Ethan's heart raced as the Ark broke through the atmosphere of Earth, the familiar blue-and-green orb coming into full view. It had been so long since he had last seen his home planet, and now, after countless battles, galactic wars, and near-death experiences, he was finally back. But this time, everything felt different. The Earth he once knew seemed like a distant memory, one that had faded and blurred with time.
The crew gathered on the bridge, watching the descent in silence. Tazra, who had seen more than her fair share of planets, looked impressed as the Earth's cities and landscapes unfolded below them. "So this is Earth, huh? Doesn't look half bad."
Prella stood beside Ethan, her hand resting on his arm in quiet support. "It must feel strange to be back after everything."
Ethan nodded, his eyes fixed on the horizon. "Yeah… it's surreal. But something feels off. Like I'm not really going home, just visiting a memory."
