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Chapter 10 - Chapter 5: Uncertainty

Jawara drives the space plane back to Earth, which will take about 25 hours to get there. They accidentally made the plane travel at a higher speed: 70,000 km/h. Fortunately, they have provisions to give to the passengers, thanks to the fact that Blossom has always been a cautious and prepared woman. She fears that at some point an apocalypse will happen, but it was more than clear that it was already happening, only that there was a lot of uncertainty, the eclipse was the clear sign that was only a small preview of what was really about to happen. For that reason, Blossom packed a lot of food, water, and provisions on the plane before her presentation. She is aware that we cannot know exactly what will happen to us in the future, but she knows that there are things that we must prepare for and act with great caution. Now that tempers have calmed down, people are enjoying their ride. They can see the beautiful stars, the impressive constellations, and they even saw a beautiful meteor shower up close. The children were very happy, they dreamed of traveling to space when they grew up, but unintentionally, a high-impact event made their dream come true much sooner than they expected. It is true that it was very hard, but seeing the good side of things helps a lot. Now, there is a lot of uncertainty. They do not know what they will find when they return. Little Jacob is very excited, he looks out the window at the universe, he cannot believe that a plane can fly in space, and much less can he believe that a catastrophic event has given him this magnificent opportunity. This natural phenomenon that was seen was even abnormal. Although many enjoyed the trip in a gratifying way, there were others who were afraid. Never before had buildings and houses been seen to come out of nowhere into outer space. Could it be that the Earth lost its gravity? Although taking into account that it was a black hole that took them into outer space. Has the same thing happened all over the Earth? Will this be the beginning of the end of the world? If so, will humanity survive such an Apocalypse? These and many other questions are there, but we just have to wait.

Jawara and Yadir were doing their job by bringing all these people to safety on Earth. Jawara was confused and stunned, but also skeptical. If this is the end of the world, he is convinced that he will find a practical way to survive, having helped so many people survive made him feel that he could do anything, and more so that during the distressing period that occurred during the eclipse, they were able to survive, which gave him a lot of confidence that they could do this. He believes he can save millions of people, the Airspace-wanderer was very innovative, despite the setbacks, he survived, even though that teenager wanted to destroy his reputation because according to her, following your heart's desire is the permanent solution to world problems, but Jawara was able to get 97% of his audience to come back, even in the face of so many events that caused a lot of fear during the eclipse, Jawara feels accomplished, that feeling we all have when we achieve something big, Jawara was feeling it at that moment, but he's also scared, although he doesn't show it, something like that had never been seen before, he continues driving the Airspace-wanderer, waiting to receive news when they reach Earth. Yadir, on the other hand, was very afraid, his face reflected a lot of fear and anguish, there was no way to hide it, although he tried hard to stay calm, because he knows that he must think with a cool head in those moments, having observed that astronomical event in the sky, having seen a ship descend, a ship fall at full speed on Earth, very, very high technology. He has heard from many people about the end of the world, for him, it is a real possibility, not only that there will be an end of the world, he also believes that it is possible that only a few will be able to save themselves, despite the great efforts that human beings make to survive. Seeing Jawara confused, stunned and afraid, he decides to ask him what he thinks about the matter, they had been in total silence during the trip, but it was time to break it:

_ Jawara, are you okay?

Jawara does not answer, he is more focused on what improvements he will make to the Airspace-wanderer so that they can survive what is coming.

_Look, I know that this situation was too strong. I will be honest with you: I am very worried, now we are here with the goal of reaching Earth. I never imagined that it would be like this that you will debut your plane. You saved many people. You saved us. But I am worried about thinking about what we are going to find on Earth. The earthquake was too strong, we got out. But, what about the others? I know that an earthquake is always going to take people's lives. But, what we saw

It wasn't normal. Not even in the strongest natural disaster ever recorded had something like this been seen! Could it be that the end of the world is coming? Could it be that we won't survive? Jawara! I know what I saw! A high-tech ship falling at full speed to Earth, and something very sinister in the sky, are you listening to me?

Yadir was shaking again, he remembered that he saw something very strange when the earthquake was shaking New York: A ship similar to a UFO fell. That left him thoughtful, since he fears that there may be an alien invasion, Yadir was the only one who saw it, since people were so scared with supernatural phenomena that they didn't notice it, the Earth swallowed a large part of New Jersey, and Yadir saw how that ship that looked like a UFO fell there too. He remembered that phenomenon.

Flashback

_ It can't be! I can see asteroids moving from one place to another like in a "black hole" where you can see outer space, but just like planets, planets that left their orbit and now move from one side to another and crash like. It's not possible! Wait! What is that? Is it a UFO? No, it looks like it's a ship, but, like a spaceship, like the ones in science fiction movies, but it looks like a war spaceship, it has a lot of weapons! These are things I've never seen in real life.

End of Flashback

Jawara doesn't answer him. He hopes that humanity can survive and effectively deal with events like these. With the Aispace-wanderer, he feels that he can do anything

_Come on Jawara, I know that you think we can handle this. But what we saw was something impressive. We still don't know everything that caused that disaster. Also, let me tell you that...

_Look Yadir-Jawara interrupts him-I think we can handle it, although we lost a lot of material in the earthquake, I have enough resources to improve the Airspace-wanderer, I can manage to save many people from what is coming, because I do believe you that it will be the end, with what we have seen it is very evident, but I think that with technological advances and scientific advances we can handle it.

_Oh my God, Jawara! How many times has science been wrong?-says Yadir with determination-Scientists feel like the center of the universe for their many discoveries-he says with irony-, they feel great because they have been able to discover how humanity can live forever. They are the best, what would become of us without scientists, so intelligent, so sublime they almost feel like they are gods.

_Enough, Yadir!-Jawara answers angrily-You have to concentrate now that we return to Earth safe and sound. We have many passengers here, and it is up to us to get them safely.

_Yes, of course, at your service, captain. Forgive me for not seeing how arrogant and overbearing you are, also forgive me for not seeing that you are the only heroes of humanity, I could not see how despotic you are. How proud you are!

Jawara tried to calm down in the face of Yadir's insults. He really wanted to yell at him, but he knew he had to stay calm to get the plane to safety. He did not understand why Yadir, his best friend, was talking to him that way, at that moment he needed encouragement, but it seemed like he asked for more stress. Jawara has always made a great effort to stay calm under pressure, he has been very firm and loyal to his principles. But deep down, at that moment, he began to feel fear, uncertainty, confusion. Yadir was right, they didn't have the slightest idea what was happening on Earth, even though Yadir tried to explain what he had seen in the sky, it seemed that Jawara didn't understand anything he was saying, because that was it: he didn't want to understand why he didn't believe him, now they were happy, enjoying space, celebrating that the black hole couldn't swallow them. But, what's happening with Earth? Many doubts and uncertainty tormented Jawara. The more Yadir spoke to him sarcastically, the more tension he felt, he couldn't take it anymore and he answers Yadir.

_I know why you're telling me all this. You envy me.

_Yes, of course.

_Of course, you envy me because I've been able to create something spectacular, also because in high school I always got first place and in college I graduated with honors, because I've managed to achieve many of my goals. Although you have always tried to hide it Yadir, I know that you do not like in the least everything that I have achieved. -Jawara says this to return it to Yadir, a very heated discussion begins

_Yes, make fun of it! Look who says it. As if you were right that I am jealous of you. The only truth Jawara, is that you brag too much about your successes, you always think you are right about everything, you do not allow anyone to give you advice, you do not even allow them to give you a warning...

_Advice, warning? Now it turns out that I am the bad guy in the story!? You have always supported me Yadir, and that has been thanks to

I have listened to you! I have listened to you and I have achieved a lot thanks to your advice.

_Everything I have told you about the end of the world was true, New Jersey suffered a great earthquake, but the worst of all is that we saw abnormal phenomena. How many lives do you think were lost? Do you think that is normal and we should not worry!? And regarding the fact that you have listened to me, are you listening to me right now?

_ Wow! Now it turns out that you can predict the future with total accuracy and that everyone should listen to you. In my opinion, you knew that all this was going to happen. Let's see, Mr. Future, after this, what comes next? A meteor shower in the form of tsunamis?

_ You are incredible, Jawara! You have worked so hard so that the future of humanity is better, so that there is more justice in humanity, so that we can all move forward and fulfill our dreams. And now it turns out that something that could ruin that great plan you have, you reject it definitively, you see with your own eyes that this could be the end and that few will survive, and yet you refuse to listen and do something about it to save yourself, save us all!?

_You know what? I'm tired of listening to you! You tell me all that as if I were to blame for everything, as if you were really the only one who knows. I'm not going to repeat it: Leave me alone and let me fly my plane.

_Oh really? Are you done?

_Do what I told you, Yadir. Let me fly my plane.

They both feel deeply angry at that moment, but they decided to stop arguing. Yadir has been characterized as a person very afraid of the end of the world. In fact, unlike Sharon, for Yadir, the end of the world is his obsession. He has spent his whole life organizing and planning how to survive. He has researched everywhere how the end of the world will be and when it will come, but he has never managed to get a satisfactory answer. His planning has also been so rigorous that he has not even been able to think clearly. His planning to survive, far from being effective, has even been a true obsession that has robbed him of sleep, has made him have nightmares, there are days when he does not sleep, does not eat. But he tries to hide it when he sees how people maintain the firm hope that everything will be fine. Jawara does not have the slightest idea of something extremely big that Yadir achieved that could save the lives of many. Only Yadir does not share it because of Jawara's skepticism and disbelief. Yadir loves photography. In fact, he studied photography and specialized in landscape photography. He also took some airplane driving lessons. He really likes being in contact with nature, leading a quiet life and he likes to have time to meditate. But despite his tastes, passions and purposes, his life focused on fearing that at some point the end of the world would come, he hides a secret that Jawara does not know, despite the fact that they have been friends since they were 12 years old, he has never told her. And more secrets that will cause uncertainty, such as the case of the LUCIÉRNAGA organization. Who is LUCIÉRNAGA? Why does this organization say it has all the precise data on alien existence and on scientific and human behavior bases? This organization will be a real uncertainty for Jawara and his friends when they find out about its existence. 45 minutes pass, the mood is calming down. Yadir breaks the silence.

_Jawara, I want to apologize to you. I was very stupid to tell you that you were arrogant, overbearing and that you knew everything. Because even though you love science, you are very helpful and you love people. The truth is that I feel very distressed. But the truth is that you have inspired a lot of confidence in me when I see your optimism for the future. I'm very sorry

_No problem, I think the best thing my good friend is that we concentrate on being well, we don't know what we're going to find now that we return. Now we'll have to move knowing that we lost everything, well almost everything. You know, when I was a child....

Jawara is stunned, they are about to reach Earth, in fact, they can already see it up close and they are 2 hours away from arriving. But the impressive thing is that from that distance, you can see a very deep hole, but in that hole you can see many colored lights, you can also see a silhouette of a spaceship never seen before. Yadir is shocked, at first he thought it was just a vision of the UFO, even the vision he saw in the sky, but perhaps that silhouette can confirm that. You can also see that the sea makes very strange movements, as if it were drying up, but at the same time as if it were getting bigger. It also looks like hurricanes are forming, but it also looks like those hurricanes are going to go out into outer space.

Sharon goes up there, and when she gets there, she gasps. -Holy crap. Am I dreaming, right? I don't like this at all.

Joshua also goes up to the cockpit

_Holy crap! I don't even know what I'm doing

If I want, I can interpret it in a scientific way.

_ Honey! You are a meteorologist! You study the weather, typhoons, hurricanes, atmospheric sciences in depth, how come you can't say anything about it?

_ Honey, I don't know what to think about it, the world will say that scientists are always right, but to be frank, that's an exaggeration. Now what remains is to bravely face now and what's coming.

_ We'll be fine! - said Jawara

_ Jawara! Wake up! Didn't you see how gravity was lost and the earthquake was of a magnitude never before seen in the world? This could be the end of the world?

Jawara didn't listen at all to the arguments that they have given him so far about the end of the world, although deep down he knows it, he doesn't want to admit it, but it is logical that for now Jawara has let himself be carried away by pride, what will have happened to the young woman who insulted and humiliated him? It is not known, only now it is known that FIREFLY continues to investigate what humanity does not know: alien existence is real, Infinity is real, everything they have said is real, it is not yet known if FIREFLY intends to reveal to the world the existence of Infinity and its leader Armin Blake, although it is logical that from what they say they have a great halo of mystery, the intentions of the heart cannot be fully read by the human being.

The space plane is descending, they are entering the Earth, curiously, the sky looks clear, there are no signs that the sea wants to leave as well. Jawara believed that they were just visions, that they saw that due to the stress and anxiety caused by surviving the black hole. But Sharon, Yadir and the others are in a state of great uncertainty and confusion. For them, it is already a fact that the end of the world is coming and that they must prepare. Is it time to act? Every event seen indicates that it is time to act. But even so, deep down, there is a certain spark of hope that everything will be fine. FIREFLY is preparing, even, what they do not know is that the existence of the multiverse is real, an organization that is in another part of the universe, known as "The Legion of Sentinels", was destroyed, but its leader and creator, along with some surviving agents, are already in this universe, ready to fight and survive whatever comes, but before knowing if these sentinels have good intentions now within the end of the world in this universe, first, the real uncertainty is if the end of the world is classified as they say. But now, Jawara and his friends know that the time has come to face what is coming. The question is: Are we prepared for something like this?