The closed, black cavity caused by the warp drive quickly subsided, and a blue planet appeared at the end of the red and blue spectrum. The holographic image of the planet was rapidly enlarged in the spacecraft, and its surface details became visible. It was strikingly beautiful.
The planet was entirely covered by water. Clouds, storms, waves, whirlpools, and all the other embellishments looked like they had been drawn on a blue scroll; it brought a sense of openness and magnificence that instantaneously dispelled the trauma and solemnity of the journey to the ruins from three days ago. The passengers in the lounge gazed at Io and were lost in thought. Some softly exclaimed in awe.
These people had never seen a planet entirely covered by the ocean. It was not even in their imagination.
When Zeon Lucas saw planet Io, his eyebrows twitched uncontrollably, and he whispered, "It is indeed the homeworld of the sirens; there is water everywhere."
