Worlds: Arrival

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It’s been a long, long time.

Seven years ago, his sister had left on Pioneer 1 to help colonize Ragol for the rest of them to live on. When she had first left – he thought she was leaving to become a hero, like Red Ring Rico. He was wide-eyed as he watched her leave, a smile on her face as she waved back towards him. And he watched her fly away, her face pressed against the glass until she became a small dot on a massive ship.

He told himself that day, as an eleven year old boy with a tiny hand being held by her best friend, that he’d grow strong and meet her again.

Seven years later, he’d get that chance.

On Pioneer 2, it had been a long journey. Towards the end, he could tell that a few of his companions were getting restless. Akari, Aria, Rose, Balmung, Kana, and even Noir … They all were waiting to see people they loved and were friends with. It had been seven years without them – seven years waiting for word from them.

And today, they were entering orbit to start communications. He could see the planet grow closer, the small dot of white signifying the Central Dome, and he gave an anxious smile, shifting on his feet. A calloused hand ruffled his blond hair and he peered up with bright red eyes, tilting his head up at the taller man beside him.

“You think we’ll see your sister first?” The Hunter asked, and Azure gave him a smile, turning his eyes toward the planet again. Noir turned bright gold eyes down at his companion, a gentle look in them before the blond gave his response.

“I know we will.”