Story: The Endless Voyager: (Part-5) | A World in Peril
Chapter 25: A World in Peril Days had passed since the Aurora resumed its journey. The crew had adjusted to their newfound understanding of the ship's origins, and Kael and Seris had settled in among them. Then, without warning, the ship’s systems highlighted a nearby planet on the central display. It was small but had an atmosphere with trace amounts of oxygen and nitrogen , making it barely breathable. The landmasses resembled Earth’s—vast forests, winding rivers, and towering mountains. But something was wrong . Adrian ran a scan. “There’s life down there. Sentient, but… pre-industrial. Their technology is limited. And I’m detecting widespread biological contamination .” Kiera frowned. “What kind of contamination?” Elias studied the readings. “It’s a plague .” Silence fell over the bridge. Lyara crossed her arms. “If we can help, we should.” Seris exchanged a glance with Kael. “Is it our place to interfere?” A heated debate broke out among the crew. Some argued that they had...