Initially, we didn't reply, still stunned by the conspiracy associated with us, along with the Agency actively hunting our unit.
- Hey, is everything okay? - Big Donny noticed that something was off.
Eventually, Einstein spoke up.
- We've become the target of both the government on Earth and many conspiracy theorists. The general public now knows where we are because of that reality show - Einstien explained.28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIwcXv87Oy7
- Some avid theorist recognized us in the latest episode. Our appearence will likely prompt the Agency to get its act together - Anthony added.
- It's pretty scary - Dawn whispered.
- Oh... I wasn't aware of what happened. Sorry for my intrusion... Should I leave you alone? I can give the task to someone else, if necessary... - Big Donny understood our predicament.
- No, we can handle this duty. Maybe it'll help us think about something else than the grim prospects of being hunted by almost everyone... - Einstein accepted the job.
- Okay then, let me explain what you have to do - Big Donny led us into a corridor further away from the main hall, an area which many colonists passed through, so that they wouldn't hear us.
- Remember Roby? - Donny asked and we nodded - We can't let him sit in the prison for good, because he will likely break free, given enough time. Plus, because of Roby's destructive actions from the Martian Revolution, part of the prison was burned to a crisp, so it isn't in the best condition to hold new criminals captive.
- That's quite obvious - Claudius commented.
- Indeed, but that was just the introduction. If it wasn't obvious enough already, Roby needs to go and bringing him to Earth isn't an option, because the next transfer window is in approximately two years, which isn't ideal. Instead, we'll bring him to the Science and Containment Centre on Europa, the fourth largest moon of Jupiter. It's the safest location outside of Earth... - Big Donny continued, but Arika realised something and had to interrupt.
- Nobody expects us to go there, so we'll be safe from the Agency and the conspiracy theorists! - she noticed.
- Exactly! - Big Donny grinned - It's killing two birds with one stone. We get rid of Roby and renovate the prison and you get away from the public eye. Everybody wins, except for Roby, of course. He's going to sit in the SaCC, doing research during his sentence.28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgXMTdQHVOk
- That's a really good plan! We're in! - Anthony smiled.
- Let's just hope that Roby won't hijack our rocket again... - Sebastian hoped.
- Don't worry, we've made sure that he's properly contained during the flight, which will last a few months thanks to our cutting-edge technology. With typical rockets, it would take a few years... - Big Donny chuckled.28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9QCACLSAcw
- Okay, when are going to take off? - Einstein asked him.
- Today, in two hours. It's quite late to tell you, but we had to finalize some things, like the cell in which Roby will be imprisoned, along with an additional guest... - Donny sighed.
- Who is this "guest"? - Dawn wanted to know more, so did we.
- John Premium. He wants to get out of here ASAP and is willing to stay aboard the Martian Orbital Station just to leave this outpost behind. You'll bring him up there and get juiced up on fuel, then set off towards Europa - Big Donny informed us.
- Fine with me - Einstein agreed.
- Good, I'll notify you when the rocket's ready! - Big Donny left us, as he had to come back to work. Work is practically the meaning of life for him. His whole brand as a celebrity is built on being a hard-working, picture-perfect colonist.
- So, let me get this straight: we're tasked with bringing a hated guy to the space station before flying all the way to Europa to imprison another, even more hated guy in a research facility? - Amber hit the adults with a question.
- Yes, but the Science and Containment Centre is no ordinary research facility. I'll explain that along the way, because we need to pack our stuff up. We'll probably stay on Europa for a while before coming back to Mars, to let the conspiracies die down - Anthony replied.
As we made our way to the crew quarters, I realised that Amber was right: we're going to space with the two most hated people on the Red Planet. Roby's reputation was tarnished by the reveal of his true colors and John Premium was always loathed by the colonists due to being generally annoying and spoiled, complaining about everything in the base, because it's not a five-star hotel like he expected.
I wouldn't be surprised if John's wife is brought too, because it wouldn't make sense for the pair to split up. So, three hated people, in fact. Two infuriating billionaires and a liar who wanted (and probably still wants) us dead.28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTnyvNUJ6oa
- Time Skip -28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpnGIXWT4bT
With our belongings packed and our rooms emptied, we made our way to the launchpad outside. We had to put on our chunky spacesuits, which took us several minutes. After getting that done, we left the outpost to return in a year or something (I'm still unsure).
The rocket was already fueled up and ready to go. It was impressively large and many parts were recycled from the Hope, a rocket which brought Captain Nigel and Justine here. It seems like the colonists replaced the broken parts with new ones, polished some things and called it a day.
Speaking of Captain Nigel, he's coming with us too, much to our dismay, as he can be annoying sometimes, given how he's almost always grumpy and holds a special grudge against our team, because we dethroned him by mixing him into our operation, as he lost his leader status following the accusation of treason.
Nigel, being Nigel, was unhappy about the new mission, which surprised nobody. He was still complaining about losing his position and the Agency which he founded backstabbing him because of us being "irresponsible and insane". He was contantly glaring at us, mostly at Justine, as she's the one who brought him to Mars in the first place.
However, he also looked at me angirly from time to time, as mum came here because of me. I ignored him, having other things on my mind. I focused on reaching the rocket, wondering if the hated guests are already there.
- Here it is! The newly reconstructed Hope! - Big Donny welcomed us aboard. He himself wasn't coming, because he must stay to fill the void created by Roby's betrayal. He must maintain control over the recently liberated colony.
As we soon found out, Roby was already in his cell. Given by his facial expression, he was not pleased to see us again, to say the least.
- Oh, it's you... - was the first thing he said.
However, things got messier when the billionaires arrived. As I predicted earlier, John's wife, Jane Premium, was also brought here. John exploded in rage when he found out that he didn't get a specially decorated king-sized bed with a nice view of outer space.
- What is this supposed to mean?! I'm supposed to sleep in this bunghole of a bed?! What about my wife?! - he stared at his ordinary space bed with such anger that he was probably ready to destroy it if it wasn't for his wife calming him down.28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUV5tJ0Aop4
- I think we'll have better accomodation in orbit - Jane said. This distracted John from his "bunghole" bed. Good for it.
I giggled, knowing that the accomodation in the space station will be almost identical to the one here. Marginally better, at best. Fortunately for me, neither John nor Jane Premium heard me.28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjIUVUbTJkP
We climbed into the cockpit and picked our seats. Einstein was selected to be the pilot, with Anthony being the copilot. We sat beside them, with the very dissapointed Premiums sharing a row with an equally disgruntled Captain Nigel.
A robotic voice began a countdown. Strangely enough, it started at twelve instead of ten. When it reached zero, the rocket took off and we left Mars, uncertain about our return in the future...28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW7GMUVGaTl
and then Add to home screen.