[Dangerous Universe 05] • Searching for Earth

A Dangerous Universe 5 - Searching for Earth is Saxon Andrew's next installment in a series of different stories about what it means to live in a dangerous universe. All information about Earth disappeared from the Colonies records and databases more than two thousand years ago and it's widely believed that Earth deliberately removed the information due to being attacked by one of the thirty human colonies. Thomas Palmer has dreamed his entire life about going out and finding humanity's home world and he was finally ready to begin his search when he is caught up in an alien attack at the building where he is employed.

Out of this attack, he discovers that everything believed about Earth was false. Further, he learned Earth hid its location to protect the colonies from a danger that would cause their destruction if they were ever discovered. Thomas was still going to make the search but there were humans in the colonies intent on preventing his planed search and others determined to take his ship from him to steal the advanced technology on it. Thomas discovers before he can start his search for Earth, he had to escape those intent on killing him and taking his ship.

Excerpt from A Dangerous Universe 5:

Pete paused and said, “I will tell you that you are a lot more than just a pretty face Becky.”

“Thank you, Pete, that means a lot coming from you.” Becky turned to Top, “Why are you going to Golden?”

“I need to purchase some rare metals and that’s the best place to do it. I’ve already set up the transaction and the trader is going to meet us in orbit.” Becky stared at Top in silence, and he said, “I need the metals to purchase some ancient documents on Fortune.”

“Do those documents deal with Earth’s location?” Top nodded. “So, the reason you’ve put off deciding on allowing me to go with you is because those documents might include how to find Orion and you wouldn’t need me.”

Top exhaled and nodded, “You’re right about that.”

“What about you not wanting me to be harmed as the reason?”

Top was silent and Pete said, “I think you’ve just demonstrated the reverse is true; Top will be safer with you there with him. Or am I wrong about that Top?”

Top sighed, “No, you’re not wrong about that.”

“Then are you going to take me with you?”

Top stared at her and asked, “Are you absolutely certain you are willing to go and never come back?”

“Top, I’ve studied everything available about Earth and I wrote my thesis on why Earth hid from the colonies. I’ve always dreamed about answering that question and that issue makes it worth going. I have nothing to come back to and really want to go on your search.”

“Can you put up with me and my computer for an extended time?”

“One thing I know for certain, Top. I don’t know how you did it, but you and Pete have a special bond and I’m somewhat jealous of that. We’ll do fine.”

Top nodded and said, “Welcome aboard.”

Becky screamed and hugged Top’s neck, “This is going to be so exciting.”

“Probably more than you know,” Pete remarked.

“Why do you say that?” Top asked.

“Those five ships that were coming to Cannabis are now on the extreme edge of my scanner, they’re headed toward Golden.”

“How far are they behind us?” Top asked.

“Eight hours.”

Top nodded and Becky turned to him, “What are you going to do?”

“I’m going to pick up the shipment and find a place to hide.