//------------------------------// // On the Planet 7901223 // Story: In The Space // by Juliaa //------------------------------// So apparently aliens don't know how to shake hands, but they do know our language. That seems suspicious. "Let me repeat the question," I started, "who are you? What species?" "Species that lives on Planet H," she said calmly. "You are from Earth?" "Planet H?!" I panicked. "The planet we are on the verge of war with?" Space New issue #5678: In the recent events of discovering a new planet and species that live there, it appears we can not come to terms of agreement. Everything is tense and we will be waiting for further updates on discussion. They call their planet Planet H. Space News issue #5685: It appears beings from Planet H have been observing us ever since we started to explore space. They know our language and some of our traditions. "Uh... yeah.." she replied awkwardly. "But I didn't come here to fight, just to collect some samples to further research this planet!" she defended herself. "So did I." There was silence. Neither of us knew what to do. By the rules I am suppossed to hide and wait for team rescue but with no navigation and location singal it would take them many days to find me. Any help will be needed and it seems like Applejack is in the same situation. "So will your team come pick you up?" I asked. "My team? You travel in teams?" she was confused. "And you travel alone?" I was shocked. That is so dangerous! There was more silence before she asked, "how old are you?" "23. You?" "Same." After some time I spoke again, "okay, you know what? It appears we both have the same problem. Why don't we work together to gather food and water and fix our ships so we can go home as soon as possible?" "I like that idea a lot! I just hope there is something edible on this planet." We started to search. Rainbow's Diary entry, 7th August: As we were walking around the planet number 7901223 we discovered there are many fruits that we could eat which made our search shorter so we could focus on the ship. Applejack's ship was damaged beyond repair so we started fixing mine. She seemed cool. And by that I mean 20% cooler than anyone I have ever met. "So Aj, can I call you Aj?" I stopped what I was going to ask. "Sure!" she smiled and it was the most beautiful thing on this planet. "How does everything work on your planet? How did you get to be here?" I was curious. "Oh, that's easy. Similar to yours we learn in regular school about space explorations in history of space classes. We know more than you on Earth. And then whoever wants can go to space and explore. We even go to vacations on nearby planets, unlike you. It's so cool!" "Wow! That sounds awesome!" I was amazed. "What are some things you know that we don't?" "Pft!" she laughed. "There are so many it would take me a year to tell you all!" "Alright, fine," I gave it up. "What else do you know about Earth?" "A lot of stuff. However, we don't know many of your traditions." "I figured," I laughed. "Was it that obvious?" "You didn't even know how to shake my hand!" "Shake your hand?" she was confused. "A greeting when you meet someone, you just put your hand like this and another person shakes it," I took her hand and demonstrated and I could swear she blushed a bit when I touched her hand. "Uhm yeah, you creatures from Earth are very touchy with others. We don't do that much around here," she explained. "Oh! I am so sorry! Should have asked first!" I felt embarrassed. "It's okay. Just next time, unless you are courting someone from my planet, don't hold their hands," she laughed. "And if I was courting?" I joked. "Then that would be a good start," she laughed and we continued to repair the ship. Space Stations facts #7829 - alien species: Approach everyone from Planet H with caution. Many humans got hurt when trying to communicate with them. Many wear secret weapon in their suits. _______ It was the next day. No sight of my team. I wonder what is taking them so long. However, I didn't mind Applejack's company. I actually liked it a lot. Too bad we will have to go our seperate ways soon. She still doesn't have a ship so she will be needing our help. Maybe we can even drop her off to her planet if they won't attack us which is unlikely. I wonder how does her planet look like. Humans weren't allowed much on Planet H. "There is something in the sky over there!" She pointed out in full panic to a ship flying towards us. I took a closer look and realized it was my crew. Good, they found me! Even quicker than I thought, it usually takes at least a few days to find someone who got as lost as I did. I guess I really do have the best crew there is! "That is my team, don't worry!" I reassured her. "Do you think they will be okay with me coming with you all?" She was very nervous and honestly, so was I. But I was better at hiding it than her. "Yeah! Why wouldn't they? We will just help you get back home!" I reassured and tried to sound as convincing as possible. "If you say so..." she didn't seem to buy it. The ship landed and we both approached it. Sunset Shimmer got out and looked relieved. "I already thought we lost our team captain! And on the first day too!" "Told you she is fine!" Twilight was heard from the inside. "Heh, yeah. Let's just get off of this planet already," I said and Applejack and me entered as Sunset watched me weirdly. Twilight automatically started the ship and we flew but Sunset was still staring at Aj. It wasn't long until everyone noticed her. "Who is that?" Fluttershy asked. "Is that alien from Planet H?!" Sunset took her weapon and pointed it right at Aj's head. Great! Just what we needed now.