Chapter 44

"Good day everyone! This is grace feel, live on site at the opening ceremony of the project exodus! Where its also the main project of johnny storm, and company, the storm inc. Together with many partner companies as well! This project has begun when--" grace said at the site

All of them were now at the washington airport, where the ceremony has begun for the space vehicles for the new people who will be living in the hercules fleet, which those vehicles will take those people towards the ship. Then after the ceremony ended, the US president gave a speech to commemorate the day.

"Good day everyone, this is the US president, roy winston. From ancient times, we have often dreamed big, and made a paradise of our own through that dream. From christopher colombus, to nikola tesla, to albert einstein. Then from mesopotamia, to the present day civilization where we will again, take one step forward towards realizing an early dream of ours. And that is to venture towards space, where no man has ever ventured before. It is a dream, yes. But with many sacrifices and tears shed along the way, the dream has come to reality. For the unknown is simply so frightening, yet so intriguing, that some would sometimes risk it all just to conquer their fears. As said by experts, fear is just the human mechanism which unables us to do what must be done, for the sake of our own survival. But if one conquers such fears, one can go towards the beyond, and see what no man sees. And thus, we are now at the time when we realize such dreams. And thus, the dream is now a reality! And thus, the space age will now be at its golden age!" Roy said with enthusiasm. "And now, we release the doves for the good voyage of the hercules fleet." He said before some doves was released

After roys speech, it was now johns turn to explain some things.

"Good day my fellowmen, today is truly a historic moment, where a big dream comes true. As what was said by president roy. And even though that may be the case, we are also very serious with security. Earlier, we have apprehended a group of terrorists who wants to destroy the whole project, by trying to insert some bombs into the bags of some passengers. As well as those who claim that they are from the church of new faith who just wanted to hitch a ride in the voyage, maybe also wanting to spread their faith in space, which is really a stupid idea. But I say, we take these things seriously, and the situation has been dealt with. Good thing that the security for this very event is strict." John said as it then brought some fear to the audience. "In any case, you can rest assured, that everything is now secure, even with the passengers."

"We have come to the conclusion to report to you all about this, as we cant let the audience become ignorant of whats really happening. Anyways, now that the first part of the event has passed, its now time for the passengers to say their goodbyes to earth. All in this video we have made, just for all of you." Aya said as she also has a microphone

And as the video was playing, john and the girls immediately made their exit from the stage, to the back stage where roy and edwin was waiting.

"Were you sure john, to inform the audience like that?" Roy said

"Yeah, but I didnt mention anything else right? Like how there were bombs found on some of the space vehicles as well." John said

"But still, there may be some people who might misunderstand the situation. Also, are you really sure you want to go john?" Roy said

"Yes. Though the outcome of this might be vague in general, but its now my mission to set the balance straight in the universe." John said

"But you dont have to go to be the hero right? I mean, you can still accomplish a lot of things when in here." Edwin said

"I know you guys are not in favor of him going, but all of us made the resolution to go and defeat this bad guy once and for all." Silk said as the girls agree

"And for starters, we are gonna eradicate all of the other species that will also be a threat to the universe. Like eradicating roaches inside a building." Frey said as the girls also smiled

"Whoa.. if there is room for any peaceful negotiations, why not go for it? Rather than violence." Roy said

"We would like to, if only it were possible. But having different cultures over the years taught us that sometimes, when there is literally no room for negotiation, there is only elimination of the unfit." John said

"You also wrote that down in your book, right john?" Edwin said as john agrees

"He has already totally prepared everything that he could before his departure, including writing a book on all his wisdom, and given some to the church of new faith just in case." Aya said

"You know that those fools worship you as a god right?" Roy said

"Yup, which is all the more reason why im leaving that book." John said

"Like one of his own original wisdom, one of the most strongest powers of man is faith. So even we cant stop them, unless if they stop themselves." Alex said

"But its never too late to still stay here though, and just let others do your job for you." Edwin said, worried

"I know how much we want him here, but as he already laid all the groundwork for his departure, I think we cant stop them now." Roy said as john and the girls agree

"Hahh.. fine. But please do come back from time to time." Edwin said

"We will, though we cant promise to just come back after a few months or something. Since time moves differently in space and in any planets." Beth said as john agrees

"Which is also why we built another quantum comm device for constant or immediate communications." Frey said

"Yeah, and since there are a lot of complicated circumstances with other people on the ship, that we really would need it. As well as the quantim transportation device, since some necessities cant be just made on the ship." Alex said

"Alright, I got it. We will still be in touch in time." Edwin said

"Looks like its time for your departure john." Roy said, checking the time on his wrist watch, where john understood

By the time of their departure, after the passengers and them all waved their goodbyes to the audience, the passengers all boarded the space vehicles and flew towards the hercules fleet. Where all 100,000 passengers has now arrived.

"Start up sequence, activate!" The captain of the hercules fleet said on his seat

All the staff in the command center was now sitting for the countdown

"Start up sequence, activated."

"Now heating up thrusters and activating antigravity."

"Are you guys starting now captain troy ramirez?" John said as he arrived standing beside the captain

"Yes, we just started the boot up sequence for the warp drive. Where is our first destination then leader?" Troy said

"Im currently thinking, if we will head towards urd first or the neutral planet of demo?" John said

"Your still thinking about that?!" Troy and the girls said

"Yeah, cause if we head to the neutral planet of demo, it would mean that the tyrant in the octoguys planet would still not be solved. But we will gain more knowledge on the current situation of other planets." John said, thinking hard

"And if we head towards urd now, we wouldnt gain anything aside from the freedom of hormus people." Troy said

"Im fine on whichever way you choose leader." Hormus said as he just arrived

"We agree as well." Pixie said, as the new leaders of other races agree

"Well then, we go to planet demo." John said as troy understood

"To your stations people! Lets all get ready to warp!" Troy said, all before they all now got seated on their respective seats

"Warp drive at full energy capacity!"

"Location, planet demo! At the leo constellation! 10.5 billion lightyears!"

"Lets warp." John said with a smile

With that, they warped towards deep space.