Calla's unearthing by Yessy Meela (web ebook reader TXT) 📖

in charge of the mission the king of Norge carried out on Earth, everyone knows who Airion is, just the sound of his name or his wife's name makes us want to puke. Oh, sorry, maybe I shouldn't have said that.”
 
       Calla had heard enough. She stood up and said, “Well I should head back to Norge. I have a lot of things to ponder on and even more answers to seek.”
 
       “I wish you the best, my dear cousin. It was a pleasure to meet you. You are welcomed here anytime. And sorry for today's roughness, you were completely unexpected. But I'm glad you do exist.” Linda gave Calla a warm hug.
 
       Calla smiled, opening the door, she left. She walked towards the platform that would lead her back to where her vessel had landed. When she arrived Tom was there, sitting on the floor while reading a book. When he saw her coming, he immediately rose, trying to look valiant.
 
       “You’re leaving, so fast?”
 
       “You knew everything! Why didn’t you at least warn me?”
 
       “Uh, I don't know, perhaps I should have. I just thought I was the wrong person to tell you. Is that why you are leaving so soon? That bad, huh?”
 
       “Under the circumstances, it could have been worse. At least now I know the truth, and I got to see a picture of my parents.”
 
       “So the Reeds are your family? No wonder you all look alike.”
 
       “Yes they are. My cousins, aunt, uncle and the older gentleman, even my grandfather.”
 
       “Whoa. That must have been tough. That means your parents are dead. What a bummer. You could have said something you know, like the reason you came here. It would have given me a heads up too.”
 
       “The same reasons that led you to not inform me of the history between Norgerians and Humans, would be the same reason I chose not to say anything concerning my visit.”
 
       “Well, I guess you are right, it would be the fair thing to say. Jeez you are smart.”
 
       Calla smiled. “I have to leave. I will see you soon.”
 
       “I hope so,” Tom said with a smirk.
 
       Calla jumped in, punching in her coordinates she left the same way she came. Smiling, she shook her head as she recalled the last image of Tom, smiling with beaming eyes. If she was right, he was in to her, and who knows, maybe he would be her first human boyfriend.
 
 
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“Calla, where did you go? I was concerned. You usually let us know if you are taking a trip, but you left without any notice,” Ehime told Calla in the Norge language. “What’s wrong, sweetie. You look upset.”
 
       “I just came from Earth's moon, Ehime,” Calla replied, with an unexpected coldness she knew affected Ehime. She was certain that by her tone, Ehime could perceive she had learnt the truth. But she said nothing, stepping to the side with slump shoulders as Calla entered her Norgic stronghold and walked upstairs to her delightful room. She sensed Ehime had followed her.
 
       “Why did you lie to me? Why did you adopt me, sparing my life, and not feeling the same compassion for my fellow humans? I was worthy of life, while they were deserving of death, pain, and suffering? You sat back and did nothing, watching their beautiful planet turn into a desertic habitat impossible to live in, which led themto have to settle living on the moon, a cold, dark, depressing place! I can't seem to fully comprehend your actions towards the human race,” Calla tossed over her shoulder, her voice filled with mixed feelings. She tried to have self control and wait patiently for her mother's explanation.
 
       Ehime lowered her head, while tears streamed down her cheeks.
 
       “Your silence says everything, Ehime. I would like to be alone for now. Please, leave.”
 
       Ehime walked out, shutting the door behind her.
 
       Calla didn't speak to her parents for a few days. She kept doing her daily activities as if nothing ever happened. Until one day, her parents finally confronted her.
 
       “Are you having supper tonight?” Ehime asked Calla.
 
       “Yes, I will take it up to my room.”
 
       “You can't keep avoiding us, Calla, we will talk about this!” Airion said.
 
       “You are acting like a rebellious teenager, this is not the Calla we know,” Ehime added.
 
       “And you both dare tell me that I am not the person you know. You both who throughout my life feed me lies about myself, my family, my race and my planet!” Calla scoffed in disgust.
 
       “You are being ungrateful, Calla. Remember all the things we have done for you throughout your lifetime. We thought the love you had for us was strong enough to forgive and be able to work things out,” Ehime interjected.
 
       “Perhaps if you let us explain what really happened. This time, we will be truthful. You are a young adult and I know you are capable of handling it pretty well. No more lies, you deserve it,” Airion said peacefully.
       Calla slumped in the chair next to her parents. “Well, I guess we can start from there. Tell me everything, and just maybe, I can find it in my heart to forgive you and move on.”
 
Airion started explaining: “King Belgorod was the most tyranic ruler this planet ever had. He only wanted to follow his own guidance. Not once he listened to his advisers. I was one of them. I was his right-hand. He relied a lot of responsibilities on me. And I complied. I was younger and I thought I was incapable perhaps even inexperienced compared to his majesty and I never mustered up the boldness to express my true feelings. It will always be one of my biggest regrets. When he decided to destroy Earth I was appalled. How was I going to carry out and accomplish such a mission was beyond my means. At the same time I knew how cruel Norgerians can be and the thought of passing the mission to someone else was frightening. Everyone here was upset because of the humans refusal to comply and they were ready to destroy every human that was left. The kings propaganda had deeply affected the Norgerians and this once compassionate race turned into monsters, so to speak.

“I decided to vaporize the water and take it as quickly as I could instead of engaging in warfare against humans. I knew that perhaps, more humans would be able to survive this way. But my plans quickly changed. As soon as I arrive to the planet, humans were ready for battle. I have to say I've never meet such a courageous race. I had to engage in warfare. At least they had already started the evacuation of the planet and that brought me relief. I knew humans were going to survive and they could restore what we destroyed.” Airion gasped for he was lacking air by the time he finished this last sentence.

Ehime continued by adding: “We must admit that we are also affected by this propaganda. We couldn't understand why humans didn't agree to our terms, which seemed reasonable for us. I now see that the reasons why they were stubborn. They couldn't comply with their part and in the end the fate of the planet was going to be in our hands. If they agreed we would've taken their water little by little, and by the time it was gone, the planet would've died. We were selfish Calla and didn't think of the welfare of the human race. We only thought about us. Yes, perhaps we thought we were superior and we deserved what we wanted, without considering the adverse effect it would have on other living beings.”

Calla wiped out the tears from her face. As she process the information in her human brain Airion continued: “Before we left the planet, we where in an island called Hawaii. We had taken over the army base humans had there. And one of our vaporizers was placed in that base given the fact that the island's position was perfect for acquiring all the water of the pacific ocean. As we were ready to start the machine we had placed at the shore, Ehime came with you in her arms. I had never seen such a beautiful creature in my entire life.”

Calla smiled at his expression. Ehime added: “I was walking along the beach, looking at what we were about to destroy. When all of the sudden I heard a loud cry. And I searched where the cry was coming from and among the rubbish there you were. Lying on the ground. I wondered how you had survived our attack. You looked healthy. For me it felt as if I had witness a miracle. That is why we named you Calla. In Norge it means 'miracle'.”

Ehime and Airion sat next to Calla, and Ehime with her arm around her shoulder, she continued talking: “We are very sorry for our behavior. We are not excusing our behavior. We were wrong. After a few years king Belgorod was murdered due to his tyranny. A new king was chosen and ever since then Norgerians have changed greatly. We no longer destroy other planets or living beings. We have learned to respect and value creatures even if to our eyes seemed inferior or worthless.”
Airion looked into Calla eyes and affirmed: “We went through great troubles by deciding to adopt you. When Ehime brought you to our vessel, I didn't agree completely but I didn't have the heart to say no. We had to keep you hidden in our home. If any Norgerian found out we had adopted a human baby, all of us would be dead right now. Only when Belgorod died and the norgerians changed their perspective on other races, then we were able to tell our closest family and friends of your existence. On several occasions we feared for your life. I had to resign from being the King's adviser and Ehime had to resign from being a military commander. After the King's death we were able to re-establish ourselves. We did all this with great happiness. Because we truly love you.”

Calla sighed and gave away into more tears. She embraced her parents and they all hugged for a few minutes, crying and groaning. “I must say this is unexpected. I am speechless. I need time alone. Would you mind if I travel back to the Earth's moon and see my relatives?”

“You have relatives?” Airion asked surprised.

“Yes I do. I have a grandfather, an aunt, a uncle and two cousins. They are fraternal twins. I only met my grandfather and cousins. But I like to meet my mother's sister and her husband. I also learned about my ethnicity, the language my mother spoke and saw a picture of my parents and my older brother. They all died in the final war. “

“Did they treat you well?” Ehime asked.

“In the beginning they didn't. They were shocked when they found out where I came from and who were my parents here in Norge. You are infamous among humans. Everyone remembers who you are and what you did. I must say I was very impressed with their technology. The ability to create food and how they have adapted to their living conditions. I also met a peculiar young man. He was very interesting” Calla said, simpering.

“We didn't expect for you to be able to find out even more from your family. We thought they were all gone by now. We are glad you have human relatives alive and we wouldn't mind you developing a relationship with them.” Airion affirmed.

“And what does this young man have that found to be interesting?: Ehime asked.

“He is smart and funny. I never met a young Norge who had a similar way of thinking as I. I felt different around him. As if it fit. Me