“You are Xelsis 4 from the Outer Universe, are you not?” “Yes,” replied the girl standing to face the ten hooded figures seated on the throne-like chairs. “We are the Keepers, the Supreme Council of the Universe, and we have a task for you.” The girl Xelsis directed her eyes towards the Keepers. A powerful ray was sent between them.
“Yes, Xelsis 4, you must go to the planet Earth. It is a small planet in the old universe. It is in danger of being destroyed by an Asteroid Hail which is unknown to Earth people. We have our reasons for keeping the planet Earth and it is your task to save it.” “But I don’t look like an Earth person,” said Xelsis 4. “But you will,” replied the largest hooded figure. “We are giving you one Earth week to remodel yourself and study the ways of Earth people, then you will set off to achieve your task.”
The Chief Keeper pressed a button and a large screen was projected on to the wall. It showed an Earth girl about fifteen Earth years old. “This is what you will become.”
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