LIFE AFTER

Across the Universe

Gainell's Infinite Playlist:

Across the Universe-The Beatles

As we float across the endless universe I know that nothings going to change my world. I feel like there are a million eyes on me as i enter the meeting room located in the body of the beast. But there are only just two pairs.

I am only half listening to the Boss drone on as I stare out the window of the cabin at the stars and the milky way. My thoughts are meandering like a restless wind.

My name is Gainell which when translated means happy but I am anything but that right now. The men who run this ship of fools want to send me on yet another dangerous journey to take back what was taken from us.

You see they send me because I am a bloodhound. I know how to be stealth and I know where to look. I also know how to sit still and look pretty.
Which fools people every time until i surprise them and kick some ass.

This time is different though because i slipped up a little on my last outing. So the boss decides I need to partner up when I'd rather fly solo. My partner will be the muscle to my brains he says. I hate when they try to take control.

Archer's Planetary Mix tape:

Space Junk- Wang Chung

It was yet another monotonous day floating across the universe. I had gotten used to just being out here looking for space junk. I justified the boredom by telling myself how important my job was. But I would rather be anywhere else doing anything different.

I docked at command port one to unload my haul at the recycle center. I was starving for one of those protoburgers and a side of fries. On my way to the cafeteria I spotted a flyer asking for a bounty hunter to find a fugitive from delta 9. The coin looked good. All I had to do was capture a smuggler and retrieve the smuggled item. And wow the fugitive was a tall drink of water. She had eyes the color of cerulean blue and a coal black mane of hair. How hard could this be. It didn't matter that I had never bounty hunted before. If I could get the job done i would get the reward.

Gainell's Infinite Playlist:

Under the Milky Way-The Church

Betelguese Hotel, a little after midnight

Sometimes when this place gets empty I feel like i am the only one in the galaxy. This hotel on the edge of nowhere is my usual place to hide. My partner and I split up after we successfully get back our key. It was fun having someone help me kick butt i admit. Now i am laying low for a while. My partner likes action so he's gone in search of some more.

I was in search of a warm shower. I order room service and then head for the bathroom. Fifteen minutes later my food arrives. I throw on a robe and pull my wet hair into a bun as I open the door.

"Not bad." The service and the server have arrived fast and hot. He is built, dark and handsome with the exception of his mousey brown messy head of hair. I tip him generously.

A hour later I am lying on the bed trying to stay awake to an old movie. I am feeling kind of odd. As I stand to walk over to the bathroom everything starts spinning. Next thing I know I am kissing carpet. Ahh well...