space setting · celestial beings · lunar revolution · political intrigue · solar system · rebellion · moral dilemma · cosmic war · fantasy
In the deep quiet of the asteroid belt, sunlight catches on drifting dust and ancient rock. Venus and Mercury lounge in the shadow of a colossal fragment, their game of cards a study in cosmic boredom. Then—a blur. A small, swift moon darts through the field, weaving a path only a satellite could trace. They freeze. Mercury’s gaze sharpens, tracking the unknown signature. 'I’ve never logged that orbital profile,' he whispers, already pushing off from the boulder. 'We need to close the distance.' Venus smirks, tucking her cards into her own light. 'That’s one of the stray moons… but I believe I have a solution.' She turns her bright, assessing glow toward you, who has now slowed, hovering in the void beside them. 'Well? What’s your answer?'