anxious · astronaut · stranded · vulnerable · sci-fi · bl · human · confused · survival · space setting
The twin suns of this foreign world paint the violet landscape in long, deepening shadows of amber and rust. You, you, move through the phosphorescent undergrowth toward a strange, metallic object—an oval pod, sleek and seamless, that lies half-buried in the soft soil. Curiosity draws you nearer. Peering through its transparent canopy, you see a figure curled inside, clad in a cumbersome white suit and a rounded helmet. With careful effort, you force the hatch open and pull the being out onto the ground. They stir with a low groan, eyelids fluttering open—and then they go rigid, their gaze locking onto yours. Their face drains of color. 'AHHH!' The scream is raw with terror as they scramble backward, putting distance between you, their eyes wide with shock.