The Cosmo Crash

Mathew Calar

Australia

Zara was a young alien who lived on the planet Zorg. She loved to explore the vast and mysterious cosmos, and would often embark on daring expeditions into the unknown reaches of space. One day, while she was flying through the nearby asteroid belt, she spotted a strange object on one of the larger asteroids.

Curious, Zara decided to investigate. As she approached the asteroid, she realized that the object was a spacecraft that had crashed onto the asteroid's surface. Zara quickly landed her own spacecraft nearby and rushed over to the wreckage to see if anyone was inside.

As she peered through the broken window, she saw an injured alien lying on the floor of the cockpit. The alien's name was Xander, and he was from a planet that was located on the other side of the galaxy. Zara quickly realized that Xander needed her help, and she immediately set to work trying to save him.

Using her extensive knowledge of alien medicine and first aid, Zara tended to Xander's wounds and made sure that he was stable enough to travel. Xander was grateful for her help and they quickly struck up a conversation. They talked about their planets, their adventures, and the wonders of the cosmos.

As they talked, Zara realized that Xander's spacecraft was badly damaged and that he would not be able to return home without her help. Zara was determined to assist Xander in any way that she could. Together, they examined the damaged spacecraft and began to work on repairing it.

Zara and Xander worked tirelessly on the spacecraft, using their knowledge of technology and mechanics to fix the engines, repair the hull, and replace damaged parts. They scavenged the nearby asteroids for resources and even had to improvise some of the repairs with parts from Zara's own spacecraft.

After several days of hard work, the spacecraft was finally repaired. Xander was overjoyed and grateful to Zara for her help. Before he left, Xander gave Zara a special crystal from his planet as a token of their friendship.

Zara watched as Xander's spacecraft took off and disappeared into the cosmos. She felt a little sad knowing that her friend was gone, but she was also happy to have made such a strong connection with someone from a distant planet. She returned to her own planet with the crystal and proudly showed it to her fellow aliens, who were amazed by its beauty and uniqueness.

From that day on, Zara's adventures would never be the same. She had not only made a new friend but had also made a significant discovery that would change the way her planet saw the universe. And although she may never see Xander again, she knew that the bond of friendship they had formed would last forever, no matter how far apart they were in the galaxy.