Introduction 1 (Avis Wafula's side story)

You can't do this Alexander! I need you and the kids also need you. Don't be stupid Alexander! Sigh. I have told you so many times to leave the army and come back to us but you refused. Look at yourself now, what are you even talking about?..." A dejected voice could be heard on the other end of Alexander's phone. Alexander could not help but feel the pain deep inside in his heart but there was nothing that he could do to rectify the situation. He had to do this and he was not going to allow any other person to do it. As he glanced at the room once again, he could only see young teenagers and men who had not married or they were still deep in a young marriage. Alexander could not help but be sad about it. He would not allow these young men to do the job when he as an old man who had been a father for a long time, stood there stupidly, No, he had to do it.

"Miriam, listen carefully, this world is nothing without denizens. I would have liked us to be together for a long time but unfortunately, it seemed like the heavens didn't plan that to happen. Live well with our kids, show them love and how to stand up and care for others. Also, tell them that their dad was a good person and he liked them very much. Even if I may die in the mission, I will still be with you guys always, I will not leave you guys. I hope you understand what I am talking about. Don't tell the kids that I am gone, wait for them to grow up enough mentally and then you can tell them the truth later..."

"Alexander, what are you talking about? Is this what you have already decided? You are so selfish Alexander. Stupid, so stupid..." Alexander sighed inwardly as he heard the sadness deep in his wife's voice. He even wished that his wife was right here so that he could embrace her even if it would have been the last time, but the military didn't allow any relationship while they were at work. He could only shook his head in sadness but he didn't allow that sadness to show on his face and he maintained a serious face.

"Captain Alex, I am young and I also have a serious illness. Allow me to do this. I am the most capable in this base..." A handsome youth tried to tell Alexander out of it. He wanted to take the task because he thought that he only had a few years to stay on this world so, what if he could use his life to save millions? It would be worth it, right? The handsome youth had heard clearly the sad voice of Alexander's wife because Alexander's call was sensitive and at a very important time like this, his call was not private and it needed to be heard by all. So, his call was heard in the entire military base.

"You can't do it Shosho. Dr Ryan had already said that your sickness is treatable as long as they got that immortal stone from planet Roka. Not to mention that unlike me, your wife is just six months pregnant, don't torture your wife with your disappearance. You have more years in front of you. Cradle with your wife for some more years and then when you grow old like me, it would be time for you to take this task" Alexander advised the handsome youth. He would not allow anyone to take this task. It have to be him. He was already prepared to do this even if he was to leave behind his wife. As a captain, he had already planned for his family by accumulating wealth over the years. He had several businesses here and there and he was very sure that those ones were going to help his family when he was gone.

Alexander poured some wine into his glass as he awaited the military siren that said that all the protocols were ready so that he could go and finish off the enemy that had "fu*ked" them for a long time.

"You have been great to us captain and we will miss your presence in the team so much. Do you remember the time when you told me to send a love message to my wife at that time? It really helped because my silence almost made my wife to leave me silently, but that message made her to think otherwise. This is just one of the things that you have helped us young soldiers with. I will forever remember your name." A skinny soldier could not help but shade tears as he toasted his wine glass with Alexander's.

"That is true. We have learned so much from captain Alex, talk about selflessness, passionate and compassion. Nearly all of us were wicked criminals before we were forced into the army but when we met you Alex, we knew what being human meant, we are very thankful for showing us the right way. To tell you the truth, we were lost completely, but thankfully, the heavens made us to meet you. We will continue with your campaign Alex." Another man chimed in as he toasted his wine glass with all of them. It was totally heartbreaking but the man who was at the center of attention - Alexander, was indifferent. He had a calm mind and a serious face as if everything was ok.

Alexander gulped his wine and said, "I have not died yet so don't mourn for my death when I am still alive and kicking..."

"Beep, Beep, Beep. Spacecraft 67 is ready, Captain Alexander could now proceed to Hangar A3." A womanly voice reverberated in the entire military base making Alexander to put his glass down and proceed to the needed place.

His friends and also comrades had urged him to allow them to take this task on his place but Alexander was adamant about doing it himself rather than allowing another person to do it. They could only sigh as they thought of a life without Alexander who brought them together.

In the meantime, Alexander walked through a series of corridors before he found himself in Hangar A3. The space ship which was carrying the most dangerous explosive was waiting.