Stories in English. ALIEN ALERT IN SEATTLE

chapter one Alien Alert my name is Karen Nielsen and I am 15 years old I am tall and I have short red hair and green eyes I live in Seattle Washington it is a wonderful green city and I love it I live with my parents and my dog ​​Tex in a yellow house with a beautiful garden Tex is a big brown dog and he is three years old. I have a lot of fun playing with it in my free time. I like to play volleyball, rock climb and listen to music. I have a large music collection. and I love listening to music with my friends.

I also like to read science fiction books. My story begins in August, a month before school started, my parents and I were having breakfast in the kitchen and we were watching the local news on TV, suddenly the newsreader appeared. Alien Alert said early this morning there was a report of an unidentified flying object near the Cascade Mountains east of Seattle two tourists saw a UFO in the sky above them they said it was gray and round and they also said it didn't make any noise later This morning, a high school teacher saw the same UFO flying over her house.

Seattle police are investigating. Wow, I said an

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spaceship here in Seattle. This is exciting. Do you think he asked my mom who knows? I don't think we are alone. this big universe my dad said the Earth is just a small planet you know I started thinking about

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s and I went to the library to look at some books about UFOs that night all the newspapers had Alien Alert on their front pages a month later I went back to high school this It's my second year at Washington High School and I really like it when I finish school and college.

I want to be a chemist. On the way to school I met my best friend and classmate Barbara Reynolds, she is a tall and pretty girl. Girl, she lives near my house and we always walk to school together. She is African American and one of the best students at our school. She wants to be a doctor. Basketball is her sport and she plays on the women's basketball team like me. She likes him too. listening to music we have some new teachers this year Barbara said happily I hope they are all men and I am cute too we need something new and interesting in our lives I said laughing Barbara and I like to talk about boys and clothes, it's fun right? buy new clothes for school, she asked me.

I bought these new jeans and this black belt. I told her the jeans look great with the pink t-shirt. She told me. I bought this new blue jacket and white sneakers for fall. Did you hear the news? about that UFO near the Cascade Mountains last month, then I asked I was in California visiting my grandmother, so I didn't hear much, but I read about it online, Barbara said, people see at least one every month in the States United, but no one has ever done it. I have seen an alien, do you think it really exists? I asked her I don't think we are alone in the universe, she said, but it is a mystery.

I agree, we got to school at half past eight and went to our first science class. There was a man. about 30 in the classroom hello, I'm Mr. Kent, your new science teacher, Barbara said and I looked at him, he was tall and quite thin, he had blonde hair and brown eyes, he was well dressed and had a friendly face, we are lucky. Barbara whispered, it's very cute, you're right, I whispered, laughing, what's your name? She asked, smiling at me. Hi, I'm Karen Nielsen. I answered. Then she looked at Barbara and asked, "Who are you? My name is Barbara Reynolds.

At that moment, a plane passed by our school and made a lot of noise, everyone in the class." They looked out the window, but the sun was very bright in front of us and it hurt our eyes. We moved away from the window, but Mr. Kent did not look directly at the plane and the sun. How strange it seemed to me. The sun doesn't hurt the eyes. eyes when the science lesson ended we went to the English lesson the new teacher was a very thin man with black hair and green eyes he had a small nose and a pale face "What a strange teacher" I whispered to Barbara. "Very strange," she whispered.

The new teacher did not smile and she spoke slowly and coldly to the class. My name is Mr. Wilkinson and I am your new English teacher. I don't want anyone talking in class right now. year we are going to study William Shakespeare and other great writers oh how boring said two boys who were sitting at the back of the class stop that now said Mr. Wilkinson now open your literature books to page five his voice was strange it sounded like a Robot Barbara touched my arm and whispered that it's terrible, how are we going to survive this class.

I looked at her and whispered back. I have no idea. Chapter 2, a strange new teacher. Everyone at school had lunch at 12:30 in the cafeteria. I always had lunch. with Barbara and Walter Andrews a 16 year old boy was tall and had dark brown hair and dark eyes and I liked him he was a quiet boy and didn't have many friends his favorite subjects were math and science and he really liked computers his parents were divorced and He lived with his father and his cat Tootsie. He often felt lonely because he never saw his mother and his father was always at work.

He loved Tootsie and spent a lot of time with her. What do you think of our new teachers? I asked Barbara and Walter. Well, I think Mr. Kent is very cute, he is friendly too. Barbara said, but did you see the way he looked at the plane? The sun didn't hurt his eyes. Walter said. Did you hear Mr. Wilkinson's voice? I asked him he talks like a robot his voice is so cold and he's unfriendly Barbara said hey look over there look what he's drinking Walter whispered we all looked at Mr. Wilkinson who was sitting alone in a corner of the cafeteria he had a strange lunch there was a glass of green juice in front of him and on the table there were some black pills, he put two of them in the glass and the green juice started to bubble and suddenly changed color and turned red.

Mr. Wilkinson took the glass and slowly drank the mysterious red. juice we looked at each other nervously but then we started laughing how can you drink that I said maybe it's a new diet said Barbara and that's why you're so thin I don't think so Walter said there's something strange with our English teacher I said the next morning during the lesson English Mr. Wilkins started asking us some personal questions Andrews Walter Andrews said Mr. Wilkinson tell me something about yourself Walter was surprised because teachers didn't normally ask personal questions well, I like computers and my hobby is astronomy, he said I have a small telescope and I like to look at the stars.

I have a pet named Tootsie. She is a black and white cat. Well, you have an interesting hobby. Thank you. Walter said Mr. Wilkinson. Then he asked other students about his life and his hobbies. Hmm, I thought you might want to do that. You know more about us than strange so I looked at him carefully and I noticed something his eyes were no longer green they were a different color today I suddenly had an idea I raised my hand and asked him if I could go to the bathroom please yes of course Mr. Wilkinson answered As I walked towards the door I looked again his eyes I was right they were blue they looked like the sea I was surprised and a little scared that afternoon I decided to go to Walter's house he was sitting in front of his computer He was very interested in aliens and life in others planets.

There were posters of the solar system and the constellations on the wall of his room. Did you hear about the extraterrestrial

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last month? I asked yes, in the Cascade Mountains, near Seattle, Walter said, the news. It was exciting, but the police and the newspapers never tell us the truth. I am sure there are UFOs and aliens in the universe. What are you looking at now? Asked. I am on the Internet at the International Space Club site. He said excitedly. Listen. this Karen something very important is happening a comet is passing through the constellation of Virgo when a comet and a constellation meet Aliens can travel to our planet everything is fine for intergalactic travel what is intergalactic travel I asked them when can you travel from one galaxy to another Walter said they can only take place at special times for example when a constellation and a comet meet some people say that aliens are coming to Earth to attack us but I think they want to study us wow you know everything about space I said I love it space said Walter smiling I want to be an astronaut I want to go to another galaxy and maybe meet aliens wow that's interesting and dangerous I said and started to think suddenly I had an idea maybe Mr.

Wilkinson is an alien I said slowly what he cried looking at me oh Karen You read too many science fiction books he's not an alien well his voice doesn't sound human his eyes change color and he has a very strange lunch I said what do you mean his eyes change color? He asked surprised, didn't you notice? I said yesterday that they were green and today they were blue. Are you sure he asked? Of course. I'm sure I said enthusiastically. Listen Walter. There was a UFO sighting last month and Mr. Wilkinson is a new teacher at Washington High.

Nobody knows where he comes from. Since maybe that UFO arrived Walter looked at me with his big dark eyes and said well it's possible that he has a very strange face and his voice is very cold maybe he's an alien and that's why he asked us those personal questions that he wants to study us exactly I said. but let's study him we can also follow him and see where he lives chapter 3 a sad story good morning Mr. Kent said smiling today we are going to the laboratory to do some practical work the laboratory was a large room with long tables, chairs and large cabinets there were white mice in cages when Mr.

Kent passed by their cages they all started running and making a lot of noise. What's happening? He left Mr. Kent talking to the white mice. You're scared of me? I won't eat you then he looked at the class and said today's lesson is about worms. I'm going to give you some worms and you have to cut them in half. The two pieces can live and move alone. You will see. He was not happy. I looked at my worm, it was long and green. I didn't want to cut it. Karen, are you afraid of your worm? Mr.

Kent asked smiling, give me your knife and I can help you. His arm touched mine and I received an electric shock. I jumped. I got up from my chair what's wrong Karen asked Mr. Kent oh nothing nothing I said trying to smile he cut the worm and then walked to the next table to help other students I wrote a note to Walter and told him about the electric shock Walter I whispered to him he turned around and I gave him the note Walter and Karen what are they doing he asked Mr. Kent what's in his hand Walter his voice scared me Walter and I were in big trouble with the teacher uh nothing Walter said Please pay attention said Mr.

Kent Next time you'll have to give me the note I'm sorry Mr. Kent said Walter when the science lesson was over Mr. Kent called me to his desk oh I didn't think I'm sorry I scared you during the lesson ago two years. I was in a serious car accident and lost my arm. My left arm is artificial, it is an electric arm. Sometimes it gives electric shocks. I was surprised and sorry during lunch. I told Walter and Barbara about Mr. Kent's electric arm. They were both surprised when we left the cafeteria we saw Mr. Wilkinson hello Mr.

Wilkinson said Barbara oh uh hi he said looking at us his eyes were green again but I didn't say anything at three thirty Walter and I ran out of the school and waited for As Mr. Wilkinson passed by we saw many students and teachers but we did not see him. Finally we saw him walking down the street and we followed him in silence. He lived near the school in a nice White House. There was a small garden around it and a big tree near the door. The main man walked into his house and we quietly went to a window and looked inside he put some books on the kitchen table and opened the refrigerator he took out a bottle of that horrible green juice and put it on the table then he went upstairs oh no he said Walter, he went up the stairs, no problem, I said I can climb this tree, are you sure you asked Walter surprised, of course, I said laughing, don't forget, I'm going to climb rocks, well, be careful, Karen said Walter , I climbed the tree and I could see Mr.

Wilkinson's bedroom, what's going on, he whispered, Walter is in his bedroom and he's sitting in front of a mirror, I whispered back, his hands are in his hair, oh no, what tell me, I asked Walter, I kept looking inside. the house Mr. Wilkinson was now completely bald I felt Suddenly I saw my face in Mr. Wilkinson's mirror and he saw it too he turned and looked at me I was terrified and I didn't know what to do I couldn't run away because I was on top of a big tree but Mr. Wilkinson didn't look angry, he looked sad, he walked over and opened the window Karen, what are you doing in this tree?

He asked me. Please get off. She said: I want to talk to you. I came down from the tree and Walter was waiting. I seemed very worried, come on Karen, let's run away, she said no, Walter, we can't. I said Mr. Wilkinson wants to talk to us. Mr Wilkinson left his house and stood in the garden. You students think I'm strange. He said quietly. I can understand why Walter and I were terrified. Let me tell you my story last year. My doctor told me that he was very sick. He had cancer. Oh, how terrible! Very sorry.

I said yes, it was terrible. I had surgery and then chemo. theoperation I lost my voice so now I speak with a type of artificial voice that's why my voice sounds funny I lost all my hair from chemotherapy so now I wear a wig oh we didn't don't we said Walter Sr. Wilkinson we are very sorry for our terrible behavior Walter said yes please forgive us I said oh don't worry now I'm getting better which is good he said quietly Can I ask you a question Walter said of course what is that green juice you drink for lunch Walter asked?

I smiled and said that green juice and black pills are medicine, but why do your eyes change color? I asked and they saw, did you see everything? Mr. Wilkinson said. I wanted to do something different, so I bought a pair of colored contact lenses. I thought a new look might make me feel better. Did contact lenses make you feel better? I asked Mr.Wilkinson he looked at me and smiled a little. It was nice to have something different for a day, but it's my job that really makes me feel better. Do you like your job. Didn't you ask Walter?

I love my work. Mr. Wilkinson said smiling, it's wonderful to work. With young people like you, do you like Seattle? I asked him yes, I said, Mr. Wilkinson, it's a beautiful city with lots of parks and fun things to do and I'm starting to make some good friends. I said smiling, welcome to the Emerald City. everyone laughed chapter four who is in the computer room after leaving Mr. Wilkinson's house Walter and I talked about our visit we both feel very sorry for our behavior I think we learned a great lesson today said Walter some people seem strange because They have big problems but they are people like you and me and they need our help and friendship.

I agree with you, Walter, I said, but we learned two important lessons today. Thanks to Mr. Wilkinson, we must help and understand others and it is not nice to invade someone's privacy. I thought about Mr. Kent and his artificial arm, it was another person with a big problem, well the mystery is solved. I said Mr. Wilkinson is not an alien, he is a very nice teacher. We walked in silence for a few minutes. We were both thinking about Mr. Wilkinson. Hey, do you want to have some ice cream now? I finally asked Walter. Good idea. Walter said, "Let's invite Barbara.

Yeah, let's go. I said it's almost five and basketball practice is over. I'll text her. 30 minutes later we meet Barbara." and we sat by the sea and ate our three large ice creams so what's up I asked Barbara we have a lot of news for you I said very good don't make me wait tell me immediately said Barbara laughing we told her all the news about the comet and intergalactic travel and how we have the idea that Mr. Wilkinson was an alien we told him what happened when we followed Mr. Wilkinson home and the sad story of the teacher Barbara listened carefully and was very surprised the poor guy said sadly what a terrible problem and he is alone here in Seattle, right?

Karen, we are going to make you a delicious chocolate cake next weekend. My mom can help us. It will be a welcome gift. Yes, let's do it on Sunday afternoon and then we can take it to school. On Monday I said you'll love it, well girls, I'm not a good cook, but chocolate cake sounds great, Walter said, now tell me more about intergalactic travel, Barbara said, yes please, I said, maybe aliens are coming to visit Earth. Walter told us a lot of interesting things about UFOs and aliens. Suddenly I realized that it was getting dark. I tried to look at my watch but it wasn't on my arm.

Oh no. I said where is my watch and then remembered that I took it off at the gym during lunch. time I'm sure I left it there near the showers after volleyball. I have to go look for him now, don't worry. Karen, the janitor, will find him and put him somewhere safe. You can get it in the morning, Barbara said, but that watch. It's very important to me it was a gift from my grandparents I said but the schools closed at this time Walter said no, it's not closed today because Mrs. Wong is preparing some math exams for her classes I said how do you know that asked Walter I heard she talking to Miss Cruz this morning I said you know everything Barbara said smiling okay then see you tomorrow morning Walter also smiled and said good luck I ran to Washington High and the front door was open I walked in and started going to the gym but something stopped me I had a strange feeling but I didn't know it was something it pushed me up the stairs I was afraid because the school was dark and in silence I began to climb the stairs to the first floor where I go to the gym is downstairs why I go up the stairs I asked myself My heart was beating faster and faster something was waiting for me at the top of the stairs I knew but what it was I wanted to run home but I couldn't do it I had to find When I got to the third floor I saw a light on in the computer room I went silently towards the door someone was working in front of a computer it was Mr.

Kent he was writing a long line of numbers and letters suddenly I saw the face of an alien on his computer screen the alien had a green head and big red eyes he had no nose or hair his mouth and ears were very small so Mr. Kent put both hands on his head and closed his eyes and started pulling on his hair, he was removing his hair and face, suddenly Mr. Kent had a green face like the alien on the screen, he was an alien. He was terrified but couldn't run away, he started talking to the alien on the screen. clyreg is calling home clyreg here he said all the pillucks in the tank clereg this is your leader talking how things are going said the alien on the screen in a strange voice everything is fine gortz but I'm tired of this mask life as a human is difficult he said Your work on Earth is very important, said the alien.

You have to stay there until everything is finished. You chose the student who will come to Mithrax. I'm not going to choose one tomorrow. Mr. Kent said. What I thought was going to take a student to another planet. this is terrible there is little time clereg you have to hurry remember we will meet you and the student at the old airfield behind the school on friday night at 9:30 p.m. Don't be late when the comet leaves the constellation Virgo at midnight. The intergalactic doors close and then we won't be able to return to Mithrax for another 600 years.

I know, Gortz, I won't be late. Mr. Kent said. Okay, but how will you get the student? You can't touch it because you're electric I have a plan said Mr. Kent on Friday afternoon there will be a PTA meeting at school there will be a lot of people here teachers, parents and students during the meeting I will ask a student to come with me to the laboratory of science and then spray it with my special spray X5 with the spray "I'll thank Felix Courts," Mr. Kent told the alien, then typed a long line of numbers and letters on the computer screen and it went black.

I quickly and quietly descended the stairs and ran out of the building. I started running down. As I walked down the street and through the park I couldn't stop thinking about the alien's green head and big red eyes and I couldn't believe that Mr. Kent was an alien and was planning something terrible. What could I do to stop it? I had to do it. I talked to Walter and Barbara I felt cold and my heart was beating fast I wanted to get home as quickly as possible Chapter 5 The plan When I got to school the next day I went to the gym to look for my watch I couldn't find it near the showers, so I went to ask the concierge.

Hello, Mr. Phillips. I said, did you find a watch near the showers yesterday? Yes, I said Mr. Phillips, here it is. He took my watch out of a box on his desk and smiled. Oh, that's great, thank you. I said a lot of things happily and ran to class during lunch Barbara Walter and I sat together in the cafeteria I had a lot of things to tell you well guys guess who is an alien I said oh no I said Walter no another alien first was Mr. Wilkinson is This is a joke, I asked Barbara, no, please listen to me, I whispered excitedly.

Mr. Kent is an alien, what did he cry? Walter, no, he hasn't cried. Barbara, who thought she was joking, shut up, I said, some of the other students turned around and looked at us, let me tell you. What happened last night? I told them everything about last night. My friends were surprised but they believed me. They stopped eating their lunches. Do you remember the alien

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in August? I asked Walter. All the newspapers were talking about it. Yes, Barbara said. Some people saw a UFO nearby. the Cascade Mountains so Mr. Kent is one of the aliens from the UFO said Walter do you remember how he looked at the Sun on the first day of school and how the mice in the cages were afraid of him wow aliens scare me said Barbara a teacher that an alien at our school I don't think aliens are bad Walter said, they're just different now listen, I said other aliens are coming to the old airfield on Friday night in their spaceship, they want to take Mr.

Kent and a student to their planet mithrax . they want to study humans a student cried Barbara that's one of us we have to stop him said Walter they are the aliens coming this Friday he asked Barbara if the day of the PTA meeting I said and today is Thursday we only have one day to do something I have An idea, said Walter, what is it? I asked him: we have to find the special spray X5 and take it from Mr. Kent. Walter said that without him he can't take the student. Great idea, Barbara said, the aerosol is probably in the science lab or at her house this afternoon, when I get home, we can look for the aerosol in the science lab, Walter said, but all the aerosols and bottles are in locked cabinets with key and we don't have the key, maybe my brother Matt can help us, Barbara said, he is a police officer and he has a special key that opens all the doors, can we use it?

Walter asked, well I can't tell him our story because he will never believe it, Barbara said, but sometimes he goes to work and leaves the special key in his room. I'll find it and take it, then return it. Be careful Barbara. I said we don't want any problems with the police. We started laughing. It was time to return to our afternoon Mathematics and US History classes. I was glad when school ended at three thirty Barbara and I went to her house and Walter stayed in the school library when we got to Barbara's house no one was home we went to Matt's room and looked for the key Special, I hope Matt didn't take the key. with it said Barbara opened all the drawers and closets in her room and looked for it here it is she cried happily it was at the bottom of her desk drawer oh great now let's go back to school I said let's go back to school quickly and Walter called who was still studying In the library it was almost five and there was no one at school.

We went up to the science lab. The door to the lab was open and there was someone inside. Oh no, it's Mr. Phillips, the janitor, Walter whispered. Let's hide in the bathroom said Barbara we hid in the bathroom for a few minutes then we heard Mr. Phillips coming down the stairs okay now we can go to the lab Walter said we walked into the lab and looked around there was a big sign on each closet that said it said danger, toxic chemicals inside, we opened the two big ones and looked at each bottle, there were no aerosol cans, then we looked inside the smaller one and found a small black aerosol can, it had no name on it, all the other bottles and cans. "I have a name," said Walter, "this must be Mr.

Ken. Spray took it out of the little closet and said it's very heavy. Who wants to take it home? I didn't ask, I didn't," I said, "Barbara. My mother always looks around in my room. Mine does too," I said, "Oh." I'm taking it home, said Walter, a spray can from another planet, I can study it. Don't spray yourself with it, Barbara, Walter said, laughing. Barbara and I went home because we had a lot of homework to do. After dinner, the phone rang and I answered, Hello, Karen. Walter said can you come to my house I have to talk to you it's eight o'clock and I'm doing my homework I said Karen please this is important Walter said are you okay Walter I asked you does it sound strange please?

Come Karen, it's important, okay, I'll be there in 15 minutes. Said. I quickly put on my jacket and ran downstairs to the living room. My mom was reading the newspaper and my dad was watching television. Tex was sitting next to them. Mom, I am. Taking Tex for a walk at eight at night, my mother asked, surprised, yes, I'm tired of studying. I said I really need to take a walk and get some fresh air. I'll be back at nine o'clock for some fresh air. The air is good for you Karen said my dad it's a nice afternoon see you later I said Tex and walked down the street and crossed the park quickly.

What did Walter want at that moment? I wanted to know that it was a warm afternoon and there was a full moon in the sky chapter six a big decision Walter was waiting for me atthe front door of her beautiful home Hi Karen, she said you can leave text messages outside in the garden. Tootsie doesn't like dogs, I know that, and Tex doesn't like them. "No cats" I said laughing Walter was alone in the house and we went to his room and sat down Karen I have some news for you he said news what news I asked I want to go to mithrax with Mr.

Kent said Walter what I cried are you kidding me no I'm not kidding Karen He said this is a great opportunity for me. You know, I want to become an astronaut. A trip in a spaceship to another galaxy is wonderful. I can see Mithrax and the aliens that live there. I can study them and see how. they live and what they eat I can discover things that are not written in books this is a great scientific adventure and I am lucky to be able to go how many people have the opportunity to go and explore another planet Walter was happy and excited but aren't you afraid of the aliens?

I asked what they will do to you. I don't think Mr. Kent and the other aliens mean me any harm. Walter said. They only want to study me because I am human. I think I can trust. When are you going back to earth I asked him I don't know he said but I want to see you again are you going to tell your dad I asked him is he away on business for a few days he said Walter I'm going to write him a letter and explain everything to you we talked for a long time and I started to understand Walter's decision I will not see you again I said and I started to cry he took my hand and said please don't cry Karen I will come back and tell you incredible things we were silent for a few minutes please don't tell anyone except Barbara about my decision said Walter I won't do it it's our secret I said here take my school ring when you look at it think of me she said giving it to me I will always think of you I said quietly I put her ring on my finger listen Karen said Walter we have to make a plan for tomorrow afternoon when Mr.

Kent takes the student to the science lab he will not find his spray so the student will run away and he will return to his spaceship without anyone. She can't miss his spaceship because she will leave without him. I will wait for him in the science lab tomorrow afternoon and tell him my decision. Good luck. Walter. Said. Walter looked at Tootsie. and he said can you take care of Tootsie when he leaves me? Well, there are text messages, but I can take care of your cat. I said I have a big garden. Thank you so much. “Karen,” Walter said.

When I got home, it was already late and I immediately went to bed. But I couldn't sleep Friday morning I met Barbara and we walked to school together I told her about Walter's decision She stopped in the middle of the street and almost started crying Then she saw her school ring on my finger She He smiled and said he likes you a lot at the end of the school day Walter Barbara and I went to have ice cream we sat around a small round table and ate our ice cream quietly this is the last time we can have ice cream together Barbara said sadly in her face.

PTA meeting First started at seven o'clock, parents visited our classrooms and talked to some of our teachers. At eight o'clock there was a big meeting in the gym with the principal, she was explaining all the plans for the school for the next year. Around a quarter past eight Mr. Kent got up from his chair and went to see Barbara's family, he whispered something to them and then to Barbara, she was his choice, she got up and followed him, she wasn't worried because she knew that Walter I was waiting in the science lab they left the gym and went up the stairs I decided to follow them Karen where are you going my dad whispered oh I'm just going to the science lab for a minute chapter 7 the old airfield when I got to the science lab I opened it slowly I opened the door and I looked inside Barbara was standing near the table Mr.

Kent took out his key and opened the small cupboard but he couldn't find his X5 spray oh no, he said angrily where is it? I heard Walter say what is he looking for? Mr. Kent Walter. What are you doing here? asked Mr. Kent surprised, are you looking for your X5 spray? He asked Walter calmly how do you know my name and about the spray he asked Mr. Kent nervously do we know everything about you Barbara said yes we know who you are and why you are here I said I walked into the lab and closed the door.

Mr. Kent was very surprised and looked into the small closet again. We know about his plan and I want to go to Mitrax with you. Walter said looking Mr. Kent in the eyes. leave Barbara here and take me with you you can study me I'm not afraid I know you won't hurt me do you want to come see me with me he asked Mr. Kent who was surprised yes, said Walter I want to find out about life on other planets it's a very brave decision said Mr. Kent mitrax is in another galaxy and is very different from Earth, are you sure?

Yes, I'm sure, said Walter, it will be a great experience Mr. Kent. Can I ask you what mithrax is like? I asked him that he wanted to know something about where Walter was going. Yes, Karen, you can. He answered Meatrex is a small planet about half the size of Earth. There are no buildings and we all live in spaceships. Our technology is much more advanced. Walter will have plenty. of fun discovering all the new things it sounded interesting I looked at my watch and said sadly it's almost nine o'clock you're going to lose your spaceship goodbye Walter and good luck one day I'll be back said Walter looking at me Mr.

Kent walked towards the door and Walter followed him yes goodbye and good luck Walter said Barbara Mr. Kent looked at us and smiled I thought about the green face and the red eyes under the mask I couldn't believe what was happening you humans are interesting said Mr. Kent Walter, come on, we have to get to the airfield before half past nine, then they ran down the stairs and left the school. I looked at Barbara and said let's follow them, we can see the spaceship and maybe some aliens, yeah let's go, Barbara said there. There was no one at the old airfield, the spaceship was there, but the lights were off, it was gray and around, Mr.

Kent and Walter were standing in front of it, suddenly the lights turned on and a door opened. A tall alien approached the door and said something to him. Mr. Kent in a strange language and then another strange voice said that the spaceship will leave in a minute. Walter turned around and said goodbye Karen, goodbye Barbara, have fun in mitrax. I said laughing and crying at the same time. Walter and Mr. Kent entered the spaceship and the door closed suddenly the lights of the spaceship turned on and it immediately rose into the night sky in silence Barbara and I watched it until it disappeared then we returned to the meeting at the school Barbara went to sit with her parents and I went to sit with mine is everything okay Karen my mom asked of course I said this is a very interesting meeting my dad said when I'm done we are invited to coffee and cake in the cafeteria oh okay I said but I wasn't interested I was thinking about Walter Sr.

Kent, the spaceship and mithrax Barbara looked at me and smiled, she was the only one who could understand how I felt that night, six months later, the day after the PTA meeting. Barbara and I told everyone the truth about Mr. Kent and Walter, the news was on. On the front pages of every American and foreign newspaper there were hundreds of articles about the UFO. Mr. Kent Walter and the Mitrax journalists came to our school and interviewed us, took pictures of us, and former Airfield television stations from around the world also came to film. Washington High School the news was on television for weeks and then things slowly started to get back to normal at the school.

Now we have a new science teacher. Her name is Miss Lundberg and I don't think she's an alien, but who knows, Mr. Wilkinson is feeling better. and he often smiles and laughs. He's starting to eat a big lunch in the cafeteria like everyone else. We all like his English class because he is an excellent teacher. He will also be our English teacher next year. Tutsi now lives with us and is happy to be able to and taxes fought a lot at first, but now his friends and they play together. Barbara and I talk often about Walter, Mr.

Kent, the spaceship, and our Big Adventure. Some nights I sit in the garden, look at Walter's ring and look at the sky, I think. from him in mithrax good night Walter wherever he wants you to be I hope to see you soon