Sunday, December 31, 2006

1. The Planet Pluto

Pluto is a small planet compared to Earth. Its radius is just approximately 18% of that of Earth's and it is only about 0.2% of Earth's mass.

Pluto is made up of 98% solid nitrogen which turns into gaseous form whenever Pluto faces the sun. Despite these conditions, the planet of Pluto has still been conquered by the might and wisdom of Hoo Ah-a+50'o'+e. Under his instructions and supervision, precise engineers have built a huge, elastic glass-like dome entirely across the surface of the nitrogen-filled planet, trapping the nitrogen inside. Not only that, they have used special equipment to expel all traces of rocks and debris from the planet centre. While it looked brownish with solid methane and all the rocks, all these have been cleared out, leaving Pluto with a flawless blue core like a humungous crystal ball. Besides that, bioscientists and engineers have also managed to create a self-sustainable atmosphere and environment, with glorious flora and fauna brought in from everywhere.

It was on this solid surface where the first civilisation on Pluto was built. Very quickly, cities and civilisations spread to the ends of the round, smooth planet on these layers of semi-transparent material.

The sparkles of the blue crystals of nitrogen ice and occasional clouds of nitrogen currents from under the ground have also gave the planet a mysterious feel, occasionally casting faint blue hues on everything. The sky when not obscured by clouds, extended all the way into space, giving the citizens a superb view of everything, including the nearby moon of Charon. Charon is only about 20,000km away from Pluto, and revolves around Pluto at the same rate as Pluto rotates about its axis, hence making it seem as if it was attached to Pluto in some sense.

Within a few years, technology has improved tremendously, and great, unexpected advancements in the mysterious realm of magic have been achieved. Many people born on this planet had the gift of great intelligence, and even some magical abilities. Besides that, the lifespan of the Plutonians have also increased by leaps and bounds. It's just as if the planet grants health and magic on people who simply stay on it.

It's there, when the legendary medieval magic was relived once more. It's there, when both new and ancient magic was studied, and taught to the younger ones. It's there where people gain self-awareness. It's there, where spectacular wars were waged and won against invading aliens.

Coincidentally, it's also where our story begins...