Grace

Most life perished upon impact.  Original sequenced descendants of first planetary life were sole survivors. They’d been conditioned to join. Each would bring special traits to the colony. Several groups from various parts of the globe remained. Each with Guardian. They were yet to be familiarized with the nature of a different kind.

The train’s first three cars were completely destroyed when the plan carried through. The second car from the end, ours. Three survivors. The tunnel caved on either side. Escape was impossible.

Jackie, a musician, carried with her a tattered and beat-up acoustic guitar. After considering the situation, she strummed a tune from joyous strings.  Her face shown no ill emotion, only serenity. Her music was a relaxing element for uptake and a necessary portion of the plan. She would bring art.

Juanita was an older Hispanic woman. Her devotion and religious nature was crucial. Descendants began the enlightened experiment. Her survival would bring with it emotions, of which, our species hasn’t. Through her strong faith, she prayed and fondled her rosary, kissing it and finding solace. Her tear-stained face was one of love and devotion.

Professor of Mathematics, Chung, survived a long family history of such wisdom. It was from this chain, much scientific and cosmic technologies came. Earlier today, he spoke at a MENSA convention, also initiated within the plan. He paced the hallway of wreckage, thinking.

I blended well with humans and lived for thirty-three years undetected. I studied their diverse cultures, societal characteristics and weaknesses. I take with me grace and information.

I introduced myself to the trio through their newfound ability. Explanations far too advanced for the spoken word.

Quantum cellular transport followed the instruction. I was to be encircled with clasped hands. It would initiate the transfer. The energy’s light was the brightest any of them had seen.

 Juanita’s words joined the transformation, “Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.”

And the Lord was within us, each one.

Dematerialization, instantaneous. Re-manifestation, beyond.