Morning light broke across the sea.
"ISLAND UP AHEAD!" Morin shouted.
Blue, Pluto, and Vagan jumped awake and rushed onto the deck.
Blue froze.
"Wow…"
Ahead of them rose an island unlike anything they had seen before , towering buildings of glass and steel, flying cars gliding between skyscrapers, neon signs glowing in every color imaginable, and light reflecting off the hovering water like liquid stars.
The entire city looked alive , bright, loud, futuristic.
"This is my first time seeing an island like this," Blue said in awe.
Pluto just smiled quietly.
Vagan's eyes sparkled. "It's beautiful…"
Morin stepped forward. "We'll make a quick stop. Get supplies."
"That island sure looks nice," Vagan said.
The ship moved in, joining other hovering ships and boats floating near the island's edge. Morin brought them to a smooth stop by a docking platform.
"We need someone to stay on the ship," Morin said.
"I will," Pluto replied calmly. "I still need to understand the source."
Blue nodded. "So it's just me, Vagan, and Morin then."
Rim rolled forward. "Can I join all of you?"
Morin smiled. "Sure."
They stepped off the ship, leaving Pluto alone on the deck, sitting in meditation as the city glowed before him.
As their feet touched the platform, a massive neon sign lit up above the entrance to the island
WELCOME TO SATURN
Everyone paused and looked up.
People walked past in futuristic clothing, glowing fabrics, and sleek designs. Robots moved through the crowds naturally, some serving, some guiding, some speaking. The city felt alive , half human, half machine.
Vagan whispered, "Should we get some clothes to blend in?"
They all nodded.
"Yeah," Blue said. "Good idea."
A robot approached them smoothly.
"Welcome to Saturn."
Blue's eyes lit up. "Wow… this robot is cool."
Vagan stepped forward. "We're looking for some clothes. Where can we get them?"
The robot tilted its head slightly. "Follow me. I will lead you to a shop."
They began walking after it.
Rim stayed silent, observing everything , the lights, the people, the machines, the city itself , then quietly rolled forward and followed them.
End of chapter 88