"So, if we lived back before we learned how to lucid dream what would..." Mike didn't even have to finish the question before she spat out her answer.

"A skydiver!" This really didn't surprise him. "What would you do?"

"I think I might have still been a doctor of some kind," Mike replied.

"Good because you make a good doctor, but why become a Monitor and not a regular doctor?" She asked making him raise an eyebrow.

"It's because you've always been there looking out for me so I figured I do the same," Mike replied making her shake her head.

"Isn't that like against some kind of code, treating a person you know?" She asked making him smile.

"If you go into a standard field of medicine then yes, but Monitors are somewhat the exception. But it's only if you get put on the same team I've been assigned to," As she started to squeal again he really regretted not bringing those special earbuds Denise gave him. "But what are the odds of that?"

"True, not to mention having you watch me sleep just sounds creepy," She punched him lightly on the shoulder.

"You wanna know something though?" This caught her attention as she leaned in a little closer. "I remember a few times where you were lucid dreaming and you would always check up on me and made sure I was covered when we were kids. It's still one of my more favorite memories because you would never know I was awake."

"Ah, I see so this is your potential revenge then. Just remember when you try to kill me make it fast okay?" She did her best to pose as dramatically as possible making him laugh.

"And what, have you haunt me for the rest of my life? I think I would just give you caffeine shots to keep you awake, at least you won't be as annoying," Once again he laughed as she gave a pout before lightly smacking the back of his head.

"Hey, only three more miles!" She suddenly squealed in excitement again.

"Good, because I think I need my ears checked. Really should have remembered those earbuds," Mike muttered making her laugh this time.

Soon after getting off the freeway it didn't take them long to spot the complex they'll be calling home for a little while. Driving up to the gate a guard came to their car placing a hand on the hood before coming to the driver side and tapping on the window. After looking at their I.Ds and after he radioed it and got a response he gave them a hard glare before giving the signal to open the gate.

"I think he liked us," She said making him give her a bit of a dirty look.

"No offense but the dude doesn't seem like he likes anyone," Mike responded.

"That isn't fair to say, I think once you get to know him he may still come off jerkish but still a good man. One you can trust to watch your back," At that he threw in his towel in knowing he couldn't win, besides she was always good at making friends and reading people. Which was good because it was apart of her job, at least to a degree for diplomatic relations.

After they were told where to park they were escorted by separate officers, and after leaving the parking lot they went their separate ways. Which they figured since she had to go to the gymnasium and he would be introduced to his fellow Monitors who he would be working with for the Breakers. Each team had a team of Monitors, it was a Monitor for every member.

"Here we are, just remember the squad captains will be watching for their final picks. So try not to do anything embarrassing because it'll stick to you for years," Her escort said before taking off, but she could tell he must have done something embarrassing on his first day.

Knowing the captains were going to be in there made her really all the more excited, but she couldn't help but remember that the captain was a second title. Like for example the captain of the Breakers is actually a Master Captain. But she couldn't think about all that for too long before she went into the gym and nearly squealed yet again.

"Ah, you must be Rie. It's nice to finally meet you in person," Master Captain Nathile Braxon said giving her a kind smile. "Now if you would take your seat orientation will begin in fifteen."

She nodded trying her best not to let herself squeal with utter joy at finally meeting M.C. Braxon. Though she had heard that the captain wasn't going on missions with her team for the past few months because of a medical issue. Now that she got a good look at one of the most well-known captains she saw the reason very clearly.

"If you're wondering I'm about five months along now," Braxon said noticing her staring at her.

"I'm soo sorry, I didn't mean to stare!" She said moving her eyes away.

"Oh please, I don't mind it and I expected as much since I wanted to keep my pregnancy out of the public's eyes for as long as I can. But I'm more surprised that you didn't ask me how I knew what you liked to be called," Braxon said.

"I-I was getting to that Ma'am!" She said and it was true, she did wonder why someone like Braxon would know her nickname.

"Not going to lie, I've had my eyes on you for a while now," Braxon said making her eyes go wide and she could hear jealous murmurs from the other beginners. "But we'll get to your alls assigned teams later, right now it's about time for orientation."

Just then the door swung open and another rookie came in who was obviously in too much of a rush and panic to not see the step that leads up the bleachers. Though just as the new guy started to trip she managed to react in time and caught him before he fell face first. Getting him back up she made sure he was okay.

"J-just twisted my ankle a bit, thanks for the save," The guy said before slightly limping to an empty seat.

"Very impressive, considering you were about thirteen feet away from him when he tripped. You must be Tyrain, good that you made it thought you wouldn't be here till tomorrow. But why not let the nurse or a Monitor check your ankle for you?" Braxon asked making Tyrain shake his head.

"It'll take care of itself in a minute but thank you for your concern," Tyrain replied.

"Alright, then let's begin. For those of you who don't know I'm Master Captain Nathile Braxon, captain to the Breakers. Now I'm not going to go over every little thing that has already been drilled into your heads. All I'm going to do is ask you all a few questions," Braxon said making them all sit up, and Rie couldn't help but notice the other captains up in the announcer box. "Now, first things first can anyone tell me the history of lucid dreaming and the original terminology for our ability?"

"I know!" She couldn't help it as she was practically bouncing up and down on her seat making the captain give a little smile.

"Alright, tell me what you know," Braxon said.

"Originally lucid dreaming used to describe dreams that you could influence and the original term for our ability is actually Astroprojection. But as more and more started to be able to use the ability people just started to call it lucid dreaming instead, which does commonly happen for words to change their meanings.

But as far as history goes, humans always had the power to lucid dream even though it wasn't common. It took thousands of years for even one of us to master lucid dreaming, let alone controlling our souls to travel the universe." She answered making the captain nod her head.

"Easy enough question, now can anyone tell me why we are called travelers and not lucid dreamers?" Braxon asked.

"It's because it's the main thing we do here, travel in the hopes of finding life or a suitable livable planet that hasn't gained any sentient life yet. As being a lucid dreamer is more of the civilian term, in other words, it's more of a job title, but despite us being travelers that is only but a small part of our actual job," Tyrain answered.

"Which leads me to my next question, what are our other duties?" Braxon asked making Rie instantly speak up.

"Our other duties are to find other planets with life, whether or not they have an intelligent race. Though the hope is to find intelligent races in which case of finding one our job switches from exploring and traveling to being more diplomatic. As we are the first contact, but another smaller part to the diplomatic part is forging relationships, make friends in other words.

Now that does not make us an official politician or anything but as I stated we are the first contact. But until you build up a relationship with the natives of the world you will be the only human that they might have contact with for a while. Until a portal from our universe connects to their's, more accurately than that when our worlds become connected. Since we don't want to accidentally make a person walk into space, especially not with their physical body." She explained.

"Right, now would you mind letting some of the others have a chance to answer?" Braxon asked.

"I only answered two of them!" She covered her mouth. "Sorry, Ma'am for my outburst!"

"You're just excited, which from everything I've heard and even seen about you doesn't surprise me. Just let some of the others have a chance, that goes for you as well Tyrain!" As Rie looked she saw him give a nod. "Now, let me continue..."

Braxon asked some more questions like it was a final exam instead of an orientation, though she did hear that each captain did orientation differently. She practically forced herself from not just answering the questions, mostly because she knew all the answers. After all, this was what she wanted to do and made sure she knew all she could.

"That wraps it up with the questions, some of you need to work on knowing some of the policies but otherwise good job to all of you who made it this far. I'm sure I don't have to tell you that this may very well be the last easy day you have, though some of you will still have some time before going on your first missions. Which brings me to the next and final part of orientation, and that's for you all to find out which team you'll be apart of if my fellow captains will come and help me with this part." Braxon looked at the announcer box making them all turn to look as the captains of each squad came down the stairs.

"...ope I get to be on his squad," She heard a few other rookies whispering similar things as the captains went to the front of the gym to stand by Braxon.

"For the advancement of just not ourselves but for others as well..." All the captains say at once.

"We will explore and unite!" The new arrivals say in response in unison.

"Now that's over with as your name is called by the captain that is speaking please go stand behind them, now who wants to go first?" Braxon asked her fellow captains and one instantly broke from the line. "Of course Miles, for those of you who don't know this is Second Class Captain Miles Klone of the Graspers team."

It went on like that for a good minute, after one captain finished calling the names of the ones they chose for their squad another would take their place. She was doing everything she could from not just jumping and bouncing around the room in excitement and anticipation. Especially as the number of rookies shrunk one by one until she and Tyrain were the only two left, and there were only two more Captains.

"So, you want to flip a coin to see who gets who?" The one captain asked Braxon.

"Seriously? No, now let me just introduce..." The other captain cut her off making her roll her eyes.

"I am Sergeant Captain Nicoles Rivers of team Omega, and Tyrain you're with me!" The captain said making her eyes go wide looking at Braxon, she figured as much with how much interest the captain seemed to have in her but actually having it confirmed made her finally break.

"Yes, yes from now on you are apart of the Breakers. Now calm down," Braxon said not being fazed by the high pitched squeal as she came over and gave Rie a flick to the forehead making her instantly calm down.

"W-wait, how did you know that would work?" She couldn't help but ask as her new captain gave her a little smile.

"Because I know someone just like you, that and like I said I've had my eyes on you for a good minute before this. That and I interviewed your brother who told me a few things to keep an eye out for," Braxon said giving her a kind smile. "But let me be the first one to officially welcome you to your new team!"

She really couldn't stop bouncing around, which she was glad they were in the gym because when she got like this it's better for her to have open space. Slowly as the captains answered their new team members questions they started leading them to their new living quarters. Which each team had its own building which was like giant houses with little apartments inside.

Though apartments would be under describing them as they had a huge bedroom, their own huge bathroom, and a living room and also a spare bedroom. The only thing they didn't have was their own kitchen, that was by the buildings main living room which as soon as she saw it her smile only grew. It was really rare to see a full kitchen with all the appliances!

"I heard your entire family likes to cook, which is good because I hate to do this to you but the newbie always gets to cook for the first month," Braxon said which Rie didn't really mind.

"I'm more than okay with that, but seriously this is a dream come true for me! I mean working with the Breakers! I can't wait to tell Mike!" Though she stopped at the realization.

"Ah, just caught up to you didn't it? Yup, from today onward you and your brother will be working together. Which if you're wondering he should be in his apartment on the third floor," Braxon said.

"Uh, thanks but I'll get to that in a minute. As much as I'm excited to tell him about this..." She started.

"The team is most likely at the bowling alley we have on the complex right now, so it'll be a while before they come back. So, why don't you go find your brother and tell him the good news? I gotta do some paperwork and I'll see you later with the full team okay? Again, welcome to the Breakers I know you'll do fine," Braxon said giving Rie a kind smile before walking off rubbing her belly.

She first went to her assigned room to get everything unpacked real fast and she really couldn't stop bouncing all over yet again and humming while she did so. Which she did sit down for a moment to think about the layout of the building. Main living room, and commons, and kitchen are on the ground floor, the second floor was living quarters for the normal team. The third floor was where the team's Monitors lived, and also it was where they had all their equipment, pretty much other than the rooms for the Monitors it was a hospital type of floor.

Managing to navigate to the little elevator she got in and pressed the third-floor button which the ride only lasts for about five seconds. She just hoped that Mike hadn't heard anything about what team she was assigned to. An even bigger smile spread across her face as she thought of how he would react, and soon she would get her answer as she stood in front of his door.

"Hold on!" She heard him call after she knocked and soon his door swung open. "Rie? Aren't you supposed to be getting a tour of your team's building by now?"

"Hmm, got done with that earlier. Besides I wanted to tell you which team I've been assigned to as well," She really needed to thank Denise for giving her a few tips on how to act.

"Rie, just tell me!" Mike complained making her give a little pout.

"Fine, but I'm surprised you haven't figured it out yet Mike," She said and then she saw the realization wash over him.

"Oh my god Rie, that's incredible!" Mike said as he wrapped her up easily picking her up off the ground and giving a big squeeze. "Me and you having to work together and knowing there's nothing you can do about it!"

"I swear if you doodle on my face while I sleep I will make you glad you live right down the hall from the medical room!" She said making him laugh.

"Alright, no doodling on you," Despite his promise she felt a bit suspicious as that was his favorite thing to do when she traveled. "But seriously, what are the odds, I mean I remember getting interviewed about you but I didn't know it was Braxon at the time."

"I know, apparently I caught her interest a little while back! Eeeehhh!" She squealed yet again. "Can't believe I'm in one of the most well-known teams working with my brother!"

"Just calm down Rie, can't have you all hyped up like this when you'll be going on your first mission in a few hours," This instantly caught her attention making him give her a curious look. "Has Master Captain Braxon not told you that your team will be heading on a mission today?"

"Today? As in a few hours today?" Mike nodded knowing he had messed up and plugged his ears as she let another squeal out and he couldn't help but hope that the windows were shattered proof.

"Pretty sure that's why she didn't tell you, also probably wanted you to meet the rest of the team. Meet them earlier myself and they seem really nice, also before you ask I don't know the full details of the mission so no asking me about it okay?" Mike asked making her give a huff.

"Alright, but would you like to see my room?" She asked and before Mike could respond she bounced her way to the elevator making him sigh.

"Haven't even finished unpacking my stuff yet, and I bet she already got everything not only unpacked but placed just right," Mike grumbled as he followed his older sister to the elevator which opened as soon as he got there. "You know they say that each apartment here is unique in some way. But why didn't you want to come in and see mine?"

"Because you unpack slowly and I know how much you hate me going through your stuff, but I so can't believe my first day and I really might actually go on my first mission!" She bounced around the elevator before it stopped on the second floor.

When they got inside Mike looked around and was surprised that she hadn't hung any pictures up yet. But the way she was acting let him know that she was probably too excited to tell him about becoming a member of the Breakers. As he looked around he still smiled as some things really don't change.

"Gee, you know all these apartments are about the same size as the first floor of the main house at home," Mike remarked.

"Well yeah, they want you to feel as comfortable as possible. By the way, have you heard from Denise?" She gave him a wide smile.

"Actually yeah, she'll be coming for a visit in about a week," Mike replied and just sat back as he watched her start to put up pictures. "Do you need any help?"

"Nope got the design in my head and don't feel like explaining," She answered making him shake his head.

"I heard we had a brother and sister join us today!" They both turned around to see an Aomozian, pretty much looked like humans except for the fact that their average height is about nine feet give or take.

Aomozians are almost identical to that of a human which is why it was easier to teach them how to lucid dream. This particular Aomozian stood right around eight and a half feet tall, long green hair, another thing that made them different from humans, a tanned complexion. She was a little on the chunky side but none the less beautiful, which of course Rie already knew who this was but couldn't help but almost squeal again.

"just in case I'm Tera Spring, just call me Ter for short," Ter said and Rie couldn't hold it back as she bounced her way over to the giant woman and shook hands, making the Aomozian give a little smile. "Well, aren't you a pretty little thing. Bet that you got told you could be a model a lot huh?"

"Y-yeah, a-and sorry I'm just excited to be here with you!" As she said that she stopped her bouncing to clear things up. "I-I mean with all of the members of the Breakers!"

"Well, we're all glad to have you join us. Braxon told us a few things and I can see she wasn't exaggerating, now enough of the handshake and bring it in!" Rie gave a squeak as the Aomozian pulled her in a tight hug. "Welcome to the team!"

"T-thanks..." She said as she was put down blushing a bit.

"Just wanted to stop by and say hi and also there will be a meeting in ten minutes, I'll save a seat for you!" Just like that, the Aomozian gave her a little smile before turning around and walking out the door.

"May just be me but I think she likes you, I mean did you notice that when she walked out she seemed to sway just a...OW!" Mike grabbed his arm after getting a hard hit.

"The only person's butt you should be looking at is Denise's!" She really couldn't believe she said that, but it was true.

"Oh, so you did notice. So, when you gonna ask her out? Or maybe she'll ask you out?" Mike dodged another hit running out of her apartment laughing. "You better get to that meeting, Ter will be waiting!"

"I'm going to break your arm next time!" She said as he ran down the hall and seeing him get on the elevator she shut her door and leaned up against the wall placing a hand over her heart. "M-maybe it really is time for me to move on."

Shaking her head she couldn't help but find the instant attraction to the Aomozian somewhat invigorating. It really has been too long since the last time she had a little crush like this and may be given the time it may be more than a crush. But she knew she was getting way ahead of herself.

"Let's just see where it goes first," She said under her breath before heading down to the main living room area.

"Ah, there's our newest member now!" Braxon said as Rie walked into the room, and as she glanced around there were about a dozen people there though as she glanced at Ter she couldn't help but give a blush.

"Come on and take a seat, Tera, I mean Ter, saved a seat for you," Braxon said and sure enough there was an open spot on the couch right next to Ter, though it looked like it was gonna be a slightly tight fit. Which she wondered if Ter had done that on purpose, but she managed to squeeze in despite her newfound nerves.

"Just first-day jitters I'm guessing?" One of the other members asked but that got a few snickers from some of the others.

"Everyone shut up for now!" Braxon ordered which instantly everyone sat up straighter. "Good, now let's begin with our briefing. Though this is more for Rie's benefit than any of the rest of you since you all know the mission. But since it does seem that Ter here has already made friends with our newest recruit I'll let her explain."

"R-right!" Ter responded giving Rie a smile which made her have a few butterflies in her stomach. "As you know from your training when our soul travels to another universe it creates a wormhole linking the two. These wormholes are extremely difficult to break, but it's thanks to these wormholes that we find new universes."

"Right, b-because the universes shift around l-like a bag of marbles," This made the Aomozian give a bigger smile.

"Exactly, and when a new universe brushes against someone's wormhole it sends signals to the person that created it. That is because scientist and magicians all believe that's mostly due to how a soul creates a wormhole, to begin with, it's like a part of us after it's formed. But for whatever reason when a new universe is discovered by this method the person can always tell it's completely new and unexplored.

No one can really explain that but it leads me to what our new mission is, the Breakers are going to do what they do best and break through into a completely new universe." This made her eyes go wide as she let out another ear-piercing squeal.

"Gee Ter, you should wait until you two get somewhere more private if you're going to make her squeal like that!" One of the other members teased.

"Hey, you never know," Ter said which did get Rie to stop as she gave a blush making them all laugh.

"Relax Rook, just teasing. I'm Nat by the way, nice to meet you," The guy who teased her said but she gave him a smile and took his hand in a vice grip. "Glad to have you on the team, and welcome to our family."

"Alright, there will be time for introductions later but first, Rie do you have any questions?" Braxon asked which she just shook her head as she was bouncing up and down in her seat despite the little room she had. "Figured, you are a smart girl after all and just letting you know right now since we're leaving today. When you get back I'm sure Ter here would love to give you a proper tour of the complex."

"Sure would," Ter said putting an arm around Rie making her eep, she really didn't know why she was acting like this. She's been around plenty of girls shes had crushes on, maybe it was because the Aomozian seemed to be more in tune with her real self.

"Oh, she really is cute though Ter might have to steal her from you!" Another member said making her give a little smile.

"Well, how about it Rie, want to make it a date?" Ter asked seemingly ignoring the other girl who just spoke up, which the question made her eyes grow bigger but then she looked away feeling a slight pain in her heart. "Ah, I understand but still looking forward to showing you around."

That did kind of throw her through a loop a bit but she was thankful that Ter seemed to sense or tell what was wrong as the Aomozian gave her shoulder a comforting squeeze. She supposed that small part of her that still wasn't over Penny was still there even if it was dull. But before the Aomozian took her arm from around her Rie grabbed her hand and placed it back on her shoulder.

"I think I wouldn't mind going out with you," She managed to give Ter a little flirty smile.

"Looks like you missed your chance there Glee!" The girl from before gave a huff as Nat said that, and they all gave a big smile though as Ter's smile grew and Rie could see that was just the effect that Ter had on people.

"Alright, you two we still have a mission to do! We will be leaving in an hour so get ready because we will be gone for a month!" Braxon said as she walked into the next room after she dismissed them.

Though a month may seem like a long time to let your body sleep it was the standard allotted time for initial universal travel and exploring. But she didn't have time to really think as her new team started to introduce themselves and congratulate her on scoring a date with the most eligible and desired person on the team. Granted she did get a few jealous stares, but so did Ter it seemed.

"So wait, since you started working here you haven't been on a single date?" She couldn't help but ask.

"Nope, you'll be the first which I knew I had to try fast since someone else might have asked you out. But you did have me worried there for a second," Ter said making her avoid her eyes as she felt that pain again. "Let me guess, you and your first love broke up a little while back and it's still bothering you?"

"H-how..." She started before Ter spoke up.

"Been through it myself, I know how it can feel which is why I was worried and tried to step back. But I am very happy that you took me up," Ter said giving Rie a big smile which made her blush.

"I-it still hurts you know, b-but both my best friend and brother have been drilling that I need to move on into my head for the past month," She said making Ter give a little laugh.

"Sure glad they did, but anyways we should go up to the third floor for the preparations. Looking forward to our date in a month or so!" Ter said before the Aomozian went to the stairs making Rie wonder why she didn't take the elevator.

"She doesn't like the feeling it gives her so she likes to take the stairs," Rie turned around seeing Nat behind her. "Again, welcome to the family Braxon has a lot of expectations for you."

Just like that Nat walked around her and started to head to the elevator making her follow, mostly because with the rush she had in her head she didn't feel like going up three flights of stairs. This really was her dream come true though as not many people get to go on their first mission on their first day, let alone being among the first to get to explore a whole new universe. Which as soon as the elevators doors opened she zoomed out like a blur and into the examination room which had a bed for each member.

"There you are Rie, so you must be extremely excited about this mission. I mean getting to go to a new universe and be among some of the first to explore it!" Mike said as she found him and gave him a tight hug.

"Of course, but I'm also looking forward to coming back as well," She said as her eyes drifted to Ter who gave her a little wink which Mike did not fail to notice.

"Rie..." She quickly gave him a hard stare. "Fine, fine just know I'm really am glad to see you like this."

"Thanks, but who is going to be my Monitor?" She asked looking around the room.

"Well the thing is Rie, all the other Monitors have already been assigned to someone. That's why they needed an extra Monitor because they knew they were going to get a new member," Mike explained making her eyes go wide.

"Seriously Mike, if you're my Monitor and you do anything funny or anything to embarrass me I really will make you glad you work up here!" This just made him laugh.

"Please, I'll just come out of it with a few bruises besides I wouldn't want to do anything to embarrass you in front of your new girlfriend!" Mike teased bopping her nose with a finger making her roll her eyes before she started her squeal again.

"Can't believe you're my Monitor though!" She once again wrapped him in a tight hug lifting him off the ground for a second before dropping him.

"Y-yeah, let's just get your exam over before you break my ribs," Mike said making her give a little laugh. "But really Rie, did you ask her out or did she?"

"She asked, but I'm just wondering why since we literally just met like almost an hour ago," She answered making him give a smile as she jumped up on the bed.

"Well, Aomozian's aren't exactly shy about going for something they like. So she must really like you to ask you out but I'm more wondering about why you accepted? Also, say ahh," Mike said and she did as she was told opening her mouth as he looked down her throat.

"D-don't laugh or tease me okay?" This caught his attention as he wrote some notes. "I-I actually listened to you and Denise a-about moving on, even though it still hurts a bit."

"Woah, I mean I know you listen to us more than what you say but to actually hear you admit it is just..." Mike laughed as she tried to kick him. "Reflexes are good."

"Why do they have us go through these physicals anyways?" She couldn't help but ask trying to change the subject.

"Well, it's to make sure your body isn't suffering from any side effects from lucid dreaming, especially in this field. Now let me take your blood pressure, and try not to think about your date!" At that, she started to give him the silent treatment only to realize that it's actually what he wanted.

"You are such a pain sometimes!" She finally said as he wrapped things up.

"So are you, and it looks like we finished just in time. Better go turn in my notes and I'll be right back with the sedatives," Mike said as he started to walk away. "And hey Rie?"

"Yeah?" She responded.

"Be careful, I don't want to forget about you," Mike said before he took off before she could respond.

"Love you too, and I promise," She said under her breath.

"So, are you about ready?" Braxon asked making her turn her head.

"Yup, as ready as I can be at the moment," She replied making Braxon smile.

"I know you'll do fine, just keep in mind I have a hundred bucks on you that you'll be the first one to find a planet with sentient life," Braxon said making her raise an eyebrow. "It's just apart of a tradition with exploring a new universe. Now before they put you under here's an emergency wake up and remember to summon it as soon as you break through, it'll act as confirmation that you've established a successful wormhole. Also, don't forget about this camera,"

"Right, to document whatever I encounter. But hey Mas..." She was stopped when Braxon interrupted.

"No need for saying my title, just call me Braxon," Braxon said sitting down next to her. "I hate being called by my title, just because I'm high ranking doesn't make me any better than any of you."

"Wow, o-okay Braxon, w-what can you tell me about Ter?" Braxon raised an eyebrow at that.

"Hmm, so she's letting you call her that? Usually only a few other members she lets call her by that. But I figured you two would hit it off, let me guess the reason why you're asking is that she asked you out?" Braxon asked.

"M-maybe?" This got Braxon to laugh.

"You know you don't really come off as the nervous type, but guess that means you like her. Which is good because I consider all of you like my kids in a way. Ter has only been a part of my team for three years now and showed little interest in dating, so it makes me glad to see her take an interest in someone. Now for your question, why not wait until the date to get to know her?" Braxon asked making Rie give a little blush.

"I-I just wanted to know something about her before we go out," she said.

"Alright, her favorite color is green which I suppose those pretty eyes of yours explains her interest," Braxon said laughing as Rie blushed and averted her eyes. "Looks like they're about ready to go though, remember your training?"

"Y-yeah, don't go into an already existing wormhole, don't slow down any when making a new wormhole especially when it comes to going into a new universe. Otherwise, it'll snap you back like a rubber band. Also when going to a new universe follow the wormhole that the universe is scooting along, without intercepting the wormhole as it is apart of the no going into an existing wormhole rule," She said making Braxon smile grow bigger.

"Good, now here's a little tip for you that they really don't teach in those colleges. When you get into the new universe keep in mind your soul can act as a compass, follow the tug and trust in it and you'll find a new world. If you're lucky your first planet will have a civilization on it, though it may take you a moment to get the hang of putting your feelers out so don't be disappointed if it doesn't pan out at first," Braxon said as she stood up cradling her belly.

"H-hey Braxon?" This made the captain look at her before she left. "W-what is it like?"

"Heh, still on the younger side aren't you to be thinking about getting knocked up?" Braxon asked making her completely flustered. "Relax, I'm only teasing but it's... different in a way. It's like the rush you get when you leave your body for the first time, but of course completely different if that makes sense. But feeling them grow, feeling them move, hearing their heartbeats it's all a rush!" Braxon said making Rie admire her all the more.

"You're just the greatest," She muttered.

"So I've been told, but don't get me wrong I could deal without the morning sickness and all these weird cravings for foods I really don't like," Braxon said before Mike came over. "But anyway, remember I've got my money riding on you!"

"Uh, so are you ready?" Mike asked.

"How much did you bet?" She asked making him not look at her.

"Only twenty, and before you ask my bet is always on you, now lay down so I can give you your dose," Mike said making her give him a little smile as she laid down.

"Ow, you made it hurt on purpose didn't you?" She teased as he gave her the sedative.

"Yeah, yeah now goodnight Rie can't wait to see what you find!" Mike said as she drifted off only for moments later to come out of her body.

"You know these beds are very comfortable," She said looking down at her own body.

"Have to be for these long missions," Ter said floating next to her. "You ready?"

"Yeah, see you around Mike!" She said waving at him and he waved back as she took off.

She took a breath knowing this was going to be tough since this was her first time breaking through without a teacher or instructor. But she did have natural talent as they put it and she put a lot of work into traveling. As she reached the taking off point on the complex she could feel her excitement build.

Once at the take-off point Ter pointed to which wormhole that they were following and about how far they would have to travel. Granted most think that you blink and you're there when that isn't exactly fully true. While yes it seems that way but for the lucid dreamer or traveler, it'll still feel like time passes normally.

"On the count of three!" Suddenly Braxon's voice spoke out which it took her a moment to realize it was a loudspeaker. "One!" She got into her normal stance to take off.

"Two!" She looked at the wormhole she needed to follow.

"Three!" Just like that over a dozen streaks shot into the air as a shockwave raddled the surroundings a bit.

She did not let up as the tunnel of light formed around her tracing the other wormhole which soon leads outside their own universe. Knowing that she still had a long way to go before the new universe came into view she couldn't think how beautiful the tunnel around her looked. It never got old no matter how many she traveled.

Still tracing the other wormhole and managing to avoid several others she let out a yell of excitement. Though it was a part of their training to learn how to avoid and see other wormholes it was still a rush, one that is the reason for her wanting to do this. Soon though the bend that Ter had mention started to form and she adjusted herself to make an entry.

As she neared the new universe she got the feeling of tension as she drew closer letting her know that it was, in fact, the new universe. This was the toughest part when dealing with breaking through a universe for the first time. It was the rubber band effect as she could feel the tunnel trying to send her back, but once a connection is made then the effect would lesson next time.

"Come on, almost there!" She said giving a grunt as she picked up more speed and she closed her eyes as the light in the tunnel grew brighter and just as fast it dimmed as she broke through.

As she managed to slow down to a stop she looked around and couldn't help but squeal that she actually did it! But she quickly remembered about the emergency button and camera and concentrated and soon both objects appeared in her hands. Making her smile, though calling objects to her like this wasn't her issue it was sending them back.

"I wonder if dad had that tennis racket removed from the wall?" She asked to herself making her make a mental note to ask. "Now, do as Braxon said and try to sense whatever energy that'll lead you to a planet."

It didn't take too long for her to feel a pull like a magnet or a moth to a flame, whichever she didn't care as her smile grew even larger. Heading in the direction that the pull was she started to gain speed going into a little wormhole, this one much easier to maintain since she wasn't breaking into another universe. Soon she came across a bit of an odd site, though one she heard about every now and again letting her know what she might find.

Looking at the planet she saw that it didn't revolve like how most planets do, instead a miniature sun and an averaged sized moon seem to revolve around the world. Though as she watched in awe as the celestial bodies seemed to get a glow around them as they got to what she assumed was the equator as it seemed like the two objects seem to nearly stop at the line. Before she let her excitement take hold as she very well knew she found a world with some kind life on it she remembered to document her findings.

After flying around taking pictures of the world she couldn't hold back anymore, though she knew she had to restrain herself from her normal self since she didn't know if there were living beings on the planet. If so, which she was a hundred percent certain there was, she knew that she couldn't predict how they would react. As she got into the atmosphere though she could feel just how fresh and clean the air was.

Though she knew there was a chance she wouldn't find any bits of intelligence this world obviously had powerful magic. Going lower she stopped high up in the sky as she let out an excited gasp as she could now see the landscape below her. She saw towns, even cities and even a castle built into the side of a mountain and as she tried to control herself as she went further down she couldn't help but squeal internally as she could now make out people walking through the streets.

No, not people as some of them seemed to be flying and as she got closer she couldn't believe what she saw. These were definitely not humans, but she did recognize them. Though she saw a mixture of what looked like normal ponies and pegasi as she drew closer without being seen she made out some of the normal ponies had horns.

"This is every little girl's dream come true!" She shouted then covered her mouth though it was too late as she caught some of the ponies attention as some in what looked like armor started to fly up, though some of these looked different than the rest of the ponies.

Instead of being a normal pegasus in which she thought they were at first these ones flying towards her had leathery wings instead of feathers. Not to mention that their coats seemed to be duller shades than the ponies on the ground who were all so brightly colored. As they drew closer though she thought she could see fangs, knowing that they'll be at her altitude in a few seconds she put her hands in the air.

Author's Note

Whew! This one is a long one! Now don't get any ideas here, not every chapter will be as long. But anyway, hope you all enjoyed and remember to smile, smile, smile!