Chapter 3 pt 2

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            Mura – Jie appeared in the halls of the Watcher’s Council headquarters and hurried to the Head Watcher’s Office. This Watcher appeared to be a three foot tall slime, but it was the most powerful Watcher in their history, it was also the one that assigned the Watcher’s their planets. It was also the one that she needed to get approval from, since she so desperately wanted to be assigned a new planet. There were only three ways to be removed from an assignment, gross incompatibility (which is what Mura – Jie was hoping to use), if the species was a clear and present danger to the rest of the Universe, or finally, if they were irrationally xenophobic.

            “Mura – Jie, what can I do for you today?” The Head Watcher asked, looking up from what appeared to be paperwork.

            “I am requesting a transfer.”

            The Head Watcher’s head tilted to the side, while it contemplated her request.

            “You know transfers are rarely done, and only in extreme circumstances. What is your reasoning for your transfer?” The Head Watcher oozed its way around its desk to stand in front of Mura – Jie.

            “Gross Incompatibility. These Humans are bloodthirsty and cruel, they solve ever dispute with some kind of violence. If some of them weren’t like that, then I would say they were a clear and present danger to the rest of the Universe. I am artistic and peaceful, the very opposite of that species,” Mura – Jie said as she looked down at the creature that had the power to crush her dreams.        

            The Head Watcher oozed over to its desk, and pressed a button and began speaking into it.

            “Bring me the Human’s history,” it released the button, and turned back to her.

            “Have you tried to connect with your charges? You may have more in common with them than you think. Even if you think you have nothing in common with them, I know your history Mura – Jie, and before I even begin to think about granting your request I have to see if what you say about the Humans is true.” It turns as a knock sounds against the door.

            “Come in.”

            A five foot tall pink fluffy walking stick came into the room, with a thick folder in one of its appendages and placed it on the Head Watcher’s desk.

            “Thank you very much Fra’g.”

            The creature exited the room while the Head Watcher looked through the file on the Humans.

            “While I do see some of what you say in here, I also see that they have their scientists, and artists just like most species.  Hmm… I see you have given them an ultimatum. I will make my decision after they have proven themselves one way or the other to you. If you still cannot stomach the Humans after their time is up, I will assign a new Watcher to them. But if they have proven themselves to you in any way, you stay.

            “To make sure you give them a fair chance, I want you to spend whatever time they have left on the surface with them. I want you to pretend to be human, and get to know them. Choose a society on that planet and become a part of it. That is the only way I will consider your transfer. Am I clear?”

            “I don’t want to associate with them any more than I have to. I am afraid some of their savagery might rub off on me.” Mura – Jie wanted as little to do with the Humans as possible. She just wanted to be transferred to another planet, any other planet would do at this point.

            “Most species start off as savages. The circle of life dictates that they become that way to survive. Many of them grow out of it. What is to say the Humans won’t be the same?”

            “They have had thousands of years to do so, yet they are still as savage as they the day they had their first thought,” Mura – Jie exclaimed throwing her hands up.

            “Regardless you will be one of them for the duration of your ultimatum. Do this or no chance of transfer, I will not change my mind. Accept it or not. Your choice.” It told her, steel in its voice.

            “You win. I will go live amongst the barbarians.” She turned to leave the office, only to be stopped by it speaking.

            “I recommend you change your appearance. Oh, and try not to show how disgusted you are with the Humans while you are down there. Try to make connections with people. Live like you are actually Human, and use your powers as little as possible. In fact if I find you abusing your powers I will take them from you and actually make you Human. Understood?” The Head Watcher’s tone brooked no arguments. She nodded and left the office.

             She had no idea how she was going to survive on that little back water planet pretending to be Human. Maybe she should set herself up as some sort of god on that planet. She instantly nixed that plan, Humans were notoriously skeptically of most things, especially people claiming to be gods. As she thought about her circumstances it came to her. She knew exactly where she was going to go on Earth and where she would create a new identity for herself.

            “What better way to watch them,” she thought, “than to be right where all the action will be. Good luck hiding anything from me now Humans.” She gave a slightly maniacal laugh and disappeared out of the Watcher’s halls.