"To Kennedy Space Center:

After my short excursion with the species on this planet I have decided to further my knowledge about them. I expected to find barren, uninhabited land and instead I found an alien species that resembles our own on Earth. When I had landed, they had attempted to hunt me down and destroy me. It was a natural reaction for a species to panic when an alien lands on their planet. Though I had a period of distress and dread, I was able to communicate and connect with them. So for the sake of science, I have decided to stay and learn more about them.

If worried, you may send out another shuttle in a few years to check up on me and my studies.

No need to worry, I'm in good hands.

-Chuck Baker"

With the letter written and placed inside the shuttle, Chuck set the Auto pilot to head back to Earth. It was hard to make the decision, but he had decided. As an astronaut it was his duty to study the galaxy and everything within it. He still had much to learn from the green monkeys and he wanted to know more. He also had the chance to educate this species about the galaxy that they are apart of. They deserved to know that the universe was far larger than they thought. Chuck had also grown a little attached to the people on the planet. Especially Lem. But...that wasn't the reason he was staying, it was merely a bonus. After it was set and he had thought about things, his blue eyes looked around the interior of the shuttle, etching it into his memory. The times that he had spent inside had been his dream come true, but to discover an alien species and be the one to study and interact with them was even better. He had never thought that he would ever have a chance like this. He didn't want to risk losing it to someone else. He took the box of his things and stepped out of the shuttle. The door closed with a short huff behind him.

The crowd was still surrounding his ship and as he looked at each and every face he smiled.

"Well...I've decided to stay for a while. That okay with everyone?" Blue eyes looked at the General and he nodded. The next pair of eyes that he met were Lem's green eyes. "Well...anyone got an idea as to where I can stay?" Lem ran up to him, hugging him around the waist. Chuck smiled down at him and patted his head. He had risked everything while Chuck only destroyed his life further. He still wanted him to stay? "Well. I guess since you did save my life."

There was a booming sound and Chuck jumped at the unexpected launch of the shuttle. He wrapped an arm around Lem, hunching over him as they moved away from it. When everyone was clear he stood up tall and watched as it mounted higher and higher into the sky until it was just a small star in the distance. When he felt a soft hand touch his own he looked down to see four green fingers over his larger hand, green eyes looking up at him in confusion. He saw that his hand was still on Lem's small shoulder, and he immediately withdrew it.

"You didn't have to stay...why did you?" Lem looked at him, wanting an honest answer. Neera slipped her four fingers between Lem's and looked at him, Skiff coming to stand at Lem's side, Rover happily wagging his antenna at his feet. Lem's parents were next. Then the general, and soon enough everyone was waiting for an answer.

"Well...I wanted to learn more...and now that I'm not 'wanted' anymore, I thought it might be a good idea to get to know your world." Chuck smiled at everyone. His eyes were drawn to Lem. He changed the topic rather quickly, looking back at Lem's parents. "Is there a spare room in your home? Is it a bother for me to stay?"

"You're welcome to stay honey. Just...don't try anything funny and you can stay as long as you need."

"Thank you very–woahh!" Something smacked onto his rear and he jumped up into the air at the sudden attack. He reached back to find the 'dog' latched onto him. He pulled and pulled, feeling an awkwardness that noone there would understand. He finally managed to peel it off and he lifted it, holding it up in front of his face to stare at it. "You...cannot do that doggie...creepy....you're a little alien..." At the sound it seemed to perk up. Chuck smiled as it started to pant enthusiastically. "Whose a little alien? Yes you are..." He shook it a little, giving it a baby face. It's tongue shot out of its mouth and Chuck frantically tugged at it, trying to get it off. It was pulled off and tossed to the side.

"He really seems to like you." Lem smiled at him with laughter in his eyes. Chuck blushed slightly, rubbing the back of his neck before running his hands through his short hair.

"I guess so...can I get a tour of the house I'll be staying in?" Lem nodded, turning to kiss Neera on the cheek before grabbing his elbow and dragging him back to the house. Chuck scooped up his box as they passed it, holding it against his hip as he was led into the house. The door shut rather swiftly behind them and Lem sighed, slumping against the door. "Hey...Lem?"

"I'm still not quite used to crowds...or aliens...Chuck...?" Lem looked down at his feet as he scuffed the plush carpet with his green toes. Chuck nodded, looking at him. "I'm...I'm glad that you decided to stay..." Lem smiled at him and Chuck was taken by surprise before quickly concealing it.

"Yeah...you're the only friend that I have that really knows me...I'm glad I'll get to know you more as a person too..." Chuck looked around the room that they were in. It felt awkward. There was something hanging in the air and both of them were too afraid to voice it. Instead Lem started the tour. It began with the kitchen.

This was the beginning of a new life.

He'd embrace it like his own life back home.

He'd accept the differences and move on with his life.

Here.

On Planet 51.

–Yay! An intro! I hope it was okay. I was kinda unsure about whether I'd be able to capture the characters. Hope I did a good job. And the entire thing will have about....3 parts. I have it all planned out though. The last chapter will be a little...steamy but it will only be that chapter so I'll keep the rating 'T' for now.

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