Epilogue

As planned, the mission began the following day.  Small groups were sent out to all corners of the earth with the orders to set off the virus within a month of the onset of their mission.  This would allow time for some of the travelers to go great distances.  They felt that even if the virus was released earlier by some than by others, the aliens wouldn’t have time to understand what was happening and come up with a solution before the entire race was contaminated.

They were right.

Within six months the elimination cure was released and the planet was, once again, in possession of the humans. 

The leaders of the planet who had partnered with the aliens contracted the virus and were not cured by Olga or any other member of the crew.  It was time for new blood.  They wanted new leadership that was capable of displaying compassion and love.  Not just for the humans, but for all living things as well as for the planet.

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