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Alien Incarceration

The story of four extraterrestrial robbers and their unlikely friendship in a Canadian maximum security prison

By Liviu RomanPublished about a year ago 11 min read
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Alien Incarceration
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The Robbery

It was a typical Wednesday afternoon in Toronto when the first call came into the police station. "We have a robbery in progress at the First Canadian Bank on Yonge Street," the dispatcher announced over the radio.

Sergeant Alex Thompson was the first to arrive on the scene, followed closely by his team of officers. He assessed the situation quickly - four individuals, dressed in black and armed with guns, were inside the bank, demanding money from the tellers.

"Alright, everyone stays calm," Alex announced through the loudspeaker. "This is the police. Put down your weapons and come out with your hands up."

There was no response from the robbers. Alex signaled to his team to prepare for entry.

As they breached the front doors, the robbers opened fire. The officers returned fire, and a tense shootout ensued.

Finally, the robbers were outnumbered and outgunned. They dropped their weapons and raised their hands in surrender.

Alex approached the robbers, who were now sitting on the ground with their hands cuffed behind their backs. "Who are you?" he demanded.

"We are not from this planet," one of them, a tall blue-skinned individual, responded in perfect English.

Alex stared at him in disbelief. "What do you mean, not from this planet?"

"We are aliens from the planet Zorox," the blue-skinned individual replied matter-of-factly.

"Okay, you're under arrest for robbery," Alex said, still trying to process the information. "You have the right to remain silent."

The aliens were loaded into the back of a police van and taken to the station for questioning. Alex couldn't shake the feeling that this was going to be one of the most unusual cases of his career.

The Trial

The trial for the four aliens, Zor, Kax, Nax, and Vax, began on a cold Monday morning in Toronto. The courtroom was filled with journalists and curious onlookers, all eager to glimpse the extraterrestrial defendants.

The prosecutor, a young woman named Emily Scott, began her opening statement. "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, these four individuals stand before you today accused of a heinous crime - the robbery of the First Canadian Bank. They entered that bank with the intent to steal, and they did so with the use of weapons and force."

Zor, the group leader, stood up and addressed the court. "Your honor, we understand the gravity of the situation. But we would like to remind you that we are not from this planet, and we do not understand the laws of this society."

The judge, a stern-looking man named Judge Williams, slammed his gavel. "Sit down, Mr. Zor. You will have a chance to speak during the trial."

The prosecution called several witnesses, including bank employees and police officers, who testified to the events of the robbery. The defense, led by a veteran lawyer named Michael Thompson, argued that the aliens were not aware of the laws of Earth and acted out of necessity for survival.

As the trial continued, the jury struggled with holding extraterrestrial beings accountable for their actions. They deliberated for several hours before reaching a verdict.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, have you reached a verdict?" Judge Williams asked.

"We have, your honor," the foreman replied. "We find the defendants guilty of robbery."

The courtroom erupted in gasps and murmurs. The judge banged his gavel for order.

"The defendants will be sentenced to 20 years in a maximum security prison," Judge Williams announced. "This court is adjourned."

As the aliens were led out of the courtroom in handcuffs, Zor turned to his lawyer and said, "We are not from this planet, and we did not understand the laws of this society, but we understand now."

The Incarceration

The aliens, Zor, Kax, Nax, and Vax, were transferred to a maximum security prison in the Canadian province of Quebec, where they would serve out their sentences. They were each assigned a cellmate named Sam, who would be responsible for showing them the ropes of prison life.

As they entered the cell block, Zor turned to his cellmate and said, "We are not from this planet, and we do not understand the customs of this prison."

Sam, a middle-aged man with a rough exterior, glared at Zor. "You're damn right you don't understand," he replied. "You're lucky I'm here to show you the way; otherwise, you'd be dead within a week."

The aliens were shocked by the prison's harsh conditions and the other inmates' hostile attitude. They struggled to adjust to the monotony of prison life and the cultural differences between them and the humans.

Vax, who had always been the most skeptical of the group, turned to Vax and said, "We should have never come to this planet; we are not like them."

Nax, who had always been the most optimistic of the group, replied, "We are here now, and we must make the best of it. We must learn from these humans; they have a different way of living."

As the days passed, the aliens began to understand the unspoken rules of prison life - when to keep to themselves, stand up for themselves, and seek help from their cellmates.

As Nax and Sam played chess together, Nax said, "We may be different, but we are not so different. We both want to survive and make the best of our situation."

Sam smiled and replied, "I guess you're not so bad for an alien."

The aliens may have been in a foreign land, but they were determined to make the best of their situation and learn as much as they could from their human counterparts.

The Quarrels

As the months passed, the aliens, Zor, Kax, Nax, and Vax, grew increasingly restless. They were homesick and missed their planet, and the harsh conditions of the prison made it difficult for them to focus on anything else.

One day, during a routine prison yard time, Zor turned to Kax and said, "This is not what we came for. We are warriors, not prisoners."

Kax, who had always been the most skeptical of the group, replied, "I told you this was a mistake. We should have never come to this planet; we should have stayed on Zorox."

Vax, who had always been the most optimistic of the group, intervened, "We are here now, and we must make the best of it. We must stick together; we are a team."

Nax, who had always been the group's mediator, said, "We all have our doubts, but we must remember why we came here. We came here to learn and explore. We can't let our frustrations tear us apart."

The aliens' bickering and disagreements began to cause tension among the group. They struggled to keep their loyalty and trust in each other.

One day, while working in the prison's laundry room, Kax turned to Zor and said, "I can't take it anymore. I want to leave this planet and go back to Zorox."

Zor, who had always been the group's leader, replied, "We will find a way back, but we must stick together. We can't let our differences tear us apart."

Kax was not satisfied with the answer and began to distance himself from the group. He started to spend more time alone, and the aliens noticed a change in his attitude.

The aliens' friendship and loyalty were tested as they struggled to maintain their bond in the hostile environment of the prison.

The Betrayal

As the weeks went by, Kax's behavior became increasingly erratic. He stopped participating in group activities and began to spend more time alone. The other aliens, Zor, Nax, and Vax, grew increasingly concerned about their teammate's well-being.

One day, while they were having lunch in the prison cafeteria, Nax turned to Kax and said, "What's going on with you? You've been distant lately."

Kax, who had always been the most skeptical of the group, looked away and mumbled, "Nothing, I just need some time to myself."

Zor, who had always been the group's leader, pressed, "Is there something you want to tell us?"

Kax hesitated for a moment before blurting out, "I've been talking to the guards; I've been giving them information about our plans."

The other aliens were shocked by Kax's revelation. Nax, who had always been the group's mediator, said, "Why would you do that? We're a team, and we're in this together."

Kax, however, was not moved by his team's pleas. "I can't take it anymore," he said. "I want to go back to Zorox, and I'll do whatever it takes to make that happen."

Zor, who had always been the group's leader, replied, "You can't betray us like this. We trusted you; we are a team."

Vax, who had always been the most optimistic of the group, said, "We must find a way to move on, but we can't let this happen again."

The aliens were devastated by Kax's betrayal. They struggled to come to terms with the fact that one of their own had turned against them. They had to find a way to continue without him and ensure that such a betrayal would never happen again.

The Escape

The aliens, Zor, Nax, and Vax, were determined to escape from prison and return to their home planet. They knew it would be difficult, but they were willing to take the risk.

While cleaning the prison's boiler room, Zor turned to his team and said, "We need to make a move. We can't waste any more time."

Nax, who had always been the group's mediator, replied, "But how? The prison is heavily guarded, and we don't have any weapons."

Vax, who had always been the most optimistic of the group, said, "We must use our resources and be creative. We are not from this planet; we must think outside the box."

They began to devise a plan and gather information about the prison's layout and security measures. They also started to build makeshift weapons using objects they found in jail.

One night, while the guards were changing shifts, the aliens made their move. They overpowered the guards and stole their weapons.

As they were running through the prison's yard, they met resistance from the remaining guards. Zor, who had always been the group leader, shouted, "We must stick together and stay strong!"

They fought their way out of the prison and into the wilderness. They knew the guards would soon be on their tail, but they were determined to make it to safety.

While running through the forest, Nax turned to Vax and said, "We must stick to our plan and stay focused; the guards are not far behind."

Vax, who had always been the most optimistic of the group, replied, "We can do this; we are warriors from Zorox."

The aliens could evade the guards and make it to a remote location where they had hidden a spacecraft. They quickly boarded and took off, leaving the prison and Earth behind.

They were finally free, but their escape was not without sacrifices, as one of their own had turned against them. They vowed never to let such a betrayal happen again and to return to their planet as heroes.

The Return

The aliens, Zor, Nax, and Vax, returned to their home planet, Zorox, as heroes. They had successfully escaped a maximum security prison on a foreign planet and returned home safely.

As they landed on the planet's capital city, Zorox City, they were greeted by a crowd of cheering supporters.

Zor, who had always been the group leader, turned to his team and said, "We did it. We're home."

Nax, who had always been the group's mediator, replied, "It wasn't easy, but we stuck together, and we made it."

Vax, who had always been the most optimistic of the group, said, "We learned a lot on that planet. We learned about loyalty, friendship, and survival."

The aliens were hailed as heroes and were given a ticker tape parade through the city. They were also invited to meet with the planet's leaders and share their experiences.

As they were sitting in front of the planet's leaders, Zor turned to them and said, "We were not aware of the laws and customs of that planet. We acted out of necessity for survival. But we learned a lot and are willing to share our knowledge with you."

The leaders listened attentively as the aliens shared their experiences and the lessons they had learned. They were impressed by the aliens' resourcefulness and courage.

As the meeting ended, the planet's leader, Supreme Commander, said, "You are true heroes, not only for your bravery but for your willingness to share your knowledge. Your planet is proud of you."

The aliens returned home as heroes and ambassadors of their planet, ready to share their experiences and the lessons they had learned with others. They had been through a lot but emerged more assertive and united than ever before.

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Liviu Roman

Mahatma Gandhi — 'Be the change that you wish to see in the world.'

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