#akiridion

a -> ㅿ

b -> Ʌ

c -> ∩

d -> 𐐙

e -> Γ

f -> 𑜕

g -> ᓯ

h -> ᓕ

i -> ᐾ

j -> Ꮢ

k -> ን

l -> ᙱ

m -> ᖠ

n -> ᐊ

o -> <

p -> ⊂

q -> 𑴥

r ->ʆ

s -> 𑣃

t -> ᓭ

u -> ᓚ

v -> ᔭ

w -> ᯍ

x -> Ⴈ

y -> ᙳ

The first thing I thought when Eli came to me in a frenzy, flailing around and rambling about aliens, was that I befriended an insane person.

To be fair, Eli had a track record of all things "conspiracy" and finding oddities occurring in Arcadia.

I just wasn't a fan, per-say.

I just might have believed in ghosts for a bit. And, on the occasional am, when I was half asleep, I could swear I would see UFO's.

But I was sleep deprived.

"(Y/n), you HAVE to believe me! I saw in their window, and they were aliens. Aliens!" He rambled, practically begging me to believe him.

"...Krel and Aja aren't aliens. Sure... maybe they can be a bit odd. But I find that endearing in a boring town like this." I shrugged, turning away and heading to the bus for our trip.

As I walked, I could hear Eli grumble nervously behind me.

We were heading to the planetarium as sort of a field trip. Considering Arcadia was a small town with low income, this was our equivalent to going to a different state.

I was seated alone (thankfully). The two seat to the side of me was inhabited by Krel and Aja.

Could they really be aliens? That would be crazy, right?

I mean... they are twins, but look completely different.

They can say some pretty odd things as well.

...and do.

I sighed, linking my headphones and starting to play music.

Once we arrived, we all gathered around the steps of the front entrance, listening to Ms. Janeth.

"Do aliens exist, or are we alone in the universe?" She announced with a smile, "I'll let you decide. Your projects for the school science fair are due next week. Explore and find inspiration!"

We began walking inside. Most students went with their friends and walked around, looking at interesting displays.

Then she groans, "...because if I have to grade one more baking soda volcano, I'll explode!"

I stood at the edge of the planetary display, watching it spin. I always thought museums were great.

Arcadia doesn't have the best options, but once, I went out of town on vacation, and went to a huge museum. It was amazing!

While I was watching the display, I noticed Krel and Aja walking around. If they were aliens, I would know. Right?

Did he always have those glasses?

Krel grins as he looks at me, "No, I did not! But they suit me well, no?"

I stare at him in slight shock.

Mind reading... that's an alien thing right?

He began walking away with a proud smile, Aja at his side.

You look cute in them.

He stopped walking, turning around with a surprised expression.

I just smile, and walk away.

Okay, so I can confirm: Krel was reading my mind.

Weird? Yes.

Concerning? Maybe a little...

Alien?...

...No?

bonus;

As I continued walking around, my mind kept going back to that girl.

Did she mean what she said? Or was she just playing with me?

She wasn’t freaked out like all the others… is that a good or a bad thing?

I’m not sure why I’m so obsessed with it.

With her.