The Search Begins

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Winton determined that they should recruit help from an experienced galactic explorer in order to find Willowdale. He had an old friend in a nearby star system who was an expert in space exploration, but it would take a couple of days to travel there. During the two-day journey, Jack couldn't help but feel that the journey reminded him of one of his favourite games, Stellaris. He starts to describe to Winton how the game works, and how the player can build and expand their own civilization, exploring the galaxy and colonizing new planets.

Winton is partially interested in Jack's description of the game, but he is more interested in Jack's knowledge of Earth, which he has never seen before. Jack starts to tell him about Earth's history, from ancient civilizations to modern times. He talks about the diverse cultures and religions, the wars, and the scientific advancements. Winton is fascinated by the information, and he starts to ask Jack questions about Earth and the human race. As the journey continues, Jack starts to realize that he and Winton have more in common than he thought. They both have a passion for exploration and discovery, and they both want to learn more about the galaxy and the other civilizations that exist.

They finally reach the star system where Winton's friend lives and they are greeted by an experienced galactic explorer, Sky Gaster, who is willing to help them find Willowdale. Together, they set off on their journey, determined to discover the truth about Willowdale. As Sky and Winton arrived on the bridge of the spaceship where Jack was, Winton introduced her to Jack. Sky greeted Jack warmly and introduced herself as an experienced galactic explorer. She told Jack that she had been traveling the galaxy for many years and she had visited thousands of planets and encountered hundreds of thousands of species. She also mentioned that she has powers of telekinesis and her eyes light up pink when she uses it.

Jack was surprised and impressed by Sky's credentials. He knew that she would be a valuable asset on their journey to find Willowdale. Sky asked Jack about his story and how he ended up on the spaceship and Jack told her about his dream and the gauntlet he saw in it. Sky listened attentively and she was intrigued by the story. She told Jack that she believed that the gauntlet in the dream is ProGenji Premium, and that Jack and ProGenji Premium have been linked somehow. She also mentioned that she has heard of ProGenji before and she knew that it was a powerful monster that once terrorized the galaxy, but she never heard of Willowdale. She agreed to help Jack and Winton in their quest to find Willowdale and to uncover the secrets it holds. Jack was excited to have Sky on board and together, with Winton, they set off on their journey. They were determined to discover the truth about Willowdale and the secrets it holds. They were ready for anything and everything the galaxy might throw their way.

As they set off on their journey, Sky suggested that they start by looking at a shortlist of planets that Willowdale might be located on. She had a database of thousands of planets that she had visited in the past and she thought that some of them might be a good place to start their search. She also mentioned that she has detected an ancient energy coming from Jack before they found him and it could be a clue to where Willowdale is located. They start to visit the planets on the shortlist, one by one, but unfortunately, they were not able to find any trace of Willowdale. Sky's robots scanned the planets and she also used her telekinesis to search for any ancient energy, but they didn't detect any. They visit several planets and none of them seemed to match the description Jack gave of Willowdale.

As they continue the search, Jack starts to feel a bit discouraged, he thought that they would find Willowdale quickly, but it seemed that it was harder than he expected. Sky reassured him that the search for a lost planet can take a long time and that they should not give up. She also suggested that they might have to expand their search to other parts of the galaxy, where they haven't been yet. Jack, Winton, and Sky decided to keep searching, they were determined to find Willowdale and uncover the secrets it holds. They knew that it wouldn't be easy, but they were willing to face any challenges that came their way. They also knew that with Sky's experience and her skills, they had a better chance of success.

As the days passed, Jack started to feel homesick. He missed his family and friends, and he thought a lot about his younger brother, George. He remembered all the times they used to play games together, and he missed the sound of George's laughter. He also thought about his studies and his dream of becoming a game developer. He wondered if he would ever be able to go back home and finish his A-levels. He shared his feelings with Sky and Winton, and they both understood how he felt. They assured him that they would do everything they could to find Willowdale and get him back home as soon as possible. Sky also suggested that they could try to contact his family and friends through a communication device they have on the spaceship.

Feeling better, Jack contacted his family and friends, it was a relief to hear their voices and know that they are doing well. He also talked to George who was excited about Jack's adventure and wanted to know more about it. Jack shared with George about his journey and his new friends, Sky and Winton. He also told him about his dream, and George was amazed by the story of ProGenji, the pieces and Willowdale. Despite the distance and the uncertainty of the journey, Jack felt a sense of comfort knowing that his loved ones were safe and that he could talk to them. He realized that even though he was far from home, he had a new family with Sky and Winton, who were helping him in his quest to find Willowdale.

A few weeks into their search, Sky picked up a reading for the ancient energy, which the group had begun calling Pro-Energy, on a nearby planet. She immediately alerted Jack and Winton, and they set the course for the planet. As they approached the planet, Sky's instruments indicated that the Pro-Energy signal was getting stronger. They landed on the planet and started to explore. The planet was covered in dense forests and tall mountains, and it had a unique atmosphere. As they walked, they came across an ancient temple that seemed to be the source of the Pro-Energy signal. They entered the temple and as they walked through the corridors, they saw strange carvings and symbols on the walls.

Suddenly, Sky's eyes lit up pink, and she felt a strange connection to the temple. She led them to a chamber where they found a strange object that seemed to be connected to ProGenji. As they examined the object, they realized that it was a map that showed the location of Willowdale. Jack and Winton were amazed and relieved that they had finally found Willowdale. They thanked Sky for her help and her determination. Sky was also happy, she had been searching for ProGenji and the pieces for a long time and she finally found it. They set the course for Willowdale and they were excited to see what secrets it held. As they travelled to Willowdale, Jack couldn't help but feel grateful for the journey he had been on. He had made new friends, discovered new things, and found his way back home. He knew that the journey wasn't over yet, but he was excited to see what the future held.

Yet, as they neared Willowdale, Jack suddenly falls into a fever. He was sweating and his body was shaking. Winton immediately analysed Jack and found that the Pro-Energy surrounding Jack was increasing as they got closer to Willowdale. Winton knew that this was not normal and he was worried about Jack's condition. Sky suggested that they should land on the nearest planet and try to get Jack some help. They landed on a planet that had a hospital and they took Jack there. The doctors examined Jack and they found that the Pro-Energy was affecting his body and causing the fever. They told the group that they needed to find a way to neutralize the Pro-Energy before it causes permanent damage to Jack.

Winton remembered the ancient temple where they found the map of Willowdale and he thought that maybe the temple had a way to neutralize the Pro-Energy. He suggested that they should go back to the temple and try to find a solution. They set off to the temple and as they entered the temple, they saw that the Pro-Energy signal was stronger than before. They searched the temple and finally, they found a device that was designed to neutralize the Pro-Energy. They activated the device, and the Pro-Energy surrounding Jack began to dissipate. Jack's fever subsided, and he began to recover. He was grateful for Winton's quick thinking and for Sky's help. They were relieved that they were able to neutralize the Pro-Energy before it caused any permanent damage to Jack.

With Jack safe and sound, they set off toWillowdale, they were excited to finally arrive at their destination anduncover the secrets it holds. Jack knew that the journey had not been easy, buthe was glad that he had the support of his new friends, Winton and Sky.

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