[ WP ] war breaks out in earth , while the astronauts on the International Space Station watch from above .

`` Hello? Is anyone there?'' 
 
 My voice echoed through the quiet corridor, as my coworkers, my friends, stood around me. 
 
 `` Charlie? Come in Charlie, what is happening down there?'' 
 
 Juliet stood by the window, her face looking down on the Earth below. 
 
 `` Charlie?! Goddamnit, come in! Please!'' 
 
 Two hours ago, our sensors picked up a strong vibration in Tokyo. Then Moscow. Then Washington. More red dots appeared on our map and we watched, silent, helpless, as large clouds floated lightly into the atmosphere. 
 
 Jackson is sobbing now. Xian is holding Adbul as he weeps. I can feel that my own face is wet, but I can not lift my hand to dry it. 
 
 *'' How will we ever get home'' * Juliet whispers, her eyes still watching the destruction below. 
 
 Silence was the only answer.
