Sleepy Sci-Fi | Emily Visits Cedrus

Galactic space courier Emily Williams travels to the forest planet of Cedrus for some much needed rest and relaxation. Join Emily as she travels to the planet, wanders in the beautiful forests, meets the locals, and then falls asleep for the night. This is a gentle science fiction story for bedtime.

Transcript

Welcome to Sleepy Sci-Fi.

In tonight's story,

Galactic space courier Emily Williams travels to the forest planet of Cedrus.

Before we begin our story,

Take a moment to settle into your bed and get comfortable.

Take a few slow deep breaths.

Close your eyes and let go of any tension or worries you may be carrying.

Allow yourself to sink into the bed,

Feeling the support beneath you.

Take another deep breath in,

Slowly exhale.

With each breath,

Release any tension in your body.

Let go of any thoughts or distractions and allow yourself to relax and be present in the moment.

Take your time to continue to focus on your breath.

You are safe and supported.

You can allow yourself to let go and relax.

Now for our story.

Emily Williams had been traveling for months,

Making various cargo runs leading up to the big galactic peace celebration day.

Now she was ready and eager for something less eventful.

And after being cooped up in her cargo cruiser for so long,

She needed a change of scenery.

Emily had heard about a beautiful planet called Cedrus out in the third quadrant.

They say the air on Cedrus is like nothing else.

And that's something she could use right now.

Some clean,

Fresh air and beautiful scenery.

Using her holo-monitor,

Emily accessed the galactic databank to learn more about Cedrus.

She discovered that Cedrus is home to some of the most majestic forests in the galaxy.

It's also sparsely populated by friendly locals who live in quiet village towns,

Surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of nature.

After reading about Cedrus for a while,

Emily leaned back in her chair,

Letting her wavy red hair dangle in midair.

A mountain village in Cedrus sounded like the perfect place to escape and unwind.

She entered the coordinates to Cedrus on her navigation panel,

And then engaged the FTL drive.

With a burst of light,

Emily Williams was on her way to rest and relaxation.

As her ship approached the planet,

Emily knew she had found something extraordinary.

She made her initial descent towards the northern hemisphere.

As her ship entered the lower atmosphere,

Emily connected her holo-monitor to the external sensors.

On her screen were lush,

Green landscapes that reminded her of Earth,

With tall,

Majestic evergreen trees stretching up towards the sky.

These trees were much taller than those back home,

But she could still see some similarities.

She could also see lakes that glistened like sapphires when the sun shone down on them,

And rivers that looked cool and crisp.

She marveled at the beautiful green grasses and forests that spread out below her.

She carefully scanned the surface,

Looking for the perfect spot to land her vessel.

Eventually,

Emily spotted a nice place to land where there was a village near the mountains.

After circling around a bit in a standard flight pattern,

Emily finally selected a clearing close to the village that seemed like a perfect spot to land her ship.

As Emily prepared for landing,

She double-checked all of her systems and ran through the pre-landing checklist.

She slowly lowered her ship down,

Careful to avoid any trees or boulders.

She felt a sense of satisfaction and relief as the ship smoothly touched down on the soft,

Grassy surface.

Taking a slow breath in,

Emily made her way to the cockpit window,

Gazing out at the new but somehow familiar landscape of Cedrus.

She couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and wonder.

She had explored countless planets before this one,

But there's always something special about landing on a new world for the first time.

Taking another deep breath in,

Emily moved away from the window and grabbed her travel pack with clothing,

Gear,

And other supplies.

Then she made her way to the airlock near the back of the ship,

Already feeling a sense of repose come over her as she placed her hand on the scanner to unlock the door.

The airlock door opened with a pleasant sound as she stepped inside.

She was noticing how relaxed she was already beginning to feel.

A quiet whoosh of air pressurized the compartment.

With a mechanical hum,

The outer door slowly opened,

Revealing the surface of Cedrus in all its beauty and serenity.

The retractable loading ramp automatically extended down towards the planet's surface.

Emily walked partway down the ramp and then paused for a moment to feel the refreshing breeze on her face.

This was like no other planet she had experienced,

And she wanted to savor every moment.

As she surveyed the landscape,

She first noticed a spectacular shade of green.

Below her were the ferns and grasses,

Which had a similar quality to the plant life on Earth.

But here in Cedrus,

They almost had a magic to them.

She couldn't quite explain it.

It was something she could sense and experience with her body more than anything else.

As she made her way down the ramp,

She could feel herself relaxing more and more.

She glanced up beyond the ferns and grasses to see a tranquil landscape of hills and beautiful trees of all shapes and sizes.

Beyond this was a breathtaking mountain peak and a sky filled with calming shades of blue and emerald sapphire.

Emily made her way towards the forest.

She took a deep breath in.

Finally,

She had arrived.

The air carried the scent of mountain pine.

It was refreshing,

Crisp,

And clean.

Emily made her way towards the deeper forest.

It was enchanting and peaceful.

She stood before the majestic trees that surrounded her.

It was like a huge green canopy that offered protection and rest.

Here was a place of complete safety and solitude.

For a moment,

She imagined herself as one of these trees,

Her roots steeply embedded into the ground.

Imagining this made her feel more connected to this place.

There was a steady breeze blowing through the forest.

It was easy to hear the soft rustle of branches and the gentle whooshing of leaves as they fluttered down towards the ground.

Sounds of wildlife filled the air.

Birds chirped and animals scurried through the undergrowth.

Emily couldn't help but feel relaxed by being here.

For a moment,

She closed her eyes,

Breathing in the fresh,

Clean air and feeling the cool mountain breeze against her skin.

She could feel her whole body relaxing more and more.

As she walked on,

Emily could hear the soothing sounds of nearby streams.

She could hear the water rushing over rocks and fallen logs.

Every so often,

She caught a glimpse of brightly colored birds flitting about in the branches.

Emily roamed around this forest area for hours.

She marveled at the beauty of Cedrus.

Eventually she found the path that went towards the village.

The path went up and down a few small hills and eventually made its way into Oneto.

Everything about this place was magical.

Mind and body already felt so relaxed.

She was starting to feel drowsy.

It was going to get dark soon,

So she made her way towards the village,

Along the path as she neared the end of the meadow.

Emily noticed a teenage girl sitting in one of the trees playing a flute.

The sounds of the flute were quite beautiful.

She listened for a moment before asking the girl if there was a place she could stay for the night.

The girl told Emily about a local inn located at the center of town.

As the girl described the village and the inn where she could stay,

Emily couldn't wait to see it.

Emily thanked the girl and then made her way towards the village.

As Emily reached the edge of town,

She could see the village more clearly now.

Bathed in a golden light as the sun was setting over the horizon,

The sky was turning a beautiful shade of pink,

Orange,

And red.

As she walked towards the center of the small village,

She was struck by the quaint,

Picturesque surroundings.

The village was nestled in a valley surrounded by rolling hills and forests.

There was a small stream making its way slowly to the center of town.

The farming houses and buildings on the outskirts of the village were all constructed from local materials with thatched roofs and stone walls that blended seamlessly into the natural surroundings.

Colorful gardens and fields of crops surrounded the houses,

Adding splashes of green and gold to the landscape.

Upon entering the village,

Emily was greeted by friendly faces and smiling children.

She couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth and welcome from the tight-knit community,

And she knew that she had found a special place.

Some of the children stopped and talked with her.

She told them about her adventures in space.

They were all very eager and excited to learn from her.

Finally,

She made her way to the heart of town.

There was a market square with various shops and a cafe.

At the very center was a fountain surrounded by benches and tables,

Where villagers could sit and chat or enjoy a meal.

Walking a little ways beyond the square,

Emily found the inn.

The building had a charming and somewhat rustic look to it.

As she stepped inside,

The lobby was warm and inviting.

The floor was made of a beautifully stained wood with hints of red and blue,

Unlike she had ever seen before.

Several comfortable chairs had been lovingly arranged in a cozy seating area near a fireplace,

Where there was a beautiful fire quietly glowing,

Giving off both warmth and ambience to the room.

Emily walked up to the reception desk.

A man behind the counter smiled when he saw Emily and said hello.

Emily inquired about a room for the night,

And she was in luck.

After checking in and feeling so tired,

She made her way to the stairs,

Which creaked as she walked up.

The stairs,

This place,

It was so different from the cold,

Metallic surfaces on her ship.

It made her smile.

She would have a great time here,

But tonight,

She would rest.

At the top of the stairway,

She came to the door of her room.

She opened the door and looked in.

The room was larger than expected.

It had a nice,

Natural look and feel to it.

The only light in the room was coming from outside.

A window made of colorful glass that overlooked the village square cast a nice glow into the room.

It was also a sliding glass door that led to a balcony.

She went to the door and opened it and stepped out onto the balcony.

She took several moments to enjoy the warm,

Tranquil glow that reflected off the village square below.

She could see people milling about and preparing to go home for the evening.

She could hear the sounds of laughter and gentle music.

And the local villagers enjoying themselves.

It all felt so welcoming and safe.

Emily was glad her journey was over for the day.

Tomorrow,

She would enjoy a good breakfast and talk more with the villagers.

As she was standing on the balcony,

She took another deep breath in.

There was a woodsy scent in the air that made her feel so relaxed.

It was a familiar smell of pine mixed with soft floral aromas.

She closed her eyes and let out a deep sigh.

It was so relaxing.

Going back inside,

Emily could not help but lie down on the soft,

Clean sheets of the cozy bed.

She made herself comfortable with the pillows and blankets.

She was ready for a much needed good night of sleep.

She was so tired now and so relaxed.

She enjoyed laying there in her bed as the sunset diminished and the warm light of the outside slowly faded into the calm stillness of night.

Finally,

Emily closed her eyes and let her body sink even deeper into the bed.

Breathing slowly and gently,

Relaxing all her muscles,

She could feel the sleep coming over her.

Her body at ease,

Her mind calm.

Breathing slowly and gently,

Her body at ease,

Her mind calm.

There was nothing more to do,

No more travels or journeys to take.

Just sleep,

Sleep and dream,

Sleep and dream.