Fiction:Basvila'S Journey

"Basvila's Journey" is a story that explains the life of Basvila after his injury.

Grox Attack
During an attack on a Serpentaxy colony by an unknown enemy, presumed to be done by the Grox, fighter ships were sent to eliminate the problem.One of these pilots was a recruit, his name was Basvila.The ships were launched into the sky where they fought the supposed Grox.Basvila was taking heavy fire and requested help.

Basvila-"Captain, I'm getting shot down!I'm requesting that you send in more-"

''"*BANG!*

Captain-"Basvila, I can't here you.Basvila?Hello, Basvila are you there?"

Basvila's ship had been struck by enemy fire.The ship crashed into a nearby lake.The impact wasn't enough to kill Basvila, however when he came out he was horrified to discover most of his equipment gone and his hand severely burned.Basvila swam back to the shore and nearly drowned.As he stumbled through the sand he began to weaken.Basvila eventually fell unconscious.

Three days later

Bad News
Doctor-"Captain, I'm afraid the patient has some three degree burns on his arm and shoulder.We'll have to amputate his forearm."

Captain-"*sighs*I'm guessing he isn't going to be a pilot in the military anymore."

Doctor-"A prosthetic hand could be attached."

Captain-"Once he wakes up we'll let him decide."

Doctor-"Okay, captain"