THE FIRST AMBASSADOR By: Paul Ingrassia
Saturday, March 28th, 2009“This is incredible,” said Professor Jonas. “I can’t believe you chose me.”
“Our screening process was very specific,” said Kla-Too. “We had to be certain that you were in top physical condition, excellent health, and free of germs or infection. We cannot risk Queen Klara-poosakoona contracting an Earth disease. Even something minor to an earthling could prove fatal to a Klar-poosian.”
“I am just reeling from excitement,” said Jonas. “I will be the first earthling to meet the Queen of Klar-poos. I have spent my entire career preparing to be an alien diplomat.”
“Drink this,” said Kla-too as he handed Jonas a crystal goblet filled with an effervescent golden fluid.
“Thank you.” Professor Jonas drank deep. “Delicious,” he said. He felt his body tingle slightly. “What is this stuff?”
“It will make it all seem more pleasant,” Kla-too said.
“What do you mean?” asked Jonas, but they arrived at the throne room doors before he received an answer.
His heart was racing. The tingling intensified and his mind was awash with euphoria. The doors swung open, and through blurring eyes he saw the Queen. Her massive form spewed across the floor in a heap of quivering blubber. Her gaping maw opened wide.
“I promise you will feel no pain,” Kla-too whispered to Jonas.
“How soft and warm it looks,” thought Professor Jonas as he climbed inside…
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© 2009 Paul Ingrassia
Paul Ingrassia is a leftover eighties metal-head hippie from New York with a passion for reading and writing short poetry and flash fiction. He was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2006. His poetry and articles have appeared in a variety of print and web publications. His flash fiction has appeared in Necrotic Tissue and Flashshot. He fantasizes that one day he will earn a living with his writing. http://themysticfool.blogspot.com/
