Humanity's Last Hope

This story will include a large amount of fantasy stuff, and over time I'm sure a ton of other content. Just giving people a heads up.

I realize that this has a very small amount of content currently completed, but I wanted to publish it to see if it's something I should continue or not. This is the first time I've ever attempted to write any kind of story in my life as well as the first time I've ever used Chyoa, so I know I have a huge amount to learn and improve on, but I wanted to get a feel for how it is/will be received. Right now things aren't very organized or even completely thought out, but I will do my best to improve the story and organization if people seem to enjoy it and the idea doesn't suck ass. Please feel free to leave me constructive feedback! Enjoy!

Your eye's slowly open as you're greeted by the bright beams of sunlight shining through your window. You look at the clock on the nightstand and see it displaying the time 9:27 am, and the date, July 11th. The corners of your mouth creep up into a smile as you realize that today is your birthday! Your 20th birthday, to be exact. You rub the sleep from your eyes as you begin to think about what the day might hold.

Your family is very close, and birthdays in the Soren household are always a big deal. Last year for your birthday, your dad, Greg, managed to pull some strings and get you a ride in a jet aircraft. Definitely one of the coolest experiences of your life, and likely only made possible by your father's connections in NASA. The ride inside the jet only increased your desire and drive to someday become an astronaut.

As long as you can remember, you've loved outer space and all of the mysteries and wonders it holds. Your father of course encouraged your quest to leave the planet someday, because he too wanted to become an astronaut when he was young. Unfortunately, a severe car accident a couple of years before you were born left him without the full use of his left leg, which eliminated his chance of ever attaining his sought after goal. That did not stop him from pursuing a career in the space industry, however.

You're not sure exactly where he falls in the "food chain" at NASA, but you know it's rather high up. He has also become increasingly involved in state politics lately, and is strongly considering leaving his job at NASA and running for public office at the state level in Florida. Because of these two factors, your family is quite well off, and also well know in your community.

You can't help but think about how awesome your father is, and how you'd love to become even half the man he is. He's always encouraged you, but never you into a certain position or path. He's always provided for your family, both financially and emotionally, and has made many sacrifices in order to do so. He also genuinely cares about people, and you can't think of anyone that would make better decisions as a politician than him.

You stretch your arms out above your head as you simultaneously stretch your legs towards the corners of your bed. You make a slight groaning noise as you extend your muscles as far as they will go, reveling in the pleasant feeling of your body losing it's morning stiffness. Your morning stretch is interrupted, however, as your bedroom door suddenly swings open.