Astronaut Monkey

    By Elijah

    Astronaut Monkey cover image

    28 Mar, 2024

    a man in a space suit standing in front of a planet with a rocket in the background and a distant object in the sky, space art, poster art, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    Deep in the cosmos, there was a man who dared to dream beyond the stars. He was a brave astronaut named Jake, traveling through the vast expanse of space in a rocketship unlike any other.

    a monkey in a space suit standing in front of a rocket and planets with a rocket ship in the background, space art, poster art, Alex Petruk APe, tristan eaton

    Jake's rocketship was no ordinary spacecraft. It was a unique vessel, meticulously designed and engineered to resemble a giant monkey.

    a boy in a space suit standing next to an astronaut in a space station with planets in the background, space art, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, yukito kishiro

    In the solitude of the cosmos, Jake was never alone. His constant companion was a robot named Max who assisted him in his interstellar journey.

    a cartoon of a man in a space suit next to a teddy bear in a space station window with a view of the earth, space art, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs, highly detailed digital painting

    Max's primary function was to maintain the Monkey Rocketship's systems while Jake ventured outside for explorations. His efficient programming was invaluable to their mission.

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    The duo's journey wasn't always smooth. They encountered asteroids, black holes, and even alien spacecraft on their trek through the universe. Yet, they remained undeterred.

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    One day, they came upon a mysterious floating object in the cosmos. It looked like a stranded alien pod, abandoned and floating aimlessly.

    a boy standing next to a robot in the space with a moon in the background and a man in a green jacket, space art, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    Jake decided to investigate the alien pod. With Max's help, he suited up and ventured outside the Monkey Rocketship, tethered by a lifeline.

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    As Jake approached the pod, it suddenly opened, revealing a small, frightened alien creature. He realized it was just a child, lost in the vast expanse of space.

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    Jake decided to bring the alien child aboard the Monkey Rocketship. He carried it inside, where Max quickly prepared a makeshift bed for it.

    a boy standing in front of a space station with a robot next to him and a space station with a planet in the background, space art, a storybook illustration, Aaron Jasinski, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    The alien child was scared at first, but soon warmed up to Jake and Max. It even began to play with some of the loose nuts and bolts around the ship.

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    Over the next few days, Jake and Max took care of the alien child, feeding it and keeping it comfortable. They even taught it a few words in English.

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    Jake and Max started to feel a connection with the alien child. It was no longer just a mission for them, but a responsibility they were proud to bear.

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    One day, while scanning the cosmos, Max picked up a signal. It was a distress call from the alien child's home planet.

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    Jake knew what they had to do. They set course for the alien planet, hoping to reunite the child with its family. The journey was long and perilous, but they were determined.

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    After what seemed like an eternity, they finally reached the alien planet. It was a beautiful world, with tall trees and blue skies, much like Earth.

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    As they landed, they were greeted by a crowd of aliens. Among them were the child's parents, who ran forward and embraced their long-lost child.

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    The aliens thanked Jake and Max for returning their child. They celebrated with a feast, during which Jake and Max tasted alien food for the first time.

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    After the celebration, it was time to say goodbye. The alien child hugged Jake and Max, promising to remember them always.

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    As they left the planet, Jake looked back one last time. He felt a sense of accomplishment, knowing they had made a difference in the universe.

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    Back in the Monkey Rocketship, Jake and Max resumed their journey, ready to face new challenges and make more memories in the vast cosmos.

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    With every new adventure, they carried the memory of the alien child with them. It served as a reminder of the bonds they formed and the lives they touched.

    a man in a space suit standing in front of a planet with stars and a sky background with a star in the background, space art, a character portrait, Christopher Moeller, comic cover art

    As they ventured further into the cosmos, Jake and Max knew they were not just explorers, but also guardians of the universe, ready to lend a helping hand whenever needed.

    a monkey in an astronaut suit standing on a desert area with stars in the sky above it and a planet in the background, space art, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs, comic cover art

    And so, their journey continued, under the twinkling stars, across the vast expanse of space, in the unique Monkey Rocketship. Their journey was far from over; it had just begun.