As they got closer to the ship, there was a vague feeling of both excitement and dread that seemed to take over her escort. It was no secret that the military could only get so close to the vessel before being repelled by an invisible barrier. Everyone waited in anxious silence to see how things would be different this time. Would a visible hole appear in the barrier, inviting them in? Would the entire shield go down? Nobody voiced it, but a few people were worrying that nothing might happen. What if the barrier was just part of the ship's operation, such a mundane thing to them that it didn't even cross their minds that the humans might not be able to pass it? If that happened, this entire thing could be for nothing, and humanity might lose its only chance to learn what was happening.<br/><br/>When they reached the spot where the barrier would normally stop them, a light shined on them. It started out bright, but become downright blinding as they got closer. The commanding officer called for everyone to remain steady, It was hard to hear him, however, over a humming noise that seemed to fill the air around them. Like the bright light, the sound seemed to grow more and more intense as they got close.<br/><br/>But as quickly as those sensation had started, they stopped. Allison would suddenly find herself standing in the middle of of a fairly normal looking garden. There were no alien plants like she might expect, just a variety of plant life that was common in the Florida area. There was a small pond beside her, surrounded by a variety of flowers and lush grass. The only thing that hinted that it wasn't part of Florida was the absence of animals. There were no birds chirping or flying overhead, no frogs, not even an insect.<br/><br/>"Please don't be alarmed," a voice said from in front of her. The speaker appeared human, roughly her own age. He had short, dark hair, a broad frame, and stood at least a head taller than the reporter. A grey bodysuit covered his body, and a black cloak seemed to reveal that he carried a position of influence aboard the ship. "You are aboard the Ka'Ramira, my vessel. I'm pleased that you accepted my invitation. It is no secret that your people view us with a mixture of excitement and fear, so we weren't sure how you would react when you were invited aboard." He smiled faintly as he added, "I suspected that you would accept, however."