The Cosmic Caper

Image of the inside of the twisty base, depicting a complex maze

A Fateful Distraction

With all the green Gronk aliens from the planet Xion busy with another big plan, you make the choice to use this event as a chance to sneak into their big, twisty base. You are the best detective from the planet Zorb, and this job to find Earth's missing coffee cups is definitely the biggest yet. Your slimy body makes sneaking a bit hard, and with your three hearts pounding in your chest, you can tell that you're both excited and nervous about what will come next.

The inside of the base is a complex maze which you tiptoe through carefully. Suddenly, your eyes land on something that makes your hearts pound even more - a pile of shiny metal items. You look closer. They're small in size, with a handle on one side and all of them are gleaming under the faint glow of Gronk lanterns. The heartbeats in your chest feel like drums now. They look just like Earth's missing coffee cups!

Just as you're deciding what to do, you notice a large Gronk alien with bright yellow eyes coming your way. He seems to be doing the late-night patrol, and he doesn't look too friendly. You had seen other Gronk members entering a room and you'd softly followed, but this one must have stayed behind. He spots you, and his eyes light up. Looks like you've been found! Now, you really need to think of a plan. Your detective mind spins - it's your move next.

The End