The holographic display on Ethan's wrist pulsed, displaying the message: "Cellucas Egg Presence Detected: Awaiting Further Instructions." The red dot, previously confined to 51 Pegasi b, now expanded, its tendrils reaching out across the galactic map.
"Where are they?" Ethan asked, his voice filled with a mixture of apprehension and determination.
Kiaz studied the display, his luminous eyes scanning the expanded map. "The tracker is picking up faint signals… scattered across multiple star systems. It seems the Cellucas spread their eggs far and wide, after all."
Ziak's expression hardened. "They were thorough. This will be a long and arduous task."
The tracker zoomed in on several key locations, highlighting them with pulsing red markers. "These are the strongest signals," Kiaz explained, pointing to various points on the map. "A binary star system… a nebula… even a rogue planet drifting in the void."
"We can't be everywhere at once," Ethan said, his brow furrowed in thought. "Which location should we prioritize?"
Ziak considered the options. "The binary star system. It's heavily populated, and if the Cellucas have established a foothold there, the potential for widespread infestation is high."
Kiaz nodded in agreement. "Agreed. We must act swiftly. The longer we delay, the greater the risk."
Ethan looked at the tracker, then at his companions. "Then let's go. Let's make sure that what happened here on 51 Pegasi b never happens again."
The Nebulan spacecraft, still bearing the scars of their battle with the Broodmother, powered up. With a surge of energy, it hurtled towards the binary star system, ready to face whatever new dangers awaited them in the vast expanse of the galaxy. Their quest to eradicate the Cellucas threat had just begun, a journey that would take them to the farthest reaches of known space and test their courage, their skills, and their bond like never before.