Galactic Council Sends Ambassador To Earth, He Was Traumatized Beyond Imagination HFY Stories

the massive Halls of the galactic Council building were unusually quiet that morning the beautiful Crystal walls which normally sparkled with all colors of the rainbow seemed dim and serious inside the main meeting chamber 12 of the most powerful beings in the Galaxy sat around a circular table their faces showing deep concern Ambassador Dell stood in the center of the room his gray skin reflecting the soft light from above he was tall and thin like most of his kind with large eyes that could see every little movement as the council's best Diplomat he had handled many

difficult tasks before but something about this meeting felt different Ambassador Dell spoke the head council member his voice deep and clear we have a new mission for you our Scouts have discovered a planet called Earth the beans there they call themselves humans they have just reached space travel and we need some someone to make first Contact Dell nodded politely his long fingers clasped together in front of him this was normal work for him he had done first Contact missions 20 times before but then he noticed how the council members looked at each other nervously there

is something special about these humans continued another council member her voice shaking slightly our early reports are disturbing they are unlike any species we have met before the council showed Dell the first reports about Earth as he read through them his large eyes grew even wider the reports told strange stories humans living in places where the temperature Changed by 50° in a single day humans eating foods that would poison other species humans playing games that put their lives in danger surely these reports are wrong Del said looking up from the papers no intelligent species would

act this way we have checked the reports three times said the head council member they are correct these humans even have something they call extreme sports where they jump off high places for fun Dell felt his stomach turn in his culture like most civilized species keeping safe was the most important thing the idea of doing dangerous things for entertainment made no sense to him but Dell was a professional he had spent 50 years learning about different cultures he he had helped make peace between the fire Brothers of star system 7 and the ice makers of

Planet cold he could handle this I accept this Mission Dell said standing straight and tall when do I leave the council members looked relieved they knew Dell was their best choice his species could feel the emotions of others which made him excellent at understanding new cultures he was also known for staying calm in difficult situations you leave in 3 days days said the head council member we have prepared a ship for you it has everything you need for a long stay on Earth remember these humans don't know about the galactic Council yet you will be

the first alien they officially meet as Dell walked out of the council chamber he started planning he would need to study everything they knew about Earth he would need to prepare for their strange Customs he would need to be ready for anything back in his office Dell looked at more reports about Earth he learned that humans like to gather in large groups to watch other humans run into each other while chasing a ball they built huge cities where Millions lived close together they made up stories about dangerous things and then watched these stories for fun

this will be my greatest challenge Del fought looking out his window at the peaceful garden outside the soft blue leaves of the trees moved gently in the wind everything was calm and safe just as should be he had no idea that in a few days his whole view of the universe would change forever no amount of training could prepare him for what he would find on Earth the humans were about to show him things that would question everything he thought he knew about intelligent life Dell's ship entered Earth's atmosphere early in the morning his hand

shook as he looked down at the Blue Planet below the humans had agreed to his visit after several radio messages and they had chosen a place called New York York for his Landing as the ship descended through the clouds Dell's first sight of the city made him grab his seat in Terror huge towers of metal and glass rose from the ground like sharp teeth pointing at the sky they were so tall that some of their tops disappeared into the clouds in all his travels across the Galaxy Dell had never seen buildings like these this must

be a mistake he said to himself checking his instruments again no one would build build their homes so high it's not natural it's not safe but his instruments were correct this was New York City and those impossible Towers were where humans lived and worked his ship's computer told him that some of these buildings were more than 100 floors tall on his home planet anything taller than two floors was considered dangerous and unnecessary The Landing Pad was on top of one of these towers Dell's hands were sweating as he guided his ship down the wind at

this height was strong making the landing more difficult than usual when he finally stepped out of his ship he immediately pressed himself against the wall of The Landing Pad trying not to look down a group of humans waited to meet him they wore what they called suits tight pieces of cloth that covered their bodies Dell noticed that none of them seemed scared about being so high up they walked around the roof like they were on Solid Ground Welcome To Earth Ambassador Dell said one of the humans walking forward with an extended hand Dell had studied

this greeting custom but actually seeing a human walk towards him while standing on top of a building made him feel dizzy thank thank you Dell managed to say carefully reaching out to shake the human's hand he tried to hide his fear but his empathic abilities were overwhelmed by his own emotions the humans led him in inside the building and Dell felt slightly better until they entered something called an elevator it was a small metal box that moved up and down through the building at high speeds when the humans explained that this was how they moved

between floors Dell had to use all his diplomatic training not to show his horror would you like to see the view from the observation deck one of the humans asked smiling it's a clear Day You Can See For Miles before Dell could answer they were walking towards large windows that looked out over the city The View was both beautiful and terrifying millions of humans moved through the streets below like tiny dots flying vehicles called helicopters zoomed between the buildings thousands of ground Vehicles called cars filled the streets how how do you live like this Dell

finally asked his diplomatic training temporarily forgotten the humans looked confused like like what so high up so many of you together so much movement and noise the humans laughed but in a friendly way this is nothing one said you should see Tokyo or Shanghai now those are big cities Dell felt his legs go weak there were places bigger than this as the day continued Dell learned more shocking things humans didn't just build their cities up into the sky they also dug deep under ground they had something called a Subway Where Metal tubes carried thousands of

people through tunnels under the city they ate their meals in rooms with Windows looking out over the city seemingly enjoying the view while they consumed their food children played in Parks surrounded by the tall buildings looking up at them with no fear At All by the end of his first day on Earth Dell had filled an entire data pad with notes but one thing was clear everything he thought he knew knew about intelligent life was being challenged these humans didn't just survive in this Vertical World they had built they loved it as he prepared for

sleep in his specially prepared room on the 47th floor Dell wondered what other surprises Earth had in store for him he had a feeling that the heights were just the beginning of what would shock him about humans on his second day on Earth Dell's hosts decided to show him how humans entertain themselves they took him to something called a moving Theater which they explained was a place where humans watch stories for fun Dell thought this sounded safe enough on his Planet they also had story sharing ceremonies where everyone sat quietly and listened to calm tales

about successful diplomatic missions the theater was dark with rows of seats facing a huge screen Dell sat down feeling slightly better about Earth then the movie started and his feeling of safety vanished instantly this is one of our most popular action movies whispered his human guy proudly Dell washed in horror as humans on the screen jumped from exploding buildings fought each other with their fists and drove vehicles at impossible speeds through crowded streets his entire body trembled as he watched a human character fall from a great height only to grab a thin rope at the

last second is is this real Dell asked his voice shaking oh no these are just stunts the guide explained the actors are perfectly safe they use special effects and careful planning to make it look dangerous Dell felt slightly relieved but then came another shock the humans in the theater were laughing cheering and appearing to enjoy watching their fellow humans in these terrifying situations even the children seemed happy not traumatized after the movie Dell hoped the worst was over he was wrong his guides took him to something called a sports arena now you'll see how we

have fun in real life they said excitedly Dell watched his humans on motorcycles jumped over huge gaps in the air doing flits and Spins before landing the crowd cheered louder with each more dangerous trick when one Rider fell off his bike Dell nearly fainted but the rider just got up waved to the crowd and tried again this is entertainment Dell asked his gray skin turning slightly pale you do this for fun oh this is just Motocross one guide said wait until you see skydiving they showed Dell videos of humans jumping from flying vehicles with only

thin pieces of cloth to slow their fall they called it a parachute but toell it looked like a Death Wish when they explained that some humans jumped without the parachute and opened it later for more excitement freestyle skydiving Dell had to sit down but why he kept asking why do you risk your lives this way the humans Tred to explain Concepts like adrenaline rush and thrill seeking but these made no sense to Dell in his culture keeping safe and avoiding risk was the foundation of a happy life then they showed him something called Rocky a

movie about humans who hit each other other for sport boxing they called it Dell learned that humans had many sports based on fighting wrestling martial arts something called UFC they weren't trying to hurt each other badly the guides explained it was about skill strength and something called the competitive Spirit by the end of the day Dell's data pad was full of notes about human entertainment he wrote humans appear to actively seek out dangerous situations for enjoyment they simulate danger in their stories create Sports around risky activities and celebrate those who push the limits of safety

most disturbing is their Children's Entertainment which often includes elements of danger and conflict young humans are taught from an early age to see Challenge and risk as positive things that night in his highrise hotel room Dell watched more human entertainment on something called YouTube he saw surfing giant waves climbing Frozen waterfalls racing cars at extreme speeds and walking on ropes stretched between mountains each video had millions of views indicating that humans not only did these things but enjoyed watching others do them too as he finally tried to sleep Dell wondered what other surprises humans had

in store he had a feeling that their entertainment was just the tip of what he would learn about this strange species on the third day of his visit visit to Earth Dell thought he was getting better at handling human surprises he had managed to eat breakfast on the 60th floor without shaking and he only closed his eyes twice during the elevator ride down but he wasn't prepared for what he would learn about human medical practices the day started with a tour of a human hospital at first Dell was impressed the building was clean the staff

seemed professional and the medical equipment looked Advanced then he saw something that made him freeze this is one of our operating rooms said the doctor proudly showing Dell through a large window into a room where a human was lying on a table what what are they doing to that human Dell asked his voice barely a whisper oh just a routine appendectomy the doctor explained we're removing an organ that's no longer needed and has become infected dellk translator must be broken he thought surely they didn't mean you cut people open Dell asked his large eyes growing

even wider of course how else would we fix internal problems the doctor smiled would you like to watch we're just about to make the first incision Dell had never fainted before in his diplomatic career but watching a human surgeon pick up a scalpel nearly changed that in his culture the body was sacred the idea of cutting it open was unthinkable their medical technology used energy waves and molecular restructuring never physical cutting but it got worse and this is our Dental Department said another guide leading Dell to a different floor Dell watched in horror as a

human sat calmly in a chair while another human used tools to work inside their mouth the patient was awake they were conscious while someone put metal instruments in their mouth they stay awake for this Del Gast you usually yes the guide explained we only use general anesthesia for major procedures most dental work just needs a local numbing agent that was when Dell's professional composure finally broke he had to be helped to a chair his gray skin now almost white but wait until you see how we fix broken bones the doctor continued enthusiastically sometimes we have

to put metal pins and plates inside to hold everything together Del tried to remain diplomatic but his voice shook as he spoke you you put metal inside your bodies oh yes look at these x-rays the doctor said holding up images that showed human skeletons with metal Parts attached to their bones some people have artificial hips knees even heart valves made of metal and plastic that was too much Dell had to ask for a break in the hospital's rest area he tried to make sense of what he had learned humans didn't just survive injuries they invaded

their own bodies to fix them they replaced Parts like they were repairing a machine most shocking of all they did this while the patient was still conscious just when Dell thought he had heard the worst a nurse walked by talking about something called voluntary surgery what is voluntary surgery Dell asked immediately regretting the question oh that's when people choose to have surgery to change their appearance the guide explained you know make their nose smaller change the shape of their face that sort of thing Dell's data pad fell from his Trembling Hands humans chose to be

cut open when they weren't even Sick by the end of the hospital tour Dell had learned about organ transplants blood transfusions and something terrifying called exploratory surgery each new piece of information seemed more horrifying than the last in his report that evening Dell wrote with shaking hands human medical practices are Beyond Comprehension they treat their bodies like machines to be opened modified and repaired most disturbing is their casual attitude toward these invasive procedures they discuss major surgery with the same calmness as discussing a meal that night Dell couldn't sleep every time he closed his eyes

he saw images of scalpel and operating rooms he was beginning to understand why the galactic Council had been so nervous about this assignment Dell sat in his temporary office on the 47th floor trying to compose his first official report to the galactic Council his hand still shook slightly as he remembered everything he had seen in the past few days the council needed to know the truth about humans but he wasn't sure they would believe him he started typing two The Honorable Galactic Council subject initial report on human species priority orgn respected council members I must

begin this report by stating that all our previous assumptions about intelligent life need to be reconsidered humans break every rule we thought was Universal I have witnessed behaviors and practices that challenge our basic understanding of survival instincts first regarding their living conditions humans build vertical cities that reach into the clouds they live and work at Heights that would terrify most species they travel between floors in small metal boxes called elevators that move at high speeds most disturbing is their complete comfort with these conditions even their young ones show no fear of heights but their unusual

behaviors extend far beyond their architecture let me detail some of the most shocking discoveries sound exposure humans deliberately expose themselves to Extremely Loud sounds They Call Music they gather in large groups to experience these sound waves at volumes that would be considered harmful on any Council World they call these gatherings concerts and appear to enjoy the physical sensation of powerful sound waves hitting their bodies dietary habits humans intentionally consume substances that cause pain they call it spicy food and consider it a delicacy some of their most popular foods contain chemicals that would be classified as

defensive toxins on other worlds they even rate these Foods based on how much discomfort they cause temperature Extremes in a practice called Stana humans willingly enter small rooms heated to temperatures that should be intolerable they stay in these rooms until they are covered in sweat claiming this brings relaxation even more bizarre some of them leave these hot rooms to jump into freezing water celebrating the shock to their systems entertainment their entertainment choices are perhaps the most concerning humans create and watch simulations of dangerous situations for pleasure they call them horror movies and thrill rides they

build massive machines called roller coasters specifically to experience the sensation of falling and high-speed turns physical challenges humans regularly engage in activities they call Sports and exercise that deliberately strain their bodies they lift heavy weights run long distances and compete in events that push their physical limits instead of avoiding exhaustion they actively seek it out medical practices note council members with sensitive dispositions may wish to skip this section their medical procedures involve physically cutting open bodies to perform repairs patients remain conscious during many procedures they willingly accept artificial materials being placed inside their bodies most

disturbing of all Some Humans choose to undergo these invasive procedures purely for aesthetic reasons social behavior humans thrive on Challenge and conflict they deliberately seek out difficult situations their popular stories almost always involve elements of danger struggle or competition they teach their young to face fears rather than avoid them recommendation S one all previous protocols for species advancement need to be revised humans have achieved space travel not despite their risk-taking behavior but because of it two standard diplomatic procedures may be insufficient for this species their comfort with danger makes traditional negotiation tactics ineffective three most

importantly under no circumstances should any species attempt to threaten or intimidate humans their response to Danger appears to be engagement rather than Retreat personal note I request permission to receive counseling upon my return witnessing human medical procedures has left me with recurring nightmares with deepest concern Ambassador Dell as Dell finished the report he heard a sound that made him jump looking out his window he saw humans jumping from a nearby building with parachutes they were base jumping a another human sport the fact that this no longer shocked him as much as it had on his

first day worried him even more he quickly added a postcript to his report the most terrifying thing about humans is not their Strange Behaviors but how quickly one begins to see these behaviors as normal I fear I may never view the universe the same way again on his last week on Earth Dell made a discovery that changed everything while reviewing his notes and preparing for his departure he noticed something he had missed before it wasn't just that humans survived dangerous things they actually became stronger because of them the Revelation came during a visit to a

human place called a gym Dell had avoided going there earlier as his guides had explained it was where humans deliberately stressed their bodies but now he watched in Fascination as humans lifted heavy weights ran on machines and pushed their bodies to their limits why do you do this Dell asked a human who had just finished something called a workout because it makes us stronger the human replied wiping sweat from his face if you don't challenge your muscles they don't grow this simple answer made Dell sit down suddenly it was like a light turning on in

his mind he quickly opened his data pad and started making new notes humans don't just endure challenges they need them to improve their bodies actually become stronger when stressed their minds grow sharper when faced with problems everything that my species and the council races avoid is exactly what makes humans Thrive he spent the next few days reviewing everything he had seen on Earth with this new understanding the tall buildings weren't just shelter they were Humanity pushing the limits of what they could build their dangerous sports weren't just entertainment they were humans testing and expanding their

capabilities even their medical practices which had terrified him so much look different now humans cut open their bodies because they weren't afraid to face problems directly they replaced damaged parts and healed themselves because they refused to accept limitations Dell watched a group of human children playing in a park when one child fell and scraped their knee they cried for a moment but then got back up and continued playing the child's parent cleaned the wound but didn't stop them from playing again remarkable Dell whispered to himself they teach resilience from the very beginning he visited a

human school and saw students solving complex problems making mistakes trying again in his culture mistakes were seen as failures to be avoided but humans seemed to view them as necessary steps toward Improvement Dell went to a human library and read their history books every major human achievement had come after facing huge challenges they had survived ice ages plagues Wars and natural disasters each time they had come back stronger we almost disappeared several times in our history a human historian told him but each crisis made us more determined to survive and Advance Dell thought about his

own species how they had developed technology to avoid all discomfort and risk they had achieved great things but they had also thought growing in many ways humans on the other hand never stopped pushing forward he visited a human space center and watched them prepare for Missions to other planets the risks were enormous but the humans were excited not afraid they saw danger as a challenge to overcome not something to avoid we're going to Mars next one astronaut told him proudly it's dangerous but that's what makes it worth doing in his final personal log entry Del

wrote I came to Earth expecting to find a primitive species that had somehow stumbled into space travel instead I found beings who have mastered the art of turning adversity into Advantage their constant drive to face and overcome challenges has given them a resilience that our Council races can barely comprehend their cities reach the sky because they refuse to accept limitations their entertainment is dangerous because they refuse to be ruled by fear their medical practices are invasive because they refuse to surrender to Nature's constraints even their children are taught to face challenges rather than avoid them

the most important thing I've learned is this what we saw as Reckless Behavior is actually the source of their greatest strength humans don't just survive the things that would traumatize other species they actively seek out these challenges learn from them and become stronger the galactic Council needs to understand we aren't dealing with a species that needs to be protected from the dangers of the universe we're dealing with a species that thrives on overcoming those dangers on his last day on Earth Dell stood before the United Nations to deliver his Farewell speech his hands no longer

shook when he looked at the tall buildings Through the Windows he had learned to see them differently now not as dangerous structures but as monuments to human determination distinguished representatives of Earth Dell began his voice steady when I first arrived here I was terrified by almost everything about your species now as I prepare to leave I am terrified for a completely different reason I'm terrified because I understand you the human delegates looked at each other confused Dell continued you see in all the Galaxy we have never encountered a species quite like humans at first we

thought you were simply Reckless we watched you build towers that touch the clouds create sports that defy death and develop medical procedures that would make most aliens faint but we were wrong about you Dell paused looking at his notes he had prepared a diplomatic speech but decided to speak from his heart instead your children play games where they pretend to be heroes facing danger your adults seek out challenges that would make other species run away your elderly tell stories is about overcoming impossible odds every aspect of your culture celebrates facing and conquering difficulties the room

was silent now every human listening intently you don't just survive dangers you turn them into opportunities when something scares you you study it when something blocks your path you find a way around it or through it when your bodies break you open them up and fix them when you reach a limit you treat treat it as a challenge to be overcome Dell activated a holographic display showing various human achievements their cities their medical advances their space programs do you know what other species did when they found deep oceans they avoided them what did humans do

you invented submarines and went deeper when others found mountains they went around you you climbed them because they were there so some humans in the audience chuckled at this reference your entertainment shows Heroes who win despite impossible odds your history celebrates those who faced great challenges even your games and sports are about overcoming difficulties you literally created machines to simulate danger because real dangers weren't exciting enough anymore Dell's voice grew more passionate as he continued the galactic Council sent me here to evaluate your species they wanted to know if you were ready to join the

galactic Community but I'm returning with a different message the question isn't whether you're ready for the Galaxy the question is whether the Galaxy is ready for you he could feel the pride swelling in the room through his empathic abilities my final report to the council will say this humans are not merely another space fairing species you are the universe's ultimate survivors you don't just adapt to your environment you adapt your your environment to you you don't just accept problems you solve them you don't just face your fears you turn them into entertainment Dell looked directly

at the assembly my recommendation to the council will be clear maintain diplomatic relations with Humanity share knowledge trade but never ever make the mistake of thinking you can overcome humans through force or fear a species that watches surgery videos during their lunch breaks that jumps out of perfectly good aircraft for fun that explores dangerous caves because they're there this is not a species to be underestimated as Dell finished his speech the room erupted in Applause he had broken several diplomatic protocols by being so direct but he knew humans would appreciate honesty more than polite diplomatic

language later as his ship prepared for departure Dell looked down at Earth one last time the sight of the tall buildings no longer made him nervous instead he felt a strange mix of admiration and concern humans were about to enter the galactic stage and nothing would ever be the same good luck Galaxy he whispered to himself as his ship entered space you're going to need it