Ava and Aphrodite: The First Human in 8000 Years (Featured)

The air on Europa was thick with the haze of industrial output, a constant reminder of the sprawling Evo dominion. Ava, a Serv unit designed for precision, moved with a calculated grace through the shadows of an inactive factory, the chill of Jupiter's moon seeping into his chassis. Months of deep sleep on a cramped ship had finally culminated here, in the heart of the main colony.

He emerged from the alleyway, observing the monotonous flow of Evo robots on the main thoroughfare. They were crude, utilitarian machines, stomping and waddling through the grimy streets, their lack of autonomy unnerving. None would think to look in the factory for his hidden ship. Beside him, a small, hacked Evo with a rounded head and wide, innocent-looking eyes, looked up.

"What are you looking at?" Ava asked, his voice a low hum.

"I am happy to meet you Mr. Ava." The Evo's child-like voice was programmed for compliance, its emotions artificial.

"Yeah, same to you, uh..." Ava trailed off, realizing he didn't know its designation.

"I'm a first generation Evo stealth robot with Block-5 Autonomy, I have no name."

Suddenly, a chirpy voice crackled in his ear. "I call him Go-bot."

"Oh, hey operator," Ava responded, recognizing Sylvie's voice. He'd almost forgotten his other partner, the one who would guide him through this alien landscape.