The Earth Alone - Part 2

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"**The Earth Alone - Part 2**" (also known as **Earth Alone - Part 2** on Patreon) is the 64th episode by air date and the 66th episode by chronological order of SolarBalls.

## Synopsis

The Earth is now completely alone! Can it still sustain life? Will the Earthlings survive long enough?

## Characters

* Earth
* Moon
* Mercury
* Houston
* Sun
* NasaDude
* USAball
* Russiaball
* Chinaball
* Canadaball
* UKball
* Switzerlandball
* Titan (mentioned)
* Ganymede (mentioned)

## Plot

Earth inquires the Moon about its return, and the Moon explains its attempt to help fix a situation but with limited success. The Moon reveals a moon uprising led by Titan and Ganymede. Earth realizes the Moon's consistent support and asks again. The Moon shares their long history and how Earth has changed over time. The Moon talks about Earth's successes in creating life but also how Earthlings exploited it, planning to leave for a new place once done. Earth misunderstands, believing that he shouldn't try harder and feeling undeserving of the Moon's friendship, leading to Earth's decision to leave.

The setting shifts to the UN headquarters frontyard. USAball asks how Houston brought back the Moon, and Houston's explanation satisfies him. Chinaball suggests unity among countryballs to improve the world. Russiaball notices the Moon's absence, and Houston tricks them into thinking the Moon is hiding before escaping. As he runs away, the sponsor section commences.

When the sponsor section ends, the scene changes to the Moon asking Mercury for help. Mercury initially rejects it, expressing how he's over with the Earth, but the Moon explains that the Earth seems very different and how it seems that the Earth wants to change. Mercury is still not convinced, but the Sun gives Mercury another Sun pun, creeping him out and prompting him to chase after the Moon. Although creeped, Mercury says that it was good.

The scene changes yet again to the UN headquarters. Russiaball, Chinaball, and USAball wields a bat, ready to strike Houston all while accusing him of stealing the Moon. Houston denies it, stating that the Moon is very big and that he has nowhere to hide it. Canadaball makes a "your mom" joke, causing all the countryballs to express disbelief and anger. Russiaball notices yet again that the Moon is back, however there are two moons instead.

The scene shifts once more to Earth, Mercury, and the Moon. Earth immediately declares that it doesn't want to be friends with the Moon, leading the Moon to ask why. Earth repeats its belief that it doesn't deserve friendship, labeling itself as an egocentric narcissist deserving of solitude. Mercury points out that Earth's inhabitants would suffer if it were alone, but Earth insists on finding a new home or facing extinction, surprising Mercury greatly. The Moon agrees with Mercury's assessment of Earth's state. Mercury questions whether Earth desires improvement and ending the harm it inflicts on others. Earth responds negatively, challenging the purpose of their efforts. Mercury tries to convey that together they could help, but Earth remains stuck in self-pity. The Moon interrupts Earth's self-doubt and Mercury, emphasizing the need to cease it. The Moon urges Earth, while Mercury asserts that the decision is Earth's before they both decide to depart.

The countryballs celebrate once again. USAball acknowledges Houston's achievement in bringing back not one but two moons. Contemplating closing NASA and prioritizing ROTSAR as the primary space agency, USAball's enthusiasm rises. Russiaball notices the moons' disappearance once more. The realization that Houston isn't responsible prompts USAball to retract support and funding from ROTSAR, met with an unamused response from Houston.

The scene transitions back to Mercury and the Moon, awaiting Earth's decision. The Moon conveys understanding of the plan but underscores the importance of helping Earth take the initial step. Despite their search, Earth remains elusive, prompting them to navigate the goldilocks zone. After a while, Mercury observes a full orbit completion, though the Moon remains skeptical due to space's deceptive appearances. Mercury explains planetary and lunar orbit distinctions, ending with a question about Earth's whereabouts.

The scene shifts to the ROTSAR headquarters. Houston packs belongings, bidding farewell to NasaDude. An emergency alarm interrupts, alerting Houston that Earth is on a collision course with the Sun. The scene transitions to Earth, which expresses a belief that crashing into the Sun would bring happiness to all. Gradually, Earth's atmosphere is stripped away as it moves toward the Sun, concluding the episode.

## Trivia

* The episode reuses the sponsor section of "The Moons of Jupiter - Part 1".
* There is an error in the episode, where the Moon states that him and Earth have known each other for millions of years, despite it being billions instead.