Since the humans had left, the Apes had toiled for normality, freedom was the very reward they had yearned for, everything they had pushed for became clear.

The planet was ruled by the humans, and the Apes were their guinea pigs. Years of scientific experimentation and the denial of their freedom was the reality that many Apes faced in those dark days. But those days are now over, and the planet is theirs.

The war was harrowing and treacherous, leaving the planet torn and divided. A monumental battle that came with colossal impacts. The Apes were quickly split, factions emerged as they each drove towards one goal, total control. Despite many years passing, conquest, greed and fear plagued the world for a long time. Their vision of liberty had quickly become clouded, the Apes were misdirected into a dark, and destructive path.

The scars still lie visible. The damage evidenced is a stark reminder of their victory, and also the fall of so many of their fellow Apes.

The destruction eventually simmered into a stalemate, and a pact was made. ‘Ape follow Ape’ were the historic words that concluded the treaty, the defining moment that united the Apes together as one species, one team and one club.

The Apes begrudgingly accepted the new treaty, reluctant to offer their arms to one another. But as the days went by and communities were forged, a sense of comradery was established. The Apes quickly realised that they were more similar than once assumed. Their relation came from a feeling deep within, something more than their biology.

Many of the Apes had ventured across the planet to find new homes, and for a time, this was blissful. Peace had returned and so had normality. The Apes were thriving as they began to build, innovate and learn.

A large group of Apes had settled in the mountains, enclosed by trees and above the clouds, this retreat offered them a sense of protection. It also provided them with an opportunity to reflect on their past.

Yet despite their advancement, this rejuvenation was not enough to settle their desire for adventure, a feeling burning within each and every Ape.

The Apes still craved the adrenaline and thrill that could only be captured within battle, this feeling could not leave, it was in their blood. The Apes were equipped with an array of technology and weapons, from battle hardened generals, fearsome zombies, to dark robots and laser eyes, their powers were clear.

Messengers were sent down from the mountain each day, probing and scanning for rumours and news throughout the region. Two of them had grown tired of their routine and ventured further than required, they left the border and hoped to find something worth their time.

After a gruelling trek that left them disheartened, they eventually stumbled across something magnificent, frozen and glued to the ground, they were left in awe by a passing light in the sky. The darkness that had engulfed them throughout the night vanished as blue beams of energy and light exploded in the skies around them.

As their consciousness slowly returned and the light dissipated, they left for the mountains, bearing news that would leave the Apes dumfounded.

Upon arrival, the messengers broke the news to the community regarding what they had witnessed, it was a moment of beauty, unparalleled by anything they had ever seen in their lives. They described it in detail, from its glow to its shape, they had formulated a pseudonym for this mysterious object, it would be named ‘The Diamond Fleece’.

The sighting was printed across all of the Ape newspapers, word was quickly spreading and soon the entire planet would know. Inspired by the news, the council used this information to catalyse something that had been brewing long before the sighting- adventure. With not one objection to the decision, the council coordinated a team of Apes to embark on a journey that would go down in history.

The Apes geared up as they stashed their important valuables, namely burgers and beer. With this, they took one last look up at the mountains and began to follow the road down to their destiny. The Apes had finally been awakened.

The Boring Ape Chronicles

The Boring Ape Chronicles