Mick is a sleeping chironomid in this narrative. Insects are sent into space to be used in human studies. Mick and his companions go on an amazing intergalactic adventure on their way back to Earth. Humans abandon development plans and research for unknown reasons, leaving the creatures stranded on the space station with inadequate supplies. Together, they overcome obstacles and overcome challenges as they journey through worlds and gain new allies on their way to Earth. The story of the human's desertion unravels as their quest proceeds...