Chapter Twenty Four: Traveling
Zhora POV
Today was the day that I was allowed clearance from the hospital. Today I was going to go home, pack up my bags, and head down to my private rocket (paid in full by the government of course) to go to Gaia. I am truly excited about this excursion, especially since I get to hopefully humiliate my sister in the process. Ah, yes, this will be fantastic!
As Larsah and I were walking out of the hospital, my face had the most mischievous grin plastered on it. She took note of it and began to worry.
"What's up with you? Why are you smiling like that?" She asked. I giggled and smiled wider.
"Larsah, have you ever had the urge to just leave Tanryth to experience other exotic and foreign planets?" She looked at me as if she were contemplating admitting me into a psych ward.
"Yes, but what does that have to do with anything?"
"Well, I have the urge to go to a different planet. Lying in that hospital bed for three nights has made me have a change of heart! I was thinking that maybe I do overwork and stress myself out, and maybe I need to leave Tanryth for a little while. I was thinking about asking you, but since you find it odd that I've had this epiphany that I should reconsider and take Tenchi with me instead." This pissed Larsah off. Even though she thinks Tenchi is a great guy for me and has a hell of a lot of respect, Larsah is the jealous type, principally with things or people pertaining to me. I remember one time I went out to dinner with Tenchi instead of going to an opera with her, and she was beyond green with envy.
"Well, now that you mention it, I'll be delighted to accompany you on the trip. By the way, what planet are we going to? Is it Bellus? I've heard they have the best beaches and the hottest men to boot. Or how about Ketra, the food is to die for…actually that would be a bad idea because the food is delicious but is only nonpoisonous to Ketrans because they're immune to the toxins in their food and water supply." She rambled.
"It's a surprise." I chimed. Larsah grinned.
"I'm going to go pack a few things. I'll meet up with you at the governmental airfield." She then got into her car.
I packed what I needed, my badge, clothes, toiletries and such and other things that I deemed important for this trip. After I was done packing I emailed my boss about my absence and caught a cab to the airfield.
My private rocket was sleek, modern and black. The interior was beautiful, containing leather couches, a full wet bar and even snack generator. Above the wet bar and across from the couches and seats were flat screen televisions. The staff put our luggage into the rocket, and we prepared for departure.
I remember the first and only time I left Tanryth. I was five years old, and I was going with my father on a business trip. He never took Zharelle anywhere. Sometimes he still treats her like she's not even his child.
We relaxed on the rocket, as we saw the planet get farther and farther away. The galaxy looked quite beautiful. There were many stars, and planets that adorned the dark space. Larsah and I were sitting in front of the window playing chess and eating dinner. As the staff began to go sit in the back room, I noticed that Larsah had a devilish grin on her face.
"So, how's your sex life?" She asked. I blushed. That's a random and personal question to be asking on a rocket.
"It's going." I said. Though Tenchi is somewhat well endowed, he's just so awkward in bed sometimes that I'm just better off with a movie, a toy and some strong batteries.
"You don't seem too enthused." She scoffed.
"It's not bad, but it's not good either. It's average. I just wish I could find a way to make it more…mind-blowing."
"You know, there are books for that. You can borrow mine." Of course she would have that! She's like the Sex Guru.
"I'll take it into consideration. For now let's just relax." I said, taking a bite of food. I really hope we can to Gaia soon because I'm too excited to even think now.