Chapter 10
(Boredom)
"I'm bored. Can we start destroying planets yet?" Flank asked. The Destroyers had parked their ship a short way from the temple. They sat around the steps and the entrance. The outside of the temple was rather unimpressive. It had a corroded marble walkway leading to some chipped steps and columns. The landscape was empty and desolate. Dust filled the air, and the light from the setting sun reflected off it, creating an image of a nuclear wasteland. Much of the ground was cracked from erosion. The rest was covered with sand. You wouldn't think the greatest beauty of the universe would be found in such a place.
"NO! We still have to wait another day" Flionk said. "But I'm bored" Flank complained. "Than go play video games on the ship!" "Aw, I never get to have any fun" he pouted and flew toward the ship.
"Where is this Demetrium guy anyway? You'd think he might give a damn about a few planets" Razor said to Flionk. "He'll be here, don't worry" Flionk replied. "But what if those guys were lying and no one ever found the green stone? It might be floating in space or something. We'd never find it!" "Shut up! Someone must have it, and they will surrender it to us!" Flionk yelled. "I hope you're right," Razor said and lay back against a column, "I could be having fun right now. I'd hate it if we're just wasting our time." "Don't worry about it" Flionk said. A time of silence passed. "Hey, I know what we can do for fun" Flionk said. "Yeah?" "Yeah, come here and I'll tell you. Now, when he arrives, we go and..."