I haven't published a new chapter to this story for a while. This is meant to be a slight warm up, several adjustments, and a set up for a chapter to come.

Chrezz was reclined in his office chair while having his back rubbed by one of his methanosian lovers. "You're so tense. Let me help you relax." She smiled jamming a syringe in to his neck. "Welcome to Hell." She chuckled walking out of the office. Another alien wearing a suit handed her car keys and a credit card. "Have fun." He chuckled walking in to the office. "Such a stupid, ignorant, arrogant, kid." He sighed taking his seat at the desk.

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Aaron, Lance, and Sylk were sitting aboard the ship on their way to Khoros. The landing was anything but smooth as Aaron forced the ship on to the ground. The Tetramands were less than hospitable as they looked at the group and ignored them. "I'll catch you guys later. I'm not sticking around." Sylk ran off without another word. Aaron and Lance were about to yell, but then they saw the billboard. She would be playing in the Tetramand league's roller derby.

"Kid used us for a ride." Aaron grumbled.

"Let's go check out the auto show." Lance smiled as the two walked to the large field where vehicles from across the universe were being shown off. "I heard that this thing never ends."

"It doesn't, and that's the way I like it." A large Tetramand wearing black straps and a cape smiled patting the boys on the back. "Let's go check out some rides." He shoved the boys forward.

Lance saw what looked like an Earth military Jeep and ran over and hopped in. "I've always wanted one of these things." He pushed a button and watched a rocket launcher open up from the back. "Now that's cool!"

"Get down before you blow up the planet." A Galvan walked over as Lance got out of the Jeep.

"Relax, Snyd." The Tetramand crossed his arms.

"Sorry, your…" He was cut off by the Tetramand. "How about you take us for a test ride?"

"Yes, no problem." He smiled hopping in to the Jeep and putting on a helmet that plugged in to a port in the car. Aaron flipped on the radio as the car started up. Everyone looked at him as the familiar pop song started playing. "What? I like this song." Everyone sighed as the engine roared to life and the Galvan drove out of the field and in to a series of dunes. He drove at an incredible speed flying over the dunes.

"How is this thing not flipped over?" Lance asked holing on tightly.

"Counter-thrust engines my boy." The Galvan chuckled pushing a switch and blasting a rock to pieces. "Nothing is an obstacle for this thing."

"Yes, now let's get it back to the show." The Tetramand appeared to be looking at a watch of some sort. The Galvan sighed moving his hand from one of the switches turning the vehicle around as he drove back to the show and parked the jeep in its original place. "Did you kids have fun?" He placed his arms on the boys' shoulders.

"Yeah, it was fun." Aaron looked at the Galvan who was packing up a small briefcase.

"Well, it's getting kind of late. You kids can come to my place for dinner tonight and spend the night. My place is big enough."

"Sounds good. Just lead the way." Lance smiled until they were aggressively being pushed forward.

Killing off characters isn't easy. When people want to leave, you have to get creative. I haven't had to kill anyone off on demand, so this was a bit rough on me.