Tommy and Arthur promised to follow the rules when mom and
dad announced they were taking a family trip to Wanderlust Moon Colony. The
trip promised to expose the entire family to the galaxies most intelligent and
advanced society. The rules are strict, however, and the punishment severe.
Tommy and Arthur rolled their eyes.
Wanderlust is a matriarchal society that honors youth over
all else. The Queen is to be honored with a sight bow with eyes lowered. The
rules were reviewed as they traveled to the colony. The highlight of the trip
is a social gathering and dinner with the Queen. Few visitors are honored so
highly. Mom’s work at TG Inc. as a high ranking manager put her in a position
to close a trade deal with the colony. As a result they were invited to attend
the function and meet the Queen.
Who knows why the boys were so hyper the night of the
gathering? Maybe too many caffeinated drinks pushed the boys to the edge or
maybe they just did not know how to listen. They were spoiled rich kids. When
the Queen greeted the family mom and dad bowed slightly; the boys pointed and
kept talking. Guards were called. There was nothing mom and dad could do but
hope for the best.
The next morning the boys were brought back to mom and dad.
They were unrecognizable as cute girls in the Wanderlust fashion. Much more
prim and proper the girls, Rachel and Salam, practiced good behavior. Deep down
mom and dad knew it was the best thing for the boys. As girls they finally
settled down and acted respectful.
A final note: Rachel, saluting, later in life returned to Wanderlust and was elected Queen. She brought Salam along as an advisor during
her term as Queen.
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