The W. J. Manares' Reader

Inactivity Activated

A peculiar little fly named Acsum, who was known for his insatiable curiosity and adventurous spirit had always dreamt of exploring the stars and beyond, so when the opportunity arose to embark on a bus journey to the moon, he simply couldn't resist.

The day arrived, and Acsum eagerly boarded the rocket-powered bus along with an eccentric group of alien passengers. As they prepared for takeoff, the bus driver, a space-faring rhinoceros named Sorecon, briefed everyone on the importance of inertia during their interstellar voyage.

"Inertia, my friends, is what keeps things moving or stationary until acted upon by an external force," Sorecon explained, adjusting his astronaut goggles with his horned snout. "It's thanks to inertia that when we blast off, you won't be stuck to your seats like glue!"

Acsum's interest was piqued, and he perched on the window siil, ready for an educational thrill. The bus engines roared, and with a tremendous jolt, they left Earth's atmosphere, venturing into the great unknown. As they accelerated, Sorecon shouted, "Pay close attention, passengers! The effects of inertia are about to become apparent!"

Acsum braced himself for action, clinging onto the window ledge as the bus continued to soar higher and higher. But much to the fly's surprise, he noticed something rather peculiar. While the passengers were glued to their seats, unable to move freely, Acsum remained unaffected by inertia. His tiny wings kept him hovering effortlessly beside the window.

As the bus zipped along at warp speed, Acsum began to observe his fellow passengers. A droopy-eyed alien named Bim, who was sipping on a peculiar energy drink, desperately tried to scratch his nose but was held back by inertia. Next to Bim, a floppy-eared creature named Ogus, attempted to pick up a stray peanut fallen from her snack pack, but to no avail. Inertia had transformed them into immovable objects, rendering their existence quite hilarious from Acsum's perspective.

Excited by his newfound freedom, Acsum decided to explore the bus, darting between seats and giggling as he observed the passengers struggling to reach for their belongings. He flew above a cranky extraterrestrial named Iracop, who, in utter frustration, grumbled, "Curse you, inertia! I'll swat you all when we get there!"

As the bus approached the moon, Sorecon maneuvered the spacecraft with grace, preparing for the descent. Suddenly, a micro-asteroid collided with the bus, causing everyone to tumble forward due to the absence of inertia. However, Acsum, who had clasped Sorecon's snout for stability, remained secure, chuckling gleefully at the chaos around him.

Before long, the bus landed safely on the lunar surface. The passengers, still numb from the lack of inertia during the descent, sat dazed in their seats. Acsum, buzzing with laughter, flew around them, thanking inertia for the comic spectacle it had provided throughout the journey.

Acsum learned that inertia was not only important for travelers like himself but also that it was a source of endless entertainment. From then on, he vowed to explore the galaxies, constantly seeking adventure while cherishing the delightful effects of inertia—just as long as he didn't end up as squashed as a banana peel when external forces came into play!