Galactic Battle by Zac Harrison

Author:Zac Harrison
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: 978-1-4342-6569-2, 978-1-4342-7934-7, Hyperspace High, Zac Harrison, Dani Geremia, Stone Arch Books, space, aliens, boarding school, science fiction
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Published: 2014-02-20T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 8

Leaving the Sonic Sports Hall, John set off toward the Center, then paused and turned back in the other direction. It was no good; he couldn’t face spending even more time with his useless team. What he needed right now was to be on his own.

Angrily, he strode toward the dorm room he shared with Kaal. Why is he so obsessed with Kritta, and being such a girl-crazy goof? he thought. Doesn’t he know a lost cause when he sees one? Was it really only two days ago that Kaal had been so determined to impress his parents, and not this insect-like girl? There had to be some way to snap Kaal out of this.

Maybe having his family around tomorrow would help. But that just made John think of the Space Spectacular, and the fact the team was still hopeless.

Tarope couldn’t hold a LaserPro, and Dyfi could barely even lift a SonicArrow. What was he supposed to do with a team like that?

John reached his dorm and threw himself onto his bed. “Zepp, I’ve got a challenge for you.”

“Go on,” Zepp said.

“Can you make it sound like it’s raining? It never rains in space; I miss it.”

The soft patter of raindrops filled the room. John sighed heavily, as he imagined rain running down the windows of his bedroom.

“Is that any better?” Zepp asked. “I can add thunder if you wish.”

“No, thanks. Just the rain is fine.”

John lay on his bed and stared at the ceiling, letting the imaginary rain wash the frustration out of his head. He let out a deep sigh.

“Is that loud exhalation a human expression of frustration?” Zepp asked, perceptive as ever.

“Yeah, you’re right,” said John. “It’s just not fair. I’m stuck with being the leader, trying to pull this useless Galactic Battle team into shape. And even if by some miracle I manage to, my parents won’t even be here to see it! So what’s the point, huh? Is there even a point? Why bother?”

“Why bother?” echoed Zepp. “Because when you do pull it off, you’ll remember it for the rest of your life, that’s why!”

“Don’t even joke,” John said. “Why on Earth did they make me leader?”

“Because they honestly believed you could do the job,” Zepp said seriously. “And you can. You’re a natural leader. You’ve got all the traits and abilities that a good leader needs.”

“Then how come I’m not getting anywhere?” John asked.

“You’ve been given a tough job,” said Zepp. “If everything a leader had to do was easy, how would they ever find out what they were really capable of?”

“It’s too tough,” said John.

“But not impossible,” Zepp pointed out.

“We’re all so different,” said John. “Tarope can’t hold a LaserPro, and I can’t throw a SonicArrow straight . . .”

“Hmmmm,” said Zepp. “Those are good observations, John. But maybe you should focus on your team’s strengths instead of its weaknesses.”

“Well, Monix and Kaal were pretty handy with the LaserPros, and Kritta was awesome with the SonicArrows.” John quickly started feeling a bit more positive.

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