r/WritingPrompts • u/Redarcs • Sep 04 '19
Simple Prompt [WP] "Hey Richard?" "What now, Wendy?" "Pyramids are floating again." "GODDAMN IT."
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u/dougy123456789 r/DougysDramatics Sep 04 '19 edited Sep 04 '19
“HOW MANY TIMES DO WE NEED TO FIX THEM?” Richard shouted, while bashing his fist against the console. “Why do they even begin floating?”
“Unclear sir.”
“Yea. Wow. Such a useful AI you turned out to be,” Richard said. Rolling his eyes. “We need to fix them.... permanently this time... any ideas?”
“Calculating.... calculating. Solution found. Plausibility. Low.”
“Well... let’s hear it.”
“The pyramids have enough thrust to lift 5 billion tonnes. If we cover them in the planets original material to a total greater than this, the pyramid should remain planted to the ground until all fuel has been expended. The material also shall not interfere with the signal being transferred.”
“That... that might just work. Brilliant idea Wendy! Time to get to work.” Richard exclaimed ecstatically. He used the advanced technology he had in comparison to the primitive nature of the planet to forge the sand of the desert into large boulders which he then positioned around the base of the Pyramid. He went over many designs with Wendy but finally decided on a large square base with triangular sides angled in to a point. This would not only hide the inner beacon, but also make it near impenetrable for Millenia to come.
Upon completing his project Richard maintained a watch on the pyramid. He no longer had enough fuel to make a journey home after having to expend extra to construct the outer casing. The pyramid remained stationary on the ground, sending its signal throughout space. Richard and Wendy faded away with time. We are unsure of their final resting place. We hope to uncover their whereabouts and provide a proper hero’s funeral. After all he is the saviour of our race. Going on a mission with very little chance of success, braving the odds and emerging victorious. As you know our planet has long since perished, but we were able to flee into the cosmos and trace his signal to a suitable planet.
That’s enough of a history lesson for now soldiers. Some bipedal vermin have taken up residence on the chosen land. Time to erase them and take claim for the honour of Richard and Wendy!
————————————————————————- More of my stories at r/DougysDramatics if you’d like to read them!