The Moon had been travelling for quite some time, before it dawned on her that she had no idea of where she was going. Just as she was beginning to think about starting to worry, she heard a small cry of alarm.
"Look out!"
"Sorry," said the Moon, for she was always very polite.
"My fault entirely," replied the asteroid, who was now considerably smaller and somewhat pear-shaped.
The Moon recovered her dignity and blew the dust out of her craters.
"You're not angry with me, are you?" asked the asteroid. "Planets are notorious for getting angry with asteroids for bumping into them, but we really can't help it; you see, their gravity pulls us towards them and then, KABOOM!"
"Of course I don't mind," said the Moon, who was used to being hit by asteroids and was actually quite pleased to be mistaken for a planet.
"Oh, just exploring the great cosmos," replied the Moon casually, as she was far too proud to admit that she had no idea whatsoever of where she was going.
"Actually, you might be able to help me; you see I'm looking for other planets to er... visit and discuss planetary matters. Perhaps you could recommend some?"
"The most I'm ever likely to see of a planet is the inside of a crater when I hit one,” was all the help the dejected asteroid could offer.
"Oh," said the Moon, disappointedly, as she was hoping that the asteroid might be able to shed some light on her predicament.
"You could ask the Sun," suggested the asteroid.
"Is the Sun a planet?” asked the Moon.
"No silly, the Sun is a star! You don't get about much, do you?" exclaimed the asteroid, who was pleased to be able to show off his superior knowledge of travel. "After all, the Sun is by far the brightest thing in the Solar System; I'm sure he'll be able to help you."
"That's it then,” said the Moon with fresh enthusiasm, "I'll go and see the Sun."
And with a little wave the Moon set off.
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