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Ya I know, you're probably wondering about my other story, The Cruise of a Lifetime. Well I have currently paused that story. Any Complaints or Questions, post a review on The Cruise of a Lifetime, not here. Anyways, here is my new story, Brace For Impact!
No One's POV
Friday, February 15th, 2013, 6:00 am
"Is the plane ready for liftoff?"
"Yes captain, except there is one minor issue that shouldn't be much of a problem."
"And what is that minor detail?"
"The controls that steer the plane are broken. They work but you can't make any sharp turns."
"Which would only be a problem if-"
"They ran into a major thunderstorm."
Examining the weather chart pinned to the wall, the captain pondered over his
choices. He could either send the plane off and risk a possible plane crash, or he could delay the flight which would mean a mob of angry passengers.
"We'll send the plane ahead," He ordered turning back to the flight attendant. "The skies seem to be clear, I'm sure they'll be safe."
The woman nodded and scurried off in the direction of the plane exit.
The captain restlessly drummed his fingers on the desk. Although he was postive that he had made the right decision, doubts stirred inside him. What if there was a storm? What if the plane does crash? How many lives will I be ruining is something does happen?
Jack's POV
Friday, February 15th, 2013, 7:00
My heart pounded with anticipation as we boarded the plane that would take us to Japan, where we would compete against three other dojos. I took a seat in first class, which had been paid for by the one and only Bobby Wasabi. Kim slid into the seat next to me. Jerry, Milton, Eddie and Rudy occupied seats five rows back since there was no more room up front. I shifted uncomfortably in my seat and Kim raised an eyebrow.
"What? Ants in your pants?" She teased.
"That's such an old expression!" I sniped back.
Kim sighed, "Whatever."
I jolted as the intercom buzzed, "Please stay seated and keep all electronic devices off.
We will liftoff in one minute. Thank you!" The intercom crackled and was cut off with a low beep.
I let out a frustrated sigh and leaned back in my seat. I looked out of the window and watched the workers run about the runway preparing for liftoff. Luggage carts drove around the plane, and security vehicles patrolled the area.
I turned back to the isle as a flight attendant walked past. By her jerky movements and wide eyes, i could tell something was bothering her. Shrugging off my worries I turned back to the window. "Why did we have to get up so early?" I mumbled glancing at the sun, halfway risen above the trees.
"I know right?" Kim whined behind me and I turned back to her as she let out a ginormous yawn.
I yawned in succession and rolled my shoulders. "Whatever, as long as we make it there alive, I don't really care."
Kim gazed at me curiously, "You're scared of air travel?"
I avoided her gaze, "Uncomfortable is a better word." I muttered.
"So what's the tragic backstory this time?" Kim began.
"I just don't like being in planes. They crash all the time you know."
Kim laughed, "Do you know the odds of that happening? Here," She paused and twisted around in her seat. "Milton! What are the odds of being in a plane crash?"
Milton's reply came a moment later. "Around one of every two hundred planes crash every year!"
Kim thanked him and turned back to me, "You see? We're fine. No what if's" she added as I opened my mouth to reply.
Unsatisfied, I crossed my arms and slouched down in my seat. "Whatever, just don't come complaining to me as the plane's diving towards the earth." I looked out the window and noticed that the runway was cleared. The plane began to speed down the runway. The wings tilted and I leaned back in my seat as the front wheel left the ground. The ground grew smaller as the plane rose higher into the sky. My ears popped and I shut my eyes to try and block out the nausea.
Kim's voice broke into my thoughts as I clenched the armrests. "Bet you wish you hadn't eaten that burger before you got on the plane." She teased.
"By the sound of it, Jerry's thinking the same thing," I murmured through clenched teeth, referring to the fact that anyone within a ten seat radius could hear Jerry cursing in spanish.
Kim let out a half hearted chuckle and fell silent. I began to relax as the nausea faded and the plane flew through the sky. I fumbled blindly with the window shades and they cut out the sight of the sky. I shakily opened my eyes and released my grip on the armrests.
A female voice crackled over the intercom, "You may now use electronic devices and you are allowed to stand up. Have a great flight!" The static eased into the background and I took my phone out of my pocket. As soon as my earbuds were untangled, I put the buds in my ears and clicked shuffle on my iPod. I drifted off as the beginning chords of 'Forget You' blotted out my doubts.
XXXLINEBREAKXXX
"About time you woke up."
Letting out a bleary sigh, I sat up and rubbed my eyes wearily. Kim sat next two me, two glasses of soda on the plastic tray in front of her. "Why'd you get two drinks," I asked her as I pulled my earbuds out of my ears.
Kim flipped open my tray and carefully placed one of the glasses in the cup holder. "I got one for you," she explained. "You were sleeping and I didn't want to bother you."
I brought the cup up to my lips and looked at the swirling brown liquid cautiously. "I got you Cherry Coke, your favorite." She added.
Relieved I took a sip from my Coke and a sigh escaped my mouth as it soothed my dry throat. A flight attendant stopped by my seat and handed me and Kim a menu.
I opened the menu and scanned the list of snacks. Reluctantly I considered the options, worried that I would get airsick. Eventually, I gave in to my hunger and ordered a cheeseburger. Kim got the same thing and the attendant walked off with our menus.
"So how far away are we?" I asked Kim, between sips of the Coke.
Kim considered it and checked the time. "We left at around 7:10, it's 10:00 now and it takes 10 hours to get there so we have around 7 hours to go." She concluded.
I dropped back into my seat and groaned. Kim gazed at me sympathetically but soon focused her attention on her phone. I wriggled in my seat until I was fairly comfortable. Almost as soon as I shut my eyes, the light behind my eyelids vanished. The plane went silent and my eyes shot open. The daylight that had just seconds ago been streaming through the windows had been replaced by a frightening darkness.
The intercom crackled with activity, "This is your captain speaking. We're heading into some rough weather." The captain paused and you could hear him breathing slowly. He spoke again, this time with a vague hint of fear, "I'll see if I can land this plane safely."
Some people in the plane began whispering fearfully to each other, some stayed in that same state of shock, some began praying in hushed voices and some even began crying for help.
I caught Kim's gaze and for a moment we gazed at each other a silent message of terror passing between us. People around us began calling loved ones, telling them of the situation. I heard Jerry in the background, muttering to himself and for the first time, Milton was silent.
A tremor passed through the plane as a clap of thunder shook the skies. A few seconds later, a flash of lightning hit the left wing and I felt an electrifying shock flare throughout the plane. A few people shrieked and the plane slowly tilted downwards. I gripped my armrest, knuckles going white. Another burst of lightning hit the plane and it began to fall towards the ground.
I barley noticed as Kim clenched my arm and leaned into me. I wrapped one arm around her and covered her body with mine. The wind whistled through the plane and I shut my eyes.
I heard the captain screaming into the intercom. "Brace for impact!" I went numb and tears rolled out from underneath my closed eyelids. Others on the plane screeched and howled out, pleading to survive. Glass shattered and my heart stopped as the nose of the plane hit the ground. I heard bloodcurdling screams silence as the plane crumbled against the ground. Air slapped my side as one side of the plane was torn out by the tree limbs.
I slipped from Kim's grip and my mind went blank as I slammed into the ground.
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