Unknown Skies part 13
A few days after Sam had found out that he was the brother to Anna and Elsa. Things had changed dramatically all over Arendelle. More trade was coming through the ports; a lot of people came from other kingdoms just to see the Boeing 757, which was still standing on the patch of ice where it originally came to a stop. Even though the aircraft was grounded for the time being, the plane was still turning heads.
The plan to bring Quebec Echo back into the air was going at full speed. Arendelle's scientists were busy trying to recreate the aircraft's, Jet A1, Kerosene fuel from the Kerosene that was used in lamps. First trails looked good and there was hope that a large enough sample to test on Quebec Echo would be soon ready.
A prototype bicycle driven pump, using several modified bellows and a crude one way valve had been build and tested, using water from the fjord. This machine would pump fuel onto the aircraft until there was enough fuel for the 757's APU to start and pump the remaining fuel on-board itself.
Several Solar powered chargers had been looped together and those provided a charging source of electricity to the aircraft's batteries.
Elsa and Anna spent as much time with Sam as they could, making sure he was ready to be presented as a Prince of Arendelle in three weeks' time.
The three siblings did enjoy each other's company, sometimes hanging out at the Aircraft, where Sam had made them Hot Chocolate using the Aircraft's electric kettle. Sometimes at the castle, and others exploring the kingdom of Arendelle.
Sam also had to spend time with Dan and the rest of the crew and passengers of flight 595. The occupants of the airliner had all formed a small community and Sam had to keep everything in order.
One day Sam and Dan were in the local bakery/sweet shop that Anna and Elsa had personally recommended. Both had a large stack of pancakes in front of them. Dan had bacon and syrup on his pancakes whilst Sam had a chocolate mixed covering on his. Sam had, like Elsa and Anna, a strong liking for Chocolate and consumed large amounts of the stuff like his sisters did. Of course, to stay healthy, the three siblings were making sure that they didn't eat too much chocolate in a short space of time.
Sam hadn't told Dan about him being the long lost brother to Anna and Elsa yet. The three, along with Kristoff, deciding to reveal that he was a prince to the kingdom in one of Elsa's public announcements, to which everyone from flight 595 was invited.
"You know mate." Dan said as he ate his pancakes, "You have been a little distant lately. Everyone's getting concerned"
"It's nothing Dan." Sam replied, trying to keep Dan from prying any further.
"You sure?" Dan asked concerned.
"I said it's nothing Dan!" Sam warned his friend.
Dan didn't look convinced but he quit pressing Sam for more information. Switching the topic of conversation to the subject of Quebec Echo's return to flight.
"From what information I have been given by Queen Elsa. We should have a large enough initial test sample of fuel to attempt an engine start within the next couple of days" Sam told Dan.
"Well that's good then. Gives us something to do other than sit around, doing sod all" Dan replied.
"You're right there mate" Sam said back.
The two finished their conversation, paid for their food and left the café. The weather today was absolutely beautiful, the sun beaming down upon the kingdom with little clouds.
Just as the two walked down to the aircraft to perform their daily maintenance check, Sam's phone started buzzing!
Sam quickly checked his phone.
"Oh, Crap! I'm late for another meeting with Queen Elsa. I've got to run. See you later mate" He called out to Dan as Sam turned and sprinted at full speed towards the castle.
Dan watched Sam go. Sam had been acting weirdly lately, spending a lot of time with the royal sisters Elsa and Anna. They were supposed to be fictional characters for heaven's sake!
Turning back in the direction of the aircraft, Dan started to walk back to the Boeing. He was worried for his friend and he was determined to find out what the reason was, for Sam acting so strangely.