Jim gets to Pilot

Henry led Jim through the dim light corridors of the RLS Endeavor. The hallway walls were lined with yellow lamps that hung far apart from each other, the walls were made of brown wood. They turned a sharp corner to another hallway. After they had passed two doors they stopped in front of a doorway with its door standing ajar,

Jim entered the small cube like room. Inside was a mattress, a side table and a closet. There was portal half a meter above the bed, rays of sun shine peered into the room.

"I will leave in your quarters, the captain has requested to see you on the deck in about three minutes," said the cabin boy as he turned and left the room. The sound of his footsteps faded down the hall.

Jim dropped his sack that hung behind his back. He felt relieved of the heaviness. He sat down on the bed to contemplate on what to do. Suddenly appearing out of his bag was a metallic arm, then a leg then a full robot,

"B.E.N!" said Jim with a staggering tone. B.E.N. brushed off the pieces of cloth that clutched on to him, "Well that was an unpleasant ride,"

"What are you doing here?!" said Jim on his feet,

"I'm here to help you Jim on this mission, oh this will be so much fun!" said B.E.N punching Jim on the shoulder fondly. Jim gazed crossly at B.E.N when there was an announcement coming from the speaker, "Cadet James Hawkins, please come on deck to receive your orders". Jim walked out of the door with B.E.N following him.

On deck Captain Amelia stood at the help with a telephone to her ear. She spoke rapidly advising her husband on what and what not to do,

"Doppy dearest remember to feed the children three times a day, remember not to let them watch to much Television I don't want to see Delbert Junior mimicking wrestles and make them sleep very early you know how Anastasia gets cranky when she doesn't sleep early, and don't forget to change their diapers, and don't forget to clean the house I don't want to see my lovely furniture all filthy and foul and do not leave them at home all alone, love you see next week hugs and kisses bye." She put down the phone and placed it in her pocket as Jim and the cabin boy approached her. Jim saluted her,

"James Hawkins reporting for duty,"

"Very well cadet I have requested that you should pilot this ship all the way through to Aprixae IV, I am confident you are able to pilot this ship," Jim was astounded, a smile formed on his face. He couldn't believe it, he was actually going pilot the RLS Endeavor, "Really, is this for real a mean-," He suddenly stood at salute, "Aye captain thank you,"

B.E.N. jumped out of nowhere with his arms out stretched and wearing a wide grin.

"Huzzah Jim congratulations -'' Jim ignored what B.E.N. was blubbering about. Jim walked towards the stirring wheel. Examining it with its entire splendor, Jim put both hands on the wheel. He stared towards the golden bows that glittered in the sun shine as ships zoomed by. Jim looked toward Amelia and nodded signaling that he was ready to take off.

Captain Amelia turned toward her first officer down below; he was a tall skinny falcon wearing a red uniform, "Mr. Gunther, get ready to launch in three minutes,"

"Aye captain, Prepare to cast off lads," said the falcon, to the crew men

Crew men began to running here and there preparing to cast off. Seconds later Mr. Gunther began shouting orders; Jim felt the ship leave the ground. He began turning the wheel back and forth as he navigated the RLS Endeavor. The ground slowly began to look smaller as crewmen released the solar sails. The ship's thrusters began to heat up the ship departed from the dock. Mr. Gunther suddenly shouted at the crew men, "Thrusters at maximum speed and cast off," Suddenly a surge off energy began pulling Jim back, Jim held tight at the wheel as they soared through the air to the Orodon Nebula. Wave of adrenaline rush began to be felt inside of Jim as he piloted. Suddenly a large merchant ship appeared ahead of the ship. Jim turned to the right as he shot pass the Merchant ship. Jim felt like a real spacer now as winds blew across his face blowing his hair back.

After flying for four minutes the Captain shouted at Mr. Gunther ordering him to set the thruster at one quarter impulse. The ship slowly slowed down. Captain Amelia motion toward Jim,

"James that was excellent flying thank you, I will take the helm if you please, Mr. Gunther will give you next orders,"

Jim took off both hands and stepped backwards, "Aye captain," and walked away towards the first captain who stood on the poop looking down at the deck.