"We did it. We actually did it." Breathed Mike.
"We did it, we did it!" The humans released their grip on the seats and hugged one another. Suddenly the craft shook, causing them to fall over.
"What… Was that?" Asked Alex cautiously.
"The air lock is jammed. I need to manually override the system." Replied Seth calmly.
"You two fly the ship, just tell me what to do." Said Jack, getting to his feet with some difficulty.
Seth nodded and quickly explained to Jack what to do. The cabby took it all in and moved through a door to the back of the ship.
Moments later there was a large thump and the craft took up an alarming attitude.
"Jack! Are you ok back there?" Shouted Alex. There was no reply.
"The airlock is still causing a pressurisation imbalance." Sara reported.
"I'm going back there." Seth called over his shoulder. "But I need someone to help Sara - it takes two to pilot the ship."
"Umm… I guess I can try." Ventured Mike.
After all, how hard can it be.
Mike strode over and Seth vacated the seat, running for the door Jack had left through.
Okaaay, pretty damn hard.
"You'll be fine Mike." Sara spoke calmly. "Do you know how to fly an aeroplane?"
"No!" Mike answered.
"No problem, this is nothing like flying an aeroplane. Just put your hands on the screen and move them like this." Sara showed him a few movements. "There, perfect."
I'm flying a spaceship. I'm actually flying a bloody great spaceship! All we need now is the Star Trek theme.
The Star Wars theme is far superior.
Woah, you've gotta stop doing that. Know what you mean though.
On our planet, there is something called Earth Wars – you would refer to it as a Television Program.
And what does that involve?
The relationships between a number of people living in an eastern area of England's capital city. It causes great hilarity among my family.
Wait… That show's called Eastenders. It's supposed to be a drama.
We find it highly amusing.
Same.
They were broken out of their mental conversation by Seth and Jack walking back though the door. Mike gratefully relinquished the pilot seat to Seth, who pressed a few buttons and immediately the ship resumed level flight. They flew on into the night, leaving Henry Burke and Witch Mountain far, far behind.