The World Championships
Chapter 24 Changing Planes
It was five to eight in the morning when the planes touched down in Amsterdam, luckily this was only to change planes. However, many of the bladers were annoyed at this development.
Gradually, the bladers made their way off of the planes, and into the airport to reclaim their baggage.
"We're not here for long, we're just changing planes."
"Thank God."
After reclaiming their baggage, everybody separated while Tala and Luna went to a Costa for a drink.
"Is there anything specific you'd like, Luna?"
"I'll have a chocolate Frostino please."
"I can get it."
"I'll do it this time, Tala."
Luna walked up to the counter, her money was in hand and she was ready to order.
"Can I have two Frostinos, please?"
"What flavours?"
"Strawberry and chocolate, please"
"Sure thing."
Luna gave her money and accepted the change, before returning to sit opposite Tala. It wasn't long before the Frostinos were ready, and Tala went to collect them.
"Thanks for paying for me, Luna."
"You're welcome, Tala."
The two lovers sat down and began drinking their drinks, and enjoying each other's company.
"Do you think you'll blade this time, Luna?"
"Maybe, what about you, Tala?"
"I probably will to be honest."
As Tala and Luna's conversation deepened, neither realised how much time had passed.
"Blimey, is that the time? we'd best get going."
"Let's go."
With their arms wrapped round each other's waists, Tala and Luna walked away and made their way to the departure lounges for Edinburgh. Luna then flung her arms round Tala's neck; he wrapped his round her waist and the two kissed passionately before reluctantly parting company. However, before they did so, Luna reached into her hand luggage and pulled something out.
"What are you giving me?"
"It's a present that I bought you in Dubai and I want to give it you."
Luna then presented Tala with a posh new case for his Samsung Galaxy S9.
"I figured you'll need it as I knew your old case was falling to bits."
"Thanks, Luna."
"You're welcome, Tala."
The two hugged each other one more time, before finally unwillingly separating to board the planes.
"See you in Edinburgh, Luna."
"You too, Tala, I love you."
Tala could see the tears in Luna's eyes as she professed her love for him. He gave her one last hug and brushed the tears away, before sharing another passionate kiss.
"I love you too, Luna."
It wasn't long before the announcement for boarding came, and gradually all the teams began to board the planes. Although the stop in Amsterdam wasn't ideal, at least now everyone was preparing to greet Scotland and the next round. One by one, the planes began to rumble down the runway and up into the sky, leaving Amsterdam behind.
From the planes, Amsterdam looked like a toy town as it grew smaller and smaller, every passing second before it disappeared out of sight like images from a dream.