Chapter 4

After many hours, the skyship’s engines still paced slowly and silently as the sails flapped gracefully side to side. The ship’s passengers, who were questioning Kad for his reasons to leave the island, were starting to get frustrated as their questions remained unanswered. But, there was still the golden sun and the glistening blue ocean accompanying them;  no clouds to be seen for miles. The skyship was smiling through the breeze as it voyaged to the distant lands. As the people wondered why Kad insisted for them to leave, the crew loaded the cannons and readied their own weapons. 

When they thought they were clear from danger, the biggest cloud to be seen in miles hovered over the skyship. It was thick and dark. Many of the crew members thought it was a coincidence but they were unsure of what was going to happen. Suddenly, mighty flesh-eating birds flew from out of the clouds. It was like a swarm of stinging wasps angrier than a soldier fighting for its life. The wings were large, larger than anything they have seen before. Its flight-granters were like chains made of molten rock (obsidian). The chains would imprison you on the bird’s slimy velvet stomach. While its  beak just stared at you until it had a chance to nibble your flesh.The beach was long and sharp it had to have been a bread of the ancient Therizinosaurus dinosaur.

As the vicious man eating beasts soared towards the ship. Captain barked “ Everyone prepare for battle!”,

“Captain, they are  stronger than us, what do we do ?” Sierra yelled.

“ The cannons, there loaded, blow them tresspassers to smithereens!” Ordered Zalika. The birds of hell rained down on the balloon and skyships precious lumber. Boom! The cannons fired at the foe as they squawked down to the deep depths of mother nature. As the crew vaulted over the railings to save one another from imminent death. But only one team was destined to live. Their lifes at stake and the enemies at their peak. Kad’s heart was oozing with fear as he ran and hid under a staircase – his mind overcame his heart – he realised that if he didn’t help they would not finish this mission and go home. There were too many responsibilities rushing through his mind such as:  the depressing thought that he might not make it home to his family ; the fact he could be know as a dangerous explorer to venture further than any man before; and the way he wanted to live up to the dream of becoming as great as explorer Mr. Lethertander.

Then it came to him the letter that the kind bear gave to him before they left. 

It was still unopened so he grasped it out of his pocket, as he unravelled it a small tube of what seemed to be electricity. It surged powerfully in and out of his veins; it was the strangest feeling he’s ever felt. Taking a chance to read the letter it advised throwing at something that’s not easily damaged by the bolts in the tube. Even though his fear still conquered him, he plucked up the courage to launch it at the rubber floating balloon and then…

CRASH! The glass shattered into pieces, shards stabbed the enemies and the lightning burned their wings. It was like a boiling hot tub of water bubbling on its skin. Then most of the intruders fell to the deep depths of mother nature. But as some remained flightless on the Skyship Sapowla they were easy finishes for the crew to take care of. After all of that was dealt with there was still one thing that remained.

The skyship was torn to bits. It was like walking on broken glass, as the team started to bring out the lumber,nails,hammer,sewing kit and a few things to celebrate the huge win against the worst of all known to man. Then the captain came out to congratulate us on the victory that she doubted the crew to come out victorious. “ Ay Captain, how do you feel about the fact we defeated the monsters and came out in one piece ?” Asked Kad proudly.

“ You did well, young adventurer, but still more awaits the treacherous missions that still await. But on the whole it was a team job and came out alive.” Stated Zalika ( captain)

Then they continued to adventure, celebrating the major achievement throughout the expeditions. Will they make it home ?