Into The Lost World

It was on a rainy evening and the Airport in Landsville was crowded. Families and friends and different people from around and within the state were all gathered in a que. It was a busy evening and Lane Airline was scheduled to take off in about an hour.

"Dad, Dad!!. I think I left behind my tablet, the one you bought for me the other day. Dad I need that tablet. Please, is there any way we can go back and get it?", asked a teenager. His name was Delvin Cross, and he was fifteen years old.

His father who he spoke to was a skilled and respected individual in the army, Mister Bane Cross. They were both passengers of Lane Airline "No Delvin, the plane will soon take off. We won't make it back on time. Let's just forget about the tablet, I promise I will get you another." It was noisy and hard to hear nor speak unless at close range. Ahead was a straight line of fifty passengers all ready to board the plane.

"Good day ladies and gentlemen, I am the airport Announcer. In about thirty minutes, Lane Airline will be landing for pickup. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience. Please, all passengers should check in accordingly and we hope to see you on board the plane.

" "Heyy! Heyy!! I thought there was news about a heavy rainstorm coming. Why are they saying nothing about it?? Are they sure it's safe going on air?!", a passenger asked loudly. His name was Scott.

As the question echoed loudly, a few passengers began to worry. Those with their families consisted of a father, mother and children, while others friends, a doctor, a cop, a few college students, and a lot more interesting passengers all gathered to inquire if it was safe to fly. The airport officers were immediately called upon to organize and clear the confusion and commotion that seemed to be brewing amongst the passengers.

"Good day all, please remain calm and be in an orderly manner to avoid any accidents. I will answer whichever questions you may want to ask", said the leader of the airport police. In that split moment, a chorus wail of noise from the passengers echoed again with the question.

"Tell us officer, we want to know, is it really safe to fly!? We hear there's a rainstorm coming! We would like to know for certain if it's safe or not!." A man's voice echoed loudly from all the noise and everyone turned to look at him. It was Bane Cross the Soldier.

"Yes! You sir, thank you for the question. To answer that, I can assure you it's totally safe. It is true that there's a rainstorm coming, but take my word for it, the captain will ensure you all get to your destination safely by taking a safest route possible to avoid flying onto it. He's the best pilot out there and will ensure each one gets to arrive at their destination safely", replied the Airport police officer.

Bane was a bit convinced, but a few of the passengers were still in doubt. Some of the passengers found it hard to believe and so, complained while exiting the airport. They simply couldn't take the risk. In the midst of the whole commotion, one of the passengers, a retired police officer in his mid-forties, intervened and spoke out loudly.

"Please, everyone, let's try to be calm and just take the words of the airport officer. We are all here to travel to Merra city for personal reasons best know to us. Let's trust that they know what they are doing. This is not their first time doing their job. We should take their word for it and trust that they will get us all to our destination safe and sound", said the retired officer, Mister Warren.

The words of Warren seemed to have calmed the troubled minds of the passengers. The airport officer noticed this and was surprised. He immediately took the intiative to appreciate Warren for his assistance.

"Sir, thank you so much for your assistance. Your words were more effective and seemed to have calmed them down ", said the airport officer. "Well, I am glad that I was of a little help. So, how long will it take to get us all on board the plane?", Warren asked while staring at his watch.

"Well, you should all be getting on board about three minutes from now. There's a bit of clean up on the plane by the cleaning crew. They should be done in about three minutes or so", replied the officer. "Alright then."

At that precise moment, a young man dressed in a cowboy attire approached them. He wanted to know where the men's restroom was. "It's over there sir", replied the officer. The man nodded in appreciation and hurried himself to the restroom. "I am right behind you, sir! I will be quick!", the man yelled as he rushed into the restroom.

It was already three minutes past and all passengers were guided to the plane by airport agents after proper procedures were taken to ensure that none of the passengers had in possession anything illegal or harmful.

"Please use the hallway to get to the plane, it's right outside. Thank you for your patience", said the airport agents.

They got checked in by the flight personnel at the aircraft entrance gate and were each led to their seats. Shortly after, the cowboy hurriedly joined the last row to board the plane. In about twenty minutes, they had successfully accounted for the passengers listed in the manifest on route to Mera city. Fifty in total and were seated in their seats. Having accounted for every passenger on board the plane, the air traffic control tower announced take off.

Shortly after, the flight personnel gave a pre-flight announcement as expected on all airplanes about to take off.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen, We ask that you please fasten your seat-belts at this time and secure all belongings underneath your seat or in the overhead compartments. Please turn off all personal electronic devices, including laptops and cell phones. Lane airline en route to Mera city. Thank you ladies and gentlemen, for your patience and for choosing Lane Airline. Do enjoy your flight. We are ready for departure."