Page 34 - I am Noah

CHAPTER FOURTEEN | Dawn Hits the Dock

It is dawn, and tiny cries fill the lobby I hear outside. I take
more deep breaths. “I am ready,” I repeated to myself multiple
times. Not knowing what I would do at the time, I waited. The

noise slowly grew louder, and the crew members started talking
to the passengers. I held tightly to the handkerchief and placed it

inside my bag, and watched the rest of my friends have frantic
and worried expressions. A big noise catches my attention—the

noise of bombing and blasting. I dash outside of the cabin,
knowing it's time. Adults and kids fill the main lobby. I jump and

push people out of the way to see what is going on. I finally reach
the window, and the sight we see is a nightmare. The ship is
headed for the buildings of New York City. Suddenly, one part of

me starts to run. I sprint through the hallways. I thought I knew
them well, but suddenly, they became a labyrinth, trapping me

inside, unable to find an exit. People are running as well as kids.
Some people are puzzled while others are scared out of their

dreams. Crew members stood in each hallway, directing
passengers in a tense tone. I quickly found a crewmember and

rushed toward them. The lady looked quite familiar, and then I
realized who it was. She was the lady who had won the card game
Mr. Johnson was playing. I quickly follow her guidance and find

an exit to this labyrinth. I am thrown on the ground by crew
members at each emergency exit. I feel myself getting hurled

through the air and heavily hitting the cement of New York City.
I try my best to get up and run quickly, but I am too late. The

boat rushes forward in arm’s reach.