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Shouts could be heard coming from above. Derrin began to make for the door when Kayla grabbed his arm, They told us were not to go up during the entire voyage. Im sure they can handle this.
The cannon-like contraptions hed seen early flashed through his mind, and he nodded, Yeah. The others around the room seemed to be of a similar disposition. None of them wanted the boat to be destroyed, yet they werent willing to risk getting in trouble by going above deck. The pair returned to their seats, and listened to the sounds echoing from above. Explosions rocked the boat, and a mixture of roars and shouts echoed through the wood and into the lobby below. As minutes passed, the sounds changed. There were fewer shouts and more moans, and the roars changed. They were more barbaric now, almost inhuman. Slowly, Derrin made his mind over. I dont care what the man said, were losing the battle above; its obvious. I dont know about you, but I dont want to die in a boat on the way to Orbis. Im going up, he said as he rose from the couch. read more