Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction Group 3 | Page 151

I thought of a plan. I noticed that the two men walked in a pattern. Every minute they would cross paths
and continue walking the perimeter. If I jumped down from my hiding spot, I could hit them with my
hammer and they would both be knocked out. From there, I should have enough time to untie the crew
and leave before they wake up, therefore avoiding any violence.
I waited and just before the two men crossed paths, I jumped down and hit them on the head. They both
fell unconscious and I set to work untying the crew members that were awake. There were ten members
still motionless. We untied them and decided to carry them. Just then, four other men from the army
entered the room. Everyone froze, including the men that just walked in. I didn't freeze up, but I did
overreact. I pulled out my gun and shot them before I threw my hammer at the last guy killing them and
knocking out the last guy. Everyone stared at me, shocked at what I did. Even my dad just looked at me.
“Hurry,” I said filled with adrenaline. “ get the reaming members. I made quite a sound when I fired those
guns so we have to move. Let's go.”
We ran, I didn't carry anybody but even then I was running faster than I have ever before. I reached the ship
first and only then did I notice that we were being followed. How did I not notice that before? I ran to the
top of the ship and began backing out of the dock. I shouted to the crew to get to their stations. I knew I
wasn't the captain, but it felt right. 200 men firing in our direction. I ordered the crew to fire back. My dad
stood to the side and watched with pride as I ordered his crew around.
We made it out alive. Thankfully, nothing was damaged. I continued ordering everyone around until no
longer felt a rush. I calmed down and gave the wheel to my dad. He smiled and accepted.
We were still lost after that incident but managed to find our way back to China after three weeks at sea.
The crew respected me more than they ever did before. I was promoted to co-captain because my father
said he saw true leadership in me during those two hours when I was filled with adrenaline.
I had proven myself to my father and to the crew. I had made a name for myself by saving my dad and his
members. I am only co-captain now but am one step closer to becoming the captain of my own ship.