2 A Hope Of Survival

"We can go on the shuttle...?" My mom said while shaking "We don't have to die?"

I was very excited I loved the thought of space but I was still very scared after all there are many dangers in space travel.

"You can bring one carry-on sized suitcase, a bag or a backpack!" the man aggressively yelled through the loudspeaker.

I ran up to the bus and knocked on the window.

"You got questions buddy?" the man said while struggling to open the window.

"Buddy...? I'm fourteen..." I mumbled under my breath.

The man himself looked to be only about twenty.

"Huh, you say' somethin?"

"Uhh, no sir I was just wondering if we could bring pets, like a cat or a dog?"

There was no way I was leaving Yuki behind.

"Ohhhh shit..." He mumbled, " I was actually supposed to ask people to bring their pets."

"Really? That's great!"

To be honest, if Yuki wasn't allowed to come I wouldn't come either. I think my parents knew that too since they were watching my expression nervously.

"Mum, dad Yuki can come!" I cheerfully shouted across the street.

My mom let out a relieved sigh and my dad's expression loosened confirming my suspicion.

"Alex lets go get our bags!" yelled my mom smiling.

"Okay!"

I decided to bring my navy and tan leather backpack. I originally bought it for this school year which was supposed to start 4 days ago, on Tuesday, but they cancelled school because people wanted to spend time with their kids. I decided to bring three notebooks one plain book for sketching, one lined book and one with grid paper since I am part of the small population that actually likes schoolwork. I also brought many, many pencils, a multitool, my favourite book, my laptop and phone along with earbuds and a charger, last of all I brought 2 extra outfits. I shoved my stuff into my bag and ran outside bag on my back, sweater slung over my shoulder and Yuki in my arms.

"Hey..." I said to the driver of the bus

"Aww, is that your cat? I can see why you were so concerned about pets being allowed to come" he said as he went to pat her.

Yuki hissed and dug her claws into my arm.

" Ahhh... I guess she doesn't like to be patted then. I'm Eric by the way, what your name?"

"I'm Alexander but you can call me Alex if you want, and this is my cat Yuki."

"Nice to meet ya Alex. we are just going to pick up a few more families and then we are going to where the shuttle is taking off from. It will be about an hour till we get there so if you need it, there is a bathroom in the back and some snacks in case you get hungry."

"Uhh, thanks."

I walked down the bus towards the back where my parents had chosen to sit.

"Isn't this cool!?" Said my mom practically shaking from excitement.

"Yeah, I guess but there are still many things that could happen we aren't safe yet and even if we get to wherever we are going safely we could still die when we get there."

"Awwww Alex! You are such a party pooper!"

"I'm just being realistic," I mumbled as I put in my earbuds.

Though no matter what I say I'm sure it will be an adventure.