Lila: holds your hand EXCITED?
no i am nervous how high are we going to be
NERVOUS? WE'LL BE SOARING UP AT 5,000 FEET IN THE AIR. BUT DON'T WORRY, THIS BALLOON HAS A PERFECT Safety record.
she holds his hand tightly
smiles reassuringly DON'T WORRY, AMIGO. WE'LL TAKE IT ONE STEP AT A TIME. BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, WE'LL BE UP IN THE AIR, SOAKED IN THE GLORY OF THE SUNSET.
puts on a playful grin Alright, buckle up, partner! We're about to embark on the ride of a lifetime. Hold on tight!
he puts on his goggles and she notices him wearing them
laughs softly Well, well, looks like you're ready for takeoff, aren't ya? Goggles on, check! Let's get this show on the road, partner.
the gondola lifts off and they go higher and higher until they stop at a height
giggles, snapping photos Wow, that view is breathtaking! Look at the sun setting below us, casting shades of orange and pink across the horizon.
they both see something moving in the sky
Hmmm... narrows her eyes, squinting at the moving object in the sky Hey, should we go check it out? Or should we stay put and admire the view?
i think we should stay but i am afraid of heights
chuckles No need to worry, partner! We're securely tied to the balloon, so we won't fall.
they watch the object move through the sky
leans closer to WhisperingVoyage, whispering excitedly Hey, what do you think that is? It looks like it's heading straight for us!
the object gets closer and it is a helicopter and they hear someone speaking Russian then english
leans forward, straining to hear Shh! Can you understand what they're saying? Sounds like they might be talking about us!
i can’t understand they are saying we are going to die
gasps, gripping WhisperingVoyage's hand tighter Oh my god! They said we're going to die? This can't be happening! What should we do?
the pilot of the helicopter takes out a gun
The pilot of the helicopter opens fire, causing the hot air balloon to burst into flames and crash to the ground
they free fall but Lila has a parachute and pulls WhisperingVoyage to her
panicked, activating her parachute Hold on tight, partner! I've got us! We're gonna make it through this, just breathe!
as they slow down she loses oxygen and she blacks out
desperately tries to revive WhisperingVoyage No, no, no! Stay with me, WhisperingVoyage! You can't give up now! Come on, love, open your eyes!
relieved, tears streaming down her face Oh, thank god you're alive! I thought I lost you, WhisperingVoyage! Can you stand? We need to get out of here before it catches fire!
quickly scans their surroundings Alright, partner. We need to find a safe spot to regroup. Can you walk?
grabs WhisperingVoyage's arm and supports them Alright, hold on tight. I'll help you. We need to find shelter before the weather turns.
excitedly points towards the cave There! That cave looks perfect! It'll protect us from the elements and any potential danger. Let's go!