The Gate
The shining gates stretched tall before him, the black polish glimmering in the sunlight. Today was the day John’s career started. The gates slowly opened, showing the gleaming rocket planted on the grass. He sprinted toward it, his eyes flashing with delight. Then, a voice called out, stopping him in his tracks. “John!” John quickly spun around, only to find the excited director running toward him with a face full of joy. She instantly led him into the rocket, full of gadgets and machinery he had never seen. “You’re part of the astronauts going into space.” John felt like he had just become a hero. A trip into space was bound to be astounding. He was then escorted to the centre, to prepare his equipment and gear to fit him. That included being in special rooms to test his space suit. When he was in the rocket, getting his things ready for take-off, the machine suddenly blasted the engine, sending the rocket flying into space. John quickly was frightened and anxious,...