Chapter 17 - A Walk To Remember

Day – Thursday 

The scene opens up with students are eagerly waiting outside their houses as the school bus arrives to pick them up, everyone is ready and excited for the unexpected adventure to the mountains

The school bus drives down the street, stopping in front of various houses where students are waiting with their backpacks and camping gear

The bus pulls up in front of Skyler's house… everyone is there, Skyler's is the only one who is excited cause everyone knows the plan, Moon looks at Skyler feeling guilty, today Skyler will be tortured to death, everyone gets on the bus

Skyler Arakawa: This is going to be amazing, can you believe principal set this all up?

Jake Fishman: I'm still in shock, I didn't even know he liked camping

Mary Raven: It's cool that he's doing this for his birthday

The bus continues to pick up more students, each one buzzing with excitement as they get on the bus

EXT. Mountain Road – Morning

The bus drives on a mountain road, the view outside the windows getting more and more beautiful as the bus goes up the mountain

EXT. Mountain Trail – Morning

The group stands at the trail, everyone is slightly out of breath from the hike so far, as everyone is walking up the trail Moon slips and falls hurting her leg, she sits on a rock holding her leg in pain

Moon Chaeyoung: (In pain) I need a break, you guys go ahead... I'll just sit and wait here until you come back

Mary Raven: (Concerned) Are you sure?

Moon Chaeyoung: (Nods) Yeah, you all go on without me… I don't want to hold you back or be a burden to anyone

Skyler Arakawa: (Looking at Moon) Well for starters that's not happening!

Moon Chaeyoung: Skyler it's 3 to 4 miles to reach the campsite… I don't think I can walk till there

Skyler Arakawa: Who said you're gonna walk till there?

Moon Chaeyoung: Then how am I supposed go to the camping site?

Skyler Arakawa: I'll piggy back you!

Moon Chaeyoung: I don't think you can carry me all the way

Skyler Arakawa: (Steps closer, looking deep into her eyes, with a determined smile) For you? I'd carry you anywhere

Moon Chaeyoung: (Smirking) You're crazy

Skyler Arakawa: (Then kneels down with his back to her) Hop on pookie

Moon Chaeyoung: (Smiles and climbs onto his back) You really don't have to do this

Skyler Arakawa: (Standing up with her on his back) I really want to! Now let's show this mountain what we're made of!

Jake, Ben, Mary and Skyler start walking, he is carrying Moon, as he is carrying her, she rests her head on his shoulder, feeling closer than ever

Moon Chaeyoung: (Whispers softly in his ear) Thank you Skyler

Skyler Arakawa: Anything for you pookie

As they all continue up the trail Skyler and Moon's connection gets closer with each step, surrounded by the beauty of the mountain

EXT. Campsite – Afternoon

Everyone arrives at the campsite, which is filled by or surrounded by tall trees, principal is already there, waiting to greet the students with a big smile on his face

Mr. Anderson: Welcome everyone! I hope you're all as excited as I am, we've got a full day of activities planned, and tonight we'll gather around the campfire to share some stories and have fun

The students cheer in excitement

Cut to

EXT. Wilderness Campsite – Afternoon

An open field surrounded by a dense forest, the principal holding a bundle of sticks in one hand begins demonstrating the basics of wilderness survival emphasizing its importance for warmth, safety, and food

The lesson shifts to preserving food, with the principal showcasing methods like using airtight containers, vacuum sealed bags, and natural techniques such as drying and smoking meat, they demonstrate hanging food safely out of reach of wildlife, stressing the importance of protecting supplies in the wild

Everyone is filled with energy and teamwork as students ask questions, write down notes, and practice their skills gaining confidence under the principal's engaging guidance

The End Of Chapter 17…

Hi there everyone, author here to apologies cause this is the shortest chapter of thunder knight... the thing is this chapter was supposed to have 1500 words but it is only 680 something, I cut down so many things is cause I felt like it was written in too much detail so I did that (also when I'm writing thunder knight I imagine it as a web series when I am writing it, thinking how would each chapter look in a live action scene)

Poem: A group of friends with hearts so light,

Gathered under the stars one night.

The sizzle of pans, the scent of spice,

Stories and jokes made the evening nice.

A perfect moment, pure and true,

Under the stars with the closest crew.

But as the fire crackled and danced,

A shadow moved, and the mood was chanced.