I Brought My Heart To Hong Kong

Chapter Twenty-Four: Two

Chapter Twenty-Four
Two

We headed to our next destination which is Tomorrowland. Disneyland actually has seven different themed lands scattered everywhere. Tomorrowland is just next to the Mainstreet kaya doon kami tumahak.

From the name itself, Tomorrowland matches a futuristic theme. When we arrived, all my eyes could see were expanded architectural attractions. Ang isa ngang souvenir shop, my malaking LED screen pa sa labas.

If the Mainstreet looks classy and retro, surely, Tomorrowland showcased tech-savviness. May malaking statue ng dilaw na planeta na napapalibutan ng gray na metal ring. On the metal ring lies the word Tomorrowland in deep red font color.

Tomorrowland is rooted for Star Wars and Marvel Cinematic Universe or MCU fans. Mayroong souvenir na nagbebenta ng ilang mga MCU merchandises at may mga kalapit attractions din na nagbibigay ng MCU experience.

Hindi namin pinaglagpas.

We hopped and tried the Iron Man Experience. It's an interactive ride. There's a cinema room we went to. We need to wear 3D glasses provided to us.

Katabi ko si Jayden sa kanan, si Zywon sa kaliwa. We were given a seat in the front, thankfully. Nasa harap namin ay ang malaking screen.

The next thing I knew, our seats were already starting to move. Kasabay na nagdilim ang paligid at pagbukas ng malaking screen na nasa harapan namin.

"Oh come on," I yelped. "Not again."

I wasn't so sure if this is one of those rides that'll make my hair rise—like that freaking Hair Raiser in the Ocean Park—but the quick movements of our seats made me sweat nervously.

"Hindi ka naman siguro masusuka rito?" mapang-asar na tanong ni Won. Umirap ako sa kawalan kahit hindi niya nakikita dahil sa 3D glasses.

"Oh, don't worry, sisiguraduhing kong makakahanap agad ako ng banyo paglabas," sarkastiko ngunit pero kong sagot.

Narinig kong tinawanan niya ako. I darted my eyes on the screen as it felt like I was flying in real-life. Whenever the screen turns right, it really feels like we're turning right too. Pati kasi ang upuan namin, gumagalaw talaga! May mga pagkakataon pang parang babagsak kami, o di kaya'y lilipad.

I bit my lip anxiously. Nagkaroon ata ako ng kaonting takot simula noong nag-rides kami at hindi naging maganda ang resulta.

Hindi nagtagal, naramdaman kong may humawak ng kamay ko sa kanan. It gave me signs of relief when I knew it's Jayden who probably noticed I was uncomfortable. For the record, ilang buntong-hininga at mahihinang daing ang pinakawalan ko dahil sa kaba.

I suddenly just want to stay here like this. But of course, time doesn't stop. And ironically, it'll just pass on rapidly when you clearly wanted to stay in that particular moment.

Nang makalabas kami, nakahinga rin ako ng maluwag kasi hindi naman pala masama.

"How's the ride, Hails?" Chloe checked.

"Ganito pala maging Avenger, " biro ko.

Tinawanan niya ako at inangkla ang braso sa akin.
sila. Pumunta kami sa susunod naming destination. Nilingon ko si Jayden na kasabay maglakad si Won sa likuran. Hindi naman niya ininda noong kay Chloe ako sumama.