Dragons : The Dragon Hunt

18. A Stop on Nepal (Part 1)

-2 days later-
May 2, 2020

We had prepared our things, even our ski's for hiking in the Himalayas mountains. Nafie had also bought several drones that we will use to find the Monk village. Well, Nafie was a great advantage to us, because he pointed to us where the message is located, proving the dragons exist until now.

We're on the airport, we are taking plane to Nepal, where we would start the hike on the Himalayas Mountain Range, We are on gate 5 in the North wing of the Airport, we are going inside the plane. But before that, we put our hands in each others shoulders..

"Good luck to you guys", I smiled to them

"Yeah, thanks, you too", Kent said back

We entered the plane, we felt pride as entered the plane, cause we're bringing the band back together, only 2 friends left to find...

We all sat on the A row, I was on the window side. We had put our handcarry luggage in the storage in the top of us. We sat down and fastened our seatbelts...

"Ladies and Gentlemen, please fasten your seatbelts and do not stand up while taking off. Cigarettes are strictly prohibited inside the plane. Beverages, foods and snacks will be distributed while the plane is on air" , one of the flight attendants announced through speaker

"Hello and Good Afternoon everyone, this is Captain Rogers, the pilot of the flight 229 going to Nepal, We will take off in a matter of 5 minutes, please fasten your seatbelts" , announce the pilot

After 5 minutes, the plane was on the runway preparing to take off. Then, the plane suddenly ran at a fast speed, then we felt that the plane was going up. It was a take off.

13 minutes later, 27000 feet above sea level

"Hey Dennis, are you sure that there would be a Monk Village on the Himalayas? No doubt, but the Himalayas is covered in heavy snow, and even the snowstorms could be the one of the problems there. And the pressure and the amount of oxygen that would cause us to run ofut of oxygen. ", Kent explained

"That is why we have our oxygen tanks in place, I do bought 3 for us" , Nafie interrupted

"Oh, we do have?", Kent's eyes widened, probably in shock

Nafie nodded, "Yes, I knew that we will be going to the mountain range, so I readied suits and the oxygen tank. I also bought several drones for to explore first the overview of the said mountain range. The drones has a total coverage of 1000 square kilometers, which is enough. If we found the village, we could get directions and just go there instantly.", Nafie explained

"So, we're stopping at Nepal?", Kent Asked

"Yes, because it is the country near Himalayas, so we could start the hike anytime", I told Kent

"Oh, I almost forgot, I'm hiring a mountain guide to be with us" , Nafie added

"What?!" , Kent snarled

"For an assist. To get the direction to the village, He will guide us", I responded

"Wait...So you're telling me, that we would share the mountain guide our secret", Kent asked again

"Don't be very secure, I know that guy", said Nafie

"Just make it sure", Kent warned ,"I don't want a stranger following us"

"Don't be such a pessimist", I replied back

"Change topic, Did you set some calculations, on how we would climb, the trek, and the way back home?" ,Kent turned to me

"Yeah.. Probably 8 days to Ascend to the 3rd camp of Mount Everest, include the rest on the Camps. If we reach Camp 3, we could deploy Nafie's drones by that high", I explained

"Wait, what's the average temperature of Mt. Everest?"

"Negative 36 degrees celsius"

"Wait, if we use drones to explore a thousand square kilometers. The drone would freeze out, am I correct?"

"Yeah.. You have a point Kent"

"See, we would explore it straight, by foot"

"But, Nafie's Drone is made of steel, and it is less than a hundred kilograms"

"We need to ask for permission to fly our drones in the areas of the Himalayas"

"Agreed"

2 and a half hours later, we had arrived Kathmandu's Airport...

While in the arrival area....

"Uh, hey, guys, could you wait here for a minute?", Nafie asked us both

"Yeah, sure", Kent responded

"I am just going to someone", Nafie walked towards the exit of the arrival area

"The mountain guide", I asked

"Yeah", Nafie raised his thumb up

Several minutes later.......

"There you go Nafie, where have you been?", I asked

"Guys, meet our mountain guides", Nafie extended his hand

"Mountain guides, with S?", I curiously asked

"Yep"

 The hoodied men stepped out, He removed his hood. It was.... It was.....

To be Continued.....

Cliffhangers....Hehe