Don't Look Down Chapter 2

After the avalanche stopped, Sebastian went charging down the mountain. He looked and looked for David. He didn't find him. As he was about to give up, he found David. He was clinging to a small rock, terrified. After Sebastian spent what felt like a countless amount of energy, he finally coaxed David to his feet. They continued their hike, and not long after they began again, they met two other hikers."Would you like to climb with us?" one said. Sebastian wasn't sure about this invitation, but accepted."I am Tezing, and he is Edmund. We are going to be the first people to reach the summit." said Tezing. Suddenly, they all stopped and agreed that they were extremely hungry. Sebastian pulled out a can of beans."Everyone, look at that." he said.

The sunrise was the the most beautiful and unique thing you could use your imagination to dream up.










Above: Tezing Norgay and Edmund Hillary

Don't Look Down

It was 2:00 AM, and David and Sebastian were in the middle of Nepal's snow-capped mountain range, and were extremely nervous. "Whatever you do, don't look down," said Sebastian. Then they began their epic journey.

Chapter 1

Sebastian was the first one to start climbing. He was energized and excited to climb Mount Everest. He knew many dangers would come along the way. David made a face of uncertainty. He was afraid to climb to the monstrous summit of  the world's tallest mountain.

Sebastian stopped at a small ledge."Over here!," Sebastian was screaming over the howling winds."We'll camp here until the storm passes."

The screaming wind battered their tent. David was nervous that it would be blown away, with them in it. After a very long wait, the storm finally passed. The tent was completely covered by snow. They struggled their way through the heavy snow.

As they popped there heads through the snow, Sebastian ducked his under the snow again."Shh!" he said."Look."

David looked; they were surrounded by snow leopards."Okay," Sebastian said, pulling out a hunting rifle. David looked surprised."That's illegal! You'll be arrested!" said David.

"Look, it's life or death, so who's side are you on?" said Sebastian.

Suddenly, he jumped out.  There was gunfire. Sebastian bent down and said,"It's safe now, David. You can come out now."

As they trekked across the surprisingly quiet landscape, they saw amazing things no one else would have seen anywhere else, such as 15 Himalayan Tahrs and a red panda. A Himalayan wolf was eating a small mammal they couldn't quite make out.

After the long hike, David suggested that they take a stop for breakfast. As they stopped to eat by a large cave, there was a large grumbling noise."Don't worry, it's just my empty stomach." said David. A large amount of snow fell on them."Avalanche!" screamed Sebastian. He began running down the mountain. He clung to a large rock for dear life. Suddenly, a another hiker flew down the mountain in the gigantic wave of snow. But this was no ordinary hiker. It was David.