Chapter 328 - 328. Loops

The train ride went by much faster than what they had expected. They all gathered around Asher's phone and watched some of the battles live on the school website. Some of them tried to look at the engineering competition but it felt pointless since most of the logistical terms were too advanced for them. 

When the train stopped at the station the group headed up on to the main road to find the towering amusement park and water park combination in front of them. The station was full of ads and food stalls that tried to tackle advantage of the crowd that came to the station for the park itself. It was just a smart business move. 

"There it is. The stomach turning chaos of an amusement park known to have the best upside down loop filled rollercoaster in the city." Sammy pointed it out with clear excitement. She had searched it up and found that the world record for times ridden it were only five in a row without losing the lunch in someones' stomach. It was an impressive title to boast for any rollercoaster and the amusement park was sure to use it to its advantage. 

"You're saying that that little thing is what will win me the free lifetime pass? I just need to ride it more than five times?" Laura was not one to shy away from a challenge.. It was true. From the far end of the entrance, the roller coaster did appear to be smaller than it really was. 

The only one to catch on that it was actually dangerous to ride was Jackson, "Can't you remember one thing from physics class? Look at the loops. It is made so that it messes with equilibrium. It will throw you off just like the astronaut tests we see on television shows." Of course, Jackson was never this rude but at the moment everyone had just learned that Jackson was not a fan of underground trains at all. He had become very on edge and was still releasing some stress. 

"Well, if you want to worry about physics then, I will worry about getting in line first!" Art was off faster than most of them had seen him run before. This was as much a challenge as the roller coaster was since they all wanted to get the front seat as well. 

Unfortunately for everyone, they were racing against Laura. Her speed was nothing to joke about especially since the pathways that led to the major rides were all straight lines. This was the perfect way for Laura to get to the line leading to the roller coaster first. "All of you are so slow. I think you need to start sprint training again." The small laughter that Laura had while saying this did not amuse any of them. 

"We get all the way here and there is still a line of twenty people. We need to wait for two whole rounds." The realization was a little hard for Louis to handle since he had imagined they were early enough to jump right on to any ride. 

"We aren't the only ones that came super early. Didn't you see the people that were carrying around tent bags? Some people sleep here overnight to get in first and get the coupon books that they give to the first twenty guests of the day." Cara had not shared this fact with any of them since they would have missed it no matter what. The line to get in when the park first opens is always overt twenty and often near seventy or eighty people long. 

"What do the coupon books do? Just for food or something?" Jane and Asher had both asked at the same time making most of the groups' smirk and look at them with mischief in their eyes. They would definitely be teased about it later. 

The only one that was not thinking of ways to tease them was Jackson who had already pulled up the coupon book explanation on his cellphone. "It says that other than food coupons it has things like a free pass to the rollercoaster, a ticket to the haunted house, and even some offers for the hotel that is in the dragon guarded castle. It all sounds pretty cool if you want to append the day or even week here. There are even discount coupons for the gift shop." 

This was all making a lot of sense and helped them kill time as they prepared to get on the first set. Laura had taken the first spot on the rollercoaster and found that it was a buddy situation. Without even flinching Louis moved and took the spot next to her. He refused to even look at anyone making it fairly clear that he had just made a move. None of the group dared to tease him until after the rollercoaster ride. 

Jane and Asher took the second, followed by Art and Cara after they dashed in to setal it away from Sammy and Jackson who were the only two that did not mind so much that they were not in the front. "I thought you would be rushing for the front like Louis. You could have a first hand feeling of intense wind on your face so you are better acclimated to the wind." Jackson's analysis was not a bad idea to say the least. But Sammy just gave him a shake of the head and turned away as they brought the seat bar down to hold them in place. 

"Now, listen up listen up. This rollercoaster is the best, the top, the number one in the world. Those wishing to attempt the world record may stay on as long as you can handle it. But be warned. You will have to pay for any clothing or damaged items due to your attempt."" The employee smiled all too sweetly at them while saying this. 

"Now that you are safely trap- I mean buckled in. You can know that the top of the line harnesses and safety measures will stop the ride at any time there is an emergency. We have hired heroes to properly police the park and always be on standby. Please rest easy and enjoyyyyyy the ride!" 

The roller coaster took up building speed as it went up the first massive hill. Everyone heard Laura start to admit to Louis that this was just a little higher than what she had thought. It was a refreshing sound as they all watched the entire park become small and populated by small dots the size of ants. 

There was a pause that filled them all with fear and anticipation before the sudden feeling of antigravity. They were weightless while their cars sped down the track. The jerk that came with the three small loops was enough to throw their sense and shake their grips. The screams they all let out had no source since they were lost to the wind in mere seconds. 

The series of side loops and the second large hill was enough to cause all of their faces to go pale and even a little green. The only one that actually seemed to be faring well was Sammy. She was getting more and more energetic and by the largest of the upside down loops, she had her hands up giggling like a fool. 

None of them were able to even stand up right away as the cars came to a stop at the exit. Employees helped them get off until it got to Jackson and Sammy. "Are you staying?" The employee that asked was stunned since no one had yet to get through the first round that day. 

"Of course we are! Jackson and I will break the record." The fear in Jacksons' eyes as he was nominated for such a task was not missed. Asher made sure to give him a wave. The look on his face and the other walking away said that they would be attending his funeral. 

"He won't give up, will he? Sammy is going to drag him through all five and maybe even six runs." The worry in Janes' voice was matched by a slight amount of awe. She couldn't believe how much Sammy seemed to like the roller coaster. She appeared happier and happier every single time around. 

"Well, they are only on the third but I am pretty sure one of us needs to go Rescue Jackson. He will need it." Art took a step up and the employee recognized him as one of the friends easily letting him toward the cars as they stopped. 

"I'm supposed to have a super power that makes my body super tough and the best of humanity. But I feel like someone just shook me like a can of soda…" Jacksons' small groans and colorless face made everyone keep a good distance. 

"I just don't know how she does it. She might want to aim for a spaceship next." Cara was beginning to think that they were pushing Sammy toward the wrong career.