Write a story ending "how we got away I'll never know".

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                    Write a story ending “how we got away I’ll never know”

                   The sun rose over the horizon, showering the land with brilliant rays of light. I walked slowly but steadily to my zero fighter plane, but my calm and unruffled exterior was just a mask to hide the fear and tension inside me. Whereas one side of me was willing to die for the glory of the Emperor, the other side wanted this devastating war to end so that I could return home and reunite with my parents and my wife. My mixed emotions were throwing me into an indecisive turmoil. But I could do nothing to stop this war. I must keep fighting. Eventually I would be shot down and killed. I climbed into my cockpit and started the engine. The plane sped down the runaway, then lifted gracefully into the air. I was on my way.

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                       Our squadron of five flew in tight formation, streaking towards our target. Through narrowed eyes, I scanned the horizon for any sign of the warships. Then I saw them; tiny, black dots on the ocean, getting bigger and bigger by the minute. Although I was frightened out of my wits, knowing that victory is impossible. I put my finger on the firing button and let out a ferocious battle-cry like the scream of an enraged beast. As I got within range of my guns, I opened fire, the ...

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