AUTHOR'S NOTE: I'm sorry, guys! I know that this update is already a year late, but I'm hoping you haven't become too disgusted with my lack of not updating that you can read and enjoy this new chaper, and drop in a review! It's been awhile since the first chapter, and also the last time I read the books, keep in mind.
-WriteFF13
.:MANDIE AND THE FORGOTTEN FALLS:.
Chapter 2 – The Calm Before the Storm
Mandie yawned and rubber her eyes, hoping in vain that the dark shadows underneath her eyes would disappear.
They didn't.
The cart wheeled unsteadily along the bumpy road, jolting its passengers side to side. The horses pulling the cart neighed nervously and jumped at every little sound. The grown-ups glanced at the sky, approaching thunder clouds reflecting in their eyes. Uncle Ned gazed at the sky, looking worried, but saying nothing.
"Uncle Ned?" Elizabeth said, noticing. "What's wrong?"
The old Indian turned to her and pointed to the sky.
"Big storm coming. We hurry."
"Mm."
She glanced at her daughter out of the side of her eye.
Mandie was seemingly chatting away with Dimar, but when looking closely, Elizabeth could tell that she was struggling to stay awake, only giving Dimar half-hearted nods and smiles, who hadn't seemed to notice.
Joe's father nudged her arm.
"How is she doing, Elizabeth?" he asked, gesturing quietly to Mandie.
Elizabeth sighed. "She looks terrible, Doctor. I'm not sure if she should go with us to get the gold."
"I'm not sure either. We'll see when we arrive at the mountain. I'll keep a close watch on her," he said, reassuring her.
Elizabeth smiled. "Thank you."
Mandie…
AUTHOR'S NOTE: I'm really sorry this is so short, but I'm trying to get two other story chapters out as well, and since this story is lower on my priority list, the chapters are probably going to be shorter. Thank you for reading however, and please be patient until the next chapter comes out.
-WriteFF13