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Operation: Get A Date chapter 2

Thankfully the washing machine the pilot determinedly called an engine for his prop-plane held on until they were safely on the ground in a place that could only be described as a less than legal mostly desperate measure runway left over from world war two. Twisted palm trees lined either side of the runway like drunken limbo dancers and not a single building to be seen as far as the eye can see.

Wade managed to get Sheamus off the plane without being attacked by Randy. John had done a stellar job keeping him calm, they had watched the first few episodes of Harper's Island. There was no doubt in his mind that the self-professed predator may be looking for hints and tips. Chris was still talking to the pilot though talking may not be the best way to describe it, shouting at each other is a little closer to the truth.

John stood by Wade looking back into the plane. "What do you think's up?"

"Chris' blood pressure."

"Beside that. Did you get any hints in your phone call last night?"

Wade shook his head. "Nothing, just get to that plane and await instructions. All as clear as mud."

"If I were a betting man, I'd go with publicity stunt or some reality tv shit."

"Now you say that this is very 'I'm a celebrity-ish'." Wade chuckled at John's slightly blank look he decided to explain. "Celebrities sent into the Australian jungle to a camp where they have to deal with each other for two weeks and complete tasks to eat better."

"Oh... Yeah that does sit with Vince's way of doing things." John agreed gesturing for Randy to come over. The dark haired man had tried to circle around them to where Wade had parked Sheamus with the luggage. "Hey what do you think's going on?"

Randy shrugged stalking passed them to the open plane. "Finding out."

"He is a man of few words." John sighed. "It's like pulling wisdom teeth getting a decent sentence out of that guy."

Wade did not comment, he wasn't as blind to the world as people tend to think he is so he changed the subject. "We haven't been given camping gear and there are no cars so wherever we're going then it must be within walking distance. I didn't get a chance to look at the terrain did you?"

"Yeah, forrest's over that way." John gestured to the right. "If I recall there are some cliffs and gnarly looking gorges following the runway, the opposite way is the beach and there's rocks and other such things there. Great place to train assuming we have enough bug repellent for Chris. Actually since we're here I have a question."

"Fire away."

"What the heck happened between Randy and Sheamus?"

"I haven't a clue. I have never seen them fight this way before. Normally all this aggro is kept in the ring."

For a moment John's smile twisted sadly then was hidden away. "I guess it must be between them then."

"Why'd you ask?"

"Well, you know I just thought... Never mind. It's nothing."

Wade was about to say if it's bothering you talk, but was up-staged by Chris being launched out of the plane. He landed on his back clutching a plastic covered map as if his life depended on it. Randy calmly strode out of the plane with a grin on his face. Upon closing the door he sent the pilot a cocky salute reached down for Chris' ankle he dragged the man out of the turning plane's way. Chris' reaction was drowned by the engine's whine and off it went leaving its former five passengers stranded on a nameless island.

Sheamus ran over to John and Wade sniggering. "Well lads, what do we make o' this turn of events?"

The two just shot him a look of absolute disbelief. Randy continued to drag Chris right to the pair's feet. Sputtering Chris lifted the paper towards Wade who frowned. He had thought it was just paper. Now he could see the grids and different colours that made a map. A compass sat in the top right corner telling them which way north is and weighing the map down so it did not fly away in strong wind. Not so comforting in the Caribbean with the hurricanes that blow through here.

"Oh hell no!" John gasped reading the marks on the map as fast as Wade.

"Sod's law strikes again." Wade shook his head. "Shoulda kept my mouth shut."

Sheamus put his hands on Wade's shoulders hoisting himself up. "Alrighty! We're off on a' adventure!"

"Might be fun." Randy agreed using his best shark smile. "Chris. Up. Now."

Chris just stared up at the group. "No disrespecting your leader."

"Leader?" The four asked together all in the same dubious tone.

"Yes. Leader. My name's at the top. John is second in command and so."

Wade checked his friend's logic. "Chris this has been done alphabetically."

Chris jumped to his feet gesturing majestically. "So it was written, so it shall be!"

"We should go anti-bettically to be sure to be safe." Sheamus pointed out. "No offence Chris but we cannae have a leader who lets wild animals drag him across the floor."

For a long moment no one could fault that logic until inspiration hit Wade, being tallest does have advantages.

"Whoever is leader will have to deal with any screw-ups and probably get a good chewing from Vince when we get back."

Sheamus dropped the corner of the map he was holding. "I get chewed plenty already."

"No thank you." John stepped back. "I'll pull my weight but I won't be held responsible for tactics."

"I'll lead." Randy offered.

Wade and John shared a look before turning to the potential leader.

"No offence Randy but leader's are required to talk and deal with everyone equally." Wade stated treading on Sheamus' foot.

"I will. Once the dead meat's gone."

"Randy, this isn't Survivor or Harper's Island." John reminded him.

"See! I was born to lead you all to safety." Chris took the map back. "We just have to get to 'X' right. So we follow the map that way." He pointed towards the direction of the beach.

Wade snatched the map back, turned it up the right way and gave it back to their 'Leader'.

"See it makes more sense already. Now we go that way to the forbidden gorge."

"You're naming stuff?" John fought the urge to slap his forehead.

"I wanna name stuff too!" Sheamus pouted.

"Lame." Randy snorted.

"Lead the way Chris our fate is in your capable hands."

"You're right Wade. Let's see I have an oversized leprecauhn, army boy, giraffe and a psycho-killer to work with. Wade since you can see a lot I here by promote you to Map-Man. Army Boy is my second in command and you two are mere minions who will carry the luggage."

Wade could stop the curt remark escaping his lips. "You're a natural Chris you really are."

to be continued...