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Flora's Pov
Flora stared out across warm sand dunes that rose and fell throughout the area ahead, all she did was breath. In, out, in, out. She couldn't even think, it was her brain was under water; struggling to stay afloat. How did this even happen? What did I do deserve this? Why did this have to happen to me? Those were some of my thoughts that were swimming through my mind. I couldn't even move led alone go after her or even collect the fire wood like I was meant to. What did she mean, make my life hell? Hadn't she done enough? I clenched my fists and gave my head a good shake to clear it. Get a grip Flora I scolded myself, stop acting so weak. Taking a deep breath, I decided that I would get the fire wood and once I got back I would tell Bloom everything because I knew if she didn't believe me than no one would. And with that I marched off across towards the trees, ready to hunt down some dead dry wood. I couldn't ever kill nature but the dead bits of twig and sticks were ok because they wouldn't feel any pain. They were already long gone. After about an hour I had managed to find an arm full's of it and hurried back to camp, the sun had almost set! Finally, I came across the familiar clearing and I could hear the chatter of my friends. I smiled; maybe just maybe things might just be ok. A couple minutes later, the ship came into view but for some reason all the chatter had stopped. I carefully made my way to the fire and dumped some of it in, while putting the other armful next to it for later. That's when I noticed why they had stopped talking. There chatter had been replaced with death glares all aimed at me. I gulped.
"Um what's going on?"
I ask confused.
"Why don't tell us"
Answered Bloom angrily. I took a step back, looking around at them all. I shook my head.
"I haven't anything to tell you"
I whisper. Amira's threat was already echoing in my mind. What had she told them? Aisha stood up abruptly.
"Flora just tell us the truth, we know what you said"
she yelled. I flinched and I could feel tears prickling in my eyes. I shook my head again,
"I don't what you want me to I say"
Feeling exasperated.
"You were horrible to Amira; you yelled at her and said that she was worthless."
Cried out Stella looking hurt by that fact that she was friends with such a horrid person. I felt my eyes widen in realization at what Amira had done. I could still feel their glares steady on me. I breathed in slowly taking it all in, no I thought firmly. I will not lose my friends based on some stupid lie.
"You all know me almost as well as I know myself, I would never ever say anything like that no matter what happened"
I state with as much assurance and firmness as I could muster out of my shocked mind. They all stared at me, there expressions still. Finally, Musa spoke up.
"you know Flora, I would never have doubted that yesterday but today I'm not so sure."
Ouch, I thought, that really stung. But much to horror everyone except Heelia started to murmur their agreement with Musa. I watched feeling absolutely empty as everyone got up and began to wander further up the valley, taking the spare wood with them. I felt my knees give way beneath me but I didn't hit the ground. Heelia was holding me. His sensitive eyes looked into mine filled with concern.
"Flora"
He whispered softly.
"Is it true?"
Renewed hope entered my body and I shook my head desperately.
"It's a lie"
I sobbed.
"She's lying!"
Heelia looked at me.
"Flora"-
He started- but I cut him off.
"Heelia please you have to believe me! I'm telling the truth!"
"Flora"
He said again softly. I looked at him, hope burning through my core. Heelia looked saddened for a minute or two before he quickly set me on my feet. Letting go of my arm he finally spoke.
"I wish"
He whispered.
"I wish with everything I have that I could believe you. But Flora you weren't there when Amira came back. She was actually upset and why would she lie about something like this- "
He trailed off.
"Heelia"
I whisper quietly sobs taking over my voice.
"For now I have to agree with Musa"
He said solemnly. I nod; my eyes cloudy with tears. Slowly he stood up and I listened to the soft sound of his feet taking him away, back to the others. Back to Amira, I thought bitterly. Wiping the tears away, I stand up on shaky legs than sit myself on the log by the slowly dying fire. I sniffed once more and wrapped my arms around myself. Never had I ever felt so alone. After a while the chatter started up again but it was distant now. They didn't even want to be near me...
3 Hours later
I can feel myself dosing on and off but still I can't get to sleep. The others, as far as I knew had long since closed their eyes for the final time tonight. But than again, how would I know? I sighed angrily and stand up, listening to cracking of my joints after having been in the same position for so long. A full moon shone clear ahead of me almost calling my name and the stars gave me a clear path into the woods. It was so tempting but I knew from class that going into an unknown place at night was quite a dangerous thing to do especially if no one was there with me led alone knew where I was going. Biting my lip I shrug off the thought. You need more fire wood anyway Flora I tell myself. You know the difference between dead and alive sticks and twigs. Feeling confident with my plan I walk determinedly towards the towering tree's ahead. It'll just be a quick look around for kindling I think, I'll be back in less than 10 minutes tops. And with that I walk into the darkness ahead, using only the stars to guide me. I didn't notice a shadowed figure trailing behind me.
The next morning
Bloom's Pov
I open my eyes slowly and breathe in deeply, rolling over in the process. The others quickly wake up soon after me. I look around than get a pang of confusion. Where's Flora. It takes a couple of seconds for realization to hit me.
(Flashback)
I lent against Sky's shoulder, closing my eyes slowly. My mind of blur of different thoughts but there were a few that I tried to concentrate on. Those were the ones about Amira. I believed her about the bullying thing but at the same time I couldn't help but wonder if she had been lying. I mean it would have been so simple right? Nah she's our friend now. Anyway why would Amira even to lie about getting bullied I ask myself? I felt sure she was telling the truth. Suddenly a faint sobbing broke into my thoughts and I open my eyes in surprise. A couple seconds later Amira comes running in looking as she'd just run a marathon than I don't know….lost? We all stood up and asked what's wrong. Brandon sat her down next to Aisha and we all tried to comfort her while trying to get info on what happened. She hiccupped once and began to tell us about how she and Flora had a massive fight about what happened earlier and that Flora called her an airhead and that she was fat and worthless. Ok I had some doubts about what happened before; I had even bigger doubts now. I glanced at Amira again. Tears were still pouring down her face like there was no tomorrow. I sighed. Maybe she was telling the truth…
(Flashback Ends)
I sigh. This whole Amira thing is so ugh I think. Why would Flora even say that stuff anyway? I quickly decide to go see her and after a while convince the others too. 5 minutes later we walked over to our old camp site. But Flora isn't there. We all look around in confusion and start shouting out her name.
"FLORA!"
"FLORA!"
We searched for a good 15 minutes before finally noticing light foot prints leading towards the forest ahead. No I think quickly, tell me she hasn't gone in there I whisper. Slowly everyone comes over to see what I'm staring at. We all look at each other as the truth hangs heavy over our heads.
"Come on says Tec, lets go!"
We all sprint to the woods ahead when I realize the whole cause of this nonsense wasn't even with us!
"Where's Amira"
I say slowing down. We all look around quickly.
"I think Flora was telling the truth"
Stated Aisha firmly. We all nod in agreement. Amira sure had a whole lot explaining to do when we found them.
Flora's Pov
I blinked against the early rays of the sun. What happened? All I could remember was going into the forest and walking. I was looking for stuff for the fire wasn't I. How did I get here than I wonder out aloud? I jump, startled when I hear my voice echo across the empty crevice I had some how gotten myself into. That's when I hear it. An angry snarling growl from behind me. I whip around to see what it is and when I do my blood runs cold. No I think, tell me this isn't happening. More growls echo throughout the once empty place and the sound of hard weathered paws can be heard hitting the ground. There's only one thing left to do now. I take a deep breath and let out a blood curling scream.