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They didn't return to the others until they were sure the rest of them had gone to bed. Gilligan escorted Mar Ann to her hut, and waited until she had made it inside before heading towards his. He paused when he saw the light on in the hut, and groaned to himself at the thought of who it could be, and why they had waited up.
He opened the door, and sighed to himself as he realized he was right. Standing in the center of the hut was the Skipper, Professor, and Mr. Howell.
"I thought you would already be in bed." He replied, too tired to argue or anything.
The three men looked at each other, and sighed. "Gilligan, I'm sorry for not believing you." The Skipper replied, approaching his little buddy.
"It's okay, Skipper." Gilligan replied, shrugging his shoulders.
"No, it's not, little buddy." The Skipper stated, coming closer. "I should have believed you, and supported you instead of thinking it was your imagination." He added, glancing at the others.
Gilligan nodded, but didn't say a word as he straightened the blanket on his hammock.
"Gilligan, the Professor may have found the reason why you could hear Mary Ann when she was invisible." The Skipper replied, with a smile on his face.
Gilligan paused, and turned to face them. "I already know why." He stated, shrugging his shoulders.
The Professor was the first one to speak as he stepped forward. "You do?" He asked, nodding the young man.
Gilligan nodded, and glanced at the Skipper before turning his gaze fully to the Professor. "Mary Ann explained it to me." He began, with a soft smile on his lips. "It's because I love her, and she loves me." He stated, proudly, lifting his head a little higher. "And it's because I see her when no one else does." He added, nodding his head.
The Skipper and Professor moved their eyes to each other, and Gilligan could read the disbelief they had at his words. He moved his gaze to Mr. Howell, who smiled at him, and nodded. He knew Gilligan was speaking the truth, and he knew that Gilligan was going to do whatever it took to protect Mary Ann, because that's exactly what he would do for his Lovey.
"Gentlemen," Mr. Howell began, stepping forward. "I propose that we hear the lad out." He stated, pointing at Gilligan.
Gilligan swallowed hard as the others turned to him, and he began to play with his fingers. "Boris is probably searching for Mary Ann and me, and since I'm the main one he wants, I…"
"You are not going to give yourself up, Gilligan." The Skipper stated, pointing his finger at him. "That's an order."
Gilligan inhaled deeply, and he knew this would be his only chance. "I'm sorry, Skipper, but I have to protect her, and you all." He stated, moving away from the hammock, and towards the door.
"Gilligan, you can't just give yourself up to a man who is going to cut out your brain for something that is not worth it." The Skipper exclaimed, reaching for Gilligan.
"Mary Ann is worth it, Skipper." Gilligan stated, moving away from the Skipper's grasp.
"Gilligan, the Skipper didn't mean that." The Professor began, moving toward the two men. "What he meant was, wait until morning, and we can take Boris by surprise." He added, glancing at the Skipper.
The Skipper nodded, and studied his little buddy with eyes that now saw, not a young sailor, but a man. His little buddy had grown into a man within a day, and he was hardly recognizable anymore.
Gilligan bowed his head, and slowly nodded. "Alright, morning." He stated, moving towards his hammock.
The three men nodded their heads, and moved to leave the hut. Mr. Howell stopped the Skipper before he could get any further, and pulled him aside. "I would watch the lad if I were you, Skipper." He whispered, glancing at the hut they just left.
"Why, Mr. Howell?" The Skipper asked, looking down at the man.
"Because the lad's in love, and he would do whatever it takes to make sure she would be safe, even turn himself in." He answered, glancing at the Professor, who nodded in agreement.
"He's right, Skipper. You better keep your eye on Gilligan tonight. Who knows what he would do?" The Professor stated, moving his head towards the hut.
The Skipper inhaled, and let it out slowly. "I'll keep an eye on him, Professor. Both eyes. I won't fall asleep once." He stated, moving back towards the hut.
"He'll fall asleep." Thurston muttered, shaking his head, before heading towards one of the huts.
Sure enough as the moon hit the apex high in the sky, Skipper fell asleep with his chair leaning against the wall, next to the door.
Gilligan, who knew the Skipper slept soundly, slowly climbed out of bed, and crawled out of the window of the hut, once outside he listened for a split second, and smiled as he heard the Skipper snoring away.
He made it to the jungle, and jumped when a hand reached out and grasped his arm. He almost yelped in shock, but another hand covered his mouth, and he looked down to see Mary Ann with her eyes flashing in mild anger.
"Mr. Howell came and told me that you might sneak out, and go for Boris." She stated, strongly, letting go of him, and crossing her arms over her chest.
Gilligan shifted on his feet, and Mary Ann swore that he looked like a child getting scolded.
"I know why you're doing it, Gilligan, and I appreciate it, but you can't go by yourself." She replied, grasping his upper arms with her hands. "Let the others go with you." She stated, glancing back to the camp.
He lowered his eyes to the ground, and shook his head. "I can't, Mary Ann." He replied, moving away from her.
She shook her head, and followed. "Well, if you aren't going back, neither am I." She stated, strongly.
Gilligan turned to face her, and sighed. "Mary Ann, this is no place for a girl." He stated, firmly.
She glared at him, and shook her head. "I'm not just any girl, Gilligan. I'm a woman in love, and that makes it my place." She stated, lifting her head high.
Gilligan sighed, and nodded, but didn't say a word as he continued further into the forest with Mary Ann by his side.
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"I can't believe I fell asleep!" The Skipper ranted, pacing in the meeting area.
Thurston frowned, and glanced at his wife. "I can." He whispered, shaking his head. Lovey placed her hand on his arm, and patted it softly.
"Now, how do we find them?!" Skipper ranted, throwing his arms outward.
The Professor moved towards them, and pointed in the direction of a tall mountain. "I suggest there." He began, glancing at the Howell's. "That's where the Howells ran into them, so I figure it's where Boris held them." He finished, firmly.
The others nodded, and stood up with determination on each of their features, and headed into the jungle to save the couple from the clutches of the mad scientist.
Only 3 chapters left, and I'm working tirelessly to get them finished! I hope you will enjoy them!
Until Next Time...
