Chapter 10
Meanwhile Ken can't sleep with the knowledge that the island seems to be an unpredictable habitat. Jun is sleeping soundly at his side and he sighs to think what will happen if they aren't found soon. 'I've got to get us off this island', he thinks to himself. He has a sneaky suspicion that Katse is toying with them, by allowing them to be free. He even wonders if they are being monitored and he mentally kicks himself by being so open with his feelings with Jun during the past day. He softly swears to himself under his breath.
"Ken? What's wrong", asks Jun softly.
"Sorry Jun, I didn't realize you were awake", he replies back. Taking his free hand he rubs his hand over his face. "I was cursing Katse and how that bastard has really messed with us this time."
"You're having second thoughts about us getting off this island", asks Jun leaning on one elbow. Only the moon allows her to see the frustration on Ken's face.
"I don't know what to think anymore Jun. I think we're being watched now", replies Ken in a low voice.
"Why", whispers Jun.
"I just have a feeling that we are. Why would Katse put us on this island without holding us to his bidding? Why isn't he threatening torture to find out who the rest of the Science Ninja Team are? We haven't seen him since we've woken up. We haven't seen a Galactor agent since we left the joint."
"Maybe he just left us here to die", replies Jun.
"He wouldn't let us die without some pain involved", replies Ken. "I think we need to come up with a serious plan …now."
"What is your plan", asks Jun playing with a strand of his hair.
"We need to create an SOS on the beach with fire for one", replies Ken. "Large letters, if the God Phoenix is to fly over this island the team won't have any inclination that we are even here. So we need to gather brush…lots of it and light this beach on fire so God himself can see it."
"Great idea Ken, you're so righteous", replies Jun giving him a peck on the cheek.
"That's cool you think so Jun, but that's another thing", replies Ken sitting up and gently disentangling himself from Jun. "While we are on this island, we must NOT exhibit any further affection to one another. We need to be in total team mode."
Jun frowns. "So you are having second thoughts. I knew this would happen. You are SO confusing Ken. You really know how to break a girl's heart. I wish I never told you how I really feel. I'm just a fool thinking that you had finally come to your senses. She starts to get up as she wants to put as much distance between her and the Eagle as possible.
"Jun, you've got it all wrong", whispers Ken. "I think Katse is watching us and if he can use one of us to make the other fall, he will. He is evil and will view our love as a sign of weakness that can be used to bring us to our knees."
"Yes I see what you mean now Ken. I'm sorry if I distrusted you", replies Jun. "I'll help you gather the brush. Ken helps her to her feet and gives her hand a small squeeze.
"You are the righteous one Jun", replies Ken. "All I can say is, wait until this is over."
"I assume you mean this island vacation and not the war", replies Jun giving his hand a squeeze back.
"Um yeah, but that's only between us", replies Ken bringing her hand to his lips. "Until then, I'm your commander."
"Roger", replies Jun walking away to gather brush for Gatchaman's plan.