Chapter 25

Day 7 – Evening

"I've got the pills," Taylor said, making her way into the tent with a small orange bottle. She pulled a pill out, "Here, swallow this."

Zeke took the pill and swallowed it with the last bit of water in his bottle. "How much water is there left?" he asked, drowsily.

Taylor looked over to Martha who had been taking care of him. "Half a bottle," she reluctantly told him.

"Am I gonna make it until Kelsi and Trent get back?"

"The river isn't too far away," Taylor started slowly, "They should be back by nightfall." "If we're lucky," she added mentally. "I'm gonna go see where the others are. Get some rest, Zeke," and she walked out of the tent.

HSM HSM HSM HSM

Trent and Kelsi had finally reached the "T" tree and were now walking through the jungle. It was slowly beginning to get dark which made it hard for them to find their.

"Are you sure were going the right way?" Trent asked.

"I just saw a marked tree a minute ago, I think we're fine." Kelsi answered.

"You think?"

"Calm down. You've been on the island longer than I have, you should be leading."

"Yes, but I stayed in one small section of the island until I met you guys. Technically, I was supposed to stay on the beach they left me on, but I was sick of being alone. I figure I'll just go back before they come."

"What do you mean, 'they'?" Kelsi questioned.

"The police,"

"So they're coming to take you home."

"Basically."

"Oh my God, that's great!"



"Why?"

"We'll be rescued! When are they coming?!"

"They said at least a year. Chances are, it's gonna be two or three. They could suddenly decide I need to stay here longer."

Kelsi's expression suddenly changed, "Now I kinda wish you didn't tell me about this."

"Why not?"

"Sure, it means were gonna be rescued, but now I'm anxious. In a month from now, I'll be thinking about how rescue could be coming today. I'm worried it'll get to me. Not to mention the fact we'll have to wait at least a month."

"Well it's not like your waiting alone. That would be worse. Trust me, I know."

"Just don't tell the others yet."

"They don't even know the real reason I'm here. No way I'm telling."

"Good. Thanks."

"No problem."

About ten minutes later, rushing water from the river could be heard in the distance.

"I think that's the river." Kelsi said.

"Race me there?"

"Definitely not. I'm horrible at running."

"C'mon, we need to get back soon anyway. Zeke's counting on us. That's his name, right?"

"I guess you right. And yes, Zeke's his name."

"Alright. Ready, set, GO!"

The two set off running. Trent was in the lead, which wasn't surprising. He looked back to see how far Kelsi was behind him. To his surprise, Kelsi wasn't too far away."

"Oof!" He nearly tripped over a root that had came up from the ground, "Hey Kelsi, watch out for that-,"

But he had warned her too late. Kelsi had tripped and was now on the ground, rubbing her ankle. Trent turned around and ran towards her.

"Are you ok?"



"No, it's my ankle. I think I sprained it."

"How bad does it feel?"

"I don't know."

"Try standing up and walking."

Trent slowly helped Kelsi get up. She tried to walk but ended up limping.

"Ow!" she cried.

Trent racked his brain trying to figure out what to do. He had no idea how to help a sprained ankle. He didn't even know if it was sprained. For all they knew it was broken.

"Um… do you think you can make it to the river?"

"I think so. I'll have to lean on you or find a stick to use as a crutch, though."

Trent started scanning the ground but it was too dark to see anything on the ground. He walked over to Kelsi, "Just lean on me."

Kelsi wrapped her arm around Trent's shoulders and began hopping on one foot. What could've took ten minutes was going to take much longer then that.

HSM HSM HSM HSM

The sun had now gone all the way down and everyone was preparing to go to bed. Martha was sill in the tent taking care of Zeke.

"You gotta try and go to sleep, Zeke. That's the only way you're gonna get better," She told him.

"But what if my body decides that the best way to heal me is to make me die."

"Don't even think about that. You'll be fine. Kelsi and Trent are on their way with water. You're gonna be ok."

"Thanks Martha. I appreciate it."

Instead of saying anything, she just smiled. That was all she needed to do.



A/N- Sorry for the long update!! I had a dilemma, which is all figured out now. I've planned out the next few days so I'm hoping I can get you guys quicker updates, but my mom recently gave me the "you've been on the computer too much" speech so I can't guarantee. Reviews please!!