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François witness Luxora being thrown off her feet by a huge gash in the hull. A blast of water hit her and threw her to the other side of the barracks. When he went to her she was knocked out.

"Luxora? Wake up," François gently patted her face.

He could faintly hear her breathing over the rushing water. Water was filling the room fast. François carried her to the stairs and dragged her up. On deck Jack was where they left him. The water was getting closer to the rail of the ship.

"The hull is taking up lots of water!" François reported.

"I suppose we abandon ship then," Jack hopped down from the poop deck.

Jack was the first to jump into the water. He pulled over a floating barrel and tried to stay in the same place. The waves pushed him around making it harder to stay in one place. François could see an island not too far away.

"Throw her down here!"

François unwillingly threw Luxora down to Jack. She landed right beside Jack who quickly draped her over the barrel. Jack beckoned for François. He took a deep breath and dove in. When he came up for air he held on to the barrel Jack found and they began swimming for the island.

By this time the wind died down to a gentle breeze and the waves were losing their power. The waves helped them get to the beach faster. When the waves were going towards the island François and Jack kicked their hardest. Luxora still didn't come to. Closer to the beach they could stand.

At the shore François picked up Luxora, even though he was shaking with fatigue. Jack took a minute to get his bearings. Then, without checking to make sure everyone was alright, he started marching into the jungle.

"Where are you going, Jack?"

"Exploring," he replied without turning around.

François followed him. Further and further they went. Animals were actively calling through the jungle, making François nervous. Jack seemed to not be listening to his surroundings. It was dark with all the foliage and no moonlight.

One root stuck out in the path which Jack stepped over with ease. François didn't see the root and tripped on it. He crashed his side into a tree in order not to hurt Luxora. Slowly he slid down the tree and landed at the base, far too worn out. Jack continued without looking back.

Not wanting to lose Jack, François stood up again. It took him great effort but he managed to catch up with Jack.

"When are we going to make camp?" François rasped out.

Jack stopped and looked around him at the small clearing.

He declared, "Right here."

As soon as Jack said that, François collapsed where he stood. Jack sat on a fallen tree trunk and leaned against another tree. François dragged himself and Luxora to the fallen tree and he sat against it. He looked down at her peaceful face. With Luxora in his lap and his arms wrapped around her, François fell asleep.