The Explorer filled up with water as it slowly plummeted toward the bed of
the creek. Rain continued to fall from the sky and reality felt like a
distant nightmare. Jack cried out to Dawson and Andie as the rain came
down. Meanwhile, Pacey pulled off his shirt and kicked off his shoes.
"I'd doubt their conscious. I'm going in after them," he shouted against the wind.
Jack nodded and quickly yanked off his shirt as well. Joey and Jenn cried in panic as the Explorer continued to sink. Henry was in a state of shock. His mind was spinning and his reaction time was dulled.
Pacey charged for the creek and dove into the water. Despite the warm night, the creek felt like ice daggers to Pacey's skin. He took a deep breath and swam toward the sinking vehicle.
The water was murky but Pacey could still see the formation of the Explorer. He could hear the rain hitting against the creek's surface and a hard splash that had to be Jack. We're coming you guys, he thought in fear.
=====/////=====
Dawson opened his eyes and felt a sharp pain coming from his forehead. He touched the painful area and blood dripped from his hand. However, his attention was grabbed by the water that had filled up past his stomach. Oh god, he thought, I'm gonna die.
The water was cold and coming in fast. Luckily an air pocket was caught up in the Explorer's cabin so they could still breathe. Dawson quickly unbuckled his seatbelt and turned to Matt and Andie. Andie was unconscious and Matt was slowly coming to.
"Matt, wake up! We have to get out of here. The Explorer's sinking!" shouted Dawson in terror.
Matt shook his head weakly and looked up at Dawson. Caulfield seemed confused but the cold water quickly brought him up to speed. Fear etched across Matt's face.
"Shit, we're in deep shit." shouted Matt.
"We'll be ok but we have to act fast. I need you to kick open your window and grab Andie."
Matt nodded and kicked at the glass window. After a few tries, the window broke open and water spewed in. Matt screamed in fear. Air was rapidly escaping the Explorer's compartment and the water was pulling the vehicle down. Dawson's head was pounding but he managed to keep calm. His alcohol buzz appeared to be gone. It was as if the fear of dieing over took his drunkenness.
"Hurry and grab Andie. Then swim to the surface!" ordered Dawson, as cold water surged into the Explorer.
"Forget it! She's dead. I'm getting out of here!" yelled Matt as he took a deep breath, and exited through the broken window.
"Matt no!!!!" shouted Dawson in utter shock.
Matt cleared the Explorer and swam to the top of the creek. As he swam up he passed a determined Pacey. Pacey reached the Explorer and came in through the broken window. He came up through the water and gasped for air. Water surged into the vehicle and the weight was bringing it closer to the bottom. There wasn't much time left.
Meanwhile, Dawson was working for Andie's buckle but it was jammed. Pacey quickly took in the scene and realized that Andie may die, but Dawson was going to live. Pacey knew that Dawson was in no condition to be helping anyone. He could see the blood dripping down Dawson's head.
"Dawson, the Explorers almost to the bed of the creek. Go! I'll get Andie." ordered Pacey.
Dawson didn't argue. He was scared but he wasn't going to leave Andie. Now the Pacey was here, he knew that she would be ok. Pacey eased back out the window to let Dawson through. Water had filled the vehicle almost to the top and Andie's mouth and nose were under water. Dawson took a deep breath and swam toward the exit. As Dawson came out of the window, he saw Jack. Jack quickly took him by the arm and swam for the top.
Pacey had managed to catch a little bit of oxygen before the Explorer's cabin filled up entirely with water. However, he was running out of air but he still went for Andie. Pacey's hands worked with the buckle but it wasn't coming loose. The need for oxygen was tugging at his mind but he kept working with the buckle. Finally, the urge to gasp was too much for Pacey, so he swam out of the Explorer and headed back to the surface..without Andie.
=====/////=====
Henry grabbed Matt as he came out of the creek. Matt appeared to be alright but he seemed mortified. Caulfield wrapped his arm around Henry's neck and let him lead him to shore. The rain had eased up but it still continued to fall.
Joey continued to cry. She was afraid that her best friend had died. If Dawson was dead Joey didn't know what she would do. Sirens could be heard from a far so Joey turned in the sound's direction. She saw a police car speeding toward them.
Jack and Dawson came out of the water and thankfully took in fresh air. Jenn saw them and cried out.
"Thank god Jack. Dawson are you ok?" she cried.
Joey turned from the sirens and saw Dawson. A wave of relief came over her. Dawson was coughing fiercely and looked pretty shaken up. Worry was marked on his face. Jack helped Dawson to shore and laid him down on his back. Dawson continued to cough but stared back at the creek. Come on Andie, he thought in fear.
"Where's Pacey and Andie?" asked Joey in panic.
"I don't know. I took Dawson and didn't look back. They must still be down there." informed Jack, wiping his wet hair from his eyes.
All the friends turned back to the creek in horror. Time had surely run out. If Andie was still down there, she was most likely dead. A police car pulled up next to the Witter wagon and Doug Witter got out.
"Thank God, I found you kids. I was beginning to think I'd lost you." stated Doug.
"Doug, call EMS. We had a serious accident. Caulfield's Explorer crashed into the creek and Andie is trapped under water." cried Jack, tears falling from his face.
Doug couldn't believe his ears but he acted quickly. He ran back to his police car and contacted EMS on his CB. An ambulance was on the way.
Doug checked on Dawson to see if he was alright. He took a handkerchief from his back pocket and pressed it to Dawson's bleeding forehead.
"Pacey said you were staying at the beach house. You changed your mind?" asked a soaked Jack.
"Are you kidding? I wasn't about to let you guys get away without me knowing where you where going. My big brother complex kicked in so called for more back up and followed Pacey, but I lost the wagon in the rain." replied Doug.
Meanwhile, Jenn continued to look out at the creek's surface. She saw Pacey come up for air and then swim back under water. Oh no, she thought.
=====/////=====
Pacey came up for air quickly and dove back down to the creek's bottom. His mind was racing and adrenaline was his only motivation. Pacey wasn't giving up on Andie. He was determined to get her free from the buckle.
Pacey reached the bottom and swam back through the Explorer's broken window. He had no time to think. Pacey quickly worked with Andie's belt. Andie's eyes were closed and she had been under water for several minutes. Hope was fading and Pacey said a silent prayer as he worked with the buckle. It was no use. The buckle was jammed. Pacey gave up on the buckle and jerked at the strap itself. Suddenly a rip tore across the leather restraint. A shimmer of hope came over Pacey. He continued to yank at the strap until it completely ripped and set Andie free. Pacey reacted quickly and swam Andie out of the Explorer, and back up to the surface.
=====/////=====
"There they are!" shouted Henry, pointing to Pacey as he pulled Andie from the creek.
"Is she ok?" cried Joey, tears rolling down her cheeks.
Pacey didn't respond. He quickly pulled Andie to shore, laid her flat on her back, and straddled her lifeless body. Everyone watched in horror as Pacey performed CPR, and mouth-to-mouth on Andie's dead body. Ambulance sirens could be heard not too far away.
"Help is on the way Pace. Perform the next cycle and I'll take over." ordered Doug, kneeling next to his brother.
Meanwhile, Jack was crying uncontrollably. Jenn went to him but it didn't seem to help.
"Please don't die Andie. I need you. Please don't die." he cried.
Pacey finished his last cycle of CPR and rolled off Andie. Doug took over as the ambulance pulled up. Two medics jumped out of the vehicle and raced for Andie. Doug got out of the way so they could work on her. Meanwhile, Pacey managed to crawl to the nearest tree and puke. He was exhausted and could barley move his fingers. Joey went to him and held him close. Dawson watched them from a distance and the pain of jealousy stung at his heart. A roll of thunder echoed from a far. The rain had stopped but another storm wasn't too far away.
The medics worked on Andie for what seemed like forever. Everything was ominous and Jack was on the verge of insanity. The thought of losing his sister was too much to bare. The medics continued to perform CPR and mouth- to-mouth. Suddenly, Andie jerked and coughed up a large amount of water. The medics sighed in relief but Andie remained unconscious. Jack felt his heart leap with joy.
"Thank God, Andie. Is she going to be alright?" asked Jack, as the medics readied to move his sister to the ambulance.
"We're not sure. She's breathing again so that's a plus, but she was under water for a long time. We don't know what's going to happen." stated a medic as they rushed to get her into the ambulance.
They carefully put Andie on a lay out cart and put her into the ambulance. Jack got in as well and took his sister's limp hand. He turned back to his friends.
"I'm going to the hospital. Will you guys meet us there?" asked Jack, tears rolling down.
"Of course Jack. We'll be there, I promise." replied Jenn.
A medic shut the back of the ambulance and went to the driver's side. Everyone watched as the ambulance sped away.
=====/////=====
"I've contacted everyone's parents and they'll meet us at the hospital. Dawson and Matt need to be checked by a doctor anyway. Jenn are you ok to drive the station wagon?" asked Doug.
"Yeah, I can drive." she replied.
"Good, I'll take Dawson and Matt, so I can get them to the hospital quicker. You take the rest ok?"
"Ok, Doug."
Dawson watched as Joey kissed Pacey on the cheek and he felt his heart burn. He couldn't stand to see them together. It felt like a burning festering wound.
"Joey, will you come with us? I want you with me." said Dawson, in monotone.
Joey turned from Pacey and locked eyes with Dawson. She could see pain in his eyes and she felt it as well. Joey nodded.
"Sure thing Dawson. I'll go with you."
Doug, Joey, Dawson, and Matt got into the police car, while Jenn, Henry, and Pacey got into the Witter wagon. Both vehicles started up and drove to the hospital. Andie was on all of their minds.
To Be Continued....
I know this story is getting long but there are just a few more chapters to go. After I finish Winds of Changes, I have another DC fan fiction on the way. I'm really excited about it so I'm gonna give ya'll a small teaser.
The story will be another AU-(alternate universe) and it will take place at the beginning of season 4. However, Joey didn't sail with Pacey on True Love for the summer. She stayed in Capeside and Pacey went out alone. He returns for school and they must deal with the pain and conflict. It's the beginning of the creekers' senior year but something strange is happening in their small town. People are dieing. One of Dawson's favorite horror movies has become a reality to him and his friends. Jaws comes to Capeside. Beware the great white shark!
"I'd doubt their conscious. I'm going in after them," he shouted against the wind.
Jack nodded and quickly yanked off his shirt as well. Joey and Jenn cried in panic as the Explorer continued to sink. Henry was in a state of shock. His mind was spinning and his reaction time was dulled.
Pacey charged for the creek and dove into the water. Despite the warm night, the creek felt like ice daggers to Pacey's skin. He took a deep breath and swam toward the sinking vehicle.
The water was murky but Pacey could still see the formation of the Explorer. He could hear the rain hitting against the creek's surface and a hard splash that had to be Jack. We're coming you guys, he thought in fear.
=====/////=====
Dawson opened his eyes and felt a sharp pain coming from his forehead. He touched the painful area and blood dripped from his hand. However, his attention was grabbed by the water that had filled up past his stomach. Oh god, he thought, I'm gonna die.
The water was cold and coming in fast. Luckily an air pocket was caught up in the Explorer's cabin so they could still breathe. Dawson quickly unbuckled his seatbelt and turned to Matt and Andie. Andie was unconscious and Matt was slowly coming to.
"Matt, wake up! We have to get out of here. The Explorer's sinking!" shouted Dawson in terror.
Matt shook his head weakly and looked up at Dawson. Caulfield seemed confused but the cold water quickly brought him up to speed. Fear etched across Matt's face.
"Shit, we're in deep shit." shouted Matt.
"We'll be ok but we have to act fast. I need you to kick open your window and grab Andie."
Matt nodded and kicked at the glass window. After a few tries, the window broke open and water spewed in. Matt screamed in fear. Air was rapidly escaping the Explorer's compartment and the water was pulling the vehicle down. Dawson's head was pounding but he managed to keep calm. His alcohol buzz appeared to be gone. It was as if the fear of dieing over took his drunkenness.
"Hurry and grab Andie. Then swim to the surface!" ordered Dawson, as cold water surged into the Explorer.
"Forget it! She's dead. I'm getting out of here!" yelled Matt as he took a deep breath, and exited through the broken window.
"Matt no!!!!" shouted Dawson in utter shock.
Matt cleared the Explorer and swam to the top of the creek. As he swam up he passed a determined Pacey. Pacey reached the Explorer and came in through the broken window. He came up through the water and gasped for air. Water surged into the vehicle and the weight was bringing it closer to the bottom. There wasn't much time left.
Meanwhile, Dawson was working for Andie's buckle but it was jammed. Pacey quickly took in the scene and realized that Andie may die, but Dawson was going to live. Pacey knew that Dawson was in no condition to be helping anyone. He could see the blood dripping down Dawson's head.
"Dawson, the Explorers almost to the bed of the creek. Go! I'll get Andie." ordered Pacey.
Dawson didn't argue. He was scared but he wasn't going to leave Andie. Now the Pacey was here, he knew that she would be ok. Pacey eased back out the window to let Dawson through. Water had filled the vehicle almost to the top and Andie's mouth and nose were under water. Dawson took a deep breath and swam toward the exit. As Dawson came out of the window, he saw Jack. Jack quickly took him by the arm and swam for the top.
Pacey had managed to catch a little bit of oxygen before the Explorer's cabin filled up entirely with water. However, he was running out of air but he still went for Andie. Pacey's hands worked with the buckle but it wasn't coming loose. The need for oxygen was tugging at his mind but he kept working with the buckle. Finally, the urge to gasp was too much for Pacey, so he swam out of the Explorer and headed back to the surface..without Andie.
=====/////=====
Henry grabbed Matt as he came out of the creek. Matt appeared to be alright but he seemed mortified. Caulfield wrapped his arm around Henry's neck and let him lead him to shore. The rain had eased up but it still continued to fall.
Joey continued to cry. She was afraid that her best friend had died. If Dawson was dead Joey didn't know what she would do. Sirens could be heard from a far so Joey turned in the sound's direction. She saw a police car speeding toward them.
Jack and Dawson came out of the water and thankfully took in fresh air. Jenn saw them and cried out.
"Thank god Jack. Dawson are you ok?" she cried.
Joey turned from the sirens and saw Dawson. A wave of relief came over her. Dawson was coughing fiercely and looked pretty shaken up. Worry was marked on his face. Jack helped Dawson to shore and laid him down on his back. Dawson continued to cough but stared back at the creek. Come on Andie, he thought in fear.
"Where's Pacey and Andie?" asked Joey in panic.
"I don't know. I took Dawson and didn't look back. They must still be down there." informed Jack, wiping his wet hair from his eyes.
All the friends turned back to the creek in horror. Time had surely run out. If Andie was still down there, she was most likely dead. A police car pulled up next to the Witter wagon and Doug Witter got out.
"Thank God, I found you kids. I was beginning to think I'd lost you." stated Doug.
"Doug, call EMS. We had a serious accident. Caulfield's Explorer crashed into the creek and Andie is trapped under water." cried Jack, tears falling from his face.
Doug couldn't believe his ears but he acted quickly. He ran back to his police car and contacted EMS on his CB. An ambulance was on the way.
Doug checked on Dawson to see if he was alright. He took a handkerchief from his back pocket and pressed it to Dawson's bleeding forehead.
"Pacey said you were staying at the beach house. You changed your mind?" asked a soaked Jack.
"Are you kidding? I wasn't about to let you guys get away without me knowing where you where going. My big brother complex kicked in so called for more back up and followed Pacey, but I lost the wagon in the rain." replied Doug.
Meanwhile, Jenn continued to look out at the creek's surface. She saw Pacey come up for air and then swim back under water. Oh no, she thought.
=====/////=====
Pacey came up for air quickly and dove back down to the creek's bottom. His mind was racing and adrenaline was his only motivation. Pacey wasn't giving up on Andie. He was determined to get her free from the buckle.
Pacey reached the bottom and swam back through the Explorer's broken window. He had no time to think. Pacey quickly worked with Andie's belt. Andie's eyes were closed and she had been under water for several minutes. Hope was fading and Pacey said a silent prayer as he worked with the buckle. It was no use. The buckle was jammed. Pacey gave up on the buckle and jerked at the strap itself. Suddenly a rip tore across the leather restraint. A shimmer of hope came over Pacey. He continued to yank at the strap until it completely ripped and set Andie free. Pacey reacted quickly and swam Andie out of the Explorer, and back up to the surface.
=====/////=====
"There they are!" shouted Henry, pointing to Pacey as he pulled Andie from the creek.
"Is she ok?" cried Joey, tears rolling down her cheeks.
Pacey didn't respond. He quickly pulled Andie to shore, laid her flat on her back, and straddled her lifeless body. Everyone watched in horror as Pacey performed CPR, and mouth-to-mouth on Andie's dead body. Ambulance sirens could be heard not too far away.
"Help is on the way Pace. Perform the next cycle and I'll take over." ordered Doug, kneeling next to his brother.
Meanwhile, Jack was crying uncontrollably. Jenn went to him but it didn't seem to help.
"Please don't die Andie. I need you. Please don't die." he cried.
Pacey finished his last cycle of CPR and rolled off Andie. Doug took over as the ambulance pulled up. Two medics jumped out of the vehicle and raced for Andie. Doug got out of the way so they could work on her. Meanwhile, Pacey managed to crawl to the nearest tree and puke. He was exhausted and could barley move his fingers. Joey went to him and held him close. Dawson watched them from a distance and the pain of jealousy stung at his heart. A roll of thunder echoed from a far. The rain had stopped but another storm wasn't too far away.
The medics worked on Andie for what seemed like forever. Everything was ominous and Jack was on the verge of insanity. The thought of losing his sister was too much to bare. The medics continued to perform CPR and mouth- to-mouth. Suddenly, Andie jerked and coughed up a large amount of water. The medics sighed in relief but Andie remained unconscious. Jack felt his heart leap with joy.
"Thank God, Andie. Is she going to be alright?" asked Jack, as the medics readied to move his sister to the ambulance.
"We're not sure. She's breathing again so that's a plus, but she was under water for a long time. We don't know what's going to happen." stated a medic as they rushed to get her into the ambulance.
They carefully put Andie on a lay out cart and put her into the ambulance. Jack got in as well and took his sister's limp hand. He turned back to his friends.
"I'm going to the hospital. Will you guys meet us there?" asked Jack, tears rolling down.
"Of course Jack. We'll be there, I promise." replied Jenn.
A medic shut the back of the ambulance and went to the driver's side. Everyone watched as the ambulance sped away.
=====/////=====
"I've contacted everyone's parents and they'll meet us at the hospital. Dawson and Matt need to be checked by a doctor anyway. Jenn are you ok to drive the station wagon?" asked Doug.
"Yeah, I can drive." she replied.
"Good, I'll take Dawson and Matt, so I can get them to the hospital quicker. You take the rest ok?"
"Ok, Doug."
Dawson watched as Joey kissed Pacey on the cheek and he felt his heart burn. He couldn't stand to see them together. It felt like a burning festering wound.
"Joey, will you come with us? I want you with me." said Dawson, in monotone.
Joey turned from Pacey and locked eyes with Dawson. She could see pain in his eyes and she felt it as well. Joey nodded.
"Sure thing Dawson. I'll go with you."
Doug, Joey, Dawson, and Matt got into the police car, while Jenn, Henry, and Pacey got into the Witter wagon. Both vehicles started up and drove to the hospital. Andie was on all of their minds.
To Be Continued....
I know this story is getting long but there are just a few more chapters to go. After I finish Winds of Changes, I have another DC fan fiction on the way. I'm really excited about it so I'm gonna give ya'll a small teaser.
The story will be another AU-(alternate universe) and it will take place at the beginning of season 4. However, Joey didn't sail with Pacey on True Love for the summer. She stayed in Capeside and Pacey went out alone. He returns for school and they must deal with the pain and conflict. It's the beginning of the creekers' senior year but something strange is happening in their small town. People are dieing. One of Dawson's favorite horror movies has become a reality to him and his friends. Jaws comes to Capeside. Beware the great white shark!