Here is yet another update to this wonderful story that will be finished in about three more chapters. I hope everyone is enjoying this as much as 'Better Than Paradise'. This is rated higher for some bad language by Mr. Charlie Pace later in the chapter.

Chapter Three

After two hours, the group settled down for a break. With Locke's help Charlie was able to remember more of where they were.

They had come upon the place where Charlie had dropped the 'A' from his fingers.

"All right Charlie, now you're on your own," Locke said. "I went the other way."

"All right," Charlie said. Although, Charlie then remembered that Jack and Kate had followed this trail.

"We'll help you Charlie if you can't remember some of the way," Kate said. Charlie nodded and took a drink of water. After a break, they all stood and Charlie led the way.

About another forty-five minutes later, they came across the place where Charlie had left the 'T'. Now Charlie was stumped.

"Go straight," Jack whispered. Charlie nodded and walked forward. Charlie still led the way as Jack and Kate gave him directions. Soon, they came across the place where Charlie remembered waking up after he was hung.

Charlie shook the feeling off and then knew Jack and Kate didn't know where to go. This was the last place they had been.

"Are we lost or do you know where to go?" Sawyer asked.

"Shut up Sawyer," Kate said. She walked up to Charlie. "Do you remember?" Charlie rubbed his temples.

"I'm trying, it's just hard. Let's take a break here and I'll think for a few minutes," Charlie said. Kate nodded and sat down.

Charlie sat on a tree root and thought about the path. From here to Claire was mixed. Then his mind formed a picture, he remembered the footsteps, turns, jerks, and directions he was being pulled by from Ethan. If he could remember them all correctly then he knew how to get to Claire.

"Okay, I was blacked out at this point, but I seem to remember the way Ethan was going by the way I was being pulled," Charlie said. "We don't seem to be that far off. We have to keep going straight."

"Are you sure Charlie?" Jack asked. He nodded.

"You were blacked out, how much could you remember?" Sawyer asked.

"Look, I can remember. I promise, and I promised Claire I would keep her safe, but I couldn't. And I want to fulfill that promise and to do that I have to find her," Charlie said. "So are you going to help me or not?"

"Lead the way," Sawyer said waving his hand in the direction. Charlie smiled and led the way.

As they walked he thought the path process over in his mind, he seemed to remember everything. He just hoped this all wasn't blind dumb luck he was using. And he hoped he wasn't leading them into the dark.

They walked for about another twenty minutes or so when Charlie stopped again. He thought for a moment but nothing came to him. Charlie had had it, he just couldn't do this anymore, he couldn't remember. He was tired, frustrated, and exhausted. All he wanted was Claire back and it just wasn't happening.

"Shit!" he yelled. "I can't remember anymore!" He threw his backpack down and kicked it. He then fell to the ground and placed his head in his hands. Kate rushed over to him.

"It's okay Charlie," Kate said. Charlie pulled away from her.

"No, no it's not! I can't fucking find the girl I love in this jungle. It's killing me!" He said. He felt hot tears rush down his face and he buried his head in his arms again. Kate comforted him the best she could but it wasn't working.

"Charlie, we'll find her," Jack said putting a hand on Charlie's back. Charlie sniffed in protest. Jack looked behind him at the others waiting for an answer. "Maybe we should make camp here for the night."

"No, I want to keep going," Charlie said.

"No, Charlie, you need to rest," Jack said.

"Don't tell what I need. I'm the only one that knows what I need!" he yelled. All of the sudden they heard a scream. Charlie's head flew up. Jack and Kate followed his vision. The scream was close.

"That was Claire!" Charlie said standing. "I know it!" He prayed she would scream again. They then heard another scream and then a baby crying. They all looked at each other.

"Oh God," Charlie said. He picked up his backpack and ran towards the noises.

"Charlie!" Jack and Kate yelled at him. They ran after him into the depths of the jungle.

Suspenseful! Sorry, just had to say that! Looks, like things are getting a little more exciting around here. Hope everyone had a safe and happy New Year's!

REVIEW RESPONSES

Opheliapain19- Don't worry, I'm updating 'Better Than Paradise' while doing this. Every time this is updated that one will be as well. Thanks for the review!

MusicMonkey88- I know the tension is killing me! I really wish someone would kiss on the show! Thanks for the compliment! And I love how you called me Mrs. Bloom, I'm trying to reach for that dream...or to be Mrs. Monaghan. :)

Matchin' Laces- Thanks for the review! Since school is starting again on Monday, I try to update once a week. Keep on reading!

Suspencer- Thanks for the review! And will Charlie find Claire? I don't know.

Until next time,

Bloomy Angel