Chapter 2

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"Couple more yards ahead!"

"What!" Ron yelled over the roaring wind.

They were about half way up the mountain, when Kim yelled back at her best friend. They were connected by a five-foot long rope and cable, Kim lead, Ron followed. He squinted his eyes to see her figure, before climbing closer to her. Soon they found some flat land, most likely a large cliff. Ron pulled on the rope till he was beside Kim, and they huddled together.

"What did you say?" Ron asked into her ear.

"I said it was a couple more yards ahead, but it seems we are here now. We just have to locate the cave." Kim shivered into his ear. "Got any ideas?"

"No. But before we think anything else up, are you ok?" He said with a concerned look.

'I love it when he is concerned.' Kim thought. "Yeah I'm perfect. Now lets think something up before we freeze together." She said shortly after.

"I'm betting that way." Ron said as he pointed straight ahead. "No worries when taking the straight route."

Kim laughed a bit before shaking her head yes, and they were off. Instead of letting themselves walk in a line, the walked side by side. They found no difficulty in this as they walked.

After a five-minute stroll, they came upon tents, about three in a row. Kim leaned into Ron and said, "Seems like the place. Lets find the mine."

Ron gave her thumbs up as they trekked past the tents. Soon they came upon a large wooden structure, with metal suspenders for the corners. They came upon it, and pulled on the door. It came open rather easy, and they stepped in. Once inside Ron closed the door with a huff, and the wind's roar stopped.

"Wow, it's quiet in here." Ron said.

"Yeah." Kim said pulling down the hood of her parka.

Ron followed suit, and they walked toward a hole in the floor. It was a rather large hole, with a ladder hooked to it. Kim took a step forward, and looked down it.

"I don't see anything… wait, I think I see a light." Kim mused.

Ron took a step forward. "Bet its them?"

"Most likely." Kim said. "Hey! Is anyone down there!"

They both waited in silence. "Maybe they are out of it?" Ron asked.

"Only one way to find out."

Kim then grabbed the ladder a led it down the depth, and it fit perfectly. She then swung her wait around and onto the ladder.

"Be careful KP." Ron warned as he grabbed the top of the ladder to steady it.

"Always!" Kim said as she took a step down.

With one foot on the new step, she placed her other foot next to it. The step cracked under her weight, sending Kim down into the depths screaming.

"KP!" Ron yelled as he got onto him hands and knees looking down.

A thud is heard as Kim connects with the ground. "Oh god." Ron breathed as he scrambled onto his feet.

He then swung his weight onto the ladder, be careful to check the steps as he went.

"Kim! Talk to me!"