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Kate Austen tried to walk as slow as she possibly could, but her long legs found it rather difficult. She turned often, looking behind her, keeping her eyes on Claire, who was coming along to pick fruit with her, Baby Aaron sleeping soundly in the sling Charlie had long ago made for her. Kate warned Claire that even though they weren't going deep into the jungle, it still wasn't safe. But Claire insisted, saying she and Aaron both needed a change in scenery. So Kate, reminding Sawyer of her "Carte Blanche", borrowed a gun for protection. She understood Claire's need to get away, Locke was on her constantly like a Hawk, and Charlie attempted every day to do the same. Watching her with longing eyes anytime she came into his view.

Kate stopped for a second, took a swig of water and allowed Claire to catch up with her. "Sure feels nice to leave the beach." Claire smiled, looking down at Aaron. "Right sweetheart?"

She smiled as he sleepily smiled back at her. Kate offered Claire some water and she happily accepted.

"You know, Sawyer and I found this really pretty waterfall not to far from here." Kate smiled, being careful not to mention the bodies they also discovered.

Claire smiled wide. "Just as long as we get back before its dark, I don't want John sending out a search party for me."

The both laughed a little and started to walk again.

It was a beautiful day, very warm on the beach and a few degrees cooler through the jungle. The air smelled sweet and various animals popped in and out of their homes at the sound of the girls. They both wished everyday was like this, no sign of any danger, the atmosphere calm and inviting. But more often then not, the most dangerous events happened on days like this, so Claire tried to remain as close to Kate as possible. Aaron was soon sound asleep from the gentle rocking of the sling as Claire walked.

Kate stopped as she heard a rustling in the bushes to her left, putting her right hand out in front of Claire to stop her. She brought her finger to her mouth to remind Claire to keep silent, luckily Aaron wasn't awakened when Claire jolted to stop.

A small boar emerged on the path in front of them, sniffing in their direction, giving a little snort and trotting off. Both girls laughed hysterically.

"He was rather threatening, wasn't he?" Claire giggled.

"I don't know why, but that totally made me think of Sawyer."

Claire laughed again as the two began walking again.

The little boar ran back out at them, charging at Claire, causing her to jump and grab onto Kate.

Claire, looking rather embarrassed, let go of Kate and laughed until she was red in the face.

"Definitely Sawyer." She managed to get out.

Kate agreed, and soon the two girl and baby Aaron were standing at the waterfall, eyeing a small rainbow in the mist.

"Beautiful." Claire smiled. Kate sat down on a rock near the edge of the water, and Claire did the same, carefully so she wouldn't wake Aaron. Kate cut a mango in pieces, handing Claire a couple, and a water bottle. They sat, making small talk and dipping their feet into the crystal clear cool water. Kate remembered the bodies, but figured it wasn't anything to stress over since they were just dipping their feet in.

"What was that?" Kate asked. Claire looked around and listened carefully.

"I don-"

"John wouldn't have started the search party just yet."

Claire finally heard what Kate did. Voices, getting louder as they came closer.

"Give me Aaron." Kate said, Claire was about to question why but knew she could trust Kate, and she took the sling from around her neck and out it around Kate's. Kate didn't like the feeling she had in her stomach and she didn't like the voices she heard either. She grabbed Claire's arm and pulled her to a stand.

"RUN."