THAT'S IT!
The two turned, and started running again. They didn't speak much, until they slowed down ten minutes later.
A large river was flowing across the desert from horizon to horizon. It was heading west, very slowly. The water was very clear, and it reflected the setting sun's light very easily. The river was about fifty feet wide, and didn't appear too deep.
Jasmine looked at Gers, "Well, I guess we should follow this river. They always lead somewhere."
"Yeah, but," Gers said. "This river'll probably lead us back to Chicoga, so, we should follow it the other way."
"You sure?"
"Yeah. It makes more sense."
The two turned towards the mountains again, and started walking. The whispering of the river made the trip very calm and peacful.
But not long later, there was a disturbance.
The teens turned.
