Author's Note: Hey, it's time for the climax of this story! Remember, this chapter's rated T for the violence that is going to occur. Trust me, it's VERY VIOLENT and VERY DRAMATIC. Read and review please!'
Chapter 19: Together Till The EndI walked back to our spot carrying firewood. Sora had some sticks so he could make us a bonfire. It was actually getting late. The sun was setting and we still haven't found a way out or have been found. I put the wood in the middle and helped Sora make a fire. It was hard to do, but after trying for 15 minutes, we finally managed to get a stupid fire going. It would've been easier if Donald was with us because then he could've used his magic to make a fire for us. Once the fire was going, it was dark and the stars were out. It was actually beautiful. I sat next to Sora on a large log. I heard a really scary noise, so it made me jump.
" What was that?" I jumped up.
" Oh, it was just my stomach." Sora laughed as he put a hand on his stomach. " Wait here. I'll go see if I can get us some food."
" I'll fill up our water bottles at the lake." I took the bottles and filed them up. When I came back, Sora was cooking. " Mm, that looks good. What're you cooking?"
" Trout. I caught it by hand at another lake."
" How'd you catch it by hand?"
" Remember when we were getting the supplies for our raft? I caught our fish by hand." Sora said as he handed my two cooked fish on a stick. " Enjoy." Sora took off his fish and began eating.
" Mm, this is really good. I never knew you were so good at cooking." I continued to eat.
" Thanks." Sora stared into the stars. " You know, maybe next summer, we could celebrate each other's 16th birthdays late and go camping alone. Of course we'll have to sleep in separate tents, but we could still spend the entire days together. Just the two of us. I'll cook all kinds of stuff for you."
" I'd love to." I smiled. Sora then choked on a fish tail, but managed to get it out. He turned his head and looked up at the stars again. I scooted toward Sora and rested my head on his shoulder. " You know, I was afraid of being stuck here, but now I realize that I'll be safe as long as I'm with you."
" I won't let anything happen to you, Kairi. I promise." Sora put his arm around me and rested his head on mine. We both gazed into the stars. Another noise scared me, but this time, it sounded bigger. It sounded like a growl.
" What was that?" I asked sitting up. .
" I don't know. It wasn't my stomach this time." We heard the growl. Sora and I turned our heads and saw…a Grizzly Bear! It was standing there growling at us! I was so scared now! Sora stood in front of me. " Kairi, don't move. Just stand there very still." Sora whispered. I stirred a bit and looked behind me. The bear continued to growl at me. " Kairi, no! Don't run!" He whispered again.
I couldn't help myself! I ran! I sprinted away from Sora and the bear! The bear roared! I could hear it was chasing after me! I ran deeper and thought hat the bear wasn't following me anymore, but when I turned around, the bear roared and tackled me to the ground! I screamed! Right before the bear attacked me, Sora jumped onto the bear and started wrestling it! He kept it nailed on the ground, so that way I could escape! I didn't want to leave Sora, but he told me to go anyway! I took one last glance at him and the bear and then ran. I hid behind a tree.
Sora's POV
I kept the bear nailed to the ground. It was a strong bear! I used all of my strength, but it eventually wore off. The bear stood up knocking me off of its back! I tried to crawl away, but it ran up and bit me in the leg! I screamed in pain. The bear continued to attack me. I tried to keep its jaw for it was going after my face! The bear's teeth were so sharp they got through my gloves and caused my hand to bleed. The bear used its pawand scratched me. There was blood everywhere. I was still holding the bear's jaw, but it kept on using its paws to attack me! At one point, the bear used its paw and assailed me in the stomach. I was in so much pain I couldn't hold the jaw anymore. I held my stomach. Just before the bear bit me in the face, a gunshot was heard! I was saved! The bear left me damaged on the ground. I laid there trying to move, but I was in so much pain. My left shoulder was torn up, my stomach was torn up, and my leg had large bite marks on it. I had additional blood spilled onto my face from the other injuries. I felt so terrible now, but at least I knew Kairi was safe.
Kairi's POV
I was so scared now! I then heard a scream of pain! It was followed by a gunshot. I ran to where the scream was coming from! When I got there, I saw Sora! He was lying on the ground with blood coming out of him and scratches all over the place! Sora was grunting and trying to move. I couldn't let him move on his own. I ran to his side!
" Sora!" I kneeled beside him as he lay back down.
" Kairi?"
" Don't say another word. I have to get you out of here and to a hospital!" I put one of his arms around my neck and helped him up. I started to help him walk, but he fell in pain again.
" I can't move anymore. I hurt…so bad." Sora lay down against a log. He looked beaten up so bad. I could see that he was MAULED by the bear! He had his left shoulder torn up, his stomach torn up, and his leg had huge bite marks on them. I panicked while trying to find a way to get help. I tried my cell phone, but I got no service. " Kairi, it's no use. Just leave me here to die."
" No! I'll save you. I promise! Well, at least tonight can't get any worse." I sighed in relief, but then a storm just started to downpour. " Great! My friend is dying and now there's a storm! What next!" I was so frightened and soaking went. I looked at Sora with my whole self wet.
" Kairi, it's not worth it." Sora said softly as I kneeled next to him. " I've lived my life. Just leave me."
" No! I'll never leave you! We made a promise 6 years ago that we'd stick together till the end!" I began to cry.
" But what's the point? I can't even move. If I die, at least I'll know that I died trying to protect you." Sora put his hand on my shoulder.
" I won't leave you because…I love you…with all my heart." I held onto his hand. " You're the most important person in my life Sora."
" Kairi…"
" Yes?" I asked.
" I love…you too."
Sora lifted his head a bit towards me and pulled my chin towards his. He closed his eyes and kissed me passionately. I closed my eyes and put my hand on his cheek. He pulled away and rested his head on a log. I was hoping my first kiss was during a happy moment, but why must this happen to me? I sat next to him and held onto his hand tight. I could tell that Sora was scared. He looked more scared than he has ever looked before. Luckily, I had my coat for in case it got cold. I put it around Sora. I wished I could lean my head on his shoulder, but I didn't want to hurt him. I rested my head on the log, but Sora put my head onto his shoulder and put his arm around me.
" Doesn't it hurt?" I asked.
" Nothing hurts when I with you." Sora grinned. He pulled me into a hug and rested his head on top of mine. We rested for a couple of hours, but I couldn't sleep anymore. I decided to try calling for help. Maybe the camp people were looking for us. I knew I'd wake up Sora, but he knew that we really needed help.
" HELLO? HELLO?" My voice echoed, but I only heard the wolves. " It only called the wolves." I went and sat by Sora again. " Why must it be like this?" I rested my head on Sora's shoulder again.
" It doesn't have to be that bad as long as we're together." Sora grinned and kissed me on the cheek. We went back to sleeping again. I actually felt better now. I loved him so much. Sora was so nice to me. Then, I heard a voice that woke us up.
" Hello? Hello? I heard someone calling!" It sounded like a ranger. We both woke up. The ranger came through the woods and saw us. " Oh my gosh! How'd you two get here?"
" It's a long story. But you have to help us get out of here! My friend's been mauled my a bear and he needs to get to a hospital!" I explained.
" Miss, I hate to break it to you, but we're in the middle of a forest, you'll have to wait till morning."
" NO! That's not good enough!" I shouted. " Please, he could die! I love him! At least take us back to Camp Destiny so they could call and ambulance!"
" All right. Bob, help me get this guy in." The two rangers put Sora into the truck. I hopped in the back with Sora and they drove off. I didn't want to startle Sora, so I just sat by him. Minutes later, we arrived at the camp. I saw mine and Sora's mom waiting. I jumped out of the car and ran to my mom. The other campers and the councilors came running too.
" Mom!" I ran to her.
" Kairi!" My mom and friends came running. Sora's mom went running to the truck.
" Where's my baby?"
" He's right here." The rangers pulled him out.
An ambulance arrived. One of the rangers called an ambulance while on the way. They put Sora on a stretcher and then into the ambulance. Sora's mom got into the ambulance and they left immediately. My other friends and I crowded into my mom's van. It could fit seven people. She drove us away from camp and to the hospital. I was so worried about Sora. What if he dies? That'll be awful!
" Be strong, Sora. Be strong." I said.
Author's Note: There's the climax. I actually cried while writing this chapter. I think the next chapter will be when we find out whether Sora lives or not. Read and review please.
