Ben's POV

"Emily!" I yelled louder as her body lay still. I put my two fingers under her neck and waited for what seemed like a minute before I could feel a faint pulse against my fingers. I let out a squeal and almost knocked her back into the water trying to contain my excitement. She was still with me. She was still alive!

I shook my head and dropped back down beside her. This was no time to get excited yet. My eyes scanned over her still features. Why wasn't she waking up? What haven't I done, I've tried everything-

Wait, there is one thing I haven't tried...

I know Pan is somewhere close by; I'll probably end up getting drowned myself, if not by Pan then Will, once he finds out, but I don't have a damn choice. Emily was going to die if I didn't do this now and it is the only way to save her. I moved myself closer to her and gazed down at her parted lips. This is what has to be done.

I couldn't help but grin. I'm going to kiss her before anyone else does. Finally my chance has come; the moment I've waited so long for has finally come. I mentally kicked myself. No Ben you shithead you need to save her! She could die if you don't hurry!

My eyes widened as I looked down at her pale skin. I moved my hands to either side of her face before bringing my head down. I couldn't give her any air; my lips didn't even come close to touching hers. Instead I felt a giant kick to my stomach. I opened my eyes to see everything spinning before a sharp hard object collided against my back and head. I looked around confused to see Emily several meters away as I was left lying against a rock. What the hell just happened...

I grabbed my stomach as the pain throbbed while looking around to see what had thrown me in the air but there was nothing. I clenched my teeth as I realized it wasn't something but someone. The one person that has the power and strength combined to throw a body in the air like a rag doll was the same person who sent me down to save Emily in the first place! And who had also ruined my one chance!

"Oh come on!" I yelled as I looked around to find where Pan was hiding. "Pan you piece of shit, I'm gonna beat you over the head with those damn pipes of yours-" I shouted but only to be whipped off of my feet and get slammed against the rock again. I groaned as this time was harder than the last. I lay on my side in pain as my back and head ached.

"Alright!" I yelled, "I get it!" I shouted knowing that Pan could definitely hear what I was saying and what I was thinking.

I heard gasping and coughing and quickly got up to my feet to see Emily laying on her side hunched over as she coughed up a large amount of water that had been held in her lungs. I ran over to her and practically jumped on her. "Emily thank god, you're okay!" I said happily as I pulled her into my chest as I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her into a bear hug. I could feel tears blurring my vision as I held her tightly.

"B-Ben?" She questioned faintly, still trying to find her voice. "What happened?" I unwrapped my arms and moved her wet hair out of her face. "Pan happened." I spat as I helped her stand to her feet as she put her arm around my shoulder. She wobbled a bit but managed to walk with my help. I could feel her trembling from under me, her skin was still cold and her wet clothes stuck to her skin. I sat her down against the same rock Pan threw me against.

Emily's POV

I sat back and sighed as the warmth of the rock burned my skin. Even in this heat I still shivered from the cold. My eyes trailed our footprints until I stared off the edge of the cliffs. I wrapped my arms around myself and pulled my legs closer to my chest as I remembered exactly what had happened.

I heard the sound of metal clamping down. I was shocked to see metal handcuffs locked against my wrists, the chain molded into the rock beside me. Pan stood in front of me, his face held an angry expression. "What are you doing!" I shouted as I began to panic and pull at the chains. I was kneeling on the ground, I couldn't stand up because the chain was too short."Teaching you a lesson." Pan replied bitterly.

Pan was there, he watched me as I drowned, but I don't understand why. When we were laying beside each other I had thought that maybe he- "Emily!" I snapped out of my thoughts and looked at Ben who was kneeling in front of me with a look of concern. "Are you alright?" Ben asked. I slowly nodded my head and stood up from the rock, Ben standing up after me as I walked to the edge of the cliff, my eyes flickering over the dark blue water. I felt Ben's presence by my side but I only kept my eyes down.

"This is going to sound crazy but for a second down there, before it all happened, I actually thought Pan was somehow different." I admitted before curling my fists. "I guess I fell right into his trap." I watched the water splash against the edge of the cliffs then down to my wrists that were still red and swollen. I scoffed. What more did I think Pan could be, he'll never change. "We're all just a part of it...part of his game just waiting to be knocked off the board when we least expect it."

A part of me felt disappointed. I wasn't sure if I was disappointed in Pan or myself for thinking I could trust him. He'll always be the person I know him to be. Whatever the feeling was, I shook my head and buried it deep down before turning to Ben. If it weren't for Ben I wouldn't be alive right now.

"Thank you Ben." I smiled warmly as I wrapped my arms around his chest and pulled him into a hug. I felt his chin place on top of my head as he hugged me back. I could hear him chuckle. "You're welcome my lady."

I chuckled and pulled away. I grabbed his sword that was lying on the ground before chucking it to Ben in which he caught with one hand. "Come on let's get out of here." I said before turning around to walk off the hill of rock before entering the jungle again, Ben trailing behind me as the hot sun was finally covered by the large trees.

Pan's POV

My nails were digging into my palms so hard that I had to force myself to pull away before I could break the skin. I watched with sharp eyes as Emily unwrapped her arms from Ben before smiling up at him, her eyes soft. It was so different, seeing the fear and anger being swept away as if the last events hadn't of even taken place. Perhaps I never noticed until now, of the way she really sees me. I would always look upon her pained or fearful features, nothing more. I know she's not like the other boys at all, far from obeying instructions, following rules and most of all accepting consequences for actions, and yet she's still here, on the island, driving me mad.

I could feel the wind picking up from behind me, moving the surrounding trees that began swaying along with it. I could feel a presence behind me as a dark voice spoke harshly in my ear. "Why did you save the girl, I told you before she will only make it harder for your plan to work." I turned to face my shadow, its yellow eyes glowing down on me. "What if you're wrong and she is who were looking for."

"You have tried but she will never believe." My shadow spoke bitterly as it moved closer to me. I gritted my teeth before facing my shadow and standing my ground. "I will find a way; I don't care how long it takes!" My shadow backed away. "Soon you will run out of time. You can't put all your effort into this one stubborn girl-"

"You will not tell me what to do." I warned as I glared into its yellow eyes. "I made you and I can just as easily get rid of you." My shadow fell silent before lowering his head and moving away. I turned away from my shadow and began to walk. "Now go make yourself useful for once and find the information I wanted." I felt a gush of wind whip the trees behind me as my shadow flew off. I kept walking following the jungle, knowing every part of the island like the back of my hand, yet I still found myself off course.

I didn't know what to do with this girl anymore. My shadow was right about one thing, that Emily is beyond stubborn but most of all she would fight at anything to get her way even if it goes against my rules. I try to act superior towards her like the other boys which they all follow, well except for Will, which I can understand but that's what I hated most about her, it was close to impossible to get her to trust me. She always acted so differently towards the other boys, especially Will. Those two have grown a strong bond ever since she set foot on the island but in all good thanks to Connor they have grown further apart, hatred and jealousy lies between Will knowing the truth of what really happened, and I intend on keeping it that way. Even still the connection between them is still there, it's still strong even if they may not realize it. Emily's grown attachment to that boy. I couldn't describe the feeling except anger and dissatisfaction that she has trust in Will that she will never have with me...she believes in him...and it makes me sick.

Emily's POV

"Sooo," Ben said as he swung his arm over my shoulder. "Does this mean we're official?" He asked as he wriggled his eyebrows. I looked up at him sceptically. "And how did you come to that conclusion?" I asked as a grin crept upon my face. Ben cleared his throat and shrugged his shoulders. "Oh you know, me saving your life and all."

I lifted up on my toes and kissed his cheek. "How's that for a thank you-"

I looked down to see Ben laying on the ground on his stomach, his head to the side, eyes half open as he grinned at the dirt. "What are you doing?" I laughed as he lay still.

"Just admiring the view." He replied dreamily, casually running his hands along the ground. I rolled my eyes but couldn't help but laugh again at his reaction. "Come on sleeping beauty it's nearly midday. We can't waist anymore time." I yelled behind me as I kept walking ahead. Before I could turn around to check I could already hear Ben running behind me.

Just as I looked ahead I stopped still in my tracks. I stared at the deer that was cautiously lowering it's head to eat the grass that lay under it. My stomach turned in huger. I barely had any energy since I almost drowned this morning. Ben was probably more exhausted then I was. This could be our only chance to eat until this test was all over. My eyes narrowed as I watched the deer's eyes flicking back and forth, ready to bolt at any second.

"Hey Emily, do you think-"

Before Ben could say another word I quickly put my hand over his mouth and pushed him against the tree beside him, my eyes never leaving the deer in case it made a run for it. I dropped my hand from his mouth only to be faced with Ben's wide smirk. "Knew you couldn't resist me." he said before winking.

"Ben!" I whispered as I rolled my eyes. "You'll scare it off."

Ben's eyebrows furrowed as he slowly peeped his head out from the tree only to quickly pull it back. I gave him a 'keep quiet' look before carefully reaching my arm back for my bow. I stretched my fingers ready to grasp an arrow only to realize there was nothing there. I dropped my head down as I pulled my arm back to my side. I must have left it lying beside me before all the water came rushing in. I felt vulnerable without any weapon on me, like I was completely open for anyone to attack. There's no way I could go back now, my bow and arrows would be completely submerged under all that water.

My stomach turned in a knot by just thinking about it, the feeling of not being able to breathe, the water entering my lungs and filling them as I choked. Slowly and painfully, until eventually all my senses began shutting down and I slowly began to drift into unconsciousness. After the pain could not be felt, it was surprisingly peaceful. The water silenced me as if I would have been asleep. Even in the darkness, I still saw him. The beams of sun reflecting on his still features as he lay peacefully beside me. But when those eyes opened, the emerald green flickered into anger, looking down on his prey and never looking away.

My eyes shot up as I felt a soft touch against my skin, bringing me out of my thoughts. Ben's blue eyes looked over me as his hand lifted my chin, giving me a saddened look. He knew what happened, he was there, he saw everything. Ben slowly took his sword out of his belt and held it up to his chest. I could see my reflection in the silver metal, my mouth parting slightly as I gazed at my own saddened features. My attention was pulled away from the blade as Ben adjusted his sword, and took a step out from the line of the tree, ready to attack. Before he could move I held his arm back causing him to give me a look of confusion. His hand relaxing while my grip still remained tight.

Pan said he wanted to test me. I had no idea that the test potentially could have killed me. I remember his angered expression, his fierce eyes flickering down on me, desperately searching. I don't know what he wanted and whatever he did want, I couldn't give to him...however I didn't think he would take things this far. I looked up at Ben who had been waiting for any signal of what to do.

"Let it go." I whispered, barely hearing myself.

There has been enough suffering for one day. Ben put his sword back into his belt and wrapped his arms around me. It caught me a little off guard but I soon closed my eyes and buried my face into his chest. "I'll alwaysbe here for you okay." Ben said as he pulled me closer, in doing so I knew he meant every word. "Ethan, Will and I...we're all here and we all care for you."

I opened my eyes slowly and Ben's arms unwrapped myself from me. My eyes widened as Ben put his hands on either side of my face and pulled my cheeks. "Now smile." Ben said while grinning himself. Demonstrating for me, his eyes squinted as his grin stretched to his whole face, showing all of his teeth like a little kid would. He held it to the point that I had to laugh to get him to stop.

"See that wasn't so hard." Ben laughed as he walked on ahead.

I looked back and saw the deer walking in the opposite direction, its beautiful golden fur coat shinning in the sun as it made its way in between trees and soon out of sight. I turned back around and ran to catch up with Ben. Even with Ben's support I couldn't help but frown after he mentioned Will.

"Ethan, Will and I...we're all here and we all care for you."

It felt like I had an endless surge of regret building up as I knew that there was someone who didn't feel the same way. I know I hurt Will, but he was hurting for the wrong reasons. I wish I could be with him to explain everything that happened but even then I don't think he would let me. I hate myself for even thinking of leaving the island without him. It was so selfish of me to even consider it when Will and the other boys have been here for longer than I have. I just want to see him again and apologize; I don't care how long it will take.

"Don't bother..."

Will's voice rang in my head repeating over and over again, reminding me of how I left things with him. I curled my fists has I silenced the voices in my head. Even if he hated me, I still wanted to know if he was okay. That much I had to know.

"Emily?"

I looked up to see Ben standing in the distance. I continued walking not even noticing that I had stopped in the first place until I reached Ben's side. I knew Ben could tell something was bothering me but thankfully he chose to ignore it as he continued walking behind me. I could feel sweat starting to form on my palms as the need to ask continued to building up inside of me. I had to ask. I'll force it out of Ben if I have to.

I stopped walking and turned around. "Ben have you seen Will?" I asked almost too loudly.

Ben flinched and shot up his hands up in defence. "Jesus woman." He exhaled slowly before sighing. "I did run into him when this kill test started but we got split up not too long after."

Ben's POV:

I tried to look anywhere but Emily's intimidating but hot face, which was very hard. I knew she was going to ask the one question I didn't want to answer.

Don't ask, don't ask, don't ask...please!

"Is Will angry at me?"

Shit.

Lie Ben, my subconscious told me. Lie!

I cleared my throat and shook my head. "N-No, no he's not-"

Oh forget it. Of course he is.

"Actually yes he is. And so am... I and Ethan too...what were you thinking!"

Emily looked up at me and gave me a pleading look. "Come on Ben not you too." she groaned. "Pan locked me in a cage before I could even get a chance to explain myself!"

"But you still wanted to leave with Connor." I accused which Emily instantly fired back.

"Not with Connor, I never liked him!"

I scoffed. "Obviously, he was a stupid little bitch."

"Ben!"

"What!" I said defensively, crossing my arms before mumbling under my breath. "...everyone was thinking it."

There was a couple seconds of silence before Emily spoke up. "Uh Ben." She spoke, her voice shaky.

I looked up and my eyes instantly widened. What the hell is that...

Emily's POV:

Ben backed up to my side, his eyes wide as we both stood shocked staring at the huge gust of wind that was moving into a cloud of dust forming a spiral into the air. I looked up at the cloud of wind as it shot up into the sky, spiraling closer towards us. The wind was getting stronger by the second, enough to shift our feet on the ground. It came out of nowhere. I moved the hair out of my face and looked up in fear at the spiraling storm that was moving its way closer to where we were standing. Ben and I latched onto each other as the ground shook from under us making us unbalanced to the point where we had to lean towards the ground.

"We must have pissed Pan off a fair bit to make him decide to kill us with freakin tornado!" Ben shouted over the wind before coughing as dirt flew in his mouth.

Did Pan really intend to do this to us? Or was it just part of the test?

I watched in horror as the tornado got closer and began ripping up tree roots from the ground. If it was strong enough to do then I didn't even want to think about what was going to happen to us. I could feel my feet shifting as the tornado was getting close enough that the branches around us began to get sucked in.

"Killed by mother nature. This is just bloody perfect." Ben groaned as he took out his sword.

I looked down at Ben's sword, confused of what he was planning to do. "What are you gonna do kill some wind?"

Ben gave me a blank look before gripping the handle with both hands and holding it up to his head in front of him. Ben used all his force to push the sword into the ground. It reached almost half way. I felt my feet getting pulled out from under me as the wind began to feel like a vacuum.

"Hold on!" Ben yelled.

I quickly grabbed onto his arm as the wind lifted the two of us off the ground. Ben held onto the handle of his sword, being the only thing stopping us from getting sucked straight into the tornado. Ben and I both ducked our heads as small branches and dirt came flying past us. I felt my fingers slightly sliding and I began to panic as I looked behind me at the tornado that was ripping up trees in it's way.

"Ben I'm slipping!" I cried out.

Ben looked me in the eyes, his eyes mirroring mine as panic covered his face. "Emily please!" Ben shouted. "Try to hold on!"

As I went to re grip the wind pulled me back and my hands slipped from Ben's arm. "Emily!" I heard Ben's scream against the wind. I felt my stomach drop as I hit the ground before getting dragged along the ground. I screamed as I felt the branches that were tearing up through the ground around me, ripping against my skin like a whip. My eyes stayed locked in terror at the tornado. Before I could get sucked into the spiraling storm I felt something hard collide against the back of my head. The force made the back of my head throb and my vision blurred. I was staining my eyes to see clearly. I could only barely see a massive tree trunk that lay on the ground beside my body. I had stopped moving with the wind but my body lay still against the tree which must have fallen from the tornado. The wind was still howling in my ears and pushing me further into the tree trunk. I looked up into the sky to see the tornado right next to me, the tree being the only thing keeping me from getting sucked in.

My vision blurred and my head throbbed in pain. I felt so dizzy and confused of that was going to happen. If the tornado snaps this trunk then I would surely be the next thing to go with it. I felt a cold shiver run down my spine as a figure of a person was hovering over me. How were they able to stand in this wind as well as the tornado being just a second from tearing us apart. I blinked a couple of times and I was able to move in and out of clear vision. My eyes were met with a pair of shining green eyes. Their facial features became clear and I was shocked to see who was standing over me. He reached his hand down and placed it genitally against the side of my forehead. My eyes widened as he pulled away to see blood covering his entire hand. He looked down at his hand, his eyes flickering over the crimson red before looking back into my eyes. He leaned forward and that's when I could properly identify him.

"Pan?" I whispered almost faintly as I looked over his light brown hair and green eyes. I felt my body feeling heavier by the second as my vision blurred again, even worse than before. The sound of the wind began to quieten and the pain in my head began to hurt more.

"I'm sorry Emily."

Pan's words rang through my head as I closed my eyes and felt myself drifting into unconsciousness.

Sorry it has taken me so long to update a new chapter. I have just finished school high-school, graduated and finished exams so it has been a bit hectic. This chapter still needs editing and more detail that I will eventually fix when I have some more time, but I will be updating a few more chapters later today and tomorrow so get ready for those!

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