Yay! I hit 20 reviews! Thank you so much to everyone that has reviewed I'm so grateful, here's chapter six I hope you like it! Again sorry in advance if there are any spelling mistakes! :)
Mal braced himself as the truck stopped abruptly. He watched as Shawn exited the truck, still with Natara firmly in his grip; preventing her from escaping. Armed guards followed as he led them towards another gateway ruin duplicate. Natara struggled in a feeble attempt to flee, only to be harshly pulled back by Shawn. She glanced back at the truck instantly locking eyes with her husband. Mal flashed her a reassuring smile before hiding once again.
Natara tried to hide the smile that spread across her face as Shawn continued barking orders at the guards.
Shawn:" This, this is finally it! A thousand entrances and this holds the path to the Lost City! Now your necklace Natara!"
Natara:" No! Shawn, I want no part in this! Just let me go!"
Shawn scoffed as he snatched the necklace from around Natara's neck.
Shawn:" I'm afraid you don't have a choice in this! After all my research and everything I've done, it all leads back to you Natara. I've come too far to walk away now, I'm not letting anything get in the way! So you can come out now Mr Fallon, no point in hiding!"
Natara glanced back to see Mal being dragged by two of Shawn's guards. Shawn glared at Natara before scowling at Mal.
Shawn:" Mr Fallon, after all the guards I've sent after you I'm surprised you're still breathing!"
Mal:" Really, then why do you looked so impressed?"
Shawn let out a mocking chuckle as he pointed his gun towards Mal.
Shawn:" This isn't a game Mr Fallon and my patience is wearing thin. So I suggest you surrender before something awful happens to your...wife."
Mal:" Actually, I've got a better idea."
Mal quickly tackled the guards holding him, as they fell to the floor unconscious. As another guard ran at Mal he wrapped his arm round his neck, holding a gun to his temple.
Mal:" How about you let Natara go, or I'll shoot your little buddy here!"
Shawn pulled Natara across towards a guard, then turned back to face Mal with a cold hard glare in his eyes.
Shawn:" You think these men mean anything to me? They're just employees..."
Without another word, Shawn quickly raises and shoots his gun as the guard falls to the ground dead. Mal looks up at Shawn in shock as he nonchalantly holsters his gun and glances back to face him.
Shawn:" Which means they can be replaced."
Natara glared at Shawn in disgust as she tried to steady her trembling hands from the anger building up inside of her.
Shawn:" It appears you have nothing let to bargain with Mr Fallon! So if you know what's good for you, you'll drop your weapons!"
Mal hesitated before letting his gun drop from his hand, then kicked it across the ground towards Shawn. Guards are quick to act as they violently grab hold of Mal, dragging him to join Natara. Shawn ventures off in front as he stands examining the ruins, Mal waited until he was out of earshot before glancing down at Natara and dropping his voice to a whisper.
Mal:" I'm sorry."
Natara:" It's okay."
Mal:" This is bad Nat."
Natara:" We've had bad before."
Mal:" Yeah, but this is really bad."
Their attention was caught by the rumbling of the gateway opening into a stone set of stairs leading down into darkness, followed by strange demonic moans that echoed from below.
Mal:" And now it just got worst!"
Mal inched closer towards Natara as he placed his arm protectively around her waist. The two stood and watched as the guards slowly walked towards the entrance.
Shawn:" Miller! Smith! Clear our way through the entrance!"
The guards glanced at one another with apprehension before moving towards the dark entrance. As they disappeared into the darkness, Mal and Natara flinched at the blood- curdling screams that shot back from the entrance before falling deathly silent.
Mal:" What the hell was that?!"
Shawn turned with a twisted smirk across his face as he reached for his gun.
Shawn:" That is the reason no one makes it off this island alive! Now get moving!"
Without another word Shawn marched towards the entrance with his guards following in suit as they dragged Mal and Natara along with them. After lighting the way with fire torches, the group moved through the dark corridor that seemed to lead nowhere.
As the flames from the torches flickered against the surface of the stone walls, illuminating the ancient cravings and inscriptions; everyone stopped as they faced a dead end The guards glance to each-other in confusion before one stepped forward.
Guard:" So what do we do now?"
Shawn didn't answer as he took Natara's necklace from his pocket and placed it into a slot craved into the rock. Everyone stepped back cautiously as the pendant glowed brightly, causing the stone to rumble to life as it opened a passageway exposing daylight that flooded the once dark corridor. As they wondered through the daylight's raze they were greeted by a land filled with overgrown buildings, silent and undisturbed. Clear blue water trickled through a flowing stream that ran throughout the whole city. Everyone stood in amazement as they stared at the Lost City, once forgotten in time now stood right in front of them.
Shawn:" This is incredible, more extraordinary than I imagined. I just have to find the-"
Shawn is instantly cut off by the sound of screeching birds that circle overhead, the wind whistles and howls as the once quiet city screams to life. Guards ready their guns as they aim in every direction. Mal holds Natara close as the demonic voices fill the air, followed by footsteps and whispers of the possessed shadows.
I hope you enjoyed this chapter, please review! Jade xx
