Chapter 2

I am not sure how much time has passed. Dmitri s voice echoes around the cabin, "We re directly above the site, Lara. You ll have to jump" He says.
I show him a thumbs-up and open the door. I jump off into the pool of green below me. Just in time, I open the parachute and land safely into the moss covered ground. I look to the left and spot an excavation sign put up there. I quickly head to the site and grab the hanging rope. The memories of Peru come back to me. I slide down safely to the floor of the site.

I grab a flare from my back and light it. The tunnel glows bright and red. I start walking down the dark tunnel.

After what seems to be half an hour of walking through the tunnel, I reach a moss covered temple. The walls are carved with beautiful designs. Suddenly, the flare goes out.

I pull out two others and light them, and then I throw them onto the ground. I see a door leading out of the circular temple.

I pull out my grapple gun and snap it into my belt. Then I shoot the grapple towards a gold loop. "Bingo" I say and take a running jump towards the door. I put my legs out in front of me and kick the ornate, copper door open. It sends me trembling backwards. But I swing again and push the door harder. This time, it opens and I go forward.

I snap the grapple out of the loop and fall onto the ground. Blood gushes from the wounds on my elbow and knee. I pull out a couple of band-aids and put them on the wounds. After ensuring that the blood flowing from my elbow has curtailed, I stand up and look around. I pull a flare from my backpack and hold it up so I can see the writing on the walls.

"Xamballa, the third Queen of the Amazon has ruled our world with great care and dignity. The treasures beyond are great. For those who take more than they need, they will pay what the correct price for their greed. Amazing" I echo and turn my attention towards the other walls of the room.

This room is circular, with ornate carvings of different queens that ruled the forest. I throw the flare on the ground and head towards an iron door in the far end of the room.

I put my hand on the door and push it open. Sunlight streams down from the gaps in the stones on the ceiling. This room is mossy and ruined. On the right is a small, garden-like area. The fog in front of me is blocking my vision. Damn I bite my lips and fan myself as I head out into the open. There is a waterfall ahead of me. "Wow ...It reminds me of the lost valley" I say softly as I head towards the waterfall and the small pond.

I cup some water in my hands and splash it on my face. The water is cool and crystal clear. I look around and find that there is no exit. I bite my lips and grin. Taking a running jump towards the pool of water, I dive down into it.

I keep on swimming down. I see a small hole in the stone ground and swim towards it. After passing it, I reach another pool of water and swim up to the surface. My eyes widen as I see a long room full of traps. I smile to myself as I see what's at the end of the room; A small, golden vase with black carvings.

My prize.