Pandora's POV-
As the sky began to darken, so did the large circles underneath my eyes. I had been walking in a straight line for the past twenty minutes, unsure of where I was heading. I was expecting myself to be fearful of whatever lay within the stretch of trees but instead I felt at peace. I felt as though I was safe.
Branches cracked all around me but it wasn't creepy like in all of those horror films. It was strangely soothing. This entire island, from the moment I woke up, made me feel as though I was the only person in the world. Literally.
As my surroundings became pitch black, the previous bubble of protection seemed to have popped. I had that horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach. The one you feel when you know something bad is going to happen at any moment. I ignored it and carried on walking, doubting my instincts. I was already too deep into the forest to turn back. Trust my luck and I would most likely get even more lost than I already was.
There were multiple questions whirling round and round in my head... Where was I? Why was I here? What had happened to me? All things that I didn't know the answers too. I was hoping this 'memory loss' would soon fade away, so I could finally discover what had gone on to get me on this island.
For all I knew, it wasn't even an island. This could all be a dream or maybe even a nightmare.
I was soon broken away from my thoughts by a noise coming from my right. Not just any noise though. The sound of voices. As whoever was nearby seemed to get closer, I quietly ducked behind one of the tree trunks, hoping it would be effective cover. I tried my best to breathe as quietly as I could. My heart was pounding and I felt like it was about to burst through my ears.
The fallen leaves where I was stood only seconds before, began to crunch. My body tensed, I couldn't move even if I wanted to.
"Liam, come check this out. By the looks of these footprints, someone was here, and not long before now." Whoever this boy was, he had a very nice accent.
"It was probably some bastard from Brokenhaven. You got the stuff, just in case?"
I was assuming this voice belonged to Liam. At this point I was past scared and more confused. What was Brokenhaven? And what was this stuff?
The sound of leaves crunching soon reappeared and the two figures disappeared out of sight. But of course, me being the stupid Pandora Hudson, decided to follow them. If I wasn't alone on this island, I would appreciate knowing who these people were and how they ever got here. So many questions that I needed answering. I didn't even know the time.
The two figures were carrying what looked to be lanterns, with small tea lights resting inside them. They didn't seem a reliable light source for a place like this... but maybe they knew their way around. Ever step they took, I was following a short distance behind. Trying my best to go unseen and unnoticed. That failed miserably.
I lost sight of the mystery boys. I cursed under my breath, spinning round in all directions, trying to spot them once again. But it was no use. I had blown my chance.
I started walking in the direction I last saw them. My mistake. I went hurtling downwards at a speed not quite human. I was surprised my ankle hadn't snapped in two. I looked up from where I was on the ground. What in the name of pancakes was I doing in a ditch?! (a/n this made me laugh sorry) There were walls of dirt and mud on either side of me. They were too tall for me to see over, making me feel like a trapped animal. My killer waiting from above.
I scooted backwards, towards a small sheltered area in the large rectangular pit. Was this a trap? I prayed this wasn't some twisted Saw remake. I leaned my head against the wall and prepared myself for what was to be an interesting night.
It was clear at that point that there was no way out. I just didn't want to believe it. It looked like my future had been decided. A life of staring at soil or maybe even waiting for some sort of creature to eat me. Either way, it wasn't going to be pleasant.
I didn't even notice my eyes beginning to close or the stars beginning to shine above the canopy.
At the end of this eventful day, I knew one thing. I was not alone.