We had lost sight of Natasha, Andrew and Mrs. Judite were talking while I unwound my soaked braid, removing excess water from my hair. A little water had gotten into my ear, I was kind of deaf at the moment, so I didn't understand what the conversation was about.
"We have to find her. Andrew said
— We don't know the way, we can get lost. I'm sure she'll find us. replied
Judith
— Guys, I don't mean to be boring, but, do you see that? asked Lily
A dark cloud appeared in the sky, in the distance a brood of crows, advancing towards Andrew, Judith and Lilian. From their beaks, metal bullets streaked the air.
"Run, it's not just ravens. Andrew shouted
Lilian grabbed Judite's hands and they ran at full speed, the bullets hitting the ground, taking the dust.
"We have to hide. said lilian
A deafening cry from the crows' song, comes with the wings of the animals flying over faster, getting closer and closer, the fearsome earthly melody.
"To the forest, there we will lose them.— Andrew said
In a second of distraction, one of the crows ends up scratching Andrew's arm, when it swooped down to attack him.
"Andrew! shouted lilian
With his sword in hand, Andrew slashed one of the birds making its feathers slowly fall to the ground. In counterattack the animals flew over around the boy, making a cyclone.
"I have to help you. said lilian
Mrs. Judite tried to hold onto Lilian's arms, who at the same moment turned away. Reloading the bullets in her revolver, she shoots tirelessly in the direction of the animals, hitting half of them, when they were hit they turned into smoke and soot.
"Stupid birds, let go of him.— shouted lilian
The sword blade wasn't enough, so Lilian had a brilliant idea. From her backpack she removed a bottle of alcohol, which was used by Natasha to clean wounds, using part of her shirt, she wrapped it in a piece of wood and set it on fire with her sister's lighter.
"Get away from him.— said Lilian shaking her torch
The fire attracted the attention of birds that, hypnotized by the flames, went straight to them. Coming very close to the fire and turning into smoke. Andrew was bruised on his face and arms by crow pecks. Lilian ran to help him.
"Andy, you're hurt!— We have to stop this blood, you're drowning in it. said lilian
— I am fine. Andrew replied
— No, no, look at you, don't be hard— headed and stubborn. snapped Lilian — This time Lilian is right. You have to clean yourself up. said Judith
— In the distance I saw a small source of water. It's not far from here. suggested Lillian
"Okay, just help me up.— Andrew replied
We got very close to the fountain, left Andrew at the edge and went to collect some fruit.
Andrew removed his shirt, cleaning his abdomen, washing where there were wounds. The place was surrounded by trees. The fountain was right in the center, a hidden spot. Removing his shoes, Andrew waded into the water and dove in. After a few minutes, he had showered, stanching the wounds.
Lilian and Judite had found food and were on their way back, while
Andrew was wearing clean clothes.
When they returned, Andrew was cleaning his sword. With his black hair messy and wet, as soon as we approached he lifted his head. Senhora Judite and I were impressed that her face was clean and without scratches.
How is this possible? asked Judith. "His face was destroyed.Impressive. sighed lilian
— I don't know either, I just took a bath in the fountain. Andrew replied
It will be possible? asked Judith
— What, Mrs. Judite? asked Lily
"I've heard of that font, but I always thought it was just a children's story.
replied Judith
"You mean the source heals?— asked Lily
"Even on the brink of death.— Or nearly so. replied Judith
"Unbelievable and I even bathed in it. How awesome! Andrew exclaimed
— We can take advantage of the water, you never know when we'll need it
Suddenly something moves from within the bushes, it was Beth with her disheveled hair. Kind of confused looking. She was delirious.
"Oh no, Beth. With all that going on, forgetting her at camp. said Judith
Where am I? Beth asked a little dizzyOkay, okay. Sit here. replied Judith. — How did you escape the tsunami?
"Tsunami? Beth asked
— Poor thing, she must be delirious. replied Judith
"There's something that doesn't add up.— said Lillian. "How did Beth not see the big wave coming, or get wet or rather drown?"
Before we could say anything, a large screen appeared in the sky. We quickly hid behind the trees.
— Dear survivors, congratulations, you made it to Phase Two of Lethal Trials, Trials Island, you unlocked the first key. Stay tuned for the next stages, may destiny be by your side. Good challenges! said the woman
"Good, we're in the hands of these lunatics. This is all just a simple game of cat and mouse. grumbled Andrew
"And we need to be the cat. said lilian
— What's the plan? Andrew asked
"Finding Natasha and the others, that's our focus. replied lilian
"We'll find them, I'm sure. said Judith
Andrew faced the sky, while Lilian and Judite put the spring water in empty bottles that were inside the backpack.
As soon as we finished collecting the water, we headed towards the north of the island, until then we didn't know what could hit us, we weren't prepared for the future fate that awaited us at every step we took.
My heart raced every time some challenge surrounded us, the ability for everything to go wrong was inevitable, my blood boiled and froze simultaneously. I was even more worried about Lilian, she was just a sweet little girl who saw her life turn into this whirlwind of emotions involving almost mortal challenges, that affected anyone's head and I feared for her...
Lilian? called AndrewHey. replied lilian
"We're going to find Natasha and her family. I promise. said Andrew
— Of that I'm sure, I trust you with my eyes closed! exclaimed lilian
"Boys, check this out. warned Judith
"They're footprints. said lilian
"They're still fresh. said Judite passing her fingers on the earth
"I think we're close. Andrew replied
On the other side of the island, the group led by Frederick faced a danger, let's say they were about to fight, a kind of mysterious challenge. "Stay right behind me. ordered Frederick
In the middle of the forest, a great mist appeared, taking over everything. The young survivors ran aimlessly.
"Let's go this way. Liam said
"How do you know where we're going?— asked charlotte
"I don't know, but anywhere is better than here, don't you think?— asked
Liam
We all ran, the white and blue smoke fiercely chased us. Until in the end he managed to find what he was looking for.
"Abigail! screamed charlotte
Grabbing Abigail by the neck and pulling her into the smokescreen, the mist lifted the girl into the air, throwing her away.
Desperate Charlotte ran to help her sister, but was soon stopped by Liam who held her by the waist.
— Let go of me idiot, I need to help my sister. screamed outrageously Charlotte
"Can't you see that's what this challenge wants, we're going to help. But not like that, think a little and don't be impulsive like that, Jesus. soothed Liam "Okay, but do something soon and fast. ordered Charlotte fixing her hair Wielding his sword, Liam with Frederick's help entered the mist. "Hold your breath, we don't know if it's safe to breathe. asked Frederick — OK. Liam nodded in agreement.
Unable to see anything, Frederick and I split up to find Abigail, the fog thick and thick. I grope with my hands and see a tree with a corroded trunk.
With marks of degradation. As if it had been burned by some kind of acid.
"Abigail!?— shouted Liam. — Aby!
Frederick had crossed a small passage where a stream ran, when he bent down to observe the water, he noticed that the color of the water was not clean and crystalline, but in the tone of dark wine.
That's weird. thought Frederick
The two continued walking, through the immensity of the mist. Not knowing what awaited them a few steps ahead.
"Abigail!?— shouted Frederick Abigail appeared before Frederick.
Are you well? Frederick askedYes I am. replied Abigail
"Then come on, we have to find Liam. Frederick said
As Frederick turns to grab Abigail's hand, he is hit with a blow to the head and ends up passing out.
I don't think so! said Abigail with a grim smile
Abigail's image disappears into the mist, that wasn't Abigail. It was far from being.
The girl was passed out very close to the mountain, with her face injured with small cuts on her cheek and forehead. Her lips were bruised and red, around her it was not possible to see anything but the mist that does not dissipate.
Liam ran in circles, bumping into the same path. He was confused and distressed, unable to breathe and ended up not giving in. Panting, I end up breathing the only oxygen present.
As soon as his nostrils drew in air, the mist kicked in, whipping Liam's face to the ground, she lifted him into the air, entering his respiratory veins.
Liam's Hallucination
I get up slowly, cleaning the trail of dirt from my face, I see the forest clearly, everything was clean, there was no fog anymore. I walk with some difficulty, limping on my left leg.
I pass between two trees, which looked like pine trees, when I cross I find my street, in the distance I see my house in Seattle.
After passing through the condominium of houses, I arrive at the front door, open it and enter. I go upstairs and get to my room. My last memory of it, the same way I had left it, all messed up and with a smell that something had gone bad or that something had died there, in short, my room, what was to be expected?
I remove my clothes from the top of the bed and lie down, when I lean against my body on the bed, everything disappears and a big hole forms and I go down, falling slowly, stopping on the kitchen bench.
Good morning! exclaimed Lilian holding a box of cerealGood morning? I ask confused
"So what do you want for breakfast?— Andrew asked
"Are you going to make my coffee?— I ask again
"And why not?— Natasha asked
"Guys, you guys are weird. Seriously, like those horror movies, Psycho style.
said Liam taking a cup of coffee Everyone started laughing.
"You are so funny Liam. Natasha said
Since when? I ask
"How about we go out for something to eat?— Andrew asked
Yes, I'd love to! said lilian
— And the challenges? asked Liam
— What challenges? Natasha asked
Liam began to tell everything that had happened since the present moment.
"I think someone had a nightmare.— Natasha said
Nightmare? That was real. You were there. asked Liam
"Looks like someone needs some waffles.— replied Andrew holding a plate full of waffles
"No and stop acting weird!— shouted liam
"You look like you're upset. said lilian smiling
"I don't know what's going on. But I'm not staying here in this freak show. Liam said getting up and walking into the living room.
When she turned around Natasha appears holding a knife and hitting very close to Liam, cutting the air. The boy dodges falling very close to the stairs.
Climbing the stairs with difficulty, using her arms and elbows for support, something pulls her legs — it was Natasha.
"Come here, we can talk about this."
— Let me go. said Liam kicking Natasha in the face
Once at the top, Liam runs to the rooms. When Andrew appears holding his neck, lifting him a few inches in the air. Launching Liam from the top floor, through the stairwell divider, landing on his back on the first— floor floor.
Liam was very hurt, little by little his eyes came to him, suddenly the image of Andrew, Lilian and Natasha looking seriously at him appears. Soon after Liam passes out.
Meanwhile on Challenge Island...
"Veronica, this way.— Let's go! Sarah screamed
"Lis, darling, come on. Can you walk? Veronica asked
"My ribs are really hurting. It's bleeding. replied Lis
— Not long, we're almost there, hold on to my shoulders. Veronica said
We got close to the beach, put Lis against the rocks, while Sarah and I looked for something to eat.
— I'll go fishing, you stay with Lis. Veronica said
Breaking off a piece of a branch from a tall tree, Veronica climbs up and cuts it down, landing on the ground and making a spear with the pointy end.
Tucking her pant leg up to her knees, Veronica walks to the edge of the ocean and wades into the water for a few moments. The woman had caught three big fish. By the time they got to dry land, Sarah had built the fire.
"Good job Sarah!— exclaimed Veronica
"I just hope no monsters or creatures attack us.— I can't run anymore, these shoes are not made for running. Sarah joked
"I think we're safe, for now of course. Veronica said
We had lost sight of Natasha, Andrew and Mrs. Judite were talking while I unwound my soaked braid, removing excess water from my hair. A little water had gotten into my ear, I was kind of deaf at the moment, so I didn't understand what the conversation was about.
"We have to find her. Andrew said
— We don't know the way, we can get lost. I'm sure she'll find us. replied
Judith
— Guys, I don't mean to be boring, but, do you see that? asked Lily
A dark cloud appeared in the sky, in the distance a brood of crows, advancing towards Andrew, Judith and Lilian. From their beaks, metal bullets streaked the air.
"Run, it's not just ravens. Andrew shouted
Lilian grabbed Judite's hands and they ran at full speed, the bullets hitting the ground, taking the dust.
"We have to hide. said lilian
A deafening cry from the crows' song, comes with the wings of the animals flying over faster, getting closer and closer, the fearsome earthly melody.
"To the forest, there we will lose them.— Andrew said
In a second of distraction, one of the crows ends up scratching Andrew's arm, when it swooped down to attack him.
"Andrew! shouted lilian
With his sword in hand, Andrew slashed one of the birds making its feathers slowly fall to the ground. In counterattack the animals flew over around the boy, making a cyclone.
"I have to help you. said lilian
Mrs. Judite tried to hold onto Lilian's arms, who at the same moment turned away. Reloading the bullets in her revolver, she shoots tirelessly in the direction of the animals, hitting half of them, when they were hit they turned into smoke and soot.
"Stupid birds, let go of him.— shouted lilian
The sword blade wasn't enough, so Lilian had a brilliant idea. From her backpack she removed a bottle of alcohol, which was used by Natasha to clean wounds, using part of her shirt, she wrapped it in a piece of wood and set it on fire with her sister's lighter.
"Get away from him.— said Lilian shaking her torch
The fire attracted the attention of birds that, hypnotized by the flames, went straight to them. Coming very close to the fire and turning into smoke. Andrew was bruised on his face and arms by crow pecks. Lilian ran to help him.
"Andy, you're hurt!— We have to stop this blood, you're drowning in it. said lilian
— I am fine. Andrew replied
— No, no, look at you, don't be hard— headed and stubborn. snapped Lilian — This time Lilian is right. You have to clean yourself up. said Judith
— In the distance I saw a small source of water. It's not far from here. suggested Lillian
"Okay, just help me up.— Andrew replied
We got very close to the fountain, left Andrew at the edge and went to collect some fruit.
Andrew removed his shirt, cleaning his abdomen, washing where there were wounds. The place was surrounded by trees. The fountain was right in the center, a hidden spot. Removing his shoes, Andrew waded into the water and dove in. After a few minutes, he had showered, stanching the wounds.
Lilian and Judite had found food and were on their way back, while
Andrew was wearing clean clothes.
When they returned, Andrew was cleaning his sword. With his black hair messy and wet, as soon as we approached he lifted his head. Senhora Judite and I were impressed that her face was clean and without scratches.
How is this possible? asked Judith. "His face was destroyed.Impressive. sighed lilian
— I don't know either, I just took a bath in the fountain. Andrew replied
It will be possible? asked Judith
— What, Mrs. Judite? asked Lily
"I've heard of that font, but I always thought it was just a children's story.
replied Judith
"You mean the source heals?— asked Lily
"Even on the brink of death.— Or nearly so. replied Judith
"Unbelievable and I even bathed in it. How awesome! Andrew exclaimed
— We can take advantage of the water, you never know when we'll need it
Suddenly something moves from within the bushes, it was Beth with her disheveled hair. Kind of confused looking. She was delirious.
"Oh no, Beth. With all that going on, forgetting her at camp. said Judith
Where am I? Beth asked a little dizzyOkay, okay. Sit here. replied Judith. — How did you escape the tsunami?
"Tsunami? Beth asked
— Poor thing, she must be delirious. replied Judith
"There's something that doesn't add up.— said Lillian. "How did Beth not see the big wave coming, or get wet or rather drown?"
Before we could say anything, a large screen appeared in the sky. We quickly hid behind the trees.
— Dear survivors, congratulations, you made it to Phase Two of Lethal Trials, Trials Island, you unlocked the first key. Stay tuned for the next stages, may destiny be by your side. Good challenges! said the woman
"Good, we're in the hands of these lunatics. This is all just a simple game of cat and mouse. grumbled Andrew
"And we need to be the cat. said lilian
— What's the plan? Andrew asked
"Finding Natasha and the others, that's our focus. replied lilian
"We'll find them, I'm sure. said Judith
Andrew faced the sky, while Lilian and Judite put the spring water in empty bottles that were inside the backpack.
As soon as we finished collecting the water, we headed towards the north of the island, until then we didn't know what could hit us, we weren't prepared for the future fate that awaited us at every step we took.
My heart raced every time some challenge surrounded us, the ability for everything to go wrong was inevitable, my blood boiled and froze simultaneously. I was even more worried about Lilian, she was just a sweet little girl who saw her life turn into this whirlwind of emotions involving almost mortal challenges, that affected anyone's head and I feared for her...
Lilian? called AndrewHey. replied lilian
"We're going to find Natasha and her family. I promise. said Andrew
— Of that I'm sure, I trust you with my eyes closed! exclaimed lilian
"Boys, check this out. warned Judith
"They're footprints. said lilian
"They're still fresh. said Judite passing her fingers on the earth
"I think we're close. Andrew replied
On the other side of the island, the group led by Frederick faced a danger, let's say they were about to fight, a kind of mysterious challenge. "Stay right behind me. ordered Frederick
In the middle of the forest, a great mist appeared, taking over everything. The young survivors ran aimlessly.
"Let's go this way. Liam said
"How do you know where we're going?— asked charlotte
"I don't know, but anywhere is better than here, don't you think?— asked
Liam
We all ran, the white and blue smoke fiercely chased us. Until in the end he managed to find what he was looking for.
"Abigail! screamed charlotte
Grabbing Abigail by the neck and pulling her into the smokescreen, the mist lifted the girl into the air, throwing her away.
Desperate Charlotte ran to help her sister, but was soon stopped by Liam who held her by the waist.
— Let go of me idiot, I need to help my sister. screamed outrageously Charlotte
"Can't you see that's what this challenge wants, we're going to help. But not like that, think a little and don't be impulsive like that, Jesus. soothed Liam "Okay, but do something soon and fast. ordered Charlotte fixing her hair Wielding his sword, Liam with Frederick's help entered the mist. "Hold your breath, we don't know if it's safe to breathe. asked Frederick — OK. Liam nodded in agreement.
Unable to see anything, Frederick and I split up to find Abigail, the fog thick and thick. I grope with my hands and see a tree with a corroded trunk.
With marks of degradation. As if it had been burned by some kind of acid.
"Abigail!?— shouted Liam. — Aby!
Frederick had crossed a small passage where a stream ran, when he bent down to observe the water, he noticed that the color of the water was not clean and crystalline, but in the tone of dark wine.
That's weird. thought Frederick
The two continued walking, through the immensity of the mist. Not knowing what awaited them a few steps ahead.
"Abigail!?— shouted Frederick Abigail appeared before Frederick.
Are you well? Frederick askedYes I am. replied Abigail
"Then come on, we have to find Liam. Frederick said
As Frederick turns to grab Abigail's hand, he is hit with a blow to the head and ends up passing out.
I don't think so! said Abigail with a grim smile
Abigail's image disappears into the mist, that wasn't Abigail. It was far from being.
The girl was passed out very close to the mountain, with her face injured with small cuts on her cheek and forehead. Her lips were bruised and red, around her it was not possible to see anything but the mist that does not dissipate.
Liam ran in circles, bumping into the same path. He was confused and distressed, unable to breathe and ended up not giving in. Panting, I end up breathing the only oxygen present.
As soon as his nostrils drew in air, the mist kicked in, whipping Liam's face to the ground, she lifted him into the air, entering his respiratory veins.
Liam's Hallucination
I get up slowly, cleaning the trail of dirt from my face, I see the forest clearly, everything was clean, there was no fog anymore. I walk with some difficulty, limping on my left leg.
I pass between two trees, which looked like pine trees, when I cross I find my street, in the distance I see my house in Seattle.
After passing through the condominium of houses, I arrive at the front door, open it and enter. I go upstairs and get to my room. My last memory of it, the same way I had left it, all messed up and with a smell that something had gone bad or that something had died there, in short, my room, what was to be expected?
I remove my clothes from the top of the bed and lie down, when I lean against my body on the bed, everything disappears and a big hole forms and I go down, falling slowly, stopping on the kitchen bench.
Good morning! exclaimed Lilian holding a box of cerealGood morning? I ask confused
"So what do you want for breakfast?— Andrew asked
"Are you going to make my coffee?— I ask again
"And why not?— Natasha asked
"Guys, you guys are weird. Seriously, like those horror movies, Psycho style.
said Liam taking a cup of coffee Everyone started laughing.
"You are so funny Liam. Natasha said
Since when? I ask
"How about we go out for something to eat?— Andrew asked
Yes, I'd love to! said lilian
— And the challenges? asked Liam
— What challenges? Natasha asked
Liam began to tell everything that had happened since the present moment.
"I think someone had a nightmare.— Natasha said
Nightmare? That was real. You were there. asked Liam
"Looks like someone needs some waffles.— replied Andrew holding a plate full of waffles
"No and stop acting weird!— shouted liam
"You look like you're upset. said lilian smiling
"I don't know what's going on. But I'm not staying here in this freak show. Liam said getting up and walking into the living room.
When she turned around Natasha appears holding a knife and hitting very close to Liam, cutting the air. The boy dodges falling very close to the stairs.
Climbing the stairs with difficulty, using her arms and elbows for support, something pulls her legs — it was Natasha.
"Come here, we can talk about this."
— Let me go. said Liam kicking Natasha in the face
Once at the top, Liam runs to the rooms. When Andrew appears holding his neck, lifting him a few inches in the air. Launching Liam from the top floor, through the stairwell divider, landing on his back on the first— floor floor.
Liam was very hurt, little by little his eyes came to him, suddenly the image of Andrew, Lilian and Natasha looking seriously at him appears. Soon after Liam passes out.
Meanwhile on Challenge Island...
"Veronica, this way.— Let's go! Sarah screamed
"Lis, darling, come on. Can you walk? Veronica asked
"My ribs are really hurting. It's bleeding. replied Lis
— Not long, we're almost there, hold on to my shoulders. Veronica said
We got close to the beach, put Lis against the rocks, while Sarah and I looked for something to eat.
— I'll go fishing, you stay with Lis. Veronica said
Breaking off a piece of a branch from a tall tree, Veronica climbs up and cuts it down, landing on the ground and making a spear with the pointy end.
Tucking her pant leg up to her knees, Veronica walks to the edge of the ocean and wades into the water for a few moments. The woman had caught three big fish. By the time they got to dry land, Sarah had built the fire.
"Good job Sarah!— exclaimed Veronica
"I just hope no monsters or creatures attack us.— I can't run anymore, these shoes are not made for running. Sarah joked
"I think we're safe, for now of course. Veronica said