Chapter I hate sitting here like a waiting duck ; it was only Tabby and me while everyone else went to search for more flags .<\/p>\n
Tabby was staring out at the ocean , watching the waves jolting the canoes we needed to take to get off this island .<\/p>\n
There were three in total for our team , just enough to get back to base .<\/p>\n
Weve been sitting here for a few hours ; the sun beaming down on us , making our jobs incredibly hot and difficult .<\/p>\n
I felt the sun burning into my flesh and I knew Id have sunburn by the time I left this place .<\/p>\n
I hated having such fair skin .<\/p>\n
Sighing , I lay back on the sand , staring up at the blue skies ; there were some clouds in the sky , but not enough to provide us with some shade .<\/p>\n
When do you think well get to go back ? Tabby asks , pulling her attention from the ocean to look at me .<\/p>\n
I opened my mouth to answer , but the ruffling on a bush turned my attention to the wooded area .<\/p>\n
I quickly sat up ; my eyes narrowed as I stared off into the forest .<\/p>\n
Tabby was also standing at attention , her eyes narrowed , and her breathing halted to almost nothing There was somebody here and they didnt smell like a teammate .<\/p>\n
Neither of us spoke , we stared and listened for any signs of movement .<\/p>\n
And then it happened again ; this time , I was on my feet .<\/p>\n
My heartbeat was rapid with both worry and excitement .<\/p>\n
Perhaps this wasnt a boring job after all ; maybe Sherry was right , and the other teams would try to get our flags .<\/p>\n
Soon , multiple different competitors were emerging from the forest , their eyes narrowed and determination crossing their faces as they stared at us .<\/p>\n
One of them , the largest one , looked around for a moment , and then a smirk spread across his lips when he spotted us .<\/p>\n
They left two of the smallest girls on their team to watch over their flags ? He laughed , making the others chuckle as well .<\/p>\n
One of the guys who I had fought with before had gone completely pale at the sight of me and I provided him with a not so innocent smirk He opened his mouth to say something to the others , but then he clamped his lips shut .<\/p>\n
He ended up disappearing without any of his teammates noticing .<\/p>\n
He was smart to leave because he knew exactly what I was capable of .<\/p>\n
The others though , not so much .<\/p>\n
They had only seen me passing ; too consumed with their own fights to notice me .<\/p>\n
I never got the chance to combat with them .<\/p>\n
Which was fine because they were about to learn today .<\/p>\n
Itll be easy to get their flags , just like it was easy to get the other teams flags , he laughed , making the others chuckle darkly as they started to close in around us , Wha were they thinking ? At least the other team had a fait chance .<\/p>\n
They had a couple of really strong waters and some more keeping a further watch .<\/p>\n
I dont see anyone else from their team for miles , another said , shaking his head with a laugh .<\/p>\n
Surrender now , give us your flags .<\/p>\n
Neither of you have to get hurt , A woman said , folding her arms across her chest .<\/p>\n
She was tall and slender , but she had muscles .<\/p>\n
Her hair was styled short , and she had warrior markings on her face , making her look almost exotic , I hadnt encountered her yet , but I could tell she was probably a capable fighter .<\/p>\n
I only stared at her , silently daring her to come at me .<\/p>\n
I folded my arms across my chest , raising my brows .<\/p>\n
I looked at Tabby who was equally amused , but trying hard to show it on her face .<\/p>\n
Or well be forced to take it by force , she added calmly , glancing between the two of us , noticing that neither of us was moving .<\/p>\n
If they want a fight , we can give them a fight , the first guy said with a smirk , preparing his stance .<\/p>\n
It wont take long to take them down and then we get their flags and get off this island .<\/p>\n
As soon as the rest of our team returns with our flags we can leave , the girl said , rolling her eyes .<\/p>\n
Which they should , soon enough .<\/p>\n
The rest nodded in agreement .<\/p>\n
Hey , whered Marco go ? One of the guys asked with a frown , noticing the guy who recognized me had left .<\/p>\n
\u0baa\u0ba4\u0bc1 They looked around , equally perplexed , but not enough to go look for him .<\/p>\n
He left his teammates to suffer ; though we worked in teams , we were also covering our own asses , so I really couldnt blame him .<\/p>\n
Maybe he went to search the perimeter , the girl said , shrugging .<\/p>\n
We dont need him for this anyways , so its fine .<\/p>\n
They all chuckled .<\/p>\n
Yeah , this will be quick , the first guy said , stepping towards me , his eyes flashing dangerously as he glared at me .<\/p>\n
Should have surrendered when you had the chance .<\/p>\n
The others only watched as he lunged at me , attempting to grab me , but I was way faster and before he could reach me , I was already behind him .<\/p>\n
He frowned , not even seeing me move .<\/p>\n
When he whipped around to look at me , it was too late , I had him on the ground in only a second .<\/p>\n
It was easier because he wasnt expecting it , so it wasnt much of a fight .<\/p>\n
But once he got his head out of his ass and realized that I was actually fighting him and had the upper hand , his mind went into survival mode , and he immediately started to fight back .noveldrama<\/p>\n
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