.:How We Survive:.{1x1:Jazzfeather2&~Paramore~}

[Jazz'sFreedom]

Hunter turned and stared at the crate, completely ignoring his drawing. "Anyone else thinking what I am thinking?" Taking a step away from the drawing to join the others, he studied the crate but didn't move any closer. It looked different from the ones they came out of; first off, it was much farther inland and it was tinier.



Merlin listened to Sierra with a nod of the head and then looked at Shannon.Turning back to Sierra, he followed her glaze to the crate. "Oh my gosh. Can it be?"



Sapphire was zoned out so she didn't know what everyone was looking at. Tilting her head, she poked Shannon. "What's everyone looking at?" She didn't need an answer, she followed everyone's glaze to the crate. Wide-eyed, she whispered. "That?"



Sierra didn't like how everyone was just standing there, not doing anything. If there was a human in there, it might still be alive. Grabbing a rock from the beach, she stomped over towards the crate. Sitting on her knees so she had more force, she started banging on the side of the crate. Finally, she cracked threw the wood and the whole left side fell off.

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Hayley watched Sierra beat the box up with her rock,in mute silence.She moved a little closer,but not too close,about to where Josh and Sapphire were standing.

Shannon moved aside and let Sierra attack the box.When it cracked open he peered inside.He gasped at what he saw.It wasn't a human but a pile of dull fabrics with a note sitting on top.

Joanna stayed where she was beside Josh.She watched Shannon lean into the box and heard him gasp.Relieved as she was at not seeing a human falling out of the box,that gasp frightened her a little.

Josh glanced at Jo then back to Sierra and Shannon who were peering into the box.He sighed with relief when nothing fell out of the box.

{{Writers block sucks >.>}}

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Sierra picked up the big packets of clothing, rolling her eyes that she would have thought a human was in there.
"16 girl," she said, reading the tag of the top one; looking around, she threw the bundle to Hayley.
"14 girl," she said, throwing the next bundle to Jo.
"Two 17 boys." She said, looking between Merlin and Shannon. "Here, and catch Merlin." She said, handing Shannon one and throwing the other one to Merlin.
"Two 15 boys, 15 girl." She said, throwing the girl one to Sapphire then throwing the two boy ones to Hunter and Josh.
"And 13 girl." She finished, placing the last one on her lap. She stared down at the note. Not knowing either to pick it up or leave it there.


Hunter caught his packet just in time before it hit him in the face. Inspecting the thin, olden time clothing, he asked. "We have to were theses? Your kidding me. Right?" Looking around, they were all about the same; two thin wimpy shirts and a thin pants not even out of jeans, then a pair of socks.



Merlin looked at them, answering Hunter's question in a way. "Well, its something to wear when your other clothes are being cleaned. And if there are mosquitoes, we can use them as nets. But we shouldn't burn them, what if our clothes get ripped." Shaking out some sand that was in them, he held them up to him for measurements; a perfect fit.



Sapphire caught the packet from Sierra. Staring down at it, she was surprised that her kidnappers even gave them something. "What does the note say?" she asked, looking up from the clothing.



(I hate life. I forget what I was going to put on the note. It was a riddle. Saying about the hidden items. and those things. Maybe one has to die. muhahhaha *Ehem* nahha. -.- I would forget and not write it down beforehand.)

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Hayley caught the bundle in a way that looked graceful,but was really awkward for her.Shaking them out to remove some of the sand in the fabrics,she examined the thin,dull coloured clothing and grimaced at them.As if Hunter had read her mind,he asked the question she was going to ask.Sighing quietly at Merlin's answer she folded them back up and held them in her right arm.

Shannon took the clothes and flicked through them nodding and thinking why the kidnappers had given them clothes.Pushing those thoughts from his head,he turned his attention to the note.He debated whether or not to pick it up.

Jo very awkwardly caught her clothing,sending a quick jealous glance at Hayley,who had caught her smoothly.Smirking,Jo looked at the clothes and made a face of disgust before checking to see if they would fit her.She held them up against herself and nodded when she found that they would fit her perfectly.

Josh's clothes hit him on the shoulder before landing in his hands.The dull fabrics didn't look that appealing but Merlin had a point and they looked like they would be better suited to the weather than their hoodies and jeans,though he would have preferred wearing his own jeans or cut-offs.


{{Ah no >.>}}

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Sierra picked up the note. "Who wants to read it? I don't." She only caught a glimpse of the curly writing, before looking in the crowd for someone else to read it. "Please."



Hunter rolled his eyes at the clothes and put them down on the sand. Grabbing another stick, ignoring Sierra, he started redrawing a part that he step on. Clicking his tongue, he put the finally touches back on before standing up to see if anyone choice to read the note.



Merlin shook his head, backing up a step. He hated reading something out loud which could have a clue to why they were here. If it said something bad, he really didn't want to be the one reading it. "I'll pass." He mumbled, looking around the island so he wouldn't have to look at Sierra, the note or anyone else.



Sapphire looked at Sierra. "Don't look at me. I can never read fancy fonts." She hung the shirt, that was in the packet, around her neck so she was protected from the sun and she would have one less thing to carry. She looked at the pants and socks, not really knowing where to put them. They were all wrinkled from being thrown to here, but as Merlin said; they could be useful in someway.

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Hayley glanced around as one by one,everyone refusing to read it.Even Shannon raised his hands and shook his head,leaving her the last person.Her lips tightened briefly and inside she took a deep breath before she walked forward and announced,"I'll read it then".She took the note from Sierra and scanned through the writing first before reading it aloud;

"Survivor Of The Fittest

8 kids chosen
From 13 to 17

4 girls for half
4 boys for another

No connections
so pain is not held

10 items hidden out of view
Only the best will know their places

To hunt, to fight
Whatever is there

To gather, to eat
Whatever may there be

If death was a choice, would you take it?
To escape the misery of the unknown.

Just remember
Your never alone..."

She looked up and around the group in confusion.

Shannon was a little shocked that the shy kid had stepped forward.He listened intently as she read it out clearly and carefully.Grimacing,he stood and sat down on a rock,thinking."Yay for riddles",he said sarcastically in a flat tone.

Jo crossed her arms when Hayley finished and bit her lower lip.She looked around her at the surrounding trees for any sign of life,wondering if the kidnappers had set up cameras or something to watch them on."Some,we know for certain that they're watching us anyway",she said nervously,still looking around.

Josh also looked around and scanned the beach,looking over his shoulder and staring into the distance."I wouldn't say they have cameras,but it definitely sounds like they are watching us though..",he said frowning.

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Sierra stared at Hayley, not saying anything or moving a single muscle. When the shock wore off a little, she repeated a phase from the note; trying to understand what it means. "10 items hidden out of view..." Standing up, she looked around the land; but for something different than the others; seeing if there were any other items that were there.



Sapphire blinked her eyes at the note being read out loud. Not really knowing what to say, she remembered something else. Shaking the worry away of the impossible, she looked around the beach for any other things. The sun was setting lower in the sky, as they were wasting time just standing here. "If we want to search this place or make a shelter, we better get a move on it. Before the sun sets." Shaking her head at everyone, she started moving towards inland. "We should be checking out the land for any water or place to camp. Anyone joining me? I much rather be in darkness searching than rotting in the sun just standing."



Hunter took a quick look at his drawing the started heading towards Sapphire. "I agree. It can take a while to make shelters. And if we are going to make 4 or so, we are losing daylight time." He was clutching the clothes in his hands and she went to stand next to Sapphire. Looking up, the sun seemed to be taunting them that time was ticking away.



Merlin didn't know what to think of everything. He was good at finding prey and water sources but he didn't know what to do. "I have an idea. Okay, it has nothing to do with right now and we would probably not even do it today. One day, we should split up, 2 groups of 4, and just walk the beach. Then we would keep walking till we meet up with each other again. Then we could tell if there were any escapes or useful things on the beach." Stomping his foot, to get some sand off his jeans, he looked down one side of the beach; which looked never ending. "Then we have a rough idea of the island. And things found on the beach; like shells; could be collected for other things. Like big ones would work as spoons, once cleaned."

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Hayley clutched the note and nodded in agreement with what Merlin had said.Slowly,she was beginning to get more involved.Glancing up at the sun,she bit her lip.It was noticeably lower and the temperature was dropping.Hayley scanned through the note once more before looking around the group.

Shannon rose to his feet again and brushed down his jeans."So what shall we all do now?",he asked the group,his accent coming through distinctively as he spoke.He looked around the group and noticed that they all seemed set on doing something different.

Jo placed her hands on her hips and looked around."Maybe if some of us stay here and help Hunter make these shelters as best we can and the others go in search of both food and water?",she said looking around to see peoples reactions.

Josh stood quietly beside Jo,but nodded."I'm cool with any of the ideas",he said shrugging,earning a look from Jo."What?",he asked shrugging again."I am".

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Sierra thought about it for a moment. "Shouldn't we choose the 'groups' by what you do best? For example, I am good with plant and animal life so shouldn't I be with the people searching for food and water?" It kinda didn't make sense when she said it out loud, while it sounded perfect in her head, but she didn't add anything else. Except a question to get people thinking, "Wouldn't that make sense? Then you would get the best out of it, because it wouldn't make sense to put Hunter in the group that's searching for food and water when he is good at building shelters."



Sapphire nodded her head in agreement. "But shouldn't we be making the shelters near water too? Saying that, we would all have to be together till we find fresh water then we would separate and start working." Turning back towards Sierra, she added. "I'm good a hunting. My father taught me." Looking over at Hunter, she hoped everything would work out and they would be able to have somewhere safe to sleep overnight.



Hunter nodded his head, deep in thought about fresh water. "Umm...ya." He nodded to everyone, not really hearing what they were really saying. They could have been talking about a ship coming nearby or asking a question, but he was deep in thought about water. The water could have dangerous things in it so they would need to make some sort of filter to clean it. Looking at each person, he first decided that the thin clothes would have to work for it until he landed his eyes on Sierra. She had two bandannas in her hands, which would be perfect for filtering water. Sure, most filter processes can take a while, but it was safer than maybe getting sick from the water.



Merlin was out of ideas, and was just nodding at everyone's ideas now. Listening to Sierra, he put in his penny. "I'm good at tracking prey and finding things." It wasn't a lot said, but it was better than nothing said. Everything seemed quiet for a moment, even the waves died down and quieted. Looking down the beach, he noticed a crowd of something. "Umm... you guys? What stands on 4 feet, looks like big dogs from a distance and are usually in big groups?"



(OMG! sorry, i was able to get on a little at a time but mom kept kicking me off before I could save or submit and my niece slept over Saturday. I'm back though)

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"Usually wolves or some sort of big cat",Shannon said jumping to his feet and turning to face the group of big,dog like animals.He squinted slightly,trying to make out what they were."Well,I can't make out what they are exactly",he said still staring at the figures.

Hayley also looked down along the beach,unable to identify the animals either."They can't be wolves can they?",she asked slightly nervous,but also thinking of the blistering heat here,wondering if nearly anything-bar some exotic animals-would be able to live on the small island.

Jo shrugged at Hayley's question."Beats me",she said quietly,trying again herself to identify the animals.Jo had grown up with at least two dogs at a time and these seemed to look a little different to any dogs she had ever seen,even if she was looking at them from a distance.

Josh looked up from a stone he had picked up following everyone's gaze.Feeling a little behind,he didn't comment on the shapes,but still gawked at them.