Chapter 9: Food, resource and survival
As Lucy and her companions reached the West coast, their hearts sank at the sight that greeted them. The ship that had brought them to the island lay in ruins upon the beach, its once proud hull shattered and broken into pieces.
The wreckage served as a grim reminder of the catastrophic events that had led them to this desolate shore, leaving them stranded and isolated in a hostile and unforgiving wilderness.
But the devastation of the ship was not the only obstacle that stood in their path. To their dismay, they discovered that the edge of the coast was a dead end, with a sheer cliff face rising up to meet the imposing bulk of the mountain that loomed over them. The mountain effectively blocked their way into the other side of the island, its rocky slopes descending into the ocean below.
As they gazed upon the impassable barrier before them, Lucy and her companions realized that they were trapped, hemmed in on all sides by the unforgiving forces of nature. With nowhere else to turn and no escape in sight, they felt a sense of despair creeping into their hearts, threatening to overwhelm them with its suffocating embrace.
But even in the face of such daunting odds, they refused to give in to despair. With determination and resolve, they vowed to find a way to overcome the obstacles that stood in their path, to forge a path forward in search of hope and salvation amidst the desolation of their surroundings.
And so, with grim determination and unwavering resolve, Lucy and her companions set out to explore their surroundings, searching for any sign of a way forward or a glimmer of hope amidst the bleakness of their situation.
Though the road ahead was uncertain and fraught with peril, they knew that as long as they stood together, they could face whatever challenges awaited them and emerge victorious against the darkness that threatened to consume them.
As Lucy and her companions explored the wreckage of the ship, they were amazed to discover that despite the devastation surrounding them, certain areas of the vessel remained surprisingly intact. The kitchen, in particular, seemed to have been spared from the worst of the damage, its contents largely untouched by the chaos that had engulfed the rest of the ship.
With a mixture of relief and gratitude, they sifted through the debris, gathering what supplies they could salvage from the wreckage. Carrie bags, lighters, dishes, and other useful items were carefully collected and set aside, their value as potential tools for survival not lost on the group.
However, their relief was short-lived as they realized that the upside-down state of the kitchen made it unsuitable for shelter. Though they had found valuable resources within the wreckage, they would need to continue their search for a more suitable place to take refuge from the elements.
With their newfound supplies in tow, Lucy and her companions pressed on, determined to find a safe haven amidst the chaos of the island. Though the road ahead was uncertain and fraught with danger, they remained steadfast in their resolve to overcome the challenges that lay ahead and emerge victorious against the odds.
With each step forward, they drew closer to the promise of salvation, their spirits buoyed by the knowledge that as long as they remained united, they stood a chance of finding a way to survive in this unforgiving wilderness.
As Emma and Scarlett ventured closer to the volcano, they couldn't help but marvel at the lush vegetation that surrounded them. The plants and trees seemed to thrive in the fertile soil enriched by the minerals spewed forth by the volcano, growing taller and healthier with each step they took towards the towering peak.
However, their awe was quickly replaced by fear as Scarlett suddenly halted and motioned for Emma to remain silent. Following Scarlett's gaze, Emma's eyes widened in alarm as she beheld the sight of a massive wolf standing nearby, its size comparable to that of a horse, its powerful jaws tearing into its prey with ruthless efficiency.
Frozen in place by fear, Emma and Scarlett watched in tense silence as the wolf continued to feast, its senses attuned to any sign of movement or danger. They knew that any attempt to flee or confront the creature would likely result in disaster, and so they remained rooted to the spot, praying silently that the beast would not detect their presence.
As they waited with bated breath, the moments stretched into an eternity, each second feeling like an eternity as they held their breath and prayed for deliverance. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the wolf finished its meal and vanished into the shadows of the forest, leaving Emma and Scarlett shaken but unharmed.
With trembling hands and racing hearts, they resumed their journey towards the volcano, their encounter with the giant wolf serving as a stark reminder of the dangers that lurked within the untamed wilderness of the island.
As they pressed on, they knew that they must remain vigilant and cautious, for the journey ahead was fraught with peril and uncertainty, and they could ill afford to let their guard down in the face of such formidable adversaries.
They hide there to see if the wolf will move away. They felt lucky that it didn't notice them. It was a little far away from them. As they hoped the wolf heard some sound and it ran towards it. When it they realized it's safe Emma said,
"That's really so sharp of you to find it from this far. I've worked as a forest guard, even I'm not that quick."
Scarlett smiled and said,
"When I was with my parents, we used to live beside the forest. We used to go hunting on the weekends. My father use to say my eyes and ears are sharper than a wolf's. But the wolves are not using their eyes or anything to find us, they use smell. We are not safe here anymore. We have to go back."
Emma nodded and they carefully started walking back. Emma said,
"Still, have you ever seen a wolf that big? This is the first time I'm seeing one that large."
Scarlett whispered,
"I've never even seen one that big. This island must be special or it might be mutated."
Emma said,
"The wolves are territorial, they won't come out of the territory if they are not threatened. We need to find its footprints to see the territory. And also we need to inform the others too."
Scarlett nodded in agreement…