Past Island: Regrets and Guilt (Past Series #1) [COMPLETED]

Chapter 19: Survival in the Wilderness

|| 3rd Person's Point of View ||

The dense leaves of the forest on Past Island are over the places, casting long shadows as the sun sets. Remy, Jax, Darren, Killua, Raiver, and Ashton walked through the greenery, their spirits still high despite the challenges they had already faced. Each step they took deeper into the wilderness tested their resolve and camaraderie.

It was late afternoon when the group decided to set up camp near a small area by a stream. They were tired, but the soothing sound of the water promised a restful night. After pitching their tents, they gathered around a fire to prepare dinner, their stomachs rumbling in anticipation. As Remy opened the supply bag, his face turned pale.

"The food... it's gone!" he exclaimed, his voice panicking.

Everyone rushed over, looking closely into the empty bag. The realization hit them like a ton of bricks. Their food supply, enough to last several days, had vanished.

"Ha? paano nangyari yan?" Ashton asked, bewildered. "We had enough for at least a week!"

"Baka may kumuha," Jax surmised, looking around warily. "But by who? Or what?"

Their answer came in the form of a loud growl from the bushes. A pair of gleaming eyes watched them from the shadows. A wild boar, emboldened by hunger, had been the culprit.

"Paalisin natin," Killua said, grabbing a stick and motioning for the others to do the same. "Pero ingat lang. We can't afford to get hurt."

With coordinated shouts and waving torches, they managed to scare the boar off into the forest. But the damage was done. Their food was gone, and they were left with only the clothes on their backs and the few supplies they carried in their pockets.

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As the gravity of their situation set in, a heavy silence fell over the group. They had faced challenges before, but this was different. They were miles from civilization, and without food, they wouldn't last long.

"Kailangan natin ng plano," Raiver said, breaking the silence. "We can't stay here and hope for the best. We need to find food and water."

"Tama tama," Darren nodded. "Let's split into pairs. Kami na ni Remy sa pangingisda. Jax and Ashton, maghanap kayo ng prutas at gulay na pwede natin makain. Killua and Raiver, try niyo makahanap ng meat na pwede natin makain and any other resources."

With their tasks assigned, they set off into the forest, each pair armed with makeshift tools and a renewed determination. The sun dipped below the horizon, casting an orange glow over the treetops as the forest came alive with the sounds of nocturnal creatures.

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// Remy and Darren: Fishing for Survival //

Remy and Darren followed the stream downstream, their eyes scanning the water for any signs of fish. They fashioned crude spears from branches and sharpened stones, hoping to catch enough to sustain the group for a few days.

"May mahahanap ba tayo dito?" Remy asked, his voice a mixture of hope and doubt.

"We have to," Darren replied firmly. "We can't give up now."

They found a deeper pool where fish were more likely to gather. Darren took the first plunge, his spear poised and ready. He waited, motionless, until a silvery flash darted through the water. With a swift thrust, he impaled a fish, lifting it successfully from the stream.