Yours Truly, Levi

Chores

"Men, once we have become efficient enough at survival, it will become much easier for us all. But until then, you all must work your hardest to find food. Corporal Levi will assign each of you to a particular chore."

Jason motions to Levi, who steps forward.

"All right," he says. ""Axis, Baxter, Cardiff, Dave, Ed! You five are on fruit! Collect and wash as much as you can.

"Francis, Gene, Ham, and Inigo. You are going to go collect and chop firewood, collect kindling, and attempt to get a fire going." Then, seeing the group's bewildered reaction, added, "Captain Jason, can you go with them?"

Jason nods and strolls to where they are.

So he continues. "Kyle, you're going to follow the fruit group around and sketch a map of the island. Mark where the best resources- alternate water, fruit trees, berries, et cetera- are."

"Yes, Corporal Levi," he salutes.

Levi moves on. "Moldy, Nubby," he addresses the twins. "You're going to start carving weapons. Use sticks, flint, whatever you can find. Make spears, makeshift knives, things like that."

"Itchy, Pascal, Quinn, Riley, and Sasquatch. You guys are going to make fishing nets out of rope and vines and whatever else you find on the island. Then, start trying to nab some food.

"Trent, Upsilon, you all are going to organize the shelter. Make sure the supplies that need to be dry stay that way. Use the tarps to make the shelter as safe and comfortable as possible.

"Vermont, Wilson, you guys are going to weave as many baskets for food and water as you can. I know you both know how.

"Xavier, Yoko, you two are in charge of making sure Zeppelin stays out of the way."

One by one, the groups salute and head off to their assigned chores until only you are left.

"You there, whatever your name is." He points at you. "Who are you again?"

Crap. You haven't thought this out yet. "My name is- uh..." Thinking quickly, you rattle off your next-door neighbor's name from when you were a kid. "Bozu!"

"Bozu?"

Oh. Wait. That wasn't his name, you recall suddenly. "Bozu" is a term of endearment!

"Okay, Bozu. You're going to collect and boil water to sanitize it. If you need a fire, borrow Burt. Fill canteens, and when that's done, start cracking coconuts and use their skins."

You salute, but inside you're kicking yourself. Baka, baka, you insult yourself. Stupid!

"All right men," Jason takes over again. "You heard Corporal Levi! Let's move! Move! Move!"

Reluctantly, you walk solemnly towards the shelter, collecting the pile of empty and near-empty canteens as well as a bunch of pots.