Captured By Squids *remake*

Chapter 29

Ok guys!
My character contest is now over, and a winner has been decided! There were so many great entries, I actually had to ask Jerome to help me!

Jerome: yea, she did. Just proves how indecisive she is.

*sigh* ANYWAY... I'd like to congratulate the winner!
The winner of the character contest is.... @liv_your_life119 !

I absolute love your character and think she is perfect for the story ;)
So without further a-do, let the story continue! (Hey that rhymed XD)
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(Sky's POV)

I stepped back happily into our little makeshift base, returning back from my mining expedition with a good amount of ores that we could use for armor and weapons.

"Hey guys. I'm back!" I called cheerfully.

"SKY!"

Before I was able to react, Mitch had lunged at me, grabbing me with his hands and pushing me to the ground. I landed on the ground loudly, stunned. I heard Ian gasp, and I looked to see him run over and grab Mitch. Mitch turned around and punched him in the stomach. Ian gasped, and doubled over. Mitch peered down at me, fire practically burning in his brown pupils.

"Whoa! What the heck Mitch!" I yelled, struggling underneath him. As I struggled, Mitch's grasp only seemed to get tighter and stronger. I looked at him again, and then I got an idea. I decided to go limp underneath him. He fell for my trick and loosened his grip. Using all my energy, I managed to thrust him off me with a mighty shove. He slid across the floor, but regained his composure quickly, and went in for another attack. This time though, I wasn't as off guard, and was able to meet him half way.

"What is the problem with you Mitch!" I yelled as we struggled. We were staring at eachother, as if we were in a death match staring contest. As I did, it surprised me when I could see the fury in his eyes turning to shock almost instantaneously. His grasp loosened, and he collapsed to the floor, crying.

"I-I'm sorry Sky! J-Jerome hasn't returned yet, and I'm nervous! Actually, not nervous. Petrified! This whole trip has made me anxious, not just for Ty, but for Jerome, Sky! He's like the brother I never had, and now my worst nightmare has come true!" He wailed.

Ian, who was now recovering from Mitch's punch, shakily stood up and walked over.

"Um...why is Mitch on the floor crying? And where's Jerome? Shouldn't he be back by now with the wood?"

That comment only made Mitch cry harder.

"Hey, hey, hey! We don't know if Jerome has been taken by squids or not! Come on, get up, and we will go look for him." I said, looking down at Mitch. He sniffled and wiped his eyes.

"O-ok Sky." He said, standing up. I patted him on the back.

"Me and Mitch will go look for Jerome. Ian and Jason, watch the base." I commanded. Jason nodded, and Ian followed. I climbed up the cave side, and waited at the top for Mitch. When Mitch was out of the cave, we started our trek through the woods.

A good amount of time had passed, and we still hadn't seen any trace of Jerome. I could tell as the sun sank lower in the sky, Mitch was getting more and more anxious.

As we met a clearing in the woods, I heard Mitch gasp, and he ran in from of me.

"Mitch! Where are you going?" I yelled after him. He looked over his shoulder excited, and pointed through the trees.

"I can see a village! Maybe Jerome is there!" Mitch cried happily. I grinned.

"Well then, lead the way!"