Playing for Keeps (a PIL fanfic)

Chapter 18

             Two days later, we finally reach it...Skull island... the island of mysterious treasure, and an even more mysterious history. Everyone is gathering as much weaponry as we can, due to the rumor that for some reason, most don't leave this island alive. 

              "Take all your stuff tomboy. We don't know what's here. Swords, knives, staff and cards...take them all." he tells me, for like the sixth time this morning.

               I roll my eyes at him, and he smirks, catching me."I know I know." i tell him exasperatedly. I turn to look at him, as I strap on all my weapons, stashing extra daggers in my boots. He pulls out his extra pistol, taking it with him, along with his normal sickle and chain, hanging from his hips. We walk out together, heading to the navigation room for our last meeting before we explore the island. 

              Everyone is gathered around Captain, who is unusually serious for once. "We all need to be extra careful. We don't know what awaits us here, but this is it crew, what we've been working towards finding. We travel as one big group, unless absolutely necessary. I mean it guys, stay together. Keep your guard up, and be ready for anything. Also, there have been rumors of Navy spotted nearby, so be on the lookout. Okay everyone?" Captain asks, meeting all our gazes. We all nod, not used to seeing him this serious. 

               We all head out to the deck ramp, and one by one, step onto Skull island. Captain takes the lead, everyone following him. "How do we know where to go?" I ask, to no one in particular. 

              "The map had clues on it woman. Didn't you read it?"Eduardo smirks, his usual sarcasm back. 

              "No i actually didn't" I mumble, feeling slightly stupid, and Nathan chuckles. 

                "It's alright, I didn't look either. Most likely just Captain and Eduardo did anyway." he says, giving me a small smile. 

                "Plus, it's been sometime, and I never could find my way back, but I've been here once before, a long time ago."Captain suddenly announces, much to our surprise. 

               "What for captain?" I ask, genuinely curious. 

                "Was a long time ago, with my brother... the story isn't really all that important, or interesting. Just follow me." Captain answers simply, and I can't help but shake the feeling he's hiding something, something we probably need to know. 

                 We all look at each other, and shrug, deciding to let it go for now, since we need to pay attention to our surroundings. We follow Captain to a narrow cave opening, with enough room to walk in, but kinda a tight space. "Be careful, and watch out... there's traps here." Captain announces, making us all slightly nervous. 

                  We keep following, farther and farther into the cave, and it feels like we've been in here for hours. I finally see an opening ahead, when suddenly Russell trips, knocking me forward. "Ah shit." he exclaims, as he gets up, and Nathan helps me up. We hear a deep rumbling sound, and a rushing sound too, almost like water... 

                  "Shit Run!!!!"Nathan yells, and everyone starts sprinting, as rocks start to fall above us, and I feel water by my feet. We all make it into a larger room, outside of the cave, just in time. We all stand still for a minute, catching our breath. 

                   We start moving forward again, when suddenly, a voice rings out, shouting something we were all too familiar with. "Stop pirates! by order of the navy." 

                   We look around, and much to our surprise, we are completely surrounded by the damn Navy. Exclamations of shock, and obscenities ring out across the crew.