MCSM: A Rather Ridiculously Ravishing and Romantic Anthology

Act V: Petra

Down in the cold freezing cave, Petra was huddling next to a sobbing Jesse. "Petra. Not only have I now put my life at great risk. I also failed to save you. I'm. I'm so sorry..." She flung her arm around him reassured him that "No. The blame shouldn't have to land on you. It's my fault that you and I are stuck here, and I am so terribly sorry." They felt that they were going to die, and non-one felt more shameful than Petra. This is my fault. I got us into this mess, andnow nlt only am I gonna die, but my best friend will die too!

She huddled with Jesse, being her only means of true warmth. "Jesse?" she quietly squeaked. "Remember when we were young? And you performed in that big play?" Jesse reminisced that moment, "Yeah, and that big solo I sung. I remembered that you threw a rose at me after I finished. And you flashed me those 'oh he's such a dreamboat' eyes at me, and I just had to giggle, blush, and wave back." Petra blushed when she too reminisced that. "You did have the most beautiful voice, and I couldn't help but fall for you..."

Jesse was flattered by her compliment, and because he loved her deeply, kissed her cheek and whispered "And I must admit, I fell for you too. I thought you were rather stunning, and I was immediately swoon by those eyes and I also immedkately knew that that Petra is the true Petra obscured from this world by toughness. And I don't want the world to see this tough shell of you, but the you who was smiling and applauding at that play."

Petra smiled sweetly. "Aw see? That's another reason why you're so easy to fall for. Your lips utter such heavenly words." Jesse felt appreciated, clasped her freezing hand, and huddled closer to her. "Thank you for saying that, nobody has ever been nice enough to say such wonderful things about me, you big sap." Despite the growing weakness in their bodies, the couple had never felt closer. The cold snap of the cave could not overcome their love. But Petra began to lose hope as they continued their stay in the cave.

"We're gonna die here. Because of me." Jesse then saw something he had never seen before. Petra cried in front of him. Jesse was also saddened, and said in a broken voice "No. The Petra I know and dearly love does not give up, even in the most dire situation." Jesse knew they were going to live, he just hopes that help arrives before it's too late. "Hold me, honey." Petra said, who was now in desperation for any means of warmth. Jesse kissed her freezing forehead, and the warmth spread throughout her body.

Moments later, Petra had fallen asleep on Jesse's warm shoulder. He too was about to sadly see the day off, he knew he wouldn't survive to see the light of another day, ever again. But Jesse then winced when a powerful beam of light filled the cave. He had grown so tired and fatigued that his vision went blurry. The last thing he saw were the sound of helicopter blades in the breeze, indistinct yells blaring sirens, bright lights illuminating the cave, and a silhouetted figure coming towards him.

We found them! I repeat, we found them.
He's still alive! His pulse is failing, we gotta rush them to medical NOW!
She is suffering dangerous levels of hypothermia. Get her blankets and means of warmth!
Call the hospital and tell them to prepare for two more!
Get an ambulance here IMMEDIATELY!
Don't worry Jesse. We got you now. Sleep tight. You're safe. You're gonna be returned to safe hands...
You too Petra. You just keep that flame burning in you. I know you can...