Survival of the Fittest (A Gallagher Girls Fan Fiction)

Chapter 3 - Finding Everyone

I began walking down the hill. I felt a throbbing pain in my side where I was stabbed and placed a hand over my wound. I was so tired, hungry, and thirsty. I was covered in dirt and blood and I felt like I would pass out, but I didn’t stop walking. Then I saw the beach and some lifeboats from our ship, but no one was in sight. They must have gone into the forest; I thought and continued to walk. I came across a huge gap and a fallen tree in my way, and then I started to walk across it. It’s a good thing I’m not afraid of heights. The tree moved a little here and there but not once did I lose my balance.

I made across and walked into the forest, and then I saw something on the ground. It was Bex’s backpack. They came this way! I opened up the backpack and found her camera and a small two way radio; then went on walking until I found an abandon camp site where I started a fire in the fire pit. It started to rain and I used the water to wash all the dirt, blood and grime off then lay down by the fire and before I knew it I was already fast asleep.

I woke up the next day feeling so hungry that my stomach was making noises every minute so I started walking deeper into the forest trying to find something to eat. I walked and walked until I saw something sticking out of a bush and I moved some of the branches out of the way revealing a homemade bow and some arrows. Perfect. Then I heard rustling sounds coming from behind me, I quickly grabbed the bow and arrows and got ready to shoot.

A deer came out of the bushes. It looked at me then walked carelessly away. I aimed the bow ready to fire then released the arrow killing the deer instantly. I walked over to its dead body feel guilty but hungry at the same time. I took an arrow getting down on my knees leaning over the deer and started skinning the body; and let me tell you it was so gross that I thought I’d will be sick but at least I won’t starve to death. Note to self: find Zach and let him do all the skinning.

I made my way back to camp and started another fire to cook the meat. Where are the others? Are they safe? Are they still alive? All these questions and more raced through my head then I heard a voice.

“Hello? Hello? Is anyone there?” it was Zach’s voice; and it was coming from the radio.

“Zach?” I said.

“Cammie, Is that you?”

“Yes, it is. You have no idea how great it is to hear your voice. I miss you so much.” I told him as a tear went down my cheek and before I knew it I was crying.

“I miss you too, Gallagher Girl. Where are you? What happened?”

“It-it was horrible.” I said still crying. “These men they took me to a cave. I barely managed to escape.”

“Men? Was it the Circle?”

“I-I don’t know. I don’t think so.”

“You’re safe now, and that’s all that matters. I can hear you loud and clear so you must be close by. Think you can try to make it my way?”

“Yeah, I think so.”

“Okay, I’ll see you soon.”

“I love you.”

I love you too, Cam. Bye”

Then the radio went silent. I got up and began to walking deeper and deeper in the forest. It was already night time but the moon shined so bright illuminating the dark. Then I saw a campfire a few feet away and walked toward it. I heard a thump and a familiar ‘Oopsy daisy’. Then I stepped closer. I peaked my head out from behind a rock a little and my eyes widened. It was Liz! I moved from my hiding place and I could see Liz sitting on a rock near the fire.

“Cammie!” Liz exclaimed.

“Liz!” I said back.

“Cammie, you’re okay!” she got up and gave me a bone crushing hug.

“It’s good to see you, Lizzie.” I said smiling.

“Oh my gosh! Cammie you’re hurt!” she said looking at my stomach.

“I’m okay, Liz. It looks worst then it feels.” I lied; it actually did hurt. A lot. I sat down by the fire with Liz. I told her everything that happened so far. After a while we fell asleep; I woke up only to find that Liz was gone.

“Liz?” I asked sleepily but there was no answer.

“Liz?” I asked again only a little louder.

“Liz!” I yelled still no answer.

I grabbed my bow and started running through the forest. There was still no sign of Liz. Then I heard voices; and then I saw Bex.

“Bex!” I called to her then she saw me.

”Guys c’mon, I found Cammie!” she yelled to the gang and breathed a sigh of relief. They were alive. They were safe.

I gave Bex, Macey, Abby, and Zach a hug then Zach and I kissed. “

Where were you?” Bex asked then I told them what happened from the very beginning trying not to leave anything out. Everyone was shocked.

“We have to find Liz.” Macey said.

“Where’s Agent Townsend?” I asked. “We don’t know.” said Zach.

“We’ll split up; Macey, Bex and Grant, you guys come with me to look for Townsend; the rest of you keep looking for Liz.” Then Aunt Abby, Bex, Macey, and Grant disappeared into the dark.

I for some reason I felt so dizzy. Zach noticed right away and caught me before I could fall.

“Are you okay?” he asked.

“Yeah, I’m fine. Just dizzy.” Then Zach lifted me up bridle style and carried me to the campfire.

“Are you hungry?” Jonas asked me.

“No, I’m fine.” I said. Zach looked me as if trying to see if I was lying.

“I’m fine, Zach; really.”

“Your hurt.” he told me. I was too tired to argue so I laid down on the ground a fell asleep.