Uncharted||Mistaken [Book 2]

Chapter 9 - Jeff

Armed guards now patrol the room and the three hide behind the dagger. ''Ah, shit. They must've gone right through Jeff and Elena.'' (Y/N) whispers.

''We'e got to get back to the entrance'' Nate replies. 

''I'm a little more worried about us right now.'' Chloe says and Nate watches (Y/N) roll her eyes, the three fighting their way back through the tunnels.

They come back out at the entrance to the temple. ''Oh, shit.'' Chloe curses as they run in the room where they left the journalist and cameraman.

''Where are they?'' Nate asks, worried.

''I knew this would happen.'' Chloe reminds them and (Y/N) shoots her a look.

''Can you stop being so self-centred for once in your life?'' She states, running outside to the sound of gunfire. Outside of the temple, several guards are in the middle of a gunfight with Elena.

''Nate! (Y/N)!'' Elena shouts and the pair see her behind cover with Jeff.

''There they are.'' Nate states, beginning to shoot. ''Stay down!'' He orders.

''Jeff and Elena are in trouble... there's a shock.'' Chloe mutters quietly and (Y/N) goes to hit her, but Nate grabs her arm.

''We're in the middle of a gunfight, not the wisest idea.'' He reminds her and she glares at Chloe, shaking his hand off and joining in on the fight.

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The three of them run over to Elena who was kneeling next to Jeff, where his arm was crossed over his stomach.

''We better keep moving.'' Nate tells them, looking around for any more soldiers.

''He's hit.'' Elena states bluntly, the fear laced in her voice. Concerned, (Y/N) kneels down next to him and he gives her a weak smile.

''I'm okay...'' Jeff reassures and (Y/N) shakes her head. ''Let me see.'' She slowly takes his hand away and Elena gasps from the wound. (Y/N) looks up at Nate and he crouches down with her, watching the red start to stain her already dirtied hands. 

''All right, you're gonna be fine.'' She lies, giving him a promising smile.

''All right - think you can stand?'' Nate asks and he slowly nods. ''I think so...''

''Come on, I'll help you.'' Nate mutters, letting him wrap his arm around his neck. He goes to pick up his camera and (Y/N) shakes her head. ''No, no, no - leave that. It's busted anyway.''

''-Here we go - up.'' Nate says and he hauls him up on his feet. Jeff stumbles forward and (Y/N) grabs and stables him, wincing at the sound he makes from the pain. 

''Nate-'' Chloe says.

''He's fine, aren't you, chief?'' Nate asks, trying to stay positive for Elena's sake. (Y/N) keeps the other side of Jeff and motions to the door for their companion to open, the three slowly walking forward.

''He's never gonna make it, we have to leave him!'' Chloe shouts, annoyed.

''What? No!'' Elena exclaims and (Y/N) lets go of Jeff. ''Chloe we are not leaving him here to die.'' She responds, shaking her head. 

''Get the door open, Chloe!'' Nate orders, struggling to hold Jeff up.

''You're going to get us all killed!'' Chloe replies but she kicks open the door, walking through it first. Elena follows her and the two scout ahead whilst (Y/N) puts Jeff's other arm around her and they lead him through the door.

Several armed guards appear in the area and Nate curses. ''(Y/N) go help! I can take care of Jeff.'' He tells her and she hesitates before nodding, running ahead and hiding behind cover.