The sun is high in the sky, the storm is gone.Arthur regains consciousness on the beach, his face is red because of sand and sea water.As he straightened up, several images resurfaced in his mind. The storm, the boat on fire, Dutch and the others who have gone .... Sarah ... Sarah has disappeared.
He begins to walk, but he is exhausted. His body hurts, and Sarah's image disappears in a wave, haunting Arthur.Did she survive? Is she here, on this island?So many questions, but no answers.
He walks a long time,at one point, he notices some smoke coming from the beach, as he approaches, he recognizes Dutch.
- Dut.... Dutch....He said in a weak voice.
Dutch does not believe his eyes he gets up and recognizes Arthur.
- You're alive. Arthur... You're... you're alive! Sais Dutch.
Bill, Javier and Micah get up and join Arthur.
- Arthurn it is a miracle. It is a goddamn miracle. Here, have something to drink.
Arthur drinks a little water, but a question burns his lips:
- Dutch... Sarah.... Where is Sarah?.....
- Sarah.... I'm sorry, son.... I know about you two... And I'm really sorry....
She is not there. At that moment, Arthur had the impression that someone stabs him in the heart ... She is ... dead?He went to sit with the others, and his thoughts jostled.
Finally, he asks Dutch:
- Where the hell are we?
- We are on the island of Guarma. Javier asked a local. It's a... old sugar plantation island. Second island east of Cuba.
- It is anywhere near Australia or Tahiti?
- It's on the way I guess...
As they continue to argue, they do not notice the soldiers approaching them.They put chains on them, and take them away.They walked a long time.They join other prisoners and continue to move forward.But suddenly, shots are heard.One of the soldiers next to Arthur is killed, and he has the keys, Arthur manages to take them and free himself.
He grabbed a pistol and hid behind a rock and killed the soldiers, protecting Dutch and the others.Once the fight is over, everyone manages to break free, but Dutch notices the reinforcements.
- Damn... reinforcements.
- We need to get out od here! Come on, come on! Dammit! Everyone follow me! Said a voice, coming from de jungle.
When they joined the man, Javier was shot in the leg and fell to the ground in a cry of pain.
- Javier!
- Get outta here. Get outta here... there's a lot of 'em.
- What you think? Asked Dutch to Arthur.
- We goota moce, Dutch! Said Micah, running into de jungle.
- Don't lose faith, son! We'll find you!
They left Javier, and followed the man into the jungle.They arrived at a camp, the soldiers followed them and they must defend themselves.The man showed them cases of ammunition, weapons ...
There is a shootout, there are a lot of soldiers, but they are holding up.Once all the soldiers were killed, they followed the man back to the jungle.
- What you doing here? Asked the man.
- I have no idea... running from somebody or something, I guess. Said Dutch.
- Aren't we all. Hercule Fontaine.
- Dutch Van Der Linde... this drowned rats are Micah, Bill and Arthur.
- Okay. I know you were here.
- What do you mean? Arthur asked.
- You will know it soon. Answered Hercule.
- So, who is this Fussard? Asked Dutch.
- A tyrant, driven by nothing but power and greed. Our only purpose is to work ourselves to death to make him rich. Leon wants the people to stands up to Fussar but most are too afraid.
- And you?
- I am not from here. I bring things in and off the islands behind Colonel Fussar's back.
He shows them the domain of Fussar, he also shows them the hiding place he uses with his men.They make a deal: If Dutch and the others agree to help them, they'll save Javier and leave the island. They approach a camp, and Hercule says:
- Here's why I know you were on this island.
They heard someone approaching, and, looking better, Arthur recognized her immediately.
- Sarah! Shouted Arthur, Rushing to her.
- Arthur! She shouted too.
They throw themselves into each other's arms, Sarah looks at Arthur for a moment and notices his condition.
- How ... How? Arthur asks.
- I arrived in the night, Hercules found me and healed my scar. I told him there would probably be other people coming in, and he said they'll bring you back here.
They look at each other for a moment, Sarah turns her head towards Hercule:
- Thank you, Hercule. Thank you so much.
- You're welcome.
Hercule tells them that there are other workers in the jungle, they will find them before Fussar.He lets them rest.
- Well... if this is a tropical paradise so far it ain't up to much. said Micah.
- I'll go scope the entrance to that cave. Arthur...
- I need to get some rest...
- We all need to rest. Said Sarah.
- Well you're right. We all need to relax. What a mess. I... am so sorry...
- Get some sleep, Dutch. Said Micah.
- Micah, guard this spot. Bill... do some more scouting. carefully.
They fell asleep all. Arthur and Sarah share the same bed, Arthur hugging Sarah tightly, happy to be safe and sound.
For now.
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Fanfiction1899, the East is conquered by civilization, some stay and others go away. The west is still wild, but for how long? Times change, and we must accept this reality. This is the story of a trapper woman named Sarah Gardner and her encounter with Dutch...
