Chapter 44 attackCaleb was lying on the wall and from the look of things, the rocks he swallowed were taking effect. He gritted his teeth every time the pain escalated. And the pain never seems to lighten, each second was like eternity for him. At first he thought he was going to die but right now he wasn't sure he would die. He was wishing for a painless death but eventually everything he was experiencing was just pain!He had been there for several hours but when he stumbled on those snakes, he had been running all the way until he reached a single spot where he decided to rest before he continued his sprint.But then, two teenagers had run into him trying to show pity on him. They were trying to help him but he dreaded that. He was raised to be strong at all times even in difficult situations and he wasn't going to lose that dignity."Hey! What are you two doing here" His eyes narrowed as Benjamin and Jinx approached him. "I don't need your help" he growled, pushing Benjamin aw
Chapter 45. Despicable Ben.Benjamin was going to use his water swipe ability to slowly cut Caleb's face in a half but then he saw Jinx running her way towards them. He could feel the cool water swirling beneath his skin, beckoning him to use his powers to lash out against Caleb's face but then he has to forgone that plan.So he decided to do the exact opposite. Because if he was going to use his water swipe, Caleb's blood might attracted some unknown dangers. Caleb was now panting on the floor and soon enough he might die. So it wouldn't be bad if he killed him.Benjamin stood firmly, his hands clenched into fists as he faced Caleb. "I am sorry but I have to do this" he said through gritted teeth. Without warning, Benjamin leapt forward and threw a heavy punch straight into Caleb's stomach.Caleb staggered down. The pain was enough for his body to fall on the cold ground.Through pain, he used the energy left in him to stand up. He wanted the boy to be afraid of his musclar build. Ho
Chapter 46. DangerQuickly, Jinx pulled him by the arm and held him up. Benjamin could barely remain his composure but Jinx kept on holding him up. The snakes were just nine feet away from them and it wouldn't be long until they reached them.Despite this, Jinx never left Benjamin."You saved my life once and I will save yours." After these words, she pulled him as strong as she could, making him stand on his wobble legs.Caleb was now running ahead of them. His strength was slowly returning back to him. And Jinx wondered how that was possible. Few moments he was dying but looking at him now, he was running as if he didn't swallow any rocks."Hey! Wait" Jinx tried calling him but the sound she made was silenced. The roaring of the wild snakes was now louder than ever. Which means they were now closer to them than they thought."Big guy!!" Jinx then realized that they didn't know his name. "Hey!! Help my friend"Caleb turned backwards. His eyes glinted with malice as he watched Ben
Benjamin and Jinx were caught up in their little discussion and without them knowing, the snakes were now surrounding Caleb.Caleb's breath came in short gasps as he tried to fend off the snakes that were closing in on him." Hey, some body_ help m..e _ me"For the first time in his life, Caleb had actually asked for help from the teenagers. It was silly, but he felt the need to do so."Help me!!" He gasped, his voice barely audible over the hissing and slithering as the seven deadly serpents surrounded him. He could barely remain focused, his lungs screaming for air and his throat was already full of water.The fact that he was drowning was a dreaded punishment but then, seven serpents was nearing him each minute.His sight was enveloped by the never ending rush of the water. There was an unknown force that was constantly pulling him downwards. He had struggled so far but all seems useless. His energy was slowly fading away. All he wanted to do was to at least make it out alive rega
Chapter 48."What are you getting at?" Caleb demanded. "This is a pond. There is no way it can be a river."Benjamin was still silent. Not because he was coming up with a brilliant idea, but because he was confused."A river, a pond. What's the difference" "A river has a current that pulls the contents of the water from one place to another," Caleb said, remembering his own struggle in the pond which almost drowned him. "And a pond is stagnant…" Then he remembered the pond had kept dragging him like when he fell into a river last year and the same thing he felt when he fell into the pond."I think we should follow this pond," Caleb relized. "It must be the river.""Oh, so few moments you doubted it's a river and right now you have suddenly agreed?" Benjamin was so annoyed with Caleb. " You are unbelievable"" Yes I used to think it wasn't but then I recently recalled something "" Guys, please if indeed this is the river then let's walk alongside it. Maybe we might find something u
Caleb gripped the log with all his might, determined not to let go. But the churning waves had other ideas, and their massive strength insisted on putting Caleb to the test.Soon enough the whole log drowned alongside Caleb.Just like last time, he couldn't keep up. His legs flailed helplessly in the water and despite his best efforts, he couldn't control their involuntary movements, making them bob up and down more like useless deadweights than functional limbs.Panic hit Caleb as he looked yonder, he could see the snakes were slithering forward, their beady eyes fixed on him. "Not again!" he thought, trembling all over. "Help!" He shrieked, his voice barely audible. At that moment, Benjamin sprang into action, slicing through the water like an Olympic swimmer. Within seconds, he reached Caleb's side and grabbed hold of him. Despite the wounds in his stomach, Caleb felt a rush of relief. In one swift move, Benjamin hoisted him onto his log. Safely out of harm's way, Caleb began to
Chapter 50. FreedomThe sun shone brightly in the cloudless sky as they emerged from the tunnel. Glancing around, they realized they had finally made it outside. However, their excitement was short-lived as they soon approached a dead end, a towering metal gate blocking their path.Though they could see everything, they were partly still inside the cave, and only the metal bar was blocking them from getting outside and finally being free!Peering through the metal bars, they gazed longingly at the lush forest beyond. Frustration crept in as they realized they were trapped."I can't believe we've come so far only to be stopped by this damn gate," Caleb muttered, his hand running over the hard surface of the black metal bars that had brought their journey to a halt.Benjamin started thinking deep. So far they had survived all the dangers they thought was in the dungeon and eventually they had followed the river and had appeard here. The only thing blocking them from escaping was those g
Chapter 51. chiropractor***As the three people continued to walk further into the jungle trusting their instincts into leading them to a save haven.They walked for a considerable distance, and so far the only food they saw was just a small peanut. But that was already rotten. With no food on their journey, their stomachs wasn't helping and it kept on sending alarms telling them he needs to be feed.Caleb on the other side, was wondering what will happen if he swallow another object. Even if the object is good for eating, he wouldn't risk it. What if some of the food substance trigger the rocks to react again?What will happened then, we he die?He watched as the two teenagers walked eagerly searching for food, not knowing the risky environment they had been walking through!As they walked they happened to see a mango tree. It's bark was the size of a persons waist. It's height, was just 15 feet tall and it stood firmly with it's leaves getting a lot of the sun rays.They rashed und