The group had arrived at the island. Which from below looked like a huge mountain with trees and wildlife on top of it.
"That's as far as I can go," Redi said while throwing down the anchor.
"Woah," Peter's jaw dropped , "why don't you go closer to the island?"
"Because of the rocks . They will probably damage the boat and we won't be able to go back."
"Yeah, makes sense. Is there any way to get inside the island tho?"
"Nope" , Emily said while searching on her backpack , "we got to climb it , I have brought the necessary equipment for all of us. In case Redi and Ann wanted to join. "
"Wait,wait... what made you think I'd agree?" , Peter complained , "you know I have acrophobia. I can't climb this. Also how can we climb it? We have to swim to get to that rock over there risking our equipment being destroyed."
"Don't worry , I've thought of that . I'll climb to the top and then let the ladder down" , Emily says while showing it to the others , "I took just in case it would better for peter to use this instead , as you can see you have to wear this safety harness and you'll be fine from falling down. I've brought these bags for our backpacks which won't allow the water to get inside.What do you think?"
"I mean - not to sound like that - but shouldn't someone stay here just in case?" , peter asked . "Also we don't even had swim suits we'll get our clothes wet."
"Redi should stay , you know since it's his boat and he is the only one who knows how to drive it, just in case of an emergency." Emily suggested. "And swimsuit thing is a you problem."
"The sea seems crystal good to me , so the possibility of the boat smashing in the island is very low." Redi said , "my biggest concern are thieves but , I don't know how big the chances of that are. Besides I can't let you go in this island , we don't even know if it's dangerous."
"Should have thought that before agreeing to this" , Ann sarcastically , "we already came here , we can't turn around now."
"She has a point cus" , Peter pointed out the obvious.
"I know I just expected that I'd come with you into the island."
"Well you don't have to." , Ann pulled out 6 shotguns out of her backpack , "cute aren't they?"
The rest of the group was stunned by her.
"WHERE THE HELL DID YOU FIND THESE?" Emily screamed with a panicked look on her face.
"My dad's basement."
"Do you even know how to use them? And why so many?" Redi asked concerned.
"Of course I do , I've been hunting with my dad and brothers for years. I'm basically a veteran." Ann said proudly. "Also we need as much as possible for all of us, thought it would be more people. And I've got more than enough ammo so we will be fine."
"To be honest I feel much safer" , peter smiled.
"You know what , fine . You did good bringing them with you , even though you could have informed , let's just get this over with." , Emily announced as she started swimming through the sea to get to the rock so she could start climbing the mountain island.
The sea was strong but she managed to get to the rock without getting hurt.
She arrived at the the rock and started climbing.
Ann jogged up, a heavy backpack clinking with tools and rope.
"RED, YOU'LL BE THE ONE STAYING ON THE BOAT" , Emily yelled halfway up the climb.
"Don't worry , I got walkie talkies ", peter gave Redi one , "now you don't have to worry about anything , well almost but you'll manage it alright."
"Thanks... But seriously don't seperate or stupid shit like that." Redi voiced his concerns. "If you'll need me I'll come up as fast as I can."
"Don't you worry " , peter said in a calm voice , "the worst thing that is expecting us up there is a cannibal tribe , bears or a pack of wolves. But with these" , he grabs one of the shotguns , "we'll be alright. Now if it's a fantasy scenario... Long answer it can be anything from spirits to aliens , short answer : We're screwed."
"That's really comforting , good job." Redi said.
"Wasn't trying to be comforting but glad I helped".
"Ok let's go Pit," Ann said giving Peter a swimsuit for him to wear.
"I should wear this?" Peter asked confused.
"Yeah , why? What's the problem?"
"It's for woman. It will be uncomfortable."
"If you want to get sick be my guest," Ann jumped from the boat and started swimming towards the rock.
Peter gave in and soon after he followed her .
"The water is so called, I'm freezing."
"Quit whining already, you won't die."
"Please understand my worries."
As Emily reached the top of the island mountain she looked from above her friends,the other islands or rocks of the area and even her island. With the wind hitting her face. She turned around where she saw a lot of trees and grass , now she felt even more the urge to go as if it was something was calling her.
"HEY" , Ann's screams brought her back to reality, whom had arrived to the rock below, "EM BRING THE LADDER DOWN"
The wind carried her voice farther than usual, enough for Emily to catch the words.
"ONE MOMENT" , Emily put two thin stones to the ground and started hitting them with her hammer , then she tied the ropes of the ladder and threw it for Ann and Peter to climb.
"Ladies first," Peter said while bowing to Ann.
"Don't worry, cats always fall on their feet you'll be fine".
"Just go ahead first."
Ann started climbing the ladder.
"PETER , COME ON START CLIMBING." Emily yelled from the top.
"I'LL WAIT FOR ANN TO GET ON TOP FIRST."
After Ann finally gets on top it's Peter's turn to go up.
"Ok peter good luck and call if you need anything" , Redi said .
"Don't worry , I think I got it."
Peter starts climbing the ladder without any discomfort but Peter's left foot slips . Now he was hanging from the rope.
"HELP" , Peter started screaming with fear.
"PETER STAY CALM" , Ann screamed from above.
"CALM DOWN AND SLOWLY PUT YOUR FEET BACK ON THE LADDER." Redi yelled.
"I CAN'T " , Peter couldn't breathe.
" OF COURSE CAN-TRY TO CALM DOWN !" , Emily pleaded with him , "DON'T LOOK DOWN , ONLY STRAIGHT. THEN SLOWLY CONTINUE CLIMBING."
Peter was hanging there , not letting go of the rope holding it with his life.
"CAN'T YOU RECOVER THE LADDER?"
" IF WE DO THAT YOU MIGHT FALL DOWN EASIER OR YOU'LL HIT THE MOUNTAIN. YOU'VE GOT TO CLIMB IT ON YOUR OWN." Emily screamed.
Peter was extremely scared and his whole body was shaking , he wanted to follow their advises but he couldn't stay put.
"No no no " , Peter thought to himself , " I can't die now , I'm not sure if I'm ready. Maybe I deserve it?" He said.
Now nobody was talking except from Emily who was trying to encourage peter so he climb further to reach the top.
"PETER DON'T GIVE UP , THINK ABOUT ALL OF US COME ON YOU GOT THIS."
Peter finally spoke , "WHAT SHOULD I DO?"
"PULL YOURSELF UP BY HOLDING THE ROPE , THEN SLOWLY PUT YOUR FEET ON THE LADDER AND CONTINUE CLIMBING."
Peter couldn't wash away this feeling of falling down.
He slowly started pulling himself hard and trying to put his feet on the ladder. The strong wind wasn't helping him at all.
After he failed the first time trying to get himself up , he waited in the same place he was on before.
Peter leaned against the railing, rubbing his eyes. Even the short wait felt longer than it was.
"DON'T GIVE UP CONTINUE" , Emily yelled at him.
"SHUT UP."
The rest continued to stay silent waiting for Peter to go up.
After a while the wind weakened. There was Peter's chance on going up on the ladder.
He pulled himself harder this time and slowly started climbing the ladder with the wind becoming stronger again.
After a lot of painful minutes Peter finally arrived at the top.
Ann and Emily pulled peter for a hug.
"You worried us a lot" , Ann said catching her breath.
"Sorry , I'll try better next time." , Peter said holding on to Emily , "RED I'M OK".
Redi finally relaxed and told them "BE CAREFUL UP THERE ".
"Ok so now , where do we go from here?" , Ann asked.
"We're going as soon as Peter is ready" , Emily replied.
"I think I can manage it alright , just , can we walk slowly ? You know just so I can get the hand on this. " Peter said shaking a little.
"Sure , ok gang let's go ."