"Maybe I will build an airplane then." Eve said, a glimmer of mystery in her eyes. "If we really wanted to, we could be capable of much more than what we actually accomplish in life." she stated confidently. Eve turned to look at the rest of the group, noticing some had turned their heads to listen, and one even drew closer, a look of hope and wonder in his dark brown eyes.
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"As crazy as it sounds, you're right. That- that might not be the way, but there is a way. There's always a way if you just look for an opportunity," Loki said when Eve looked over at him.
Morgan laughed. "Yeah, you keep thinking that." She focused on the island in the distance. "I've heard the stories about what happens there. You'll be lucky to even find edible food." She hated to bring down the mood, but it was true. These people needed to understand what was happening.
"You don't need food to survive this island. All you really need is the right group to get things done. They made the mistake of choosing me to go." Eve replied, "They should've learned their lesson from the last time they tried to punish my family. I'm not going down without trying to escape." She said, a little louder, hoping to see some sign that the guards were paying attention and knew that she wasn't to be messed with.
Morgan grinned. "I like you. You're thinking the right way." She admired the girl's determination. Morgan held out her hand. "I'm Morgan Westcott. What's your name?" She tightened her ponytail, finally making eye contact with the other girl.
"Eve Marrow's the name. Don't wear it out." Eve replied with a chuckle, trying again to make another person laugh and ease the tension. She took the girls hand and shook it with a determined smile, finally getting this new girl, Morgan, to meet her gaze. "How hard do you think it'll be to get the other on board with finding a way to escape?" she asked with a cocky smile
Morgan's smile grew. "I like the way you think." She looked around at the other teens. "Some of them are here to fight. You have to watch out for them. I say we can get at least…all of those guys." She pointed to a group by the front of the boat. "And also that guy that's been listening in on our conversation. Morgan turned around to face the stranger (Loki).
Loki nodded. "You don't have to ask me twice. I'm all for survival and escape, but I have no desire to fight my way out against some of these people."
"I wasn't planning on fighting either. If we play our cards right, we may not have to." Eve told the boy. "I'm Eve by the way." she said, holding out her had to the stranger, hinting that she wanted his name as well.
"I'm Loki Wolff," he replied, accepting Eve's handshake. He continued, "But naturally, we do need to stay on high alert. It'll take quite some work to not get attacked and have to fight our way out."
Morgan nodded. "That's true. I say we team up with some of the other teens and gather supplies as soon as we reach the island. We won't attack or leave until we all have the proper equipment."
"A bigger group would be nice," Loki agreed, "but we have to be careful with distributing power to make decisions and we have to make sure we pick the right people so we aren't deceived."
Morgan leaned back against the side of the boat. "How can I trust you two?" She asked, crossing her arms. The two seemed pretty trustworthy, but it was best to make sure.
"True," said Eve, rubbing her chin in thought. "I'm pretty sure Beta and Sarah would want to be a part of the escape efforts." she thought aloud, weighing all their options in this important decision. She knew if they chose the wrong person, they could all end up dead rather than at home with their families
"You have no reason to," Loki admitted, "I have no proof. But then again, you don't either."
"You'll just have to believe that we're on your side for now. There's really no way to know for sure who's trustworthy and who isn't, but if it makes you feel any better, I have a feeling that the both of you are trustworthy." Eve replied, trying to convince Morgan
Morgan smiled slightly, but didn't uncross her arms. "Actually, I do have proof Loki. Sort of." She looked around the boat, making sure that no one else was watching. "So you know how before we get on the boat, we go through a bunch of stuff so they know that we don't have any weapons on us?" She checked again and pulled out a small red pocket knife with her great great grandpa's name on it. Morgan grinned. "We have an advantage."
"How did you manage to sneak that past the guards?" Eve whispered, looking at Morgan with admiration and awe. "They found all my hidden weapons." she said gloomily.
"I see," Loki said, "In that case, my proof is going to be not turning you in for an unfair advantage. That's as good as it gets from me. I'm a nobody. No one knows my name, and I don't have much of a reputation- good nor bad. But it looks like you do- or at least your family does, and I'm willing to team up with you for sure."
Morgan smirked. "It was my great great grandfathers. You know, the one who escaped the island. He gave it to me after my name was announced during The Choosing Ceremony." She looked out at the island, which could now be seen in detail. The side closest to them resembled a sandy beach and Morgan could see the dock where they would get off. The right side housed gigantic jungle trees that she realized would be a great place to build a temporary home. On the left was a grassland filled with wildflowers and hills and on the far side of the island, Morgan could make out tall snowy trees.
Beta examined her dragon necklace concealing 3 small blades.
She looked around at the other teens, then looked back at Eve. She needed to make some more allys so she decied to go talk the group Eve was with. "Hello." She said once she reached them.
Morgan looked the new girl up and down, trying to determine if she could be trusted. "Hey." She responded.
"Hey Beta!" Eve replied excitedly. "Morgan, Loki, meet Beta. Beta, this is Morgan and Loki." she pointed to each of the in turn, introducing them to Beta. "Beta, we're trying to find a way off the island without the violence. We just need a few more people for our group."
Loki turned to Beta and greeted her.
"Did you need something?" He asked.
"I'm Beta" She said with a smile. She extended her hand out to the teens she hadn't met yet
Loki introduced himself. He was glad they had another ally, possibly.
Morgan shook Beta's hand reluctantly. She turned to Eva. "Why should we trust her?"
"Don't worry guys," Eve noticed their skeptical faces, "Beta's trustworthy." she commented. "I trust her and that's all it takes."
Morgan sighed. "Fine. I'm Morgan Westcott. Welcome aboard."
Beta smiled that Eve trusted her. "You guys got a plan? Those are good to have." Beta laughed a little.