Of Golden Dreams and Vengeful Deeds. part nine

[Jason]

Well well, Kalin had decided to help Mark. and whats more, he did it correctly. maybe this trip would be good for something after all.

Jason yawned once, trying not to get too confused what with the sudden appearance for Kora and Linea. He just figured allw ould work itself out and wandered along also looking for Fishy and Paul. His eyes caught sight of some bananas high overhead. Jason smiled, took out his pocket knife and climbed the tree quickly.

He hacked down the fruit and then picked up the large bunch of it, slinging it over his shoulder as he went. It was a wordless invitation to anyone who wanted some fruit to get some now. A few of the crew came up and plucked some bananas and Jason gave them a grin. But he chose a rather large one just for Fishy's monkey, Paul and put it in his sack for later.

[LilyBelle]

Lily was amused by all the goings on, but made herself useful as well. Clearly this trip was not going to be a picnic, unless they all got caught by cannibels again.

That thought in mind and sudden hunger flooding her she took a few of the bananas Jason had brought down. Then she went over to the girl who had brought back Mark and smiled at them. She knew who Sarah was, and this new girl..Rhys had been the one they found overboard.

"Hello!" Lily greeted them both and offered them a banana. "Some day so far, eh?" She smiled at them both and Mark.

[Roux]

Roux had blinked at Linea's sudden apperance. Where had she been this whole time?

"Where have you been, my love?" He asked her softly and placed kiss on her forehead. "You were gone a long while." He frowned just slightly, confused but took her hand in his. "Please don't leave my side." He said. "There's things in this jungle I'd rather you not meet."

[DianaMcBeth]

*Diana had been pretty much silent through this whole ordeal. She had been one of the crew holding Tobbs back as she fought to look for Jack and had practically had her fingers ripped off when she got free. Diana smiled. Such concern*

*Finally the crew was on there way. Diana was silent, listening to the others in the crew talk, chatter, and tried to listen for any odd sounds in the jungle. Of course all of them were odd to her, but she was listening for anything that sounded dangerous*

*Finally she just walked over alongside Lily and gave her a smile, then looked at Sarah, Rhys and Mark* "Hello." She greeted them calmly. She was just testing the waters so to speak, seeing how everyone was doing, who felt like talking. After all, who knows how long they could be walking? She thought she'd die of bredom if she didn't have anyone to talk to*

[Jack Sparrow]

::Jack hummed a bit, HIS song of course.....what else...and stopped a short while to consider where they were headed off too. Finally...finally he found what looked ot be a old andworn path...Jack took it...it was winding, downhill path...and Jack had to use his sword to hack away a few vines.....annoying this was....::

::He peered at the map, and looked around...then looked around some more. He was doing some serious thinking.......a rare rare thing indeed....::

::Finally he settled on going left and marched them straight into dense area of forest..a place so covered with trees, leaves and vines the sunlight that had been blazing overhead could barely make it through to their eyes. Jack peered around a bit:::

:it was getting a bit too humid. He continued on, muttering about the insects......the lack of good light was starting to get a bit on his nerves when he saw a opening in the trees. He went for it quickly::

::They had come out near the lower half of the waterfall that he and Will had fallen over. He looked up and to the right and saw the cliff. He smirked. Well from down here the water didn't look so bad....and they could figure out a way across the rapids.::

"I think...if we keep going down stream we can find a place that safe to cross over." He said simply, and gestured towards the river. "It'll take a bit longer but I think it's better then trying ot find another bridge..." He grinned a little then noted the sun::

::It had gotten lower in the sky. He frowned. Night would come in a few short hours. They had better be finding a place to cross soon then make a camp. Not to mention some food.::

[Rymonlinéa]

:Linea just looked up at Roux and smiled when he kissed her forehead.:

I'm sorry dear, but you know how dreadful I am with directions and I am easily distracted. I shall not leave your side again, I promise. And believe you me, I've seen enough weird things to make me regret coming on this nicel little trip.

:Grinning, she holds up a coconut.:

Anywho, would you like a cocunut?

:Giggling she smiled and stood on her tip toes and kissed his cheek.:

I'm just kidding dear, so don't worry, I've not gone any more mad than I usually am.

[Mark Andrews]

Mark was suddenly overwhelmed with attention from some of the crew. He was in awe. He seemed ot have been invisable the whole trip..... well if it takes almost getting killed to get their attention he didn't want it. He smiled at Sarah.

"Thanks for the water ma' am. I was dying of thirst...and loss of blood."

He laughed. He drank the cool liquid. It was quite refreshing. He heard Kalin talking to him. He peered at him.

"Go ahead and take a look if you want."

Mark said holding his arms up so Kalin could lift the bandages. He winced. At least the bleeding had stopped.

"Thaks a lot for the help...Kalin is it? The names Mark and I thank you much for the help. If there is ever anything I can do just ask."

Mark said with a grin. He looked around and saw Lilly coming over. She greeted him and he smiled.

"Hullo there Lilly nice to meet you. The name is Mark Andrews. What a day indeed. In fact my last two days have been complete and total Hell, you know being left for dead and all. But I am past that anger.... well almost anyway. Better days will come I suppose. Just wait till we find that city of gold."

Mark said getting to his feet. He glared over at Jack. He wouldn't of been so mad about the situation if it hadn't been the captain that left him... but he held in the anger and tried to push it deep into the back of his soul. He didn't want to start anything, especially in his condition.

[Will Turner]

*Will merley snickered at Jack, glancing at him over his shoulder as he continued to hold onto Elizabeth. He eyed the Captain and Tobbs curiously and barely caught their words. He grinned and reached down, nudging Jack in the arm and a sparkle came to his eyes.* Please, not in front of the crew. Nearly dying is enough for one day, I dont need to go blind too. *He said in a mocking serious tone.

When Jack rose and got the crew started again Will wrapped an arm about his wifes shoulders, holding her against him as he walked. He kissed the top of her head and smiled as he tromped through the jungle by her side.

However soon the Captain haulted and began to thoughtfully look about. Will was starting to fear these moments and took a few steps away from the man, grinning down at his wife.* Never know when something else is going to try to kill him, be it a boulder or a snake pit...maybe if I dont stand so close I wont nearly die again. *He winked. Elizabeth laughed and nodded, holding onto his arm tightly.* Ah it looks as if he has made a choice then.[/color] *She said as the Captain started off again. And they followed though it was more than difficult to get through the trees.

Elizabeth fidgeted a bit and messed with the collar of her blouse.* Everything feels so close, It is hard to breathe.[/color] *She said in a whisper, as if a lack of voice would help prove her point. Will kissed her cheek and as they came out into the clearing by the waterfall both took a deep breath, relishing in the fact it felt much cooler out here in the opening.* Well thats better. *He said, eyeing the waterfall with a grin full of memory.

Will nodded as the man spoke and, grasping his wifes hand, continued on again.*

[Eric Jackson]

*Eric noticed Evelyn glance his way and as she sighed he simply lifted his brow, rubbed the back of his neck, and looked away slowly. He heard her light footfalls coming towards him but he still looked away, that is until she nudged him and spoke. His brown eyes went to his friend and Elizabeth and he smiled a little. Giving a half nod, he folded his arms across his chest.* They make each other happy I suppose. *He said thoughtfully.

He slipped his arm around her lower back, messing with one of the beltloops on the other side of her hips. He laughed and rolled his eyes.* And you dont know when I'll have to save your skin either. *He grunted but she was right, they needed to get going again soon. He still felt like there were eyes on him and the sooner they got moving, the better.

As soon as the thought had tumbled around a bit in his mind, Jack spoke up, pointing to where they needed to head next. Eric reached out and gave Evelyns shoulder a squeeze and he trotted after the crew that had already slipped off into the jungles. As it grew dence and too humid even for him he glanced over at Evelyn nervously, wondering if she'd be okay. Just incase he kept close to her side. As they reached the second clearing and began to follow the river for a place to cross he casually threw his arm about her shoulder.*

[Roux]

//I've gotten permission to make this small post. It will not effect the crew in any way. For those of you confused, read Roux's bio.//

Roux smirked at Linea and merely shook his head. "You amaze me, my love." He said softly, and took her hand, following the rest of the crew into the jungle.

When they finally came out near the waterfall Roux took a deep breath of air and smiled at the setting sun. Then he looked at Linea.

"I'll be back in a short while." He said gently, and backed away into the jungle just out of eyesight. There he transformed into the golden splendor that he was, and raced for the sky. If the crew saw anything it was a sudden bolt of gold lighting shooting for the sky, blinding and unclear...Roux was a sun god, and he liked to be near his power.

It was from up high that he spotted their destination. Below, far far below was a sparkling of gold in the dense jungle green. El Dorado. Well at least he knew they weren't going on some wild goose chase. He smiled and dipped lower, a streak of light and that was all.

He returned to the jungle silently, stepping out from the trees next to Linea within the hour. Hewas still glowing just faintly, his eyes still bright gold, but he lowered his lids to slits, and took her hand. "All is well?" He asked her.

[Jack Sparrow]

::Jack had looked over the other side of the river and then upstream. If truth be told this seemed like the most suitable place to make camp. They had water and a good veiw of the area for a mile ro so....should be safe.....::

::He sighed, having wanted to get farther then this in a day but well...he was tired himself...falling off of cliffs did that to a man...and well...the rest of the crew looked to be in need of a break...or a decent meal...::

:He wanted to explore the area....and who should he pick but Will Turner....Will being the one guy he just for some reaosn loved to drag along with him everywhere...::

"Come on..short walk..we'll be fine...." he said and they marched off into the trees....it was a safe looking area...nice amount of sunlight...no dangerous areas from the looks of things....::

::Jack actually rolled his eyes and shouted a curse when he heard the ground below him pop and snap. Not again....::

::But they fell only a short way....and hit moss covered ground. Ok...wasn't so bad...Jack looked over at Will: "I'm not finding these places on purpose in case yer thinkin' that..." He said with a grin and then caught sight of the ground::

::The ground was moving...sliding....twisting....Jack blinked. Snakes.....hundreds of snakes....little snakes...yes...but snakes....so many snakes.....::

"Oh bloody....." Jack whispered and backed aganist the wall. They were only about twenty feet from the opening...but the wall wasn't the easiest to climb....::

[Will Turner]

*Elizabeth was relieved when the crew had stopped to set up a camp. As of late she wasn't feeling her best and the long walks through the jungles were taking their tole on her. She dabbed at her forehead with her sleeve as Will sat down beside her on a boulder. She rested her head on his shoulder and Wills brows perked up as Jack walked over.* You of all people shouldn't be telling me when things will be fine you know. *He grunted but rose.

He kissed his wife on the cheek and trotted after the Captain quickly before she could protest. Even though Jack had basically led him off a cliff earlier, he still felt the need to follow the guy around. Will glanced up into the canopys now ablaze with the setting sun and he grinned. It was a beautiful setting, that is until he heard a pop.* You have got to be kidding me! *He cried aloud and in an instant they were falling again. He was relieved when in seconds they hit soft ground.

As his eyes met with Jacks all he could do was blink a couple times. And then he felt something slide over his hand, and then his legs. He sprang up in an instant only to find the ground rhything with hundreds of small snakes. He kicked a few away from him and backed up against the wall with Jack.* By the time this is all over I'll be out of energy to actually kill you. *He stated and shrugged.* At least they're small, they look harmless enough. *Will said, turning around to face the rock walls as he pondered a way to get up them. Behind him however something very large and very long was winding its way through the sea of small snakes.*

[Jack Sparrow]

::Jack chuckled, and smiled at the small snakes: "They're not so bad....kinda...interestin...if ye...." Jack broke off quickly, and glanced up. Some weird "just-when-you-think-it-cant-get-worse" instinct took voer. And Jack strangled back a yelp::

"In advance, mate...I am sorry." Jack said and pointed upwards. A rather large....strike that...a rather ENORMOUS snake was withering down towards the top of Will's head, looking at the two men as if it had found it's dinner::

::Jack however was having none of that.....:: "Don't...make..any sudden moves lad.....and when I say..." Jack instructed ina calm almost whisper of a voice: "Ye start climbing...savvy?"

[Rymonlinéa]

:Linea looked up into Roux's still blazing eyes and smiled. Taking his hand she gave it a little squeeze as he took hers.:

All is indeed well when you are by my side, dear. What have you found out on your little journey? Is it something that shall help us a little more, or is this just some sort of fools quest?

:As she waited for him to answer her questions, she slid her hand out of his and put it around the middle of his back and leaned her head on his shoulder and yawned a little bit.:

[Roux]

Roux smiled at Linea and held her just a bit closer. "No. this place is in fact real. But a little ways off. Another two days or more."

He wrapped his arms around her waist and held her there, quite possesively in fact and smiled. So long as Linea was safe he'd continue on this mad little quest for amusement.

He raised a eyebrow nad looked down at her with golden eyes. "do you still wish to go on?" he asked her gently. He felt he could indure this journey for a long time. However, sometimes he forgot eothers were not so hard wearing as he was, so he caught himself a lot, asking her to make sure she was well.

"Then again, it is the City of Gold. Such a sight not even gods see often."