Luna: whispering Don't worry, I'll follow. 😠This will end. I promise.
Lucy
she nodded as she got in the car
rolls down the car window
Lucy
?
whispers Lucy, stay calm. We need to find a way out of here. I promise you, I'll protect you. locks eyes with Lucy
Lucy
how
Look, I know we're in a tough situation, but we can't let them see that we're scared. We have to stay strong and find a way to outsmart them.
Lucy
okay
pauses, thinking Okay, here's what we're gonna do. We need to create a distraction.
Lucy
ok
smirks confidently I have an idea. I'll pretend to act drunk and stumble around. Maybe they'll think I'm just a harmless fool, and it'll give us a chance to escape.
Lucy
okay
puts on a drunken act, stumbling and slurring her words Oh, hey there! Mmm, whatcha doing? pretends to lose balance and staggers towards the door
Lucy
I watched her carefully
stumbles closer to the driver's seat, pretending to try to open it Haha, oh silly me! Guess I'm too drunk to drive! slumps against the steering wheel
Lucy
I went still because if I moved they would see me
whispers Lucy, stay quiet. We're almost there. We're going to make a run for it as soon as I give you the signal.
Lucy
I nodded
takes a deep breath, then suddenly lets out a loud, exaggerated burp
Lucy
the men laughed
quickly whispers Now, Lucy, get ready to move! We're going to make a break for the woods! On my count, we sprint to the tree line, and then we hide. Got it?
Lucy
yes
As Luna and Lucy make a run for the woods, they hear the men chasing after them, shouting and cursing. They reach the tree line, but one of the men catches up to them and grabs Lucy, pointing a gun at her head. Luna freezes in fear, unsure of what to do next.
Lucy
I froze up
whispers urgently Lucy, don't panic! Stay calm and listen to me. We need to think of a way out of this. Can you focus?
Lucy
mmm
quickly scans the area for any possible escape routes Okay, I see a small opening in the woods over there. We need to make a split-second decision.
Lucy
o-ok
grabs Lucy's hand and pulls her towards the opening Come on, Lucy! We have to go now! Stay low and follow my lead!
Lucy
I followed
whispers urgently Stay close to me, Lucy. We're going to move quickly and silently through the woods. Keep your eyes peeled for any signs of danger.
Lucy
okay
leads Lucy through the dense forest, carefully navigating the terrain and avoiding making any noise that could give away their location
Lucy
I followed her
After successfully escaping into the dense forest, Luna and Lucy find a secluded clearing where they can catch their breath. Lucy, we made it! For now, we're safe.
Lucy
yeah
takes a moment to assess their surroundings Okay, Lucy, we need to find a safe place to hide. Let's look for some dense foliage we can use as camouflage.
Lucy
where are we going?
scans the area, looking for a suitable hiding spot We're going to head towards that cluster of thick bushes over there. It should provide enough cover for us to avoid being seen.
Lucy
o-ok
As Luna and Lucy approach the dense bushes, they hear footsteps approaching from behind. Oh damn, company! We need to hurry, Lucy! grabs Lucy's hand and pulls her towards the bushes
Lucy
I went in the bushes
whispers urgently Lucy, stay as quiet as possible. We need to hide until they pass by.
Lucy
I nodded
Luna and Lucy successfully hide in the dense bushes, holding their breath as the footsteps grow louder and closer.