Kiran+S

Kiran S

**__ Shock __** // By: Kiran // **__ Gone __** Dr. Kiran walked into the airport feeling pleased. At the ripe age of 24 she had graduated University with all Honours and a Degree in Science. She had opened her own Allergist Clinic within six months of graduating. Now she was about to board a plane to Australia! After going through bagging and checking Dr. Kiran was now having a quick snack in the Airport Cafe. Beside her was a young woman with long brown hair, she had a wedding ring on her left hand. She was drinking hot chocolate. Her ticket and passport were on the table. Kiran noticed that their tickets had the same plane number. Being the sociable, she decided to introduce herself. “Hi, I am Kiran. I see that we will be on the same plane,” she started. “Pleasure to meet you, Kiran! My name is Emily.” Kiran continued, “What brings you to Australia?” “I live in Sydney, Australia. I was attending my cousin’s wedding in New York.”, she replied. “I am an Allergist. In Australia I will be experimenting on a new plant species that is said to cure peanut allergies.” Emily was impressed. “That would be amazing! My Husband, David is deathly allergic to peanuts. I soon hope to be a Doctor too. Currently I am training to be a Surgical Technician. The process has been slower than planned, after having my wedding; and giving birth to my identical twin sons, Dante and Ramon one year ago.” Dr. Kiran was shocked. “If you do not mind me asking, how old are you? You appear to be quite young to be a Mother.” “I am 23,” said Emily. “All flights to Australia please begin boarding now. All flights to Australia please begin boarding now.” a pre-recorded voice announced. They excitedly proceeded towards the gates. Once they were seated and settled in a raspy voice came over the intercom, “Hello Everyone. My name is Porter, and I will be your Pilot. I am joined by our Co-Pilot, Chase.” Once all the Flight Attendants had came around to check that all seatbelts were fastened properly, the plane had started to descend. Kiran had flown on planes many times and was not the least bit nervous. The same could not be said about Emily. Emily was sitting two rows ahead. After watching two movies and taking a quick nap, Dr. Kiran awoke to having her Seafood-Option dinner being served to her by one of the overly friendly Flight Attendants. Just as she was about to take her first bite, a different, more deep voice came onto the intercom. “Attention! This is your Co-Pilot, Chase speaking. Pilot Porter will no longer be able to fly, as he has sadly died from an undetected, severe heart attack.” - BANG! The plane became deathly silent. “AAAAHHHH!” The shriek came from one of the Flight Attendants. Dr. Kiran rushed over to her. She was kneeling down by Chase. There was a gun in his right hand, and a huge wound on the side of his head. Brain matter and blood were splattered all over the Cockpit. It was an unsettling sight; by now everyone on the plane was aware of what had occurred. After taking a moment to comprehend what had just happened, Kiran took action. This plane was going down fast. She started ordering everyone to put on their Lifejackets and grab what they could. Dr. Kiran looked down at Chases’ gun. It dripped with thick red blood and had microscopic pieces of grey brain matter on it. In a panic she put on her Lifejacket, put the gun in her pocket, whispered a quick prayer, and jumped. “WAKE UP! WAKE UP!” Emily screamed into Dr. Kiran’s ears. She had been roaming this lush forest for two hours now and only managed to come across a large, blue Tarp. Dr. Kiran slowly woke-up. Her body was covered in bruises. Surprisingly, she was very dry. The hot sun beat down on her olive skin, her medium-length black hair felt so course. As she slowly got up, she realized that the loud voice that awoke her belonged to Emily. Kiran noticed the Tarp that was tightly grasped in Emily’s right hand. “How did we get here? Where is everyone else? Where did the plane land? Where are we?” Emily was being bombarded with questions she barely knew the answer to. Emily began to answer, “Uh, I just remember everyone jumping out of the plane. Next thing I knew I woke-up in some sort of tropical rainforest. I have been exploring for the past two hours; only coming upon this Tarp and thankfully you!” Kiran could not absorb what Emily had just told her. It almost did not seem real. Dr. Kiran thought she heard a faint sob in the close distance. She began walking to where she thought it was coming from. Emily followed without question. It led them to a huge tree with thick, green leaves. Behind it sat a hunched over man. He was tall, toned, with short blonde hair. He looked fairly young. His face was streaked with tears. “My name is Kiran,” she introduced herself, and stuck her hand out offering to help him up. At first he hesitated, but then slowly reached up and accepted her offer. “Thank you, my name is Tanner and I am 24 years old. I am the youngest USA War Veteran, in History. My Naval Base is in New York. I recently went through a Divorce four months ago. It was my turn to have custody over my three children. We were going to Sydney, so I could take them sailing. Like I had always promised them.” A dark shadow had cast over his face. Kiran remembered reading Tanner’s Biography. He was an accomplished individual. The foliage started to rustle. Instinctively the three of them started sprinting! The leaves and grass were hard to navigate through. Tanner whipped out his Swiss Army Pocket Knife and started hacking at them! They all were hurt. It became harder to run; you could feel them all gradually slowing down. “HELP!” The last thing Dr. Kiran and Tanner saw was Emily being dragged away. Disappearing througthe thick leaves.....

**__ News __** After searching the island for hours, Emily was nowhere to be found. The sun was setting, and Dr. Kiran and Tanner were both famished. They went back to the original spot Tanner was found, the blue tarp was still there. “We need to make a plan,” Dr. Kiran said with confidence, “we should gather all our supplies and start making a shelter.” Tanner agreed. “I have a pocket knife. Also, I managed to grab the plane’s first aid kit, right before I jumped.” “I have the gun our Co-Pilot used to commit suicide,” Kiran said calmly, “It is fully loaded. Emily managed to fine this large blue tarp. We could use it to make a tent.” Dr. Kiran and Tanner gathered long sticks, propping them up, and draping the tarp over them to make a suitable, tent-like structure. As Tanner started making their first fire, Kiran was picking pink berries from a nearby shrub. Twenty minutes later a loud, victorious yell came from their shelter. Tanner had started the fire. The berries were firm and shiny. Despite tasting extremely sour, they gobbled them up in seconds. Surprisingly, the weather was calm. It was pitch black outside, Tanner was starting to yawn. Without speaking they both went to sleep. Just as Dr. Kiran was drifting to sleep, a bright spot light was glowing in the distance. Before she knew it, Kiran found herself following it. The tropical forest was so lush. There was the quiet murmur of mosquitoes. Dr. Kiran was constantly swatting them away, for she was worried she may get Malaria! She had been lurking for a few minutes when she heard a faint whimper coming from behind a tall tree. Kiran cautiously started tiptoeing toward it. Just a she was nearing the thick trunk; the light she had been following suddenly went off. The whimpering stopped. Dr. Kiran panicked and starting sprinting in the opposite direction. Everything looked the same. Kiran had sworn this was her fourth time passing that flower bush. Her bare feet were cut and her skin was covered in mosquito bites. There was a loud thud and everything went black. Tanner woke up the next morning to the sound of waves crashing. He felt somewhat rested, though he still kept his eyes closed. “Did you sleep well?” Tanner asked. There was no reply. He repeated himself. “I asked did you sleep well.” Again, nothing. Panicked, Tanner quickly arose from his state of slumber. Dr. Kiran had vanished. To his horror, he was alone. He started shrieking! In anger, Tanner began to destroy the shelter they had constructed the night before. “Ow!” expressed Dr. Kiran. She immediately awoke to find this young, tall, blonde girl tugging at her hair. This girl was beautiful, even with cuts all over her body. She still looked quite healthy. “Who are you? What are you doing to me?” screamed Kiran. “I am braiding your hair. I assumed with all that is going on you have neglected your appearance. My name is Cadence, I am 22.” she calmly said. Dr. Kiran recognized the unique name. Cadence was a world famous Supermodel. “I saw you running around the forest like a maniac. So I knocked you unconscious with a heavy rock. That way I could bring you to my shelter without having to deal with you directly,” Cadence continued, “I also found another lady. She is laying over there.” Cadence pointed a thin finger in the direction Emily was laying. “Emily!” Kiran yelled. She ran over to her side. Loud groans were coming from Emily, she was clutching her stomach. “What have you consumed since we were last together? Are you suffering from food poisoning?” All these possible remedies were flowing through Dr. Kiran’s mind. “I am pregnant.” whispered Emily. Kiran and Cadence froze. “Before I went to New York, I visited my Doctor. He told me I was pregnant and advised I have an Ultrasound. At the clinic, my husband and I found out that I am one month pregnant. I will be having a baby girl. No one knows. We had planned to throw a party, when I arrived home, and tell our family then. But now this changes everything.” Emily admitted. It took Dr. Kiran and Cadence a few moments to soak in what they had just been told. “You need water,” Kiran declared, as she helped Emily sit up. “Cadence, start looking for food. Another addition was just added to our group.” Cadence nodded her head, obeying everything Kiran said. “What supplies have you found?” questioned Dr. Kiran. “I was roaming the shoreline and was lucky enough to find a working flashlight.” responded Cadence. That explains the bright light, Dr. Kiran thought to herself. “Tanner and I had set up shelter, made a fire, and rounded up some supplies. Follow me back to our camp,” suggested Kiran. It was so much easier to navigate through the tropical forest in the daylight. “You never told us your back-story, Cadence,” Kiran stated. “I had finished doing a photo shoot in New York. My next booking was a runway show in Australia. I was on the plane, when I saw strangers thrusting a life jacket at me and yelling at me to jump. I was scared and unsure, so I just listened. I fell near the shoreline. That was when I saw Emily.” explained Cadence. Once they sighted Tanner at their campsite, everyone immediately felt relief. Tanner saw them and approached them with joy. Not seeming to acknowledge a new addition to their group at all.

**__ Born __** “You must be Tanner,” started Cadence. She had seen him in the media on many accounts. Cadence was amazed by his numerous accomplishments. “Tanner, we have made a new discovery!” interrupted Dr. Kiran, as she gestured toward Emily. This fed into his curiosity. “I AM PREGNANT!” blurted Emily, “I have been for one month. It is going to be a Girl.” He was shocked. They could barely manage to survive, but now to take on a Fetus. Not only that, but this meant Emily would no longer be able to help. They had been starring at Emily’s slightly protruding stomach for what felt like hours. Cadence broke the silence. “We all need to stay hydrated, especially Emily. Can someone please help collect coconuts?” “I will,” responded Tanner, “Dr. Kiran you stay here and try to think of natural remedies to aid Emily.” Kiran nodded, in agreement. The sounds of birds chirping filled the dead air between them. After only ten minutes of searching, they had managed to find six coconuts. Tanner offered to carry all of them, but Cadence declined. Even though she was impressed by his actions, she would never show it. “So, I assume you must really be missing all the luxuries of home?” Tanner said coyly. Instantly after the remark, with one powerful kick Cadence was able to force a few more coconuts to drop from the tropical tree. Tanner turned from the tree to give Cadence a wide grin. But all he received in return was a blank stare. A cool drop landed on her shoulder. Soon after, it was followed by another, then one more, five more. The rain was pouring down in buckets. Instinctively, they both ran back to the tent, careful not to drop a single coconut. When they returned the saw Kiran still sitting in the same spot she had been when they left. Emily was resting safely under the shelter. “She needs water. We should collect rain water and boil it. Quickly open up the coconuts and extract their milk. The shells can be used as bowls,” explained Dr. Kiran. Everyone quietly went to work, without communicating with each other. Kiran felt extremely out of her element. Not only was she lonely, but she had no idea how to react in such situation. The thought of having to stay here forever sent her into hysteria! The rain refused to end; in fact it only became worse. It became a lullaby, as everyone slowly drifted asleep. Dr. Kiran was the first one awake. To her left, Emily lay there quietly snoring. She turned to her right, where she last had seen Cadence and Tanner. No one was there. For once she wanted them all to wake-up in the same place. Calmly, she started pacing around the shore. Dr. Kiran found Cadence first. She was collecting thick leaves, to create a pillow for Emily. Kiran was shocked by how caring and thoughtful she was. A few feet away Tanner was picking up wood. “I hear my stomach rumbling,” Announced Kiran, “Tanner, go pick some pink berries. Cadence, you come with me. Today will be our first time Fishing.” By high noon they had made a net, fishing rod, spear, and collected seaweed as bait. For Dinner that night they surprised everyone with an abundance of tiny, silver fish. It turned out to be the best yet. The weather was calm, they were all hydrated, stomachs were full, and best of all, no more surprises. NINE MONTHS LATER The days were all a blur. Each day seemed to have the same weather, as the one prior. This Island seemed to not have any Seasons. The only way they could keep track of time was slowly watching Emily’s baby bump grow. “AAAAHHHH!” this agonizing groan came from Emily, who was usually a serene person. The three of them all looked at each other, it was happening. “Quick!” screamed Tanner, as he took off his shirt, “we need something to swaddle the baby in!” “Water! Emily needs to stay hydrated,” offered Cadence. “I am a Doctor, leave it to me,” Kiran stated the obvious. They all did their part. The next few seconds were a complete haze. Dr. Kiran was ecstatic, “She is Crowning! C’mon Emily!” “WAAAAH! WAAAAH!” Emily breathed a deep sigh of relief. Tanner took the baby and wiped all the blood off her, cautiously handing her to Emily. Instantly, she quietly started to weep. “I wonder what her birthday is?” mentioned Dr. Kiran. Today the world welcomed a new unknown citizen. ONE YEAR LATER “Where is Emily?” Wondered Tanner. “In the tent. Bonding with her baby,” explained Dr. Kiran. “BOAT! HELP!” Cadence was shrieking! The rest of them joined her, doing their best to signal the huge floating vessel. It blew its horn, then began to head their way. At last they were safe. A group hug broke out. After a few minutes of Boarding, they explained everything that happened to the Captain. Once they had something to drink, and their wounds tended to, Cadence pulled Tanner aside. “Tanner, I change my mind. I do not want to go home. The island is my home. When I am there, everything is so natural and real.” And without even giving Tanner a moment to respond Cadence jumped overboard. THE END