The next morning, Sam woke up to the sound of waves and strong wind. She shivered and pulled a sweatshirt out of her bag. She looked around. Everyone else was still asleep. She pulled she sweatshirt on and stood up. Walking away she looked around. The trees were blowing in the wind making rustling sounds and the waves were crashing on nearby rocks. "Chilly this morning isn't it?" Sam jumped at the sound of someone whispering in her. She turned around. "Taylor, I - " she looked around. Taylor was still asleep next to Erica and Zac near the burnt out fire. She looked all around her and saw no one. "Oh my God..." she whispered to herself. "What's happening?" ~*~ Erica opened her eyes and realized the wind blowing fiercely and the waves crashing wildly. She looked around and noticed Sam sitting alone a ways from them. Taylor and Zac were still asleep. She got up and as she got closer to Sam, she could hear her crying into her knees that were pulled up tightly against her chest. "Sam? Sam what's wrong?" Erica asked sitting next to her. Sam jumped and looked up. "Woah, why are you so jumpy?" Erica asked again. "A little while ago....well, nevermind." "Why are you crying?" "You can pretty much guess, I believe. This island..." "Oh..." Erica looked down and got silent. She moved over and gave her friend a big hug. "Sam, I know...we're all worried - " "Erica," Sam cut in. "All 4 of us have had this exact same conversation and it never makes any of us feel any better. I preached to Taylor about it the other day and yet here I am crying...this sucks..." Erica was silent. She didn't know what to say. All they did was sit there watching the waves. ~*~ Sam looked over at Erica who had fallen back asleep then over to Zac and Tay who were still sleeping silently. She got up and began walking away, but still in sight from the other's view. "You don't want to go that way..." Sam turned around quickly to see no one. She began walking backwards watching all around when she bumped into something and screamed. "Samantha...it's a tree....get a hold of yourself!" she said to herself then felt hot breath on her neck. She turned around knowing there would be nothing, but was surprised when stood beyond her was the man they had met. "W-who...who are you?" he didn't answer. "ANSWER ME!!!! Who are you?!?" she screamed. Still no answer. "Move out of my way and LEAVE ALL OF US ALONE!!!" she screamed again and began walking fastly away from him toward the others. When she heard him close behind following her she began to run. Feeling his ice cold hands grab hold of her arms made her scream as he began to pull her back. "TAYLOR!!!!!!! OH MY GOD!!!!!!!! TAYLOR!!!!!!!!!!"
Taylor sat up quickly hearing his name being called.He looked next to himthinking he'd see Sam sleeping peacefully next to him.When he realized shewas gone he jumped up and ran out onto the beach."SAAAM!!!!"he called out as he ran down the beach worried that something bad had happened to her."Zac!Erica!Wake up,Sam's gone!!"Taylor said shaking his brother to wakehim up."What?!" Zac asked sitting up rubbing his eyes."She's gone!I toldher I'd protect her and now she's gone.It's all my fault!" Taylor cried outtears running down his cheeks."Taylor...I'm sure she's alright.Lets just golook for her."~~ "What do you want?!Let me go!"Sam screamed out as the mancarried her further into the forest leading her into a dark cave away fromeverything and everyone."You'll find out soon,dear.Both you and yourfriends will find out soon.I warned you about staying here and you didntlisten.Now you 4 will pay."he said tieing Sam up to a post in the groundthen leaving her there alone.Sam just stood there crying,hoping Taylorwould come and save her but,she waited, and waited and no sign of Taylor.Nosign of anyone.It was getting colder now and she could feel her feetgetting numb from the cold air surrounding her in the cave. ~~ Taylor,Zacand Erica had all ventured out into the woods together hoping to find Samsoon before it got dark.Taylor still had tears pouring down his face.He'dpromised Sam he'd keep her safe and let nothing happen to her and nowthis.He blamed himself for it all."Saaaam!!!"Erica called out hoping thather friend would be found soon."Saaaam!!!"she called out again.Sam lookedup thinking that she'd heard her name being called."Gee,now Im hearingthings."she said shaking her head.Then she heard it again and was certainthat it wasnt wind or anything. "TAYLOR!!!!" She called out."Guys?!Did youhear that??"Taylor asked excitedly looking over to a large rock looking thing."Taylor!!!"Sam called out again."It's coming from in there.."Zac saidpointing towards the rock."Lets go."Taylor said walking closer,Zac andErica following closely behind.
Taylor began running toward the sound as he heard his name being called. He ran faster as Erica and Zac stayed close behind. "SAAAAM!!!" he yelled wanting her to scream again. "TAYLOR!!! IM IN HERE!!!!!" she screamed. He heard her from inside the cave and the 3 ran inside. Taylor came upon her tied to a post standing there freezing. "Oh my God, Samantha! Baby, I'm so sorry!!! I wasn't paying attention! I was supposed to protect you!" Taylor said as he hugged Sam and began to untie her. "Taylor it's okay. I woke up and walked away from everyone and he got me." she said as she was freed from the post. "Who got you?" Zac asked holding Erica close. "That man. That man we all saw. That we talked to." "Oh God...he's ruining our lives..." Taylor said running his fingers through his blond hair. "Let's go before he gets back..." The four ran outta the cave and went back to their hut and sat inside. "Guys...what are we going to do? He kidnapped Sam and we were lucky enough to find her this time, but what if something worse happens?" Erica said. "We need to get off this island!" "I know..i know..." Taylor said looking down holding Sam's hand tightly in his. All of a sudden they heard a loud sound outside. "What's that?" Erica asked. " I dont know..." Zac answered her as he and Tay stood up and stepped outside. "OMG! You guys!!! Get out here quick!!!! ITS A HELICOPTER!!!!! COME ON!!!!!!!!"
"Oh my god!!Are we going to be saved?!"Sam screamed running out into the open beach.The four of them jumped around screaming trying to get the helicopters attention."Clear away.We're going to land!" someone yelled out of the 'rescue chopper'."Oh Taylor,we're finally going home!!" Sam said hugging Taylor.Within 5 minutes the chopper was landed and safe to come by."Guys!!!You're alright!" Isaac said running to them and giving them all hugs."I tried to get the ship to turn around for you but they refused to!I had to wait until we docked to call the rescue guys!Im so sorry!"he said happy that his brothers and friends were alright."It's okay Ike.At least we're getting off here now.So Sam and Erica gathered their bags and the 4 loaded onto the helicopter ready to go home.As it took off Zac watched out the window as the island got further and further away.He'd always remember those days they spent there,isle locked.