Indiana Jones

Chapter 8 Painful Memories (03)

According to the original plan, they planned to set off after dawn. After all, the environment in the jungle is complicated, and it is impossible to recognize the direction in the dark. Moving everywhere is full of unexpected dangers. The situation will be much better after dawn, at least they can see the surrounding environment clearly.

Because the instrument failed, even the watch stopped at the moment of the crash, so they had lost the concept of time, and could only judge what time it was by looking at the sky. At this time, it was already dark outside, and James dug out some sundries in the cargo hold. A bonfire was lit, something he'd never thought of building a fire in his own plane, but had to do to get through the night.

Although he was very tired and seriously injured, driven by the desire to survive, he began to prepare for the next day's journey, using the only flashlight as lighting equipment to start collecting weapons that could be used on the plane and some food.Marquez is in a bad state, he has fallen into a semi-comatose state, Chris is slightly better, but he is already sweating from the pain.

James gathered all the things that can be used on the plane, and all kinds of equipment are sufficient. They have eleven M1A1 submachine guns with more than [-] rounds of bullets, four M[-]A[-] pistols with no less than [-] rounds of bullets, and two M[-] submachine guns. Bayonets, a large number of grenades, smoke bombs, explosives, six jugs of water, seven M[-] first-aid bandage kits, gas masks, and a sufficient amount of K rations. The plane was originally full of ammunition and supplies, but now only these are left It is estimated that all of them were scattered in the woods during the violent impact of the fall.

Although this unknown primeval jungle is uninhabited, but poisonous snakes and beasts are rampant, and you may encounter Japanese at any time, so weapons must be carried with enough ammunition, but since all three of them were injured, James only He kept two M1A1 submachine guns and enough ammunition for himself and Chris, and then each of them was equipped with a pistol and a bayonet. Only he and Chris were equipped with some grenades and smoke bombs, and brought all the first aid kits , This thing is life-saving, there is no shortage of water in the jungle, so each of them only brought a pot of clean water, although the gas mask was stuffy and hot on the face, but James still chose to wear it because he was training. He heard that there is a kind of poisonous fog here, which will kill people without knowing it. Although he didn't know what signs would be there when he encountered this kind of fog, he still felt that bringing a gas mask with him would make people feel better. He was more or less at ease, and finally he chose the water purification tablets in the K ration and a large number of light and high-calorie foods, such as biscuits, compressed oatmeal, instant coffee powder, fruit sticks, chewing gum, meat soup, candy, sugar, etc. They only brought a small part of the heavy cans. After all, they are not in good health. Trekking in the jungle is not an easy task, so the lighter the load and the smaller the package, the better, even though the food sources in the jungle are relatively abundant , but there is also a fatal danger. Many foods are poisonous, and it is difficult to distinguish. James also knows that he is not good at this, so he should try to bring some food. First, he can save himself trouble, and second It also saves time looking for food.

After getting ready, James put everything except weapons and ammunition into three backpacks, and only waited for the next morning to set off.

Because it is located in the tropics, it is very hot even at night. All kinds of insects are attracted by the light in the cabin and fly from all directions. In short, all these entanglements made the three of them toss and turn miserable. The night in the primeval jungle was far more lively than imagined, and all kinds of strange sounds came from a distance from time to time. Suffering in the middle of the night.

Outside the broken cabin is a huge tree canopy, with countless branches and leaves extending from the port. Although they are deep in the air and nearly 20 meters above the ground, James decided that he and Chris took turns keeping vigil. They knew that this might be their real entry into the jungle. Most comfortable night ever.

James lit a cigarette and looked at the fire in a daze. His whole body was in pain as if it was about to fall apart, especially his left rib. He gasped in pain when he moved it. He checked and estimated that at least two ribs were broken, although he had done it. Fixed, but the pain is not so easy to bear, he doesn't know if he can get out of this forest, but he has to try, it is better to try to survive than wait here to die.

In a trance, he fell into a semi-sleep state, but he was still telling himself that he must stay awake. Anything could happen in this kind of place, so he tried hard to open his eyes. Suddenly, he saw through the faint light of the campfire. Seeing outside the broken cabin, a pair of cold eyes staring at him firmly among the thick branches and leaves, those eyes are like a wolf seeing food...

James was shocked and realized that he had fallen asleep. Everything just now was just a dream, but the dream was very real. He couldn't help looking at the port of the plane. Because of the dim light, he could only see blurred tree shadows and some The branches and leaves protruding into the cabin, there was nothing else, he tried his best to calm down his flustered heart, panting heavily, the pain in his ribs made his head covered in cold sweat, the bonfire was almost burnt out, The fire was weak, and many unknown bugs and moths were circling around. He casually picked up a piece of oil-stained rag and threw it into the fire to help the fire. Subconsciously glanced in that direction again, this time he really saw something, a vague black shadow hidden in the branches and leaves, the black shadow was very thick, like a person peeking into the cracked cabin behind the leaves, but that It was like a person whose arms had been cut off shoulder to shoulder, and there was actually a narrow body except for the head. He vaguely seemed to see the terrifying eyes that he saw in his dream...

James' first reaction was to raise his gun and shoot, "Da da da..." The huge gunshot of the M1A1 submachine gun was deafening, and Marquis and Chris were awakened at the same time. The flames of battle tested the response of a soldier, and both men raised their weapons.

James was panting heavily. The huge recoil of the M1A1 caused another sharp pain in his ribs. In addition to the tension and fright, he was already a big man. When he was looking in a direction, the black shadow had disappeared.

"What's going on?" Chris asked, looking at James who was still in shock.

"There... there is something!" James turned on the flashlight and took a photo, but there was nothing but thick branches.

"Are you dazzled?" Marquis, who was leaning to one side, looked at him suspiciously.

"Impossible." James said with certainty, he stood up with a gun in his hand and leaned forward cautiously.

"Be careful!" His performance made Chris nervous, and he also stood up, staring at the dark canopy with a submachine gun, ready to fire at any time.

James walked to the fracture and stopped, held up a flashlight to check carefully...

"What's wrong?" Seeing James froze there, Chris asked from behind.

James didn't speak, but broke a branch and brought it back. With the light of his flashlight, Chris could clearly see the bright red blood on the branches...

(End of this chapter)