Chapter 2 - A Narrow Escape

Chapter 2 - A Narrow Escape is the second Chapter in The Haven (Novel), and introduces us to the deuteragonist, Emily Garcia.

Synopsis
We see Emily Garcia running through a forest, trying to escape a Disciple, and return to The Haven.

Transcript
Halfway across the country, a young woman was running for her life, streaking through the forest, pushing through the thick and brambly bushes and trees.

She was an average height, had a lean build and had long, dark auburn hair. Her hazelnut eyes glittered in the moonlight. Her clothes were old and tattered, remnants of the Golden Era that would have been considered 'unstylish'. Now it was considered a great privilege to have something as rare as clothes. The bright blue shoes she was wearing had great holes in, and the soles were flapping off.

A deep roar echoed through the forest behind her, full of sorrow and despair, but also excitement and craving. She chanced a glance behind her, and witnessed huge trees falling over and birds flying away from a mysterious dark shadow. Panting heavily and drenched in sweat, she pushed herself to run faster, go further.

In the distance, she could see distant pillars of an ancient civilisation, signalling her safety. Taking deep breaths, she calmed down and jogged the last stretch, confident she had finally escaped death at the monster's "hands".

The guttural roar faded into the distance, and she slowed down even more. Tired, she flopped onto the ground breathing fast and shallow, and fruitlessly attempted to wipe off some of the sweat. Dragging herself off the ground, she slowly walked the short distance to the Haven, knowing she had finally reached the Promised Land.