AN: Had some free time so I thought I'd update this.

Chapter 21 – Friends or Foes?

Cody

"Gah..."

"You thought you were so tough didn't you? I bet I hold the record for most kills.. Not you.. Yes, I just killed two contestants on my way over here."

Cody could barely breathe. The hand around his throat stopped any air from getting through.

"I thought you'd be a challenge... Unlike the others. But it seems I was wrong.."

The eyes of the red monster Kane were locked on to Cody's face.

"You look hurt? Well I guess this is good. I'll be ending your suffering."

Cody could no longer fight, Kane was too strong. He slowly closed his eyes. Was this the end?

After a few seconds he felt himself being dropped to the ground. Did Kane think he was dead? Opening his eyes a little, he saw the red monster lying motionless on the ground beside him. What happened?

"Austin we should get him outside so the hovercraft can take away his corpse. I don't want it staring at me. It's gross!"

"Ugh Alicia. Sometimes you can be so..."

"So what?"

"Sigh.. Nevermind. I'll bring him outside, you wait here with Rhodes."

"He's out cold right? He won't try and kill me?"

"You'll be fine.."

"I better be or else I'll come back and haunt you."

"I'll take that risk."

Cody couldn't move. But from what he heard, these two just saved his life. But why? What could they want with him? Kane was much stronger.

"Done and done." Cody heard someone clap their hands together. "And Rhodes seems to be still out so you had nothing to worry about."

"Well you're lucky!"

And that's the last thing Cody heard before he lost consciousness.

Kaitlyn

The woods were unusually quiet for this time of the day. Kaitlyn was becoming suspicious. Certainly there was a handful of participants left. But where could they be? And how many were really left? And when was the last kill?

As if someone heard her thoughts, a hovercraft appeared above her claiming two bodies not too far away. Does that mean one of the contestants was nearby?

Kaitlyn looked around, listening carefully. She couldn't hear anything. If someone was nearby it was probably best for her to get as far away as possible.

She was heading deeper into the woods when she remembered something. Something important. Very important.

Cody.

She had to go back to him. Even if it meant risking her life. She began to run as fast as she could through the woods. Hopefully he was okay. Hopefully the person didn't find him.

After a few moments, another hovercraft appeared claiming another body.

Another one? She couldn't make out who the body belonged to, but she prayed it wasn't Cody.

It took her around 5 minutes to reach the cave. From outside she could see three shadows inside, made visible from the firelight.

She reached behind her and held out the kendo stick she retrieved from the beach earlier.

'I can do this..' She thought to herself.

Without a second thought, she charged into the cave, kendo stick raised.

She was about to attack when she heard someone speak. A voice she recognised. A voice she trusted.

"It's okay sweetheart. They are allies."

Allies? Kaitlyn stopped in her tracks, her expression full of confusion.

"Hi there." To her left, Kaitlyn noticed a girl watching her. A girl she recognised as Alicia Fox.

And beside her, sat a muscular male. Kaitlyn knew he was part of the TNA roster, but couldn't place his name.

"Sorry for startling you." The male said, slowly rising to his feet. "I'm Austin, and this is Alicia. We've been observing you and Rhodes for quite some time-"

"We're very sneaky!" Alicia said sticking out her tongue.

"Alicia, please.. No interrupting."

"Sorry Austie..."

Austie? Kaitlyn raised an eyebrow at the two.

"Don't ask.." Austin shook his head. "Anyway as I was saying. We've been observing you and came to the decision that we can trust you two. Which is why we are forming an alliance."

"Isn't it a bit late for that? There can't be that many left.." Kaitlyn sighed.

"There's not." Alicia giggled. "But we're going to live. Not going to die or kill."

"Not going to kill? What are you talking about? Only one of us survives this!" Cody's outburst caught everyone's attention. "I don't blame you for having hope, but we are going to end up dying. The game makers won't allow all of us to live!"

"Not if we get out of the arena." Austin said with a wide grin.

Out of the arena? Were these two crazy? That's impossible. There's no way out.

"What are you talking about?" Kaitlyn voiced her thoughts.

"Helps is on the way. That's all we can say." Alicia hugged Austin's arm, a huge smile on her face.

Kaitlyn looked over at Cody, who's eyes were already locked on her. Both had the same thought. Help on the way? What could they mean?

But only time would answer these questions.

Sorry these chapters are so short, I'm not good at writing. But please review. I'll try update as soon as I can.