Disclaimer: I don't own Lost...only in my mind!

A/N: I know this chapter is short, but I had to set up some stuff before we delve into the story. Reviews would be lovely!

Shannon laid down in the sand and stared up at the sky. It had been two weeks, and there hadn't been any sign of someone coming to rescue them. She stretched her legs out and looked out at the sea, hoping that somehow she would see a boat in the distance. It wasn't until she felt someone's presence behind her that she drew her eyes away.

"What do you want?" Shannon asked when she saw that it was her brother,.

Boone shrugged and looked back to his sister. "You looked alone out here by yourself. I thought you could use some company."

Shannon gave a dry laugh. "Well you thought wrong." She paused, and thought about how snappy she had sounded. "Sorry." She offered, looking back down to the sand.

Boone shrugged. "Like I care for your apology."

Shannon looked over to him. "What is that supposed to mean?' She asked, standing up and brushing the sand off her shorts.

Boone stood up, his height more prominent than Shannon's. "Y our always…I don't know. You always have to compete with me. You don't care about anyone. You treat everyone you meet like crap. Without me…you would be nothing." He said, his voice becoming increasingly louder.

Shannon stared at him for a moment, and then slapped him hard across the face. The others on the beach stopped what they were doing, and turned to look at the siblings. Shannon trudged off to the woods, while Boone stood with a shocked look on his face. Jack walked over to the man.

"You wanna go get her, or will I find someone else to do it?" He asked calmly.

Boone shrugged and sat back down amongst the sand. "I don't care." He said.