It doesn't take long for me to realize that I have to get away from this water. Whether its the panic building up in me or the heat, I can feel beads of sweat on my neck. The jumpsuit is hot, retaining body heat. There's no where to go, though, except into the forest. Maybe in there I can find fresh water, maybe even some food. 

As I take a few steps in, the forest around me comes to life. The thick trees block most of the sunlight, creating a dark, but humid, air. It's thick and hard to breathe, but it's a lot better than being out in the sun. I can see clearly through the forest, despite the thick greenery. Overhead, birds chatter, and something that sounds like monkeys call back and forth. That's something I hadn't thought of: animals. Surely there's a food chain on the Island, so there's probably bigger animals than monkeys. I dig through my brain for anything I remember connected to the Island and come up blank. I can't wander around the island aimlessly, though. Somehow, I've got to figure out where I'm headed. 

With both hands, I begin to climb the tree beside me. The branches are low enough that I can jump and easily swing myself up. Maybe if I climb to the top, I can find a water source. The higher I go, the more of a breeze picks up. The tops of the trees sway, making my grip tighter. Falling isn't how I intended to die. I pass a giant blue bird with black eyes that seem to bore through my head. It stared and follows me up with it's eyes, never moving. I move faster. 

At the top, I cling to the branch below me and look out as far as I can. It's hard to see through the trees to the ground below, but I can hear water running. That could just be the ocean. Listening harder, I realize it is the ocean. A wind blows through, nearly bending the top of the tree in half, and I let out a loud cry, trying to regain my balance. What the wind does do, though, is uncover a bald spot in the forest. If I had to guess, that would be a water source. Climbing back down the tree proves to be much easier, and before long, I'm jogging in the direction of the bald spot.