A moment passed and then without warning, Rapture scooped a piece of loose rubble and tossed it at the crocodiles. Lance watched in horror as it hit the wall, shattering into tiny pieces that showered over the beasts. They lunged towards the noise violently. The growling growing in intensity until finally it died back down when they couldn’t find their prey.
Lance let out the breath he had been holding and looked back at Rapture for some sort of explanation. Rapture tapped against …show more content…
They were close enough now that Lance could hear the shuddering breaths of the creatures, and see the rise and fall of their bodies as they inhaled. He paid close attention to his footing. Careful not to touch any of the crocodiles as they moved around him and careful not to make a sound. Ahead of him he could see Rapture doing the same.
Each step they took was agonizing and as they moved further into the mass, Lance began to wonder if they would ever make it through. There seemed to be no end in sight and up ahead the Crocodiles only seemed to be larger and more menacing. One of them began to move. Its large tail slid through the water towards Rapture. Lance wanted to call out to warn him, but he knew the noise would make the situation worse. So instead, he watched in dismay as the tail got closer and closer until it finally bumped against Rapture’s leg.
The man froze and for a moment it was quiet enough to hear a pin drop. Lance didn’t dare move. He could see Rapture go pale, his eyes wide with fear, but there was nothing he could do as the crocodile turned slowly and began moving. It inched forward agonizingly slow until it finally stopped, its jaws inches from Raptures legs. After another minute Lance and Rapture both breathed a silent sigh of