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through yet. We’re going to run out of water

before we get there. We need to take the

shortest route possible.”

“For goodness sake!” Rosie exploded.

“What is the matter with you? We know the

New Land is there. And we will get there...”

“By doing what The Guide says,” said Ella.

“Exactly,” Rosie nodded at Ella. “You’re

right. We need to follow The Guide. We’ve

already lost Lewis.”

“But the rest of us are still here,” Zak

argued. “Can’t you see? We’ve all ignored The

Guide at some point and we’re okay. I say we

take a chance. Let’s take the short-cut.”

Jay just couldn’t believe what happened

next. Everyone started arguing and shouting

at once. What were they doing? They didn’t

behave like this in the game. Or maybe he

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