Chapter 9: Bones and Chapter 10: Shipshape Summary

As soon as Matt agrees to the possibility, Kate walks off toward the forest leaving Matt with no alternative but to follow. All Kate can think about is getting a set of bones to prove the creatures' existence. Matt is acutely aware that he has obligations and duties on Aurora, but can't leave her behind to fend for herself, and Kate flatly refuses to return. When she hears running water, she insists she can follow it back down and just circle the island till she finds Aurora. When she has no sign of success after looking for some time, Matt suggests that perhaps they can look again. They see a small snake, and though it appears harmless enough, its bright red color unnerves Kate who suggests it might be poisonous. It launches itself at them...