White Water Rafting part 1

A/N: My phone had an issue updating the chapter that was published yesterday so if you didn't read the chapter "Visitors" you should do that before reading this one. Btw this is based on my white water rafting trip some of you might of gone rafting differently so I might describe it differently then what you did.

The next morning Cancer woke up, got dressed and walked out of her room. When she got downstairs, Virgo was frying eggs (uh oh), Aquarius was talking to Virgo and everyone else was sitting at the table waiting.

"Hi guys!" said Cancer.

"Yes she's here, now let's eat!" said Aries.

"Hey Virgo. I dare you to flip the egg out of the frying pan and catch it without breaking the yolk," said Aquarius.

"I bet he can't," taunted Leo.

"No! Virgo don't you dare!" said Capricorn.

"Tch I can do that easily," then Virgo flipped the egg up in the air but a gentle breeze blew the egg away and it landed on Capricorn's head. Gemini giggled.

"I'll help," said Taurus as she helped Capricorn clean the egg out of her hair. Then Capricorn went to wash the rest out of her hair.

"Gemini did it! She made the egg move!" said Virgo.

"What? Me? I wouldn't dare! You're just pointing the finger because you messed up," said Gemini innocently.

"Didn't you guys feel that breeze too?" asked Virgo.

"Nope. Must of been your imagination," said Libra.

"Guys hurry up and eat we're going rafting in two hours and I'm really excited for that therefore I will not tolerate you guys making me late," said Sagittarius.

"Ooh Sagittarius knows how to use the words therefore and tolerate," tormented Leo. Sagittarius put Leo in a headlock.

"Maybe we would be able to eat if Virgo didn't dump an egg on Capricorn," said Scorpio.

"I'll just get everyone some cereal," said Pisces. Then he got up and poured twelve bowls of cereal for everyone.

***

Later on everyone had their wetsuits, life jackets, helmets, paddles, etc. They were sitting inside the rafting hut filling out papers when a rafting instructor came in. Then she started explaining the rules.

After everyone was finished signing the papers they got on a bus with the two rafting instructors. After about a twenty minute drive they arrived at the spot they were going rafting. Everyone got off the bus and looked around.

"We're going rafting!" said Sagittarius with excitement written across his face.

"I'm a little nervous," said Taurus looking at the river.

"I can't drown though so I'm safe," said Cancer.

"You can't drown? So you're really good at holding your breath?" asked one of the instructors.

Cancer smiled. "Something like that."

"Okay I'm Jake and the other instructor over there is Sheila. Everyone pick a raft and hop in. We need two brave and strong people in the front," announced the second instructor.

"Me!" shouted Aries and Scorpio as they jumped in the front of the first raft.

"I call front in the other raft!" shouted Aquarius as him and Sagittarius got in the front of the raft.

"Wait how is this going to work? Not counting the instructor with us we can fit seven people per raft which means fourteen in total but we have fifteen people," said Capricorn.

"Easy, we'll squeeze an extra person in one of the rafts," replied Sheila.

"But isn't that dangerous?" asked Gemini.

"The worst that could happen to you is for you to fall out of the raft but that happens anyway so it's not a big deal," explained Jake.

"So it's okay to fall out of the raft?" asked Pisces.

"Yes, if you fall out just swim over to the boat and someone will pull you back up," replied Jake.

"Do people usually drown?" asked Virgo.

"Usually every fifth person does," replied Jake. Shelia smacked him on the arm.

"We've never seen anyone drown before but if you're not careful it could happen but you should be fine," explained Sheila.

"What if someone loses their paddle?" asked Libra.

"Then I'm making you jump out of the raft and go get it," said Jake.

"But what if someone falls out of the raft and they're too far away to swim and there's a current pushing them away from the raft?" asked Leo.

"Then I will throw this," replied Jake. Then he held up a long rope with a bag on the end. "Grab onto the rope and I'll pull you back in. Don't grab onto the bag, we call it the ex because it's useless and it will only drag you down." said Jake.

"Can you tell us what kind of stuff we'll be doing?" asked Antlia.

Shelia thought for a second. "We'll be paddling, there isn't much waves up ahead but as we get further down the river there will be. Once we get to a clear spot we'll play games and stuff. Then we'll paddle over to a big rock where you'll be allowed to actually jump in the water and swim, then we'll have a snack break and there will be a barbecue when we get back. There will also be someone else taking photos along the way," explained Sheila.

"Can we go now?" asked Phoenix impatiently. 

"Sure," replied Jake. Then everyone got in a raft. Scorpio, Aries, Leo, Virgo, Pisces, Taurus, Phoenix and Hydra were in the first raft while Sagittarius, Aquarius, Libra, Cancer, Gemini, Capricorn and Antlia were in the other raft. Jake decided to get in the first raft and Sheila got in the second raft. Then they paddled away from shore.

When they got in the water Jake and Sheila taught the constellations how to paddle forwards, backwards, how to duck down, how to pull each other back up on the boat and how to turn. After about half an hour of practice the instructors told everyone to paddle forward and they started rafting.

***

The waves were really small and there weren't any mini waterfalls up ahead so everyone in raft one were just sitting back and talking.

"So... what games are we going to play later on?" asked Hydra.

"We'll play get down mr. President. Basically I won't tell you when I do it but when I get down and press three fingers to my ear then rest of you have to copy me because we're the security guards. The last one down is the president and someone has to push them out of the boat so they'll avoid getting hit by the bullet," explained Jake.

"Sounds fun," said Phoenix.

"So, what's the most fun waves we'll encounter?" asked Aries.

"She means what waves will be the strongest and most dangerous," translated Leo.

"The strongest currents we'll get are level three currents," explained Jake.

"What does that mean?" asked Scorpio.

"Well there's six levels. Level one currents are weak currents and when we go through them in a few minutes it will be a bit bumpy but nothing big. Level two currents are a bit stronger and a bit bigger but they're still not too dangerous. Level three currents are very strong currents that you won't be able to swim through but if we work together in this raft we'll get through them. With level four currents paramedics have to be on board because of you take a certain path you could drown. With level five currents there's one or two safe paths and the rest is too dangerous and with level six currents there's no safe path and there's no way to survive," explained Jake.

"T-There's no level six currents in this river are there?" asked Taurus.

"No, the highest currents in this river goes up to level three," said Jake.

"Okay good. I was getting worried there for a second," said Virgo.

"Are those level one currents?" asked Pisces pointing to the currents up ahead.

"Yes they are. Start paddling," replied Jake.

***

The second raft got past the first set of currents.

"Where's the waterfalls?" asked Sagittarius.

"Waterfalls?" asked Gemini.

"Well, there will be areas where the water will suddenly go downwards but there aren't any waterfalls as in huge drops that you see in movies," replied Sheila.

"Is it true that if we drop our paddle we'll have to go get it?" asked Aquarius.

"Yes," replied Sheila. Then at the same time Gemini and Aquarius made Libra's paddle blow out of his hand. Libra sighed and dived in the water to retrieve his paddle. Capricorn and Gemini helped him back on the boat.

"So? Does anyone know any jokes?" asked Sheila.

"Aquarius!" shouted Libra. Everyone laughed.

"When will we be able to play the games you mentioned earlier?" asked Capricorn.

"After we get past the currents up there," replied Sheila.

"Are there any animals in this river?" asked Cancer.

"Yeah, if you look closely sometimes you'll see a beaver poke his head up and you might see bears or moose on the land over there," said Sheila.

"Will the beavers come near us?" asked Sagittarius.

"They shouldn't," replied Sheila.

"Too bad, they're kind of cute," said Antlia. Then they started paddling to get through the next set of currents.

***

The first group got past all the currents and the water was calm. Everyone was talking when Jake slowly got down and put three fingers to his ear. Hydra and Phoenix noticed and quietly copied him. A minute later the other zodiacs were still talking when Taurus looked over and gasped. Then Taurus, Pisces, Leo, Virgo and Aries got down. Scorpio still wasn't aware of what was going on.

"GET DOWN MR. PRESIDENT!" shouted Jake.

Scorpio turned around. "Wha-" then Pisces pushed her in the water. Taurus helped Scorpio back up.

"The water is freezing," said Scorpio.

"Okay. For our next game two people need to stand on the front and back of the raft. The rest of us will spin it really fast until someone falls off," explained Jake.

"I volunteer!" shouted Aries.

"I VOLUNTEER! I volunteer as tribute!" shouted Leo dramatically. Then Aries and Leo got on the ends of the raft and smirked at each other. Then the others in the boat started spinning but Leo and Aries kept their balance. All of the sudden Aries fell back. Leo started laughing. Hydra pushed Leo in the water too.

"Hey! What was that for?" asked Leo. Hydra shrugged.

"First one back on the raft wins," said Aries. Then Scorpio pulled Aries back up and no one helped Leo up.

"Why don't you guys love me anymore?" asked Leo. Then Jake helped Leo up. "Jake is my new bestie." Then Leo and Jake fist bumped.

"Okay who wants to go next?" asked Jake.

"Me and Hydra!" volunteered Phoenix.

"Alright," agreed Hydra. Then they both got on opposite sides of the raft and it started spinning. Phoenix and Hydra held each other's gaze daring the other to fall. Then Leo "accidentally" pushed Hydra off for revenge. Hydra glared at Leo.

"I win!" cheered Phoenix. Then she helped Hydra back up.

"I challenge Virgo," declared Pisces.

"Challenge accepted," said Virgo. Then they got on and as soon as the boat spun Virgo fell off.

"Woah you lasted so long," said Taurus sarcastically.

"Whatever," said Virgo as Pisces helped him back up.

"Who's going to go againced me?" asked Taurus.

"I will," said Jake.

"Uh oh," said Taurus. Then Taurus and Jake got up. Taurus ended falling off first and Aries helped her back up.

***

  The second group were past the currents now.

"Is it time to play the games now?" asked Cancer.

"Yeah sure," replied Sheila.

(A/N: Thats what the paddles look like.)

"Let's start with a trust test. Two people have to  sit on the sides of the raft and hook the ends of your paddles together and make kind of like a cross. Then you guys have to lean back and move your hands back. You can jab it forward which will cause the other person to fall over or you can hold on all the way and prove your trust for each other," explained Shelia. Some constellations were debating if they should trust the other person or betray them.

"Ooh let's let the two love birds go first," said Gemini. Then Cancer and Sagittarius sat on the sides of the raft and hooked the ends of their paddles. Then they started moving backwards.

"Saggi don't," warned Cancer.

"Do what? You know I'd never do that," said Sagittarius while smirking. Then when they were both leaning back as far as they could Cancer saw the look in Sagittarius' eyes and jabbed her paddle forward causing Sagittarius to fall. Sagittarius climbed back on the raft shocked that she beat him to it.

"I'll go next," said Antlia.

"I'll go againced you," said Aquarius. Then Aquarius and Antlia hooked the paddles together. As soon as they leaned back a bit they both jabbed their paddles forward and they unhooked causing them both to fall in the water.

"Good job dumbasses," said Sagittarius while clapping.

"Whose going next?" asked Sheila.

"Me," said Capricorn.

"I guess I'll go againced her," said Libra smirking.

"Now way. I don't trust you one bit," said Capricorn.

"It's either Cap or Gemini," said Aquarius.

"Fine. You're the lesser of two evils," muttered Capricorn. Then her and Libra hooked their paddles together and they leaned back. They both smirked at each other until they were at the end.

"I see the look on your face. You're contemplating if you should make me fall or not," said Capricorn.

"Really? I see the exact same look on YOUR face," said Libra.

"Well you do have a history of messing with me so fair is fair," said Capricorn. After a minute they didn't let go so they both leaned forward and decided not to push the other one off.

"Yay our first pair to trust each other," said Sheila.

"I'll do this just for Cappy, since I bother her so much," announced Libra. Then he dived in the water. Capricorn chuckled and pulled him back up.

"I guess it's me and you now," said Gemini to Sheila.

"I guess you're right," said Sheila. Then they sat on the sides and linked their paddles together. As they leaned back Sheila jabbed her paddle forward but Gemini kept her balance and jabbed her paddle forward to make Sheila fall off.

"You knocked the instructor off! Good job!" said Sagittarius.

"Go Gemini!" cheered Cancer. Then Sheila climbed back up.

"I think I really like going rafting," said Aquarius.

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