Search for a way in

Lara spied the opening as the guard passed by at regular intervals. She looked at the gate, obviously locked, and wondered if the key she had worked on that lock. The other question was if there was enough time to try the key and make it through the gate before the guard came around. Lara opted to search out the enclave a little further.

Still naked, Lara silently crept through the tall grass to the west side of the guarded opening. The large stone wall blocked any passage into the compound. Lara observed that the wall went into the river. She contemplated going for a swim to search for an entrance from the river, but resolved to check out the east side first.

Lara retraced her path back to the gate, narrowly escaping being caught by the guard because of her carelessness. She had stepped on some dried twigs, filling the air with snapping noises as she ducked for cover. Once the guard had passed by, Lara quickly darted past the opening to the other side. From there, she proceeded around and back to the water, not finding any other entrance into the conclave. However, as Lara approached the water she spotted a small boathouse.

Lara quietly crept to the small gate, finding it locked. The key she had, looked like it might fit, so Lara tried it. Sure enough, the small silver key turned the lock, freeing the latch on the noisy gate. Lara stepped inside the small portico and into the boathouse undetected. She looked around the dark building, searching for anything that might be of use to her. It was difficult since she was searching in total darkness.

The room was quiet except for the slow and steady creaking of the heavy oak door. By the time Lara realized what was happening, the door slammed shut. The loud click confirmed Lara’s worst fears; she had been trapped, and locked inside the small building. She reached for her backpack and panicked when she realized she had left it by the gate when she retrieved the key. She crouched nervously peering into the dark, listening for any sounds that would indicate she had company.