Chapter 5: The Secret Island of Zurina

One day, the Happy Pirates reached the secret island of Zurina, where the hidden treasure was located. They were overjoyed and excited. They had been searching for this island for years. They had faced many dangers and challenges along the way. They had fought against storms and sharks and sea monsters. They had escaped from traps and curses and enemies. They had solved riddles and puzzles and mysteries. They had finally made it.

They anchored their ship near the shore and rowed to the island in a small boat. They carried shovels and bags and maps. They were ready to dig up the treasure and claim their reward.

They left Jackson on the ship. They didn't want him to come with them. They knew that he didn't share their passion for adventure and treasure. They knew that he didn't appreciate their efforts and sacrifices. They knew that he didn't belong with them.

They said goodbye to him and said things like, "Stay here lad, we'll be back soon.", "Don't worry mate, we'll bring you some treasure.", "You're lucky lad, you don't have to work.", and "Have fun lad, we'll miss you!"

They smiled and waved and left.

Jackson watched them go. He felt a mix of emotions. He felt relief and joy. He was glad that they were gone. He was glad that he was alone. He was glad that he didn't have to deal with them anymore.

He felt anger and resentment. He was mad that they had left him behind. He was mad that they had ignored his wishes. He was mad that they had forced him to stay.

He felt sadness and regret. He was sorry that he had wasted his time with them. He was sorry that he had missed his chance to escape. He was sorry that he had lost his hope.

He felt loneliness and emptiness. He realized that he had no one to talk to or play with or hug. He realized that he had no one to care for or help or love. He realized that he had no one.

He felt nothing.

He went back to his cabin and lay down on his bed. He stared at the ceiling and sighed.

He wished he could go back home.

He wished he could go back to his old life.

He wished he could go back to being happy.

But it was too late.

He was stuck on the ship.

And he was unhappy.