Go to Sleep

by Storytime-Nightwish

What if the warden used Donovan for an experiment he'd never done before? What if this experiment left Donovan with his humanity, feelings, and memories but changed the rest of him? What if he still cared for Alex? I know, summary sucks but the story is really good, please give it a chance. Takes place the second after Donovan was taken. Will be updated at some point.

1. Chapter 1

A/N: I got this idea while listening to a song called 'Go to Sleep'. It's the aftermath remix of a My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic song called 'Hush now Quiet now' or at least I think that's what it's called. All credit for the song goes to AftermathMakesMusic, the user on youtube who made the remix. The video is called 'Aftermath - Go To Sleep (Hush Now Quiet Now Remix) [VIP]' and the account name that uploaded it is 'AftermathMakesMusic'.

This story takes place after Lockdown in an AU that starts right when Donovan was taken where the whole 'escape' didn't happen. So, here's chapter 1! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to Escape From Furnace or the song used. All rights go to Alexander Gordon Smith and AftermathMakesMusic.

Chapter 1

I sank to the cold, hard floor of my cell, gripping the bars so hard my knuckles had turned white. Tears cascaded down my face like waterfalls as I cried out my cellmate's name and pleas for them to take me instead between sobs. He couldn't be gone, part of me wouldn't believe it. It was like when someone dies and it takes you days, weeks, maybe even months before it actually sets in. I had almost blacked out. The world slowed to almost a full stop as I dropped my head and pulled my knees to my chest, falling onto the ground with a small thud and curling up into a ball. My sobs still filled the air, no words though. What could be said? The oversized door had already closed behind the creatures and giants in black suits who carried my friend away to his death. Tears rolled down my cheeks, falling to the ground to discolor the dust on the floors. It may not have all been dust, but at that moment I really didn't care what I was lying in. The noises turned to muffled sounds, barely audible at all. The blood red lights shut off, drowning me in darkness once more. I still don't know how it happened, but I somehow managed to cry myself to sleep. It was an unwelcome sleep, however, as my nightmares simply replayed everything that had just happened.

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The next day, I had to use every bit of my being and some help from Zee to pull myself off the ground and get out of the cell. I was able to keep from breaking down in tears again, but I still couldn't focus on much at all. Zee and I both had to go to work in the chipping rooms that day. He shoveled down his breakfast as I simply sat and stared at mine, poking at it every once in a while. No words were spoken for what seemed like hours until Zee finally spoke up.

"You gonna eat yours?" He asked. I didn't give him anything but a small glance before pushing my plate of slop over to him. He ate it gratefully before turning to me once he had finished. "Alex," he started, "are you okay?" "I'm...fine." I mumbled.

"Look, I know what happened last night, with Donovan and all, if you wanna talk about it-" I stopped him mid sentence.

"I said I'm fine." I snapped. Zee gave me a small look of hurt before getting up.

"We need to head to work." He said, clearly changing the subject. I nodded, getting up as well and walking with him to the chipping rooms. The whole time we worked, I couldn't help but think of how I'd never see Donovan again. Well, not the way he was before at least.

My mind began to wander to all the different experiments they must have been doing on him. What would they do to him? Would he come out like Monty; one of those horrifying monsters, violently killing everything in its path? Or would he become a black suit? Such a heartless and cold monster. I still wasn't convinced they were fully human. I couldn't bear the thought of Donovan becoming one of those awful giants. Neither of those possibilities sounded good at all. I shook the thoughts away and continued to swing my pick down on the walls. I was right in saying that I'd never see him the same again, but I didn't know what he'd truly become. If I did know, I don't think I'd be quite as worried as I was.

A/N: So, what'd you think? I know it's not very long but it's only the first chapter. I'm gonna try to write at least 1000 words on all the rest of the chapters, but don't be too critical :) So, what do you think I'm gonna have them change Donovan into? If you'd like to guess, message me. I won't give you spoilers, but I'll tell you if you're right. Well, thanks for reading, please review. Until next time, readers!

~Storytime-Nightwish