This was written at the same time as 'Things Between Us'

yeah, i had an issue with focus.

but this one does have names in it:)

Betrayed

I Was awoken roughly by the sound of the metal grate to my cell opening and a tray of food sliding across the stone floor. I couldn't reach it even if I wanted to.

I was in hell.

My wrists were stretched out so high above my head so high that it made my back hurt. The stone floor was always damp and the food they slid in, always out of reach, would probably kill me. I could smell whatever drug had been over-injected into it from across the room.

At least I could conjure water into my body to stop dehydration. But I could go only so long without food.

I tried not to think of the conditions my siblings must be in. being graced with fire, wind, and earth wouldn't stop you from dying of thirst. After a month of these cells, I struggled to keep optimistic. I was the oldest. Maybe my conditions were the worst.

I had to hope.

I thought of my brothers and sister, desperately tying myself to sanity.

Phyra no doubt stood the best chance of survival. She had a will to live like no other, and was the most powerful of all of us. Just being near a flame had her palms dancing with fire, itching to be thrown. Her short temper could just as easily have her murdered first...

Next came Landon, being gifted with earth made him so gentle at heart that it caused him physical pain to harm others. Although opening a fissure in the ground could have easily thwarted our enemies, he had convinced us not to kill, and he treated all wounded.

Aaron was the youngest, gifted with air. He loved to hover just inches above the ground. Aaron hadn't stood a chance when they'd come for us.

My cell opened and I squinted at the sudden light coming from behind the person entering.

"Landon," I whispered, "what have they done?" He was dressed in a soldier's uniform, and there was an air of alertness that hadn't been there before.

"I merely recognized my full potential, they appreciate that here," the words were spiteful, meant to hurt.

"How are the others," I asked desperately.

"Dead."

The roof came crashing down, but it didn't matter.

My brother killed my family and betrayed us.

so not my best, i know, but let me know what you think

song i was listening to: Skillet; Awake and alive, and, Rise Against; Prayer of the reefugee

so hit that review button, and be careful of unicorn eggs in your rice;)