This will be a small little series I'm working on. I'll probably post every other weekend so don't expect much. I'll post one or two this weekend to launch the series. Dealt with some stuff but now I'm officially back!! Missed you all! And like always I don't own nothing or nobody sadly.
Notes at the bottom
2 days 3 hours and 27 minutes to go. 2 days 3 hours and 27 minutes until she would escape, escape the dull-lifeless walls of DEMA. As the guards ushered everyone forcefully into their tenements, she looked around, she was not going to miss this place. Vonya looked around and sighed. She made her way up to her tenement and quietly shut the door. She opened her desk drawer and looked at the yellow flower left there. She had somehow managed to grab it before Nico had taken her back to this dead city. She had managed to end up in the most deadly Bishops' section. Nico was always known to be ruthless and when she tried to escape she expienced that ruthlessness first hand. Now after a week had gone by Vonya broke out of that trance once again intending to fully escape. In 2 days the Bishops would have their common ceremony worshipping vialism.
We renounce vialism!
The Banditos echoed throughout her mind. Her last hope of escape was them, the Banditos were all that had given her hope. That somewhere in Trench other people had escaped as well. I can do this, I'm going to escape DEMA in two days, escape Nico...
2 days and 3 hours later...
Vonya could hear the guards running behind her. It would only take so much time before Nico found out. The tunnels under DEMA were nothing special, the meaning of said tunnels were something much more meaningful then most would ever find out. Vonya could see light at the end of the tunnel and the feeling of freedom rushed around her. She ran harder than she ever had and the light gradually got bigger. She bust out the tunnel breathing the fresh air in, the guards footsteps were getting louder now. She ran toward the opening in the valley and pushed even harder. Vonya looked behind her and felt her heart break, there was a Bishop riding a white horse catching up to her. It's Nico, I know it, he's to take me back!
East is up!
The Banditos voices echoed through her mind and Vonya had that last adrenaline rush pick up. She was almost there! She could see the end of the valley! Run! Run! Run! Don't let Nico take you back there! Vonya reached the end of the valley and turned a hard right, running towards what looked like a wooded area. She reached the wooded area and heard the horses hooves stop. Vonya kept running for what felt like forever never letting up for a second. When Vonya broke through the other side she finally stopped and looked around. The sun had set and the sky was colored in bright pastels. Sighing in relief Vonya sat down on a fallen log. She didn't know how long she had sat there and stared at Trench but the moon had long risen.
Behind her a twig snapped and in a hurry Vonya whipped around in time to face a dark haired man. He had mocha brown eyes and a huge smile. Vonya had her hand half-way to his face before he caught it and held it tightly.
"Well, hello to you too. What is someone doing out by themselves in the middle of Trench?"
Vonya twisted her wrist out of his grip and glared at him.
"Who are you! I'm not going back to DEMA!" Vonya practically shouted.
The strangers eyes grew as wide as the full moon.
"W-where are you from? Did you escape! DEMA!"
Vonya stared at him for a second, he wore bright yellow and was a decent build.
"Who's asking? Do you work for Nico?"
"I-I'm Josh! How did you escape DEMA? By yourself! Did Tyler help you, if so he didn't say anything to me!"
"We Josh, that doesn't matter. Who are you and what do you want?"
Should I trust him? He doesn't look like any guard I've ever seen...
"I'm.." Josh cleared his throat and smiled. "I'm Josh, leader of the Banditos."
Vonya's eyes grew wide and her mouth fell open.
"You're a Bandito? The leader?"
"Yes, and who are you and did you really escape DEMA?"
"I'm Von- V. Just V."
Josh nodded and put out his hand.
"Well V, let me show you to our camp and talk about how you somehow managed to escape, do you know Tyler by any chance?"
"Run! Go without me! They need you!"
The man turned around and ran towards the tunnel. Vonya turned around running headfirst into the guards. They need him, she wasn't nearly as important. It was her turn to help him after all he had done for her.
"Vonya no!"
"V?"
Vonya blinked and looked into the eyes of Josh. So trusting. Too trusting.
"Yeah? Uh, no, who's Tyler?"
Josh smiled and turned around.
"Follow me!"
So Vonya followed this stranger into Trench, trusting him to guide her.
It felt as if they had been walking forever. Vonya was tired and hungry and cold, yet Josh had said nothing about taking a break. Maybe this was a bad idea... Vonya's legs were falling off and the sky was definitely getting lighter. Josh was a couple feet ahead and Vonya saw a log up ahead. Josh simply walked over but Vonya took the opportunity to sit down and massage her legs. Josh didn't seem to notice and went on, Vonya was just too tire for call out to him. I hope he's not mad at me for taking a break for a second... Before Vonya knew it, her eyelids were drooping at a dangerous level. A quick nap wouldn't hurt anyone...
The first thing Vonya heard was voices, a lot of voices and they were loud. Vonya slowly blinked her eyes open to see the top of a gray tent. Slowly sitting up she looked around and noticed all the cots around her. They were all empty except for her cot of course. The shouting outside was becoming a nuisance and causing a huge headache to make it was around her skull.
"Nngh." It was only a whisper of breath that came out but it was if the whole world heard it.
"Your awake!!" A voice called from her left.
A blonde girl in her mid-40's stepped into her view. "I was becoming worried." She laughed nervously. "I'm Brenda, and... you look like your in pain?"
"What's all that noise and why is it so loud? And while we're at it, where am I?"
Brenda smiled widely, "Well, that's Josh and Tyler playing for the other Banditos. It's loud because the med tent is close to the main fire. Lastly, you're at the Bandito camp in my med tent."
"Can't they be quieter!"
"Well, sorry V but I can give you something to ease the pain, let me guess. Headache?"
Vonya nodded which didn't help her aching head at all. She managed to sputter out a "How do you know my name?"
Brenda, who had gone to a table turned around and smiled.
"Josh told us your name when he brought you in... he, uh. Can tell you the rest later. Right now, take these."
Brenda handed Vonya two small pill-like objects. Vonya greedily took them and popped them into her mouth, her eyelids starting drooping seconds later and the noise got numbed out. Vonya sighed and let darkness take her, thinking about how she was finally free and with Banditos! Nico will never get me here, I finally feel safe. I finally feel something.
What Vonya noticed first was muffled talking. Where was she? Oh right, in the Bandito camp! The muffled slowly became whispering of what sounded like two girls.
"Where did Josh find her Brenda? Has he said anything to you? I don't believe that she escaped DEMA all by herself!"
"I don't know Jenna. Did Tyler mention anything about a recent breakout that he was gonna do?"
"No. And he would mention it to me if he did..."
"Well, I don't know. We'll ask her about it when she wakes up, now come help me with a splinter Brad has.."
Vonya heard Jenna and Brenda leave and opened her eyes to look around once again. It was just about the same except the sun shone through the gray tent. I wa sour that long? Vonya slowly stood up and took stock on how she felt. She took a few steps and walked over to the entrance. Pulling back the flap she look around. Should I go find someone? What if she weren't welcome? Vonya sighed and stepped out into the camp. Banditos were everywhere, smiling and talking, kid Banditos were running around screaming in delight. Vonya smiled as she looked around and saw what it was to feel alive. Her courage gathered and she made another few steps out into the open. She stood still for a while and just looked at the sight of everyone so happy. Someone cleared her throat behind her and Vonya jumped. She turned around quickly and saw Josh standing there smiling at her. She looked down to hide the slight pink on her cheeks for looking so childish.
"Glad to see you enjoying yourself." Ohs smiled and Vonya looked back up. "You were pretty tired, definitely know how to sneak away. I went about a mile and a half without noticing you were behind me."
"I was just tired. I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I'm sorry that I scared you too."
"It's okay, I found you passed out on a log."
"How did you get me here?" Vonya motioned to the camp and Banditos talking and haveing a good time.
"Well, I, uh." Josh looked down and said awkwardly "I carried you..." Josh's hand moved so it was rubbing his neck awkwardly.
Vonya started to laugh loudly. "You make it seem like a crime! It's no big deal!"
Josh looked up and laughed in relief. "Good! I wasn't sure if you would think I was a horrible thing! By the way, I'm sorry I gave you a headache, I play the drums and it was one of those nights... Brenda told me."
Vonya sighed "No big deal. But since I'm here, mind showing me around this amazing camp? DEMA was gray and lifeless and so far this is the best place I've ever seen. Is the rest of Trench like this?"
Josh laughed and smiled those beautiful white teeth once again. "Of course, your our honored guest. I'll introduce you to Tyler and Jenna too."
Josh started walking and turned around looking at Vonya. "Come on!"
Vonya laughed and ran to catch up to Josh.
This couldn't be that bad. Better than DEMA had ever been, and Josh is so much nicer that Nico. I finally made it! I finally escaped DEMA, I'm free!
Josh had showed Vonya the main meeting place, tents where other Banditos and the rest of the med tent. Vonya was becoming overwhelmed when Josh stopped at a bigger tent.
"This is the last place I want to show you. I know the Bandito camp can be overwhelming, but this is the last thing you need to deal with today. I promise."
Vonya smiled and looked up at Josh.
"It is a bit overwhelming, but I trust you Josh." It has only been a day or two and vonya felt like she'd known Josh her whole life.
Josh smiled and walked up to the tent, pulling back the flap he gestured inside. Vonya could hear some talking inside and cautiously walked in. She was met with two pairs of eyes staring back at her. There was man with dark brown hair that was shaved and a girl with long blonde hair and a beautiful smile. The girl was first to speak.
"Hello! You're V? Right?"
Vonya recognized the voice to belong to Jenna, the girl she heard earlier. Vonya nodded shyly, uncomfortable from all the stares. The man spoke next and had a small smile that looked more like a grimace.
"Well, hello V. Cool name by the way. I'm Tyler and this is Jenna." They both waved their hands in greeting again.
Josh who had been standing there watching the exchange butted in. "This is Tyler and Jenna's tent, thought you'd like to meet them." Josh motioned to the couple that were holding hands. "My tent is on the other side of camp but I thought you'd like to meet them. Plus we can see my tent another day."
Vonya nodded and looked around the comfy tent. It had a small table and chair set along with a desk full of papers and maps.
"Sorry it's not very organized right now. I didn't know Josh was bringing company." Tyler spoke up.
"It's okay." Vonya stopped looking around and stood awkwardly. Jenna sense fit and came to the rescue.
"You must be SUPER hungry, let's go get some food and talk later. I know I'm starving myself."
Vonya silently sighed in relief and followed the trio back outside the tent and to the big fire that was raging in the middle of the camp. There were two Banditos handing out bowls that contained vegetables and oats. It looked good and smelled delicious. Josh who had took lead turned around and handed Vonya a bowl. She took it gratefully and waited until Josh had one too. He lead her to a circle of logs and motioned to sit down. Tyler and Jenna sat down seconds later and dug in. The food was more delicious than Vonya had ever tasted and finished the bowl in a couple bites. She didn't realize she was so hungry! Josh started laughing and she looked up.
"I didn't realize you were so hungry. Did you even get a breath in?" Josh jokes.
Vonya turned a nice shade of red and looked down.
"The food is delicious! What is this? Did it come from heaven?" Vonya questioned.
Josh laughed again. "Just a couple of vegetables!" Josh snorted again and went back to eating, but with a huge smile on his face.
After a couple minutes of silence Jenna broke it with the question Vonya had been dreading. "So... how did you escape and what section were you in?"
Vonya swallowed and looked at her feet. "I was in Nicks section. I can't really remember how I escaped it just kind of happened. I think I blacked-out a couple of times. I'm sorry I can't help you more."
Jenna looked at Vonya sympathetically. Before she could say anything, Tyler butted in.
"It's okay, the main thing is that you escaped. I can't believe you escaped from Nico's section too! I came from there as well and he was no fun!" Tyler laughed a little harder than intended, trying to lighten the mood some more.
Vonya smiled a little at the joke and shook her head.
"Well I don't know about you, but I'm tired. Brenda can help you get settled down. I'll see everyone tomorrow." Josh stood up and waved goodbye and called Brenda over.
After an hour or so of Brenda introducing everything that the Banditos do she waved Vonya off to a cot in the med tent and told her to get some rest.
"We'll deal with everything else tomorrow, right now all you need is some good rest."
"Thank you." Is all Vonya was able to murder out before she fell asleep. She could hear a small voice say out to her from somewhere in the darkness.
Sahlo Folina
Then the voice stopped.
Tell me what you think! Also if you want anything added I'm willing. I'll be making other things that include the following categories...
• SUPERNATURAL
• MORE TØP
• THE GOOD DOCTOR
• THE GIFTED
• OC ADVENTURES
Also, I post every other weekend, if I don't have much going on maybe every weekend.
So get prepared because Josh is gonna get all snuggly. Jenna IS in this so no OC/TYLER I know. Don't get triggered at me.
Tie a noose around your mind, loose enough to breath fine and tie it to a tree, tell it 'you belong to me' this ain't a noose it is a leash and I have news for you... YOU MUST OBEY ME.