"Flaky" Mom sang. I opened my eyes, but all I saw was blackness.
"Morning Mom" I said and sat up in my bed. Mom walked out of the room, as I heard her footsteps fade. I got up from my bed on the floor and walked over to the alarm clock. I pressed it and the automatic voice spoke.
"Thursday, February 24th. 6:00 AM temperature is 21 degrees Fahrenheit" It said and I yawned. I took a shower and got dressed. My room was empty, I knew it because I might bump and fall into things. I knew my house like the back of my hand so I rarely fell on things in the house, but when I did me and Mom didn't make it a big deal.
"So Flaky, today you're going to visit your uncle with me. He's nice and you can visit your cousin Giggles" Mom said.
"Oh, okay" I said and sat down. I ate, carefully and stabbed myself at least once or twice, due to my clumsiness. Mom chuckled and gave me a glass of orange juice, putting it in my hand. I drank it and stood up. I made my way to the bathroom once again and searched for a brush, knocking a few things over in the process. I picked them up the best I could and grabbed a brush when I found it. I brushed my hair quickly, but it got stuck.
"M-Mom!" I whined and walked to the living room. Mom laughed and I looked down, ashamed. I had tears in my eyes and Mom came over to me. She sat me on the couch and brushed my hair. I nervously sat there as she finished and waited for Danielle to get here. Danielle was my homeschooling teacher, and a good friend of mine. if we finished early she would bring me into town and bring me to the library. They had a small braille section but it was still nice. Danielle got here, I didn't know what she looked like but she told me she had blonde hair, and brown eyes. She always carried around a big bag full of papers, my school work.
"Flaky, how are you today?" She asked and I heard her put her stuff down on the table. I sat down next to her and finished my work.
"Finish up that last problem and we can head into town if you want" She said and I smiled.
"Thanks, I'll be right back. Have to grab my cane" I said and walked to my room. I grabbed my white cane and walked back to Danielle. I walked to her car and she helped me sit down. We lived outside of town, Mom though it would be safer, and she doesn't let me go out to town without Danielle, so I'm always excited. I heard the bustling of cars, and the talking of people. I got a little nervous as Danielle parked and I got out, with her help.
"So where do you want to go?" She asked.
"Oh, wherever's fine" I said and I held onto her hand. I felt more comfortable holding her hand than using my walking stick, I guess I trusted her more, and I never got to use my stick anyways. I heard a ding and the shuffling of loud things. I was kind of nervous as this was all new to me.
"Flaky, welcome to the grocery store" She said and I listened carefully. Because I couldn't see I could hear and feel things better than "normal" people. I could also smell things that other people couldn't. I couldn't count how many times I bumped into something, my poor knees.
"Careful. Do you want to hold my hand?" She asked and I shook my head, and used my walking stick.
"No, I need to learn to do things on my own" I said and took a deep breath. I walked near the edge so I hopefully wouldn't walk into anyone and everything was going good so far. We cashed out and Danielle drove me home.
"We brought home food" Danielle said as we walking inside the house.
"Ah your back. That's good, I was beginning to get worried" She said.
"You're always worried" Danielle said and Mom chuckled.
"That's true I do, but I guess I am over protective sometimes. I just don't want to lose you Flaky" She said and I smiled.
"It's okay Mom" I said walked over to her but I bumped into the counter.
"Careful!" Mom said and rushed over to me.
"I'm fine" I said hugged her. We unpacked the groceries, well Mom and Danielle did while I made a mess and gave up. I listened to the plastic bags, crunch and crumble as they were being moved and thrown away. Mom walked over and sat on the couch. Soon it was time for dinner and Danielle left, having children of her own to take care of. We ate and I made a mess, though Mom helped me clean up. After that we watched a movie, well Mom did. I listened and Mom read any subtitles and explained what people were doing when the didn't speak. I was grateful to have my mother and I didn't know what I would do without her. I went to bed on the floor and fell asleep. I woke up to heard sounds of things being knocked over and I sat up. I crawled over my alarm clock and it spoke.
"Friday, February 25th 2:24 AM temperature is 14 degrees Fahrenheit" I got up and walked to the door and was about to open the door, when I heard yelling and more things being knocked over. I was scarred and shaking, but I opened the door slowly and walked out. I walked around and called out to my Mom.
"Mom?" I asked and she yelled back.
"Flaky! Run, get away!" She yelled and I stopped walking.
"What! Why? Are you okay?" I yelled nervous, panick setting though my body. Someone grabbed my arm and I jumped, pulling away.
"W-Who are you?" I asked and they didn't answer. I was grabbed again and this time it was from behind. I screamed and thrashed around.
"Someone help me!" I heard from behind say. I was thrown to the ground and I stayed there, afraid of the men. Mom came running for me and I cried silently as she helped me up.
"Mom! What's going on?" I asked scared and she hugged me.
"Please, stay calm" She said and I was separated from her.
"Mom!" I said and I was being held, my hands behind my back. I fell to the ground and couldn't move. I passed out and woke up, tied up.
"W-where am I?" I asked and looked around.
"Ah, you're finally awake" Someone said in front of me. I was in a cold, metal room and I could tell there was at least two people in the room besides us two.
"W-who are you? Where's Mom? Is she okay?" I asked and the man laughed.
"Oh my darling, my name's Mr. Telly. But most people call me the Tiger General, and I've come for you my dear" He said and I felt sweat pour down my forehead.
"Where am I? MOM!" I shouted and struggled, silently crying. The man seemed to shift from his chair and a hand grabbed my chin, making me cry even harder. The man gasped and let go, making me very confused.
"So the rumors are true" He said, excitement on the tip of his tongue. I stopped crying, but still had tears in my eyes. Blind people usually kept there eyes closed but for some reason I kept mine open. I guess I wanted to "pretend" I was normal, or maybe it was because people wanted to see my eyes so much, and I just got used to opening them. I wish I knew what was going on!
"W-what rumors?" I asked.
"That my darling is blind. It's much less common for girls" He said and I struggled to get free. I heard a door closed and I started pulling on the rope. I was almost free, but I had to untie the knot, one of my weak points. After about a half an hour I finally got it and I searched for the door. I felt the knob and pulled it open. I smiled and slowly opened it, making sure there wasn't much noise. I snuck down the hall, feeling the wall and bumped into it at least 5 times. I sighed before continuing and heard a voice.
"Hey! Where are you?" A voice shouted and I went faster, scarred they were talking about me. I quickly made my way to another door, but it was locked. I frantically pulled on it, but I soon gave up. I didn't know where to go, or what to do! I fell to my knees and began to cry, when I heard footsteps behind me. I stood up and turned around, straining to listen.
"Hey. are you lost?" Someone asked. I didn't answer and the man walked over to me, making me back away from him, and the door. I heard a clicking sound and the door swung open and hit me, making me fall over. I was confused, but I felt the heat of the sun on me and the cold dip in the air.
"Thank you mister" I said, but I got no reply. I frowned and continued walking. I felt a raindrop on my shoulder and I knew it would rain soon. I began to run and it soon began to pour. The rain made my clothes stick to me and I had trouble walking. I splashed through puddles, and felt the water on my legs. I was drenched cold and shivering. I fell, and slipped in the mud. I got up again, and panicked because I was lost. I didn't know where I was or if anyone was following me. I walked this time, more carefully and let the trees be my guide. I felt them and I came to what seemed like a person's home. I smelled food, and heard someone talking so I went in that direction. I knocked on the door and I heard it open.
"Who are you and what do you want?" A man said, and I felt intimidated. He had a deep voice and I could feel his stare.
"I-I'm lost and cold and hungry. C-Can you tell me where I am?" I asked afraid to ask to stay. The man sighed and I heard someone else approch the door.
"Hey, who is it Fliqpy?" I lighter tone of the same voice said and I heard a noise. I jumped, startled and began shaking, not from the cold but from fear.
"FLIPPY! If you ever push me again I will kill you!" The darker toned one yelled.
"Shut up! Even if you do I'll come back to life" The man in front of me said and he grabbed my arm, pulling me in. I stumbled a little but he didn't notice.
"Of course well halo you" He said.
"Brother! Can I talk to you?" Someone asked through there teeth.
"Uh, I'm-AH! Ow, ow that hurts" I heard the lighter toned say, and his voice faded away. I stood there, and began feeling around the room. I was leaning against the wall when they came back out.
"Ah, sorry about that" I heard him say.
"Yeah, hurry up Flippy! It's 1 in the morning!" I heard the man say, from a few feet away.
"Okay Fliqpy! Sorry about him. You can borrow some clothes if you need to. We can tell you directions and stuff but you must be on your way after" Flippy said.
"Okay" I said and he left. I reached out, but he was missing and I stumbled. Someone came up and grabbed my arm.
"God woman! Are you deaf? He said to follow him" Fliqpy said.
"I-I'm sorry" I said and he pushed me into a room.
"Well go on" Fliqpy said impatient. I put my hands in front of me and walked, trying to navigate my way to where Flippy was. Flippy came and got me, and showed me his room.
"Well, you can change into the clothes on the dresser if you want" He said and I thanked him. I walked into the bed, and fell on it. I grumbled and crawled over it to the other side of the room, and found the dresser. I had a hard time distinguishing what was what but when I did I got dressed and walked out.
"I-its a little big" I said, feeling the sleeve of the jacket. I heard him laugh and he took of the jacket.
"You only need the T-shirt. And you put it on backwards" He said and I blushed.
"Oh" I said and I heard Fliqpy behind me.
"Let me help you" He said and I felt his hands on my shoulder.
"Hey!" Flippy said, and I heard him yell at his brother.
"You need to respect her space! She's a young woman, and she'll think your a pervert!" Flippy yelled.
"Shut up! I know what I'm doing!" Fliqpy said and I felt his hands on the bottom of my shirt.
"H-hey!" I said as he yanked it off me. I blushed and covered myself. Soon Fliqpy returned the shirt and put it on the right way.
"There. You happy now?" Fliqpy asked mad. I stayed quiet, a little surprised and embarrassed. Fliqpy walked away and yelled over his shoulder.
"She can stay is she wants but she get's your room" He said and I looked in his direction.
"Okay" Flippy said and I jumped when Flippy grab my arm and led me to his room.
"Sorry about him. He has no respect!" Flippy yelled for Fliqpy to hear.
"Uh, it's okay" I said and sat on his bed.
"Why don't you try and sleep" Flippy said.
"O-Oh, well I-I usually sleep in the floor. Safety precautions" I said and stood up. Flippy helped set up a bed on the floor and I sat down on the make shift bed.
"If you need me I'll be in the living room" Flippy said and I closed my eyes. I dreamt of sounds, instead of sight. I was born blind, and never knew what anything looked like, but I didn't mind. After all I was happy.
Well hope you enjoyed!
