DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN MATCHED OR INTEND TO CLAIM IT
It's been a couple of months since they moved us out here to the farmlands. Cassia's going crazy because she hasn't seen or heard from Ky. I don't mind being relocated because of her. I know more than she thinks. Although I'm younger and smaller, I'm not dumb. Cassia's always trying to protect me, but I know she's important. Other's may not see it. Cassia's about to become a key piece in this game, and some players may not play fair. I have to protect her.
"Bram! It's dinner time!" Mother calls from the kitchen, her gray clothes fluttering in the breeze.
Realizing how much time I spent thinking, I shook out of my trance and hurried to the kitchen.
We sat in silence, munching on our government issued food. Lately, everyone has been tired and worn out, therefore not having much energy to spend on talking.
"Well," Cassia send suddenly, "I've heard from friends in the city. Apparently, things have been tense. The officials have been cracking down, and there's many new, strict laws in place."
"Interesting," Dad sad quietly. "This war is taking a toll on everyone, even people that don't know about it."
"Strange…" Mom replied. "Officials haven't been around here for a while…"
Yes, you'd think that officials would want to check up on the girl that screwed up their 'perfect' system, and left someone without a match.
As irony would have it, there was a knock on the door.
Dad turned pale. Cassia gulped. Mom answered the door. A young official smiled kindly, like a doctor giving a shot. This was not going to be good.
"There have been new laws put in place," He told us matter-of-factly, "We are requesting that one person from each able house-hold come with us to serve the government. It is an honor." He looked over our mother's shoulder and added with a sly grin:
"Cassia…?"
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