~Chapter 1~

I ran. I had nowhere to go, I already knew, but nevertheless I needed to get out. I needed to run away and find somewhere I could stay until I could escape everything. Fate had been cruel to me lately, and ever since I was born. Time had never healed me. It hadn't even tried... Family had done me no good whatsoever. What was there left to turn to? What could heal the damage done?

I crawled silently along the floorboards of the containment unit until I could find out where those guards were headed. It was forbidden to leave; if I was caught...

Two buff men passed by, talking nonsense on their walkie-talkies. I sneered at them, but remained in my craw space.

I wanted to do this silently and without any harm, but if worst came to shove, people would die. I would not be kept here any longer! My tail flicked in frustration as I tried to calm it. What could I say? The thing had a mind of its own. The fur that sprouted on the end of it tickled me as I tried my best to hide my face. My dark-brown hair covered the rest of my head.

As soon as the men were out of eyeshot and earshot, I sneaked out of the craw space. I pressed myself against the wall and sucked in my already-thin stomach. I held my breath and entered the next area right down the metal-coated halls.

As soon as I accidentally tripped on the dislocated wires dangling from a nearby outlet, alarms furiously screamed. Red light flashed above me. They now knew where I was. I gritted my fangs against one another, a habit I'd become accustomed to doing. Stress almost overtook me, but luckily it didn't. I dashed into the next area, where few dared to go anymore. I was an area fallen into disrepair, and they were planning to get rid of it by destruction.

I slid to a halt once I got into this area. It was a large room I'd never been in before. But even in here sirens called for them. Looks like here wasn't safe either...

I shot my head around when I heard voices behind me. They were telling each other not to scare me. I agreed with them. Well, halfheartedly. Perhaps scaring me would be best for my escape.

Shadows vanished and appeared in unison with the flashing red lights. A few of the guards had passed, but they would probably check this room I was in. I needed to find some other way to get out. After all, I couldn't keep hiding forever.

Once I figured the coast was clear, I dashed behind the nearest possible object, only to discover it was one of the guards.

"Well, well. You always were one of the sneakier ones. You know the penalty for this; let's go." the man said in a very gruff tone.

My pupils widened to inhuman proportions. I felt fear overwhelm me, and the next thing I knew, the man was laying on the ground. Dead. It happened again. I hoped dearly this wouldn't happen in the real world...

Oh well, so much for quietly... I looked at the man one more time before running off in the opposite direction, only to find myself on a conveyor belt. This was the room where many different medicines were distributed. Fortunately, I had nothing to fear from these test tubes.

A giant vat of lavender-colored liquids bubbled below me. The merciful popping sounds calmed my wracking nerves a bit. My tail swept across the floor, nervously hanging limp. I calmed myself as much as I could. Like a gymnast, I etched forward on the leathery belt.

Eventually I made it over the huge pot of boiling liquid. Once across, I stilled myself. I could've sworn I heard something trailing me... And if it was them...

A roar was heard in the near distance. They'd finally sent out the dogs of this jail. Bad news for me, good news for them. I ran forth and kept running, until I finally arrived at a light that wasn't building lights for once.

I headed out.

I didn't know what awaited me at the other side of the exit. But anything would be better than being caught. It had to be better.

What I found was astonishing. Trees, grass, and clouds! A lovely breeze fluttered my way. I loved the feeling of the wind in my hair! It was refreshing and satisfying at the same time. Like I had reached a happy high. I was out, finally. I was free at long last. I could live properly now.

I breathed a sigh of relief too soon. The hounds were still after me, and they could tell exactly where I was.

I ran again, not wanting to cause an upstart.


I came across a cave far away from that place. I didn't have any intent on returning. Here was my new home. I would bunk here, I would eat here, and I would stay here. For the first time ever, I had a place of my own. I was truly free of any shackles of fear or rage remaining.

I smirked. They said it couldn't be done...but I did it.


Sorry, guys! I was tired when I wrote this chapter... I know it sucks, but rest assured, later chapters will most certainly be better. This was simply a prologue. So hang in there and keep checking up. Thanks and please take time to review! No, really... Please review. My stories never get any reviews... Also, I'm always open to ideas, so let me know what you're thinking!