Chapter 1
She woke up in her cage. An open bared 6 by 16 cell. There weren't any walls, just bars. Six other cages were lined up beside hers they were separated by 10 feet, enough so the inhabitants couldn't hurt each other.
She sat up on her cot and stretched, popped her back, neck, and knuckles, then relieved herself in the toilet at the back of the cell. After living here for nine years she had lost all sense of embarrassment.
She stretched again and started her workout of push-ups, sit-ups, and other exercises to keep her strong. The other ferals didn't bother, they were depressed and didn't care what happened to them anymore.
Breakfast was served at 7 o'clock sharp. Those that weren't awake quickly rose at the smell of fresh raw meat.
A guard stopped at her cage to give her food.
"Morning, 6491. How did you sleep?"
"Pretty good," she replied.
"Don't tell anyone," he whispered, "but there's a surprise in your breakfast."
She smiled, "Thanks, Jake."
"Happy birthday kid."
Yep, she was 16 today. Officially old enough to be paired with a mate. She took her breakfast to her cot and lifted up the hunk of meat. Underneath was a chocolate bar. She hadn't had one in forever. Thanks Jake.
Exactly an hour later, she and the other females were taken to the shower room, it wasn't much, but at least they could be clean before getting their mates.
When ferals chose mates it is a vicious process. First, males and females have to be at least 16. On their birthday and every month until they chose the right mate they are taken into a plain room. Females are brought in first, then males. The males test each other, figuring out strength and relative rank. Generally, the strongest male and female would end up together and so on. If two males or two females wanted the same mate, they would fight.
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