Okay so I haven't really posted anything in a while but this has been on my mind for ages and I wanted to see if it was anyones cup of tea. This is a Klaine story, even

though it isn't established just yet. I'm keeping it at T for now but we'll see how things go.

A small mob could be seen in the distance coming closer and closer to the town hall. Reporters yelled over each other, each wanting their questions to be heard. In the middle of the crowd a small cage emerged. The crowd grew closer and closer until it halted at the step of the building.

The streets were blocked of, no one below the age of 21 is allowed into this meeting. Officers surround the area, but for what? Are they really trying to prevent people from coming in or are they trying to prevent something from escaping. It doesn't matter anyway. No one cares anymore. If told to attend a meeting in the presence of your town's mayor it is now an criminal offense not to go. This law only goes for the adult of today though. The youth wouldn't abide new laws never mind the old ones.

"What's your name?"

"What age are you?"

"Do you have anything to say?"

Reporters screamed over each other, hoping to be heard before the mayor would arrive. The contents of the cage are still unknown to anyone watching from a far. I can see enough though, and it will only be a matter of time before the crowd disperses.

The cage begins to rattle as the reporters claw at whatever's within. A quiet growl is heard, surprising considering the noise. The crowd step back hesitantly and a fog of silence takes over. I crawl further up my spot on a tree branch, trying in vain to get a better look at the cage but the creature within must be lying down. I know what's in there though and as much as I would prefer to refer to it as 'human', that side of it has been taken, ripped away like so many others. Although I can not be certain of the contents I'd rather confirm my suspicions with my own eyes.

A black car approaches from the same direction the reporters came from. Here he comes. Everyone scuttles away to the sidelines of the circle formed by the officials. No one's getting out, and no one's getting in. It's a wonder no one's trying though. I mean of course, the reporters wouldn't want to leave until they get a good story yet still, it would be expected for someone to try to enter. It's almost as if the town folk can feel the sinister air surrounding the town hall today and have made sure to keep away. Of course, letters are sent out and people are warned not to come near this building on certain days but no one follows the rules anymore so why should they now?

The car comes to a halt a few yards away from the cage, the inhabitant still unknown to me thanks to the many security guards surrounding it. The mayor allows the cage one glance before gesturing for it to be taken inside the building. Slowly it is pushed up a small ramp that looked far too small for the cage itself but still managed to get up anyway. As it reached the front doors or the town hall I climbed another branch, higher and higher, not caring that my hands ached or my jeans were ripping until...

There she was. As I had suspected, rising to her feet she glanced back at the crowd once more and let a sinister smile take over her face. Flashes came from the reporter's cameras but she never flinched nor batted an eyelid. Slowly licking her lips, she grasped at two bars of the cage facing the crowd.

"I won your game," she cackled, not stopping when a gasp emitted from the crowd.

"I won your game!"

I was frozen in my spot. This was not the girl I grew up with. I merely thought she had gone missing and was perhaps being returned to the town. Sure, I should have questioned the unconventional ways in which she has showed up but now for sure, I know something is very, very wrong.

Sitting down in the centre of the cage, she continued to chant about winning a 'game' before finally she disappeared behind the doors.

Rachel Berry, what has happened to you? This was not the girl who knew the scripts for most female leads in musicals; this was not the girl who bore a passion for Barbara Streisand. This girl is feral, scars had littered her face, some barely healed and her attire made her look as if she had run through a forest. Those eyes that looked out into the crowd with malice and hate... Something very wrong has taken place.

A small podium rose from the steps and the mayor walked to it. His face remained stoic and unkind as he looked to the people with am expression of superiority.

"We have our first winner, ladies and gentlemen. The next games will proceed in the last week of the month, and will continue to do so every month until this...situation has been resolved."

I zoned out after that, unable to let Rachel's face leave my mind, the bruises covering her arms, her clothes ripped and ruined...

Slowly I descended the tree, making sure to keep as silent as possible. I could make it back to the bridge by sundown if I left now. Chancing one final glance at the mayor from my hiding spot I slowly made my way out of the small cluster of trees and down the road the crowd and mayor had came in from, making sure to keep to the far left where no one would see me.

I continued to walk until something caught my eye. I quickly surveyed the area before reaching down to pick up what appeared to be a notepad, probably something a reporter dropped. Flipping through, it appeared to be empty. Until I reached the very back. Small notes had been scrawled in a messy handwriting but I could make a few words out, each sending another shot of fear through my body.

Games..Berry...teenage rebellion...30 youths...

But it wasn't until I reached the last note that froze me in my spot.

...fight until one remains...

My name is Kurt Hummel, and this is the world I live in.

Kinda confusing at the moment but it will all make sense soon.

So should I continue? Reviews are greatly appreciated, they keep me on the right track.

Also, this isn't beta'd. So I apologize now for any mistakes. Mail me if you're looking to beta something and this might be something you're interested in :)

And one last thing, I know this chapters short but they'll get much longer.

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