Thimbles Week 12 Fanficflashfic
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I've always done as I'm told. I am as obedient as a sixteen-year-old girl can be. The result of what other parents strive for. I know this because I see how others my age behave, their parents commending my own for raising such a respectable child.
If they only knew.
At four, I conjured a pair of kittens. My father had taken them away. At six, I offered a daisy to a dog behind our house. The puppy hadn't lasted long either.
I've been warned too many times that if the government discovers me they'll draw their weapons without the least bit of hesitancy.
They propagate equality and peace.
They claim sanctuary.
They are liars.
We've driven forever, nearly two days. My father has barely spoken, but his few words have been weak assurances that this will be best. I disagree – I'm stronger now.
My new home is hidden behind a labyrinth of rock. "You can't be serious."
"What other choice do we have?"
I look at him then.
"We can't fight them," he says. So furiously certain. "Go."
On the other side I am greeted by a boy with slate colored eyes. He says hello then takes my hand.
