Mercedes Pov
We walked.
and walked.
I wasn't sure where I was going and I mean I was trying my best to take in my surroundings as I followed the guards (there was two of them) but my mind would always start to wander back to the words that were uttered only a few minutes ago as I headed out the sterile office.
"Your life is no longer your own"
I feared for my life, but I was still very confused. Not to mention that the guard in front of me was carrying probably one of the scariest looking guns I've ever seen, which didn't help me calm my nerves at all. Another confusing thing is the fact that I didn't know where I was going and where they were leading me but I found myself dragging my fingers across the white walls as we walked. It feels like we've been walking forever, twisting and turning into similar pale coloured hallways.
Where are we going ? I tried asking
Pure silence
How much longer do we have to go ?
I was met with more silence
I didn't bother asking them anymore questions, there was no point. It's almost as if they were robots, to which I wouldn't be surprised really. Neither one of them had said anything since we left, not even to each other. As we rounded another corner, we came face to face with an elevator. The guard that was following behind me suddenly held my arm (very tightly I might add) as the one in front me swiped his arm on the scanner of the elevator door.
The doors opens to reveal a huge space with glass walls and for some reason my legs wouldn't budge. The guard started to tug harder on my arm to the point where I thought it might just come out of its socket, I know they wanted me to walk inside but I couldn't. I found myself starting to shake my head as I pulled my arm back roughly, causing the guard that was holding unto it to lose his balance.
"No !" I shouted in protest.
"Where the fuck are you taking me ?"
I saw the guard in front me take out a weapon that was attached to his belt that reminded me of a baseball bat. I felt pure adrenaline pump into my veins before I knew what was happening, I know it was a stupid idea but there was this voice in my head that just kept telling me to run.
I'll be damned if you don't put up a fight and run Mercedes.
I stared wide-eyed at the guard in front of me and glanced at the one that was on the floor.
Don't just stand there, Run !
I turned around and I ran.
or Tried too at least,
I ran a good ten feet before the guard that had previously had a hold on my arm went for my hair instead, making me instantly fall to the floor on my knees. The guard then dragged me all the way back by my hair. My hands flew up to my head trying to lessen the pain and break free. I started to put up a fight, twisting and turning, doing anything to make the guard's job difficult but eventually we ended up right at the beginning.
In front the elevator
"Pathetic" The guard waiting at the open elevator hissed as I watched him raise the bat over his head. I saw it come down towards me, I felt the pain, I felt the blood starting to drizzle down my neck and I saw the bits and pieces of wood fly before my eyes before the darkness completely consumed me.
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Sam's pov.
I watched Santana as she dressed herself from the place on my bed. It was currently nine o'clock pm and it was time for me and some of the others to head out to meet the new recruits. "Aren't you the least bit curious Samuel ? I heard there's at least 3 girls this time" Santana said, looking at me through the mirror she was facing. She had her hair pulled back into that high pony tail she always wore, I was able to see the tattoo she had on her neck that traveled all the way down the length of her spine. It wasn't common for girls to be in this kind of environment, the number of male Vivos didn't greatly out number of female Vivos but it was somewhat still visible.
"Where did you hear that from ?" I replied as I sat up in bed. She turned around and pulled her shirt back on, it was crumpled by the way I carelessly threw it across the room moments ago. I heard her laugh and I looked up at her when I realized I was staring at unbuttoned chest. "Who else would have that kind of information hmm ?" She asked me and sat down at the foot of my bed. "Where the fuck did I throw my other shoe ? She hissed as she looked around my room. "Artie" I said as I tossed her other shoe towards her. I should've known better, he's the only one the guards actually seem to speak to since he helps out in the lab.
I decided to follow suit and peeled the sheets away form me and got up from my bed. I saw the way Santana's eyes lingered on my naked form as I walked towards the vanity and pulled out a pair of fresh underwear and a pair of grey sweat pants. There was no need to put on our uniform since we we're off duty for the night. I ran my hands threw my hair and gave it a once over in the mirror. "I could really use a haircut soon.." I thought to myself as I continued to watch the locks of hair that now grew a little pass my ear.
"Almost ready to leave Rapunzel ?" She said as she dared to look at me with that stupid smirk on her face. "Artie said to come down a bit earlier than 9h30."
"You could always leave without me." I suggested offhandedly, that statement earned me a lifted eyebrow from Santana. "Well.. how long are you going to take, its not like we've got much time to waste anyway." She crossed her arms over her chest and walked over to the door. I looked at the clock behind me and signed. There's moments in the day where time seems to pass so fast and then there's times where it goes incredibly slow, it sometimes throws me off. I bent down and picked up the white shirt I was wearing before and pulled it on.
"Alright then, lets go"
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Mercedes POV
You're gonna die out here Mercedes
Places and scenes like these aren't meant for the weak hearted
My eyes fluttered open as a gasp escaped my lips. I woke up to being covered in sweat and to my heart beating rapidly against my rib cage. I felt stiff in the neck as I tried to look around my surroundings. It seems that each time I wake up, it happens to be in some unknown territory. Only this time things we're different, I woke up wrapped up in white sheets in a room that was much bigger than the last.
I pulled the thick covers away from my body as I sat up in bed, trying to take in all that I could. I noticed that there was another bed beside the one I slept in, it didn't look like anyone was sleeping in it though, since it was very neatly made.
"What the hell ?" I whispered to myself, when I looked up into my own reflection. There in front of me was a mirror the length of the whole wall. I got up and walked closer to it, inspecting myself within it. I raised my hand and touched my clothing, it looked like a uniform of some sort. The uniform consisted of a tight fitted long sleeved shirt, it was quite uncomfortable to be honest since I didn't like the way my body looked in it.
Everything was out in the open, from the curve of my waist, to the way it molded against my breasts and it was the same for the pants as well.. they were more like tights than anything.
"How do you like the get up ?" I heard someone say and my whole body went rigid. I turned slowly to meet the source of the noise. "The combat boots that come with those are extremely cute, here try them on." I watched as the boy with brown hair walk out of what I assumed was a closet and in his outstretched hands were boots. He wasn't much taller than me, maybe three inches more or so.
"Can you speak darling ?" He questioned me with concern in his voice, after I kept quiet. He made a move to come near me and without giving it much though my body automatically stepped back. He got the message not to come any closer since he raised his hands in surrender before putting the boots down slowly. "Who are you ?" I asked him, he didn't look like much of a guard, that thought helped me ease a bit. I watched him as he made himself comfortable as he sat down on the corner of my bed,
"Well darling,.." He started off. "My names Kurt, and I'm also the one who dressed you but-" He didn't get the chance to finish his sentence since he had to duck at the on coming book that flew at him.
"You sick fuckin' pervert," I hissed with anger. How dare he, not only do I have to worry about not getting killed but getting all felt up too ?
Over my dead body.
My hair flew all around my face as I looked around me for anything else to throw. Just when I was about to reach for the lamp, my back got forced back against the wall, resulting in knocking the wind out of me. He held me in place as I struggled against him. "Jesus Christ, calm down. You're lucky it was me who changed you and not one of the guards. Knowing them, they would have probably done what your accusing me of.." He shoved me one last time, before stepping away from me.
".. So you didn't ?" He looked at me with a lifted eyebrow.
"No, quite frankly you ain't my type sugar bun." It was my turn to lift an eyebrow. There was a pause in the air, where I was feeling quite offended but then I finally got a good look at him. He was quite feminine, voice wise and everything. Then my eyes widened and I couldn't help but let a little giggle escape me as I ran my hand through my shoulder length hair.
What a relief
"I am so sorry" I said or tried to at least, I couldn't believe I was really about to throw a lamp at him. This only caused me to laugh harder and lean back against the desk in my room.
"And you should be," He stated, running his hands over his perfectly coiffed hair. " Do you know how long this takes ?"
"I can imagine.." I trailed off as I gave his hair a once over, who knew they had hair gel in prison( if I could call it that). I watched him glance over at his watch before smoothing down the wrinkles of his pants as he got up. "I would love to sit here and chat some more and hey, even practice my ducking skills with you ( I snorted at that ) but we're running a bit late to the meeting."
"Meeting ?" I questioned, as I followed him towards the exit.
He put his hand on the door handle and paused, " Think of it as a more detailed way of how things function around here."
"What is "here" again ?" I asked. He opened the door and let me pass through it first, before closing it behind him as he followed closely behind me and proceeded to escort me to where the meeting was being held.
"This beautiful facility," He gestured to our surroundings with loads of sarcasm in his voice, " Is called the Claustrum, ugly name isn't it ? This is the habitat of most Vivos but we citizens of Claustrum call it something different..." He trailed off as he looked over at me.
I was paying attention to him, truthfully and honestly I was but there was so many of them, Vivos I mean. They all looked pretty busy, walking around going places and some even said hello to Kurt but what really caught my attention was the guards. There was a pair at every entrance and exit with some just guarding watch over us. I felt a lump in my throat as I eyed the weapons they held in their grasps. Deciding to tear my eyes away from them, I gave all my focus on Kurt and smiled apologetically at him for my lack of attention.
"Don't worry, I was the same when I first arrived" He smiled at me, showing off his dimples. He leaned down and whispered "The reason why there's so many guards is because one of us could take down five of them if well trained."
My eyes widened in shock as multiple questions started to rise in my head, "So confident..." I thought "so why haven't they ?"
"You don't say.." I trailed off and eyed the weapons for a few more seconds. Clearing my throat, "What is it do you guys call this place again, besides Claustrum ?"
I watched as his smile faltered a bit, we were now walking into an elevator, I wondered if it was the same one I had no memory of taking. I watched as the doors closed in front of me.
"Hell." He answered grimly.
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Sams Pov
Something was wrong.
I knew something had to be wrong the moment Santana and I arrived at the Training grounds. We we're the last ones to arrive, Artie and the rest of the group were already there waiting for us. Mike was sitting down a couple of feet away from the group with his legs crossed and eyes closed, something he only did when something serious bothered him.. something I wasn't so use to seeing. Mike meditating in public meant something was up. When we walked towards the group, Artie met us half way.
"What the fuck Artie ?" Santana started the minute Artie was within our reach. Santana wasn't one for getting all jumpy and the only reason I think she was because of Mike. "Hey to you too Satan, look the girls will explain everything alright ? But right now, I need to have a word with Sam" Artie explained, dressed in his lab coat and a papers hooked under his right arm. Santana didn't move a muscle and just kept looking at him.
"Alone, Santana" Artier commanded sternly, leaving no room for argument. She looked up at me and I nodded, secretly telling her to give me and Artie a second alone and with that she complied.
Artie made sure she walked off a good amount of distance before turning towards me again. "Artie, spit it out, what's got Mike like that ?" I asked him, watching as a frustrated Mike meditated and wondering exactly when he was going to snap out of it.
"Why don't you look for yourself" Artier said, handing me the papers he had hooked under his arm. As I flipped through the pages of what seemed to be the new recruits, I didn't see anything different or out of the ordinary. It was only a bunch of newborn Vivos ranging from only 40 to 50.
I looked up from the papers and shrugged, handing back the papers.
"Tell me what I'm suppose to see man, I don't have time for this shit" I said in frustration. And I only got more frustrated when Artie pushed the papers back towards me. "Skip to the last page Sam" Artie said, readjusting his glasses that hung low on his nose. And so I did, "hmm.. Mercedes Jones, she's five foot four" My eyes scanned the page until they landed on what had Mike so distraught and the rest the group in silence. Right there, written in bold letters.
MERCEDES JONES DEAD FOR 155 MINUTES.
You've got to be fucking kidding me.
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Yeah I know, it's been awhile ! I've been ridiculously busy with exams and applying to colleges and what not, but I'm back now and promise I wont leave for that long ever again lmao. So here's chapter three and I'm halfway done with chapter four so you guys can expect that to be up any day now and I can guarantee you guys Mercedes gets to meet the crew in chapter four :) So yeah, Thanks for reading and please review ! :)