A/N: An idea that grabbed me as soon as I heard the song Untitled by SimplePlan.
Chapter 7: Cody's Past part 1
'I open my eyes
I try to see but I'm blinded by the white light
I can't remember how
I can't remember why
I'm lying here tonight'
In the darkness I want to stay, but the piercing lights of the sun aren't giving me much of a choice. Even though I could hardly sleep, I don't want to get up. At least in my dreams I have something to live for.
'And I can't stand the pain
And I can't make it go away
No I can't stand the pain'
I try getting up, but as always the pain in my shoulder impeads me. Shrugging it off though, I rise from the boxes I slept on. I wish I could just go back to my life before all this, but that isn't an option now. It's either those cardboard boxes or the hard ground. How long has it been since I've actually slept in a real bed? I don't know, heck, I don't even know what month it is.
'How could this happen to me
I made my mistakes
I've got nowhere to run
The night goes on
As I'm fading away
I'm sick of this life
I just wanna scream
How could this happen to me'
My stomach growls as I slowly walk out of the ally. Doesn't it know that food is a luxury I can't afford? It's been two days I think since I last had something to eat, but I don't want to remember that poor excuse for a meal. I'd even take my mom's cooking over that.
'Everybody's screaming
I try to make a sound but no one hears me
I'm slipping off the edge
I'm hanging by a thread
I wanna start this over again'
I look out into the streets, thinking of why I should venture out into the heartless world again. Maybe it would be best just to give up. The world is quite good at killing people, maybe I should just let go of this life, let it fade. Anything would have to be better than this.
'So I try to hold onto a time when nothing mattered
And I can't explain what happened
And I can't erase the things that I've done
No I can't'
For now though, I just think about the time when my life was better. My greatest wish is to be back with my family, instead of just being alone. Even if things were bad with them, we were still together through everything. We helped each other, but now if there is something I need, I have to do it for myself or do without. Sadly, doing without is what it has come down too many times.
It feels like an eternity since Zack and I last caused havoc through our strange adventures. I wish I could remember more of the details, but sometimes just thinking about Zack is what I need to continue on. I have to keep going, no matter what. I can't break my promise
"Promise me one thing though," I asked the last time we saw each other.
"What?"
"We will never forget each other."
"I promise. I won't forget you Cody. Promise me one thing too."
"Sure, what is it?" I'd do anything for him, and that hasn't changed.
"We'll see each other again, no matter what."
"Okay, I promise. We'll be together again sometime."
It's that vow that has kept me going all this time. Logically, I know it's a long shot that we will see each other again, but at a time like this, logic isn't going to keep me alive.
'How could this happen to me
I made my mistakes
I've got nowhere to run
The night goes on
As I'm fading away
I'm sick of this life
I just wanna scream
How could this happen to me'
My wet clothes cling to my body. Apparently, it rained last night. That might be good, maybe it washed away some of the dirt. The feeling of wet fabric sticking to my body is a pain, but at least in the hot summer sun, I'll dry fast.
'I made my mistakes
I've got nowhere to run
The night goes on
As I'm fading away
I'm sick of this life
I just wanna scream
How could this happen to me'
I emerged into the streets, and began my trek to who knows where. Sometimes I just wander aimlessly, sometimes I have a target. Sometimes I decide to go some direction and that's where I go. The East seems like the best target, but I'm not sure why. Theoretically, if I travel that way with the changing of the rising and setting sun, I won't be out in its blistering heat as long, although it will probably be at most a couple seconds difference.
Gazing out into the streets, three people catch my attention, muscular men in suits and ties. They've been after me before, and it has something to do with this orb I have with me. I wish I knew why it was so important to them, but I know it's important enough for me to protect it.
I take off running in the opposite direction as them, but they get into a car and follow me. I dash into a back alley, trying to lose them, but they are still following. I might not be able to escape this time.
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A/N: Yea, it's short, but I might do a series of chapters talking about Cody's time on the streets. Not sure yet though. I don't know if you have noticed, but I've started a sequel to Separated called Domino Effect, and I'd love to hear what you think about it.
