Hiya sorry I've been gone for so long I've been unexpectedly busy, here's chapter 8…

The Escape

As usual like every other day in the café Shade woke up to the sounds of fussy costumers, stressed workers and an extremely pleasant Keiichiro.

Her new boots tapped on the wooden boards as, Shade made her way through the building's never ending corridors. Naturally as the café below was large to house so many teenage girls, so was the upper floor. Although Shade had walked among these same hallways repeatedly, she had never entered any rooms other than Ryou's and of course his bathroom. The walls were painted in a dull colour and the windows allowed little light to seep into the passageways.

To her right were two other doors that she predicted, lead to Keiichiro's room and his bathroom. Turning the corner, Shade stared at the end. No windows broke through the concrete surrounding this newly discovered hallway. The corridor was darker than the others and the air felt thick and heavy in her lungs. However, the room at the end of the hall captivated Shade. It's dank appearance and rusted handle. The café was far from being old and the unexpected interest she had in this mysterious room was so sudden that she had no other choice than to fill her quench and thirst for answers. It seemed like a small task or miniature adventure.

Tip-toeing towards the marred timber entrance like one would a dear, she glanced back at the lightened hallways that she was leaving behind. Now shadowed in the corridor Shade felt that the painted walls from before didn't seem that dull anymore. The colours that sat against the walls closest to her were deep shades that were up to date, but give the impression of great age. These were no castle walls of glory and power though, no… these walls that stood tall around the odd door were nothing to be excited about. They had not seen ferocious battles against dragons like in the stories; they had never faced a war of great destruction and surprisingly lived to serve another master. No, these two simplistic walls were just that; walls. Fairy tales were non-existent in the real world. They were just stories created by people that lived off their addiction for excitement, danger and power in a fantasy world of their own.

Shaking away the wishful thoughts of finding something life changing and magical, Shade turned back to the mission. Opening the door. It was a simple thing for anyone to do, but what would she find? Even attempting to beat the thoughts of legends and myth out of her mind Shade began to regret her previous actions. Standing in the presence of the majestic door was somewhat thrilling and yet so chilling as well. Opening the door would end the fun and ecstasy of the possibilities that it could hold, but the action of running back to the dull corridors behind her would set an unfulfilling emotion deep within her.

Encasing the handle in her grip, she pushed the seemingly old structure. It didn't even budge. Anger boiled in her as, she swiftly spun around and marched back through the hallways, down the stairs and finally into the kitchen to get answers from Keiichiro. Avoiding Ryou was one of Shade's many aims along with opening that new door…

"Keiichiro?" she asked whilst watching him stir a bowl of flour, sugar and margarine.

"Shade, its good to see you out of that room. We like to see you around here every once in a while," he said with a polite smile, "Would you like to help me make scones for the costumers at table thirteen?"

Shaking her head as Keiichiro added raw eggs and milk, Shade frowned at the strange mixture. "I've never had scones before, but are you positive that raw eggs are supposed to be in there?" she asked with an unsure tone. Cooking was like another language to her. It wasn't something you learned everyday and neither was it understandable after only being around the speech, or ingredients in this case, for a short while each day. "Anyway, Keiichiro I hope this won't sound out of line to you, but what is behind that door at the end of the corridor?"

Keiichiro halted in mid stir and faced Shade with the wooden spoon in his hand, "There is no door at the end of the hall." He said as the thick mixture on the spoon slowly dripped to the floor. His seemed troubled by her statement but otherwise just confused.

"Very well Keiichiro but know this, I will find a way through that door and when I do, I'll come right back out and laugh at you." She growled with annoyance. Leaving him to his scones and raw eggs, she made her way through the main cafe room.

The tables were overflowing with students from neighbouring schools still dressed in their uniforms. Shade was sickened by the thought of all the fat they were consuming as each day passed. Humans were disgusting creatures and although she herself had a weakness for hot chocolate, at least she could control her urges better than those shrewd mammals. Smart they may be with technology, but when it came to self-control their instincts would always completely take over.

Finally escaping the burning atmosphere of the café, Shade made her way through the crowds in the park and headed towards the pond. Birds cooed in the upper canopy of the trees and nature was struck alive around her. Each animal obtained so much life and commotion for creatures so small and insignificant. It was mesmerizing to see glimpses of hopping birds and gliding squirrels. Calm and serene… Shade had found a sanctuary she could forever lay in for all eternity. The peace and quiet of the park and few groups of troublesome teens after five was all she needed to feel better. The café was too hectic to think clearly and the door from around the corner of the corridor that Ryou and Keiichiro's rooms dwelled, was still freshly teasing her inside. If she had the key or even an axe she would have barged right through and demanded the room to open up to her. She'd cut it down and with each splinter of wood that would break away from the door she'd laugh.

Looking to the sky, Shade blocked the noises of people and animals. The clouds danced amongst each other and the sky itself was emitting bright colours. Pinks, reds, purples and even the original blue that it held were shining above Tokyo. The humans never paid attention to such beauty. They would just think it an everyday occurrence, but to Shade everyday she saw the sky pouring with such attractive colours was filled with astonishment and pleasure. Being a part of the world was not so bad when she could enjoy the simple things.

Silhouettes towered over her once bright view. Snickers could be heard from her far left as, she was forcibly brought to the ground. Kneeling with her hands behind her back, Shade came back down into reality and realized her current situation was grim. The childlike and serious aliens stood before her with smug grins and a few of their fiendish friends. The mutated creatures bared their teeth, growled menacingly and even clawed at her skin. They seemed to be having trouble with obeying their masters. Drove by hunger they were sure to attempt something soon.

"Well that was far easier than I had thought." Pie stated in a monotone voice.

"Why are you complaining? You got your girl didn't you?" Tart teased with mirth, his grin spread wide across his face.

"Although I know you are using a double meaning to that sentence, yes your right I should be pleased. Sadly I was hoping for a more exciting experience other than a small struggle," he said melancholy. Clearly he was downhearted by the easy catch, "It also arises suspicion as our plans could have been interpreted by the mews. That would result two ways, a fight with the hero's or a co-operative hostage."

Tart's grin grew if possible for the pig tailed alien, "Aw, your just sad because you spent days on this plan and it hasn't even had a complicated outcome. She practically just walked right into our hands so try not to jinx us okay Pie."

A beetle like creature snarled at her as, she struggled with the restraints. Tart laughed mockingly and chortled when she unsuccessfully snarled back at it. Drool spilled out of its mouth as, it made its way closer. Shouting out in disgust and fear, Shade peered up angrily at the two aliens that continued their tranquil conversation; "I'll take her back now and wait for Kish. Tart, you dispatch these creatures around the park and throw the mews off our track." Pie said whist lowering himself to the ground.

Tart's face reddened as he shouted furiously, "You don't own me you know! I don't have to take orders from you!"

Quietly Pie looked over to his young friend and idly grabbed at Shade's binds and heaved her onto her feet. "Its either taking orders from me or Kish…" he told Tart whilst pulling at Shade to get her still.

Hovering in the air for some time, Tart crossed his arms and moodily replied, "Humph, fine…"

Only having a chance to look at Tart one last chance, Shade felt her insides curl. Appearing in a void of immense space, she glanced to Pie for an explanation to their strange arrival.

"This is a part of our ship that you will probably won't see any time soon. For now you'll be under my watch. The experiments will begin after the others return and your under lockdown." He said. As he dragged her from the blank room, Shade began to think of possible escape routes. Something had to get her out…

Well there's chapter 8 and once again I apologize for the long wait, bye x.

P.S. I'm not sure when the next chapter will be out.