I stared into the mirror silently, the sight of my ripped blue jeans and baggy black hoody was the only normal thing in my life. As of right now I was living on a military base by myself. Well not by myself myself, but without familiar faces. Sighing softly I swept my charcoal hair out of my face, the crimson streaks glinting in the light like blood. A sudden ache filled my chest and swamped my in an overwhelming sea of blue.

Rolling up the sleeve of my jacket I stared at my scarred wrist; scowling, I pulled out my trusty razor blade and carefully sliced three delicate lines over my wrists. Blissful pain shot through my arm, my life blood slowly beaded up and dripped into the sink. Smirking, I pulled my sleeve down and walked out of the bathroom and into my living room of sorts. Opening the door slowly I tried to quell my rising fear. People swarmed the hallways; their eyes judging me, studying me.

Slamming the door closed I turned and placed my back against it, the cool wood against my quivering palms. My pulse rose and made my vision swim in a sea of black dots. My breaths were quick and shallow in my panic attack. The sudden knocking of my door started me, turning with a loud squeak I tumbled backwards and placed my hand on my chest. The door suddenly slammed opened and there stood the burly man, Jason. His eyes landed on me and narrowed dangerously. Flinching back I tried to hold back a pitiful whine, his neon blue eyes holding a deadly gleam that scared me to no end.

Suddenly a familiar mop of blue-gray hair appeared beside me. Looking up into Blue's neon blue eyes, I felt myself relax. I wasn't ready to trust him and yet I was. He caused confusing feelings to reel up within me.

"You alright? We heard a thump and your squeal! I thought you were hurt! I mean, I was just worried. I didn't mean to barge in here with Hi-Jason, but you had us worried!" Blue rambled out. I narrowed my eyes at that, that was the second time someone had messed up on Jason's name. Sighing I nodded to Blue quietly.

"Y-yeah I'm fine...I w-was just startled." I muttered while looking up through my bangs at Jason and Blue nervously. I saw Blue nod and smile reassuringly.

"Well, we were-"Before he could even get the sentence out Jason cut in with his deep rumbling voice.

"You need to refuel. Come on." He rumbled in that voice that mimicked rolling thunder. I slowly stood up, deciding that this man was not one to ignore.

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When we entered the cafeteria I found it was quite quiet at the moment. Which was surprising considering that we were on a military base. Looking around at the minimal populace in the room I slowly inched in. The familiar presence of Blue at my side, and the protective shadow of Jason behind me, soothed nerves I hadn't realized were raw.

Looking around wearily, I glanced back at Blue and Jason before walking over the threshold. The small whispers fell silent as I came in, wrapping my arms around myself I ducked my head and slowly walked to a table in silence. My face felt hot in my embarrassment, my body quivering under the intense stares that followed me. Plopping down at a table I buried my face in my arms not wanting to look up at the populace that inhabited the room.

The scent of something salty and intense wafted up to my nose. With a gurgling growl from my abdomen and saliva building up in my mouth I looked up to see a bowl of steaming white rice covered in gravy and cubed chicken pieces. Blinking I looked up in confusion to see Jason.

"Ryan wants you to eat." I nodded slowly but sat still not wanting to move under his intense gaze. Blue came forward and plopped beside me, his warm hand rubbing my tense shoulders. I flinched having not realized how tense I was, nor having noticed him move. I kept my gaze down, but after a few tense moments I felt the presence of Jason move away. Looking around I found only the small population, which was dwindling mind you, and Blue. He sat beside me patiently, while I finally managed to force my limbs to move. I was in a daze of sorts while I quickly ate the soup. Once it was gone Blue gently took my arm and led me from the room.

I tried to hold back a wince as his firm grip caught my cuts. Holding back the grunt of pain that wished to escape my lips I obediently followed behind Blue. Once we got to the main hanger my nerves were officially frayed. Luckily for me, my depressive daze kept me from freaking out at the many people practically all over me. I'm getting way to paranoid...I thought dismally.

Shaking my head I looked around in awe at the giant cat-walks, computers, and many military personal flowing back and forth. Turning slowly in a wide circle I looked around at all of the commotion. Dimly I felt Blue let go of my wrist and move away some. Turning back around I looked at Blue with wide eyes.

"This is amazing!" I exclaimed feeling an old sense of curiosity fill me. I hadn't been adventurous or curious in a long time...it was refreshing. The next thing I knew I heard the scariest thing in my life,aside from my father's voice.

"Bluestreak! What is a civilian doing on this base?! Just what do you think you're doing bringing this little insignificant punk here?" Turning quickly I looked upon the man whom had spoken...and he was getting very very close to us now. Way to close for comfort.

"Oh Galloway! Yeah this is Autumn! I saved her from the cons and-and she needed medical attention! So Ratch-Ryan brought her here to keep an optic on her! Ya know?" He quickly blurted out in the familiar rambling speech that was quite unique to him. Disturbingly enough, I watched as Galloway's face slowly got redder and redder.

"That does not authorize you to bring her kind here!" I balked at the way he said that. Pain flared through my chest, a sea of blue swamping my senses. The dull throbbing in my wrist making itself known as the craving for blood intensified. The need for my knife called to me through the pounding in my ears. I slowly ducked my head and wrapped my arms around myself. I couldn't keep what he just said out of my head. Insignificant...her kind...little punk...Tears blurred my hidden gaze as I turned and ran. A shout from Blue, telling me to wait, went unanswered; I just kept running.

AN:

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