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Last time: Boris revealed to Mariah that he was not going to trade her, but just take Kai. He then injected her with stuff that let her sleep. Kai and the others went through with the plan but they were unsuccessful. Tyson reminded Kai that Kenny had been able to get a tracking device on Mariah but it would take a while for the co-ordinates to come through. Ray phoned Lee and told him all what happened. Ray then started fantasizing about his 'future' with Mariah.
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Chapter eleven: AlliesRaven groaned as she awoke, feeling every bone in her body aching like hell. She sat up and stretched, hearing her back click. She stood up onto the mat she called a 'bed' and grabbed a towel.
She yawned and walked down to the bathroom at the end of the corridor, locking the door behind her. Because there were so many other residents in Biovolt, they had to share certain facilities though Raven was granted the advantage of locks to avoid others seeing her birthday suit or vice versa.
Needless to say, she was much relieved when Boris approved it.
Undressing and stepping under the showerhead, she cursed as the water cascaded down her scarred back, stinging the wounds. After the pain subsided, she proceeded with her usual routine.
Once she was finished with the shower, she wrapped a towel around herself and made her way back to her room.
Raven dried her long dark blue hair, tied it into a plait, and put on her usual outfit: a grey bodysuit with a navy centre, black boots, a black trench coat and navy fingerless gloves that were extended to just past her elbow.
She nearly jumped out of her skin when Boris charged in.
"Good. You're awake."
Obviously you stupid old man.
"What is it?" she asked. If he had burst in while she was getting dressed…
"You know about the young female we have in captivity?"
"The two-timer?"
"Yes, that's right. I didn't know you listened to gossip."
"Eh. I was bored. You're too focused on getting Hiwatari to join. Though I have been thankful for the holiday."
Boris chuckled. "Of course. She is requesting a shower. And since you are the only female in this facility…"
"You want me to wash her?" Raven raised her eyebrow. Was she that much of a problem? Why couldn't she just do it herself?
"No. Just to be in the room. She has tried to escape before."
"I heard."
"She's in the cells."
"Hn."
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Mariah looked up when she heard someone walk in. A girl stood there that looked no older than her. She had dark blue hair and chocolate brown eyes. But her most prominent feature were three parallel scars across her face. There were also bruises on her face. She reminded her remotely of Tyson.
"Who are you? Where's Tala?"
Mariah noticed she clenched her fists at Tala's name.
"Boris said you wanted to use the hygienic facilities." She said. She noticed the British accent. Mariah was suddenly reminded of the Majestics.
Mariah nodded and stood up, brushing her clothes.
"Um… have you got any clean clothes?"
The girl looked her up and down, wincing at the bright pink outfit. "I'll see what I can do. I can't promise you anything."
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Mariah smiled at the feeling of finally being clean. She wrapped a towel around herself and walked out of the bathroom and saw the girl holding her now clean clothes. She was staring at something in her hand.
"What are you looking at?"
"Nothing." She dropped something back onto the clothes and passed them to Mariah. Mariah inspected her clothes but saw nothing.
They made their way to the cells then walked inside. Raven stood by the door, keeping an eye out for men while Mariah put on her clean clothes that Raven had washed.
"So… I'm Mariah. What's your name?" Mariah asked.
"Raven."
There was a pause.
"Raven?"
"Yes?"
"Why are you working for Boris?"
Raven was silent, seemingly in deep thought.
"Raven?"
"It's none of your business."
"Oh. Sorry."
"No need to be."
"Pardon my ignorance but… how did you get those scars and bruises on your face?"
Raven was silent, yet again.
"Raven?"
"Could your nose possibly grow any larger?"
"I'm so sorry. It's just that when I get nervous, I…"
"Hn."
Raven faced Mariah.
"You're mates with the Blade Breakers, aren't you?"
Mariah nodded.
"They must really care about you. Mariah… I was wondering…"
"What is it?"
Raven shook her head.
"Don't worry. It's nothing."
"Raven, you obviously want to say something."
She ran a hand through her hair.
"I…"
Suddenly Boris walked in with Tala. Raven immediately straightened.
"Ah, I see you have had your shower." Boris said.
Mariah nodded. Raven scowled and looked away.
"You may leave now, Raven. Go and continue your training."
Raven glanced at Mariah then walked out.
I wonder what she wanted to say.
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Wow, a lot more information on Raven.
Next Chapter: Escape
Quote from me: If I'm a dog, and you're a flower, I'll lift my leg and give you a shower.
I know that's gross. It's not even from me. It's from my brother. He's so disgusting. Once, he wrote a poem about mustard. Weird! Wait a second! He's like Max! Max likes mustard! (And Noodles!) Wow! My brother and Max are so alike!
I must investigate this further!
Ta ta!
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