I was awake, but I couldn't move. Couldn't open my eyes. Couldn't even breathe. It was like being dead, but somehow being aware. I felt my heartbeat race as thoughts of death flooded my mind. Then I heard the beep, it was loud and non-changing. It reminded me of a hospital, the sound of someone passing away.
I jerked upright suddenly, being pulled by an unseen force. The beeping became regular and my eyes opened. It was like being reborn. All of the walls were white and I was on a metal table, it was cold. When I stood, I stumbled, nearly falling on my face. I didn't see any of the others and went into panic mode again. "You guys?" I choked out. I remember it clearly. The sense of fear the most.
When I didn't receive an answer after a few calls I figured they couldn't hear me, or maybe they were in the state I was in. A small line caught my eye. After studying it for a few minutes I realized it was a door. I ran over, pushing on it to see if it would open. "Hello?" I screamed, near tears. "Help me.. someone.."
I yelped in surprise as two strong hands grabbed me by my waist. "Shh.. Kyree, it's alright." I recognized the voice, but I couldn't quite place it with a face. "Eric?" I gasped. Before he could answer I turned, looking into his bewildered eyes. "Where are we?.." A small shrug showed he was thinking the same thing.
My eyes scanned him. I remember the shock I felt, seeing a large needle in his leg. He caught my gaze and let out a dry laugh. It was the sweetest noise in the air, the only one at that, but it made the moment a little softer. "They drugged us.. whoever they are.." I just wanted to hug him. He sounded so tired, so worn out. It made me feel sleepy suddenly.
Before I knew what was happening I was at the other side of the room, apparently thrown there by Eric. The door had opened. A shadow, I suppose you could call it, stood there. It was cloaked. It's hands were a dull transparent color, and it made a clicking noise with its long black talons. It scared the shit out of me.
The needle from Eric's leg was almost instantly in it's hand. I felt it move, but I never saw it take any action. Whatever the hell it was, it was fast. A gasp escaped my lips as I glanced nervously to Eric, not really wanting to take my eyes off of the creature. He was in obvious shock, I could nearly see the sweat rolling down his forehead.
'WELCOME.' boomed inside my head. My hands went to my ears in defense, but it didn't help any. The sound was coming from inside my head. It immediately began throbbing. "Owww.." I whimpered, closing my eyes. 'Deepest apologies. I forgot how fragile mortals were.' For some reason, this pissed me off. It also freaked me out. What did it mean by mortal? I now know that was almost exactly opposite of what it was.
'You have been chosen..' It spoke softer this time, though my brain was still throbbing. 'You are to start a breed that our colonies can use. We want to learn. That is all we have ever lusted for.' I blinked a few times. Would it be alright to ask a question? "W-what do you mean?" I stuttered out. I noticed Eric's look of concern as the thing turned it's head my way. I cringed under it's gaze. I couldn't exactly see it's eyes, but I could feel them.. looking me over.
'We hope you will enjoy your stay.' It turned, grabbing two objects off the wall. They looked like leashes to me. I then realized what the collar around my neck was for. I guess Eric did too. "You are not going to treat us like animals!" he yelled, jerking backwards. A snap filled the air as it broke his left wrist. He howled in pain, the leash being attached as he fell to the floor, nearly sobbing. I decided then that I should mind my own business.
I think it found it to be funny. I didn't say anything, didn't even move as it put the leash on me. It chuckled, a dry throaty sound. It was sick, but I didn't state this comment. I liked my bones intact.
It wouldn't answer any of our questions. Wouldn't tell us where our friends were, wouldn't tell us where we were, why we were there. Nothing. Then, we were dragged off, Eric suddenly becoming quiet.