It seemed like many hours had passed. WhenI finally awoke...I realized thatI was somewhere..somewhere unfamiliar to me.

A quick analysis of my surrounding revealed to me thatI was in a room at a hospital. I also noticed that I was hooked up to some equipment. Had my injuries been that bad?

Trust me..none of this made since. was it possible I ended up in the middle of nowhere? Drifting around with my injuries draining me.?

No, i refused to believe it. Someone had rescued me. I knew this because two young girls walked into my room and sat on a few chairs nearby.

The older one spoke to me.

"Awake already? I'm surprised. What with those injuries and all. You were nearly dead by the time the ambulence came. Of course you were lucky my sister and I came by. By the way..who are you. My names Kiran." She motioned to the younger girl."And this is my younger sister Saran."

The younger girl nodded silently.

"So, do you remember how you got here.?" Saran asked me.

Ishook my head. "No..in fact...I don't remember anything afterI escaped."

"Is that so.?" Kiran stared at mewith curiosity. "Do you even remember your name?"

"Yes..my name is Maria..."

"Maria. that's a nice name." Saran gave me a smile. "So, do you have a family ?" Someone you care about..."

Someone i cared about.? What did that mean?

Kiran noticed my confused expresion. "ya know, likea friend, sister, anyone. When we found you you were delarious. you muttered something about Jo and another person named Meg. I'll bet ya they are very importaint people to you."

Jo and Meg?..I thought about it for a moment. All my life I never cared about anyone. But myself. In a way..they were importaint. Jo had taught me the meaning of true freedom. She understood me more then I understood myself. I realized that they were still out there...somewhere. In a way i could sense they were still alive. i needed to get out of here and find them.

"Yes Kiran, Saran, Jo and Meg are special people to me. They taught me how to have a life of my own...but..I don't understand...nothing makes sense to me.."

Kiran and Saran talked quietly to themselves.I was sure that they were talking about me. Maybe I shouldn't have acted so foolishly.

After a few moments, Kiran turned to me again.

"I understand how you feel. Nothing makes sense anymore.When you take life for granted, you end up not knowing where to go."

"Maria, would you like us to show you how it is to be free? To live a life of your own. I'm sure your friendsJo and Meg would wish it for you."

Saran nodded. "As soon as you heal up..we'll take you under our wing and help you set out life in the right direction. I'm sure you'll learn alot from us. My sis and i have been alone for a long time sience RAPT killed our family and we've been doing great."

"You'd do that for me?" "That's very thoughtful of you. But i planned on locating my friends."

"We'll help you with that too Maria." Kiran nodded in agreement with Saran.

"Thank you.." was all I managed to say before I closed my eyes again. I was tired from all the events that occured. And I had not yet gained back my strength from my battle with Jo.

Saran and Kiran stayed with me overnight. I wasn't sure i enjoyed their company..but at least I wasn't alone.

Which made no sense because all my life i was alone. But i didn't care...

Or maybe..I did want Kiran and Saran with me. A feeling I cannot fully describe came over me. Is this what Jo had ment by having a life of my own?

Maybe...yes,..I understood now.

And I feltIcould trust Saran and Kiran They seemed sincrere..

But doubt began to cross my mind. Igot a strange feeling about them two. Almost as if they knew all about me and planned on using me..Like Glenford had done. It all seemed too convient...like it was planned..

I decided to play thier game for awhile. If they turned out to be liers or spies for Glenford..I would not hesistate to kill them. i will not forgive Zero for using me.

But if they trully are trust worthy..then they could lead me straight to Jo and Meg.

I will wait ...And I will learn.

I don't understand life as a normal person. After all I was trained as a weopon.

I would have to put my past behind me..and follow Jo's advice. I was prepared to start my new life..However..

Can I truly be like Jo?

or will it all end here?

Ibraced myself..and prepeared to face my destiny..

Maria is starting her new life. Will it last? Anhd are Kiran and Saran who they say they are?

find out next chap.