Why are they doing this to me? To create a better future. But why chose me? Simple, you're expendable. Human life is not expendable. Ah, but your not human are you? Chickadee i'm getting you out of here. But who are you? A friend, but that's not important. Right now you need to trust me. Is that such a good idea? You are the only thing I care about. So yes, it is. I'm coming.
That dream again, Matthew had woken up once more due to that dream. But the dream was different somehow. There had been someone there with him, it wasn't Gil because of the voice, but Matthew had heard that voice somewhere before. "Ah you're up!" A voice it wasn't the same as yesterday, come to think of it the room was different than yesterday as well. The army cot had been replaced with a plush mattress, the walls were a pale shade of red, and the man standing next to the bed was looking at him. The new stranger looked identical to Matthew's brother Alfred, with a few color differences. It looked as if someone had washed Alfred's clothes with red dye. "Al-lfred? Is that you?" The red Alfred laughed, "Close, but not close enough. Names Alexander or Alex for short, your voice is kinda quiet why is that?"Matthew stared at Alex for a moment while biting his lip. "Now I see why Matt was watching you. Shoot, I wasn't supposed to tell ya about that, oh well, ya woulda learned eventually". Matthew watched Alex for a moment, he didn't seem to want to hurt him so maybe he would be alright. Then there was this Matt person, what had Alex meant by Matt was watching him? "Well, my shifts up, say hi to porkchop for me."Alex walked to the door, "Oliver! It's your shift!"Alex whipped around right after, "If Oliver gives you any sweets don't eat them, like at all! That's it, bye bye little maple leaf". Matthew was stunned, why couldn't he eat Oliver's sweets, who was this porkchop, and how safe was Oliver if his cooking couldn't be trusted? " Poppet, stop shouting, I was only down the hall." Oliver walked into the room, and Matthew almost lost his mind. All of the people he kept meeting were almost exact copies of his family members. Oliver was a more colorful version of Matthew's "father" Arthur. The colors and smile almost hid this fact but the bushy eyebrows proved it. "What is going on?" Matthew squeaked out his question, and for once he was returned with an answer. "Oh, he's up! Alex why didn't you get Mattie?" Alex rolled his eyes, "One, don't call him that. Two, Matt already knows. Three, did you make lunch yet? I'm starting to get hungry." Oliver looked at Alex with a glint in his eyes, "Well, I was working on lunch, but you insisted that we take shifts. So, no lunch isn't even close to being ready. I only have the oven preheated and half of lunch prepared". Alex weighed his options then spoke, "I'll watch maple leaf over here as long as you go finish lunch, kay?"Oliver smiled then left the room. "Man, if I didn't love the guy, he wouldn't be able to play my nerves like that. Anyway, Matt should be back soon so I'll let you rest up. If ya need something i'm just a shout away". With that Alex left Matthew to his own devices.
With the room now empty, Matthew decided to see what was around. Removing the blanket he was currently snuggled under, Matthew got up on uneasy legs. While he did sway a bit, Matthew soon regained the ability to walk. Matthew decided to do some exploring, within the room he was currently situated, there were two doors. One, Matthew already knew led into the hallway and the rest of the house. Not wanting to run into Alex or Oliver, Matthew chose the other door. What was behind the doors surprised Matthew quite a bit. He had expected the other door to be a closet or a bathroom at the very least, however this door seemed to lead into a whole other part of the house. It was like walking into an apartment, there was a balcony, a loft, a small kitchen, a living room and doors Matthew didn't even know where they went. Starting with the kitchen Matthew surveyed the arrangement. There were no dishes in the sink, so the occupant was clean at least. The Living room was next, the couch was a dark red, accented by white pillows and a glass maple leaf shaped table. Matthew appreciated the room's design as he made his way around. Once done in the living room Matthew decided he needed some fresh air, since he couldn't remember the last time he had even been outside. He opened the balcony doors and took in the view. The house had been built next to a beautiful lake and forest, and the balcony overlooked both. Matthew was so entranced by the the sight before him, that he didn't notice that someone had snuck up behind him.
"The sight's lovely isn't it". Matthew was so surprised by the sudden voice that he tripped over his own two feet. He almost fell over the balcony, but two strong arms en-wrapped themselves around him. Matthew regained his composure as the stranger held him in place against him. Once Matthew's heart had slowed down to a normal pace, he pushed away from the stranger. The arms, as strong as they were, released Matthew with little to no resistance. Matthew looked up at the stranger and once again he almost fell off the balcony. Once again the strong arms held him in place and stopped his fall. This time Matthew spoke, "Let me go". The stranger complied. "Who are you?" The stranger smiled, never a good sign, then spoke, "Name's Matthieu, or Matt for short. Most people kinda just call me Matt. My full name doesn't suit me, or at least that's what Alex keeps telling me". Matt kept rambling on, giving Matthew enough time to think. This is the Matt that Alex keeps talking about. He doesn't seem dangerous kinda lonely though. But that's not important right now, for some reason Matt was stalking me and that is not ok. But on the other hand now that I have actually met him I care less that he was stalking me. What am I saying this guy could probably kill me right now if he wanted to, but he stopped me from falling twice. Matt watched Matthew's internal battle with a smile, "What you thinking about Chickadee? " The sudden question jarred Matthew out of his thoughts."Are you talking to me?" Matt nodded his head, "Yeah Chickadee, cause you seem like you're always trying to fly away from me".
Alex chose that moment to walk into the outer room, "Matt did you know Little male leaf isn't in the bed? It's not my fault, but he's not there anymore. Matt, where you at, I know you came home already. MATT!" Matt scowled for a moment, told Matthew he would be gone only a minute, then turned around and left the room. With his newfound solitude, Matthew decided that he needed to sit down. The days events had taken a toll on him and he wasn't going to last long if this continued. Taking a seat in the living room Matthew took the time to process everything, soon he was once again lost in thought. Matt returned to the apartment soon after Matthew had situated himself in the living room. Matt had gone to the balcony, expecting to find Matthew, and found nothing. Beginning to worry, Matt started checking all of the rooms, till he found Matthew sleeping lightly on the living room couch. All feeling of worry and anxiety left Matt as soon as he laid eyes on his Chickadee. Dang it, Matt reminded himself, He's not my Chickadee. I need to remember that until he actually is mine.
