Stolen Youth

Hi peoples! So…here's another chapter! Man, I think I write these kinda fast. Then again, they aren't very long… Whatever… Onward!

Nothing moved, and that's what worried Jason. Now, Jason was the guard for Kali's floor. It was a boring job and he got a good amount of money. All he had to do was watch people go crazy in their cells. The only reason he didn't quit was because of Kali. She was the one interesting thing about this job. He had no idea why she was in there, seeing as she was intelligent. It was only a few days before she told him her life story. That girl could write several novels on her life and she was only eighteen.

While in her ten-by-ten cell, Kali could be seen constantly pacing and talking out loud. She said that it was a great way to exercise if you couldn't go outside. It never made him wonder about her sanity, only her life. It was obvious that she hadn't told him something, but he didn't care. He was just happy for some excitement. He would apply for a raise and start the job of transporting 'clients' from place to place, except for that part where most of these woman were violent and would attack at any chance. Nope. Walking up and down hallways was way more sane.

When Kali didn't move, it made him think that she was right. She hadn't eaten for a week. She had been here for five days, given the diary on the sixth day, and friends on the seventh. Today was the eighth day, and Kali didn't even bat an eyelash when he came to stand before her room. Blank, grey eyes started up at the ceiling as she laid on the bed. In her hand was the blue notebook. Earlier that day the therapist tried to take the book away from Kali's hands, but the dazed redhead would have none of it. She kept her hands clenched onto the book as if it was her life. Then again, it probably was.

The guard side as she continued on. He was so going to talk to his Boss about getting Kali outside. They weren't allowed the be the cause of death of someone. They had to protect at all costs…

Kali's mouth twitched slightly as Jason passed again. It was hard for her to just lay down, but extreme measures had to be taken to survive in this life. Behind those blank eyes were gears turning. She was planning everything she needed. The first thing she needed was an ally who wasn't close to her. Meaning she couldn't chose a woman, but a man. The male and female divisions were only separated by a chain-link fence.

The pain! She needed to move, to scream, to beg, to cry. This was her past all over again, only she was older. Her parents locked her up in closets with no food. They tied her hands and feet together so they could laugh at her as she drank from a bowl like a dog. So she had always just lain there, hoping, wishing that this all was a dream.

Sadly, it wasn't. And the scars it left were both physical and mental. That was why she could never fail Boris, for he was the only one who cared, the only one who wanted to help. He was her savior, her Jesus. She would die a thousand times if it would make him happy. If there was any way to repay the debt she was in, she would do it gladly. For he had freed her body, and after body follows mind.

And on that bed, she only twitched, halting the urge to run with her mind. The temptation was too great for any man to resist, it just had to be the right man. That man? Jason. He cared about her, and Kali was willing to use the information any way possible. Even if it meant hurting him in some way, but the benefit outweighed the options. She would be free, and his feelings didn't matter…much. In some strange way, she had come to like him. He was sweet and understanding and interesting and she could probably go on for awhile. He was like the brother she'd never have, so it all worked out in the end.

Talking, ah, the sweet sound of voices. And look! Jason was switching places with another. Give it a second…BAM! She could hear a whirling sound that she knew so well. The camera was turning on and moving to look at her. And all she had to do was lay still, but eyes watching made her want to scream. The past was too painful, but did anyone care? Nope. All they wanted was the money the government gave them to keep an 'awful villain' away from the innocents. But she was an innocent! She should be protected!

Kali gave a small twitch when she heard the glass door open. Did time really pass that fast? Did she miss something? Oh! That smell. Glorious food! The one thing she wants but cannot have. Unless they promise her freedom from this tiny cell. She was sure to go mad, it has happened before. Good person gets put into cell, good person not let out, good person turns insane. Even children can figure that out, why can't grown men with degrees? Because they can't do the small stuff. Never in a million years.

But that food! It was calling out to her with a voice really similar to Jason's. Wait. That was Jason's voice. His words eluded her for a few moments before she actually tried to figure out what he was saying.

A whirling sound filled her ears as she struggled to hear Jason. Then it hit her, it was the camera turning on. She knew the sound fairly well, it was something she taught herself to watch for. All through her life cameras were that one problem that pissed her to the ends of the earth. The sound wasn't knew, so she let herself concentrate on the voice.

"Come. If you eat, you can go outside." His voice called into the deep void she called her mind. No. She couldn't let herself up. She could let this seem like a trick. Too find the perfect balance, she mustn't move too fast or they'll know it was a trick. Too slow and they would really think something was wrong with her. She must be both slow and fast or else she would never escape. Sure, she might be able to create another plan but she would be under tighter security. And Jason wouldn't guard her.

His voice. It's frantic. Okay. She could let some of her control go. A little twitch in one hand, a few movements in her foot. Wait. Aw…Relief. She clutched her diary hard before relaxing that hand. Then she fluttered her eyes for a few seconds. Sure, she had been blinking, but not this rapidly. Kali slowly pushed herself upward on the bed, feigning pain. Her labored breathing filled the room as one hand, hidden from that evil camera, felt around for the money hole. Her hand discreetly slid the money, a knife, and a pen into the back of her pants.

She was the queen of the bed. She hid everything there, and yet no one had found out yet. Then again, she had only been there for a week. But still, only she could rule her small kingdom. Oh god. She had gone off the deep end. Thinking about ruling a bed which no one else could do…She gave up. Let my mind melt if it must yet let me be able to disappear from this hellhole. Let me die if I must yet let me run away from here before then. Let me become insane if it is the only way to make it out. I surrender, not to humans, but to myself. Let me die a free woman, even if the freedom was stolen.

Jason's face brightened at the sight of her sitting up and he quickly shuffled over before placing the food on her lap. Slowly, yet surely, she began to eat. Tingles ran up and down her spine, making her quietly squeak in delight. If she had been raised normally, she would never do that. But it was a reflex given to her by her parents. If she made sounds while eating, they would be nicer. They would think that she learned her lesson. If it wasn't for her parents, she wouldn't even be in this situation.

Food over with, Jason held his hand out to her. Wary of the cameras, she lightly placed her hand in his. He made sure she was steady on her feet before letting her hand go and giving her the chance to walk alone. Kali stumbled slowly after Jason, hands still grasping the diary close to her chest. She was interested in the many hallways, memorizing the way they were taking outside. It wasn't hard to break out of the cells, it was just the matter of timing and if you knew which way to go.

She gasped loudly when she stepped out into the light. Fresh air tempted her lungs for more and the sun burnt into her eyes. Yet, she was happy. She was glad to be out in the world again. Yes. She was still cut off from everyone else, but at least she could curl up on the ground, smell the grass, and laugh. Yes, she could and would laugh. She just hadn't had any reason and or time to do so.

Adrenaline pumped her up, giving her more energy. After Jason stopped, Kali continued onward. The guard was tempted to stay and keep watch on her, but the other, stronger guards could bring the wild child back if she was putting up a fight. Before he left, he noticed that she headed for the fence. Probably to be alone… was his thought.

Grey eyes scanned the area close to her as she backed up toward the fence. All of the guards, luckily, were playing cards and smoking. They didn't notice anything that was going on and only lifted their heads if a loud noise was made. That came as no surprise to Kali. Those poor fools thought that everyone was too doped up to do a thing. Which was kind of true, since you must be drugged to not try and escape. Everyone out in the field were just laying around, staring at random things while babbling.

Finally, her back met the cool metal of the fence. She hadn't seen, let alone touch the wondrous element in such a long time. Kali let herself sigh before turning around and looking at the male division. The guards were doing the exact same thing as the ones on her side, so the inmates were just walking around. They didn't seem quite as out of it as the girls on her side, but maybe that was just her.

What caught her attention was a group of boys, not much older than her, all standing in a circle not that far away from the fence. Kali slowly moved alone the fence toward them. There were five in all. There was the obvious leader, the one who was talking as the others listened.

That leader also had red hair, only a shade or two difference. His back was turned to her but the other inmates saw her. Those four boys watched her with wary yet curious eyes. Kali would stare too if she was them. So far, she was the only one not walking in circles while high off of meds. Her mouth turned upward as she pulled the plastic knife from her pants and aimed. With a quick, silent motion, she sent the knife sailing through the fence before it gently tapped the redhead's head. Quiet chuckles surrounded the six as the red turned around to face her with a glare. Kali only motioned him over.

"I need your help." Was what she stated once he was within whispering range.

"Why should I help you?"

A short pause before she continued. "I'll pay you if you can help get me out."

"How much?"

"I've got forty on me but another hundred hidden in my room." Yes. Kali was lying about all that other money, but Brie was going to bring more later.

"The name's Tala. You got yourself a deal." Since the fence was too small to shake hands, they ended up hooking pinkies.

"Kali. The other's?"

Tala explained that the blonde was Spencer, the dark purple haired one was Ian, the lighter Bryan, and that the dual was Kai. The began talking softly, mostly about plans and ways to escape, weapons, and why they were in that hellhole. The six soon found out they had a lot in common with one another, even if the guys were in their twenties.

First thing was that they all went to the abbey at some point in their lives. Second was that they weren't crazy, just different. And a bunch of other things like hobbies, reading materials, and such.

Kali froze as one of the guards blew a whistle. She quickly said bye before slowly walking off. Even from their point of view, she looked like all the drugged people, except for that small twinkle in her eyes that set her apart. Tala looked down to the twenty before handing it over to Kai who shoved it in one of his hidden pockets.

She was escorted to her room by a very large and mean looking guard. Yet she didn't care. Phase one was complete, too find a suitable partner in crime. Really, she had found five partners in crime. Jackpot.

As she thrown into her room, a smile made it on her face. She moved toward her desk with a hidden elegance. She wasn't afraid to show this side since all of the cameras were off.

Dear Diary,

I found my partners in crime today. We're going to meet in the same place every day we can. In between visits we are too gather as much information as possible about this place. I feel way too lazy to say anything on my past but I'll tell you a bit about how I found my bit-beast, considering I always have her with me.

So my bit-beast is Eeldra, an eel. After I left my parents and before I met Master, I would raid anything for food. One of the first places I broke into was a zoo at night. While wandering around in the dark, I slowly fell in love. Through a bunch of back ways, I found myself in the aquarium part. I didn't bother trying to find food in the shark tanks or ones with poisonous fish.

Then, I found a tank with a bunch of edible fish. I climbed onto a chair I had dragged over and leaned over the edge. I was only seven and I started too pull fish out and drop them on the floor. That's when pain went shooting up my arm.

I hadn't seen it, but a moray eel and swam up and nipped at my hand. Now, a nip is more like a snap and a bite could have crushed my hand into a million different pieces. So a nip was good, but it still hurt. Then I jumped off the chair, gathered up the few fish I got and raced back the way I came.

Later, I found that the nip had cause me too bleed so I wrapped it up. The next day when I took off the bandage, there was a bit-chip. I had no idea what it was for then, but I kept it since it looked valuable.

So yeah. The story of my bit-beast. And the thing about the tears of joy and the screams of agony… I was pregnant.

Kali

She closed the diary before bringing it to bed with her. She curled up nice and small while drifting off too sleep.

It is always better to have one bird in hand then two in the bush. But I have eight cocks ready to fight all in my hand. I wonder how many cocks are hidden in that bush. Then again, they're more like hens. Now, too find out where the cage fight will begin…