Finally got this up. I apologize if this isn't a perfect chapter, as I was trying to think of a way to set it up. The idea for an escape chapter was suggested by Autobot00001.
It had been a week since the video had been sent to Joey, and Mai had finally decided to let Serenity roam their living arrangement outside of her room. Mai had given Serenity enough trust to do as she pleased while she was gone. This was suffice enough for Serenity to go to the bathroom, eat, and move around without needing Mai to provide assistance or supervision. While nice, it left Serenity with some confusion for the situation. Why Mai would give her some freedom didn't feel right.
However, not wanting to weigh the potential negatives any more, Serenity decided to allow this new found freedom to her advantage. An escape was called for in her mind. Her first thought was the front door. She swiftly and silently made her way over to it, slowly opening it. Peaking her head out, she surveyed the hallway to see if Mai was there.
With the hallway clear, she walked out of the building. While it seemed like an easy get away, Serenity didn't care. The only thing she cared about was trying to find a way to either contact Joey or finding away home or both if possible.
She was distracted by the surroundings to notice what was in front of her, fascinated with the city around her. She spent several minutes cruising through the city, distracted from her from what she planned. Once she got back on track, she went back to searching her surroundings, hoping to find a nearby payphone. She didn't notice that someone was in front of her until she bumped into them.
"I'm sorry." Serenity apologized, giving the person her attention.
Her eyes widened as she noticed who she bumped into. She found herself in a stare down with a shocked Mai. Serenity only needed to take a few steps back before she unconsciously started to run in the other direction with Mai instantly following behind.
"How dare you!" Mai yelled.
Mai had managed to get Serenity back after cornering the teen in an alley. Serenity was then dragged back to their hotel room kicking and screaming, until Mai knocked her out to silence her.
"I thought I could trust you. You've been so good, I thought I'd give you some liberties, and this is how you thank me."
"And I thought the Mai that I looked up to and respected was still here, but look where that's got me." Serenity growled pacing around the living room. "I've been abducted, beaten, and used. How is that supposed to make me feel?"
"That Mai is gone. I already told you that."
"I've got the bruises to prove that. You don't have to tell me twice."
Serenity went to confined herself in her bedroom when Mai grabbed her by the arm.
"Do not walk away from me."
Serenity shot her an annoyed glare.
"I need you to accept my change and move on."
Not wanting to hear Mai anymore, yanking her arm out of Mai's grip. She got to the door before glaring back at Mai.
"I hate you." Serenity sighed, closing the door behind her.
I went this route with the escape because I was trying to think of something different. Plus, I didn't want to do the same kind of thing as I did in Possession.
