Acquire (BoyxBoy)

Hazy

We stopped once we were concealed further in the hallway. Stones lined the walls and the lights were dim. My hands were shaking and Harold took notice. "I apologize for all of this. It is your first outing, and so much went wrong." I had no response. I shouldn't be here, in this castle with a man that I know nothing about. I want to go home.  want to go back to my corner with my corn. 

A short exhale through his nose was released. He did not speak any more after that. I was lead to an extravagant room with technology I had not seen in the rest of the castle. As I looked around my vision became unclear. I tried to call for Harold, but he was too far and my voice far too weak. The last thing I heard were my knees hitting the hollow, wood flooring. 

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A little light shone bright in my room. Mama said that we had to travel to the next town over for work. I was finally able to make friends and I won't get to play with them anymore. I haven't eaten lunch or dinner for two days now, so maybe the next town will have more food for us. I'm excited to get more food. Papa said to wake him up, but I can already hear him outside. He sounds angry. I don't think I should talk to papa today. When he's angry he hits me. I can't wait to get older and work with my papa. After work, papa always has food. If I work, I can also bring food home. 

"Come on, the car is here!" Papa yelled from the front door. I came with my suitcase that mama told me pack yesterday. It held five of my outfits and the teddy that my friend bought me for my birthday. He always has food and his mama used to invite me over for dinner. My papa said I had to stop going over there so I don't get dinner anymore, but I love my teddy. 

I was pushed into the car quickly with my suitcase and the door closed. I waited patiently for my papa and mama to come, but after a while the car took off. "No! Papa, Mama. Help Me !" I couldn't get out. The doors were locked and the driver was a big man. "Mama!" 

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Upon opening my eyes I knew I dreamt of my past. I didn't realize that my parents might not be people that want to find me. I was another mouth to feed. Their faces were blurry in my dream, I can never see faces in my dreams. I could hear the machine connected to me. My right hand was extremely warm, as if someone had been holding onto it. Harold's father was placed in a chair across the room. We stared at each other for a while before I decided to close my eyes again. 

I wonder if they're taking blood from me. The machine must have been running for a while. I know they hear the growls from my stomach, but no one is moving or saying a word. Harold is sleep in the chair to my right and his mother to my left. I feel like an experiment right now. Why did Leopold say nothing? 

The tears down my face streamed before they could be stopped. I really am trapped here. I have no way to escape. My parents probably abandoned me. My other parents kicked me out. I have no one. If they are draining me, I hope they do it quickly.