Our Promised Freedom (The Promised Neverland AU Fanfic)

Chapter 1

CHAPTER 1: RUINED PLAN

Norman's POV

"Thank you for the food!" Everyone started eating happily. I stared at my meal and slowly started eating, too. I needed to show Mama that I didn't know about the real thing that was happening in this house. However, I had a hunch that Mama already knew about it. But still, doing this is way better.

After knowing that Ray was the spy, I built a certain plan in my mind. Well, it was still a tentative plan. The pieces of this puzzle are not completed yet. I still need to know one thing---outside the wall.

And today was this day. We are now able to check what's on behind the wall. Ray, being the 'spy' of Mama will distract her so that we'll be able to go out. Emma and I will go to the wall while Don and Gilda guard Mama outside. They will also be our backup if our plan does not go well.

After eating breakfast and taking exams, we always gather outside to play. Mama will take care of the babies, so it is a great opportunity for us. As the children run outside, Emma, Ray, Don, Gilda, and I nod at each other, a sign that our plan has started.

Ray walks inside the house, stopping Mama from walking outside with Carol. Emma and I quickly run to the forest while Don and Gilda 'play' with others.

As we reached the fence, we stopped running. We looked at each other and smirked as we jumped from it. Emma is faster than me so she came there first. When I finally came, we both stopped for a while catching our breaths.

Emma, who is now breathing normally, smiles brightly at me. "Let's begin, Norman." As on cue, I began tying the well-knotted blanket on the tree.

Ray's POV

Before Mama reached the door, I already stopped her. She looked at me with a questioning look.

"I have something to say," I said. Mama stared at me as if she was reading me and then started walking back inside. As we walk, I start talking about what's on our plan.

"Mama, are you done taking care of the other babies?" I asked.

"Yes, they're asleep. That's why I'm only with Carol. Just tell me what you're going to say, I have something to tell you, too." Mama said with a plain expression.

She puts Carol down on her crib. We walk upstairs to the empty room where we always talk about the 'things' here in the House.

"About Sister Krone," I started. "Like what I said before, she's a big threat. She hated you and even wanted to replace your position." I said as we were walking. I wanted to smile at that thought. I wanted them to destroy each other. We have to hit a stone in two birds.

"And then?" Mama said, not even looking threatened.

"You have to make a move because she might tell the other children about the truth in this House. Just like I said, she wanted to replace you." I said.

"Sister Krone?" Mama said. I am only seeing her back so I couldn't see her expression. She stopped walking and slowly leaned her head toward me.

"I already eliminated her," she said, smiling devilishly. I was stunned.

"W-what?!" N-no way? B-but??

My mind got back when she pulled me inside the empty room. She shut the door and stared back at me. No... you can't win. You'll never win.

"Oh... so what's your plan now, Mama?" I need to compose myself. We still can make it.

"Nothing. It's done now." Mama lowered her face to match my face.