Apocalyptic Obsessions

Chapter 11: Taken

Aly's POV:

I opened my eyes to a very small space. I felt a bump and realized we were in the back of a moving truck. I looked around to see the others still asleep, and two guys watching us. I felt my hands tied behind my back and hissed as I tried to move them.

These guys know what I am then, if they laced the ropes with vervain...

 I push myself up to me knees and jump up, walking over to one of the guys.

"Who are you, and where the hell are you taking us." I said, glaring at them. Suddenly the truck hit another bump, causing me to fall to my knees, my hair falling in my face. They guys chuckled, and the one I confronted lifted my chin so I was looking him in the eyes.

"We don't have to answer any of your questions. You'll find out everything you need to know soon enough. But I suppose I could tell where we're going. Vancouver Island." He said, smirking before pushing me back." Now shut up and sit still." I glared at him a while longer, trying to decide whether to rip his throat out or not.

"I wouldn't suggest it." The other guy said. I turned and saw his eyes flash. A wizard than...great. I looked around to see the others starting to wake up. No one said anything, sensing that I had already tried and failed. The drive felt extremely long, but I spent my time inspecting the two guys the whole ride. The wizard had shaggy light blonde hair and icy blue eyes that flickered to a brilliant purple every so often. Mr. Jack-ass had dark brown hair, a buzz cut, and reminded me of a soldier. A soldier I really wanted to kill...

The truck jerked to a stop and we were all pulled out and lead onto a ferry. I didn't get much of a chance to see the driver other than his brown hair.  The ride-along guys took us to a room and had us all sit in the middle, reminding us once again to be quiet and behave. As I continued watching them, I thought, They can't be more than 1-3 years older than us...

We stayed there in silence the entire ride, than were led into a huge building. They showed us the kitchen and three bedrooms to choose from. Ten, Malus, and Omega took the three bedded room, and Kiwi and Flint partnered up.

"Guess it's you and me, kiddo." I whispered, looking down at Kaia.

 When that was sorted out, the guys explained that we would be  put through an intense training session (aside from Kaia) and led us to a room with a T.V. that showed large, empty circular room with no windows, a bunch of garage-like doors, and cameras everywhere. There was another door that led into the arena. I was to go first. They shoved me through the door into the arena, and slammed it shut. I looked around and saw a rack with a bunch of weapons. I suddenly heard a mechanical noise and turned from the rack to see one of the garage doors opening.

Well shit. I thought as I watched a hoard of zombies emerging. I ignored the weapons and rushed at them vampire speed. I fell into a rhythm, ripping and killing. I didn't even stop to think until it was over. I stopped, looking around to see that all the zombies were dead. As a final thought, hearing the exit door open, I burned the bodies of the zombies. I prayed as I watched them burn, hoping maybe there is someone to hear me. Even if these zombies had just tried to kill me, they didn't deserve to be left there like that. Who knew what these people did with their bodies. I stood and watched until the guys dragged me out of the room, grabbing Kiwi as I exited, and leading her in.

Kiwi's POV:

Aly...oh wow. She just ripped off their heads...and tore their throats out...and BURNED them... I thought, still groggy from the tranque's as I was led into the arena. I see the weapon rack and grab a gun and a long dagger, unsure. Another one of the garage doors lifted, and the zombies rushed out. I stayed where I was and waited, feeling nauseous. I stabbed the first two as they reached me, stumbling as the blade got stuck. I kicked of the zombie to get it loose. I kept fighting, shooting and swinging, not really sure if I was making a dent in the hoard. Finally it was down to the last two. I swung the blade, decapitating one zombie, but the second tackled me, it teeth gnashing centimeters from my face. I pushed against it, trying to get free. I managed to turn the gun upwards and pull the trigger, the bullet going through the zombies head. Than I collapsed from exhaustion.

Flint's POV:

I saw Kiwi barely kill the last zombie before passing out and started swinging. I ran at the two guys blocking the door and punched one in the face. The second one grabbed me, holding me back as I screamed,

"Let me go! Can't you see she's hurt! She needs help!" The First guy walked into the arena, grabbing Kiwi and carrying her out. They said they were taking her to our room before the guy holding me back shoved me into the arena. I killed the zombies quickly, blind with rage, and finally, when I was done, they took me out, restraining me and making me watch the others go before taking us to our rooms, saying we were finished for the day. I run over to Kiwi's bed, seeing she was hooked up to an I.V. She stayed unconscious for 2 days, and luckily, the guards didn't bother us aside from meal time. I stayed by her side the whole time.

Kiwi's POV:

When I finally awoke, Flint was asleep sitting on the floor with his head and arms on my bed. A nice lady came in and took the I.V. off me, then I was taken back into the arena.

Jeez, these guys give you no chance to rest... I thought as the suddenly the four elements popped up around me. Suddenly I felt a strange pull and looked down to see water wrapping around my leg. I raised my arm, curious, and imagined myself being lifted. It worked! I could control water! I was led out and brought to the cafeteria for dinner, where I learned that the others had gone through the same thing. Only Aly had also done something. She could control fire, which we already knew she could do. I also saw that we were not the only ones here...there were hundreds of people sitting and eating.

Aly's POV:

It's day four of being here. Kiwi's awake as of yesterday, and I've been gathering as much information as possible. I know that there are two people in charge of our 'group.' Tyson, who is the leader of us, and David, who is the assistant leader. I also know that we aren't the only group. We are just one of the many ruled by the one who started all of this to begin with. Tom. I would have learned more, but i had been eavesdropping on 2 guards when Jonathan (wizard guy) came around the corner and took me to my room, where Kaia was, and locked us in. The other two guys who brought us here were Ferris (Mr. Jack-ass), and Cory (driver.)

We're currently in the arena, which has been set up with wrestling mats, and there are two adults who call themselves our 'instructors.' We were given Gi's (the uniform for jiu-jitsu) and are ready to start. Tyson told us we were going to be trained to fight better for the purpose of protecting his little 'safe place.'

The instructors showed us how to tie our belts, which I already knew as I'm a purple belt in jiu-jitsu. I turned to see Flint reaching around Kiwi to help her with her belt. I giggled. It looked so cute and romantic. I saw one of the instructors glaring at me.

"You think this is a game?" I looked at their belt. Blue.

"Sure." I said, smirking. He came up to me and went for a take down, leaving his neck open for chokes. I hooked his head in my arm and pulled up, pushing my wrist into his neck. Five seconds later, he tapped. I held on a little longer before letting him go. He coughed, trying to catch his breath, and the other instructor watched shocked. They avoided eye contact for the rest of the class, and the next day, when we entered, there were two new instructors, both brown belts. Them I actually paid attention to. We're all progressing well, according to the new instructors. Even little Kaia, who looks adorable. I watch and learn as much as I can, hoping that when we finally get a chance to get out of here, we can use what they teach us against them.