Peril

Ten.

My consciousness was back and I could feel my senses already. The light rays blinded me as I opened my eyes. All I could see was the white ceiling with metal linings. I knew it wasn't heaven. It was more like hell because I could smell evil around me.

Speaking of the devil, someone looked down on me. He then said, "She's awake.Call Steve."

"Okay." Someone else answered.

I didn't move nor speak. All I did was breathe and stared at the man. He made a suspicious smile. Due to my anger, I spitted at him. I knew it wasn't a good idea but I was too mad that they kidnapped me. Or should I say hostaged me.

"What the heck?!" The man was about to punch me straight in the face when someone abruptly entered the room. "Douglas, what are you doing?" It was Steve Wilson.

The man, named 'Douglas' backed off letting Steve go near me. Steve chuckled then gave me an eye. I gave him a death stare.

"Well, well, well. You're awake Ms. Martins. I thought you were dead. Aww, poor little girl." He held my chin and gave me a pity look.

"Don't touch me you asshole! I will get out of here and tell the council about how evil you are!" I shouted at his face and bursted all my anger at him. Out of the blue, he slapped me hard. I could feel my cheeks red and aching.

He laughed out loud that he's laugh echoed the room. "You're dumb. Do you think I kidnapped you illegally? Haha. I'm not a criminal or should I say a kidnapper? The council ordered me to do this. So if you'll excuse me, I still have a business to deal with your brother."

"What?! I don't understand! Why are you doing this to me!?" I shouted at him.

He stopped and looked at me. " If you're smart enough, you gotta find it out yourself." He continued walking when he looked at me one more time and said "And yeah, welcome home!" He left the room and shut the door.

I was too stunned with what was going on until I realized that what he meant. Colton's grandfather was right. Edmund was right about the game and the council. I've been tricked. We've been all fooled by them. I should have known before, that they fooled us.

Felix' POV

"I wonder what we should do to your sister? Maybe we should execute her or feed her to the zombies? What do you think?" Steve looked at me then laughed.

"No! Don't you dare do that to my sister you idiot!" I said as I struggled out from the chains entangled all over my body. "Let me out! I said let me out! Or else-"

"Or else what? Huh? You'll kill me or whatsoever? Haha. Hilarious! Because you can't!" Steve rolled an eye at me.

I stared at him with an angry look. I feel so upset that the council has planned all of this. I wonder what happened to the other game contestants. I got so curious and asked Steve.

"What happened to the others?"

"Others?" He raised his eyebrow.

"The other skywalkers who joined the game." I tried to remain calm and continued looking straight towards Steve's eyes. He was silent for a while and snapped his finger.

"Oww, you mean your co-players. Well, they're already dead. We fed them to the zombies. I mean we all fed you to the zombies also those players who failed the elimination round. But sadly, you and your disrespectful sister survived which should have been killed in the first place!" He screamed to my face.

"That's why, I'll take this moment as the chance to kill you both and let's start with you." He then raised a laser gun and pointed it to my head. I was nervous. My palms were sweating badly and my heart was beating fast.

"Hahaha!" Steve laughed. "I won't just kill you with no audience. That would be boring. I want excitement and thrill. That's why I decided to let your sister come here and witness your death." The metal door opened exposing Claer with two men holding her arms. Her mouth was covered with duck tape and her hands were handcuffed. There was also a swollen bruise on her cheek. My heart broke when I saw my sister's situation.

"Sad to say, you can't see your sister's death. Unless, you'll-" I cut him off.

"No! Stop! Don't kill or do anything harmful towards Claer! No! You can kill me but not my sister!" I screamed and tears rolled down my eyes.

"As you wish." Steve winked at me. He was about to shot me when..

"Felix no! Please!" Claer cried out loud. I looked at her. "Claer, I need to. Always remember that I love you so much little sister."

"Wowowoah. Hold it right there. I don't like dramas, you know. And first of all, this is not a movie where one will survive and one will sacrifice in the name of love. Both of you must die. I don't want any of you to spill the council's secret to the other innocent skywalkers. That's why say goodbye to each other! Now let's start with you." He pointed a gun towards me then pulled the trigger.

Claer's POV

A loud explosion echoed the room. I closed my eyes due to adrenaline rush. And when I opened my eyes, I was surprised. I saw my brother lying lifeless on the floor with blood around him. He was dead. Steve killed my brother. I was in shock. I couldn't move. I couldn't speak. I couldn't believe that Felix was gone. He was gone for good.

"WHAT DID YOU JUST DO?! WHY DID YOU KILL MY BROTHER!?!" I shouted.

Tears started to fall. And I looked at Steve holding a gun. He stared at my brother's dead body and turned at my direction. "Now your turn!" He smirked.

I closed my eyes and prayed that everything will be okay after this. That I couldn't feel anything anymore and my suffering would end. But I remembered my family. My mom, my dad, and my sister, Erine. Erine shouldn't experience what I experienced. I won't let her join the game when she turns 16. I won't let her suffer and be fooled by the council.

I need to save her.

I opened my eyes and saw the gun pointing towards me. "Steve, please. Please spare my life. I beg you!" I cried. Surprisingly he slowly put the gun down and went near me. His face was so close to mine.

"I will save you, if you're willing to be my slave. Not just any kind of slave but I want you to be mine Claeris Amber. Since the day I had my speech, my eyes caught yours. You were so obedient and listened to me. You were beautiful. But what happened to you now? You're playing against me-"

"I WILL. JUST SPARE ME MY LIFE AND FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY." I desperately pleaded just to save my family. His eyes were surprised and smirked at me. He held my chin and said. " You asked for it then I'll give you what you want. Good decision, sweetie." He winked then kissed my cheek.

I felt disgusted with my decision but I had no choice. "Let me go." I said.

"Haha.What? No. You promised to be my slave. Didn't you?" Steve said. I nodded and asked "Can I atleast go near my brother?" I looked at Steve with a pity look.

"Hmm, okay but if you'll do something, you'll regret it."

"I won't. I promise" I responded.

"Guards, let her go and never leave your sight on her!" Steve ordered. The guards did let me go but pointed a gun at my back. I went near Felix and embraced his body. It was already dead cold. I couldn't hear his heartbeat and feel his pulse. All I could do was cry and sob.

"Felixxx! Why did you leave me!??" I cried out loud. After few seconds, Steve ordered the other guards to get my brother's dead body away. I struggled and screamed but the guards held me back.

"Claer! Shut up or else I will shut you up." Steve pointed a gun at me then grabbed me by the arm.

"I don't want to hurt you honey but you misbehave and annoy me sometimes. Now I need to discipline you." He gripped me by the neck. I choked and tried to let go of his grip. But I lose consciousness and blacked out.