I awoke tired, and sore. I was in a dark room. "Wha- Where am I?" I asked out loud.
"Afternoon, Mister Ward." A voice said.
"Who are you? What do you want with me?" I asked. I scanned the area, looking for the source of the voice.
"Just a few questions." Said the voice. I didn't answer but waited for the questions to begin. The voice continued, "State your name."
I searched for the answer. I knew the answer, I just couldn't find the words. I felt disorientated and confused. How could I have not remember my own name? "Um... it's... it's... Daniel. People called me Danny for short... I think."
The voice paused then asked, "Well Danny Ward, how old are you?"
I shook my head, "My name is all I can remember."
"Try," the voice was stern. It was clear that the voice was a man's.
"I think I'm in my early twenties..."
"We need a number."
"Why? Who are you?"
"I think you'll find that I am the one that asks the questions here."
"I don't have to tell you anything else." I said, trying to keep my voice harsh, finding it a bit harder to keep up. I then realized the rope around my arms and waist, holding me to the chair and ground.
"Do you have a choice?" Asked the man.
"I do, I can just sit here till you let me out." I said, looking away from the silhouette of the man standing a little ways away from me.
"And go where Daniel?" The voice said, almost tauntingly. "Home?" He managed a chuckle. I looked down, first my name, now I can't remember where I lived, or if I even had a house to begin with. I didn't know if I had any family members, any friends. Or if I had any of that to begin with.
"I...I don't know." I said quietly. I was so frustrated that I couldn't remember anything other than my name.
"Well if it makes you feel any better, we saved you and brought you here. So be grateful."
"Saved me from what?" I slowly became more curious than frustrated.
"All in good time. Now... one last thing."
"What is it...?" The tall shadowy figure in a long black coat walked out from the shadows.
It was hard to see his face but it was obvious he was smiling, "Welcome to your future, Danny." Two more men came and untied the ropes. The man in the black coat said, "Walk with me." He turned and walked back into the shadows and I cautiously followed. I obviously still had questions but I had no idea how to get answers... or if I ever would.
I followed the man through a dark hallway. I hesitated but asked, "I realize I've asked this more than once... but who are you?"
"You're a curious one, aren't you?" He sighed, "Fine. My name is Blade."
I looked at him, confused, "Really? Blade?"
"It wasn't my original name. 'Danny' won't be your name forever here. You'll eventually earn a new one."
"Where even is here?"
He didn't answer but just kept walking.
"H-Hey, I asked you a question!" I called after him.
"And you'll get your answer in time." Blade said immediately after I spoke.
"Where am I?" I asked, catching up to him. "Why am I here? What did you save me from? And what did you mean by me not needing my real name anymore?"
