From The Ashes We Will Rise

Echo

Hey guys here's another chapter, Echo and Alex!

POV Alex

God, how long has it been since Anya left? I feel like my wrists are about to fall off. I lost count of the number of times they have zapped me. I am slowly draining and don't know how much longer I can hold off for. I want to believe she will come back but I have long since not trust anyone at their word. I can only trust myself that way I am the only one to blame when something goes wrong. "Ah good you are up" Cage says he walks up to be a smirk on his face. "You don't look to hot Alex" he mocks but I don't react just stare at them. "You thought they would come back? Well, enjoy your last day in here. You are moving up in the world" She smirks patting my face making me raise my temps burning him. He gaps growling at me. "See you soon Alex. Give her a few lashes" he says walking out. The guard smirks taking out his light stick jabbing me with it. I bit my lip and shut my eyes. He hits me again making me groan. He laughs hitting me again a few times making me gasp. He leaves and I hang my head. I have given in making noise, they have way stronger tools, and I am starting to break. "Alex" I hear but it sounds so far. I have been hearing voices and I can't tell what's really anymore. I have conversations in my head arguments. "Alex" I hear again but I have no more energy to fight. The voice almost sounds familiar, but I can't place it. "Bones" I hear, and I furrow my eyebrows. I know that name, where do I know that from... who? I think replaying memories in my head searching for the answer.

"She got you good didn't she" I heard and look up seeing Echo walking up to me. She had a bowl of water and a rag. "mhmm, can't seem to keep my mouth shut" I say with a laugh, but it turns into a groan.  "Geez, I should give you a nickname" She laughs, and I smile. She sits down setting the bowl down. "Come on let me take a look at those ribs" she says, and I move my arms letting her lift my shirt. "Ya, definitely broken." She says and I give her a look making her laugh. "What?" She teases making me roll my eyes. She takes cloth out of her pocket and rips it rapping it around me. then she grabs the rag putting it in the water. She lifts is to my face cleaning all the cuts gently. "I'm sorry I can't get you out Alex" she says, and I shrug lightly. "Not your fault the Queen's a bitch" I say, and she laughs. "Roan got banished. I have to be more careful." She says after a bit of silence making me frown. "I'm sorry" I whisper but she shakes her head grabbing my hand. "It's not your fault Alex, we kidnapped you as a child. Torture you for being different, that's not right. Plus, you're not bad looking considering all the beatings." She teases making me laugh lightly. "Can I ask something of you?" I ask and she nods. "Did they really give up? I know it's been 7 years but..." I trail off and her face morphs into pity almost. I nod sadly not even needing her answer. "That's what I thought" I whispered. She wraps an arm around me giving me some comfort. "I will get you out one day. Then I'll find you, ok? I'm not leaving bones" she says, and I pull back looking at her confused. "Like it? You always have broken bones. I know original" she says smirking making me smile and roll my eyes. "I like it. It will be only our thing. That way I know if it's you or not" I say, and she smiles kissing my head. "I have to go. Here's some bread. Try to get some rest bones" she says, and I smile nodding at her.

Echo! I think and snap my head up. "Bones?" She asks again and I turn my head to see her in a top end cage. "Echo..." I whisper hoarsely and she smiles. "I thought that was you." She says smiling. "When did you get here?" I ask and she looks down. "The day I tried to get you out. I was almost caught so I ran for cover. I ended up going a bit too far out and they caught me." She says and I immediately feel bad. "No don't do that" she says, and I laugh nodding. "Why have I not seen you" I ask. "They moved me yesterday, but you seemed out of it. I tried talking to you, but you were just mumbling." She says and I nod. "I knew you would get out... I just hoped you wouldn't end up caught again." She says, and I sigh. "You never broke, did you?" She asks and I shake my head no. "I knew you wouldn't" she says with a smile. "I may now though E" I say, and she lowers her head. "I'm so tired" I say. "Don't give up ok. You fight. Burn them alive if you have to" she says, and I look at her. Just then guards come in with more bodies and toss them into cages. The guard from before comes over and gives me another few shocks for fun then walks away. I groan and look up at Echo through my lashes to see her worried and pissed off gaze. We aren't getting out, I think.