Chapter 8: escape gone wrong

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Jess sat around with the other kids. They had been folding clothes for almost five hours now. Kids had come and gone in the room they were in. Either from the 5th grade cluster or switching between jobs of which Jess didn't know. They had two more join them, 5th graders who were frightened at what was going on. One of the eighth graders had tried to calm them down, reassuring them that everything was going to be fine.

30 minutes had gone by since they arrived when the door leading to the entry room opened. Everyone looked up to see A woman in a maroon dress and dark grey hair with light grey streaks walked in. Some held surprised and shocked expressions as they recognized the figure, Lady Tremaine from Cinderella. April, the girl who seemed to be incharge, got up and made her way over.

"Progress report?" Lady tremaine asked.

"Just finished up the last load." She spoke much quicker than she did with Jess.

"and teams currently out?" Her eyes glanced around the room.

"Should be finishing up."

Lady Tramain then turned to face the door "I would like a word in private."

"Yes ma'am" April stuttered as she fallowed her out the door.

Jess watched as she left, wondering what lady tremaine wanted. She then turned to look at the two 5th graders who were sitting next to her. They were huddled together terrified. Tess put a comforting hand on the boys shoulder. "We're gonna be fine, Sarah will save us." She said trying to be brave.

"Who?" The girl next to the boy asks, shaking. Each of the kids shared a shocked expression. Everyone in school knew who Sarah was, even if you didn't know her personally.

"You know the Jedi." One of the seventh grade boys stated.

"Oh her, I thought she was just a rumor." The boy stated.

"A rumor!" The circle gasped.

"Sarah is anything but a rumor. She is as real as you and me, and if I know anything it's that she's going to save us from this place. She always does her best to do whatever it is to keep us safe, and will continue to do so!" Jess exclaimed.

The two looked at eachother then at the group before speaking in unison "if you say so." Tess smiled at the two and was about to add more when the door to the room reopened. Two troopers had walked in.

"Any of you 5th or 6th graders line up at the door." One called. Jess helped the two 5th graders to their feet. They were the first in line, with Jess in front and the two behind her.

"Where are they taking us?" The boy asked.

"Don't worry, if anything happens I'll protect you." Jess said reassuringly. In reality she was scared as well, but she needed to be brave for the younger kids. Jess looked at the line behind her, it had about 40 kids in it.  Once they had everyone, they were then taken back to the cafeteria like room. Jess breathed a sigh of relief, grateful it was only meal time. She got in the food line, grabbed a tray, then went to sit with her friends.

Tonight's meal consisted of an overcooked burger with mixed veggies and water. Atlest this meal was slightly more edible than lunch.

"So sis, how was your day?" Tess asked, taking a bite of mixed veggies. Jess looked down at her meal, poking the mixed veggies with her spork. "We may have trouble on our hands." She muttered.

"What do you mean, trouble?" Jack asked.

"An eighth grader ratted me out." The two each looked at her with surprise. "I didn't mean to, one thing led to another and now.." Jess let out a heavy sigh.

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