The Dragon Girl

Chapter Five: No Justice

People stared and whispered as I passed. "Who is that girl? Oh my god she has a tail! Look at her eyes! What is she wearing?! What kind of monster is she?! What kind of sick thing did the scientists do now?! Who is she? What is she?!"I heard them whisper and mutter.

I tried to block out their voices as tears began to sting my eyes. I quickly blinked them away, not wanting to show any weakness. I worked to keep a cold expressionless mask up as I walked on. You can't hide forever, Isis said in my head. Shut the hell up! They think I'm a monster, and that's fine, but I won't let them see that it has any effect on me. I thought back to her.

Let them think I'm a monster, it won't change anything. I am alone in this world, and that's how it will always be.

UNKNOWN POV:

I slunk into the crowd, blending in and discreetly following her. I had only gotten a small glimpse of her face, and it seemed as hard and cold as a rock. But I knew better. I could see the pain in her eyes as she tried to ignore the whispers of the cruel public. I could see her internal battle to hold back the tears. How could they so such a thing!!!  He raged in my head. Why do you care, she's just a stupid girl!! I thought back.

I was suddenly fuming with anger and rage. Why am I getting so emotional? I'm on a mission. I need to stay focused. But I couldn't help that small tug in my heart and that rage bubbling up inside, even as I fought to control it. It's because of her, she's the last one. He whispered. Stop now before I shut you out!! I screamed at him best I could through thought.

I gripped my hands into tight fists, and the strong muscles up my arms rippled as I began to calm and lock away those forbidden emotions, scared of what they meant.

MIRA POV:

I finally made it to the capital building of all surviving humans on earth. The Cardinal Dome.

I slowly made my way up the white steps of the palace-like building and opened the door to the clearance room. Instantly there were machines whirring around me, taking a retina scan, scanning my handprints, and scanning for weapons.

"Identification: Mira, no data, no data. Government agent; specialized bureau. Here for first assignment and assessment." A familiar female computerized voice said. "No weapons detected. Clear for entry."

Isis growled from inside my head, I don't trust the energy I'm getting from this place. Her voice was full of defensiveness and mistrust. Shut up you crazy- hey what are you? You know what I don't want to know. I think I'm just crazy and I'm taking- well, thinking to myself.

Then with a hiss, two frosted glass doors in front of me slid open and the machines and scanners withdrew, cutting off any more thoughts.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my beating heart. Suddenly my mind flashed back to the day I first became a test subject, the day I was pulled into this sick world. I began to quiver with fear, as I remembered standing there, so small and insignificant. So alone. You're not alone anymore, Isis said in my head. I ignored her, not wanting to deal with her right now.

As I recalled that memory, I remember seeing a boy I hadn't noticed before. He had tears streaming down his face as he watched me walk towards the building.

Weird. I hadn't noticed him before... Dismissing the thought instantly I began to try and calm my beating heart as I slowly walked into the next room. It's him. She said. Shut up.

"Mira, welcome to our capital building." Came a voice.

I turned to see a smart looking man in a black suit. Only black suits and above were even aloud inside the dome. Isis growled.