The Chosen.

Everything

"Before we can even think of planning an escape, i need to know everything." I look at Valerie, her expression hardens as my tone becomes colder.

"Everything?" She asks, her nose crinkled slightly.

"About Tokio Labs, Val." I sigh, knowing she's yet again not following what i'm saying.

"Even i knew that." Mia mutters under her breath before looking away.

"Oh, yes right. I could take you guys to the files?" She adds gingerly, raising from her smoking spot.

I share a glance with Mia. I now know i'm not just fighting for us to be free, i'm fighting for us to never have to go through the mental anguish the serum will put us through yet again.

Knowing damn well if i go under again, my mind isn't fully coming out makes me realize i am going to have to fight like hell. I gulp as the thoughts settle into my mind. I'm fucking terrified.

These are the some of the smartest people on the entire fucking planet, and here i am just some idiot trying to rebel against them.

Suddenly, the twins cross my mind. I start to feel a full ache in my chest as i reminisce of all the pain those two went through in the other dimension. I take a deep breath as the fear leaves my body with the exhale. For them.

"Let's go." i motion for Valerie to follow me from the room.

***

I walk closely to the wall as Valerie and i creep down the restricted access floor. Seems like just yesterday i dragged Toms terrified ass into the trenches of the third wing. I briefly smile, he was so fucking scared. It was hilarious.

I decided it would be best for Mia to stay behind. God, do i love her but sometimes that girl can be a real liability. Besides, i needed someone to cover for me until i get back.

I don't know why i didn't want to tell the rest of the group what i had found out. I knew i'd tell them eventually, if Mia already hadn't let it slip. The guys had really been so carefree lately, i didn't want to be the one to have to bring them back down to reality.

'After all, ignorance really is bliss.' my father always told me. I never believed him but starting today, i understand.

"In here." She whispers, opening a door to my left.

I follow her in the large room. My eyes adjust to the space, it's MUCH bigger than i thought it would be.

Big tan filing cabinets line the walls. At the front of the room, several tvs lie sleeping but i can tell they're on by the hum of the equipment below them. I turn the flashlight around the room examining.

"i've got to go before they notice i'm missing." Valerie whispers over my shoulder. I nod.

She presses a key card into my hand. "Good luck." i turn around and she's gone.

The darkness suddenly takes a sobering hold of me. Never in my life have i been scared of the dark but after all the things i've recently been through, i'm surprised my own shadow doesn't scare me.

I shake my head trying to escape the grip of anxiety. i quiet down my mind and formulate a game plan.

Scanning the filing cabinets with the light i come across a label. TH1989. Perfect.

I approach the cabinet, pulling it open with hungry eyes. Several manila envelopes line the cabinet. Scanning over the labels i see it.

Juniper Ellis.

I suck in my bottom lip, breathing an uneasy breath in as my fingers grasp the folder.

DOB: September 3, 1989 10:43am