Chapter 15: Independence

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warning: this chapter contains mentions of murder/death


Prison was awful. Four had caused so many problems with the other inmates that he was isolated almost all the time. No cell mate, sitting alone, under a constant watch. He was pissed at everything. He always avoided me, not even glancing at me. I didn't want to be around him either, so I didn't push my luck this time. Maybe if I had done that to begin with, all this wouldn't have happened.

On that first night, after Four had been dragged off, I was led to a cell that I was gonna stay in until further notice

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On that first night, after Four had been dragged off, I was led to a cell that I was gonna stay in until further notice. I sigh at the sight of that shaky blue form sleeping on the bottom bunk as I walk in, the door being closed and locked loudly behind me. I did my best to be quiet as I climbed onto the top bunk, running through the events of the past week. I felt my eyes tear up as the weight of everything hit me once again.

I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X.I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X.I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X.I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X.I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X.I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X.I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X.I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X. I killed X.

I. Killed. A. Person. I ruined my entire future and ended another's with a single motion.

I invaded these people's lives and made it all come crashing down.


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Beep...

Beep.... Beep...

"He's dead brah.." "He's not dead you idiot, the heart beeper thing is still going." "Oh.."

 Muffled voices came from off to the right, slowly becoming clearer. I tried to move, but a horrible pain shot through my body, so I opened my eyes slowly, squinting to the bright light of the afterlife. No, this wasn't the afterlife.. This was a room. A hospital room. I caught a glimpse of something blue moving on my right, and my stomach dropped. Four? I wasn't sure if I was scared or happy to see him again, but I couldn't help but notice my disappointment when Six leaned close, wide eyed and studying my face.

"Holy shit he's awake!" He turned to.. Nine? I couldn't turn my head to look, but the voice sounded like hers. "Holy crap brah.." Nine came into view. I didn't die? Where was Two? Why did these two stay with me?? A million questions ran through my head as Six waved impatiently at me, Nine coming up next to him and frowning. "Helloooo? You alive??" Six asked. "Whatt.." Was all I could get out, completely confused.

I ran through what happened last night- last night? What day was it?..... I ran through what happened that night; I got into an argument, got pushed, and got hit by a car. Jeez, that's embarrassing. I forced myself to sit up, pushing past the pain. I wasn't going to let myself be some kind of vegetable, waiting for these nurses to come baby me.

Seeing the confusion on my face, Nine explained her point of view. I wasn't even listening, I was too focused on if my insurance would even cover this visit.. And if Two was alright.. I didn't need Two, nor Four, nor Six or even Nine. I was perfectly capable of taking care of myself. Interacting with Two was what got us into this mess in the first place. Why did I feel bad for them?

How long until I could leave? 

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