The Wolfbane Games

Chapter one

Each second of silence is another reminder of my solitude. I am not to think for myself nor am I to open my mouth in defiance. Those who were lucky enough to be pulled away from there parents at birth didn't get effected as much, they were trained from day one. I on the other hand was not one of the lucky ones. I remember everything dating back to the day when I was pulled away from my brothers arms. I can still feel the warmth of his blood on my fingers as I tore away at his back in fear of breaking the embrace. Ten years past since then and more and more new comers fill this institute. Most who were brought here had there minds wiped clean and there family's minds were wiped as well. The RTS, or the regal top squad, made sure everyone forgot who they were so they could train them like a new born infant who they wanted to have under there complete control. This process for what ever reason didn't effect me. I was the only one in an island of drones who actually had a sense of humanity left in Me. Well, I'm the only one who thinks that.They talk and laugh and act like it's just a camp that kids go to to have fun and I guess in a way they do have a sense of free will however, no one remembers what they do outside of this camp, no one but me. They're all controlled by these collars. A simple shock from them and they know that there in the wrong. Everyone's stuck with the same delusion. They think they have a choice.

"Saphira how long do you plan to sleep exactly? It's almost 9:00pm you fell asleep hours ago and even missed the dinner meal.They're announcing this weeks line up for training generals."

"I never want to get up." I reply,Then instantly shoot up as I process what my annoying roommate just said. "Already? I thought they weren't switching generals until next week."

"Well apparently there's so many new comers that our rankings got bigger. I was told to wake you up weather you choose to do so is your decision."

"Ha like I have a choice."

"What?"

"Nothing."

Jess was a 15 year old blonde who has no respect for anyone around her and she believes she's the best in section A. When we arrive here we are split into groups depending on how much training you have acquired or your skill level. I am in section A due to the amount of time I've been here Jess is in this section for the same reason but she thinks it's because of her skill. I stand up from my bunk bed and put on the uniform laid in front of me. The uniform consists of tight leather that suffocates my body and makes me feel like my arms and legs are going to fall off but surprisingly it's easy to move in. They do this to make fighting more swift so your not tripping over baggy pants or so your shirt doesn't get pulled off and they have to supply you even more clothes. Looking in the mirror I brush my brown wavy hair out of my face and put it in a pony tail leaving my bangs in front of my eyes. I rush to the center hall and see Jess standing in the front of the room right next to the regal top squad general, Osiris.

"Welcome one and all. I'm aware this occasion was not Sappose to occur so soon but due to so many people joining us there have been slight changes. Everyone from section E will now be split into higher ranks based on how you do with the wolfbane games. As you know this is done once every month in order to make your ranking change, for better or for worse. Now I know what your all thinking that I'm 'cruel' and it's 'not fair' that those with a lower rank then D can't continue on but it's reality. We only want the tough ones. Those who don't have the strength to at least defeat a rank above them won't move on and can simply be disposed of. Any questions?"

I see Jess slowly begin to raise her hand and start reciting the word please in my head and all I was thinking about was Her opening her mouth and complaining. I don't want to see her get hurt again. To my surprise she didn't complain. Quite the opposite actually.

"What do those who have already participated in the games and those who already have a ranking above D do? Are we not to participate in the games anymore?" She asked twerling her hair acting like it would faze him.

"Listen up. Maybe you don't get what I'm saying. All of you...are now level E or in other words rankless."

Gasps filled the room, some even began to panic but that was quickly fixed with one shock from there collars. And I kind of got where they were coming from. What was I
Suppose to do? I can't start without a rank. I know I need to keep my composer but no one bothered me when I was a high rank. I followed my own rules and all I had to do was listen and I would be perfectly fine.

"Your rooms will not change until your ranking does. The general you will be given this time around will now be permanent. Once your rank is chosen so is your sections general however if you were to drop a rank your general will not drop with you. Furthermore everyone will eat lunch at the same time and be provided numbers in order to not cause commotion. You will sit next to who you are assigned to sit next to. No complaints is that understood !"

In unison we all shouted "yes sir" and started to return to our rooms without further instruction until Osiris's words stopped us.

"Oh and one more thing. These games won't be like any game before it. So prepare yourself, tomorrow 7:30am we will have instructions posted. You are dismissed"

I arrive to my room and lay on my bed in exhaustion. I've got nothing to worry about right? I've done the games before. I've watched people die. My number one rule is never get attached. Even with Jess, I don't like seeing her in pain but it Dosnt matter because if she were to die I can't care. I am alone. I observe and don't make friends. I don't laugh or smile. I enjoy my time trapped in the safety of my mind protecting me from the outside world
. I'm not to complain or defy, if I do slip up after one shock, give up. I am not to make friends or have feelings once I'm under there "control". When they think I'm not under their control its okay to pretend to laugh because being empty is also bad because they will think something's wrong with you. I don't care about who I would have been if I wasn't taken from my family. I will never think about the possibilities of what I could have done. After all, a drone wouldn't.
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This is my first book ever posted >-< please don't be to harsh!!! I hope you enjoy it!! Ill update when I have free time, vote and comment!