We arrive at Satellite 1, it was an awkward ride. James kept staring down Marcus. As soon as we got out, James started charging towards Marcus. Alex goes to watch the fight, she seems really happy. I on the other hand, just stood outside of the train.
"Hi, my name's Zane."
"Hi, Zane."
"Is that it?"
"What?"
"You are not going to tell me your name?"
"Celenia, happy?"
"Yes."
An awkward silence fell between us. I don't think he noticed but it was really heavy.
"You were pretty brave back there, Zane," I say, I was genuinely impressed.
"Oh with the fight? Ya Marcus is my half-brother. Same mother different fathers. My mother says I have to protect him."
"Personally, I wouldn't think he would need protecting."
"He has autism."
"Oh so he's used to people picking on him."
"Pretty much," said Zane.
"You know he's getting beat up now, right?"
"Ya I know, but I really don't feel like going there and getting involved. Marcus needs to learn to fight for himself."
Zane seems like a good person. He's kind, strong, and a little scary. I'd hate to be on his bad side. You could tell that he is protective over Marcus. I admire that.
"Anyways I would rather stay here and..."
"Hey Zane!"
I turn around to see who interrupted us. I see this short brunette girl, I think her name is Alex. She's really pretty, she's probably dating Zane. I wouldn't be surprised.
"Who's this?" said Alex disgusted.
"This is..." started Zane.
"My name is Celenia," I interrupt.
"Well, Celenia, can I speak to Zane...ALONE?!"
"Sure do I look like I care?"
"Clearly you don't care about your appearance."
"Excuse me?!"
"Alex, Celenia looks fine, OK? I don't want to talk to you," said Zane.
Why would he defend me? I don't even know him...but still I feel my heart pounding against my chest.
"Well we don't always get what we want, do we?" said Alex.
Why would he date her? She's so controlling. I feel bad for him.
Why do I care? I don't even know him. His relationships are none of my business.
"Well, bye Alex."
"What are you talking about?" asked Alex, clearly she was pissed off.
"You said we don't always get what we want so...bye," said Zane.
I tried to stop from laughing, but luckily all that came out was just a little snort. A little embarrassing but I don't think they noticed.
"Uh!! This is not over,..." said Alex glaring at me and Zane.
"Ahhh!"
"That's Marcus, come on," said Zane.
I follow Zane for about five minutes. When we get there we see a group of eighteen year olds huddling and watching something. Four guards dressed in white (Council obviously) break the huddle. We fill in and watch as James takes Marcus by the shoulders and throws him on the ground. The guards pull the boys apart. Two guards start whipping James and the other two whip Marcus. All I hear is the sound of whips cracking, teenage boys and cheering, and girls' blood curdling screams.
