The Library

The execution

I quickly closed the door. Turning around i undressed out of my flower jump suit and started putting on my black clothing. After i finish putting my black converse on i grabbed the scraper and slid it in between my tights and my hip. I opened my bedroom window and started to climb out. Then i realized i was being stupid and this wasn't a movie. I could just wait until my parents went to bed and go out the front door. So i did. I waited till i heard them come up the stairs and i waited until i heard them close their bedroom door and i waited till i heard no more shuffling. Then and only then did i very quietly opened and shut my door and tiptoe down the stairs.I unlocked my front door and slipped out into the silent night. The stars were bright tonight and it was lovely. I walked fairly slow but never stopped. I got there in about 10 minutes. I walked to the side of the building where the window was. I spotted the window and it was taller then i anticipated. I could still reach thankfully. I never worked out so i don't have very much upper body strength to pull me up. I jumped and touched the window but my fingers couldn't grasp the railing. Jumping again i was ready this time and tightened my grip on the railing before gravity forced me down again. I pulled and pulled and pulled grunting the whole time, but nothing was happening.  After five minutes my arms were aching so i let go and took a rest. Finally i thought to use my feet to climb the wall and help me up.I jumped again and took hold of the railing. Using my feet now my elbows were able to get into the window and i had a better grasp. Using my feet again i was able to push the rest of my body into the window. Flipping around so i landed on my feet instead of my face.Now that i was in thoughts of getting caught seeped into my mind. What if there's an alarm? What if Ms. Brachen comes back for some reason? What if... NO. I can't doubt myself now. I'm already here.Trying to block all thoughts from my head i confidently walk towards the bathroom door.I unlocked the lock and opened the door as quietly as i could. Listening for any sound i waited. After what felt like a good couple of minutes i continued.I stood in a almost crouch position but was still standing. I slowly make my way to the wall with the door. Nothing happened on my way.I made it the the wall and got on my knees. I pull the scraper which got stuck to my skin so i peel it off me. I take the piece of wallpaper in one of my hands while the scrapers in my others hand. I push the scraper between the wallpaper with success. The wallpaper starts to peel off and i hardly need the scraper anymore except with a few hard parts.I start to see the outline as my eyes adjust. I push it like on of those secret door you have to push because it has no handle.Nothing happens.I cant try to pull because noth... the scaper! I can use the scaper to pull out the door! Immediately i pick up the scaper that i set beside me and go to work.I jam it into the crack and force it to open a little. Little by little it opened. Finally i heard a very quiet but distinctive POP. I carefully reach my hand to the door and grab it. I pull it open.

There behind the door was a tunnel. A tunnel of moss covered stone that was neatly placed. The smell was the worst part. It smelt like a mixture of rotten eggs and puke. I gaged. The flooring was a dark dirt. I got curious and started to crawl down the tunnel. I had to stop a couple times to cover my mouth to breath. It felt like hours i had been crawling and my back started to ache and i'm pretty sure my knees were starting to bleed as well. I stopped crawling  and sat criss cross applesauce. I leaned my head against the wall and closed my eyes. I was starting to get tired seeing as how it's probably getting late now. I can't give up now. I didn't come all this to just give up. I got back on my knees and started to crawl again. I didn't notice at first but the moss wasn't on most of the stone and and was becoming less and less as i continued and gave me hope something was at the end. The cave become more lighter as i continued as well. I crawled faster ignoring the shooting pain in my knees. My eyes became used to the darkness that i had to squint and cover my eyes as i neared the end. At Last i reached the end and stood up stretching my back and sure enough blood was leaking through my tights. I look up from my knees to notice i was in a cave. A surprisingly well lit cave. I start to walk. I only got a couple steps before i notice the voice coming from down the cave. Only mear whispers.

" Hello? Who's there?" I heard shuffling.

" Who's there! I have a weapon!" Some stranger in the distance yells.

"I'm sorry i didnt mean to disrupt you."

I say slowly walking closer with my hands in the air.

" Come out where i can see you." the stranger says softer.

I speed up my pace and soon enough i'm in front of a guy with curly brown hair a dirty face and the most gorgeous blue eyes I've ever seen.

" What are you doing here? were you spying on me?!"

" What NO i was just going down a tunnel then i popped out here."

The stranger looked me up and down with a curious look on his face, i blush.

"What is your name." he asks

" Sophie and what is your name?"

" Adam. I must ask what is the attire you're wearing?"

I look down to see my tights with holes and my shirt with dirt all over it.

"Nothing just some dark clothing." i say

"Follow me" adam says as he starts to turn around.

I don't know why but i followed him without question. I felt like i trusted him even though he just threated me. We slowly made our way down the cave. I soon saw what looked like a camp with a bedroll and a makeshift backpack bulging full of stuff leaning against one of the walls.

" Do you... do you live here?"

" No only camp for the night." I nod not quite understanding.

"So why are you camping here?"

Full of questions aren't you." he says looking at me. I shrug.

" I'm on my way to see the king i hoping to get a job in the armory."

" I'm sorry did you say the king!?"

" Yeah why?"

" I don't have a king. Where am i?" I ask now not thinking i'm still at home

"Theriusta which is neighbors with Suriania."

"Thurah what i don't know where im at. Im from virginia."

" There is no 'virgina' here."

I started to run back to through the cave. The tunnel was gone. I turn around and start to cry and hyperventilating. Clearly seeing me panic he raced to me " Hey hey calm down, take deep breathes in and out in and out." I listened to him and did as he said. Five minutes later I was still in his arms but calmed down.

After awhile of awkward silence i mutter a thanks.

"No problem" he almost bit whispered. neither of us moved.

You pronounce Theriusta like Ther-e-us-ta and Suriania Sur-an-ia
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-K