The F.R.E.A.K.S

Family

"Welcome to your new home," Mother gestured to the room I was staying in. It was immensely big. I had never seen a bed that.. Big or soft looking. I was in complete awe. I quickly turned around, dropped to my knees, and put my head to the ground,"Thank you very much, Mother."

"Stand," she commanded. I stood as told. She lifted my chin so I was looking at her, then pat my head three times precisely. She smiled at me and said she would be back later to check on me. With that, she closed the door and left me to my own devices.

     I looked around the room once more before I found the bathroom. I stretched my limbs and decided to explore once I was washed. My aching muscles howled with every movement and step I took.

     It took me about ten minutes to figure out how the shower worked. I stripped my clothes and stepped into the warm water. I sighed in contentment and let the water go over me for a bit before I started to shampoo my hair.

     After shampooing, I conditioned and felt my hair get instantly softer. I sighed again washed out the conditioner. I then grabbed the soap and made sure that I was completely clean.

     I climbed out and used some of the leave in conditioner that I saw and also brushed my hair. I'm pretty sure I lost at least 15% of my hair that day. After that, I moisturized and I can say I felt so much better than I had days ago. I decided to just sleep because I hadn't had a good rest in ages.

     The bed was unsurprisingly really soft and comfortable. I pulled the covers over me and sank into one of the best sleeps I had ever had.

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     I woke up with a start and quickly looked at my surroundings. I relaxed once I realized where I was. I was still in the fancy room that "Mother" dropped me off in.

     Mother's voice suddenly came out of the speaker in the back, right, top corner of the room. "I see you're awake Rose," she greeted. "I am sending guards to bring you to the courtyard where you will be served breakfast." I nodded. I figured there were cameras watching my every move but I still answered,"Yes, Mother."

     I swung my feet to the side of the bed and stood up. I reached my arms up and stretched my sore muscles. I hoped they had an area where I could work out, I need to stay in shape and it helps to calm my nerves. I cracked my back and popped my elbows. I also rolled around my neck.

     As I looked down at my appearance, I realized my clothes had changed. I went to sleep in the rags I entered the room in and now I was in a silky, pastel purple nightgown that matched my hair. I saw a folded robe that was a slightly darker purple than the gown on the bedside table. I ignored the fact that someone had to come in, change me, and basically see me naked as I pulled on the robe. It was so soft, and I couldn't help but admire the fabric.

I could certainly get used to this, even if it isn't permanent.

     There was a knock on the door,"Miss Xion, we're here to escort you to the courtyard."

     I quickly put on the matching purple slippers before I turned around and walked to the door. When I opened it, there were seven guards waiting for me.

They aren't here to escort me, they're here to make sure I don't escape.

     I obediently nodded and followed them. Being rowdy on my first morning out wouldn't help me escape when I needed to.

     They led me to two doors of glass that showed an amazing outside garden. I couldn't help but admire the beauty of all the flowers, trees, herbs, and bushes. We walked down a stone pathway to a long table where I saw; Leo, Spike, Mother, and five other kids that looked from fourteen to twenty-two. There were three girls and two boys.