Finding Hope (temporary title)

Chapter 1

I listen to the rain fall. I smelled the faint smell it makes every time it comes. The sounds that come from that little window is my world, my escape from this small, dark room.

My eyes wonder again over the room. There was a small uncomfortable bed with thin sheets on it, a door that led to the hallway, yet there was no handle on my side. I was only let out when they needed me to heal someone. I sigh. I wish i didn't have this power. I could be free, like the other kids my age. I could have parents that loved me and go to school where i could make friends. Instead my parents gave me up because i was an abomination. That's when Frederick adopted me. I don't know how he knew. But he found out about my abilities and adopted me. He brought me to his house and i haven't been able to get away since. I don't go to school. Frederick says "tools" don't need an education. They Just to know how to follow instructions.

So here i am at 17and i'm years behind in my studies. It makes me sad. I used to love to read. Now i just sit and listen to my surroundings. Sometimes i draw, a while back i begged Frederick for some paper and pencil. I was going crazy and needed something to do. He gave it to me... with a price but I got it. Otherwise i just hum. Singing is one of the things that keep me sane Not that i'm particularly good, but when you have nothing else to do it's very fulfilling. I only know a couple songs so mostly i sing randomly. I have fun finding different tunes that go together.
Other times I just play with my cat, Misty. She was a long haired, Gray cat with gorgeous blue eyes.

I found her a couple years back when i was allowed some freedom. I was able to go for walks as long as i didn't leave the property. The house was located in the middle of the forest that goes on for miles. It's not easy to leave, believe me, I've tried. But apparently they have a tracking device on me.

Anyways i'm getting off track One day i was out for a walk and i heard a distant distressed mewing. I followed the sound and came upon a horrifying scene. There, Laying in the clearing,Laid a bloodied cat along with the bodies of 5 other kittens. I felt tears spring up in my eyes. The scene was gruesome. It looked like someone took a knife to them and tourchure them. . and to confirm my suspicions, there was a bloodied knife by one of the poor kitten's body.
Then i noticed, there laying a couple feet away from the scene was an injured kitten. I quickly went over and started healing the poor thing. I know I'd get into trouble later but i couldn't just ignore the poor thing. I watch as my hands start to glow a light blue. And slowly the wounds on the kitty close and her breathing evens out.

I sighed in relief. I picked up the bundle and looked at the scene one last time. How i wished that i had time to bury them, but if i didn't get back soon, I'd get in BIG trouble. So with a feeling of regret i walked away. I quickly walked back "home." and i
approached the place I see Frederick at the front, waiting impatiently. I approach him nervously
"Where have you been?!" he said loudly.
"For a walk..." He Looked at me angrily
"A walk huh? Then what is this?" He said reaching over and grabbed the kitten roughly by the back skin. The poor thing mewed out in pain. He was hurting it!

"S-stop!!" I said in protest. He turned his head over to face me. His eyes showing Intense anger.

I felt fear as i realized what i just said.
"Did you just tell me what to do?!" He shouted

"N-No." He raised his hand up and slapped me, causing me to fall over. I put my hand to my aching cheek
"I-I'm sorry sir."

"That's what i thought." he said as he turned to walk away.

"W-wait! Please sir, don't Kill her!"

He turned to me "And what will i get in return for this selfishness of yours?"

I took a deep breath, preparing myself for what i was about to say.