Run

Chapter 1

I jerked awake and pushed my head into the pillow. Even though we were safe, it didnt feel like it. I had nightmares every night and they all ended with the same thing.

Death.

Death of my family. My friends. Innocents. Me

And the person who fired the gun always said the same sentence.

The time has come.

I could never see his face. He was a hooded man, cloaked in black. There was a tattoo on his left wrist. Two circles with a line cutting through them.

I swung my legs over the bed and ran out of my room. The nightmare I had today ended with the death of my parents. I could still vision it. The man whispering the words. The sound of a bullet tearing through the sky, followed by two thuds. Each time it happened, I would get so paranoid, that I would run to check if they were still there.

I saw them sitting at the table. Dad was reading the newspaper and Mum was eating an omelette.

" Morning guys! Where is Abby?" I asked. Abby was my little sister. She was 8 years old and looked just like my mother. They both had the same brown green eyes and brown hair. I on the other hand, looked more like my dad. We both had green eyes and blonde hair.

" Morning dear, Abby's playing outside." Replied Mum.

" Unbelievable! Look at this Saddie!" Exclaimed Dad. Mum got up from her seat and looked at the newspaper. " What's the matter Mark?"

" Rumors say that our leader, Mr Jackson White, suspects that there is a secret society forming to bring down his system. When asked about his opinions, Mr White replied ' We have worked long and hard to establish order. I dont think it can be brought down by a small society.'. " Mum read aloud.

I rolled my eyes and walked out to find Abby. Honestly I don't believe rumours. I never have either and I probably never will. I found Abby sitting outside, drawing in the dirt.

" Morning Abbs!" I asked, sitting down next to her.

" Morning Mara! Did you hear what Mommy and Daddy were talking about? Daddy seemed upset." she said while looking at me.

" Abby dont worry about it okay? Its nothing really.". She nodded in response but her eyes sparkled with curiousity. I have to admit, I wanted to know more too.

" So! What'cha drawing there?" I said breaking the silence. She smiled at me and lifted her hand up. I looked over it to see that she had drawn a treasure map.

" Wanna play treasure hunt?" She asked excitedly.

" Sure come on." I said. I really loved Abby. In school, I was considered the loser. I had only one friend, Alex. We have been best friends since kindergarten and he lives right next to me. In fact, when we were younger, he had found a secret passage way connecting our houses. It was just a loose board in the fence but we used to think it was a magic portal. While playing with Abby, I caught a glimpse of him.

" Hey M.! Hey Abbs!" He shouted across the fence. He was the only person who called me 'M' and I liked it. He climbed though the 'portal' and greeted us.

" Wanna play treasure hunt with us!" Exclaimed Abby. Alex laughed and agreed. So for about 30 minutes, we played. Then, things got messy when we started a water fight. Alex grabbed the hose and began spraying us until we begged him to stop. By the end, we were drenched and Alex went home since it was almost time for school.

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At 8 o'clock, I met Alex and we drove to school on his motorcycle, which I was jealous of. I sat behind him and wrapped my hands around his waist. Now now dont go overthinking right there. There is nothing romantic going on between us. I just have to hold on to something or i'll fall off.

" Hey what's your first period today?" I shouted over the wind

" I don't remember! Open my bag and check my schedule!"

I did as he told since I was helping him hold his bag. I took it out and recited his schedule.

" Chemistry, math, history, lunch, phy-" i was about to finish but a strong gust of wind blew it out of my hand.

" Go on!" Shouted Alex.

" I can't!"

" Why not?"

" Because it got blown away! Sorry!"

" Its okay I have it on my phone. We're almost at school."

In less than a minute we reached school. I gave Alex his bag and we walked to class while he read his schedule. I had Art and he had Chemistry.

" I'll see you at lunch. Bye!" I told Alex before giving him a quick hug.

" Later M." He replied and we walked in our different directions.

While I was walking to class, my path was blocked by someone. I didn't need to look up to realise who it was.

" Hello loser."

" Get out of my way Asher."

Standing infront of me was the school bully, Asher. He was the most popular boy in school but also the biggest jerk.

" Where'd you get the confidence boost?" He asked sarcastically. I pushed past him and continued walking.

" Later dumb ass."

I ignored his comment. Just then I heard someone yell. I turned around to see a girl on the floor with Asher grinning over her. I knew he had done something to her. He started screaming curse words at her. People just stood around and stared. I knew I couldnt just stand there. As if my feet had a mind of their own, I started moving forward.

" Leave her alone Asher." I said to him. He looked at me for a while then burst out laughing.

" Trying to stand up are you? Think you can make a difference." He said.

I helped the girl on the floor up and she thanked me. Just as I was about to leave, Asher pushed me against the lockers. I felt a sharp pain on the side of my head and felt blood trickling down.

" Remember this next time you get in my way." He said while pointing at me.

Once he was gone, I went to my locker. I still had ten minutes before class started. When I reached my locker, I saw Alex at his locker. Our lockers were right next to each other.

" Hey-" he said but stopped once he looked at my head. " What the hell happened to you?" He asked, concerned.

" Nothing I just fell." I lied. I didn't want to tell him the truth because I didnt like drawing attention to myself.

Alex took out some tissues and started lightly dabbing my wound. I winced a little and he stopped.

" Sorry."

" Its fine."

" You should probably go to the nurse. Get that bandaged up."

I nodded my head and we walked to the nurses office. I told Alex he should go to class but he insisted on following me.

Once my wound had been taken care of, Alex and I walked out. I gave him a quick peck on the cheek and thanked him. Then I walked to class.

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Hi everyone! So I've started on a new story! I know the first chapter was kinda boring but i promise it will get interesting slowly. What do you guys think of the characters. Most importantly Mara. Also I might be writing some chapters in different point of views. Also go and follow my editor and friend ixwinthorns. I also want to thank my friend Janelle for helping me edit this!

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