The Shadow Bear (Hiatus)

When She Sleeps

Well. That's that I guess.

After the bidding, Altaria was dragged toward the back stage. There, someone chained her again, to a bicycle rack. I've never been a bike before. Maybe I get my own keychain too.

There's a saying somewhere about getting what you wish for. In the next few minutes, Altaria had a dog tag with the words "Property of Big Bear" engraved on one side and a picture of a bear head on the other. As she fangirled over the tag, her 'owner' watched her.

"Aww. That's cute.  Where'd you get this made at? I might want a custom made one, for me." Altaria looked up at the handsome male and waited for a response.

"I heard you talk once, when you bought me, so you can't pretend you're mute or something." Altaria struggled against the restraints to try and get a glimpse of the man.

Stupid chains. Wait...

"You bought me not so fair and not so square but still. They gave you a key so can you please un-"

"Stop talking." Altaria paused. So Big Bear does talk. Here I was thinking that he only grunted and growled.

"You talk too much. Be quiet." Oooh, I'm sorry your Majesty but it's not my fault if I was sold like a pig to a rude man like you. My sane teachers haven't taught me to suck up to my owners. I think they might've skipped that in the lessons. I think it might've been back in- oh wait! That's right. Normal people don't sell and own one another.

Altaria didn't speak but she sure as hell glared at the man. He reached over to unlock the chain. Can I talk now? Or maybe I just hope that he can read minds. HELLLLOOOOO. I AMMM HUUUUNNNN- GGGRRYYY. CAANN YOU HEEEAAARRR MEEE???

Altaria scratched her wrists where the man still kept the cuffs on.
"Aren't you going to remove those too? Or are you afraid that a little girl will beat you up-" A gun touched her temple.

"Shoot me. It'll make my day." Altaria looked stony as the 'Big Bear' pushed her along the wall beside him. They walked in silence as the corridor stretched on and on.

He only put the weapon down when they reached a door with a sign saying 'EXIT' in neon lights.
"Get in the car without looking at anyone." Huh? Altaria was pushed gently through the door and into a frozen wonderland. We're outside! I'm free!

In her excitement, Altaria looked for a exit and pulled away from the surprised man. She managed to break from his grip and race toward the first alley that came to view.

Where am I? Gotta find help quick. She ducked into an empty cardboard box and stayed still as the man ran past her.

He mentioned people but I didn't see anybody. Panic was starting to catch up with her. She caught a reflecting light and glanced down at her ankle watch. Oh!

It was 8:20 PM. God I hope Drew is following Plan C. If so, I'm saved! Tears broke out and she whimpered slightly. Shut up! He'll find you!!

At 8:30 Drew was going to park his car right in front of the Car Auto Repair. One store down from the toy shop. Altaria wiped her eyes and peeked out of the box. No sign of him but his yelling was sure heard from the other end of the alley.

3...

2...

1... Now!!!

She jumped out from her hiding place. She ran as if her life depended on it because it surely did. Her watch beeped once to signify it was 8:30.