A Light In A Dark World [ON HOLD]

Chapter 11

The rest of the week I had been totally oblivious to Drew and I haven't really talked to Keath much otherwise then saying thank you. I have spent days trying to comfort Chelea as she bickers about how stupid it was to date Drew. Drew has tried to apologize, but I have ignored him. We will never be as close as we were before, but I can't hate him forever. Today I'm just sitting in the meeting room waiting for everyone to show up. Today we're going to tell everyone our plans. Finally everyone arrives, this includes Jane, Jenna, Chelea, and Keath followed by a bunch of strangers. Of course, Drew doesn't show his face, he never does anymore. It's like he put up this nice guy façade just to get close to me. What a jerk. As Chelea walks in she smiles, we've gotten closer since I helped her get through her minor setback. Nothing ice-cream and a little friendly gossip to cheer her up. Everyday after our shift, her and I hang out, playing games at the recreational room, going for walks, or watching old movies. As Keath walks in the room he is wearing a half smile on his face. We haven't talked much, but we're still close.

Everyone sits as I still stand. From all the meetings we've had, I've gotten quite good at speaking and my audience now listens to my words respectfully. Some even think of my words as a god's words.

"Hello everyone, thank you for joining me today. We will be further planning and setting in action the rebellion. You have all contributed, in fact everyone in "The Vast" has contributed no matter how small the act." everyone gives me a grunt in agreement or even a nod," The society expects us to rebel soon, therefore we need to wait quite a while to change things greatly, but that does not mean we can't help by continuing the small contributions. We shall wait a week or two and our first step will be taking down the data base. Next would be recruiting more people from society, training everyone. Then, attacking right at the very core. We will head right for the leader, Bellator Dominus. Around next year during the ceremony we plan to attack on the day. Defenses will hopefully be down and Bellator will be right there watching. By then we will be more then ready to change society."

Someone from the audience yells out, a young boy, probably 15," I want to rebel now!" everyone in audience yells agreeing with his protest.

I speak louder over everyone," If you want to succeed we are going to have to wait." everyone stops shouting and thinks about what I say, and they soon agree in an unhappy way.

"So how exactly will we do this?" another stranger says from the audience.

"We will have further meetings to discuss that.'

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After the meeting I head to my place and fall face first into my bed.

"Hey Tamzi."

I don't even have to turn around to know who it is, the husky and happy voice is very familiar to me. So I just lay there with my face buried in my matress, I groan.

"We haven't talked lately," Keath continues as he walks over to me and sits on my bed, he touches my back," Are you okay?"

"My nose is better, thanks for asking," I say pulling my face away from the mattress a little.

"That's not what I was asking," he pulls me up and turns my face to him as he looks deep into my eyes.

It takes me a while to snap out of my daze," Then what were you asking?" I say slowly.

"I want to know how you are in general," he states simply.

I think for a while," I'm a wreck," the words come out all wobbly.

"How Tamzi?" Keath says with worry in his eyes as he scrunches his eyebrows together.

"I.....I just feel like I don't belong anywhere, not in society, not here, I belong nowhere." I look down ashamed. Keath pulls my face up so I'm looking into his green eyes again.

"Don't say that Tamzi, you do belong somewhere, but you just don't fit in, that's what makes you so unique and amazing, but don't you ever think for a second that you don't belong anyone but here with me."

I just stare into his eyes for a second and before I know it we are leaning closer to each other, slowly closing our eyes, but just as our lips are about to touch a loud hum fills the air and we both pull away while we open our eyes really wide. We get up quickly and run outside. Above us is a huge ship flying overhead.

People are running everywhere screaming, then some people grab me as I scream.

"They want her, so lets giver to them."

I try struggling away, but it doesn't work their all men and have quite a strong grip.

"Help!" I scream. Keath comes running over tackling some of the people holding, but just enough for me to break free and run.

I run, run without thinking, I run without even knowing where I'm going. Before I know it I'm on the floor in the cave Keath took me to. I don't know how long I am sitting in there, but Keath walks in quickly, but stops abruptly when he sees me. He fast walks over and sits next to me.

"Tamzi! I've been looking for you! The society, they came for you, they said in return for you they would leave everyone unharmed, but no one knew where you were, we only saw you run off. They got mad and killed the elders. They gave us an hour to find you or they would kill everyone."

"So are you going to turn me in?" I say with no emotion, just staring out into the distance. Keath grabs my face with both hands and turns my face toward him once again.

"Hey look at me, I would never turn you in, ever, remember that okay?"

".............okay." I say still unsure," Well then I'll turn myself in." I get up slowly. Keath grabs my wrist in a death grip pulling me to him.

"No, I will not risk your life for everyone else's, I won't let you turn yourself in."

"Well, try and stop me," I say getting and just as I'm about to exit the cave I am thrown over Keath's shoulder while he laughs," Keath! This is no time for jokes! Lives are in danger!" I punch his back as it contorts his laugh, and what do I expect, he continues to carry me on his shoulder.

"I've already gotten my mom, Chelea, and...... Drew," I groan at the last name," Hey, I know you hate him, but you wouldn't let him die would you?"

"I guess?" I reply having second thoughts.

"Tamzi! I hope your not that cruel?!" he says jerking me to the ground staring at me for a second looking into my eyes.

I laugh," I was just kidding Keath!" He laughs with me while grabbing my hand.

"Okay, we're going to meet them at the entrance to "The Vast" and then we need to run."

I groan," Do I have a choice?"

"Nope," he says making the pop sound while pulling me along with him.

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Hey guys sorry it took longer than usual. I couldn't figure out what to write, anyway. Hope you liked it.

Here are some questions to think about

1. Should Keath and Tamzine of kissed?

2. Would you turn yourself in if you were put in her position?

That's all, and oh, I'll try posting pictures of the what I imagine the characters would look like,  so take a look. And if you vote, like, comment, or even read my book it is much appreciated! Okay love you guys!!!! I'll try writing the next chapter soon!! Peace out!!