Darkness Consuming Light

Chapter 2

I gasped sharply, breaking my mind free of the numbness. I took in harsh, heavy breaths as I tried to move but my arms were pinned down via cuffs. once I caught my breath and realized I must be in some sort of interrogation cell. I fought at the restraints but they wouldn't budge. my mind was so worn out and my body ached from fighting that- asshole! that son of a bitch! my thoughts consumed me as I cursed the commander's name in every way possible. 

"You're awake. we can begin" the masked figure stepped into the room and I finally got to see what I was up against. It was tall, towering and dressed in all black- obviously - and it's statue was built and radiated of dominance. 

"Begin what?" I snapped. 

"Breaking you" it replied simply. "Where's the USB drive?" It questioned as it stood a few feet away from me. I scoffed and rolled my eyes, staying silent. "Where is it?" it demanded and I felt pressure build in my head. i winced as pain wrapped around the pressure, it felt like he was trying to squeeze the answers out of- Oh no...i barricaded my mental state immediately and let go of all my physical needs. I HAVE to keep him out of my head. The pressure increased drastically and I groaned under my breath. I wheezed painfully as I found myself short of breath but I wasn't going to let him win. my lungs burned for oxygen as he attacked my mental barriers. the pain increased until I felt my eyes flutter and start to roll, death could save me. "you wish it was that easy" the mask growled and a harsh burst of air was forced into my needing lungs. I choked on the sudden pressure inside my chest and the edges of my vision clouded white. 

"Just kill me!" I yelled. 

"that's the easy way out, I WILL break you" it hissed and I felt the air escape my lungs once again...

[ . . . ]

(about 4 months later)

I was awoken by a loud crash of metal slamming shut and voices screaming. After a few moments the screams cut off sharply, followed by a thud. I sat myself up against the wall, and tried to pull myself together. every time I was brought back to that interrogation chamber, it meant a mental war between Myself and the Commander. 

"Extraction on cell 395" I heard over the loudspeaker. 395, that's me. I didn't move as the sound of thundering footsteps came closer but there was a heavier, more powerful footfall with them. 

"open the cell and keep guard" commanded a deep voice I knew all too well. i took a deep breath in and prepared myself to see that damned helmet of the commander. "Look at you, cowering in a corner. so easily breakable" The deep voice commented in a tone that wasn't the normal mocking tone but it wasn't comforting. It was different, there was no mental attack, and the fact he came to my cell was different. from what I learned so far, different is bad. I refused to look at him and stared at floor. "I think today might be the day, the day you let go of the light" it said before I was grabbed by my shirt collar. He dragged me forward until i was face to face with him. I was still deathly close to the masked creature and i avoided eye contact until a leather clad hand forcefully yanked my head down. I had no other choice but to stare deeply into the black slits that were void of any human features. "I see it within your eyes, you know you belong to the dark side...just like your mother," at the mention of my mother fire ignited under my skin. 

"I AM NOT LIKE HER!" I snapped and I was shoved against the wall, his hand no longer on my shirt but around my neck. His grip was loose but the rest of him had me pinned to the wall. 

"Where is the USB drive?" he pressed and I kept my lips shut. "I won't ask again, Where is the USB drive?" he growled and I laughed, feeling a slight euphoria tinge my mind. That feeling of influenced euphoria is what exposed my secret.