Wear 'em out - Bellamy Blake

The skybox

A/N: Hey! Thank you for checking out my fanfiction! I hope you enjoy it! - Joce

*A few months ago*

When there is a stab wound, first find the spot where they had been stabbed. Do not take out the knife or sharp object until you are in a safe environment to do so. First, lay the person down, this will help keep them stabilized. Next, stop the bleeding, apply pressure on the wound with a clean and absorbent material. An example would be a shirt or towel...

"Hey, Roxzie..." I hear a soft voice speaking to me. I glance up from my book to see who it belongs to. Officer Blake, what a surprise. I smile softly at him and nod. I don't like talking to people, except the guy next to me, John Murphy and officer Blake. I'm not allowed to talk to anyone. I am locked in this room until I turn 18, not allowed to contact anyone, not even my twin, Finn. "I know your birthday is coming up soon, I managed to grab you something from Finn." I raised an eyebrow. "Finn?" He smiled, I walked up to him, wrapping my arms around his neck in a tight hug. I'm not going to lie, I have a huge crush on him. "Here kitten..." He handed me a box. How did he get this past everyone? I eagerly open the box and stare at it. I smiled brightly and look up at him. I reach out and hug him tightly, whispering a small "thank you..." and look back at the box.

It has been passed on through the generations. First, it was a smartphone, then my family didn't find it useful, they managed to get the card that was filled with stuff, the sim card? I think that is what they called it. And they managed to put it into one of our phones. These are built to last forever. They have a solar panel on the back of it. I now can listen to all the music my family used to listen to. They even built metal headphones! I try to figure out how to turn it on. When the screen lights up, I smile brightly and look through the songs. Geez... Songs from 2016? Alright... Let's give it a try. I pop my headphones into my ears and tap the first song I think I would like. Classic by MKTO. I was never allowed to do anything except sit alone in my cell, until a year ago.

*Flashback*

I was sitting on my bed, staring at the wall, fantasizing about how different things would be if I hadn't hit that kid... They were picking on my brother! What else was I supposed to do? I remember the look of horror Finn gave me when he realized I was outside of the house. The guards took me away about ten minutes after that. I was 12 at the time. I have been here for almost 5 years. One more and they will float me, for what? I didn't choose to be a twin. Neither did my parents. It isn't anyone's fault. I was brought out of my thoughts when my cell door was opened and a few of the guards walked in, they brought me a huge cart full of books. Not just any kind of book, only three subjects. Engineering, medical and survival/self-defense. I found it odd. I had been asking for books since I got here, and they ignored me until a year ago. Something must have changed. I glanced at them, I was too scared to talk to them, so I just raised my eyebrow. "Chancellor Jaha said that you are to study every single book. Remember everything about them. Understand?" the woman guard asked. I nodded slowly and stood when they left. I walked to the books and opened them. "Roxzie. You okay?" I heard through the air vent on the floor.

I smiled.

Murphy!

I quickly grabbed my pillow, a random book and laid next to the air vent. "Yes, I'm okay. They brought me a lot of books. They said that I have to study them." I didn't hear anything for a few seconds. "Murphy?" I ask softly. Since I didn't talk to people, I became attached to the people I did. Like Murphy. I have known him for about a year. "Why don't you read out loud? I'd love to listen." Murphy's voice was soft. I smiled "okay! Don't judge me. I can't read for shit out loud." This earned a laugh from Murphy. With that, I started to dive into the book I had chosen.

*End of flashback*

It has been almost a year since they gave me those books. I met officer Blake a few years before that, I would say that I have known him for about 2 years. I rip my headphones off of my head when I feel a rumble of my cell door being opened. I stand and looked at Major Byrne, she was like a second mother to me. I smiled up at her. "Hey, Byrne." My smile faded when I saw she didn't smile back, I looked down. I guess I was in trouble again.

"Roxzie. Listen to me, I need you to keep your head clear when you get there. Okay? Remember what you studied. I have no idea what is down there, keep this bracelet on your wrist. Don't take it off. I will be watching your signs. Okay?"

Now I'm worried. "What's happening? Where am I going? It's only my 17th birthday... Finn, oh my gosh. Is he okay?" Byrne nodded "he's fine. You and the other prisoners are going to the ground. We don't have much time before I have to put you in the pod. Murphy will be there too. Stay close to him. Do you remember what to do if you have a panic attack?" Her voice cracked every once and awhile.

I nodded "Head between my knees, breathe in and out, and clear my mind." I have social anxiety issues, I guess it developed from not being around people or being told that I will get into trouble if I do talk to someone.

She smiled softly. "Don't be afraid of people. Murphy will protect you." I frown "I don't know what he looks like..." She smiled "Just listen for his voice." I looked down at my hands "What about you? What about officer Blake? Will you two be okay? What about Finn? I'll never see you guys again..." Tears stung my eyes.

She opened her mouth to say something but was interrupted. "Major Byrne, I gave you all the time I could. You have to put her on the dropship now." Byrne nodded and handed my family's music player.

"Don't lose this. If you go out into the woods, make sure you keep one ear open." I nodded, watching as she put a metal thing on my wrist. "Keep this on. Stay alive. Okay?" Again, I nod and stuff my music player into my shirt. Before I leave, I grab my sheets and all of my pillowcases and tied them around my waist. You never know. Could be used as a cloth.

I was quickly pushed into a pod with several other people. I glanced at a brunette, Maybe that's officer Blake's sister. Yes, even though I have been locked away almost my whole life I still get the occasional gossip from Murphy. I am placed into the seat behind a poll, I can't really see anyone, I guess no one can really see me either, or if they did, they didn't care to talk to me. Good. I said to myself. I plug one of my headphones into my ear and play a song that calms me down.

Control by Halsey

I listen, looking at the poll in front of me, I frown when I hear everyone start screaming at each other.

Don't pay attention to them. It's okay Roxzie. I look over and see Sally, an average height and build teenager with chocolate brown eyes and bright red hair. I guess you could say she is my imaginary friend? I made her when I was very young, she has grown up with me. She is me. I smile at her.

We are almost on the ground. Just listen to our music. When you feel everything stop around you, just wait until everyone else is gone. She said.

As I listen to my music, I figure out why they had made me study so hard. They knew this was going to happen. I was sent down there to help them survive.    

A/N: Feel free to comment! I love getting feedback! Thank you for reading! - Joce