Shifted

Jake

Only a few days after Seth got shived, I get called again. Apparently, there was a huge group of protesters were outside saying that Seth should be put to death. All though this was unsurprising, I was still touched by how many people cared that we had justice for the crimes against us. After talking to Red and the rest of the pack, we decided that we will stand by the law in this case. 

Red and I decided to visit him. Check his stitches, see the riot for ourselves. On the car ride there Red sang quietly along to the radio. Even though I have only known her for a few months, I can already see how much she has grown since we met, I can see how much fire she has in her heart and how she has no idea of it, I can see her mom in her. 

My thoughts are brought back when we pull up to the gate. My car is surrounded by people of all types. They yell at us through the car some horrible things. I reach for Red's hand and we slowly make our way through. We are buzzed in, and I climb out of the car. The protesters continue with terrible names, but I try to ignore them and continue into the facility. 

"Oh look!" Seth says. "Guys look! It's my kids, come to visit the old man."

"Just here to check on your stitches," I tell him.

"Oh that's a lie and you know it. You are here to see my crowd of fans out front." Seth tells me lifting his shirt a bit so I can see my work. Which is impressive considering the circumstances and supplies I had at the time.

"You say that like you are proud." Red states.

"Well, my daughter that's one thing it seems you were never taught. If you are going to do something bad, do it the worst," Seth snickered. Without time for a breath, an alarm sounded. Dozens of officers raced out and herded the inmates back to their cells.

"What's going on?" Seth asked just as confused as us.

"Mr. Arena, Mrs. Frost, come with me." A woman in uniform said to us. 

"Not until you tell us what's happening," I state taking a step towards my sister.

"There has been a break-in and we believe it's aimed negatively at Seth Arena." She states.

"What do you mean negatively?" Red asks.

"She means they hope to kill me," Seth explains to us.

"That is correct. Now, will you come with me? Please." She says to us again. I nod and give Red a slight nudge forward. With Seth close by and me between him and Red, the three of us follow the woman down the grey halls with thick metal doors. Walking on that ground made me think back to my time at the lab. 

I shake my head to knock out the memories as we turn a corner. (ODP: 7/25/18)