Escape

Chapter 11

My manipule saved me. She risked her life, by giving me information to come here. And as I walk through this forest to a whole new place of uncertainty, I wonder where she is. How is she doing? Is she being held accountable for my escape? Will she be murdered in determinacy to prove that I was or was going to be eliminated? I have no idea, but I still think about it. I know I shouldn't care but she was a part of me somehow, if not, was. And there is a pit in my stomach for not knowing pit knowing. A pit so deep, it would only take God or a strong person to. And not my brother. But who? Who can care for me so much, enough to fill me, shelter me, and hold on when their so sure there won't be a chance to? It can't happen. It's too good to be true. Nobody can fill me up full me and give me the strength I need. And while I'm so determined to be part of something special like the Wanderers, I won't be a big part of it, maybe just a percent, but nothing more that will make a difference. I've never been.....

We would stop after a few hours and rebuild our energy. We had a couple of fruit, dry meat, and water from the river. It wasn't exactly a meal, but we had to go with it. Ajax kept me busy by talking about life at the headquarters. Seems more exciting than my life in the city. They play sports, train, and have different jobs that bring the whole thing together. I just hope I would fit in...for once. The other seem interesting too. They all are travelers and Arnold has a wife, and 2 kids. I smile. Seems nice to have a family. I take Ajax's warm hand. At least I have one. It may not be much, but he's all I've got.

When it's about sunset, we all stop before a strip of land.

"Another break?" I ask irritated. I was tired of pausing, because it pushes my excitement.

"No were here" said Trey. He took a step forward and leaned over something. I stood beside him. The grass seemed normal, but as I peered closer, I saw the uneven layer of grass that formed into a circle, and just right next to it, a little finger hole that looked like dirt. Trey stuck his finger and gave an easy slide, exposing a dark hole. He looked back at me and smiled.

"Welcome to Wanderers Headquarters" and he jumped in.

"Go ahead" Ajax nudged with a smile. I edged closer, peering into the darkness. Will I trust them and jump? Trey did but.... I look back at Ajax, and he nods. Oh screw it. I take a deep breath, close my eyes, and allow myself to fall.