Luna Winters

Escape?

"Ermmmm" I complained sleepily. I tried to reposition myself into a more comfortable sleeping position when I was restrained. Clank, the chains went. "Stupid chains..." I said still trying to reposition myself. "Wait... CHAINS?!" I unintentionally screamed out after seeing the metal handcuffs that held my arms. I quickly realized my mistake and shut my mouth. An enormous man came barreling in the door with a full-blown utility belt. "Hmph... No fair" I said under my breath. He walked over to the chair next to my bed and pulled out a radio. At first, it was static but it became more clear as he juggled the nobs. He pressed down on the side button and began to speak. "Tell the boss that she's awake. And make sure to tell me when my shift is over" he let go of the button and a voice responded back. "I'll send someone to get him and I'll keep you updated about your schedule. Call me if anything happens." The voice scratched and then ended. He put the radio back into his belt and began to get more comfortable. We would be here a while.

"Hey," I said wanting to talk to somebody. No response. "I said, hey!" He turned away from me. I thought for a moment and smirked. "Not a good first impression in the future boss' wife" that seemed to get a reaction. He turned his head towards me with fear in his eyes. "My apologies miss but I was just doing my duties." "That's better. Now... Can you unlock the handcuffs? They are extremely uncomfortable." He stood up. "No can do miss. I was given strict orders not to free you." Hmph. "How about you only untie one? That way I'm still trapped, but I'm more comfortable." He seemed to think for a moment. "Hmm, that sounds reasonable to me." He walked over to me with a key out and began to jiggle it inside the cuff keyhole. The one closest to him fell onto the bed and my hand felt instant relief, but I took no time to enjoy it before I tried to escape again.

I slid over to him as he turned around and tried to grab the keys from his belt, but he sat down to quickly. I thought for a second before kicking him in the jaw. His face flew one direction before he looked back at me confused. I used my free hand to slide the cuff closer to him before I kicked him in the gut. "THAT'S IT," he said standing up. He took another one of those shots from his belt and a bottle. He filled up the shot and charged at me. I scrunched up closer to the headboard as he came barreling onto the bedspread. His face hit first but he quickly recovered. With his left hand, he grasped the shot and swung at me but I dodged nearly being impaled. He got off of the bed and stood tall still swinging. I quickly moved my cuff and body towards the other side of the bed. I made it to the other side, but the point of the needle scratched me. I breathed out in relief. Unfortunately, the guard didn't stop trying and drug me.

This went on for a couple minutes but he made a foot error and slipped onto the bed letting me kick the shot out of his hand and shattering on the hardwood in front. I could practically see the steam coming out of his ears. The whole rule of not hurting me flew out the window as he grabbed a police stick and swung. The mini bat hit my cuffed arm and sent a shock through my whole body. "W-what was t-that?" I panted out. He smirked. "Oh, this? This is just wood painted black that just happens to have an electric current running through it." What did I get myself into? I sighed deeply and attacked. This needed to end soon before he came back. I clenched my free fist and swung at his throat. It hit and he lost air. He fell onto the bed gasping for air while I scrambled to take his keys. "P-please... Don't d-do this. H-he'll kill me." He wheezed out pleading. I took no pity on him as the second cuff fell to the bed. I got up from the bed and ran to the wooden chair he sat on before. I grabbed it by the backboard and slammed it against his head. He fell onto the bed lifelessly but still breathing. I took no time in cuffing both of his hands to the bed like mine were. I took a deep breath in.

I took a hold of his utility belt and adjusted it to fit my waist. I also put the 'zapping stick" back into its place and unlocked the door. I opened it a crack and peaked both ways down the hallway before closing the door behind me. I sprinted to the left. I just had a good feeling about it. As I ran past doors among doors, I passed one measly window. I was on the second floor at the back of the building. Maybe I could get out unnoticed. Before I could continue running, I heard a fain talking coming towards me. "I mean, seriously man. You gotta get a hold of your emotions. One of these days, your gonna fall in love and she's gonna leave ya." One said. "Yea yea. You keep telling me. But what if she's the one." The second replied. "I don't know man, but my rooms right here." I took a deep breath in and I hid behind one of the doors. I looked around and hid under the bed. It wasn't quite as nice as mine, but still nice. The door creaked open and footsteps came closer to the bed, before sitting down.

I heard him sigh before I began to crawl out of my hiding spot. I grabbed a nearby stool and slammed it against his head. Unconscious, he fell to the floor with a thud. He was pretty young and skinny, so his outfit would probably fit me. I began to undress him and changed into it. I tucked my hair into the shirt and clipped the belt around me. The door wasn't locked so I just left. This way, no one would recognize me, probably. Following the way the men came before, I found a staircase and went down. It was much easier after that. The door out was easy to find and no one I passed recognized me. But as soon as I hit grass, it all went down.

"Show your ID." One of the outdoor guards said. "Oh shit" I mumbled. "What was that?" I turned on my heels facing the man behind me. "Well as you can see, my ID is riiiiiiight HERE!" I yelled out as I punched him and sprinted into the forest while the alarm went off. Dammit. I was so close and now the entire building will be searching for me. I ran for a good five minutes before climbing a nearby tree and hiding among the branches. Soon enough though, yells echoed the forest. Men ran past but some stopped to observe the trees. 'Oh shit. This is it! I'm caught!' I thought. A deer trampled away and the tree men took their time to observe it. I smirked as an idea emerged. It was risky but if it worked, I would be home free.

I began fighting with the belt to try to find something that would work for this while in the dark. My hand reached the 'zap stick' and I made sure it was on before throwing it far into the bushes. Soon enough, a small fire broke out and the men scattered as it grew to become uncontrollable. Once I made sure I was safe, I slid down the tree and began running once again. The trees began becoming gravel as I reached a road. I knew where I was. I was home. And I knew where I was going next. I was going to Alex.