The Leaves are Silent

Chapter 11

Chapter 11

I used to be afraid of the dark. Like terrified. I wouldn't sleep without some sort of light and refused to be in a dark space for too long. I think it was the idea of being unable to see the unknown. I needed to know what was around me. Otherwise the monsters could get you.

I got over it eventually. After my dad locked me in a dark closet for five minutes it seemed to reassure me.

I no longer felt reassured. I had been locked in solitary confinement a long time. Longer than when I was in the white-brick room with Ian. Let me tell you, this is not something you ever want to happen to you.

I'm pretty sure that experience changed me slightly. Not hugely, it was just like this little part of me changed. Or it was lost. I'm not sure which. All I know is that I felt I met my monsters during that time.

When the guards opened the bunker doors for the last time sunlight shone on my face making me squint my eyes and an immediate headache start banging in my head. Every step out of the bunker seemed to cause me pain. The sun seemed so bright, so bright I couldn't open my eyes without them watering and burning.

I stumbled, weak from lack of food and water. I had been given three small rolls of bread and two bottles of water. My stomach wasn't used to the little amount of food so it was in this constant state of pain.

The guards didn't waste time in taking me to my tent. They left me on the hard ground. For a while I couldn't move. I was glad for the fresh air but the sun was shining too brightly and it felt as though my head were exploding. My throat felt raw and my lips were chapped.

Soon I felt arms touch me gently. They turned me over slightly so I was lying on my back. Fingers pushed my knotted dark blonde hair out of my face. I heard someone suck in their breath harshly. I must look as bad as I felt.

"Lily, can you hear me?" the deep voice whispered to me. I nodded slightly still unable to open my eyes. I heard a feminine voice speak,

"We need to get her out of the sun. She's dehydrated and hasn't seen light in five days. It's too much for her."

Arms went under my knees and my back, I was being carried away from the bunkers. My eyes still remained closed and it felt as though I was unable to speak. Five days. I wasn't sure if it felt too short or too long.

Soon enough the harsh light disappeared. I was laid on a soft fabric and I almost sighed in content.

"She looks awful." I heard a voice grumble.

"She's been locked in the dark with barely any food for days, what did you think she was gonna look like? Freaking Angelina Jolie?" another snapped.

"Shush" a softer voice spoke "don't be too loud, it'll hurt her head."

They all went quiet after that but I could still feel their presence in the room. It took me a few minutes but eventually I opened my eyes. I was in a familiar tent and when I shifted my gaze I saw three pairs of concerned eyes on me.

Alena, Matthew and Parker were all sat in the bed beside the one I was in. They all had a mixture of curiosity and concern on their faces. My throat still felt too dry to speak and Alena saw this and snatched a bottle of water and gave it to me.

I gulped it down quickly, relishing in its coolness. Everyone remained silent for a few moments before it was broken,

"Are you okay?" Matthew asked, genuine concern etched onto his face.

I tore my gaze from their faces and stared at my barefeet. Was I okay? I wasn't sure to be honest. I had never felt so trapped within my own mind. All my fears had come to surface and hit me like a ton of bricks. There had been nothing to distract me.

But I was stronger than this. So I sucked it up and turned back to the three of them and gave them a confident nod. We were all quiet once again except this time I broke the silence,

"Matthew find Ian. I have a plan. I know how to get through the wall."

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Hehe cliff hanger. Love writing those :D so yeah I know this chapter is teeny but I updated this early as my last update was yesterday, so don't be mad! Anywho I hope you enjoyed this and if u did please vote or comment or if u feel really generous u could follow, that's pretty cool too. Well I hope u have a lovely morning, afternoon, evening (depending on where u are) and hopefully I'll be writing to ye soon :)