The bed creaked under me as I let my tired body rest onto the hard bunks. I stared up at the ceiling unable to sleep. 'How long will I be here..' I thought as I closed my eyes. I thought back to the push-ups, yelling, screams, training, drills and so much more labor. When will it end. I was stuck at this base, held against my will because of unfairness. These people were unjust! How dare they accuse me of being a criminal! Me and my classmates! I started getting angry as I took one of the flat pillows that served as comfort and sent it against the door frame. Tears sting my eyes and I see everything in a blur. "Alli?" I hear as I look at the door frame my eyes clearing up. I dry up my tears and squint my eyes to see the silhouette of a man standing in the door. The harsh man that punishes us. The one who yells. I sniffle, and with a croaky I whisper out; "Tao..." ............................... This was a scene from the book, if you liked it or found it interesting, please read the book. All rights reserved I-SHIP