by ✦ nemuri » Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:10 pm
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xxxxWhen I became a criminal I was expected to be hated, hunted down, basically anything along those lines, really.
xxxxI was definitely not expecting some army lady to pay a visit at my apartment with her squad. They're carrying guns, too. While I have avoided prison for all this time, I'm wondering if I can continue to evade them like this. It's no fun being a mouse whereas the government is the cat. Soon, a day will come where the mouse would rule over the cat.
xxxxI must be boring you. Whatever. Anyways, Rowani is the name of the leader in that troop. She is very dangerous, but anyone who's after mr is generally dangerous in one way or another. She actually scares me, although I don't let my fear show. Controlling one's emotions is a great skill to have.
xxxxEyeing my security camera screens, I watched as Rowani broke down a door. I could hear the sound from my room. There was no escape for me if I don't get away now. And there's really only one option available to me.
xxxxI would have to take the window route, as risky as it was. If I'm able to get away with only some minor scrapes and bruises, I can already be considered as very lucky. I've heard about Rowani's squad before. Some of them are great shooters who would have no issues in driving a bullet to the back of my head. There's also the ones who would fare well in close combat ranges. Rowani's team is so well wounded it terrifies me to the bottom of my soul.
xxxxOpening the window, I gave an involuntary shudder as I heard the rumbling of boots smacking against the cold and hard linoleum tiled floors. Slipping out onto the edge, I balanced precariously on tbr ledge, to the point where a small gust of wind could blow me off. Balanced, I groaned when I realized that my laptop was still in and flickering in my room. For a moment I was absolutely torn. That laptop was my life and soul these past months, and the thought of simply leaving it behind hurt me to no ends. Biting my lip hard enough to draw blood, I jumped down from my spot from the window ledge.
xxxxLanding on the ground, I was aware that if anyone saw my horns, they would probably know that it was me. The horns was a big giveaway. Letting out a sigh, I ruffled up the fur around my horns, hoping that they wouldn't be as noticeable now.
xxxxRunning off into an alleyway, I heard the ferocious yell of anger that came from Rowani. I never thought that taking those information would result in her being so upset. Half of my mind told me that I should give myself up, while the other half pressured me to keep running. While I have slowed into a slight jog now, the sudden realization that all of my important information was still in my laptop. Precious information that could be easily destroyed with a supercomputer like mine.
xxxxI was aware that I breathed a sigh now that I had a reason to return and retrieve my laptop, but I was still afraid of my safety. I was not stupid, I am not about to risk my wellbeing for information, no matter how important.
xxxxAs I turned back, I could barely make out the silhouette of Rowani, but I knew for sure that she was there, and would see the glowing laptop screen. Gritting my teeth, I fought back the urge to let out a scream as I saw the glossy black laptop being hurled from the window, and smashing screen first onto the concrete. I stared blankly, hardly aware that tears were already beginning to prick my eyes. "That damn army woman is going to get a taste of what terrors I can do," I mumbled, as the purple star and planet patterns on my fur started to glow. Yes, it was unreasonable that I am so upset over my laptop, but you would never be able to truly understand my rage until you actually become me, which probably isn't going to happen anytime soon.
xxxxRunning down the alleyways again, I blinked back any tears that were threatening to slide down my face. The ones that have already fallen was drying, much to my pleasure. As I continued to run, a building soon came into view. It was the library.
xxxxWhenever I felt safe enough to leave my home, I always came to this quiet sanctuary where books and humankind (or Viscetkind, if you were me) are equals, and a place of peace. No matter how dangerous I was, the librarians welcomed me with open arms. It was the only place that I ever felt safe, besides my own home. Well, my home and the library were the only places that I ever went to. I have a huge stack of ready to eat food, and should I ever run out, I just restock. Simple as that.
xxxxRunning up the steps and quickly opening the door, I looked behind me as if there would be some unforeseen monster lurking in the shadows, ready to jump out on me when I lowered my guard just the slightest. My mouth twitched up in a wry smile when I heard shouts and yells. That would most likely be the doing of Rowani and her troops. Sliding into the library, I shut the door gently behind me, before walking over to a hidden bookcase. There, I collapsed, slumping against the rows of books. I felt strangely lightheaded, as if the world before me was just a dream, a hallucination, even. But that was believable, considering my mind isn't quite like other Viscets'.
xxxx"W-what in the devil..." I managed to slur out, as I noticed the shape of several Viscets begin to come out from behind the bookcases. And here I thought something was wrong because there was almost no one here. Hell, even the receptionist seemed afraid of me for some reason.
xxxxAs I struggled to my feet, a Viscet I have never met before took a step before me. He cleared his throat nervously, and I instantly knew that he was afraid of me, and yet he was going through with this even though I have so much more power than he does. He must be even more afraid of whoever is commanding him to do this to me.
xxxx"C-Cipher... By the orders of Rowani and the royal army, I command you to drop any weapons you might have you with," The male stuttered, before I raised an eyebrow. There was nothing else that I could do than just lie there like a fool. I noticed several eyes constantly shifting towards the doors, as if they were expecting someone to burst in any moment to take me away. That's most likely what Rowani is going to do, though. How could I have fallen into their trap like an insect into a spider's web? Of course I couldn't trust the people in the library. They all feared me, hated me.
xxxx"Do you expect me to listen to you?" I questioned, my eyes glinting with fury. It was bad enough being betrayed and handed over by Viscets you have met before, seen, talked, and even laughed with. Now that I look back, those laughs do seem rather fake. They must have been staying strong until this moment.
"No, not really," The male Viscet muttered, before the doors to the library promptly fell over. A hush fell over the crowd of Viscets, and there stood Rowani and her troop, in all their army-like glory. I narrowed my eyes in hate, as she stepped over to face me.
xxxx"Karrigan," I responded, my voice sickly sweet, as I lifted my head and plastered an all-too-fake smile onto my face. "What brings you here, I wonder? Could it be that you've caught yourself a rather handsome and foolish young buck?"
xxxx"That's an interesting way of putting it, criminal. Foolish, yes, but I'm not so sure about the handsome part, seeing your mutated horns and scales and everything else," Rowani scoffed, as I rolled my eyes. High regards to the code of honour, huh. Seems totally believable, if you catch my drift.
xxxxI decided to not answer to Rowani's jibe, but instead let myself be handcuffed as two of Rowani's troop stepped up with guns in their hands, aimed at my head, while the leader herself attached the cuffs. "You seem to be giving yourself up quite easily. How pathetic."
xxxx"How can you call me pathetic when it took you an entire troop plus innocent civilians to capture me?" I commented offhandedly, looking at my nails. It was harder for me to stay awake, but the moment I fall asleep is the moment the words 'GAME OVER' will appear on my invisible screen. I can't let that happen. I am still needed here, albeit unwanted.
xxxxRowani looked at me with disbelieving eyes, before shaking her head and turning to face her soldiers. "Get ready to move out. Someone take care of our prisoner. He must not escape."
xxxxI didn't say anything, just looked at the shelves of books all around me. Someday, I'll return, even if it might not be today. Am I at fault for turning this way? Partly. But I am ready to accept the consequences, because I won't have to, if that makes any sense.
xxxxI will be escaping from my cell soon, just wait and see. Have I ever lied? No, I haven't.
xxxxAnd then I promptly fainted.
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