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Astra's POVShe had won and deserved it. She stood there gloating, her arms crossed over her chest. Jonathan, and Tomaz wouldn't die; she needed them for a plan bigger than themselves. So Astra turned towards the fight, watching in silent glee. The Officers locked the door, pressing a button that would make the covering of the wall go down. Astra could see everything. Then something jumped on her, almost causing her to topple on her back. She shouted out, but the Officers were gone, and it was just her and the thing that attacked her. When her vision cleared, her heart dropped into her stomach. It was two of them; they had somehow manage to sneak in the office glaring at her with such venom in her eyes, she felt goosebumps run up and down her spine. But Astra was ready, and she gripped her weapon in her pocket before the tall one jumped her, hands out to strangle her. Not wasting another minute, Astra dropped her weapon in front of the girl, the gl
Announced Dead Run, run, as fast as you can...
Astra's POVAstra is always prepared, even when she's running inside of the building. She pulls out a small metal square from her pocket, clicking it on. Tiny metal legs springs out as it forms into a cube, a small light emitting from the bulb. It chirped as it found a route for escape. Astra followed close behind, trying not to wince from the dust on the floor, and her lab coat which was dragging along under her. She had to escape into the other building which held some key equipment. Silently, she was already making a plan a, b, and c. Whatever would go wrong, she'd adjust to it. She'd adapt and make another plan. She wouldn't be like that cocky bastard, Dr. Rogers. You always had a plan for the things life threw at you. Once the scouter turned a left corner, it beeped twice before turning back into its original form. Astra pocketed the metal square, pushing opened the vent cage, and shimmied out of it, her glasses falling off her face. Those were just for sho
Announced Dead Unexpected
The groupWhen Nova and Tessa find the collapsed form of Celia, stepping around two very still bodies of what looks like Caia, and Zomb, Tessa places a finger under Celia's nose. She's breathing which means she's alive and Tessa relaxes, Nova, and Tessa each grab one of her limbs, careful as they head into the room where he door looks broken in. There's a faint trail of blood and feathers, and Nova can see some movement going on in a closet. They set Celia down, Tessa wandering off and snatching up a thin blanket. She drapes it over Celia, who is sleeping still, and Nova goes over to the door, breaking the handle in her hand. When she enters, Tomaz is on his feet, wings spread out, eyes traced with anger and defiance. One of his eyes is swollen shut, and his lip is curled over his teeth When he sees that it's Nova, his stance relaxes, wings dropping down to his sides. The eye that's normal brims up with tears, and he steps to the side showing the broken form
Announced Dead The ruse breaks
The world was ending for many citizens as they continued to stare at the announcement monitors. Dr. Astra walked around the room, where it showed the beloved Twelve Higher Ups. They were bound and gagged, staring at Astra with fear, and then staring at each other. Astra continued to talk, telling the story of how she lost her brother to the Testing. As she talked, she had a handgun that she was putting together, snatching up six bullets. "I know each and every one of you have given your all, your children, your lives for this useless government, but there must be an end to their reign. Now before you call me cruel, and heartless, let me show you the videos of the children who were considered unfit for living up to their society standards." A clip played of various kids, placed in cages with collars around their necks as they wore the same black suit. A woman on the sidewalk cried out as she recogonized her daughter who had been eliminated two years ago. When the vide
Announced Dead Shattered
The truth is what broke them. Lootings, and havoc began. The middle and poor to break into the homes of the rich, taking their food, and value. Theu took objects, shoving the people that were still in their homes into their basements, and locking them away. "Down with the System! Down with the Testings! Down with the Systems!" They chanted, swinging their fists in the air, and screaming at one another. They are not fighting one another; they simply attack the rich, and steal the objects. Drones with cameras fly by, but no Officers are on the scene. They're all with Astra, who still continues to play her little game with the Higher Ups. No one is coming to help. Businesses are getting destroyed, people running for their lives. A finely dressed woman stands in between a random man, and her daughter, a the man holding a knife as he points at the jewlery on the little girl. "People of Main City, may I have your attention?" the screens ask, and for a mome
Announced Dead De ja vu
Jonathan's POVWhen I wake up, I'm strapped down on a hospital bed, the room spinning. An I.V is in my arm, pumping me with liquids-or drugs. I'm alone, feeling sicker and sicker the more I move my head around. At one point, movement catches my eye, and a figure stands at the edge of my bed, reaching out for me. "Who are you?" I say out loud. I sound drunk when I speak. "You're safe." The voice says, turning around and walking out of the door. My head leans back, and I fight off the nausea. I need water, I need these restraints off, I nedd something. I pull my arms, and legs, feeling the leather bite into my skin, and my stomach rolls. I lurch upward as I try to expel the contents of my stomach. There's nothing, so I make loud dry heaving noises, spit landing on my blankets. The door opens, and someone walks in, making a disgusted sound. I know that voice, though I hadn't heard it in a while; she steps closer into the light, confirming my train
Announced Dead Ending to a new world
It feels like they've been warped back in time, as the las tliving Higher Ups stand there with nooses around their necks, flimsy chairs underneath them. Astra thought about having their face covered, but she didn't want to miss the fear in their eyes as they realized that their life was going to end. She raised her eyes to the crowd, bowing as they cheered, some booing. Officers were crowding the front, and she held out her arms, and spoke into the mic. "Welcome everyone, to the once in a lifetime show!"Jonathan's POVWe're running fast down the halls, Lu leading the way. I've managed to recover by eating a lot of food, and chugging some water from a cafeteria we passed by. There's not any Officers waiting to ambush us, and I wonder where everyone is at, when Lu disappears down a hall. I follow, noting that this is a dead end, and I glance around, searching for some sogn of where she went. A pebble hits my ear, and I grab at it, noticing that a painting is
Announced Dead Blind-sided
Astra's POVIn the end, when the bodies were stuffed in body bags, Astra felt nothing. Just the usual craving for a cigarette. It was the only thing she felt besides nothing. The worst part about her craving, was that it wouldn't be fufilled. She didn't want to go to the unmarked land, and search through old stores for what she wanted. They probably weren't that good anyway. So there she stood, feeling nothing but that annoying craving. When the ceremony is said and done, Astra wanders off to the Rejects and Runaways. Some are trying to hold her hand, and thank her. Others call her the angel of justice. Most don't come up to her; they probably fear her which she is okay with. She sees one of the oldest of the groups standing off to the side, graying brown hair braided down her back. The woman gives Astra a curt nod, and Astra heads over to her, noticing that Lu is still not among them. "Have you seen my daughter?" Astra asks quietly, making it look like they're j
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