"The gate closed.
Cold hit my lungs; sharp and metallic. I couldn't focus.
The gunfire behind us turned jagged; louder, messier.
I wanted to cry. But there was no time.
All I could do was run as far as I could."
Chapter one: Beginning.
May 12th, 19XX
Today the A314 came by. She gave me this journal and told me to write in it. She even taught me with A392.
It's boring without them. The room feels empty when they're not around.
The scientists came by. They said they were going to take me. A392 stepped in front and said she'd go instead.
I still don't know why. But she seemed angry.
I hope she's okay. She always comes back angry… and hurt. Always because of the scientists.
I wonder what they did. No one ever tells me.
May 13th, 19XX
Today A392 came back hurt again.
I wish someone would tell me why, but no one does. A392 keeps avoiding it when I ask.
I wish she would feel safe and talk to me. Maybe she would be happier if she told someone.
But she never does.
A314 stopped by to check up on me. She even taught me a new word: lambency.
She said it means a soft light that continues even in the worst of time.
I like that word. It's my favorite now.
May 14th, 19XX
The scientists came by again. A392 stood between them and me.
I still don't know why. I wish I did. But I trust she had a good reason.
This time was different.
They tried to take me again, but A314 stepped in front too.
I heard her mutter, "They're getting too persistent."
I don't think that's a good thing.
May 15, 19XX
The scientists came by.
A314 and A392 were taken again. They came back yesterday.
A314 was calm, but something didn't feel right. Usually they only take A392.
I wonder what the scientists did to make them so mad.
It hurts seeing them in pain. I just want them to be happy.
May 16, 19XX
The scientists came again.
I don't want to talk about it.
They took them, and then asked for me. So I went.
I thought I'd finally find out what made them so upset.
I heard someone screaming.
I don't want to talk about it.
I barely even want to write it down.
It would make A392 and A314 sad. Or mad.
They don't need more things to worry about.
May 17, 19XX
A392 and A314 came by today.
They even brought me a book.
The main character's name is Abby. She's strong and smart, like A392.
There's also a second character; quiet and calm. Her name is Raven.
She reminds me of A314.
And then a sidekick character her name is Anna she swoops in and helps Abby and Raven and helps them a lot I want to be like her.
I asked them…
"What if we had names too?"
I don't know if I was supposed to say that.
They both got quiet. A little sad.
I wish I hadn't said anything.