Everything was dark. I couldn't see anything. It felt as though I was floating in an abyss. My body felt light, and I couldn't seem to open my eyes.
It felt like I was stuck in some kind of limbo.
I stayed like that for a while. I was waiting for something to change, but the darkness was all there was.
Before I gave up hope, I finally felt something. It felt like I was being held down by something; I started to panic slightly but soon realized how warm it felt.
It was the first bit of comfort I’ve had in a long time. I didn't try to resist or figure out where the warmth came from. I just wanted it to stay with me forever; it made me feel at peace.
I wasn’t sure how long I stayed within the comfort and warmth, but to my dismay, it slipped away from me, leaving me back in the cold empty darkness alone. This happened many times during my isolation.
I would be alone at times, but the warmth came and went randomly, keeping me sane while I was stuck in this limbo. Each time it went away, I was left longing for it to come back, and it always did.
Sometimes it was light, and I could only feel a small amount of the warmth on my hand; other times, it embraced my body. I was not sure what it was, but I was happy I was not completely alone here.
The warmth had been cradling me a while ago but just left again. I was sure it hadn’t been long, but I already missed it. Perhaps there was a way for me to summon it? Or maybe get it to come back?
I focused on trying to do something, anything. If I could just move, then maybe I could go after it. It was all I have left, and if it left for good, I was sure I would lose my mind.
I started to get feelings back in my arms and legs as if my body had been asleep but was now waking up.
Shortly after, I could hear things, distant voices and sounds, but they were too jumbled and quiet for me to understand, but I was sure I was making progress.
Soon, I was able to feel my body. It felt heavy, and something was lying over me while I rested on what felt like a soft cloud.
I attempted further, and I managed to move my legs, then my head as I buried my face into what I assumed was a pillow. I inhaled more of the pine scent before slowly opening my eyes.
The decor consisted of grays, blacks, and whites.
I tested my arms and legs to see if I could move properly, and sure enough, I could move, but I felt stiff, and I nearly groaned at how good it felt to stretch.
Looking at my arm, I noticed there was an IV needle in it. Carefully, I removed the needle. My body felt heavy now that I had my feeling back, but something else seemed off.
I gingerly sat up into a sitting position and looked at myself. I was naked.
I still didn’t understand where I was or how I got here. I felt weak, and my body still felt stiff. There was something else missing that I couldn’t quite figure out.
A lock of my long black hair gelled over my shoulder, and I glanced back down at my body. I didn’t understand what was going on.
The click of the door opening behind me grabbed my attention, and I felt a sudden chill down my spine as dread filled my entire being.
Carefully, I glanced back toward the door.
Alpha Axton was standing in the doorway, staring at me in disbelief.
