Hope (misc. characters, no fandom)

[Katheyrn Mae Wilson MD♥]

AN: This is written in script format but is a mystery so it's posted here over the script section.

Disclaimer: I own all the characters and plot.

Rating: T/13+ (some abuse and language)

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Chapter One

The room was dimly lit and two shadows were huddled in the corner, the larger one, named Rebekha, had their arm wrapped protectivley around the younger one. A third person, named Benson, enters the room and goes to the younger one, Lillian, dragging her up.

Benson: So you're the pretty one, we'll see about that. (He wraps a muscular hand around Lillian's upper left arm.)

Rebekha: Leave her alone! (Rises then collapses as she puts pressure on her right leg.) Lillian, it's okay, don't cry.

Lillian: I trusted you! You promised me ... you said not to worry. 'Just two blocks to the library, I'll meet you there in ten minutes!'

Rebekha: I tried! These guys got to you first! (Benson loosens his grip on Lillan's arm and drags her from the room.)

Adam: (enters the room and goes to Rebekha.) Becca, I promise, she'll be fine. Nothing to worry about.

Rebekha: You're part of this ... plot?! I thought I could trust you!

Adam: And you can Becca, just wait, you and I, we'll be together when this is over. I gave myself to them; to save you, and Lillian; when you're released, I'll go soon afterwards. They never take the same people twice.

Rebekha: How do you know?

Adam: (Shows her a burn mark on the inside of his wrist, it's a single line which has a simple phrase, "Oran CHaluim" burned above the line.) This. They burn it onto the inside right wrist of every prisoner they take. Don't worry though, they numb the area beforehand. They're actually gentle about it, for some odd reason, maybe so they don't get caught.

Rebekha: Why...? You never told me about this. Why now?

Adam: I couldn't, I didn't want you to know. And Lillian would've asked too, I couldn't tell her. Besides, I knew, they would come for you and Lillian soon. They attack people close to the captives once they have been freed.

Rebekha: But ... when did you get this? You never missed a day of college, or high school for that matter. Adam, please, tell me now. When did this happen?

Adam: Becca, love, I promise. As soon as you and Lillian get out of here, it will be the first thing I telll you.

Rebekha: How come you couldn't tell me this before we were married? Why now?

Adam: It would have only worried you love. I promise. I'll come back tonight, Lillian is getting Marked tonight, so you'll be alone.

Rebekha: Tonight, Adam ... she's so young. She doesn't deserve this, say something to them.

Adam: They don't protect anyone, no matter how young or old. If I were to try and protect Lillian then they would know, maybe not the whole story, but parts of it. I was furious when I heard you two were here. I will though, ask if I can do the Marking, I'll be gentle to her. I can't stop it, but I can ease her pain. But I must go, the officers will be suspicious.

Rebekha: Please do ... (hugs Adam) and be safe. I love you.

Adam: I love you too, Becca. With all of my heart. (kisses her cheek) I'll be back tonight. Wait up for me please, I'll bring some blankets for you and Lillain when she gets back.

Rebekha: What ever is possible. (She leans back against the wall as Adam leaves.)

[Katheyrn Mae Wilson MD♥]

Chapter Two

The same room as before, though this time, it's empty, and a large box, turned on its side, sits in the room. Two people enter, the younger girl is crying.

Rebekha: Hush, Lils, don't let them see you cry. Everything will be fine.

Lillian: But Da's here! Why did he do this to me?

Adam: (Enters, carrying a small ice pack wrapped in a towel, which he gives to Lilian.) Lils, hush, your mother knows what's going on. It's okay. I'll have you out of here as soon as I can. They won't hurt you anymore.

Lillian: Prove it! Da, mum; what's going on?

Rebekha: Lils, your father and I can't tell you, but one day we can explain it.

Adam: Hush, darling, (folds Lilian in his arms) stay here. Come with me, your mother has to go for now, but she will be back later tonight. (Leads her towards the box and pulls out a mattress and blankets.) It's all I could get Becca, I'll try and make sure Alexia keeps an eye on her. She hates this stuff, her husband, Benson, who you met earlier, forced her into this. (Wraps Lilian in a blanket and allows her to curl up on the mattress.)

Rebekha: Let's get this over with. Where's Alexia?

Alexia: (enters the room.) I'm here; you must be Rebekha, Adam's wife. And this is Lilian? Your daughter?

Adam: Yes, keep an eye on her. (lowers his voice.) I'm going to try and talk with Rebekha for a while afterwards, but we should go now. Benson might wonder.

Alexia: Screw Benson. It doesn't matter, I'll get Jess to stall him. (pulls out a phone and dials. Then speaks into the phone.) Jess? Can you stall ... Benson. Sure. Who...? Adam's wife. Sure. See you after.

Adam: Love you Lils. Your mom and I will be back later okay? Alexis is going to be here, she's not going to hurt you. (Adam and Rebekha leave.)

The scene now moves to a small, enclosed room. Adam sits opposite Rebekha, both facing a small cookstove. A short metal pole pokes form the flame and the only light comes from a barren light bulb above them. The door is closed and Benson stands guard outside.

Adam: Becca, it's ready. Are you okay? Here, give me your left arm, can you feel this? (Pinches her arm and Rebekha shakes her head.) Good, then this really shouldn't hurt. (Adam removes the pole from the fire and looks at it sorrowfully.) I'm sorry Becca. (Kisses her cheek then presses the metal to her wrist.)

Rebekha: You said these worked! (flinches slightly.)

Adam: It always hurts a bit, even with complete numbness around the heat. (pulls the pole away and drops it.)

Rebekha: Really, oh that makes me feel a lot better. Did it hurt Lils?

Adam: Of course it did, but she acted like it was fine.

Rebekha: Good, I would hope it to be that way.

Adam: Lets go. I'll bring you back, then I'll speak with the boss about letting you and Lils go.

Rebekha: Thanks Adam, when ever you can. (rises and walks to the door. Adam hurries towards her, grips her wrist then pulls her roughly from the room.)

[Katheyrn Mae Wilson MD♥]

Chapter Three

(Lillian watches the girl, who calls herself Alexia, as her parents share a private moment across the room (no, nothing bad, just talking).

Adam: Becca, you can trust me with Lils for another day. He's more likely to let you go before her. With Lils, he knows the police and everyone will be all over her, wondering how she got the bruises.