Else
My disguise was flawless. The officials didn't give me a second glance as I walked into the building. I was just a kid on a tour. No big deal. What I didn't know was they were making a display of the others they captured. A public freak display, starring people like me. I follow the signs.
I see a sign: Tour price, $50. There went the last of my money.
I hand the money to the man. He doesn't suspect, he didn't know. I almost smile.
"Ah, here to see the animals?" he asked.
"Animals?"
"That is what we consider them. they most certainly aren't human." Every bone in my body ached to deny it.
I force a laugh, "Well, of course not. Probably related to fish or something." I put fake quiver on my voice.
"Don't worry, they won't hurt you. They are in cages. Only my key will give you access to the lab." He shows me a key that dangles from his belt.
I nod. He was so oblivious. He leads me down the stairs. I was the only one there. I was counting on that. I turn to him, start to say something, then punch him square in the jaw then knock him out cold. I take the key from his belt and run to the nearest cage. A girl is in there, she might be 17. She has two wings on her back. I had to work fast. I hear guards coming.
I unlock the cage, and she steps out. I grab her hand, and run back the way we came.
I find two guards in front of me.
"Help us Eve, help us!" My thought scream. Then there is a flash of white, and I am back on the island.
"Who are you?" Nick asks, looking at me. I take the glasses and contacts out.
"Really Nick, its Else."
"I knew that. Okay ,well, I didn't. But who is she?"
