CHAOS

*edited* 05 - The Bridge

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05 - The Bridge
Lennox Lee

Running.
I just kept running.

I managed to get out, I couldn't believe it. Alejandro was stupid to leave me in that room, especially unchained to the wall or floor. Despite the collar and it's connecting shackles, I managed to get out of that hell after all this time. Taking notice of the guards and there shifts, making a map in my brain of possible exits have paid off.

Now I'm free, for the first time in eight years I can see the stars, feel the fresh air and the wind in my matted hair.
Seattle has changed, it's busier then what I remember even at this time. Running through the streets chained to yourself somehow doesn't grab as much attention as I anticipated and for that I am thankful. I don't know what I'm going to do now I'm out, but Alejandro and his men will be looking for me. I can't go home, I can't remember where it is.

My skin is burning, veins itching, hands shaky.
I need a fix. I need it.
'I can't stay here' I kept repeating in my head, pulling on my hair and the leather collars around my neck and wrists. Looking around I saw it. My escape plan. It has to be done.
Walking towards my final destination, relief flooded me. I no longer felt the burn of withdrawal. No longer felt the pain in my legs of being caged for 7 years. No longer felt the pain of my past and all they did to me.

I had found my escape plan. It's time to go.

Walking through the busy streets, passing the overflowing night clubs and bars, I started to receive looks of confusion. 'Nothing to see here people just a girl with a plan' I laughed to myself, for the first time in so long I laughed.
A black SUV pulled up along the side walk. The window rolled down to reveal a beautiful woman with blonde hair.

"Are you alright sweetheart?" She questioned looking at my current state, lack of shoes, and the shackles which restricted my movement.
I nodded my head, looking into her clear eyes trying to reassure her that I was fine, I had a plan.

"Do you need a lift somewhere?" She questioned, again I shook my head, a small smile reached my lips as I stated to back away and hastily made my way towards the gigantic structure.
I looked back and the SUV remained parked outside the overflowing night club. I started to walk faster. Almost at my destination.

A smile reached my lips at the thought of my escape from this cruel, unforgiving world. I finally am free to make a decision, for the first time ever I could decide. I made it. The large rusted structure towered over me. I should have felt overwhelmed but I felt free.
Free of all the disruption of the drunken street walkers. Free from the glares of disapproval.
Free from the pain of living with those men.

Walking up to the ledge and looking down on the world I've never felt more at peace.

"It's time to go" I said smiling.
Despite the restrictions of the shackles, the pull of the collars and the pain in my joints I managed to stand myself on the ledge. Grasping on the the metal beams, cables and pillars, for one final bit of balance.

I sensed the panic behind me. I didn't like the attention but I had to cope with it. It's all part of the plan. People the stopping on the pavements, cars stopping on the roads, civilians shouting at me. But I didn't mind. It would be all over soon. Within about ten minutes, standing reflecting on the events of my life. The bridge was closed by the police.
A police woman stood near by, trying to get me to talk but I've forgotten how. The only thing I cared about was this plan.

"Darlin, won't you just come down? You can talk to me, talk to anyone for that matter. Just let me know what's going on" she said, her voice would have been calming if I cared about it. I just wanted to go. I didn't want all these people. This was my moment! Why are they trying to impose!?

With growing frustration, and the wind dancing through my long, matted hair I slowly moved closer to the edge. The sense of panic heightened. Desperation filled the air. I could hear the gasps of concerned strangers.
The police woman spoke into her walkie-talkie and moved closer towards where I was stood. Another officer joined me and again he tried to get me to talk. But I remained silent.

Maddox crossed my mind. I hope he's safe, enjoying life without me. I hope he's found a family. The wind grew stronger as it added more and more strain to my aching joints, grasped around the supporting cables.

"Sir you can't come over here" I heard the officer from before say towards approaching strangers. Her arguments seemed to fall short because moments later they spoke.

"What are you doing up there doll? You could hurt yourself" a gruff voice cut through the tension in the air and the harsh wind.

"Talk to me doll. We just want to talk" for some reason I felt the urge to look over my shoulder and acknowledge his presence behind me.

Tentatively I looked back, my grasp tightening on the cables due to my unbalanced movement.
Looking him in the eyes he held a small victorious smile, being the only one to tempt me this far.

"My name is James. This is Tyler." He said motioning to his smaller friend.

"H-hi" I managed to whisper. They both seemed to sigh in relief as I began to communicate.

"Why are you up there Doll?" The tall man, James asked. For the first time since I've been standing here I couldn't answer. I shook my head vigorously and tears began to leak from my tired bloodshot eyes.

"I-I have to g-go" my throat was dry and painful with every word, but I was compelled to talk to him.
"I can't stay here... t-they will find me" I said, the tears now running freely.
"Who sweetheart? Who will find you... Who are you running from?"

"Myself" is all I said before turning back around and edging even closer, the balls of my feet now over the edge.

"I have to go".

Will James be able to help Lennox?
What will the Horsemen think of James and Tyler's discovery?

Will she jump?

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