Youre in luck, I haven't had many hours this week and it gave me time to think on how I want to end a few of my stories and finish them off and get them published so here's 1.

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I ran through the parking lot pulling on each of the car doors hoping 1 would be unlocked. "Stop!! Stop right there!!" The security guard yelled as he trailed not too far behind

"Shit." I growled and gritted my teeth as I ran fast through the parking lot ditching half the cars until I tried my luck after gaining distance, I came across a red Ferrari and grabbed the doorhandle, I was surprised when it opened but jumped in, the sun visor flipped and keys fell into my lap as I grinned "nice.." I mean I know how to hot wire a car but this is way better..

"Stop!" The guard yelled as he hit the window

I threw my backpack into the back seat then turned the ignition over and sped out.

They were no match against my mad driving skills as I cheered and bounced in the seat "Hah! This is the lucky break I've been waiting for! Karma has found good in her heart today!" I said relieved

I pulled into the alleyway between some old run-down building and an old parking garage down town and climbed out with my back pack and the keys to my new sweet ride

"Hey guys!! I'm back!" I hollered

"Y/n's back! Y/n's back!!" A kid came running up to me "what'd you get this time?"

"Lets see.." I said pulling my back pack from over my shoulder and setting it on the ground "mostly canned fruits.. some other canned stuff.. Oh! I got you guys a sausage link." I said pulling it out of the bag. His eyes widen as he grinned and took it, showing it to the other children

"Thank you, y/n!!" A kid called out as I dumped the contents of my back pack out except for a can of peaches I kept for myself as I sighed, letting the homeless dig in, I was among the deadbeats.. the ones who couldn't find work in the city and got tossed away like garbage, the ones no one paid attention to.. the 'beggers'. I got kicked out of my parents house, and I couldn't find anyone to hire me, and my parents didn't want any part of me anymore so I became a robin hood, along with a few others I knew, we all robbed or stole, we didn't care for money, we just wanted food to survive long cold winters and water to survive the hot summers. I can't say there was as many of us as there used to be because then I would be lying..

There was a new gang around town that killed beggers and no one cared, and the shop owners have stepped up their level of security, they beat my friends with bats if they're caught, you just gotta be fast and sometimes they're not so lucky.. but I find my own way to keep up my strength and speed, sometimes the kids will split their portions with me before I go out on another run, I try to gather as much as I can before winter and summer but sometimes i just can't, sometimes I come back with 1 thing, but I never come back empty handed.

I turned and walked to my new car as I opened it up and looked at the gas gauge , it had a full tank as I smirk and leaned back "This will last me a while if I use it smart.." I murmured as i ripped off the tab and grabbed a peach piece before popping it in my mouth. I groaned at the sour then sweet taste, I haven't gotten peaches in awhile..

That night I slept in my new ride, it was really comfortable as I woke up to the morning sunlight. Shops will be opening.. they less expect early assaults than night ones.. I better get to booking.

I groaned and got out of my ride before taking a trip down to the bakery nearby, I rummaged through the garbage for the bread that got tossed the night before and came across a few burnt loafs but took them anyway, shoving them into my backpack as I looked up to see Tony, he was another red robin hood, I smiled "Out for a nice morning dumpster dive?"

He smiled "haha, very funny." He said sarcastically

"I smell you, you still stink as always.." I said looking at him, as he shrugged but we rummaged through most of it and got whatever we could before going separate ways. I went back to the hide out and gave them the bread before jumping in my ride before going out to a thrift store a few miles away. Thats where i usually get the clothes and blankets from. I went inside and got away with stealing a blanket before going back in and grabbing a few clothes

"HEY! She's putting clothes in that bookbag, she's stealing!" Someone shouted

"Damn." I growled but hauled ass to get out of the store through the back as I got to my car and floored it, they didn't bother chasing after I got in my car. While I was there I managed to get a book, a child's book as I took it back to the hideout and let the children and adults go through the clothes, gave the blanket to whoever needed it and gave the child book to the children, some learned how to read from the elders, some didn't..

This went on for a few days, on my last day I wasn't so lucky, I got 2 canned goods and when I came back my worse fear was realized, my friends, children, strangers I didn't know, it didn't matter, they were gone. I don't mean they disappeared, they were dead.. the gang was here and I knew it because their symbol was graffitied on the ground as I frowned, I tried so hard to take care of these people but I left them undefended. I walked around and gathered what I could, the uneaten, unopened cans of food, unused clothes, most of the blankets.. I shoved it in the car and drove off, as painful as it was, I had to move on. I went to Tony's small group only to find them and him dead as well.. These killings need to stop. I left the group to be and drove off in search for another accepting group.

I realized something as I looked at the gas gauge to see the needle never moved, it still had a full tank which was impossible. There should at least only be half as I tapped at the glass but it still didn't move as I sighed "great.. I have no idea how much gas is in this car." I grumbled as I drove down the road but pulled off into another alleyway and parked for the night, I climbed into the back seat after locking the doors and pulled the blanket over me as I was wrapped in a cocoon of blankets, I fell asleep almost instantly.

"Y/n..." someone called "Get up.." they said "They're coming for you. GET UP!" Someone yelled

I jerked out of my deep slumber only to see flashlights shining down the alleyway, probably only a few hours after I went to bed, maybe 12am..

"Oh, shit..." I jumped into the driver seat and threw over the engine before throwing the car in reverse and speeding down the road, I seen headlights tailing me as I floored it and swerved around a car and running several red lights "OH!" I cried as I swerved to miss an oncoming car at the last red light only to see them ram into the car behind me.

"WHOA!" I Slammed on the brakes and sat there at the stop sign watching the scene from behind me "Jesus.." I sighed as I released my tight grip on the steering wheel, I started to laugh "Oh wow... I just escaped them.. FUCK YOU! AIN'T NOBODY GONNA CATCH ME! HAHAHA!" I smiled as I slouched back "wow what a night.. maybe this time I'll be able to sleep." I said as I turned into a parking garage and parked on the 4th floor before climbing into the back seat again and laid there. I just escaped a gang of deadbeat killers.. but someone warned me. Who was it? Was it just my body sensing something was wrong..? No, that's not possible.. the bodies senses arent that great.

I laid there till the sun came up pondering as I climbed into the driver seat and set out to find another group again, the day went by fast and I still didn't find anyone as I pulled into a different parking garage and stayed over night. Only.. I didnt wake up in the same spot. Nor the same place. In fact, I have no idea where I am.. did I get towed or something?

"I don't know, something." A male voice said

"I'm not too sure about that, Dino.." said another male that stood in front of the car, he had on a military uniform

"She's waking up.." he frowned as he walked over to the front seat

"GET AWAY FROM ME!" I yelled as he opened the door

"Hey, hey, HEY!" He barked as I flailed my legs at him as he tried to climb in

"What the hell do you want?! How did I get here?? Where am i?!" I growled at him

"If you would just step out of the car-"

"NO! You're not taking me anywhere, I'm not getting out of this car!" I snarled

"please don't make me drag you out."

"Don't you touch me!" I snapped

"If you would just listen to me-!" He sighed as he stepped out, clearly getting irritated with me as he took a breath

"Here, let me talk to him/her." Another man said, an African American sat in the driver's seat as he looked at me "It's a nice car.. sure would love to know where you got it from."

"Is that why I'm here? This car? Is it his??" I glanced at the man outside the car, his brown hair as he ruffled it up, clearly stressing out.. shit.. I stole a military man's car.

"No, it's not his.. but it does kinda belong to us."

I looked at the dark man "So... if I give up the car you'll leave me alone?"

"Well, sorta. "

"What does that imply?"

"You could be in some serious government trouble if you don't tell me where you got this car right now, this isn't a toy."

"Clearly, it's a fancy sports car.." I frowned but glanced away and sighed "I stole it alright? I was running from security and the door was unlocked and the keys were in here so... I took it." I looked at him

"Where was it at?"

"I don't know, a parking lot outside of a strip mall, why?"

"Well, that's classified information, all I can tell you is that this vehicle has some classified high tech military grade technology and I'm going to need you to step out."

I looked at him "What about my stuff?"

"It'll be safe, you have my word. We're not gonna touch it, I just need you out of the car now."

I shifted and moved the blankets before climbing out as he helped me and closed the door

"You're in a secure location which I cannot disclose to you. You're in a military base."

I glanced around to see military men walking about and a few cars that stood out, a camaro and a silver sports car

He glanced at me "Follow me." He said as he walked off and I followed him into a secure room

"As far as I'm concerned it was a fancy car, I didn't have any idea it was-" I started

"Zip it." The caucasian man said as i shut my mouth and frowned at him, he's not very friendly is he?

He turned away from me as we stood in silence. I didn't know why we just stood there in silence but the man named Epps cautiously watched the Caucasian male as his hand came up and caressed his chin in thought before whipping around and pointing at me "You're going to tell me everything you know about that car and you're gonna tell me now."

"Listen Mr. Bossy pants I don't know a damn thing about that car, I stole it from a parking lot when i was on the run from the copers, what the hell could I possibly know about it besides the fact it belongs to someone with money?" I glared

"I don't believe you." He simply said

"Lennox.." Epps looked at him

"She's/He's lying!" He said as he looked at Epps

"Easy.. this is a civilian."

"I know, which means you know why I'm doing this.." he grumbled as he looked at me but I glared

"I don't know anything, obviously it's a serious piece of metal."

"Then enlighten me, why were you running from the police?"

"It wasn't so much of police, it was mall security, a man armed with a nightstick and nothing more."

"That doesn't answer my question."

"I don't have to tell you damn thing, what you need to tell me is why I'm still here with you interrogating me for information that I don't have on your precious little car!" I snarled

"Fine. I see what kind of person you are. Let's go." The man left with Epps as I sat down in the chair when I heard the door lock. This is absolutely fantastic, I gotta deal with these fuckers now.. what next? And what could possibly be so special it's just a car!! I growled and stood up kicking the chair over. They messed with the wrong chick/dude..

It had been days.. they gave me my blankets and supplied food every now and then but it didn't help my situation. They haven't come back yet.

All I can say is that I was safe, for now.. I was given protection and food on a regular basis and had a roof over my head and I had clothing to put on my back. A lot more than what all those poor people ever had in their entire lives. I sat there as my eyes watered, I couldn't help but think I let them down.

I hardened when the door opened, I half expected it to be meal time given it had been many hours since my last meal. The least they did was had a clock in the room, that's how I could tell time

But instead, to my surprise, in walked a civilian looking man, a young man at that. His eyes were an electric blue, his hair was a dyed looking bright red, his shirt was red with black lining, his pants were even red but had black shoes. He sat down at the table and looked at me.

"Hello, y/n.." he said, his voice deep and seriou, he even had an Italian accent. "Get up." A shock ran through my system when it sounded oddly familiar.

I stood up and walked over "Hello.."

"I'm Dino. I own that car you stole. They told me everything but I want to hear it from you."

I stared at him "ok.. but do something for me first."

"I can't let you out."

"No. Say "Get up, they're coming for you."

"What?"

"Just say it." I said

"Um, alright. Get up. They're coming for you."

I jerked back as my eyes widen "It was YOU!"

He cocked his head "I don't know what you're talking about."

"You! You warned me before the gang showed up!"

He stared at me but it wasn't as if he was totally lost, his eyes didn't show confusion. It gave him away as I smirked "oh yeah, it was definetly you."

"Alright. I have a voice system in my car.. so?"

"But how did you know?"

"My dear, that car is buzzing with sensors and cameras. You think I would of tracked you if it didnt?" He smirked "It's a military tech car, a prototype, my prototype."

"But why then? I had that car for almost a week, long you could of came and took it at any time."

"We didn't know if it was dangerous, it sat in an abandoned alleyway, we didn't know who stole it."

"I figure that if that car is as important as you say you would of just blown up the place to get to it.. so what aren't you telling me, Dino?" I frowned and stepped closer to him as he looked at me

"Because it was still intact and we wanted to find out your intensions.. I'm sorry for your loss."

I frowned at him "What could you know about my loss? I didn't just lose a bunch of strangers they were my family, the only people I could turn to."

"I want to change that." He said as he clasped his hands together

"And exactly how do you intend to do that?"

"Join the military." He said as I stared at him "It would get you off the streets, you no longer have to hide. We could clean your record, no more hiding and stealing. We would supply you with everything you need, a shower, food, a room, a nice bed..."

"And what about all the other people about to get killed?"

"Listen, I'm trying to make you an offer and sometimes you have to be selfish from time to time. You want to protect them don't you?" I nodded "Then, in the military we train defense.. you could finally protect yourself and whoever else around you, you could fight for your country." He said "but it's your decision.. I'm not forcing it upon you. I would just like for you to consider before you say no." He said before standing up "So, I'll leave you to a decision and I'll come back tomorrow.."

I sat there and thought, and thought.. and then thought some more. I picked out the pros and cons. Sadly, the pros were winning.

I slept on it that night after dinner came. When I woke up I was getting poked and prodded by a soldier.

"Get up. You have a visitor."

I groaned as I sat up and looked over to see Dino sitting at the table with a coffee mug in his hands

I stood up and walked over as he gently pushed the mug towards me "My time is precious, I couldn't find another time to get you in to my schedule so I'm sorry for waking you, I brought you coffee.."

I looked at him before picking it up and taking a sip. It honestly wasnt that bad at all.

"Now, to business.." He said as he clasped his hands upfront of him and slightly leaned forward "Yes or no?"

I looked at him for a few moments but it felt like an eternity before I sighed and nodded "Yes.. I'll join the military."

"Well, it was nice knowing you, y/n, your journey begins today."

"Wait, but aren't you here?"

"Quite often but you won't be beginning here, you will be sent off to a boot camp for starters, young cadets like yourself. I may see you one day. But you won't remember me. Farwell." He said as he stood up and left

I stood there bewildered as 2 men walked in and escorted me out, showing me to the showers and I got cleaned up and into a military jumpsuit they supplied for me. I sighed, I'll be leaving my home that I've known for years. I'll be starting anew.

Epps escorted me out as I asked him to supply me with the blanket I had. It was the last thing I ever wanted and he agreed as I walked out to a huge hangar with my blanket wrapping over my shoulder as my eyes widen to see giant robots. "Whoa.." I awed

"One day you may be stationed here but until then, you'll be away." Epps said

I paused as I looked up at a red one as it in turn looked at me and smirked. I found it odd

"Good luck." It said. HE said. My jaw would of hit the floor as I paused and looked up at him

"You're gonna need it." He said with a chuckle

"No way." I muttered

"Yes, way.." He nodded

"That is.. so COOL WOW!"

Epps looked at me "Come on, they expect your arrival as soon as possible."

"Hang on.. why didnt you tell me?" I asked looking up at him

"You think I could of told you without you thinking I was crazy?" He asked

"Mmm.. probably not."

He proved his point as he gestured me away "Good luck."

I smiled a little and nodded as I walked away with Epps. This will be a long journey.