The sound of soft footfalls echo around the silence of his room, jerk him from his light doze. Head lifting and tilting slightly, a soft sigh escapes his lips when he judges the destination was his room. He slowly sat up and after a moment, flexed his numb arms and rolled his stiff shoulders. He knew what was coming, it had already been a month since he awoke within his room, it was time once more.

"Get up patient K1435. It's time." The gruff voice that sounded from behind the door had Emmitt's muscles tensing. He wondered briefly when he hadn't been given his medication the night before, he shrugged it off and focused on the soft sigh that came from his 'escort'. The sound of the locks shifting had him shifting so he sat at the edge of his bed, a manic grin spreading across his pale features.

"Shouldn't we sedate him first?" A new voice had the raven-haired boy pausing, his head tilting in curiosity. It was a voice he hadn't heard before, judging by the tone he was a new guard and a young one too.

"It would be easier but he's wearing a jacket and he knows if he deserves anything his new partner will face his punishment with him." The first voice stated with gruff amusement underlining his time, Emmitt blinked and shifted his arms from within their confinement. He'd heard whispers about partners being given to those who passed the exams, Emmitt had been tested last due to his vision.

"If you insist sir..." The second voice agreed hesitantly, Emmitt's face split into a grin as the sound of his door slowly opening filled his room.

"Up." Was the command that followed the moment of silence, Emmitt sighed softly and did as he was asked. The large pair of hand that fell on his shoulders had the boy tensing and hissing softly, the fingers that gripped his shoulder blades tightened their hold before relaxing. He was guided out of his room and into the lot hallway, his closed eyelids opening to focus on white walls and almost invisible patient doors.

He began walking and judging by the soft twin footfalls following him, he was fine to continue on his own. He blinked when he made a right and continued down the identical hallways, taking a left and then right. He could hear it faintly now, the sound of gasping breathes and pounding hearts. He paused when large fingers landed in the center of his spine, Emmitt's head tilting when he hears no sound behind him.

"Bring patient K1435's partner so the test can begin. We're waiting by Exam room 4." The first guard grunts into what Emmitt sees is a walkie-talkie. He shrugs and turns to face the door that has 'Exam room #4' written in black letters, his arms flexing under the straight jacket he wore. He hasn't met his partner yet but had been told by his doctor that he was the same age as him and was new to the institute as well.

He'd know soon enough, his eyes closed as he turned to face his two escorts and leaned against the wall beside the door. @Briza

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"I'm warning you-" The threat was ignored as Emmitt leaned forward and peered down at his new partner. He looked small and fragile in the hold of the two guards on either side of him. A hiss escaped him when large fingers gripped his arm and tugged.

"Let go." His voice flattened as anger filled his chest, the fingers released and Emmitt relaxed as he returned to observing his partner. "He's likea little kitten, did you give him anything?" His question was directed at the two holding the boy before him, Emmitt noted the way he seemed to wince and his gingerly slow movements.

"Patient K1453-" The guard that was bringing to annoy him started, Emmitt whipped around and stalked forward. It didn't matter to him that the male was twice his size or that he was carrying a taser. The man jerked back and raised his hand to his belt, Emmitt turned once more to face his partner and offered a smile. He paid no heed to the guard that straightened and moved towards the door.

"I hope not, with what's about to happen he needs to have his shit together. I'd explain what we're doing in front of this door but we're short on time. Just remember two things, little kitten, stay close to me and don't let them get behind you." His tone was soft and held a teasing note but his eyes had darkened with seriousness. He could hear the current exam ending and with it, his arms began to sqirum within the warmth of his jacket.

The sudden tug against his spine had Emmitt's attention as he felt the bindings loosing around his arms. His shoulder flexed as he felt the tightness that was like a second skin falling away and leaving him feeling vulnerable. His gaze focused again on pale features before the sound of the door opening had gray eyes focusing on it instead. The smell of copper filling his nose as a shiver ran along his body, his fingers flexing at his sides. He glanced down at the standard gray t-shirt and jeans and wondered briefly if he had a clean pair, he shrugged and dimissed the thought.

They'd be called in any minute now. @Briza

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"I guess I can tell you that much, little kitten. We're in the Darcy Insitute for the Mentally Insane, though to me you don't look insane." Emmitt noted as he glanced back and after a moment, reached out his hand to help the other rise to his feet. A pang of something fluttered in his chest as he did it, like he'd done this before, he shook the thoughts away.

"Patients K1453 and L6841 are present." The words had Emmitt crochung down and shifting closer to L6841. His arms were free and he enjoyed the cool breeze that washed over his heated skin. He heard the sound of the door opening followed by soft footfalls had the raven-haired boy tilting his head. A woman paused just before the threshold of the door, a clipboard under one arm and metal tray in her ebony-skinned hands.

"Now we can begin. I'd like to welcome you to your first Exam, my name is Cassandra and I will be your examiner. I'll fasten these monitor-collars onto your neck and make sure everything is set before we allow you inside. May I" Emmitt noticed that she had an accent underlying her tone, he blinked and wondered where she came from. She moved forward and armed to inhale a breath, Emmitt watched as she crouched down and raised a metal collar. Gray eyes hardened as he felt movement from behind, he shifted on his bare feet as if to turn, only to drop when he heard a click. "Now, Dr patient L6841-" Emmitt lunged forward and hissed when a large hand gripped his shoulder and yanked.

"He's become quite protective hasn't he?" The guard that had him pinned to the floor grunted out, Emmitt struggled for a moment beforestilling when he felt a hard object press into his side.

"Get. Off." He snarled as he lifted his head a fraction from the floor, his eyes widening when he felt a jolt spread through his body. His narrowed gaze focused on the woman that had seemed non-threatening a moment ago. She arched a dark brow and raised her left hand, Emmitt's gaze narrowed to slits as he noted the remote she held.

"I won't hurt him, K1453. However these are meant to make sure you don't attack us, these will monitor you while your inside but out here they act as a control-mechanism. I won't shock you again if you calm down, your Partners now and anything that happens to one happens to the other." With that Cassandra focused on the boy before her and offered a practiced smile. Her right hand holding out the second collar, Emmitt allowed the guard tohelp him sit up.

His gaze focused on the open doorway and he noted that two other figures stood in the center of the large room. He rose to his knees and watched warily as Cassandra held the collar out further towards L6841. He didn't like her, not at all. @Briza

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"Get. Off." This time the large guard let him up, Emmitt watched Cassand warily as he slowly made his way over to L6841. The metal collar felt like ice against his heated skin, reaching the other, Emmitt placed hesitated. Placing his palm against the center of L6841's chest, he begins to rub slow circles against the quivering muscles.

"Take a deep breath as best you can, count in your mind to ten and take another. He can't go in like this-" Wmmitt began only to stiffen when a small hand falls on his arm. His other hand hasn't stopped rubbing and he gives half f his attention to Cassandra as she holds something out to him.

"We can't give him any medication until he's been assessed but we can give him painkillers that should help. He can't miss this, you've seen what happens to those who enter without a partner." Emmitt winced and averted his eyes from the chocolate brown ones that were staring intently at him. He'd seen alright, the opponent had been tour with until he was killed to end his misery. Gray eyes narrowed before softening when they fell upon L6841, he accepted the small plastic cup and the bottle of water offered a moment later.

"I know this must be hard but take this and I'll try to explain before we go inside." He offered the cup to the struggling boy and didn't seem to notice Cassandra watching him with a look of curiosity on her face. @Briza

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"Unfortunately you can't leave this place, the suicidal attempt you almost succeed in doing is the main reason. Let him go and L1453 will explain-" Cassandra'a voice faded as a beeping sound began to come from her lap coat pocket. Adrien tugged her lips down as she fished it out and glanced at the screen, her posture tensing at what her gaze read. Emmitt watched as he effortlessly tugged his hand away from L6841's hold, his head tilting as she straightened and gestured into the room.

"Good luck..." One of the guards cheerfully stated, gray eyes focused on him as Emmitt moved towards the door. A sigh escaped his lips as L6841's words echoed in his mind, his expression melting into a blank mask.

"I'M SUPPOSED TO BE FUCKING DEAD!" "You might get your wish." He muttered as he half-turned to face the boy that was to be his partner during their stay. He really did look like a kitten, hackles raised and ears pinned against his skull, a soft snort escaped his lips. "You can very well die during this match and some will want you to. Others expect you to live so the next process can begin...I'll have your back."

He had turned back towards the open doorway and after a few moments he could spot the figures as they swayed from side to side. His arms rose and touched the collar around his neck, a deep breath spilling from his lungs as he half-turns to offer one last piece of advice. "I suggest you come in on your own, these bastards aren't too kind and will shove you in." Focusing forward, he steps into the room and pauses when the room fills the light. His eyes begin to burn and a hiss escapes his lips, he closes them and feels the ache fade until it's just an itch he can't scratch.

His fingers twtih at his side as he tries to gain a semblance of direction, each exam room having a different set up then the other next to it. He could hear harsh breathing, his head tilting to the side as he mentally pinpoints the location of the two opponents they'd be facing. His hands lift and flex as they form fists, the lights dim but don't lose their unnatural brightness. Emmitt relaxed his tense muscles and focused on listening, he couldn't use his eyes so his other senses would have to do. He just hoped he'd habe help. @Briza

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"Your not in any condition to fight. I'll draw them away, though I need you to do me a favor. A timer will start any minute now, we'll be in here for three minutes unless I can defeat them before that. I need you to watch the time and avoid looking forward at all costs." The words were tersly spoken, pale fingers flexing as the sound of the door closing behind them filled the silence. His head turned to face Patient L6841, he managed to open his eyes slightly andoffer a weak smile.

The sudden feel of the ground shaking had his eyes closing as the sound of an intercom coming on filled the air.

"Exam number 145 in room 4 will now begin. " Were the words that had Emmitt shifting from one foot to the next. His shoulders rolled as he heard the harsh breathing from their opponents rise, his face set into a mask of nothingness. The sound of soffly screeching hinges signaled the lowering of the clock monitor, Emmitt took a deep breath and flexed his fingers once more

"Don't look in the center. Whatever you do...don't." Were his final words before a buzzer went off and he lunged forward. He let the shift of air on his left and ducked, his right leg shooting out, the hiss he earns has him rolling away as another shift in air current coke from his right. They had the advantage in this, his eyes were aching and he couldn't pinpoint where they were until they were right in front of him. His teeth grit in frustration as he rolls away once more and snarls when a foot lands on his back. The lights dimmed further and Emmitt forced his eyes to open, only for him to raise his arms to defend his head against an elbow aimed at it.

Gray eyes flashing in anger, Emmitt arches up and grips the leg that has him pinned. He squeezes and when he feels the bine grinding against another, he slams his elbow up and rolls away. He kicks his left foot out and catches the same leg he'd just escaped from, the wound of bone snapping drowned out by the scream of agony. He shoots to his feet and doesn't look at the girl that now lay on the flpot, his gaze instead on the tall male intently watching him. They lock gazes before lunging forward, fists raised and hearts hammering with adrenaline. @Briza

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Emmitt ducked a punch and aimed one at the rather tall male that shouldn't be so fast on his feet. The other dodged and Emmitt yelped when a hand spammed into his chest hard enough to send him flying backwards. He hit the wall hard and crumpled to the floor, his vision swimming as bile threatened to choke him. The large hand that grabbed the front of his shirt matched the looming shadow.

"Smell...good...food..." The words were choppy and sounded forced, the rancid breath that wafted into his face had Emmitt gagging. His eyes widened as he was tossed back into the center of the room, his head slamming into the earth.

"Food...smell...good..." The sudden choppy voice had Emmitt rolling to his side, only to pause when a set of teeth latch onto his arm.

"No!" The hiss leaves his lips before a scream fills the room, two seats of teeth piercing hid skin. His back aches as he tries to break free, his eyes rolling as pain shoots up his arms and legs. His stomach rolls and his fingers twitch as the jaws clench and unclench as they chew at his shoulder and forearm. He tried squirming but still when a large set of hands grip his shoulders and force him against the other male. Liquid agony spreads throughout his body as teeth latch once more onto his skin, a soft sound escaping him when his body refuses to move.

Like he was paralyzed, the sound of teeth meeting flesh filled his ears as his head lolled drunkenly to the side. They were going to eat him, and Emmitt couldn't move to get away, his limbs felt heavy and his mind wavered. @Briza

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"Get. The. Fuck. Off. Me. You psychos!" The road brought with it a rage that Emmitt hadn't felt since the day he awoke within his room. He twisted around, igoring the sharp pain that raced up his arm, his right palm slamming into the larger males throat. He was released after a cry left the lips of the male, pale fingers gripped long strands or blonde hair and yanked upward.

"Foo-" Her words ceased as he slammed her head against the ground. Her bloodied mouth coating the floor in red as he repeated the action again and again. His heart hammered in his chest hard enough to make his head spin, when she ceased moving Emmitt released his hold.

A large palm settled between his spine while the other gripped his chin, Emmitt hissed when pressure was added and his head titled back. He grit hid teeth and dig his heels into the cool floor, his eyes flashing as he hands came up and gripped the palm tilting his head back. He ignored the blood on his hands as he dug then into the separation between the straining digits.

He was released after the sound of bone grinding against one another filled hid ears. He ducked and kicked his legs out, sending the male crumpling to the floor. Emmitt was on him in an instant, hands gripping his short hair and slamming his skull against the floor.

"The match is over. Patients K1453 and L6841 nay leave now." The monotone voice jerked Emmitt from his stupor, he hadn't even realized he'd stopped. Numbness filled him as he rose from the sill corpse and made his way towards the door. He paused when he neared his partner, his bloodied fingers twitching at his side.

"We can go now..." His voice was hollow, his gaze focused on the ground. He heard the latched unlocking and winced when cool air touched the still bleeding bite marks. The collar fell from around his neck, the two guards that had led him here standing just outside the door. "This is where we part ways..." His vision danced across his eyes as his legs wobbled uncertainly under him. He wanted to let him know that they'd meet again, that during the day they were allowed to roam around. He just felt so damn tired all of a sudden that his mouth refused to unhinge and speak. @Briza

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"If you want...I can explain everything that I know to you tomorrow. During the day were allowed freedom, plus I'm thexcited one who guides our new paitents around. Meet me tomorrow morning outside the Dining Hall, I'll explain then." Emmitt murmur softly as the familiar bindings of his straight-jacket wrapped around his arms. Cassandra stood behind the guards and offered a small, stiff nod in agreement.

"You'll be awoken around 8 and taken to the Dining Hall for breakfast. Paitent K1453 will take you on a tour afterwards. Now here's your medicine, your wounds will be bandaged and clean by morning." Emmitt took the cup offered and swallowed the pills dry, taking a sip of water afterwards. Gray eyes focus on hazel as a small, tired smile filtered across pale features. He allowed the guards the guide him to his room, his eyes closing as familiar heaviness begins to spread throughout his limbs.

He didn't even realize when he was placed on his bed and his door closed and his room was plunged into darkness. @Briza

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Brown eyes focused on the new arrival, her head tilting slightly to the right as she studied him. She lifted the clipboard she held and scanned the contents written in neat handwriting.

Patient was submitted after an overdose was administered, he was rushed to the hospital where he was aided and his stomach flushed. He is to be given no medication beside the proscribed painkillers until he's been evaluated.

"I'm afraid that isn't possible, like Patient K1453 your here until we del you worthy of leaving. In the morning you will be guided to try Dining Hall where Patient K1453 will take you on a tour, after lunch a group session will be held in which you just attend. Anything else? Hm...you'll need a uniform...take him to his room I'll have a uniform for you by the time you wake. Unfortunately I can't give you anything else at the moment so I ask you don't put up a fight. Goodnight then." With that she turned in her heel and proceeded to walk down the hall, her strides long and purposeful. She had a meeting with the Directors to see how her other patients were doing.

Turning a corner and entering a password I to the keypad before the door, nimbly fingers typed it in before entering the room. @Briza

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