Perception of Light: Captured!

Chapter 1: Edges (Theme song is Outcast by NF)
Loki, a average female 17-year-old Arctic wolf, sat on a balcony. She had a spring hoodie, a black and white baseball cap, shorts, and ancient Mira bands on. She turned a song on. Her voice rose as she sang along.

''Woke up in the cell, where am I at? Yeah, it's cold, but I like that. What, am I trapped? Heart's beating out of my chest. Door's locked, but the keys are in my hands. Hm, yeah, that's weird, it doesn't make sense, does it?I make songs, I don't make friends, judge me. Might smile, but it ain't that funny. Sing along to the pain, they love it. Life's like a merry-go-round. And I'm still tryna figure it out. I like space I don't fit in the crowds. My whole life I've been airin' it out. Oh, I'm gettin' into character now. Feels wrong, but it feels right. My feelings seal tight real nice. But I will fight anything to win. But I'm not Mike Tyson, I won't bite ya'. But I will tell you if I don't like you. I am not the norm. I got my own shoes, I ain't tryna fit in yours.I ain't never been married, but I've felt divorced. Hi, I'm Nate, have we met before? Somebody told you I was wack? Check the source. Somebody told you I was back? Yes, of course.You got a problem with the fans? There's the door. You lookin' for the old me? Check the morgue, ah. Not a fortune-teller, but I can see into the future better. Ain't no tellin' what'll happen when I pick up the microphone, get the fans together. Same style, but the songs are better. Been a year and a half, feels like it's gone forever. Ain't no drink in my hand, but you know the buzz is comin'. Big steps in the game, yeah, the Hulk is running. My thoughts are funny, feels like I'm on to something, yeah.''

She stopped. She smiled widely and paused Spotify. A call from Lane. She grinned and answered. "Hey Loki!" He said. "Oh, hey!" She answered. "I need some help down in Southern Dorgirith!" (Yes, I did just make a Allon Book referance. If you haven't read it, I'd suggest you do.) "K, will do. Be there tomorrow or later." "Bye, babe." "Bye." Loki rolled her eyes. "I really wish he'd quit calling me that. We're not even close!" She complained. She quickly played Spotify and sat back in her Patio Chair. She grabbed sunglassed and placed them on. "What does he need help with?" She pondered out loud.

"L-L-Loki!" A voice called below. She peeked out. "Jax! What happened in Dorgirith?" "Phantom Raid! They're coming here next! By next I mean NOW!" Loki grabbed a suitcase, hid her phone and earbuds, also her Blue-tooth Speaker in her pockets. She packed some necessaries. She packed another for Jax, and dashed outside. She tossed him it and they ran off.

Both of them ached, but the ran on. That's what they'd been doing for at least 45 minutes. Loki panted, while Jax gasped for breath. A really fast blur skimmed over, grabbed Jax. "Give yourself and him- or else the boy dies!" A Phantimal hissed. "Deal! Just don't kill him!" She cried. The Phantimal dropped him. Jax immediantly gasped for air. Her paws were shackled quickly, along with Jax's paws. Several Phantimals sprinted around them, tying Loki first and then Jax. Her hinquarters were left free, or else how would they walk. She was forced to walk on her hindquarters, which she was very clumsy in doing. Jax was graceful in doing so. He grinned at her heroically.

After being shoved into a medium sized cell with only a shelf, a crude mattress, a mediocre afghan, a bundle of towels, a small shower and bathroom in the corner (which was a small room, don't worry!), and a small dresser, she sighed and plopped down. She also had her suitcase! She sighed with relief. She unpacked her 4 outfits, her hygene stuff, and put them in the dresser. She changed in the bathroom into a teal and white t-shirt, a black pair of shorts, and a genie hat. She washed her paws, and sat down on her mattress.

A phantimal came by and pushed a panel down. He placed a wooden tray on it and harshly spoke, "Food." She looked into his grey eyes. She frowned... "I'm sorry, but have I seen you before?" His eyes widened. "N-No- yes." He admitted. He turned and rushed away. "Odd..." She mumbled through a mouthful of bread with butter and garlic on the top. She ate another bite, and finished it. Two more slices were on it. "Hello, new neighbor. I'm Nicole. Who are you?" A spring bunny asked. "Loki." "Nice." "Loki!" A familiar voice said with relief.

"Jax!" She cried in joy. He was in the next cell. "Hey. You okay?" He asked. "Yeah. Jax, Nicole. Nicole, Jax." She introduced. "Nice to meet you, Nicole." He politely said. "You too." She replied cheerfully. "What abilities?" She asked both of them. "A-Abiliti-es?" He asked quizzically. "Powers!" She said in a hushed tone. "None...." He said. Loki scratched her head. "Same as Jax. None." She said. "Silly! All who are here have powers..." She said with a laugh. "You'll find them sometime." She added softly.