Chapter 3

The doctor and and his two minions- no offense to the loveable characters- Left me alone with three strangers. yes I have amnesia and they could possibly truly be my siblings, still, I spent 4 years in cubes and science labs and one time I thought I died. Turns out, I was in a coma for 4 months. Imagine waking up and finding yourself in the same place. Some cells were nice; fully furnished with a bed, table and a chair and if I was lucky enough; my very own bathroom. But that didn't guarantee my safety. It's every man for himself. I didn't survive this long by throwing around my trust. it's a fucked up world. And I have amnesia. And I think that is the only reason I'm still alive. Which means remembering is probably dangerous for me.

Right, three girls, four beds. I head to the one that looked like it hadn't had an occupant in a while. All the while their eyes are on me. Making myself comfortable on the bed, I set cross legged and faced them. Waiting for them to say something. We remain like this for what felt like minutes, me looking at them expectantly and them looking at me like I am lost or something. They look like they have been through it, whatever "it" is. I have been through it too, not probably the same it but still been through shit. It could be anything really. I have been on my own for a very long time. Probably even longer considering I have amnesia. For years. lol. Apparently my brain refuses to remember. Nobody really knows where I came from. This is the first I've heard of sisters. My sisters. And the doctor definitely knows me. From what've heard, I was found dangling from a tree unconscious. I dont remember ever getting in that certain tree or that part of the fucking year and place. I have so many questions.

"mhg " One of the girls cleared their throat, shaking my head, clearing out the fog, I turn to her. They are looking at me expectantly. Well, I don't know what they are waiting for.

"Do you remember us" The one that cleared her throat asked and the girl beside her who by the way is so small- nudged her. "She has amnesia, I doubt she remembers us". "Am Savannah by the way" she introduces herself and went on pointing to the girl seated by herself silently observing the situation " that is Tuli" I hesitantly waved, she seem on edge. "And this is my sister Pandu". She says, looping her arm with her sister's. Now they are looking at me, not that they weren't looking at me before but now I think they expect me to talk to them. Give them information about myself or something. Laying down on the bed, "we are not a family". I said before closing my eyes, I didn't wait to see their reactions, that's none of my business. How long has it been since I got here? A few hours, a day, 2 days? More?

I snap out of my thoughts due to some shuffling close to my bed, contemplating whether I should open my eyes or not, I feel feather like touches on my bare arm, it's barely there but nonetheless, someone is touching me. If I stay completely still, they might think I am fast asleep and leave me alone, alas! "Alma, dinner is ready, we should go". Alma's not my real name. I like it and it's not like I can go around sharing my real name. I hope I have one, I've met a lot of young adults my age who had no names, like me. Some have numbers, letters and others self named, like me. A name means family ties. It means someone cared. Sighing, I shook my head no. She shuffled a bit and I thought she left.

"The disinfectant goes off in 10 minutes".I propped up on my elbows and kocked an eyebrow, needing her to elaborate on that.

Sighing, "He's a germaphobe -the doctor. So every day during lunch the rooms are disinfected". "And no, you cannot stay in, it's poisonous. Also, your name's not Alma and we are not related. we belonged to a sisterhood back in the day".

Back in the day? When was this? So many questions and I finally have some to ask. I just have to go about it right. I still cannot trust them. "Savannah and Pandu are blood sisters right?" I ask Tuli. She reached out her hand to help me get up, ignoring her. I get up and head for the door with her in tow.

"Yes they are, you can put the rotting teeth away now".

That stopped me in my tracks. She can't know. Nobody knows what my true powers are. The rotting teeth where a disguise to blend in with the last place. It was so horrible it was the right cover. But I didn't know it led to this dooms day hell place. When I found out, I knew I loyally fucked up. It's hard relaying on nothing but my name, powers I hardly understand and limited memories. And now her. I look at her in shock.

"You might not remember us or the time you spent in the sisterhood's camp but we remember you. I know a lot about you."