As I moved towards the darkroom I felt people gaze at me. I was guided by a guard whose face was covered with a white cloth. Funny since it's quite hot in here. Poor guy must be struggling to breathe.
"Number 290. Is it?"
A man sitting on a desk unexpectedly asked.
'Yea it is- who are you, sir'
"You don't need to know young man" as he looked at me grinning.
He was young. Very young. Maybe two or three years older than me.
"I just need you to sign this form for me"
'What form is it, sir'
"here.."
He handed me the form and proceeded to sit on the chair next to the desk.
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Welcome
After careful deliberation, you have been chosen with a few others to be a part of the Nova Galaxia. But first as will be conducting a test to see who is eligible of joining us. We hope to see you as soon as possible and best of luck with the test. Please sign below to confirm that you have read the message and submit it to the instructor assigned to you.
Boarders signature -______________________
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What is a Nova Galaxia now?. I am so confused.
'Sorry sir but I don't understand what's all this is about. First, we are mysteriously taken to this foreign place, separated from our parents. Then told about some kind of Weakest link. I have so many questions. I just want to know whether I'll be safe."
"Young man lemme just tell you this. You are very lucky. "
"How am I lucky when I'm separated from my mom"
"See, maybe you just sign that form and everything will be clear to you."
"Tch- I Can't even get a single answer"
I thought about it for a long time. Then I took the pen which was on the desk and signed the form as I didn't have any choice.
What's Nova Galaxia? What is it that I'm joining?
I signed the form and handed it to the young man.
He looked at it with some intent.
"A sign tells a lot about a person, Number 290"
"I don't care"
"Yea I guess, not that it matters"
"Do u want me to change-...."
Unexpectedly I felt unable to breathe. I clenched my neck as I slowly lost consciousness.
As my eyes were gradually closing I saw a lot of smoke accumulate.
"Have some decent rest young man"
I felt myself on the hard cold floor imagining what would happen next as I lost my conscious for the second time today.