Ties (8)

As the sun begins to sets on the Arraign Asylum the patients roam around the dining area for their dinner. Trey Water stares at the ground as he makes his was into the room dragging his feet behind him. He takes a seat as he waits to be called to retrieve his food.

“You’re in my seat Human,” a deep croaking voice says from behind him.
Trey slowly turns around and sees a large Tusk alien holding a tray of food glaring at him. Before Trey can opens his mouth to say something the Tusk drops its tray and backhands Trey in the face throwing him off the chair. Trey collapses on the floor, his body landing on top of his wrist. He quickly rolls over facing the Task, his heart beating faster. The Tusk raises its arms and starts charging towards him. Trey tries to retreat, crawling backwards.

“Help…” he says in panic, “help!” His collar begins to shock him. He yells louder as he shakes.

The Tusk raising its arms preparing to pound the boy… Then it stops. Its pupils hide into its eyelids as it passes out at Trey’s feet. A large tranquiliser dart that was shot by an Android worker is embedded in the back of the Tusk’s neck.

Trey breathes heavily, the collar stops electrocuting him, but he continues to shake as sweat runs down his face.