Chapter 18 : A precious metal

Retrieving the blade from the secret pocket in my bra I slowly turned the shiny piece of metal around and around though my fingers, gently tracing the out line of my best friend. knowing it was there made it seem like I might be able to survive Apple Gate, for a few hours any way.

I made a little cut across my stomach and watched as the tiny red beads that comforted me so appeared like magic. I traced across the line of blood, smudging it with my finger, making a large droplet gathering on the end, and then it silently dripped to the floor in what seemed like slow motion. cutting did not hurt, it calmed me.

Everything was so quiet I swore I could almost hear the blood drop splash in front of me onto the carpet. I breathed out; it was easier then before. If there was one thing in everything I owned in Apple gate I was quickly learning this tiny little piece of metal would be the thing that needed protecting the most. I delicately wiped the blood off of the blade with my tissue then set it down on my bed side table. Then it dawned on me; I could not leave this lying around where it could be seen. Here this would be my only lifeline. I needed to protect it like a newborn baby, or precious jewels. A precious metal. More valuable to me then all the gold in the world.