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Intergalactic Prison

#4

I was starting to feel just a small fraction better, but I was still in a lot of pain, and I was getting antsy. I needed to figure out what was going on, I was wasting time.

The overhead lights dimmed a little. "Remain calm, or your blood pressure will elevate, and worsen your condition. It is possible you are dehydrated, and drinking more water may help speed your recovery. Do you regularly use any drugs, alcohol, or caffeine?"

I grimaced. "I smoke and I drink coffee and tea."

A few moments later, I heard the little door pop open again. I eventually made myself wiggle out of my safety cave to eyeball the offerings, and found some coffee with creamers and sugar, tea, a full glass of water, and a nicotine patch. Ugh.

I drank a few sips of all three beverages, not bothering with the accouterments. "Thanks." I winced a bit at the sound of my voice, seeming somehow closer to my head than usual. Then I took a minute to contemplate the patch.

The computer spoke again. "Remove the backing and store in the packaging for disposal, apply over a hairless area, such as the upper arm, and put your hand over it for 15 seconds to allow a good seal to form. Please note that the patch is toxic and must not be ingested. If you are not significantly improved in 15 minutes from rehydration, I have a stronger medication available for migraines. There is no hospital on this ship. At that juncture, I will offer it to you, and you may take it at your discretion."

I frowned. No doctor? "What's it called? And what-" my head fogged painfully, "-um, where am I?"

"Please, as said before, don't allow your blood pressure to elevate, or you will become further compromised. The medication is called gabapentin. You are on my ship. I am called Kama, the ship's computer." The program paused significantly. "I have been conversing with the other passenger, (Y/N). She agrees that it would be best to fully debrief you both at the same time, but only after you have recovered from your headache. Therefore, I suggest focusing on recovery."

I scowled, irritated. "Can I have the gabapentin now, instead of in 15 minutes?"

The little tray withdrew for a moment, and the door closed momentarily. "As you wish. I still recommend working on your hydration."

I nodded as I applied the nicotine patch, before the door re-opened. I found two white pills and took them, then drank a few sips of all three beverages before lying back down, into my cave.

It wasn't too long before I had to pee. I freed myself from my blankets and made my way to the bathroom unit. I had to turn on the light, and it hurt, but not as much as I thought it would.

It was then, as I pissed into some toilet, in some mysterious place, up in the dark, that I realized: I was feeling better! And I had left Earth for the first time other than hokey trips to the Moon! Shit… I'd probably been kidnapped!

Don't get me wrong, I was upset, but it was kind of exciting, the idea of finally being in outer space! I'd kinda always wanted to go, just more on my own terms...

I flushed and went to wash my hands. Whoa! I looked terrible! All sweaty, with huge circles under my eyes and my skin was all messed up! As soon as my head was more forgiving, I'd shower...

I lay back on the bed, this time just covering my head with the covers, and waited. I tried to pinpoint the last thing I remembered before coming here, but it definitely wasn't partying, I was pretty sure I was at a supermarket or something? Slowly, the pain in my head began to lessen, little by little.

Notes

Poor Andy!

Comments

@Billa-kaulitz-engel


Interesting... I just may, as the dogs in my apartment complex won't stop barking and it's ruinging my concentration for writing.

SmuttyPariah SmuttyPariah
5/13/17

@smutty pariah
They're a (and I'm quoting here) post 80's revival electronica techno goth rock band. Check out alibis or play with fire.

@Billa-kaulitz-engel


Forgive me, I am old, and don't know who Birthday Massacre are either, though they sound vaguely familiar.

SmuttyPariah SmuttyPariah
5/13/17

@smutty pariah
It actually was! XD honestly, I would rather listen to Birthday Massacre but my headphones were dead so musak it was @.@

@Billa-kaulitz-engel


Glad you liked it! I'm not really familiar with Taylor Swift's stuff, but I hope it was fitting! :D

SmuttyPariah SmuttyPariah
5/11/17