(Told from Finch’s view)

As my father talked to the guard I wandered off to examine the cages. My father thought I spent to much time alone. So for my seventeenth birthday he's letting me pick out a companion from the warehouse. At least that's what he claims. He probably just wants to see if I can tame one. I'm going to prove I can. I walked down the center sliding my fingers along the bars of the cages. The people inside flinched away from me. I wanted a stronger pet. I stopped when I found the eyes of one of them glaring at me instead of flinching away. She seemed to be my age with light blond hair done up into a high ponytail and gem green eyes. Unlike all of the others she had a gag in her mouth. She snarled at me unafraid. I want that one. I motioned to the nearest guard. He was at my side instantly. “Why is she gagged?” The guard rubbed a bite mark on his arm.

“She bit anyone that got close to her.”

I've made my decision. “I want her.”

The guard tried to sway me, “Wouldn't you like one more agreeable-”

I cut him off, “No. I want her.” I will take no one else.

My father appeared at my side, “Is this the one you want?”

I nodded. He didn't question my choice. He motioned to the nearest guard. “Get this one out of her cage.” The guards raced to comply with the order. The second she was dragged out of the cage she kicked the guard in the stomach. It took four guards to restrain her. Impressive. When they had her still I reached up and pulled out the gag. She glared at me and spat out venom filled words, “I'm not going to submit and be your pet. Do yourself a favor and go pick out a kid that will.” I smiled at her. I loved her fire. I was going to tame her. I spoke back, “I like a challenge. I'll teach you to submit.” Her glare got more intense. I placed the gag back in her mouth. I pulled out the dog tag I had made earlier and attached it to the collar around her neck. It took a total of six guards holding her for me to be able to do it. If the gag wasn't in her mouth I have no doubt she would have bit me. I motioned to the guards and they put her in the back of the car.