Hey. ShadowWolf here. So, this is my first fan fiction that I've published.

Criticism and reviews appreciated.

Disclaimer: I do not own Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) Thoughts Exaggerating %#%#%#%= line break

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Chapter 1: Running for Freedom

My back ached as I ran. I stumbled unsteadily as my bare feet caught on stones and branches on the ground. I could hear them behind me. "Get her! Don't let her escape! She's the only one that's survived, we can't let her get away!" I kept running, the wind tugging on the useless mass of feathers that hung from my back. My eyes darted left and right, trying to find a way out. They were using dogs to track my scent; I wouldn't be able to hide.

Then I smelt salt on the breeze. I instinctively turned right, heading toward it. My long ears picked up the sound of wind rippling on water. I ran faster, getting down on all fours to further increase my speed, my tails waving behind me. I tried to tuck my wings against my back and cringed in pain. I couldn't figure out how bad it was but I could feel pain all over my body. I found the salty river just as my pursuers were catching up. My neck burned where that mark was, but I pushed past the pain. I quickly dove into the water, letting myself completely submerge. "Where did she go?" "Find her! Don't let her get away!"

I let my body go limp as their voices faded away. The cool water surrounded me, easing the pain my injuries brought me, a little bit at least. I felt the current tugging on me and I let it move me to where it was going. Anywhere was better than that hell-hole. I felt a half-smile, half-smirk tug at my lips. At least they failed. I still got away. I'm finally…..free. Free to do as I please, free to live my own life. I've done it. And now that I've escaped and am still alive, THEY ARE DEAD!

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Thank you all who took the time to read this. If I get enough reviews, I shall post chapter 2. The next chapters will be longer. Criticism is appreciated. Also, I apologize if this story is too similar to someone else's. I just right what I think of.

Later,

ShadowWolf