Oleanders Survive

The clock ticked the seconds away like a time bomb waiting to go off.
"So eager."the voices whispered.
I shook my head,"No,"I breathed, careful not to attract attention.
"Yes you are. You are eager to LEAVE." the voices responded, angered by my denial.
I turned to the teacher," May I go to the restroom?"I asked in a hushed tone.
The teacher merely nodded and returned her attention to my fellow classmates.

I was walking down the hall, when the voices returned.
"You are so alone here.You need us."they said.
"No, I have friends. They just aren't here." I insisted.
"LIES!You have no one! Foolish girl, we know everything you think and everything you've ever thought before.We are a part of you."they hissed.
"Then why do you ask silly questions and demand of me? Why do you want me?"I recoiled.
"Because, Kate,you have special abilities. Abilities that we can help you control."they answered.
"Abilities like what!"I demanded.
"We cannot tell but we can show.Come with us."they pleaded.
"Where am I going?"I asked worriedly.
"Oleander Isle." they answered simply.
"I don't know where that is."I yelped, trying to delay them.
"It's close to Caroline Islands."They responded.
My jaw dropped,"By the Philippines?!"I shrieked.
"Yes. Now hush please we need to concentrate."They requested.
I nodded.

I fell asleep and when I woke up I heard a clock ticking. Confused, I looked around. It's too dark to see anything, I thought. Understanding that, I felt the surface beneath me. It was shattered, but soft. I picked it up and it slipped through my fingers, flowing so easily. Sand,I thought,Where am I? I saw the outline of a person in front of me," Who are you?"I asked plainly.