ROSE'S POV- 

My eyes opened and I remembered. I remembered everything. Hit after hit. Scream after scream. It never seemed to end. I don't know why I couldn't remember any of it while I was unconscious. But I remember now. After Lucius started to curse me in the motel room Scorpius ran in. He tried to save me but couldn't. Lucius grabbed my arm and apparated away. We were in a dark room and he started to beat me. I don't know how long it went on. Now that I look back on it things start to really blend together. I can't remember how long he held me captive. I just remember that he kept hitting me over and over again.

Looking around the room I saw two figures standing in a corner with their backs to me. Things were blurry and I couldn't tell who they were. I glanced down at my arm and saw it was purple. I looked at the other one to see it looked the same. Arms weren't supposed to be purple, were they? I tried to sit up but the weight of my head pulled me down. It felt as if it was filled with rocks.

The more I looked around the clearer things became. I could tell that the two people were Alice and Scorpius. Scorpius. I'd left him. Why was he here? I left him. The thought played over and over again until it was just too much. I couldn't take it. You don't leave the ones you love. I wanted to tell him how sorry I was. I opened my mouth to talk but no sound came out. I looked down and moved my fingers and excruciating pain filled me and I let out a cry of agony. I'd never felt anything like it. My whole body ached in a way I'd never wish on anyone. My eyes traveled down to my legs to see that they were yellow and purple and covered in cuts.

When I had cried out Alice and Scorpius had both whipped their head in my direction. Scorp rushed to my side but I hardly noticed. Why was I in so much pain? Why was my body splattered in purples and blues? I'd known Lucius had hurt me. I felt every blow to the gut, slap across the face, breaking of a bone. But I hadn't realized it was like this. And when did I get rescued? How long did he have me captive? From when I was unconscious I heard someone say I'd been out for two weeks. If I was out cold for that long then how long had he had me? How long did he hurt me? My mind was going into overdrive. Tears were gathering in my eyes and my breaths were coming out quick and sharp. 

Scorpius put his hand over mine lightly but the pressure added to my pain. I flinched and he seemed to know that he hurt me. "You're safe now, Rose. It's ok." He said as he pushed my hair off of my forehead. I shook my head slightly. I wanted him to know that I wasn't ok. I was in the most pain I'd ever been in and I couldn't remember exactly what'd happened. I opened my mouth to speak but didn't. I had no idea what to say. How could I explain what I was feeling?

Tears streamed down my face. "I'm never going to let him hurt you again." He said as his voice broke. "I'm so sorry." He said as he put his head in his hands. His shoulders shook with sobs and I didn't know what to do. Everything in me wanted to wrap my arms around him and say it wasn't his fault. I wanted to apologize for leaving. But every time I opened my mouth to speak I couldn't think of what to say.

After what felt like hours I finally figured it out. "It isn't your fault." I said in a scratchy voice. He looked up and his eyes met mine. "I left you. That was my fault. If I hadn't of done that then I wouldn't of ever been alone with Lucius and he would never of been able to take me." I said. "I shouldn't of talked to Lily without you. That's what made you leave." He cried. "You made a mistake. It happens to all of us." I said. We sat in silence.

"Do you remember what happened?" He asked. "Kind of." I said. "What do you remember?" He asked. I took a deep breath. "I immediately regretted leaving you. I had to compose myself but I apparated back. When you weren't there I decided you'd just show up later. I feel asleep and when I woke up Lucius was there. He said he wouldn't hurt me and if he did I had his full permission to kill him. We talked for a while but the he cursed me. He took my wand so I couldn't hurt him back. He then proceeded to curse me. I vaguely remember you calling my name but then he grabbed me and apparated away. I don't know where we were or how long I was there but he started to beat me. I don't even think he used his wand. It was all physical. I don't remember being rescued. I just remembered darkness. I could hear you and some other voices talking. I couldn't really understand what any of you were saying. One thing I didn't understand was when you said I'd been asleep for two weeks. That's when I really started to wake up." I said.

He nodded. "That's pretty much all of it." He said. "How long did he have me?" I asked. He looked uncomfortable. "Scorpius, how long did he have me?" I asked again. "Two weeks." He choked out. "That's not that bad, right?" I asked. "I guess not. But he did a lot of damage in a little time." He said. "But isn't most of it bruises?" I asked. He shook his head. "No, it's not." He said. I tried to lift my head up to examine myself even further but couldn't. It hurt to bad. "Why does everything hurt?" I asked. "You were right when you said it was all physical. He beat you. When we found you we didn't think you were going to make it. You're covered from head to toe in bruises. But there's only so much the outside of your body can protect. We've fixed a lot of the eternal damage. Your head suffered a lot too. That's probably why you can't move it." He said.

"Did you take me to St.Mungo's?" I asked. He shook his head. "No, we couldn't. The word would get out and your parents would come. Alice snuck into the hospital during the night and stole as much supplies as she could carry. When we found you we came here." He said. "Where's here?" I asked. "We're at your muggle grandparents house. They're on a cruise and won't be back for a couple of more weeks." He answered. I glanced around the room and smiled slightly. I was in the room I always use when I stay here. It was decorated red and gold and was filled with books.

"So, I'm going to be ok, right?" I asked. He nodded. "Yes. It just might be a while until you can move." He said. "So, how'd you rescue me?" I asked. "We didn't really. We looked for you the entire time you were missing but couldn't find you. At the time we were all staying at my flat. Lucius must of known we were there because one night there was a knock on the door and when I opened it you were lying at my feet. Al and Alice had been staying with me. I was in shock and kind of just stood there. It was Alice who took charge. She took us here and then went to the hospital to steal stuff. Al and I helped when we could." He said.

"Has Lucius done anything since I've been back?" I asked. He thought about it and shuddered. "Somehow the Prophet found out all Lucius's done. Him trying to recruit me, torturing us, targeting us, basically everything." He said. "So everyone knows? Everyone in the wizarding world knows what we've been going through?" I asked. "Front page of the Prophet last week." He replied. 

I didn't know what to think. Was this a good or bad thing? At least people would see that I wasn't really the crazy girl who's always in St.Mungo's or fighting with her boyfriend. That's what Alice told me they were calling me at Hogwarts. But now everyone knew what Lucius was capable of and that was definitely going to cause a frenzy. He's obviously bloody insane and now that people know that they're going to be scared. Then, another thought struck me.

"Was anything about Lily in any of the articles?"I asked. He sighed. "She's been headlining all week. Al says Harry can't even get into his office without being bombarded by different people and reporters. "Are Al and Alice staying with us?" I asked. "Yeah, at least until you get better." He answered. It go quite. Neither of us seemed to know what to say. "I almost lost you." He said quietly. I looked up to meet his gaze. "I know." I whispered. "I just don't know what I would've done if you'd die-" I cut him off. My body screamed in protest but using the little strength I had I raised my arm and pulled his face down to mine, smashing our lips together.

My body ached from every kick, slap, and punch I'd undertaken but it didn't matter. When his lips were on mine it all melted away. I was safe. I was protected. And most of all, I was loved. Our lips moved in synchronization and ours hearts beat as one. We pulled apart both smiling. He sat back down by my side and the door opened. In hobbled Al. I assumed he was still getting used to his let, or, lack of it. His face lit up when he saw I was awake. 

"Rose!" He cried. Still not being able to sit up I smiled. "Hey, Al." "How are you feeling?" He asked. "Really bloody awful." I said honestly. "Yeah, you look it too." He joked. I rolled my eyes. "I just wanted to see if Alice was lying about you being awake. I'll talk to you later." He said as he hobbled back out. "I'm assuming he's not mad at you anymore." I said. "Nope. I apologized and we're good." He said. It got quiet again and my mind started to wander.

I had no idea how I was going to be able to fight this battle and come out alive. We didn't have a plan anymore. Lucius had taken me twice and almost killed me both times. There just isn't a way to win. Tears gathered in my eyes and I started to panic.

"I can't do this." I whispered. He pulled my face level to his. "We don't have a choice. It's our lives or his." He said. The harsh reality hit me and I stiffened. "One of us is going to have to kill him." I said. He nodded. I wiped away my remaining tears. "Ok, what do we do next?" 

HEY Y'ALL! I'm soooo sorry I haven't updated in awhile. I got home from camp and wrote the whole chapter but then I reread it and absolutely hated it. Soooo I spent the next few days not knowing what I was I was going to end up writing but inspiration struck and I wrote this:) I really like it and I hope you do! Thank you all for the positivity and love. It means sooo much! I love you all! Remember to keep reading, voting, and commenting! XOXO