Ava Rose, 15 years old. all she knows is running. She has never seen kindness, she has never given up on it though, when her Father was alive he always told her to look up when others look down upon her, to be an optimist when everyone else has given up. He told her to take pain as a lesson and become stronger from it. And she did. Right now she was running from these strange men trying to take advantage of her, she cried softly as the sun hit her head, making her feel warmth,

"I wont give up daddy, i promised i wouldn't, but i don't know how much longer i can take this!" she whispered as she ran, tears falling freely. She ran down the sun covered streets and into a small wooded path, covered by trees. she had never seen it before but it was her only hope, her only chance. She sprinted, not sure if they were there or not. She ran trying to look back but she accidentally hit someone. "Im so sorry!" she sobbed wiping her face and trying to get her blue,grey, and amber eyes to focus on the figure. "it's quite alright but what on earth were you running for?" she debated. Should she trust this guy? It was her only option, it was that or run. Her father told her to never run from her problems or fears but she didn't know what else to do. "these men were chasing me..... i had no idea what else to do...." . The young man held his hand out. "Im Zachary Hills, you look awfully dreadful, come in, get clothes and rest, you need it." Ava smiled. 'you were right daddy, there IS good in everyone..' Ava thought smiling. she took his hand and they walked to the house. It was huge, a beautiful garden full of red roses, a silky white mansion stood in the middle. Zachary picked her up and walked to the mansion.  Two Maids opened the doors and bowed. He nodded and grunted in response. he walked upstairs and opened a bathroom door. He set her down and walked out, closing the door. Ava knew what he wanted and stripped down. She looked in the mirror and realised how many scars and cuts and bruises, she saw her rib cage and hip bones. "gosh..... i didn't realise...breathe Ava, its fine.." she breathed in and ran the bath. she stepped in and cringed at the stinging. she hissed at the pain and washed out the cuts and dirt. she let the water run and turned on the shower, she washed her hair and hopped out wrapping herself in a towel. A soft knock was audible as one of the two girls from earlier stepped in, she was so quiet and shy. "Master hills request that i help you and you wear this madame..."  She stepped in and put the clothes on the counter. Ava took the "under garnments" and slipped them on before  dropping the towel. She slipped on the dress as the girl, now known as Artemis  brushed her hair. Artemis tied two bows in Ava's hair as Ava slipped on the gloves.  

Zachary's POV

after i brought that girl in i went to Artemis and Roseabella, my maids, "Artemis go to the girl, get her dressed find out who she is, Roseabella , go to the guest room and set it up, bring her drinks and pass a sleeping pill in it, then we will discuss if she is any use to me." Roseabella and Artemis Exchanged glances, looked at me and bowed and scurried like the rats they were. I chuckled... i have been looking for a new toy for a while....

Ava's POV

After Arty tied the ribbons she smiled, satisfied with her work. "So ummm whats your name, i can't just call you madame forever." she giggled. "Ava, Ava rose." her eyes widened, it was strange whenever i told them they looked shocked, everyone. "oh i didnt realise. sorry ms. Rose, um i bet your hungry we should get you something to eat huh?" I giggled and then my stomach decided to make the dying whale noise. As we exited the Bedroom, Artemis' sister, Roseabella, took my hand and we trotted to what i presumed to be the dining hall. She sat me down in front of a plate and brought in a drink, "here you are." she bowed and walked away. "Wait!" i blurted out, startling her and causing her to turn around. "yes?" she asked looking a bit confused. "please stay, i do hate being alone.....ironic huh?" i stiffed out a chuckle and she nodded, a look of pitty stung her eyes,staring at me like daggers. 

TIMESKIP

After i ate i felt light headed, i tried to stand up but i stumbled back and Zachary caught me.  as i blacked out i heard a muffled. "Welcome........... home.......puppet...." the words stung my ears as the room went dark.

Zachary's POV

"welcome  home puppet" I swiftly caught Ava and went upstairs. I threw her on the bed and turned with a twisted grin i looked down upon Artemis. She shifted and looked down and mumbled. I grabbed her cheeks and squeezed them, pulling her head up, Ava was asleep, i could be me. "What was that?" i threw her head to the side. "She's a rose.... she is a legacy from the rose family, who was supposedly dead. if Anyone finds out she could inherit the family fortune..." She was on the verge of tears. my grin became more twisted. i threw her across the room. "Never make me do that again Artemis, Or Roseabella's screams of terror will be the last thing you ever hear."  Artemis and Roseabella shuffled out the door as i sat on the bed and stroked her soft face.

" i finally will have my puppet, my dream life, and the fame i deserve..." i whispered in her ear and chuckled darkly in my imagination thinking of having unstoppable power.

Now i have my key.....