"No!" A woman screamed as she moved between her husband and a pistol. Just as it went off.

Two children, young girls, trembling under the table as she fell. Silent and still to the dirt floor of the small bungalow type house. Their older brother, wide eyed as he watched from the corner.

"You"- James growled. Anger fueling his moments as he rushed forward. Hands balled into fists.

The man in front of him holding the pistol shook his head. "Wouldn't do that if I were you Mr. Ashton." He warned threateningly . "Don't  want your children's last memory of you to be with a bullet through your brain now would we?" He smirked.

"Wait.. what'd you're doing with them!?" He cried as he paused. Watching as his son, and two daughters were dragged out by a few of Johnathan Beckett's men.

Beckett gave a low chuckle. "You took away what belonged to me, now- you will get paid what is due to you." He replied.

"They've done nothing wrong!" Ashton exclaimed. "Had no business with you!"

He shrugged. "How do you think we're making you pay?" He questioned. "By taking everything you hold dear and close, away. Starting with your wife and children. Pity she's dead by the way. I would have liked to have taken her for myself. She had a fine figure"....

"I'll get you for this." James hissed, eyes slightly moist as he watched the rest of his family get ushered roughly down the lane . "And if not me, then someone else."

"You should have thought before hand when messing with the EITC." John told him harshly. " Locking his wrists, and ankles in chains.

"But don't worry, it's just business."

                            *****

That was the last time the Ashton family was a whole.. for they were torn apart by the wicked deeds of one man..

But it would take another's act of mercy to bring them back together again . And that, would not only change their future. His as well would be different.

Though it'd be years before it took place.

For now, they'd have to endure their trials . And only the strong few would survive ...

A/N:
How'd you guys like it? And should I write a part two or leave it and write another?

Oh, and also, for those of you who don't know. Johnathan Beckett is Cutler Beckett's father. He's not an oc but a potc character . 

Thanks for reading. ~Isilwen.