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A/N: I have decided that Tig and Kozik are in their early 30's, 33 at the most and Happy is probably 26-27 at this point. I always figured he was younger than them. I know that the ages don't match up with future cannon but whatever, don't really care. Haven't decided who Farren will be with in the far future but I really think either Kozik or Happy. If anyone has an opinion on the matter let me know. There is going to be a definite age difference here, so if that bothers you than you are going to find another story. There may be an underage relationship, but nothing of the romantic or sexual kind till Farren is at least 16, but another thing I am not sure on. Anyway, as always please read and review!

Did quick touch up of chapter spacing for easier reading.

Farren quietly crept up the basement stairs with two bags and opened the back door, slipping out quickly. She ran around the back of the house and to the side where she came to the one panel of the privacy fence that faced in toward the yard. She tossed the two bags to the other side before quickly following them over. She picked them up and started to run down the street, trying her best to stick to the shadows. She heads in the direction of the main country road, wanting to get out of Puyallup and away from her father as fast as she can. Get as far from the hell that has been her life for the past 4 and a half years as possible.

Farren had already decided to head for Tacoma since her father would think she ran to Lakewood to her aunt, his oldest sister. She already knew she couldn't go to anyone on his side of the family, none of them would believe her. Hell, none of them questioned the lies her stepmother told them about her, or the reason she stuffed herself with food to the point of getting sick whenever she was at anyone else's house besides her own. None of the teachers wondered why she kept talking to her small circle of friends about running away, had nothing besides a strawberry jam sandwich for lunch, or never had her homework done. None of them noticed the pain she was in, the cries for help in her actions such as stealing classmates food. No, to them all she was just a troublemaking kid doing what she always did, so she was on her own. Farren was so scared, being a 13 year old just running away from home, but it was nothing on the terror she felt whenever she was around her father. Never knowing if this was the time he would force himself on her.

Farren didn't know how long she ran before she had to stop to catch her breath, even with the adrenaline coursing through her system not being able to keep her going at such a pace. Once she got her breathing under control, she took off again. She covered a surprising amount of distance for someone who was so small. One of the times her speed was to her advantage, she made it to the road in no time. Or at least it seemed that way to her, determination coursing through her. She wasn't sure what she was going to do once she got to Tacoma, but she knew this would be the only time she could get out, so planning hadn't been high on her to do list. She had to have been going for a good 20 minutes when she heard the rumble of motorcycles. She ran off into the trees just as the first headlight hit her. She quickly hid behind a bush, shaking with eyes wide as the bikes slowed and stopped just in front of where she had run off the road. She heard male voices.

"Okay, you two saw the kid running into the trees too right? I wasn't just seeing shit?" A raspy voice answered.

"Naw brother, I saw her too. Just over here." Steps came closer to Farren's hiding place then she heard the first voice again.

"Hey sweetheart, you don't have to hide from us, we won't hurt you. We are just wondering why you are out here so late." There was silence for several minutes as they all stood/hid until the one with the raspy voice spoke again.

"You can hide, but we ain't going anywhere until you come out little girl. We got no problem looking for you all night." Farren could tell he was serious, so having no other option she stood up slowly, still shaking as she looked at them warily. They all stared at her for a moment when the one who she now identified as the first she heard spoke again.

"Damn, what's a ten year old doing out here this late at night?" She shifted uncomfortably before looking down as she spoke.

"I'm 13." There was silence for a moment, making her look up to see anger on their faces, sending a spike of fear up her spine and causing her to start to back away. The first one, with curly black hair, noticed and his expression changed to sadness.

"Oh Babydoll, you don't have to be afraid of us. I promise we aren't angry at you, just for you. We can tell you've been through a lot and it makes us angry." Farren stops, but doesn't go any closer to the three men. "What's your name sweetheart?" She stays silent, making the third one with blonde hair step forward and speak.

"What if we give you our names first? Would you tell us then?" She thought for a moment, looking between them, gripping the strap of her back pack tightly as she nodded. He smiled and pointed to the second man who was bald and had an intense expression as he watched her. "Okay, this is Happy." He pointed to the first man. "This is Tig. And I'm Kozik." Her eyes flicked between them again before she spoke up.

"Farren." It was all she felt she needed to say. It's all they had asked. Tig spoke again.

"Okay Farren, will you to tell us why you are out here?" She tensed, shook her head violently and started to step away again making Tig raise his hands up in surrender. "Okay, okay! We can come back to that. Will you let us take you somewhere safe at least? You can't just stay out here, it's dangerous. You never know who or what could come along, or what could happen to you. You could go a long time without food or water out here." Farren shifted again, gripping onto her back pack again.

"I'm used to it…" She looked up when she heard a heavy sigh and saw look she had prayed for for so long. Understanding. It sent shock and anger through her in equal measure. How could a complete stranger understand why she was so scared and people she spent copious amounts of time with her didn't notice!? Why did it take running away for someone to be smart enough see what was truly going on!? Her thoughts were interrupted by movement in front of her. She looked to see Happy and Kozik already back on their bikes and Tig standing where he had been with his hand held out for her to take.

"What do you say sweetheart?" Farren looks up into his eyes seeing the sincerity she rarely saw in others. She moved forward slowly, reaching her hand out to take his. He gave her a smile, tugging her toward his motorcycle gently. Once they reached it he took her one loose bag and put it in his saddle bag before handing her his helmet to put on. It was a little big on her but it was the best they could do. Tig climbed onto the bike and made sure it was steady as she got on behind him. She wrapped her arms around his waist loosely as they started up their bikes and started back on their previous route. Farren's arms tightened around Tig's waist in slight fear. She had never been on a motorcycle before, and with all her emotions running high, it was kind of nerve wracking. Tig patted one of her hands, probably in hopes of comforting her. Didn't really help, but it was the thought that counts. It wasn't long before they pulled into the driveway of a decent sized ranch style house.

Farren slowly let go of Tig and climbed off the bike, quickly followed by Tig. She watched as Happy headed up to the front door to unlock it. She then looked to see Tig holding her bag, waiting for her to go up with him as Kozik walked ahead of them. She glanced at Tig and spoke quietly.

"You all live together?" He smiled.

"Yeah. It's easier with the bills, and we can save some money on the side too." She nodded, as she paused outside the door, taking a deep breath. Farren walked over the threshold that would lead to something amazing, even if none of them knew it yet.

A/N: Sorry it's such a short chapter, just had to get it out there. More to come soon!