Disclaimer: I do not own Watchmen. Though if wishes were horses, I would certainly ride.

A/N: This is a fanfic inspired by a country song I heard called Alyssa Lies. I don't know who sings it, but it was very moving. It made me cry just thinking about it, but this story had to be written. This is my reason that Adrian became a vigilante.

17 year old Adrian ran after his girlfriend, after noticing her acrossed the street reading a book as she waked. After a few minutes they walked into Central Park, and she yelped throwing the book into the air, as she felt strong arms wrap around her waist.

" Adrian! How many times..." She said as he spun her around and claimed her mouth with his. Her arms went around his neck, pulling him closer. After a moment they broke apart, and she giggled.

"What?" He said slightly confused. She batted her eyelashes before answering.

" You always know how to keep me from being mad at you." she said blushing slightly.

He laughed and grabbed her book off the ground, handing it to her before grabbing her free hand and dragging her through the park. They walked in silence for awhile before he noticed a dark bruise on her forearm. He quickly pulled up her sleeve and studied, her trying to pull away all the while.

"Audrey... How did you get this?" He was trying to hide his seething anger. He had suspicions that she was being abused to protect her younger sister, but he had never seen the proof.

" I got hit by the door on my way out this morning. It's nothing really." She started to turn away when her grabbed her chin and made her look into his eyes.

" Why are you lying to me?" She glared at him, before pulling away.

"I'm not lying! Why do you always have to be so suspicious!" She then walked away, and went home.

The next day two days, Audrey didn't show up in school. On the third day the principal called the police on Adrian's request. That day he was told she wouldn't be back. When he asked they wouldn't tell him. When he went by her house at the end of the day, he saw her 2 year old sister being loaded into a state car.

Adrian Veidt realized the love of his life was dead. Because of scum like her father. Scum that needed to be stopped and he would stop it.

A/N: I know this is really short, but I think it was a good one shot. I've got some ideas about a sequel were Adrian finds Audrey's sister 15 years later. But only if people want it.