Disclaimer: I own nothing only the storyline

This is my first Degrassi fan fic, so please don't be to harsh. This story takes place during 7.01 Standing in the Dark, but it's also AU.I was inspired to write this particular story after listening to the song To a friend by Alexisonfire.

Chapter One: Her world turned to shades of gray


I think that it's time to get out
My patients are fading fast
the mind bruises just a little bit easier
in dark times and shadow's cast

"Darcy what's wrong?" Manny asked worriedly, as she looked down at her best friend.

"I was raped" Darcy said softly.

"What?" Manny said in disbelief, as she sat down on the bench next to Darcy. "I thought you and Peter..." her voice trailed off.

"We didn't. I think... I think someone put something in my drink..." Darcy's voice trailed off into a whisper.

"I'm so sorry" Manny wrapped her arms around Darcy, and hugged her tight.

"I feel empty... I feel so alone" Darcy said, resting her head on shoulder.

"You're not alone Darcy... you have me" Manny said sincerely.


What are you suffering for?
Your pride or some kind of personal war?
And will you throw it away?
For nothing more than a simple taste?

"You really mean that?" Darcy asked, looking into Manny's eyes searching them curiously.

"Of course" Manny rubbed her hand against Darcy's shoulder gently. "I promise you... I'll never leave you, no matter what"

Darcy curled her lips into a small smile, and rested her head against Manny's shoulder once again.

I'll stay in time and watch you pass by (paranoia woven deep beneath my skin)
I draw this line and hope you'll take my side (breathe slow, breathe slow)
You shouldn't have to fight alone (you shouldn't have to fight at all)
It's nobody's battle but your own

The two sat there in silence, letting the cool afternoon air wash over them.

Until Darcy sniffled and spoke, "I don't know how I can back to Degrassi. I don't know how I'm going to face friendship club"

"You can't hide, we'll face Degrassi together" Manny said, in a comforting tone.

"But Manny" Darcy started to say.

"I made a promise remember... " Manny paused, and smiled at the shorter brunette. "and it's a promise I intend to keep"

Panic holds me like a gun
firm and steadfast bleak and cold
I think it's time to kill the drama
This life style's getting old

Darcy sat there quietly, thinking back to that dreadful night she began to cry.

"Darcy..." Manny said softly. "Everything's going to be okay"

"I'm getting cold. Can we go inside" Darcy said softly, standing up she held Manny's hand and led her inside.

Whispers behind closed doors
eyes spy from dark windows
Plotting minds seek to harm me,
or maybe not, I don't really know

Once inside, both girls took off there shoes and rested them by the back door, taking off their jackets and hanging them on the coat rack.

Darcy still holding on to Manny's hand led her upstairs to her room.

Darcy let go of Manny's hand, and closed the door behind them. Manny happily sat on the edge of Manny's bed.

Darcy sat next to her, reaching over for the remote she turned on the tv.


There is something
Waiting for me
in the darkest part of my imagination