A/N: I wrote this while I was in gym class. It's just a short preview but depending on how many reviews I get I might continue. I hope you like it :)
Title: Damaged
Chapter 1: Prologue
It was a cold Saturday night. The faint smell of alcohol and cigarettes intruded the air, making it harder for her to breath. She dragged herself to the only store that was open and struggled to keep her balance. She began panting as she got closer. Her mid section began to throb and her knees felt like giving up. 'No time to stop now, keep going' she reminded herself. She finally made it to the door and pushed it open. The tall man who worked at the cashier gave her a strange look before asking her if she was okay. She couldn't respond. In fact, she couldn't move. The weight of the world gave up on her as she suddenly collapsed. She winced at the excruciating pain that coursed through her body. Her cuts and bruises seemed to scream at her as she tried to get up. 'Stop moving, you're only making it worse! Just relax' she mentally told herself. Silent tears began to descend from her eyes.
At least she would be saved... right?
The man searched for his cell phone so he could make a call. He frantically dialed 911 and asked them to get there as soon as possible. She just stood there, silent and unable to move. When he stepped around the cashier to aid her he saw a weak smile spread across her face. She was mumbling something but he couldn't understand what it was. She was in really bad shape. Her clothes were torn; dry blood was smeared on her dirty face.
"Thank you" she finally got to say as he bent down and carefully pulled her into his arms. His heart broke for this girl.
She looked destroyed.
"What's your name? Tell me your name" he said, trying to keep her awake. It took a few seconds but she finally told him.
"Rachel. Rachel Berry" she answered as her eyes felt heavy. She began to close them but the cashier man who she considered her guardian angel at the moment wouldn't allow it.
"Stay with me Rachel, stay with me!" he urged. He wasn't going to let her die, not in his arms. Not today.
"I... Need... Sleep..." was all that escaped her mouth as the darkness slowly started to consume her.
TBC
