Title: Running From The Devil

Characters/Parings: Elliot/Olivia; Munch/Alex; Chester/Casey; Fin/Melinda; Cragen/Donnelly

Rating: PG-13/R

Disclaimer: Don't own them. Can't sue me. You know the damn deal.

Setting/Classification: AU

Spoilers/Notes: Season 9. Elliot and Melinda are divorced. Eli's not his. Casey and Chester never left (this Kim chick really needs to take a chill pill or something).

Summary: A domestic violence case forces Olivia relive painful memories of being abused by an ex-boyfriend. When she discovers that he's coming after her, her life suddenly becomes in danger.

Author's note: Okay, so I have a habit of writing these types of stories, but what can I say? They're personal and it sends a message on what to do if you're even in a similar situation. Just remember that if you are or were in an abusive relationship, it's not your fault and it's not too late to get out. Believe me, the life you safe could very well be your very own.

Enjoy and happy reading!

Lots of love, hugs and kisses from your resident writer and friend, Nina!

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Special Victims Unit Squad room

16th precinct

One Police Plaza

Manhattan, New York

April 22, 2008

"Benson, Stabler! My office, now!" Captain Donald 'Don' Cragen barked to his best detectives.

Detectives Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson just looked at each other and sighed. Their work was never done at the one six. Groaning with annoyance, they both got up from their respective desk and walked to his office side by side, like they always do. Everyone could see how well meshed they are together. If only they could see they were meant to be together as well.

"It seems that we're in a rough spot here and it's up to us to fix it right away," Cragen said as they stepped inside and closed the door behind them. Then they both sat down.

"What's going on, Cap?" Elliot asked, looking curious.

"Well, it seems we're getting more and more DV cases than any other case we have in this unit and I want them closed yesterday. Since sex crimes are at an all time low nowadays, it's time to tackle something different," Cragen told them.

"Domestic abuse cases are the top story of the moment," Olivia said in an soft, unsure voice; something that Elliot has taken notice as of late.

"Exactly. Which is why I want you two on this right away. I would give it to Munch, Fin and Lake, but they're gonna help you out. Now, the latest one right here: a 21-year-old girl named Lisa Anderson reportedly has been abused by her boyfriend, Kenny Parker but nothing real solid has come up yet. Go and talk to her before 1pp starts chomping on my ass," Cragen demanded.

Elliot and Olivia looked at each other with knowing glances on their faces as they got up and left. Just another stressful day at the Special Victims Unit.

And, for Olivia, it proves that this case was gonna eat her up inside.

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Lisa Anderson's apartment

Brooklyn, New York

April 22, 2008

Elliot and Olivia arrived at Lisa Anderson's apartment a little while later and when they did, they could hear her screaming. Drawing out their guns, they went to the door and waited to see if she was just having a nightmare or if it was something more.

"Leave me alone!" she screamed.

"Nothing doing, you stupid ass bitch! Try to leave me and see if I don't kill you!" Kenny roared.

Elliot had enough. He kicked the door open and barged right inside with Olivia trailing close behind. They searched every room until they found Lisa slouched over by a corner in fear, hiding her face in her hands. A man was standing over her, wielding a leather belt in his hands.

"Now you're gonna get it, you little bitch!" Kenny roared, ready to lash her with the belt.

"Put the belt down and put your hands on your head!" Elliot snapped.

Kenny looked over his shoulder and came face to face with the barrel of Elliot's gun. He just got more and more angrier because he couldn't believe the bitch had the nerve to call the cops on him. He already went to jail once because of her big mouth and he's not going back. He'll kill her first.

"You fucking bitch! I've already went to jail because of your big fucking mouth! I'm gonna kill you!" he snapped at Lisa. He moved to lunge at her when he felt a sharp pain tear through his leg. Down he went like ton of bricks and he collapsed on the floor. Elliot looked over his shoulder and saw Olivia in position. He knew she shot him.

"You okay?" he mouthed at her.

She just nodded her head. Elliot got right behind him and slapped the cuffs on him while Olivia went over to tend to the victim. When she saw the scared look on Lisa's face, it brought back painful memories of she endured during her younger years; having to live in fear of the man she loved was painful, to say the least.

"Lisa, are you okay?" Olivia asked softly.

"H-he hit me. I don't know what's wrong with me," Lisa stammered, hot tears falling from her eyes.

"Let me go, you son of a bitch!" Kenny snapped as Elliot pulled him up from the floor.

"Can't do that. You're under arrest for assault," Elliot said as he pushed Kenny out of the room. As they left, the man looked over his shoulder and glared at Lisa.

"You're gonna pay for this, bitch! Mark my words: you're gonna fucking pay for this!" he threatened, which made her shrink back in fear.

Olivia felt hot tears threatening to fall from her eyes. She heard those exact same words and to this day, she's still haunted by them. As she and Lisa walked out of the apartment, the brunette wondered how long will she able to keep it hidden.

And she wondered how long will she be able to handle it.

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Special Victims Unit Squad room

Interrogation room

16th precinct

One Police Plaza

Manhattan, New York

April 22, 2008

"So, you think you man enough to hit a woman, you little bitch!?" Elliot sneered as he got right into the man's face.

Kenny just glared at the blue eyed hunk. "Get out of my fucking face, detective. You act like you want me. I think I can work something out with you."

"Why would I want a fucking woman beater?! You make me so goddamn sick! I should knock you the fuck out!" Elliot snapped.

"Lisa's not gonna testify against me. The bitch already has too much to lose. Besides, I'm all she has. Losing me will devastate her. She won't be able to handle being alone and she can't handle having my people coming after her," the man said with a smirk on his face.

"You're threatening her? The only thing she's gonna lose is you. Keep acting cocky; it won't do you any good," Elliot retorted.

"Look, all I'm gonna say is this: if my girlfriend don't drop the charges against me, I can't control my people. Lisa's sad and miserable life will end just like that," the man said with a grin on his face.

Just then, Olivia walked in with a manila envelope in her arms. She glared at Kenny as she dropped the folder on the table and sat down, thinking about how she's gonna keep herself composed. Dealing with rapists and child abusers were bad enough, but having to deal with women beaters tore her up emotionally and mentally.

"What's up, beautiful? Why don't you get rid of your partner and get with me? I can show you a real good time," Kenny flirted, licking his lips. He liked what he saw. Who wouldn't want Olivia? She was gorgeous.

Olivia looked disgusted. "I don't date scum and I surely don't date woman beaters. You're going down this time, Kenny."

"Now that's where you're wrong. Lisa's not gonna testify against me, honey. My people will take her out," Kenny mouthed off.

"Yeah, just like 'your people' took out your last girlfriend," Olivia responded, which caught the perp completely off guard.

"I-I don't know what you're talking about," Kenny stammered. Elliot and Olivia got him now.

"Yolanda Pearson, age 19. Was found shot to death in her own home on April 3, 2007. Evidence showed that she's been abused by her boyfriend for quite some time. She was also gang-raped. And, guess what, Kenny? This one fits you," Olivia said with an angry look on her face.

Kenny looked nervous and apprehensive. He didn't think it would come back to bite him on the ass so soon, but he did a good putting it in the back of his mind. Did Lisa know about this?

"Have something to say now, Kenny? Cat's got your tongue?" Elliot mocked.

Just when Kenny was about to open his mouth and say something, his lawyer walked in, looking none too pleased.

"I should've known you showed up," Elliot said, looking upset.

"I'd like a word with my client," Humphry Miller simply said.

Elliot and Olivia walked out of the interrogation room, feeling confidant that at least Lisa was gonna be safe. They went into the interview room and found her sitting at the table, looking disheveled. Olivia felt a twinge of pain in her heart because she remembered sitting at that same table, talking about the abuse she endured.

Thinking about what happened in her teenager years made her realize how lucky she was to be standing on her two feet today. However, there was a time that she thought she was never gonna get out of the hell hole her boyfriend put her in. The tormenting, the pain, the suffering, the vile name-calling, the hitting, the punching and the humiliation was all she thought about and was all she felt. Sometimes, she felt like she wasn't the same person.

"Livvie, are you okay?" Elliot asked in a soothing tone.

She snapped out of her trance and smiled at him. "I'm fine, El."

"If you need to talk..." he assured her.

"You'll be the first to know," she told him as she walked inside the interview room.

Elliot felt something was wrong with his partner. She's been acting weird and moody lately and it didn't help that they have to deal with these domestic abuses cases. Even hearing about them made his blood boil. But, to see his partner, best friend and the woman he has loved for so long look so...fragile and vulnerable made his heart break. He knew something was definitely wrong.

However, he's gonna realize that something bad was really gonna happen. Something that will change their lives forever.

And this is something that he's not gonna be prepared for.

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Attica Correctional Facility

Manhattan, New York

April 23, 2008

He's been waiting a long time for this day to come.

He's been waiting a long time to do something he should've done a long time ago.

He's been waiting...for Olivia Benson.

Stupid bitch ruined his life. He was angry. He was pissed. He was furious. He was irate. He wanted to kill her. He wanted to make her life a living fucking hell. Now, he'll get that chance. He'll get his revenge on her.

Breathing in the fresh air and feeling the sun beaming down on his face, he stood outside. He was now able to roam the streets as a free man. He smiled because this is his chance to finish what he started. And the first thing he's gonna do is take care of Olivia Benson.

He's been keeping tabs on her since he spent his time in the slammer. He was able to gain a lot of knowledge on her. So, the lying bitch became a cop. She's not cleaning up the streets everyday. Every time her name was mentioned, he got more and more angry. For years, he did everything he could to keep her under his control; but the moment she opened her mouth, it was all over. Her testimony got him locked up in the first place. He wanted to wring her neck. Now, he's gonna get his chance to make sure she keeps her mouth shut...permanently.

Just you wait, bitch. Your day will come. I'll make sure of it. You're gonna regret ever messing with me, he thought with an evil grin on his face as he walked away from Attica.

Oh, yes, he has big plans for her. Big plans.

There's more in the next chapter! Stay tuned!

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