Hellooooo. This is my first fanfiction so constructive criticism is welcome. ^-^ The story is Spamano. OTP~ Heck ya! Anyways...Lovino will be genderbent. Along with some others which I will not mention. Why? Cause it goes with the story. I couldn't decide what story line I wanted to do. I want to do this other one, but I'll probably put it up when I'm almost done with this story. Unless you guys don't like this story at all, then this will be the only story I'll ever put...Just kidding! I love writing so I plan on putting on a few stories. But like I couldn't decide with story line to put first. I was like 'I wanna write something. Maybe for fanfiction. Yeah. Spamano definite yes. This story will work with it! But this one will too. Hmm. Which shall I do?'

...Okay. It didn't go exactly like that, but it did take me a while to decide which one. So I chose this one cause like ideas keep popping in my head for it so this one it shall be!

I am like a huge procrastinator, along with school, and softball. Finding the time to write may take awhile. So expect at least a week between each update. Unless it is a weekend or holiday. Labor day is coming up so I plan on writing the entire time. Unless like we have softball practice on the weekend, which probably won't happen. Hopefully.

Like let's totally get to the story like now. Lol. I just did Poland. .

"S-stop...p-please..."

"What makes you think I'm gonna stop. Take your punishment like a man. Oh wait you aren't."

"I-I'm...ngh! B-begging...y-Ahh! It hurts! Take it out! PLEASE! PLEASE!" Tears of pain were rolling down my face. It stung so much. Just hold on. You will get your freedom. Just hold on.

"I don't think so. Unless you want your precious brothers to take your place." My eyes shot open. No. Not them. Anything, but them. I swallowed down a large amount of tears.

"F-fine. Just don't do anything to them."

"Good girl." You could hear his smirk in his voice.

I was slumped against the wall and stained shirt was thrown my way.

"I don't want you looking indecent around the house. Put that on."

I complied while he walked out. The 'shirt' pretty much passed as a dress on me. It went to my knees and slipped off my shoulder. I stood up using the wall as support. That damn ass bitch did not go easy on me today. That bastard hated me ever since Feliciano was born. It was always 'Why can't you be more like your brother?' or 'You are not as cute as little Feli~!' I get it. I stink at everything. I'm clumsy, messy, swear a lot, and everything that Feli does is the opposite. All he got was love. I was jealous of him, but my mother. She made everything better for me. When Marcello came along. He was a bit like me. Quiet. Reserved. He didn't swear, but he was average at everything. Which was a nice change for once.

I limped all the way to my so called room. It was a closet turned into a bedroom. Which was just adding a bed. And a very shitty bed at that. The only warmth I get at night is from thick blankets Feli and Marcello sneaked me a while back. The mattress had stains and was thin. My pillow was flat and worn out. It had tear stains from what 5 years ago, still. That was how long I had it.

I sat on my 'bed' and took out clothes from under it. Quickly changing, I grabbed a backpack from one of the shelves, ignoring the pain in my back. I opened it and put my secret stash of money in the small pocket, which was around 50 dollars? I don't know. It was money and I was going to need it. I stuffed my clothes in the largest pocket and I reached for pictures of my family. When we were actually happy. My mother died in a car accident when I was around 10, Feli 4, and Marcello 1. I am now 15, Feli 9, Marcello 6. I put them in the second smallest pocket and zipped up everything. It was around 9. Not yet. A little more. I let my head hit the pillow, really the mattress because it was so thin. I set an alarm on my phone for 11. Yes I had a phone. I don't know how, but I do. It was going to go to waste anyways. So use it while I do.

Beep. Beep. Smash!

I crushed the little phone from my hand. There my phone is destroyed. I sat up and slung the backpack over my back and sneaked out of my 'room.' I closed it as gently as possible. I went to Feli and Marcello's room, which was mine before mother died. That bastard did everything to make me hate him. I swear.

I opened the door and shut it quietly as possible. I locked it and went over to their bed.

"You're here sorella."

"Of course. When I said we would leave I meant it." I sat down on the bed next to Marcello. "What you can't sleep?" He looked away and nodded.

"I'm scared."

"Of what fratellino?" I ran my hand through his hair. Avoiding that damned curl of ours.

"What if we die? What would happen?"

"I can assure you. I won't let you guys die." A small smile formed on his lips.

"Grazie."

"Nessun problema." I smiled at him and got off the bed going to the other side. I shook Feli. Obviously he was asleep. So I had to wake him up. Which took 10 damn minutes of precious escape time.

We all were awake and I was tying a rope to the leg of the bed. The bed weighs tons. It was a good thing for the rope to hold onto while we climbed down. I made sure it was tight enough and threw it down the open window. We were on the second floor and no one else besides the four of us were home, but if we left through the front doors. It would wake up the bastard. So this is an alternative. And there was no back door. Don't know why.

I went down the rope and let myself slide down. I was about 14 feet from the ground when I signaled it was okay for Feli to come. Feli has to come down first instead of Marc cause he is a crybaby so the faster he gets down, the better. I let myself down while watching Feli. When I was about 10 feet above the ground, Marcello started down.

I let my feet touch the ground. Feli was still climbing. When he got within my reach I put him on the ground. Same with Marcello.

I did some funky stuff moving the rope back and forth. When it fell down. I put it on the dirt and picked up a long stick and closed the windows. I hid it within all the bushes. I picked up the rope and wrapped it around my arm.

"Ready?" I whispered.

"Si." They both said.

I let a small smile grace my lips and I grabbed both of their hands and went to the woods in our backyard.

Freedom. Freedom. It was in the palm of our hands. Once we leave this wretched city, everything will be perfect. I will be free. No, we will be free. I won't have to be that bastards toy anymore. No more punishments. No confinements. My freedom from that man will be true.

I was carrying Marc since he slightly sprained his ankle while walking. Feli was starting to nod off while walking. I sighed and put Marcello on the ground.

"Feli." I knelt down and opened my arms. He smiled and ran into my arms. I picked up Marcello in my other arm. Thank goodness they are light.

I kept on walking just stopping every once and while to make sure they were okay. Plus to adjust them. I guessed it was about 3 a.m. now. I wasn't sleepy. In fact I had more energy than before. It was probably from wanting to get away from that man. Just keep on walking Chiara. Just keep walking.

Dawn was breaking when I reached the edge of the city. No more woods. I knew where the train station was. Just get on one. Take one of those large buses and we are out of this city for good.

"Wake up you two. I can't carry you anymore." Marc looked at me with sleepy eyes and Feli rubbed his eyes asking for 5 more minutes. I sighed. I put both of them one the ground and grabbed their hands. Leading them to the train station.

We were sitting on the train. I knew where to get off. Feliciano fell asleep against me. And Marc was looking out the windows.

We were sitting on the bus. I just realized how tired my legs were and how sleepy I was. The bus was heading to a completely different city. It should be about a 4 day journey. Same bus all the way through. A lot of people were filing on to the bus. By the minute my eyes kept getting heavier and heavier.

"Sorella." I snapped my head up and looked at Marcello and Feli. "You can sleep. You done a lot all night. We will stay awake now." They both smiled at me. I smiled and laid back against my chair. And drifted into a deep sleep.

~5 Days Later~

I stretched out my limbs and looked around. It was a small town. Only about 100,000 people who lived here. I'm pretty sure I can establish a life here for us. Feli and Marcello were looking around fascinated. The three of us had been home schooled till now. We pretty much stayed in one place our entire lives. I grabbed both of their hands and dragged them into the city.

The only problem with this is that, I'm only 15. I can buy a home, but I only have so much money. The three of us have about 500 dollars altogether. Maybe we can rent. I need a job. And I need to get Feli and Marc in school. This is a lot.

"Sorella!"

"What?"

"Can we eat?"

"Okay. Where can we eat?" We were in a middle of a busy area. There were a few restaurants here and there. Where can we eat?

In the end we ate at a fast food place cause we need to salvage our money. I was sitting on a bench while I watched Marc and Feli play on the swings. I got a free newspaper. I was looking for a place to rent. 750 per month for a studio and that is like one of those shitty ones. These places are expensive. Maybe I can get a job and let the us stay with them for working. Yeah. Like someone is that generous. I hope there is though. I was watching them again, giving up on looking for a place to stay. We might have to sleep on the benches tonight. No. That's horrible. I can't let them handle that. It's cold at night and they will be freezing their butts off. Not to mention hypothermia. Damn what is up with this? I promised I would protect them, but I can't do that much. I got them out of that house, but still. We can't die on our first day here in this town.

I put my head in my hands. I can't think right now.

"Sorella?" I looked up and saw Marc and Feli. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah. Just a little stressed."

They looked at each other with worrying faces. "Don't push yourself."

"I won't. Go play for a bit more. Okay?" They looked at each other and back at me. Then ran off. I wonder if I can do this. I crossed my legs and tilted my head back. I need to find a place.

Okay. It is around 7 p.m. now. I looked around for a job. Using the proposition that if I work for them they let the three of us to stay with them. They turned us down saying that they had no room in their house. Others said they can't afford that. Others just flat out refused me. Bastards. Most of them wished us luck with pitying faces. I don't need their pity! Damn it!

The three of us were back at the park sitting at the bench. My knees were up and my arms wrapped around them. Marc and Feli were sitting on both sides of me. What am I going to do?

I looked up and saw a few couples in the area now. Oi. What is this park the romantic park or something like that bullshit. I wrapped my jacket around me a bit tighter. It was getting colder every second. I put my legs back on the ground and put Feli and Marc on my lap. And hugged them close. I could feel tears coming.

"Goddamn it. I was supposed to protect you guys. I failed you two." Tears were streaming down my face. I hugged them even closer. "Why do I have to be so weak?"

"Sorella..."

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry."

"You don't have to be sorry sorella! Ve~!"

"Feli?" I looked up at him and he was sitting there with his arms wide open.

"I'm just happy, I don't have to see you all beaten up by papa anymore. That's good enough for me! Ve~! Plus we are all together! I've never been happier!" Feli.

"Same here." Marc.

Tears were streaming down my face again. I put my face in my hands and wept. They were right. I should be happy we are together and out of that bastard's house.

They hugged me and I hugged back. Tears never stopping.

After about 10 minutes I finally calmed down. My eyes were probably puffy and my nose red.

"You guys aren't cold right?" They both were sitting on my lap while I was holding them.

"Ve~! Nope!"

"Not really."

"Good." I smiled contently. But it quickly faded. Where were we going to stay? We could stay at a hotel, but I don't know where any are. Shit.

I let out a sigh and sat back pulling them closer.

"Ve~?"

"What is it Feli?"

"Sorella what is that?" Feli pointed at some floating balls of light. I smiled.

"Those are fireflies." His eyes lit up along with Marc.

"Ve~They are pretty."

"Yeah."

"Yeah they are, aren't they." I looked around and saw a few more people here in the park. So they were here for the fireflies.

My younger brothers were so carefree. While I had to worry about where the heck we are staying. I looked at the fireflies. I let my hand out and a firefly landed in my palm. I was staring at it in awe. Feli and Marc were too. I brought it closer and let them stare at it. It wasn't long before it flew off. Feli and Marc ran off into a large group of fireflies. I went after them and watched them play with them. Why the fuck not. I joined in as well. I caught one or two to show them before they flew off.

Once again we were sitting on the bench. We were happy and content. But we still needed to figure out where we are going to sleep! It was around 8:30 p.m. now. People started leaving. Can someone take us home with them?

"Oh. Look at what we have here." I snapped my head up and saw a lady and a man. The lady had long brown hair that went down to her waist. The man had short brown hair and a curl that went up. I tried moving forward, but saw that Marc and Feli fell asleep on my lap. I relaxed back in the bench.

"What the fuck do you want?"

"I just found some kids on a bench. No parents around. So what you doing here young lady?"

What am I supposed to say. I can't just say 'Oh. We just ran away from home!' No! I can't do that. It'll raise more questions. I just sat there combing my hands through their hair.

"Let me rephrase that. Do you have a place to stay?" I shot my head up and stared at them. They were willing to take us in? What?! This didn't make any sense.

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me. Do you have a place to stay?"

"Elizabeta, do you really think this is a good idea? We don't know anything about them."

"Come on Roderich. They don't have a place. Can you please keep them? Pleeeaaasse?" She was giving him the largest puppy eyes I've ever seen. It could even beat Feliciano's. Man this lady is goddamn crazy. Why would they want to bring us in anyways?

"Um. Hey. Why do you want to bring us in anyways?" They both looked at me. The lady gave me a small smile and the man pushed his glasses up.

"Why? Hm." She put her finger on her chin like she was in deep thought. When she snapped up and said, "Because a bunch of kids can't stay out here alone!"

"How would you know that we don't have place to stay anyways? What are you a stalker?"

"No. No. You guys are out here longer than what normal kids would be out without their parents so I kind of just assumed."

Creepy. "But how I know that you two aren't some murderers or something?!"

"Why would we anyways? This town is very quiet nothing ever happens here if you hadn't noticed before." Oh yea. It was extremely quiet. There wasn't any sirens or anything that I heard today, and we were in a extremely crowded area too.

"Y-yeah."

"So? What do you say?" She offered her hand.

"What's the catch?"

"No catch. Can't we just take care of some kids from the streets. It is the nice thing to do. Plus kids need all the love they can get, right? Roderich?" He just merely nodded. "So. Come on. We will take care of you kids." I looked at her hand. They do seem nice. But. But. Ah! Who cares! It's for Feli and Marc.

I was carrying both Feli and Marc. I refuse to let those strangers touch my fratellino. We were standing in front of a nice size house. Two floors. A grassy yard. With flowers popping up here and there.

"Come on in you three." I looked toward her and walked up to the front door. Roderich was fumbling with the keys when he finally got it in.

"Please go on in." He held the door open. He HELD THE DOOR OPEN. No one ever did that. No one. This little bastard might be good. I walked in and saw a stair case in front of me. To my right was the living room. It had a piano. It wasn't big, but it was pretty. Some other instruments surrounded it. I walked into the room and set down Feli and Marc. They looked around with curiosity. I bent down so I was eye level with them.

"Promise me you two will behave." Marc nodded and Feli gave his Ve~. I smiled. "Go and look around, but don't touch anything. Alright?" They both nodded and ran off up the stairs. Roderich and Elizabeta motioned for me to come to them. I went to the kitchen. It wasn't big, nor was it small. There was a back room which looked like the formal dining room apparently.

In the kitchen there was the basic stuff. Stove, fridge, counters and there was a little table that had four chairs.

Elizabeta motioned me to come over. Roderich and her were already sitting. So I took a seat for myself. I sat across from the two of them. It felt like I was being fucking interrogated. What the hell.

"So. You never did tell us your names. We already introduced ourselves. So it's your turn." She gave me a gentle smile. What the fuck was I supposed to say. I don't want to give my goddamn name. But if they are going to let us live with them. My first name should be fine.

"C-Ch-Chiara."

"Oh. What a pretty name. Is it Italian?" I just nodded.

"Young lady." I looked up at Roderich. "Would you mind giving us your last name?"

"What for?"

"It would be nice to have your full name. Plus we can find your parents-"

"I DON'T NEED THAT BASTARD!" I slammed my hands on the table. I didn't want to go back. He probably didn't even miss us. It's been 5 days. No reports of missing children, he doesn't want us. He never did. He never did.

"Sorella." I turned and saw Feli at the doorway with Marc in hand. "We don't need him either. So can we stay here?" Feli.

"Why is that young man?"

"Because he was a meanie to all of us. We don't need him. All we need is the three of us. Especially sorella!" Feli.

"I guess it is settled! All of you are staying with us!" I whipped my head back. Elizabeta.

"What?"

"Well we can't have you kids out alone. So let me fix the guest room! I'll be right back!"

Elizabeta left and the rest of us were just standing there. Frozen. They are keeping us. It's cause of pity. Don't be fooled. Get a job. Get a place of your own. Live there with Marc and Feli. Live a happy life. Just the three of us. That is all I need. Now I just need to get Feli and Marc into school. What am I going to do? Mama. Help. I don't know what I'm doing. Who the heck are these people? I need your help more than ever.

Translations-

Fratellino - Little brothers
Grazie - Thanks
Nessun problema - No problem
Si - Yes

What the heck did I just write.

I had it all good. I had it written out, but nooooo. My computer just had to freeze and stay like that and I lost my first draft! And I really liked that one! NOOOOO! But this is a close second.

The other characters will be introduced...next chapter? If not next two chapters.

My god. I wrote a lot. I hope it's a good start. So I thank the readers who read this! Constructive criticism is welcomed! So review on here. So can get motivation to keep writing! Next update will hopefully be by this Saturday or Sunday. I have practice all week for softball. Not to mention homework which just loves to sit on my desk. Which it is right now. I'm writing instead of working. I'm such a procrastinator.

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