Things were suppose to change, be better. That's what Quinn's mother promised her when they decided to leave. She was so excited when in the middle of the night her mother whispered to pack her things, to make the hard decision to choose which cat to take along on their journey. But it felt like her heart froze as she climbs into the car and her older brother was in the backseat too. She knew her mother thought it was only her father making her life hell, but she was wrong. Logan was daddies boy and they did everything together, include torturing Quinn. But, she held her tongue as they drove away, holding Valkyrie tightly in her arms, brushing a finger over her locket that held pictures of her two she had to leave behind.
They drove for around a week before mom pointed out a quiet town, she gets out to head into an office about school, work and a home. This was the first time she was alone.
"Why did you come" She growls. He merely chuckles.
"Why not? Mom came into my room and told me the same thing she did you. I guess she thought pops was beating on me too. But hey now I can spend more time with my little sister" He growls, grabbing an arm around her shoulder. He squeezes her tight, letting his hand grab her throat. She elbows him in the rib and pulls away from him. Val glares at her brother, hisses loudly.
"Shut up" He huffs, smacking the black cat on the top of the head. She squeals and pulls her close to her chest. Glancing out the window she sees a group of boys heading down the street. Her age, probably went to her new school since there was only one in town. There were six of them, a fat one in red, one of a red and blue hat, one in a green hat, a couple holding hands one of the boys twitching slightly, and lastly a boy in a orange parka with the hood pulled up.
"Stop wasting your time lil sis. Thought you would've noticed by now, they wont and never will be into. you have your soul mate with you already" He chuckles leaning back into the seat. She scowls at him, watching as they walk behind the car and down the road.
-Two Days later-
She lifted boxes up the stairs into her room. Mom got a house that day and finally they could move what little belongings they had into it. Luckily who lived here before them left behind some furniture so there was a small bed in the corner of her room. She drags the rest of the boxes into the empty room, making a circle around her of her things. She stretches her around reaching for her school things, a bright purple bruise peeks past her sweater. Logan had dragged her inside when they first came to look at the house.
"Stupid bastard" She mutters as she covers it again, opening the box. She scoops out her book bag and peeks inside. She wasn't ready for her first day tomorrow, not only was she moving in the middle of the year, next weekend was Halloween, it was a Thursday so she would be beyond behind in her new classes. She just hoped the people were nice enough. Next she goes through a box of clothes and picks an outfit for tomorrow. She decides on a baggy black sweater and white leggings. Setting them aside she starts to hang up the rest of her clothes.
"How do you like your room?" Her mom asks, standing at the door way. Quinn stops what she is doing, rolling her pony tail into a blob of purple as a bun.
"It's alright." She mutters, walking up to her mom, grabbing Val out of her arms. She kisses the top of her head and lets her down into her room, where she jumped onto the bed and sprawled out.
"Nervous for school?" She asks. Quinn merely shrugged, there were positives about going to school, a solid 7 hours away from her stupid brother since he was a Junior in college, he was out talking to the local community college now.
"It will be okay, senior year will be over before you know it. I'm sure the kids here will be better here too. Not everyone is mean like back home, I promise." It sure seemed like it but she nods.
-The next afternoon-
She went through school not speaking, but no one talked to her so she called it a good day. She saw the pack of boy again too, she she went into the library during lunch to avoid more human interaction. She now laid on her bed, home alone. But she shoots up quickly as she hears a loud thud. She scream as a hooded figure sat at her windowsill.
"Do not be alarmed" It said in a very unnatural deep voice. She guesses it was a guy under the cloak as he unfolds himself from the window and stands up. He towered over her, looking at her through the holes in his masked face. She could only see his mouth, he had pale skin. She looks at the costume he wore, black jump suit, she holds back a laugh as she notice he wore briefs outside of his pants. A lime green question mark was embedded on his chest as well as one on the top of his hood.
"Who are you?" She asks, stepping away from him.
"My name is Mysterion. A symbol, if you will" She says casually stepping closer to her.
"Alright 'super hero' why are you here? As you can see I'm in no danger. I'm fine" He chuckles, she shivers as it seemed to rumble through her body.
"Is that right Quinn? I saw what you were trying to hide today. You can't hide it from someone like me" She looks at him with wide eyes. How did this guy know her name? What she was hiding? The only thing she hid were impossible to see it was covered with plenty of foundation and fabric.
"Look dude, I don't know how you know my name but you need to leave. What ever you think you know, it's non of your business anyway. so please leave the way you came." She growls. She stiffens as he stalks towards her, grabbing her arm. He yanks down her sleeve and wipes it with a gloved hand. The make up easily comes off into his glove, the purple harsh against her pale skin.
"What I think I know? You mean what I do indeed know. Who does this?" He asks. She yanks her sleeve from the masked man and slides it back down.
"I said leave. Now" She huffs.
"Fine, but I'll be keeping my eye on you at school. If I notice anymore expect a visit. I'm just trying to look out for you Quinn" He steps away from her, climbing back into the window. He looks at her one last time, then dramatically pulls up a bit of his cape and disappears. She peeks out the window, expecting to catch a glimpse of him running away but he was gone. Just like that.