Change in storyline: It's not all nice and stuff for Beck and Cat. It's going to be all different kinds of short stories: good, bad, angry, sad, happy, and all that shitz. Some chapters will be old songfics that I deleted.

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Alive

Digidestend Angel

Summary: Cat's had enough of Beck's abuse and it's time to get out.

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Caterina Oliver wiped the tears away from her cheeks and eyes, trying to stand strong, but it was getting difficult. Can I do this? Her face in the mirror was not a pretty reflection. Red nose, red watery eyes, puffy eyes, messy hair, and can't forget the large purple/red bruise on her cheek. Yes, I can. She looked out the bathroom door for a little peek to see if her husband was awake, but he was sound asleep, snoring. She shut the door and cried again. But I love him. Then the picture of her brown haired, brown eyed three year old baby girl who witnessed the violence that's gone on in this house. But I love her more. She changed her sweat pants for a pair of jeans. She put on a baby blue sweater and quietly walked out of the bathroom, putting her cell phone and Beck's money in her pockets. He can lend some. She quietly walked out of there and went to the kitchen pantry. She grabbed the duffle bag she had hidden in there. It was quite large in a way; it fit both her and her daughter's clothes. She took her purse and headed for her daughter's bedroom. She entered and dared not to wake her up. She took her daughter in her arms and struggled to take the bag, her purse, and her three year old all at once. But you may only have one chance. She told herself. She gave a strong nod to encourage herself and walked by their bedroom. Her husband was still asleep. Goodbye, my love. I wish things didn't turn out this way.

Two years later…

She looked in the mirror and saw herself, satisfied. No bruises. At all. She was healthy looking and she loved it. "…Time goes slowly now in my life…Fear no more of what I'm not sure."

"Mommy!" Cat Valentine went out to the kitchen and saw her five year old reaching in the pantry. "I need cereal to build strong bones!" Alicia Valentine said in the cutest voice.

Cat smiled and went over to grab the cereal for her. "Would you like me to make you some?" She asked softly.

Alicia jumped up and down. "Yes, please!"

I love her. Cat thought to herself as she poured cereal into Alicia's favorite yellow bowl, which had flower designs all over it. I did all this for her. After pouring the milk, she handed her daughter the bowl of cereal. She grabbed a spoon from the silverware drawer and gave it to her. "How's that?"

"It's perfect, mommy!" Alicia clapped her hands in joy. "When are we going to leave for school?"

The now brown haired mother kissed her forehead. "After you eat, we will."

"Okay!" With that said, she dug in.

Soon Cat came back into the kitchen with a small Dora backpack. "Are you done eating, Alicia?"

Alicia put her bowl in the sink and nodded to her mom. "Yes, mommy." She ran to her mother and Cat helped put the backpack on.

"You ready for your first day of kindergarten?" Cat asked her, fixing her hair a little.

"Yup!" Alicia answered with a grin.

"Well, then, let's head out." Cat grabbed her purse and took Alicia's hand. "I guess I've found my way it's simple when its right…"

After buckling Alicia in her booster seat in the back seat, Cat buckled up and began diving towards the local elementary school. "Mommy?"

Cat was alert. "Yes, my love?"

"Are you going to work today?" Alicia asked, playing with her shoe laces.

"Yes, I am." Cat looked at her for a second before turning back to the road. "Why do you ask?"

"Just wondering." Alicia told her in a teasing voice, making Cat giggle at her daughter's silliness. She definitely gets that from her mother. After a few minutes of silence, Alicia spoke up again. "Mommy?"

"Hm?"

"Why isn't daddy here?" Alicia asked curiously.

Cat hated this sore subject. But she needs to know. She shook her head. But not this young. "Well, honey…daddy just needed to be away for a while, okay?"

"Is he ever going to come visit us?"

"I can't say, baby girl." Cat prayed Beck would never find them. She went across the country, changed their last names, and changed their appearances, just to hide from her abusive husband. "Alicia, always remember that your father and I love you so much. Daddy and I just had a few fights and we need some alone time."

"Okay, mommy."

Cat smiled. I'll tell her someday when she's older. She heard her daughter singing to the soft music playing. It was a beautiful noise in Cat's life. Just not now. "The power of not knowing and letting go…"

"Mommy?"

"Yes, sweetheart?"

"Why do you sing that song sometimes?" She asked Cat innocently.

Cat smiled to her. "It gives me strength."

Alicia giggled. "Mommy, you're already strong!"

Cat's heart fluttered.

As they pulled up to the school, many parents and children were already there and getting ready to go inside. Cat was out with Alicia. Making sure her new kindergartener had her backpack, Cat led her inside. Room 12. She looked around and saw room 12 and went inside. A few parents were already there, trying to get their kids off their legs. A few kids were already out and playing with the toys they had.

"Hello." An older lady came up to them with a kind smile. "Who might this young lady be?" She kneeled down to Alicia.

"I'm Alicia Valentine!" She told her new teacher joyfully. "This is my mommy!"

The lady stood back up straight. "Hello, mommy." She copied Alicia's actions. "I'm Mrs. Lopez."

Cat held out her hand for Mrs. Lopez to shake, who gladly accepted. "Caterina Valentine. Nice to meet you."

"Well, I'm Alicia's teacher from now on, and I promise she'll have fun." Mrs. Lopez smiled down to little Alicia. "Isn't that right?"

Alicia shrugged. "I don't know. I haven't started yet!"

Cat smiled and released Alicia's hand. "Okay, my love, be good for Mrs. Lopez and I'll be back to pick you up at two."

Alicia held out her pinky finger. "Pinky promise?"

Cat took her pinky and wrapped it around Alicia's pinky finger. "Pinky promise." After Alicia gave her mother a kiss goodbye, she took off and ran to some girls playing with dolls. The other girls gladly accepted her into their group and gave her a doll to play with. Cat sighed sadly. "They grow up so fast."

Mrs. Lopez put a hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry. Over time, this will get a bit easier."

Cat smiled to her. "I hope so." After saying goodbye, the young single mother walked out of the classroom, but stopped by the door when she heard her nickname.

"Mommy!"

Cat turned around and saw Alicia standing up, waving at her. "I love you!"

Cat suddenly was getting teary eyed. "I love you too…and happy just to be me and be alive."

Cat began walking through the elementary halls to leave the school. I did it for her. A tear left her eye as memories of the past few years came rushing to her mind. Painful memories, but some joyful ones as well. She's my life and I'll protect her from everything. Beck entered her mind. She held her head high and erased Beck from her mind again. We don't dwell on the past. He's over and gone. I'll never see him again. "Feeling lucky just to be here tonight and…happy just to be me and to be alive."

Cat sighed. I did it for Alicia.