Author's Note: Okay I know I'm like working on two fic right now but this one jumped into my head and won't leave me alone! So here is another fic by me.

Disclaimer: I own NOTHING! I am POOR!!

WARNING: This fic will contain adult topics, abuse, and suicidal themes. Turn back if this makes you uncomfortable. Also the rating on this might change.

Chapter1) Hand of Sorrow

Shin sat in the waiting room at the Hospital, nervously watching the clock. He had been just been driving home, when he had noticed someone fall on the side of the road. He had found a girl with several bruises and cuts and brought her here. The problem, he never got a name and she had seemed quite terrified. He clearly remembered her opposed to going back to where she came from.

"Mister Mouri?" A nurse stepped into the room and Shin looked up. "You may come and see your cousin if you'd like now." The nurse said and Shin nodded. He followed her down the hall, feeling slightly bad since he had lied to the people here. He had said that the girl was his cousin, Takiko, and the she hadn't come home when she said she would, so he went looking for her, and found her face down in the snow on the side of the road. Of course there was some skepticism, and they wanted to ask the girl if this was true. Walking into her room Shin shut the door behind him and glanced down at the beaten girl. She was looking away from him, and seemed so fragile.

"Hey, I'm glad to see you're up. Look I kind of told a small lie of who you are, since when I asked you in the car, you didn't seem to want to go back to your home." Shin said taking a seat near the bed. "You never did actually tell me your name." Shin said. Hotaru looked over at the man next to her bed and began to shutter at his mere presents. "Hey it's okay, I won't hurt you I swear you can trust me." Shin smiled to the girl.

"… Tomoe Ho… Hotaru." Hotaru choked out turning away from the guy again.

"Hotaru..." Shin whispered back. "Try to rest all right? Maybe when you're feeling better we can talk okay?" Shin smiled at her as he stood. "Look the doctors are going to want to speak with you, okay." Shin's smile faded as he saw that the girl was unresponsive, and seemed very much like she was broken. He didn't know what to her, but he had decided that it was terrible. Shin left and let the doctor talk to Hotaru, of course he wasn't surprised when the doctor said she won't talk to him. Shin smiled when he saw Hotaru hobbling out on a pair of crutches towards the waiting room. The nurse next to Hotaru was making sure she got the hang of the crutches.

"Now when you get her home, please make sure she eats something." The nurse told Shin and he nodded.

"Hey, ready to go?" Shin asked with a smile being careful of what he said. Hotaru looked down at the floor. What choice did she have? She was stranded, and couldn't get very far anyways. Plus she doubted that they'd let her leave by herself. Finally Hotaru hobbled over next to Shin, her heart pounding. Her hands clenched around the crutches turning her knuckles white. Shin smiled at her and led her out to the car. He opened the door for her and helped her in to the car. The car ride back to his place was very quiet with the radio being the only comfort. Shin pulling into the drive way of his home and like before helped Hotaru out, noting how she shook and cringe at physical contact.

"Make yourself at home okay." Shin smiled as he opened the front door to his place. Hotaru froze, they were at his place and no one knew where she was. How could she let her self fall into this mess? It's not like you could've have gone back… You're too weak… Even weaker now. A dark voice whispered to her.

"Hotaru?... Hotaru, listen if you what maybe there's a friend of yours I could call. Do you have anyone's number, or a name?" Shin asked looking over at Hotaru. He felt bad that he didn't have anything for her to change into. Her clothes had tears in them, and were barely holding together.

"No…. I.. I can't…" Hotaru began to cry, her head dropping down to her chest. Shin walked over and reached out a hand to comfort her and she tensed under his touch. "Please… Please don't… I…" Hotaru began to sob. If he wanted to do anything she would be powerless. Shin looked at the girl horrified.

"Hotaru… What happened?" Shin asked shocked though he had an idea of what happened just by looking at her. Hotaru couldn't even answer she just collapsed, sobbing and mumbling. Shin knelt down next to her but keep some distance between them. "It's okay. I swear nothing will happen to you while you're here. You can trust me… I know that's a lot to ask of you right now, but you can trust me." Shin said trying to common her down, though it would be so much easier if contacted didn't scare her. "I won't make you go back, okay?" Shin asked standing up again, as Hotaru nodded. Shin picked up the crutches and set them against the wall. Walking back to Hotaru he sighed as he picked her up feeling her go tense then begin to fight.

"NO!! NO! Don't please! Don't! I.. I beg you don't!!" She screamed trying to push away from him.

"Ssshhh. It's okay I'm just taking you up stairs." He hushed her but it didn't calm her down at all. Once he arrived at the spare bedroom he set Hotaru down on the bed and backed away. Hotaru was shaking with fear her eyes glued to his face, waiting for an evil look to cross his face. "Try to rest okay?" Shin told her as he headed for the door.

Once he was gone Hotaru broke down yet again sobbing alone with her pain. All the unwanted memories began to surface, the laughter, the pain, the insults, and of course the shame. Her nails clawed at her arms as she hugged herself in a futile attempt to ward off the world.

"Please… no more." She sobbed to herself wishing beyond all hope that it would just stop.

Shin leaned against the wall trying to figure out what to do. It was clear by the bruises and cuts that Hotaru had been beaten up, but from the way she acted… He knew there was more. Rape if he had to guess, and the mere thought that she might have gone through that enrage him. He didn't know what to do how to begin to help her. She seemed so breakable, and it hurt him that she wouldn't trust him. He knew it wasn't his fault or hers, but it still hurt. After all he was the ronin of trust, and was very used to people just trusting him. Heading back downstairs he decided there were a few people he needed to call. Picking up the phone Shin began to dial the number of an old friend who might be able to help.

"Hello, Mia speaking."

"Mia, it's Shin… I've got a slight problem. It's not me, but I think it might be best if you came over." Shin said.

"I can come over tomorrow. Is that soon enough?" Mia asked.

"Yeah, that should be fine." Shin smiled to himself. "Bye Mia." He added as they hung up. Sighing heavily he sat down on the couch trying to figure out what to do. Looking at the clock he sighed and guessed he should get some sleep since he spent all last night and today at the hospital. Rubbing his eyes Shin got up and headed into the kitchen deciding to prepare something to eat before going to bed.

Hotaru had finally calmed down and was looking around the room. Though her tears had stopped the pain was still there. Gingerly she stepped off the bed, she grabbed the crutches and hobbled over to the door. Poking her head out, she looked around. The cream walls were decorated with pictures off both drawing and photography. She noticed that the photos seemed to have the same six people plus Shin. There was only one woman a kid and the rest were guys. Walking down the hall she saw the bathroom to the right and the stairs leading down. She could smell something cooking down there, but she had never gone down stairs with crutches, and there was no doubt that that man Shin would be down there. She was hungry but she was also scared. She didn't know this man, and she had known the one who hurt her almost her entire life, at least longer then she knew the Senshis. Finally Hotaru placed the crutches on the first step and began to try to get down. She hadn't even gotten to the fifth step before she slipped and began to fall. She had hit at least one step before hitting something firm but soft. She began to shake and tense as she felt herself being steady.

"Are you alright?" Shin asked picking up one of the crutches and handing it to Hotaru, before going to fetch the other. "I guess you've never been on crutches before. It's alright you get the hang of it." Shin smiled to her as he held out the other crutch.

"Th.. Thank you." Hotaru choked out as she snatched the crutch and backed away from Shin.

"Are you hungry?" Shin asked as he began to head back to the kitchen.

"Yes…" Hotaru nodded and cautiously followed him. Shin sighed feeling very sympathetic towards the young girl. There were things he would need to find out and he would have to see if anyone reported a Tomoe Hotaru missing. This was going to be rather difficult. He thought as he filled two bowls with soup. Setting one in front of Hotaru he sat at the other end of the table to give her space. The two of them ate in silence but this time it was less awkward. Not once though did Hotaru look up from her soup. Once she was finished Shin walked over and picked up her bowl and began washing it, along with his own.

"So… How old are you Hotaru?" Shin asked looking over his shoulder to the girl.

"Sixteen… I was a junior at Juuban High School." Hotaru said quietly. Shin pausing and turned to look at Hotaru. Juuban was a good distance away from where they were.

"Okay, well I think we'll need to contact your parents or a friend? So you can go home." Shin asked and Hotaru's eyes shot up to his face.

"NO! No I can't. I can't go back." Hotaru said shaking her head.

"Hotaru… There's not much I can do about that. I mean your family is probably looking for you."

"No…. I haven't lived with them for years. I can't go back." Hotaru said beginning to shake with her shame and sorrow.

"I… Come on, Hotaru why don't you go to bed. We can talk in the morning okay?" Shin asked still keeping his distance. Hotaru grabbed the crutches and began to make her way to the stairs very much aware that Shin was following her. "It's okay I'm just going to make sure you don't fall." Shin smiled to her and she carefully made her way up the stairs, though she had slipped once she didn't fall like last time. Once Hotaru was back in the room Shin had set her up with Shin walked back down stairs unsure of what to do once again. Turning on the TV he watched the news for any missing person reports, but found none. Maybe she hadn't been gone to long… He thought as he watched the news.

(In a dark castle clearly not on Earth)

"Master it is set. The little princess of Saturn has been broken. Her heart aches and the new power is feeding quietly." A dark young voice sneered.

"Fine but where is she?" The master voice answered.

"Uh… Well you see she's…" A second deeper voice began.

"You lost her didn't you!" The master roared. "Can't even capture a broken PRINCESS! For that you are of no used to me!" The master closed their hand and both of the servants fell to the ground screaming. Blood began to fall from their eyes, and drip down from their ears and nose, as they both died. "You weren't even the ones who broke her. Shadow Strike come here." The master beckoned.

"Yes master." He said as he kneeled before the master.

"It was you who broke the princess wasn't it? Your brutality was always one of a kind."

"Yes master. I will find her soon too. With her new power we could truly control all, for none can fight the forces that give both life and death." He smirked.

"Then you have a plan?" The master smiled at the servant.

"Of course. The senshi believe we have the young princess, so in the mean time we can search for her, and well I know of some who can help." He smiled and vanished.

((The next Morning at Shin's house))

Shin jumped when he heard a knock at the door. Rubbing his eyes he realized he didn't sleep at all. He opened the door and let Mia in.

"Hey Shin, what's wrong you look awful." Mia said placing a hand on his check.

"It's a long story… Would you like some tea or coffee because I'm going to need some." Shin smiled weakly.

"Tea sounds good… So what's wrong Shin, you seem very distracted." Mia asked as she sat down at the table. Shin paused then looked towards the stairs before taking a seat across from Mia.

"To tell you the truth, I'm very confused on what to do. Two days ago I found a girl walking on the side of the road. She collapsed in the snow and wasn't to responsive till I lifted her up. She started screaming, and was begging to not be hurt. I took her to the hospital but since she wouldn't talk with them, and was starting to talk to me they let me bring her here, since I kind of told them she was my cousin. But the thing is she was very avid about saying she didn't want to go back. So she's been here with me for a day. I mean she only sixteen, but said that she's been away from her family for quite some time." Shin sighed. "Then there's the problem that she's so jumpy and well it's clear she's been abused and maybe more… And I don't know what to do." Shin sighed and let his head fall into his hand.

"Well, first off I can see what I can find out on the computer and well we can see where to go from there…. As for the abuse…. I'm not sure Shin, I mean the only thing you really can do is reassure her you won't hurt her, and be patient." Mia told him with a comforting smile.

"Thank you Mia." Shin smiled weakly at her. Standing up Shin and Mia headed for the computer Shin had in the study like room. Mia sat at the computer and Shin leaned over watching her type away. It was true that Hotura was enrolled at Juuban High school, but as for who was her guardian; it seemed that a name was put down but no contact or appearances were made by them. Since that was the case it wasn't hard for Mia to sign Shin off as a friend of the family. Both of them looked up when they heard the sound of someone coming down the stairs.

"Mia stay here, I'll be right back." Shin smiled and went to see Hotaru. "Morning Hotaru, did you sleep well?" Shin asked and Hotaru nodded. "Hotaru I have my friend Mia over, if you want to come meet her." Hotaru paused and watched Shin carefully before nodding. "Hotaru this is Mia, Mia this is Hotaru." Shin smiled as he introduced the two girls.

"Hello Hotaru." Mia waved then noticed the girl's clothes. "SAI!"

"What?!" Shin looked over at Mia alarmed as did Hotaru.

"How could you leave her in such clothes? Don't worry Hotaru I'm going to take you out to the mall today and we'll get you any clothes that you want." Mia smiled to the scared girl, which made Hotaru relax and smile weakly back. "All right Shin go start the car." Mia smiled.

"What? Why?" Shin looked at Mia surprised.

"You're coming with us. You're going to have to get used to this if Hotaru is going to live here. You'll have to take her out shopping every so often. And it'll help Hotaru feel more comfortable around you." Mia explained and Hotaru stare at the two of them. Hotaru smiled a little at Mia's concern of her well being, it was nice to have someone watching out for her, like so few did. "Plus who's going to carry the bags if you don't come along?" Mia teased Shin, and Shin laughed getting the picture already.

"Well come on Hotaru, once Mia gets an idea in her mind there's no changing it, so it looks like we are off to the mall. I hope you don't mind." Shin smiled to Hotaru as he grabbed his jacket and an extra one.

"I don't mind." Hotaru answered speaking softly. Looking at the jacket Shin was holding out for her and cautiously took it from him. Mia smiled and walked beside Hotaru out to the car.

"Now don't worry we'll get you some nice clothes." Mia smiled at Hotaru and she smiled back.

By the time their trip to the mall was over Hotaru felt very comfortable around Mia there was something about her that was like Pluto. She was smiling more around Mia, but it usually didn't last as she remembered what happened to her. She still couldn't force the horrible incident from her mind. As they arrived back at Shin's place Mia took Hotaru up stairs and helped her put her new clothes away. Once that was done Mia tucked Hotaru into bed and bid her farewell and good night.

"Now if you ever need me. I've programmed my number into that cell phone okay?" Mia smiled as she set the cell phone they got Hotaru down on her new dresser. Once Mia had left the tears and shame flooded back into Hotaru's being.

((Down Stairs))

"Well Shin, I better go. Try to get some sleep tonight okay?" Mia gave hi a hug as he sat in the kitchen.

"I'll try… Hey Mia could you tell the others that I'm going to be taking care of Hotaru now? That they can't show up when they want too. I'll be happy to explain to them-"

"Of course Shin. I know they'll understand." Mia smiled to him and Shin smiled back weakly.

Standing up he walked Mia to the door, and waved good bye. Rubbing his tired eyes he turned and began to head up stairs. He could hear Hotaru crying from in her room. Pausing outside the door he knocked gently on the wood.

"Hotaru? Can I come in?" Shin asked waiting for a response.

"Just… leave me alone." Hotaru whispered into her pillow, barely loud enough for Shin to hear. She didn't want him in her new room, and she was too tired to fight. She listened to his soft footsteps retreat down the hall before sleep over came her.

Sitting on his bed Shin wondered what he should do about the situation. Hotaru was hurt badly, and showing her his kanji may gain him the trust he needed to help her or it could scare her more. Sighing heavily Shin stood up and removed his clothes revealing the finely toned body he had. With only his boxers left he climbed into bed and let exhaustion take over.

((Shin's dream))

Shin woke to the soft sound of a girl crying. Rubbing his eyes he could see a faint purple mist all around his room. Standing up he wondered if Hotaru was still crying. Shin grabbed his jeans and buttoned them up as he opened the door. Confusion filled his head as he stared out at what was a balcony and not his hallway. It was then the crying changed to a desperate scream. Running towards the sound he saw some monster huddling over someone, who he guessed was the girl.

"Hey freak show, leave her alone!" Shin screamed calling his sub-armor on and charge the monster only to have it vanish. "Huh?" Shin looked around for the monster but gasped when a small hand grabbed his. Looking down he saw a girl with shoulder length black hair and violet eyes tearful eyes staring up at him.

"Please… Don't leave me. I'm not evil. They're wrong I'm not just the bringer of silence." She cried desperately holding on to his hand.

Shin just stared down at her his sub-armor vanishing leaving him naked as he knelt before her. Taking her hand in his he smiled to her and felt an odd power, and feeling swelling up inside him.

"Don't worry. I'm here now, and never again will I leave you. For with my life I will always protect you." Shin wrapped his arms around her and held her close. "For no matter what the price I will always protect you and punish any one who aims to harm you."

The girl looked up at him her tears stopping. She rested her head on his chest and wrapped her arms around his neck. "What if it's someone who says they're on your side? Will you protect me from the Senshi who don't understand?"

"Of course." Was all Shin could say. He couldn't deny her and he wasn't sure why, he wasn't even sure what she meant by Senshi.

((Shin's room))

Bolting up right Shin panted in his bed. He was confused by the dream but even more by the fade sensation of power. What ever the power was it wasn't that of Torrent that was sure.

A/N: I hope people like this fix. Anyways please do review it makes my muses happy.