Chapter 2: Hurt

WARNING! May be triggering to those who have been sexually abused! If you are getting abused in any way, please contact some help! I, as a human, don't want you to suffer because of what others do to you! I will pray for you if you need the strength.

When Callie woke, everything hurt. Her muscles felt like Jell-O, her head throbbed, her breasts were nipped and bruised, her wrists and legs were bruised, and her vagina stung. She laid in her own blood and she drifted in and out of consciousness. She didn't know how long she had been there but it felt like centuries. Whenever Kadaj and his gang came back for more, she didn't fight back anymore. It hurt a lot. What they did to her hurt her more than her first time of sex.

Suddenly, she heard distorted voices and she opened her eyes slightly. To her own surprise, she saw Rude staring down at her with his mouth half open in shock. She couldn't see his eyes but she knew his face was full of revulsion. Tears welled up in her eyes and she curled away as if to hide herself. Instead of leaving, Rude got to his knees and wrapped his blazer around her private parts. Since the coat was so big, it concealed all her private parts.

"Dear God," she heard Rude gasp in shock. "Reno, get in here!"

The red-haired Turk ran in and gasped at the sight of Callie lying on the ground. He knelt down next to her and began to check her vitals. Her heart rate was erratic and a wound on her head opened again. They had to get her to a doctor fast! Reno cursed quietly and shook his head in guilt. His aquamarine eyes locked with Callie's coffee colored ones and saw the brokenness she felt.

"Damn them!" growled Reno furiously, punching the ground. "Those fucking assholes!"

"Reno…" Callie managed to whimper out hoarsely. "Reno…"

"I'm here, Cal," he said gently, placing his hand on her brow tenderly. "What is it?"

Out of nowhere, Callie's eyes rolled back into her head and her body began seizing uncontrollably. The last thing she heard before blacking out was Reno's anxious calls and Rude saying her name.

In the Healen Lodge out of town sat a young blond man who was known as the President of Shinra. Rufus Shinra sat in his wheelchair as he stared out the window, anxiously awaiting for Reno and Rude. He sent them out to find Calliope, his beloved Turk, because she had been gone too long. He called her cell phone a million times in the past five days but no one would pick up. He was furious at Kadaj for kidnapping her and it didn't help that she hadn't contacted him in five days.

Rufus loved Calliope. She treated him warmly and her smile was like the welcoming sight of the sun. He became intoxicated by the smell of her sweet shampoo and the sight of her glossing dark curls. Her coffee-colored eyes were like twin chocolate oceans that he could swim in forever. She wasn't bad on the eyes, either, and she was as sweet as she came. Her voice was so husky and musical that it reminded of a singing angel.

"Sir," panted Elena, rushing in, "Reno and Rude are here. They have Callie."

At that, Rufus was out of his chair and rushing out of the room. When he got there, he saw Reno and Rude and in Rude's arms was an unconscious Callie. Seeing her made him want to cry because her body was so frail; her skin was bruised; her hair lost its luster; and she was naked, save for Rude's blazer covering her vital areas.

"Oh my God," gasped Rufus, moving towards them. "Reno, Rude, is she…?" He couldn't bring himself to finish his sentence.

"No," replied Reno, voice void of his usual humor, "but she seized twice on our way here and she coughed up blood. She needs a doctor now, sir."

With a nod, Rufus rushed out of his cabin to fetch a doctor. Tears ran down his face as he thought, Damn you, Kadaj! Damn you to hell! Never had Rufus felt such fury towards someone.

About ten minutes later, Rufus reappeared with a doctor and they got Callie settled in bed. The Shinra president anxiously watched the doctor as she checked Callie's vitals and body. He really didn't like the frown on the doctor's face. It meant something bad had happened. Once she was done checking Callie's limbs, she opened Callie's legs to look over her genitals. Of course Rufus turned away so he wouldn't see her private place because even though she was unconscious, it would still be sexual harassment. He had seen a woman's vagina but right now, it didn't feel right.

"Oh, my," gasped the doctor, shaking her head at the sight of Callie's abused vagina. "I've never seen anything like this before…You poor baby…" She stroked Callie's mess of tangled hair gently before facing Rufus.

"How is she?" asked the young president anxiously. "Doctor Harper, how is Callie?"

"Well," breathed Doctor Jessica Harper, tossing her blond curls over her shoulder, "Miss Callie has been severely violated. There are bruises covering her skin, head to toe; she has dried male ejaculation in her hair, on her skin, and private parts; and her vagina has been brutalized. Sir, Callie has been raped in the most brutal way. I can't tell how many times but it will take time for the vagina to heal. I've healed her bloody wounds but you need to prepare yourself."

"For what, Doctor Harper?" he asked respectfully, staring into Jessica's blue eyes seriously.

The woman sighed and shook her head sadly. "You see, Rufus," she replied gently, "Callie's psychological damage is intense. She's going to suffer from PTSD. Many people, mostly soldiers and abuse victims, will go through PTSD. It's a psychological illness that will attack at victims on their lowest points. There are many symptoms, varying from insomnia to self-infliction."

Rufus nodded understandingly. He knew what it was like to have PTSD because he had it after the Weapon attacked his building. He still suffered from bouts of insomnia (sleeping aids were a Godsend) and horrible flashbacks.

"How can I help her?" he asked quietly.

"Victims of PTSD," replied Jessica gently, "will need a lot of emotional and psychological support. They'll need to know they're not alone. I'm prescribing you some sleeping pills for the insomnia. Callie will probably struggle with it. If you need anything, give me a call. I'll be back in a few days to check up on her."

"Thank you, Doctor," he said eloquently, handing her some Gil. "Have a good day."

"You too, sir," she said kindly, accepting the Gil. "Good-bye now." With that, the blonde doctor opened the door and walked out.

Rufus turned back to Callie, whose eyes were open but stared out into the distance, and walked towards her. When he sat on her bedside, she began fighting and struggling but Rufus threw his arms around her and held her tight. He felt the fight leaving her but she still trembled. He rubbed her back soothingly and stroked her hair.

"I'm here," he whispered softly, hugging her close to his chest. "I'm right here. It's gonna be okay. I'm not leaving you…"

Finally, Callie stopped fighting and succumbed to the weariness that existed for the past few days. Rufus laid her down and let her rest because she needed to. This is the first step, he thought as he watched her sleep. So, God, if you're watching, help her…because I love her…

When Callie finally came to, she was more aware of her surroundings but didn't talk unless needed to. Other than that, she remained sullenly silent. She ignored everyone and did nothing, save for bathroom use, eating, and drinking. She only spoke to Elena and Tseng but treated Rufus, Reno, and Rude coldly. It made Rufus antsy because he knew why she was mad; she thought he left her there to suffer.

One morning, Rufus found Callie the way he usually found her—leaning against the pillow as she looked out the window—and approached her. He sat down next to her and gave her a tentative smile.

"Look," he said softly, getting her attention, "I'm sorry, Calliope. I'm sorry for what happened to you. I just want to know what you're thinking." As he said the last sentence, he brushed her side swept bangs behind her ear but she shied away from him and gave him a chilly look.

Frowning, Rufus drew back instinctively and stared at her curiously. "Please, Calliope," he begged softly, "tell me what you feel."

"You left me there!" she yowled like a wounded cat, tears welling up in her eyes. "I was there for I-don't-know how long, and you did nothing! You did this to me!"

"Do not talk to me that way," he reproved sharply like he was talking to a pouting child.

"Get away from me!" she shouted furiously, pushing him away. "Get out of here!" Her voice nearly cracked under how much duress her yelling caused her.

Suddenly, Rufus wrapped his arms around her and held her tightly so she couldn't fight. Tears welled up in his eyes and he stared into her eyes seriously.

"There's nowhere else you can go!" he nearly wept, shaking his head. "This is my life now too!"

Something in Rufus snapped and he began crying, causing Callie to freeze in her movements. Rufus, the strong Shinra president, was crying. She felt her emotions overwhelm her and they cried together. For the first time in a while, Callie felt a bit better, like the weight was lifting from her shoulders. Slowly but surely, she was getting better but the pain still existed in her heart.

A/N: Please R&R! No flames!