Sorry for the wait... I had this ready yesterday, but when I tried to post it my computer had deleted it...I almost cried... I had to rewrite the whole thing. So, sorry for the wait but it was too late for me to rewrite this entire thing:(

I could feel their clammy hands all over my body and their heavy pants on my neck. I tried to move, scream, anything, but it was like I was paralyzed. I started to panic. Why couldn't I move my hands? Why couldn't I say anything? I was starting to hyperventilate when I jerked upright in bed. I was sweating and my breathing was labored. Completely freaked from my dream, I glanced at the clock. 5 Am (Pm human time). I would have time to shower if I got up now. It wasn't like I would be able to fall back asleep anyway, so I peeled off my covers and walked to the bathroom.

Once I was clean and dressed for the day I walked out of my room, locking the door behind me. I took my time walking to the gym where I knew Dimitri would be waiting for me. I had considered not showing up, but I knew he would find me eventually. I wasn't looking forward to this conversation, but figured it was better to get it over with, and better him than just about anyone else. When I got there I pushed open the door to find him nose deep in one of his westerns. He looked up, and promptly put it aside when he saw me.

"How did you sleep," he asked me.

"It was okay, I guess. I slept well for a few hours, but then I started dreaming," I told him honestly, the last part of my sentence drifting off.

"Why don't you have a seat," he suggested, patting the floor across from him. I walked over silently and stopped once I got there, contemplating how to get down there without inflicting pain on my wounds. After awkwardly maneuvering my body in different positions, I made my way to a sitting position. Dimitri gave me a sympathetic look. I started to protest, but he cut me off.

"Rose, you deserve every bit of sympathy any one is willing to give you, don't reject it when you need it most."

"I just feel like it's my fault."

"Tell me what you think you did wrong."

"I could have fought harder or yelled louder. Or even just avoided the whole situation by coming straight here."

"Just because you were overpowered by two male novices, doesn't make you weak, and neither does the fact that no one heard you."

"I guess," I sighed. I knew, deep down, that he was right. But, it was easier to take the blame than let my feelings show.

"Can you tell me more about what happened?"

"Do I have to, Dimitri?"

"I would really like it if you did. I could help you better that way."

"I went to grab a granola bar on my way to practice with you when I ran into Anthony and Miles. They blocked the doorway and when I tried to shove my way past them, they started laughing about how they thought I could handle two guys at once. I tried again to push past them, but Anthony grabbed me. Next thing I knew I was on the ground and they were tearing at my clothes. I tried to fight them off, but Miles held onto my wrists. They took turns with me. I don't know how long I was there, but it felt like hours."

"Did you stay there long after?" I could tell he was trying to look unaffected, but this conversation pained him.

"They laughed and high-fived and then spent a few minutes threatening to hurt me if I told, but as soon as they were gone I pulled on what was left of my clothing and came to the gym."

"They threatened you!? Why didn't you say something yesterday?"

"I was afraid! They said they would find me and that they would torture me if I told anyone. Even Lissa." I kept my eyes down, embarrassed that I couldn't keep her out of this. Dimitri placed a hand on my knee, but i wasn't expecting it. Startled, I jumped away from his hand and pushed myself backwards, but halted quickly, wincing in pain.

"Where does it hurt, Rose?" he asked me. I could feel the heat rise to my cheeks in embarrassment.

"Everywhere," I whispered.

"Here," he said, handing me a bottle of water and some pills he dug out of his pocket. "I brought them in case you needed them. They will help with the pain."

"Thanks," I replied, swallowing the pills and gulping down the much welcomed water.

"So, what do you want to do next?" he asked me.

"I don't know."

"Why don't I tell you my thoughts, and you tell me what you think?"

"I guess," I told him, not sure I would be able to agree with any of it. I hadn't really even wanted him to know.

"So, I still think you should go see Dr. Olendzki, but I'm thinking that's still a no?" I nodded. "I also think Lissa deserves to know. She loves you, Rose, and will be worried when she notices the difference."

"No, absolutely not. She can't know. It'll worry her too much."

"Rose-"

"No! I said no, please."

"Okay. Now I think that telling Alberta could benefit you greatly. You could talk to her more openly than you could me, and she could help with your training until you're more comfortable around me." I started to argue that I had no problem with him, but he cut me off. "Don't say you're fine, Rose, because you're not. You jump whenever I touch you, or unexpectedly move."

"I guess you're right, and it wouldn't hurt to talk to another woman," I shook my head, half smiling.

"Now, if you want them gone, we need to talk to Kirova."

"No!"

"Why not? She could send them home, you would never have to see them again."

"She hates me, and I'm not too fond of her either. I don't want to talk to her about it."

"What if Alberta and I go?"

"As long as I don't have to, it's fine," I said, giving in.

"We can work with that," he mused, nodding. "Could I tell your combat instructors that they need to go easy on you for a while? Just so that they don't push you too hard until you're completely healed, and so that they only pair you with other novices you are 100% comfortable with."

"Sure, I guess that sounds okay."

"Why don't you go back to your room and rest. Your body needs it. I will tell all your instructors that you won't be there, and tell them what we talked about."

"No! Please, I don't want to be alone," I started to panic again. The dreams and thoughts I knew I would have sitting alone in my room scared me. I started to cry. Never had I felt so weak and broken. Never had I felt so helpless and useless. It was horrible. I let out a sob at the thought.

"Rose, come here," Dimitri said, holding his arms out. I leaned into them and wrapped my arms around him.

"Help me, Dimitri. Please."

This one was longer! Like, twice as long! I'm proud of myself. I'll try to keep it up! What do you think? Does everyone still like it? Review and let me know! :)