A/n so here is 7 I hope you guys like it, Thank you all for reading, reviewing, and adding as a favorite. I love getting the alerts about it so keep showing the love! This chapter is a little short but I want to keep you guys in suspense. I promise that all of you won't be in suspense for long. Anyway on with the story Enjoy…

Wonder by Megan McCauley

Midnight workings, weather down the storyline
I try to find the truth between all the lies
When Bleeding is feeling and feeling ain't real
Will I see you when I open my eyes?
Will I see you when I open my eyes?
When Breathing's a burden we all have to bear
And trust is one thing we're taught never to share
Somehow you just seem to shine
When loving means breaking and saying goodbye
And I can't help but wonder what it is you do
You help heal the pain, and the thoughts of the truth
You're a question to the universe, a wonder to the world
And somehow, when I'm with you, I never get burned
Caught in a trap of what we're taught to believe
When night overcomes day, life's so hard to perceive
And the clock keeps on ticking through night-shattered skies
Where the stars are all broken, and so are all the ties
But the one thing remaining is you
When I'm broken and bleeding, you pull me right through
And I can't help but wonder what it is you do
When you help heal the pain, and the thoughts of the truth
You're a question to the universe, a wonder to the world
And somehow, when I'm with you there's nothing I'd rather do
Than be right there
To escape my own life and all my fear
And I cant feel
Am I really real?
Come and wipe all my tears
Come and wipe all my tears
And I can't help but wonder what it is you do
You help heal the pain, and the thoughts of the truth
You're a question to the universe, a wonder to the world
And somehow, when I'm with you...
I can't help but wonder what it is you do
You help heal the pain, and the thoughts of the truth
You're a question to the universe, a wonder to the world
And somehow, when I'm with you, I never get burned

Flashback Hearst Campus - 2 Days before Summer

Pix was walking to his Math class. It was his last final and he wasn't looking forward to it. He hadn't studied well the night before. All Piz could do was think about the look Veronica gave Logan that day in the food court . He was confused by it as well as upset. He knew, given Veronica's history with Logan, that they would always be connected. So much of Veronica's life Logan had been apart of and it bothered Piz. He knew that his relationship couldn't be compared to what Veronica had with Logan. After seeing Veronica's reaction, Piz knew that someday, maybe soon, she would realize that she shouldn't be with Piz. Veronica will always belong to Logan. As Piz walked, his mind consumed with thoughts of his girlfriend with her ex he didn't' hear someone calling after him. The voice caught up with him, it was his brother.

"Gory, what are you doing here? You know we can't be seen with each other." Piz asked annoyed. He wasn't in the mood to deal with Gory. He knew that since the tape was released that he would need to. However now wasn't the time, Piz wanted to be alone.

"Can't I hang out with my little brother?" Gory asked.

"No. You can't. I want to be alone. Besides we can't let Veronica see you here. I would lose her." Piz said, worriedly. He knew it was only a matter of time until he lost her. However he wasn't going to lose her without a fight.

"Well I just wanted to know if you were coming with dad and I to Barstow this tomorrow. Besides do you really think I give a shit about that bitch? You would be better off without her anyway. Also I need my camera. I know you hid it." Gory said. He had gone to get it but it wasn't where he had left it.

"Of course I hid it. Are you stupid? I mean I can't let Veronica know that I knew about this." Piz said. Has they walked they were unaware that they had an eavesdropper. Mac was walking behind them. When she saw Gory come up to Piz she decided to listen in. She felt guilty about it. However when she heard Veronica mentioned , the guilt subsided and anger was replaced. Mac kept her distance as she continued to listen. She had to find out all she could Veronica deserves to know.

"Well when Veronica finds out that you knew about the camera, you will lose her anyway. Besides you deserve better." His brother said. Piz knew Gory was right. There was no way that Veronica would forgive him. His mood darkened as he walked into his math class. Sooner rather than later he'll be single again and he wasn't looking forward to it.

End of flashback

Mars Investigations

Veronica has been missing for a just over two months. Everyone was trying to find her with no avail. They all knew the chances of her still being alive were slim. However Logan believed without a doubt that she was. Mac, Keith and Logan had been working tirelessly trying to find Veronica. However they hadn't had anymore clues. It was like she had just disappeared.

Mac had forgotten all about what she had overheard until the day before. She just had to figure out how to tell Keith and Logan. Mac asked Keith if he would come into the reception area. He left his office and sat down on the couch next to Logan.

"I have something that I need to tell the two of you." Mac said then told them about what she had overheard. She explained that she had tried to tell Veronica but didn't due to how upset Veronica had been already. When she had told the two men what she knew they sat in silence collecting their thoughts. Finally, Logan spoke.

"We should look into businesses they could own in Barstow. That is probably where they have her." he said.

"I agree, but they most likely have their businesses appear unconnected to them. We could have difficulty finding out." Keith responded.

"Not if we have Clarence look into it. I'll contact them." Logan said as he pulled out his phone. He sent a text to Duncan's pager. A few minutes later he received a phone call and stepped out of the room. He told Duncan everything Mac had told them and the theories Keith mentioned. Duncan agreed and Told Logan that he would have Clarence look into it, then hung up. When Logan came back into the reception he told Mac and Keith that Clarence is looking into it and will call. Keith didn't say anything, just nodded. He had a few reservations when it came to Clarence and Duncan helping them. However if it meant that his daughter would return home in safety, then it didn't matter. Keith looked tired and disheveled, he hadn't sleep much and it was starting to take its hold on him. Logan hadn't slept much either. However he didn't look as tried as his future father in law.

A couple days after Logan had talked to Duncan, he received the phone call they had been waiting for. Clarence had found an abandoned meat packing company in Barstow. It wasn't in the Sorokin's name however it was in their lawyer's. He had received a tip from a disgruntled employee of the Sorokin's that this was where they "made people disappear". CW didn't know if it was where Piz and Gory are hiding out, however he watched it anyway. Even though Clarence couldn't stand her, he saw Veronica as a worthy adversary. He had a feeling that he needed to stay where he was. Clarence hoped if he kept watch that he would find her.

Apartment in Pasadena California

Gory woke up to a splitting headache. He felt someone spooning him and he looked down at the naked brunette sleeping next to him. Then he remembered, had become fed up the night before. Veronica wasn't giving them any answers and It was getting old quickly. Not to mention Piz's incessant whining about Veronica's safety. All I want is to get back at that bastard, he he left, drove almost 2 hours to a Pasadena bar and drank himself stupid. After an hour he saw a tall beautiful brunette. Gory couldn't remember her name now though he didn't care. It's not like I'll marry her, he thought laughing to himself.

He got up and as he got his clothes on, the brunette awoke.

"Are you leaving so soon? Maybe we could go get some breakfast?" she asked.

"Look, Um…" Gory said, still trying to remember her name.

"Emily." she said, angrily.

"Right, listen I have somewhere to be. So I'm going to go but maybe another time." he said. Without another word he left.

Emily Simons was a college student majoring in criminal justice. She had been out with friends celebrating acing the LSAT. Emily thought Gory was cute and against her better judgment; took him home. Now she was mentally kicking herself. She got some clothes on and sat down on her couch. Deciding to keep her mind off him she turned on her TV to the news. However the news story brought him back.

"We are going to turn it over to Steve Taylor. Who is at a press conference in Neptune, Steve" the news anchor said.

"It has been 2 months since, 20 year old college student, Veronica Mars went missing. Leo DeMato, Sheriff of Neptune and a friend to the Mars family will be addressing the press about the new developments in the case." Steve said. Emily hadn't watched much TV in the last few months because of school. However there was something very familiar about that name. She gnawing feeling in her gut to continue watching. Sheriff DeMato walked to the podium.

"Thank you for your time. I'll will be taking questions towards the end. On August 22 at 7:30 pm, the night before she would start her sophomore year at Hearst College; Veronica Mars was taken against her will. She had arrived home when two men subdued her. Then they carried her out to a van and drove away." On the screen a surveillance video showed two men carry, what appeared a lifeless body, out to a van. Then they drove off fast. When the video ended it went back to the press conference.

"We have identified her assailants as Stosh Piznarski, a former boyfriend of hers, and his half brother Gorya Sorokin." Sheriff DeMato said as he held up recent photos of the suspects. Emily couldn't believe it, there was Gory staring back at her. She felt like she was going to be sick. Now she knew why that name sounded familiar. The night before she had overheard Gory on the phone. He had mentioned going back to Barstow and something about Veronica Mars.

"If anyone has any information about these three, please call the Neptune Sheriff's Department at 555-0106. Now I'll take a few questions." the Sheriff said. Emily muted her TV and went to her phone. She dialed the number and told the receptionist what she knew about the case. Emily was immediately transferred to the sheriff. She repeated what she knew and was asked to come in and give a statement. She agreed then got off the phone so she could leave.

When she opened the door to leave she saw Gory standing in front of her. Her face became white with worry.

"I left my wallet." he said. He moved past her and entered the apartment and went to the bedroom. While he was in there Emily noticed that the TV was still on the press conference and still muted. She went over to where she had left the remote to shut it off. As she did, Gory returned and saw what the TV was on. It showed a picture of Veronica but there was no sound. He started to feel nervous, He hoped that they hadn't identified him. Gory decided that the best thing for him to do was to get out of there fast.

Gory left the apartment, went to his car and drove away. As he drove he called Piz. Piz answered on the second ring.

"This morning there was a press conference on. They have named us as suspects in Veronica's disappearance. You need to take her and get out of there." he said, frantically.

"What! How did this happen?" Piz exclaimed.

"Well we weren't very careful. They probably found prints. Just start driving to Las Vegas, I'll meet you there." Gory said trying to be calm, then he hung up and headed toward the freeway.

Barstow California

When Piz gets off the phone he is scared. Veronica is still tied to the chair, she has bruises all over here from Gory's abuse. Her face is sunken and pale. Veronica had been sick and Piz was wanting Gory to stop when Gory decided to leave. Now they needed to run and Piz was wishing his brother was here. He found Gory's bag, got the vial and needle out and sedated Veronica. When he pick her up, he couldn't help but notice how much lighter she was.

A/n 12/07/2012 so i'm still working on the new chapter titled In The Light. I'm hoping to have it done soon though i'm currently almost half way through. So far its 1300 words, this one will for sure be the longest. thank you for all the reviews and favorites. more reviews may get the next chapter done faster. only saying.