Life is Strange: Through the Camera Lens
Chapter 12 of my Life is Strange story, enjoy.
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Chapter 12
Dana inhaled shakily as she stood outside the courtroom. Soon the doors would open and she'd enter the court for her stalker's trial. She wasn't alone at the moment however, her family and Trevor were all around her, along with Juliet, Max, everyone.
"It'll be alright Dana." Her mother said softly. "You can do this, remember, you're the victim here."
She nodded; her stalker was finally going to face trial for his actions; what he did to her, even his actions towards Juliet were being taken into account. Photographs of her that he had taken, as well as other evidence gathered. As well as pictures of the other girls too, Taylor and Kate.
Her father then added. "The case against this man is strong, he's the only one denying he did anything wrong, but the evidence is against him, you have all of us to back you up. Just stick to what happened, tell them, everything will be fine."
She nodded again, looking over at Trevor. He smiled reassuringly at her. She knew she couldn't get too close to him, so as to avoid accusations of witness tampering. She'd have to endure on her own, until the trial was over. The doors opened, it was time. Dana took another shaky breath before finally entering the building.
Dana fought to keep herself under control as the trial began; things started off well enough, the police and those in charge of the various pieces of evidence went first. The man hadno lawyer, thinking he could represent himself, attempt to discredit those against him. But he hit a dead end every time and the evidence showed the strength of their case, putting them off to a good start. His defence was weak, he simply was in denial that his actions were illegal, that they were wrong.
'But now comes the hard part.' She thought in terror. 'It's my turn...'
She was called to the stand, ready to begin her testimony. She took her place and prepared to begin.
"You are Dana Ward, the main victim in this incident?"
She nodded and replied, relieved her voice was steady. "I am."
The man questioning her asked his next question. "Please inform us, in your own words, what exactly happened on that day."
So Dana told her story. Explaining how the man had got into her room, how he tied her up, did the same to Juliet, had kidnapped her and took her away and then, her nightmare that followed.
"I...I was in a blind panic then, there was nothing I could do." She explained, trying to stay calm, but she was seeing it happening again in front of her eyes. "I thought, I thought he was going to...to rape me. I..."
She went on to explain her rescue.
The man, predictably, tried to protest.
"She's lying, of course, she knows her value, she just can't accept it. But everyone knows..."
But he was ordered to stop by the judge, who warned him against his actions. The man tried, again, to put things against her, she had to do her utmost to stick to her story. Despite everything she managed it and when she finally returned to her seat, it was with relief. She felt sure things were going to work out in the end.
"Your name please and your involvement or relationship with the people involved?" The clerk of the court addressed the next witness.
Dana looked up as the witness replied.
"Juliet Watson, Dana Ward's best friend."
She then explain about what happened to her, how she was tied and gagged, put away and forced to endure the terror of not knowing what happened to her friend. The man had no words for Juliet but when Trevor gave his story he instantly reacted
"Lies, he's just a jealous fool who thinks he can steal my girlfriend from me!" He cut in again. "Dana is my girlfriend and..."
He was warned again by the judge, he was not on the stand and did not have permission to speak yet. If he interrupted again, he would be removed from the courtroom. Nevertheless, attempts to attack Trevor's credibility backfried
Others came forward to give their testimonies, perhaps most damaging for the Stalker, the other girls he had photographed, the evidence of their photos being used, the revelation that they could have been victims.
Attempts to attack credibility either utterly failed, or came close, only to fall at the last hurdle. Dana waited, holding her breath, her heart pounding, as they waited for the jury. Despite everything the stalker remained smug; something which worried her.
She wondered if he had found some way to convince any jury members. Whatever had happened, she would soon find out, after all, the jury then returned. To her relief, whatever made the man so smug soon vanished.
His face fell in horror as the jury unanimously found him guilty and he was sentenced to at least thirty-five years, with no chance for parole. A reflection of his overall behaviour during the trial too. Dana simply slumped in her chair, relieved, it was over.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.