AN- this chapter may have some potential triggers in, please be warned in advance!
Sophie and Sportacus danced for hours until they couldn't dance anymore, neither had ever had such an amazing time. As the party was coming to a close they walked outside hand in hand, but as they did they heard shouting. Looking at each other and rushing towards the noise, they came across Rick and Rebecca having an argument.
'I said NO Rick, leave me alone!' they could see Rick had a tight grip on her wrists. Sportacus strolled forward, he may not have had a great impression of the woman but that didn't mean he would stand by and allow her to be manhandled. He was still the resident hero after all!
' Rick let go, I think it's time you went home.'Rick spluttered and tried to get into Sportacus's face. Sportacus stood his ground and crossed his arms over his chest, looking as intimidating as ever.
'Shut up! shes my girl, you've got your own!' He slurred his words.
'I'm serious Rick, go home. your drunk!'
Rick huffed, pushed Sportacus roughly aside making him stumble slightly and catch his bracelet on the top of the fence, snapping the leather clean in two. He threw a glare at all three of them and stalked off back towards his shop. Rebecca started to cry and launched herself at Sportacus, pushing her breasts up against him and crying 'Thank you so much over and over. Sophie pushed away a pang of jealousy, get a hold of yourself, the poor girl has just had to fend off her supposed date she thought to herself.
She placed a hand on the girls back and gently rubbed up and down.
'Don't worry, he's gone, I doubt he will be back again.'
' I.. thank you Sophie, um I was wondering if I could ask you a favour, I'm scared to walk home on my own, it's now dark and i love the other side of town.I'm worried he will follow me, could I borrow Sportacus to walk me home? I'm so sorry I know you're on a date together.' Sophie stopped short, the jealousy surging again. She watched Sportacus pick up his bracelet with his crystal in and put it into his jacket pocket. No, I can't be selfish. the poor girl looks terrified.' Sportacus was about to object but Sophie shook her head.
'it's alright Blue, I literally only live a few roads over, you take Rebecca home and I'll see you later okay? She stepped forward and gave him a hug whispering
'Thank you so much for this evening, it was wonderful.'
' He held her to him, something didn't feel right, bit he didn't know what it was so he sighed, kissed her on the cheek and whispered back.
' i'll come and say goodnight once she's home okay ' He then started to walk away with Rebecca chatting away in his ear. He didn't see the look of unease on Sophies face or the look of triumph on Rebecca's as he started the long journey to the other side of town.
Sophie sighed, well, this is what I get for being too nice. oh well, I better go and say goodbye to everyone. Hugging everybody goodbye, including all the children and her Uncle, who looks slightly cross but smiled at her all the same she set off for home, completely unaware of what she was walking into.
Sportacus was angry with himself why didn't I tell this woman no? I should be walking Sophie home not this random person... but then again I am a superhero, my job is to save others, I can't pick and choose. and like Soph said she only lives a couple of roads away. Still concentrating on his inner monologue he didn't notice Rebecca slip her hand into his jacket pocket and pull out his bracelet with his crystal. He still didn't notice when she silently and quickly discarded it into a nearby bush, smirking all the while. He continued to drown her out as she prattled on about wanting him to show her the town. He would ask Bessie to, he didn't want to spend anymore time than he already was with this woman. That feeling of unease was stronger now, but he still couldn't figure out why.
Sophie stopped outside her front door, something didn't feel right but she couldn't put her finger on what it was. she shrugged it off and opened her door, turning round to close to behind her. Before she could a cloth appeared over her mouth and nose. she started to struggle but whoever this person was was too strong.Little lights were popping in front of her eyes, slowly losing consciousness, her kicks and elbows becoming less powerful against her attacker she saw Rick in the mirror before she knew no more.
Rick had been waiting, he still had keys to this dingy house he had sold her months ago. He hid in the kitchen, not making a sound. nobody gets away from me, even with that bloody lover of hers hanging about. She will regret rejecting me if it's the last thing she does! He heard the door open and pounced.
Sportacus gasped, something was definitely wrong, his chest felt tight and he struggled to get his breathe.Rebecca noticed and tripped over a Rock.
' OW!' Sportacus snapped out of it and knelt down to help her. It looked slightly sprained. he couldn't just leave her and there was another 5 minutes until they reach her house. Sighing, and vowing to himself he would check on Sophie afterward, he picked up the woman and started to carry her home when he heard.
'SPORTACUS! WAIT!'
Stingy had decided he was going to head home to bed, the others wanted to stay longer but he was tired and had to be up early for a trip to the beach with his parents. As he was walking along the road he saw something flashing in a bush, cautiously he walked forward and gasped when he saw what it was. He picked it up. Sportacus's crystal! I'd recognise it anywhere. but why on earth is it here and who is in trouble?'the annoying thing is that only Sportacus could look into the crystal and see who needed help. maybe he's had enough of it, should I keep it?... wait no remember what happened years ago when you did that Stingy! and somebody is already on trouble and he doesn't know about it! I need to find him!' He hurried round the corner and saw Sportacus lift the woman he saw at the concert off the floor and start to carry her.
'SPORTACUS! WAIT!!)
Sophie was slowly coming to, she could see the small lamp on in her lounge. she tried to move but noticed her wrists were tied to something tightly, the coffee table her mind supplied. The next thing she noticed was she was gagged with a piece of fabric. She tried to scream but it came out muffled, somewhere above her she sensed a presence. Rick! oh god what is he doing here!' She started to kick out in the hopes she would hit him or something. But he rushed to her side and sat on her legs, pinning her roughly to the floor. He looks deranged she thought frightened.
'Now now Sophie, no need for that, I told you you looked stunning didn't I? it's just a shame you only had eyes for the blue twit who calls himself a hero. Well that's too bad, he isn't here to save you, I finally have you all to myself.' He was tracing patterns up her arms making the hair stand up. she started to panic no no no please get off, leave me alone!' we'll see what the twit thinks of this, not holding yourself out for him huh.'
'Sportacus!'
'Stingy? what's wrong? what have you got there?' Stingy held out the glowing crystal and Sportacus's heart dropped. He knew something was wrong! he should have followed his instincts! without a word he handed Rebecca off to a bewildered Stingy, shouted at him to take him home and flipped away sprinting towards Sophies house with one though in his mind I hope I'm not too late!
Sophie was crying now, Rick had pulled her dress apart and the buttons had all popped off, rolling across the floor, he was tracing patterns across her bare stomach and pressing his hard member against her thigh, cupping her bra and kissing down her neck. she closed her eyes, revolted by the touch. tears flowing freely she silently prayed Blue, where are you, please!As if he heared her,the front floor banged open and in flew Blue, within seconds he had Rick by the throat and up against the wall. He punched him, again and again, Sophie curled into a ball as much as her tied hands would allow and cried, she was shaking uncontrollably in relief. He came! He came!
Sportacus had never been so angry before, never before had he felt the white hot rage whip against his body than when he saw that sick bastard on top of Sophie and her crying and gagged. He wanted to kill this man. but he knew he couldn't. He punched him again and shoved him out of the house. Rick jumped up and ran off.
Sportacus took a deep breathe and turned towards his girl. he rushed to her side and tried to untie her but she started thrashing and kicking out, eyes closed tightly but tears still trickling down her cheeks.
'SOPHIE! SHOPHIE ITS ME ITS SPORTACUS, CALM DOWN, YOUR OKAY' She didn't seem to hear him and his heart was breaking all over again. He leant close to her head and whispered
'Shh Soph, its me Blue, I'm here' Sophies eyes snapped open and she stared into baby blue eyes. It was the first time he had called himself by the nickname she gave him. he quickly untied her wrists and pulled off the gag In one movement. She launched herself at him curling tightly in his arms crying, shaking and holding onto to him as if she would never let go. He wrapped his arms round her, cocooned her to him, gently stroking her hair and whispering
'I'm here, I've got you'
over and over, silent tears also slipping down his face.
