A few days later

For the past few days I've done everything my father asked of me. I had dinner with William and tried to express how happy I was with him, when my was around. I still cant stand him and I know getting married, is going to be my biggest mistake. But I have no other choice. Nothing would make me happier, than to be in control of my own life. My own decisions.

I sigh and lean back against my vanity chair. But what do I want? Do I want to take after my mother? Do I want to continue to live here. In these empty halls. Everything feels so sad. So lonely.

I smiled to myself.

That was until the other night. With a happy sigh I can't help but let out a giggle. I've been thinking of escaping every night. But I also don't want to risk getting caught. Even though I wish I can escape every night.

But its been a few days now. I should be able to escape for a few hours.

My father has already said goodnight to me. I should be safe.

I quickly lock my door and change into my black sweats and dark hoodie. I excitedly run towards my balcony and close it behind me. Feeling the cool wind go through my fur made me shiver slightly. But it felt good. With a smile plastered on my face, I proceed to escape my prison.

Sparks' POV

I throw a large brown bag onto the table.

''Another day well done,'' I say as a smirk while grabbing a chair to sit on. One of the robot monkies in front of me opens the bag and pulls out stacks of money and coins.

He smiles.

''Just in time too.'' I walk towards the bar and pour myself a drink, along with my companions.

''You know you can always count on us to get this town what it needs.'' Says Otto while placing his gun on the bar.

We were in a hidden downstairs area, below the Loon bar. The room was lit with a few ceiling lamps. We had a bar that had any drink we could of wanted.

I had just finished collecting the ransom money we asked for in exchange for a female robot monkey. We of course didn't harm the girl. She was just a bratty party animal from the rich side of town. She was an easy catch and we drained her precious dad for everything he had. Our intention isn't to hurt anyone. At least not the ones that don't deserve it. But those snobby rich folk don't deserve the air they breathe. They're nothing but a waste and treat us lower class, like absolute garbage. All the monkies I'm working with, also have a strong hate for the rich. This is our business.

Some of them do it for the thrill and because the money comes in good. We either take a chance and kidnap some rich snob for money or we steal from their homes whenever we have the chance.. But I don't care about the money. I never did. I want to take care of my town, so I use my share to help the low class part of town as much I can.

I sigh and place my elbows on the bar. Deep in thought.

No matter how much I want to deny it. I know the real reason I do this, is for revenge. My mother. My father. I grip the glass in my hand tightly.

''Sparks!'' I snap out of it and look towards a dark blue robot monkey with green eyes, ''I'm talking to you.'' He says.

''Right, What's up?'' I say.

''Me and the boys were just talking about targeting another girl.'' He hands a photo to me. She's light blue with white eyes. She wore pounds of jewelry in the photo.

''We just got back from the other one.'' I say with a smirk.

''I know but this one… I guarantee is worth more.'' He says with a dark grin. This guy here is Louis. He's hard in the business and money talks more than anything to him. Him and I do crash a lot but he's still someone I rely on. He sometimes take things a bit too far and I have to stop him.

I know he wont hesitate to kill.

I nod at him. ''Well you're the boss.'' I say slyly. He chuckles.

''I still like to ask for….. Opinions.'' He says. I pour myself another cup and take a quick drink. I get up and stretch,

''Well guys, I'm off.'' I say.

''Awe, but the party is just starting.'' Says Otto.

I fix my shirt and walk upstairs as I wave towards then,.

''Maybe tomorrow.''

I yawned as I walk out of the door and back into the Loon bar. The music gets louder as I approach it. Walking through the back room. I pull back a curtain and step out into the loud music and crowds of monkies dancing and drinking. I nod at the bar tender and he gives me a nod back. I walk though the crowds and head for the front door.

When I finally reach it, I step outside and pull out a cigar. I light it and lean against the side wall of the bar. The entrance to an alley. I look up at the sky. The moon was very bright tonight, just a beauty to look at. I give a large sigh as she comes back to me. Myra…

I groan and put my cigar out. Why am I still thinking about her. Who knows where she comes from or who she really is. All I know is that she gives me this feeling. A feeling I've never felt before. But I'm not sure what it is. Is it just lust for another? No…. this was different.

Nova's POV

I hold onto my hoodie as I walk past the lit streets and towards the bar that I met Sparks at. I hope I see him again. I know I shouldn't trust a stranger like this. But I cant help it. I want to see him again. I feel like I NEED to see him again. I quickly walk past the groups of people I see and I know I'm getting closer. I turn a corner and smile once I spot the bar. Finally!

I look around, hoping to catch a glimpse of Sparks. I know chances of seeing him are low but I still want to try. I'm glancing around and then I suddenly feel someone grab me, they push me into an alley and push me against the wall.

'' Well, Well, Well…'' Says a monkey in a mocking voice. His hand covers my mouth and my eyes widen when I see that its that monkey from the other day, Oscar. I squirm around, hoping to get free but he has his body pushed hard against mine and his other hand holding both pf my hands behind my back. My hands begin to hurt from the pressure and I stare at him with fear.

He uncovers my mouth and pulls my hoodie down.

''You really are pretty…'' He says with an evil grin.

''Someone help me! Please! So-'' He covers my mouth again.

''Keep screaming and..'' He trails off, lets go of my hands but pushes me against the wall harder. He reaches behind him and he slowly pulls his arm up to reveal he's holding a gun. My heart beats and my eyes widen as I stare at it.

I'm filled with horrible fear and my eyes begin to tear up.

''I'll kill you..'' He says while pointing the gun at me. I begin to sob and he glares at me.

''Shut it.'' He whispers harshly. He puts his gun away but pulls something else out instead. A rag. He ties it around me, covering my mouth. He pushes me, causing me to fall onto the floor. I cry and he towers over me. He reaches down and roughly grabs my arm.

''Get up! Come on!'' He drags me and I try to protest. But the more I tried, the harder he gripped me. He pulled me through dark alley ways, soon reaching a dark street. He looks both ways before he drags me into the woods.

I trip and stubble. He's walking very fast and I'm filled with so much fear that I can barely walk.

We reach a dark place in the woods, just some feet away from the town. He throws me on the ground.

ASSUALT WARNING. Read at your own risk.

He kneels down on top of me and I look away, holding my arms tightly against my chest as I whimper. This is the kind of stuff my father wanted to protect me from. And I walked right into it. I just wanted to live my life. Some adventure.

My eyes fill with more tears as he rips my hoodie to reveal my chest. His strength scared me. I didn't know if I should try and fight back. I wore a white tank top underneath, but with all the falling, and the way I was thrown on the floor, my bra was in view for this disgusting pervert, showing him half of my chest. He stares at me hungrily.

''You know, last time Sparky really ruined my night. I'll make sure the wait was worth it.'' He leans down and kisses me roughly in the neck. I scream through the rag and begin to cry more and more. He holds my arms down tightly and I no longer know what to do.

I struggle and squirm, and manage to get one of my hands free, I quickly lower my rag and scream.

''Help me! Please! Someone help!'' He covers my mouth and glares at me.

Sparks' POV

I decided to take a nice stroll through the town on Copper. The sound of his hooves trotting on the ground, along with the chirping crickets, really did it for me.

''The night sure is beautiful today.'' I say while petting Copper. As I look up at the sky I'm pulled out of my daze by a scream. I'm alert and begin to look around.

I could of sworn I heard it come from the woods.

I look down at Copper and his ears twitch. I know he heard it too. I made Copper trot into the woods and I keep my ears wide open for anything I happen to hear. The only sound I hear is the sound of Copper's hooves crushing leaves as he walks. I then start hearing deep panting and a lot of noise. Almost like the sound that Copper makes when he roles around in the leaves. I jump off of Copper and slowly make my way towards the panting. I hear a faint cry. I peek through some bushes, and my eyes widen at the scene.

Nova's POV

Oscar continues to kiss my chest and I cry. It's the only thing I can do now. As I have just about given up all hope, Oscar is harshly pulled off of me.

''You disgusting freak!'' I hear someone yell at him and I see Oscar get punched in the face. Its too dark to tell who hit him. I quickly sit up and cover myself with the remainder of my clothes. I see Oscar hasn't gotten up from the punch. The stranger that saved me, searches Oscar and grabs his gun. When Oscar growls and gets up ready to fight. The other monkey points his own gun at him.

''You better leave now! I never want to see you around here again! You hear me? Or next time. I wont hesitate.''

I see Oscar quickly run away without another word. The other monkey steps towards me and I step back.

''Myra, It's me, Sparks.'' He says. I let out a sigh of relief and run toward him. He holds me.

''T-Thank you so much. I-I… I was so scared, I didn't-'' He hugs me tightly.

''It's okay now. I'm here.'' He says. I feel safe in his arms. Safe and warm. A feeling I haven't felt in so long, a feeling I never thought I would feel again. I feel my face heat up as it forms a blush.

''Come on.'' He says while grabbing a hold of my hand and we begin to walk towards the town. Copper following us all the way. When we finally reach the street light, I'm able to him.

He left me breathless.

''What are you doing wandering around on your own?'' He says with some annoyance.

''I just wanted to-''

''To what? Get yourself killed? Raped ? You obviously aren't from around here. You need to stay away from here.'' He says. I look away full of shame. He's right.

I felt embarrassed. Like a child who just got scolded. I didn't know anything about this town. Or about the people here. I came here, hoping to see Sparks, but I'm just causing trouble and being a bother.

''I'm sorry.'' I say softly. He sighs sharply and crosses his arms.

''What were you doing out here anyway? And at this time? Afraid of the daylight?'' He says with a chuckle. I'm still looking down at my feet, full of embarrassment.

I then realize that my tore top was barely being held up by me. I had gotten so embarrassed and ashamed that I completely forgot to hold onto it. I notice a large part of my cleavage poking out and I glance over to Sparks direction. He takes notice of me catching him and clears his throat while looking away.

I quickly cover myself and finally speak.

''S-So… is everyone here always this bad?'' I ask. He stares at me.

''Well, depending on where you are and with who. And you just happen to be wandering in one of the most dangerous parts of town. And time of the night.'' He replies.

I sigh, ''Didn't anyone warn you?'' He ask.

''Well, I'm not really from around here.'' He gets closer.

''Oh really? So where are you from?''

I quickly think of an answer. I cant tell him who I really am.

''I uh…. I'm from the town over. I come here once in a while, just to explore.'' I say sheepishly.

''At this time?'' He cocks an eyebrow.

''Yea. I really like the night time. Is that so hard to believe?''

''Well, the fact that you cant take care of yourself. Yea it kind of is.'' He says firmly.

''So that's what you came here for? Just to get into trouble? Or…'' He gets closer to me and smirks. ''Could you have been looking for me?'' He says in a cocky way. I blush and he takes notice of it. He lets out a chuckle and flexes his right arm.

''Well I am known to make the ladies crazy over me.'' He says, shooting a smirk my way. I glare at him.

''Don't get too excited. I was just hoping you could show me around.'' I say crossing my arms.

''Oh yea?'' He closes in again and puts his arm around my waist. His face getting close to mind he smirks at me. I stare into his dark eyes and blush.

''I can definitely show you around.'' He whispers to me. My face is now hot and I feel myself struggling to gulp. Sparks was making me feel a way I've never felt before. And I was kind of afraid of the feeling. It was something I didn't understand. Is this what attraction feels like?

I snap back into reality and push him away.

''Get your mind out of the gutter. And please don't touch me.'' I say while crossing my arms and looking away, an annoyed look on my face. He laughs.

''Your face is very red.'' He says. His comment makes me blush harder and I turn around. Trying to control myself. He laughs again and I give him an annoyed 'hmph'. I start walking away.

''Hey! Where are you going!'' He yells. I ignore him and continue to walk down the street.

''Hey!'' I ignore him once more and continue walking. Maybe looking for him was a bad idea. I hear him run after me and soon he starts walking next to me, with Copper trotting by his side.

''You shouldn't be wandering out here.''

I ignore him again and so he grabs my arm, making me stop dead in my tracks.

''Are you listening?'' I look at him and glare.

''Well, I really want to look around. And I would appreciate it if I didn't have a monkey making fun of me.'' I say flatly. He looks at me and smiles.

''Awe come on. Don't tell me I made you upset?'' He pouts and I roll my eyes. He chuckles.

''Fine, how's about this. I can take you to explore this town, but what's in it for me?''

''Helping a nice lost girl?'' I say with a smirk.

''Mmmmm, I guess that seems like a good cause, doesn't it?'' He says. I nod and giggle.

''But the town is much better to explore during the day. And safer too.''

''I cant come during the day. i-uh, I have things to do.'' I say quickly.

''Hmm, well okay then. Is there any particular place you would want to go?''

I think for a second but I really don't know anything about this town.

''I'm not sure, any favorite spot of yours?'' I ask.

Well I already took you to the water fall. But there is this street that's my favorite. And since its barely midnight. Some of the street venders are still out. It's a very family oriented street. And it never sleeps. Even during this time, some kids are playing.''

''That sounds lovely. I would love to see it!'' I say excitedly. He pats Copper.

''Alrighty then. Hop on princess.'' I go up towards Copper. I grab my ripped hoodie tightly and realize getting up without letting the ripped material go, would be a hard thing to do.

''Um-'' Sparks notices my problem and smirks at me.

''Just take your clothes off.''

I punch him in the arm and glare. ''I didn't take you up as a pervert'' I say. He puts his hands up in defense.

''Hey, Hey… I'm not a pervert. I'm just a growing man.'' He says. I roll my eyes.

''Here.'' I see him taking his button up black collared shirt off. He's wearing a black tank top underneath. He hands me his shirt.

''Put this on.'' He says. I slowly lift my hand to take his shirt.

''T-thank you.'' I say. He nods. I look around and look for a place to change, I spot a large bush and step behind it. I hold sparks shirt in my hands. I don't know what it was about this. But it made my heart beat.

Taking my ripped clothes off, I slide on Sparks' shirt and button it up. It's big and comfortable on me. I throw my ripped clothes away in a nearby garbage bin and walk back to Sparks. He stares at me.

''If I knew how good you looked in my clothes, maybe I would of let you borrow it sooner.'' He says with a smirk, I roll my eyes.

''Shall we get going?'' I say. He nods and helps me onto Copper's back. He doesn't get on, but instead, takes copper by his rope and starts walking. On the way, I look around at the town. Despite it being dark, it was very old looking. Some of the houses had broken windows and graffiti on the walls. But the more he walks, the less I started seeing any of that.

''We're almost there.'' He says. We then turn a corner and I smile at how cute everything looks.

The street was lit with rope lights and he was right about it never sleeping. There were families gathered around, some men drinking and laughing while kids in one corner played soccer. I saw food venders, selling their food that smelled delicious. As we walked down the street, I saw people telling stories and even dancing to music. Seeing some shops open, selling goods made this place more lively.

''Wow..'' I say. It all felt so happy. The feeling I got watching these people smile made me so happy. It felt like everyone here was family.

''Sparks!'' Some kids run up to Sparks laughing.

''Hey there kid!' Says Sparks as he leans down to their level.

''Do you have any candy today?'' One kid asks. Sparks smiles and reaches in his pocket.

''I do! But have you been good today?''

''Yes!'' All three kids yell at once. Sparks chuckles and places candy in each other their palms, they yell a thank you and run away tagging each other. I smile.

''You popular with the kids?'' I say slyly. He looks at me.

''Only these ones, you should see the kids over at the much richer side of town. Snobby little brats.'' He says.

''Richer side of town?'' I say confused.

''Oh yea the side of the town that's facing the actual home of the ruler. We aren't welcomed there though. I'm sure if a guy like me stepped over there, they would immediately call the police, thinking I'm some sort of threat.''

The rich side of town? I didn't pass any side like that. Could it be because I escape through the back of my house that I ended up in this side? I didn't even know the town was separated by means of class.

I stay quiet and Sparks then stops Copper.

''You ever had a corn on a stick?'' He asks. I cock an eyebrow.

''On a stick?'' I say confused. He helps me down and points to a street vender, selling just that.

''Its delicious.'' I sniff the air and could smell the warm corn the vender is selling.

''I don't have any money with me.'' I say. Sparks chuckles.

''Don't worry about that,'' He steps up to the vender.

''Two please.''

When we get our corn I stare at it. Do I just bite it like this? Seems messy.

''Come on, eat some, I promise its good.'' He says with a grin. I bite into the corn and it taste amazing! As I chew I take another bite.

''MMM!'' I mumble.

Sparks chuckles and wipes some food off of my face. I blush of embarrassment and take my own napkin to wipe my mouth.

''This is very good.''

''I cant believe you've never had it.''

''I cant believe it either. I've definitely been missing out.''

''Well, since you don't get out much, I'm sure they're are many things you've been missing out on.''

We stare at the lively street as we eat our corn, sitting on a bench. When we finish, we sit in silence.

I'm really enjoying the time I'm spending here. Who would of known how fun this would be.

''So.. Where do you live? Do you live in town?'' I ask. He smirks.

''Why? Want to visit me sometime?'' He says.

''Just asking'' I say crossing my arms.

''I live in he woods actually. In a small cabin I built myself.''

''You built it yourself?''

''Yea, I love this town but I also like being alone much better. Its also harder to find. Just in case.'' H says.

''Harder to find? What? Are you some kind of mafia king.'' I say with a teasing giggle.

He looks at me and smirks.

''The less you know princess.'' I was about to speak again when he stands up.

''Its getting pretty late. How about I take you home.'' He says. I wish I can spend more time with him. But it is getting late, I should head home.

When Sparks takes me back near the Loon bar, he helps me off his horse, I was about to say my goodbye before he questions me, but he talks first.

''Why do you insist on being dropped off here? I think it would be safer if I take you home. There's no way you're going back to your town at this time right?'' He says. I avoid eye contact and try to come up with a lie.

''I uh, well I'm actually in town visiting my aunt. But she would lose her mind if she saw me coming back home with some stranger. So id rather be dropped off here, where Its only a short walk home.'' I say. He stares at me. Almost looked like he didn't believe me. But he didn't question it anymore.

''Hmm. Okay then.'' He gets on Copper.

''Thank you for showing me around Sparks.'' I say with a smile.

''Of course princess.'' He says smugly and starts to ride off.

I sigh with a smile and quickly start running back home. I want to avoid any trouble and get there as soon as possible.

…

When I finally make it back home. I throw myself on my bed and smile at my ceiling. I don't want this to end.