WARNING. This chapter has sexual assault/rape, continue at your own risk. MATURE

Sparks's POV

''Well I think you're low balling.'' says Otto, hes sitting by the wooden bar, holding a cup of whiskey.

''Her parents aren't really doing well. I doubt we can even get close to half a million.'' I say.

We have been trying to figure out how much money to ask for a new girl that Louis and his followers have kidnapped. She was a rich girl, well was. Looking deeper into the situation, I found out that her parents are close to losing it all. But of course, Louis didn't look deep into the situation and kidnapped a girl who will probably not be worth the trouble.

''So what? That isn't our problem, how much is she really worth to them…'' Says Roy, a dark red monkey.

''She's clearly not worth the trouble. lets just get as much as we can, without it being impossible for them..'' I trail off. I don't know why I feel any sort of worry for the family. Maybe because they're losing it all? But they were part of the rich. Those disgusting people.

''I guess we can always as Louis. He is the one who decided to take her without talking to us first.'' says Otto.

''Where is he?'' I ask, Roy chuckled. ''Probably having fun…''

I freeze and slowly look over at Roy.

'What are you saying?'' Roy sighs loudly and takes a seat.

''You know exactly what I mean….''

I stand up quickly and walk towards the metal doors. ''That bastard…'' I trail off.

''Don't bother Sparks, you'll get him angry!' I hear Otto yell after me.

I ignore them and stomp off deep into the warehouse.

I'm sick of his dirty, disgusting actions. He's really going to hear it from me this time.

''Stop! Leave me alone!..'' I hear the female voice yell. It gets louder as I walk through the hallways and barge through a metal door, to see Louis on top of the female he kidnapped. Half of her clothes were gone, her eyes were covered and her hands were tied behind her.

I give a small growl. ''You disgusting bastard.''

I grab him by the shoulders and throw him off of her. ''How many times do I have to repeat myself!'' I yell at him with a glare. He scowls and quickly gets up while bucking his belt.

''I've told you to mind your business.'' he says.

''I've told you, that doesn't fly with me! Keep your gross fantasies to yourself. We aren't some sick perverts. This is business only!'' I yell. He laughs.

''Oh sparky. Its part of business.''

''How is that part of business! Being a disgusting-''

''Shut your mouth! Watch what you say. I can do what I want, and if I want to taint this brat, then I will!'' He says. I glare.

''You're a sick bastard.'' I push by him and leave.

''You'll understand one day!'' He yells behind me. I make fists and walk towards the exit of the warehouse. That bastard.

I burst through the door and back into the room where Roy and Otto were at.

''Uh, Oh…'' says Otto.

''I'm guessing you-'' I cut off Roy.

''Shut up!'' I yell.
''Oh sparky, what's the big deal..'' I hear louis behind me. I turn around to scowl at him and he's standing behind me with his arms crossed.

''You disgusting-'' I punch Louis hard and jump onto him, hitting his face again.

''Sparks!'' I hear Otto behind me. He tries to pull me off of Louis but I refuse to let go. With Roy's help, him and Otto were able of pull me off. I start kicking.

''This isn't what we do!'' I yell. Louis stands up while chuckling, wiping his bloody mouth.

''You don't tell me what I can and can't do.'' He says.

Roy gets in-between us.

''Come on guys, drop it. This is the fourth time-''

''Shut up Roy! What kind of sick bastard does those things to a-''

''To a what? A rich slut that doesn't deserve to breathe the air she does…Have you forgotten Sparky? What those kind of people do to people like us? You think she cares what we do to her, after we kidnapped her from her family? At this point we might as well have a little bit of fun..'' Says Louis with a smirk.

I glare. I release myself from Otto's grip on my arm.

''Get what you can for the girl. Return her as soon as possible..'' I start to walk off but stop once I hear Louis' laughter behind me.

''Since when do you care so much? Have you gone soft?''

I continue to walk off, exiting the abandoned warehouse. I see my horse and jump on him. With a puff we run off into town.

Nova's POV

''Nova!'' I snap out of my thoughts. I look towards my father and nanny, they're sitting in front of me, across the table with some papers.

''Yea? S-sorry.. What did you ask?'' I say with a sheepish smile.

''Your dress dear… the announcement is at the end of the month, we have to find the perfect dress for your engagement party. The entire town will be there. It's the first time in years that the gates will open for the townspeople.'' Says my nanny.

My father is planning a huge party and announcement for that day. I'm not happy about it at all. But it seems the be the only way. I can't have my father disown me. He's the only family I have left.

''O-oh.. Yea. The dress..'' I trail off. Only a few weeks left of this fantasy that I'm living, this little adventure that I will have to say goodbye to soon.

''Pay attention Nova, this is important.'' Says my father.

I sigh.

'Why can't I just wear any dress?'' I say.

''I will not allow that. You have to look perfect.'' Says my father.

''And perfect! She will look!'' William walks through the doorway and flashes a smile at me. I smile.

''Nova always looks beautiful, and that night, she will shine. Soon to become my wife.'' William sits next to be and grabs my hand. He smiles at me and kisses my hand. I smile at him and clear my throat.

''Uhm.. Can I be excused?'' I ask my father

''Don't be rude Nova. William just got here. Why don't you guys go out? I don't know, maybe a trip around the town.'' My eyes widen.

''Around the town? You'll let me?!'' I say with the smile.

''With William of course.'' He says.

''I would be happy to take you around.'' Says William as he stands. I nod.

''Please, I would love that.'' I say excited. It might be with William but I can't remember the last time my father actually gave me permission to go. William takes my hand.

''Shall we then?'' He says. I nod and walk with him to the front door.

''Please take good care of her!'' I hear my father yell behind us.

…..

''You know, when we're married Nova, we can take trips like this anytime you want.'' I hear William talking to me but I'm too excited to pay attention. I look out of the carriage with a huge grin on my face. Looking into the beautiful town. The town buildings were beautiful and well kept. Made of bricks and white wood, the beautiful glass and wood doors, the beautiful houses that are close together. The horses' hooves stomping on the nice street and pavement.

I see many well dressed people, some pointing at the carriage that me and William are riding in. The royal carriage. I see William wave to a few people. I hear whispers and I see more people start staring.

''Well, seems like the long lost daughter of the king is really causing some stares and excitement.'' Says William.

The carriage stops and William steps out. He comes over to my side and opens the door for me. I step out and I see a crowd start to form.

''Is that her?...''

''It's been so long….''

''She's beautiful….''

I look around and William takes my arm and walks me through the crowd. The guards following us help keep the crowd away.

Me and William walk past the stores and I can't help but keep a huge grin on my face. I almost forget about the people staring and guards following us. This must be the rich part of town that Sparks was talking about. Everything Is well kept and people here tend to be a bit colder. I see children next to their mothers and women and young men, sitting and drinking nice coffee.

''Nova, wait up!''

I snap out of my daze and turn around to see William catching up to me.

''We have to turn back, if you keep going, you'll soon run into the least fortunate side..'' He says.

''Less fortunate?'' I turn back to se what he's talking about. Further down the street I see where the houses start to look a bit different. I can also see the nice street end and turn into dirt, leading into another unkept street, continuing down the rest of the town.

''Why can't we go over there?'' I ask.

''It's dangerous. And your father would never allow it.'' He grabs my arm and turns around with me following.

''We should be heading back, it'll be dark soon and this town is pretty keen on lights out at dark. Especially with all the kidnappings that have been happening…'' William trails off.

''Kidnappings?'' I ask surprised.

''Yes, young wealthy women have been getting kidnapped for ransom. Your father is trying his best to keep everyone safe but its not so easy.''

''How come my father has never told me about this.'' I ask. We get back into the carriage.

''I don't think he wanted to worry you.''

I look out the carriage window and see everyone going back into their homes. I didn't think everyone went to bed so early. But then again, if those kidnappings were really happening as often as William says. Then its best they do.

…..

''We're back father!''

''Oh! How nice, did you guys have fun?''

''Yes! You should let me go out more often. I really liked it.'' I say grabbing my fathers hands. He chuckles and hugs me.

''When you're with William, it gives my heart peace.'' I smile at him.

''Now come William please, we have some matters to attend to.'' William nods and kisses my hand.

''Goodnight Nova.'' He says. I give him a hard smile and watch them both disappear into my fathers office. I sigh and start heading towards my room.

It's been two days since I've snuck out of my room to go into town. It's not that I didn't want to. I just don't want to push my luck to much. But I think today, I will do just that. I want to see sparks and hopefully talk to him. I wish there was a way to communicate with him. I don't know where he lives or where he likes to go. I just hope I'm lucky enough to see him when I go.

Running into my room I quietly lock my door and change into some dark clothing. The sun has gone down all the way and the town looks dark, only being lit up by some streets lights here and there. I check my door one last time and quickly climb down my balcony.

…..

I run into town and go straight into the busier side. I don't want what happened to me last time to happen again, just because I decided to hang out whew they're are less monkies. The more, the safer I probably am. I hold onto my hoodie tightly and arrive at the busy town street that Sparks led me to last time. I smile as I see all the happy families around. There seems to be a party going on this time. I see the children running around with candy and everyone else is seated by their front porches watching them and having some food. I take a deep breathe and start walking through.

I giggle when some children run past my legs, I hear them laughing as they chase each other, playing a game of tag. I grin as I look up at the cute street lights.

It's so beautiful and lively. I feel more at home then my actual home.

''Wow, this is probably the first time you don't run into trouble.'' I freeze as I hear a voice behind me. I know exactly who it belongs to. I smile and turn around. There's Sparks, standing before me, holding onto a red gift bag.

''What is that suppose to mean?'' I say, cocking an eyebrow at him.

He chuckles, ''Normally I have to rescue you from something. Why change the routine?'' He says teasingly. I roll my eyes and cross my arms.

''Just didn't feel like seeing you.'' I say with a grin.

''I doubt that..'' He says as he leans closer. ''I bet that's exactly why you came…'' He smirks and I push him away.

''I just really like this street, its fun.'' I say. He smiles.

''Well you couldn't have come at a better time. Today is Gibby's birthday. The whole street is celebrating.''

''Is that who that gift is for?'' I ask.

''Yea, just wanted to get him something nice.'' He looks at the gift and I smile. He's so caring and sweet to the ones he cares about. It warms my heart to see his soft side.

''Now I feel so bad… I didn't bring anything.''

''Don't you worry. It isn't about the gifts, besides, there's no way you could of known.''

''Hey sparks!'' I turn around to see a dark purple monkey waving at us. He's standing by a table covered in plates and a nice big cake. There are other monkies surrounding the table as well. Children and adults.

''Don!'' Sparks grins and waves.

''Come on! We've been waiting for you!'' Don is holding up a red robot monkey with brown eyes, he looked about six years old.

''Is that the birthday boy?'' I say smiling. Sparks nods and shoots me a smirk.

''Come on, its time to celebrate.'' Sparks takes my hand and I look up at him, a blush forming on my cheeks. He winks at me and before another thought we run over to the celebration.