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Bella was waiting for her father as instructed outside of the school. All the other parents and children and left as she waited by the side of the road. She remembered her father telling her that if he ever wasn't there on time to wait for him. Someone would come. Everything seemed grey to her at this moment. The grey steel fences around the school, the grey pavement, the grey houses. She looked up and the skies were a dark grey. It made her uncomfortable, she hated the dark and the rain. She hoped her Daddy came soon. The wind was getting colder as she buried further into her pink coat, her copper hair whipping quickly around her face.

As she was waiting her super hearing picked up on footsteps. She looked to the side and found the street her school was located on empty. She looked back out onto the road when she heard it again. Looking back she saw movement in the bushes near her, she took a few scared steps back as cat emerged from the bush. Bella took a breath.

"Kitty! You scared me!"

The cat meowed before skittering off down the road as Bella's eyes followed it. Another scratch on the pavement made her jump and spin round to find a man glaring down at her.

"Red eyes." He muttered.

Bella balled her little fists as her eyes widened in fear. The man was big. Very big. He was scary looking and she wished her father or uncles were here. Her heart picked up its pace and her hands started getting hotter.

"Come with me now girl. And I won't hurt you."

Bella gasped and remembered back to what her dad and Uncle Butch told her.

"…if a stranger you never go anywhere with anyone you don't know. You only go with me, your uncles or aunties."

He was getting closer to her so she started walking further back. "No." She mumbled. The guy sneered.

"It wasn't a fucking request!" He spat and lunged at her. In panic Bella's hand became really hot as flames sparked up and into the man's face, catching some of the bushes behind him. He pulled back in fear before rushing at her again. Thinking quickly to what her Auntie Butter taught her she flew up and kicked him square in the chest sending him flying backwards into the metal railings.

"Hey!"

Bella looked up to see more men getting out of a car and running down the street towards her. Panic settling in she remembered what her dad told her.

"…if someone tries to grab you, you kick them as hard as you can and fly away."

"I can fly!?"

"Yes, but only in emergencies."

"This is an emergency!" Bella squeaked before jumping into the air in a flash of red and into the skies.

"Shit!" One of the men hissed looking at his beat-up companion. He pulled out his phone and held it to his ear. "She got away." He pulled the phone from his ear quickly as loud muffled noise came through the phone. He put it back to his ear carefully, wincing at the anger from the recipient. "Yes boss… Yes… We'll find her." He ended the call and looked back at his companion who was groaning.

"Get that waste of space in the trunk." He snapped as the man was taken away. "Beaten up by a 5-year-old… pathetic." He hissed. The men jumped back into the car as the tires screeched when they sped off in the direction of the fading red light.

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The rain was hitting her face hard, it felt like she was getting hit by tiny needles. She was scared, she wanted to go home, she wanted her family. She whizzed into the city, flying low to try and limit the rains target on her. Her house was this way, right? It was a big building? Uhm…

She looked around seeing shops and lights but nothing looked familiar. Tears started to blur her vision. She didn't know where her home was. She found a quite street to land in as the rain started easing up. She had pulled her little hood over her head to shield her hair and keep her warm.

She looked around the tall city buildings and back at the road as cars drove past with their lights on. She knew it was getting late but remembered what her Auntie Bubbles had told her. If she was ever lost to find a nice lady and ask for help. Bella turned to look up the street and back down, it was deserted.

Tears flooded her eyes as she started to whimper. She remembered her Uncle Butch and Auntie Butter telling her to be brave but she didn't feel very brave right now. She was just about to start crying when loud noises caught her attention.

"AND STAY OUT!"

A man with a waistcoat yelled at the woman he had just kicked out of his establishment.

"I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING WRONG! IT WAS THAT STUPID BITCH!" She screamed back, pointing an angry finger at a smug brunette.

"I DON'T CARE! NOBODY FIGHTS IN MY BAR! NOW GET LOST!" The man yelled before slamming the door. The woman fumed before she started tapping quickly on her phone.

Bella stared at the woman wide eyed. She was wearing black ripped jeans and a dark pink top, she had on a small leather jacket with black heeled boots. Her hair was down and straight but the thing that caught Bella's attention the most was the fact that her hair was the exact same shade at hers. She was a good person. Bella knew it, and she needed help.

Walking over Bella looked up at the woman who didn't even know she was stood at the side of her.

"Excuse me?"

The woman didn't even flinch as she continued typing. Bella tapped her leg. "Excuse me?" The woman let out a yelp and stumbled back. Bella smiled up at her and waved.

"Hello."

The woman looked down at her before looking up and down street. She stared at the little girl confused.

"What?"

"I'm lost."

"Good for you."

"Will you help me?"

The woman snorted and smirked looking back at her phone. "No."

"You have pink eyes."

"Well done."

"I have red eyes."

"Super."

The woman carried on using her phone, ignoring the girl as Bella looked at her. She had very pretty light pink eyes; Bella knew she was a good person. She couldn't explain it, she just knew.

"Where are we?"

"Downtown Townsville." The woman answered pulling her eyes away from the phone and looking at Bella. "Huh, you do have red eyes."

"Yeah! My dad says I have red eyes because I'm cool like him!"

The woman rolled her eyes.

"Whatever… look, where are your parent's kid?"

Bella shrugged. "I don't know. I'm lost."

"You shouldn't leave your folks."

Bella furrowed her brow. "I didn't, some mean man tried to take me, so my Daddy told me to run away from strangers."

The woman stared at her unamused before leaning back onto her leg and folding her arms.

"Well you're talking to me and I'm a stranger."

"My Auntie told me that if I'm lost to find a nice lady to ask for help."

The woman sigh. "I ain't no nice lady kid, look you better get going it's gonna get dark."

"But I don'ts know where I am." Bella's voice started to wobble, the woman rolled her eyes.

"Look kid, this ain't my fault. Now I'm off to Kilroy's to take some shots and drink myself into unconsciousness." The woman turned on her heel and started walking down the road.

"Wait!" Bella called. Suddenly the roar of a car engine ripped through the street. The woman quickly turned around as did Bella as both girls stared wide eyed at the car racing towards them. Bella quickly ran over to the woman and hid behind her legs as the woman watched as the car pull to a stop next to them. 3 men jumped out glaring at the little girl.

"Get her!" One of them ordered. The woman tensed and put her hand out.

"Hey! What do you think you're doing?! She's a little girl!"

"Stay out of this toots!" One of the men snapped, his eyes wandering over her body hungrily. "We'll deal with you later." He leered, the woman scrunched her nose.

"The names Rose scumbag! Now get lost!"

"We ain't going anywhere without the girl!"

Bella whimpered and Rose pushed her back slightly.

"She's not going anywhere with you!"

The men laughed. "Oh really? And who's going to stop us?" One of the men scoffed, he cocked his head two is assailants. "Get her."

Bella grabbed Roses' leg who looked down at the poor girl… she looked terrified. She may not care about the girl, but she knew this wasn't right. Looking back at the men she placed a well aimed kicked right between his legs causing him to groan and fall to the floor. The other man grabbed her from behind pinning her arms to her sides and lifting her feet form the ground.

"LET ME GO!" Rose screamed, the man grunted trying to restrain her as Rose leant forward and smashed her head back onto his. He screamed in pain releasing her instantly as she stumbled to the floor in her heels.

"Help!"

Rose looked over to see the final man running to the girl. Thinking fast she grabbed a nearby empty bottle and rushed over.

"No escape for you now you little brat!" The man hissed, Bella was about to scream when something shattered over the mans head. His eyes closed as he fell to the floor with Rose stood over him, a broken bottle in her hand. Bella stared at her wide eyed before scurrying over.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" She squealed wrapping her arms around Roses' legs. Rose looked awkward before she pulled her off.

"Right… well then… run along and let's both pretend this didn't happen. God knows I'm gonna keep drinking until I believe this was all a dream." Rose muttered before walking off down the road.

Bella stared at the woman, something familiar about her intrigued her. She was a nice lady and she would help her, she just needed help herself. Bella loved helping people so decided to follow and hopefully soon her Daddy would find her.

"Come on! Come on!" Brick grumbled twisting the key in his car as the engine whirred. Banging on the steering wheel he jumped out and lifted the bonnet of his car. It was the latest model so there was no way it had broken down. He scanned over the engine looking for any sign of fault.

"Brick?"

He glanced round to see Butch and Boomer leaving the building. "Weren't you supposed to get Bella from school?" Boomer asked. Brick blew a stream of smoke from his mouth, the smell of burning filling the air.

"I am! This fucking car is a pile of shit, it won't start!"

Furrowing their brows, the boys walked over and joined their brother looking at the engine. "Didn't you just buy this?" Butch asked, Brick bit the inside of his cheek.

"Butch, not one word." Brick snarled.

"But-"

"Not a word!"

"Uhmmm Brick…" Boomer had gone white and was staring at the engine.

"What?!" He snapped, Boomer pointed a finger to a disconnected wire with a red ribbon (which belonged to Bella) tied around it. The boys froze as Brick pulled the wire which has disconnected the car from the engine and pulled the ribbon loose. Bubbles had given Bella the ribbon when she was much younger, there was no denying it was her's.

"Oh fuck…" Butch gasped. Boomer looked at him horrified as Brick stumbled back.

"Bella." His voice was strangled and in a red flash he was in the skies. Butch and Boomer didn't hesitate and shot after him as they flew at break neck speeds to her school. As it came into view smoke was visible from a bush fire as they landed next to Brick.

"Is she here?!" Boomer gasped looking round for any sign of his niece. Brick was staring at the fire.

"She did this." He stared at the fire as his brothers turned.

"What?" Butch asked.

"Bella, she did this, she caused the fire!" Brick spun round, his eyes frantic taking Boomer and Butch by surprise. Brick was always in control; he always kept it together and knew what to do. Now, he looked broken… lost… horrified. Every parent's worst nightmare unravelling right in front of him. "Someone's taken her!"

He threw his hat on the floor and ran his hands threw his hair in panic. Boomer looked at Butch striken. "What do we do?!"

Butch grit his teeth and walked over to Brick pulling on his shoulders so he would look at him. "Brick! Calm down! She's a ruff, she won't have gone without a fight!"

"She shouldn't have to fight Butch! She's a fucking 5-year-old!" Brick screamed.

"I know! But you throwing a pissy bitch fit isn't going to help!"

Brick narrowed his eyes and glared hatefully at his brother.

"Butch…" Boomer warned, becoming alarmed at how furious Brick looked. Butch held up a hand warning him not to interfere. Brick stalked up to him looking him dead in the eye, his own red eyes looking darker.

"Say. That. Again. I fucking dare you." He hissed.

"Brick, get your head together. Bella needs you. Now. So let's do something!"

Brick growled and pulled back his fist to smash into Butch's face when he suddenly stopped and walked straight past him. Butch who had closed his eyes in preparation of the hit, opened them slowly when nothing came.

"Whoa… did I die?"

Boomer rolled his eyes and tapped him on the shoulder causing him to spin round. Brick was staring at some tire marks on the floor before looking down the road.

"They went that way." He said, his hat back on his head as he nodded towards the city.

"Then lead the way Boss." Butch gestured. Brick nodded and took off towards the city as Boomer and Butch followed. Brick's blood was boiling and silently prayed that Bella had gotten away. All he had to do was find her, and nothing was going to stop him.

Rose was sat near the back of Kilroy's downing her fifth shot. It was a quaint little joint with the whole 'alternative' vibe going on. The chairs had been replaced with plush loungers and the light was dim giving the room a cosy feel. It wasn't very busy for a Wednesday evening giving Rose the quite time she wanted.

Or should have if it wasn't for the little red-eyed girl currently staring at her from the other chair.

"Look kid, you shouldn't be in this place… your folks will be worried." She said taking a long drink from her beer.

"But I don't know how to get home."

"Well try."

"I am."

"No you aint, you're just following me around like a lost dog."

Bella scrunched up her face in annoyance.

"I'm not a dog!"

"Well you're acting like one!"

Bella folded her arms and 'humphed'.' Rose glanced at the girl and rolled her eyes.

"Look, I can't help you kid."

"Why?"

"Because I don't want to." Rose muttered and necked another shot, scrunching up her face.

"What's that?" Bella asked, Rose looked at her and back at the empty shot glass.

"This?" She questioned, holding it up. Bella nodded.

"This kid, is what will help you make the greatest and worst mistakes of your life. Chin chin!" She grinned taking another and downing it too.

"Why do you keep doing that?" Bella asked.

"Doing what?"

"That?" Bella scrunched up her face.

"Because it tastes like piss."

"Then why are you drinking it?"

"Why are you still here?!" Rose snapped.

"Because you need to help me!"

Rose groaned in frustration and put her head in her hands.

"Look kid-!"

"Bella."

Roses' head snapped up as she looked at the girl.

"What?"

"You keep calling me kid, but my name is Bella."

Rose stared at the girl as she suddenly felt light headed, she put her head in her hand as a headache suddenly shot through her head.

"Are you okay?"

Rose looked at Bella who was looking at her strangely. Rose straightened and leaned forward slightly.

"Look I'm fine. Listen if I get you back to your folks will you leave me alone?"

Bella looked upset, she didn't want to leave this lady but she didn't know why. This was all so confusing for her. She wanted to stay with this lady, but she knew she had to get back to her dad. Bella nodded as Rose breathed a sigh of relief.

"Fabulous! Okay so were do you live?"

"Uhm I'm Cherry Lane Tower with my Daddy and Uncles."

"Cherry Lane Tower? Not bad digs kid- Bella." A dull ache hit her head as she shook it off. "What about your Mom?"

Bella looked confused. "My Mom?"

"Yeah… you said you live with your dad and uncles, is your mom there too?"

Bella started fidgeting with her fingers and her eyes looked to the floor.

"Uhm kid- Bella?" Rose winced. More pain. Note to self try and avoid her name.

"Uhm, I don't have a mommy."

Rose felt for her she did but this wasn't her fault.

"Ah, if it makes you feel any better I didn't have a mom either and I turned out fine." Rose grinned leaning back. Bella looked up surprised.

"You didn't?"

"Nahh… never knew her, I'm probably better for it. So don't sweat it kid."

Bella grinned happily while Rose mirrored. More pain. Rose grabbed her head and took another drink of her beer.

"So no mom on the scene, is you dad hot?"

Bella looked truly confused, before her eyes lit up in realisation.

"Oh he makes fire with his hands!"

Roses stared at her confused before nodding slightly.

"Right… one, that's good to know and two, you shouldn't know that at your age." Rose scolded, Bella tilted her head confused as Rose stood up.

"Anyway, you got all your shit?"

Bella nodded and stood up too. Rose walked past her and looked down to see Bella still stood there.

"Come on kid! The sooner I get you back to your dad the sooner you'll be out of my hair!"

Bella just looked at her and held her hand up.

"Oh no! You've got to be kidding me!" Rose groaned. Bella stared at her expectantly her hand still in the air.

Rose crossed her arms. "I'm not holding your hand." Bella stayed as she was.

"No kid. It's not my thing."

Silence.

"Look I'll just leave you here, doesn't affect me."

Silence.

Rose stared down the girl before throwing her hands up in frustration. "Ugh! Fuck sake! Fine!" She marched over and grabbed her outstretched hand, Bella smiled smugly.

"Oh!" Bella stopped and let go of Roses' hand and spun and ran back to the table. She swiped a empty shot glass from the table and put it in her bag before racing back over and taking her hand.

"Why did you do that?" Roses asked, Bella looked up at her.

"Because I wanna make great mistakes too."

Rose rolled her eyes. "Whatever kid."

They started walking towards the front of the bar as people started turning to look at the small girl out after dark and in a bar.

"Oi lady! Your daughter can't be in here!" The bartender ordered.

"She aint mine! And we're just leaving! The booze is like piss anyway!" Rose hissed marching out with Bella giggling.

"What you laughing at?" Rose snapped.

"You remind me of my daddy."

"Joy."

As soon as the cold air hit the pair they shivered. The street lights were on and the street was bare of traffic. The odd person walked past them, hurrying to get home in the harsh winds. The street they were on was prolific for bars and nightclubs, but the midweek date meant most were empty, save for the regulars.

Rose started walking down the street. "Come on, it's about a 30-minute walk to your place." The pair set off hand in hand, walking quickly but silently. They rounded a corner into a more deserted street, Bella walked closer to Rose becoming slightly worried. Rose saw he action and snorted.

"Don't worry kid, nothing will happen to ya."

Bella gave a small smile before hurrying along.

"THERE!"

The girls spun round quickly as flashes of Blue, Green and Red lit up the street.

"DADDY!" Bella cried, instantly letting go of Roses' hand and running over to her father. The man in red bent down and scooped up the little girl, relief evident on his face.

"Bells! Are you okay?!" He asked hugging her tightly. Rose couldn't hear her reply but then got the strangest feeling she was being watched. She looked at the brunette with green eyes that was staring at her like he'd seen a ghost. The blonde wasn't any better, his jaw was hanging open in shock. What's his problem?

"Uh… Brick?" The blonde looked at the redhead hugging the kid. He however either didn't hear him or chose to ignore him, instead focusing all his attention on the girl.

"What happened? Why weren't you at school?"

"A stranger tried to take me daddy so I flewed away just like you said." The redhead's eyes widened. Heh red, same as the kids. Before he hugged her again.

"Brick?" The brunette said again.

The man Rose now assumed as Brick continued to ignore the two men.

"Did they hurt you?!"

"No daddy, I'm okay. I made a friend too!"

Bella looked right at Rose as Brick followed her gaze. Oh. Oh no. That look did not look good. Why are these guys looking at her like she has and extra head? Rose cleared her throat awkwardly and knew it was time to bounce. She got the kid back to her dad, so she was no longer needed.

"Uhm… cool! Okay so you got your kid back so I'm gonna go." Rose gestured behind her and turned on her heel.

"BLOSSOM?!"

Rose turned around confused to see all three men now gaping at her. Her head was still pounding and she wasn't wearing the most appropriate clothing for the cold weather. Gods she had to remember to take some aspirin when she got home. Maybe the hangover was kicking in already?

"Uhhh, you mean me?" She asked pointing a finger to herself, looking around to see if anyone else was here. The three men looked between each other baffled.

"Is this some kind of sick joke?" The man who she knew as Brick hissed. Rose instantly heard the threat in his voice and her defensive instinct kicked in.

"Just who do you think you're talking to?!" Rose snapped folding her arms.

"Where have you been?!" The blonde cried.

"Tch, like it's any of your business!"

"I think it is our business when you dump a baby on our doorstep!" The brunette fired back. Rose narrowed her eyes.

"Butch! Watch what you say!" Brick gestured down to Bella and Butch rose his brows in understanding.

"Look, you've clearly got the wrong girl. Now I'm gonna go home, watch trashy reality TV and drink myself to sleep."

The boys looked shocked before Brick shook his head.

"What are you playing at?! Blossom! Where have you been?!"

Rose rounded on him. "News flash darling, I aint called 'Blossom' the names Rose, remember it." She snapped. Brick looked like he was about to pop a vein.

"Do- Do you know who we are?" The blonde asked carefully.

"Nope." Rose answered instantly before looking back at Brick. "Though if you wanna get to know me, feel free to join me with my sleeping plans later." She smirked wickedly before winking. Butch straightened.

"Okay, it's definitely not her." Brick threw a glare at him and looked back at Rose.

"You don't know who I am?"

"Sorry darling, pretty sure I'd remember a face like yours."

A silence fell onto the group as Roses' eyes shifted between the men still staring at her. Sighing she had officially had her full of 'weird' for the day. "Not that this isn't thrilling…" She said sarcastically causing Brick to scowl. "I'd really much rather be getting shitfaced, so laters!" She turned again and started on her route home.

"Wait!"

She rolled her eyes and turned back slowly. Brick was walking towards her looking deeply into her eyes, she became unnerved and step back slightly.

"Hey watch it buddy! No touching the goods!"

"I wasn't-! Look. You're sure you're not Blossom?"

Rose sighed. "Dude, honestly if me saying I'm Blossom means we'd get it on then sure… I'm Blossom. But if I'm not getting anything out of it then I'm sorry to disappoint you. My names Rose and that's it. Now I got your kid back to you so just leave me alone."

His face fell and for a split-second Rose almost felt bad for the guy. Clearly, he was hung up on this Blossom chick and was desperate for anyone to fill her shoes, but Rose wasn't about to play second fiddle to anyone. She had standards!... Sort of. He nodded his head as Rose tuned back round.

"Dude why are you letting her go?!" She heard one of the other guys yell, but she was too far away to hear his response. He was extremely attractive she'd admit and those red eyes where a super turn on. Suddenly her head started pounding as red eyes flashed into her vision and the sound of a breathy gasp filled her ears. She scrunched her eyes closed as the pain subsided, she opened her eyes again and turned around to see that the three men and the kid had left.

Red eyes.

The man had red eyes.

Well then...

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