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So, next chapter. I've used some lyrics from Linkin Park, since I thought it matched completely with how Vinnie and Violet are feeling. I don't own these words, all the credits go to Linkin Park.

Songs I've used:
Nobody can save me
Talking to myself
Shadow of the day

Hope you guys like it. Sorry, it's a bit shorter. I know I've said I would making my chapters longer. But this chapter is special.

Chapter thirty

The next morning, Vinnie woke up because of the pain in his back and face. He moaned softly, feeling very miserable. He stared at the ceiling for a few moments. His hand reached at his face. Where he normally would feel the comforting feeling of cold metal, he now felt the thick bandage. God, why was this all happening again? And now he had lost his mask too.
Killing Buddy was satisfying, but the damage was already done. He needed to know how he looked like. Vinnie slowly slid out of his bed, trying to ignore the pain and pulled the IV out of his hand. He stumbled to the small bathroom. He looked in the mirror. The right side of his face was covered in thick bandage, his ear peeping out. His left eye was bloodshot, his right eye hidden behind the bandage. He saw blood traces in his normally snow white fur. Man… talk about a deja vu. He slowly raised his hand and started to remove the bandage. When he was done, he stared at the sink. He was scared. But he needed to know. He slowly lifted his head and could only stare in shock at what he saw. He grabbed the sink with both hands, his breathing became heavy. No… His face was a mess. And that was an understatement. Buddy had cut right through the old scars, crisscross over the whole right side of his face. The only good thing he could see, was that his eye was still intact. Rows of stitches, bare skin, scar tissue, little lines with white fur… Vinnie tightened his grip, couldn't stop staring.

"Please tell me it's alright…
Tell me I'm forgiving… tonight…
But nobody can save me now…
I'm holding up a light…
Chasing out the darkness… inside…
'cause nobody can save me now..."

He suddenly saw movement behind him. Violet was standing in the door opening, eyes wide open. Vinnie stared at her through the mirror for a few seconds, but then reality hit him. He quickly covered his face with his hand.
"Go away", he said, fighting against the tears that threatened to overwhelm him. But Violet walked over to him and lay a hand on his shoulder.
"No, I'm not leaving. We are going to get through this together."
Vinnie felt his anger flame up and he snapped. He clenched his fist and slammed it against the mirror. It broke into million pieces. His knuckles were bleeding, but he didn't care. "I don't want you to see me like this!", he growled, gritting his teeth.
Violet stepped back, but didn't leave. She wasn't scared of him. How was she going to let him see she was there for him?

"Tell me what I've gotta do
There's no getting through to you
The lights are on but nobody's home…
You say I can't understand
But you're not giving me a chance
When you leave me, where do you go…"

"Vinnie…", Violet started, but Vinnie interrupted her.
"NO! Why don't you listen to me? Why don't you just leave me alone? Do you like it, to play the hero? Like you can save me! Nobody can, okay!?"
He turned around, his eyes flaming with rage and sorrow. He narrowed his eyes when he saw the shock on Violet's face.
"No, of course you don't like it. You find me disgusting. Shocking. Ugly! I can see it in your eyes! You only doing this because you think you need to!", he roared, pushing Violet away. But Violet didn't burge. She didn't even felt sad. No, she felt anger. That stupid, stubborn mouse. She grabbed his arm.

"All the walls that you keep building
All this time that I spend chasing
All the ways that I keep losing you…"

"Now, you listen to me! Yes, I am shocked. Because of what they did to you! Don't you see! Who wouldn't be shocked!? Dammit Vinnie, you are not ugly! When are you going to understand that I am here for you!? ALWAYS!? I love you, you stupid mouse. And I don't care if you have scars, missing a tail, have pink fur or whatever. I love you no matter what! Because you are sweet, protective, funny, caring, loyal and still very SEXY! Why are you pushing me away? Why are you doubting me? I was so scared when they took you away from me, I knew my life was over if they would kill you. And now I have you back and you just keep pushing me away! That hurts, Vinnie! Like hell!" Tears of anger and sorrow streamed over her face while she looked at Vinnie, breathing heavily because of her outburst. Vinnie stared at her.
"I just want you to leave me alone… Give me some time…" he said, tears in his eyes.
"Well, I am not going anywhere!", Violet snapped at him.

"The truth is, you turn into someone else
You keep running like the sky is falling
I can whisper, I can yell
But I know I'm just talking to myself…"

Vinnie fell on his knees. "I'm… I'm sorry… I just… I can't go through this again. I just can't…" and he buried his face in his hands. Violet sat on the ground before him, gently grabbing his hands.
"Yes, you can! And you will! I know it's hard. And I can't imagine where you are going through. But this time, you don't have to do this alone. You have me. And I will help you through this!" and she planted a kiss on his hands. Then, she grabbed the bandage and wrapped it carefully around his head again.
"Thank you, sweetheart. For believing in me", Vinnie whispered.
Violet kissed him on the cheek. "Anytime, cutie. When will you going to learn that? Any time."

"Can't you hear me calling you home?"

She wiped away his tears. "I've got something for you. Close your eyes and hold up your hands." Vinnie did what she said. He felt something cold and heavy in his hands. He opened his eyes and watched at the object in his hands. It was his mask. The metal had turned back into his old, round shape again.
"My… but… how?", he stuttered.
Violet snickered. "Look who is all speechless. Never thought the day would come. I found it in that scary room. Took it with me. Thought you were gonna need it."
Vinnie felt a huge relief flooding through his body. Like there was falling a huge weight off his shoulders. This was gonna make things so much easier. He smiled.
"You're the best, sweetheart." Violet gently took the mask out of his hand.
"When your wounds are healed, you can put it back on. Till then, I will keep it safe for you."

Vinnie pulled her against him. "I don't know what to say. Not really used to that feeling. But let me try. Thank you. I'm so glad that you are in my life. Without you… I would have died there. The only reason I had the strength to fight, was because of you. I'm sorry I was such a jerk. I don't know what was wrong with me."
Violet wrapped her arms around his neck, careful to no hurt the wounds on his back.
"It's okay, you crazy mouse. I understand. But don't do that ever again. Pushing me away. I'll tie your tail in a knot, you hear me?"

Vinnie smiled and Violet saw the familiar spark in his eye that told her he was back. That he finally understood that she wasn't going anywhere. She kissed him, way more passionate than she actually had planned. Vinnie's body immediately responded. He pushed her on the ground, ignoring the pain in his back. A low growl escaped his mouth. He ripped her clothes of her body. He needed her. He knew that now. This beautiful girl with her beautiful eyes gave him hope. Hope for a better life. He pushed himself inside of her and let out a sigh of relief. He was home.

"And the sun will set for you…"

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