I wrote this chapter pretty quickly. But be warned: there is a lot of new information! If needed, re-read Chapter 5 of Living on a Few Wishes!

Act very carefully... and make sure you're not caught by the enemy. With this info, you'll be able to take down one of the most hated villains in the fanfic. Let the story continue...

Preston POV

What did they think they were doing?

What did they think I just got out of?

Did those girls who let me into their house really expect me to stay and not question why?

For a few fangirls, Paige, Zoey, and their friend were quite extremists.

And Angel was Rouge's sister? I would have to ask her later about that.

I felt myself tire out. I couldn't stay with the girls or else I would be trapped again. So I had to act quickly or else it would be too late.

Paige and Zoey hung up the call and talked to themselves as they walked closer to me. Although they never noticed I heard their call, I hurried back to their guest room and shut the door without a sound. Their shoes scuttled past the floor outside my room, allowing me to slightly open the door. No one was there, so I stepped into the hallway yet again.

My eye spotted the front door. With only a few glances to the room where Zoey and Paige entered, I ran to the front door, unlocked it, threw it open, and slammed it behind me. I was sure that the girls heard the slamming door, but I didn't really care because I was out for good.

I ran until I hit a major street name I recognized. From there, I walked to the TC house. The Los Angeles residents and tourists on the streets didn't care about my well being. No one talked to me as I roamed the streets. I hadn't showered in forever, so I smelled like crap… I remembered my Youtube fans and what they thought when I disappeared for a week.

As I caught sight of my home, I slowed down, taking in the long journey I'd made. I wished to see Ray again… and all of my friends… I don't think anyone wanted us to get hurt… but I wanted it all to end. Especially when I'd been through that much.

I finally reached the front door and peeked inside the little faded glass windows that showed the entryway. Without second thought, I pounded my fist again the first hard surface I could find.

When the door opened, I saw the eyes of my best friend Tyler LogDotZip. Oh was I glad to see him! But then it hit me. I couldn't stand anymore, clearly showing I had walked more than I thought. "Tyler… I… I…" I collapsed in front of his feet, squinting to see clearly. My head hurt and my throat was dry. I felt horrible.

Once Tyler figured out what had happened, he gasped and kneeled down to my level. "Preston!" He ran his fingers along my forehead, trying to figure out why I had fainted. "Mitch! Ray!"

Ray peeked out from the interior balcony. Her mouth gaped open as she saw my face in pain. My sister looked exactly like I remembered her… Had her stomach grown? I ignored it, realizing there were bigger problems. She rushed down the stairs and took over Tyler's position at my side.

She gently shook me. "Preston… Preston…" Ray gulped and spun her head. "Tyler! Grab a cup of water! Now!" She looked directly at me once finished with the command.

"Got it!" Tyler raced into the kitchen.

I noticed Fia come downstairs as well and stand beside Ray, glancing down at me. "What happened?"

"I don't know…" Ray replied, accepting the water from Tyler. She propped me up against the front doorway and forced me to drink.

"You ditched me…" I managed to get out. "I was kidnapped… by Lia…"

Ray bit her lip as if she knew about Lia. She leaned in and whispered in my ear, "Draco called me a few weeks ago saying that something bad would happen to someone that I cared about. I thought it was Mitch. I am so sorry Preston."

I was honestly too tired to cry although I felt like it. "I thought family… sticks together… Rouge and I had to stay… in Lia's basement for a week…"

"A week? And Rouge was with you too?"

I nodded, my eyes opening wider as the water cleared my throat.

Fia randomly popped into the conversation, "Aren't there legal laws against holding a person hostage… nevertheless two people?"

Tyler groaned. "There's legal laws about everything… but whenever we try to get the attention of the authorities, they shrug us off. The tour bus was different because it was a public space… but earlier this week… Ian's car got wrecked and a man got knocked out…"

"Didn't you knock him out?"

"Fia. Please."

"Okay. We'll talk later."

After a little while, I'd calmed down, although Ray checked on me every minute. Team Crafted gathered everyone in the house into the entertainment room where the couches were located. No one seemed to know why I hadn't been rescued earlier. Ray and Fia worried about me the most, but occasionally Tyler or one of the other guys would glance over to see how I was.

"So," Adam begun, a harsh tone implied to his words, "What happened? Why has Preston been in Lia's basement for a week?! Why is everyone so freaked out about Draco and Scott?! Why haven't anyone of us been informed of this information except Ray, Mitch… and possibly Fia?! And Mitch, where have you been for the last half hour?"

Mitch just entered through the front door of the Team Crafted house, car keys in his hand.

"Uh…" Mitch stuttered, watching the curious gazes of his friends.

"Exactly!" Adam pointed out, "No one is telling us anything and I for one want to know what's going on!"

"That's why I went to Draco's solo rehearsal," Mitch explained. Every head instantly turned to him.

"You what?" Jason questioned, his eyebrow raised.

"You guys heard me," Mitch continued, "I demanded for Draco to hand over answers cause we all know that he knows those answers."

"What'd you get?" Ian queried.

Mitch shook his head as he walked inside of the house. "Nothing really. He… just said there were personal issues between him, Ray, and Preston."

"I didn't think Ray knew Draco before the dinner party last year," Ty mentioned.

"Maybe not Ray…" I muttered.

"What was that?" Sapphire asked, bending down to hear me better.

"He didn't know Ray…" I spoke once again.

"Oh my god," Ray gasped, "Jade told me that Preston was a part of a group back when he was in Arizona."

My eyes shot wide open as I turned my attention to my sister. "How did she know?"

Ray spun toward me. "She said her best friend… at the time… Kae… was the cousin of the leader of the group. And I'm pretty sure who the leader of the group was."

"Draco," Kae interrupted, "I remember that. Most likely the reason why he hated bringing up Ashley and Allison."

"And probably the reason why he's after Ray and Preston," Jerome piped in.

"Draco is your cousin?" Seto inquired Kae, a bit upset with his girlfriend.

I stopped their conversation. "Did Jade tell you about the kidnapping?"

Ray nodded. "I barely thought of it until now."

"Well… if I remember correctly… I know why Jade told you."

Carter whispered, "Why?"

I managed to get the words out, "Jade was the victim. Draco was the one who blinded her."

Team Crafted was held at a standstill as everyone shot looks at each other, stunningly confused.

Preston is finally free and safe at home with his sister! And his past has been revealed! I told you that everyone in the story has a connection! Even Jade! It's no coincidence that she was found hit by a car outside of the motel! Draco's motivation is also revealed and you guys now know why he's been after Ray all this time!

Only 7 chapters left until the finale! More to come until then so be prepared!