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I have some things to say.

1. Why do some people get over like, 300+ reviews, while others get maybe, 3+ reviews? That is NOT fair.

2. If you have something to say, say it! Don't hold back. Never hold back the truth.

3. REVIEW! Don't just read and fav it, review it! Favs are welcome, but reviews are needed.

That's all I wanted to say. Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor.

Chapter 2

Topaz-in her female form- was sitting on a couch, a frown on her face. "I'm sorry for not visiting you Zack." she said to a slightly taller male with dark brown hair and dark grey eyes.

"Your cheating, aren't you?" Zack asked, the anger in his voice clear.

"what!? No!" Topaz said, shocked that her boyfriend would even think that she was cheating on him. "I would never ch-" Topaz was cut off when Zack slapped her. "don't give me your excuses!" Zack yelled at her.

"I wasn't giving an excuse!" Topaz screamed at her abusive boyfriend. Before Zack could yell at her or hit her, Topaz bolted, sniper case in hand, out of the small house, away from Zack, away from all the pain he brought her.

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~~Topaz's pov~~

I only stopped once on my way back home. I pressed down on the blue topaz stone. I changed from Topaz oike to Tobio oike. I then Walked into the house I shared with Ryutaro and Kyoya. I was greeted by Ryutaro. "hi Tobio! Did you- what happened!" I suddenly realized that Zack had left a mark on my face. "oh it's nothing! Just ran into a wall, wasn't looking." I tried wave it off, say it was nothing.

It's harder than it looks.

"You ran into a wall?" Kyoya asked, having just walked in from the kitchen. "yes." I answered, looking everywhere but the green-haired blader. "Hard enough to get a bruise?" I shrugged my shoulders. "Yeah I guess. Hey, why does it smell like a dog in here?" I looked at both boy a little closer.

They had mud all over them.

"What where you two doing!?" I shout. Kyoya gives me a sheepish grin. "uh...I kinda...there was some thing under the porch so I called Ryutaro to come...and well-" I cut him off with a wave of my hand. "Ryutaro, what happened." I turn to the blue-haired teen. "we found a puppy." was his answer. I gape at the two of them. "A puppy!? Where is it!" Ryutaro laughs at my reaction. "in the basement." Kyoya Answered my question. "his names Mutt!" he called after me as I ran into the kitchen. I flung open the door to the most cutest-besides Capri-thing ever. A small, black and brown beagle puppy with big, honey-brown eyes! "awww, your so cute!" I pick up the puppy. Then I walk back in. No way am I leaving the cute little thing to freeze down there!

"Is it ok if Mutt stays out of the basement guys? He'll freeze if we leave him down there." I ask, trying not to laugh as Mutt licks my face. "fine by me." Kyoya said, looking at the puppy with disgust. "why not." Ryutaro walks over to pet Mutt's floppy ears. He gives off a little bark. Me and Ryutaro laugh. Kyoya glares at us both.

"I'll be in my room if you need me." I told the two males. Ryutaro nodded and smiled, still playing with Mutt-as in, playing tug-a-war with a sock-while Kyoya looked puzzled. It was only when I closed my bedroom door did I remember... Ginkga was having a party and he invited us! At least I could talk to Ryuuga, who had the same problems that I did.

"What happened?" a soft voice brought me back to reality. "Zack...hit me." I sat down next to Capricorn. "oh little one!" Capri nuzzled my side. I picked her up and placed her in my lap. "it's nothing new." I told the sheep/ram. "you need to tell people what he's doing to you." Capri told me. I just shrugged. "...yeah...I know..." I kicked off my shoes, locked my door and window, and then I changed into Topaz. "I'm not joking Topaz." Capri said, now glaring at me. I pulled out a pair of pj shorts and a tank top. "I never said you were, Capri."

"but you aren't taking this seriously!" Capri sounded angry now. "I can't tell anyone, or Zack will hurt my friends..." I started to cry. "Topaz...dont worry...I'll stop." Capri promised, her voice firm yet gentle. I wiped away my tears and nodded. "thanks Capri." I then put on my pjs - purple tank top with light blue pj shorts with a pink stripe going up the sides - and climbed into my bed. As I drifted off, I finally saw the red rose that was on my nightstand in a blue vase. Ryutaro. I wanted to smile as my eyes closed, wanted to tell everyone, I just...wanted to be free. Is that too much to ask?

Maybe it is.

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-Be kind to those around you. No matter what.

~-~ Demi