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Chapter Five:

Late

Sakura point of view:

I knew I was late. Fear ran through my blood causing my hands to shake. 'My key! Where is my KEY? Please be asleep, be passed out. Don't let him know that I am late. Let there be another empty bottle on the floor!' The seconds ticked by turning into minutes, and as each one passed I was in even more trouble.

Finally! The door opened. The right key had found the lock and ended my torment outside. I stepped inside and pulled the door shut behind me. Thankfully I had gotten good at shutting it without much sound.

It was dark. That wasn't a good sign. If he was passed out, then the history channel should be blaring on the television. The silence hurt my ears. I tired to listen for his breathing. I tried to find the safety I wasn't sure was there. I could feel the edge on the darkness; the line that separated my numbing haven from the permanent darkness. My feet wouldn't respond. I couldn't make them move. Fear had pinned me to this spot. The lock on my bedroom door that kept me safe so many nights was out of my physical reach. My lungs started to burn and I realized that I was holding my breath.

I exhaled and took in a fresh breath. Another second passed and I could feel the tension drain from my body. It was dark and the house was quite but it was not a trap. He wasn't home. The stench from the alcohol was days old. If he was home, he was sober. If he was sober that meant that he probably was out of the house. My hand slid up the wall and turned on the light. I had to shut my eyes for a second forgetting how harsh the lights could be.

I had been wrong. I could feel the blood drain from my face. My whole body was numb. The fear from before was nothing compared to the paralyzing effects the two men had on me now. Both sets of eyes were watching me. My father was dressed in his old military uniform, though it seemed slightly two small for him now. The second man was dressed similarly though his portrayed a higher rank than my fathers.

"And here she is now." My father spoke in his rough voice, his eyes still watching me. "This is my lovely daughter Sakura."

"She is a lovely little thing isn't she? I can see why you spoke so highly of her." I watched as the second man's eyes trailed up and down my body. I was scared and had a sick feeling in my stomach that I knew what was going to happen. I tried to take a step back, hoping to remove myself from his gaze. My back hit the wall. I was trapped!

My mind was racing now and I stopped paying attention to what the men were saying. I was trying to find away out. I was suddenly pulled from my thoughts when the both of them stood. A deal had been made. I had missed it. The only thing I knew for sure now was escape.

The second man started to walk towards me. I ducked around him avoiding making contact with him. Confusion crossed his face and rage crossed my fathers. It only took a second for him to cross the room and a second more for my cheek to burn with pain. His hand had connected with my face. Despite everything I chocked out a scream.

"Now, now, let's not buries that pretty face of hers. She wouldn't be worth as much then and I'm sure you want all you can get." My father's friend spoke in a voice rough from years of shouting commands. I felt sick. The strange man once again stepped forward toward me and then knelt down to eye level.

"Dear little girl, wouldn't you like to travel to other place, see the world?" He spoke softly trying to calm me, but I was already to aware of what was going to happen if they managed to get a hold of me. Then impulse told me to spit in his face, and I didn't have a chance to stop myself. Both of the men's faces' turn a dangerous shade of red. I fought with my conscious on whether or not I should run or stand my ground. Running seemed like my best bet in this case.

"GET HER!" Soon both of them were trying to corner me. My eyes darted around trying to find a way to escape; a window, the door! Where was the door? I managed to dodge every grab for but I heard someone screamed every time one got close to me. Later due to a sore throat I would know it was me.

I thanked my lucky star when my hand reached the front door. I yanked it open and ran out pulling it shut behind me hoping to give myself a second to hide before they would see which way I went. The night air gave me a sense of freedom and safety. My freedom was short lived. One hand grabbed my waist and yanked me hard while another hand slipped over my mouth preventing a scream. A door slammed and I was plunged back into darkness.

Mew Mew Berri: Hey everyone. Hope you enjoyed the chapter. Cliffy I know. But I'm going to have the next chapter up really soon! Teehee. But I had to do this and sorry its so short but like I said the next chapter will up super soon so don't hate me for the shortness. Love you all! And PLEASE REVIEW!