~Chapter 8: Trouble~

Zero P.O.V.

After Krystal was admitted to the Seattle Grace Hospital, the doctors made sure she got top notch service. I had her put into a private suite that only Zoey and I knew about. I sure as hell didn't contact her parents because I felt that had a strong cause to this issue.

I might have to contact them later though because she is a minor. I'm seventeen but everyone knows I can't technically give consent to anything without my parent's signature.

Zoey and I were in the waiting room. She was worried sick and was starting to bite her nails off. I put an arm around her shoulder to comfort her.

I was still pissed at the kids of that school. What the hell is their problem? And most if not all was glad she committed suicide as if she were a burden to them. I don't see her much because we have different class schedules.

At last after waiting so long, the doctor appeared. As he approached us, Zoey and I stood up. I could see that he was very concerned.

Clearing his throat he said, "I was afraid that she might not make it. She lost a lot of blood but she has had multiple transfusions. It appears that due to the bruises, bite marks and—"

"Bite marks?" I repeated raising an eyebrow.

The doctor nodded, "Yes, its appears to be human and a man has done it. We have taken dental impressions for further analysis. Unfortunately, she was also raped brutally.

Mine and Zoey's eyes widened in shock. Krystal must have been horrified, if it was the older guy in the picture, I was so going to—

"She was bleeding unusually heavy all of a sudden, we captured some of the blood and that is when we found semen. Also that area was heavily damage, but it was repaired. Some skin was ripped but it is taken care of. She seemed to be a bit anorexic too. We put an IV in and gave her the fluids and nutrients for her body." He concluded. "There is evidence that she is being abused but we will wait till she has awakened to find out more."

Krystal and I were at a loss for words. Krystal's life was horrible! How could she go through that each and every day. I felt sick to my stomach and wanted to throw up. No wonder why she tried to kill herself, it was too much. I shook my head trying to clear my mind.

"Can we see her?" Zoey chocked out. She was crying.

The doctor nodded and led the way to her room. "Here she is room 123B on floor number two. If you'll excuse me, I have to call her legal Guardians." He bowed to us and left.

We knocked gently and opened the door to find Krystal still asleep. Her breathing was a bit uneven but otherwise ok. The surgery took a lot out of her. I pulled up a chair and sat at her other side.

I couldn't figure it out but something was drawing me to her. Out of every other prick in that school, Zoey and I were the ones who stood up and saved her. It felt good too.

Zoey sat on the end of the bed and looked at the IV fluid she was hooked up to. She was on morphine so she might feel a bit high when she awoke.

All of a sudden she starting screaming and popped up knocking Zoey off the bed. I quickly got up and grab her by the shoulders gently.

"Krystal! Wake up!" I yelled as she twisted and turned in my grasp. Her eyes popped open and I could get lost in them for days on end. Even though she was crying she looked beautiful, like an angel. Her soft brown eyes looked scared and terrified.

"P-prince Z-zero?" She shuddered as I wiped her tears from her cheeks. "What are you doing here?" Her tone was more clearer now.

"It's not just me, Zoey is here too." I motioned to my younger sister. "How are you feeling?" I asked.

"I'm ok I think. Why did you guys rescue me anyway." She held her face down in shame. I could understand why she said what she did, she was right when she mention earlier on for not having any friends, no wonder no one help her. She seemed absolutely miserable.

I pulled her chin up so she could look me in the eyes. "After you black out or whatever. Zoey instantly went on a search to find you. She knew something had happened as did I. We found a crowd of people hanging around the bathroom. Absolutely NONE of them made any attempts to help you. Zoey pulled into the bathroom and that's when we found you in that state." I explained.

"…Thank you both. I didn't want to do it, but it seemed like the only option. It was just too much!" She cried.

"Hey Krystal," Zoey said as she grabbed and squeezed her hand in a friendly gesture. "We're your real friends and we weren't going to stand by and watch you die, not in a million years. Zero and I have your back girl." She winked and sent a warm smile Krystal's way.

Krystal returned it in full to the both of us. I could tell she was feeling tons better. "I feel like I can tell you guys anything."

"You can girl. Just take your time. We've got to hang out and get to know each other more. I've brought your homework too. We can work on it together later if you like."

"Okay. You guys are the best!" Once again her smile was radiant. I like to see a real smile on her face. She went through hell and yet hid everything so well until then. I'm going to have to learn more about her.

We joked and talked about random things like the weather. I noticed Krystal tense up a bit when we mentioned the thunder storm and seemed to brush it off.

A moment later a man and women walked in and pushed us aside and went to hug Krystal. They seemed to do that gently as if they weren't trying to purposely hurt on. I had my suspicions. I kept my gaze on the man in front. He was the same one from the picture, was he the one who raped her? I balled up my fists so hard blood was seeping out.

"Can I ask you two to leave the room so Krystal can have alone time with her guardians?" The doctor asked as he came in and ushered us out. "Why don't you go get something to eat. You could grab Krystal something too. Poor girl." He left to resume his rounds.

"Zero are you as suspicious as I am about the couple in there?" Zeoy asked me. I nodded and kept my ears alert for anything.

Krystal P.O.V.

I secretly wished that Zero and Zoey hadn't left. I think they were right outside somewhere though. They seemed on high alert when my "parents" walked in.

"Why the hell would you commit suicide?" Kathryn asked.

"I have my own personal reasons." I replied as I look out of the window. My chin was jerked by forcefully by John.

I was scared instantly. "She asked you a question you piece of filth." He hissed.

"You think I'm a piece of filth. Is that what I am to both of you when I did everything you asked without complaint?" I retorted. I was trying to keep myself strong and confident.

They hadn't said anything for a few minutes. I smirked at that, I had them at a loss for words because they knew that I was right.

I was grabbed roughly by my shoulders by Kathryn. "So what! Now get your crap, we're going home, you need to be taught a lesson."

I wrenched myself from her hold and glared. "There is no way I'm going back there! John doesn't know how to keep his hands to himself." I scoffed.

Next thing I knew I was slapped by John and Kathryn went and locked the door. She also put the movable but heavy wardrobe against it.

"What the heck are you guys doing. Get out!" I yelled.

John took off his belt and handed it to mom. "Guess you'll have to learn again the hard way. Yes I'm aware John had his way with you. Although I found it repulsive, it would be interesting to force you into a threesome."

My eyes shot skyward, "What the FU—" I was cut off by John grabbing my ankles and pulling me off the bed. I kicked him in his face and Kathryn hit me hard with the belt on my back. John regained his composure and came at me once again. I sprinted out of his grip while shoving Kathryn aside.

She grabbed me by my hair and yanked me backwards and I fell. John was already hovering over me. His hand covering my mouth to muffle my screams. Tears pricked my eyes as I was using my right hand to search for something, anything nearby.

My hands closed around a sharp piece of glass that broke off somewhere along the way. I quickly slashed it at the back of John's neck and he cried out in pain and rolled off me.

"Someone help!" I yelled desperately.

I dodged another belt bruise as I backed up toward the window. "Why can't you two just leave me alone!" I screamed and someone heard me because they were trying to get through the door. It sounded like several people included Zero and Zoey.

"Open up now!" Someone yelled.

"Lets kill her now John." Kathryn said as John stood up grasping his neck with the back of his hand. He death glared me.

"You little piece of shit, say your prayers!" He ran at me so fast I was unable to comprehead anything due to the hurtful words they keep throwing at me.

Unfortunately, I was grabbed by my neck as I was shoved through the window. Several pieces of glass cut me. I couldn't breathe. He let go and I fell from four stories high.

"Zero!" Was all I could think of. I was screaming my head off.

"Krystal! I got you!" It was Zero! He jumped from the second story window to catch me. We rolled to the ground safe. The police were already there and running upstairs yelling stuff about John and Kathryn. Zoey must've called them. Thank goodness.

"Thank—" I was cut short when Zero put me behind me and pulled out his metal silver gun with the name Bloody Rose on it. John was acting crazy as he was shooting at us from the fifth story window. Zero moved me out of the way and took a bullet for me in the arm.

"Zero!" I cried out of concern.

The standoff had gotten really heated between the police and Kathryn and John. They didn't want to just give the hell up.