oh boy, writing this chapter sure makes me somewhat nervous! But, I must. I'm mainly worried about what people would think... eh...
Be warned... a bit graphic and subtle referencing to things, skip to the line break after the chapter actually starts if you dont wanna get into that... plz...
anyway, chapter 3? okay... chapter three...
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Liz let out a quiet and nervous sigh as she walked to the door of the house. she reached out slowly, to the door handle, before slowly opening the door with a loud creaking sound.
Fuck... she really didnt like that sound, especially since it so easily gave her arrival away each time she opened the door.
she flinched slightly hearing her "fathers," she using that term loosely, deep gruff voice. she could even already smell the alcohol from here.
"well, where the hell have you been?" He asked, the floor creaking under his weight as he stood up. liz quietly whimpered to herself, knowing this probably wouldnt end too well for her.
she quickly walked into the messy living room, beer cans and bottles littering the floor. she looked up at her father.
"I-I'm sorry, I got distracted, lost track of time, I-" she was quickly silenced with her own small yelp as her father, very loudly, whipped a belt across the wall.
she was quite clearly shut up quickly by this, awaiting whatever her father was going to say.
He glared at Liz, taking the belt amd folding it up slightly, holding it to where the metal piece was freely hanging. she quickly looked at it, her breathing speeding, quite clearly scared.
oh no... her eyes started tearing up slightly, as she knew how this was going to turn out already.
"what did i say about not taking your god damn time, and coming straight home? You dont have the right to do whatever the fuck you want here..."
She opened her mouh to quickly try and defend her case, before deciding against saying anything, as it would only worsen the punishment she would receive.
He walked over and Liz quickly closed hee eyes, preparing for whatever was going to happen to her. . . .
Smack! Right across the cheek, with the metal end of the belt. She fell over, now crying from the pain, but holding in her actual sobs, as she's learned it only makes things worse. she could slightly feel blood going down her cheek, not really caring at the moment however.
she was quickly grabbed by the wrist and pulled up. "get your fucking ass in the kitchen, do your fucking job." He threw her slightly towards the kitchen, her still crying.
she decided it was best to start, doing the dishes and every other chore in the house, after that making dinner, and him doing whatever he wants with her.
that made up her normal life, everyday. it wasn't easy, it was anything but pleasant, and it made her feel miserable... all the more reason she ever wanted to just leave, though it was impossible as her father kept very close tabs on her.
hell, she didnt have her own room, nor even a bed. It was quite obvious where she was forced to sleep. not on the couch, if that was where you were thinking.
the day passed by slowly, as usual, before the night came, and Liz was forced into bed with her father, to hold out their regular routine he decided for her.
it wasnt pleasant either. luckily for her, and the readers, this all ended this chapter. it would be smooth, she would finally get to actually live how she'd like... and we can have a happy story.
after their regular routine, it was a slow night to sleep, involving a bit of quieted crying. after that... She didnt sleep very soundly either. For obvious reasons. She had hope for tomorrow however... atleast she'd get to see Ruby...
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She woke up like normal, getting out from under the covers and looking herself over, sighing slightly. she went and got her clothes on, not saying anything as to not awaken her father, who wasn't exactly the best at being woken up for no reason.
She quickly got her white hoodie on after her uniform, and sighed quietly. she got her book bag and walked off out the house. since she wasnt allowed to assess her own injuries while her father was around, she took out her phone and used the camera to look over her cheek.
it was bruised and a slight mark was left from the belt. she touched it and flinched slightly, immediately retracting her fingers. it slightly scabbed over where her skin had actually taken to being broken by the force, which caused the bleeding.
she sighed and put her phone away, walking off to school like usual.
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She had gotten a few unwanted questions about the injury, in which she simply said she fell. By lunch time, her friends had met up all at one table. Juliet, Alissa, and after some time, Ruby.
Juliet sighed as Ruby sat down, looking somewhat confused as she was about to ask about Liz's bruise.
"wait, what happ-"
"she 'fell'" Juliet said, sounding as if Liz's excuse was some unamusing joke, making the quotations with her hands. Alissa tilted her head slightly.
"why do you say it like that?"
"It's quite obvious that's not what it was... you can even see the fucking mark!" Juliet said, sounding rather pissed as she gestured towards Liz's face.
Liz jumped slightly and Juliet sighed.
"Sorry... but seriously... You can tell us what happened. We'll help-" Juliet was quickly cut off by Liz. thpugh she liked the idea of not being forced to live like she was anymore... she didnt want to risk her being found out by her father.
"No, it's fine... I really did just fall..." Ruby was kind of looking between them with a Cookie hanging out her mouth, somewhat confused by the conversation.
Juliet sighed. "please, we can see through that easily..." she looked around at Ruby who was nibbling off the cookie now, and then to Alissa who was focused on balancing a piece of corn upright for whatever reason.
"or, at least I can..." Liz sighed. she shook her head. She did recall seeing the faintly visible mark from the belt.
"Look... I-It's fine... Just leave it be." Juliet sighed. she had to do something, whether Liz liked it or not. she wasn't gonna sit around while whatever was going on did.
"okay fine..." she stood up and statted walking off. "See you all next period..." Juliet said, as the little group did have their next period all together.
Liz sighed again as she continued eating, making the occasional small talk when it was prompted to her.
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Juliet got rid of her tray and walked off to the principals office, where she could hopefully figure out and possibly even end what was going on behind the scenes with Liz.
she sighed, sitting there at the front counter waiting for someone, anyone to come by. she checked her phone. Only 20 more minutes for lunch... gotta make this snappy.
The office door opened and Ozpin walked out. she sighed with relief and ran over. "Hey oz, hows it going?" she said, not yet revealing her intentions of coming up.
The calm headmaster looked over. "Hello Juliet. surely there was more reason than to talking to me, especially during lunch, for you to come see me?"
she nodded, sighing. "Look, You're newest student- Liz, Liz Katze... I've been trying to see whats going on, since she wont tell me... and nobody else seems to notice the fact that it quite obvious wasnt a simple trip that caused that injury."
Ozpin nodded and spoke, after taking a small sip of his mug. "I see youre concern for her... I've recently been made aware that she doesn't have the... nicest parent..."
Juliet sighed. "you can do something about it, right?" Ozpin smiled slightly.
"Yes... I can. Though i was already going to do something to take action... If you could, please tell Liz to meet with me during her next period?" Juliet quickly nodded and smiled.
"of course..." she waved him off with a joking salute after walking back oout of the office quickly. Ozpin sighed.
"Time to make those calls..." He said as he took a sip from his mug and walked off further into the faculty area.
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(See, told ya it'd be fine!)
It was after school now. Liz's meeting with Ozpin went well, though she was worried at first about it mostly. But with Ozpins careful reassurance, she quickly revealed her joyfulness at the situation.
The last of her classes went rather well, and Liz was informed she could stay where ever she wished for the time being.
Of course, upon meeting with Ruby again in the courtyard, she quickly made up her mind.
Juliet smiled at her as she walked out. Ruby ran over and immediately hugged Liz, the contact making her blush slightly. she quickly let out and smiled, Liz smiling back.
"So... can you come over today? Maybe, I don't know, stay with us?" Juliet chuckled before looking back at Alissa as she attempted to interact with a bee, who flew away rather quickly to her dismay.
Juliet couldn't help but laugh again.
Liz chuckled, and then quickly nodded. "yeah, of course." she looked over as Yang started walking up to them again.
"Yay! I might have to talk with Yang, but it should be fine." Ruby then ran off to Yang, making currently inaudible talk from their distance away.
Liz sighed and smiled as They both walked back over, Yang looking Liz over. "alright fine."
Ruby then cheered happily, before Yang Interrupted. "But if you try anything... I think you know" this caused Liz to go back to her normal flustered state, and Ruby to stop her cheering, now blushing slightly.
"Look... lets just go now... okay?"
Liz chuckled nervously and spoke. "Agreed..." Yang chuckled.
"Alright come on you two." she said as she started walking off, Ruby waiting for Liz before quickly following along.
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Holy FUCK, I hope didn't drive anyone off... I hope...
Anyway, the first rushed bit of drama has passed... and dear god how I hate making my smol baby suffer like this
(yes i refer to Liz as my small baby, she's a cute 4 foot cat fuanus, shush)
however, one thing had to be rightfully moved along and to do so, i had to do something as what happened...
and second of all, I can't just rush into the Ruby/OC ship.
But anyway, I hope i didn't drive anyone off... and I hope I'll see everyone, next chapter, story, whatever it may be...
JustAnotherDeathclaw, signing out.