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Zero's P.O.V

I wake staring up at a stark white ceiling. At first, my body is numb, but slowly the incredible pain starts to set in. I clamp my mouth shut so I don't scream, and turn my head. A blonde haired boy is dozing in the chair next to my bed, his head resting on the side of my bed.

" Vin?" I croak, " Vin wake up!"

His eyes snap open immediately. He jerks his head up, sees I'm awake, and let's out a delighted squeal.

" Z, you're awake! How do you feel?"

" terrible," I groan. " what happened?"

" well," said Vin nervously. " You got bashed up by this guy... and-"

I sat bolt up right, dismissing my screaming ribs. " Where's Sopper, I need to see him."

The door swung open and Mr Sopper entered, followed by a scared looking Trixie and a dumbstruck Newton.

" Zero, how are you?" Asked Trixie nervously, surveying me. I roll my eyes.

" I'm great Trix."

" doesn't your-"

" Vin, Trixie, Newton, could you give me and Zero a moment?" Asks Sopper in a serious voice. " there are some things we need to discuss."

Vin and Newton start to protest, but Trixie pulls them out of the room, flashing me a weak smile before she closes the door.

" Zero, was that man your father?" Asks Sopper quietly. I hesitate, looking away from him.

" Y-yeah," I finally admit.

" I see. And did he hit you often? And was is it ever this bad?"

" I... yeah."

" You never told anyone? What about your mother?"

" She died when I was really young. And no, I- didn't tell anyone. I was scared it would make it worse.

" was the abuse ever sexual?" My eyes widen at the thought.

" No, thank god."

" Was the abuse ever verbal?"

" I guess."

" can you provide an example of something he said while he was abusing you?"

I swear, whoever came up with the word 'abuse' is going to regret it.

" why did you need to know this crap?" I ask emotionlessly.

Mr Sopper's face softens. " I'm really sorry Zero, but this will be useful if we have to take this to court."

I sigh. " He used to say that I was worthless, and that it was my fault my mum died."

Suddenly, Mr Sopper wrapped his arms around me. " Thats not true," he whispered, stroking my hair. " None of that is true."

I slowly relax into his embrace, feeling his steady warmth around me.

" Thanks, Mr Sopper," I say, after pulling out of the hug.

He smiles at me, and nods. " Should I send your friends in?"

" Yeah," I say, taking a deep breath. " I'm ready to tell them."

They walk in and crowd around my bed, looking at me expectantly. I lower my eyes and start fiddling with the edge of my blanket. Even though I've been thinking of doing this for years now, I won't deny that I'm terrified.

" Well, see, I... uh. The man who was... you know, the man is... um, my dad."

They all stare at me in shock.

" Y-your dad?" Mumbled Vin.

" Y-yeah. I ran away from him three years ago, and ended up a Pinkerton."

" Did... he hit you a lot?" Asked Trixie softly. I nodded mutely, and Newton burst into tears.

" H-he's such-ch a m-meanie poo!"

" he really is," says Trixie quietly. She is staring at me strangely.

" My real names Zadia, I changed it when I came to Pinkerton," I add, partially to try and stop her from staring at me.

" Zadia," Vin whispers. I raise an eyebrow at the expression on his face.

" So you have... scars? That's why you didn't want to take a shower with everyone." Asks Trix suddenly.

" oh, yeah," I say. Thinking I may as well do it properly, I shrug off my jacket and show them my shoulders. Every inch of the pale skin is covered in raised red lines.

Vin and Trixie both gasp, and Newton makes a funny little sobbing noise. I smile weakly.

" Pretty ugly, huh?"

" No," says Vin suddenly. I look up at him in confusion. " Your scars make you even more beautiful, they show how strong you are." I open my mouth, and close it again

Vin thinks I'm beautiful?

" V-vin I..."

Suddenly, Vin leans forward and kisses me. He's hesitant at first, but soon picks up the pace. My hear feels like it's going to explode out of my chest, after a second of hesitation myself, I am kissing him back. I am kissing Vin. I feel like there's a happy bubble inflating inside of me. I draw away dizzily and lie back on the pillows.

Trixie is smiling happily, and Newtons eyes are as round as pennies. Vin looks slightly shell shocked, but as I watch a smile grows on his face.

I let out an exhilarated laugh.

" Guys, back on the bus, I was lying. I really need you."

Nooo, It's the end :( thanks so much to everyone who has reviewed, followed or even just read. You guys are awesome :) okay, now for the big news...

I HAVE A NEW STORY :D ( yaaayyyy!) I'll post the first chapter in a couple of days, it needs some major editing hahah.