Title: Starting Over 8/?

Author: Maria

Pairing: Rome/Brian, Dom/Brian (in later chapters)

Warnings: Rape, Violence, Child Abuse, and character death

Disclaimer: I don't own any characters from either TFATF or 2FA2F. Even though I wish to own Brian and Dom.

A/N: I know everyone, I'm the worst. Instead of me making promised deadlines I can't possibly keep with my work schedule, I've decided not to give any. All that I promise is that I'll finish this story.

In Loving Memory

Paul Walker

1973-2013

Previous chapter:

With one last deep breath Brian began his story. "I should have stayed with you guys that night, but in a millions years I never thought things would have ever gotten so out of hand."

Brian took in a shuddering breath, "I thought I was going to die that night. Regardless of anything he has ever done to me, it never gotten to the point where I thought this was it."

Rome took a hold of Brian's hand tightly to reassure him he was safe among family. Rome cleared his throat and looked at Brian, "What did that bastard do to you."

Brian took a deep breath and began, "I don't know what changed, but I knew something was wrong."

Flashback- 10 years ago

Brian took the corner sharply barely missing an on-coming car, and watched as it hit the car behind. Brian sighed in relief that he finally lost his tail. Brian jumped as his walkie cackled to life. "Yo B, Where ya at Brah?" Brian smiled at Rome's concerned voice before answering. "I had to shake a tail, I'm about to pull in now." As Brian finished his statement he pulled into the abandoned garage. Rome immediately went to Brian to check him over for any injuries. Brian knew not to argue as Rome was in protector mode. Once Rome was satisfied he released Brian. Brian walked up to the others, "Did we reach our quota?" Tej was the first to answer, "Yup all accounted for Sloan and his men are on their way for pick up." Brian nodded in acknowledgment.

Within five minutes trucks could be heard closing in on their location. Brian stood up and motioned the others. "Lets get this show on the road we have only a limited amount of time to loads these up and get rid of all evidence." The others nodded in agreement and began moving to their assigned task. Brian walked up to Sloan, "All 30 as you ordered." Sloan admired his new merchandise with amazement, before turning to Brian. "I have to say I'm impressed I didn't think you could pull this off." Brian smirked, "We like a challenge." Sloan nodded in acknowledgment. "Are you sure I can't convince you and your team to join me, I could use your talents, which I will pay handsomely for." Brian looked at Sloan before replying, "No disrespect, as tempting that may be staying here is not an option." Sloan nodded in understanding, before he held out his hand. "Well it has been a pleasure." Brian shook Sloan's offered hand. "It has." Sloan turned to one of his men and gestured for him to come. Sloan turned to Brian, "As promised 80,000 in unmarked bills." Sloan gave a signal to his men to leave, but hesitated and walked back to Brian. "Exactly what could you kids do with this type of money?" Brian answered immediately, "Start Over." Sloan smiled, "If you guys ever need anything don't hesitate to call, at least if I'm still alive after you cousin finds out what I let you do. Brian laughed, "Don't worry about Memphis I will handle him." Sloan shook his head, "Good Luck to you all." "Thanks."

It took an hour for them to clean everything up and hide their earnings before they reached Rome's house. "I can't believe we pulled this off.," Brian stated as he rested on Rome. Suki looked at Tej, "How are we now with finances?" Tej checked his computer before answering. "Between racing and jobs we are able to live comfortably for a while until we are able to get the garage up and running." Suki nodded with content. Brian was the next to speak, "So we will continue with the races for more income until it's time to leave." Everyone nodded in agreement. "A year can't come fast enough," Rome stated as he went to grab a drink from the fridge. Suki looked at Brian, " Can't we just leave now?" Brian shook his head, "We have to wait for Tej to turn 18, and for the rest of us to finish our last year to get our diploma. Besides I can't apply for emancipation until I'm sixteen." Suki nodded in understanding. "Speaking of your birthday, what would you like to do for the big 1 5," Rome asked as he handed drinks to everyone. Brian looked to Rome, "Just relax and hangout with you guys." Brian looked at his watch which read 11:00pm. Brian jumped up with a curse and began gathering his things. "I need to get home before he does or I'm dead." Rome looked at Brian with concern, "Why don't you just stay here with us?" Brian sighed, Rome and him had the same argument nightly. "You know why." Rome rubbed the back of his neck before pulling Brian in a bone crushing hug. "I can't stand what he is doing to you, I feel helpless every time you go back there." Brian looked at Rome and sighed, "I know, I feel the same way, but we are almost at a home run and I don't need him trumping up charges against any of you when we are so close to freedom. I'll be fine." Rome pulled Brian into a deep kiss, "I love you." Brian returned the kiss with equal passion. "I love you too, I'll see you guys tomorrow." Brian walked quickly to his house praying to anyone whom will listen, to have his father not be home. Brian sighed in relief once he reached home, his father's car was no where in sight.

Brian entered as quickly and quietly as possible. As he turned from locking the door a powerful punch brought him to his knees. Brian shook his head to clear the black spots beginning to cloud his vision. Brian bit back a groan from the sharp pain he felt from the movement. As Brian attempted to get up from the floor a swift kick landed on his stomach. Brian instantly heard a crack as the foot connected with his body. Brian attempted to crawl away from the onslaught of kicks and punches.

Brian peered up once the assault stopped abruptly. From what Brian could see through his swollen eyes, his father was glaring down at him as he was unbuckling his belt. Brian fought off the wave of nausea as he knew what was about to come. Brian was attempting to get to his safe place in his mind when he was hauled up and slapped repeatedly. "Answer me you little bastard." Brian attempted to twist away from his father's booze laden breath. "I know it was you and your piece of shit friend's that pulled off that stunt tonight, you have made me a laughing stock of the department for the last time."

Brian was then thrown against the marble table. Before he could fall to the ground his father hauled him up and held him against the table. He felt his father yank his pants down, before entering him roughly. Brian could no longer hold the pain and screamed out against the intrusion in his body. His father pulled out and turned him around before entering him again. At this point tears were flowing freely. What seemed like hours he was finally released and fell to the floor. Brian let out a sigh of relief. As an answer he received another swift kick to his stomach. "Oh don't think I'm done with you yet you fucking whore, tonight is night to celebrate your going away."

A ball of dread filled Brian and he began to shake like a leaf. Brian attempted to gain his strength to run but he was hauled up again and his abused body was entered for the second time that night. Brian lost count of how many times his father had entered his body or the kicks and punches he received. Brian laid on the floor and began to come to terms with his last night on earth.

A vibration in his left pocket brought him out of his thoughts. Brian felt a new energy of hope washed over him as he painfully attempted to reach for his forgotten phone in his pocket. Before Brian could answer the phone went silent. The screen showed he had 43 missed phone calls and 23 text messages all from Rome. Brian read the last text sent. "Brian why aren't you answering, what is going on. WE'RE ON OUR WAY. THAT BASTARD IS DEAD." Fearing for the safety of his friends, Brian began to move his abused body across the floor towards the front door. Brian would stop periodically to hear if his father was near by. Brian was able to gain leverage to pull himself up on his feet once he reached the stairs. Brian limped painfully towards the front door. Brian stopped abruptly as he heard his father bellow from behind him. "WHERE THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU'RE GOING." Brian willed his battered body to run, but his father caught him as his hand reached the knob. His father smashed his face repeatedly against the door which caused a deep gash across his eye brow.

Brian was then spun around to face his father. His father grabbed him by the neck with one hand, while the other held his service revolver. "I should've gotten rid of you years ago once that bitch of a mother left." Hearing his father disrespect his mother filled him with rage. With all the strength he could muster Brian kneed his father. Once he realized his knee made purchase with the intended target, Brian's fight response kicked in. Brian grabbed the nearest object he could find and began to hit his father over and over again until his father ceased from making any more movements or sounds.

Brian quickly dropped the weapon and ran. His only thought running in his mind was he killed his father and he needed to disappear. Brian kept running not looking back not knowing where he was going. Brian was willing to run until he reached the next way if he had to. Brian was not paying attention and darted out in the middle of the street into an incoming car.

Paul Tanner was peering out the window attempting to find Cutlass Street. Tanner sighed for the umpteenth time that night as he tried to get back to his hotel room. He has been driving around for hours since he left the Phoenix Police Department for his training, and some how he got turned around on his way back to his room. Paul glanced down at the directions the gas attendant a few miles back provided him. As he looked his heart dropped in his stomach as he had to swerve the car to keep from hitting what he thinks is a boy in the street. Tanner immediately jumped out the car to approach what he now sees is a teenage boy standing the street. Tanner bit back a sound of shock as he took in the battered half naked child in front of him.

A/N: Hi everyone I won't say I'm completely back. But inspiration hit me so I decided to write another chapter. At one point I did not remember how to long and needed to contact aol to provide me my email information. I'm also very sorry to those whom emailed me wanting to beta their story as I was not receiving notifications. I have changed my email so now I can log on regularly I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter.