| Girl on Fire |

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VERONICA MALFOY

Cold. It was cold and dark. I looked down and my clothes were gone. All I had on was a bra and underwear. I could feel my body shivering as I opened my eyes and looked around. I couldn't see much. Just the outlines of a room. I saw a crack of light on the opposite end of the room. I think it was a door. My body ached but I tried to move anyway. Then I felt the heavy chains in my wrists. If the chains had enough slack, maybe I could get to the door and see where I was. I lifted my arms and crawled as far as I could. I was a few feet from the door when the chains pulled. I couldn't go any further. "Fuck." I mumbled. I pulled on the chains but it was no use. So I crawled back into the corner and tried to pull the chains off. Still no use. How did I get here? The last thing I remember was dancing with Mattheo. Then it's a blank.

The door opened and two figures walked in. I pressed my back against the wall and tried to make myself as small as possible. The light clicked on and I was blinded for a moment. Then my eyes adjusted to the brightness and fear flooded my body. "Morning love" In front of me stood Marcus and Adrian. I tried to conceal my fear but tears filled my eyes. "Remember when I told you the most dangerous man is one with nothing to lose? Well you made sure I lost everything." Marcus said. "We're here to return the favor." Adrian added. "Mattheo will find me. You idiots didn't even see my neck did you?" I asked. I moved my hair and showed them the mark. "This is Mattheo's mark. He can find me so I suggest you let me go before he comes here and kills you." I spat. They looked at me and started laughing. "We are sooo scared." Adrian said. Marcus knelt in front of me and pulled out a device. "See this? This is a magical mislocator. It works or any trace. Wand trace, underage trace, dark magic marks, etc." Marcus said. "In conclusion, your boyfriend isn't coming." Adrian said. I swallowed the lump in my throat and tried to fight the tears. "What do you want from me?" I asked quietly. "You ruined our lives. Now we are going to ruin yours." Adrian said. "You already raped me. I survived that. What else could you do?" I asked. I was so scared I wasn't sure I wanted to know. "Well I guess we'll see how many more times you can handle us. And you won't ever see Mattheo again. Or your friends or your brother. If you do survive, once we get bored we can't let you leave so I guess we'll have to kill you." Marcus said. I would rather die than have him ever touch me again. "You aren't going to kill me." I said trying to sound confident. "And why's that love?" Marcus asked. "Because you are weak and pathetic." I spat. He glared at me. He grabbed my throat and slammed my head against the wall. "What the fuck did you say to me?" he yelled. "I said you are weak." I choked out. He yanked me up and I pulled at his wrist. "If you aren't then prove it. Kill me." I said. Adrian walked over and pulled him away. "Do you really think we'd let you off that easy?" he asked. I coughed and rubbed my neck. "Let me go. You know they are going to come looking for me. What do you think Mattheo will do when he finds me?" I asked. "They won't find you. And if they do... it'll be your body." he said. "Now, who gets to go first?" Marcus asked Adrian. "Let's let her pick." Adrian said. He nodded. "Go on Veronica. Who do you want first?" Marcus asked. "Go to hell." I snapped. I felt his fist smash the side of my face and before I could even take a breath he punched me again in the stomach. I doubled over coughing and gasping for air. Tears fell down my cheeks and he grabbed me by the roots of the hair and yanked my head up. "Pick." he said. More tears. This might be the time they break me. "No." I said. He slammed my head forward and my vision blurred. "Fine, Adrian go ahead. I need a drink." he said. Adrian chuckled and he walked out. "Just kill me. Please. Please, I can't-" I started. "Petrificus Totalus" he said. I went stiff and my body hit the floor with a thud. "Mattheo is a lucky guy." he whispered in my ear and he climbed on top of me. He lifted my arms above my head and adjusted the chains. "I like to feel you fight it. Finite." he said. The spell broke and I tried to move. He kissed me and all I could think about was Mattheo. What if I never see him again? What if the last boy to ever touch me is them? What if I never see Draco? He's my twin and my best friend. I have to see him again. I felt his lips and hands on my skin and I struggled harder and harder. "Get off of me!" I yelled. He just laughed. He pulled down his trouser and I felt his hard length on my leg. He pulled my underwear down and slammed himself inside of me. I screamed out in pain and he went harder. I bit my lip until it bled and I couldn't breathe. Then he finished and collapsed on me breathing heavily. His sweat mixed with mine and I felt sick. He pulled out and smirked at me. "This is just the beginning darling." he said then he left. I want to stay alive for Draco and Mattheo so bad. I really do. But I don't know how long I can survive this.