Adopted by Markiplier

Chapter 1

I ran down the street with tears in my eyes and my leg throbbing from where I had jumped out the window. I heard my stepmother shouting and her dog barking behind me. "You worthless kid! Get back here or you'll get such a beating when I get you!" I ignored her and ran faster.

I reached an ally next to some apartment buildings and tried to catch my breath. I heard her getting closer and started up again. I ran for what felt like hours, looking around wildly for anyone that could help me, but I found no one.

Finally, when I thought I couldn't run anymore, I heard her let the dog go. I shrieked and ran faster that I ever had before. The barking grew louder and my tears became more frequent. I turned a corner and cried out as I ran into someone. He had black hair and dark eyes and was wearing glasses. I looked down as if my feet were suddenly very interesting.

"Hey, slow down there, kid." He said. I looked up at him and his expression changed. "Are you okay?" He looked concerned, maybe even worried. I shook my head and looked around wildly. The dog's barking grew louder and I squeaked in fear. "What's wrong, kid?" He leaned down to look me in the eyes.

"Dog...stepmom...beat me...I'm scared..." I gasped as I caught my breath. He looked shocked. Just then the dog and my stepmother came around the corner. "There you are!!" She stomped up to us and grabbed my arm. "You're coming home and I'll be locking you in the attic for a month if you fight me!"

"Hey, leave her alone." The man stepped in front of me. "Stay out of this, young man!!" My stepmom glared. "No." He said, crossing his arms. I whimpered as she held my arm tighter. "Can't you see you're hurting her?"

"I don't care about her!" She shouted. She whistled and the dog followed her as she stormed away. I moaned and almost fell over, but the man caught me. "Hey, are you okay?" I shook my head. I was starting to see blurred spots everywhere. "C'mon, you can come to my apartment and rest." I nodded slightly before fainting completely.