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Rainbow's palms had started to sweat a long time ago. She could feel her heart pounding in her chest. She tried to keep her mind busy by chewing on the sleeve of her red sweater and watching a video. She had her knees up to her chest, curled up on Applejack's lap. Her teddy bear was tucked under her left arm.
Applejack had her phone out, letting Rainbow watch YouTube videos. She ran her fingers on Rainbow's scalp, massaging her head to try and calm her. Rainbow, at random times, leaned into the touch, enjoying the feeling. But, then a police officer or something would pass by and Rainbow would be reminded of where they were and why.
"Ladies."
The two teens looked up. They saw the female police officer that had been visiting them since the incident. The officer walked up to them.
"Cmon."
The girls stood up. They followed the woman down the hall to another hall, hand in hand. Rainbow curiously looked around at their surroundings as they walked. They came to where a large window was.
"Now, Rainbow Dash" she said. "We're gonna go inside. I want you to take a good look at the men in this room and tell us if this the same man from the mall."
Rainbow's heart began to race. She was about to come face to face with the man that had hurt her all those weeks ago. She was freaking out inside but nodded.
The officer nodded towards the large glass window.
"Don't worry." The officer said. "He's handcuffed to the table and there are other police officers inside there too, so he can't get to you. You'll be safe."
"Is that a good idea ta bring her to him??." Applejack questioned.
This was a crazy idea. Bring Rainbow to the man that was now haunting her dreams and keeping up at night and terrorizing her every thought.
The officer nodded her head.
"She has to be up close to see every detail in order to make a for sure match. She'll be okay."
Rainbow clutched Applejack's arm. Applejack looked at her.
"It's okay, RD. You'll be safe. Ah promise."
Rainbow looked up at her. She nodded slowly, trusting Applejack.
The officer motioned for them to follow her inside. The three walked in. Rainbow was very hesitant and took slow, steady steps. She walked into the room, holding onto her teddy bear.
When the man noticed her, she froze. Applejack glared at the man but then softened for Rainbow Dash. She guided a shaking Rainbow Dash up to the table. They stopped two feet in front of the metal interrogation table. The man watched them, stone cold eyes.
Applejack was told to let go of Rainbow Dash. Rainbow held on to her. Applejack had to pry her off her shirt.
"Ah'm not leavin', Rainbow." She promised. "Ah'll be right behind ya."
Rainbow whimpered but eventually let go. She hugged her teddy close to her chest. She stared at the floor, preparing herself. She took a few deep breathes, attempting to calm herself. When she was calm enough and had gathered enough courage, Rainbow looked up at the man.
They made eye contact. Rainbow felt herself freeze up. Her mind when back to that alley. She remembered everything. The things he said, the threats he made, the roughness of his hands, the fear she had felt. She remembered the feeling of his hands on her body. She remembered his breathing and the things he whispered in her ear as he assaulted her. She remembered the anger in his eyes when she tried to escape and fought against him. Then she remembered the pain that came next. Thrown around and punched and kicked over and over again.
