Never Let Them Hurt You

(Gerard)

By the time Annabelle told a few memories of her worst days in the slave hold, she had broken down into tears and couldn't continue. I embraced her and held her tightly, rubbing her arms and her back. I whispered things like "shhh" and "it's okay, baby", into her ear but she continued to sob. Which was completely okay. From what I had heard, I could easily understand why it'd be tough to talk about. I also found myself admiring her even more. She made it out of there alive and not completely broken. I wouldn't have been able to do that in a million years.
I also cursed myself silently as I held her. Why did I even have to ask her? This was obviously a sore spot for her. Stupid, stupid, Gerard, I told myself. You can't just ask someone about their worst experiences in life and not expect this.
Her crying continued for a little longer until she pulled herself off of me and wiped her eyes and nose. "It's okay, sweetie", I murmured reassuringly. She nodded and I took her tiny, still-trembling hands in my unnaturally big ones. "I'm going to stop them for you, okay? I promise I will", I said, making another silent vow to myself.
I was already falling in love with Annabelle. And seeing her like this over her past broke my shriveled up, non-working heart. Those people in there... They really didn't have any mercy. Now, of course at one point I didn't either, but now I was beginning to see the brighter side of things. The more humane way of the world. So then, as I held her shaky hands I vowed to myself that I would end slavery of the human race. Maybe it would take years and years. Hopefully it would take peace, but deep down I knew it would take force. But it didn't matter. It needed to end, and if there's a peaceful future for Annabelle and I's kind, I wanted it as soon as possible.

Notes

Kind of another short chapter but it's filled with lotsa goodies. Hope you guys are enjoying this story as much as I'm enjoying writing it! Don't forget to vote, comment your opinions and subscribe. Feedback is lovely. Also, remember to check out my other fanfic I'm beginning to write: "in the wake of Saturday". Thanks so much for reading, I love you a lot and have a spectacular day/evening. Don't let the world get you down. -Shannon xoxo