Ace woke up rather late, well to him anyway. His birthday was in a week and a half, but he didn't really care. He was going to be eighteen, which he didn't want to turn. He liked being seventeen, for some reason. His puppy was curled up at the end of his king sized bed, passed out cold until Ace moved out of the bed. It was around one p.m., which was pretty late for him. His puppy barked at him, wagging its tail. Hold on Reano. I'll feed you in a minute. he said, bending over and patting the young black german shepherd head. Slowly, he got dressed, sliding his skinny jeans on followed with a shirt that read "I've got nothing else to loose" on it. It was a quite from the song Rescue Me by Hawthorne Heights. His favorite band, Hawthorne Heights, used to be hated by Ace but he somehow got attached to a few of the songs before getting really attached.

Walking into the pet room, he poured some of the puppy chow into a bowl and went to go refill the water bowl in the bathroom sink. Reano stood, tail wagging, as he ate. Quickly, he moved over to his hamster and gave her more food and water before stroking her soft back and putting her back into the cage and closing the door. There wasn't much to do when he woke up, besides feed his dog and hamster, but other than that, he just went to the computer and got on the internet for a while. Today, however, he wasn't getting on the computer. Instead, he walked back into his room, Reano following, and slid his socks and shoes on. He was planning on going out for the day, getting fresh air and stuff without Reano. He took Reano out on a long walk yesterday and they had a yard Reano could run his heart out in, so he was fine. Not to mention there was a dog door so he could go out when he wanted or needed. A gate was around the pool that Reano couldn't get through unless the gate was open, so he wasn't going to drown.

Now inside the bathroom, he waited for his straightener to heat up before flattening his hair and making it poof and shit. Bye Reano. I'm not taking you with me this time. he said, patting the small dogs back before moving quickly down the stairs. He grabbed his phone earlier, not his wallet as he wouldn't need it, and it was in his pocket on vibrate. He wanted to hear from Ace, but he doubted he would call or anything until later that night unless he needed something. His dad was home, but in bed so he didn't see him out or anything like usual. His dad was at work all night, so he was tired and slept all day. Once he got outside, he looked up and saw Reano looking out the window. Laughing softly, he stuffed his hands into his pockets and continued walking.

As he walked, he noticed some people standing outside of a house smoking and talking. He looked down, keeping his head low as he attempted to walk past them, but he felt someone grab his arm and pull him back to face a guy. What's your name, Kid? the male asked, holding his arm. Ace didn't answer, keeping his head down. I said whats your name, kid. the male asked again roughly pulling Ace's head up to look at him. A-ace. he studdered, frozen in place. Taking a drag of his cig, the male leaned foreward and blew the smoke in Ace's face. He hated the smell, for some reason, of the cig he was smoking and roughly pushed the other guy back. The male dropped his cig and glared at Ace, who was then pushed to the ground. Two of the guys friends backed off, giving who was probably the owner of the house, some room. Don't fucking touch me ace. he said, kicking Ace hard on the ribs. Wincing, he tried to get back to his feet, but was pushed back down. Being kicked again, Ace almost screamed. It was on the same spot as before. He kept getting kicked, all over his body before he finally gave up and let the other guy kick him until he fell unconscious from getting kicked in the head.

He didn't know what time it was when he finally woke up in someones house. He was in an empty room that only had a bed. He was on the floor. Trying to sit up, he winced lifting his shirt to look at his side where he was kicked multiple times. His whole side, starting under his arm to the waist of his jeans, was all bleeding and purple and pussing. He carefully pulled his shirt back down ignoring every other bruise and bleeding spot on his body. There was laughing and stuff coming from one of the rooms, but he didn't bother. Instead, he stood and stumbled out of the room. Chance, he's awake! one guy called as Ace walked out of the room. Aparently, this guy was supposed to keep watch, but he wasn't sure. Stay here kid. the guy said, jogging off into another room. Ace moved foreward some, until he saw the living room. Music was loud and he felt it in his feet. He stopped seeing the guy come back with the guy that kept kicking him earlier. You tell anyone about this and what I did to you, I'll fucking kill you. "Chance" said, pointing in his face. Ace nodded, and felt his arm get grabbed again and he was pulled into the living room, where a lot of people where. Where are you taking me he said, wincing as they Shut up. Chance said, dragging him through the people. Once into another hall, Ace was pressed into a wall.

Listen kid. I don't want to hurt you anymore, so don't do anything to make me hurt you. Don't even think about walking out of his house or I'll burn your fucking ass. Chance said, walking off to some table or something where most of the people were gathered. Ace walked into the living room, keeping out of peoples way and stood. Ace, come here! Chance yelled, seeing him. Obeying and not wanting to get hurt again, he walked over to Chance, who seemed to be happy. He winced as he walked, thinking about broken bones. Once he got to Chance, he sighed, wishing he never went on that walk. Chance... I think a few of my ribs are broken. It doesn't feel right... and the skin is lumpy... and it hurts. he said, standing behind Chance. Quickly, Chance got up and turned around, lifting up Ace's shirt and looking at where Ace was talking about. Ace stood there, realizing what Chance was doing before pushing him back onto the table. Chance recovered and grabbed Ace by the neck, throwing him to the ground and racking him hard twice. Ace cried, holding himself, as he laid on the ground. Suck it up, kid. Chance said, sitting back in his chair selling drugs to other people. Ace continued laying there crying. Don't make me kick you again. Chance threatened without looking at him.

Everything was quiet to him... not to mention slow. Nothing happened fast enough, like now. All he wanted to do was die, but he couldn't. He heard everything that was going on... well until right before the gunshots.. but we're not that far into what happened yet. Ace didn't really know what was going on. His body was in shock and he was unable to move, though he knew when Ace was next to him. He couldn't see his boyfriend, as his back was turned to him. Something inside him told him that every thing was alright and that nothing would happen. If he wasn't in shock, the gunshots would've made him jump. He didn't know who was hit, but he felt Ace move quickly and was no longer by his side. Blood streamed out of his mouth at a rabid pace as people tried to get past him in order to run. He was stepped on a few times, kicked on accident and on purpose, and he moved a few inches from all the running. Thats when everything stopped. He thought he was dead and that everything was over for him. His game had ended... but it hadn't. The whole house was cleared out and he heard footsteps walking toward him. His body curled into the fetal position and his body a deathly pale color, he looked dead. His mouth hung open enough for blood to continue to stream out. One of his eyes were bleeding out of the corner, but it was really just a cut on his nose from where he was kicked.

He's gone.. he won't make it... lost too much blood. he heard someone say, rolling him over onto his back. Take him anyway... if he lives, he could help explain. another voice said... Everything was quiet, but he heard someone get handcuffed but couldn't see it. He fell unconscious as he was pushed into the ambulence.

He arrived later than Travis and Ace had and was quickly pushed to the ER. From the looks of it, he had three broken ribs, a busted lip, broken nose, covered in yellowish green bruises, and a possibly dislocated jaw. As of right now, there was no hope for him... because how much blood had escaped his body. He did not know this, however, and didn't know he was at the hospital. He thought he was dead... gone forever. However, he woke up in a small room. There were stitches on his bare chest in four different places, stitches on his lip, and his nose was bandaged. His dad sat in his room with Reano curled up on the floor, asleep. D-dad? he asked, quietly looking over at his dad. Yes son? he asked, a sigh of relief flowing over his face. H-hows Ace? He was there... Ace coughed roughly, covering his mouth the best he could.

He's fine... awake now.. but his brother isn't doing too good. Ace was shot on the arm... his brother right in the chest. Chances of him living are very slim. his dad said, reaching down and petting Reano, who looked up and stood, wagging his little stubby tail. They let me bring Reano.. after I argued with them that he'll make you feel a little better. Ace pulled the sheets up over his chest and reached out for Reano, wanting him. He knows you're hurt. his dad gently placed the young black shepherd dog on Ace, making the pup lay down gently. I want my cow.. he said, petting Reano's head and playing with his ears, smiling as best as he could.

What cow? His dad asked, standing and pressing his hands into his pockets. The cow ace got me when i got in the wreck... with the pink bow. Its sitting on my bed.. by my pillow. he said, letting Reano lick his cheek. He saw a doctor walk in then, making sure he was okay. How are you feeling? the doctor asked, walking over to him and gently petting the dog. A little sore. he said, looking up at the doctor. Okay... you need more medicine then. It should've worn off an hour ago. Whats its name? he asked, handing Ace two pills and a small glass of water. Ace took the pills quickly. Reano.. it's a girl. he said, petting the dog again. He watched his dad walk out then, hopefully going to retrieve the cow he wanted.

How's Ace and Travis? C-can Ace come see me... is he well enough for it?