Callie woke up with a very bad headache, her head hurting like hell with all the flashes of memories going through her mind. She slowly got up from the bed and stood infront of the mirror.

"I look like hell" she muttered under breath

There are dark circles under her eyes, she looked pale.

She remembered watching Harry Potter series, and falling asleep.

Feeling hungry she decided to go downstairs after getting freshen up but no one was there,

She guessed that they must be on their training.

Five of them Practice every weekend, she was given rest from practice currently.

They didn't want to strain her, and avoid any panic attacks.

She started to pour a glass of milk for her, that's when she saw freshly prepared sandwiches in the kitchen, grabbing two she went to sit in the swing facing the window and started to eat slowly.

Callie didn't know how much time passed as she kept on staring at the trees and garden outside, the cool air caressing her face. She slowly closed her eyes, enjoying the feeling.

She didn't realise that she was walking towards the garden, there are so much memories attached to this garden, where she used to play as a child.

The garden looked unattended, there are many dried leaves and weeds covering the garden.

She spent the next 30 minutes clearing the dried stems and leaves.

After thirty minutes of trying to clear the garden with no visible results she sank into the ground tired.

'This is going to take a hell lot time' she thought to herself.

"You seem busy?" It was Edward followed by Xander, they were carrying few gardening equipments with them.

Wait, why are they here!

She gave them a questioning look.

"We are here to help" Xander spoke with a small smile.

Callie knew that Something is surely going inside his mind.

"Don't stand there, get on to work both of you, Now" she ordered them playfully.

"On it ma'am" they yelled together then gave me a big salute before getting on to work.

She watched them work like a good children with growing amusement.

Three of them worked in silence, it wasn't anything awkward or uncomfortable put peaceful.

By the time half of the garden was finished, they were covered in dirt and sweat.

It's fucking huge garden.

The garden was putting a pretty good fight with them.

They didn't realize how much time passed, until Edward came with a tray of food and water for them.

Three of the attacked the food like hungry wolves, Edward watched them with a fond look.

"Mm...Callie" Edward spoke, he was trying to initiate a conversation but was hesitating.

"Spill it already Edward"

"Huh"

"Say whatever you have in your mind"

"I just want to say something"

"About?"

Taking a deep breath he spoke, "Callie, we never want to separate you from us, whatever we did was for your own safety, we thought it was best for you then"

"I already know that Edward, there's no need for explaining it again and again, I understand that you had your own reasons behind it" she cut him off, her face had a unreadable expression.

"Callie, will you answer something truthfully" he asked softly, Xander and Damien was now Silently watching them.

"Depends on what you are asking"

"Where did you run away"
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Callie burst into laughter, making three of her stare at her with surprised looks.

"Is there anything else other than this, you want to ask" Callie asked with a chuckle.

"Callie-" Damien began to speak

"No ask every questions you guys have, then I will give you answers, how does it sound" Callie cut him off.

Callie stood up from the grass and dusted her clothes.

"What about we conduct this questionare after showering, other two also can join" Callie spoke before walking inside, not giving them a glance.

"What happened just now" Xander spoke finally.

It wasn't something they expected Callie to say, they know how sensitive she is about her past, she always refused to share anything.

It was so unlike of what Callie would do.

Or was it Callie?

(Callista p.o.v)

After taking shower I stood infront of the mirror, my hair is still damp from shower.

I looked different

Different from what I used to be 3 years ago.

3 years ago, there was a scared, weak broken girl staring back at me. There was a fragility about her, she wanted to run away from her suffering, she was the one who hides every pain inside her.

She was used to hateful words and beatings.

But now, i can see a girl, who suffered much more, who endured many pains and gone through a lot but still standing there fearless.

A tattoo of serpent on her shoulder, a reminder of having blood on her hands.

A reminder of the danger that lies within me.

I took a coat and wore it, I don't want anyone to see the tattoo.

I walked downstairs, I know they wanted answers, and I needed to tell them few things before I go away.

As expected, Edward, Diego and Victor was there.

I took a seat on the couch, and stared at them Silently.

Soon Damien and Xander joined,

They aren't making any move to speak, I took a sigh as I finally spoke,

"Will you guys keep staring at me the whole day or will you speak anything"

"Callie, we didn't want to -" Edward started, I immediately Understand where it is going.

"I know, I know that you didn't meant to keep me away and it was meant for my safety, you five told that many times, but why? Just because of some businesses enemies or something else I need to know" I asked in a challenging tone.

I know, I hit the right spot, as I watched them grew tense at that question.

"Our enemies are connected to our business, we wanted you safe Callie, you are not safe even now, we fear that they are targeting you" Edward spoke, while rest of them remained silent.

They are still not telling the truth and it's what making me annoyed.

They are still trying to put me in darkness.

Why? To protect me

I really want to laugh at their face.

I wanted protection, but that was years ago.

Now they wanted to protect me, after everything happened, when everything is going to end.

I know I am not weak anymore, I am not fragile.

I know there's a weak and strong side inside me.

I am Callista Blackthorn

I know Callie, I also know Eva

"How so?" I asked in challenge.

"Callie, we are targeted by our enemies, they tried to attack us many times over these last few months, that's the main reason we wanted a bodyguard always with you" Diego spoke slowly with a steady gaze.

He wasn't lying, I could tell from his eyes.

"Who is this enemy you are speaking about" I asked slowly

"You don't have to worry about it, besides it will be good if you don't know" he avoided my question efficiently.

There was a silence for few moments

"So you wanted to know, where I ran away" I spoke, it wasn't a question

Five of them were looking at me carefully.

"Well, I myself don't have any idea, after I called Dad, I ran, I ran without any direction or goal in my mind, I wanted to get far away, far from everything"

"I met someone on the way, someone who gave me hope, he was god sent, he took me to a place where I found a family who accepted me, we then led a life filled with happiness" I spoke before chuckling bitterly.

God send, my ass!

He took me to hell

"Life is not a fairy tale and there are no happy ending" I spoke with a humorless laugh.

"I learned many things, I pushed myself hard, I didn't wanted to be weak, I hated being weak. I wanted to prove myself to them because I know that they believe in my strength, eventhough they were wrong they didn't think me as some weakling, who needed to be kept away so I will be safe" I spoke, staring straight at Victor's eye.

He just stared at me, I know he understand that I meant those words for my dad and them. Who thought that I will be safe away from them, because they thought me as some weak spot for enemies.

"Among those sufferings, I still had my friends, who became my family. Two of them were there for me always, I wasn't left alone in my misery. Three of us planned many things, we planned a life for us, like a beautiful house made of cards, but finally it collapsed, it took away them, both of them left me all alone, I was alone once again" I spoke with a sad smile, as I remember the happy moments we spend.

"I know you are curious about where I learned to fight, I was taught by them, it was a necessity for me to learn" I replied as I stared at the ceiling emotionlessly.

I still remember the day and nights I spend in infirmity, I don't have any idea how much bones I broke in my body or the cuts or scars I received.

The pains I went through.

Tireless practice.

Fight to survive

"Who are they?" Victor asked slowly.

"Well, You don't have to worry about it, besides it will be good if you don't know" I replied calmly.

"So I think it's time to wrap this up, I have to get ready for evening show" I spoke before standing up from the chair and leaving to my room.

They are still not telling the truth, then why should I??

If they want to hide thing from me, then I too can hide far better things from them.

It was their chance to explain, but they weren't ready to speak truth.

Now it's my time for action, I don't want any explanation now.

Just Revenge