Hey guys. So about last chapter. I'm sorry for adding Yellow in, my mind wasn't working right and made him come in. I'm sorry but all that happened with Yellow is that he bounced around and talked a lot with Apple. Sorry, that's not where I wanted to take it. But I hope you guys enjoy this chapter!

~Maddy
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Barney paced back and fourth in Ross's lab, waiting for Red to get back. It's been three days and Squid has brought back reports on how he hasn't found him yet.

"Barney, you're going to make a ditch in the concrete if you keep this up." Ross said as he grabbed a wrench and tightened a bolt on what looked like a robotic arm.

Barney sighed softly. "I know I just. . ."

"Miss him?" Ross said flashing a smile to the male.

"Yeah." Barney rubbed the back of his neck and let his eyes fall to the ground. "I don't know why he would run away. . ."

Ross let out a snort, trying to contain laughter. "You really have no idea why he would run away?" He asked, placing a hand on the table he was working at and leaning on it.

Barney looked up at Ross with soft eyes, letting his hand fall back down to his side. Ross sighed softly, turning back to his machine, all laughter gone from his movements.

"He doesn't like being contained. He's clearly had a deep past that we know nothing about and that's also affecting his decisions." He said as he connected wires on the arm looking thing.

Barney sighed. "I just don't want our secret getting out."

"And it won't, not from Red at least." Barney looked at him like 'really'. Ross smiled. "Yes really, Red just wants to leave his past behind, let everything go and start a new."

Barney thought everythrough. "How do you know all this?" He said after a minute or two of silence.

"Well, what I've heard from you. Small things he would say to others, small things he would say to me. Body movement and especially this escape. It just clicks." He said, stepping back and admiring the arm. He pushed a small button on the side and it came to life.

"Oh. . ." He let the conversation drop from there.

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Red sighed as he clocked out for the night. He worked late for a few extra bucks and now it was around eleven thirty at night.

He yawned as he walked down the deserted sidewalk. The stars twinkled over head and the moon was hidden  behind a few stray clouds from the storm a few days ago.

Red then slipped down a alleyway, a faster way to get home. He was about to make it out before he felt two large hands on his shoulders, making him jump. "Hey there cutie."

Red turned around, backing up from the man. He saw he was about his thirties and had a small stubble growing. He was big in build and clearly worked out a lot. Red could smell the alcohol from his breath a few feet away.

"Who are you?" Red asked as fear coursed through his veins.

"That's none of your business, but you're mine." Before Red could react the man pushed Red on the wall, his feet no longer touching the ground. The ginger stiffened when he felt the males lips come in contact with his.

His eyes widened and he used his hands to push on his shoulders, while he tried to wiggle free.

Unfortunately he had no avail. The male attacking him was stronger than the ginger.

Red froze when he felt one of his hands tug on his jeans, making them go down below his hips. The make broke the kiss attached his mouth to Reds neck.

"Stop please!" Red called out, still struggling under the man's hold. Tears started to form as he felt rough skin come in contact with the soft skin on his thigh.

Reds movements slowed down, energy leaving his body. More tears stained his cheeks as he felt him tug on his boxers. "Please. . . Stop. This isn't right." Red whimpered out.

The man chuckled. "Of course it isn't, but sometimes you have to fight for what you want." Red let out a heavy breath as he saw something else move in the alleyway.

"Please!" He begged, pushing on his shoulders once more. Suddenly the man fell to the floor in a heep, Red falling as well.

He let the tears flow down his face as he looked down at the floor. He then felt a strong hand on his shoulder. He jumped and faced the new person to enter the scene.

He gasped with he saw it was Squid. He would have ran and told him to fuck off but the tears needed to come out and he needed someone. "Come on, let's fix you up." Squid said calmly as he lifted Red up.

The ginger pulled his pants back up, fixing himself. He looked at Squid and hugged him tightly around the waist. "Thank you." He mumbled softly.

"You're welcome, now where do you live. We can talk there." Red nodded and walked by Squid, tears falling off his face.

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"He j-just attacked me. I d-didnt do anything." Red mumbled out. Currently the two mutants were sitting on Red's couch.

"I know, it wasn't your fault." Squid said calmly, making Red feel better. He hugged Squid again, feeling safe in his arms.

"Do you need anything?" Squid asked. Red shook his head as he let go.

"Apple?" Red looked down at the floor and saw his companion looking up at him. The ginger smiled and lifted him into his lap. "Red. . . . Okay?" Apple asked, having a little difficulty with words.

"Yeah, I'm okay." He said his fingers rubbing the little green leaf on his head.

"I got to make a report to Barney, okay?" Squid said. Red looked up at him and nodded, his breathing now back to normal.

"Hey Barney. I got some exciting news." He said into a walkie talkie.

"W-whats up?" The other male asked.

"I found Red but he was. . . In a sticky situation." He said, glancing at the ginger.

"What's wrong i-is he hurt?" Barney asked, worry covered his voice.

"No he. . . " He looked to Red for approval and Red nodded. "He was almost raped." Silence echoed through the apartment for a moment.

"WHAT?!" Barney yelled, making Squid pull the device away from his ear. Red gave a small smile to the reaction.

"Calm down. He's fine." The male assured.

"I don't care! You bring him home in the morning and I still expect updates from you both!" Squid sighed.

"Yes sir." He said as silence filled the room.

Suid stood up and slipped the device over his belt. "Well I recommend bed for you."

"I'm gonna take a shower first." Red said as he stood up. Squid nodded understanding. Red put Apple down and headed toward the bathroom.