Candyland

Disclaimer: This story contains non-consensual sex with a minor. If this subject matter disturbs you, then don't read it, but don't flame me later on because I didn't warn you.




Candyland- Chapter 11

Her entire body ached, muscles still tense from the adrenaline of being gang raped. As she splashed around in the tub, playing with the bubbles and washing off the filth of their touch, she couldn't help going over what had happened in her head. She couldn't imagine people being so cruel.

Shannon was waiting outside for her, to take her back to her own bedroom where she was sure the boys wouldn't come for her again. Jessica didn't believe it for a minute, but at least she knew that Shannon could protect her if they did come.

There was a quick knock on the door and then it cracked open, Shannon asking if she was almost done. Jessica suddenly realized she had been in the tub for almost a half hour, and Shannon was probably restless to get back to her room and to sleep. She stood, letting the dirty water flow down the drain and reached for a fluffy white towel. She dried herself and then fleetingly glanced in the mirror, noticing some bruises forming on her arms from where the boys had grabbed her. All of a sudden the entire thing came crashing down on her and she broke into sobs, the full realization of what had happened finally registering on her young brain.

Shannon didn't knock this time when she went into the bathroom, kneeling next to Jessica and cradling her in her arms. Oh, Little One, George never told you that sex could hurt, did he? Those bastards... they're going to pay for what they did to you, I swear it. Shannon stroked Jessica's wet hair and let her cry into her t-shirt, murmuring to her until the sobs finally slowed and then subsided. Jessica drew back from her and looked her in the eyes, trying to see down into her soul. The pain she saw in Shannon's eyes gave her courage. If someone like her could take so much pain and suffering then Jessica could be strong, too.

Shannon struggled to her feet and pulled Jessica up with her, handing her clothing and waiting patiently while she put it on and followed her to her room. She pulled back the covers of her bed and offered the other side of it to Jessica, crawling in and falling almost instantly asleep. Jessica got in, but she was much longer in relaxing enough to sleep. Every creak she heard in the floorboards brought her instantly alert as she imagined the boys on the other side of the wall, plotting how they would rape her this time. Finally, mercifully, her body fell into a dreamless and restful sleep.

***

George's reaction the next morning was priceless. Upon inquiring as to how Jessica had fared on her first night at the compound he was given the news of her rape the night before. He was such a mix of bewilderment and anger that Shannon ducked instinctively. He was saving his swings, however, for the offending boys.

The first stop he made was to see if Jessica was alright, entering into her room without knocking and sweeping her off the bed and into his arms. He held her tight and she returned his embrace, the tears from last night suddenly returning. I'm so sorry about what happened last night, sweetie, and I'll never let it happen again. You're going to be moving into a different room where those boys can't touch you again. Would you like that?

Jessica nodded, tears still streaming down her face. George hugged her again and then set her down lightly on the bed. He stroked her back until the tears faded and then she looked at him as if she wanted to ask him something but was too afraid to.

What is it, sweetheart? he asked her, finally, realizing that she wouldn't ask unless prodded.

Well, last night when those boys came Shannon was the one who threatened them, she started, quietly. I'm just worried that if I'm gone then they'll take out whatever it is on her. I know I wouldn't want that to happen to her.

Oh, darling, she's had many run-ins with them before and she knows how to handle them. I understand your want for companionship, however, when you're not around other children. Shannon can stay with you, if you like, to keep you company. Does that sound better?

Jessica nodded eagerly, the pain on her face from before completely gone. I guess I'll start packing then? she asked.

Yes, that'd be good. I'll go tell Shannon what's happening. George stood to leave and smiled at her at the doorway, pulling the door closed.

Shannon was exactly where he had left her, sitting on the couch and flipping through the channels on the television. I need you to pack up your things, he said to her. She switched off the television and turned to look at him, incredulous.

“What? What do you mean I have to pack up my things?” she asked him.

“Just what I said,” he said, sitting on the couch back behind her. “You’ll be going on a little vacation for a while, keeping Jessica company and making sure she calms down a little from last night.”

“But–“ she started.

“No buts. You’re doing this if I have to drag you myself. I’m giving you a half hour. That ought to be enough time.” He got up and walked to the door, to Jessica’s room, went in and slammed it behind him.

***

Forty five minutes later both girls stood with their belongings in the main room in front of a very impatient George. “ Are you two finally done?” he asked them. They both nodded and he led them out of the room.

Hoisting a bag over each shoulder, the girls followed their captor down endless hallways and finally up the staircase leading to the rest of the house. He was putting them in his own rooms as he had had them prepared for such a thing happening. This was the first time he was ever to have company up there, though. There was a separate, smaller, set of rooms within his own wing meant to house children, close to him but separated by walls and doors. It was to this place that he guided them now, showing them the place they would be living until further notice.

Shannon and Jessica were thrilled to find that the rooms were lighted by sunlight and not artificial light. Shannon couldn’t remember the last time she’d been out in actual daylight as all the rooms in the catacomb were underground. And while Jessica was slightly less pleased than Shannon, she still understood the importance and significance of all that George had done for her. Dropping her bags on the floor she ran to him and threw her arms around him. “This is amazing, Papa, more than I ever could have hoped for. Thank you, thank you, thank you a million times ”
George looked embarrassed at this show of affection, Shannon just looked over at him and arched an eyebrow, observing this strange show of affection from her pier. George just shrugged his shoulders and patted Jessica’s back as she mumbled into his shirt.

Finally managing to detach himself from Jessica, he cleared his throat and announced that he would be leaving them to unpack and that he’d be back in about 20 minutes to see if they needed anything else. The smaller suite contained two bedrooms and a small livingroom, and a large-ish bathroom that the two girls would have to share. Shannon didn’t seem to keen on this last bit, never having to share anything since she had become a young woman. The three years that separated them were long and she knew that Jessica had a long way to come.

While Shannon shut herself in the bathroom with a warning that Jessica was not to disturb her, she had her choice of the two rooms. She chose a cheery blue-green colored one, with a patchwork quilt and matching curtains. There was a window seat and little round pillows, and a little chair next to a shelf. The carpeting was thick and it felt good under her feet. She threw her bag, little more than a sheet tied together to be a bundle, on the large bed and curled up on the chair, resting her head back and falling asleep, happy and comfortable.

***

George waited much longer than 20 minutes to come check on the girls. He didn’t know what to say to Jessica to make her feel better and he didn’t want a confrontation with Shannon because he knew she wouldn’t be pleased with the arrangement. She was the queen of the compound, his personal favorite and she was very happy lording over everyone. He didn’t know how she felt about Jessica, and realized that he had forced Shannon into a hard position by requiring her to look after her. He also realized that he was risking the balance of his other children, having just removed their ruler. He didn’t know who the new one would be, but he had a feeling that he wouldn’t approve.

As one hour became two, and two hours became three, he decided that if he waited any longer the state of their stomachs might cause them to take drastic standards. A plate of sizzling food in each hand, he knocked twice on the outer door before going into the suite. He was expecting the worst, and coming in, he decided that it wasn’t far from the worst possibility. The livingroom was in upheaval. Shannon, having decided that the room didn’t suit her well enough, had decided to rearrange furniture and had most of it in one corner until she had decided where she wanted things. He could only imagine what her bedroom would look like. Jessica on the other hand was nowhere to be found. When asked about her whereabouts, Shannon shrugged her shoulders and nodded towards the shut bedroom door.

George opened it gently, afraid that she might spook easily especially after what had occurred the night before. Finding her asleep on the chair he stopped to admire the curve of her chin and the arch of her eyebrows, enchanted by this sleeping goddess. He had just decided to move her from the chair to the bed when she stirred in the chair. By this time Shannon had come to check on them and her large presence filled the doorway as she emanated disapproval. He turned to her and put his finger to his lips in a gesture to be quiet, he then picked Jessica up and moved her to the bed and getting in next to her.

Shannon sighed at the doorway and went back to moving furniture, not wanting to get involved with either of the two of them at the moment. In the meantime, George used his body as a shield against the world and curled himself around Jessica, drifting off to sleep as well.

A/N: Sorry this has taken so long to post, I’ve been doing a million things lately and in addition to that I had a huge case of writers block. I’ll try to post more often now that I’ve got my life in some greater semblance of order. To everyone who’s stuck by me through thick and thin, I thank you greatly.