March of the Pigs:

Simone’s Notes:

Sexual violence occurs throughout the world, although in most countries there has been little research conducted on the problem. Due to the private nature of sexual violence, estimating the extent of the problem is difficult. Research in South Africa and Tanzania suggests that nearly one in four women may experience sexual violence by an intimate partner, and up to one-third of adolescent girls report their first sexual experience as being forced.

The attack began on one late March night. Edward roamed the streets at night when something caught his eye in the park. Alex and Toby were walking home from Toby’s soccer practice. The boys looked like they were having fun, laughing and talking. Edward didn’t like where this could possibly good. So, he decided to spy on them.

“Can you believe that guy?” Toby asked. “I mean, what a jerk!”

“I know!” Alex replied. The boys came to a park bench and sat down. Once they caught their breath, Alex turned to his friend.

“You know,” he said. “I have to tell you something.”

“What?” Toby asked. Alex took a moment to fit the words just right. He shut his eyes for a second.

“Oh, why does this have to be so hard?” he asked.

“It’s okay,” Toby said. “Take your time with it.” He gently touched the lamb’s hand. Alex’s heart raced faster.

“Oh,” he said. “You’re making this harder on me.”

“Gather your thoughts,” his friend said. Alex paused and took a moment.

“Okay,” he said.

“Now, what do you want to say?” Toby asked.

“Oh, you’re making me nervous,” the lamb admitted.

“Keep a steady pace,” his friend.

“Okay,” Alex said. He looked Toby straight in the eye. “I like you.” His friend nodded.

“I like you too,” he said. The lamb shook his head.

“No listen,” he insisted. “I really, really like you.”

“Okay,” his pal said. “And I like you too.” Alex fidgeted in place for a moment.

“Oh god,” he said. “Sometimes when I’m with you I just want to…. I just… I…” The boy rushed forward and kissed him on the lips. Toby didn’t mind as he closed his eyes and took in the gesture. Alex pulled away. He shook his head.

“I’m sorry, that was bad,” the lamb said. “I mean, we could go back to my place and take again if you want.” Toby held up his hand.

“There’s no need,” he said.

“Toby…” Alex murmured. His friend leaned forward and kissed him again. Alex had no choice but to kiss back.

However, a soft ruffle broke up the moment. The boys looked up and saw Edward standing before them. Alex sat there, trembling as Toby held out his arm to protect him.

“What do you want?” he asked. The incubus alchemist smirked at him.

“Well now, I just saw your little act of love,” he said. “Any way I could join?”

“No,” Toby hissed.

“Well then, maybe we could go back to my place and you would let me watch,” Edward offered.

“F**k off,” Toby mumbled. The incubus paused and eyed him.

“I’m sorry, what did you see?” he asked.

“F**k off!” the boy shouted. Edward gritted his teeth.

“You little shit!” he snapped. “I’ll teach you to mess with my pet!” The next scene happened too fast for Alex to grasp. Edward picked up Toby and slammed his head up against the tree repeatedly. When he got bored with that, he bashed the boy’s head up against his automail leg. Alex screamed up Edward to stop, but his master wouldn’t listen. Hungry for more, the incubus turned his attention to the lamb. Amazingly, Alex’s injuries were minor in the end. Toby, on the other hand, wasn’t so lucky. The boy ended up in a coma in hospital.

Once in his life, Alex felt a quiet rage along with his fear and sorrow. No more running away! I’m sick of them taking everybody away from me!, he thought.

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