The Past was a Lie and the Future's a Bitch

Zaria's/Alex's P.O.V Date: December 22

Today is the day that I figure out how long my parents are going to be in jail. I don't mind the fact that the wicked bitch of the west is going to jail but my dad shouldn't, he's I good man who was under the wrong influence. And why do I have to go there it's not like they'll need me but as well better not to complain just so you can get it over and done with. I felt my stomach lurch as we pulled up to the court house. Maybe CC was right about me throwing up in the car, it was just nerves.

Thanks to the stupid building not having steps, I had to be carried up via piggy back ride by Andy as CC struggled with the wheelchair. I looked back a couple of times to see how he was doing and some of those times I saw the look of complete determination and each time it was funny as hell. His eyes would get all big, his mouth would straighten up into a line, and his face would turn a pale red.

"If there are anymore steps your carrying the stupid wheelchair Andy," CC griped when we reached the top of the steps.

"It can't be that heavy," Chris laughed as he slapped CC on the back. "But then again you don't have very much muscles."

CC scowled and huffed. I got settled in my wheelchair and we entered the building. Lucky CC had no more stairs to deal with sense we were in one of the bottom floor court room. Chris, Amy, and Andy sat behind one of the tables in the front with a lawyer while CC and I sat behind them. It took everyone awhile to get settled and right before the dude at the front announced the judge my mom and dad walked in. My whole body went stiff at the sight of my mother and I felt myself beginning to shake. I soon felt a warmness on my hand and when I looked down to see what it was I saw CC's hand on top of mine. I looked at him and he gave me a warm smile, squeezed my hand, then let go. My hand soon returned to the cold and my heart sunk for some reason.

"All rise for the honorable Judge Jeffree," the dude in the front said.

A short old man walked into the room and took a seat in front of everyone. He had on a pair of grandpa glasses and his hair was graying. Everyone took their seats and the ball started to roll. My mom was first to the stand and sense I couldn't stand to look at her I looked around the room. There weren't that many people. I saw my grandma and her boyfriend Dan, my brother and sister, and the rest were people I had never seen before. I looked back at my family and couldn't help myself from wondering if they knew about any of this. The confusion on their faces should have confirmed that they didn't but I've never been great with trusting people or their facial expressions.

"I did it because she's my daughter and I had every right to have her." I heard my mom say from the witness stand.

My head snapped forward and my blood started to boil. If she really thought of me as her daughter, then why did she do the things she did? Why would she always treat me like shit when her other kids got treated like kings and queens? I gave my mom a death glare which only made her smile. I swear that woman was conceived through butt sex because she is such an ass.

I was so deep in thought I didn't notice that my mom got off stage and Chris was up there instead.

"Sir, can you describe what happened on the night of January 15, 1997," the lawyer asked.

"Yes, ummm, let's see," Chris started. "I had just put Alexandria down so she can sleep, since she was getting really cranky, and I made sure she was nice and comfortable, made sure the baby monitor was on, and left to go and sit in the living room with Amy and Andy. We sat there watching movies till Andy fell asleep on Amy's lap. I carried him to his room and Amy said she was going to check on Alexandria. After I got Andy settled in I heard a scream coming from Alexandria's. I ran to see what was wrong but when I got there the window was opened and Alexandria was gone and Amy was on the floor holding her baby blanket to her chest.” He stopped and wiped away a few tears. “Andy came into the room, I tried to get him out but he already saw his mom crying and knew what happened. I went to the hallway to call the police and they got there soon and we filed a missing person's report.” He turned his head to look directly in my eyes. “We waited and waited for the phone call telling us that they found her but it never came and we started to lose hope. That's till about three weeks ago and when I finally got to see my daughter again, even though the state she was in, I had never seen a more beautiful and amazing young lady, and I didn't even know her yet. My heart was overfilled with joy and happiness and I'm glad she's back.”

My heart caught in my throat and I felt my eyes watering. I slowly shook my head and it caused him to smile. This time when I looked at my heads they weren't shaking because I was scared, they were shaking because of the happiness I had myself. I was finally with my true family and they're going to treat me the way a human should be treated.

“Thank you very much,” the lawyer spoke. “You may get down.” Chris got down from the stands and what the lawyer said after he sat down took me by surprise. “Now will Alexandria Biersack or Zaria Vincent please take the witness stand.”

My whole body froze. I'm not suppose to go up there. Why would I need to be up there? The dude that presented the judge walked up to me and wheeled me through the gate and in front of the judge. He held out the Bible in front of me and I took my oath. Instead of me going through the trouble of going and trying to get in the stand they let me just sit in front of it. I took a look out over the crowd again to see that a few more people have arrived. I saw my therapist from the hospital standing in front of the gate and the rest of BVB, except Ashley, sitting next to CC. Wait, when did they get here and why are they here?

“Now I know you don't remember the night you went missing but I want you to do your best to describe the things that happened afterward,” the lawyer said in a soft voice. “You know, like, if your mom would do anything bad, or”

“Objection,” the other lawyer shouted, which was the first thing he said all day.

“Over ruled,” Judge Jeffree said.

“You don't mind telling us do you,” Chris and Amy's lawyer asked.

I shook my head no but quickly realized I needed to use words. “No, I don't mind.” I took a deep breath and collected myself before I started. “When I was younger my mom and dad would get into verbal fights and my mom would start to get defensive even though no one was trying to hurt her. They soon split up and my brother, sister, and I would switch between the two of them. Like, if my dad was working we would go to my mom's and if he was off we would stay at his house.” He nodded showing he understood. I took another big breath and continued, “When I would stay with my mom she would get really drunk and start get defensive again. If I ever interrupted her, even if she wasn't drunk, she would hit me and yell at me saying that I was a useless daughter who she should have aborted. And if I was ever sick or in pain she would make me drink some of her beer and she'd say stuff like, 'Drink or I'll hit you. It'll make you feel better. If you don't drink I'll have'” My voice started to fail me so I took a few minutes to get myself in order. When I was ready I wiped my tears away and said, “She would say, 'If you don't drink I'll have one of the boys from the other room come in here and teach you a lesson.'” I heard a gasp come from somewhere in the room and when I looked around I saw Amy with her hand over her mouth with a look of complete shock. “I would always end up drinking just because I knew she'd actually have them do it. But my dad was always kind to me and knew treated me like crap, he treated me like a daughter even if he couldn't always be there.”
I looked down at Chris and Amy's lawyer to show him I was done talking.

“No further questions,” was all he said.

I half expected the other lawyer to get up and ask me some questions but he just waved he's hand dismissing it and the dud wheeled me back to my spot by CC.

“Is that all,” Judge Jeffree asked and both lawyers nodded. “Then the jury can go and make a decision.”

The jury filed out of the room and so did the judge. I didn't want to talk to anyone but I don't think they felt the same way.

“Hi,” Jake leaned toward me. “I'm Jake, nice to have you in the family.”

“I agree,” Jinxx said. “And I'm Jeremy but please call me”

“Jinxx, I know, I love Black Veil Brides,” I smiled offering them a warm greeting. “And not to be mean or anything, but, why are you guys here?”

Jake gave out a little chuckle. “We're here to support Andy and meet you of course.”

I nodded my head but noticed that the jury was filing back in.

“That was quick,” I heard CC comment.

“That's because the other lawyer didn't put up a fight,” Jinxx answered him.

“How do you find the defendant,” Judge Jeffree asked one of the jury members who was standing up with a piece of paper in his hand.

“We find the defendant Jacklin Vincent guilty of kidnapping, child abuse, and assault,” the man replied. “We find the defendant George Vincent guilty of kidnapping.”

“Then I sentence Jacklin to 25 in a all women prison with no chance of parole and George to 5-7 years in prison.” Judge Jeffree slammed his gavel down and dismissed the matter. Soon my mom and dad were being escorted out and the judge shocked us by saying, “Now to deal with the matter of where Alexandria will go.”

I saw Amy look at Chris in confusion. “Sir, I thought she would come and live with her family,” she asked.

“Normally yes but her therapist doesn't think that would be the best option for her,” Judge Jeffree answered her. “Please come and explain.”

My soon saw my therapist walk to the witness stand. She sat down and said, “Yes, to my belief, it would not be in Alexandria's best interest to move in with Chris and Amy because the fact that she has problems with her original parents and the fact that her mind will make her feel like she's replacing them. It's also not a good idea for her to live with Andy because he lives in such a big area and Alexandria is use to a small town with a small school and the move to a bigger place might cause some damage and he'd always on tour and would never be home.”

“Well I could move to a smaller area and whenever I'm on tour I could have my girlfriend, Juliet, or have my parents fly down and take care of her,” Andy argued.

“That could work but I have no idea how it would effect her mental health,” my therapist conjured.

“I'll be perfectly fine,” I spoke up. “I don't really mind, honestly.”

“Then it's settled,” Judge Jeffree said. “Alexandria will live with her brother Andrew Biersack but he only has till the last day of January to find a house in a small community or she'll go into foster care.” He hit his gavel again and left the court room.

We all left shocked by everything that just happened. I felt terrible because know Andy will have to give up his free time to take care of me, damn it.

We arrived at the hotel and packed everything so we could fly to Chris and Amy's house for Christmas and Andy's birthday. CC, Jake, and Jinxx will be going back to L.A and Andy asked CC to try and find them a house outside of L.A but not to far away and we went are seperate ways. Jake, Jinxx, and CC left that night and Chris, Amy, Andy, and I left in the morning.

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