To be Gray

Interference

I woke just as I always did. Petunia would pound on the cupboard door and dust and dirt would fall onto my face. I would get up and cook them a gourmet breakfast and would never get to taste it but be told that my skills were subpar. I am currently 8 years old because I learned how to count last year in class. I learned that my name isn't Freak but Rosetta. I learned not to be smarter than Dudley because the pain was far greater than the everyday beatings. I learned to be emotionless and quiet because to be happy meant to have something snatched away to bring you back down. I learned to trust no one for trusting anyone leads to pain and betrayal. I learned that if I could make it to 18 years old I could leave and never be forced to return. I WILL make it to 18. Once breakfast was made I was to sit in the corner like a dog on the floor and eat a couple crusts of bread and water. Once Dudley ate and was fussed over by Petunia, we were off to school. I have to go where Dudley goes. Dudley takes boxing in the local recreation center but there is karate and dance there as well, so in order to give the appearance of normal I needed a hobby. They signed me up for dance and told me to stay out of trouble or it was two weeks without food in my cupboard with an extra beatings. Since Dudley doesn't care about dance I can excel at it. I become the best dancer in the class with friends. One of the girls dad is the sensei in the karate dojo. Her dad had a dream of having a badass prima donna for a daughter. We learned that she lived in private drive as well. After taking the dance class for a few weeks, I got to meet her father whom I worried didn't like me. He had watched our dance class as we rehearsed for a recital. When we met he had this horrified look on this face but he gently shook my hand and said he would like for me to join his dojo with his daughter as his disciple. I wanted to but I told him he would have to ask my Aunt and Uncle. It was three weeks later that I was in my cupboard and I heard a knock at the door.
3rd POV
"Hello. I'm looking for a Vernon Dursley?" A man said as Petunia opened the door
The man was dressed in an expensive suit and his daughter was in a designer dress with expensive shoes.
"Of course you must be from Grunnings. If I knew you were coming I would have prepared a better welcome." Petunia stuttered before rushing to Vernon to explain
Rosetta smirked as she recognized the man as the sensei of the dojo.
Vernon tripped over himself to get up and look impressive and Petunia fussed over Dudley.
"My name Donovan Sherwood. This is my Anastasia Sherwood. I have been a Sacred 3 member of Grunnings since it was created. You see I have a few problems that I am hoping you can solve. I am a bit of traditionalist you see. Could we please speak in private, Mr. Dursley?" Mr. Sherwood asked
"Of course, of course. My study is right upstairs please this way." Vernon said leading Mr. Sherwood upstairs leaving Anastasia behind
Petunia acted like she was a great hostess by trying to cook cookies and giving Anastasia icecream. Petunia went into the kitchen followed by Dudley. Once Anastasia was alone she quickly ran to the cupboard and unlocked it and saw Rosetta.
"I don't have much time so do you know how to use a camera?" Ana said
Rose nodded before Ana executed her plan by giving Rose the camera.
"When I go back out there you are going to take pictures of your cupboard and any bruises/scars then click send. The pics will be sent to my dad then you'll become his student." Ana rushed to say before leaving
All Rose heard was that if this went well Rose would get some freedom. She took a picture of each scar and bruise. She took a picture of her cupboard and where she slept. She took pictures of where there were bloodstains and the way she got food when on punishment. Rose hit send and waited. It felt like forever but then she could hear shouting from Vernon's study. Anastasia used Petunia's confusion and got the camera from Rose and acted innocent.
"How dare you try to blackmail me?!" Vernon screamed Mr. Sherwood's face
Mr. Sherwood was calm but cold. His voice held barely contained rage.
"You have a child hidden in your cupboard that you have abused and neglected to almost death. I have proof you have been stealing from Grunnings and that you have been involved in tax fraud. Blackmail is the least of your worries if I bring this to the federal police attention. You and Petunia will go to jail while Dudley will spend awhile in an orphanage. I will gladly adopt sweet Rosetta though she fits my ideals quite nicely." He said with an evil smirk
Vernon went from fire engine red to sickly green to ghostly white. Vernon finally sat down and Petunia went ahead and fainted.
"Now that you are listening, life for the Dursley household shall change. Dudley is a bully but he is at a young enough age to change my daughter will help enforce that. I counted 4 rooms upstairs she shall be taking a medium sized room which will be re-done and modeled for Rosetta. Rosetta will be gone for two weeks. For that two weeks I will be taking care of her schooling and activities. Once the two weeks are done she will be with me from 6am-8pm. The time she will be here shall be for her sleep, homework, and etc. If Rosetta is harmed this information will be leaked. If Rosetta is harassed this information will be leaked. If Rosetta is at all tormented physically or mentally while in your care, I shall hold you accountable and the information will be leaked. Are you with me so far, Mr. Dursley?" Mr. Sherwood said
Vernon looked to be on the edge of heart attack but nodded. Petunia resolutely nodded as well. Dudley was outside playing a video game. Mr. Sherwood went to the cupboard and opened the door. Rosetta was curled in a ball waiting to see what happened.
"Pack your things, Rosetta, you are now my student and for the next three years you shall go through extreme training to begin your journey in life." Mr. Sherwood said as Anastasia grinned in the background
Rosetta moved her bed and pulled up loose floorboard. It had books, cash, and wrapped food. She sorted through her clothes,  which were modified Dudley hand-me downs made to fit a girl. She packed a small bag of things that could not be replaced and walked out of her cupboard for the last time. Anastasia hooked her arm through Rosetta's and smirked as she walked to the car.
"Just so you know my dad does not understand the meaning of quit or give up. You will be pushed to the very brink of sanity, But you will be the best at everything that could be expected out of one born to high society. You will be a badass, powerful lady like Petunia pretends to be but so much better." Anastasia said with wide grin as they climbed into the car waiting for Mr. Sherwood
The car was chauffeured and very spacious. Mr. Sherwood came out while giving the appearance of job well done though Vernon and Petunia were still pale at the door.
"Rosetta, what do you wish for yourself? What would give anything to be? What would you be prepared to die for?" Mr. Sherwood asked as they drove away
Rosetta thought hard. Through her mind went every beating, every derogatory comment, every time a person ignored her obvious need for help, and every time she wished for someone to save her.
"I want to be able to save myself and those close to me in any given situation whether it be physical, financial, or political. I don't want to be weak anymore. I want to be able to choose my fate. I am willing to die for my freedom." Rosetta said strongly
Mr. Sherwood and Anastasia both had the same creepy smirk as if her wish is exactly what they wanted from her.
"Training starts at dawn tomorrow. Rest up. You're going to need it." Mr. Sherwood said