Author's note: This story flows from the "Dawn's Orgy" series. With the exception of a liberal use of fantasy it is very true to actual events in my life. It is so sad the homophobia runs rampant everywhere.
Following spring break, the campus retuned to normal activity. The cheerleaders practiced artistic dance routines for the upcoming baseball season.
Gwen interrupted them. They knew by her tears that she was very upset.
Gwen was shaking. Her voice ragged. Emotions unchecked, her words came slowly.
"I have some terrible news. Dawn and I were at Club Sappho last night. We arrived late and had to park two blocks from the club. We had a great night with some long time friends. When it was time to leave Dawn agreed to get the car and bring it around front.
"A couple we agreed to drive home and I waited. More and more time passed and we became worried. We searched and found Dawn face down in an ally. Blood was everywhere. It was awful! I checked and could feel a faint heart beat and raged breathing. We thought at first she had been attached by pack of wild dogs but leaned later she had been badly beaten by some thugs who left her for dead. We called 911 and cared for her as best we could until the medics arrived.
"She is in the hospital ICU unit in critical but stable condition. Dawn is a fighter and I know she will pull through no mater how long it takes. I want to be with her and with the administration's blessing. I am taking an indefinite leave. For you in Dawn's history class Sandy will be filling in. My interim replacement is a VERY STRAIGHT coach. I suggest your keep your extra curricular activities out of her site."
The shocked squad was speechless, The tried to console each other and after awhile left to their separate ways, Nikki hurried home to Jason straight into his arms crying uncontrollably. "I know honey. It was on the news. There is a video of three skinheads with baseball bats and nightsticks. The cops know these guys and are tacking them down."
"I hope the put up a fight and get their fucking heads blown off," Nikki sobbed.
Candy and Cindy went with their best friends Clair and Marley to the place they always found comfort, a small gay owned cafe. The lovely longtime lesbian server is always easy to talk to. "We know darlings. We know We are so sorry." was all that needed to be said. The three sipped coffee and talked about Dawn off and on between silent moments of reflection.
Laura jumped into Sheri's comforting arms hugging her tightly. They saw Janet and Jennifer who hugged and kissed the two distraught cheerleaders.
"I have to tell you before you hear it elsewhere." Janet confided. "It was a hate crime. Skinheads on the prowl to brutally satisfy their unholy hatred. The assholes really hit the jack pot with a black lesbian. Oh God, what an awful thing to say. Forgive me Lord. The cops are looking for them now. We all know about these idiots. They are neo-Nazi anarchists. They feed on hate. Like rats, they come out only a night. They should be hunted down like rabid dogs and eliminated."
Gwen went directly to the hospital. She found a comfortable chair outside ICU. Bone tired she nodded off. She felt a soft hand on her arm and awoke with a start. Her long time friend and occasional lover, head nurse Cassandra Watkins looked into her eyes. "How are you Gwen?" she inquired. "Been better, love. How is Dawn?
"She regained consciousness for a brief moment and called out for you." Cassie replied.
"How is she doing" Gwen urgently inquired again.
"Honestly, it is too early to tell."
"Please don't give me doctor speak, "Gwen implored.
"I will never be less than honest with you. Remember, I have know Dawn longer than you. Even thought we had to part ways I still love her. The day she started teaching here was one of the happiest days of my life. Jackie and I consider you dear friends and assure you Dawn is under the best of care."
"She does have a way staying in your heart and mind We have been lovers for 15 years and plan to eventually marry. So please tell me what you can Cassie."
"She is not good. She sustained a concussion. Her jaw is broken and wired shut. She has several deep contusions and shallow cuts all over her back, legs, arms and face. We think the cuts came when they dragged her over some broken glass. A surgeon removed over 40 shards. Our plastic surgeon feels that whe will show no scaring, thank God.
"She lost a lot blood. She has two broken ribs. One of her implants ruptured. Fortunately it contained saline. It takes tremendous force to cause an implant to burst. Good damn whoever did this to her. She has a broken fibula. And she........Give me a minute." Cassie begged starting to cry."
Gwen tried to comfort the young nurse, Taking her hands in hers, "Please go on."
Regaining her composure Cassie continued, "It appears that her anus was violently violated. We managed to stop the bleeding and will repair any damage when she is stronger."
Gwen tried to shake off the terrible images coursing thre her mind. Visibly shaking she cired our,"Will she live thru this?"
"Sorry. As I said it is too early to know for sure.. She will need an MRI when she stabilizes to check for internal injuries. We need blood donors"
"No problem. She has a lot of friends. I know she is B negative and will try to line up as many same types as possible." Gwen offered.
"Don't worry about that. The blood bank is short an all types. The more her friends give the more likely Dawn and others will get the blood they need"
"When can I see her?"
"ICU recovery can be very intense. If you are up to it, I will get you some scrubs a hair net and mask. I will wash your hands properly. Come with me. Let's get you ready. You can greet her when she comes out of surgery."
Gwen called Sandy and told her about the need for blood. The blood bank soon flooded with donors.
When Gwen saw Dawn, she started crying uncontrollably. Cassie took her head in her hands and Gwen cried into her shoulder. "Here my dear, set down." Cassis told her. Gwen placed her hand gently on Dawn's arm. It would be a scene played out for the next four months.
CHEERLEADERS TURN THE DEVIL COACH TO AN ANGEL
It was not entirely her own fault but Jade Stawlings is rotten to her core. Born to a drunk father and drug addicted mother she bounced around foster homes until she was 18.
She, of course, married a jerk. He put her through college, more to get her out of the house than any kind act of charity. She was a very strong girl and gravitated to physical education. She taught high school Phys Ed. The activity kept her body toned and tanned. She loved her job and tolerated life at home.
Her world fell apart when she caught her husband kissing anther woman on the cheek and beat the hell out of her. Released from minimum security prison where she spent 18 months she leaned that the "strange woman" was her husband's sister. In the first month of her freedom, he filed and was granted a quick divorce. Happy to be free from the jerk she nevertheless became alone and miserable. She hated the world almost as much as herself.
The liberal administration believed in rehabilitation and hired her with strong admonition that if she messed up again it would be the end of her coaching career.
From her first day on the job the cheerleaders hated her. She arrived finding the girls huddled by their lockers, talking about Dawn and Gwen, wishing for their quick return.
"What are you doing? Why are you not in uniform? Well!!"
