Seeing Things From a Different View
Chapter 1: Pony's Angel
Disclaimer: I don't own the Outsiders. Wish I did though.
Hi my names Johnny Cade. I'm here to tell the story of my best friend Ponyboy Curtis. I died when I was just sixteen. I know it ain't long to live but it was worth saving those kids. They have more to live for then I did.
I'm in heaven now with Dally and Mr and Mrs. Curtis. I was surprised when they told me I was Ponyboy's guardian angel. I was never brave but I took the job of being his guarding angel. I just sit up in the clouds watching Pony and the gang. I missed them a whole lot but this story isn't about me so let me get on with it.
Pony was sitting in the living room. He had been living in his own shell since the day me and Dally died. I hated seeing Pony like this. I really wish I could help him but right now I could only protect him from harm. Suddenly Soda came running into the house acting like he always did. "Hey Ponyboy? You feeling alright?" He just nodded. I knew right then something was wrong. "Pony come on just talk to me...You can't keep it balled up inside you." Soda said quietly. Pony just look at him. "Everything is fine Soda." Soda went to the room him and Pony shared. Pony always could open up to Soda. Soon Soda came out changed from his DX clothes. "You know Pony no one expects you to be tough. Me and Darry understand that your hurting but we can't help you if you don't tell us what's wrong" I've never seen Soda this serious about anything. I wish I was there. I could get Pony to talk. Pony just got up and walked out of the house. I knew where he was heading. He was gonna go to the park where I killed that social. He's been going there everyday since I died. It was where both of our lives changed forever.
I watch as Pony walked right to where the blood stain was. "Damn it Johnny. Why didn't you just let me die.. you could be here with the gang right now. They need you more then they need me. To them I'm just a tag along." I shook my head. No, Ponyboy you got that wrong. You're the one who holds the gang together now. I couldn't let you die...It would of broke Darry's and Soda's hearts. I wish I could talk to you some way. Pony sat down leaning against the fountain and started to cry. "It's all my fault your dead Johnn.. If I was so stupid you and Dally would still be here." He was talking to me and I wanted to talk back to him so bad. Maybe I'll figure a way to. I just kept on thinking It ain't your fault Ponyboy. Fate made this happen. I felt tears in my eyes as I watch my friend tear himself up about my death. He thought it was all his fault. I felt someone touch my shoulder and I jumped. It was Dally. "Hey Dal." I said quietly. "The kid isn't looking to good is he?" I shook my head, "Nah, he's in depression... I just wish I could help him outta it." Dally nodded. "I know Johnnycake. I wish I could help the kid to. He doesn't deserve anymore darkness into the world." I just merely looked down at Pony seeing something in his hand. Oh no, I thought. Don't start with the drugs Pony... it ain't gonna help ya... I knew right then and there something bad was gonna happen. I saw Pony put the pills in his pocket and get up. A car door slammed and three socs came out. "Lookie what we have here guys. It's the greaser we never finished giving a bath. "Get outta here. Your out of your territory." Pony said. He sounded way to different then the Ponyboy I grew up with. "That doesn't matter greaser you're friend killed our friend and we are gonna get revenge for it. Right then Pony started to run but he wasn't quick enough. Two of socs pinned him to the ground while the other started to cut his hair. Man, they sure did take a lot off. As soon as they finished that they threw Pony in the water. I wasn't there to save him this time. Pony get up and screamed for Soda and Darry but the socs just pushed him under again. I was worried. But my worries were soon over when I saw Darry, Steve, Soda and Two-bit coming to Pony rescue. Darry got a hold of one and kocked him senseless. The other two just ran. Soda fished Pony out of the fountain. "Oh Pony. Your hair... Your tuff tuff hair." I heard Soda say. Pony wasn't moving which I knew wasn't good. He was knocked out cold. Darry picked him up and started to head to the house. "Come on guys. Let get this one home." I watched as the last of our gang walked to the Curtis household. I suddenly realized that Pony had become the lost puppy of the gang. Everyone's little brother. I could tell that Steve was really caring about Pony now. I guess losing someone you love really does that to you.