Hey, guys! This is the start of my Outsiders One-shot series! This will be full of crazy stories and ideas that come from not only you guys but from me as well! These stories are for you guys! Smile brightly!

Summary of one-shot : A family moment between the entire gang. Ponyboy has a nightmare. What will happen?

Ages: Ponyboy = 6

Dally: 17

Darry: 18

Johnny: 16

Soda: 17

Steve: 17

Darry's POV:

The entire gang was around the living room watching a movie. Ponyboy's head was lying on Two-Bit's lap, his breathing was even as he slept peacefully. I was barely paying attention to the movie. My eyes kept darting to the kid. Oddly enough, Two-Bit was watching the movie and, almost as though it was normal, he would look towards Pony and ruffle his hair.

Everything was peaceful. No one dared to speak as we enjoyed the moment between us. When the credits started rolling on the TV Darry got up and turned the lights on. The kid just shuffled slightly before returning back to his peaceful slumber. I chuckled softly when he reached out and grabbed Two-Bit's pant leg, his tiny fist clutching it in his hands as he started to turn in his sleep.

"Darry", the name was mumbled slightly as the kid started to turn even more in his sleep. His breathing hitched when tears started to stream down his face. Thrashing soon added on to the turning, his hand would hit the back of the couch or it would hit the closest thing to him. At one point he started screaming out our names, grabbing whatever he could and tugging on it as hard as he was able.

Two-Bit did his best to calm him but to no avail. The kid's thrashing continued and his screams kept filling the house. I gave him a glare and motioned for him to hand the kid over to me. The second Pony was in my arms I stared at him for a split millisecond before shaking him slightly. He shot up and wrapped his arms around my neck. His gentle sobs were heard throughout the room while everyone watched silently. When I tried to get the kid off of me he just held on tighter.

"Here Dal, let me see 'im." Johnny gave me a look that was easily taken as 'you don't have a choice'. I stared at the child feeling my heart break slightly when his grip slowly loosened and he turned to look at Johnny. He gave me a look before throwing himself on Johnny, causing the much older boy to fall backward onto his back.

Johnny's POV

I wasn't entirely surprised when I felt a weight being thrown onto my body. Pony's tears had slowed but he was having the hiccups like it was nothing. Instead of waiting for a response I picked him up and sat him on my lap. He looked at me with his green eyes before giving me the largest hug a 6-year-old could manage.

"Can you tell us what the nightmare was about Pony?" He looked over at Darry and nodded his head. His hands reaching up to rub his eyes and wipe away his tears.

"You left me! You were the first Steve. You told me that I was too little and was a pest." A guilty look crossed over Steve's face. He reached out and grabbed the young boy, he held him close and whispered words of comfort in his ear. His eyes widened slightly and he giggled. Turning towards Dally a smirk crossed his face and he started laughing.

"What did you tell him, Steve?" A look of pure anger was on his face as he watched Steve's movements. A wide smile crossed over his face as he started laughing.

"Oh nothing... Just about the time you tried to pick up a broad drunk and ended up admitting that you were into 'pink unicorns'." Dally's cheeks turned a bright pink, as he sat for a second.

"Steve...", said teenager turned towards Two-Bit and smiled.

"Yes?"

"Run." Steve turned around and saw Dally hovering over him. A look of pure rage had rested in his eyes. Within a second Steve had set Ponyboy on the ground and was running across the house, away from an enraged Dally.

Within a minute they were back in the living room, Dally dragging Steve in tow. A fight started between them that changed into a wrestling match shortly after. Pony was watching with wide eyes when Dally was pushed off of Steve and landed right in front of him. He turned around and ran over to Soda, his small form hiding behind Soda's leg while the boys fought.

Darry's POV

Not this again, I thought. Pony was hiding behind Soda's leg once again as he watched the two males fight. Johnny was watching, seemingly interested in the wrestling match that was going on in the living room. Pony's eyes widened when Steve stood up and sent a glare towards Dally. Pony cringed slightly at the intensity of the glare and tried to hide behind Soda's leg.

"Alright guys, knock it off. You're scaring Pony." Both boys stopped immediately, looking over to where Ponyboy was standing. He met their gaze for a brief second before hiding behind Soda's leg again.

"Can we go to the lot?" Pony's eyes filled with a sudden brightness and curiosity. We all looked at each other for a brief second. I looked towards the youngest member of the gang and crouched down so I could meet his gaze.

"I don't see why not." Pony started to jump up and down excitedly. His eyes filled with utter joy and excitement. He ran over to Two-Bit and reached up, a sign that meant he wanted to be picked up.

Within a second Two-Bit was holding Pony against his hip. The young child's head was resting on the older male's shoulder, his eyes focusing on me. A small yawn passed through his lips, his small arms stretching out around him.

"It sounds like someone's tired." Two-Bit chuckled slightly when Pony shook his head.

"'m not tired. I'm awake just like you. 'm a big boy. I stay up late." Another yawn was heard. Pony looked down and blushed his embarrassment his eyes slowly closing.

"Don't be so quick to grow up. Besides, it seems like all of us are starting to fall asleep." Pony nodded his head and dozed off to sleep, arms falling limply to his sides.

"Goodnight Pone", all of us said in unision. I held my arms out and took my baby brother in my arms. He pushed himself into my chest before relaxing once again. I gave everyone a small smile as we retired to our spots in the living room, all of us falling asleep while making one promise with each other:

Protect Pony at all costs.