Chapter 1: The Accident

A/N: Hello everyone this is my first story so judge all you like. Make me a better writer. Enjoy.

I do not own The Outsiders or any of the characters.

Pony's POV

The gang and I were in the lot playing football when the sky began rapidly filling with clouds. The clouds were dark and heavy. The air became denser and my breath was now visible. As soon as small drops of rain began sprinkiling over us Johnny spoke.

"Guys we should go," he said, "It's gonna start stormin' soon'"

"Don't worry Johnny," Soda assured him, " a little rain never hurt nobody." Just as Soda finished his sentence the rain poured down harder is sheets.

"Johnny's right guys. We are all gonna be soaked. We better get going." Darry demanded. With him being the unofficial leader everyone followed suit. By the time were off the grass I remembered the ball I left on the field.

"The ball," I thought aloud, "I'll go get it. "I ran back to the grass area and grabbed the ball. As soon as I stood up I was hit by something powerful. I could feel my blood boiling and pain radiating through my body. Whatever it was that hit me left, but left all the pain with me. "Pony!" I heard someone yell before I fell and was brought into black nothingness.

Soda's POV

"Pony!" I yelled sprinting towards him. That was probably the fastest I have ever ran in my life, but I wasn't fast enough. He was struck before I could get to him. The ball slipped from his hands and he dropped like a bag of bricks. I was the first one to get to him. My arms wrapped around him and I cradled him gently. Tears were streaming down my face uncontrollably. "Pony it's okay. Pony you'll be fine." I don't know if I was telling him or myself. I looked over my shoulder and saw everyone but Two-Bit. Darry stood with a shocked expression etched on his face. Tears were collecting in his eyes but they wouldn't fall. I turned back to Pony and whispered in his ear. I was assuring both him and me that he will be okay. Darry finally processed what was happening and slumped onto his knees next to me. The tears finally found their way down his cheeks.

We sat for what felt like an eternity before I heard Two-Bit coming towards us. I looked over and saw him coming at a full sprint. "I called," he yelled hurriedly, " they are coming!" As he said that I could hear ambulance sirens getting louder as they approached. The paramedics ripped my baby brother from my arms and put him on a stretcher. They only let Darry in the back with him since he is his guardian. I stood frozen, the recent events replaying in my mind.

"Sodapop," I felt a hand on my shoulder, "C'mon Two-Bit's driving us there." I nodded and followed my best friend and the rest of the gang to the truck. I hope he's okay. He just has to be.

A/N: What did you guys think? I was pleased considering it's my first story and chapter. Please review and let me know what you think. Thanks for reading.

-Haley