Chapter.2. is up! Second part of "All the young dudes, carry the news". Thanks to those who reviewed! Made my day ). Anyway please continue to R&R. Happy reading!..

DISCLAIMER: I don't own "The Outsiders!"

I woke up the next morning bright and early. The sunlight was sweeping through the window shining upon my face I sat up and stretched. I turned around and Soda was still fast asleep all stretched out. I got out of bed and headed straight to the bathroom, brushed my teeth and took a quick shower and got dressed. I examined myself in front of the mirror.

"Hmmm….nup" examining my chin for a slight hair growth. I also realize I was still lean and haven't put much weight on since coming back from Windrixville. I applied grease on my hair and combed back my hair neatly. Tuff enough...I thought. My bum haircut was definitely growing now; it didn't make my ears stick out as much. …It had drawn to me that Johnny was the one that cut my hair….

I strolled out of the room with thoughts in my mind and found Two-Bit asleep on the couch and on the other side was Steve, asleep on the arm chair. Boy, this was what's left of our outfit. I headed towards the kitchen to start on breakfast.

I got the stove heating and started cooking eggs for everyone. Everyone was starting to wake up. The television was switched on, even the radio was blaring. The hustle and bustle of everyone's movement was being heard.

"Mornin' Steve!" Two-Bit said gleefully "Fancy seeing you here" he grinned, stretching out and switching from one TV channel to the next.

"My old man had me hauled out last night as usual" Steve replied with bitterness.

I placed all the eggs on the plates – sunny side up, scrambled, hard, scrambled with tomatoes and bacon (Darry's favourite) and scrambled with jam (Soda's favourite)

And everyone was greeted with the whiff of eggs, toast, coffee and chocolates and more chocolates.

"Boy am I hungry" said Two-Bit grabbing a handful of chocolate cake.

"So what you planning to do today Pony?" Darry asked me. He was all ready for work, cleanly shaven and nicely greased hair.

He took the kettle and poured water and placed it on the stove.

"The usual getting my work done for school, clean up the place a bit…..visit Johnny and Dallas grave" I said quietly.

Everyone sort of stop and looked each other from one to another. You could only hear the sound from the T.V and music from the radio.

"I'll come with you kid" Two-Bit said slightly nodding his head

Everyone was still silent, doing their own thing. Steve was sitting on the armchair staring at the ground.

"…..say we better get to work now little buddy or will be late" Darry said abruptly, shoving the remaining amount of egg in his mouth.

"Oh by the way. Here's some money Pony. Maybe you can Two-Bit can catch a film later"

"Thanks."

You could hear the shuffling footsteps of Soda, Darry and Steve as they were getting ready to head off to work.

"Soda shoes" Steve pointed out

"Oh right" said Soda searching for his work shoes. He quickly grabbed his shoes and placed his DX cap on his head

"See you later Pony… Two-Bit"

Soda was the last person to head out. The door slam and the truck pull away.

The kettle started whistling...

"Guess Darry forgot about making coffee" Two-Bit grinned. He was flat out on the floor watching T.V

"Guess he did…" I said.

Darry sure got out quick when I mentioned about Dally and Johnny. Guess they are still in pained about losing them.

"Well, we better get things cleaned up then" I said.

Two-Bit was still flat out on the floor. He looked at me and slowly got up.

"I'll help you clean Pony" said Two-Bit walking towards the table taking the plates and salt n'pepper shaker away.

We tidied the place in, gathering all the mess. The T.V, radio and the sounds of dogs barking could only be heard.

Glory I thought, after we tidied up the place. Two-Bit certainly did a fine job in cleaning out. He should be offered a reward or two if he keeps this up. Two-Bit and I finished off cleaning a few more areas before heading out.

We were walking in silent for a while when we pass the wasteground. It sure made me feel something funny because it brought back the memories and pain when Johnny use to lay down in this wasteground

"Time sure flies fast" said Two-Bit. I turned to Two-Bit, who was narrowly eyeing something. Believe it or not, staring right back at us was Johnny's mother…..

Hope you like it!. I got the rest of the story ready, just need to add more bits and fix up some errors. By the way it's my first fanfiction so please be lenient with the R&R if you think its crappy haha..