Hey everyone. Thank you to everyone who has read my story so far. I'm sorry that I caused some confusion with the character's ages. So here are their ages.

Johnny: 19

Dallas: 20

Ponyboy: 16

Sodapop: 19

Two-Bit: 22

Steve: 20

Darry: 23

Sorry about the confusion in the last chapter. Here is another chapter for anyone who is still reading this. Oh, before I forget, I just wanted to thank everyone who reviewed my first chapter. Oh, and sorry for such a late update. I have had a lot to do being a Councilor in Training at camp. I was also sick. I know it has been like a month, and I feel terrible.

Last thing, thanks to everyone who has reviewed. Especially JohnnyCake- Ponyboy. Im so sorry I noticed you review like a month after it was sent.

Disclamer: I don't and never will own the outsiders.

On with the story

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************************Johnny's POV**********************

I slowly walked into my house, holding the letter from the government. I wouldn't have been so nervous if it wasn't addressed to me. I didn't do anything wrong. At least, not that I know of. Sitting down at the table, I slowly opened the letter. I knew it would be bad, but I was not expecting what the letter read. It read…

Dear Jonathan Cade,

On June 18, 1970, you are to leave to fight for our country in war. You are to meet General Woods at Tulsa city hall. Failure to show will result in severe punishment.

The United States army

"Crap!" I screamed after reading the letter. Then I noticed on the back of the letter, there was a little extra note that said there was a shortage in soldiers and they had to start drafting school students. Well this is just great. I have to leave in two weeks. Better make it last.

*****************************Ponyboy's POV****************************

After studying at the library, I walked home slowly, just enjoying the nice warm air. So far this day has been a completely wonderful day. Walking home, all I could think about was the fact this day has had no problems at all. That never happens to someone like me. At least, not normally.

When I finally got home, it got even better when I saw Darry's truck in the driveway. "Darry's home!" I yelled out loud as I ran inside. This day just keeps getting better and better. I ran inside and was greeted by the laughter of both Soda, and Steve, probably from a joke that Two-Bit had told them. At least that is what it looked like by the look Two-Bit had on his face. "Hey everyone!" I said walking through the door.

"Hey Pony!" Soda shouted, still laughing a little from Two-Bit's joke. "Did you see that Darry is home?"

"Oh yeah I did! Wasn't he supposed to come home late tonight?"

"Yeah, but he came home early to surprise us!"

"Yep, I thought we could do something later tonight." Darry broke in as he walked into the living room from the kitchen.

"Great! Like what?" I said excitedly

"I don't know. We could head over to the Dingo tonight, or maybe the Nightly double." Darry said.

"Yeah! That's a great idea, but first I'm gonna go tell Johnny that you came home early. He would love to know!" I said walking out the door.

"Okay! Come home soon!" Soda yelled out the door as I ran to the place I knew he would be. The lot.

Walking towards the lot, I found a dollar in a puddle. Obviously, I grabbed it, even though it was soaking wet. Money is still money, right? Everything has gone right so far for me today. That's why I was not expecting to see Johnny sitting in the lot, staring at a letter with a scared and upset look on his face.

Sorry this wasn't that good, and that it took me so long to write. I had it written a few weeks ago, I just kept forgetting to upload it. I will try to update sooner. Please review if you want to, but I'm not gonna pressure you into it.