Chapter 4:
Calamity Crash's POV:
Bullet was buried near a large tree about 10 miles south of the diner. It provided shade and he used to like it there.
Dr. D's been on edge ever since Korse found us. He's insisting that the 5 of us leave. He pulled poison aside the other day and now he agrees. I've tried reasoning with him but it's no use. He's so stubborn.
"So, where are we going then?" I asked. We were sat around a table looking at a map.
"there" poison said pointing to a small x. "its another diner like this one, only slightly smaller"
"and wh-" Kobra began
"because it isn't safe here. Korse knows we're here" poison explained for about the 20th time.
"then why isn't Dr. D a-" Ghoul asked, again.
"Ghoul I've told you! D can't move his radio equipment"
Ghoul crossed his arms and huffed.
"There's something your not telling us" Kobra accused.
"it isn't safe here! Especially not for C-" he froze. "us, it's not safe for us"
Kobra didn't look happy but he dropped it.
"when do we leave?" I asked.
"tomorrow first thing"
There was a lot of protests from Ghoul and Kobra. Jet just stayed silent, whatever this secret was he was in on it.
I stood up. Everyone looked at me. I shook my head and turned around. This secret was about me and it sure as hell is pissing me off.
"where are you going?"
"well if we're leaving first thing I need to pack" I muttered stalking off to my bedroom.
I pulled the old suitcase out of my closet. Everyone had one just in case we ever needed to leave. Like today for instance.
I threw my belongings into it and once it was full I threw the rest into my backpack. Once I was done I sat on my bed and fiddled with my bracelet. The colours on it were all of our killjoy colours. Mine purple, Poisons yellow, Jets blue, Kobras red, Ghouls green and bullets orange.
Suddenly something I hadn't noticed on the inside of the bracelet glimmered as the sun light seeping in from the small window caught it.
I looked closer and there engraved into it were the words 'we can live forever if you've got the time'.
How had I not noticed this before? A knock at the door made me jump.
"it's open!" I called.
"hey" poison said. He saw me sat on my bed and he sat next to me. He gazed around my room.
"hey you have a floor!" he exclaimed a cheeky grin spreading across his face. I pushed him.
"why are we leaving Poison?"
"I've told you"
I sighed. "and why isn't it safe?"
"because Korse knows we're here"
"he would've came by now"
He sighed and looked down.
"there's something you aren't telling me" I continued. "a secret"
"Crash-"
"don't even bother denying it, you can tell me! I'm your girlfriend"
"Crash I can't tell you"
"why the hell not? Don't you trust me?"
"of course I trust you. I trust you with my life."
"then why?"
"it isn't my secret to tell"
We were silent for a while longer.
"okay" I muttered. "I'm sorry"
"don't be sorry. There's no reason for you to be sorry"
Party Poisons POV:
The next morning everything was packed and loaded into the car. We weren't going too far from the diner just in case we needed DD or he needed us. But it was still a big move. We've been there for 6 years.
"goodbye Show Pony, I'll miss my girly chats with you" Crash sobbed.
"I'll miss them too" pony choked, holding back tears. I'd already said my goodbyes. I sat in the car waiting for the others. Jet was driving, he's the best driver.
The door opened and Crash hopped into the car followed by Ghoul. Kobra and Jet got in the front and we were off.
I looked at Crash. She had no idea why we were moving. Jet and I knew. DD told us a few weeks ago. Crash was the daughter of the head of BLi. She knows that of course but what she doesn't know is that he's looking for her. Korse may not have recognised her but it will only be a matter of time before he came knocking again.
Now that Johnny is dead she is the only one capable of taking over BL/ind. without her BLi will fall. That's why I need to protect her. That's why we're leaving.
Approximately 2 hours later we arrived at our new home. It was another diner but this one was slightly smaller.
"okay, there are 4 bedrooms so that means someone will have to share." I announced.
They all grinned at me and Crash. I felt my cheeks go bright red and hers the same.
"we all know who's sharing poison" Ghoul said slyly.
She looked at me and smiled brightly.
"right then" I gave in. I lead everyone to a hatch in one of the back rooms. "This is the entrance. It's bulletproof and we'll need to lock it every night."
"so no more watches?" Kobra piped up.
"no, they won't be needed"
Kobra fist pumped.
"yes!" hissed Ghoul.
"come on then I'll show you the bedrooms" I lifted the hatch and walked down the creaky steps. There were a total 6 rooms down there.
"these 4 are the bedrooms take your pic. They're all the same size so."
Poison waited while they all went and placed dibs on the rooms. Crash stayed. Once they were all back poison carried on.
"bathroom" he said pointing to a small bathroom with an actual shower. "yeah there's a pump just outside which we've tapped into"
"when you say 'we' who do you mean?" Kobra asked.
"I mean me, Pony, DD and Jet" we wouldn't just come to a random place and hope there's no one here."
Kobra nodded. "what's that room?" he said pointing to the last door.
Poison smiled and opened the door. The room was filled with all sorts of supplies. Weapons, ammo, medical equipment. You name it.
"the weapon and medical room" Jet said.
"impressive" I mused.
"I guess I can get used to this place" Ghoul said. "it will be much better when we unpack though"
2 hours and ALOT of unpacking layer the diner was feeling more like home.
I was sat in mine, and poisons, room. There was a double bed in our room. So either he knew we would be sharing or there's a double bed in every room.
Poison was radioing Dr. D to tell him that we had arrived safely.
"Crash!" I heard Ghoul yell. A minute later he burst into my room. He smirked when he saw the double bed.
"I think Poison knew you guys would be bunking" he said evilly.
"how so?" I asked as if I hadn't already thought of this.
"you have a double bed. I don't"
"well actually Ghoul I have a double bed" Kobra announced walking into the room. "you could have had one if you didn't dibs the first room you went in".
Ghoul cursed under his breath.
"my room doesn't have a double. It must just be this one and Kobras"Jet said also letting himself into my room.
"so we're just gonna gather in my room now?" I asked sarcastically.
"yep" said Jet
"pretty much" smirked Kobra
"hey, I'll be here anytime you want me honey" Ghoul teased with a wink. I threw my pillow at him.
Kobra was now sat in a chair by the desk. Jet was perched in the desk and Ghoul was leaning against the far wall.
"Hey Crash whe-" poison mumbled walking into the room then pausing when he saw the 3 boys.
"hey big bro" Kobra smiled.
"hey P" Jet said.
"hey Party wanna make our four some a five some?" Ghoul laughed.
I threw my other pillow at him.
"why are you all in here?" party said snapping out of his daze and dropping onto the bed next to me.
"oh yeah! I was gonna tell Crash that there's a cool mailbox down the road" Ghoul remembered.
"I walked in when I heard Ghoul teasing Crash about the double bed" Kobra mumbled.
"and I came in because everyone else was in here" Jet said calmly.
"alright" poison said furrowing his brow.
"what was it you were gonna ask Gee?" I spoke.
"well actually I was gonna ask you where the guys went" poison half laughed.
"i need a leak" Ghoul announced, pushing himself from the wall and stalking out of the room.
"I haven't finished packing yet so... Yeah" Jet said also leaving.
Kobra smiled. Stood up and said. "I don't need to do anything but I'm leaving". Nice Kid.
I smiled at Party. "so what d'ya wanna do?" I sang.
"this" party mumbled. He pushed me back in the bed and pressed his lips to mine. He pulled away and hopped up announcing he needs a shower.
"fucking tease!" I yelled after him. I could faintly make out his husky laugh.
Party Poisons POV:
That night I checked the diner making sure that we'd left nothing important upstairs or left any lights on. Then descended the stairs to the rooms dead bolting the hatch as I went.
I entered my room and saw Crash already half asleep. She looked so peaceful. I slipped into my pj bottoms and slid into bed. I wrapped my arms around her waist and kissed her neck.
"sweet dreams" I whispered.
"night" she replied and shortly after I heard her breathing steady. She was asleep. It felt so right being there with her. Like we were 2 puzzle pieces that fit perfectly.
I woke up the next morning to find the bed next to me empty. I sat up and looked around, she must be having a shower. I grabbed my note book and started to scribble.
Soon enough I had the perfect verse to a song.
Gravity don't mean too much to me
I'm who I've got to be
These pigs are after me, after you
Run away, like it was yesterday
And we can run away, run away from here.
Now all I needed was a verse.
"oh! Your awake!" A high voice said in the doorway. Crash approached the closet and dug around for some clothes. I noticed she had damp hair and was wearing one of my t-shirts.
I laughed.
"what?" she asked
"my shirt is way too big for you!"
She stuck her tongue out and continued her search for clothes. I stood up and wrapped my arms around her waist.
She turned around to face me. Her eyes bright. I leaned in and pecked her on the lips.
"what was that for?"
"I dunno. It just felt right" I shrugged. I walked out if the room and up into the diner. Kobra and Ghoul were already up there.
"hey guys" I said sliding into a seat next to Ghoul.
"Mo-orning" Kobra yawned.
"sleep well?" Ghoul asked. Earning himself a punch on the arm.
"where's Jet?"
"asleep probably" Kid replied. His hair was tousled and like me he still had his pj's on.
Suddenly a crackling staticy nose came from poisons jacket which was hanging on a coat peg by the door.
"Poison?" came Dr. D's gruff voice. "are you there?"
I ran for the radio. "yeh I'm here!"
"Poison Korse is looking for you guys, he just came here. He knows" the last part was code for 'he knows about Jenny, he's looking for her'
"WHAT? Are you okay?"
"yes! Yes we're fine, just don't leave your diner okay?"
"roger that Dr. D"
"keep safe poison" static filled the air. Poison placed the radio back in his pocket. I heard the double meaning, 'keep HER safe'.
How many times have I promised to keep her safe? I don't know. But I don't plan on braking any of those promises. I looked at Jet who nodded.
I grabbed my jacket and we all headed back down the stairs. I bolted it and told everyone we'd be down here until night fall. They didn't seem to mind.
"Poison!" Crash shouted sticking her head out of the door.
"Mhm?"
"come help me?" she fluttered her eyelashes. I sighed and walked into the room. Ignoring Ghouls wolf whistles.
"what's up?" I asked once the door was closed.
"zip me up will you?" she turned around.
I stepped forward and gently zipped up the zip on the dress she was wearing. It had a purple skirt, the type that fans out when you twirl. And a denim waistcoat type top.
She had paired it with the vans shoes DD and Pony got her for her birthday, the bracelet I got her and the locket Bullet got her. I couldn't help but stare.
"what?" she asked flushing when she caught me staring.
"you are the most beautiful girl I've ever met" I said airily. She flushed even more.
"I love you"
"I love you too"
