Well, hullo my good viewers! I know, its been a few days sense I updated, but I thought sense im not getting enough reviews I would wait a while. I know that doesn't make sense, but it makes sense to me!

Steph36: Thanks for the review. That helped me a lot. I care about every single character and im not trying to be funny. Im just writing what I think. The Two-bit part…I do agree with you. I was a little disrespectful…but I thought it was a good idea at first.

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Well, here's Chapter NINE!

Chapter 9

Sodas POV

I honestly don't care about anything or anybody other than Pony. He just once again died right in front of me. I don't know if he is still alive; Darry pulled me out of the room to get myself together. The problem is, I can't. How can I pull myself together when my little brother could be dead right now? How will I live? How will I get through everyday without Pony? How-

I stopped thinking after the doctor came out of Ponys room.

"Is Pony okay?" Darry asked.

The doctor sighed. "yes, he is alive," the doctor said. 2000 pounds was again, lifted off my shoulders. "but, he needs this surgery ASAP. If you cannot get the money in two days, im afraid the state will have to take custody of Pony and you will lose custody of him." The doctor said.

Nononononono. No. I will not lose my baby brother. I will not. He can't live without us.

What if he has a nightmare? I won't be there to comfort him.

What if a Soc or some other person beats him up? Darry or me or the gang wont be there to beat the tar out of the person.

Pony can't live without us. He is too important. He needs us. I need him. Darry needs him. We all need him.

"You boys should go home. Get some rest. I will call if there are any problems," the doctor said, and left.

Darry sighed and punched the wall. I just stood there, thinking of what could happen.

"Soda, lets go." Darry said.

I only nodded and followed him out the door.

The ride home was really silent, but its not like theres much to discuss. We need the money. That's the only thing that was floating in everyones mind.

I had to work tonight, which I was okay with. I need to get Pony off my mind. Everytime I think about him I just want to beat every Socs ass.

Darry had to work too. I don't know how he does that. He works almost 24/7 and still manages to be alive. Now that's superman for ya.

Steve was at work to. The manager put our shifts at the same time. He knew we were buddies.

"Hey," he said.

"Hi," I said, tiredly.

"Soda, you look like you haven't slept for a year. Have you slept at ALL?" he asked.

"No. I can't sleep. I either dream about Pony dying or worse," I sigh.

"Soda, I'm sick and tired of this shit. You need to stop worrying about Pony and start worrying about yourself. Who cares if Pony dies! All he did was be a pain in the ass! Why can't you see that there are more important things than just HIM?" Steve said harshly.

Did….he really just say that? I was shocked. And PISSED. I care if Pony dies. Darry cares.

I looked at him with eyes that said 'you are going to regret that'.

"Soda, im sorry- I di"I cut him off with a punch to the face. "Fuck you," I hissed.

I stormed out of that place. Im never going to forgive him for that. Never. I thought he was my friend. How could he do that?

Steves POV

I deserved that punch. I said things I shouldn't have said. How could I do that? I mean, im tired of this crap, but I can't believe I SAID that…Now Soda hates my guts..

I layed on the ground and silently yelled at myself. Soda got a good punch; my nose was bleeding like a waterfall.

I hate myself. I can't blame Soda for hating me. I probably ruined our friendship. Great.

Ponys POV

Im getting tired of only seeing darkness. It gets real boring after a while. I can hear some voices, but I can't understand what they are saying.

I try to yell for help, but I can't. I feel like a noodle.

Suddenly, I hear someone. They are calling my name…Over and over…I try to say "Im here! Help me! I can't see a damn thing!" but I can't.

Suddenly, a flash appears infront of me and I see people. One by one, the float by me. They all seem happy. I look around and see that they are in a graveyard. I look at the tombstone they are all standing by and see the name Ponyboy M. Curtis.

That's me…why are they happy? I thought they loved me? Then, I hear them talking.

"I am so glad he's gone!" Darry said.

"Now we can sleep peacefully!" Soda said.

"I told you guys, he was as good as shit," Steve laughed.

"Sorry for not believing you, Steve." Soda said.

"Its alright. Now, lifes gonna get better!" Steve laughed.

I tried screaming at them, but nothing. They all left laughing and smiling. They don't care about me? But, that's not true- is it? I can't believe this…Do they want me dead?

Then, darkness finally appeared and took away the horrible nightmare.

Darrys POV

I just got done working, and I check the time. 3 am. Damn, I thought, as I got into my truck. When I got home, I was going to count the money and see how much we have. I don't think we have really any more time left. We need the money or else the state is going to take Pony from us. That will not happen. Right?

When I got home, I walked inside and sat in the kitchen and started counting all the money we have. I ended up with 4,500. Great. We need 1,500 dollars left. How are we gonna get that?

I sighed and headed off to bed. Dear Lord, please give us a miracle! I got into bed and fell into a deep sleep…

Morning!

I woke up. I looked at the clock and it said 6:00 am. I don't get to work till 9:00 am because I have been working to much overtime. Great, I thought, 3 hours to waste. What the hell do I do?

I got up and took a long shower. I was still sore and worn out from housing roofs. Man, that is a HARD job.

I woke up Soda because he had to be at work at 7 am. He looked dead tired, but he wouldn't let me convince him to stay home.

I made breakfast and yelled for Soda. He came running in and ate quick and soon was out the door and heading to work.

Great, home alone with nothing to do, I thought.

Then, I heard a knock at the door.

Oh God...

Sodas POV

I asked the manager to switch all my shifts with Steve. I can't stand him after yesterday. Why would he blow up like that? Did Pony annoy him that much?

I stopped thinking about him and started working. This was gonna be a long day, I thought.

After an hour, i started to drift off into a daydream.

Daydream

I heard my name being called. His voice sounded scared. I looked around and saw Pony.

"Pony!" I yelled, and ran towards him.

"Soda, this is your fault!" He cried.

"What? Pony, what are you talking about?" I cried.

"You killed me! You hate me! You wished all along i was dead! Are you happy now? " He cried with anger.

Suddenly he screamed a bloody murder scream and he started to cough blood out. He fell backwards and went limp.

I looked down at my hand and saw a gun.

I...

I...

I killed him.

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