Hmm so I'm thinking this will be the second last chapter of this story.
I don't think I'll be doing a sequel to those who've asked, sorry.
I totally want to keep writing fics though…I just need a bit to think of my next one.
Now…I'm really scared of the reactions I'm going to get from this chapter o.o
Disclaimer: I do not own the Jonas Brothers
"Hello boys…did you miss me?"
Nick, Joe and Kevin stood in utter shock, outrage, bewilderment, and fear. There standing in their house, and not to mention in the same room as them, was Tom Haines.
"What are you doing here?" Joe growled with rage.
"Again with the boneheaded, brainless questions Joseph?" Tom gave a wicked cackle. "You are so feebleminded."
"Don't insult my brother!" Kevin cut in. He held a steady gaze as he spoke again, "How did you get out of jail?"
"It's nice to see someone asking sensible questions…at least only one of you is a half-wit."
"Shut up you imbecile! I told you not to insult my brother!" Kevin raised his voice.
Tom narrowed his eyes, "It's good you're the wise one Kevin…or else you'd be dead right now. I couldn't stand being stuck with Dumb and Dumber over there, so consider yourself lucky."
"HEY!" Joe yelled earning a menacing look from Tom. Joe kept quiet and whispered in Nick's ear, "Am I the Dumb, or Dumber?"
"Dude! So not the time!" Nick whisper-yelled.
"Tom you need to answer my question," Kevin was stern.
"My, my someone's impatient. Let's just say…I have my sources."
"Who in their right mind would help you?"
"Not who, more like…what," Tom answered.
Kevin was confused, "So…you had a weapon of some sort? That's not possible…not when you were in jail."
"But that's where you're wrong," Tom had a twisted expression on his face giving Kevin chills. "I've got my ways Kevin…I am a criminal after all."
"I don't understand…" Kevin frowned.
"I'll try and keep this simple enough for the moron," Tom mocked.
Tears stung at Joe's eyes. He knew he shouldn't let this bother him, but he didn't think he could handle anymore verbal abuse. He felt a squeeze on his shoulder and turned to see Nick giving him a reassuring smile. Joe took Nick's hand in his and held it tightly.
"Get…to…the…point!" Kevin snarled.
"Fine, but only because the faster I get this over with…the faster I get to kill you." Tom's eyes gleamed with pleasure. It was disturbing. "I never had a weapon. I hid a tube of chloroform (A/N – Colourless liquid that causes unconsciousness when the vapours are inhaled.) in my arm." Tom held up his arm showing a small gash across the lower part near the elbow.
"You…you hid a tube inside your arm?" Kevin was highly disturbed.
"Haha that's right. I made a slit, shoved the tube in and stitched it back up. Simple as that. Those stupid police thought it was a normal wound. I waited till the right moment. Once the police found me unconscious and bleeding, they took me to get medical attention…and that's when I made my beautiful escape," Tom finished.
"I…that…it's so wrong…and just sick," Kevin stammered in disgust.
"Says you…it got me out of jail! It was genius. Now…enough of this chat chat…lets kick this up a notch," Tom advanced towards the brothers.
"Nick…Joe…" Kevin whispered. "On my count…run away…run away and don't look back ok?"
"But Kev!" Nick protested.
"No…I won't let him hurt you. Don't argue with me. I'll be fine."
"But-" Joe attempted.
"No," Kevin was firm. "Now…1…2…3!" Kevin charged at Tom tackling him to the floor leaving the doorway free for Nick and Joe to escape. "GO NOW!" Kevin shouted at his brothers. Nick and Joe did as told, reluctantly, and both took one last glance back, disregarding Kevin's words not to. They looked in time to see Tom swinging a guitar brutally at the back of Kevin's head…who flopped to the floor…motionless.
"KEVIN!" Nick screamed and fought against Joe who was holding him back.
"Nicky…come on…we have to go," Joe croaked pulling his brother up the stairs.
"Kevin…" Nick face was blotchy and red.
"He'll be ok, he'll be ok. We'll come back for him," Joe's face now matched Nick's.
"YOU CAN RUN, BUT YOU CAN'T HIDE!" (A/N – Cliché, I know lol)
Both boy's eyes widened in terror as they ran quicker. They were up on the main floor of the house now. They could hear the monstrous stomps of Tom coming up the stairs.
"JOE!" Nick gave a painful yell and pointed to the living room. Joe saw to his horror that their mom, dad, and Frankie were all knocked out, bounded and gagged. (A/N - Don't worry they aren't hurt.) More tears cascaded down Joe's face. He gave Nick a quick heart-filled hug before gripping Nick by the shoulders and staring him straight in the face, "Nicky…run. I'll hold him off."
"No way!" Nick rapidly shook his head.
"Yes way, now go get help!" Joe shoved Nick gently to the door. Nick enveloped Joe in another hug. "I'll come back. I promise. I love you Joey."
"I love you too Nicky…be safe."
"I should be saying that to you…" Nick gave Joe a sad smile before going to open the door. He went to turn the doorknob…only to find it was gone. "Joe! The doorknob's gone!" Nick panicked.
"Hahaha! You honestly think you'd get away that easily?" Tom had caught up with them.
"RUN NICK!" Joe pushed his younger brother out of harms way, and stood his ground firmly in front of Tom.
"You think you can protect him?" Tom watched as Nick ran upstairs.
"I know I can protect him," Joe swung a hard punch square in Tom's eye. Tom stumbled backwards but bounced right back. The punch hadn't had much effect. Tom gripped Joe by the shirt and chucked the boy into the wall. Tom grinned as he kicked and kicked at Joe. Joe gasped at the pain, but determined to keep his promise to his brother, he reached out and clutched Tom's leg. Joe did the only thing he could think of and decided to 'pull a Nick'. Joe bit hard into Tom's leg making sure he tore into the flesh. He could taste the metallic blood. Tom howled in agony and clocked Joe on the top of his head who fell to the floor.
"YOU WRETCHED NITWIT! You bit me!" Tom growled in fury.
"Just a little trick I learned from my bro," Joe smirked, but his eyes widened when he saw Tom charging, not at him, but up the stairs. "NO!" Joe jumped at Tom's legs and held on with all his might. They struggled and fought all the way to the top. (A/N – Rhyme not intentional lol.) Tom unfortunately succeeded in escaping Joe's grasp and kicked him in the stomach. Joe tumbled half way down the stairs.
Nick heart pounded, his throat tightened and his vision blurred as he bolted up the stairs. This time he didn't look back. He couldn't handle seeing another one of his brothers getting beaten. He could hear the cries, crashes and bangs all the way up to his bedroom. He immediately curled up in the corner with uncontrolled breathing and tears. Pulling out his cell phone, he dialled 911, ignoring the footsteps coming down the hall.
"Come out, come out, wherever you are." Tom walked down the hallway and stopped at a door where he heard the sound of someone crying. "Found you…" Tom gave an evil grin and opened the door to see Nick curled up in the corner sobbing with a cell phone held to his ear. Tom locked the door behind him. Nick gave a traumatized squeak and dropped the phone.
"YOU LITTLE BRAT WHO WERE YOU TALKING TO!?" Tom bellowed.
"N-n-no o-ne!" Nick stuttered and shot up from the corner running away from Tom.
"Twerp get back here!" Tom flew at Nick just narrowly missing him.
"NICK!" Nick heard Joe pounding on the other side of the door.
"JOE! Help! Ple-AH!" Nick yelped as Tom elbowed his head.
"Nick! Nick!" No matter how hard he tried, Joe just couldn't get the door open. He wasn't strong enough. I won't give up, Joe thought. He ran back down the stairs to the front window in the living room. Well if Tom doesn't kill me, then mom sure will after a bust this window…Joe then threw himself at the window. Glass shattered all around, but Joe was already rounding the corner to the backyard before the shards had landed on the lawn. "OH MY GOD!" Joe screamed and watched in anguish as his 15 year old brother flew out the upstairs window.
Tom was at Nick's throat. He was literally squeezing the life out of him. Nick could see flashes of his life. Memories of his brothers and parents rushed through his mind. Nick could feel himself fading away. It was slow, but almost at the end. Nick prayed one last time and the next thing he knew he felt himself being thrown harshly. He hit what he thought was a wall, but soon figured out from the shattering noise that it was glass. He had just been thrown out the upstairs window. This was it…? This was really how he was going to die? Just like that? He knew nothing could save him now...guess there was no point holding on any longer. Nick closed his eyes hoping to pass out before the impact of the ground below.
"OH MY GOD!"
Nick eyes jolted open at the agonized scream. It was Joe! That meant…if Joe was here, then he was sure to be alright. Nick's eyes spilled more of the salty water called tears. Thank you Joe…thank you. Every ounce of Nick's strength, courage and determination flowed back as he fell into Joe's outstretched arms. They both collapsed on the lawn.
"Nick-k-ky I-I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!" Joe's anguished sobs filled the air. He clutched tightly at Nick.
"J-Joey you…you sa-a-ved m-me! Don't b-b-be sorry!" Nick gripped Joe's shirt. "Don't ever leave me! P-P-Please st-t-tay!"
"Never…never…I-I'll be h-here f-forever…always." Joe cried more.
(A/N - Sorry for all the stuttering, but it was necessary for dramatic effect!)
"Aww how precious! Too bad you won't be keeping that promise!" Tom spat fiercely at the two brothers as he came around the corner of the house. "Thanks for breaking the window for me Joseph."
"L-L-eave us a-a-lone!" Joe huddled closer to Nick. Both of them visibly shaking from terror.
"Heh…I don't think so," Tom snarled as he held up a shiney, black gun. "This is the last leg of the race boys and you've lost." A shot fired and the last noise that sounded was a dreadful, pain-filled scream.
"AHHHHHHHHHHH!"
Ok about the whole tube in the arm…I don't actually know if that's really possible or not, but it went with my story well, so I used it.
I bet you're all wanting to hunt me down…
-runs and hides-
Sorry but I LOVE cliffies! Hehe.
Oh and I apologize for uh…knocking Kevin out…It sucks that he wasn't around for the whole last of the chapter, but that's just how it worked out. I kinda hoped that the beginning made up for it since Kevin was the main one doing the talking.
Seriously…I was in tears by the end of this…
Now…next chapter will be the last one. It makes me sad, but I had an awesome time writing.
Ja, mata!