Well. Here it is, Chapter 11. I am way late with this, and it is still not that long. I promise the next chapter will be longer! I think. Probably should stop making open ended promises.

Welp, Enjoy!

Masami's POV

Masami was growling to herself on the inside. What the fuck was this? Carrie trying to steal Darwin again just made Masami sick. Eventually he settled on the traitor! He trusted a traitor more than Masami! At the moment, Carrie was just eying her from across the room. What was with that girl and her body? She had legs, and next thing you know she was a ghost again. Must be new as well, since Masami hadn't noticed her around school like that. Tobias always told her to not think about her own problems during the storm, but this could be more than the storm! This could decide Masami's life choices.

Masami stopped herself, knowing pouting would do no good. She was being overly dramatic. Breathing in and out, Masami gained control again. She was helping the people, saving her friends. Staying focused, she stuffed her bag with assorted cupboard food. She shadily glanced at Carrie, who was doing the same.

Carrie seemed to be going through many emotions at the time, so Masami decided to let it go for a small bit. Carmen, on the other hand, was productive as ever, having already filled her backpack. She was gathering items for both of the classmates who seemed to be at war. Masami started to go into depression, thinking about Carrie and Darwin's relationship.

As far as Masami knew, they might have already kissed! What personality or traits did that emo have that Masami didn't? Was she not good enough for a guy like Darwin? All these questions floated in her mind; depression, denial, self-consciousness. It was starting to get to her, and had a feeling she would never accept their relationship.

Masami, out of rage and many other emotions, punched the wall next to her. Her arm felt like a needle was stuck through it, which made her grab her fist in agony. Carrie and Carmen looked on with pure fear and surprise, and Masami followed their view. Her mouth dropped open, peering at the fist-shaped hole she just made in the wall. The straight wood that was used to build these manufactured walls was gone before her.

Who, what, when, where, why, how?

Masami hasn't punched anything in a long time, but she was pretty sure her punches didn't go through straight wood. Course her mother was a good martial artist, but that didn't mean her genes carried on. Yuki wasn't born a good martial artist, she was made one. Carrie and Carmen looked like they wanted to be somewhere else.

Masami calmed her racing thoughts and steadied herself on the wall she just punched. Masami felt like it was necessary to say "Sorry wall" but she prevented herself from doing so. Getting a grip of the raging, terrified bull she was, Masami breathed heavily. Carrie and Carmen stared her down with confusion while Masami tried to get a hold of herself.

It was cold, but not cold enough for her breath to be seen. Carmen finally found the courage to gingerly step over to her.

"Masami. Are you okay?" she asked holding her shoulder. Carrie still stood in the corner of the room with wide eyes, her 'bravery' truly showing. But even the undead had to get scared at some point, and Carrie had supposedly reached said limit.

"I'm fine" Masami replied through shaky words, signifying that she was not, in fact, fine.

There was an excessive dripping of water from the roof. It should be okay, but the water was pouring through, looking like a small waterfall. Carrie and Carmen noticed it too, until Masami looked outside.

"Oh shit" she blurted out loud. The two others followed her gaze, and stared for a few seconds at the mass of water that was upon them. The flash flood had been quick, living up to it's name. And soon, it would be fatal as well.

Gumball's POV

Awesome. Magnificent. Great. Fantastic. Fabulous. Extraordinary. Marvelous. Terrific. Wonderful.

Gumball could go on and on (Thanks to ). Penny and him finally had some quality alone time, loving every minute of it, until what seemed like an insane asylum, which was now Elmore, had taken all of it from them. Gumball felt like he could relive that make-out session if they had the time, but the gallons of death outside said otherwise. There was no way they could make it from the first floor.

Gumball took Penny's worried hand and lead her upstairs towards the third floor, a.k.a the roof of this specific building. Gumball hoped everyone else was okay, but at the moment other things mattered. What would float, what would float, what would float? Gumball looked for anything that could serve as a temporary boat.

All they found on the roof was metal, metal, and more metal. Nothing, they were screwed. But they couldn't wait out the flash food, as it was imminent. They seemed to be on the precipice of disaster, having nothing to help them achieve their goals. Gumball rushed to rushed to the garage down on the first floor to find something they could use. The floor of the garage was already consumed by liquid. Up to Gumball's knees, he treaded through the shallows. His pant legs were soaked with the precipitation, but he kept through as he spotted the answer to all of their problems.

Grabbing the canary yellow canoe, Gumball waded back to the stairs and climbed back to the roof. Finding Penny there, looking out into the water, Gumball was confused. Penny had a glazed, worrying expression that Gumball didn't understand until he looked down. What Gumball saw was enough to make him drop everything he was doing. That kid was on a small piece of debris.

He wasn't moving. The gray-haired boy sat there, no sign of motion or life. Gumball didn't know the guy, but he was far from in good condition. Wait a minute… where was Darwin? The friendly orange face was nowhere to be seen. Gumball felt more crestfallen then usual, with everything that has been taken. A new emotion arose, dominating every other one of his thoughts. Hatred. Anger.

For all he knew, this boy could've been the cause of Darwin's death. Gumball made his way down to the second floor, dragging Penny along, and opened the window. There was no time for savoring the food. They had to abandon their backpacks in fear it might disbalance the canoe. Gumball and their boat were a decent distance away from the water, but at this point he only had one shot.

Gumball threw the canoe into the water. He pulled Penny in close, passionately kissed her on the lips as if it was their last, and grabbed her shoulder to jump down into the water with her.

Carrie's POV

Carrie was the first to notice Darwin's missing presence. She told her friends she was going to the deck for some alone time. Carrie cried her eyes out while Masami and Carmen thought of a plan. The rain sprinkled over the deck, and she watched as the waves of hell toppled over Elmore.

Everyone in the school would be shocked, hungry, who knows. But without Darwin… Carrie didn't function as well. She had become addicted to having him around, and even in the last few days, had tried to make it up to their time together. But know he was gone, and so was Carrie's hope for Elmore. She slowly faded back to her ghost form, silencing any sign Darwin was ever there. She had become used to her legs, enjoyed them even.

Carrie didn't stop bawling until her two friends came over. Masami looked terrible as well, but Carrie was a complete trainwreck.

"Hey, Carrie, it's okay. We can make it okay-"

"IT'S NOT FUCKING OKAY! DARWIN'S FUCKING DEAD! DEAD, CARMEN!" Carrie shouted with all of her force, startling both Carmen and Masami.

Carrie had always been quiet, but her heart out poured into these words. Carrie once again bawled on the deck, showing no signs of stopping.

"We don't know that yet, Carrie. He's a really good swimmer, remember?"

"You don't know him like I did, Carmen. No one will ever know him like I did. Flexible, enthusiastic, optimistic: I loved every attribute about him. And he loved me back…" Masami seemed to turn sour at this comment.

"Carrie, he might not even like you. Darwin was always optimistic, and wouldn't want to hurt your feelings." Carrie's voice darkened, turning grim directing towards Masami.

"Tell that to the come in my fucking throat, Masami" No other words were said, and both Carmen and Masami were taken aback by this comment. 'Good, they should be' Carrie thought, annoyed with Masami's ignorance. Carrie still stared at the waves rippling, waiting for that orange sweater to come from them calling her name. Nothing was heard besides those waves rippling.

Darwin's POV

Darwin was sitting on the raft he and Sean had made out of debris, which was significantly abundant nowadays. The wooden raft had a small compartment under it, where they threw their backpacks. Of course Darwin would have to propel the raft, but that shouldn't be a problem. They both still looked on in fear as they made their way towards the window of Elmore Junior High. Darwin kicked the water and pushed, the raft slightly moving forward.

One mile per hour, achieved!

But almost instantly things went wrong. Darwin heard rushing water, and jerking his head to the side, and saw a large wave of mud and debris coming towards the duo. Sean paddled on the side with his hand as Darwin kicked with all his might. Darwin took his last moment to catch a large breath before he was plunged under.

He kicked to try to reach the surface, and came up once. Gasping for breath, he saw no sign of the gray haired friend. Darwin felt something hit him in the back of the head. He sank under the water, noticing the small tree that just hit him. Darwin sank to the bottom where he regained consciousness. Water flooded in his mouth and ears. He was overthrown by the flood, the storm had got him. In what seemed like his last moments, he thought.

How will they do without him? A part of him assured they would be just fine. The other assumed the worst. How would Carrie do without him? That question was left as he hit the concrete hard, soaking in the water of the flood.

Lexy's POV

Solo. She had done fine the first time, so what's the harm in another one? Then again she had acquired Sean then, so maybe it wasn't exactly solo. Nonetheless, Lexy could support herself. That's what she thought before the storm came.

The flood had shown no signs before, yet here it was, up to the second floor in the apartment building she was holding down. Her anxiety was racing, and now she really wished she had Sean. It was a relatively old building so it would be expected that there were some water holes. But at this point, there were too many to count on the first floor, the liquid leaking in at an alarming rate.

No matter, as the roof would provide her with the shelter she needed. It was an open roof, and Lexy made her way around the various aluminium coils, carefully stepping over each and every one. The sky was a bruise color, but it was hard to look at the sky without getting raindrops splattered into your eye.

Lexy leaned over the covering as she spotted floating debris. But on that, was someone she knew. Sean lied there, looking fatally weak, not a twitch on his body. Lexy's heart sank into her stomach seeing her friend like that. Lexy started to panic. She had to save Sean, but how could she? Lexy wasn't a strong swimmer like Darwin… speaking of, where was Darwin?

The thought shuddered her. One life saved at a time. There was only one way to go. Towards the body of water. Lexy braced herself before diving over the side of the building.

Penny's POV

Penny doesn't blame Gumball, but she would have hoped for a sweeter first canoeing trip. Candles, maybe swimming, something romantic. Every inch of Penny's body was either covered with sweat or water. Going against the rapids was much harder than expected. Not that Penny wasn't up to the challenge.

"You know, this would be a lot more comfortable canoeing with you if there wasn't a threat of death"

"Sometime after the storm, we'll go canoeing, I promise" Gumball responded heartfully, and Penny would've kissed him right then and there if not for how it would unbalance the boat. Gumball had put up with everything up to now.

Tobias, the storm; Penny would have to find a time to thank him. But right now, they were going to the lifeless body of the gray-haired kid. He could be responsible for Darwin, or others. There wasn't an atom in her body that trusted him, and Penny would threaten him until they found Darwin if that was the case.

How would Carrie respond? The thought made Penny shiver. That kid was still a speck in the tide, which was almost overturning the boat as they spoke. That was their destination, and soon enough Penny was alerted by other unnatural sloshing moments.

She saw Lexy reaching for the debris the gray-haired boy was on, much closer than they were. Penny heard the slide before it came. The water, mud, and debris flying towards Lexy moved at an alarming rate. Before Penny could shout, the wave crashed, before she could yell out, they were swept from in front of her.

Sean's POV

Sean never dreamed like this. He couldn't get over the fact that Darwin sacrificed himself. His dream was completely different, even seeming like a glimpse of what happens after the storm. Sean saw darkness, never ending.

Sean dreaded the gruesome scene. Does that mean he would die? Fear and doubt consumed him, turning his face pale. But then light appeared. Just a spark, but Sean found the trace of it. The lighter lit itself, the same one he was playing with at the convenience store.

The lighter casted meek shadows, but the space was very enclosed. A rushing noise came through the small room, black liquid flying around him. Sean took a deep breath before the liquid reached over his head. He stayed underwater for no less than a minute before scratching at his throat. Trying to find oxygen that wasn't there.

Suffocation, most likely the same fate endured by Darwin, who sank to the depths of the water. The rushing sound went through his ears as his eyes fluttered open, to find a large wave of water about to crash onto him.

Sean gained his logic and clenched the debris. After he acknowledged his surroundings, he spotted Lexy and reached out for her hand. Sean pulled her close, not letting go. The warm presence of her was all Sean needed, suturing his comfort. His heartbeat quickened as the wave took them under. Sean held Lexy's hand the whole way. The debris would keep them afloat if lucky. They both closed their eyes as they shot into the depths of the water.

Carmen's POV

It was time to do something. If they don't act now, where will that leave them? To tell their friends they failed, gave up? If they were still alive that is… Carmen worried too much. She was sure they were fine. But what Carrie said… she knew they were together. Carmen felt as if it was crossing the line, more than a little too much.

Like slamming accelerate too fast, so quick you have a chance at crashing. There relationship was delicate, as they were young, and they couldn't destroy that with sexual intercourse. Carmen always thirsted for knowledge, and by some she was grossed out. Carrie seemed concentrated on something, looking out the window.

Her eyes were slightly red from crying. Tears! Carmen didn't even know ghosts could cry. Yet again, Carrie had been acting and looking different ever since the storm had started. They seemed glazed over, which was her normal expression, but behind them, was a look of fear. The same worry Carmen held in her own mind.

And if Carmen knew something about fear, it would be that fear always conquers. Most people gave into Tobias' will because of fear. Tobias… Why hadn't they secured him, or at least made sure that he was neutral. Carrie's left eye twitched like she was making important internal decisions.

"They're gone" Carrie said with little to no emotion.

"What?" Masami asked.

"I saw it. Penny, Gumball, Lexy, and that other kid" her mouth turned into a curl, probably blaming the gray-haired boy for the loss of Darwin.

"A slide hit, and they all went under." Carrie stared intently at the one spot she seemed to dread about. At first Carmen didn't believe it. Penny is too smart to do something like that. Gumball... Gumball has a 'personality'. But Lexy wouldn't go out by herself solo.

That's basically suicide attempt. Although, Carrie wouldn't joke. She shedded too many tears to be in a joking mood. Masami was going the same way as Carmen with this.

"Look, Carrie, you probably saw some scraps or something" Masami responded, who also mourned the death of Darwin. Masami reached for Carrie's shoulder, trying to make her relax, but Carrie fiercely growled at her, leaving an astonished Masami to slowly retract. Soon this demonic flood would wash away, if they're lucky, as quick as it started. If they're lucky.

Luck's done well for them so far.

Nicole's POV

Nicole was worried for a lot of things. Her children was close to the top of the list. They were her pride and joy, and only Satan knows what the hell they've been getting into. She had in her mind that Gumball wasn't making trouble, hopefully. He already had though. Darwin was hopefully taking this calm, and not messing around. Lexy was a mystery, as at this point she was unpredictable. Ana's was what Nicole deeply worried about.

The child was in no condition to be alone, even if her IQ was higher than Nicole's paycheck (Ching!). Richard had described it as if she was talking to air, and then was just gone. In the blink of an eye, disappeared, like she was never there in the first place.

But what Nicole was worried about most right now, was the fact that Richard was being worked to hard. He had gained more responsibility ever since he had gone to the gym. But now, he was taking care of the whole town. How's that for responsibility? Richard was being worked tirelessly, no breaks.

This was the most major thing he had ever done. Best major thing he's ever done. Nicole was as proud as she could be to be Richard's wife, which wasn't something she said lightly. The adults have been bickering among themselves, which wasn't a good thing to do at this time. Nicole told them quarreling would get them nowhere. Of course they didn't listen, being the stubborn adults they were. But even Nicole couldn't help it.

Stubbornness was natural, and very dominant in the Watterson family. Especially with her children. Nicole had a gut feeling they were going to be very stubborn in this storm, especially Gumball, but didn't know if she could do anything about that. That was a problem even Nicole Watterson couldn't fix.

Carrie's POV

The mysterious way the weather works nowadays. It's there, and then it's gone. It works like Carrie's hope. Right now Masami, Carmen and she were the only confirmed survivors. It was truly hard, seeing your friends be ripped from in front of you, as you can do nothing to help them. Masami and she were still furious with each other, but it was slightly dwindling to a neutral hate.

Carrie felt like her very soul was burning with hatred for everything in this damnable storm. It wasn't everyday you watched your friends and family-which you know and love-get plucked from existence in front of your eyes. All Carrie could do was watch the flood fade away. It was now at a relatively low peak, but still heightwise larger than Carrie. She felt it was time to finally make up her mind. Carrie got up, not explaining herself.

Carmen and Masami noticed, but Masami pretended to not care. In the back of her driven to crazy mind, she hoped someone would stop her. Carmen came in as her saving grace.

"Carrie…" she said suspiciously, trying to get in on whatever the girl was doing.

Carrie walked towards a window, throwing out any sign that she was listening to Carmen.

"What are you doing?" The girl asked with suspicious concern.

"Leaving, Carmen." she said plainly before opening the window. Carrie had stayed relatively dry throughout the flood, but becoming less and less physical assisted accomplishing that. Carmen would try to stop her, Carrie knew it. Always the one to think, the one in control, the one with plans.

"Wait up, I'm coming" Carmen told her.

"Excuse me?" Carrie wasn't sure if she heard Carmen right. Did she agree with Carrie?

"You were right, Carrie, we can't stay here" she said before slinging her backpack over one of her shoulders.

Okay, this was getting weirder by the second. First Carmen agrees with her, and then admits she was wrong? Who had truly lost it at this point? Carrie bit back her tongue and nodded. Masami also joined them unwilling to be left. Carrie didn't have a physical body, so she might as well float, cause why not?

Carrie levitated herself over the water carefully, as she wasn't as used to floating as she used to be, when it was her only option. Carrie slowly made herself over the water, right before static hit. There was a sound like a fuse blowing, and next thing she knew, Carrie was falling and screaming.

The water hit her before she could sense it. Carrie had never swam, so she flailed around in fear of her life. And then she looked at the situation logically. She was a ghost. Ghost's can't drown. That thought calmed her. She still paddled, and started deciphering why she could not levitate. She usually uses magic, so there must be some magic E.M.P or something. Electro magic pulse. Yeah, sure. Carrie decided not to dwell not he answers to that at the moment.

"Come on in, the water's fine!" Carrie shouted up to her friends.

She would have laughed too, if not for the dread when she realized her friends could have died in here. That chilled the water by twenty degrees. Carmen jumped off getting soaked, and started paddling. To anywhere. Masami stood unsteadily on the window, not wanting to jumped down. Most likely to not get her hair wet. Carrie chuckled to herself, which wasn't something she did a lot. She started lightly paddling after Carmen.

Swimming was strange. Carrie was lighter than a feather, so she floated on the water. Though she didn't know how to propel herself. She copied Carmen's movements, kicking and paddling. Once they were over with this, Darwin would have to teach her swimming lessons. Wait, no. Carrie returned to her solemn state. Darwin was gone. Carrie softened her paddling. Masami swam behind her, passing her with a guilty look. Carrie followed them to Carmen. She would have a plan, right? Carmen always had a plan.

Darwin's POV

Darwin woke up to himself coughing. Coughing up a storm. A storm he could not hold back. He'd seen people who smoked cough, and this is probably what it felt like. Like hacking up a lung that was full of water. But the lung was also pierced so the water slowly drained out.

Yeah. So it wasn't good. Darwin didn't know how things were going on with his friends, but all he could do was pray. Eventually, his throat calmed down, but still felt like absolute shit. Darwin steadied himself and peered into the darkness. His surroundings were limited, but the rock concrete ground was textured and glistening with liquid.

Darwin could hear rushing water off in the distance. He smelled moldy cabbage and trash. Of course. The sewers. Great! Darwin stumbled his way blindly through the dank waterways, unknowing of his surroundings. Eventually, his eyes adjusted to the darkness. He could make out a small path, most likely leading to a ladder.

What he didn't expect to hear was the rushing water getting closer. It sloshed through the sewers. No time to waste then. Darwin picked up a steady pace towards the ladder. He was shivering in his damp clothes, but he made it to the rusted metal. Upon touch, the metal froze his movement. That couldn't stop Darwin though. He carefully but quickly made his way to the top of the ladder, before feeling liquid around his ankles.

His socks became soaked, and he cringed at the iced water now accompanying his sneakers. Darwin pushed at the top of the ladder. He felt the waterway lid, but it was shut. Darwin tried kicking it, but it was no use. The dark liquid that would soon consume him took his chest underneath. Darwin still pushed at the lid, which was making a slight crack. Darwin pushed it with all his might, as the dark, rushing rapids made their way over his neck.

Gumball's POV

Their luck was outstanding. Gumball, Penny, Sean, and Lexy couldn't have made it through that window if not for Teri passing by. They would have drowned if not for her. She opened the window, practically saving lives. The students had flooded through the window like they were the very water that were in the storm outside. Lots of coughing.

Gumball had to comfort Penny, who was scared not only for her own life, but her friends' lives. Gumball was too, but there were more pressing matters. They just had to hope Darwin was okay. Yelling…from the flood. Gumball and Penny rushed to the window and looked over. Carrie, Carmen, and Masami making their way through the rapids.

"Thank god…" Gumball muttered before pulling them out of the liquid. Masami was coughing and Carmen was shivering. Nobody looked good, but there were no true signs of disease. But there was also no Darwin. Gumball's heart sank. In the back of his mind, he had hoped somehow he had inadvertently made his way to where they were. He was still overjoyed to see them, but there was a tiny hope.

That had now vanished, like it was never there in the first place. He hid his sad smile, but could see it on other faces. Gumball watched as Carrie focused her eyes on the gray-haired boy. Her eyes turned to complete rage as she stomped up to the boy. He was struggling like everyone else, but wasn't currently paying attention to Carrie.

Like a lightning bolt, Carrie possessed him and made him slap himself. That got his attention.

"You had one job. We were in groups for a reason you idiot!" the boy could just stare in fear. His mouth opened, but nothing came out.

"Carrie, right? It's not my fault, the storm took him!"

"Isn't it sooo easy to blame it on the storm!" she guilted him persistently.

"Carrie…" Carmen started to say.

"No, Carmen, Carrie's right. How would this kid survive but not Darwin?" Gumball said, choking on the last part slightly.

The boy seemed dry of words. Good. He was a two time traitor, and there would be no predicting what he might do next. They would be better without him. Woah. Gumball stopped himself. That was a little too much. Gumball had been annoying or mean, but not particularly murderous. That was too far. Then again, him and his friends reached 'too far' a while ago. It had felt like weeks, months even.

"Get out of here." Carrie said with her dark attitude, scaring the boy.

"Maybe when you find Darwin we'll forgive you" Gumball felt bad for the kid, but at the same time, he deserved it.

He seemed to glance across the hallway, where a door lied. The principal's office. He better not cross that threshold. Gumball would take the nearest sharp object, and spear him through with it. The boy moved slowly, making his way out of the crowd. Away from the office. Turning his back on it? Good. He dragged his feet as he made his way outside.

The whole flood had cleared out, the only sign it was ever there the occasional puddle of water, not yet evaporated. Gumball directed his attention away from the window, trying not to think of the boy they just sent to his doom.

I hope you enjoyed it! I left you on a cliffhanger in the last chapter, and frankly I'm surprised I could fit all these words in such a small space of time. I'm sure the next chapter will be longer.

(Sure)