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Ally's P.O.V

"Trish, are you sure you know where we're going?" Riker asked.

"Im positive," she replied, "Now turn left."

We were in Riker's van searching for Austin, and we've been searching for hours. I really need to get out of this van.

"How do we know you're not leading us into a trap?" Dez asked.

Everyone looked at Trish.

"Look, I'm not leading you into a trap, okay? Just trust me," Trish replied.

"Fine, but one wrong move, it's over," Rydel growled.

"Whatever," Trish muttered.

I looked over at those two and I raised my eyebrows. Something happened between those two, but I'll figure it out later. Then, I heard a gasp. I turned around and saw Rocky with a blank expression on his face.

"Uh Rocky? What wrong?" I asked.

We all looked at him. He still didn't move.

"Dude, seriously. Answer the question. What's up?" Ratliff asked.

"We forgot Ryland," he whispered.

"No, he's right-" I stopped talking when Ryland wasn't anywhere to be seen.

"We need to go back," Riker said.

"NO!" Trish yelled.

We all looked at her.

"I mean, we're so close to getting Austin, we can't turn back now," she said nervously.

"What did you do?" Rydel growled.

Trish sighed and rubbed her forehead.

"Fine, it happened when we were leaving the hospital," Trish started.

Trish's P.O.V

*Flashback*

We were running out of the hospital when I heard footsteps behind me. I turned around and gasped. Mimi was running towards me, with a knife in her hands. The worst part, Ryland was right behind me.

"GUYS!" I screamed.

I looked infront of me, but you guys left already, thinking we were behind you. I faced Mimi again and she was getting closer. I grabbed Ryland's hand and pulled him with me. Luckily, the receptionist was on her lunch break, so she didn't see anything. I took out my gun and I shot Mimi in her stomach. I knew Austin would hate me, but it has to be done. We finally made it to the door, and I had to catch my breath.

"Ryland, you okay?" I asked.

I felt his hand go cold, and he fell to the floor.

"RYLAND!" I screamed.

I fell to my knees and held his body. There was a knife right where his heart was. Mimi must of thrown if before I shot her.

"She...was...going...to...hit...you," Ryland whispered.

I looked at him with tears in my eyes.

"You saved my life? But, why? You hate me, I deserve to die," I cried.

"No...you...don't...I...never...wanted...you...to...die," Ryland whispered.

His eyes were starting to close, and his breathing was slowing down. His blood was pouring out, and I couldn't stop the blood. Tears were pouring out of my eyes.

"RYLAND!PLEASE STAY WITH ME!" I cried.

"Tell...the...others...I...love...them...," Ryland whispered.

"NO! You're going to live Ryland! You're going to live!" I cried.

"It's...too...late...for...me...go...," Ryland whispered.

"NO! RYLAND DONT YOU DARE GIVE UP ON ME! YOURE GOING TO LIVE!" I cried.

"Goodbye...Trish...," he whispered.

Then, his breathing stopped, and his eyes closed, never to open again.

"RYLAND! PLEASE WAKE UP! IM BEGGING YOU, PLEASE DONT GO! RYLAND!" I screamed.

His body just layed motionless in my arms, cold and limp. It's offical, Ryland Lynch is dead.

"Trish! Ryland!" Ratliff called out.

"Are you guys okay?" Ally called out.

"Did Mimi escape? Okay that's it! We're coming in!" Rydel yelled.

"No! We're fine! We'll be out soon!" I lied.

"Fine, but you only have 17 seconds before I come in!" Riker called.

I heard their footsteps fade and I sighed. I looked at Ryland. His eyes were shut and his face was completely pale. How am I supposed to tell the others? I'll wait, let's just hope they don't notice. I wiped my tears and washed the blood off my clothes and hands. I picked up Ryland and put him in an empty hospital room. Before I left, I looked at him one last time.

"Goodbye Ryland. I'll miss you," I whispered.

Then, a tear rolled down my cheek, and I left to find the others.

*End of Flashback*

As soon as I finished explaining what happened, I had tears in my eyes, and so did everyone else.

Ally's P.O.V

No, no, no! I'm losing everyone! We almost lost Ryland, and now we actually lost him!

"This is all my fault!" Riker cried out, "If I had gome to check on you guys, we could of saved his life!"

"I can't believe we were so stupid and not bother to see if Ryland was in here! I thought he was!" Rydel wimpered.

"Ryland, no," Rocky whispered.

"THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT TRISH!" Ratliff yelled.

Everyone looked at him in shock. Ratliff had tears streaming down his face, and was glaring right at Trish.

"HOW?!HOW IS THIS ALL MY FAULT?!" Trish screamed.

"IF YOU ACTUALLY TRIED TO GET A DOCTOR OR SOMETHING, RYLAND WOULD STILL BE ALIVE!" Ratliff shot back.

"WELL IM SORRY FOR CRYING ABOUT YOUR DYING BROTHER!" Trish yelled.

"YOU SHOULD OF DONE SOMETHING! CRYING OVER RYLAND DIDNT DO ANYTHING FOR HIM!" Ratliff shouted.

"BOTH OF YOU SHUT UP RIGHT NOW!" I screamed.

Everyone looked at me, tears streaming down all of our faces.

"Look, Ratliff, Trish was just in shock okay! You can't blame her! And Trish! Go easy on him! He just lost someone he cared about! And, you could of done something, you were in a hospital For crying out loud! Both of you just shut up! Ryland wouldn't want us fighting! Just get along and do it for Ryland!" I yelled.

Ratliff and Trish looked at each other and sighed. They shared a quick hug and then quickly pulled away. I gave them a weak smile and looked out the window. Then, I realized Riker pulled over. Rydel was crying into his chest, while he was patting her back soothingly. Rocky and Dez were holding each other, silently crying. Trish and Ratliff were looking at the ground, but I saw the tears falling. This has to be one of the most depressing days of my life.

"Guys, I know this is sad, but we have to save Austin. We don't want to lose him too," Dez said, wiping his tears.

"He's right. I don't want to lose my cousin either," Riker agreed.

"Then let's go," Trish said.

Riker started the van and we drove off.

"Okay,where do I turn Trish?" Riker asked.

"Okay, turn right here," Trish replied.

I gave them a small smile. At least they're getting along and trying to go back to normal. Then, my phone rang. It was from an unknown number.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Hello Ally," a familiar voice said.

"Mike," I growled.

"Well, you shouldn't be talking to me like that if I'm holding your precious Austin hostage," Mike chuckled darkly.

"WHAT DID YOU DO TO HIM?!" I yelled.

"Nothing to major," he lied.

"You're lying! Where is he?" I demanded.

"Ally?" Austin asked weakly.

My eyes widened.

"Austin?" I asked quietly.

"Put it on speaker," Rocky whispered.

I nodded and put my phone on speaker.

"Ally, I need your help," Austin whispered.

"Are you okay? What did he do to you? Where are you?" Rydel asked.

"He won't be telling you anything," Mike replied.

"Leave him alone!" Dez yelled.

"Not going to happened freckles," Mike chuckled.

"Guys, please, please help me," Austin pleaded.

My eyes were filled with tears. Austin was hurt. He was begging us for help. What the hell did Mike do to him? I swear when I get my hands on Mike I will murder him.

"Shut up brat," Mike yelled.

We heard a crack and a scream of pain.

"Don't hurt him!" Rocky shouted.

"That why I called, so he could say goodbye," Mike said.

All of our eyes widened and we looked at each other nervously.

Austin's P.O.V

"What?" Riker gulped.

"You heard me," my dad growled.

Then, he pointed his gun at me. My eyes widened and I started to pull at the ropes.

"No, please! Don't do this!" I begged.

"Goodnight Austin," my dad chuckled darkly.

"NO!" I heard everyone scream from the phone.

Then, my dad pulled the trigger.

Ally's P.O.V

Then, we heard Mike pull the trigger, and we heard Austin scream in pain, and then the phone went dead. Riker immediately pulled over. I fell to my knees and let the tears pore down my face. It's official. Austin Moon is dead. My best friend, my patner, and crush. He was my rock, and now he's gone.

I literally cried when I wrote this chapter. Now, I'm not telling you guys if Austin is dead or not. You tell me what you think is going to happen. I hope you guys had tissues, cause I used 4 boxes. What? I can get emotional sometimes. I know, I'm evil, leaving you with this huge cliffhanger. Remember, there is still a chance Austin's still alive, so have hope! Unfortunately, Ryland is dead.😭 Or is he?😱 Anyway, at least Mimi's dead! Yeah, not helping, I know! So, I he you like the chapter! (You probably didn't, hehe) R&R! Byeeeeee! 😄