Ch. 6: Struck With Realization


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"What's wrong with this piece of crap?"



Domon popped open the hood of AJ's car. Both of their rides were parked on the asphalt of the narrow road. However good a mechanic he was, Domon couldn't get the engine to turn over. Instead, he managed to light AJ's twin turbos on fire. The two girls watched on helplessly, knowing that they would eventually have to hitch a ride from a stranger.


Domon turned to AJ, who was busy putting out the fire. "No good," he said, waving to his friend for him to stop his futile efforts. "We might as well just start walkin'." AJ agreed and the two guys carried the pack they brought with them and started hitch hiking, hoping to find any sign of civilization.


"Nice plan, guys," Allenby said sarcastically after one hour of walking. "Really, I thought that you guys were good for something, and you just proved me wrong." She paused. "And don't think I'm gonna forget this, either."


"I'm sorry," AJ whispered softly, his voice shaking with anger. "And I'm also sorry for all the other things that'll probably happen next." Allenby looked at AJ, who shrugged. "Just apologizing in advance," he said.


Allenby scoffed. "Yeah, well, just don't try anything 'funny,' got it?"


Domon looked offended. "Are you implyin' that we're gonna take advantage of two small, not to mention weak, girls like you two? You gotta be kidding. It's not our style . . . right AJ?"


"Yeah, right. Whatever, okay? Can you please help carry SOME of the damn luggage?" AJ pointed to his back. Rolling his eyes, Domon went over and relieved him of half the load on his back.



AJ exhaled deeply. "Thanks. That's been killin' me. Yo - -" He looked peculiarly at Rain, who had covered her mouth with her hands. Her eyes were as wide as plates and her lower lip quivered.


"What's up?" Domon noticed the sudden change in Rain and went over to the brunette. "Hey, what is it?" He continued to try to pacify Rain, who was near tears. She tried to push Domon away, but he wouldn't budge. "Listen," he said, looking deeply into her eyes. "I'm not gonna hurt you, all right? Now please," he paused, looking at his two other friends. For once, AJ and Allenby weren't at each other's throats. He continued, "Please tell me what's going on."


Rain looked around nervously. She looked at Allenby, then AJ, and then Domon. "Okay. Promise me not to freak out." The trio nodded. AJ motioned his hand, indicating for her to continue. "Okay, here's what I know. Do you remember the story about the Chainsaw Murders?"


AJ looked at Domon, who looked as confused as he was. Allenby went over to her friend. "Okay, Rain. Are you sure you're all right? Now that I think about it, today WAS really hot . . maybe the heat's getting to your head." She started to steer Rain away but AJ stopped her.


"Wait! I think I agree with Rain. I mean," he went over to a nearby tree and pointed at the bark. "You see that?" he pointed at the emblem, which resembled a skull. "That's the mark that was left on all the victims of the murders." He paused for a moment to let it all sink in. He continued. "I suggest we camp out somewhere safe for tonight. C'mon, let's go." Picking up his pack, he started off into the woods. Letting out a frustrate sigh, Allenby ran after him. Domon helped Rain to her feet and rubbed her shoulders in a reassuring way.


"It's okay," he whispered. "It'll be all right. Nothing bad's gonna happen." He let go of her and picked up his camp supplies and left, Rain just a few paces behind. Not noticing the surroundings around her, Rain was in a deep debate with her inner self.


"He's a pig," her inner voice said sternly. "Don't let his antics fool you; he is an expert in seducing girls. You don't need him. Forget him, he'll only bring you harm. He's no good, just like all his kind."


"Yeah, but I convinced Allenby to give AJ a chance. If I don't give Domon one, then I'm just a darn hypocrite," Rain countered.


"True, but is he really your type? If you want to put yourself in harm's way, then you have to know if that guy's really the one you're most compatible with. Or else you might end up getting hurt, like how Chibodee hurt Allenby three years back," her inner voice pointed out.


"You're right. I have to know if Domon will be devoted to only me if I am to fall for him." She paused. "But now that I think of it, he's never had a girlfriend before. I mean, sure he has a lot of girl FRIENDS, but he's never been serious with any girl before." She chuckled. "Heck, then that must mean that he's never been on a real DATE before. Imagine that. . ."


"Hey, Rain!" Domon beckoned her to walk faster. "AJ's found a spot for us to spend the night. It's by a river too so we wont have to worry about water." The two slowly walked down the incline, both their minds set on how to survive the night with each other.


A/N: Yeah, I know. I'm sorry for the slow updates. I'll make it up to you, the readers. I'll come up with something good for the next chapter, but first I gotta update my other fics. Please R&R!