Disclaimer: I do not own Newsies. I own Knots. Milkshake is owned by C.M Higgins.

Milkshake and Race walked hand and hand through the now dark New York City. They were on their way back to the lodging house after a day of selling newspapers at Sheepshead Bay.

" Its such a beautiful night." Milkshake said sighing. "It would be a waste to go back to the lodging house so early."

" Early?" Racetrack said. "Most of the boys are probably asleep by now."

Racetrack looked at Magic's face and saw it fall a little bit.

" But uh, yea you're right. We shouldn't go back for a while."

Racetrack and Magic went over to a bench and sat down. Milkshake shivered a little.

Racetrack put his arms around her, and held her tight.

" I love being here with ya Race."

" Me took Milky."

Racetrack leaned in and started to kiss Milkshake.

They stopped suddenly when they heard a child scream. They ignored it, thinking it were some kids goofing around, but then they heard it again. Along with another child crying.

Racetrack and Magic stood up and ran to where they heard the commotion. They stopped when they came to a dark alleyway.

There they saw a man, obviously drunk and two small children, no older than four.

The man was hitting one, while the other was huddled in the corner terrified.

" This will teach ya to stay out of my way." He yelled angrily.

Before Milkshake could stop him Race started towards the man and punched him.

The man, too drunk to figure out what was going on, staggered backwards and hit his head on the wall. He passed out in the corner of the alleyway.

" We gotta get these kids outta here Race." Milkshake said sounding flustered.

" We'll take them to the lodging house. Jack will know wut to do."

" C'mere sweetheart." Milkshake said to the little girl scrunched up in a ball in the corner of the alley. "I'm not gonna hurt ya, I just wanna help you."

The little girl shielded her eyes and started to whimper.

" Don't worry. We'll take care of you. We wont let that man hurt you again." Milkshake picked up the little girl and held her tenderly in her arms.

Racetrack did the same for the little boy.

" Don't worry fella. We're gonna get ya all patched up and then you can have some fun."

Milkshake and Racetrack walked back to the lodging house with two small children in their arms. Their romantic evening had turned into a rescue mission.

Jack woke up startled when the light in the bunkroom was flicked on. He was surprised to see that it was still dark, and even more surprised to see Racetrack standing over him.

" Hey Race, why are ya wakin me up? Dontcha know a guys gotta sleep?"

" Sorry Jack but this is urgent."

Knots was now waking up confused.

" What's going on Jack?" She said rubbing her eyes.

" I dunno."

" Listen." Race said. "Me and Milkshake were walking home when we heard a scream coming from an alley. We ran over there and found two small kids being beaten pretty hard by this guy. He was drunk. I knocked him out, and we brought the kids here."

" Oh my gosh!" Knots said standing up. "Are they ok?"

" The boy has a few cuts, and the goils just scared."

" Where are they now?" Jack said.

" They're downstairs. We wanted to talk to you first before we brought them up."

" Bring them up bring them up!" Knots said frantically.

Racetrack left the room to get the two children.

" Jack, those poor kids." She said with tears in her eyes.

" I know Knots. Don't worry we'll take care of them." He said pulling her close.

Okies short chappie I know! But I promised Milkshake I'd have a new chappie updated when she woke up in the morning. See what I do for ya Milkshake? Lol Well I hope ya'll enjoyed this chapter! To my reviewers, you're the best!

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