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Chapter 3: Dangerous Minds

"Two-Bit," Ponyboy yelled.

For the first time since Johnny died, he wasn't smiling.

"C'mon," commanded Darry. "Get him to the car."

They got him into the car and drove to the hospital quickly. Everyone was in the waiting room, nervous. They then began to talk, starting with Sodapop.

"So the new gang did this. Why would they?"

"I think they wanted to get back at me when they tried to rob me," said Ponyboy.

"Why do you think they're after us?" asked Steve. "Why don't they go after those socies."

"Because, if they do. The soc parents would sue and the gang would lose money. It's easier with us," answered Darry.

He was really worried now. Not only for Two-Bit, but for Pony. He was nearly beaten back there. He had to think of something. At that moment, the doctor walked in and everyone stood up.

"He's gonna make it. Just don't let him get any more damage. It could become critical. You can see him now."

They all trooped into Two-Bit's room. He had his smile back.

"Hey guys."

"Hey Two-Bit."

They talked for a second. Then they had been talking about precautions for the gang.

"They seem to travel in packs of three and four," said Steve. Two-Bit spoke up,

"Steve, are we talking about the new gang, or wildlife?"

Everyone got a good laugh out of that comment. While Steve just grumbled and Darry asked,

"What were their names again?"

"I.B.K.," answered Ponyboy.

"What could that mean?" asked Soda.

Everyone shrugged. And Darry finally came up with something.

"Okay. We're gonna have to be careful with this gang. They seem like they would kill without even being drunk. The socs never kill without being drunk. They just threatened us. We're gonna have to travel better. Two-Bit when you drive around, take Pony straight home and stay with him until Soda gets home. If you two decide to go somewhere, make sure no one's following you, and it's a crowded place. Don't go anywhere by yourself. That goes for everyone."

Everyone agreed. They knew he was very serious about this. Two-Bit could leave the hospital tomorrow, so everyone had to go home. Steve drove Two-Bit's car to his house and Darry drove him home.

When the Curtis brothers got home, they got ready to go to sleep. Ponyboy was studying when Soda came in.

"Turn off the lamp."

Pony turned the lamp off and pulled up the covers.

"Pony. Do you think you could talk to Cherry?"

Pony thought for a second. He usually sees her after track practice. He could ask her before her friends showed up.

"Yeah, why."

"She could get some info on the gang."

"Good idea."

The next day, when track was over, Ponyboy ran over to Cherry when she was putting stuff into her car.

"Hey, Cherry."

She turned around.

"Hey, Pony. I heard about what happened to Two-Bit. Is he okay?"

"He's fine. Do you know anything about this new gang?"

"Yeah. I meant to tell you guys about that. It's a long story though. Can I run by you guys house and tell you?"

"Sure."

"Okay. Make sure everyone is there. So everyone can get the information. I'll see you around 7:00"

Pony then ran to the front of the school. Tim Shepard was gonna drop him off at his house. Darry would pick up Two-Bit. When he reached Shepard's car, he told him,

"Be at my house tonight around 7:00. Cherry's giving us some information on that gang."

Tim looked at him.

"The soc? She's spying for us again?"

"I guess so."

That night, everyone was there. Curly showed up too. He wanted to hear about the gang. The leader of the Brumly Boys came also. They were all in the Curtis living room. Pony, Darry and Two-Bit were on the couch. Soda was in the armchair and everyone else hit the floor. Then there was a knock at the door. Darry got up and answered the door. Cherry was standing there.

"Hey, Cherry."

"Hi, Darry."

Darry sat back down and Cherry stood in front of everyone. There were all eyes on her.

Soda asked his question.

"What does I.B.K. stand for?"

Cherry answered,

"In Between Killers."