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Chapter 5

The trial was quick. We all got questioned. I told them everything just as it had gone. They also asked if Darry was a good gaurdian, I told them he was. They asked for examples, so I told them about how he would ground us if I got home late, how he made me keep up my grades, and everything else. The judge asked Darry and Soda questions about that night and they didn't leave out the part about him hitting me. I was surprised, and also a bit scared, I figured I was done for. The trial took over three hours, they interviewed and over and over and I eventually lost track of who was asked what. I got bored and anxious, I wanted the end to come. I wanted to know if my life was over or not. Finally the end came.

"Alright, all the evidence has been heard. The jury has deliberated and they find Johnny Cade not guilty." WE all cheered and hugged Johnny. We weren't losing him. "In the case of Randy and the others. A fine of five hundred dollars for disturbing the peace and battery." I looked over at them and saw them bow their heads. I knew they knew it was coming "And finally in the case of Ponyboy Curistis's guardianship I hereby give Darrell Curtis full guardianship as before. But I will warn you anymore incidents like this and I'll be forced to take him away. Court dismissed. Darrell can you please come to the bench I have to ask you a question and answer one of yours." said the judge.

I hugged Soda and Darry happily. Soda was smiling and Darry was crying, I was too. I was going home.

A/N: Alright I know kind of short but the next ones longer. I wanted to just do a trial chapter. Well let my know what you think and review please.