Disclaimer: I don't own Newsies. I own Knots. Sparks owns herself.
Tick…Tock…Tick…Tock
The back-and-forth clicking sound of a grandfather clock was the only noise heard in the lobby of the Manhattan Lodging House.
The leader of the Manhattan Newsies sat in a torn green armchair, with his elbows on his knees and his head in his hands. He was deep in thought.
The door suddenly flung open and a loud obnoxious voice broke the silence.
"My Loveeey DOOVVEEEYYY BAAABBYY"
The leader, Jack Kelly, sat up startled, his intent thoughts broken.
"Damn it Sparks! Why do you gotta be so loud all the damn time?" Jack yelled angrily, looking up at the girl with annoyance.
"Geeze…did someone have a bad day selling?" The fiery red head retorted as she closed the door behind her. "Besides, I don't need to be quiet…you just need to loosen up."
Jack stood up fuming.
"I need to loosen up! I need to loosen up!" he exclaimed as he pointed to himself. "You try being in my shoes for a day and then tell me to loosen up!"
Sparks rolled her eyes insultingly as she started up the staircase in the middle of the room. "Oh blah blah blah. You're just mad because Spot doesn't need your help and you had to ask him for help when you were in trouble."
Jack grabbed a random book off a shelf near by and threw it at her.
"Shut up and get the hell out of my sight." He bellowed.
Jack let out a growl before returning to his seat, as the lodging house door opened once again.
"Heya Blink." Jack said looking to see who had come in.
"Hey Jack." Blink went and sat in a chair next to Jack's. "Any word from Spot yet?"
Jack sadly shook his head. "I guess he just doesn't need us." He then hesitated before saying his next though out loud. "Listen, I've been thinking. Do you think maybe the reason why Spot hasn't asked for help is because" He looked around the room to make sure no one else around. " Maybe…. he's planning on attacking Manhattan?"
Blink looked at Jack a little surprised, but the look faded as quickly as it had appeared. "To be honest with ya, that thought did cross my mind. But…I really don't think Spot would to that."
Jack shrugged. "Ya never know who you can trust."
Blink gave a half nod as he looked down nervously at his hands, that were resting in his lap.
"Something else on your mind Blink?"
Blink slowly started to look up at Jack as he cleared his throat.
"Well…uh…actually. I was wondering, If it's alright with you. I want to take Sparks to Medda's tomorrow night." He said as his voice cracked.
Now it was Jack's turn to look surprised. He made a disgusted face.
"That's my sister!"
That's right. Sparks and Jacks are nothing other than brother and sister, although it's quite obvious due to their constant bickering.
"So how are we gonna figure out what's going on Spot?" Knots asked her brother later that same night.
Spot tapped his chin with a slight smirk on his face. "I've actually come up with the perfect plan."
Knots smiled. "See I knew you'd come up with a way to get information."
"Well…actually it's more like how you will get information."
"Me? How?"
"Spy." He stated simply.
"Spy? But Spot…you know I'm no good at that creeping around, don't be seen, don't make any noise stuff. "
"I know. And that's why you're not going to be creeping around. You're gonna be right in the middle of it."
Knots raised a questioning eyebrow at him. She had no idea where he was going with this.
"Jeeze. Do I hafta explain everything to you?"
"Uh…ya." Knots said in a "duh" tone.
Spot groaned a little.
"Alright well you've never been to Manhattan, so none of the fellas over there know you. Now, Jack has a soft spot for girls see, especially ones who are pitiful and need his help. He likes to feel like a hero. Well you're gonna go over to Manhattan and pretend that you're lost and homeless. A runaway, street rat. So anyway, you'll go and stumble into the Lodging House looking for a place to live and a job. Jack will take you in and wham, you automatically know everything that's going on."
Knots looked at Spot with a stern look like he was insane. A few moments passed however and the stern look loosened.
"You know that just might work…if you use someone else! Why cant you just send one of the boys? Why does it have to be me?"
"No No. We cant send anyone else, especially not a boy. Listen Knots, you….are really pitiful looking already."
"Gee thanks." She said rolling her eyes.
"No No…I mean Jack will definitely have a soft spot for ya. And… I figured if you're having a hard time getting information you can always seduce him."
"SPOT!"
"believe me…I know…gross."
Knots groaned. "But spot you know how I get when I'm around people and places I don't know!"
Spot held up his hand to quiet her.
"If Jack is still the same Jack I know…or well knew, then he'll be on his knees telling you information. Believe me Knots. You're perfect. Now are you gonna do this for Brooklyn or not?" Spot said aggressively.
Knots gave him a half groan, half sigh. "Of course." She said reluctantly.
Spot smiled and ruffled up her hair. "That's my Knots." He headed towards the bunkroom door and opened it. "You'll leave tomorrow" He said quickly closing the door before he could hear any objections.