A/N: Registration…is a freakin nightmare. The only thing good about it was that I got to see some old friends. But check it: I got there at 9:30 AM…waited for 2 hours in line for my turn (yearbook photo and ID photo), THEN when I got my schedule, they "accidentally" didn't give me a 5th period. So I had to wait in ANOTHER line for another 2 hours to get a schedule change only to find out…watch…that I needed to fill out a form then drop it off TOMORROW MORNING. I was like screw it. I took the sheet and went home. My mom then starts bitching at me, "what were you doing? Did you really go to registration or are you lying?" ARG! The only thing that brightened my day was seeing reviews and updates. Sorry for bitching. Lol just had to get it out. Anyways…here's the next chappie!

Chapter 4: The Shootout

I woke up with the sun streaming in my face. Yawning I turn to the side and screamed bloody mercy.

"BOBBY!" I yelled. I jumped out of my bed and backed up. "BOBBY!" My back met the cold brisk. I curved around to see my window widely open.

"What is it? Tai are you ok?" Bobby asked with a handgun ready and Angel with a baseball bat tagging along behind him.

I pointed to the chair next to my bed. Bobby, with no hesitation, took a shot at the mannequin wearing a black hoodie and hockey mask. A very familiar black hoodie and hockey mask.

Flashback, The Shootout:

"I'll get it." I said as I heard someone knocking on the door. I struggled to get up since I was sitting on the floor, my legs under the coffee table. I quickly finished the french braid I was doing on my own hair to keep it out of my face.

"No sit down. I got it." Jack replied.

"Thanks."

"What is it with girls and hair, man? It's dead skin." Bobby said lazily above me. He was lounging on the couch idly.

"Don't be jealous I have better hair than you Bobby." I replied standing up and slapping his legs away so I had more room to sit.

"Another thing Bobby doesn't understand about women. Big surprise." Sofi, Angel's girlfriend, muttered.

"Listen 'La Vida Loca'-"

"AY! How many times have I told you to stop calling me that you puta!"

Angel and I ignored the arguing. "Jackie! You think you could close the door? It's freezing!" When I got no response, I walked over to find the door wide open and Jack no where to be found. "Jack?" I stepped outside and saw him running towards a dark hooded guy. My Mercer instincts kicked in. "JACK! STOP!" I yelled starting to chase him. The hooded man turned around. I didn't get a good look at the face since he was wearing a hockey mask. All of a sudden, a raggedy van pulled up as more hooded figures exited. I watched in horror as I saw my closest brother being shot. Twice.

"Shit…"Not being armed, I ran into the house. Bobby and the others apparently heard the gunshots. As soon as I ran in they were right in front of me. Before any of them could say anything, fire was soon aimed at us. Angel grabbed me roughly and threw me in the house along with Sofi. Bobby locked the doors and we all ducked for cover.

"Sofi, hand me that gun!" Angel yelled. Sofi, crying uncontrollably, did as she was told. Bobby threw me a gun as well.

"BOBBY!" I heard Jack yell.

"I'm coming Jackie!" Bobby responded. I felt tears threatening to fall, but I held them back, deciding this wasn't the time. I channeled all my anger towards the bastards outside.

Taking a chance, I stood up and went to the window. Using careful aim and not panicking, I shot two guys in the legs. They fell and dropped their gats. Guess all those years of shooting practice with Bobby paid off.

"BOBBY!" I heard Jack calling for Bobby again.

"HOLD ON! I'M COMING JACKIE!" he yelled again. Bobby was starting to lose it. He barely got any shots in. Angel and I were panicking already. The fact that Jack was out in the freezing cold bleeding to death wasn't settling well with us. I fought the urge to run outside and tend to Jack.

"BOBBY!" another yell from Jack.

Angel was calling out to me. I barely heard him. I can feel my heart breaking every time I heard Jack's agonizing calls. "WHAT?" I yelled, my voice breaking..

"COVER BOBBY!" he repeated loudly. I listened to him. Bobby and I worked together to bring down the masked guys. Angel went over to Sofi and put her in a safe place.

After what seemed like a lifetime, the intruders all lay dead or injured. Wasting no time at all, Angel, Bobby, and I ran out. I told Sofi to call the ambulance.

"C'mon Jackie…You're gonna be alright!"

Jack coughed a bit. He shook hysterically. I felt myself losing it and sobbing softly.

"Don't die on me! Don't die on me you fairy. C'mon wake up. Stay with me!" Bobby's eyes were turning red and I saw tears escaping. Angel as well, as he stood at Jack's head.

Sofi came out a second later. "The ambulance is on their way." She stated, her voice breaking and her cheeks stained with tears.

Jackie fought to stay alive as they waited impatiently for the ambulance. Minutes later, we heard sirens going off.

Later that Day…

Bobby, Angel, and Sofi had to stay behind to talk to Lt. Green and Detective Fowler. So I went with Jack to the hospital. I felt like I wasn't breathing the entire ride…or even when we got to the hospital.

I waited in the waiting room for Jerry. Finally he ran in. Starting to sob again, I threw my arms around him as he tried to comfort me.

"Where's Jack?"

"He's in a room. The doctor should be coming out in a short while…at least that's what the nurse told me."

"How long have you been waiting?"

"For about 2 hours…god I've been a mess."

Someone tapped me on the shoulder. "Tatyana Mercer?" I turned and felt myself tense up as I saw the doctor.

"Uh Yeah. This is my brother, Jeremiah Mercer." The doctor and Jerry shook hands.

"So…how is he?" Jerry asked timidly.

"He's going to be fine. He's a bit buzzed right now because of all the medication he's on, but you two may go in and see him."

The doc led us over to the room where Jack was. He closed the door and left the three of us alone.

Seeing Jack…lying there with all those tubes running up and down him…I felt more tears brimming. I sensed Jerry feeling the same way. His labored breathing gave it away.

All of a sudden, Jack's eyes opened. As soon as he did, Jerry turned around, probably to hide some tears.

Jack looked over at me. As soon as our eyes met, I completely lost it for about the umpteenth time that day. I carefully sat on his bed next to him, afraid I might pull something out by accident.

"Hey you." He rasped quietly. "I missed you." Not being able to say anything comprehensible, I cried in his arms.

End Flashback

"Holy shit…" Angel breathed. Bobby looked at me alarmed. His eyes trailed behind me and saw the open window. He rapidly walked over to it and looked out, probably expecting to see some petty thug running away.

Jack walked in shortly. "What's going…-" he trailed off as he saw the mannequin's getup. I'm sure we all saw the fear in his eyes. "What's that doing here?" he tried to say strongly, but failed.

"I don't know. But we sure as hell are going to find out." Bobby responded.

A/N: There ya go. The explanation of how our little Jackie lived. haha this might play a huge part later on in the story line. I only watched the movie once, so that's why the shootout didn't go as exactly as it was in the movie. Hope you guys liked anyway! I know that most of this chapter was a flashback so sorry if it was a bit disappointing. To my faithful reviewers:

AutomaticLove: haha that name was just so random for me. I was thinking about ryan from the OC…than Chad Michael Murray. lol hense "Ryan Murray". lol glad to hear that u like my story! Cant wait to hear more from you!

The Collision of Your Kiss: haha right when I heard the name "victor sweet" I had the sudden urge to go to See's Candy and get those chocolate lollypops. haha

SuperCaptain: yeah if I grew up with the mercers I probably would've learned a lil somethin somethin. Haha tatyana can def. take care of herself. haha

ChaiGrl: aw thanks! I know how u feel. Updates on my fav stories cheer me up too! Always glad to hear from u!

angel 871: thanks but im totally dreading my junior year! Lol the last two years of highschool…most important years! I love writing the flashbacks. Gives me extra chances to be creative with their pasts. Glad u enjoy them!

Lovebuggy: haha I say "ya'll" and im from los angeles. Lol it's the southerner in me. hell yah 07! Haha ugh I know how you feel about the friends not wanting to go with you. My friends aren't into these type of movies. The action and stuff. Dude…it's freakin mark wahlberg! And garrett hedlund coming out of a shower with his bare ass out! HOW IS THAT NOT THEIR TYPE OF MOVIE? Lol

Zoe: Thank you! Hope you liked all the Jack that was in this chapter!

Jessica: haha thanks! I was watching "Hitch" and one of the asshole characters was named Vance. So I was like alright! New name. haha

nighttime writer: haha more trouble for them than u think! Cant wait to read more on ur story!

Aragorn4ever: thanks! Cant wait to read more of ur reviews!

Pumpkinhead0402: I can't wait till it comes out on DVD either! I'll probably wear it out watching it over and over again. Lol and rewinding that infamous 'Jack-coming-out-of-the-shower" scene over…and over…and over lol.

Chelsea: Thanks for reading! Glad u like it! Oh I wrote the URL to that "Untitled" story as a reply to your fanfic post. It hasn't been updated in a while though…

Tanith Lilitu: I read ur drabble and it's great! I reviewed it. Of course I kept jack in the story. My heart was breaking when he died on screen. I couldn't write this story without him!

THANKS TO EVERYONE! CAN'T WAIT TO READ FROM ALL OF MY REVIEWERS! You guys are the reason i update so frequently!