Hello again all, god its so good to be back! And i'm on a roll with these new chapters. I've never actually written an action climax sequence for anybody before, so the next few chapters have been a challenge. Please let me know what you all think!
Anyway, thanks to all my reviewers.
Thowra-angel-yep, chapters will certainly be frequent from now on! thanks for pointing out the mistake about Alan's age, and yes, he IS 15 in this story.
Rachie Loves Donald Duck- thanks for your review! I think originally Peter contacted Jack because, after so many years of being cast away from his family, he wanted to finally proved he'd achieved something great. Contacting his brother after all of those years showed how messed up he is right now.
Iniysa-thanks for you congratulations! Hopefully i'll be able to update every few days now, finish this story and pin up the new one i've been working on!
Emerald Queen- it was really nice to see someone refer to Peter with sympathy, because you're right-he is messed up in that he thinks he's doing the right thing. This just reminds you of how dangerous Peter really is. Keep reading and reviewing!
Sandy at Sea-dont worry, you wont be kept in suspense...that much lol. Hopefully with exams finished i can keep up with my chapters.
Daughter of Death-well, here's a new chapter, hope you're enjoying the story as much as i am writing it
ON WITH THE SHOW!...
"I saw him with my own eyes"
Penny, Parker, Jeff and the boys had gathered in the living room tensely and listened to Jack's recollection of the events of the day.
"He looked terrible Jeff" Jack had been blunt, but Jeff had seen the sorrow in his eyes, "You need to get him out of there"
Finally, Scott stood up, declaring, "Lets do it. We've waited long enough"
Penny nodded, "I'll get onto the police and see if we can get some help for tomorrow"
"No"
Everyone looked at Jeff, who had risen from his seat.
"But Jeff, we need the police's help"
"I know that Penny and I agree with you," said Jeff, "But we're not going tomorrow, we're going tonight. I'm not letting that man haunt Alan any longer. We may be wasting crucial hours if we wait until the morning"
Penny nodded, "Very well Jeff, I'll make the arrangements"
"Let me come with you" Jack offered, "I can help"
Jeff put a hand on their new friend's shoulder, "You have already given us indispensable help Jack, I couldn't ask you to risk anymore"
Jack shook his head, "No. I'm in this for the long run. It's about time my brother was put in his place for good" his eyes clouded over, "I can't keep wandering through life with his shadow over me" he met Jeff's gaze, "I'm coming with you Jeff"
Jeff smiled his appreciation, for he could think of no words to express it.
"Right" he said, "Lets get to work"
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"Come on Alan, drink something for me"
Alan struggled to swim through the thick mud that seemed to surround his mind. He was too weak to keep going. Too weak to even stop his tears falling endlessly down his face.
Through his tears he could see Corper holding a glass to his lips. He could feel the arm supporting his shoulders to make him sit upright. It felt like he had no control over his body though he could feel what was going on. Burning flames encased his body, yet he shivered against an indescribable chill. Sweat ran down his head, mixing with the bitter salt tears he could taste on his lips. Breathing amidst all of these sensations seemed so difficult. His stomach protested against the lack of food by sending cramps shooting through his abdomen, yet the thought of food itself made the pain increase tenfold.
Corper's voice made his head pound, "Drink up Alan, you need to get better. We have to leave soon"
The glass was pressed firmly against his lips again, prising them open. Cool water spilled into his mouth but as much as he longed to taste it, uncontrollable paroxysms expelled it completely.
There can't be anything worse than this, he thought, to feel light an empty shell and a dead weight at the same time didn't seem possible until now.
Dad always told me to be strong, and that he and my brothers would always be there to catch me if I fell. But they're not here. And so I'm falling…falling into a black abyss. Nobody's hand is reaching down for mine. I can't see the light at the top anymore. I'm being consumed by darkness.
Dad, why won't you save me?
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"There it is," murmured Jack
He and Jeff sat in a car approaching Peter's house. Jeff was in the back seat, partly covered in a blanket. It was part of the plan.
Jack's aim was to lure Peter out of the house. While he was doing that, Scott, John and Gordon would go around the back and try to get Alan out of the house and to an ambulance that was parked not far away, where Virgil was waiting. Once Alan was safe, the police would arrest Peter. Penny and Parker were waiting in FAB One just in case Peter escaped.
Jeff was Jack's protection and another quick way of distracting Peter should the boys run into any trouble. However, in order for that backup plan to succeed, it was essential that Jeff was well hidden-hence the blanket.
The police had, as Jeff predicted, objected to them being involved in the rescue. But Jeff had refused to let them take care of it alone-as had everyone else.
"The police said they would be in position when we arrive" Jeff said, more as a reassurance for himself than Jack
"Ok, here we go," sighed Jack
"Remember, if you need help, give the signal" Jeff told him, referring to the exaggerated sneeze Jack was to give should he be unable to keep Peter outside
"Will do" nodded Jack, "You better get into position"
Jeff pulled up the blanket over himself, "Good luck" he said, pulling it completely over his head.
Now came the moment he had been dreading. The moment that tested more than his courage or physical strength. Now, he could do nothing but wait.
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"This waiting is driving me insane, what's taking them so long? Do you think something's gone wrong? Has Jack failed? Where's Dad? God! If only I could contact them!"
"Scott, you so much as say one more thing, I'm going to have to hurt you" said Gordon through gritted teeth.
Scott merely fidgeted in response
They had been crouched behind the fauna at the back of the house for nearly an hour, keeping out of sight. They were waiting for the signal. Sometime while Jack was keeping Peter preoccupied, he would say, "Do you have the time?" After a bit of bumbling, he would then say, "Oh wait, I am wearing my watch after all, silly me". Scott, John and Gordon would hear none of this however. They were waiting for Jack to press a button on his watch that would activate a silent flashing light on their watches-the signal to move in. Once they'd gotten Alan and cleared out, they would send a vibrating signal back to Jack. The emergency signal to move out was a tiny alarm also attached to their watches.
Adrenaline was pumping through Scott. He was itching to move. He couldn't stand the thought of his baby brother locked up with that maniac. Jack's graphic description of Alan's condition served only as a reminder of how fast they had to be. Virgil was waiting for them along with two paramedics at an ambulance parked a short while away. Scott prayed it wouldn't be needed, but they'd prepared for the worst.
John checked the time, "Any minute now" he whispered
They all counted the seconds.
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"Jack" smiled Peter, looking a little uncertain, "What a pleasant surprise"
Jack returned the smile, "Its good to see you again Peter. I'm sorry to disturb you like this. You're no doubt preoccupied with other things at this time of day"
Peter waved a hand, "No of course, it's all right. I must admit though, I didn't think I'd see you again for a while"
Jack shrugged, "Well, I've been thinking about what you said earlier today"
"What did I say?" asked Peter
"You said that…hang on a minute, do you have the time?"
"I have a clock in the kitchen"
"Oh no, wait, I am wearing my watch after all. Silly me. Must be old age," Jack rattled on, dramatically looking at his wristwatch whilst holding it up with the other hand to get a better look. He pressed a small button.
Go in boys!
He looked back up at Peter, "As I was saying, today you said a lot about family…"
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From their positions, the boys noticed the silent alarms had been activated.
Scott looked up once more to check the coast was clear, "This is it boys, lets move!"