Hey, hey, hey! I'm back with another chapter of my Fat Albert story. We last left the kids off when Rudy beats Russell to a bloody pulp after getting insulted... again. This chapter, we'll see how the boys are dealing with this situation, and how crazy a turn this story will take. I hope you enjoy it.

Disclaimer: I do not own Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids. They belong to Bill Cosby.

Chapter 2: Aftermath

By the time the ambulance came to the junkyard, Russell had passed out from blood loss. Bill explained the situation to his parents, seeing no use in lying about it. The Cosby's, being understanding parents, decided not to press charges against Rudy.

Speaking of Rudy, when his mother saw him come in, she went to greet him, only for him to ignore her, and storm to his room, where he proceeded to throw the mother of all fits. Mrs. Davis listened with shock as she heard her son throwing thing, punch the walls and floors, and shout words she didn't even know he was aware of.

She was concerned to why Rudy was so angry until she had gotten a phone call from Mrs. Cosby explaining that the teen had beaten her own little boy after a comment he made.

Mrs. Davis was shocked. She knew Rudy could get annoyed easily, but she never predicted he would do such a thing. More concerned than ever, she knocked on her son's door, "Rudy...?"

"GO AWAY!" Came the harsh reply.

"Rudy, can I come in? I wanna talk to you, sweetie..."

"I said GO AWAY, Mom! I'm not in the mood."

The woman sighed, "Rudy, I had gotten a call from your friend Bill and Russell's mother. She says you brutally beat little Russell because he said something to you. Is that true?"

There wasn't an answer for about five seconds, before Rudy spoke again, "That little sneak insulted me for the last time, so I gave him what he deserved. I've had it with that shrimp and his big mouth."

Mrs. Davis heard her son throw what had to be a lamp, as there was a shattering sound, "Rudy, I know you don't like hard comments directed towards you, but that doesn't give you the right to hurt poor Russell."

After she said that, the door opened, revealing a red-faced Rudy glaring darkly at his mother, and she could see that his room was completely trashed after his tantrum, "'Poor' Russell? 'POOR' Russell?!" He growled, "You're sticking up for that little prick, and not your own son?! You're taking his side like everyone else!"

"Rudy. I'm not taking any-"

"YES, YOU ARE! I never thought that my own mother would betray me like this! No one's giving the shrimp a hard time because of what he said to me, but I put him in his place, and people jump on my back! You know what, I don't need this! I don't need any of this!"

With that, the teen pushed past his mother and out the front door, "Rudy? Rudy! Come back! Where are you going?" Mrs. Davis called.

She didn't get an answer, as Rudy continued down the street. The woman sighed and placed her face in her hands. She didn't know what she was going to do about her little boy. If only his father wasn't out of town for a business trip. Maybe he would know what to do...

"I thought I could set my baby on the right track... but it seems like he's derailed..."

As for Rudy, he was fuming as he stormed down the street. His angry glare scared others enough to let him pass by them. He felt like he was seeing red, as all he could think about was Russell's comment.

No class ever?! He didn't have any class at all? How dare that little shrimp say that to him? Rudolph Davis! Who does Russell think he is to say that at all?!

And the others (including his mother) had the nerve to side with the bugger, and Bill had the audacity to call him a monster?! No! Russell's the monster. They let him spew all those 'no class' comments for so long, and when Rudy decides to do something about it, he's the bad guy?

The more he thought about it, the angrier he got.

That little prick got what was coming to him... The boy thought viciously, And all they do is coddle him and tell me it's my fault. Even my own mom thinks I'm wrong! Well, they'll get what's coming to them, once little Russell gets out of the hospital, they'll all pay...

Rudy chuckled sadistically as he thought of what he could do the plan his revenge.

Mom must be worried. I'd better give her a surprise when I come home. Or better yet, get even with her...

Meanwhile, Albert was eating lunch with his parents, but he didn't seem to be into his meal as usual. He was thinking about poor Russell. He couldn't the image of Rudy clobbering the child out of his head, leaving Russell all bruised, bloody, and frightened. He just couldn't believe it.

None of them could.

After Russell was taken to the hospital, the remaining boys discussed the issue. Bill was understandably angry about what Rudy did to his little brother. Harold, Mushmouth, and Bucky were now afraid of Rudy, and Donald had a crazy theory about Rudy somehow plotting to hurt Russell.

As for Albert himself, he was stuck in the middle. On one hand, Russell didn't have to go so far in his 'No class' comments, especially after seeing how angry Rudy was getting. On the other hand, Rudy's reaction was out of nowhere, and now Russell was left in bad shape because of it.

The round boy's mother noticed how he was feeling, "Albert, you've hardly touched your pastrami. Are you feeling okay?"

"I'm just thinking about Russell is all, Mom..." Was his response.

Mrs. Robertson looked confused, until her husband explained for her, "Two of his friends got in a fight today, and the little one, Russell, is in the hospital right now."

"Russell? Russell Cosby?" She asked.

Albert nodded, "Yeah, but it wasn't really a fight. You see, Russell said something that made Rudy mad, and Rudy started beating him up. I don't think Russell meant it, but Rudy was just so mad. There was a look in his eyes that I've never seen before."

"Oh, that poor boy..." Mrs. Robertson frowned, "I don't understand how anyone can treat a small child like that..."

"This world isn't all perfect, dear..." Mr. Robertson replied, "Even our closest friends aren't angels all the time..."

"Yeah..." Albert sighed, "Uh, may I be excused? I need to do some thinking..."

"Of course, Albert. I'll just wrap your sandwich up for later..."

After thanking his mother, Albert left his house and began walking down the street, still deep in thought. It was obvious that Rudy and Russell did not get along at all... and after what happened, it may nearly be impossible for them to get along ever.

Unless...

Before Albert could think of an idea, he saw Bill sulking a little near a light pole, "Hey, hey, hey, Bill..." He greeted, "How's Russell...?"

The eldest Cosby boy frowned, "He's stable. The doctors said that it was a good thing we got him there when he did, or else he might not have made it..." He glared and kicked a rock, "I almost lost my little brother, all because of Rudy!"

"I know you're pretty upset about that, huh...?"

"Fat Albert, upset doesn't even begin to describe how I feel right now. I know Russell can be a pain at times, but even he doesn't deserve to be hurt like that, all because Rudy can't handle a few insults..."

"I understand, but maybe there's a way we can get the two the get along."

Bill looked at his friend as if he were crazy, "Get along? At this point, I don't even want Rudy near my little brother no more. Not if he's gonna treat him like this..."

"Listen, I get you want Russell to be safe, but I really think we can help them both," Albert assured him.

"I just don't know, Fat Albert..."

"Trust me. I think we can make it work this time..."

Later on, the boys (sans Rudy) decided to visit Russell at the hospital. The little Cosby rested in bed, bandaged from head to toe, and a cast on his left arm and right leg. Bill sat by his brother in a chair, "The guys'll be coming soon, Rus..." He said.

Russell sat up, wincing a bit, frowning, "Rudy won't be coming... will he?" He asked with slight fear.

"No. I don't think so..."

As soon as Bill said that, there was a knock at the door, "Come in..." The door opened, and the other boys entered the room, bringing various gifts. Russell sighed with relief that Rudy wasn't present.

"Hey, hey, hey." Albert greeted softly, "You feeling okay?"

Russell shook his head, "Not really. I have never felt so much pain before. I hate being in the hospital. I hate being hurt, and I hate... no... I'm scared... really scared..."

"Of what?" Harold asked.

The small boy lowered his head and whimpered, "Of... of Rudy... I shouldn't have made him so mad... I think he really wanted to kill me... I'm so scared... so scared..."

Bill put a hand on his brother's shoulder, "It's gonna be okay, Rus. Rudy won't put his hands on you again. Not if I have anything to say about it. He had no right to do that to you. You might have provoked him, but he didn't need to go that far."

"I'll say..." Donald spoke, "It was like he was a dog. A rabid dog. The way he jumped on you and started to skin you alive. It's just like a crazy dog attacking a person."

Everyone looked at the dimwitted fellow, as Russell whimpered again, not too pleased to be reminded of the assault from earlier. Albert smiled at the boy, "Well, you don't have to worry about Rudy hurting you again. Because we're gonna help you two get along."

"Get along?" Russell asked, "What makes you think we'll get along after what he did to me? I don't even wanna look at him no more..."

"We're all friends. And we know Rudy can be too much at times, but he has a heart. And he knows when he messes up. I'm sure he'll realize what he did, and apologize."

"I seriously doubt that, Fat Albert..."

Albert knew that this problem was going to be a tough one to solve, but he wasn't planning on giving up on it until he accomplished this goal. Both Rudy and Russell had to learn how to treat each other better. If not, then things could eventually get worse.

"Speaking of Rudy, where do you think he is now?" Bucky asked out of curiosity.

"I haven't seen him since the incident..." Harold replied.

"I heard when he got home, he destroyed his room and got it all messed up." Donald said, "His mom said it's like a tornado hit the place. Like the one in the Wizard of Oz..."

"I guess he's not over it..."

Albert thought it. Perhaps he could talk to Rudy about this. But he had a feeling that the dapper boy wouldn't be so willing to get along with Russell, not while he was still angry. Well, it's worth a try anyway.

After talking among themselves, and giving Russell his gifts (which varied from flowers to cards, and things made from scraps in the junkyard), the gang left while Bill stayed with his brother. Albert suggested that they all visit Rudy, just to see how he was doing. However, they didn't expect what they would find.

They reached Rudy's house, and Albert rang the doorbell. A few seconds later, the door opened to reveal a tearful Mrs. Davis, "Oh... hello boys..." She sniffed.

"Good day, M'am." Albert greeted, "We were wondering if Rudy was home."

At the mention of her son, Mrs. Davis let out a soft sob, "H-He's not here right now... I heard about what happened and I tried to talk to him, but he got upset and left the house. I waited for him to come back, and when he did... oh... I have never seen him so angry! He completely destroyed the house, throwing things, punching holes in the walls, and shouting words I never knew he knew... it... was frightening..."

The boys were shocked. Rudy... trashed his home, "Can we come in?" Albert asked.

"Of course... but, what you might see won't be pretty..."

With that, the woman allowed the kids to enter the house, and she was right. It was completely destroyed. Torn furniture, broken glass, holes in the walls, and even the TV was knocked on the floor and busted.

Rudy did all of this...?

"I-I tried to stop him... but he was just too angry. And then he said..." Rudy's mother let out another sob.

"He said what?" Albert asked.

"He said... that he was going to kill little Russell!"

Uh oh...

It seems that Rudy's about to go off the deep end. His annoyance for Russell has skyrocketed, and now he plans to murder the poor boy. Can Fat Albert and the others stop him before he causes more trouble than ever? Next chapter we'll see the boys confront Rudy about this... and it'll go as well as you'd expect, and there will be something that'll surprise the boys too.