Chapter 3-Fighting Back

Egon was completely exhausted when Peck walked back in. Egon had not slept the entire night as Peck would just dump a bucket of ice water on him. He also hurt everywhere, but he didn't show any pain. Egon also continued to bite Peck on the hand if he got too close. But by doing that, Peck would punch him or kick him. Egon was also still cold and his clothes were still wet after the last time he got dunked with ice water, which was around two in the morning.

"How have you been throughout the night?" Peck asked. He kicked Egon to make sure he was awake. "I'm surprised at how you're dealing with all this pain." Peck moved his hand, which was now covered in bite marks, closer to Egon. But Egon bit Peck on the hand again.

"I thought I told you it wasn't nice to bite people. And it's not normal." said Peck. He then grabbed Egon by his hair and dragged him to a tube full of ice water. Peck tried to dunk Egon's head, but Egon was strong. He put his hands on the edge and resisted Peck pushing down on his head.

"Man, you're stronger than you look." said Peck. He motioned for the guard to come over. The started pushing down on Egon's head too. But then, Egon used his leg and kicked the guard hard. The guard let go of him, and then Egon kicked Peck as well. Peck let go of his hair.

"Like you said, I'm stronger then I look, Dickless." Egon snapped.

Then, out of rage, Peck grabbed Egon's head again, and slammed him into the floor. Everything around Egon went black.


Meanwhile at the firehall, the guys hadn't really slept. They were all worried about Egon. But Peter was especially worried. Peter the walked in for breakfast, but Ray and Winston took note of his appearance. Peter had dark circles under his eyes, his skin was pale, and his hair was unkempt.

"Hey Pete you ok?" Winston asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine Z." Peter replied.

"Are you sure?" Ray asked, "You don't look so good."

"I'm fine Ray." said Peter.

Just then Janine walked upstairs. "Hey guys, any word from the police?" she asked.

"No." Ray replied.

"I didn't get any sleep last night." Janine said.

"Nor did we." Winston said.

Peter, you don't look good. Are you sure you're ok?" Janine asked.

"I'm fine Janine."Peter said sounding a little irritated. He then got up and walked out.

"Is Dr. Venkman ok?" Kylie asked.

"We don't know." Ray said, "Seems like he's more affected than all of us based on his appearance."

"I'm not a psychologist," Winston said, "but it looks like he might feel guilty for Egon's disappearance."

"Makes sense." Janine said, "He might be worried that he'll never be able to apologize."

"Should we tell Peck?" Kylie asked.

"Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you Ray." Jenny said, "The mayor told me he hadn't seen Peck in a few days, and the staff at PCOC has said that they haven't seen Peck either."

"Uh oh." Ray said, his eyes widening with worry, "Why do I get the bad feeling that-"

"Ray, don't go there." Winston said.

"What? You don't think that Peck abducted Egon. Do you?" Janine asked in a shaky voice.

"If we're right Janine, Egon could be in more danger than he already is." said Ray.

Peter was secretly listening. He gasped and was more worried than ever. He quickly ran up to the roof and began to cry. He had put his best friend in danger. And now, he was probably never gonna be able to apologize.

"Egon, wherever you are, I'm sorry." Peter said in his mind. "Please be okay."


Meanwhile, Egon felt ice cold water being thrown on him. He had a massive headache and was now shivering.

"That should keep you awake." Peck said.

"You bastard." Egon snarled, "When my friends find you, they're gonna put you into the containment unit where you belong."

"Oh, I wouldn't be so sure. They probably don't care. Especially Dr. Venkman." Peck taunted.

Egon wasn't sure how Peck found out about his fight with Peter, but his head hurt too much for him to figure anything out.

"You know it's not nice to not look at people when they talk to you." Peck said as he moved his hand closer to Egon. But again, Egon bit him.

"OWWWW!" Peck exclaimed. He then punched Egon hard in the face again. "It seems you haven't learned your lesson. Maybe this will teach you."

The guard came over with a crowbar in his hands. Peck then put a roll of duct tape over Egon's mouth and began to hit him with the crowbar. Hard. Peck was hoping Egon would scream. or wince, or groan, but Egon remained silent. Sure, being hit with a crowbar hurt like hell, but he was not going to give Peck the pleasure of seeing him in pain.

After a while, Peck stopped. He then stormed out. Egon was in so much pain he could barely think, but he had high hopes that the guys would come for him. Even Peter. Egon knew that Peter would come looking for him, even though they got into a fight.

"Guys. Please help." Egon said in his mind. He knew that if he didn't get out of here, he could die.

To be continued...