Author's Note: Heya fwends. I know that I try to update frequently, but that's because I really enjoy the story and for the fact that I don't like keeping my readers in suspense for long unless I have run into writer's block or something like that. So please enjoy chapter 3.
Charlie wanted to talk to the others before Monica had a chance to tell them what happened. He had grabbed a hand gun on his way out, just in case he needed it. Then he stuck it into his bag along with a few other weapons and stuff.
The first place he checked was Central Perk. He paused in the doorway for a brief moment, before walking over towards the orange couch and plopping down on it. He glanced at his watch, knowing that the others would be here soon.
It had been a moment later before he saw Chandler come in, followed by Joey. He noticed them laughing about something, so maybe Monica hadn't told them yet. He stood up, then walked over towards them. "Hey guys. Where's everyone else at?"
Chandler shrug, exchanging a glance with Joey. "Um.. they are probably all hanging out with Mon right now, why do you ask?" He crossed his arms.
Joey smirked, shoving his hands in his pockets.
Charlie glanced at them in confusion. "So I take it you haven't talked to Monica yet?"
"Why? Was there something she needed to tell us?" Chandler asked, narrowing his eyes. "Like the fact that you took advantage of her?!"
Charlie shoved him into the door. "I didn't take advantage of her! She was the one who came on to me!" He hissed, then grabbed the nearest chair, ignoring the screams of the other people in the coffee house. He held it up ready to hit him in the head with it, when Joey jumped on his back causing him to drop the chair. He easily flipped him off, then dived for his bag that he had dropped and grabbed his gun out of it.
"Everyone freeze!" He called out, wildly aiming the gun in all directions.
Chandler crept over, then quickly grabbed the hand with the gun in it, and wrestled with him.
Then the gun went off.
Callie glanced at her watch, then went back to watching Ross pace around. "Would you calm down already? Joey and Chandler are taking care of it." She said with a bit of annoyance.
Ross glared at her. "Calm down? That jerk tried to hurt my sister! And then Chandler and Joey sent me back here so they could go after him." He went back to pacing.
Rachel glanced up from the book she was reading. "Maybe they just wanted you to be here for Monica." She said, then went back to reading.
Monica had cried herself to sleep the night before, but instead of being in her bedroom, she was on the couch.
Phoebe had remained silent throughout all of their bickering. She just hoped the guys were okay.
Hearing the gun, people started fleeing out of the coffee house including Gunther. The gun had thankfully missed everyone and hit the ceiling instead. Charlie angrilly pushed Chandler down. "Stay there!" He hissed, pointing the gun at him.
Joey jumped on his back, wrapping his arms tightly around his neck. "Leave him alone!"
Charlie said a few choice words, then backed roughly into the wall, trying to knock his attacker off of him. He swung the gun over his shoulder, then hit Joey in the head with it, knocking him off. He turned back towards Chandler, but he was gone. "Where are you?!" He called out, then shot the gun in all directions. He heard the distant sounds of sirens in the distance, but he didn't care as he continued to scan the room. "Get back out here!" He called out. "I know something that may bring you out of hiding."
He smirked then knelt down beside Joey, whom was holding his head. Charlie smiled. "While I am waiting for Chandler to stop hiding, I'll just take care of you first then." He stood up, then started kicking him.
He heard one of the cops start speaking on a bull horn, but he ignored what they were saying.
Then Chandler came out of nowhere and tackled him, and they rolled on the ground. "I wasn't hiding, I was just planning," he smirked, then grabbed Charlie's arm and swung him into a table. He went back to check on Joey.
Charlie slowly stood up, then crept over to where he had dropped his gun, and picked it up. He cocked it, then fired it, shooting Chandler in the back. He needed a way out of here without getting arrested, so he walked over to where Chandler was lying. He smiled. "I am not sorry for what I did." He kicked him. He thought a moment, then walked over to where Joey was still holding his head.
Charlie pulled him to his feet. "Come on, your my ticket out of here." He wrapped an arm around his neck, then stuck the barrel of the gun against his forehead.
Joey was staring at Chandler. "Chandler?" He called out, but he didn't get a response from his friend as Charlie pushed him towards the door. "Chandler? You alright? Speak to me!" He panicked.
"Shut up and move!" Charlie hissed. "Let's go now!"
Joey started to say something, when he was pushed out of the coffee house. He tightened the arm around his neck until he could barely breath. "Don't shoot! I have a hostage!"
Rachel hung up the phone. "Uhm, guys.. we have a problem. There was a shootout at Central Perk a little bit ago." She paused, biting her nails before continuing. "Chandler was shot and is in critical condition."
Monica's eyes filled with tears, but she wasn't sure of what to say.
Callie had slowly stood up. "What about Joey? Is he okay?" She asked softly.
Rachel took a deep breath, shaking her head. "No, uhm.. Charlie took him hostage while fleeing the scene."
Ross angrilly stood up. "Let's go and find him and kick his butt!"
Phoebe had stayed silent threw all of this, then she covered her mouth with her hand. Everybody had fallen into an uneasy silence, trying to figure out what they should do next.
*sigh* I didn't want this chapter to end :( Anyways, I was going to let this chapter be the last one, but I just wasn't ready to end it. So then, this happened. I hope y'all have enjoyed this chappie! Stay tuned for the next one! Follow, favorite, comment or all three. Constructive critizm is always welcome, just no flaming or hating please because they really hurt. Toodles!
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