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Ch.6

Got Hope?

I'm not gonna lie, this chapter won't be as long as my previous ones and less action-y, but it does set up the plot for the next chapter (which will be longer and action-y) so please R&R!

It wasn't until late morning until the rest of the kids were able to make it back to the cul-de-sac. Covered in various bandages, the kids sulked in Kevin's living room.

"I can't believe we robbed a bank only to lose it all and get Captain Dorkenstien captured!" groaned Kevin, wincing as he adjusted his position in his chair.

"Yeah, but it's not like we can get him back or anything," added Sarah. "Face it, Eddy's gone!"

Ed grabbed his sister and began to shake her violently. "But we can't leave Eddy! No comrade must be left behind, left, right, forward, upside-down, or any direction!"

"I know you wanna help Ed," replied Nazz as Sarah began to strangle him. "But it's not like we know where that guy took him or anything."

"I beg to differ," replied Double D. "There's still a shred of hope."

"Has sock-headed Ed boy's injuries made him delusional?" asked Rolf.

Double D took what looked like a blackberry out of his pocket. "During the battle at the warehouse, I put a homing devise on the getaway truck."

Jonny hopped out of his seat in excitement, but quickly sat back down, wincing slightly from the pain of his injuries. "Nice one Double D!"

"I guess you're not a total dork," replied Kevin. "So, can that thing tell us where Dorky is?"

The sock-headed Ed nodded. "According to this tracker, Eddy is somewhere in the outskirts of Lemon Brook."

"Then what are we waiting for?' asked Jimmy. "Let's save the day!"

Nazz put a restraining hand on Jimmy's shoulder. "We can't just go without some sort of plan. Speaking of which, does anybody have one?"

Eddy groaned slightly as his eyes gradually began to open. He tried to move, but his arms and legs had been tied to the cold table he was laying on. All he could see was the ceiling above him. "W-Where am I? Where the heck is my brother? And where's my shirt?"

The man smiled, although it couldn't be seen behind his hood. "Ah, looks like your brother's awake."

"Get away from him dammit!" shouted Eddy's brother as he struggled to free himself. "Just gimme five minutes out of these chains and I'll…"

"That wouldn't be smart a smart move," replied the man. "Unless you wish to see Eddy die!"

Eddy's eyes nearly bugged out of its sockets. "Die? I don't wanna die!"

"Hush now Eddy," said the man. "You'll stay alive as long as your brother wants you to." A large laser emerged from the ceiling, aiming itself at Eddy.

"Now then," began the man. "It's up to you Chris. Would you like to tell me the code or watch your brother suffer?"

"Code?" repeated a frantic Eddy. "What code? Chris, what's he talking about?"

Chris swore under his breath before responding. "Eddy, I promise you I'll explain everything to you after everything's over, but right now, I need you to be strong!"

Sweat trickled down Eddy's brow as he stared at the laser beam, which began to glow blue. "Bro…" A ray of electricity shot at Eddy, causing him to wail in agony. He couldn't find the strength to move or to do anything but yell in pain. After a few seconds, the ray finally ceased. Eddy breathed heavily, though every breath shot pain through his ribs.

"You sick monster!" shouted Chris. "Eddy doesn't have anything to do with this! Let him go and we can settle this alone, just you and me!"

"But I know you won't tell me if I hurt you, I've already tried that," replied the man. "But with your brother's life in danger, I know you'll be more inclined to telling me the code."

You think torturing a kid is just a part of a sick game?" spat Chris. "People like you shouldn't have the right to live!"

"Seriously, can someone please tell me what's going on?" asked Eddy. "How do you know my brother? What code are you talking about? Don't I have a right to know?" The laser shot another beam of electricity at Eddy.

The man smiled as he watched Eddy howl in turmoil. "Does that answer your question?"

I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter! So many unanswered questions, but only three more chapters left! Don't worry, they'll all be answered eventually. Please R&R!