Hey guys, remember everyone that this is fiction. This isn't how the afterlife naturally works sometimes. I am aware of that. I just want to thank all of my reviewers. You guys are the reason that I'm still writing. I have a couple announcements to make. I am going to be writing two new stories soon. One is about the outsider kids sneaking out around the adult teens to catch their favorite band when they're on tour. A lot of humor and craziness will take place. Kids are: Ponyboy, Angela, Two bit's sister, Curly, and Johnny, and M&M.

My second story is about the Outsider's sexy girlfriends. Sandy, Evie, Sylvia, Kathy, and maybe Angela for Ponyboy. I think I'll do it about these new girls in town that try to steal their crushes. They're all not dating yet, this is how they're about to do what's necessary to get the guys to know they like them before the new girls get them . (New names and personalities would be appreciated). I really liked them, and I hope more people will write about these girls together. However, a lot of people didn't so I decided to make one and hopefully give people inspiration to make some too if they wanted too(hint hint* ;P ) . This chapter is pretty short but I figured you guys waited long enough.

Dally POV

The gang and I were bickering on what happened to the bacon. I know that son of a bitch took the last bacon. Now Johnny doesn't get his 2 strips when he can't even get a real meal at his own home. While we were arguing a loud, a coughing sound broke through the kitchen. What the fuck. I looked around and got a glimpse of a blue shadowy figure of a person. Then it turned into a boy who looked like our friend who came back from the dead.

"Miss me?" His smart ass smirk was still there. How was this even possible? The only kid that I actually love like a brother, except Johnny, was here in the kitchen when he was supposed to be 6 feet under.

Two-Bit POV

The kid, he was actually here, but he seems faded. He looked dead to me in the lot so how is he here. Don't get me wrong. I'm glad that my little brother is back from the dead and all, but how?

Steve POV

No way. Ponyboy freaking Curtis was here in the kitchen sitting on the counter. Damn kid, got himself murdered last time I checked, but it's not his fault. I'm so glad he's...alive, so I can apologize for all the things I've done to him, but I saw his body. We all did. His guts were even spilt on the ground.

Johnny POV

It's my best friend Ponyboy. He's alive...sort of. It's hard to believe, the last time I've seen him was him bleeding nonstop. I guess some dreams do come true.

Darry POV

Am I dreaming or is that Ponyboy? It couldn't be but it was. Last time I saw my baby brother was at the lot. We've even set up a funeral after the interrogation, but here he was with him sarcastic smirk. Now I could apologize for always laying into him. His clothes had no faint line of blood on them. The gang and I were staring at him agape. I turned to get a glance at Sodapop.

Soda POV

The person I love most in the world is actually here in the living room. The only one that could brighten my day when it's the most terrible one I've ever had, is sitting on the kitchen counter. He's supposed to be dead, but hey I'm not complaining. Darry turned to look at me. His eyes met mine. We both stood up, nearly knocking the chairs over in the process.

"Ponyboy?"

No one's POV

"Hey guys, what's up?" Ponyboy said awkwardly. "Ok, I know this looks bad, but before anyone faints please hear me out," . The dead teenager begged. Soda was the first one to step out of his trance. He slowly walked towards the boy.

"Ponyboy?" The dirty blonde teenager asked. He cupped the spirits cheek. The auburn blonde leaned into his brother's hand with lidded eyes. The moment between the two brothers was ruined when his fingers went through Ponyboy's cheek.

He felt uncomfortable that everyone was staring at him like he was a science experiment.

"I'm not going to disappear guys...yet".

"Ponyboy…but, how, you…we saw you die," Johnny sputtered. His big black eyes were wider than ever. They were like two blazing flying saucers.

"Have a seat," Ponyboy commanded with a sigh. When everyone took a seat, he jumped off the counter top, and in a flash he was on the edge of the table. He felt somebody touch his elbow.

"Ponyboy, it really is you," Darry said. He looked about ready to squeeze his baby brother to death in a hug.

"Yes, we established this. Look, the reason I'm here is," he took a deep breath, not that it was needed, "because I was murdered,".

The atmosphere changed just like that. It was filled with tension and hatred. Ponyboy continued.

"I came back as a ghost so I could help you find my murderer. I think he's after you guys too,".

"It's true then. I'm talking to my baby again". Soda's eyes almost held the dancing recklessness again.

"Yeah, but I can't stay like this. I'm going to black out sometimes and I'm only here on my mission. Once we find out who killed me I have to move on." Ponyboy said with sad eyes. He grabbed both of his brother's hands and gave a short squeeze.

"OK, you guys, I'm going to have to tell you the whole story". Thirty minutes later, everybody was left silent.

"Wow Pone, I'm really sorry," Two-bit said.

"It's ok". He gave a reassuring smile to the Mickey Mouse lover. The petite auburn gave his friend a reassuring smile.

Then his face suddenly turned Serious again.

"I think you guys are next. He killed me for a reason and now you guys are in trouble too".

"So what do we do?" asked Johnny quietly.

"We have to find out who did it and get his sorry ass," Dally retorted with a calm look. A clam look was his dangerous look though.

"Yeah, but how? Pony was the only one there," Soda said. Everyone knew he was right. The ghostly form looked down and tried to remember what happened. He closed his eyes as if he was in pain. As a thought struck him he looked up.

"His eyes, they're ice cold blue,' he said with finality.

I'll write a longer one next time. Please check out my other stories please. Thank you.