Hey I'm back C: With a new chapter, well duh...

Ok anyway warning! Pony does get beat up in this chapter but its nothing too graphic...

I don't own a thing sadly...

I glance at my brother Sodapop who was sound asleep. Then listen to make sure that Darry is asleep. I hear nothing but complete silence. I sigh in relief and slide out of bed and throw on jeans and a tee shirt. I search around for my shoes, finding them by the door. Quietly I walk to the front of our room and slide my feet into them. I tip toe to the window sliding the window open The cold night air makes me get my jacket of the desk chair. I stick on leg out the window, glancing out at Soda, good, still sleeping peacefully.

I continue out the window. Thankfully we have a bed room on the first story, my feet touch the grass. I pulled the window close so the cold air doesn't wake my brother. I let out a heavy sigh, and continue on my way. I walk by the lot even though it not on the way. I see no sign of Johnny, this mean two things. One he went home, which I pray he didn't. Two he's with Dal at buck's. I pray for the latter.

Even if he was there that didn't mean I wouldn't get beat. He has a signal ,The kitchen light. From the front of the house you can see it on or off. Off, meant Johnny was gone, and I go in regularly. Up to that horrible little room. On, meant Johnny was there and I sneak in threw the window. Down the street from their house I could hear yelling and shouting. Man I hate when they fight!

I slowed my pace really not wanting to get there. The yelling got louder and I heard beer bottle break. I ducked my head, trying to come up with a blank face. Like I said I don't Show them emotions, at all. Sadly I finally got there I breathed a sigh of relief the kitchen Light was off. Johnny was with Dally, or someone just not here.

I jogged up the steps, opened the door and went inside. I ignored the two idiots fighting and went to the Room. The room was were I went for beatings, I knew the drill by now. Sneak out, walk here , walk through the door not even a hello of I'm here, and go to the room and wait. Wait to experience a large amount of pain. Either be burned, cut, kicked or punched. All the same to me really, all pain in different forms.

I passed Johnny's room on my way. I quietly peer inside. I cringe at the bareness in the room. A mattress shoved in the corner by the window. A few clothes thrown about and that's all really. I frown and continue walking to the room next door. I close the door and slid to the floor. I close my eyes trying to get a little rest tonight. I've got School tomorrow and I don't want to be all tired and not learn anything. That would do nothing but lower my grade and make Darry mad.

My attempts at sleep are pointless as the door slams open. I hear heavy footsteps enter, and from the distance I hear another door slam. Good thing Mrs. Cade won't join in tonight. Bad thing, now Mr. Cade is really pissed off. He grabs my shirt collar and throw me across the room. My body slams into the wall. I don't grunt or moan at the pain. I stay quite.

"Who do you think you are? Huh? How dare you talk back,"He yells taking a swig of his beer. I don't answer, that would make thing worse. He walks over and slugs me across the face, man I don't need another black eye, how am I going to hide that? He continues to yell and rant, along with hitting and kicking at every other word.

I guess he finished his beer, cause he slammed the bottle on my head. Glass seeped into my skin, blood trickled down my arm, and face. I felt him Yank my arm up while lighting up a match He pressed the fire to my inner elbow. I winced at the burning sensation. Still made no reaction, kept quite. "You think your all tough cause you don't show emotions? Well I know you well by now, your scared shit less,"He sneers.

I stay quite, I don't care if he knows what I feel. I can't stand talking to this man so I won't even confirm if he's right or not. He kicked me really hard in the ribs. "Get outta here kid." With that said he left out of the room. I sat there thinking for a moment trying to will away the dizziness, my rubs hurt worse today then yesterday I pondered going to Athena's, but I went yesterday and it probably late I don't want to wake her up.

I decided not to go and just pop a bunch of aspirins, and get some ice. I stood up, I wobbled as a wave of sharp pain hit me. I gripped my ribs, gasping a bit. I staggered threw the house to the front door. I finally got out side collapsing on the porch, I panted , maybe I should go to Athena's. A wave of reget me when I realized all the times I woke her in the middle of the night.

No I'll do as I planed tough if out, I don't need to run to Athena every time I get a little beat up! I stick this one solo. "Yeah solo," I whispered. From the edge off the street I could hear booming laughter, "Man did you see that blond I picked up, man she was fine!" I froze panic flooding me. No no no NO!

"Shh Two-bit you trying to wake the whole street?"

"Yeah man keep it down."

My world spun as the foot print got closer,damn! What do I do?! I can't move fast enough to run for it, if I do I'll be seen. And if I stay here same out come so, over all screwed . Fuck! Ok Pony time to listen to Darry and use your head. My eyes searched frantically for a place to hide. Then I remembered the hole on the side of the house under the porch. Maybe...

I quickly jumped over the wooden railing, ducking into the whole pulling my legs up to my chest. I bit my lip trying to suppress the moan of pain. I heard the footsteps stop. "Alright Johnnycakes were hear," I head A voice, Steve to be exact say.

"You going to be alright kid?"

"Yeah Dal I don't hear 'em fighting maybe I'll get lucky tonight."

"Ok if you say so, get some rest kid."

"Alright good night guys."

"night Johnnycakes."

next I heard the door close, but not retreating foot steps. I almost scream, I don't feel well and I want to go home and sleep. "He don't deserve what he goes through, he's a good kid," I heard Two-bit say.

"Yeah, he keeps us all together," Steve agrees.

"Alright you hoods lets get outta here," I hear Dally I heard the leaving foot steps.

I sigh, that's the reason for this deal. Not only would I break without Johnny, but the whole gang would fall apart. If I would leave, they would get over it. Steve, don't like me to start with. Darry can't stand me, even if Soda says he does, I don't believe him. Dally don't care about no one but Johnny and himself. Two-bit would be sad, but eventually he would get over it and laugh and joke again. Soda and Johnny would most likely take it the hardest. Then again they had the rest of the gang to help them out.

You see, With me gone things might get better. Steve wouldn't complain about a tag along, Darry wouldn't have to worry about another mouth to feed and stop yelling so much. Hell he might even go back to being as happy as he was before, even go to collage! Sure that would be bad for Johnny, but if I left they would find about the deal and take Johnny away, cause I was the reason that the beating weren't that bad.

Stretching my legs out, I stood up. Finally I going home, for some much needed rest.

Haha bet you thought the gang was going to find out huh? nope not yet soon, but not yet.

Thanks to all past reviews and ideas, feel free to give me more ^_^

Phoenixx Rising, It was suppose to be Johnny that voiced the concern and worry everyone had, I guess I could have added a bit more detail and explanation. I hope that answered your question (: