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Ponyboy P.O.V

I have been here what seems like weeks. I asked what the date was. They told me I didn't need to know what day it was I was never getting out of here. An older lady came into the cell and was cleaning my cuts and bruises. I asked her what the date was. She said it was September 13, 1968. I've been here for a whole year! I tried to untie these knots again. This time I got lose but pretended to be tied up because the buff looking guy came back. He had a gun with him. he aimed it at me. I heard him pull the trigger. I felt a pain in my shoulder. I started blacking out. Going in and out of consciousness I saw my vision getting blurrier by the second. The last thing I remember was that I saw my troops come in and help me up.

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3rd P.O.V (back in Tulsa)

The gang sat at the table playing poker, having beers, eating cake and smoking cancer sticks that is until the doorbell rang. Everybody froze. Every time the doorbell rings something bad happens. Darry got up slowly followed by Sodapop then the rest of the gang on their heels. Darry opened the door slowly and stood frozen in shock. Two-bit opened the door fully and his eyes widened. What was seen was not a good sign. What stood in front of them were two troops from the U.S. military. (A/N: I wanted to stop here but I have a few ideas so I'm going to keep going.) "Hello are you Sodapop and Darrel Curtis?" one of the soldiers asked. "Y-yes I'm D-Darrel." The gang including Soda went in the kitchen and started playing poker knowing that Darry wants to be alone with the troops.

Meanwhile with darry and the troops….

"I'm very sorry but your brother Soldier Curtis has been missing in action for a year." The other soldier spoke up saying, "If we find him we will give you a call but it is almost impossible to find him. I am very sorry." "Thank you goodbye gentlemen."

Darry walked back into the kitchen to tell the gang the information he was just told. "Guys he's not dead." There were whoops and shout of joy but they suddenly stopped when they saw Darry's expression. Sodapop spoke up and said, "What's wrong dare?" "He's MIA." The gang looked confused. Darry saw this and explained. "MIA means he is missing in action. They say he was missing for a year and its impossible to find him after a year."

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A/N: hey guys I'm back! ;) I still have writers block but I'm still trying to get a chapter done. I'm sorry this chapter is short but I couldn't find any other ideas. I still need ideas if you have any. Please don't hesitate to tell me your ideas. Please R&R. keep up with those reviews! Until next time…. See Ya!

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MK! ;)