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Pony's POV

When I woke up I was alone in the basement. I pushed into a sitting position and looked around. Angel and Tab were nowhere around. I shrugged it off and climbed outta the bed. I tied on my sneakers and pulled my jacket on. I really needed to get out of here. I walked out of the basement and through the house before stepping outside. It was nighttime. Darkness cascaded across the sky and stars shown brightly. I took in a deep breath and ran my fingers through my hair. I started walking down the street, hitching my thumbs in my pockets. A gentle breeze blew in my face. It felt good.

As I walked I crawled back in my mind and tried to recall the dream that I had had. I pictured the faces and the voices in my mind. I knew them, but I couldn't figure out how. It was like having someone's name on the tip of your tongue, but you just can't get it out. That's how I felt about these people. I shook my head. I was way past frustrated now.

Just then I heard a car behind me. I glanced over my shoulder to see the same car that had attacked me and Angel before. I groaned inwardly. I guess it was time to make a break for it. I slowly put on speed and before long I was full out running. I knew it was pointless. There was no way I could outrun a car. Guys jumped out of the car and I was tackled to the ground. I was pinned and there was no chance of escaping.

"Well, well, well, what do we have here?" one guy mused.

"Greaser, you should know better then to go out alone," another said.

"Such a shame you ain't got that pretty girlfriend of yours with ya," a third hissed.

There were six of them and they were all on top of me. The truth was I was more annoyed then scared. Why? Probably because I was a complete idiot. I was getting very irritated with these guys. I didn't even struggle. I saw no point to it. One of the guys frowned.

"Ain't ya scared grease?" he demanded.

Instead of answering I spat in his face. He flinched and I saw rage flicker in his cold eyes. That probably a stupid idea. The next thing I knew I was stunned from several blows to my head and a switchblade was being scraped across my chest. I howled in pain and tried to kick them of, but to no avail. I screamed for held and got some more punches to the face. I heard shouted, but they seemed so far away.

Suddenly the pressure on me lifted and I felt my head cradled in someone's lap. A gentle hand brushed my cheek.

"Ponyboy, can you hear me?"

My eyes fluttered open and I saw Angel face hovering above me. She looked worried. Why was she worried? I didn't know. My head was pounding and my chest felt like it was on fire.

"Is that him?" I heard someone ask.

I looked in front of me to see Tab standing with three other guys and a tough looking girl. I blinked and, with Angel's help, got into a sitting position. I rubbed my throbbing head and my hand came away sticky with blood. Tab knelt down next to me.

"You okay Ponyboy?" he asked.

"Yeah I think so…"

My words were slurred together. Tab grabbed one of my arms while one of the other guys took my other arm. They lifted me to my feet and together the seven of us made our way back to the house. Tab and the other dude dragged my through the house and down to the basement, placing my on the bed. After Angel cleaned me up a little Tab spoke.

"Ponyboy I want ya to meet the gang," he said, "This is Danni, Scott, Mark, Eddie and Penny."

Danni was a pretty big guy with long, long blond hair and huge brown eyes. Scott was smaller with dark hair and blue eyes. Mark and Eddie were obviously twins, with reddish-brown hair and gray eyes. Penny had choppy copper hair and almost black eyes. They all looked tough and, if I didn't know they were Tab's friends, I would have been terrified.

"Gang this is Ponyboy," Tab said.

I got a mix of hellos with backslaps and handshakes. Penny came and sat next to me, running her delicate fingers through my hair. I saw Angel's eyes flare with anger. I could tell she was jealous. But honestly, I didn't have the least bit of interest in Penny.

"So you're the kid that can't remember nothing?" Eddie demanded.

I nodded. "Yup, that's me."

"Well Tab's says he trusts you so I guess that means we do to," Danni told me.

I was glad. These were not a group of people that I would want to have against me.

"Don't worry honey, we'll help ya remember," Penny cooed.

Angel tensed. I gave her a soft look and that seemed to calm her down a little. Penny was still playing with my hair when Scott pulled her away.

"Penny what's the matter with ya? Tab told ya that Angel was his gal," Scott scolded.

Penny eyed with and a mischievous grin toyed with her lips. I didn't like the looked she was giving me.

"A forbidden love, that's the best kind," she whispered.

Angel came over to me and took my hand, jerking me to my feet. She pulled me towards the door.

"Come on Ponyboy, we don't have to stay here."

And with that she yanked me out the door, through the house and out into the cool night air. We had walked about a quarter of a mile before we stopped at a small park.

"Arrrggggg! I hate that Penny!" Angel fumed, "The only reason she's in the gang is cause Tab used to have a thing for her!"

She was pacing back and forth, stomping her feet, arms crossed over her chest and eyes staring hard into the ground. I grabbed her bicep, pulled her to a stop. She looked at me and I cupped her face in my hands. I pulled her close and we locked in a kiss. I gently pulled away.

"You're the only girl for me," I told me.

She smiled and wrapped her arms around my neck. She buried her face in my collarbone and nuzzled closer.

"Promise you'll never leave," she said.

When I heard those words my mind wandered to the people in my dream. What if they had something to do with my life? What if I was supposed to go to them? Could I really keep that big of a promise? When I didn't answer Angel looked up at me with big eyes. I sighed and nodded slowly.

"I promise," I whispered in her ear.

Ooooo, with Ponyboy be able to keep his promise? I guess you'll just have to keep reading to find out. Hope ya liked it and I'll update ASAP. Love y'all and review!