Chemical Stories chapter 1-54 and part 2 chapters 1-3

Chapter 1 : Caught in the Crossfire

It was November 3,2016 and i was walking through Zone 5. I'd been out walking for almost 3 hours. I was tired and almost out of water. I turned around and started heading back to Zone 6 where i had made camp a few days ago. About a mile into my walk i felt as if i was being watched. I pulled out my gun and scanned the area carefully. Nothing. I turned around and started walking again. I heard foot steps once again i got my gun out and scanned the area. Nothing. Just like before. Strange. This time I walked back in the direction of Zone 4. I hoped i could make it before night fall. I walked as far as i could. Again footsteps. I turned , but this time I shouted "who are you? show your face!" I turned around and standing behind me was a Drac. I immediently shot him up! I was terrified! Dracs scare me so bad! I began running. I ran straight into Zone 4 when i realize 'how am i going to make camp without anything to light a fire'. Great. Just what i needed. To freeze out in Zone 4. I tried to light my spark candle. Stupid thing. It doesn't need matches ,but i guess mine was broken. I couldn't get it to even spark! Great, this day is just FABULOUS! I sat there in the dark ,freezing my butt off in the process, and held my gun tight and close. I had been hurt from the encounter with the Drac from earlier. They come outta nowhere you know. I finally fell asleep still holding on tight to my gun.

Chapter 2: strange greetings and a savior

The next morning I woke up in the same spot. Good thing too. At least i know where i am. I started gathering my things and was on my way. The sun was just peeking is way into the sky. I love to wake up before the sun rises. The colors are just so perfect. I was walking in the direction of Zone 3. I was just about to cross over out of 4 when I saw The Detonator parked outside of the border line gas station. I quickly hid. I'd heard rumors about the four heroic killjoys that travel the zones saving other killjoys. I don't know why i was hiding, but i was. I sat there watching for a few minutes behind this large bolder. I sat there shaking my head when a shadow drowned the sun on my skin. I looked up at the Killjoy. I assumed it was Fun Ghoul by the mask in his hand. "hey you need a ride?" he asked his voice soothing and calming in this god forsaken heat. I looked up at him and shook my head. He winked and said "alright come on. Its a long way to HQ from here." he reached out for my hand and helped me up. We began walking towards The Detonator and he tried to start a conversation. "whats your name?" he asked a smile in his voice. I looked up at him and pulled my mask down around my neck. "Adrenaline. Adrenaline Revolution. Call me Dren." I said as i re-holstered my gun. I had forgotten i was holding it until he had glanced at it. "Im Fun Ghoul, but call me Ghoul. So why are you out here all alone?" he asked. "A few months ago Dracs raided my house. I got away and my sister had fled weeks before. The Dracs killed my parents and I havnt heard from Ritalin since. I've been staying under a rock out in Zone 6. I'm almost out of food and water, but atleast i haven't been dusted yet." I looked at him and he smiled at me. "Well, Dren, you can stay with me in my room at HQ. We'll head to Zone 6 in the morning to get the rest of your things. It's dangerous to be in the Zones alone at night. At least at HQ I'll know your safe." he looked at me scanning my clothes and checking for wounds. I looked up at him and replied "you don't have to do that. I've been under that rock for 4 months now. I'm still kickin' and breathin' ya know?" I laughed a little "i sound like i'm part hermit crab" He started laughing at me and said "yeah ya do." He opened the door to The Detonator and i slide into the back seat and he slid in next to me. Party got in the drivers seat and turned and looked at me. "who is this Ghoul?" Ghoul shot him a warning look not to ask. I tried not to laugh at his expression and failed miserably cause he was looking at me like i'm a crazy Killjoy. "ok ok. I get it don't ask" Party was just about to start the car as Kobra Kid and Jet Star got into the car. We were off. HQ here we come.

chapter 3: arrival and happy endings

We'd been driving for almost a hour before we arrived at what looked like an old run down office building. On the outside it was blue,red,purple,and white. There was writing on the outside walls, but was to smudged to make out any of the words. We walked inside and the main room ,well what appeared to be the main room anyway, was bright red and green and a little spat of blue on the walls. As i was admiring the scene set before me Ghoul grabbed my hand and spoke calm words "come this way. I want to show you my room before the others quiz you on your story and background checks." He began pulling me towards what looked to be a long hallway for offices. When we got to the end of the hallway he turned to the door on the left and pulled out a really cool looking key. It was covered in what looked to be scorpions. He opened the door and lead me inside and quietly shut the door. "sorry that theres only one bed. i can sleep on the floor if---" i inturrupted him "no thats okay we can share it if thats cool with you" he looked at me and smiled "its perfectly fine with me" He was running his fingers through his hair like he was nervous, but what did he have to be nervous about? I was just a fellow killjoy looking for a shelter. "are you okay you seem really nervous" i asked as i put my hand on his shoulder. "its...its nothing...im fine..." he replied. He didn't really seem fine, but i trust him. I walked over and sat on his bed looking around at his awesome room. His walls were covered in posters of different bands like The Raven Heads and other bands like The Black Parade. He walked over and sat next to me. "your room is so cool. Where'd you get all this neat stuff?" i asked still looking around. "well, when you travel as much as we do you collect and collect and collect you know." I nodded "yeah i guess i shoulda thought of that myself" I giggled a little bit and he reach his hand over and held mine. "are you ready to get severely quizzed on your own life?" he smiled. I stood and nodded and he opened the door and we walked back to the main room. Sitting on the couch was Party Poison and Kobra Kid. Jet Star i guess was in his room. Party started the conversation. "okay kid whats your name?" I smiled and replied "Adrenaline Revolution. call me Dren." I glanced at Ghoul whose face was red as if he were blushing from embarrasment. "well" party started again "where have you been hiding?" I glanced at Ghoul who encouraged me to go on "well, ive been living under a rock in Zone 6. Its cold and damp, but its a great hiding place to get away from the Dracs ya know." I smiled at him. "well thats no way to live. We go through Zone 6 alot how come we are just now finding you?" he looked at me curiously. "like i said its a great hiding place." I glanced at Ghoul again and he was staring down at his feet. He took my hand once again in his and we started for his room. He opened the door again and shut it this time locking it. I sat on his bed staring at him. He looked at me and sat next to me. "there's something about you and im not quite sure what it is." I laid down and he did the same. He moved me to where my head was on his chest and his arms were wrapped around me. I was lying there motionless for some time and managed a few words before i fell asleep. "thank you. for everything." He kissed the top of my head and replied "your welcome Dren. your very welcome." I smiled and quietly fell asleep.

chapter 4: dracs and drama

The next morning when I woke up I was alone. I was still in Ghoul's room, but i was alone. I saw a note pinned to the door. I read it out loud cause who cares ya know. "sorry Dren distress call from a Killjoy. I wrote this so you wouldn't freak out. Didn't wanna wake you up. you looked so helpless and innocent. Your welcome to any thing in the kitchen. Don't make a big mess. BBS - Ghoul". I laughed a little. He signed his name in big green letters. It looked kinda girlie ya know. It was funny to me. I flipped it over and there was a second note and a key taped to it. "here made you a spare key to my room. If your gonna stay here you might as well be able to get in." I took the key off and headed out of his room. I looked at the key. He had painted little syringes all over it. I guess he got the idea from my mask. I walked down the hallway and went in to the kitchen area. I didn't look like a kitchen, but who cares free food! I opened the green blueish fridge and look at everything, but nothing i wanted so i grabbed one of the drinks and a small bag of chips. I sat on the floor and drank my, what tasted like soda, fizzy pop. I ate the chips slowly cause they taste so good to someone who hasn't eaten in 3 days. I finished eating and cleaned up my mess, It was probably the only clean spot in the house. I grabbed the broom (which had been covered in dust and cob-webs) and began cleaning. I didn't move anything i just dusted and swept. I wiped down tables and counter tops and picked up old chip bags and drink bottles. I didn't go in anyone's room to clean. Just the main room. I walked down the hallway, unlocked Ghoul's door, and walked inside. Ghoul's room was kinda clean. I picked up dirty clothes and made a pile in the middle of the room. I picked up trash and swept and dusted. I like cleaning. I haven't had a house to clean in forever. I finished that up and layed down. I heard the front door open and i sat up. Ghoul unlocked the door and walked in. He was looking around his room. "nice job. Is this what you do for a living or something??" He smiled at me. "No." i replied "I just like cleaning." He winked at me "well your good at it. The front room looks almost spotless!" I giggled a little bit cause the tone in his voice was over joyed with just a little cleanliness. He walked over and sat next to me on the bed. "hey you wanna go get your stuff outta zone 6?" he looked at me just to look i guess. "sure. let's go." I knew i didn't have much back at my hide out, but it'd be fun to take a drive. We walked out of his room, he locked the door, and grabbed the spare car key. It had a spider just like the one on the hood of the car. We walked past everybody, we didn't even glance at them, and walked out the door. Ghoul opened the passanger side door and i slid into the seat. He closed the door and walked around and got in the drivers seat. He proceeded to slam the door, put the key in the ignition and start the car in one fluid motion. "please tell me you know HOW to drive" I said kinda worried he'd say no. "yes i know HOW to drive. It's being in the speed limit i have issues with." He smile at me. I just giggled. "great we're gonna die." We both busted out laughing. He punched the gas and we were off. I tried to remind him that he didn't know where the hell he was going, but i was having way to much fun! He stopped just outside Zone 6 and said "where to?" I said "hold on" i got outta the car and began walking. I could hear him yelling from the car "Hey where are you going?!" I yelled back "I only know how to get there on foot!" He just smiled and shook his head "OK" is all i heard after that. I began walking to camp. I finally found it and cleaned it out. I ran back to the car as fast as possible. "hey is everything okay?" Ghoul asked. "punch the gas and lets get outta here. There were 7 Dracs hanging around back there." I said as i was breathing harder than ever from running. I think i kick something on my run back because my leg was in pain, but i didn't care as long as i got back to HQ i didn't worry much. Ghoul put the car in reverse and punched the gas and turned around. He was going so fast on the way back i'm glad we made it. I ran in and went to Ghoul's room and unlocked the door with my awesome key. I went in and layed down. I could hear the conversation outside. "what's her problem Ghoul?" Party asked worriedly "she said she saw 7 Dracs outside or around her hide out. Some how she got her stuff and got outta there. Her gun was in her hand when she got in the car." Ghoul replied and he started to walk back. "As long as shes okay we don't mind" Kobra Kid shouted. Ghoul unlocked the door and walked in. "ugh,why do they even care." Ghoul said under his breath. "Let them worry." i replied. Ghoul walked over and sat next to me. I reached over and brushed his thick black bangs out of his beautiful hazel eyes. "they ask because they care." i said looking into his eyes. He held my gaze and said "they never cared about me when I ran in here.i just picked this room. So they let me stay." he said staring at the floor. I looked at him curiously. He'd never mentioned running in terrified. It's okay though he's still cool. He lied down all frustrated like a 4 year old. I laughed at him and he did the same. "im such a dork" he looked at me smiling i said "yeah ya are" and we both sat there just laughing and making jokes. Who could ask for a better way to spend the day?

Chapter 5: desolation row and dancing

The next morning I woke and my head was on Ghoul's chest. His arm was wrapped around me. My hand was on his stomach and his other hand was on top of it. I don't remember falling asleep like that, but it was okay I kinda liked it. I layed there listening to the steady thump of his heart and i was trying not to moved in fear that i'd wake him up. I heard a key in the door and watched as Kobra Kid entered, shut the door, and walked over. I looked at him and he whispered "we made up a room for you since your going to be staying" i looked at him and replied "that's okay i like being in here with Ghoul. He's great company ya know." i smiled at him and he grinned back "Okay suit yourself, but hey its there if you need it." I looked at him and whispered "thanks." He walked out and shut the door behind him. "So you do like being in here?" I heard and almost jumped outta bed he scared me. "yeah i do like it in here. It's nice having someone to talk to." I could feel him looking at me and lifted my head to look at him. His bangs were in his face and he was smiling at me. "oh and good morning!" I said kinda loud. "Good morning to you too sunshine" He said with a big grin on his face. I layed my head back down and he started singing. "late dawns and early sunsets. Just like my favorite scenes. They're holding hands and life was perfect. Just like up on the screen." He sang so perfectly. I was just about to ask him what song that was, but he stood up and took my hand. I stood up and he walked over to the radio and put in a CD and played it. "Its a song called 'Early Sunsets Over Monroeville' It's a very good song. Care to dance?" I smiled at him and replied "I don't know how to dance" I giggled a little out of embarassment, but im sure he didn't mind teaching me. "come on its easy" He took my hand in his and began twirling me. We were in the middle of his room dancing. How corny is that? Dancing in the middle of his room. I didn't mind much. It was like a movie scene. Then everything changed. "Ghoul! Kiljjoy in 6! We gotta go urgent call!" Party yelled from outside the door. "okay. I'm on my way!" Ghoul replied. He kissed my cheek and said "Your a lovely dancer. When I get back i want to play another song for you. I think you'll like it!" He walked out the door and ran to catch up to the others. "Well that was fun. While it lasted that is." I laughed at my smart comments. I walked out of the door and went across the hall. The room they had made for me was really cool. The walls had a flag on it with a syringe instead of stars. The comforter and sheets and pillow cases were green. The carpet was black. I loved it, but i still didn't want to leave Ghoul. I shut the door and turned and walked down the hall. I went to the itchen area and got a snack and a soda. I sat on the floor in the same spot as yesterday finished my snack, and headed back to Ghoul's room. I got my sketchbook out of my backpack and began drawing. At first i just drew sqwiggly lines. I tried to copy down his room. It came out pretty perfect. I didn't have any colors so black and white would have to do. When I finished, I tore it out and taped it to the wall. I liked it, but i hoped Ghoul would too. I took out my favorite CD and put it in the player. I turned it on and played 'Desolation Row' by MCR. Even though they were a band from like 16 years ago they still rock. I played the song and began dancing like any teenager would do! Every time they said 'desolation row' i would too. That was the fun thing about this song you only have to know those two words to love it! I didn't hear them come back in because i was kinda blasting it. Ghoul unlocked the door and said "What are you listening to?" I looked at him and replied "Desolation Row! It's an awesome song!" He smiled and added "Yeah it is." He went to the player and restarted it and we danced like retards for hours! It was fun to just act stupid for a while! We danced and we laughed. When we had finished listening to the same song 56 million times we went and got fizzy pops. We walked back to Ghouls room and layed down. Dancing will do that to you. He looked at me and brushed my hair away from my silvery blue eyes. I smiled at him and he smiled back. I moved over and layed my head on his chest and he wrapped his arms around me. I couldn't help but smile. He kissed the top of my head while he was still humming desolation row i would yell out 'DESOLATION ROW'! Every time I did we both would laugh. It was funny that we remember every time in the song that they would say that. Ghoul fell asleep and i did soon after. We sleep to much, but oh well we're tired!

chapter 6: Baseball Sketching and kissing oh my!

When i woke up a few hours later he was fast asleep snoring loudly. I carefully got up trying hard not to wake him and grabbed my sketch book and began sketching him. It turned out really good so I tore it out and taped it to the wall. I continued sketching random things around his room like his posters and his boom box. I was really bored. I got up and walked outta his room and locked the door. I went in the main room and saw Kobra Kid lying on the couch staring at the ceiling. "Hey kid. What are you up to?" he asked without moving. "Don't move" i replied and sat on the floor and began sketching him immediently. "okay." he said and didn't move a muscle. I finished the sketch and tore it out and handed it to him. "Here you go. Sorry if it sucks." i said as i turned to walk back to Ghoul's room to see if he was awake. "Hey this is really good. Where'd you learn to draw?" When i turned back around he was sitting up. "I taught myself." i said tucking my hair behind my ear. "Your a good teacher then, cause this is awesome." He said smiling. "Well thanks." i added before turning. I didn't look up and almost ran into Ghoul. "Hey your up! How'd you sleep?" i asked him. I noticed he was holding my picture in his hand. "I slept good so it seems. This is awesome. Why randomly sketch every thing i don't know, but your good at it." Ghoul looked at me with a big grin on his face. "I'm glad you like it. I didn't think it was all that great." I said staring at the floor. He put his hand under my chin and lifted my head until i was looking into his perfect hazel eyes. "I love it." He said very convincingly. I smiled and looked down again. He leaned down and kissed my cheek. I blushed and headed back to his room. When i got there i ran in shut the door and sat on the floor. I couldn't stop smiling. I loved it when he kissed me. It made me feel wanted ya know. I liked it. I heard hi unlocking the door and stood up. He opened the door and looked at me and smiled. "What are you smiling at?" I asked. "Your face is as red as a tomato. Are you okay?" He said. I could tell he was trying not to laugh. "I'm perfectly fine." I said trying to encourage him that i really was fine. I could tell it was failing though. I walked over to him and took his hand. I walked him over to the bed and i sat down. "I'm fine." I smiled still blushing. He looked at me and held my gaze. His eyes were just the best thing to stare at. He said "I believe you. I was just messing with you." He leaned over and placed a gentle kiss on my forehead. I leaned over and kissed his cheek. "Thanks for taking me out of that heat when you did." i said staring into his eyes. It was hard not to. They were so perfect. He smiled at me and blushed a little. "Your welcome. I'm glad you agreed to stay." He smiled at me. "Me too." I looked at him closely. He had a tattoo on his neck. A scorpion none the less. It was really cool. I liked it a lot. He smiled at me and layed back. "You so lazy." I said giggling a little bit. He was lazy. I mean he just woke up! "Yeah i get that a lot." He said closing his eyes and smiling. I grabbed his hand and tried to pull him up. "Come on. Lets go out side and through my baseball around. It's more fun than you think." He grunted "I don't wanna." He was heavy so sliding him off the bed was my only choice. I pulled on his arm and sure enough he slid off the bed and into the floor. "ow." He said and stood up. "come on!!" I grabbed my baseball and ran out the door and waited for him in the main room. He finally came out of his room. Slowly but surely we made it outside. "Catch." I yelled and tossed the ball to him. He caught it effortlessly. "Why are we doing this?" he asked tossing it back. "Me and Ritalin use to do it all the time." i added throwing it back. "It's a good way to pass the time." I said smiling. He was standing there holding the baseball. "So. Where do you think Ritalin is anyway?" He said using his hand to shield his face from the sun. "There's no telling. I mean she left a week or 2 before the Dracs came. I'm lucky to be alive." I walked over to him and stood there for a minute. "So. Why did she leave?" He asked looking into my eyes. "Dracs killed her friend. She lived 3 miles away and Ritalin had a feeling that they would hit there next. And as always she was right." I held his gaze. "well. Do you think shes okay?" He said still looking at me. "yeah. She's a tough girl. She'll be okay." I said. He took both of my hands and held them in his. He leaned forward and we were nose to nose. "I'm glad you didn't forget her. I don't remember my family at all. I remember running away. That's about it." He said softly. I replied "Well it's hard for me to forget things. I just. I can't" i smiled a little bit. "That's a good thing." He said. He leaned over a little bit more and kissed my lips. His lips were soft and sweet. When he pulled back he grabbed my hand and lead me back inside and we went to his room. He walked over and sat on his bed "Sorry. heat of the moment." He said staring at his boots. "It's okay. I kinda liked it." I walked over and sat next to him. He took my hand in his and said "Really? I thought you just wanted to be friends." He turned and looked at me. I brushed his bangs out of his face and leaned forward and kissed his soft lips. "Well this changes every thing." We sat there grinning and laughing at each other. It was perfect. I grabbed my sketch book and began drawing. I don't know why, but it felt like a sketch pad moment. He stood up and walked over and sat on the window seal. "don't move." I said and began sketching him. "okay?" He said and didn't move. When i finished he tore it out and taped it up. "Your turn." I looked at him and walked over to the window seal and sat down. He began sketching. "I didn't know you could draw." I said. He was just finishing up and said "Me either." I looked at his sketch and it was really good. It was a perfect way to spend a very hot day. There were no calls so we just hung out all day. It was perfect. He lay down and i did the same. I placed my head on his chest and listened to his heart beat just like i did every night. "Good night Dren." He said quietly. "Good night Ghoul." I whispered half asleep. I passed out pretty quick. It was a great ending to a great day.

chapter 7: Reunited

The next morning I woke up to Party banging on the door. "Hey wake up! Ghoul we gotta go! Killjoy zone 3! Come on." He kept banging on the door. I stood up quietly trying to let Ghoul sleep and opened the door. Party had a surprised look on his face. "Be quiet! He's still asleep. I'll go instead. Let him rest." I Grabbed my gun and the key and wrote a quick note. "Ghoul Killjoy Zone 3. BBS- DREN" I always wrote my name in all capital letters. It makes a statement ya know. I walked out the door and locked it. I followed Party out to the car and got in the backseat. "So where we off to?" I asked. Kobra Kid and jet star got in the car. Party started the car and punched the gas. "Zone 3. Gotta transmission this morning." I could seem him in the rear view mirror. He was smiling. "Okay anything major going on?" I asked. He glanced at me in the mirror. "I heard there were like 6 or 7 Dracs. Always fun." He was still smiling. Why i don't know. We were flying through Zones. First through 2 and we stopped in 3. Party got out of the car and opened my door. I stepped out and gripped the handle of my gun tightly. Dracs. I hate Dracs. They scare me more than anything. I followed Party and Kobra and Jet. They were walking into nothingness. I don't know what they were doing, but i didn't care much. I saw a Drac in the distance and ran behind Party. "Theres a....Drac." I said shaking. He pulled out his gun and aimed. He fired the first shot. The Drac fell and Ritalin came running towards us. "RITALIN!" I screamed out to her and she tackled me to the ground. "SISSY!!" she screamed. We both sat there laughing. "I lost my gun back there. Dracs are tricky creatures." She said as she stood. She reached for my hand and helped me up. "Hey Dren." she said kinda quietly. "Yeah?" I asked. "Don't tun around. Hand me your gun." I looked at her and saw a Drac in the reflection on her glasses. I quickly handed her my gun and she heldit out and aimed for it and shot it. She shot it a good 4 times. Party ran over to use quickly. I collapsed to the ground. "whats wrong?" Ritalin asked really worriedly. "My...my leg. It hurts." I turned my leg over and it looked like the Drac got one good shot. Party picked me up and put me in the car and Ritalin got in next to me. Party started the car and let Kobra and Jet get in. "Hold on." He said and stomped the gas. We were at HQ before we knew it. When we got there Ghoul was standing outside. "So." He said calm and unaware of what was going on. Party got out and walked to my door and opened it. "Your girlfriend almost got dusted." He picked me up and carried me inside. Ritalin walked behind us and when we passed Ghoul his eyes were opened wide. Party carried me into the main room and sat me down on the couch. "It's just a scratch. I'm totally fine." I said reassuringly. "There's a hole in the side of your leg. Your everything but fine." Ritalin said. I could tell she was really worried. "What happened to you?" Ghoul said as he walked over and placed a kiss on my forehead. Party left the room and came back with bandages. "We were saving that Killjoy and your girlfriend was in the line of fire. Ritalin took the Drac out and it got one shot and didn't miss." Party said as he was wrapping my leg. "Why did you let her go?" Ghoul said accusingly. "Because i wanted to. I hadn't been out of the house in what seemed like forever to me. I'm glad i did go though. I found Ritalin Ghoul. WE found Ritalin." I said trying not to scream when Party tightened the bandages. When he finished wrapping my leg Ghoul picked me up and carried me to his room. Ritalin followed. He walked in and sat me on the bad. "Well at lease your sister is back. I'm happy that you found her." He said smiling at me. "Is that your.....boyfriend?" Ritalin whispered in my ear. "Yes." I replied giggling a little. "WHOAH HE'S TOTALLY HOTT!!" She said really loud and clamped her hand over her mouth quickly. "Yeah i know he is." I added and kissed Ghoul's soft lips. Ritalin gasped and said "I feel like a total idiot! Ha, but at least i didn't lie!" I smiled at her. Ghoul was trying not to laugh, but after a minute or 2 he busted out laughing. I was laughing too and so was Ritalin. It was nice to have my sister back. "So where have you been staying?" She asked and i looked at her. "Well right here with Ghoul." I smiled at Ghoul and gripped his hand a little tighter and he did the same. "You lucky lucky child." She added. I turned to her and smiled and Ghoul pulled me over to him and kissed the top of my head. "I'm glad your okay." He said. He was rubbing my back. "I am too." I said. Ritalin was just looking at us and said "So where can i stay?" She said trying not ruin the moment. "You can stay in my room. I haven't used it at all so you can have it." I looked at Ghoul who nodded and stood. "Shall i show you the way?" He reached out his hand for hers and she placed her hand in his. "This ones a keeper Adrenaline." She smiled and Ghoul walked her to my room. I layed down on the bed and grunted as i tried it get my leg on the bed. Ghoul ran into the room. "Hey i heard you trying to put your leg up. Are you capable of that?" He looked at me and walked over and helped. His touch was so soft and so gentle. "Thanks" i said smiling at him. He layed down next to me and stared at me. "What are you staring at?" I asked. He brushed my white and brown hair out of my face (My hair was dyed like rouge from Xmen). He said "your just so perfect." He smiled at me and leaned forward until we were nose to nose. I smiled at him and leaned that extra inch and kissed his lips. They were just so kissable and soft. I loved waking up next to him and i loved kissing him. He was everything a girl could want. We layed there nose to nose and holding hands. I fell asleep. I didn't mean to, but i did. I'm sure he wouldn't mind much. I knew he loved me enough to let me rest after getting shot by a Drac. Before i was completely asleep i felt his soft lips press against mine. I wished moments like this lasted forever. It was so perfect.

Chapter 8 dracs and killjoys

The next morning i woke up alone. This time the note was on the pillow. "Dren we had a killjoy call. were very bust these days. Your sister is there if you need any thing. Please don't try to get up. I don't want you to get hurt even worse. Love, Ghoul" Wow hes really worried about my leg, but i think i can stand on it today. I carefully stood. It didn't hurt much. I walked over to the door and leaned on the door way. I opened the door and said "Ritalin help me!" Ritalin came running. "Why the hell are you up and walking?!" She said as i threw my arm around her and started walking down the hall. "Cause im stubborn." As we walked into the main room i noticed Kobra Kid sitting on the couch. "Hey why didn't you go with the others?" I asked as Ritalin helped me sit next to him. He put a small pillow on the coffee table and propped my leg up. "Babysitting." He said and laughed a little. "HEY?! baby sitting my butt!!" I was trying so hard not to cus cause i knew he'd freak. "Hey those were my orders so i stayed behind." He smiled at me and laughed a little. "So when did they leave?" I asked and glanced from Ritalin to Kobra. "You just missed 'em" He looked at me with a straight face and managed a smile. "Well that sucks! They probably wont be back for hours." I said as I tried not to move my leg in the process. "hey they will be back though. So what do you wanna do til then?" He smiled at me again. It was getting kinda creepy. I looked at him and smiled back "Well i can't move so how bout a board game. Me and Ritalins favorite game is in my backpack." I said smiling at Ritalin. "You kept our home made game?!" She sounded shocked. "Yeah! When you left it's all i had left!" I smiled real big and watched her run to Ghouls room. She walked back with the old metal lunch box that we had spray painted together. She took everything out and set up the game board. We called the game Killjoys and Dracs. Whoever got a six on their first roll had to be the Drac. If you didn't you were a Killjoy. The object of the game was to get every Killjoy who was set up around the zones. The board was a Zone map taped to a piece of cardboard. We didn't have anything else to do. We made this game out of things around the house. "Our parents were warming up to our Killjoy attitude and knew that one day we'd be gone. So they gave us this map and said make a game. I think they just wanted us to know the Zones really well." Ritalin said and handed out the dice. Kobra rolled first. 3. "hey good roll. My turn." I rolled a 6. "You and 6s Dren." Ritalin laughed and rolled the dice. 1. She always gets a 1. "UGH I hate bein Dracs. The game is rigged so the Dracs always lose." I looked at Kobra who had no clue what the hell he was doing. We played the game for a few hours. It was a long game. Kobra won though. Good thing. He broke Ritalin's streak. I was clapping and laughing. Kobra hugged me and said "Why haven't you showed this game before today??" He looked at me with a big grin on his face. "I was waiting til Ritalin got back." I smiled at Ritalin and turned back to Kobra. He was just staring at me. "Why are you staring at me?" I asked and all he did was shrug. Oh well. The front door swung open and Ghoul walked in and looked at us. "Hey how exactly did you get in here?" He said and scratched the back of his head. "I walked how else would i get in here? Ritalin helped me. We played Dracs and Killjoys!" I said and smiled at him. "As long as your okay." He said and walked over to me and kissed me. His lips were as soft as ever. He walked into the kitchen and was looking through the fridge. I glanced at Kobra whose face had turned bright red. "You okay?" I asked very concerned. "Oh it's nothing im fine." He said as he stood and walked to his room. I looked at Ritalin who just shrugged. I mouthed the words "Go find out" She immediantly stood and walked to Kobra's room. "What was that about?" Ghoul said as he sat down next to me. "Beats me" I replied and looked at him. "How's your leg? I looked at it this morning and it looked a little swollen" He looked very worried. "It hurts a little, but i think I'll live" I smiled at him and he kissed the top of my head. "Good so how does this game thing work?" He asked and I explained it to him and we sat there playing and laughing. He got Dracs this time so I was pretty happy. It was a great way to waste hours.

Chapter 9 AWKWARDNESS

I woke up laying on the couch with my head on Ghoul's lap. He was snoring away. His head was propped up on his hand. Ritalin was asleep in the floor. She liked the floor so i guess she accidentally fell asleep. I layed there not moving and just smiled cause Ghoul snored so loud. I found it funny. I heard Party yell from his room "Ghoul we got a call." Ghoul stopped snoring and made me jump a little. "Well good morning to you too Party" He said as i sat up and smiled at him. "Morning sunshine." I said and smiled at him. He leaned over and kissed my lips. "Good morning Dren" He smiled, kissed my lips again, and stood. Party said "Hey Ritalin your comin with us. Kobra gets to play daddy to day." Party winked at me and i laughed so hard. Ritalin stood and ran to get my gun. Kobra walked in the room and sat next to me. Ghoul, Ritalin, Party, and Jet walked out the door and I could see them take off in The Detonator. Kobra took the bandages off my leg and looked at my wound. "Doesn't look that bad" He said smiling at me. "Doesn't hurt much either, but i don't think i should walk on it yet." I said smiling at him. He wrapped it back up and walked across the room and leaned against the wall. "Walk over here." He smiled at me and i stood up and tried to walk. I almost fell and he, luckily, caught me. "Thanks" I said trying to re-balance mysef. He hesitated and replied "Uh yeah sure anytime." His face was bright red and he couldn't seem to look at me. Strange kid. He helped me back over to the couch. I sat down and he sat next to me. We sat there in silence and he grabbed my hand, but didn't look at me. I didn't know what to do. I sat there dazed for a while thinking about what i should do. I looked at him and he was staring at the wall. I tried to move my hand away, but everytime i did he gripped it tighter. He leaned over and put his head on my shoulder. Great just what i needed to be accused of cheating. If Ghoul saw this he would be soooooooo mad! I saw The Detonator pull up. "Kobra they're back. Get off." He stood up and walked to his room. That was close. Ghoul walked in first and then Party and then Jet and Ritalin. "Hey honey" Ghoul said with a big smile on his face. He walked over and sat next to me. He threw his arm around me and kissed me. His lips were so soft as always. "Where'd Kobra go?" He asked without a bit of concern in his voice. "He saw ya'll pull up and went to his room. He doesn't say much." I looked at Ghoul and smiled. "Yeah he never talks much. He keeps to himself." Ghoul looked at me and smiled. He picked me up gently and walked to his room. He opened the door and sat me on his bed. He sat in front of me on the floor and unwrapped the bandages on my leg. "It's starting to look better." He wrapped it back up and smiled at me. I hesitated and said"I think Kobra likes me. Don't tell him i said that though cause he'd probably kill me. While you were gone he held my hand and leaned on my shoulder." I looked at Ghoul and he held my gaze. When he finally spoke it was very quiet. "Why would he do that?" He looked down at the floor. I moved next to him and leaned my head on his shoulder and put my arm around him. "I don't know Ghoul. I really don't know." He turned and faced me and kissed me. We were just kissing. The moment seemed to never end, but i didn't care. I enjoyed kissing Ghoul. His lips were so soft and it filled my heart with a warmth that I'd never felt before. When he tried to pull away I pulled him back. I didn't want to stop kissing him. When i finally did pull away he pulled me back.We just loved one another. It was so perfect. When we stopped kissing we just stared and smiled at eachother. We couldn't help it. I could tell he really loved me though. That's all I needed to know. I loved him and he loved me. He stood and picked me up and layed me down in the bed. I let him lay down and rolled over on top of him and just stared at him. "Why are you looking at me like that?" He said very curiously. "Because i love you!!" I replied to him. I really did love him so i didn't lie. He layed there smiling and fell asleep. I pressed my lips against his and said "Goodnight Ghoul. Don't let the Dracs bite." I smiled and layed my head down on his chest and listened to the soft beating of his heart. I fell asleep and hoped tomorrow would end exactly the same.

Chapter 10: The stupid things in life ARE free

I woke up the next morning and was laying there listening to Ghoul snoring. I didn't hear anything for a while so i assumed everyone was still asleep. So i layed there in silence. Just listening to him snoring and the gentle beating of his heart. I carefully stood and had forgotten all about my leg. I fell over with a "thud" Ghoul woke up and helped me back up. "I was going to let you sleep. Im sorry I woke you up." I said holding my hand on my ankle. I guess i shouldn't try that anymore. It really hurt. "It's ok. I'm more worried about you than anything else." He smiled at me and unwrapped the bandages. "I guess when i fell I made it bleed didn't i?" I asked very curiously. I was really worried I did. "It's only bleeding a little bit not much. Let me get new bandages and i'll wrap it back up." He stood up,kissed the top of my head, and headed out the door. When he came back he hurried over and wrapped my leg back up. "I got blood all over your nice clean floor." I looked at him with sad eyes. "It's ok. Now there's always a peice of you in my room" He looked at me with a big grin on his face and we both just started laughing. He made some pretty weird jokes. He always made me laugh. "Ghoul! Killjoy in Battery City! This ones important!" Party was yelling from right outside the door. He was so loud it was so annoying. Ghoul kissed me and headed for the door "Don't do anything stupid while im gone." He turned and smiled at me. "I will try not to" I smiled at him and he walked out. I sat there and waited until i knew they were gone. I balanced myself and leaned against the wall. I finally got to the door. "Hey can anyone help me?" I yelled. Guess not i made it all the way down the hall and fell. "Hey are you okay?" I heard Kobra scream. He ran over and helped me stand. When i stood up he was staring into my eyes. "Kobra? What are you--" He kissed me in mid-sentence. I couldn't get away I pushed and squermed and just couldn't get away. When he pulled away I fell to the floor and he ran to his room. I sat there with my mouth opened and then I remembered how my mom said that you can catch flies that way. I stood up slowly and leaned on the wall and started limping back to Ghouls room. When i got there i went in shut the door and almost fell but managed to locked it. I couldn't make it to the bed so i sat in the floor. 'Why would Kobra do that. He knows that Ghoul is with me and he knows i love Ghoul.' I thought to myself as i tried to steady my breathing. I heard The Detonator pull up and I sat there in horror. I had to tell Ghoul what happened. Maybe i should talk to Kobra first. What the hell am I going to do? Ghoul walked into the room and noticed that i was on the floor. "Why are you down there?" He asked as he sat down next to me. "I fell. again. twice." I laughed a little. He looked concerned, but managed a half witted smile. I smiled at him and kissed him. I don't think i'm going to tell him yet. He'd be very upset. I'll talk to Kobra first. I kinda want to cus him out, but i probably won't. Yet. Ghoul picked me up and carried to his bed. He layed me down and crawled in next to me. I was laying on his chest listening to his heart beat. "The killjoy we rescued today said she knew your sister many years ago. Her name is Battery Cola. Weird name i know, but she said ya'll were friends. Shes staying with Party. I'll bring her by tomorrow. I think you'll need that little pick me up." He smiled and laughed a little. "OH MY GOD you found Bats!" I smiled and was real happy that we have another killjoy staying with us. My stay here has been a long one, but who knows the future is bulletproof and the aftermath is secondary. We layed there for a while and Ghoul fell asleep. I guess he had a long day. Living in the Zones will do that to you. I layed there thinking about the past. I know i probably shouldn't, but I wanted to see what I remembered about mom and dad. My parents didn't have killjoy names, but they wanted us to, because nobody can locate you without having your real name. I forgot mine years ago, but Ritalin kept hers like a treasure that was hers and hers alone. I remember going to baseball games and different family things, but the day i remember the most was the day i escaped death. My parents weren't as lucky though. They died that day when Dracs raided our house. I remember hiding in the corner and covering my ears. I was well hidden, so when I got the chance i fled. I ran through Zones 2,3,4,5and half way through 6 before i found that rock. It was the safest place I could find on such short notice. When i went back home I saw my parents lying there. My dad was shot 6 times and my mom was shot 8. I quickly fled back to zone six and was there ever since. I don't know why I decided to head back home the day Ghoul found me, but i'm glad i did. Now i have someone who loves me and I've made new friends. I found Ritalin and Bats. It just gets better and better. I quietly fell asleep and before I did I tried to remember my moms beautiful red hair and my dads dirt brown buzz cut. I missed them so much. I know theyre glad im safe though. I finally fell asleep and was still listening to Ghouls steady heart beat. It was as perfect as perfect could get.

Chapter 11: WOW

I woke up the next morning and Ghoul was sitting in the floor staring out the window. "Look alive sunshine." I said smiling at him. He turned and stood "Good morning Dren. Are you ready to see Bats?" He walked over and kissed me. "Yeah. I havnt seen her in what seems like forever!" I smiled at him and he walked out of the room. I sat up and he walked in. Bats followed him. "Hey Dren! I heard your walking skills have failed you again!" She said smiling. I remembered last time i saw Bats was when i was about 8 and had broken my leg after falling out of a tree. "hey thats not fair you so pushed me out of that tree when we were 8." We both started laughing. It was nice to see Bats after such a long time. It seemed like forever since i had a friend to talk to. Ghoul was great company sure, but i've known Bats for forever. I had missed her. "So where have you been I havnt seen you in 4 years!" I said trying to sound shocked about the 4 years thing. "Ive been out in the west side of Zone 3" She smiled. I looked at her "Well that sounds better than where ive been. I was under a rock in Zone 6. Drac city out there ya know." I was trying to sound serious but it seemed to be failing. I heard Ghoul chuckle a little. "So have you met anyone yet?" I asked. I knew she wouldnt answer usless the answer was no or if Ghoul left. "Ghoul can we please have girl time.Your so nosey." I said trying not to laugh. He walked over and kissed me. "Yes dear. Ill be back though." He walked out of the room and closed the door. Bats started "I havnt met anyone but Kobra Kid is pretty hot. Party is okay and you have dibbs on Ghoul so yeah." She smiled at me. "OH MY GOD you like Kobra. Hes such a creep though. Did you know he--." I stopped and leaned closer to her and whispered "He kissed me" I backed away and her eyes were opened wide. "No he didnt!" She said in total shock "Yes he did. Dont tell anyone. Swear?" I said holding my pinky out. "Okay i swear." She interlocked her pinky with mine. Ghoul opened the door and was holding 3 fizzy pops. "One for you." He said handing me a bottle. "One for you." He said again holding a bottle out to Bats. "And one for muah!" He said smiling at me. "Why are you looking at me like that?" I asked. Bats was just glancing from me to Ghoul and back. "Your just so pretty." He said. I smiled and blushed and tucked my hair behind my ear. "Hey ima go say hey to Ritalin. Talk to you later Dren. Nice meeting you Ghoul." She said as she stood and walked out of the room and closed the door. Ghoul walked over and sat next to me. "So what did I miss?" He asked. "Nothing much. Just girl talk." I laughed a little and pressed my lips ainst his. "Hey lemme look at your leg. Im sure we can take the bandages off today." He said. He unwrapped the bandages and looked at the almost healed wound. "See it's not so bad. Here walk over to me." He said as he stood and walked over to the other side of the room. "Okay." I stood up and cringed a little bit. Itstill hurt alot, but i had to try. I carefully walked over to him. I cringed with almost ever step, but I made it. "Okay now walk back to the bed." He said as he crossed the room and layed down. "okay." I said through my teeth as i tried to withstand the pain that was shooting up my leg. I made it. I collapsed on the bed and fell onto Ghoul. "Oof" He said as i landed laying across his stomach. "Hey you deserved that for making me walk. You know it hurt me to do that." I said moving to where i was laying on him with my hands folded on his chest and I was staring into his perfect hazel eyes. "Yeah I know, but you strengthening you leg. You gotta start walking sometime." He said smiling at me. "Okay, but You gotta atleast help me some. It hurts alot to move on my own." I said still saring at him. He was so perfect and looked so innocent. "Okay I will, but not alot you gotta learn on your own." He said closing his eyes and sighing a little. "Fine." I stood and gritted my teeth together as i walked out of the room and down the hall. I made it all the way to the couch and finally sat down. Kobra and Party came in and sat down. One on my left and one on my right. Party threw his arm around my shoulder and Kobra grabbed my hand. Great im getting ambushed by brothers! "Hey kid hhows your leg?" P arty asked staring at the wound. "It hurts like hell, but ill be fine." I smiled at him reassuringly. He was being nice so i had to be nice back. "I think ima try to walk back to Ghouls room. Can you help me?" I asked staring at party. He turned and looked into my eyes. His eyes were hazel like Ghouls, but his were golden. It was very captivating. "Uh sure why not." He stood and held his hand out. I placed my hand in his and he helped me get balanced. We slowly walked down th hall when we were outside of Ghouls door I turned to him and said. "Thank you." I smiled at him and he placed both his hands on my shoulders and pulled me close and kissed me. Why do they keep doing that. When he pulled away he whispered "Anytime" and hurried down the hall. I quickly took my key out and opened the door and ran in as fast as i could. I closed the door and ran over to where Ghoul was laying. I crawled over him and layed my head on his chest and gripped his shirt. "Are you ok?" He asked. "I love you" I said I felt him move and I felt his gentle eyes on me. A single tear escaped my eye. I felt as if i were betraying him by not telling him, but I couldnt I just couldnt risk losing him. "I love you too Dren I really do." He said and layed his head back down. I quietly fell asleep listening to his heart beat was like when my mom would sing to me. She always sang the song 'Cancer' by My Chemical Romance. She said it made her think of lifes troubles. I loved her veiw of the world. It always made me think things through. I really missed her. I can still hear her sweet voice "Turn away. If you could get me a drink of water cause my lips are chapped and faded call my aunt marie help her gather all my things and bury me in all my favorite colors my sisters and my brothers still i will not kiss you cause the hardest part of this is leaving you." Then she would kiss my forehead and whisper "I love you Dren. Good night." Her voice always made me smile. I layed there and was fast asleep before I knew it. I guess thinking of her singing voice put me to sleep.

Chapter 12: Raided by Dracs

The next morning I woke up on Ghouls tear soaked shirt. I guess I was crying in my sleep. Partly from thinking about my mom and partly about Party and Kobra. "Look alive sunshine. Are you okay?" His voice made me smile."Im ok. I have a problem, but I didnt want to tell you until I talked to them about it. I wanted to know why they did it before you get mad and do something crazy." I looked at him and just waited for his reply. "What happened and who did it. you know you can tell me anything. Anything at all." He was looking into my eyes. His eyes only showed love and deep concern. "Kobra and Party. They...They kissed me. Kobra the other day and Party last night. We were right outside your door. Thats why I ran in." I looked down I didnt want to see his face. "Dren its not your fault." He placed a hand on my back." I love you Dren and Ill do what you tell me to do." I looked up at him. A single tear escaped my eye. "Ghoul let me talk to them first. I want their reasons." I looked into his beautiful hazel eyes. He understood. "Okay, but after that I want an explanation too." He leaned over and kissed me. "Hey lets go in the main room. I wanna sit in there and maybe play Dracs and Killjoys. It an addicting ga--" He kissed me again. He really loved me. When he pulled away he stared t me. "Sorry for interupting you. I love you." He said with a big smile on his face. "I love you to." I replied. I stood up and got my sketch book. I sat on the floor and began sketching the window. I wanted this one to be perfect though. Ghoul walked over and sat next to me. "Why are you sketching the window?" He asked his eyes glued to my drawing. "I dont really know why. I just wanted to." I smiled at him. He leaned over and kissed me. His Lips were soft and warm. His hand were gentle as he rubbed my back. I finished the drawing and he hung it up in his room. "I like having your drawings close. They are a little peice of you that never leaves." He smiled at me and picked me up in his arms. He sat me down on the bed and said "wait here." He walked out of the room and shut the door. I sat there by myself for a little while and then the door swung open and Ghoul rushed in picked me up and ran me to The Detonator. "Why the rush?" I asked worriedly. "We gotta go. Party and the others can take care of the Dracs." He handed me my gun and he turned the car on and punched the gas. "You left Ritalin in there without a gun?" I was furious that he did that. "No we got her one a few days ago." He said. He stopped at an abandoned gas station and said "Come on I have a friend who can help us." He got out of the car and walked around and opened my door. I carefully got out and we walked inside. Inside there was a strange looking killjoy. She was about 15 and the back of her leather jacket had 'MISERY' written across it. "Misery this is Dren." Ghoul took a step back from me. Misery turned around and smiled. "Ghoul shes beautiful." She walked closer to me and twirled a lock of my hair between her fingers. "Thank you. Shes my prize in this ruine world." Ghoul walked over to Misery and gave her a hug. "So whats your full name Misery. Im Adrenaline Revolution." I said. She turned and spoke "Teenage Misery." She walked over and sook my hand. "We need a place to stay. Just for a few days. HQ got hit with Dracs today." He was staring at me and the looked at her. "Sure yall can stay. Ghoul you know where everything is around here. Help yourself." She smiled at me and Ghoul picked me up and carried me to a room in the far back. He sat me down on the bed and said "I lived here once with her when I was a run away. I had had a fight with Party and ran and ran. I ran straight here like I knew it was safe. Im glad it was." He smiled at me. I looked around the room and saw where Ghoul had painted the same thing on these walls as the walls in his bed room. "I like it. It feels like home." I smiled at him and he winked at me and a grin spread across his face. Misery walked in and said "Hey ya'll hungry I made well I have food." She laughed a little and walked out of the room. I carefully stood and walked back into the main room. Ghoul followed me. We sat down and Misery brought over plates of what looked t be beans. "Eat up." She said grinning uncontrolably. As we ate Ghoul and Misery talked the whole time about whats new and who theyve met over the years. Misery was very cool so I told Ghoul "we need to come here more often." He smiled and nodded his head. His hair was drapped in his face so I naturally moved it away from his beautiful eyes. "Your eyes are so beautiful so dont let your hair hide them." I smiled and Misery nodded in agreement. After supper Ghoul and I thanked her for the meal and walked back to the room in the back. "That was really fun" I smiled at him as he layed down. I crawled in bed next to him and placed my head on his chest and listened to his heart beat. He laughed a little and said "Goodnight Dren. Sweet dreams my beautiful blue eyed angel." I smiled and said "Goodnight. Sweet dreams my hazel eyed hero." I hummed my mothers favorite song and quietly fell asleep. I was glad that I was here with Ghoul. He always knew how to mke me smile even when the day started out so rough.

Chapter 13: MISERY

The next morning I woke up to Misery screaming and banging on the door. "Hey lazy kids get up and eat. Big day today." She screamed from outside the door. I got up and shook Ghoul until he stopped snoring. He opened on eye and said "What?" I kissed his soft lips and whispered "It's time to get up Ghoul." I stood up and managed a smile. He got up and threw me a shirt. "Here change." He said as he took off his shirt. Hes way hotter shirtless. "Uh ok." I quickly changed into the old T-shirt he had thrown to me. It was a black shirt with GHOUL written in big green letters. I turned and faced Ghoul. He looked at me and smiled. "Almost a perfect fit." He said tugging on the right sleeve. "It like three sizes to big!" I said trying to show him that the shirt was to big for the both of us. "My friend made it for me. Its always been a big shirt. She saidthat i would grow into it, but I never did." He started laughing and opened the door. I walked out and sat down at the old resturant styled table in the main room. Ghoul sat down next to me and held my hand. I sa there smiling as Misery handed out plates of food. After we ate she explained how she ended up here. Her story was amazing. She talked about how Dracs chased her through Zones 4 and 5 and how she ended up hiding here. She has been here ever since. Dracs never found her and she hasnt seen a Drac in 2 years. I was shocked about everything she told me. It was so amazing. Ghoul talked about why he ran away and how he got here and met her. He had been fighting with party about how he always had to go and get the indangered killjoys. Ghoul had been shot in the arm before the big fight. When he ran out of HQ he just kept running and ended up here with Misery. She was like his sister. "So what are we doing today." I asked really curiously. "Well we have 3 killjoys out in the Zones. Ya'll wanna go see if we can't find them?" Misery said smiling. She stood up and walked to a tall curtain and moved it out of the way to reveal a door. She got out 3 pairs of roller blades and handed them to each. "Dren I hope these wont hurt you to bad. Its all we have to get around in." She smiled and held the skates out torwards me. "I can try. I mean I can walk. How hard would it be to skate?" I said. I grabbed the skates and put them on. The boot of the skate covered my scab where I had been shot. Stupid Drac. The one shot he fired and it hit me. I carefully stood and began skating. It was easy. It didnt even hurt my leg. "aw this is gonna be easy." I said. Ghoul started smiling and grabbed my hand. "Ready? Follow me." Misery said as she skated out the door. Me and Ghoul followed. We skated to Zone 4 and found 2 of the 3 killjoys. Good thing to they had been fighting Dracs for hours. They didnt get any sleep. We took the back to Miserys HQ. She got them fed and Ghoul took me hand and we walked out to The Detonator and we took our skates off and got in. Ghoul started the car and we drove back to HQ. When we walked in the place was trashed. Party Kobra Ritalin Bats and Jet were in the main room trying to clean up. "Hey get in the car and come with us." Ghoul said. They all stopped and walked outside and we piled in the car. Ghoul started the car and drove in the direction of Miserys HQ. "So howd the Drac thing go?" I asked waiting for the answer. Ritalin pulled her hand off her arm. "Not to well." She said cringing at the pain. "OH MY GOD do we have any bandages?" I said really worriedly. "No, but Misery does." Ghoul said. "Misery? Who is Misery?" Asked party. "You'll see. I think you'll like her. Shes aawesome." I said excited that everyone would meet her. We pulled up next to Miserys HQ and piled out of the car. Me and Bats helped Ritalin inside and the guys stayed outside and talked about the battle. When we walked inside m=Misery was sitting with the other killjoys. "Hi Dren. This is Smokey and Detonator." She said smiling. "Hi nice to meet you. This is Bats and my sister Ritalin. Do you by chance have any bandages? Ritalin almost ALMOST got dusted." I asked and smiled. She quickly stood and rushed to get the bandages.We wraped up Ritalins arm and started talking to the 2 guys before us. They were a little rough around the edges and have only been running for a few weeks almost a month."Hey Dren. Whos the red headed killjoy outside?" Asked Misery. I could tell she already liked him. Party was pretty hot, but Ghoul was better. "Thats Party Poison. Hes practically the leader. The blonde one is Kobra kid and the other one is Jet Star. They are the other one who have been taking care of me." I looked at her and smiled. "Well invite them in." She said still staring at Party. I waled outside and yelled. "Hey yall come in and meet everybody else." I walked back in and not 2 minutes later Party walked in and Kobra pushed him and started laghing Jet hit Kobra upside the head and Ghoul hit both Jet and Kobra upside the head and pushed Party to the floor. They were a bunch of fools. I loved them all. Ghoul walked over and kissed me. Party shook hands with Misery Smokey, and Detonator. Misery looked like she was about to faint and Party could tell. When he got to her he winked adn shook her hand. Her face got so red. I almost died laughing. She had a crush on him and he was going to hold it against her. I can already see it happening. I walked to Ghouls room and he was laying in the bed. Somehow he walked past me. Oh well. I walked over and layed next to him and layed my head on his chest. I guess a nap would do us some good. We dont do much, but it doesn't matter. I fell asleep listening to his heart beat and the loud sound of his snoring. It made me smile because it was so loud. I finally fell asleep. Quietly and soundless.

Chapter 14: Cleaning out HQ

When i woke up it was like 3 o'clock in the morning. I carefully got up trying hard not to wake Ghoul up. He was snoring loud. At least he's asleep. I walked out of the room and almost tripped over Kobra. I almost fell and let out a very loud, but short "Yelp." I hit the table which almost fell onto Jet who was sleeping in a chair and the noise I had made woke Party up. Great. "What the hell are you doing?" He said. He scared me. I jumped again and this time slipped and hit my head on the table. "Ow. I woke up and needed to walk around. I didn't know Kobra was in the floor so I almost fell." He stood up and walked over and helped me up. "Well. You do know this is all your fault." He started laughing. I don't know what was so funny about me banging my head on the table. "I'm just gonna go outside." I said turning to walk out the door. "Here." He said as he picked me up and carefully stepped over everybody. His boots didn't make a sound on the tile floor. "Well thanks." I said as he set me down outside. "Uh no problem." He smiled at me and walked a few feet ahead of me and sat down in the dirt. I walked over and sat next to him. "It's a very pretty night." I said staring at the stars. "Yeah. Just like you." I could feel him staring at me and when I turned my head he placed his hand on my cheek and pulled me close. Our lips touched and I was just staring at his eyelids. I pushed him off of me. "Party you know i'm with Ghoul." I said very sternly. "I know. There's just something so magnetic about you Dren. I don't know why, but I can't stop thinking about you." He looked down and stood up and started walking back. He stopped just outside the door and turned around. I could see his eyes full of tears. When he walked in I sat back down and I guess I fell asleep, because I woke up to Ghoul shaking me awake out in the bright sun of daylight. "Look alive sunshine. How'd you get out here?" He picked me up in his arms and walked me back inside. "I wanted to see the stars." I said still half asleep. When we walked in everyone was seperated and talking. "Hey Ghoul." Party shouted from the far end of the room "We should probably go clean out HQ." Ghoul shook his head and grabbed the keys to The Detonator. We went out to the car and piled in. Ghoul got in the front seat and I got in the passanger seat. Kobra got in the back first then Bats then Jet then Ritalin then Misery then Party. "MOVE OVER!" Party screamed and began pushing everyone over. Bats ended up riding in Kobra's lap and Misery was in Party's lap and Ritalin was in Jet's lap. Me and Ghoul were laughing so hard. Ghoul started the car and when we got to HQ everybody practically fell out of the car. Party walked up behind me and Ghoul and said "On the way back I'm driving." Ghoul just started laughing and walked inside. We all started cleaning. When we got everything packed and loaded in the car Ghoul noticed we had water balloons. He quickly stuffed them in his pocket and said "shhhhhhh." Ghoul handed Party the keys. Party got in the drivers seat and Misery got in the passenger seat. Bats got in Kobra's lap again and Ritalin got in Jet's lap and me and Ghoul just sat next to each other holding hands. We were the smallest of the group. Party started the car and punched the gas. Back to Misery's HQ. I wonder what were gonna do later.

Chapter 15: Water

When we got back to Misery's HQ Ghoul ran in and started filling up the balloons. Nobody else knew he had them so this should be fun. We were unloading boxes and bags and everything else. Ghoul ran out and hit Party in the back of the head with a water balloon. Of course it busted on impact and got just about everyone wet. Ghoul quickly ran in and got another one and threw it at Party and this time he caught it and threw it back at Ghoul and it busted as soon as it hit his chest. Ghoul ran in and I ran in after him. We both got 5 water balloons each and ran outside and started throwing them. I hit Party twice and I hit Kobra and Bats at the same time. Double points. Ghoul backed up away from me and threw one and it busted on my arm. I threw one back and hit him on the side of his head. When it busted he scrunched up his face. I guess the water was cold. When we ran out of water balloons everybody was soak and wet. We finished unloading the car and began taking boxes inside. Ghoul grabbed my hand and took me to his room and threw me another old T-shirt and a pair of jeans. "Here get out of those wet clothes." He said while he was changing into dry clothes. "Okay." I changed and threw my wet clothes on the floor where he threw his. We walked into the main room and started unpacking. We unpacked over 12 boxes. We have a lot of junk from HQ. We put up cups and plates and me and Ghoul carried 3 boxes to his room and began to unpack them. I put up his posters and the drawings and he unpacked our clothes. The third box was all of the CDs and radios and transmitters. "Well that's done." Ghoul said. I finished hanging up the last few picture and jumped off the bed and sat down. "Yeah. That's everything." I smiled at him as he walked over and sat next to me. I fell back and layed thee staring at the poster covered ceiling. "Come on. Lets go see who else needs help unpacking." Ghoul stood up and grabbed both my hands and pulled me up. "Ugh okay." I walked out of the room and Ghoul followed. Party stared at me and when I looked at him he quickly turned away and continued unpacking what he could. "Sorry we don't have hardly enough room" Misery said as she put up plates. "It's cool. We'll manage." Jet said. I smiled and walked up to Kobra, who was trying to reassemble a figurine set. "Need any help?" I asked. He quickly looked up. "Yeah I can't get this piece on." He said as he handed me the tweezers and the figuring. I put the piece on and handed it back to him. "How the hell did you do that?" He said examining the figurine. "The magic touch." I said and giggled a little. I heard someone fall and turned around. Ghoul had slipped on a piece of paper. "OW!!!" He yelled out. I ran over and helped him up. We walked back to his room and we layed on his bed. I got back up and went and got ice. I had forgotten to get it. "Here. It'll help." I handed him the ice pack and he put it on the back of his head. "Thanks." He said. He fell asleep pretty quick. I walked out and helped everybody finish unpacking. When we got done we just sat in the main room and told stories and joked around. It was nice to have random conversations for once instead of work work. Oh and more work.

Chapter 16: We Are Young And We Don't Care

Then next morning I woke up on Party Poison's chest. I guess we fell asleep. I sat up and tried to wake up. Ghoul came out of his room like he was looking for something important. "Good morning Ghoul." I said rubbing one of my eyes. He quickly ran over and placed both his hands on each of my cheeks and pulled me close and kissed me. I didn't move due to lack of a comfortable sleeping place. "You weren't there when I woke up and there was no note. I got worried." He said as he grabbed both of my hands and stared into my eyes. "I'm sorry. When you went to bed I came out here and talked to everyone. I fell asleep. I'm sorry." I said trying not to yawn. "Its okay. I just got worried." He smiled at me and picked me up and carried me back to his room. He layed me down and fell asleep quickly. When I woke up everyone was talking in the main room. I got up and walked out. They were all crowded around the little table. Party was telling the story of his scar under his right eye. I walked over and sat on Ghoul's lap. "Hey sleepy. Glad you finally got up. We thought you were dead." Kobra said and laughed a little. "Hey can I continue my story please?" Party said. He smacked Kobra on the back of the head. "Hey no need to hit me man!" Kobra said as he rubbed the back of his head. I stood up and hit Party on the back of the head. "There now your even." I said smiling as I sat down. "Thanks. And before you ask yes. That hurt." Party said. He finished his story and we all laughed at the end because of how stupid that story was. It was sad to hear how he fell and a rock got jammed into his skin. "Sorry Party, but that was the worst scar story out of the three stories I've heard." Bats said as she stood and walked god knows where. "AGREED" everyone said at once. We all started laughing and Party was just glaring at everyone. "Like you guys have any better scar stories." Party said angrily. "Hey I have a scar from where I got shot in the leg. That's way better than a rock to the face." I said laughing a little. It was true. Getting shot was a way better story. "And I got shot in the arm. It'll leave a scar I'm sure." Ritalin said as she admired her arm. It was a prize to her. She didn't have anything else. "Okay I get it. It was a rhetorical question." Party said rolling his eyes at us. We just started laughing at his complete and total stupidity. Kobra asked "Why do all the girls get shot? We are bad people." The guys all had a dumb-founded look on their faces. I started laughing. "Hey thats not completely true Me and Misery have not been shot." Bats said out of no where. I didn't notice that she even came back in the room. Shes a sneaky little....bat. "Well you never know." Ghoul said really loud. Right in my ear too. Geez. "What are you gonna do shoot me?" Bats started laughing. Maybe at his stupidity or the fact that Kobra fell over. Party just happened to be standing right next to him when he fell. Who knows what happened nobody was really paying attention. "Hey that was completely uncalled for." Kobra screamed from the floor. When he stood up he pushed Party. Party ran into Jet who proceeded to push him into me and Ghoul. I stood up and Ghoul pushed Kobra to the floor. "Dude really? The floor?" Kobra said rubbing the back of his neck. "Hey at least we stopped pushing you." Ghoul said as he helped Kobra back to his feet. "So what do ya'll want to do now?" I asked sitting back down. "We could clean out that closet." said Party pointing to the long black curtain that covered the closet. "No no we shouldn't. That would take way to long." said Misery trying to convince them not to even think about it. Party moved the curtain and opened the door. It was to dark in there to see anything, but we gotta clean it out sometime.

Chapter 17: Its So Not A Closet

Party walked into the closet and turned on the light. The closet wasn't even a closet. It was a long hallway. There were a total of three rooms and two extra closets. "We could've been sleeping in rooms this whole time?" Jet said glaring at Misery. She shrugged her shoulders "I didn't think you wanted to clean it out." she said standing and walking over to Party. Party grabbed a box and walked over and sat it on the table. He pulled out old pictures and clothes and came across a knife. It was an antique knife. It was made of brass and wood. "Wow. Where did you find this?" Party said as he held the knife out to Misery. "I don't remember. I haven't been through this stuff in a while." She said as she took the knife and put it back in the box. Party went and got another box. This one was filled with old trophies and skates. He went and grabbed a box that had 'CLOTHES' written on the side. He opened the box and pulled out shirts and pants. He handed them out according to size and everyone was checking them out. "Keep them. I don't need any of them" Misery said as she grabbed another box. She sat on the floor and pulled out old drawings. All of them were signed 'XOXO MISERY'. I grabbed all of them and started hanging them up all around. "Good art should be shown not hidden." I humg up the last few pictures and grabbed another box. It was to heavy for me to pick up. Ghoul walked over and helped me pull it out of the closet. Ghoul took out his pocket knife and opened the box. It was full of different books and old remote controlled cars. "Wow. Hey look. Its the legend of sleepy hollow. I used to read this all the time when I was younger." I held the booked up and handed it to Ghoul. "Yeah I read it once. It was really good." He smiled and pulled out all the books. Party pulled a short book case out of the hallway and moved it against the wall. We filled the bookcase with all the books in the box. I pulled the cars out and placed them on top of the now full book case. We pulled out another box and it was full of books too. "Why do you have so many books? Do you even read?" Kobra said as he unpacked the box and put the books in another, much taller, bookcase that he and Jet had pulled out of the corridor. "I've read every book in there." Misery said as she alphabetized the books. We finished putting up all the books. We had 2 large bookcases filled and 3 smaller ones. We had three boxes of clothes unpacked and 4 more in the hallway. When we finished cleaning it out Misery went and opened all the doors and told them to pick a room. Bats went in the room that Kobra had picked and Ritalin went with jet. Party had a room to himself and Misery stayed in the main room. I walked into Partys new room and he was already moving furniture and unpacking all his boxes from HQ. "Do you want any help?" I asked as I walked over to him. "Uh yeah sure. And I'm sorry about what I did. Ghoul is like my best friend ya know. I shouldn't of done what I did." He was still unpacking and didn't make eye contact with me. "It's ok." I said as unpacked his posters and drawings. He turned and glanced at me. He finished unpacking and started putting things away. I walked over to him and kissed his cheek. "Your a great friend Party." I said and walked out of the room into the now empty hallway. Party ran up and grabbed my arm. When I turned around he kissed me. He quickly ran back in his room and slammed the door. "What was that about?" Ghoul asked as he walked up to me. "Nothing. We were just talking." I smiled at Ghoul and walked to his room and layed down. Ghoul walked in and layed next to me. He kissed me. His lips were soft and warm. I smiled and fell asleep. I was wore out after cleaning and putting everything away. Tomorrow we gotta finish. Oh joy.

Chapter 18: BL/Ind

The next morning I woke up and Ghoul was putting on his gear for the day. "Good morning. Hey today I want to cut and dye my hair. I was thinking red like Party's and kinda short. I think it's time to change it up some." I said smiling at him. He turned and looked at me. "Okay. Why don't you go ask Party to dye it. I'm not very good at it." He walked out of the room and into the main room and sat in the chair closest to the window. I stood up and headed to Party's room. I opened the door and he was putting on his shirt. "Hey can you dye my hair like yours?" I asked as I turned to shut the door. "Uh yeah sure." He walked over and grabbed hair dye and a bunch of other stuff and we headed to the bathroom. He sat me down and wrapped the towel around my neck. He applied the dye and we sat there talking for a while and then he washed it out. "So why the sudden desire to dye and cut your hair?" He asked as he cut my hair. "Well It was time for a change." I said as he finished cutting it up. I stood and looked at it. "Well im done. What do I get in return?" He asked as he ran his fingers through my hair. I leaned over and kissed his cheek. "That." I said smiling. He pulled me close and kissed me. I stood there shocked. "Or that." I said as I walked out. Ghoul was still sitting in the main room. "Wow thats really cool. Hey I was thinking you want to go for a walk?" He asked as he grabbed my hand and I shook my head. We walked outside and walked a little ways down the road. I felt as if we were being watched. "Maybe we should head back." I said gripping his hand tighter. "Okay." He said and we turned and started walking back. A big white van pulled up in front of us and another one behind us. "Ghoul!" I screamed and he unholstered his gun and I did the same. 7 Dracs got out of each van and we started shooting. We killed 4 of them and one picked me up and took my gun and the other 2 got Ghoul. "Ghoul!" I screamed and reached for him, but he was to far. They threw him in one van and me in the other. The Drac was still holding my arm. I shook him loose and he cuffed me. "Where are you taking me you filthy rotten creature?" I said angrily through my teeth. He said nothing. We arrived at the BL/Ind building. They stripped me of my gun and my killjoy outfit. My colors were gone. They put me in a long white gown with the BL/Ind sign on the front and it said Better Living Industries on the front under the symbol. They threw me in a white room and took the cuffs off. "How am I going to get out of here?" I said. The door then swung open and they threw Ghoul in. "Ghoul." I said as I ran over to him. His lip was bleeding and he had bruises all over him. "I fought back. I thought they would kill you." He said. He was breathing hard. "Oh Ghoul this is my fault." I said and started crying. "No it's not. It's BL/Ind's fault." He said and stood and walked to the bed. He was limping and he was coughing up blood. They did a number on him. "We'll get out of here soon." I said and walk to the night stand and found a black marker. I began drawing all over the walls. I had to do something. White just didn't fit my personality. I drew windows that showed kids playing outside. I drew me and Ghoul's first real kiss. He smiled when I finished it. I capped the marked and layed down and placed my head on his chest. "Ghoul what are we going to do? We can't send a transmission. We can't get in touch with anyone." I said trying not to cry anymore. I was really scared. "Dren we'll be just fine." He said. "Megan. Killjoy: Adrenaline Revolution." I stood. I walked to the door and peered out. It was a Drac. "Yeah whats it to ya?" I said trying to hold my ground. "Come with me you rotten little brat." He said as he unlocked the door. When he got it opened I connected my fist with his face. "I'm not going any where with you." I said and slammed the door shut. "Ghoul I don't know how we're gonna get out, but we gotta think of something." I walked over and layed back down. "Megan. He called me Megan. How would he have known that?" I asked myself, but Ghoul answered. "I think it's pretty and so is Dren. I'm going to call you Dren though. Megan is a past life you have. Dren is your life now. Megan is dead." He said and I heard him drift off to sleep. He was right Megan was then Dren is now. I smiled and fell asleep. I kept high alert though. Anything that gets in here I'll know about it.

Chapter 19: BL/Ind HQ

I woke up to a Drac banging on the cell door. "Get up you brats." He yelled and unlocked the door. He walked inside and snatched me up. I screamed and grabbed Ghoul. The Drac pulled my arm back and called in another one. They carried me to a long conference room. They sat me down and cuffed my hands to the chair that was built into the floor. "Thank you that will be all." Said a voice as a short white man walked into the room. "Hello little brat. Do you know who I am?" He grinned and I struggled in the chair. "I am Korse. Your worse nightmare. Where are the other brats that I know you live with?" He said. I screamed "I don't know what your talking about. It's only me and Ghoul in the Zones." I was still struggling. "You are a liar little killjoy. I know there are 3 others staying with you." He slammed his hands on the table and made me jump. The Dracs un-cuffed me from the chair and dragged me back to the white room. "Ghoul where did you take him? Where's Ghoul?" I screamed. "Frank Killjoy: Fun Ghoul has been taken to the infirmery. You might hear him scream." The Drac walked away from the window and I heard Ghoul scream. I started to cry. "They might kill him." I said to myself. I walked to the nightstand and started drawing on the walls again. The door swung opened and a Drac carried Ghoul in and set him on the bed. I capped the marker and ran over to Ghoul. They had patched him up and realigned his arm. "Are you okay?" I asked trying to suppress the tears. "They found Party. He'll be in here soon enough." He said cringing at the pain. The door swung open again and they threw in a colorless Party. His hair was still red, but his clothes were white like mine and Ghoul's. "Ah It hurts!" He sreamed as he rolled on the floor. I walked over to him and he'd been shot. His arm was bleeding. "What happened to you?" I asked as I ripped the bottom half of my dress so that I could close the wound. "Dracs. I went looking for ya'll. I thought you just got lost. A white van pulled up and I fought back, but when I got shot I couldn't do much." He said cringing. He was sweating so bad. I got a pillow off the bed and propped his head up. "Party im sorry you got caught." I said and walked to the wall and started drawing Party on the wall. I drew him when we first met. He had a serious look, but he was still cool. He stood up and walked over and sat next to me. "These walls are to white. Your drawings are very good. It's like were not even here." I turned and he was smiling at me. I stood to go check on Ghoul, but he was already asleep. "Ghouls past out already. They took him to the infirmiry today. He's in pain." I walked over and sat next to party and put my head on his should (the one without the wound) and sat there singing. When he reconized that I was singing Bulletproof Heart he joined in. He layed back and I placed my head on his chest and let him fall asleep before I moved over to the bed and placed my head on Ghoul's chest and quietly kept singing. I lied there thinking of what everybody else is doing and wondered if we were ever getting out of here. The killjoys in the other cells heard me singing and a few joined in. I sang until I fell asleep. I was still worried so I slept pretty uneasy.

Chapter 20: Plotting and Planning

I woke up the next morning to a killjoy screaming. "No Don't NOOO" Itt sounded like Ritaln. I ran to the window and peered out. The Drac was dragging her and taking er colors. I moved back and he threw her in.He slammed the door. "No Leave them alone!" She ran up to the door and started shaking it. "Ritalin RITALIN stop STOP" I pulled her back and she started crying. Party got up and hugged her. "Dren they raided HQ again. It was bad. Really bad. Kobra got shot twice and Bats got hit too. Misery and Jet are in questioning and Im scared." She was shaking and crying. I heard Kobra outside the door. He was in the infirmiry now. He was screaming. They opened the door and threw everybody in. The cell was now packed. "What are we going to do?" I whispered to Party. "We wait til everyone can run and we bust out of here." He said. He stood up and walked to the night stand and removed the drawer. Under it was a transmitter. I guess killjoys are smarter than they give credit to. As he sent the message I sat neck to Ritalin and everybody was either in pain or just really scared. Jet took Ritalin and I went to check on Ghoul. His wound on his leg was getting infected. I walked to the door and called a Drac "Hey we need something to clean his wound. If it gets infected anymore he will die." The drac opened the door and grabbed my arm and walked me to the infirmiry. "Hey nurse. We need meds for an open wound." The girl turned around. Her face was covered so I didn't get a good look. "Ok That will be all. I can handle this little Killjoy." She said. The drac dropped my arm and turned and walked back to his post. "Dren." I gasped when she said it. She un covered her face. "Aunt Static?" I said. She ran over and hugged me. "Why are you here?" I asked. "Well they caught me a year ago and I couldn't stay in that white room. I hid transmitters and everything so Killjoys could escape." She smiled and handed me gaws and peroxide. "Will you help me clean my friends wounds?" I asked. She knoded her head and cuffed us together. I glanced at it and she just said "Protocall." And put her mask back on. We walked to my cell and patched everyones wounds. She removed her mask and Ritalin was overjoyed. "Can you help us escape?" I asked and she told me "I'll do what I can." She walked out and the Drac locked the cell. "Why is she working for them?" Ritalin whispered. "She helps killjoys escape. Shes going to help us." I said very quietly. Party walked over and sat with us and we talked and laughed. We drew on the walls and waited for our chance to escape Being here wasn't that bad as long as your not alone. We drew everything we remembered from outside on the walls. Windows, Dogs, And people we know. I love everybody being here. I miss our colors though. All they let me keep was my locket with my parents pictures in it. Me and Ritalin were so young when they got killed by those filthy rotten Dracs. I ripped my dress and wrapped Party's arm tighter, because the blood was leaking onto the floor. He cringed when I tightened it and I wrapped it in the extra gaws we had. He refused to get it looked at. Hes so stubborn. He wants to act like the leader. He has to be the strongest. Ghoul laughed everytime party would scream through his teeth. Everybody else laughed too.I loved to see them laugh and smile and tell stories. I just don't like being in here! The killjoys in the other cells could hear us and they listened and laughed and commented. It was a big killjoy community. We all were innocent, but guilty of being ourselves. We stayed up all night and I fell asleep on Party's chest, because Ghoul was in to much pain today. I don't know why Party liked me so much, but he was very protective of me. i DON'T KNOW WHY, but i liked having 2 people like me so much. I love that they are still friends. It's amazing what friendships accomplish these days. I love them both, but have mixed feelings for Party. I don't know wether to hate him or just appreciate his enthusiasm. Ha I really don't know. We'll see what happenes. I smiled and drifted off to sleep. Party was humming Welcome To The Black Parade. Everybody either joined in or passed out. I was to tired to stay up so I fell asleep. "Goodnight." I whispered and Party hugged me tighter and whispered "Goodnight."

Chapter 21:ESCAPE

I woke up the next morning and everyone was just staring into nothingness. Party took deep breaths and didn't move. I pulled my head up and smiled at him. I got up and walked over to Ghoul. "Good morning." He said in a whisper. " Goodmorning." I replied. I went into the small bathroom we had and got a rag. I wet it with cold water and walked back to Ghoul and placed it on his forehead. He was burning up. I hated to see him like this. He was healed, but didn't like being cramped in here with all these people. Party moved tot he wall and leaned against it. I walked over and sat by him. He was just about healed too. So was everybody else. "You've been asleep for three days Dren." Party said as he rubbed my shoulder. "What? How coul--" He cut me off "The Dracs drugged you while we were asleep 3 nights ago. I noticed the little needle prick in you arm." I gasped a little and my eyes widened. "So are we going to escape now that everyone is well enough?" I asked in kind of a whisper. "Yes. The next Drac that comes will be very unlucky." He said with a grin on his face. "Hey Dren. Kick it into gear and get ready. This will be fun" Bats was leaning on Kobra and was watching the door. Misery was staring at the ceiling. The door opened and everybody rushed out and tackled the Drac. I ran down the hall and hit all the door release buttons. All the killjoys ran out. "COME ON!" I screamed and we all heade for our gear. Aunt Static grabbed her colors along with us and we unholstered our guns and shot our way from level 15 to level 1. Dracs were everywhere. A few killjoys were wounded, but there were so many of us that we had enough to carry them and enough to still fight. When we got to level 1 Korse was there. "I got this one you guys get out." said Party. "No Im staying with you." I replied and everybody else ran and me and Party and Ghoul stayed. I walked to Korse and put my gun to his chin and snatched his fun. "Come on Brat just do it. If you can?" He started laughing and Ghoul pulled out his pocket knife and jabbed Korse in the side. "Today is not your day to die. Come n lets go." said Ghoul and me and Party followed as ordered. We walked for miles until we caught up with the group of over 100 Killjoys. They all split into different directions and went off into the zones. "Dren you know there are 5 other buildings full of killjoys. We never get a day off." said Party a he grabbed my hand and Ghoul grabbed the other. We walked back to Misery's HQ and cleaned it up and loaded the car and we had to drive and find another HQ. "Skull Bandit. We need to find her." said Jet. "Ok where to?" said Party as he glanced at him in the rear view mirror. "Uh Zone 5. Shes not far from the border." Party punched on the gas and we were there before we knew it. We pulled up to a building. It was black and red. It was covered in different pictures that made it almost blend in with the Zones. Ghoul grabbed my hand and we followed Jet up to the porch. He knock on the door and a female killjoy answered. "Jet. So great to see you." She smiled and invited us in. "We need an HQ to stay at. We hoped you wouldn't mind letting us stay." Jet said ans Bandit smiled. "Feel free to stay." She walked over and sat on the blue couch and we all headed out and started unloading our things. We move so much. We should probably just keep the boxes packed. When we were done Party got back in the car and so did Jet and they went back to Miserys HQ to get more stuff. Me and Ghoul picked a room farthest from the others and we painted it and packed it full of our stuff. I layed down for a little while and then was back up and painting Party's room. I'm sure he wouldn't mind me painting one wall. I did the best I could to paint out our first kiss that i'm sure he still thinks about. When I finished I hung a long black curtain to cover it. I put it on there so he could open and close it as he pleases. I walked back to Me and Ghoul's room and he was passed out on the floor. I just shook my head and carefully shut the door and walked to Kobra's room. Bats was helping him put the figurine together again. She got it and he kissed her. I gasped and carefully shut the door as quietly as I had opened it. I tried not to laugh. It was funny to watch their secret relationship bloom. I walked to Jet's room and Ritalin was hanging up posters and fixing furniture. I walked in and helped her. She smiled and we talked about her and Jet. She said they kissed once and just havnt decided to be open like me and Ghoul. I told her about what I saw in Kobra's room and we both started laughing. It was awesome to be in a killjoy home again. I missed the colors. I walked into the living room and sat next to Bandit. "Hi, I'm Dren." I said. She looked at me and replied "Skull Bandit. Bandit for short." She smiled and I smiled back. I asked her where she was from and all she said was "I don't remember anything after I got here. I don't remember how and I don't remember when. I just know that i'm completely safe." She smiled and Party and Jet walked in carrying boxes. I walked over and took a box from Party. "Thanks." He said and smiled. "I painted something in your room. I hope you like it." I smiled and we walked to his room. He set the box down and I did the same. "Here let me open it." I walked over and pulled the curtain away. His eyes grew wide and his jaw dropped. "Dren you remembered every escense of it. Why though?" He asked as he admired the painting. "Because I knew it made you happy." I walked over and hugged him "And all I want is for you to be happy." He hugged me back and said "You being alive makes me happy." He smiled and I walked back to Ghoul's room and kissed his soft lips and layed my head on his chest and listened to his heart. Thud thud thud thud thud thud thud thud. I smiled and fell asleep. I started to dream and It started off like this. Zone 4. Hot dry muggy. I walked a long way to get to this very strange building. It looked kind of melted. I walked inside and started yelling. "Hello. Anyone there?" I kept walking. "Dren." A voice yelled "Dren." Again. The world started shaking violently and I screamed. "Hey Hey its ok its ok!" I woke up and Ghoul was standing over me. "Your ok Dren. You were screaming for a while. I layed on his chest and said "I...love...you..." And I fell back asleep before he could reply.

Chapter 22: Back to work

The next morning I woke up and Ghoul was still snoring away. I went into the main room and sat next to Bandit. "Good morning" She said as she sipped at her coffee. "Morning." I replied as I slammed my head down on the table and tried not to fall back asleep. She got up and made me a cup of coffee and set it in front of me. "Here it'll help." She said as she sat back down. I lifted my head and sipped at the nice hot coffee. Party walked in the room and sat down next to Bandit. "Morning." He said and smiled at us. I turned my head and smiled back and then continued sipping at my coffee. "You want any coffee?" Bandit asked as she got up and refilled her cup. "Yes please." Party said smiling. I could tell Bandit liked him. Every time he smiled she'd blush. I stood up and walked to check on Ghoul. When I opened the door he was changing shirts. I kept sipping on my coffee. "Morning Ghoul." I smiled and sipped my coffee. He walked over and kissed me. "Morning." He smiled and put his shirt on. "So what are we doing today?" I asked as we both walked out of the room. "I think we might have to go get a killjoy." He walked over and sat down. I sat in his lap and brushed his hair away from his face. "Do we have to?" I asked and Party answered "Yeah come on." We walked out to the car and got in. It was just me Ghoul Party and Bandit. Party hit the gas and we went straight to Zone 3. "So how many Dracs?" I asked and he just held up 5 fingers. I nodded and stared out the window. Ghoul reached over and grabbed my hand. When we got to our destination we all piled out of the car and I stayed close to Ghoul. We walked a little ways and I felt a sharp sting in my back. I fell to the ground and it hurt to breathe. Ghoul dropped down and flipped me over. "Dren your losing blood and fast." He was in shock and I was slowly slipping away. Then I saw nothing. I looked around, but it was dark and black. A white shadow figure apeared and motioned for me to follow. I started walking and it disappeared. I called out to it "Hello. Where did you run off to?" It didn't reply. I kept walking and was walking farther into the black abyss.

Ghoul's P.O.V.

We were out in the zones and dren just dropped. I flipped her over. She was cold and shaking. Her back had a wound. I carried her to the car and let Party and Bandit handle the Dracs. Dren slipped into shock and then into a coma. Her pulse was faint, but was still there. I was scared and very worried. Party brought back the little killjoy. She was no older than 6 and we headed back to HQ. I picked her up and rushed to our room. I sat her on the bed and let Party patch her up while I sat in the corner and cried. I know it was manly to cry, but if I lost her i don't know what i would do. I sat there for hours hoping she would wake up. Hoping she was okay. Not know if she could hear me. Not knowing if she would survive. I fell asleep and when I woke up she was still there. Motionless. I couldn't get up or move. I was in to much pain from this. I wanted to walk over to her and talk to her, but I didn't have the strength to. It was unbearable. She could be gone forever. Day after Day past. It was approaching day 25 of her being there. Motionless. Faint. She was becoming pale and thin. I tried to wake her. She didn't move. I haven't left the room since. Party brings me food. I sit and watch her. I watch her breath. Just to know shes alive

Dren P.O.V.

I feel as if i have been walking for hours. I don't know if im dead. I don't know how to wake up. I watched the white shadows play and dance. I hear voices that sound familiar, but I can't speak back. They don't ever hear me. I yell and scream, but can't make contact. I miss Ghoul. I just want to kiss him. I can still taste him on my lips. I dance with the shadows. They don't talk, but it's better than being alone. I can see my mom in the distance, but can't get close. She screams at me "Open your eyes! OPEN YOUR EYES!" but I can't. I don't remember how. I can't wake up. I'm stuck in my own nightmare. There are no walls and there are no windows. Only faint voices and white shadows...

Chapter 23: The 45th day.

Ghoul's P.O.V.

Day 45. It was day 45 of her in this motionless state. It's November 2. 2 days after my birthday and 2 away from hers. I wish that she would wake.

Dren's P.O.V.

I think I've figured out how to wake up. I've been here for hours. If I go to sleep here maybe I'll wake up there. I'll try. I places my head down and drifted to sleep. I'm awake. "Ghoul?" I whispered. He ran over to e and started crying. I sat up and wiped the tears from his face. "Ghoul im ok." He lifted his head and kissed me. He was happy to see me. When we parted he picked me up and slung me over his shoulder. "Don't move." He smiled and I nodded and lied on his shoulder dead like. He walked out and Party stared. "She's..." He broke off and put me down and I bowed for my great dead like performance. Party ran over and picked me up and hugged me. "Do you know what day it is?" He asked "uh I was only asleep for a few hours!" He peered at me. "Dren you were asleep for 45 days. It's 2 days before you turn 23." He smiled and I stood there in complete shock. "45 days?" I turned to Ghoul and he nodded his head. I ran over to him and hugged him and kissed him. I kept hugging him. I didn't want to let go. "I'm sorry I put you through that." I cried. "Hey it's okay your here now and we have to plan an awesome party." He smiled and Bats walked in and smacked him on the back of the head. "ha you have to plan the party." She said as she walked over and sat next to Kobra. "We are all going to plan it because we ALL love her." Ghoul smiled and picked me up again and walked me to his room and layed me down. "So what are we going to do today?" I asked. "Nothing absolutly nothing." "I cant do nothing! Ive been sleeping for 45 days. Ill go insane if I do nothing!" I got up and got my sketchbook and started drawing. I drew my mother and aunt static and my father. I drew them how I remembered them. Happy and excited for everything me and Ritalin were going to be. "Draw me what you saw when you went back to your house that day" Ghoul said peering over my shoulder. "O....okay..." I started drawing it. My parents laying there. The blood all over the floor. The house destroyed. When I finished I handed Ghoul the photo and sat there crying. "Dren...I'm so sorry...." He kissed my cheek and hugged me tightly. I did miss my parents and I did want them back. It was hard to think that I'm never going to see them again. I layed my head down in Ghoul's lap and just cried. He knew coming back after 45 days would hurt not only me for missing so much, but him too. He layed back and I placed my tear soaked face on his chest and just cried and cried until I fell asleep. Quietly. Soundlessly. Hoping not to fall into the black abyss...

Chapter 24: The Dream State

The Dream:
When I fell asleep I dropped back to the day, but this was after I hid. I was gone, but I was watching my parents. They did fight back and they did almost win, but the Dracs had the upper hand. Korse shot them. I watched them fall and I watched the Dracs search the house.

When I woke up Ghoul's shirt was tear soaked and he just laughed and said "You know if you keep doing this I might never need a shower." He got up and took his shirt off and searched for a clean one. I found one and handed it to him "Here and yeah you still need a shower regardless of my nightmare tears." I smiled and walked out of the room and Party was waiting there for me. "Good morning! Do you want me to do your hair? It's gotten so long." He smiled and I replied "yeah and can you dye it again?" He nodded and we walked to the bathroom and he dyed it and we sat there and talked. "So are you ready to be 23?" He asked as he brushed the dye into my hair. "Well...no. Its all fast ya know. 45 days of sleep yet im exhausted." I yawned and we both laughed. "Hey It's completely understandable." He said as he finished brushing the dye into my hair. "And now we wait" He smiled and I just said "Ugh. waiting.....SUCKS" I smiled and we sat there completely silent. He washed the dye out and brushed and dried it. He cut it the same way he did last time. An inverted triangle cut. I liked that kind of cut. I walked out and Party cleaned up. I walked back and said "Thanks." and I pecked him on the cheek. "Hey wait." I turned around walked back in and leaned on the doorway. "Yeah?" I asked he walked up to me and kissed me "Happy early birthday." He smiled and I walked out. Ghoul was sitting by a window in the kitchen. "Hey Ghoul. You hungry?" I asked as I looked around for something to eat. "No, but thanks." He smiled and I reached for a plate and felt that sharp pain in my back. "What is it?" Ghoul said as he rushed over. "My back." I cringed and he removed my jacket. "Dren your bleeding." Ghoul got gaws and started trying to soak up the blood. I started coughing it up and was making a mess. "PARTY!" Ghoul called and was trying to help me to a chair, but I collapsed on the floor. "What? Oh my God." Party ran over and took the gaws from Ghoul and Ghoul ran to get stitches and everything. "Party it hurts." I said and coughed up more blood. "I know Dren." "He said as he put pressure on the wound. Party ripped the shirt and started to stitch the wound up. He covered it in peroxide. "Ghoul." I coughed up more blood, but all Ghoul could do was hold my hand. "There your stitched back up. Be careful." Party picked me up and carried me to Ghoul's room. "Ghoul watch her and make sure that what happened doesn't happen again." Party walked out of the room and Ghoul sat on the floor next to the bed. "Ghoul i'll be okay I promise." He smiled and I placed my hand on his shoulder. He placed his hand on top of mine and sat there staring off into space. "I love you." I smiled and replied to him "I love you too." I slowly drifted off to sleep and dreamed of the first day I met Ghoul. His hair covering his face and his crazy mask in his hand. His smile. I knew that we'd be friends, but I never knew that we'd be more. I'm glad we are more than friends now. I love him. I truly do.

Chapter 25: Happy Birthday.

The next morning I woke up to Ghoul shaking me. "Get up!!!!" He was smiling. I opened one eye to look at him "No." I said and rolled over. "Come on." He picked me up and threw me over his shoulder and started spinning. "Put me down!!" I screamed and laughed. He was giggling and he walked out of the room with me still on his shoulder. "Good morning." I heard Party say from behind me. I moved to where I could see him. "Good morning Party. Please make him put me down!!" I screamed and hit Ghoul. "I'm not putting you down!! I'm to hyper!" Ghoul laughed and Party walked over and hit my butt "HEY!!" I screamed and laughed "Happy Birthday kiddo." He said laughing. I watched as he walked to his room. Ghoul finally put me down and everybody was standing there smiling "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" they all screamed at once. Ritalin and Misery ran over and hugged me. Bats gave me a high five and the guys tortured me. Bandit came out of the kitchen with a cake. "Thanks" I said to everyone. We ate cake and told jokes and watched as Party pushed Kobra out of his chair. Again and again. I was funnier the third time. There was a knock at the door and Party took his gun out and opened it. It was a little killjoy boy. He was tall and lanky. He had bright green hair. He ran in and closed the door."Snake Poison nice to meet ya." He was breathing hard. "Whats wrong?" Party asked the boy replied. "Dracs." We all took out our guns and walked outside and scanned the area. We were surrounded. One of the Dracs got me and burned the BL/Ind symbol into my hand and Ghoul immediatly killed him and rushed me into the house. "Bandit got shot. 6 times. Shes breathing, but knocked out." Party brought in Bandit and took her to her room upstairs. "Bandit." I got up and held my wrist to keep my hand from hitting anything. I rushed to her room and she was motionless and blood was dripping fom the wounds and from her mouth. She was out. She might not live. I broke down and fell to my knees and cried. Ghoul rushed upstairs and kneeled next to me. "Ghoul...." It was all I could manage to say. He hugged me tightly and said "I know Dren. She'll be ok. I hope..." He picked me up and took me down stairs and finished cleaning my hand. The burn left a perfect mark. It was the BL/Ind symbol and under it said 'KEEP RUNNING'. All I could think about was if Bandit was going to be ok. 6 wounds is a lot for one little killjoy to handle. I trust that Party will patch her up and make everything okay. "Ghoul where is Ritalin?" He didn't answer "WHERE IS SHE?" He looked me in the eye and said quietly "They took her. They took her to BL/Ind." He started to cry and Kobra Bats Jet Misery and Snake poison walked in. "I'm sorry." Ghoul picked me up and we went to his room. We stayed up and I cried on his shoulder and then we layed don and I soaked his shirt with tears. I couldn't sleep. I just...I drifted away. The Dream: I was outside my own body. I watched as Ghoul carried me in. I watched as the Dracs shot Bandit and I felt the pain. I felt the six shots hit me. I started coughing up blood. Ghoul shook me awake. "Dren! Your coughing up blood. DREN!" I woke up but kept coughing. I couldn't stop. I watched the blood hit the floor. I watched it and Ghoul was scared. "Dren. Dren." I heard him saying my name, but couldn't speak. I didn't have the strength. "I love you." Is all i could manage and Ghoul hugged me and kissed my blood stained lips. "I love you too Dren." He hugged me and I cried for the rest of the night. Happy Birthday to me...

Chapter 26: Why?

The next morning I woke up and Ghoul was gone. I didn't move I just layed there. Ghoul came in and sat down next to me. "Come on wake up." I sat up and brushed his hair out of his face. "Fine." I stood up and walked out of the room and Ghoul followed. We walked up stairs and saw Snake Poison standing there. I lokked at Ghoul and he nodded his head and walked down stairs. "She's beautiful." He smiled and turned to look at me. I smiled back "Well yes she's very pretty. I'm Dren by the way." He looked at me and smiled "I'm Snake Poison, but call me Snake." "So Where are you from?" I asked and he stared for a minute "Well I just escaped from BL/Ind. Some crazy killjoy took out the Dracs and let us free." I smiled at him and said "Well I'm that crazy killjoy. Please come down stairs. I want to show you a room where you can stay." We walked down stairs and I grabbed his hand and ran into the white vacant room. I opened the closet and pulled out all the paint. He smiled and I handed him a paint brush. "Can I paint with you?" I asked and he smiled and nodded. He drew snakes and I drew dripping blood. "Wow your really good." I smiled at him and said "I draw a lot." We laughed and finished up his room. We went in the kitchen and just sat and talked "So why did you leave your HQ?" I asked and he shook his head "Well It was to small. I lived in a cave to tell you the truth. Hey who was that girl they took?" I sunk down in my chair "That was my sister. Ritalin." Ghoul ran in. "Dren we found her." We rushed to the car and Ghoul stomped on the gas. We rushed to Zone 3 and found her lying motionlessly on the ground. "Ritalin..." I got out of the car and rushed to her. Ghoul picked her up and put her in the car. I poured some of my water on her and she woke up. I noticed that they burned the same thing on her hand that is on mine. "Ritalin?" She knew what I was going to say. "Dren they are marking Killjoys now." I looked at Ghoul. "Ghoul they are taking us and marking us." He didn't say anything, but he didn't have to. I could see it plain as day. He knew that we had to do something. When we got back Ghoul took Ritalin in and patched her hand up. Jet ran in and stopped dead in his tracks and said "Ritalin" He ran over to her and kissed her. I didn't know they even liked each other. Party ran in and hugged Ritalin. I stood and walked to check on Bandit. She was mumbling "White.....Shadows...." I took her hand and whispered "Sleep" in her ear. I stood and went to Ghoul's rooma nd layed there. Ghoul came in and layed his head on my hest and slowly passed out. I smiled and fell asleep.
The Dream:
I was in Zone 3. Walking. I feel dehydrated. I collapse on the desert floor. I fall into the black abyss. I hear Bandit "Help I cant wake up HELP!" I cant scream back. I knew she wouldn't hear me. I watched the shadows. It's just how I remembered it. No windows No walls. Only faint voices and white shadows....I knew she was being tortured. Just. Like. Me.

Chapter 27: Asleep or DEAD

The next morning Ghoul was not there. I couldn't see anything. I saw blur and then I collapsed on the floor. I dropped into the black abyss. "BANDIT" she turned and ran and hugged me. When I plled my hands away they were covered in blood. "Bandit your--" "Dren I cant get out. ive tried everything." I looked at her and spoke one word "Sleep." She layed her head down and shut her eyes. I watched as she dissolved into nothing. I did the same and woke up to Ghoul shaking me. "Bandit.." I stood and ran upstairs. "Dren..." I cried and ran to her and hugged her. "BANDIT!" I heard Snake yell and he ran in and kissed her. Her eyes flew open wide and she lightly closed them and kissed him back. "Bandit you awake." Party walked in and placed his hands on my shoulders. I turned to him and he said "Thanks" and walked down stairs. Everyone came in and hugged bandit. I hugged her again and this time pulled away with her blood on my hands. She collapsed on the floor. "BANDIT" I held my hand on the wound. It was a knife wound. "No one has been in here, but us? How could this of happened?" Party picked her up and stitched the wound. Ghoul grabbed my hand and we ran into our room. "Dren some one here can't be trusted." He placed his hands on my shoulders and kissed me. I kissed him back and when we parted I looked him in the eye. The beautiful hazel threw me off "Ghoul. We just got her back I cant lose her again." I ran up stairs and sat by her bedside and took her hand and cried. She was quietly singing "If you say goodbye today I'd ask you to be true. Cause the hardest part of this is leaving you..." She fell back into the abyss I just knew it. "Bandit I'm never saying goodbye to you..." I cried and cried. I finally found the strength to stand. I took the paint and re did her walls. I drew everything she could possibly want, but on wall I painted black with a white shadow. They aren't evil, but they are real angels. I believed it and I know she did too. I stood and found Ghoul. I walked over to him and placed my head on his chest and cried. I didn't want to cry anymore, but I couldn't help it. He lifted me and took me to his room and he layed me down and let me cry. I cried all night. The next morning I couldn't leave her bedside. This went on for days. One by one. I brought a drawing everyday and taped them to the wall. I wanted her surrounded when she woke up. I drew memories. I drew friends. She would thank me when she woke up...If she wakes up...

Chapter 28: BANDIT

I woke up on the floor next to Bandit's bed. I went to the kitchen and Ghoul was sitting there looking out the window. "Good morning." I said and he jumped. I scared him a little bit. He stood and walked to me and kissed me. When he pulled away he brushed my hair away from my face and smiled. "Good morning." He walked and made me a cup of coffee. We sat there in silence, until Party walked in. "Good mo--" He cut Ghoul off. "I thought about it Ghoul and your the only one with a pocket knife. The ONLY one." Party slammed his hands down on the table. "GHOUL!" Party shouted. They were staring each other down. "What motive would I have for STABBING A POOR INNOCENT GIRL? You of all people should know that WE INVITED A STRANGE KID IN OUR HOUSE! He might own a POCKET KNIFE!" Ghoul was yelling and stood and left the room angry and upset "Party..." I cut off my sentence and Party ran over and hugged me. "Dren I'm sorry... I did think about it and Ghoul was the first one, because I know he has a kni--" I kissed his cheek and he stopped talking "Party I know your worried. So are we. We all love her. Just don't go off like that." I stood and walked to Ghoul's room and found him looking for something. "Ghoul? What are you looking for?" I placed a hand on his shoulder "Dren my pocket knife is missing." He turned and looked me in the eye. "Dren this is serious. I think that Snake kid is doubling for BL/Ind." I thought about it for a second. He lead them here. He showed them where we were. He claims he escaped with us. I kissed Ghoul and ran out of the room. I would explain it later, but I had to find Snake. I found him with Bandit. "Snake." I said and he turned around. His face was wet with tears. "Dren..." He was holding Ghoul's knife. "Dren it was outside! I found it under her window." I knew he wasn't lying. "Give me the knife." I held my hand out. He placed it in a rag and then handed it to me. It was still covered in blood. "Dren..." I heard Bandit's voice in my head. "It was not any of you...They broke in the night before..." Then I didn't hear her anymore. I stood there staring into space. "Dren?" Snake said and I collapsed. He caught me before I hit the floor. I dropped back into the abyss, but I was alone. I don't know where Bandit was, until I dropped into a white room with black shadows. "Bandit..." I said. I noticed her in the distance. In here it was just like the other one, but this time the shadows attacked. I was scratched and woke up. "Ow..." I pulled my shirt up and had three claw marks. "Dren..." Snake was still holding me. "Snake go get Ghoul." He gently placed me on the floor and ran to get Ghoul. He came back and Ghoul rushed in. "Dren... PARTY!!" Ghoul was freaking out. Party ran in and saw me on the floor. I was bleeding and I was sweating. It was like I was dying. Ghoul kissed the top of my head and waited for Party to stitch me up. "Nobody in" I cringed "Nobody in this h-house hu-hurt her. Th-they broke. They broke in." I kept cringing. It hurt worse than anything. "She-she t-told me herself." I looked up into Ghoul's perfect hazel eyes and then looked into Party's golden hazel eyes. "She can't talk." Party said with a vacant expression on his face. "She told me. She was in my head. I heard her loud and clear." I was trying not to yell. Ghoul lifted me up and walked me to his room. "Ghoul you believe me right?" I asked and looked up at him. "Dren I believe every word that leaves your perfect lips." He leaned down and kissed me. He gently set me on the bed and went to get me some water. I couldn't move. It hurt to breathe. He came back in and I sipped on the water. "I'll sleep on the floor tonight." "No. please come sleep up here. I can take the pain if it means I get to sleep next to you." He gently crawled in next to me and we just stared at each other for the longest time. I mouthed "I love you" to him and he mouthed "I love you too" And he leaned over and kissed me. Of course I kissed back. We slowly fell asleep.

The Dream:
I dropped into the white room and the shadows attacked. This time I didn't wake. I dropped into a Zone and walked a little ways. I saw Ghoul. He walked towards me and then fell. He had a knife in his back. I looked to see who could have done it. It was a person dressed in all black. Their face was covered and I didn't recognize them as a killjoy. I sat by Ghoul and cried and cried. Why can't I wake up!!!

Chapter 29: Some Wounds Heal Others Don't

When I finally woke up I had scratched on my arms. Ghoul was freaking out, and Party was stitching them up. "What happened??" I asked. "I-I don't know" Ghoul said and watched as Party stitched me up. "I left the room and when I came back you were bleeding." Ghoul was scared and very worried. When Party finished stitching me up I stood and ran to check on Bandit. When I got in the room she wasn't there. I ran to Snake's room. She was laying next to him and they were talking. I ran over to her and hugged her tightly. "Next time tell me when your awake." I said as a tear escaped my eye. "You were being stitched up for over an hour. I think you should take it easy. I'm okay. Promise." She smiled and I smiled back. "Come on. We need to talk anyway." I grabbed her hand and we walked to her room. She locked the door and we sat on the bed. "The white room. What does it mean?" I asked and she looked at me "I was about to ask you the same thing." The tone in her voice was not a comforting one. "Dren? Hello? You still there?" She pushed me a little bit "Uh yeah sorry. It's just weird ya know? The white room and black room. Yet they aren't rooms. I don't know. The black shadows attack. The white ones don't." I was trying to make sense of it, but couldn't. Every word I said made me seem crazier by the second. "Dren we need to do something. I can't keep going back to that white room." She lifted her shirt and I could see a long cut across her stomach "One of them got me, and BAD" She pulled her shirt down and took my arm. She was looking at the scratches. I also had three symmetrical ones over my eye. She trace her fingers lightly over them. "They are deep wounds." She said still staring. "Yeah they don't feel that great." I laughed a little. I stood and walked out of her room. I ran into Party on my way down stairs. He stopped me and looked at my eye. "Dren?" He traced the wound. "Yeah it hurts a little." When he pulled his hand back he had a little blood on his finger tips. "Come with me." He said and grabbed my hand. We walked into the bathroom and he dabbed my eye with cold water. "Dren you need to be more careful. I don't need you bleeding every 2 seconds." He kept dabbing the same spot. "I know that Party. I don't try to bleed. It just happens." I smiled and he pulled the rag down and stared me down. "Dren. I worry about you. I just want you to be okay. I want you to be untouched." He said as he brushed my hair away from my face. "Party I know you worry. Ghoul worries. So does everybody else." I smiled and just sat there for a second looking into his golden hazel eyes. "Party I'm fine." I stared into his eyes. "Dren. I. Love. You." He said and kissed me. AGAIN! This guy just doesn't get that I'm with Ghoul. He stopped kissing me and stood and walked out of the room. I sat there as if I was paralyzed. I stood and found Ghoul talking to Party. I saw them, but they didn't see me so I bolted. I went to Ghoul's room and grabbed my sketch book. It was almost completely filled, but I didn't car. It was my get away into a perfect world. These drawings are dreams and memories. I drew everything that happened today and wrote little descriptions. I thought about when Party kissed me. I would blush. i did like him, but I love Ghoul. I'm not going to let Party get between us. I leaned my head against the wall and fell asleep in the floor. Today was a long day. Tomorrow better rock.

Chapter 30: Early Mornings Aren't So Bad

I woke up the next morning and Ghoul was sleeping with his head in my lap. I didn't want to wake him up, so i sat there smiling. He began to wake up and opened one eye and stared at me. "What time is it?" He asked scratching the back of his head. "It's almost 2 in the morning. Go crawl into bed and go back to sleep. I'll be there in a second." I smiled and brushed his hair away from his face. He sat up and kissed me. He stood and layed in bed. He almost immediantly started snoring. I giggled a little and walked into the main room. Party was awake. He was in the main room drawing. "Hello." I whispered and he looked up at me and smiled. "Hello gorgeous. Come sit down." He was smiling uncontrollably. I was hard not to notice. "So why are you up so early?" He looked at me and smiled. "I don't know. I just got restless." I smiled back at him. He was good company early in the morning. When nobody is around he's really sweet.
Party's P.O.V.
I was in the main room drawing a perfect portrait of Dren. I heard a door open and flipped to a drawing that wasn't finished and I began working on it. "Hello" I heard her sweet soft whisper and looked up at her perfect little figure in the shadows. "Hello gorgeous. Come sit down" I was smiling so much, but trying not to be creepy about it. She was just so...intoxicating. I loved everything about her. "So why are you up so early?" I asked her. I was very curious, but didn't care. I'm glad she was awake. "I don't know. I just got restless." She smiled. I did truely love this girl, but I can't keep hurting Ghoul. I looked down at my drawing and finished it up. "Can I see?" She said and I handed her my sketch book. My worst fear happened. She flipped the page to her portrait. "Is this....Me?" She said smiling. "Uh yeah." I said worried she'd find me super creepy. "Party it's gorgeous." She smiled and handed my sketch book back. I knew that my face was almost as red as my hair. I continued sketching and she leaned her head on my shoulder and watched. She fell asleep and I layed her head in my lap. I finished her sketch and picked her up and took her back to Ghoul's room. He was snoring loudly. I smirked and set her down gently. I kissed her forehead and walked out and quietly shut the door. I stood there for a moment and walked back to my room. I knew I loved her from the start, but Ghoul loved her too. I layed my head down and stared at the ceiling. I couldn't get her out of my head. I locked the door and flipped the light on. I removed the black curtain and just stared at her painting. She did this for me and me alone. At least I knew she cared. I finally fell asleep.
Dren's P.O.V.
After watching Party sketch I fell asleep on accident. Well the next morning I woke up in Ghoul's room. It was peaceful and quiet. Well except for Ghoul snoring. I smiled and stood carefully and went to get coffee. No one was awake yet so I made enough for everyone. I poured me a cup and sat there drinking my coffee. It was nice and quiet. I went upstairs to check on Bandit. She was bleeding. There was a cut on her arm. She was awake and breathing heavily. "PARTY! PARTY!" I screamed and ran down stairs. I went straight to Party's room, but the door was locked. I banged on the door and kept yelling "PARTY!! HELP!!" I started crying and he opened the door. I grabbed his arm and we ran upstairs. I walked in the room and fell to my knees crying. "Her arm! HER ARM!' I cried and Party quickly stitched her up. When he was done he ran over to me and I placed my head on his chest and cried. "Shhh Dren it's okay now. Shhhh." He said rocking me back and forth. I kept crying though. It was unexpected to walk in here and see her dripping with blood. She was sweating and trying to make it stop bleeding. I couldn't get the picture out of my head.

Chapter 31: The New Addition

The next morning I woke up in Bandit's bedroom floor. I was laying on Party. "Good morning." He said. I sat up and rubbed my eyes. The picture of Bandit bleeding was burned into my mind. "M-morning" I stuttered, but couldn't help it. He sat up and hugged me. "Dren she's okay now. You shouldn't worry." He stood and helped me to my feet. He walked me to Ghoul's room and I walked in and sat by the window. "Dren? Are you okay?" Ghoul walked over to me and sat next to me. I leaned my head over on his chest. "Ghoul it was horrible. She....she was bleeding. She was bleeding. Ghoul" I began to cry and he just let me. He knew that I had to cry to get over it. I cried for a hour. He stood and helped me to my feet. We walked hand in hand to Bandit's room. She was laying there just staring at the ceiling. She turned her head and smiled at me. She stood and lifted her sleeve. "Dren. I'm okay." She smiled and I traced her wound. "Bandit. Watching you bleed..." "Dren it's okay. I promise. I'm doing a lot better now. Look I'm walking!" She smiled and we all went down stairs. The first thing she did was got food. She opened the fizzie pop and it exploaded. We all busted out laughing. Snake walked over and kissed Bandit. She smiled and sat down on the couch. "So what have I missed?" She asked. "Well" Party started "Absolutely nothing" He smiled. I laughed a little "Well you missed everybody freaking out. You missed a screaming match between Ghoul and red head over there." I said pointing to Party. Bats laughed and added "Yeah red headed and hot tempered!" Everyone laughed and Bandit said "Well then I missed something!!" She smiled and I grabbed Ghoul's hand and he smiled at me. I stood up and got a glass of coffee and stuck it in the microwave. I can't believe they let the coffee get cold. I smirked and shook my head. Ghoul walked up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist. "Hey" He said kinda of quiet "Heyy" I replied. He watched as I stirred the coffee and placed it back in the microwave. He spun me around and kissed me. I kissed back and everybody in the main room just let out a loud syncronized "Ewwwwwwww!" Bats just said "Get a room!! Your like my parents!!" She laughed and so did everyone else. Ghoul didn't care though. He just kept kissing me and I kept kissing him. We listened to everyone "Ewwwwww" at us and we just would giggle a little. When we did break off Ghoul said "If you don't like it. Don't watch!!" He turned back to me and kissed me. I listened as everyone scattered out of the main room. When we parted Ghoul looked me in the eye and said "I love you." I smiled uncontrollably and said "I love you too." I reached and got my coffee out of the microwave and Ghoul stole a sip of it here and there. I laughed as Bats walked into the main room and saw us on the couch. She grunted and rolled her eyes and walked back to Kobra's room. About a hour later everyone came back to the main room. "So? What are we going to do?" Kobra said and Party walked in "Well we have a young killjoy to go get. Anyone want to join me?" He smiled at me "Dren? You wanna go?" He asked without hesitation "Sure." I stood and got my gear and met him at the car. We got in and he went into Zone 3. "So where we headed?" I asked as I watched the little desert grass pass. "We have a very young Killjoy in the abandoned building we use to live in. She's no older than 6 and needs a safer place to stay" He kept his eyes on the road, but glanced at me a few times. "Okay. What's her name?" I asked. He pulled up to the old office building "Her name is Pink Toxic." We got out of the car and headed inside. I went to Ghoul's old room first. I noticed that he left a necklace. It was a little locket on a black string. I opened it and it was a picture of a woman. I didn't recognize her. I pocketed the locket and headed to the main room. The little girl was no taller than 2 feet. She was small and helpless. I looked at her and she smiled at me "Party is this your girlfriend?" She looked at me and I looked up at Party. His face was as red as his hair "No." I said to her "I am Dren, but I am a very good friend of Party Poison's." "Oh" was all she said. She was wearing a pink shirt with TOXIC written across it. Her neon pink jacket matched her neon pink hair. She had on black jeans and pink converse. She was a stylish 6 year old. We got in the car and Party sat in the back with Pink Toxic. I drove (For the first time in this car) I'm glad we made it home, because I drive like Ghoul. We got out of the car and Party took her directly to his room and shut the door. "Who's the girl" Bats asked with a mouth full of chips "Pink Toxic. She's 6 years old. Very sweet though. She asked if I was Party's girlfriend. You should've seen his face when she asked. I almost died laughing!" I giggled a little bit. Ghoul walked in and I took the locket out of my pocket (I swear I didn't mean to rhyme). I held it out to him "Here I found this in our old room." He smiled and grabbed the locket and opened it. "Who is she Ghoul?" I asked. He lifted his head and smiled "It's....It's my mom" He placed the locket in his pocket (Again didn't mean to rhyme) and hugged me "Thank you" He turned and walked to his room and I followed. I walked in and he was laying down. I walked over and placed my head on his chest and listened as he fell asleep and began snoring. I smiled and giggled and quietly dozed off.
Chapter 32: WHAT THE HELL
I woke up the next morning and Ghoul was breathing hard and sweating. "Ghoul? Are you okay?" I said. I reached my hand over and placed it on the opposite shoulder from where I was. I pulled my hand back and it was covered in blood. "PARTY!!! PARTY POISON!!" I screamed and he rushed in. "What? Oh my..." He ran out and got gaws and stitches. He ran in and I helped soak up the blood. "Ghoul what happened?" Party said as he finish wrapping Ghoul's arm. "I rolled over and my pocket knife stabbed me. I swear I put it on the dresser." Ghoul stood and hugged me "Dren I'm sorry I scared you. It hurts really bad." He said as he hugged me tighter. I hugged him back "It's okay. I'm just glad it wasn't serious. And thank you Party." I walked over and placed a kiss on his cheek. His face turned real red and he just smiled and walked out of the room. Me and Ghoul started laughing as soon as the door closed. We walked into the main room still talking about how Party's face turned as red as his hair. When we walked in the main room everybody was staring at us. I pulled Ghoul close and whispered "We should kiss and make them scatter" He nodded his head and pulled me close and kissed me. As our tongues danced together everyone just went "EWWWWWWW" and scattered. When we pulled away we just laughed. I poked him and ran and when he caught me he tickled me to death. We were having so much fun. Pink Toxic walked in and said "Whatchya doin?" I walked to her and said "Tickle fight. Wanna join?" I started tickling her and she laughed. Me, Ghoul, and Pink Toxic chased each other and were just acting like fools. Later Party joined then Ritalin then Misery. Everyone, but Bats and Kobra joined in. They watched and commented. Party and Ghoul held me down and Misery and Ritalin almost killed me "Stop hahahahahaahaha Stop! Bats hahahahahahahahahaa help me" I was laughing so hard. "Not my job." Bats said clapping and encouraging them. Snake was watching too. Bandit was messing with him though so he was kinda having fun. I knew that Party, Ghoul, Ritalin, Jet, Misery, and Pink Toxic were having a blast torturing me. Ghoul finally called them of and I couldn't move. Laughing so much made me tired. Ghoul let me lay on the floor and hen they did it again. They pinned me to the floor and tickled me to death "Hahahaahahahah I can't breathe hahahahahahahahhahahaha" I was about to pass out. They finally let me get up and I ran and hid. I didn't want to be held down again. Ghoul found me in the closet and Party pushed him in and locked the door. "Party!! What the hell man!" I yelled he just said "I'll be back in an hour." Ghoul laughed "He's so stupid." I walked over and sat next to Ghoul. "So we're stuck in here. What now?" I asked he just smiled. I moved over and sat on him and he placed his hands on my hips. "we're stuck in here and all you do is smile." "We're stuck in here together though." He leaned over and kissed me that kiss turned into full on make out. We sat in there for a hour being good little children. We just made out. "So." I smiled at him. "So." He smiled back. I brushed his hair away from his face. "Stop hiding your face. It's way to perfect to be hidden" I smiled at him and he shook his hair back in his face. "It can be covered. As long as your the one who moves it away. I'll keep it covered." He smiled and the door swung open. We both stood and walked out of the closet. Ghoul smacked Party "Dude was that necessary?" Party said rubbing his face "Yes." I answered for Ghoul and he grabbed my hand. We walked to the main room and sat on the couch. Ghoul put his arm around me and I cuddled up next to me. I smiled and we sat there for a while before heading off to bed. I carefully climbed over his injured arm and listened to his heart beat. He didn't fall asleep very quickly. I was asleep before he was.
Chapter 33: Did you get what you deserve?
The next morning when I woke up I was on the floor. Ghoul had rolled over and knocked me off the bed. I giggled and stood. I walked out of the room and almost tripped over my own shoe. I walked into the living room and got some coffee. I felt cold hands come from behind me and hold my hands. I turned and saw Party smiling "Hope I didn't scare you." I smied back "No. I'm unscarable until after coffee." I turned back around and grabbed my cup and walked over to the couch. I popped my neck and began sipping on the nice hot coffee. Mornings are always so cold to me. I sat there for a few minutes and Party walked over and sat next to me. "Here I made you this." He pulled out a necklace and it had a syringe charm on it. "I wanted to give it to you on your birthday, but it kinda felt like it was to soon." He tied it around my neck "Thanks Party" I said as I threw my arms around him and hugged him. "Well your very welcome Dren." He said and hugged me back. I knew he was enjoying this because we sat there hugging for 5 whole minutes. When he finally let go I asked him "So what is on todays agenda?" He hesitated and said "Uh well I don't re--" The transmitter started going off. He quickly grabbed it and headed to his room. "Work" I said as I lifted my cup up and took another sip of it. "Dren we gotta go. It's Pink Toxic's brother. Red Venom." He said and motioned for me to hurry up. I ran and got my gun. I kissed Ghoul and ran to the car. Me, Party, and Pink Toxic got in. We drove all the way into Battery City. "Party?" I said scared. "Keep your head down." We lowered our heads and he sped up and busted the gates. We made it to the center and got Red Venom. When he got it the ca we got out of there fast. We drove around every Zone until we lost BL/Ind in Zone 3. "Toxic." Venom hugged his little sister and she smiled. I guess it is nice to still have some of your family. Party ot us home safely and he covered the car up. "We need to keep it covered. They've sen The Detonater. Now it's a wanted object. They find it. They find us." He walked over and kissed me and I pushed him off and walked in the house. He just stood there for a minute and then followed. I walked upstairs and Snake and Bandit were talking and Misery, Jet, Ritalin, Bats, and Kobra were listening. Pink Toxic and Red Venom were in Party's room talking and laughing. I walked into Ghoul's room and he was sitting on the bed staring at the floor. "Hey Ghoul. You okay?" I said as I walked over to him. "It sucks when you watch your girlfriend kissing your best friend." He didn't lift his head. "Ghoul I didn't kiss Party. He kissed ME! I pushed him off and came straight to you. I love you Ghoul." I lifed his head and placed a soft kiss onhis sweet lips. "I love YOU. I repeated. He didn't say anything. He stood and walked out of the room. I followed him and watched and he punched Party as hard as he could. "Leave her alone." He then turned and walked back to his room. I stood there and watched as Party check to see if his nose was bleeding. 'Go Ghoul' I thought to myself and quickly headed to Goul's room. When I opened the door he ran over to me and hugged me tightly. "Dren. I. Love. You." He kissed me so passionatly. I melted into the kiss. When we broke apart he bean pacing. "Tell Party that I'm sorry. I didn't think I would hit him that hard." IHe said running frustrated fingers through his straight black hair. "Party got what he deserved. No apology needed." I smiled at him and he just took my hand and we stood in the middle of the room. We were nose to nose and hand in hand. Who could of asked for a better guy than Ghoul. I wouldn't give him up for anything in the world. I stood there and just smiled. I couldn't stop smiling. I had a million butterflies in my stomach and my heart was racing. It felt like our first kiss. Just me and Ghoul. I moved that extra half inch and kissed his soft sweet lips. He pulled me as close as he could and I did the same. It was perfect. This moment could last forever and I would never want to leave it. Ever. Then we both were cut off by the sound of Misery screaming. We both rushed into the living room to find Snake lying motionless in a pool of his own blood. He had a shot through his heart and one in each leg. I immediantly fell on my knees and cried. Bandit joined me and so did Ritalin and Misery. Bats was crying on Kobra's chest. We watched as Jet and Party covered the body and moved it outside for burrial. All of the guys rushed us upstairs and we hid in the attic. The guys went outside and scanned the area. We didn't know what to expect. Then we heard shots fired.
Chapter 34: Memories...
We were all terrified. The attic was very hot. We were there for hours. Pink toxic was screaming every time a shot was fired outside. When the shots finally stopped I looked out the window. There were dead Dracs every where. So much blood. I ran downstairs and found the guys. "What happened?" I ask and Ghoul walked over to me and kissed me. "Nothing bad happened. We need to relocate though." He said as he pulled away. I looked at Party who had been staring at me "Party are you okay?" I asked. He grabbed my hand and pulled me into his room. "Where is Misery?" He asked. Could he be serious? Only one way to find out. "Uhm she's in the attic witht he others. Why?" I looked into his hazel eyes and he just said "Cause I can't be with you." He leaned forward and kissed me and ran out of the room. I walked back to the main room and walked over to Ghoul. "What did he want?" Ghoul just stared at me "Uhm something about Misery I don't know, but I have a feeling were going to find out." As soon as I said that Bats came down stairs "Hey Dren ur wanna be boyfriend is makin out with Misery." She laughed as she said this. Bandit walked down stairs smiling and laughing "That was gross." She giggled and shook her head. red Venom ran down stairs and grabbed Bandits hand and Pink Toxic ran over to me and hugged me. I looked down at her and she stared at me with big beautiful green eyes. "Dren is it over?" She asked still hugging my leg. "I think it is." I smiled down at her. Ghoul looked over at me and smiled. He kissed my cheek and whispered "Your gonna be a good mommy" in my ear. I looked up at him and smiled and blushed. Party came down stairs and was taunting Misery. It was pretty funny watching them chase each other through the house. Bats and Kobra just watched and occasionally Kobra would trip Party. This is my family now. I love them all. I watched as Misery tackled Party and everybody else joined in. They almost crushed him. I stood to the side with Ghoul and Pink Toxic. I watched as Venom flirted with Bandit. He liked her. It was pretty weird. I picked up Toxic and me and Ghoul walked her into our room. She looked tired so I layed her in our bed and she quietly fell asleep. "Dren you would make an amazing mother. I love you." Ghoul smiled and kissed me. "Thanks I love you too." I smiled and kissed him back. "Ghoul do they know that we have to leave soon?" I asked quietly trying not to wake Toxic. "I haven't told them yet. I will first thing tomorrow though." He smiled and we layed down. Toxic slept between us and we watched her sleep for a while. "Marry me." Ghoul said and pulled out a ring that he make out of a piece of chain and a small piece of Topaz. It was prettier than it sounds. I smiled and nodded my head yes. I was to happy to speak. The words were stuck in my throat. He slipped the ring on my finger. It made me shiver cause the ring was cold. I held his hand and we both fell asleep. I couldn't help, but smile. I love Ghoul. I always will.

The Dream
The dream then shot me back to when I was 6 years old. The new family had just moved in up the street. My mom made me walk with them to greet the new family. They had a son. He had hazel eyes, brown shaggy hair, and a smile that could lighten anyone's day. "Dren this is Frank." My mom smiled and I looked at the scrawny little kid before me. I reached my hand out "Nice to meet ya! I'm Adrenaline." He grabbed my hand and shook it. "I'm Frank." His smile was missing some teeth. After the meet and greet I didn't really see him anymore. Then the dream sped up a few years...
I was walking just like any other normal day. It was back in high school. I remembered this day. It was the day of the big football game. I sat in homeroom. I was in the back of the class. I sat there and waited for the bell to ring. I remembered getting a new student that day. His name was... I don't remember. Frank. His name was Frank. I watched as he walked in and sat done in the seat in front of me. He turned around. "Hi i'm Frank." His smile so familiar now. "uhm I'm Dren." I smiled at him. I looked into his eyes. Hazel. The perfect shade. I knew him. I know this guy. Where do I know him from? Ghoul. This is Ghoul. I didn't know it then, but I know it now. This is Ghoul. I've known him forever.
I've known him my whole life, but didn't really know him until now. Now I was engaged to him. Now I smile and laugh with him. He was perfect for me and I just never talked to him. Good thing he found me in the zones or I would be all alone. I wonder if he remembers me?
Chapter 35: Stolen.
The next morning I woke up and Ghoul was already up and out. Toxic was still sleeping. She was so innocent. I wish she didn't have to grow up in a world full of war. At least not this war. I brushed her hair out of her face and I went back to sleep.
Ghoul's POV
I woke up the next morning and my beautiful fiance was still sleeping. I carefully got up and walked into the kitchen. I made enough coffee for every one and I got a cup and sat next to the window. It was quiet and peaceful. I walked back into my room and the window was wide open. I glanced at the bed and bot Dren and Toxic were gone. I dropped my cup and ran into the main room screaming "They are gone! Party!! They've been taken." I fell to my knees and began to cry. Party placed his hand on my back, but I shook him off. "Come on Ghoul sitting there is not getting them back." Party grabbed the keys and we all geared up and got in the car.
Dren's POV
I woke up to a Drac crawling in the window. Before I could scream it placed a towel over my face and I passed out. I woke up again and I was in a white van. I was tied to Toxic who was sniffling. They had taped out mouths shut and tied our feet together. I tried to get free. I remembered that I had Ghoul's pocket knife in my back pocket. I couldn't reach it though. It was really hot in the back of the van. When we stopped the Drac in the back kicked us out and we landed face first in the hot desert dirt. They dragged us down a long white hall and threw us in a room. I finally slipped my hand out. I untied us and held Toxic close. "It's okay. It's okay. We'll be home soon I promise." I had to lie to her. I didn't want to see her cry anymore. She kept on crying though. We sat on the floor of the cell and just sat there. I let her cry and had a few tears escape myself. I was terrified. I picked her up and layed her in the bed. I removed the bottom drawer of the night stand and prayed that there was a transmitter. There was. I released a tense breath. I quickly send out a message to Party. "Party. Black walls. No windows. Not much else I can say." I re-hid the transmitter. I layed down next to Toxic, who had finally fell asleep, and I layed there for a while before finally falling asleep.
Ghoul's POV
We were in the Zones just driving around. Party didn't want to go straight to Battery City. The transmitter went off. It was Dren "Party. Black walls. No windows. Not much else I can say." I repeated it to Party and all he muttered was "Building 7." I thought there were only 6. I guess they built another. We drove back home. It was getting late. We were driving through all the Zones twice just to make sure that they didn't leave them in the middle of no where. I walked into the house and went straight to my room. I sat on my bed and ran frustrated fingers through my hair. Party walked in and leaned against the door way. "Ghoul your girlfriend is tough. She'll be okay." He smiled and I just said. "She's not my girlfriend. She's my fiance. She's gone..." I stared down at my shoes. When I looked back up Party had a vacant expression on his face. "You asked her to...and she said...WOW" His smile grew larger and he shook his head and walked out of the room. He's such a jealous jerk. I love Dren so I asked her to marry me. Why is that such a problem for him to understand. She doesn't like him. I layed back on my bad and stared at the ceiling. I couldn't sleep thinking about her. I could picture her perfect smile and her bright red bangs always falling in her face. She was so energetic. Adrenaline Revolution. I love you...

Chapter 36:THE MESSED UP LIVES OF KILLJOYS
Ghoul's P.O.V.
I didn't sleep at all last night. I watched as the sun rised and lightened the room. I finally found the strength to stand and I walked into the main room. Everybody looked very sad and down. We all knew we had to move without Dren and without Toxic. We sucked it up and started packing. I packed everything in our room up. We loaded it and we quickly went to Zone 6. Static lived there and Ritalin said it was a really safe place to stay. When we got there I picked the room on the third floor. It was a mansion! I unpacked all of my things and dreaded unpacking Dren's. I cried as I hung up all her drawings. I placed her clothes next to mine in the dresser. I grabbed her guitar and put it in the corner. I've heard her sing, but never play. She was a wonderful singer. I missed her so much.
Dren's P.O.V.
I was woken up by a Drac. I was snatched out of bed. I screamed and struggled and Toxic cried and cried. They took me to the infirmiry and strapped me to a chair. The white room was so bright. The doctor drac dude stabbed a needle deeply into my arm "AHHHH MOTHER FUCKER!!" I screamed in agony and I blacked out. When I woke up I couldn't move. I was paralyzed. Toxic was still in the corner crying. "Tox...." it was all I could say. I couldn't really move. A smile lit up her tear stained face and she ran over to me and cried. I wanted to smile at her. I wanted to move her bright pink bangs away from her big green eyes.
Party's P.O.V.
This really sucked. I know I'm with Misery now, but I can't get Dren out of my head. The way her smile brightened everyone's day. The way her lips felt pressed against mine. The way her red hair curled around her flawless face. I loved her. I loved Misery too, but Dren would not leave my thoughts. Not for one second. "Party are you ok?" Misery asked. I jumped a little and gripped the steering wheel tighter "Uh yeah I'm fine." I flashed her a smile and continued staring at the dirt road. We got back to our old HQ and we finished loading the rest of everybody's things. I rushed back to Static's and we all unpacked. I held Dren's syringe necklace that I had made for her. I found it on the floor of Ghoul's room. I think she lost it during the kidnapping. I held it close and I tied it around my neck. I tucked it away in my shirt and hid it from everybody. It was all I had right now. I finished unloading the car and I pulled it around back and parked it in the garage. I ran worried shaking fingers through my hair. I let a few tears slip out as I sat in the car thinking of her.
Toxic's P.O.V.
I wanted Dren to feel comfy. I grabbed a pillow and propped her head up. I covered her with the blanket. I grabbed a piece of chalk that I found in the drawer. I began drawing on the walls. I drew only puppies, but I dressed them up like everybody. I had the Ghoul puppy licking the Dren puppy. I thought she would like that. I had all the other puppies doing silly things. I laughed at it when I finished. I smiled at Dren and her eyes looked scared. I turned around and there was a Drac. I ran over to Dren and I began screaming at it "GO AWAY" I was scared.
Dren's P.O.V.
I layed in the floor watching her cry. I watched the Drac as it placed a towel over her face. She screamed and struggled, but slowly passed out. I layed in the floor watching in horror. I couldn't do anything about this. They layed her in the bed and stabbed another needle in my arm. I fell asleep and don't know what happened next.
Ghoul's P.O.V.
I was really worried about Dren. I don't know what surprises building 7 holds. It was a brand new building. Brand new. They have access to everything in the world. I layed down and stared at the blank white walls. I wanted HER to paint them. I wanted HER to be here. I'm sorry they took you Dren. It's my own damn fault. I'm sorry...
Party's P.O.V.
I layed in my room with Misery. Her head was on my chest and she was sleeping. I couldn't help, but imagine that it was Dren. Her not being here was like stabbing me with a knife. It felt horrible. I knew she was serious about Ghoul though. They are noe engaged, but I still love her. I still want her. I can't help myself when I'm alone with her. It just feels. Right. It feels familiar. Like I know her. Like I've been with her before. Like a high school sweetheart. I remember a girl who looked and acted just like her, but that couldn't be her. Could it?
Chapter 37: Missing You
Party's P.O.V.
I woke up and Misery was already up and gone. I sat up and ran my fingers through my greasy hair. I walked to the bathroom and took a quick shower and got ready for the day. I walked into the kitchen and Static had already made coffee for everybody. "Good morning Party! Would you like some coffee?" She asked as she reached for a cup. My mind shot me back to the day Dren had reached into the cupboard and was trying to get a plate. I remember walking in and watching her bleed. "Party?" Static's voice shook me from my trance. "Uh yeah sure" I smiled at her and she placed a hot cup of coffee in front of me. I watched the steam. I remembered how Dren would always make it for me. Her delicate little hands shaking as she would wait impatiently for the coffee to be ready. Every aspect of her being was so innocent. So flawless.
Dren's P.O.V.
I woke up a few days later. Toxic was passed out in my arms. She was so innocent. I brushed her bangs out of her face. 'HOLY CRAP I CAN MOVE' I thought to myself and smiled. I didn't want to wake her up. I put my hand up and watched my fingers move. I was overjoyed. I smiled and I tried not to laugh. At one point I think I let out a little squeak. I layed there and stared at Toxic. I watched her breathe. I was worried that she was really scared. It had only been a few days since I was knocked out.
Ghoul's P.O.V.
It's been almost a week without them. We were trying to figure everything out about the building before we rushed into anything. It was a week of agony for me. Everyday hurt worse than the next. I rather her be shot and in a come than taken by Dracs. At least when she was in a coma I could hold her hand and kiss her soft lips. I could feel her soft skin. I loved this girl. I ran worried fingers through my greasy hair and stood. I walked to the bathroom and splashed my face with cold water. I did this a few times until I felt ready to face another day without her. I walked into the kitchen and got a cup of coffee. The only one in the kitchen was Party. "Ghoul. I know we need to get her back soon. I love her so much. She's so familiar. Like I knew her from some where." He continued staring at his cup. I glanced at him and then stared at my shoes. "She's the emo girl from high school. I remember her too. I don't think she has a clue, but I hope she remembers. You two had your time though." I didn't look up, but I know he didn't like hearing it. "That's what I thought." He let his voice trail off as he stood and walked to his room. I ran back to mine and just hid in there for a few hours.
Bandit's P.O.V.
I knew that Ghoul and Party were very worried. I was worried too, but I didn't want to show it. I knew that they would be completely okay. Dren was strong and wouldn't let anything happen to Toxic. Red Venom was extremely worried about Toxic. She was so young and in the hands of those demons. I couldn't do anything, but assure that they would be okay. That we would save them. Soon. I have been doing research on the building. 5 floors. Cell block is underground. Heavily guarded. We needed more people to ambush it. I don't know how, but we will. I think we can destroy BL/Ind. If Korse is there. If not then we blow up the building. It's all we can do.
Party's P.O.V.
I walked out to the car and just drove around for a little while. I saw a killjoy in bright neon clothes crawling in the dust. I quickly parked the care and noticed that she was bleeding from her side. I helped her into the car and sped back to HQ. I patched her up and let her sleep in my bed. I didn't ask her name yet, but she needed help. She was badly hurt and couldn't barely move. She was a bright stand out kinda killjoy. Her bright green jacket matched her paint splattered mask. Her bright pink jeans and her white belt we perfectly fitted to her figure. Her hair was blond. She wore a necklace that said Neonic. I assumed that was her name. I went back to the car and sat there for a moment. It was my only get away place. I tried to remember every aspect of Dren from high school. She had black hair and she always wore black and bright green stripped gloves. She was so different now though. I was different then too. I had black hair. I wore a leather jacket and black boots. I wore black jeans. She always wore a big black lace bow it her hair. Her black lipstick went great with her dark eyeliner. She always had a black and white long sleeve shirt. She had bright red skinny jeans. We were different. We were the outcasts. Now we fit in so perfectly, and we didn't change who we are. We are still good people. Aren't we?
Chapter 38: Finally Home
Dren's P.O.V.
I woke up the next morning and Toxic was gone. I screamed and cried and kept looking out the small window in the door. "Toxic!! Where is Toxic?" I screamed at the Drac. He walked over and hit the door. "Shut up Brat. Little Emily has been taken to questioning. Your next. Any struggle and we will beat you sensless got that punk." He unlocked the door and pulled violently on my arm. I was thrown in a little white box. It looked like a box anyway. I felt it rool. It was picking up speed. I crouched down and covered my head.
Party's P.O.V.
I woke up in the car. I didn't mean to fall asleep there, but I didn't have the guts to walk into that house with my tear stained face. I rubbed my face and looked in the rear view mirror. I wiped the rest of the tears away and I let my face stop being red. I found the strength to get up. I walked in the house and everybody just stared at me. "What?" I asked "Your hair..." Bats said and then went back to her coffee. I quickly ran to the bathroom. My hair was weird. My roots were showing and it gave it a weird effect. I grabbed some dy and dyed it black. I wanted to change it up. I walked out into the main room and the stares were like knives. I could feel all of them. "Get in the car" I said and walked torwards the door. "What?" Ghoul asked. "We are getting them back today." I walked out and we all piled in the car. Guns ready and us ready to run. I stomped on the gas and crashed into the front of building 7. I took out atleast 10 Dracs. I got out and the shots were fired at random. I heard screaming. The white box in the middle of the room. I began trying to tear it apart. It was impossible to do. I got Ghoul and we moved it and put it in the trunk. Jet and Ritalin ran out with Toxic. She was wounded, but going to be ok.
Ghoul's P.O.V.
I continued shooting. After helping Party with the screaming box we took off. We had Toxic, but Dren was still missing. It was weird. We made it back to HQ. I help Party get the box inside. We tried to open the damn thing, but it was useless. "Party we still don't have Dren." I said as I leaned against the white box.
Dren's P.O.V.
I heard muffled voices. One of them was Ghoul. "GHOUL!!!" I screamed his name as loud as possible. I said it over and over again. "GHOUL GHOUL GHOUL" I got louder each time. Finally he yelled back. "DREN!" I smiled when I heard his sweet voice. I was home. Finally home. They finally managed to open the box. I got out and ran to Ghoul. "I love you" I smiled. I ran over to Party and placed an innocent kiss on his lips and hugged him tightly. I whispered "Thank You" in his ear and I ran over to Misery, then Kobra, Then Bats, Then Ritalin, Then Venom, Then Static. I couldn't help but smile. :Dren...Toxic isn't doing so good." Party pointed to Toxic, who was lying motionless on the couch. I ran over to her and took her and and began quietly singing. "Something in your eyes makes me want to lose myself. Makes me want to lose myself in your arms. Theres something in your voice makes my heart beat fast..." I continued singing it. I smiled everytime I heard her whisper the words. Her small shy little voice bringing joy to me. I felt a cole hand on my shoulder. I turned to see Party smiling. Ghoul walked over and hugged me. I didn't leave Toxic's side. Her pink hair was gracing the old couch. He small hands holding ming. She would be okay. I know how strong she is.
Party's P.O.V.
I listened to Dren's sweet soft voice as she sang the touching little song. I knelt down next to her. I placed my hand on her shoulder and smiled. Ghoul did the same and she smiled at both of us. She sang the entire song. Then she would start over. She just wanted to see Toxic whisper the words. I remembered my black hair. It was a pretty badass move. I grabbed Dren's hand and pulled her down the hall. I had to ask her. "Dren. Do you remember who I am?" I placed both hands on her delicate shoulders. She stare at me. I looked her in the eyes. "No..Sorry I don't" I shook my head and held her gaze. "Dren. It was high school. Ghoul introduced us. It was at the theater. Do you remember me now? I dyed my hair back to black, because I thought you would remember. I'm Gerard. Dren do you know me?" I held her gaze a bit longer. Her eyes grew wide. "Gerard..." She leaned in and kissed me. Of course I kissed her back. I melted into that kiss. She pulled away and walked back down the hall to the main room. I leaned against the wall and slid down to the floor. I brushed my finger tips against my lips. I could still feel her wamrth.
Dren's P.O.V.
Great. I am a COMPLETE idiot. How could I not have known that that guy is GERARD WAY?! I dated him all 4 years of high schoo. I fell in love with that idiot. I still love him too... Ghoul I'm sorry...I love you too...What am I going to do now?!

Chapter 39: Confusion

Party's P.O.V.
I sat there in the hallway still filled with joy from that kiss. I stood up and went to my room. Not long after that Dren came in. "Hey..." She closed the door and leaned against it. I stood and pinned her to the door. I pinned her hands above her head. "You remember." I smiled and she smiled back. "Party... Why didn't you tell me sooner. I wouldn't have gone with Ghoul. I would've been with...." She leaned in closer. Our lips only centimeters away "You" She whispered and pressed her lips against mine. I felt her tongue lick my lip as she begged for entrance. I let her in. Our tongues danced together, like they always wanted to do. I released her hands and they found their way into my shirt. She pulled it over my head. Then resumed kissing me. I placed my hand on her neck deepening the kiss. My other hand was placed on her lower back pulling her closer.
Dren's P.O.V.
What was I doing? Why was I doing it? I couldn't help myself anymore. I knew I love him deeply. Ghoul. I remembered Ghoul. I pulled away from Party. "I...I can't. " I opened the door and rushed out. A tear slipped from my eye. I rushed into Ghoul's room. He was laying on the bed. I quickly shut the door and slid down to the floor. He stood and walked over to me. I stood in front of him and pulled him close. He pushed me until I was aainst the door. He reached over and locked it. "Are you okay?" He asked as he stared at me. I couldn't say anything. I stared at his perfect hazel eyes, and they stared back. I put my hand on the back of his neck and pulled him close. That kiss made my heart swell. I let my tongue beg for entrance. He let me in and his tongue slid against mine. His hand found its way up my shirt and he slid it off with ease. My hands did the same to his. He tried getting the button of my jeans undone as we walked to the bed, still connected by the kiss. We fell down onto the bed. I undid the button on his jeans.
Party's P.O.V.
I sat in my room thinking about why she would just leave like that. I knew about her loving Ghoul. I know she loves me too though. I knew it and beieved it with all my heart. I walked into the main room and looked at everyone sitting there. I turned and went to the garage and sat in the car. It was hot, but quiet. I could think better here. I flipped through memories and recent events. I slammed my head down on the steering wheel a few times until I felt the blood pouring down my face. I wiped it away from my eyes and dabbed it with my sleeve. "Dren..." I repeated her name over and over. Misery came out and got in the passanger seat. "How did I know that I would find you here?" She asked and when I turned and looked at her her eyes grew wide. She smiled and wiped the blood off my face the best she could. She pulled me close and kissed me. It wasn't the same though. My heart didn't pound nervously in my chest. I let her kiss me though and I didn't want her sad so I kissed back. When she pulled away we smiled at eachother and I watched as she bit her lip. Dren does the same thing. I remembered how in high school she would bite her lip so hard. She made it bleed and I would kiss away the bloody drops that fell from the wound. She always called me a vampire for it, but she would always do it again. I sat there in the car lost in my thoughts. Misery had already returned to the group and I sat there. In the dead silence. Thinking of how I could win her back.
Chapter 40: Finding Out
Party's P.O.V.
I woke up the next morning still in the car. I examined my face in the mirror. I traced the dry blood and tear stains. I finally stood and walked in the house with my head down. I let my black bangs cover my blood stained face. I almost ran into Dren. I stared at her through my thick greasy black hair. She lifted my hair away from my face. Her eyes grew wide. I gently nudged her out of the way and walked into the bathroom. She walked in behind me and closed and locked the door. "Party." I felt her small hand on my shoulder. I raised my head and stared at myself in the mirror. "Dren..." I whispered her name like it was poison. She moved and sat on the edge of the tub. I stared down into the sink. "Why." I said as quietly as possible. "Huh?" She said. I looked over at her through my hair. "Why? Dren why are you with Ghoul?" Her smile slipped and she stared down. "Because....Party.....Gerard i do love him. I love you too. I...I don't know..." Her voice trailed off. I walked over and sat next to her. I placed my hand on hers. Her little cold fingers intertwined with mine. "Dren you do know you are going to have to choose between us." I looked at her through my black bangs. I didn't want her to see my tears and blood. I smiled, but didn't know if she could see it.
Neonic's P.O.V.
I walked into Ghoul's room and he immediantly sat up. "Hi" My weak little voice squeeked as I said it. "Uhm hey." He scratched the back of his head. "Uhm I don't know if you remember me. It was high school. Uhm I'm.....Hannah." I smiled and his eyes grew wide. A smile lit up his face. "Hannah. I do. We dated for oh 2 or 3 years." He ran over and hugged me. I hugged him back and as we slowly let go our lips met. Fireworks. Literally. My heart swelled. The door swung open and Dren let out a little squeek. "Dren..." Ghoul ran after her. I stood there. Unable to move.
Dren's P.O.V.
I was going to go lay down and when I opened the door. Ghoul and Neonic. Kissing. MY GHOUL. I was going to marry him. I was going to have a life with him. I threw the ring at him. "GO TO HELL" I screamed and ran into the bathroom. Luckily Party was still there. "Dren!" Ghoul banged on the door. "GO AWAY" I screamed and Party held me close. I cried and cried. I chose Ghoul. Over Gerard. I chose him and he did that. At least I stopped myself when I was with Party. For Ghoul's sake and Misery's. I didn't want to hurt anybody. "Shhhh Dren. I think he's gone." He brushed my hair with his hand. "Dye it black." I whispered and he just said "Okay." He carefully dyed it.
Ghoul's P.O.V.
I screwed up big time. Dren hates me. Neonic thinks I still want her. Fuck. I need to stop myself. I sat outside the door. I heard Party inside talking to her. I ran her right back to him. RIGHT BACK. I swear. I am a fucking idiot. I stood and headed back. I picked up the ring. I walked into my room and sat on the bed. I stared at the ring. I fucked up big time. I've lost her forever.
Party's P.O.V.
I finished dying her hair. She looked just like she did in high school. I brushed her hair behind her ear. "My Dren. My beautiful Dren." I pulled her in and kissed her soft lips. So precious. So innocent. So....BADASS! She pulled back and I stared at her tear stained face through my black hair. She once again moved my hair and grabbed a wet washcloth. She began dabbing the blood away. Her gentle hands. Her now black hair. I moved it away from her face. I pushed her and pinned her against the door. Her hair was still wet so it made black marks on the white door. She bit her lip. Hard. Harder. Harder. I watched the blood trickle down her chin. I licked it away. She leaned over and whispered one word in my ear. "Vampire." I immediantly bit her neck. I heard a small moan escaped her lips. I felt her porcelain skin against my teeth. I removed my teeth from her neck and licked the blood away. I kissed her soft lips. I released her hands and she immediantly went and took me shirt. She pulled me back. The kiss never breaking. I placed a hand on her neck. Deepening the kiss. I pulled her closer. I felt her icy cold finger tips as they ran trough my thick hair.
Neonic's P.O.V.
Well. Now he knows who I am. I walked back upstairs. "Ghoul?" I knocked on the opened door. I watched as he removed the knife from his wrist. The blood hit the floor in thick drops. "It's over. She's with him. It's high school all over again. I changed my name for a reason. To start over. It doesn't seem to MATTER." He placed the blade back on his wrist and made another cut. The knife was now bloody. His face covered with little red dots, and the floor. Soaked. I walked over and sat next to him. "Ghoul..." I snatched the knife and threw it across the room. "You don't need that little skank. Just. Take. Me." I leaned over and kissed his sweet lips. He kissed back and we fell onto the bed.
Party's P.O.V.
I picked Dren up and carried her to my room. We continued in there. Having her back.
Never. Felt. So. Right.
Chapter 41: Sorry...
Misery's P.O.V
I sat at the table looking out of the window.I pictured my old life.Where we didn't have to hide and run in fear.When it was safe to walk out and watch the stars at night.I came back to reality.Gotta stop living in the past and start living in the future.This is my story now.No matter what happened in the past,I was going to forget it and start new.I got up and went to the bathroom.I stared at myself in the mirror.All i was was a girl with red bangs and brown hair with a huge background story.A story of hurt and betrayal.A story I never want to bring up again,but i might have to.They all think im just Ghoul's friend from the past.Im more then that.i shook my head and splashed some water on my face.My shirt looked kind of dirty so i might as well change it.I walked up to Party's door and went in.I looked down and said,"Party if you dont mind im gonna change my."I looked up and i couldn't bealive what i saw.Him and Dren in the bed.Kissing.I feel to my knee's as they saw me.I was trying to fight back the tears but they escaped out."What the hell"I manged to squeak out.I stood up and ran out.Everyone was staring at me when i ran out the door.I could hear Party and Dren running behind me screaming "wait Misery come back!"How could i go back to the people who i trusted.Who i cared for and accepted me.I ran until i was tired.I saw Party in the distance. I blacked out for a second and then I saw Party. Then behind him was Korse.He shot Party in the back of the head.He looked at me."How does it feel to be betrayed by your own boyfriend?"He said.I gave him the stare down. "How does it feel to be reliving your past Alicia"Korse said."You dont know anything about my past you bastard!"I yelled at him. He smirked at me.Then all I heard was he laughing in my head.I sat down on the desert floor covering ears."Get the hell out of my life!" I screamed. I sat there thinking to myself.
Dren's P.O.V.
Awe shit. Me and Party must of been walking for hours looking for Misery. I placed a shaking hand on his shoulder. "Party." He turned and looked at me. "Come on." He grabbed my hand and we continued through the heat. We walked and walked until we found her crouched down and crying. "Misery!" I screamed her name and she looked at me. Her face tear stained. I ran to her. "Misery....I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." She shook me off. I backed away. "Misery you don't understand." Party said and he stood there next to me. She stood with such furry. "Don't even bother." She pushed through us and headed back for the house. Me and Party slowly followed. We walked into the house. "Way to go dumbass. You managed to hurt 2 people in one day. New record." Bats said grinning as she sipped on her coffee."Oh like your miss innocent. Remember high school when you were with....you know and you....yeah your not innocent." I snarled back at her. Party walked up behind me and placed both hands on my shoulders. "I'm gonna go find her." I knodded and he kissed my cheek. "Dren?" Toxic tugged on my shirt. "Yes gorgeous?" I smiled down at her. "I'm glad your okay." She hugged my leg and I brushed her hair with my finger tips. "Come with me Toxic." I walked her into Party's room and sat her in my lap. "I want you to know. I'm not with Ghoul anymore. I'm with Party. I hope." I smiled at her and she just looked at me. "But...you and Ghoul were getting married." Her voice sank. I knew she understood. "Well. We kinda messed that up." I told her what happened and she completely understood. "Be right back." She ran and came back with a little wooden box. "I want you to have this." She pulled out a little locket. "It was mommy's, but I want you to have it. You are so much like her. I love you Dren." She leaned her head on my shoulder. "I love you too." I smiled.
Party's P.O.V.
I found Misery in her room. "Misery talk to me." She just stared at the floor. I watched as tears fell. "Misery you have to understand. I have known Dren for ever. Since I moved down the street from her when we were six. I dated her all four years of high school. I loved her since I came to school the day of the big football game." I tried to explain. I tried hard, but she didn't want to hear it. She didn't want it to even be explained. She was heart broken. I walked out of the room and down the hallway to mine. I walked in and Dren was laying with Toxic. "Hello angel." I smiled and Dren lifted her head. I walked over and kissed her. I placed a kiss on Toxic's forehead and layed down. Dren was brushing Toxic's pink hair and I watched as she closed her eyes. I love her. I placed my hand on hers and she quit moving it. Her icy cold hands sent chills through my body.
Dren's P.O.V.
I fell asleep. Party's cold hand on top of mine. I dreamed the same dream from earlier, but this time it was him. I was six again. The new family down the street. "Dren this is Gerard and his brother Mikey." I heard my mothers voice. I reached my hand towards Gerard. "Nice to meet ya. I'm Adrenaline." I smiled and he smiled back. I looked at Mikey. "Hello Mikey." I smiled and he hid behind his mom. Gerard grabbed my hand again and ran me inside to his room. "Do you like video games?" He handed a controller to me and turned the Xbox on. "Yeah! Who doesn't?" I said. Then the dream sped up just like last time. High school. Homeroom. New kid, but this time it was a real flash back. Gerard walked in and took the seat in front of me. He turned around and looked at me. "Hey I'm Gerard. You look familiar. Do I know you?" His voice was soothing. I almost didn't reply, because he was so cute. I finally found my voice "Uhm yeah. You moved in down the street when we were oh six I think." "Oh yeah your...Adrenaline." I smiled and he smiled back. "Please call me Dren." As the dream went on I remembered everything. Me and Gerard. All through high school. Then he moved and we lost touch. I missed him and then forgot him. The years went on and day by day he faded. He ceased to exist to me. Now I'm here. Lying in the same bed with him. I think that this is...REAL. At least I hope so....
Chapter 42: Shaken.
Bandit's P.O.V.
I woke up the next morning to a quiet house. I thought I was the only one up so I carefully stood. I tried not to wake Venom. He was so innocent. I placed a kiss on his cheek and walked out. I walked in the main room and saw Bats and Kobra sitting on the couch. "Good morning." I smiled. "Ha some morning. Nobody wants to re live yesterday. I don't even think Misery is talking." Bats said as she sipped at her coffee. "Yeah yesterday was a little fucked up." I said as I walked to get a cup of coffee. The back door was opened so naturally I went to close it. I stepped out to see if anyone was out there. I was ambushed. 7 Dracs swarmed me. I shot 3, but was over powered. They threw me in a white van. "BASTARDS" I spat out the word like venom. We made it to BL/Ind building 7. The new one we knew nothing about. They kept me tied and threw me in a black room. I sat there struggling to be released from the rope.
Bats P.O.V.
I sat there with Kobra. We waited for Bandit to return. 30 minutes passed and we got worried. We walked outside and her ray gun was in the dust. "They took her. We need to go tell Party." I raced inside to Party's room. Him and Dren were sleeping. "HEY DUMBASS!" Dren lifted her head "What?!" She said still exhausted. "They got Bandit. I'm sure she's in building 7. It has the most security." I walked away from the room and ran up to Ghoul's room. "GHOUL! BANDIT HAS BEEN TAKEN! GET YOUR LAZY ASS OUT OF BED!" I said as I walked over and smacked him on the back of the head. Neonic was sleeping next to him. "Okay lets go." We walked down stairs. "Wait are the going?" Ghoul, Dren, Party, and Neonic said at once. "Yes they're going. We need all the damn help we can get. Building 7 has tough security." I said and I threw Dren Bandit's ray gun. "She's gone." I said and headed for The Detonator. We all piled in and of course Party drove. Dren sat in the passenger seat with Toxic in her lap. The rest of us were squished together in the back. Oh joy. I get crushed between Ghoul and Kobra. Ghoul kept poking me and would laugh every time I hit him. I hate sitting by Ghoul.
Misery's P.O.V.
I'm not talking to anyone now. I can't. I sat in the car and stared out the window. We passed houses and all kinds of plants. The car was so quiet. It was all awkward and everybody hated one another. It kinda sucked. We were such a great family before. I let a tear slip and brushed it away with my hand. We. Were. A. Family.
Dren's P.O.V.
The ride was quiet. The silence was eating me alive. I sat there holding Party's hand. I sat there with Toxic in my lap. Her little ray gun poking at my side. "Toxic." I whispered and she looked at me. "I love you." I smiled and she smiled back "I love you too." We sat there for a moment talking. I couldn't sit in silence anymore. "Put your heads down." Party said as he released my hand and gripped the wheel. We did as we were told. Toxic looked terrified. Well. Here we go. On our way to hell.
Chapter 43:What the hell am I doing?
I listened as Party hit the gas. The tires came to a screeching hault. I lifted my head a little. Just enough to see a Drac blood bath. Bandit came running to us. "Go go GO!!" She screamed as she got in the car. Party turned us around and punched the gas. "So what I miss?" She said and everybody ignored it. "Still not talking." She sighed and we made it back home. We burned her BL/Ind gown. I walked in the house and sat on the upper staircase. I placed my head in my hands. "Hey can we talk." I lifted my head and it was Neonic. "Uh I guess." I said. I was thinking 'Why does this bitch want to talk to me. Lets find out shall we.' We walked into an empty room and she shut and locked the door. "So." I said and she just stood there. "If your not gonna talk I'm gonna leave" I said as I walked to the door. "Dren." She placed her hand on my shoulder. "What?" I spat at her. She pushed me against the door "Why were you with him in the first place?" I pushed her off. "Because we fell for each other. What would you know?" I said in a fury. "I dated him in high school!" Her grin grew. "I know more about him than you ever will." Her words were like venom. "What is your problem?" I spat back at her. She just smiled. "I'm leaving." I turned to leave and she turned me around and pushed me against the door. She pressed her lips against mine and no matter how much I struggled she was stronger than me. I finally relaxed. If I can't fight her off why not just let what was going to happen happen. She had me pinned against the door. The kiss lasting forever. Her hands released mine and she put one hand on my neck deepening the kiss and her other hand was on my waist. She pulled me closer. Her tongue begged for entrance so I let her. Our tongues danced together. My hands only at her lower back. I was so uncomfortable, but it was happening. She pulled away still biting onto my lip. She pulled my hair away from my neck and began biting me. I let out a weak moan. I dug my nails into her back and heard her breathless moan escape her glossy lips. She placed another kiss on my lips. Her hands finding their way into my shirt. During the kiss I could feel her smiling. We moved to the bed still connected by the kiss. I fell back on the bed and she sat on top of me. She continued kissing me. Her lips so soft and warm. Her skin like smooth glass. I felt her hair against my face. She ran her fingers through my hair and tugged on it. I layed there just letting her do what she was doing. We heard the door open. It was Ghoul. Oh great. She stood and walked passed him like it was nothing. I just layed there and laughed. I stood and walked past him "You saw nothing." I said as I walked down the hall wipeing her lipstick from my face.
Ghoul's P.O.V.
I was looking for more paint and we usually keep it in the empty rooms. I walked into one and found some green. When I walked into the next room I found Neonic sitting on someone. I thought it was Party because of the jeans. He's had them forever. When she stood I saw Dren and my jaw dropped. Neonic just walked passed me and Dren stood and said "You saw nothing." and walked down the hall. 'What the fuck' I thought to myself. I ran up to my room and Neonic was there. I began pacing like I do when I'm freaking out. Well I'm freaking out. She just sat on the bed.
Party's P.O.V.
I was changing shirts and Dren walked in. "Hey babe." I said as I slipped my shirt over my head. "Hey." She said smiling at me. I picked her up and she wrapped her legs around me. "What's up?" I said staring into her beautiful blue eyes. "Nothing." She said as she moved closer and kissed me. The kiss deepened with every second. I walked her back until I fell on the bed. She bit my neck and I moaned loudly. I didn't try to, but I did. She giggled and continued biting my neck.
Chapter 44: Unable to help myself
Neonic's P.O.V.
So there I was sitting on Ghoul's bed watching him pace back and forth searching for answers. I tried to get up and talk to him "Ghoul? Are you okay?". He just stared into the dark distance as if light would appear... "Why did you do it?" he asked me finally. "I don't know... It just happened.." I looked away ashamed of what had happened. "I had gone to Dren to talk things over and hopefully to understand each other. Ghoul, I am so sorry that you had to walk in on that. I swear I never wanted that to happen." He stopped pacing and looked straight into my eyes.. searching for the truth in my words. "I was so surprised to see you and Dren.. It was just so strange for me.." I stood up looked straight into his eyes " I promise it will never happen again. I love you." Tears were trickling slowly down my face, he reached out and lifted up my chin and kissed me.. softly at first but going deeper... We stood there for a couple hours wrapped in each other. All I could think was that i felt so safe around him and i would never ruin that. Even though I thought all of this. That I would never hurt him. That what happened between me and Dren didn't mean anything to me. I couldn't help but think about it. Her bright blue eyes. Her now jet black hair. The way her lips tasted. Her soft gentle touch. I had to talk to her now. I had to ask her if she felt something...more.
Misery's P.O.V
It has been days since I have talked.Day's where I haven't eaten anything.No one would even come in and check to see if I was still alive or okay.Come to think of it,Ghoul never came in to check on me either.He's been my friend for so many years,i tried not to believe it.He wouldn't do that but he did.All I did was stare out the window of my room.Tears escaping every time I did.My eye's were always red,everyday they were.They burned with hatred and heart brokenness.I started drawing words on the wall like I was turning crazy.Almost all of them said,"help",or "why".Then there were ton's of broken hearts on the wall too.My eye color looked like it were turning black."You don't understand."How the fuck do i not understand Party.I thought of those words every time i wasn't doing something.I remembered the necklace he gave me.I still had it around my neck.I ripped it off and threw it at the wall."How do I not understand Party,what don't I understand!",I wanted to scream but the words didn't come out.He is gonna make me die of a broken heart.I started crying.I felt my voice come back to me."What don't I understand!"I yelled.I punched a part of the window and broke it.My hand started to bleed and I fell to the ground crying.I held my face in my hands and felt my blood get on my face.What did I do to deserve this?
Dren's P.O.V.
I haven't seen Misery in days. I was to scared to check her room. I feared she would try to kill me. My heart pounded as I approached her door. I reached out for the door knob, but couldn't go in. It was like opening the door to pure destruction. I removed my hand and walked back to Party's room. I sat on the bed and ran through what happened in the spare room. Neonic was like a forbidden poison. One sip and your addicted and I drank the whole bottle. She ran through my thoughts like wildfire. Then there was Gerard. Sweet sweet Gerard. He was my drug. He was my world. He was all mine. I could do no wrong in his eyes. I remember in high school when we were at lunch. I knocked over my drank and he was completely soaked in red punch. All he did was laugh and no matter how many times I apologized he always joked about getting me back. I sat there thinking for a while. Party would walk in and check on me every few minutes. Neonic would walk past the opened door and just glance at me. Ritalin would walk by just to say "hey are you okay?" i would reply "Yes I'm fine!" even though I was dying inside. It hurt to know that I did hurt Ghoul. I did hurt Party. I've hurt everybody. Ghoul hurt me the most though. Seeing him with her. I couldn't take it. A tear slipped and I watched it hit the floor. I sat there for a second and found the energy to stand. I walked down the hall to the bathroom and splashed my face a few good times with cold water until it was numb. I wiped the rest of the water off my face and walked down stairs. The house was quiet. I walked into the kitchen and made a cup of coffee. I decided to sit in the floor of the main room. I finished my coffee and went back to the spare room. I sat in the middle of the floor. Neonic came in, shut the door, and locked it. "Hey." She said leaning against the door. "Hey." I said as I stared down at my lap. She walked over and sat in front of me. "Uhm what happened yesterday?" I questioned. I didn't know what else to say. "Yeah uhm...sorry about that...I get wrapped up in things..." She reached her hand behind her head and messed with her hair. Her blond curls bouncing with every slight movement. "Yeah..." I said and looked at her. She leaned over and whispered "But I didn't say that I didn't like it." Her words were sharp. Every syllable making me shake. My eyes grew wide and she began pulling my hair slightly. I felt her teeth against my neck. She bit me hard. Harder. Then I felt her light kisses. She moved to where she was sitting in my lap. Kissing me. What was I suppose to do. I can't move. I think I like it too much. I finally broke away. I stood and began pacing. I ran shaking fingers through my hair. "You are just like Ghoul." She joked. I quit pacing and looked at her. Her face was red and her hair covered her right eye. "Yeah well. I can't help it. What are we doing in here?" I said and began pacing again. She stood and placed both hands on my shoulders. "Were living for the moment." She said. She pulled me in and kissed me. I stared her eye lids and finally shut my eyes and just melted. My hands found their way to her waist. She placed one hand on my lower back and her other hand on my cheek. I let it all go. I relaxed. She took my stress away. It was so easy to forget. Like the world didn't exist.
Neonic's P.O.V.
I was with Dren. We were kissing. I know what I told Ghoul, but I couldn't help myself. She was like pain reliever. My heart pounded against me ribs. I bit her lip and did what I wanted. She just let me. She kissed me back. The passion was irresistible. I don't know why it was happening, but it was. It was unavoidable. I couldn't control myself. She didn't struggle. She didn't run. She just gave in. I let it all go. My tense body relaxed. My worries faded away. Every breath breathed was like bliss between us. It was as if we were the only 2 left on the planet. Like life never existed. We were there for almost an hour. Just kissing. Just being close. Just being together. We finally broke apart and she winked at me and walked out. I stood there breathless. I finally walked out. I walked into Ghoul's room. "How'd it go?" He asked. I looked at him and smiled "It's like it never happened." I lied to him, but I had to. If he knew it happened again he would kill us."Good." He said as he walked over and kissed me. I liked his kisses. They were warm and sweet, but nothing like hers. Hers were smooth. Soft. Cherry flavored. She swarmed my thoughts.
Dren's P.O.V.
Uhm. I'm gonna burn in hell. I keep lying. It's like telling the truth could kill. I walked into Party's room. He was napping. I walked in and placed my head on his chest. I listened to him heart beat. I listened to the breaths he took. I layed there wondering about our future. Should I tell him? I don't know. I want to stay with him forever. When I'm with him my heart feels like it's going to burst, but with her. It's different. She tastes like cotton candy. Her icy cold fingertips move swiftly against me cheek. Her hair wraps around her face in big thick blond curls. She was different. She was also insane, but so was I. She was burned into my thoughts. Her name spat at me like poison. I didn't want to ruin things with Party though. I deeply loved him. I had to keep my secret.
Chapter 45: It's Not Over
Dren's P.O.V.
So last night was fun. I guess. Well I found out that I'm pregnant. Yeah it's Ghoul's. How the hell do I explain this to everyone? I walked into the kitchen and everyone was in the living room. When I say everyone, I mean EVERYONE! Well I gotta tell them sooner or later, so why not now. "Uhm, hey everybody. I have an annoncement. Yes I have been with Party for about three days. Well, last night I found out. I'M PREGNANT. Wait. Don't move you haven't heard the best part. Ghoul." As I said his name he stood "Your the father." I tried to sound cheerful. I still loved Ghoul, but he didn't seem happy about this. Not at all. He stood and pulled me into an empty room. He stood so close to me. "Are you sure." He said. He was scared. I could tell by his voice. He was terrified. "Ghoul. I wouldn't lie to you. Not. About. THIS." I was trying to be quiet. He pulled me into a hug. "You need to dump Party. Neonic knows I don't want her." He held me close. I felt his soft lips against mine. "Okay. Tell...Tell Party to come here." I choked up a little. I didn't want to hurt Party. Ghoul left and Party walked in. "Party. I nee--" He cut me off "Dren I know. It's fine. Go. Be with him. I love you." He smiled at me "I love you too." He kissed my cheek and I walked out. "Oh congrats sis." Ritalin said as she hugged me. "Thanks Ritalin." I smiled and hugged her back. "Oh way to go kiddo. Your finally growing up." Aunt Static pulled me into a hug and she kissed the top of my head. "Thanks Aunt Static." I smiled and hugged her back. "Great screaming children." Bats said as she sipped at her coffee. "Oh shut up." I said. Ghoul walked over to me. "Dren. I love you." His smile was permanent. I smiled back "I love you too." As I said this Misery walked into the main room. When she saw me she turned and headed back to her room. "Misery!" I yelled and ran to her. I grabbed her arm and she shook me off. I grabbed her arm and pinned her against the wall. My arm was on her neck. I could see Ghoul watching in horror out of the corner of my eye. "Misery calm down. If you talk to me I will let you go" She breathed heavily as I whispered this in her ear and she stopped struggling. "Misery. I'm pregnant. It's Ghoul's. I'm back with him. We talked things out. I'm sure Party misses you deeply." I whispered to her. She breathed heavy. She smiled and hugged me. "Dren. I'm so happy for you." I smiled "Thanks. Be the God Mother. Please?" I asked as she release me. "Yes of course!!" She sounded happy. I hope she was.
Bandit's P.O.V.
Well we just found out that Dren is prego. Should I tell them that I am too. Should I tell them that me and Venom and engaged. I'll tell Dren first. "Dren!" She lifted her head and looked at me. "Can i talk to you?" I asked and walked over to her. "Uh yeah come on." She pulled me into the spare room. "Dren. I'm engaged." Her jaw dropped and she smiled "We gotta go tell--" "Dren I'm also pregnant." She screamed. Ghoul ran in. "Is everything okay?" He looked worried. Dren began jumping up and down "SHES PREGNANT AND ENGAGED!!!!" She couldn't stop smiling. Her face was red. She was screaming her head off. We walked out. Dren couldn't contain it. As soon as we waked in she screamed "BANDITS GOING TO BE A WIFE AND A MOMMY!!!!" She started jumping again. She was a nut job. Completely insane, but I loved her like she was family. "CONGRATS!!!!" I heard Ritalin scream. I watched as Ghoul got down on one knee. "Dren. I know it's spur of the moment, but will you marry me?" Oh Dren couldn't speak. Today just got better and better for her. "Yes." She finally found her voice. He slipped the ring on her finger. "Right where it belongs." He smiled. They kissed and blah blah blah it was gross. Today was great. Everything was perfect. No calls. No works. Just peace. We were once again a FAMILY.
Party's P.O.V.
Fuck fuCK FUCK!! Dren is back with Ghoul AND she's prego. Well at least I have Misery. She was beautiful. She was sweet. She was everything I could ask for, but not Dren. They had different personalities. I love Misery, but I will always ALWAYS love Dren. I hugged Misery "I'm sorry I'm a fucking idiot. I love you." I felt her tears through my shirt. "I love you too." We stood there and swayed for a moment. I had her back. I knew she belonged with me. Now and forever. I kissed her. I kissed her deeply.
Dren's P.O.V.
Engaged AND pregnant. Who could ask for a better day. I walked back to Ghoul's room. He walked behind me. He layed on the bed and I did the same. After all the excitement today we decided to take a nap. I layed my head on his chest and he held me in a tight embrace. "I missed you..." I said softly as I tried not to cry about it. "And I'm sorry." I added. "Dren. I love you. Forever. And Always." I managed a smile through the tears and drifted to sleep.

Chapter 46:Wedding Disaster

Dren's P.O.V.
It's been a few days, but we thought we should have the wedding BEFORE I become full on "everybody can tell" prego. Bandit and Venom wanted to wait. I sat in my room. My wedding dress was a short black dress. It was puffy like a skirt at the end. It was strapless and the corset part had red stitching. On the back it was laced up with a bright neon green ribbon. I wore my black heels and black and white leggings. At the top of each legging there was a neon green bow. I had to make this dress myself, so I hope everybody likes it. "Dren are you....WHOA!" Neonic said as she walked in and admired my dress. "Yeah I'm ready. Do you like it?" I grabbed her hands and slightly tugged on them. I was very nervous about the whole thing "I uh....WHOA!" She said. I smiled and Ritalin came in. "Ritalin." I said and she walked to me and hugged me. "Alright sis 360!" I spun around so she could see the dress better. She then did my hair. She didn't pull it back, but she did fluff it up a bit. It took a little while, but it was worth it. "Okay your ready." She smiled and stood. I walked to the door and grabbed the bouquet. It was 6 red roses and 3 black ones. They were held together by a thick black ribbon. I took a deep breath and let it out "Okay. I think I'm ready." I smiled and Ritalin walked me out into the hall. I was greeted by a nicely cleaned up Party. He looked exactly how he had in high school. He wore a black tux and a red tie. His hair was a black curly mess. He smiled and me and I smiled back. I held on to his arm as we watched everyone walk out in front of me. Finally it was my turn. "Are you ready?" Party said. I smiled at him "Ready." Truthfully though I wasn't. I was terrified. We walked out into the backyard. I took in a deep breath. I soon released it and we began walking. When I got to the alter Party kissed my cheek and whispered "I love you." In my ear. I smiled and walked up to Ghoul. His eyes were wide "Whoa." I smiled at his comment. Soon we were married. I knew my name now was Megan Iero. I will sill be Adrenaline Revolution, but my real name has changed forever. I'm very happy though. Ghoul carried me into the house and while everybody, but me and Bandit, drank champagne I walked into Ghoul's room. I took off my heels and was just about to slip off my leggings when Ghoul walked in. "Leave 'em on. I like you like this." He smiled. His arms were folded and his tux was wrinkling. "But I don't wanna wear it anymore" I whined back. He shut and locked the door. "Then allow me." He walked over and untied my dress. He handed me clothes and we both change. I wore a pair of his old torn up jeans and an old Misfits T-Shirt. I slipped on my shoes and tied them tight. He threw on some old skinny jeans and a MCR T-Shirt. He slipped on some combat boots and tied them up military style. I giggled a little bit, but he didn't seem to notice. I holstered my gun and walked out the door. He did the same and followed. I was greeted by smiling face, quiet conversations, and soon screeching tires. We all turned to the window. "Shit" I said under my breath. Everybody scattered through the house. They took positions and grabbed weapons. Me and Ghoul took the main room window. We watched the Dracs pile out of 3 vans. "Shit" I repeated. Ghoul looked at me and back at the Dracs. They kicked the door in, but we were ready. We shot them pretty quick, but they kept coming. "Ghoul we gotta get to the car." I said. I knew everybody else was hiding in wait. Me and Ghoul bolted for the garage door. We got in The Detonator and got out of there. "Ow shit." I pulled my hand away from my leg. "HOLY SHIT?!" Ghoul said. Before I knew it we were at a specific hospital that was run by killjoys. Ghoul parked the car and picked me up out of the passenger seat. He rushed me in and they put me on a stretcher. "Uhm She's Pregnant. So don't fuck anything up. Dren your gonna be okay." I felt him fingers slip away from mine.
Bandit's P.O.V.
Fuck. A raid. Now? Jeez. I stood next to Venom and we watched as the Dracs walked right into the house. Something bad must of happened. Not long ago we saw The Detonator take off. "Come on." Party said. He was followed by everybody else. We all walked straight for the group of Dracs. I stayed in the back. Shots were flying every where. Dracs have no aim. I watched and Venom fell. A single shot in his leg. I shot the Dracs in front of him and he also continued to shoot. I watched his face as he cringed in pain. We finally took them all out. the white vans were painted. We climbed in one. We had just splattered it. We had 2 make it blend in so the killjoys would think its BL/Ind. We sped to the hospital. I ran in and pointed to the direction of the van. They ran out and brought back Venom. I saw Ghoul pacing like he always does. "Ghoul!" I shouted and ran over to him. "Ghoul? Are you okay?" I questioned. He faced me and said. "Ah shit they shot her. Her leg was....there was so much blood....." He plopped down in an empty chair. He stared down at his feet. "Venom got hit in the leg too." I said. I took the open seat next him. "Bandit I'm sorry." He said. He leaned his head on my shoulder and I felt cold tears. He was scared. As was I. Party, Misery, Toxic, Jet, Neonic, Kobra, Static, and Bats walked in. They all took seats and we sat in silence. "Ghoul?" I heard a lady call. "Uhm yes?" He said lifting his head. The woman was no older than 30. She had long curly purple hair. She wore a nurses uniform. "Dren is waiting for you." Ghoul stood and followed her.
Dren's P.O.V.
Fuck. A hospital. Jeez it's been years since I even thought about going to a hospital. They told me that I had lost a lot of blood, but the baby will be fine. Thay told me that I had pretty deep wounds. The healed skin wise, but ever thing else was infected. They gave me baby safe meds for it and said I would be fine in a few hours, or a day. I watched as one of the nurses brought Ghoul in. He said "thank you" and she left. "Dren." He ran over to me and kiss me. The kiss full of passion. I smiled as he pulled away. "Ghoul. The baby is fine." His eyes grew wide and his smile even wider. Thats all I ever wanted. I want him happy. We talked for a few hours about names, our future, and why did we decide to raise a baby in this kind or hell hole of a world. I'm glad we are though. I'm glad it's with Ghoul.
Chapter 47:Later on
-5 weeks later-
Dren's P.O.V.
"Hey momma!" I heard Ghoul say as he wrapped his arms around me while I made coffee. "Hey" I smiled and blushed. "Hows your leg doing momma?" He said smiling. I turned and faced him and said "Almost good as new. And stop calling me momma." I smiled and stuck my tongue out at him. He just laughed at me. I walked over with my cup of coffee and sat down next to Bandit. We had our little matching baby bumps. It was kinda funny. "Dren come on. We gotta go to the hospital and see how the baby is doing." Ghoul smiled and grabbed the keys. "I swear I can't enjoy one cup of coffee to save my life" I mumbled as I stood and walked to the car with Ghoul. We drove to the hospital and walked inside. They checked me into a room and did an ultrasound. I flinched because the machine was cold on my tummy. "Uh Mrs.Dren. Your having twins. One is a boy and one is a girl. Congrats." The nurse smiled and walked out. I looked over and Ghoul and his smile stretched from one ear to the other. We walked out and got in the car. We haven't said a single word to each other, because we were so shocked. We made it home and walked in the door. "So? How'd it go?" Bandit said. I turned and looked at her. "I'm having twins." my voice was a little shaky. She smiled and said "That great." I looked at her. "Really? Because I'm terrified." I walked over and sat on the couch. Ghoul walked over and kissed me "Your going to be a wonderful mother of two beautiful children" He smiled and walked into the kitchen. I sat on the couch and was suddenly really tired. I stood and went to lay down.
Bandit's P.O.V.
Well. Dren is having twins. She's in shock right now, but soon enough she will be very happy. I sat on the couch holding Venom's hand. I turned to him and smiled and he smiled back. He kissed my lips softly. My mind flashed an image of Snake. I saw him on the floor. Lying in his own blood. A tear escaped my eye, but I managed to hide it from Venom. "I'll be back." I said as I stood and headed for the bathroom. I splashed cold water on my face and slid down to the floor. I cried for a few minutes and the washed my face off again. Thinking of Snake always made me cry. Venom knows that the baby is Snake's. It hasn't been long since he was killed and me and Venom haven't done anything. He's very sweet and very patient. I wish Snake could have met him. I was a little farther along than Dren, but I was good at keeping that a secret. Besides me who needed to know anyway? I wanted to tell someone, but I didn't want to tell anyone at the same time. I knew keeping it a secret for to long would let all hell break loose. Ugh I don't know. I walked out of the bathroom and headed to my room. I layed on the bed for a while before passing out.
Ghoul's P.O.V.
Finding out that I'm going to be a dad to 2 kids was like infinate happiness. Until....We got a call about a killjoy. Zone 2. Building 3 from where we were raided. 3 gun shot wounds. 2 in his right leg and one in his arm. Party, Kobra, Jet, Venom, and I all sped out to the building. This kid shot down most of the Dracs. It was hard. We fought our way to the top floor and searched. We found him unconsious under a desk. We got him to The Detonator and quickly made it back to HQ. We stitched him up and kept him in our spare room. The white carpet was stained with his dripping blood and the bed was the same. He was dressed in a black zip up hoodie. Now ripped to shreds. His red shirt was torn from the right shoulder all the way down. His ears were gauged and had big black studs. He wore deep red fingerless gloves. They looked to be blood stained. He wore gray converse. His black jeans were ripped in several spots. "Oh my God." I heard Neonic gasp as she saw him. "We just got him here." I said and she ran over. "I know him. T-this i-is.....Death Fire..." She began to break down into tears. Her hair was beginning to get cover with his blood as she layed her head on his bloody chest. I watched her blond curls soak up the thick red mess. I placed a hand on her shoulder and she turned and looked at me. Her blue eyes now blood shot. Her face a bloody teary mess. "Just. Go." She waved me away and layed her head down again and began to whimper and cry. I walked out. My clothes were covered in blood my hands stained red. I washed them off and went to change. Dren was sound asleep. I threw my shirt off and didn't even bother putting a clean one on. I just layed down next to her. I brushed her black hair away from her face. She opened her pretty blue eyes and smiled. She moved closer and her face was cold against my bare chest. Soon she fell back asleep and I passed out myself.
Chapter 48:Prom Night LOSERS
Dren's P.O.V.
I woke up the next morning and didn't really want to get up. I finally found the strength to stand and carefully got up not waking Ghoul. I walked down the hall and noticed the white room was a bloody mess. My curiousity got the better of me and I walked in. I notice a familiar face laying motionless in the blood stained bed. I walked over. I made out the face behind the thick red liquid. Death Fire. It's been 4 years since I've seen him. He helped me escape from BL/Ind and the we never saw each other. I grabbed a towel and began dabbing away the blood. I watched his fragile body cringe as his deep purple eyes began staring at me. He tried to struggle, but his legs were unable to move. "You. I-i-i-i k-know y-y-you." He cringed and stuttered "I know" I smiled and kept dabbing. The green towel soaking up the thick red liquid. His black hair sticking to his pale face. He carefully let his tense body relax. He was in a cold sweat. I stood "Dren. Your..." He stopped and smiled "Yeah no kidding." I smiled back and walked to rinse the towel off. I felt cold arms wrap around me and felt Ghoul's bare chest against my shirt. "Morning momma." I listened to the smile in his voice. "Morning babe." I smiled and turned and walked passed him. I smacked his ass and he flinched. I laughed and kept walking. I walked in and wiped Death down. He was now blood stain free. "Dren." He smiled. His purple eyes seeming to glow a bit. "Death you know your safe now. Would you like some coffee?" I asked as I helped him sit up. "Yes please." He smiled and I walked into the kitchen. I made 2 cups of coffee and quickly made it back without spilling any. I handed him a nice hot cup of coffee. I watched him sip at it and I sat against the wall at the other side of the room. It was quiet so I thought about high school. Prom. Fuck. Prom sucked for me. I went, but I was dressed in a black dress and it had a red ribbon around the waist. It was like the Helena dress only not as awesome. I had black bat clippies holding my long bangs away from my face. I went alone. Gerard had already gotten a date a while before. This was my first year without being his girlfriend so I had to watch him dance with the blond barbie doll cheerleader. I sat at one of the tables and just watch everyone else have fun. Then there was Frank. Yeah he got there late, but he was the most beautiful thing I had ever laid eyes on. He stood awkwardly in the back of the gym. He was Ghoul now, but then he was just Frank. Just and outcast. I got the courage to finally walk up to him. "Uhm hi." I said. I was trying to be confident, but it was really hard. "Hey. Uhm yeah hi." He smiled and scratched the back of his head. His hair moving just a little bit. "Wanna uh i don't know dance?" I said smiling. "Uh yeah sure why not." He said and grabbed my hand. We walked to the dance floor and began slow dancing. I melted into it and placed my head on his chest. His breathing became heavy and his heart raced. "Calm down." I said giggling and he didn't reply to me for a while. "Uh you wanna get outta here?" He asked uneasy. "Uhm sure." I said. I noticed Gerard staring at me so I placed a quick kiss on Frank's lips and smiled as we left the boring ass prom. We got in his car and drove off. We pulled up at a blocked out house. "Uhm we need to be quiet." He said as we walked up to the porch. He carefully unlocked the door and quietly lead me to his room upstairs. When we walked in he took off his suit jacked and began unbottoning his shirt. "Uh do you have some old jeans and a shirt I can put on. This dress it annoying." I asked and he just shook his head and grabbed the clothes. He pointed me to the bathroom and I quietly changed. I folded my dress and headed back to his room. He was wearing pajama pants, but no shirt. I blushed a little and set my stuff on his dresser. "Uh can I just stay here?" I asked and he smiled "Yeah no problem. I hope you don't mind sharing a bed, but I can always sleep on the floor." He smiled and stood awkwardly. "Uh we can share I have no problem with that." I crawled into the bed and he followed. He turned the lamp off and we layed inches apart from each other in the dark. I moved over to him and layed my head on his chest. His heart was at a steady pace. He gently wrapped his arm around me.
I snapped out of it. I began violently shaking my head. I rocked back and forth for a moment. Why had I forgotten that? I stood and walked into Ghoul's room. He was standing in the middle of the room and picking up clothes. I ran over to him and kissed him so passionately. He struggled for a moment, but gave in and wrapped his arms around me. His bare chest relaxingly taking breaths. The kiss lasting for a while. I pulled away and hugged him tightly. "For everything that didn't happen on prom night." I smiled "You remember prom night? We didn't talk about it for a long time." He smiled and kissed the top of my head. He stood there hugging like losers, but fuck we are losers. We fight and scream and cheat, but we are just losers. We love each other. We stood there grinning like the losers we always have been and always will be no matter what.
Chapter 49: The Little Things In Life
Dren's P.O.V.
-8 months later-
Due date. I finally get my children. I was in a cold sweat. The pain unbearable.
Party's P.O.V.
I listened to Dren scream. I waited for hours. He screams piercing my ear drums. Finally it ceased. I sat uneasy in the waiting room as Ghoul called us in one by one. Finally my turn. I walked into the room. Dren was asleep, but the babies were wide awake, and calm. "This is Riddle Revenge." Ghoul pointed to the little girl. I leaned down over her. The beautiful baby girl had he mother's blue eyes and her daddy's smile. I smiled at the little killjoy. Her hand gripped my black hair. She finally released and I walked to the other killjoy baby. "This is Snake Poison. Dren misses him deeply and thought it would be good for him to have his name." I leaned over the other killjoy baby. Bright green neon eyes stared at me. He had no reaction to me. His eyes seemed to be searching my soul. This one was ment for great things. "Ghoul are you ready to take your family home?" I smiled and he nodded. We woke Dren and we got the new borns to the car. I drove our ever growing family home. We made it safely. Ghoul helped Dren into the house and I grabbed the new borns. I walked them into their parent's room and layed them each in a crib. They were specially built for them. I walked out of the room and almost ran into Ritalin. She smiled and walked past me.
Ritalin's P.O.V.
I walked into Ghoul's room. "Dren can we talked?" She turned and walked into the hall with me. I pinned her against the wall and placed my hand over her mouth. Her eye should question and concern. "Sorry, but you gotta keep this quiet. I'm pregnant." She struggled and screamed a little. "SHHHHHH!" I knew she was happy. She hugged me tight and congragulated me before returning to her own children. I walked back to Jet's room and layed on the bed. Soon enough he came in and smiled. "Are you okay Ritalin?" He walked over and layed next to me. "Jet I'm pregnant." His smile grew wide and he was blushing. "I love you." He leaned down and kissed me. I kissed him back and smiled.
Dren's P.O.V.
I layed down and Ghoul placed his head on my chest. "Dren?" He asked and I lifted my head a little "Yes babe." I smiled and he frowned "I hope we don't get raided, not until the children can fire their weapons." He placed his head back down and fell asleep. He got me all worried. I stroked his hair and twisted it around my fingers. I gently rubbed his soft cheek with the back of my hand. A chill went down my spine, his face was like ice. I felt his steady heart beat. His warm hand on my thigh. I smiled. He snored and made me giggle. The peace in the room was to much. The children were asleep and Ghoul was passed out. I finally drifted away.
-dream-
Walking the Zones. It was like watching life pass. I watched my two beautiful children grow. They looked to be about six and Ghoul was teaching them target practice.I laughed when Riddle shot Ghoul in the foot. She laughed and so did Snake. Then it sped up. They were teenagers. About fifteen. They were firing at the Dracs, but weren't so lucky. Snake was shot straight through the heart and Riddle was shot in the head. I fell to my knees and cried.
Chapter 50: Hell Strikes Home
Dren's P.O.V.
-Still Dreaming-
I was there crying. I watched as Ghoul and I ran to our children. We had become older, but wiser. We knew what to do. We also knew it was to late.
-End of Dream-
I woke and my face was wet and cold. I wiped away the tears from my face. I couldn't get up. I was still full of fear from my dream. My nightmare. I finally sat up. I burried my head in my hands. I cried. I didn't want to, but I did. It hurt to much. I heard someone enter the room. I didn't know who it was. I couldn't lift my head. "Dren..." The mysterious person whispered under their breath. The person came and sat next to me. He grabbed me and pulled me close. I noticed the tattoos. It was Ghoul. I wept. I couldn't stop. "Dren. Baby please stop crying." I couldn't. Ghoul I can't. I wanted to, but couldn't. I cried. Then I heard my beautiful babies begin to cry and scream. I lifted my head and smiled. I ran to then with my wet face. I picked up Riddle and Ghoul grabbed Snake. "I Love You." I whispered to her sweet little face. I wiped away he tiny tears and she continued to cry. I kissed the top of her head and rocked her back and forth. Then I heard a gun shot. I dropped to the floor and held Riddle close. Ghoul did the same with Snake. I looked at him with tear filled eyes. The other girls ran in and Misery took Snake from Ghoul. Ghoul rushed out and grabbed our ray guns. He likes to dual wield. I motioned for the girls to make way for the attic. Misery,Bats,Ritalin,Neonic,Toxic, and I made a run for the attic. We dodged the flying bullets. We kept our heads down and I held Riddle close. She made no noise. We made it with minor scratches and injuries. Except for Ritalin. She was shot in the side. I handed Riddle to Neonic and tended to Ritalin's wound. I tried to stop the bleeding. I tore my shirt and pressed hard against the bloody wound. She cringed and shrieked in pain, but it had to be done.
Ghoul's P.O.V.
I watched the girls run up to the attic. I watched Ritalin get shot, but that didn't stop her. She made it to the attic. I heard her shriek. I guess they were trying to help her, so I didn't worry to much. I kept firing at the Dracs. Party was already down. He got shot in the leg. Jet was helping him, and Kobra was creating cover for them. I tried to help as much as possible. I felt a sharp pain in my side and knelt to the floor. I placed my hand on the pain and moved it in front of my face. The crimson red was dripping. The smell intoxicating. I couldn't hear anymore shots. My vision blurred. My heart beat slowed. My eyes flitted closed. Then the world was black. I could hear distant music. Following what I heard in the abyss. I walked into what seemed like an old battle field. I watched. A parade, but not real. It couldn't be. It looked as if I have been here before. A long time ago. I couldn't remember. I watched people I knew walk past me. Wounded. I saw Snake. The wounds still bleeding, but him looking unharmed. "Ghoul." He smiled at me. I began walking towards him and he turned to dust. He blew away in the wind. I walked a little more and saw the parade. The Black Parade. I remembered this. I thought Gerard was kidding. Am I dead?
Kobra's P.O.V.
I watched Ghoul collapse. I rushed over to him. I put pressure on the wound. His body cringed, but it was as if he wasn't there. I pressed down on the wound. Party crawled over. "Kobra keep shooting. I got him." I stood and ran back to the window, but they were gone. All of them. I walked away from the window. It was over. All of it. Done. I helped tend to Ghoul. They got him good. We did what we could do here, but it wasn't enough. He needed medical help, or he could die. We got him to the car and rushed to the hospital. We got him inside and they immediantly took him in. They had to. He might die.
Dren's P.O.V.
I had to get Ritalin to the hospital. She might lose the baby. We rushed her down stairs and the guys were gone. How were we going to get there now? "Dren follow me." Aunt Static lead me around back and uncovered her old car. We got in and she drove us to the hospital. The guys were pacing the waiting room. They took Ritalin and the rest of us joined the guys. "Party." I noticed his leg was sown up and he was sitting with his head in his hands. "Dren...Ghoul might not...." He cried. He tried not to, but he did. I knew what he was going to say. I looked down and Riddle. She knew it to. She began whimpering and then crying. I cried too. Snake was silent. Misery walked over and sat next to me. Snake's eyes were glowing green. It was unreal, but it was beautiful and captivating. The nurse walked in. "Dren?" She asked and I lifted my head. I stared at her with tear filled eyes. "Yes." I sniffled. "Ghoul is..."
Chapter 51: Spaced
Dren's P.O.V.
The nurse fell to her knees. I ran over to her. "Ma'am?" I sad and she looked up at me. Her eyes. I knew her. "Riot?" I asked she nodded and I held her close. "Shhhh." I felt tears slip from my eyes. I could only assume the worst. Party walked over and took my place. I stood and ran to Ghoul's room. He layed there. Motionless. I ran to him. "Still breathing..." I sighed in releif. "Say hi to the Black Parade for me baby..." I leaned down and kissed him. I felt him move. He kissed me back. "Now why would I say hi to the for you?" I saw his perfect smile, but it wasn't there long. Soon enough he was back to the parade. I knew he was. "I love you..." I pressed my lips to his again and stayed for a long time. I cried. My tears fell on his perfect face. "Dren..." Kobra walked in behind me. I didn't turn I just cried harder. Kobra placed his hand on my back. "Kobra I....I can't lose him..." I took a deep shaky breathe and cried again. It hurt. I couldn't live without him. My husband. My Ghoul. "Frankie p-p-p-please..." I cried. I couldn't stop. "Dren...Calm down please." Kobra repeated over and over. "Kobra?" I slowly said. "Huh?" He gasped as if surprised by my voice. "How...H-how would yo-you f-f-feel If you l-lost B-Bats?" My voice craked and shook. "Dren...I couldn't live without her." His voice was quiet. I held a tight grip on Ghoul's tangled hair. "Well imagine b-being in my p-position...T-twins and a d-dying h-husband. Why the fuck would I calm down?" I wasn't trying to be mean, but it came out that way. "Dren--" "Just GO!" I listened to his quick foot steps leave the room. I sighed. "Frankie...Please wake up..." His breathing slowed. His heart beat fading. "Ghoul NO!" I screamed "NO NO NO!!!" I cried. "no no no......no....no" I cried and took quick uneven breaths. Then Ghoul jolted and gasped for air. His heart began to pound and his lungs were inflateing. "Frankie." I pulled him into a kiss. He pushed me off "Who are you?" His voice was angry and shocked. "Frank....It's me Dren....I'm your wife." He looked at me confused. "I don't know you. Where am I?" He had no idea. "Ghoul...You were shot...you crashed from blood loss..." I began to cry again. "You have 2 beautiful children and you don't remember us!" I screamed at him, but it wasn't his fault. I fell to my knees and just cried. Nonstop.
Ghoul's P.O.V.
Where the hell am I? Who is this girl? Why is she telling me these impossible things? Why does my side burn? So many questions. "Who else is here?" I asked her. "Uhm A lot of people..." She sobbed. "Can you get them?" I asked her again. She nodded and stood. She rushed out and a tall guy with black hair walked in. He was carrying a baby. "Hey Frank." I am assuming my name is Frank. "Who are you?" I asked the weirdly dressed stranger. "I am Party Poison. Uhm my real name is Gerard though And this is your beautiful baby boy. Snake poison. His name is also Frank. Say hi to daddy Snake" He walked over with the infant and handed him to me. I looked at the infant. Bright green glowing eyes stared back at me. "Snake..." I whispered under my breath. His eyes told me everything. I watched my life replay. I remembered everything. "Dren? WHERE IS SHE?" Party ran out of the room and my sobbing wife came in and hugged me. "Where is my Riddle?" She smiled and walked out of the room. She returned holding my baby girl. "Say hi to daddy" Dren smiled at her. I looked at her small face. Her tiny features staring at me. Her blue eyes holding my gaze, just like Dren's. I smiled. I remembered. I pulled my beautiful wife close and kissed her sweet soft lips. The we heard gun shots. Dren rushed out.
Party's P.O.V.
DAMN! We cannot ge a break these days. I glanced over and looked at everyone. They seemed okay, but Bats was wounded badly. I watched Ritalin limp into the battle scene. She was bleeding. I rn over and helped her. We had to get out of here. We piled in the cars and I helped Ghoul get settled, and then we were off. Finally making it home. We got our valubles together and headed for a safe spot in Zone 3. I knew a few other killjoys who showed me this place before. It was the safest place in the zones. We got there and unpack our things in the run down hotel. I helped everybody get situated and then me and Misery picked out a room close to the top floor. We all wanted to be seperated.
Dren's P.O.V.
I picked a room that was on the 5th floor. I helped Ghoul to one of the beds and Bats and Neonic brought in the twins. I layed the on a bed and they soon fell asleep. I walked over to Ghoul and gently layed next to him. He was in pain so I soon got up and layed on the floor. I went and got a wet towel and dabbed his wound clean and patched him back up. "I love you." His voice was a whisper and he cringed. "I love you too." I smiled and kissed him. He placed a cold hand on my cheek and kissed me back. Passionatly. I crawled into bed again hopeing that he would be here when I woke up. I fell asleep.
The Dream:
I was walking the Zones. I was alone. Me on my own again. Nothing to worry about. I looked around the scattered Drac bodies and noticed all my friends. Their dead faces covered in both their blood and the filthy Dracs. I saw Ghoul. I ran to his lifeless body. "Why..." I asked. Then the world went black and I saw Riddle and Snake around 6 years old and they were playing with another killjoy almost their age. She was a little bit younger. She had long purple hair and black tips. She looked like Bandit. "Lil Bandit!" Riddle screamed and tagged the new killjoy "Your it!" Riddle took off running and the other little killjoy followed. "HEY NOT FAIR I'M SHORT!" The small killjoy screamed and Snake laughed and taunted her. I giggled a little. The dream lasted for what seemed like ages.
Chapter 52: Follow Me Home
Bandit's P.O.V.
I woke up next to Venom. He was sleeping. His face so innocent. I smiled and stood. Just a few more weeks and I'd have a child. I walked to the bathroom and splashed water on my face. It was early in the morning, but the child kept kicking me so I gave up. I felt a sharp pain and screamed. Venom came running. I dropped to the floor. "Bandit! Oh my...." I looked down. Blood. No... "Venom..." I began to cry and he helped me stand. We got Party and he drove us to the hospital. When we got there I only expected bad news. Never any good news when your in a hospital except for the rare 'your gonna live'. I sat there and waited for the worst.
Dren's P.O.V.
I heard a scream from downstairs, but didn't make it in time to see who or what it was. My babies were screaming. Ghoul was lying in pain. I picked Riddle up and held her close. She smiled and stopped the tears for a moment. I smiled at her and her eyes seemed to change colors for a moment. They glowed an eerie red color. Then purple. Then blue. I laid her down in the crib and sat on the floor trying to process what just happened. I sat there and search my mind. This was unbelievable. I stood and walked into the bathroom and splashed my face. I stared at the black make up running down from my eyes. I gripped the side of the sink. I clawed at it until my fingers started to bleed. I didn't cry though. I just became angry. I licked the blood away. I couldn't stand this. I just became angry for no reason. I grabbed a razor and placed it against my skin. I pulled the cold blade slowly across my flesh. The skin breaking and releasing a crimson red liquid. I smiled and placed the blade beneath the cut and made another. Another. Another. My arm was shredded. I switched hands and did the same to my other arm. I still didn't feel better. I started cutting my right leg. Still didn't feel better. I cut my left leg. Still not any better. I lifted my shirt and slit my stomach. Not any better. I looked at myself in the mirror. I placed the blade on my cheek. I cut slowly hoping it would help, but no. Still not any better. I placed the blade on my other cheek. Again a slow cut, but nothing. I couldn't get rid of the anger. The agony I felt. I lifted the razor and looked at it. I placed a cut on my forehead, then my neck. Not deep, but it helped. I felt a little better. I looked at myself in the mirror. Pleased with my appearence I grinned. I walked out of the bathroom. I left a bloody trail. I stood. "Ghoul..." I dropped to my knees. They began to sting. As did the rest of the wounds. I burried my face in my hands. "Dren? DREN!"
He found strength to stand. I couldn't see him very well. The blood was in my eyes.
Ghoul's P.O.V.
I was woken by Dren whispering my name. I looked at her. Then dim light from the bathroom highlighted the trail of blood. I watched her drop to her knees. I stood and turned on the lamp. Her skin was broken. Shredded. I walked to her in pain, and helped her stand. We walked to the elevator and found static on the 3rd floor. "Static!" I yelled down the hall. A sleepy Static emerged from a room. "Ye...Dren? Oh honey not again." She ran to Dren. "AGAIN?!" I said kinda loud. "Yes. She blacks out and doesn't remember what she does. She always finds a razor somehow and this happens. This is the third time. Most of the time we can stop her. This time we weren't so lucky. Dren sweetheart how do you feel?" At that I watch Her collapse onto the floor. Her mouth stretched into a grin and she was sent into a laughing fit. "Oh Ghoul. Help me. She's in shock. She's drained herself." Static ran and came back with gaws and a lot of them. We began stitching and wrapping Dren up. I did the best I could. "Static will she be okay?" "Yes honey she will. This happens. Dren was a special child when she was young. He imagination was outrageous, but she could see things we couldn't and that came with a price. A part of her brain that is not suppose to be used is over developed in her. She uses it more than any other part and that causes these insane black outs. She's very smart. She wasn't suppose to live past 15, but she's 23 now. She's beat the odds. I was shocked to see her alive when you came to me. I thought she had died many years ago. She just needs attention and Ghoul she loves you. Please take care of her." Static smiled and picked Dren up. She walked her back to our room and then left. I brushed Dren's hair. It was sticky with sweat. As if she had a heat flash. I kissed her and put my head on her chest. She woke up gasping for air. "Ghoul GHOUL!!" "Dren shhhhhh." I held her down on the bed. "Ow...OWWW....Ow...." She cried. Tears falling down her face. "Dren stop struggling." She didn't stop at my command. " Ghoul I'm scared. What happened? Why do I hurt?" She sobbed. "Dren you blacked out. You did this to yourself." She stopped struggling. "I thought it was over. It hasn't happened in so long. I thought it was over. I thought it was over." She cried for the rest of the night, but I just held her close. She wouldn't stop. She just sobbed. She finally got to sleep. Tears still rolling down her cheeks. I laid down with her close to me. I was happy that she didn't do anything drastic. I fell asleep.
Party's P.O.V.
"Party go home. Get some rest. We'll be okay." Venom said and smiled. "No I'll wait. I want to know she's okay." The nurse walked in and shook her head. "They are both fine. It was just...She had the baby prematurely. We will keep them both over night. Please come back tomorrow." The nurse walked away. I felt a smile spread across my face. I stood and so did Venom. We walked to the car and went home to get some rest.
Chapter 53: Take Me Away
Dren's P.O.V.
I woke up and my whole body hurt. I was sweating and felt cold tears on my cheeks. I looked around and Ghoul was already awake.The bright desert sun shone through the window. "Ghoul...We need to find Dr.D." I sat up and my arms burned. "Who's Dr.D?" Ghoul stared at me. Curiosity filled his eyes. "He's...A friend." I didn't want him to know that Dr.D is my uncle, but Ghoul would find out soon enough. "We need to get Ritalin and go. She knows how to find him." I stood and got dressed. I holstered my gun and walked out the door. Ghoul soon followed. I ran to Ritalin's room and knocked on the door. "Ritalin! We gotta find Dr.D!" She immediantly opened the door "Really?!" She smiled. I nodded and she quickly got ready. We ran downstairs and met Ghoul in The Detonator. He started the car and hit the gas, "Zone 3 1/2" Ritalin smiled. "3 1/2? There is no 3 1/2." Ghoul questioned her thinking. "Ghoul let Dren drive. She knows what to do." Ghoul pulled over and I got in the drivers seat. My whole body ached as I shifted into gear and punched the gas. I drove through Zone 3 and went into 4. I turned around and stopped at the diner. There was a white tape box on the ground surrounding the place. A sign said 'Zone 3 1/2 Safe place of Dr.D' I smiled and got out of the car. A tall older killjoy stepped out of the diner. He looked kinda like a biker. "Dr.D!!" Ritalin shouted and hugged him. "My beautiful Ritalin. Ah and my glorious Dren. I see you brought Fun Ghoul along." He looked at Ghoul and smiled. I watched as Show Pont came out of the diner. "PONY!!" I smiled and hugged him tightly. "Dren?" He couldn't believe it. "YES! It's me!" I stopped hugging him and he took off his blue biker's helmet. His dark blue hair fell down past his cheeks. His face pale and innocent and his smile was magnificent. He was taller nd skinnier than I remember. He pulled me close and hugged me tight. My arms flew around his bare torso for he only wore a half shirt that said 'NOISE'. He wore baby blue leggings with white polka dots. His roller blades looked fairly new."Dren it's been so long!" He let go of me and smiled. "I know. Oh Pony meet my husband. GHOUL!" I waited for him to appear at my side. "Ghoul this is my cousin. Show Pony." I smiled. "Ahh nice to meet yo Ghoul." Pony offered his hand and Ghoul politely shook it. "Nice to meet you too Pony." Ghoul released Pony's hand and looked at me and smiled. "Hey come in for dinner." I looked and saw a tall female killjoy. She was no older than 17. Her hair was orange,yellow,and red. The back was a dirty blonde color. "Dren this is Acid Angel your other cousin." Acid smiled. Her mask was black with green stripes over the eyes it covered her them perfectly. Her jeans were black and ripped at the knees. She wore a jean jacket with assorted buttons and patches. Her ray gun was tightly jammed into the red holster on her studded belt. Her bright green leggings wear tight and tucked into her black boots. "Nice to meet you." Her voice was smooth. I followed her into the diner. She never once removed her mask. She set out plates of food for us. "Eat up." She said and then took a place next to Dr.D.
Ghoul's P.O.V.
I didn't know Dren had other family besides Static. Dr.D, Show Pony, and Acid Angel are pretty cool people. Dren was very lucky to have such a great family. "Dr.D we need your help recruiting. We need to take down Korse and fast." Dren looked Dr.D in the eye. She was tough. "Dren I know. I've been recruiting. Channel 8 1/3 on the transmitter will contact all killjoys in all zones. When your ready we will begin the invasion." Dren's smile grew. She wanted a fight. She wanted it now. "Dren we should wait at least 4 years so that our kids can atleast holster a raygun." I suggested. Dren's smiled dropped. "Yeah we should." She sat back and pouted.
Bandit's P.O.V.
My baby was finally here. I smiled. Her little features were perfect. "My Lil Bandit." I smiled. She slept the whole way home. We finally got her to our room and put her in the crib. I looked at her. Her innocence can not change what I've done, but I can give her future a good start. In a few years we will start the revolution. Adrenaline will lead it. She wants it over. For good. "Will you defeat them, your demons, and all the non-believers, the plans that they have made? Because one day I'll leave you, A phantom to lead you in the summer, To join The Black Parade." I sang the song quietly. She would love it one day. She was beautiful. Her eyes were an eerie red. Just like Venom's. We loved her very much. I walked into the kitchen area and made a bottle for Lil Bandit. I fed her and layed her back in the crib. She fell asleep almost instantly.
-4 years later-
Dren's P.O.V.
"Good shot Riddle!" I screamed at my daughter who had just broken the record for most bullseyes on the shooting range. "Thanks mom" she smiled at me. She was missing a few teeth in her smile, but you could tell it was her father's smile. "Dren. Do you think all the kids are ready? Riddle and Snake have perfect aim. Lil Bandit has good throwing knive skills. Sky and Fire have good reflexes." Ghoul knew we had to fight soon. Ritalin's daughter, Sky Blood, was very intelligent. Ritalin could see things we couldn't, and I think Sky can too. "Ghoul maybe we should wait a month, Just a little more practice." I wanted to give Misery's son, Fire Riot, a few more days. He is only 3 years old. Static died a year ago in a search and rescue mission. Static was found captured and beat to death. We found her in a bloody broken mess. I picked up the transmitter. I held it tight in my cold palms. I turned the knob. 8 1/3. "Adrenaline Revolution giving you an update on our situation. The hotel is holding up strong. Ritalin is fine. Bandit has a beautiful child. Venom,Party,Ghoul,Jet,Kobra,Bats, and Death are all doing well. I am slowly healing. My body hurts and I wish I could remember why. The cuts were deep but not deadly. I am fine. Snake and Riddle are perfect in every sense of the word PERFECT. Misery is sad. Static was Killed In Action. A drac captured her a week ago and we found her body outside a BL/Ind building. Neonic has been locked in her room. Ritalin has been crying. Static was very close to all of us. The demons stabbed her repeatedly in the stomach and her face was covered in blood from a head wound. She was beat badly first, then stabbed 6 times. I love you Static. Out here in the desert your shadow lives on without you! The children are growing up. It's been almost five years now. Misery had a son and named him Fire Riot. Ritalin named her daughter Sky Blood. Lil Bandit is as beautiful as her mother. Her eyes are red like Venom's. It is a beautiful sight. Toxic is 11 now. She's gorgeous. Riddle, Lil Bandit, and Snake have already learned to shoot a ray gun. We will relocate soon. Me and Ritalin are on the way to visit our uncle. Dr.Death Defy. We haven't seen him in a while. It's time for a visit. We will rally in Zone 4. Adrenaline Revolution signing off." I gently hid the transmitter in the safe. I walked and sat on the bed. "Dren" I lifted my head to see Acid leaning against the door frame. "You can't stay in here forever. You'll starve." She tossed me a bag of chips. "I'm sorry Acid. This revolution is just stressing me out." I placed the bag on the bed and stood. "Dren all your doing is stressing yourself out. Take a nap and I'll handle the kids." She smiled and walked out. "A nap sounds nice." I smiled at myself and laid down. I closed my eyes and listened to the kids outside. "Sky your it!" I assumed that was Snake. "That's not fair! You tripped me!" Sky. "You pushed me" Riddle. "Hey can we jus' play! All you guys do is fight!" Lil Bandit. "Yeah!" Fire. "Shhh Dren is asleep!" Toxic. She's only 11 and already motherly. "Come inside." Neonic screamed. I smiled and laid motionless. I heard the door open and rolled over. "Ghoul" I smiled. "Go back to sleep honey. I'm just changing clothes." He turned to the dresser and I stood and walked up behind him. I hugged him from behind. "I love you." I smiled. He turned around and kissed me deeply. "I love you too. Now go back to sleep. I'll wake you up in a hour." He kissed me again and picked me up and placed me in the bed. "Stay til I fall asleep?" I smiled. He nodded and laid next to me. I snuggled close to him and quietly fell asleep.
Ghoul's P.O.V.
Dren was soon fast asleep. I quietly stood and successfully managed to not wake her up. Even after kicking the dresser and falling down. I limped down the hall and managed to get down stairs. I met up with Bats and Misery. "Hey Ghoul was that you making all that noise?" Misery asked. I nodded and looked at Bats. "You know Dren sleeps like a rock. Your not gonna wake her up that easy. Trust me. I've tried." She smiled and walked over to Kobra, who was laying on the couch. "Yeah. Dren sleeps pretty sound." Misery smiled and joined Bats in messing with Kobra. I listened to him grunt as they sat on his skinny torso. I walked outside and the warm rays of the desert sun soaked my skin in heat. The heat felt nice against my icy cold skin. I walked to the children who were now playing in the dirt. I gathered them all and moved them inside to the play room. We went all the way to the 13th floor. "Okay nap time." I smiled and fell asleep in the rocking chair with Snake and Riddle lying motionless in my lap. The other kids were fast asleep in the beds and on the floor. Peace and quiet.
Chapter 54: Love Me Always
Dren's P.O.V.
I woke up and it was still dark outside. I laid staring at the ceiling. Ghoul wasn't in the room so I stood to find him. I walked into the nursery and found him asleep with all the kids. I walked over to him and picked Riddle up. As I did this it was as if the walls crumbled down and showed me a battle scene. I watch it as if it were a movie. I saw myself laying in the dust. I placed Riddle down and the room reformed. The battle field was gone and the nursery remained. I picked her up again and walked to my room. I laid her in the bed and went to get Snake. Ghoul was standing outside the door with him. He placed him in the bed and laid down. I went and woke Sky and tried to talk to her. "Sky. Can you see things like mommy?" I asked her and she nodded. "What can you see?" I wanted to know. "Emotions. Thoughts. Like you. Your scared. You think Riddle can't see the future. It's not true Auntie Dren. You see the future. Not Riddle. She is only your trigger object." She yawned and rubbed her right eye. "Sky what do you mean?" I shook her a little and her eyes turned to ice. She stared into nothing and mumbled "Dren. Future. Death. Pain. Run." She then collapsed. "Sky!" I touched her and the hallway melted. I saw what she saw. The battle field. The killjoys were getting dusted one by one. I watched as Party shot Korse and then it became silent. The war stopped. Everyone watched and Korse fell motionless. I released Sky and the hallway returned. "You saw it too. Dren we win, but at what cost?" She walked away and disappeared. I turned to find my twins standing at the end of the hall. Holding hands. They walked closer. Their eyes glowing. "Mother. You are special. You see our future. You see your future. It is a gift and a curse." They said this in unison. I ran to them, but they blew away like dust. I walked back to the room and found them asleep and cuddle up to Ghoul. I laid in the other bed and soon fell asleep.
Party's P.O.V.
I woke up and slowly stood. The moonlight was shining in through the window. I walked into the bathroom. My hair was still black and I looked like hell. I splashed my face with cold water and pulled my hair back. It stayed and I shook it back down. I stared at the mirror for a while and finally headed down stairs. I took a seat next to the window and stared at the now rising sun. I imagined the colors dancing with one another. It made me smile. I felt a cold hand on my shoulder. I turned and found Dren standing behind me. She watched the colors with me. "Party." I turned and she smiled. I watched my son run to me. I picked him up and set him in my lap. He cuddled next to me. This is what I wanted. I love Misery, but I will always have feelings for Dren. She wasn't going anywhere anytime soon. I smiled at her and she smiled back. She turned and walked away. I turned to see her kissing Ghoul. My heart sank and my wife appeared. I married Misery. She was my only hope. "Party. It's time." She smiled and woke the kids up. Everyone was now awake. I stood and lined the killjoys up. We had 400 recruits and more on the way. I watched the Dracs appear over the hill. Today we storm them. They saw us and ran to the city. We began to charge at Dren's command. We ran over the hill and began shooting the fuckers. Soon they were gone and we stormed the city. Some in vehicles others on foot. This war seemed easy. To easy. I found Korse's office building and ran to his office. Dren and the kids followed. We found him on the top floor. I shot the receptionist and a few Dracs. The kids and Dren took care of the rest. I walked into the office and stuck my gun under Korse's chin. "Today. You die." I hissed in his ear. I pulled down on the trigger and it went off loudly. His blood splattered over my face and made me choke at it's aroma. I turned and walked out. I pushed Dren out of my way and my anger began to grow. As if this isn't over.
Dren's P.O.V.
I approached the body of the man who made me suffer for so long. I stared for a moment. He looked familiar. Like a brother. I tried to remember. The past. My family. I had an older brother. I did. This was him. He made me suffer. I took out my ray gun and shot the motionless body a few times. Just to be sure. I broke down into tears. I remember all the summers at the lake house. Me and Riley would run and play. Now he was Korse. The man we just murdered! I noticed a carving on the side of his desk. 'This is not over my killjoys.' it was signed by a 'Death by Fallen' I don't know who that is. I think things are just getting started for this revolution.

~PART TWO~
Chapter 1: Death By Fallen
Dren's P.O.V.
I stared for a moment at the carving in the desk. Tears filled my eyes. I raised my hand to wipe them away, but they were tears of blood. Riddle looked at me horrified. "Mommy your eyes..." Her quiet voice trailed off. "Riddle. It's okay honey I promise." I smiled at her and felt two prong like teeth rip into the side of my neck. Cold lips touched my skin as the vampire sucked the life from my body. He tore his skin and fed me his blood and then snapped my neck. The room was now black.
Riddle's P.O.V.
This man was hurting my mother. I pulled Snake out of the room and went to find our father. "DAD!" I screamed and he came running. "Riddle what happened to you? Snake are you okay?" Snake nodded "Dad follow me." I grabbed his shirt and ran him down the hall. Mom was passed out and had two holes in her throat. She was bleeding bad and her neck was broken. I raced to her. No pulse. "She's dead..." I whispered. I turned and looked at my father. His eyes filled with tears. I moved away from my mother and he raced for her. He picked her up wedding style and popped her neck into place. We took her out to the detonator and the others stared. Aunt Ritalin began to cry and Party couldn't bare the sight. I followed my father and got in the detonator. He placed my mother and laid her across me and Snake and Ritalin. Aunt Ritalin brushed her hair softly. We got back to HQ and dad took mother inside. I followed slowly and watched as he placed her in his bed. I walked over and she began coughing. She sat up quick and was breathing heavy. She looked around the room and was terrified. "Dren..." Father questioned. I stared and I watched as mother pulled him close.
Ghoul's P.O.V.
Dren was alive. How? I'm not sure. I listened as my children ran out of the room. "Dren are you okay?" My wife stared at me. Her face was flawless. I watched as her eyes turned red and purple vains appeared under her eyes spreading like a disease. Fangs elogated from her gums and stabbed into my neck. I felt the blood leave my neck and she drank. She backed away and her blue innocent eyes returned. "Ghoul...I'm sorry..." She bit her wrist and fed me her blood. Her hands found their way to my head and she easily snapped my neck.
-hour later-
I woke up in the same spot. Dren stared at me and I had an unbelievable hunger. Party walked in and stared at Dren. He closed the door. "Ghoul are you okay? You look sick." He walked over and I grabbed him. I pinned him down and bit hard into his neck. His blood was smooth and sweet. I finished my drink and licked his neck. The wounds closed slowly. I looked deep into his eyes. "You remember nothing." He repeated me and walked out. "Dren. What happened to us?" I took her hand. "We died. We are now part of The Black Parade. Vampires baby." She kissed me softly. "You killed me?! You killed me!! Why would you do that Dren?" I was freaking out. My own wife sent me to my own death. "I wanted to be with you forever! I didn't want to face this alone..." She looked like a sad puppy. "Dren what are the others going to think when we don't get any older?" I stared deep into her icy blue eyes. I loved her. This changed nothing. "They can change too. You could have changed Party" She looked deep into my eyes. Searching my soul. "I wouldn't do that to him. I love him to much. We are going to have to turn everyone. How do we walk in the sun?" I asked curiously. "Our wedding rings. I knew that this was a possibility of happening, so I had them charmed." She smiled. Her fangs perfectly hidden in her gums. We stood and I gripped her hand tightly. We walked out and everyone was gathered in the living room. Ritalin screamed. "DREN!" She rushed to her and hugged her. I watched Dren fight the hunger and hug her back. "Dren we have to tell them now." I whispered and she nodded and released Ritalin. "Uhm I have news. Me and Ghoul are dead." The room laughed. "Let me rephrase that we are vampires." Party stood. "Don't joke Dren. I've searched for years. They don't exist." I looked at Dren and watched as her blue eyes turned red and the vains made themselves know. Her fangs elogated. "Proof enough?" She smiled and then her face returned to normal. "How is this possible?" Party took a step towards me. "Are you the same?" I felt my fangs pop out and I smiled. Party backed away. "We don't know how, or why. We only know that it happened. Party can I talk to you." I walked into the hallway to have a private convorsation with him. "She killed me." I said quietly. "My own wife killed me." I couldn't understand. "Ghoul it's okay. She loves you. You know that." He placed his hand on my shoulder. "Party you know I love her. I still love you too. It's difficult." I covered my mouth when I realized that I had spoke my true feelings for him. A smile lit up his face and he removed my hand and kissed me softly and walked away. I blushed a brilliant red. I heard a thud come from the living room. I raced in to find Party lying motionless. The rest were on the couch and in a chair or lying on the floor. The kids were piled together. "Dren what did you do?" I looked around horrified. "What I had to do. Forever a family Ghoul." She walked past me and into our room. I stood and watched everyone awaken from their slumber. All were hungry. We had a lot of killjoys staying with us. The speed these new borns had was incredible. They left and came back with blood dripping from their mouths. "Ghoul" Party walked up to me. "We can't live like this." He wanted to die honorably. I knew that. "Party she just wants us to be a family." He nodded and hugged me. "I know" He let go and went to bed. As did the rest of our vampire family. I walked into my room and Dren was standing on the window ceil. "Ghoul....." She closed her eyes and jumped. "DREN!" I screamed and watched as she hovered in the cool air. I stepped out and hovered next to her and hugged her tightly. We were floating above the ground. 20 stories in the air. "I love you" She began to cry tears of blood. They dripped down her face. "I love you Dren. Forever among the black parade." I smiled and kissed her tears away.
Chapter 2: Blood Lust
Ghoul's P.O.V.
I stood staring at the night sky. I walked back into the building and found Neonic. She was now a full 9 months pregnant and so was Bats. "WHOA!" I said very loud. "Ghoul we were pregnant before the whole vamp thing and now it sped up a few month..." Neonic stared at her pregnant belly. "Well your gonna have to deliver here. I don't think the hospital will like to think your dead. Having no pulse and all." I smiled trying to comfort them. "Okay dumbass your wife killed us. Which by the way kinda pissed me off. You better set her straight before we have a whole vampire army." Bats walked back to her room, and I turned my attention back to Neonic. "Just go lay down and I'll talk to Dren." I kissed her cheek and ran upstairs."Dren!" I screamed and rushed out of our room and was now standing in front of me. "What?" her face was innocent. Her eyes were red and puffy. "Bats and Neonic are pregnant." Her eyes widened. "Ghoul I'm sorry I killed everyone. I just wanted a family. I didn't want to be alone, but I...........I...........just don't leave me...." Her voice began to crack and she collapsed on the ground. She cried and the blood stained her face. "Dren it's okay. I promise." I held her close and Kobra ran up to us. His face also stained with blood. "They took Bats and Bandit. GHOUL THEY TOOK BATS AND BANDIT" He screamed. Dren and I stood and we ran down stairs. Everyone was gathered. Everyone knew what to do. We began to run to Battery city. We were finally there. The vampire speed was incredible. We made it into the building. The Dracs were dropping one by one. I was captured along with Dren. They threw use in a white room. We sat back and relaxed, well I did. Dren was running around and hitting the wall. A Drac slid in a cup with a strange white liquid. I picked it up and stared. I touched the liquid and my skinned burned. I threw the cup and accidently hit Dren. She began screaming and her skin smoked. "WHAT IS THIS SHIT?!" she was freaking out. The innercom came on "Revain" is all the voice said. I coughed. The smell made me sick. Dren hid in the corner. Her face badly burned. I walked over to her and kneeled by her side.
Dren's P.O.V.
My face stung as if I had no skin. My skin was boiling. Ghoul was beside me. I turned away and cried. "Ghoul don't" He put his hand on my shoulder, but I shook him off. He stood and sat on the bed. The room was now covered in blood tears and scratched walls. I hate being trapped. There was no way out. We were going to starve in here.
Party's P.O.V.
We made it back to HQ and noticed Dren and Ghoul were missing. Neonic was freaking out. She was ready to have this child and was ready NOW! Misery walked up to me and took me to our room. "Party I love you, but I can't live like this..." She raised a sharp piece of wood. "Misery don't" I tried to grab her hand to stop her, but it was to late. She quickly stabbed herself with the stake. "Party...I...I love you..." Her body was now just a corpse. A real corpse. She was gone. I picked her limp body up and let the tears fall. The red blood dripped on her corpse as I carried her out. "She couldn't do it..." I looked at the tears rolling down their cheeks. One by one they kissed her forehead and I walked her outside. We buried her and prayed.
Misery's P.O.V.
I was dead, but I wasn't dead. I was walking the zones. I was human again. Human. I ran to Dr.D's safe house. "Hey I need your help" I ran inside breathless. e stared at me. "Misery...I just got word that your dead..." His eyes grew wide. Show Pony ran out and hugged me tightly. "Pony they are vampires. The only way to turn them human again is to kill them! I staked myself. I thought if I died it would make them happier. Party still loves Dren you know. Dren loves him too, but she also loves Ghoul. It's complex shit. Get me back to HQ." We raced out and Pony handed me some skates. We quickly made our way to HQ. I walked in and was greeted by cold stared. They were so pale. "Party..." Tears filled my eyes as he walked towards me. "But....how? I...I watched you....die...." He hugged me tightly. "It reversed the curse. Party dying sets you back to human." I pulled out a stake and he stepped back. "Why?" He said. His eyes dripping blood. I quickly shoved the stake into his heart. His mouth began to bleed. Everyone watched in horror. I moved from person to person. I staked them all. Then came my son. I cried and so did he. "See you on the other side mommy." He hugged me and I stabbed him. Blood gushed from his corpse. "I love you" Tears fell from my eyes. I heard babies crying. I found Bats and Neonic's babies. They were not vampires though. They were human. Pony picked up Bats' child and I picked up Neonic's. She had blue eyes like her mother. They were like crystals. "Pony we have to go to Zone 4. That's where they will be." We raced off to Zone 4. We found them waking up and dusting themselves off. "Hey I'm going to get Dren and Ghoul. We have to save them." Party ran to the Detonator and climbed in. He sped off to battery city and left us in a cloud of dust.
Party's P.O.V.
I was going to save her. I was almost inside the gates. I fired my way through the Dracs and found them in a room. I opened the door and found myself staring into Dren's eyes. "Save him" She whispered and was gone. "GHOUL!" I ran to him. He was lifeless and limp. "Party" He whispered. I kissed his soft lips and stabbed him through the heart. His blood was cold against my skin. A tear fell from my eye and I stood and left his corpse. I knew I'd see him again. I have to find Dren. She's addicted to the vampire curse. I ran out of battery city. Past the Dracs and into the detonator. I drove home and saw everyone, including Ghoul, standing in the living room. "Party? Where's Dren?" He stared at me as if I did something. "She left. I didn't get her in time. She was gone." I walked past him and into my room. I slammed and locked the door. The curtains blew open and the window was opened. Dren was standing and leaning against the door. "Dren... Ghoul's worried about you." I walked towards her. "Party I can't live like this alone. Let me change you back. Be with me forever." Her fangs shot from her gums and she leaned close. I felt her breath against my neck. Her cold touch was soft. Her scent was intoxicating. "Dren...Be human again." I pushed her off of me. She stumbled backwards. "Gerard this is what you've always wanted. An eternal life. With me" She smiled and showed her fangs. The sharp white teeth glisened in the desert sun. "I wanted this. Not anymore." I walked towards her and grabbed the stake. She backed away. "Be human again." I was trying to change her mind. "Never." She ran towards me and stuck her teeth in my neck. She fed me her blood and killed me again. "You will be mine. For eternaty." I blacked out.
Dren's P.O.V.
If Ghoul didn't want this, Party did. I knew he did. He wanted me. I've finally lost my mind. I waited by Party's side until he was awake. I grabbed his arm and we left. We ran through the zones. We went back to our first home. Our HQ. I walked into Ghoul's old room. The walls were still black and flames climbed the sides. I sat down on the old bed and Party followed. I grabbed his hand and looked down at my wedding ring. "Party...I'm sorry." I whispered. I was now ready to be human again. "I know." He kissed the top of my head and I felt a sharp pain in my back. I reached and pulled out the stake. "Party..." I said feeling life slip away. "I'm sorry too." I watched him stake himself and we died. Our hands intertwined. Our souls together. We were going back to live with them. Finally human again. The hot desert sun burned. Party picked me up wedding style and placed a long kiss on my lips. "It's good to have you back." He smiled and began walking to HQ. I fell asleep in his arms.
Ghoul's P.O.V.
I watched as Party walk up with Dren. I ran to them and took her in my arms. My eyes filling with tears. "Shes back." I smiled and took her to our room. I laid down with my beautiful wife. One day we will grow old. One day we will die. And it will be and honorable death as long as I have her with me. I kissed her head and fell asleep with her in my arms. Right where she belongs.
Chapter 3: Calling
-month later-

Dren's P.O.V.
Being human again was nice. Warmth spread through me. The sun bathed my skin perfectly. It was as if I was reborn. I ran to Ghoul and hugged him tightly. My beautiful children ran to me with smiles on their innocent faces. We ran from the others. We live out in Zone 2. Hidden from the world. We are doing very well here. The methane skies are much nicer here. As night fall came I geared up after they fell asleep. Fully clothed in black and I ran my way to Zone 4. I hid right outside of the hotel district. The lights were quickly going out and Acid Angel emerged from the 2nd floor of hotel 5. She ran to me. She was also dressed in all black. A black bar painted across her eyes like mine. At night I was not Dren. I was Soul Ripper. Acid was Dead Sun. "Come on Ripper. We've got stuff to do." She ran past me and I followed her. "Sun wait. How is the family?" She stopped and turned. "They well they are getting better. We lost Bats and Death in a gun fight. Kobra is upset and Jet is trying to understand why Ritalin hasn't returned. I can't tell him that his wife has surrendered to the Drac army. She had to so Sky would live. Venom became sick and died. We miss him very much. Neonic is upset and we are barely making it. Why don't you come home?" She huffed between a few words, but managed to say what she needed to. "Because. We left to hide. We can't go back. I'm sorry for the losses, but we can't go back. How's Party?" Last time I saw Party he was crying. Misery had been taken by Dracs and brutaly forced to change. She, too, is now the enemy. "He wants you home. All we have now is Kobra, Party, Jet, Me, Neonic, Toxic, and the kids, Sky, Riot, and Rose." Neonic had named her daughter Venom Rose. Strong name for a strong girl. "What about Neon Revenge and Smokey? I heard they are with ya'll now." I only faintly remember the two killjoys we rescued. "Yeah we have them and a new girl. Crushed Dreams. Party only talks about you. That's it. She wants to meet you now. He makes you sound like a hero even though your not much of one." "I am a hero! I only save your ass every time it needs it." I playfully hit her shoulder and she smiled. "Well at least come visit us Ripper. We are still family." She turned and ran and I followed. We stayed out running through the Zones. I bid her fare well and promised a visit. I went to Zone 2 and made my way to bed. I got a few hours of sleep and was woken by Ghoul smiling at me. "Come on." I smiled and pulled him up to his feet. "Riddle. Snake. come on we're going to visit auntie Acid." I smiled and ghoul pulled me aside. "You were out again last night. Where do you keep running off to?" "I just go out to walk." I smiled and kissed him. We ate our breakfast and got in the Monster Killer (Our Jeep wrangler that we got from a Raid few weeks back.). We quickly made it to the hotel district. Party ran out and greeted me with a loving hug. A warm smile on his face. He finally let go and I walked inside. A girl stood and stared. She was my height. Her hair was brown and her eyes were enchanting. Her colors were dark, but you could tell that her soul was bright. "Hi I'm Crushed Dreams." She smiled a beautiful smile. I stared for a moment and found my voice. "Dren" I smiled. Ghoul came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist. The kids ran by and went upstairs. "Hi you must be Dreams. I'm Ghoul." He shook her hand and she smiled.
Dreams P.O.V.
I have only been here a short time. It was nice having a family to run to. I sat minding my own business and a girl walks in. She's my height and her hair was cut short and familiar. Like Frank Iero's revenge hair. I loved it. Her eyes were a pale blue. Her skin was a light white. She was quite beautiful. "Hi I'm Crushed Dreams." I smiled. She stood for a moment and shook her head as if a thought came that she didn't like. "Dren" Is all she said. A man a little taller than her walked through the door. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed the side of her head making her blush. "Hi you must be Dreams. I'm Ghoul." He smiled and offered his hand. I politely shook it and smiled nervously. Party stood by my side and created conversation. Dren grabbed my arm and we walked into one of the rooms. She locked the door and pushed me against it. "Why are you familiar?" She said through her teeth. Her blues eyes searching my soul. "I was about to ask you the same question" I said shyly. She took a step back and blushed a little. "Sorry. I just...You look like somebody I use to know..." Her voice trailed off and something came over me. I placed both of my hands on her cheeks and kissed her softly. She seemed shocked by it so I released. "I remember..." She whispered. I remembered too. It was 8th grade. We were best friends and one day we kissed. That kiss sent us into a heart felt relationship that ended in disaster. "I won't tell if you don't...." I nodded and she walked past me "Its good to see you Rebecca." She vanished after that. I sat down and tried to gather up my memories. It was the best relationship I had. It's going to be hard to see her with Ghoul. I'll deal with it though. I stood and walked into the living room. "HEY GIVE THAT BACK!" I heard Dren yelling. "Come get it short stuff!" Party held Dren's pocket knife high above his head. "FINE!" Dren jumped and grabbed Party's arm and bit it hard. "OW" Party yelped and Dren grabbed her knife. "Thank you" She smiled and walked away only to be tackled by Kobra. "We missed you chibi!" He laughed and she fought to get released. Soon Jet joined in the wrestling and fighting and I just stood back and laughed. Then everyone fell silent as the sirens blared outside. "Dracs....EVERYBODY HIDE" Dren yelled and took her position at the front door. She opened the door and aimed. I watch through the window. She fired four shots and didn't miss. 2 Dracs fell. Dead. She stormed out firing shots with great precision. I followed her. I fired my weapon. Dracs began piling around the complex. "SMOKEY!" Neon yelled and I glanced. Smokey had a shot through his leg. "SHIT!" Dren yelled and I noticed a shot scrapped her arm. Wasn't that deep, but I'm sure it hurt like hell! I got down behind the car and continued firing. Dren slung herself around the other side. "It's the SCARECROW unit. There's about 50 of 'em. Keep your head down." She pulled her mask down over her face and kissed my cheek. She stood and began firing again. I watched in awe. Her movements were so precise. I stood and planted my feet. I fired shots and killed a few. My patience decreased. I kept firing and felt and arm around my neck. The Drac choked me and placed a towel over my face and I soon blacked out.
Dren's P.O.V.
I kept firing. I stopped and glanced around looking for Ghoul. He was on the ground in severe pain. Party was at his side, so I didn't worry. I looked around for Dreams. A Drac had her around the neck. Her limp body dangled from his arm as he shot at me. I felt a sharp pain in my stomach, but I fired back and hit him in the eye. He released her and they both collapsed to the ground. Acid ran to her and got her inside. I ran after her. "Acid gear up. Sun and Ripper have day duty." I smiled and went to gear up. My side was bleeding, but I had to fight through it. I put on my black skinny jeans and my black boots. I painted a black bar across my eyes and put on my black parade marcher jacket. Acid ran in. "Ready Ripper?" I nodded and followed her to the roof. We positioned ourselves just right and jumped. Floating down and landing without a scratch. We fired our black ray guns and made the Dracs afraid. Kobra ran out with his mouth opened wide. I glanced at him and we ran. I felt my shirt lift up and reveal my "Welcome To The Black Parade" tattoo. Me and Sun were bookin it. We ran far away and changed clothes. We walked home. I ran inside. I just remembered about Ghoul and Dreams. "Where is he?" I screamed out and Party shook his head. This wasn't good. I ran to him and he was struggling to breathe. "Pony please help him!" I turned and faced Pony. "Dren please we can't do anything else for him. If he dies....he dies...." Pony tried to pull me away from him. "NO I WON'T LEAVE HIS SIDE. We promised each other forever. Ghoul you promised not to leave me. So don't" I grabbed his hand and cried into his chest. "Don't leave me Ghoul." He took a deep breath and slowly began breathing normally. I smiled and felt him grip my hand. I lifted my head and moved the blood soaked hair away from his face. "Ghoul I love you." Tears kept falling and I didn't leave his side. Days went by and he was still in this state. The children had cried with me. Party made everyone leave me be. "Ghoul please don't leave me." He began breathing fast and pain seemed to strike over him because he began screaming. I held him down the best I could, but he was to strong. His arm struck me across the face and flung me across the room. He fell to the floor and screamed. Party ran him and helped Ghoul. I reached my hand to my face and felt warm blood on my fingertips. "Ghoul" Tears came from my eyes without warning. He lifted his head and looked at me. His hazel eyes were blood shot. His facial expression one of pain and grief. Mine of sorrow and worry. He stared at me for a while and the collapsed on the floor. I heard him sob and crawled next to him. "Dren..." He whispered. He placed his head on my shoulder and I let him cry.