After I laid Andy to sleep I carried Hunter into the back room. She was cold and pail. I wanted to shake her and scream for her to wake up, but I know I could scream till my voice goes away and she still wouldn't respond. Well not yet.

I gained the strength let myself release her from my grasp. Not a sound or move came from her even when I laid the blanket over her. She'd always grab it and curl up. I found myself doubting her strength to survive.
To stop myself from thinking of such horrible stuff I grabbed her hand and watched her. But the thought still lingered. I rested my head by her side.
I heard someone walk in. I looked up and saw Hunter.

"Hunter?"Gerard mumbled

I rubbed my eyes in disbelief. When I focused I saw it was just Mick. She gave me a faint smile after staring at Hunter.

"Your still up?"Gerard asked

"Yeah... I actually woke up not to long ago."Mick answered

"What?.. What time is it?"Gerard asked

"It's probably ten in the morning or later."Mick answered

"What! Really?"Gerard asked

"Yeah?... Gerard are you feeling okay?"Mick asked

"What? yeah of course."Gerard answered

"What time did you go to bed?"Mick asked

"I don't know... I don't even remember falling asleep."Gerard answered

Mick sighed and pulled up a chair next to me. She sat like she was an adult and I was her child.

"Mick I don't want to hear it."Gerard said

"Gerard. You need to listen to me no matter how much you think she's coming back she's not. it hurts me too..."Mick said before Gerard but in

"Does it really hurt you? Because last time I checked when you hurt.... and mourn soneone you lost... someone you love... and someone that you'd die for... you don't just go. Throw them to the Phoenix Witch. I came back and so will she..."Gerard said

"Gerard! We're not like you... None of us... I-I don't know how... How the fuck you guy's came back to life... But how ever it is.. it doesn't work on us."Mick replied

"When we die... We die. And there's no resurrection for us... no rising from the ashes."Mick added

Mick laughed and got up. She crossed her arms and leaned against the wall shaking her head as if I were crazy.

"You don't understand anything.. You don't know the tricks of the desert... It all sounds like bullshit to you... But if you were to ask any of these guys... they'll tell you about the Phoenix Witch and Destroya.. The miracle workers of us... 'the poor skum'.."Gerard said

I don't know how the fuck Mikey can handle her. I got to give him some props.

"Because its is a bunch of bullshit a lady that takes a mask from every fallen friend of yours? A giant robot!"Mick replied

" Your mind isn't as opened as Hunters."Gerard said

"Well look at her now!"Mick snapped

"YOU THINK I DON'T SEE WHAT HAPPENED!?"Gerard yelled

"YOU THINK I WOULDN'T WISH YOU GUYS ACTUALLY LISTENED TO ME THAT NIGHT AND JUST LEFT OR STAYED HERE!! EVERYTHING WOULD HAVE BEEN FINE!"Gerard added

"Just let her rest."Mick said

"It's not that fucking easy Mick."Gerard replied

"But it also isn't impossible."Mick said

I couldn't take it no more I could feel adrenaline pumping throughout my veins. I needed to leave. I feel like I'm about explode and say something i'll regret.

"FINE! Get her the fuck out of here by sundown or sooner if it's that fucking easy!"Gerard said
springing to his feet and then out the door.

I grabbed my gun and walked out to the car ignoring everyone in the diner. When I got in the car I put the keys in the ignition and started it. I revved up the engine and saw Frank, Frankie, Jay, Ray, and Mikey all run outside. I pressed on the gas and speeded the fuck out of there leaving nothing but tire marks and dust.

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For hours Gerard was missing. Did he really lose it this time? And where the fuck can he be? I stopped the motorcycle at a gas station to fuel up.

"Where the hell can he be?"Mick asked

"I don't know... I'm going to inside and ask if they've seen him."Mikey replied

"Ok."Mick said

Just as I was about to opened the door I saw a flier for Mad Gear And Missile Kid. We named Gracie after them. If he was anywhere he'd be there.

"I know where he's at."Mikey said running to his motorcycle.

I started the motor and revved it. Mick jumped on and held on tight. I drove away the fastest I could. These concerts weren't hard to find if your a KillJoy, but they always ended quicker than anything.
When I pulled up I heard Black Dragon Fighting Society playing, people pouring out of the doors, and the car parked alongside the others. I made Mick wait by the Motorcycle.
It wasn't long before I found Gerard. Of course he was dancing in the front row.

"PARTY POISON!!!"Mikey yelled over the music

"OH MY GOD!! KOBRA KID!! DANCE WITH ME BRO!"Gerard said

"PARTY POISON WE NEED TO GO NOW!"Mikey replied

"WHAT!?"Gerard asked

"OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS PART!!!"Gerard yelled

"1-2-3-4 BASS!!!"Gerard yelled

"Poison let's go now."Mikey said grabbing his arm

"WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING?"Gerard yelled

"I TRIED TO TELL YOU... NOW LET'S GO!"Mikey yelled

"NO DON'T FUCKING TOUCH ME!"Gerard said

"LET'S GO!"Mikey replied

Mikey reached for Gerard, but Gerard Punched him in the face. Mikey stepped back and touched the blood dripping from his nose.

"GO HOME KOBRA KID!"Gerard said

"YOU DON'T JUST HIT ME AND WALK AWAY!"Mikey yelled

I reached for Gerard he turned around and I swung straight for his face.I felt my fist hit his jaw. He fell to the ground and spit out some blood. He just laughed and jumped back to his feet. People stopped and looked at us.

"FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!"they chanted

Gerard wiped the blood from his mouth and gave Mikey a devilish grin. Suddenly he tackled Mikey to the ground.


Meanwhile they were equally getting their hits Mick heard them chanting.
Just as I was about to go for another punch I felt someone holding my hand back.
I looked up and saw Mick then back down at Gerard. He wasn't to bad he had a couple bruises and some blood dripping from his nose. I got up and dusted myself off.

"Let's go home Party"Mikey said

"No! Don't you understand!?!?! I can't go back!!"Gerard replied

"You can't or you don't want to?"Mikey asked

"Both! I can't bring myself to feel at home in a place where I'd have the worse memories replay over and over in my head.. And I won't because I don't want that."Gerard answered

Gerard didn't bother dusting his drunk ass off. He just walked outside and I followed him.

"GET OVER IT POISIN!! WE ALL LOST SOMEONE! AND WE MOVE ON!"Mikey yelled

"KOBRA GO HOME!"Gerard said

"FINE RUN AWAY FROM YOUR PROBLEMS DRINK YOUR SORROWS AWAY!!! YOU ALWAYS WERE BEST AT THAT!!"Mikey yelled

"KOBRA!"Mick yelled

I can't believe Mikey would say that. I remembered I used to think of Hunter like that. When I looked at Mikey he instantly had a look of deep regret.

"Po..."Mikey said before Gerard put his finger up.

"Your right... that's what I did do best... and I stopped that for a reason.. I'm sorry.. Let's go home."Gerard said

"Really?"Mick asked

"Nope."Gerard answered

Gerard laughed and Mikey turned red with anger. I swear I could see the steam coming out of his ears and nose.

"I'm going to kick your ass!"Mikey snapped

As I swung I stopped right in front of Mick. She stood in between us.

"If you guys swing... you hit me.. So go a head take your best shot!"Mick said

"Hold that thought."Gerard said

Gerard ran to the side of a car and puked on the dirt.

"Help me get him in the car."Mick said

After a seven agonizing minutes of getting Gerard in the car he buckled up and sat in the passenger seat.

"I'll drive him back."Mikey said

"No it's okay... I haven't drove a motorcycle in years.. plus I need to talk to him."Mick replied

"Okay be careful."Mikey said

"you too."Mick replied

I gave him a hug and kissed him for 'luck'. I knew he just wanted to kiss.
When I walked back to the car Gerard was finished puking out the passenger side. I got in the car and put the keys in he shut the door and sat there.


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It was a long silent drive. He hates my guts. I looked over at him again and then back to the road.

"What?"Gerard asked

"Nothing."Mick answered

"you don't just keep looking at someone and have nothing to say."Gerard said

"Well I don't."Mick replied

I kept looking at him tying to study and possibly figure what he's thinking.

"Shouldn't you keep you eye's on the road."Gerard snapped

"No shit."Mick thought

"Yeah."Mick said

Again it was silent, but the silent wasn't long. Gerard broke it again but not with any attitude.

"So... Have you gotten rid of her yet?"Gerard asked

"Who?"Mick asked

"H... Hunter."Gerard answered

"Oh."Mick said

"No... I haven't."Mick replied

"Why?"Gerard asked

I couldn't stop the tears from forming and nearly falling. My stomach twisted and jerked. I softly played it off.

"I-I walked into the room... A-And... I looked at her... You know what I thought of?"Mick asked

"What?"Gerard asked

"I thought if it was me... Hunter wouldn't let me go... not like I was about to today... and I-I thought of what you said... I backed away."Mick said

"And I-I... I just couldn't do it... I couldn't let her go."Mick added as a tear fell from her eye.

Gerard was speechless and the car wasn't silent because of anger towards one another. It was silent because no one knew what to say.


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When we got to the diner it was two in the morning. I was tired and I could tell Mick was to. I have yet to apologize to Mikey for being so drunk and violent. Which was odd violence is never my thing.
When we walked into the diner everyone was sleeping. Frank and Frankie were curled up in their usual spot and Jay and Ray were passed out on some chairs.

"Way to keep watch."Mikey said

"It's fine I made sure nothing happened."Andy said

"Andy.. your still awake?"Mick asked

"Barely... and you have to remember Mick that I'm a eleven year old... I have tons of energy."Andy said

"Oh right.. come on monster booger."Mick said

"But I'm not tired yet."Andy said

"Yeah you are."Mick replied

Mikey began to walk away, but I grabbed his arm and stopped him.

"Mikey wait.."Gerard said

"What?"Mikey asked

"I'm sorry... for earlier... I don't know what happened.."Gerard replied

"Don't worry about it.. and I'm sorry for saying what I said earlier too."Mikey said

"Oh don't worry about that.. your right anyway."Gerard said

"I guess we're both even from those punches."Mikey replied

"Yeah... you got me good."Gerard laughed

"Tell me about it.. I'm going to feel this in the morning."Mikey replied

"Mikey... can you help me... Gracie woke up."Mick asked

"Hang on."Mikey replied

"Good night Mikey."Gerard said

"Good night G."Mikey replied

Mikey and Mick disappeared into one of the back rooms. I don't know what it was, but I found it hard for me to go into the room. I was holding myself back and I began to doubt her. I walked up to the door and opened it.

I saw her still lying there. No movement nor disturbance. I walked in and locked the door behind me.
When I walked up to her I could feel the anger and depression fighting. My stomach twisted and tightened. I fell back into the chair. Tears were uncontrollably streaming from my eyes. I leaned in and buried my head in my arms on her bedside.

"I don't know... If you can hear me, but.. I love you.. I need you... We all need you... Your the best thing that's ever happened to me... please wake up... Hunter... I need you wake up."Gerard cried

"Remember when we watched the stars set and then the sunrise... I couldn't really pay attention to them... I-I couldn't take my eyes off you... I-I loved... the way you looked at them.. is the same way you look at me... To me the stars and Sun combined can't out shine you.. Your smile is what makes the sun show... your tears are what makes it rain... You gotta wake up.. you have to.. you will.. please. "Gerard cried


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Days went by and there still were no results. I was surprised no Draculoids or Scarecrows drove around here. I guess it's because were in the middle of a sand storm. Every day that went on I found the negative thoughts creeping up. Sometimes I'd say something I didn't mean I really wish she can't hear me.

I told Mick and the others if she doesn't wake up in one to three days. Just to finally lay her to rest. And give her mask to the Phoenix Witch. They agreed.

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