Demoralized Prey

Song of the Chapter: Lost It All -Black Veil Brides

Morning came quicker than a breath. I resumed my regular routine after a short lived newborn moment. Today felt different. It'd been almost a week since I'd picked up Frank from the bridge. I wanted to take him out today. Just to get a change of scenery. He loves the carnival and they just came to town on Sunday. Maybe we could head out there.

I headed downstairs to the living room to see if he was up for a day out. The blankets were messy on the couch and his pillow wasn't visible at the end of the armrest. I decided I'd just sit on him to wake him up. After I paced over to the loveseat, I dropped my ass on the cushion. Instead of him flinching or my butt hitting his leg, I just landed on the seat. He wasn't sleeping. He wasn't even there.

"Frank?" I called.

No response. I got up and started exploring the house while calling his name. Still no answer. I knocked on Mikey's door.

"Hey Mikes, get up. Where's Frankie?"

He groaned and rolled over to look at me through sleepy squinted eyes. "what the hell! What do you want at... 8 o'clock in the morning?" We looked over to check the time on his alarm clock.

"Where's Frank?"

"How would I know?" He yawned.

"Well, have you seen him?"

He stopped and looked around his room and under his bed. I shook my head at his smart ass sarcasm. Then he looked back to me. "No. I haven't left my bed since 11 PM yesterday and I'll have you know, I don't dream about him like you do big brother." he chuckled at his dry humor. I just stared blankly at him.

"Whatever, thanks. I guess" I shut the door and sprang back down the steps.

Frank was gone. He wasn't in the basement, or the washroom, or the backyard. Where would he go before 8 AM? Nothing is open and he hates going home because his mom is never there and being alone reminds him of what happened with his dad. Where would he be? Dammit! What if he's at the bridge? What if I'm already too late.

I ran quickly back inside and threw on my shoes. I grabbed my key from the hook and yanked the door shut. My car was halfway down Joralemont St. and I hadn't seen anything. I was 2 minutes from the bridge and saying my 27th Hail Mary. When I got to the bridge I saw no sign of Frank. That was either very good or horribly bad! I slammed the car door and ran to the ledge of the bridge. I couldn't see anything that resembled a body, but I had to be sure. I ran down quickly to the slope and practically slid down to the river pathway. I hadn't realized until then that it was raining.

There was no body, or blood, or trace of Frank under and around the bridge. I made a big sigh of relief, but it soon died down because now I had nothing. No clue as to where he'd be. I decided a call was worth a shot. I fished my phone out of my pocket and dialed his number. without 4 rings passing, the phone was picked up.

"Hello? Frank? Are you there" The phone was silent. Then I heard a breath.

"Gerard! Whatever you do, do not call me back or contact me this weekend! I'll be back on Sunday, meet me on the bridge at 9. Please...don't call me at all!" He sounded scared and worried.

Before I could say anything, he hung up. My eyes filled with tears and i didn't even try to stall them. On one hand I could call the police and they could trace the call, but then again he could be in danger and that could kill him. On the other hand, I could trust him and not try to contact him for the next 60 hours, but would i really ever see him again if he were in danger? Fuck! What the fuck do I do?

According to Lindsey and the voice in my head...cut.

Notes

The next chapter is in Frankie's P.O.V
I'm really in love with the last chapter's title!!
I don't why, I just am!
I love Black Veil Brides music
And for those of you who know me in real life
Yes, I realize that it means Alex too (inside thing)
But whatever the music is still awesome!
I'm excited to post the next few chapters!!
Comment and love yourself 'cus I do
Love You Pickles!
Thanks For Reading!!
-AToxicKilljoy