CHAPTER 26

THE DARK NIGHT

After searching the room, Arnold leaned on the open window and sighed "I wonder what time it is?" he looked around and spotted a small clock, that read 12:52 "yup, she leaves around this time almost every night, could it be that she has nightmares every night and leave?" he rubbed his chin "still I wonder what does she do out there? could she be putting herself in danger? could she be putting us in danger?" he turned around and sat on the floor, he looked around spotting the opened closet "she hasn't even made herself at home, her clothes aren't even hung up, everything is probably stuffed up in that briefcase" he stood up and walked over to the center of the room.

Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep

Jumping up at the sudden noise the Football-headed boy went to turn off the clock that now read 1:00

"1:00am?" He sat on her bed and slowly ran his fingers through the sheets "I guess... that she does plan on waking up at this time" he looked at the floor and sighed "and why does she sleep on the floor?" After a while of observation Arnold felt a cold shiver run though his body so he got up, turned on the lights, and decided to take a peek at the heating unit.

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The dark-haired Girl walked down the street trying to shake off the nightmare that she usually got every time Bob tried to come around "stupid dreams that I can't control, why am I even having dreams?, I didn't even see him grrrrrrr" she paused her walking and leaned against the wall dragging herself in to the ground "OW" she rubbed her back and angrily looked ahead "Stupid Holidays, maybe I'm just paranoid, maybe Cobra sent that letter this time" feeling the cold from the concrete hit her, she got up and started to walk again "stupid dreams, just don't think... don't think aaaaaah" she shook her head trying to clear her thoughts.

G walked a long distance, and ended up stopping in front of a shopping center "hummmm guess I'll have to go Old School to earn some income"she walked closer and started to study her surroundings "pm/am convenience store" she whispered out loud, she sat down and deeply watched the cashiers movements, after a while she decided that it was time to take action, she got up and patted her gun, as she took a step forward she realized that she forgot her cover and bag "sheesh what the hell is wrong with me?"

On her way back to the Boarding House, G heard some voices and quickly hid

"And how do you know him?" asked the deep voice

"I work for him" laughed the other

"And is Pitbull really gonna be there?"

"Hell Yeah, it is THE MANS Birthday of course... Good Ol' December Fifth anybody whose anybody is gonna be there"

"So how much is it gonna cost me?"

"For you Leo, Two-Hundred Bucks"

G poked her head out and watched as a thin shadowy figure pulled something out of his pocket

"So where is it?" he asked while handing the cash to the larger figure

"Hillwood Hills, biggest crib on top of the hill"

"Biggest What?"

"Biggest House, Leo can't miss it"

"And so... Will you put me on the list?"

"Naw man, just go though the back gates, it's where all the hired performers get in from"

"Oh, Ok"

"Don't forget to dress in only NiNe, no other brands or else you'll end up getting kicked out"

"Oh, Ok... Thanks"

The bigger figure was about to walk away but turned back around saying "1206 his Birthday"

"Hugh?" asked the thin figure

"1-2-0-5, that's the code to get in... I'll only work on that day aight"

"Oh alright, Thanks Dean"

G came out from the hiding spot as soon as the men went their separate ways "December Fifth, Code: 12/05, Hillwood Hills, hehehe I think that I just got my big break" she walked over to a nearby dumpster and smirked "Wonder whose Birthday it is? but who cares by the sounds of it he's got it made... people in the party could be packing a few G's that night hehehee" she took off her shades and set em' down "I'll finally get to pay Slick off... the only flaw is..."

A Boy whimpering along with a rough voice cut her thoughts short

"Gimme all your money punk" threatened the man as he roughly pushed the red-headed boy into the wall and raising a blade near his neck

"I... I... I...I...I...I ..I don't"

"Don't gimme that" he then slapped the boy with his other hand "NOW"

"I don't have any, I swear," cried the boy "please let me go"

The man started to laugh evilly but stopped when he felt a small cold pressure against the back of his head along with a small cold chuckle "Let him go if you know what's good for ya!" threatened G

Scared to death the mugger started to laugh nervously "It's not what um...It's not what you think"

"Don't care," she said roughly as she snatched the blade from his hand "now get outta here before I blow your brains all the way to the Bermuda Triangle"

The man turned around and made eye contact with her, not only did she sense his fear but she also noticed his odd yellow eyes, with what seemed like red pupils. The man fearfully backed away and screamed as he ran

After a second of silence the red-haired boy whispered "you saved my life" as he tried to get up

G put the gun and the blade away; she then grabbed her shades and headed out, leaving the boy who struggled to get up behind

"Um... hello" asked the boy as he tried to pull himself up from the ground "I need... um can you please"

G turned around and once again walked up to him "what is it boy?" she snapped

"G? Is that you? It's me Eugene I need help, my leg hurts and I'm NOT ok"

"yeah yeah yeah quit your yapping and gimme your hand"

Eugene gave her a grateful smile as he hung against the girl for support

"so where do you live?" she asked

"No too far" he said while pointing to a certain direction

"It's a great luck that you came here, What are you doing out so late?" asked Eugene

"Look... you're not in the position to be questioning me, you better shut up or I'll leave" she spat

"OK" nodded Eugene

As they arrived to his destination the boy couldn't help but give her another grateful smile "Thank You G" he was about to get in but paused when he heard her call out his name

"Yeah?" asked Eugene as he poked his head out through the door

"You owe me one, meet me at Slausen's Ice Cream Parlor tomorrow at 1:00 got it!"

"Yeah... ok" whispered the boy as he gently closed the door

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G decided that it was the wrong time to actually mess with the convenience store and hung out in Geraldfield for a bit, after that she headed home, she was about to turn a corner when..

Boom

She landed on something soft

"GGGGGG, I found you" smiled a pajama wearing Arnold as he got up and lifted her up into a hug "Where have you been, I was so worried about you"

Trying to regain from the confusion the girl pushed him away "What the... Get away, you freak!"

"G, it's me Arnold, I was so worried about you, you normally don't stay out this late"

"What? What are you talking about?"

Realizing his slip up, Arnold changed the subject "If we don't get home soon, everybody is gonna find out that were not home" he grabbed her arm and pulled on her "My Mom and Dad are going to wake up anytime soon"

G nodded and ran along "yeah, can't let Grandpa down"

When the breathless teens reached the Boarding House, they noticed that Stella's and Miles had their room already lit "oh no they're awake" said Arnold nervously "what am I gonna say?"

G ignored him and hopped into the window, she then pulled out her hand gesturing for him to take it, but Arnold only stood there and looked at it awkwardly "hurry up" she whispered "I don't want to get Grandpa into any problems"

Arnold nodded and took her hand

Once inside G noticed the big mess of tools "what the"

"I can explain" replied Arnold with a scary-looking grin

"Not now" said G while pulling him out towards her door, clearly hearing Stella talking on the Phone in the background

"But"

"shhhhhh I'll go out there and distract her, while you take chance and go to your room, got it"

"Ok"

G took a deep breath and opened the door, she stepped out into the hall just in time before Stella took the first step towards Arnold's room and greeted her "Sup Mrs. Shortman"

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