TAG! You're Next...

Chapter III: Bad News

Out of nowhere, the Marsh-Mellows appear. This was bad because if Lucas and Elliot weren't close to the school, they would have to run, or worse. Nobody knows what the Marsh-Mellows want with Elliot. Lucas and his mom think it's because she can't yell to save herself.

The group is made up of brothers and sisters. First, is Jake Red Marsh, a bit of an "easy to anger" kind of guy. He is the second oldest in the group. Second, Zack Green Marsh, the crazy and show-off part of the group. He would try to do nothing but try and get a girlfriend. He's bad at it though. Third, Cindy Pink Marsh, who isn't exactly a part of them. She doesn't like to bully and is pretty kind and sweet. She is the youngest Marsh. Finally, Vindy Black Marsh is the oldest and the leader of the group. She looks like an emo lord. Haha!

"What do you want now?" Lucas asked with an annoyed voice.

"Hehe, you gotta pay us! Or else a fight is a great decision! At least not for you." Zack said.

"Come on Zack. They don't matter now. We have to report to Vindy."

"Oh come on man! Just a few minutes!" Zack commanded.

Jake just gave him a sigh. "Fine. Let's give the wimp a bit of fun." Jake said.

They were walking closely to the two with their fists up. May seem like just two fists might not be a problem. But these guys can pack a punch. Walking closer and closer, a shadow shows up quickly.

"Hey! What are you doing?!" She said.

"V-Vindy?! We were just about to give these two a-"

"Enough! I told you to return to me! God, can you ever listen to me? For once in your life!!!" Vindy interrupted impatiently. "Leave them! They can rot another day."

Walking away, Elliot and Lucas were safe. Fighting them is extremely violent. Also very hard. Lucas was standing quiet straightening his throat about to speak.

"Well, they left... Thank goodness..." He said with relief.

Elliot just stood there quiet as always.

"I guess I'll tell you now... The Bad News: I fortunately will be graduating 8th grade straight into high school. This is bad because... I won't be around to help you anymore."

Elliot gasped, realizing what would happen. Without Lucas around, the Marsh-Mellows would easily hurt her without Lucas to protect her. This would be a massive change for her.

She used her hands to translate to Lucas, "What am I going to do?"

He looked at her. He noticed she had a tear. "I- don't know. I can't do anything for you! I'm worried. But let's focus on that later! We need to get to school."

She shook her head and followed.

(What will I do?) Elliot thought.