Home Alone... But... (Home Alone Fanfic)

II - Fear and Readiness

(Here's the playlist I was listening to while working on this)

3rd Person's POV:

---Bit Of A Timeskip---

Harry and Marv both clanked their crowbars before pulling up to the McCallister's house and gazing at it, before realizing that they had returned home.

M(arv):...Did they come back?

H(arry): From Paris?

Harry scoffed but took a closer look, realizing that Marv was indeed right. The two men shrugged before driving off.

Expect... They were far from right.

Kevin and Buzz walked around while operating some mannequins and cardboard cut outs of people. Loud music played in the back, all the lights were on, and the TV was on, being watched by a few mannequins. Buzz gazed at the curtains and sighed.

'They're gone.'

"Finally..."

Kevin sighed and smiled. Buzz and Kevin both took the time to shut everything down and go to bed like the good kids they were. Kevin and Buzz headed to Buzz's room since neither of them wanted to be alone at the moment, but only Kevin was able to admit that. Buzz acted reluctant but was glad deep down, so he let him stay. Kevin slept on Jeff's bed while Buzz slept on his own bed. They just hoped that they didn't have to deal with this tomorrow.

---With The Rest Of The McCallisters---

Everyone sat somewhere in the living room area of the hotel, watching a movie in French that they couldn't understand at all. Peter was calling people to help find Kevin, Kate was at the airport, and Uncle Frank was handing out snacks that were meant to be saved for later. Megan sat herself next to Jeff.

M(egan): This is so pointless.

Jeff turned and looked at her, raising an eyebrow.

M: We're here rotting in this apartment. Kevin and Buzz are at home, mom's at the airport.

J(eff): Yeah. I agree. This is boring. Kevin and Buzz are probably having the time of their life right now.

---Meanwhile/The Next Morning---

Buzz was washing dishes while Kevin was watching "Angels with Filthy Souls." He didn't seem to like it too much so he paused it and Buzz shut off the sink.

'What, trout sniffer?'

"Just wondering. Do you think they'll come back?"

'The two guys from earlier? Nah. I doubt i-'

A slight rattle on the door knob scared the two boys. They looked over and saw a shadow of a man standing outside their door. The man then put his foot through the doggy door, which caused his shoes to come off, causing him to curse under his breath and reach in to pick it back up. Buzz nudged Kevin and Kevin quickly played the movie.

J(ohnny): Get the hell out of here.

S(nakes): Alright, Johnny. But what about my money?

J: What money?

S: Acey said you had some dough for me.

J: That a fact? How much do I owe you?

S: Acey said 10%.

J: Too bad Acey ain't in charge no more.

S: What do you mean?

Buzz quietly grabbed a pan while Kevin grabbed a lighter and some firecrackers.