Run For Your Life

They're After Us

Song: Territorial Pissings by Nirvana

April 28

"Oh f-f-fuck!"

The group, who are now getting soaked by the sudden storm, glance around. Some in a panic, some completely calm, and some just neutral.

"I didn't come this far for this shit to happen." Beverly's nostrils flare in anger.

Eddie, who is behind the rest of them and completely unseen begins to back away. He rushes back in the building, trying his best to think of any possible solution. His eyes look around frantically before coming upon a sharp object. The boy smiles before picking it up and stabbing himself in the arm.

He fakes a scream of agony and stumbles out, holding onto the injury. "Help! Help!"

This gains everyone's attention. They all eye the sobbing boy with blood pouring from his wound. He cries and cries and begs for help. The group doesn't move, but Eddie continues down the steps, until finally tumbling to the ground.

"The boy has passed out." One officer stares nervously. Another has already started towards him.

Richie speaks to Stanley, but it's barely a whisper. "He's going to stab that man."

Stanley gasps. "You think?" He eyes his best friend, who nods. Stan now looks to his left. "You're a perfect shot, yeah?"

Bill tilts his head. "Yeah?"

Stanley pops his thumbs. "Good. That's gonna come in handy."

Bill brings the gun out after that sentence. He's glad he did because soon chaos surrounds them. Eddie takes the scissors lodged in his arm and stabs the man in his gut. The officer only screams in pain, giving Eddie the time to pull him down and on top of him.

Bill immediately shoots three officers in a few moves, which surprises everyone. Stanley takes his pocket knife out while sliding down the stairs railing. Ben and Bev run for it. And Richie leaps.

As soon as Eddie sees the rest are doing alright he rolls out and behind one of the cars. He makes sure to grab the scissors before doing so. Now he ducks, thinking of what to do now. Eddie watches the scene play out. He sees police officers drop one by one. He eyes Stanley who kicks the gun out of one man's hand. The thing goes off, but Stanley's back is too far bent to get hit.

Ben takes ahold of Beverly, swings her around, and uses her as his own personal weapon. She knocks the first man out cold. Mike had picked up a gun that he found to the side and now stands with Bill.

Richie slides to the ground, going for his own gun. Unfortunately another officer is already headed straight for him. Eddie gasps before hopping on the hood of the car and leaping right on top of the man. His knees scrape against the concrete while doing so, but saving Richie is worth it.

Richie offers a hand, which the small boy takes. "Thanks."

Eddie watches Richie run off. "Anytime." He follows behind.

The rest of the group all run off as well. The rain only gets heavier as they make their way into the woods. Beverly, Stanley, and Richie all laugh and whoop. Eddie only smiles, while Ben, Bill, and Mike do nothing but run. They're not home free yet.

"You guys are magnificent!" Beverly holds her hands up to the sky. It's a beautiful night.

Ben can't help but to smile at her, even if she is a bit off her rockers. Then he looks to everyone else. And he finds himself agreeing. They are magnificent.

Everything looks good for them. They're almost in the clear. None can hear footsteps following behind. There's no police sirens in the distance. All seems well.

Except then there's a light and a crash and no one can hear a thing. Ears ring as they are all thrown in separate directions, some hitting trees, some banging heads. Then everything is blank.