The Strike (A Newsies fanfiction)

Ninja Mode

We returned to the lodging house that evening in good spirits, laughing and talking as we ate our dinners and settled down in our bunks. I lay in my bunk, listening to the heavy breathing of the others. Once I was sure that everyone was asleep, I stood up and grabbed my cigar, going into ninja mode. I began creeping towards the door. And that's when I felt it. A sneeze rising in my throat.

Oh no you don't, I told myself. You're a ninja. Ninjas don't sneeze. Apparently my brain had other ideas. I sneezed loudly. Oops. I froze in place, hoping no one would notice. When the room stayed silent, I took that as a sign that I was safe and began to head towards the door again.

"Race?" a sleepy voice called from behind me. Crap. Apparently I wasn't safe. I turned to see Jojo sitting up in his bunk, a worried look on his face.

"Where're you goin'?" he asked. I gave him a small smile.

"Just goin' for a walk. Need to clear my head an' all," I said. I heard Finch snort from under his pillow.

"You're 'eads already clear," he murmured. I shot a glare at him.

"Don't worry, kiddo," I said, looking back at Jojo. "I'll be back before midnight, promise," He still looked worried, but nodded.

"Okay. Be careful," he sighed. I nodded as he laid back down, pulling his blanket back over him. I slipped out the door, releasing a breath I didn't know I had been holding. I felt bad lying to Jojo like that, but I needed to get out as quickly as I could. After all, I had someone I needed to talk to, and I had a long walk ahead of me if I wanted to get to Brooklyn before midnight.

Told ya it was short. Only 303 words, my shortest so far. I don't really have ayhthing else to say (shocking, I know), other then the fact that there will be some Sprace stuff next chapter.

Ta ta for now!

- Peaches