SMOSH AGAINST TIME: The Epic Conclusion (Book Three)

Chapter Five - Intruders

Lan Hecocks

The goons lay on the floor unconscious... at least most of them while the others were writhing in pain from the burns and cuts.

My mom took the led the others out of the room. I took a glance outside the shattered windows where two black vans with open doors and heavily tinted windows were parked on the grass lawn, driverless and engine revving.

"Come in? Anyone there? Come in!" It came from the radio from the vans, "Come in! The backup's almost there."

Then Billy tugged my shirt and I turned to him, his silvery propeller hat reflecting the moonlight attached to his red and blue beanie, covering his brown wavy hair, "Ian, what did the guy in the van say?" he asked.

"They are coming." I said shakily, "They are coming."

Billy's expression became even more terrified, his pale skin turned paler, almost paper white as he trembled in fear, "W-well, let's g-go." He choked the words, pulling on my elbow and tugging me out of the place. I walked out of the room then shut the door.

I hurriedly walked towards the group waiting in the hallway that had their eyes on me.

"What's wrong, sweetie?" My mom asked, her voice echoed in the hallway.

I gulped, "They are—"

Then there were the sounds of tires screeching on the road outside followed by slamming of car doors.

"Connor, did you order more pizza?" Charlie asked, sticking his head out of Billy's pocket.

"No, I think." Connor mumbled. I tiptoed to the nearest window and peeped through the blinds: parked outside the house were two more vans with more guys hopping out of it.

This is bad.

"Shit, more goons!" I whispered and ducked under the window.

Everyone gasped, "What are we gonna do?" Billy panicked.

"We can't fight any more of them this time." ManSpider spoke up. The battle earlier did take a toll from us: Anthony was injured, I got wounded and probably won't be able to make babies anymore, but I hope I still can though. We were tired, it's almost impossible to fight again in our current state and if we did, we would lose in a snap.

"I have a plan." I spoke up, "Connor, come with me. Anthony, lead the rest of them into the garage and get everyone in the van, don't drive out unless I give the signal." Anthony nodded. Connor joined me holding his box of pizza.

"Do it quietly, don't let them see you." I warned.

"What about you two?" He asked.

"We'll catch up. Now go." I motioned them to get moving, "Oh, and Billy?"

Billy turned around to face me, "Yeah?"

"Does your hat have batteries?" I pointed to his yellow and red beanie.

"As a matter of fact, it does." He said, tapping the hat. It spun and gave the boy a lift before he turned it off again.

"Can I borrow it? Just this once?" I politely asked.

"Sure, you can borrow it anytime you like, just don't scratch the blades." Billy took off the hat then handed it to me.

"Thanks."

My mom gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek, "Don't do anything stupid." She said.

"Oh mom, you know I'll always do something dumb." I smirked.