Chapter 12 - The hearing

The hearing wasn’t as scary as I thought it would be. There were only a few people there. They didn’t ask me many questions. Everybody said that Johnny killed Bob, which was a lie. Or maybe they didn’t know the truth. I wondered why nobody could get it right. When it was my turn, I didn’t get to tell everyone the truth, because they didn’t ask me who killed Bob. Then a few days passed, kinda normal, but something was different. I was bashing into things, and getting bad grades. One day, my english teacher told me that I was failing english. He said he could pass me with a C if I came up with a good piece of writing. One time, some Socs came up, but I scared them away. I got home, and Darry yelled at me for getting bad grades all the time. So I yelled at him back. Then Soda ran out, telling us not to fight. We went after him, and quickly caught up. He said he wanted us to stop fighting. We all went home, and I came to my senses. Johnny WAS dead. Johnny HAD killed Bob. Then I thought. I knew what I was going to do for my english. I started writing the story... of what had happened.

Chapter 11 - Randy lies

Now I had to stay in bed. Probably just today. Today came and went, along with the next day, and the next day. A whole WEEK went by, and I had to stay in bed. That sucked. On the seventh day, Randy came in. He reminded me about having to go to see the judge. I didn’t want to think about that. That scared me. Then he told me that Johnny had had the knife, thus implying that Johnny was dead. I told him the truth, that I had had the knife, thus implying that Johnny was NOT dead. He said Johnny had the knife. I told him I had the knife. He said Johnny had the knife. I told him I had the knife. Then Darry came in, and took Randy out. Darry told Randy not to mention Johnny. I guess Darry meant that Randy should stop lying. Then Darry told me to put out my cigarette, and be a little neater with my books.

Chapter 10-

Dally took the car, so I had to walk home. But I'm fine, cuz Johnny ain't dead. He's fine, don't worry. It's all good. Some guy picked me up in his car, which was nice, though I didn't need a ride that much. I can get home. Which is at... uhh... Well anyway, the guy told me I bleeded on his car seats. How was I bleeding? Right... the rumble. Well, I told him where my house was and he took me there. Most of he Greasers were there. Darry had a band-aid on his forehead, Steve's side was bandaged up, Two-bit's face was a taped up, and he had stitches. I told them all that Johnny was dead, but that's kinda a lie, because Johnny's not really dead. I told them that Dally was gonna blow. That was 100% true. Then Dally called. He said that he robbed a store and that we needed to hide him, cuz the fuzz was after him. We got to the vacant ot and Dally had just got there too. Dally was being chased by the fuzz, and he raised his unloaded gun. I wanted to tell him that he was going to get shot, but he wouldn't hae heard me because by the time the words would have left my mouth, Dally was dead. The cops shot him, cuz they must've thought that Dally was going to shoot them. So they shot him first. next thing I knew, I woke up under lots of blankets.

Chapter 9-no...

The Rumble came up quickly, and what with all the anticipation built up, I could tell this was going to be the rumble of a lifetime. Cartwheeling off the steps, we went to the rumble, and found a gang from Brumly, Tim Shepared's gang, and us greasers ready to fight the Socs. I can't really describe the rumble, it happened so fast. Next thing I knew, the Socs were running for their lives, the little cowards! me and Dally went to tell Johnny. When we got there,Johnny said a few words, something like, "Stay gold, Ponyboy". Then he died. Dally ran. No, no.... no....

Chapter 8- Poor Johnny

Two-bit and me went to see Johnny. He said that he was too young to die, that he hadn't seen enough. His mother came to see him, and he told the nurse to send her away. Poor Johnny. Then he passed out. Two-bit had got gone with the wind for Johnny, and he told the nurse to give it to hi when he woke up. Then Two-bit said that we should go see Dally. I'm so worried about Johnny... I hope he'll make it. NO! He will make it! Johnny can't die...
On our way to see Dally, we ran into Johnny's mother. She was EVIL! Or at least, mean. I can see how Johnny feels, that must be awful. When we got to Dally, he was fine, and he asked for Two-bit's switch blade. I don't know what he wants in for, being in a hospital and such. Then we ran into Cherry and she told us that the Socs would fight by our rules. Two-bit left, and Cherry told me that Randy wansn't not fighting he was chicken, it was because he was tired of the fighting. I guess things ARE rough all around.

Chapter 7-From "Junvenile delinquents" to "Heroes"

There were tons of reporters at the hospital, asking so many questions. It was dizzying, really. Soda was having fun though, making everybody laugh. Then we were reassured that Dally was fine, But Johnny was in critical condition, and if he lived, he'd be crippled for life. Then we all went home and got some rest. The next day, I found out that me and Johnny were in the paper, and the heading was, "Junvenile delinquents turn heroes". Later I learned that Sandy had left to Florida. I was sorry for poor Soda. Soon after, I was approached by Randy, the Soc, but he didn't have any violent intentions. Randy just wanted to talk. He said that he wasn't going to the rumble. He said he was tired of fighting and violence. I must say that I was surprised. Two-bit asked me what randy wanted. I told him that randy just wanted to talk, and that he asn't really a bad guy.

Chapter 6-it's burning

Woah, a LOT just happened. First of all, We just found out that Cherry Valence is a spy for us Greasers. Also, well me an' Johnny were at the Dairy Queen with Dally, Johnny said he was going to turn himself in. I wasn't that surprised, but apparently Dally hadn't seen that coming.
Dally swore QUITE a bit. I didn't know he cared about anything, but I had a hunch he cared for Johnny. Then, on our way back to the church, we found out that it was on fire! It must've been one of us, being carless with our cigarettes! And people were saying there were children inside! It was all our fault. We must've made the following decision subcontiously, because before I knew it, we were in the midst of the flames and falling wood.we managed to get all the children out and I'm fine, but I'm not sure of Johnny's condition. we were taken to the hospital, were I learned that Dally also got burned on his arm saving me and Johny. Then Darry and Soda came, and Darry was crying. It was then that I realized that truly, Darry did love me!