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[b][color=B6D0E2]Paris Island, Dakota City[/color][/b]
[color=darkgray]The Big Bang[/color]

Virgil stood outside of the fence surrounding the Paris Island docks. He couldn't believe he was here. Larry told him about what was going down here tonight and how he'd help him with his Frank problem. But he wasn't this kind of person. He wasn't a banger. He didn't even like fighting despite knowing how to. Part of him felt like if he didn't go through with this he'd never rid himself of Frank's consistent bullying. The other part of him knew that if he went through with this there'd be no going back. Virgil was about to turn and go home when he heard a familiar voice behind him.

"I didn't think you'd actually show." Larry said as he patted Virgil on the shoulder.

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[color=B6D0E2]"I'd hate to defy your expectations of me. I could go home and pretend I wasn't here."[/color] Virgil responded with the glimmer of hope that he'd actually let him leave.

Larry laughed as if they weren't about to enter a gang war. "Too late for that, Virg. Everyone's already here." He walked over to the gate and opened it before pushing Virgil through. When they got on the other side they approached Larry's crew. They were antsy and didn't have time for introductions, making Virgil even more nervous. Larry pulled out something wrapped in a cloth. "I got something for you." He said as he handed it to Virgil.

Virgil reluctantly took it and pulled the cloth off to see a glock pistol. Everything popped off before he could protest and return the gun. As the others ran towards battle he ran in the opposite direction to throw the gun in the water. He didn't even want to be perceived as a threat by anyone. He was in way over his head and needed to get out of here now. He ran towards the exit but stopped in his tracks when he saw Frank.

Frank finished stomping someone's head into the pavement when he looked up and noticed Virgil. "Oh, it must be Christmas already. I can do what I want to little Virgil Hawkins without any stupid teachers or friends getting in my way."

Virgil was frozen in fear. He was telling his legs to run but they wouldn't. Frank was inches away from him when he was saved by the sound of police sirens. He never thought he'd ever be thankful for that sound.

The police charged into the area firing off cannisters of some strange green gas into the crowd of bangers. One landed in between Virgil and Frank causing them both to step away and cough. Virgil took this as his chance to escape. He dashed to the nearest fence and saw two shadowy figures on the outside. When he got closer he could've sworn they were his friends Richie and Daisy. What were they doing there? Oh right. Richie had his location. At first he didn't understand why they needed to share locations, but for once he was grateful that they did.

He hopped over the fence and before he could thank or confront them for being here in the first place he passed out in their arms.

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[color=darkgray]Daisy's House[/color]

Virgil felt like he was sleeping on cloud like pillows. They were so soft he almost didn't want to wake up. He opened his eyes slowly adjusting to the light in the room. So he wasn't resting on clouds and he definitely wasn't in his own room. His eyes fully adjusted to the light and saw above him the face of Daisy Watkins. The pillows he was laying on? Her lap.

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[color=FF007F]"Oh, good. You're awake."[/color] She said with a sigh of relief before smacking him on the forehead. [color=FF007F]"What were you thinking!?"[/color]

[color=B6D0E2]"First off, ouch. Secondly, I wasn't. I was going to go home when I finally did start to think, but by then it was too late."[/color]

[color=FF007F]"You would've been hurt a lot more than that if we didn't rescue you."[/color]

[color=96DED1]"Or dead."[/color] Richie said as he entered the room.

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[color=FF007F]"Richie!"[/color] Daisy yelled. He was right, but it was a bit too much.

[color=96DED1]"No, I mean it. Look."[/color] He said as he turned on the TV to show the news broadcast about what's being dubbed, "The Big Bang." Most police officers and gang members were killed from the gas that they released. The few survivors either escaped or were brought to the hospital. [color=96DED1]"It's a miracle you managed to survive."[/color]

A miracle. Virgil wasn't sure that was the right word. He shouldn't have even been there in the first place. [color=B6D0E2]"What about Larry?"[/color] He really wanted to ask if Frank survived as well, but deep down he was hoping that he didn't.

The two had solemn expressions on their faces unsure of how to answer at first before Daisy spoke up. [color=FF007F]"I'm sure Larry's fine. He's stronger than he looks and is way too stubborn to die."[/color]

[color=B6D0E2]"Yeah... You're right."[/color] Virgil said as he continued to watch the news broadcast.