A Long Way From Home (frerard)

Part 17: If I Die We'd Be Together

Frank's POV:

We're split into groups and get in boats to get to our destination. Mikey and Ray had gone over the battle plan briefly with me when I was in hospital but I didn't really listen, I regret that now. I haven't trained for this mission and I'm honestly petrified.

We stand in the boat, Mikey beside me and Ray closely behind. Gerard is two people in front of us. Surely he knows I am here? If he does he's ignoring me. I don't blame him, why would he want to talk to me now? But still, I can't shake the possibility that I am going to die and if I do, I don't want to leave knowing Gee hates me.

A guy throws up beside us, all over a brown haired boy's shoes.

"Sorry." The seasick guy mumbles but the other doesn't acknowledge him, he's holding a cross necklace in his hand and saying a prayer under his breath over and over. I decide to say one too, in my head. I'm not even remotely religious but I feel like it might comfort me, I need someone to talk to. And if God really does exist, well, I could use all the help I can get.

As soon as the boat get to shore, the door opens and splashes against the water, then everyone is running and screaming up the Omaha beach. And I follow like a scared little lamb.

I run to where Mikey is sheltering behind one of the huge metal x's, I'm not aware of the technical term but we just call them Czech Hedgehogs. They were put there by the enemy, to damage our incoming landing crafts and stop any tanks coming up the beach. Now our army is using them as shelter, running from one to the next up to the beach to get to the top, trying not to get shot.

Just as I'm getting my breathing back Mikey leaps up again and runs to the next Hedeghog. "Mikey, wait for me!" I scream after him, only to be drown out by the roaring chaos. I unwillingly hold my breath until he has made it. I hesitate to follow, unable to move as deadly little silver bullets whiz past. So I stay put and watch Mikey, who is watching Gerard.

I understand now. Mikey is watching out for Gerard, perhaps making sure he doesn't attempt suicide again. I very much doubt it he will, Gerard's almost at the top... he's running... he's going to make it!... He made it!

I must have been holding I my breath again, it all comes out at once, past the small relieved smile on my lips. It's okay, everything is okay now because Gerard is safe. For now.

Swallowing my fear, I grab my gun with a shaky hand and run. It's funny, -not funny haha, funny odd- in films, in a particularity thrilling scene, they often make background noise fade and the main character can only hear his heart pounding and heavy breathing. It's funny because that is happening to me right now, I've never had so much adrenaline. I need to make it to the top and apologize to Gerard. I need to. (I guess it just goes to show you that fiction is mostly based on fact. Although, sometimes fiction is more reality than reality itself.)

I don't stop at the next Hedgehog, I keep running until I make it to the top, landing right next to Gerard.

I made it.

"Gerard! I need.. to tell you.. something." I pant, not even sure if he's listening. "If I die, I don't want to know yo-"

"MIIIKEYYY!" Gerard screams, trying to leap up but a bunch of guys pull him down again. Heart racing, I follow his gaze and see Mikey tumbling to the ground, hand over his blood red chest.

I watch Gerard with wide eyes as he clamps his hands over his mouth, screaming for his brother, struggling at first to escape the tight grasp of the men before realizing he can't do anything to stop it. It's breaking my heart.

Ray gets down beside his body, and begins to check him with some of his medical shit but someone starts firing at him,so he ducks behind a Hedgehog just in time.

"No, Mikey! No!" Gerard is still screaming. I can't stop the fast flowing tears straining my dirty face. Mikey didn't deserve this.

I watch Ray, wishing there was something I could do...

Then I see it. Mikey's arm reaching up.

He's alive!

"Gerard!" I gasp. He doesn't hear. And I realize in that moment what I must do. "I love you Gerard." I whisper, even though I know he can't hear me, then I jump up and run faster than I've ever ran in my life.

I hear someone call my name then I'm back in that state of mind where there is only me and my pounding heart.

I miraculously get to Mikey alive and drag his body behind the Hedgehog.

"Are you crazy!" Ray yells.

"He's alive." Is the only answer I give because maybe I am crazy... crazy in love.

And maybe I am going to throw up because I really can't believe my heart is still beating.

"How are we going to get him to the top?" He asks. I think for a second, then lift Mikey up bridal style then give Ray a nod. He takes the guns and equipment, saying he'll go first and I should follow right behind him.

Mikey isn't heavy but I am a short guy so it is awkward carrying him. His eyes are trying to open and he's mumbling something I can't hear. "It's going to be okay Mikes."

Half way up I scream as something hits me but I don't stop.

Gerard has both his hands over his mouth in shock, as if he just seen a ghost. I lay Mikey down and Gerard instantly hugs him, sobbing violently and Mikey's hand goes up to return it weakly.

Gerard then turns his face to me and open mouthed he stares at me stunned. His eyes search my face as if he'll find an answer in my tear stains or bloody lip. I stare back, giving my best attempt at a smile. Suddenly, I feel my eyes roll to the back of my head and from where I'm sitting, I collapse. Ray just manages to catch me before my head hits the ground.

I may have blacked out for a bit, coming back to the sound of Gerard's worried voice, "What's wrong with him?!"

My eyes won't open. Fuck. Am I going to die?

Please vote and comment! I only got to edit this once so sorry for any mistakes.
Part 18 coming soon!
~ MCRkilljoy2000 xXx