Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:01:39 -0400
From: Xavier Anthony <xfighter1984@gmail.com>
Subject: Change is Good Part 21.txt.

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Chapter 21: Let the Games Begin

*Shawn*

My heart was pounding a cold chill running down my spine, I should have
been there with him I should have known better

"We won't let you shoulder the blame for this all on your own you know, we
should have all know better after he showed up right there on school
grounds"

I knew Austin was right but that alone was not helping me to feel any
better "I told him I wouldn't let anything happen to him again I promised
him" I lost it falling to the ground leaning into the open door of Alex's
car

*Austin*

The feeling of not being able to do anything was just awful. I knew Shawn
was taking this hard, probably harder than any of us with the exception of
maybe Tiffany, who to this point hasn't said a word as she just continued
to stare at the car.

"We will find him, babe I promise" Justin said as he came up from behind
Tiffany, wrapping his arms around her waist.

She didn't say anything barely even reacted and I felt my chest tighten as
Shawn continued to sob on the ground.  I couldn't stand it anymore myself
as I turned around and buried my face in Jason's chest trying to hold
myself together as he held me close. I have never been one for religion but
if there was ever a time I pray Alex is safe and unharmed.

*************

I've come this far and I can't believe I'm losing my nerve, maybe it's the
damn face but whatever it may be I can't let it stop me now.  There is to
much at stake for me at this point.

"Where am I?" A groggy voice pulled me back to reality.

"We'll look who decided to grace us with his presence, how are you feeling
sleeping beauty" Mark said as he walked around and stroked the face of the
beautiful boy restrained in front of him.  The boy flinched away from the
contact on his skin a disgusted look appeared on his face as he looked into
the eyes of his captor.

"Haven't you caused enough damage as is already?"

"Enough?" Mark said with a laugh "I haven't begun to show you what enough
really is.  Did you really think I was going to let you put me behind bars
and do nothing about it?"

Behind bars? What was he talking about, I could feel a nervous sweat begin
to break out as I realized I may have bitten off more than I could chew
getting involved with Mark again.

"You brought all of this down on yourself, you have no one else to place
blame on"

"Of course I do, if you weren't such a goody goody none of us would be in
this mess right now, so I say this whole affair boils down to your own
selfishness" with a backhand slap that made me flinch from the sound of
contact the boy was once again lost to this world.  I looked down at my
trembling hands I was losing my nerve but this time out of fear, what pain
have I just brought upon this boy and those close to him?

*Shawn*

Sleep did not come to me that night, after we found his car and pulled
ourselves together we contacted Ellen to let her know what was
happening. The hardest part was telling his parents, the looks on their
faces was one I shared if things played out to the worst case scenario I
don't think there is anything in the world that would get these people to
smile again.

"I figured you would still be up, I brought you some tea to help calm your
nerves" my mom said as she placed the tray of tea down on my nightstand.

"What if we don't find him mom, what if I never get to hold him again?" I
couldn't stop the tears again feeling like a child as I was cradled in my
mother's arms.

"Oh honey I'm sure things will work out for the best, but right now he
needs you to be strong for him even though I know it's hard" it's time like
this that I wish my parents didn't have to be away so often.

Somehow I managed to fall asleep only to be awoken by my phone ringing, not
caring to look who was calling I quickly answered the phone to silence the
ringing.

"Good morning to you sleeping beauty"

"Mark!  What the hell do you want?"

"Shame on you friend that is no way to talk to the one who has your
happiness in hand now is it?" My blood went cold he had Alex, but what did
he intend to do with him?

*Alex*

Waking up the first thing I notice was the pounding of my head and I was
strapped to bed unfamiliar with the surroundings.

"You shouldn't move around to much it will only make things that much more
uncomfortable"

I look up to see a guy about my age looking back at me, when recognition
floods my being

"You!? You're a part of this too?" The guy could only look away and would
not look in my direction.

I can't believe Mark had help in this, it was all a part of his elaborate
scheme and I fell right into his hands.  My mind reeled with anger as I
looked on at this guy who played the supposed hurt victim that got me
caught up in all this.

"Glad to see you awake again cutie I don't think it would have been much
fun to play if you weren't awake to enjoy it" the smile on his face made my
skin crawl and stomach churn, I could only imagine the sick and twisted
things he had in mind, but I was even more so sick at the thought that Mark
could get someone else to go along with him in his depraved actions.

"Oh don't give me that look we are going to have so much fun in the mean
time I have other matters to attend to so I will take my leave"

"How can you stand any of this" I asked the unknown guy with a bit of an
edge in my voice.  He flinched as he looked away from me.

"Someone like you would never understand" still avoiding my gaze he let out
a sigh "for what it's worth I am sorry" he said before walking out of the
room closing the door behind him as he went leaving me tired and confused.
As I lay there looking at the ceiling my thoughts drift to Shawn, I just
pray that when its all said and done we can be together again.

************** I can't stomach this anymore it's not worth it to bring this
much pain to people. I know what's at stake and a cold chill runs through
me as I thought about what Mark might try and do to me if he figured out
that I have anything to do with this.

*Shawn*

Two damn days and it feels like an eternity since I've seen Alex, knowing
that Mark has him hasn't made me feel any better.  Mark's call left me
furious, but the sight of Alex bound to a bed was almost to much and with
everyone doing the best they could for any leads the wait was killing us
all.  I hadn't told anyone about Mark's ransom, I knew better no matter how
much we gave him Alex wouldn't be set free that easily he was in to deep
and no amount of money could make these problems go away.  It was late
afternoon when Alex's folk showed up at our door.

"There has been a break, we just got a call from Ellen. Apparently their
department has received and anonymous tip about someone matching Mark's
description. She told us not to get over excited as this could also bring
bad news but I had to let you know"

My mother directed everyone to the living room while I ran up to my room to
let the others know about the new information. It seemed everyone shared
the same sentiment as me, although it wasn't much it was enough to keep us
hoping that Alex was ok and would be brought back to us soon.

We were waiting for what seemed like hours when the phone finally rang.

"Hello everyone I know you all must be drained physically and emotionally,
but following the tip we have found Mark and have been staking out an
abandoned house for the past few hours. This is sensitive information and
normally I wouldn't not be sharing these details though I have a personal
stake in this as well after getting to know you all. The plan is to wait
until nightfall before we make our move hopefully to catch him off guard.

********** "How the hell did they find out so fast, this doesn't make
sense.  This is all wrong all fucking wrong this was not the plan"

Mark paced all around the room looking very unsettled occasionally glaring
at boy bound to the bed trying to figure out what the next move would be.

"Ok here is the new plan we use him as a shield to negotiate terms to get
out of this and if they aren't willing to bend we take him out right here"
I let out an audible gasp as he revealed his plan.

"Are you insane we can't do that I didn't sign up to murder or help murder
someone, hell I didn't sign up for half I'd this shit"

"If you remember correctly you owe me or have you forgotten your trip to
overseas last year?" I could feel myself visibly pale as his words began to
sink in "I am going to see if I can get a peak at what we are dealing with
before making my final move, don't try anything you may end up regretting."

"Is it really that bad?" I was startled by the boy not expecting him to
have been awake for that conversation.

"What do you mean?"

"Whatever it is he has on you, is it really bad enough for you to become a
part of all of this?"

"You wouldn't understand" I said looking towards the door expecting Mark to
come back through at any time.

"Well help me out a little, I'm Alex by the way I don't think I've caught
your name during any of this." He gave me a weak smile, he actually smiled
which only served to confuse me.

"Why would be smiling at all at a time like this?"

"More often than not I tend to look at the bright side of things, here and
now I feel you may not being doing this of your own free will."

"I suppose I'm not when I think about it but..."

We were cut off by Mark rushing back into the room who immediately focused
his eyes full of hatred at Alex.

"The show is about to begin cupcake"

Our eyes widen in horror as Mark revealed what he had concealed beneath his
clothes.

*Shawn*

Somehow we managed to convince the detective to at least let me stand by
inside one if the communication vans while they made their move on
Mark. Before everything was set we got a surprise when Mark came out
holding Alex in his grip, I wanted to run out and rip him to shreds when I
noticed an object being held to Alex's head glimmer in the light.

"No Shawn, we can't act we don't know what he intends to do" Ellen said
holding me firm "I know what must be running through your head right now,
but I need you to promise you will not do anything...Shawn!"

I realized I had little choice as I reluctantly agreed.

"Now listen up you fine men and women, meet my demands and we can all walk
away with something, refuse me" his eyes catching mine as they widen in
surprise "and some of you will lose everything" he said with a grin across
his face.

"Shawn remember you promised, I realize it was a mistake to bring you only
I need you to remain still and let us deal with with this."

My heart was breaking as I watched tears fall from Alex's eyes, he was so
close and I could do nothing for him I felt completely useless.

"Please bring him back to me, I don't care about anything else" I asked
with tears in my eyes

"We will do the best we can" I knew by her tone she didn't want to make a
promise to me that she couldn't keep, it took all I had not to breakdown
right there as I looked up at Alex again.


Okay Guys Chapter 21 I hope you guys all enjoy it, Love it, Hate it, maybe
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