So far away

*The following Tuesday*

*Brians P.O.V*

Monday the plans really fell through. Thanks to Matt he made sure that Jasper was over to help Ivy out with their new precious baby. I should've known that he knew something was up with me. We've been friends for years. He could read me better than I could myself. It made me hate her even more for turning him into a softy. I don't know what it was about her that did it to him.

But because of that, I started to doubt myself. What I was doing was right; that's what it felt like anyway. But when I really thought about it, I didn't want to tear them apart. She helped out a lot and sure she fueled my anger but that was normal. I saw something in her and it pissed me off even more. Maybe it was a sign.

But now, I was sitting in my living room with all of the shades drawn just staring into the darkness reminiscing. After Jimmy died it hit us all hard. I was the one to take him down but still I felt regret. He betrayed. He had to be taken down. Maybe they were right, maybe this has gone way too far. Maybe it needs to end. Or maybe I need to actually face my problems head on. I sure of hell have been ignoring a lot of things. Maybe that's how it all started. With my mom.

I shook the thought from my head. Im too deep in my shit to stop now.

*Ivys P.O.V.*

While Matt was away at the store he insisted that I lock the door and keep the lights off. Even though Brian 'saw the way of his errors' we still knew it was a long shot. A storm was coming and we all knew it.

Maddie was sleeping as usual. So while I had some time to myself, I decided to explore the house a little. I was always too busy with everything to really take a look around. Especially in the one room he insisted that I never step foot in. Which of course developed a burning desire to go in there.

I opened the door to the small room to see that it was a well kept room with instruments along one wall and CD's on the another. One corner was full of bags upon bags on mail. I went to the CD's first. The name Avenged Sevenfold was written on all of them. I picked up the white on first since it was on top. I put it in the player and went to the first track. The sound of an organ coursed through the speakers followed by a scream. I jumped back a little before the sound of Matts voice fell over me. I scrunched my eyebrows in confusion before opening the CD case to see his name as the lead singer. Holy shit that's right! Matt's in a band! He told me that the first day. Wow it seemed like forever ago now. But why wasn't I allowed in here?

I scooted over to the bags of mail and opened the first letter on top. I opened it to reveal even more secrets.

Avenged,

My name is carrie and ive been listening to you guys since the start. Thanks to my brother, I fell in love with the band. Ive seen you live 3 times and each time it was the best night ever. I couldn't believe how amazing you sound even live!

When I heard about the Rev, my heart broke. I cant imagine what it feels like to not only lose a best friend but a brother. Please, please, please don't stop writing music. I don't know what I would do without this band. You guys taught me to be true to myself and how to get through the shitty day just to come home and listen to your records over and over.

-Yours truly, Carrie

The Rev. That's why he didn't want me in here. He didn't want to remember his death let alone remind him of it. But the news stations all said he died because of a bad heart. Wait a minute. Did Brian kill Jimmy? No that's crazy. Right? Did Matt know?

"You sneaky little shit." I heard a chuckle behind me. I looked back to see Zack standing in the doorway. He had a smug look on his face as he walked over to me and sat down. "Matt said I should come check on you cause you aren't answering his texts." I nodded still putting together the pieces in my mind.

"Zack how did he really die?" I asked.

"We were sent by Brian to kill this dealer and things went bad. There were gunshots everywhere but the only one that got shot was Jimmy. I don't know how. That guy was fast on his feet and a genius." He replied looking at all the mail that was piled up. "After that we sort of just stopped living and doing much of anything." he added.


"Zack this may sound crazy but-"

"You think Brian killed him. I thought the same thing but why would he do that?" He shook his head.

"The same reason he wants me. I think Jimmy turned on him and tried to get him to stop hurting people but Brian didn't want him saying anything to you guys. I think he thinks Jimmy crossed him so he needs to be taken down." I said as the truth hit me like a ton of bricks.

"Its possible but how could we prove that? I mean theres no evidence. Theres nothing." Zack said looking at me frustrated.

"We have to bait him. If he wants to hit us where it hurts I say we give it right back to him. Maybe we can make it all stop!" I already had a plan forming and it seemed bulletproof. Someone would have to get hurt though. That's the downfall.

"You mean like bring him over here with the intent to hurt someone?"

"Not someone. Me. That's who he wants and that's what well give him." I said thinking this through.

"Matt wont go along with that."

"We wont tell him." I said with a laugh.

You better be ready Bri.

Notes

Its been a while mostly because ive had major writers block but I think I have an end to this story I just don't know when. Leave me some comments because I need inspiration to continue!