Chapter 9 Summary

Ponyboy finally got home around 6:30. He couldn't eat much and swallowed 5 aspirin in the hopes it would get him through the big rumble and maybe get rid of his headache. Pony showered and got ready for the rumble. After everyone was ready, they sat and waited for the rest of the gang to show up. Pony realized that each one of them had a different reason for fighting. Darry told Pony that maybe he shouldn't be in the rumble. Darry told him he didn't look well enough to fight. Pony pleaded with him and Darry gave in but told Pony to be careful.

Two-Bit arrived just as everybody started getting themselves pumped up for the fight. After a round of yelling and acrobatics in the front lawn, they all headed towards the vacant lot. On the way there, Darry warned Ponyboy and Soda...