“Sorry, I had to take things close to a fight. It’s strictly business now.”
“Whatever. So, what do you want to know?”
“What do you mean? I already told you we want a place to stay for a couple days or so.”
“Come on. I there’s more to it than that. What do you want to know.” Party repeated.
“I guess you are smarter than I anticipated. I want stories. What you did before BL/ind, what became of your family's, and anything else you think is important for me to know.”
The guys all exchanged a quick look between themselves. I could see in their eyes that there were some things you didn’t want to tell me. At the same time I registered a slight hint of fear towards me and my crew.
“One condition.” Fun Ghoul spoke first.
“You’re telling us why you’re all here first.” Party Poison finished for him.
“Fine.” I continued to explain to them all how we met, and got to being here. I told them a brief overview of my life, and even what I remembered from that of my individual crew members. The whole time they just sat there listening to whatever I had to say. “Your turn. Who’s first?” I asked blatantly before they could question anything I just said.
“Jet!” Fun Ghoul shouted, pointing a finger at Jet Star. It reminded me of when I was much younger and would go to the dentist with my twin brother. When the dentist came out and asked who was going first I would say his name and point at him as fast as possible. I had to restrain from laughing at the memory.
“Fine, but you’re going next Fun. I’ve known these guys for a very long time now. We all lived on the east coast as well, and ended up forming a band together, and moved to the west coast. As time passed we all got married, but I never had any children. When Better Living took over I got my wife to safety. After that you probably you know the story already.” Jet Star explained simply, not giving any exact details.
It’s a good thing I did know the rest of the story already. They got together, and rebelled against BL/ind. Becoming the infamous leaders of the killjoys.
“Alright, you’re good. Your turn Fun.”
“Pretty much the same story. Only differences I had twins with my wife. When Better Living came she was actually pregnant with our third kid. Despite her begging to stay with me I sent them on a plane to Europe. Haven’t heard from them since. I miss them.” Fun Ghoul explained with an edge of sadness in his voice.
“If it helps I know for sure that Europe is still a safe zone. I have several friends who live over there, and barely two weeks ago I was talking with one of them. She said things were okay yet.” I didn’t know that would comfort him or not, but it was worth a shot.
“Thanks.” He smiled a little.
“So, it’s only you two then.” I nodded towards Party Poison and Kobra Kid.
Kobra just glanced at Party with a pained looked in his eyes.
“It’s okay bro.” Party told him. “Again same thing with the band, and coming to the west coast, and all that shit. When Better Living took over Korse took my family. He killed my wife, and I don’t know what he did to my child. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the things he did to Kobra.” I noticed Kobra flinch a little, but Party continued. “This is about more than just a rebellion. It’s about revenge.” He seethed the last word out as if savoring the flavor of it.
Kobra just sighed, and started in on his story before I could say anything. “He wanted my whole family. Party, my wife, Me, all of us. Party managed to escape. I... I tried, but couldn’t. He wanted Party, I don’t know why, but he did. I refused to tell him anything about my brother. At my refusal he tortured me. Day in and day out. It felt like years before these guys showed up and got me out of there.” During all this sadness crept into in his voice more and more. I wanted to tell him that it was okay, he didn’t need to say anything more. I just felt like there was something more to it though, so I didn’t. As he said the next couple sentences, his voice filled with rage. “There’s nothing that can be done to take any of that back. Korse’s blood on my hands would be a start though.”
“It seems we both have something in common. Revenge. So, what do you say? We team up, get that sweet revenge? Afterwards me and my crew will pack our things, and leave to do whatever it is we will do without BL/ind.” I proposed the offer like kids trading playing cards.
Before any of them can comment on my offer, or say anything for that matter, Flash Drive falls out from behind the door of the room my crew was in.
“This kid is such a clutz. In a cute kind of way though.” Dr. D chuckled.
My crew, and even the guys laugh at her. I didn’t though.
“Flash Drive you shouldn’t eavesdrop.” I scolded her, but broke into a small smile anyway.
“Anyway. I think we’ve got a deal. Let’s work out a plan, and we’ll leave in the morning.” Party Poison announced.
My crew cheered knowing that had accomplished our goal of getting us a place to stay for awhile. I’d have to tell them later tonight that it was only until we completed this upcoming mission.
To be continued....
Only one more day of school for me. Hopefully a lot of you can say the same, if not I hope you'll be able to say it soon. Enjoy!
Don't let the bed bugs bite,
Sleep tight, and sweet dreams.
-Waterfall Bomb
