Gorillaz Stories
Why Can't I Claim The Angel?
This story comes from an idea that I had when I saw a Gorillaz video storyboard on YouTube. It does have language in it but what doesn't? For copyright purposes – just like the rest of you – The characters are not my property but I use them in good faith as a dedicated Gorillaz fan. Ok, here goes…..
"Oi! Faceache!"
2D was sitting on the hard plastic ground of the hellhole known as Plastic Beach, staring out to sea. He turned to look at his captor and band mate who was looking more than annoyed.
"Wha?" he asked, innocently.
"How the f**k did you get out?"
"Tha door was unlocked, an' Cyborg's charging so no one stopped meh. I jus' wanted some air. It's stuffy all the way down there, Muds."
Murdoc glared at his damaged singer. He didn't want him to escape that easily. What if he managed to get a boats attention? That wasn't going to be easy being stuck in the middle of nowhere but he didn't want to run the risk.
"Get back inside now!"
"I jus' wan' five minutes, Murdoc."
"Now Faceache! Don't make me…."
"No!"
Murdoc was a bit taken aback at the outburst that came from his prisoner.
"What did you just say?"
"I said no, Murdoc!" He stood up and marched over to the bassist. "You can't force meh ta do anyfing. It's gone on for too long. It needs ta stop an' 'm not gonna take anymore s**t from you!"
2D was now face to face with Murdoc and panting heavily having just confessed everything he had been thinking for the past year. His adrenaline rush soon ran out and he noticed a look of pure anger on Murdoc's face.
"Right! That's it!"
S**t 2D thought as he yelped and started to run away, but Murdoc was too quick and grabbed him by the back of his shirt collar. He yanked him backwards and hit him straight on his chest. The fight carried on for a few minutes until Murdoc had managed to knock the singer unconscious. Murdoc stood over the limp body and gave an evil smirk.
"That, I think, will be something you won't be saying for a long time" he said. Murdoc turned around and left his victim where he was on the ground.
20 minutes passed and 2D was still on the ground. He hadn't moved or gained consciousness and neither Murdoc nor Cyborg were anywhere to be seen. From nowhere a swirl of black cloud appeared near to his lifeless body. If he had been awake he would have ran away but he didn't move. The figure of The Boogieman emerged from the fog and stared at the victim on the ground. It moved to 2D and leaned over the body. It scooped him up, holding him in a bridal style. He couldn't help but stare at 2D. He looked so innocent like a sleeping child. The Boogieman turned to look at Plastic Beach. No one was watching, were they? No. Good.
Just then he heard a mumble from below. He looked to see 2D move and rest his head on the Boogieman's chest. He was slowly coming round but he was still in deep sleep. The Boogieman felt like he was receiving a small sign of affection from his vulnerable victim but 2D – of course – was entirely unaware of the situation he was in. It then dawned on him that this was the boy that Murdoc had asked to be gassed and delivered to Plastic Beach. He still remembered the promise they shared. He also still remembered that he had not yet got his end of the bargain so his 'partner's' prize would be his.
Just then he felt something warm in his hands.
Oh God, the boy hadn't wet himself, had he? No, that wasn't possible. He could feel it in his other hand. The warm feeling grew hotter and hotter until it became so intense that he nearly dropped his precious hold. The Boogieman laid 2D back on the ground so that his hands could cool down. He leant over 2D to have a proper look at his face. It seemed so very sweet and innocent that it made him feel sick. Nevertheless he found himself stroking the boy's blue hair. Why couldn't he keep hold of him? The policeman and the manatee went without a problem but not this one. Oh no. The Boogieman froze, staring face down at the singer. He wasn't, was he?
"Oi! Empty adult! Get the f**k away from my singer!"
The Boogieman turned to see Murdoc charging at him from a distance. He looked back at 2D.
"FACEACHE! WAKE UP!"
2D's eyes slowly opened. The first thing he saw was The Boogieman.
"AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!"
The scream 2D let off sent them both scrambling away from each other. The Boogieman could not believe what he now saw. Two black holes. Like him, in a way. He had never seen 2D with his eyes open before. The only other time he had seen him was when he was gassed. The boy was having a massive panic attack. His chest was rising up and down so fast you couldn't see and there was a look of general panic on his face. This wasn't helped by The Boogieman moving closer to him with just one thought on his mind. He needed him …
"Back off Boogie!" shouted Murdoc still advancing on the sinister creature. The Boogieman snapped back to reality.
He looked at the helpless child one last time.
He will claim him.
One day.
He covered his face with his cloak and disappeared in a cloud of smoke. Murdoc at this point was about to pounce on him but he had disappeared when Murdoc was in the air causing him to fall flat on his face.
"Ow" was all 2D managed to hear as his comrade lay face down on the floor.
He stood up and brushed himself down.
"Wha' 'appened ta meh Muds? Wha' did Boogie want wif meh?"
"What do you think, Dullard?"
2D looked up at him blankly.
"You're joking aren't you? Your soul, D, He wanted your soul"
2D suddenly looked left and right as if The Boogieman was still there. He smiled.
"Well fank God 'e didn't get meh, eh Muds"
"Yeah". He looked down at the Keyboardist, confused. The smile fell from 2D's face.
"Wha' is it?"
"I don't know. It's…It's just the way he acted around you. He normally just takes his victims, I've seen. But not you. Why?"
2D shrugged. Murdoc sighed.
"Ah well. At least I'm not gonna have to look for a new singer. Come on, I'll….." He stopped and stared at the boy. There was a shaft of light coming from a break in the clouds and it was shining on 2D. That wouldn't usually be something Murdoc would notice but 2D was not just lit up by this ray of light … he was glowing.
"Murdoc? Wha' is it? Ya scaring meh. Murdoc?"
"2D, I don't want you to panic but …. you're glowing."
"Wha?" He looked at his hand but the sun had suddenly gone in.
"'M not glowing Muds" he said showing off his hand.
"Bu…But I could've sworn….." Murdoc shook his head "Must be seeing things" he said to himself.
He gave 2D his hand and helped him up. As they walked, 2D had so many things going on in his head. What did happen today? Why did The Boogieman leave him in the end? He wanted him he could tell, but he was still here. Also, why was Murdoc saying he was glowing? He didn't really glow, did he? He wasn't one of those random Twilight vampires; at least he didn't think so. He didn't crave for blood so he probably wasn't. Just then, he gained a thought that made him stop in shock. He kept going over it over and over again, trying to work it out. Was he really…..?
"Why have you stopped? Hurry up, Faceache"
2D, who immediately forgot what he was thinking of, was brought back to reality and ran after his friend.
"Comin'!"
This is no longer the end! A few of you wanted me to continue so now I am! You're lucky I've still got some ideas left...