Eric Riffin
By
TigerMasters
In 5...4...3...2...
It was a normal day in
Peaceville and everyone was going
about their daily activities. One group, a rock band, was practicing one of their songs; causing the house to rock and shake. Even though they were playing at an ear bleeding loudness, there wasn't any lyrics flowing. That was the one problem this band faced daily; their leader couldn't think of any rocking lyrics to go with their music. After a couple of the band finished their set and decided to take a break.
"Man we sound awesome," the
band leader Corey said.
"I have to say, we're getting
better every day," said the band's brain Kin
"Yea, but we could really be
better if we had lyrics," the band's only girl Laney said.
"Relax Lanes," Corey said, "we'll do what we always do."
"Right, make Trina go insane," Kin started
"And take lyrics from her diary," Kin's twin brother and the
band's muscle Kon finished.
"Exactly," said Corey as he plopped down on the couch. As he
did, a piece of green paper shot out. Grojband huddled around it to find out it was a flyer for a band called "THE 4 ACES". On the flyer, there was four members with each member in ace. In the ace of hearts was a long raven haired girl posing with drum sticks. Under the ace was her name; May. In the ace of clubs was a short guy with dreadlocks and a ketar; his name was Luca. In the ace of diamonds was also girl but she had light green hair with a white streak on the side and posed with a bass guitar; her name was Heather. Lastly, in the ace of spades, was a tall guy with a fire red ax shape guitar over his shoulder; his name was Eric.
Grojband studied the flyer, trying to find out why the flyer was
here in the first place.
"Maybe Trina saw one of their shows and picked up on of their
flyers," Kon suggested but was soon dismissed because of Trina's dislike in rock music.
"Oh, I have an idea," Kin began, " We can do a search for them
online."
"Great idea Kin," Corey said, "Grojband to the computer."
Grojband gathered around the computer and typed in "The 4
Aces". They were expecting to find a few results but instead founded over 20 thousand results. The results ranged from live concerts, to documentaries, to self-vine videos. In order to save time, Grojband clicked on the top result which happens to be a documentary. It started like any other documentary; it listed the band members, talked about their success, the hardship they went through and so on. It wasn't until the one on one conversation with Eric and the director that sparked an intrest.
"Eric," the director began, " you and your band have so many
great songs and even better album. So can you please tell us, what's your secret." Eric ajusted his glasses and relaxed more in his chair.
"Sorry, I can't tell you," Eric said bluntly, "I can't tell you not to
be a jerk but to respect ny family. "
"How so ?"
"You see, my family has this...condition and it affects all of
us. It's also why I can write these songs. So, to respect my family, I won't answer the question."
"I see, well can you tell me about your family."
"There's not much to say. I came from a standard four member
family; mom, dad, little sister name Katrina." Kin paused the video at that moment. The rest of Grojband was shocked to hear that name; Trina's REAL name. It was silent until Corey decided to speak up.
"Come on guys, what are the odds that he's talking about my
sister Trina."
"Well he does come from Peaceville," Kin said
"He was in band like you," Kon added
"And the flyer was in the garage, Laney finished. Corey looked
at the flyer, focusing only on Eric. Then he noticena few things; the way his hair was, his smile, and the the way he held the guitar it all reminded Corey of himself.
"Now that you mention it he does look like an older vesion of
me," Corey slightly trembled before continuing, "Kin, do you think you can find his e-mail address?"
"Let me check," Kin looked online for a few minutes before
finding something helpful. It wasn't Eric's e-mail address but he did find a YouTube show called "Ask the Aces" .
The show was exactly what it sound like; the band members sat around and answered questions the fans have submitted to them. Some questions were decent while others were more personal. The show lasted about 15 to 20 minutes and it was full randomness and surprises.
"Sorry Core, this is all I could find," Kin said Corey said
nothing, all he did was take the keyboard and began to type.
"To Eric, " it began, "I recently saw you documentary
and there's a few thing I need to know. First, is your last namw Riffin; if so maybe your younger brother. My name Corey by the way. Second, what is the condition that the Riffins' have because I think I don't have it. Anyway if you ever come back to Peaceville feel free to find me." Corey then pressed entered and the meesage was sent without a problem. The band was once again silent until Corey spoke up.
"Come on guys. We need to practice."
*Meanwhile in France*
"Man that was awesome," May said excited
"Yea, I love coming to Paris," Heather said equally excited
"Eh. I personally Germany or Greece but France is just as good" Luca said.
"Hey, has anyone seen Eric," Heather asked
"Yeah, I think your boyfriend's in his dressing room," Luca said causing his and May to laugh.
"Shut up," Heather said. She made her way to Eric's room to find him laying on the couch. "Hey babe, you okay?" Eric said nothing. He picked up a piece of paper and handed it to Heather. She read the paper an understood why he was like he was. "So, what are you going to do." Eric sat up and turned to Heather.
"We're going back home."
End of Act I
Woah, hope you guys and girl liked that cause there are more chapters coming up. Anyway, this is TigerMasters saying The Tiger Has Been Released.