E-Street Shakeup

Chapter 1

Plans, plans, and more plans!

Tokyo, Japan – Saturday, 10:45 am

(alarm clock rings, then stops)

A hand slides off of the clock, and then there's a loud thud.

"Ow..." a voice yells.

Then, the door to the room opens. A short, purple, fuzzy little fella stands in the doorway.

"Mikey, you can't just lie there all morning. We've got a show to film!" He says.

The red-headed guy gets up off of the floor.

"Aw...why do you always have to ruin my sleep, Guano?" Mikey asked.

"I didn't, the clock did." He points to the clock, which now reads 10:49 am.

"Wow, I really slept in." Mikey stated, yawning at the same time.

"Yeah, and you would have missed the shoot if I hadn't come to get you. Now, let's get down there before Ozu freaks!" They walk out of the room. Mikey pulls out his cellphone.

Paradise City – Friday, 6:50 pm.

The towering building on 7th and Hamilton, housing the famous CrashFM studio.

Inside the studio...

"Hey everyone! I'm DJ CC, this is CrashFM, and that was Glory Days, by The Boss, Bruce Springsteen. It's Friday, and that means it's the weekend! We'll be back with more music in a few minutes! This...is CrashFM."

(cellphone rings)

"Yello, you've got CC! Who's calling?" CC answers.

"CC, it's me! Mikey!"

"Mikey! Good morning to ya! How's it goin'?"

"Great! I'm just getting ready for a shoot, I'm in the elevator now." Mikey responds.

"Cool. Good luck!"

"Thanks, I need to call you back later, though."

"Why?"

"It's really important."

"Ok. Talk to you later!"

"Later!"

They hang up.

2 hours later...

Mikey, Guano and their other friend, a big, blue-haired dude, who seems to love sandwiches, were sitting on the couch in Mikey's room. One could easily tell the big guy loves sandwiches because of the large thick sub in his hands.

There's a silence, until...

"Hey, Mikey! Have you seen a sandwich this big before?" The guy with the sandwich asked. The sandwich was at least 5 feet long.

"Are you kidding me? I've seen ones at least...3 times that size, Gonard. That thing's nothing!" Mikey responded. "Remember that one we put together for you?"

"Oh, yeah..."

"Well. You guys stay put, I've gotta make a phone call." And with that, he walked out of the room.

Back in Paradise City...

CC was standing on the corner of 9th and Lambert Pkwy. Then, the phone rings.

"Yello?" He answered.

"CC, it's me, Mikey."

"Hey. What did you want to talk about earlier?"

"I was wondering...would you like to take a trip to Japan and meet the rest of the crew?"

"Heck yeah! I'll just have someone cover for me while I'm gone." CC responded, excited.

"Great! See ya soon!"

They hung up.

Three weeks later...

The plane lands at the airport.

CC is among the crowd of people.

Mikey, Guano, Gonard and a few others were standing near a wall, waiting.

"CC!" Mikey yelled.

"Hey guys! What's up?"

"Not much, just the usual." Mikey responded.

"Could you have been any slower getting here? We've been waiting for 2 hours!" said a blonde female, wearing a white shirt and blue skirt.

"Chillax, Lily. It's not his fault. There was a slight delay." Mikey tried to answer for her.

"Oh, what do you know, spaz?"

Suddenly, the two of them started arguing.

CC looks down to Guano.

"Do they do this a lot?" he asks.

"You have no idea." Guano responds.

"Guys! Could we just STOP arguing, and get along for once?" CC yelled.

Suddenly they both stopped.

"Seriously, you two need to stop. I was told about this, but I didn't know it was THIS bad. Fortunately, I can help...hopefully." he finished.

Then, another girl, this time with blue hair, red v-neck shirt and blue pants mumbled something under her breath.

"What was that?" CC asked her.

"Oh, nothing..." she responded.

"Ok. Now can we get going, we're starting to gather a crowd." CC stated, pointing back to a crowd of people, who looked very confused.

They all leave, and head to the studio first. There was some filming to do.

The limo finally stopped, and everyone got out.

Everything seemed calm. CC on the other hand, was very sure something was going to either collapse, or break, or burn in some way.

The others went to get ready, while CC and Guano waited. CC looked down to him.

"Hey, do you have any idea of how we can get those two to get along?"

"Not really sure. We should try to think of something while we wait." Guano responded.

Gonard was the first to come out. He was holding another sandwich.

"Hey! Is that a roasted chicken and mustard sub you have there?" CC asked.

"Yeah! It's one of my favorites! I can make you one." He responded.

"Sure. I haven't had much to eat since leaving Paradise City." CC responded, holding his stomach.

Gonard left to get another sandwich. Meanwhile, Lily and the other girl walked in. They were talking about some kind of new...whatever girls talk about.

"Are we the first out here?" Lily asked.

"No. Gonard came, then offered to make me a sandwich." CC responded.

"Oh, I almost forgot!" Lily turned to the other girl. "CC, this is..."

"I know. You're Mitsuki! I've heard a lot of good things about you. Including some things you wouldn't expect me to know." CC responded.

"Oh...like what?" Mitsuki said, nervously.

"Hold on." CC then turned to Guano. "Could you go check on Gonard for me?"

"Um...sure." he walked out.

"Ok, where were we? Oh yeah! I know one thing that only the three of us know." CC stated.

"You mean...you know that I..." Mitsuki was really nervous now.

"You like Mikey. Yes. I know. Lily sent me an e-mail 2 days before I left about it." CC responded with a grin on his face.

"You didn't tell anyone else, did you?"

"If I did, why would I tell Guano to check on Gonard?" CC answered.

"True."

"Don't worry. I can help you let Mikey know. That is...if you want me to help."

"Ok. You've got a deal."

"Ok. Well, this means I can't stick around to watch the filming. Tell the others I went shopping for CDs. I'll just get my sandwich and get rolling. Don't tell anyone why I left, got it?"

"Got it!" Lily and Mitsuki responded in unison.

"Ok. I've got work to do." And with that, CC went outside, called a taxi and went downtown.

Two hours later...

CC walks up to a department store, pulls out his cellphone, and dials a number.

Back at the studio...

Lily picks up her phone.

"Hello? Oh! Hey, CC! How's the shopping going?" she answered.

"I'm doing good. When can you get to the department store downtown?" CC asked.

"Which one?"

"The one next to the music store."

"Oh! In about an hour. Should I come alone?" Lily asked.

"Of course not. Bring Mitsuki. We've got work to do."

"Got it. See you then." she hangs up.

Later, at the store.

The trio had been searching for something that would finally get Mikey to not only notice Mitsuki, but also might make him fall for her. They already found a sparkling red dress and high heels.

CC went looking in the jewelry section, because the others went to look at the makeup department, somewhere CC couldn't stand to be in.

"Hmmm...this is one nice necklace. I think this one will work." It was a beautiful silver necklace with a blue butterfly pendant. CC bought it, and brought it to the others.

"Wow! It's perfect! This better work..." Mitsuki said as she took the now purchased necklace, and put it around her neck.

Then, CC's cellphone rings...

"Hold on, I have to take this." He walks away to the men's department.

"Hello?" CC answers.

"Hey. I've made it to the airport. Where are you right now?" the person on the other line asked.

"I'm at a department store downtown. Can't miss it, there's a pink *shudders* hatchback in front of it."

"Ok. I'll catch a cab and meet you there." he hung up.

"You ready to go?" CC could hear Lily yelling to him.

"Yeah, but we need to wait out front first." CC answered.

"Why?" Lily questioned.

"We're meeting a friend here."

"Who?"

"You'll see." They went outside and waited by the car.

20 minutes later, a green Toyota Crown Comfort taxi pulled up. A man stepped out, wearing black pants, an open black leather jacket, a black shirt (partially open at the collar) and black shoes. Any one could easily tell he was 60, although he still had a youthful expression. He walked around to the trunk and pulled out a guitar case. Suddenly, Lily recognized him...

"OMG! You're..." Then, she fainted.

The man stood there in front of them and said...

"Yes. I guess that's me..."

"Sorry about that, she sometimes passes out at the sight of other famous people, especially musicians." CC explained.

"CC, is this who I think it is?" Mitsuki asked.

"Yes it is. Mitsuki, I'd like you to meet The Boss, Bruce Springsteen."

"Hey. Nice to meet you." They shook hands.

"Same here."

"Well, guys. Let's load Lily in the car and get going. The guys are gonna freak when they see Bruce, here." CC stated.

They got her in the car, and left towards Lilymu towers.

Meanwhile...

Gonard, Guano and Mikey were sitting on the couch, watching TV. But, the TV screen was just static.

Then, they heard music on the street.

Turn around the corner things got real quiet real fast

I walked into a Tenth avenue freeze-out Tenth avenue freeze-out

Mikey got up, stepped out the door, walked to the window at the end of the hall and looked out it.

There, he saw Mitsuki's little pink hatchback in front of the building. Out of it stepped three people. One, a tall dark-haired man wearing black. He also saw CC and Mitsuki pulling Lily out of the back. This confused and worried Mikey. The other guy pulled out a guitar case out of the back.

Mikey then went and told the other guys to follow him.

When they got to the lobby, they saw Lily on a couch, with the man, CC and Mitsuki standing around her. Mikey walked up to CC.

"What happened to her?" he asked.

"Well, if I told you, you'd laugh." CC answered.

"Then tell me!" Mikey demanded.

"Ok. We went shopping for some CDs. I was having a friend flown in to join us. We waited for him to arrive, and when he showed up, she passed out." CC explained.

"Why did she pass out, then?" Mikey asked.

"Turn around and find out."

He turned around.

"Hey! You must be Mikey Simon." Bruce said.

"OMG! You're Bruce Springsteen! I'm a huge fan of your's!" Mikey yelled.

"That's what I was told."

"I can't believe you're here! This is the best day of my life!"

"You ain't seen nothing yet." Mitsuki said under her breath.

Mikey turned around and looked at her. "What did you say?"

"Oh nothing." She suddenly turned almost as red as her shirt.

"W'ever."

"Well, I'm gonna get myself settled in. I'm gonna be here for a few days, and need a place to stay." Bruce said.

"Yeah, I need to get myself settled in, too. I'm gonna be here for about a month or so." CC added.

"Ok. I'm gonna head upstairs. The others wouldn't get off of the couch. How about you meet me there in a few minutes, Bruce?" Mikey stated.

"Sure thing. I'll see you soon."

Bruce and Mikey went upstairs. Only CC, Mitsuki, and a still passed out Lily remained.

"Ok. This is it. Mitsuki, you head up to your room and get changed. I'll get Lily to wake up. Then, I'll get Mikey to come to your room. That's where you need to make your move. Got it?" CC explained.

Mitsuki nodded and went back to the car, grabbed the thing they bought, and headed upstairs.

Meanwhile...

Gonard and Guano were still staring at the TV screen until...

(knock on the door)

"Gonard, you go get that." Guano said.

"Fine." He stood up and went to the door. When he opened the door, he saw Mikey. "Hey, Mikey! Where were you?"

"I was downstairs, I tried to get you guys to come down and meet our special guest, but you wouldn't come." Mikey responded.

"I already met CC. I even made him a sandwich!" Gonard responded.

"No, not him. Another guest!" Mikey said.

"Oh! Who is it?"

"Me." another voice said. Gonard looked over Mikey's shoulder. There, he saw Bruce, standing there, guitar case in hand.

"OMG! It's Steve Miller!" Gonard yelled, idiotically unaware of who he was.

"No, Gonard. This is Bruce Springsteen." Mikey corrected.

"Yeah. But Steve's a good musician too." Bruce added, laughing.

"Oh! I had no idea. It's probably from watching static all day."

The three of them laughed.

"Well, Bruce is going to be staying next door to me for a little while." Mikey added.

"Yup. I'm gonna get myself set up. I'll see you guys later."

"Later, Bruce!" Gonard yelled after him as he walked to his room.

Then, CC ran up to them.

"*pants* I finally got Lily to wake up. Mikey, Mitsuki wants you to go to her room for a sec. She wants to talk to you about somethin'." he said.

"About what?" Mikey asked.

"How should I know? She just wanted me to tell you to go there." CC replied.

"Ok. Later!" He walked away. CC followed without being noticed.

A minute or so later...

(knock on the door)

"Hold on!"

Mikey was waiting at the door to Mitsuki and Lily's room.

The door opens.

"Mitsuki, you wanted to talk to me...about...some-thing..." He saw what she was wearing. A sparkling, bright red single strap dress, high heel shoes, and a silver necklace with a blue butterfly pendant. He stared, mouth wide open.

"Yes I did. Come on in." she responded.

They walked inside, the lights were low, and the windows were closed. Outside, CC was listening on his laptop, a mic and camera were set up in the room, so if something went wrong, he'd know.

Mitsuki locked the door, and sat down next to Mikey, who was still stunned about the day so far. First, CC brings Bruce Springsteen to Tokyo, and now, Mitsuki was sitting next to him, looking amazing. He definitely didn't see this conversation coming.

The time has come, there was no turning back.

"Uh...what's going on here, is this some kind of set-up or something?" Mikey asked.

"No. There's just been something I've been meaning to tell you for a long time, and I thought this would be a good time to tell you."

"Wait! What are you going to tell me?" Mikey asked.

(outside) "(quietly) Oh boy, this is it! I'm so excited!" CC said. Then, a hand grabbed his shoulder. He turned around to see Lily right there, next to him.

"How's it going so far?" she asked.

"Pretty good. I think she's about to tell him." he responded.

(back in the room)

Mikey's face was starting to turn a bit red as Mitsuki leaned towards him.

She stopped about 4 inches from his face, and spoke again.

"Back when you came to Japan for the first time, when I saw you for the first time, I knew there was something about you that I just thought was amazing. From then, I always tried to get your attention, sometimes you wouldn't remember who I was, or you would just ignore me completely. You always went after Lily. First thing's first, she doesn't like you like that. That's why the two of you don't get along at all. You just wouldn't get a clue that she wasn't the one for you."

"Then who is?" Mikey asked.

"Well...first of all, you're staring right at her." Mikey was now completely stunned.

"Are...are you serious?" was all he could say.

"Yes, Mikey. I love you. I always have. Why else do you think I'm always there for you, even when you're totally unaware. Just know one thing. No matter what happens, no matter that you do, I will always be there for you." She leaned forwards the last four inches and pushed her lips up against his. He kissed her back, putting his arms around her back. They fell flat on the couch. It seemed to last forever.

(back in the hall)

CC closed his laptop.

"Well, our work here is done." He looked over at Lily.

"Yeah. We did a good thing. Maybe I won't end up in an argument with him anymore."

"Yeah. I'm gonna just go see how the other guys are doing." he says before walking away.

"Yeah, you go do that." Lily responds. She knocks on the door. A few seconds later, it opens. Mikey stands in the doorway, his face completely red.

"Whoa! What happened to you?" Lily asked, although she already knows.

"I think I've finally got myself a girlfriend." Mikey responded.

"Well, congratulations to you. Mikey, can I ask you a question?"

"Sure." Mikey answered.

"Do you think we could finally be friends?"

"Definitely." They shook hands and swapped places at the doorway.

"Well, I guess we'll see you later."

"Yeah." Mikey left.

Meanwhile...

Back at Mikey's room...

"YEAH! I got 21!" CC yelled. Him, Guano, Gonard and Bruce were playing blackjack. "How about another hand, guys?"

"I'm in." Guano said.

"Me too." said Bruce.

"Me three!" Gonard yelled.

"Ok." he dealt the cards.

"Hit me." Guano said.

"I'll stay." said Bruce.

(knock on the door)

"I'll get it." CC said.

He opened the door, finding Mikey standing there, his face bright red.

"Whoa! What happened to you?" CC asked, also already knowing what happened.

"Long story put short, apparently I walked in single, but came out with a girlfriend."

"Go Mikey!" yelled Guano. "Congratulations. Who is it?"

"That would be me." Everyone turns and sees Mitsuki standing behind Mikey, her hands on his shoulders.

"WHAT?!" Gonard screams.

"What is with all of the racket down here!" Someone yelled from down the hall.

"PIPE DOWN!" Someone else screamed from the same place.

Guano stepped out of the doorway past everyone else and shut the door.

"I wonder what we did this time." Mikey said.

"Well, let's see...Gonard had to shout "what" and get possibly get us in trouble." CC said.

Guano walked back in.

"It's alright. We just need to keep it down. That's what Ozu said." he stated.

"Ok. Hey, anyone wanna watch a movie?" CC asked.

"What movie?" Mikey asked.

"This one!" he pulled a DVD out of his bag.

"Sweet! Ghostbusters!" Mikey said, excited.

Then, Gonard started singing...

"Who can you call? Ghostbusters!" he sang.

"Yeah!"

After watching Ghostbusters, they watched the sequel...

Guano, Gonard and Mikey fell asleep. Mikey's head was on Mitsuki's lap. Lily came in when she heard they were watching movies. She was still awake. CC was eating the popcorn Gonard didn't finish, and Bruce was still awake, too. The movie ended, and Bruce, Guano and Gonard went to their rooms (after Guano and Gonard were woken up). CC was cleaning up while Lily actually helped for once. Mitsuki was about to put Mikey to bed, but decided to carry him to her room for the night. Then, when the cleaning was done, Lily and CC also went to their rooms, and that's how the night ended.

End Chapter 1