Intro

Three Years Later

It had been three years since Murdoc had died and left the bandleadership to his son Alphonce (whom is now five years old but is going to be six years old in a few months).

Things weren't going very well at the Gorillaz's new home, Ever since their Bassist Murdoc had passed away leaving behind his only son.

What was worse was that Paula's Husband Gregory was going to be living with them for awhile.

Flashback

Shortly after Murdoc had Passed Away, Paula had gotten Married to Gregory (A man she had met at a bar.) She had thought that Gregory was a better man than Murdoc, Because of how he had been nice to her when she first met him.
But she was dead wrong.
Gregory wasn't any better of a man than Murdoc at all. He was a horrible man.
A about a year later Paula had gotten tired of Gregory's lazziness and kicked him out of her home.

End Of Flashback

Gregory was a bit of a drunk of a man (although a little muscular), with black greasy hair, and breath that wreaked of alcohol. He was also a man who had a bad problem with hygiene. He would constantly annoy the other Band members whenever he got the chance. He often harassed little Alphonce by taking any of the items that were valuable to the little boy. Such as his father's Bass (Not his V bass El Diablo, His other Bass) and smash it.

The other Band members didn't Like the fact that Gregory was staying with them. Because They knew how he would treat Alphonce whenever he got the chance.

Meanwhile

Alphonce was in his father Murdoc's bedroom, on the bed, looking at his father's Bass El Diablo.

He always took special care of it to make sure it wasn't discovered by his stepfather Gregory. Otherwise it would end up being smashed by the bastard.

Alphonce was now the keeper of the bass, since his father had given it to him in his will. Murdoc had also left to his son the hat that he had worn in the, "On Melancholy Hill" video.
Alphonce sighed and placed the hat on his head, then he strapped the bass around himself, and began playing it softly.

Unbeknownst to him someone was watching him play.

2D stood outside the bedroom, peaking through the door, watching Alphonce play Murdoc's Bass.
For him, it was amazing that such a young boy was able to play the bass so well.

But as 2D continued to watch Alphonce, He noticed that the little boy was crying as he was playing.
2D Knew why Alphonce was crying.
It was because the boy Missed his real father.

2D sighed and opened the door. He walked over to where Alphonce was sitting on the bed and placed a hand on the boy's shoulder.

"I Miss 'im too Alphonce." 2D said.

Alphonce stopped playing the bass, then wrapped his arms around 2D's neck, and continued to cry.

Russel came in and saw 2D trying to comfort Alphonce.

"Hey 'D, Let me see if I can calm him down." Russel told 2D.

2D handed Russel Alphonce, and the drummer took the Five Year Old and held him close.

Russel soothed Alphonce buy rubbing the little boy's back. After a few minutes Alphonce stopped Crying.

"It's going to be okay little guy." Russel soothed Alphonce.

A Couple Days Later

The Gorillaz Got a envelope in the mail. The envelope Clearly Read, NOTICE OF EVICTION.

The Note Read,
You have 8 Months to pay the rent of, 576.00
Failure to Pay by specified time, will result in immediate eviction.

The Five Band Members gasped in shock at what the letter read.

"How a'e we gon' pay tha' much money in 8 Months?" 2D Asked.

"I read in the newspaper, that there's a talent contest Down town. Grand prize winner is $600.00." Cyborg Noodle suggested.

"Yes, but that's for kids 10 and Under." Russel pointed out.

Suddenly The Band members remembered that Alphonce was under 10 and got an Idea.

"We can sign Alphonce up." 2D Whispered.

"You have to be The legal guardian of the child." Cyborg Noodle whispered back.

Gregory who had been listening walked up to the other five Band members.

"I'll take him I am his stepfather afterall." He Grunted.

The other band members looked at each other unsure if they should go with the idea, But looked back at Gregory and nodded.

"Alright."

Two Hours Later

"Okay, Maybe this wasn't a good Idea." 2D Said aloud.

Russel, 2D, Noodle, and Cyborg Noodle stood and watched in shock as Gregory continued to jerk a stubborn and angry Alphonce by his arm, in effort to get him inside the pub. Gregory had both hands gripping Alphonce's right arm, Jerking the five year old towards him.

"No I won't do it!" Alphonce cried. "I've already done it once! I won't do it again!"

"No More excuses!" Gregory Spat at Alphonce. "You may be the band leader but I'm your father Now!"

"We can just play music outside of the pub and forget about the contest!" Alphonce Pleaded.

"How about you shut up and do as I say? Now C'mere You little Brat!" Gregory Jerked on Alphonce's Arm again.

Fifteen Minutes Later

Alphonce stood shaking at the side of the stage, as the line before him grew even shorter. He knew that the inevitable moment of reckoning was rapidly approaching. He would've done anything to escape this humiliation. However, the only thing he feared more was the wrath of his horrible stepfather, who stood yards behind him ensuring that the child completed the agreed performance.

Alphonce Nearly began to cry as announcer called his name. 'Not Again.' Alphonce thought to himself.

"Ladies and gentle men please give a warmhearted welcome to little Alphonce Niccals as the small wooden boy Pinocchio singing... 'I've Got No Strings!'"

A muted round of Applause rippled around the pub.

There was a moment's silence. Alphonce stood rooted to the spot, resplendent in lederhosen, strap-on nose and feathered Alpine hat; his knees knocking together like a couple of castanets. As the delay continued the audience started shifting in their seats.

"C'mon! ...Get on with it. My beer's getting cold!"

Alphonce felt Gregory's boot kick him hard in the rear hurtling him on to the stage.

"Start singing you little brat, or I'll break your little legs." Gregory spat.

The bright lights shined into his Eye's as the music started up. Alphonce looked to the side and saw the threatening look Gregory had in his eye's.

Alphonce did what he was told and began to sing. But as he did, he began to flashback to what had happen to him three years ago.

Flashback

"Ladies and Gentlemen, Please put your hands together for Jacob Sebastian Niccals's son Alphonce Niccals Playing The little wooden boy Pinocchio, singing...'I've Got No Strings!'"

Murdoc's eye's widened at hearing this. He looked up to see his son come out from behind the curtains, with a frightened expression on his face.

Murdoc's heart fell at what he saw.

His son was dressed in a pair of red overall shorts, a white short sleeved shirt with a button up collar. He had a blue bow tie around his neck. And a tan alpine hat with a red feather on his head. And to top it all off, he had a strap on nose over his real nose.

"C'mon! ...Get on with it! My beer's getting cold!" A voice shouted.

Murdoc watched as his poor son Alphonce got kicked in his backside buy his fathers boot.

"Sing ya' little sod! Sing!" The Man told Alphonce.

End of Flasback

Alphonce remembered how his father Murdoc saved him that day. But since his father wasn't here anymore, he knew he was doomed.

Alphonce continued to sing the song against his will. He was so terrified that his vision began to spin, the walls swirled around him, and suddenly he blacked out and collapsed on the the stage.

All the Audience Members gasped in shock as well did The Gorillaz who had been watching Alphonce in the very back.

Here's the first Chapter of the Sequel to "My Boy." I also Borrowed some text from "Rise Of The Ogre" and altered it a little. Enjoy and tell me what Ya' think. Give me some more Ideas. ;)