Okay, hey guys! Here's my very first story, where Noodle's friend comes to stay after being beaten a few times too many. Rayna is one of Noodle's best friends and after hearing about what happened to Rayna (She was half strangled then kicked out by her abusive father), she invites her to come and stay. Rayna is my OC. Okay, any song references belong to their respective bands, and Gorillaz belong to...well Gorillaz!

Will Murdoc like Rayna, and identify with her abusive past?

Will 2D get to know her better?

Will Russel like her as much as Noodle?

Will Rayna ever fit in?

All italics are Rayna's thoughts, there may be different POV throughout the story too!

There I stood, struggling with my suitcases. Kong Studios loomed over me, tall and menacing against the grey, gloomy sky. ''So this is where Noodle is living?'' I thought she'd be somewhere sunny. She loves the sun. I wonder what had become of her here, in this boring place. It seemed to have no colour or life whatsoever - I don't see how she could live here. She was always such...a bright girl! So full of energy, like she was permanently fed Duracell batteries or something! I missed her a lot, which was why I was so happy when I was invited to stay! I couldn't wait to see my sunshine again... 3

As I stood in the wind and cold, a light rain began to fall, soaking my sailor blouse - making it see-through. ''Urgh. I can't believe this! This can't be happening.''I dumped my suitcases on the floor and searched through my pocket for my phone. ''Aha! Gotcha!'' I phoned Noodle and spoke to her, telling her I was okay and that I was stood outside. A bunch of Japanese combined with squeals burst through the phone, making me giggle slightly. I shut off my phone as there was suddenly a creak overhead and the huge gates began to slip open, allowing me to grab my suitcases and hurry inside. As the large gates clanged shut behind me, leaving me trapped, I heaved a sigh and began dragging my suitcases up the path to the front door.