Author's Note: This is a phase 1 story for the Gorillaz. c:


"Ain't it scary, Muds?" 2D said as he was watching the T.V. It was Saturday in Baltimore, and of course that meant fun time for him and Noodle. Noodle was eating a snack in the kitchen along with Russel. Murdoc was smoking and resting his old back on the wall. His mismatched eyes looked up from their spot on the ground and glared over at the blue-haired singer.

"Yeah sure, faceache." he spat back. He didn't want to be bothered.

2D then piped up with his slightly loud voice, "But look at eet, Muds! That guy is skinnin' them birds!" His black eye holes were wide to show the emphasis. Murdoc just rolled his eyes and lowered his head back to the not-so clean floor. There were chip bags, pizza boxes, soda cans, and crumbs scattered about the floor. Noodle then skipped in, her little radio hat antennas bouncing about with every step she took. She then stopped when she saw the T.V and the graphic images of girls. The girls were skinned in various places. One in the arm. One in the chest. And even one in the lower stomach area. Noodle, scared, ran to the lanky-legged singer and hugged him tightly. 2D just smiled down at the girl.

"Eet's alright luv," 2D assured Noodle, "I'll protect ya."

Murdoc then sneered, "Riiiighht. Probably the bloke's gonna skin your braindead arse first before Noodle." 2D ignored the mocking bassist and continued to reassure the young girl. Who knew that being on World Tour was so scary? Murdoc then finished his fag and ashed it out. He then looked over at the tv finally and saw what the brain-dead singer was talking about. Russel had walked in as well.

"Buffalo Bill?" Russel questioned to nobody in particular, "Isn't that the name of some guy who skins animals?"

2D answered back, not looking at the large drummer, "Yeh, but this bloke skins girls!" Noodle peeked over at the T.V and saw an advertisement, or help ad, on the news.

"Mite!" the little girl exclaimed and pointed at the telly screen. Almost everybody looks at the screen, all but Murdoc. A help ad from the FBI appears on the screen. 2D lit up.

"I bet we cou' help wif the case!" 2D yelled excitedly. Russel just nodded in agreement. So they got in the car, dragging Murdoc along. Noodle stood in front of the screen and saw another thing that the boys didn't catch.

They have to get info from Dr. Hannibal Lecter...or better known as Hannibal the Cannibal.