Preface

Okay I know the Rise of the Ogre states what is going, i.e. Noodle got dragged into hell, but meh, I

didn't feel like writing a storyline with that aspect. What I did include is that the Gorillaz are on break;Russel is fixing his inner demons in New York, 2d, well you're going to find out, Noodle is going through her Senior year at a real high school with Murdoc acting as a single father ^_^.

Noodle and Murdoc are no longer living at Kong Studios. They moved to an East London Flat (where chapter one takes place)

This is told from what i think i called Third person Limited in every chapter, but of course the person in question changes during each chapter.

Anyway always before every chapter I decided to put an exert of lyrics (of songs not just by Gorillaz) that have something to do with the contents of each chapter. So here we go!

By the way thanks for reading guys! It means a lot, and feedback is welcomed.

"I will never lose my mind 'cause I'm so much more inside"

-Electrico (So Much More Inside)

"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!" The waves of the squeal echoed through the flat.

Murdoc blasted through the door while brushing his teeth midway. The foam around around his mouth and the pissed of expression on his face made look like a rapid dog.

"Wot in the fok are shcreamin' aht noodsh!?"

The girl in question jumped one and down while pointing at the screen excitedly.

"It's 2D-Ni-san! He's in the commercial!!"

Murdoc spat out the contents of his mouth and let out an annoyed sigh.

"Look 'luv I didn't mind before, but this is getting real old. Yes,the Dullard is a model, big whoop. But Noods y'see him in commercials about what I dunno, 7-8 times a week? So PLEASE, don't go all bonkers unless it's sumfin important, got it?"

"Yes Murdoc-papa" Noodle pouted.

The bassist gave the little Japanese girl a low growl in response. He went back to the bathroom to finish brushing the strange things called teeth. By the look of things based on face value, Murdoc Niccals looked just like a regular single father, but there was so much more inside. First of all he was an alcoholic satanist that was prone to excessive drug use and sex. That was the lifestyle he lived for most of his life that would've either drove him insane or to an early grave if it wasn't for the appearance of Noodle. She didn't come by the usual method of adoption or childbirth. Ah, yes Noodle was created in a laboratory to be a Japanese super soldier to bring the world to its knees. Sometime between then and now, noodle became a member of their eclectic family free of any struggles coming from child birth.

No, that wasn't true. On the day the Fed Ex crate arrived, Russel pushed the box up to Kong studio while bellowing at Murdoc in between obscenities.

"Why the hell am I the one doin' all this damn pushin'!? Hell you're as responsible if not more Mudz!"

And then there was 2D, he was jumping up and down like an ape when he saw Noodle's head.

"Keep pushin' Russ! I see 'er I see 'er!!"

Besides being the self appointed band leader, Murdoc was the family patriarch, and through Gorillaz, he's given something to Noodle that nobody else could receive. The evidence of this act can be seen on her first report card almost eight years ago.

Noodle Niccals

Much to everyone's surprise, Murdoc was the most adamant almost obsessed about giving Noodle a good education. They didn't have time to actually put Noodle in a school, so Rusell was forced to be Noodle's teacher (since he was the closest one to actually comprehending anything the little Japanese girl said).

Although they were international Rock Stars, the band leader absolutely forbid Noodle to stay up later than necessary. He was the most strict about it, while Noodle's big brothers often let her slide. But there were somethings that Noodle should never be exposed to. All three men decided they wanted Noodle to retain her innocence. She wasn't allowed to booze, smoke, or even to be exposed (which pretty much means no hardcore rocker lifestyle for her). To much of the surprise two eldest members 2D did something smart to make sure their little princess stayed away from boozing and smoking.

The lanky singer pulled Noodle gently close to him and said in an ominous voice

"If you drink or smoke, you will not get any taller and you will always be a little shrimp..."

Even though Noodle's English was far from being fluent she understood perfectly well. Her eyes widened and stared at 2D then at Rusell and Murdoc. They all nodded in unison. The little Japanese girl jumped to the table with the vigor of a knight and proclaimed

"Okay! Noooderu no be like Muh-dok-papa!!"

Murdoc stood their with his mouth wide open while 2D and Russ were rolling around on the floor laughing like third graders that heard their first dirty joke.

Even at the age of 18, Noodle's mindset didn't change. She knew the truth, but she knew how important it was to her family that she would stay away from it. There were times that she would drink here and there but never more than a glass.

18

Noodle was no longer Murdoc's "Lil' 'luv". It was every father's worse fear manifested before his mismatched eyes; he wanted nothing more that to turn back the hands of time and keep his daughter from growing up. This was a curse, and he just had to live with it.

"Rus-Nisan, 2D-Nisan is in so many commercials and ads now!"

Her mannerisms made it look like she was trying to direct an air plane down, not speaking to her brother in New York.

"I know Noods. I see him in commercials and ads even here in New York! Who would've thought right?"

Murdoc plopped on the couch behind Noodle and played and messed with his inverted cross.

"What up Mudz? You're lookin err well Mudzy?"

"Yeah Yeah" the bassist grumbled angrily.

"Rus-Nisan. Murdoc-papa is just mad because he's gonna take me shopping in a bit"

"And if you don't get off the damn computer I ain't gonna take you the damn stores."

Noodle rolled here eyes and let out a sigh.

"I'll talk to you later Rus-Nisan. Murdoc-papa is getting antsy"

The heavyset drummer let out a hearty laugh.

"No surprise there, but Murdoc."

"Wot do you want fatso?"

"Did you get someone to buy Kong yit?"

"Do you know anyone that would by a haunted studio?

"True dat man true dat. Aight man, peace out."

The box where their drummer was shown went blank and the young guitarist logged off.

She grabbed her father's arm and smiled sweetly at him "Domo Arigatou Mudoc-papa." Murdoc smiled at the axe princess and gave a small pat on her soft black hair.

"anythin for you 'luv."

As much of a badass Murdoc is, it's good to see that he has the ability to actually show some sort of human kindness

^_^