WEASEL SUBSTITUTE
Chapter 2
One day, Spencer, Derek, Burger & Ash were in the living room and they were about to play a game. They had a ping-pong table set up in the living room. Spencer and Ash were on one end of the table while Derek and Burger were on the other end.
"Lads, today is a historic day in sports," Derek announced. "We've spent two years developing this game and refining the rulebook."
"Technically, it's only been a week 'cause I've only been in the band for a week," Spencer corrected.
"Right. Welcome to the inaugural match of..."
Burger cupped his hands and imitated a trumpet fanfare.
"BOWLING BALL PONG!" Derek exclaimed as he held a ping-pong paddle in one hand and a bowling ball in the other hand.
Spencer, Burger & Ash cheered as they prepared to play. Derek tossed the ball up into the air and before he could hit it, the ball fell through the table and left a hole in it.
"What do we do now?" Spencer asked.
"Let's consult the rulebook," Burger suggested. He picked up a book that was really thick and heavy and dropped it onto the table. The book fell through the table and left another hole in it.
"Well, that was a week well spent," Spencer commented.
Just then, the doorbell rang. The four men walked up to the front door and opened it, revealing Bleed.
"BLEED IS BACK!" Bleed exclaimed.
"Go away, Bleed!" Burger ordered angrily as he slammed the door in Bleed's face.
"That was Bleed? Iron Weasel's original lead guitarist?" Spencer asked in surprise. He opened the door again.
"BLEED IS IN THE HOUSE!" Bleed exclaimed.
Derek slammed the door in Bleed's face. "Spencer, we hate Bleed. He only cares about himself," Derek informed.
"So do you," Spencer argued.
"No, I care about myself. He cares about himself. It's disgusting,"
"C'mon, guys. Bleed's cool. I've always wanted to meet him," Spencer said before opening the door again.
"Where's the love for Bleed?" Bleed asked.
Ash slammed the door in Bleed's face. "We had to kick him outta the band 'cause he's a two-faced backstabber," Ash informed.
"What'd he do?" Spencer asked.
Derek, Burger & Ash told him the story of how Bleed stole money from them.
"That was a long time ago. Maybe, he's changed," Spencer replied.
"No! Nobody changes!" Derek interrupted. "A zebra doesn't change its stripes, a leopard doesn't change its spots and Burger doesn't change his underwear."
"True that," Burger agreed.
Spencer opened the door again but this time, he noticed Bleed was gone. "Where'd Bleed go?" Spencer wondered.
Bleed entered the living room through the kitchen entrance. "The back door was open!" Bleed exclaimed.
Spencer, Derek, Burger & Ash walked over to him.
"What're you doing here, Bleed?" Derek asked angrily. "We thought you left the band for good after Tripp beat you in that guitar battle."
"I did but I heard Tripp's not in the band anymore and I wanted to meet the new guy," Bleed explained.
"Hey, Bleed," Spencer greeted. "I'm Spencer. I started playing the guitar 'cause of you. You're my second idol."
"Oh, Spencer, the honor's all mine," Bleed replied. He realized what Spencer said. "Wait. Second idol? Who's your first?"
"Harry Joyner. He's the reason I became an artist,"
"Never heard of him,"
"Alright, Bleed. You met Spencer and he met you. It's time for you to go now," Derek said impatiently.
"You're not gettin' rid of me that easily, Jupiter," Bleed retorted. "I brought a friend over this time."
"Really? Who?" Ash asked.
"WHERE ARE YOU, IRON WEASEL? I'M GONNA DESTROY YOU!" a deep voice from outside shouted.
Derek, Burger & Ash recognized the voice and became scared. "Oh, no," they groaned in unison.
Ernesto entered the living room through the front door. "THERE YOU ARE!" he shouted angrily.
"ERNESTO!" Derek, Burger & Ash shouted in fear.
"Ernesto the Besto?" Spencer asked in surprise as he approached Ernesto. "Iron Weasel's former roadie and Mixed Martial Arts fighter?"
"That's me," Ernesto replied. "Who are you?"
"I'm Spencer. I'm the band's new lead guitarist,"
"Nice to meet you. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna beat your bandmates into a pulp!"
Derek, Burger & Ash screamed and ran out of the room. Ernesto started to chase them but Spencer stopped him.
"Ernesto, wait!" Spencer interrupted.
"What is it?" Ernesto asked impatiently.
"Watch this," Spencer said. He lifted up his shirt, rubbed his belly and made weird noises. "Now, you try it."
Ernesto stared awkwardly at Spencer. "That's stupid. Why would I wanna do that?" he asked.
"Well, the guys liked it and I thought maybe you would too," Spencer replied.
"If I do it, will you get outta my way?"
"Uh...sure,"
"Fine," Ernesto said reluctantly. He lifted up his shirt, rubbed his belly and made weird noises. "How was that?" Ernesto noticed Spencer was gone. "Where'd he go?"
"He ran off," Bleed answered. "He was trying to distract you."
"Dang! Alright, let's find those guys,"