Authors Note: Before I start chapter 3, I wanted to thank everyone for reading. You guys are really supportive and help inspire me to write more. Because of your support, I really want to make an effort to put out some more chapters, so stay tuned.
P.S. For those wondering, the story used to be called Take a Hint.
The two blue haired vocalists glared at each other, neither one willing to break away from the gaze.
"What are you guys doing here?" Corey asked, his voice dripping with venom.
Carrie scoffed at him.
"Like its any its any of your business" she snapped back.
"If you're here to play at the World Peace Event, you're to late. We already reserved the gig" Kin spoke up.
Kim rolled her eyes.
"Like you guys could ever accomplish something like that" she smirked.
Kon quickly grabbed a hold of his brother, moments before Kin was about to launch himself toward the Newmans keyboardist.
"Whoa now, I never actually said who was going to play tonight" Mayor Mellow said.
Both bands turned toward him, an expression of bewilderment on their faces.
"What!" they cried in unison.
Mayor Mellow gulped and adjusted his tie. He had not signed up for this.
"All I'm saying is that I don't know whose playing."
"But we got here first. We should be the ones playing on T.V" Corey pleaded.
"That doesn't automatically make you the best choice bozo. We, the Newmans, are a much better band. I doubt you could even play in front of a daycare, much less world wide" Carrie snapped.
The two began another stare down before the Mayor whistled back their attention.
"Slow down. This is no time to frown."
Ignoring their confused looks, the Mayor pulled the portrait of his mother from his coat.
"Oh what should we do mother? This situation is out of control"
The portrait, to no surprise, did not yield an answer. The two bands scratched their heads. As he pulled the portrait closer, his eyes suddenly grew wide.
"Why, that is a great idea mother. I'll tell them right away".
Putting the portrait away, the mayor turned toward the two bands.
"Because I am nice, and an okay fellow, you get the generosity of old Mayor Mellow. Both Grojband and the Newmans will have a little competition".
"Wouldn't that go against the idea of peace and togetherness?" Laney asked.
The Mayor shook his head.
"By playing against each other, you would represent all the fighting and destruction within the world. But when one of you wins, the other band will accept that with kind generosity. By doing so, the theme of peace will be withheld"
"That seems a little philosophical for a short story" Kin said.
The Mayor shrugged, and gave a little smile.
"Both of you will take turns playing in front of the crowds at the event. Whomever the guests choose as the best, will go on to perform in the main event show".
"So, technically, both of us will play at the event?" Lenny asked.
"Yes. But only the main event will be televised"
This got Corey's attention.
"We are so going to play that event," he cried.
Carrie smirked.
"Yeah right. Last weeks competition was a lucky victory for you guys. Me and my girls are totally going to kick your butts this time".
"Yeah right. The dudes of Grojband will never lose to sore losers like you"
Both Laney and Lenny sighed. Being called the opposite gender always felt degrading and stupid.
"Come on Grojband, lets go practice" Corey called to them.
"Lets go girls" Carrie also called to her band.
Before either band could take a step, the Mayor suddenly jumped up in the air.
"Oh boy, I almost forgot" he turned toward the bands, "Since the event is about "Togetherness", all invites are required to have a date"
"Say what now?" Lenny asked.
"A date. Don't know who, but it can't just be you", the mayor began walking away, "Enjoy the event".
As both lead signers watched the quirky mayor walk away, a single thought crossed both their minds. Who would they take as a date?