To say he was shocked was a vast understatement. Wide eyed and slack jawed Megamind let the shades that Chad loned him slid off his face.
Ever the calm one Wayne caught them and folded them up. "Hey lil buddy. Um, why don't we head off to a spot where we can actually talk."
Making no gesture he understood what he was told Megs allowed himself to be once again steered by Chad. Who was busy gushing about 'mad beats' and 'stellar trance'.
Wayne, genuinely happy to meet a fan, nodded at parts and gave thumbs up til they got to a bathroom. The music wasn't totally blocked, but at least they could speak in relatively normal tones.
"If anyone told me that I would be meeting WyNot tonight I would have shown up shuffler style man." Chad was still awe struck that one of his favorite DJs was literally right there.
"Haha, really? I miss that." Wayne scratched the back of his head, clearly enjoying the praise.
Suddenly Megamind came to and pointed accusingly, right in Wayne's face.
" 'I rolled on top of my phone'?!" He huffed, "More like 'I lead another 'nother life and really hope no one catches me in it'!"
Clearly sensing a bro moment about to happen Chad scooted around til he was able to hop up on the counter by the paper towel dispenser. This was gonna be interesting.
Ignoring the part about secret lives Wayne defended himself, "Look I don't have to tell you anything about my off time, but I really think I can help you find Minion."
Megamind snatched the sunglasses out of Wayne's hand and tucked them into his collar. He really didn't like not being in charge and in need of help.
"I don't know if I want your help. Chad and I were doing fine until you god mic'd me, fearing that I would discover your secret triple life."
Still not taking the bait Wayne looked at Chad, "You're a regular?"
Chad shook his head," Only been here twice, but I'm gonna be!"
Turning back to Megamind Wayne laid out his plan, "Instead of you guys wandering around hundreds of people til daybreak. I think there is a guy you might know up on the 2nd floor. He's a tad bit of a know it all, but if he knows where Minion could be then maybe you have to search person to person."
Megamind crossed his arms to where his cape dangled like a towel. It was a sound plan and it would be dawn if he did this on his own.
"Does that mean we can go up the VIP elevator?" Chad squee'd. "I've heard a rumor that it's got A/C and not mist fans like down here."
"Well it's not exactly A/C but it's a lot cooler than the dance floors." Wayne supplied eyeing Megamind from his peripheral. "Besides it would be a waste if it was. The only people who use it are the DJs and cleaning crew."
Scuffing his boot against the floor Megamind finally conceded defeat at the infallible logic of Metro Mahn.
"Oh, alright! We'll do things your way WyNot."
Catching himself in the mirror behind Chad, Megamind took in his appearance. Why was practically lilac! It seemed he needed a change in outfit, because this suit wasn't cutting it.
"Move over Chad I need the sink." Megs quipped, shoving his cape into Chad's arms. Peeling off his gloves he tossed his phone to Wayne.
"I regret nothing!" He huffed. Splashing water on his face he tried to think of a way to get more air on him. The usual temperature of Metrocity was very forgiving, breezy, but this place?
Seeing no other alternative he stared grimly at his reflection, "So it's come to this…"
"What?"
Jutting his arms forward Megs demanded, "Wayne, unzip me!"
"I don't wanna."
"Why not? I'm just a poor citizen in need of help from a higher power and let's face it Wayne they don't get much taller than you."
With a sharp look Wayne harshly yanked down the small zipper. "There."
With a heavy sigh of contentment as cool air hit his tiny frame he got an idea.
"Great now, my gloves!" Megamind chimed, snatching them back. Feeling around the mass of leather he found what he was looking for- a spike! Crossing himself for what he was about to do, he took a deep breath.
Stabbing a hole into the fabric he quickly moved across his waist.
Stabstabstabstabstab
Chad was confused. Why was Megamind poking holes in this suit and only at the middle? He looked up at WyNot and saw a look of abject horror, literally just like 'The Scream' he had his hands on his face, looking paler than a cockatoo.
Wayne could hardly breathe. In their line of work, costuming was everything and he just poked 27 holes in a thousand dollar suit. In that moment he didn't wanna find Minion anymore. If he saw what Megamind was doing to his work- no, it was just too horrible.
Grinning like a madman Megamind finished his work and fully faced Wayne.
"Tear it off!"
"No way!"
"I need air and this is the only way other than running around picking up clothes from strangers."
Look all sorts of uncomfortable Wayne just looked at the top half of Megamind's suit, collapsed in a waterfall of roughly cut holes. Squeezing his eyes tight he shook his head, "No! I can't it's not right!"
Grumbling Megamind turned to Chad, "Whataya say, new buddy, new pal? Wanna tear my clothes off?"
Chad, wasn't super buff but he could definitely assist in trying. "Um, I guess if that's what you want."
"Great, come at me bro!"
Wayne turned away and walked out into the hallway, there was no way he was going to witness this massacre!
It was several minutes of pacing and worry, the door opened. Megamind appeared flaunting his holster and belt criss crossed on his now bare chest. It was far from a clean cut the top of his new pants were ragged and stringy, with his gloves tucked in it.
Chad slipped out a few moments later out of breath and rotating his shoulder. "That was harsh!" Shifting the bulky cape around in his arms it seemed they were ready to move on.
Standing with his hand firmly on his hips Megamind demanded they "proceeded with utmost haste."
With a face palm WyNot led the way to the elevator. There was no way he was gonna be able to save Megs from the wrath Minion would show for this.
When the elevator doors opened to the 2nd floor an entirely different mood filled the space. Chad closed his eyes and slid out the door, "Aw yeah man, trance all the way!"
WyNot bopped his head around as he led the troupe to his hook up, if this guy knew anything it would way more than any of them.
Megamind observed the people on this floor with less fear than the ground floor. This was like a candy palace, pinks and oranges swirled on the wall and on the crowd. Here the music had words, high pitched yet slow words, but what interested him was the beads.
WyNot told the group to "stay here" as he looked for a "Blackyard". Not really sure who the guy was Megamind contented himself to try and enjoy the atmosphere. Further study showed a secret ritual among those with beads.
Two persons would approach with peace signs. Then they would touch peace signs, make a heart, and lace hands. The beads were then traded and once they were, both parties would hug. Megs practiced the signs and steps to himself.
Chad saw Megamind's hands moving and was able to make out the step for PLUR. Tapping him on the shoulder he asked,"Do you wanna get Kandi?"
A bit munchy Megs nodded his head, "A butterfinger would be fantastic."
"Wha- no, Kandi! K-A-N-D-I!"
"Huh?!"
Running his hand over his face Chad tried a different angle, "Do you want the fun bead bracelets?"
"Oh! Yeah," looking down Megamind fumbled his fingers together, "I was practicing in case one of them walked up to me."
"Well I hope you learned everything!" Chad yelled over the music, waving a couple people over.
After all, what good was a rave if you didn't meet new people and get kandi?
A couple of girls wearing Pokemon themed mini dresses and light up shoes walked over. Chad gestured between him and Megamind, "Wanna trade Kandi?"
The girls smiled, "Yeah shurrrr!"
Shy at first Megamind started to plur. Who knew this cacophony of ravers had a secret handshake? After he got his first kandi he gave each of the girls one of his gloves, equal exchange and all.
Megs was really enjoying himself, he found out he liked this trance stuff, and he even got a light show from what he knows now as a "glover". He was actually surprised when Wayne came back mid kandi trade, "Oh I love this place!"
Wayne wasn't alone. Standing next to him looking bored was a unicorn man. Wait, was that who he thought it was?!
"Ugh, WyNot I don't mind helping you out. However you friends are really not what I label as ravers." The Unicorn Man shoved his glasses further up his nose.
"Bernard, they're rave babies and need us more experi-" WyNot was cut short.
"Rave names only."
"Sorry, Blackyard. They need help and we have more experience."
Megamind was in shock. Boring Bernard was raver too?! Was he the only one who didn't know about this place? Blackyard wore super wide bell bottom type pants that had reflective stars and stripes, in pinks and purples. His shirt was tight and had a graphic equalizer light-up heart with the same color scheme. However the part that really took his breath away was helmet. It looked like a bike helmet that had a rainbow mohawk mane with a pink glowing unicorn horn.
It was amazing in every aspect.
Crossing his arms Blackyard nasally asked, "So you're the guys that wanna see DJ Sashimi?"
Author's Note:
Sorry to be taking so long with this chapter. I knew the beginning and I knew the end, but this middle bit was a muddled to say the least. Anywho, thanks for reading!
