Chapter 4:

5 days after 'the incident' of the week…

G Billy sat at the Plaza's table, sipping his coffee and eating his pizza. Life was hard on him. No job, no friends, no life. What was he doing on the island anyway? He read the newest issue of the newspaper. He rolled his eyes at the head story, because it was just crap.

Slash Rocks the Dock!

The return of the Dock's weekly performances has brought back the island's favorite musician, Slash.

Penguins, if you haven't heard the best musician on the island's music, then you've got to soon. The awesome musician rocked the Dock on the guitar last night. Penguins were standing on their seats, cheering for an encore. Of course, the only thing he did was a HARD CORE, ENCORE! Yes, that's right; he performed twice last night, in honor of his loving fans! So far, he's ready to book next week's performance, unless someone does. Will it be you? Head to the Dock NOW and sign up! Expect a phone call by Sunday!

"This is a load of trash," G Billy murmured. "But what can I do? All my friends bailed on me…" Suddenly, two penguins appeared in his peripheral vision. One of them took a seat at the remaining chair while the other stood. G Billy looked up to see none other than Petey K and Stompin' Bob.

"Hey there," G Billy said to his former friends.

"Hey, have you read the newspaper?" Petey K asked.

"Look what's in his hands, genius." Stompin' Bob said.

"Yeah, why?" G Billy replied.

"Well, guess what? He might be the next week performer! Do you want that to happen?" Petey K asked, hoping for 'no'.

"Heck no." G Billy replied. "We gotta get the band back together, because if we don't, someday, Slash'll end up with a freaking record company!"

"Dude, I see where you're going. How about this – we go book us – now!" Stompin' Bob answered.

"Alright! To the Dock!" Petey K ordered.

At the Dock…

There were lots of penguins there, and Slash was already there, hoping to sign up.

"I shall CLEARLY win again, shall I?" Slash said to a penguin that obviously didn't care.

"Dude – go. Sign up and leave. We're all waiting. Shut your flipping mouth and do it!" replied to Slash.

"You obviously don't care for music." Slash reluctantly answered then turned back to sign his name.

The penguin's eyes lit up in shock. "Then why am I in this line?"

Slash pushed the penguin out of line. "Shoo, shoo! The Pet Shop is that way! Get back to the adoption area, you runaway!"

"Idiot." the penguin turned to waddle away.

The Penguin Band waddled in as the penguin past them. They heard him swearing about Slash under his breath. What's his problem? Doesn't like music? G Billy thought.

"Alright, who wants to get in the line of… only one penguin, I think, and sign us up?" G Billy asked.

"I will, I'm patient." Petey K held up his flipper. G Billy nodded to the green penguin, thus, he ran over to the line of one penguin and waited.

"Well, I can't believe we're going to get famous." Stompin' Bob told their leader, G Billy.

"Yeah, neither can –"

"Hey guys, I'm back." Petey K greeted.

"You signed us up? That quick?" G Billy asked, not sure of the doing.

"Nope!"

"What! Why?" Stompin' Bob asked.

"They were taking too long…" Petey K answered.

"But Petey K," G Billy said to the reluctant penguin. "They're already gone!"

"Oh, uh, then I'll just uh –" But before Petey K could finish his sentence, Stompin' Bob was on the verge on signing them up.

"Now, we wait for the call…" G Billy said when the band member returned. They waited then realized it wouldn't come until tomorrow. Cricket, cricket. The room was silent.

"So, what now?" asked Petey K, breaking the silence.

"Pizza?" Stompin' Bob asked. "I pay full!"

"Okay!" G Billy agreed. They all went off to the Pizza Parlor, waiting for the call as the day went on.