Chapter 11
"Are you telling me you let yourself get beaten up in front of everybody? You didn't tell them you were from the Reptile Mob did you?"
"Um, yeah. I kinda did."
"Grrr, idiot!" WHACK!
"Ow! I didn't think the guy would know how to fight, but don't worry I'll get him back. I've got eyes around that campus and they can tell me all I need to know to win this fight."
"You better, because your gonna get a fight...one way or another."
"Gulp..."
"...Remember to get that guys name."
"Why?"
"He sounds...familiar."
"I can't believe you sang to her!" Sulley laughed as Mike blushed furiously. He was as red as a lobster. "Man that's priceless."
"It's called a serenade and girls like it." Mike stated with a huff as he crossed his arms. He turned to Naomi and quickly asked, "She did like it, right?"
"From what she told me, she loved it. She said it was one of the most romantic things anyone has ever done for her." Naomi said sweetly. She then proceeded to scoot closer to the twins. "But I think these two can do better."
"Uh...I'm sure we can think of something. Right Terri?" Terry asked quickly as a bright blush started to form on both of their faces. His brother was at a loss for words, especially when she scooted even closer to them. "Right Terri?"
"R-Right, we'll think of something great!" Terri said, snapping out of his small trance.
"Speaking of romantic, Scott, what kind of flowers does your mother like?" Don asked the younger monster.
"Um, I think she likes Gardenias." Squishy said as he put a hand to his chin in thought. "Why do you ask?"
"I've been wanting to give her something nice. Does anyone know where I can find a good flower shop?"
"You can go to the gardening club here on campus and see if they can help you." Naomi suggested. "They grow all kinds of flowers."
"Perfect! Can someone show me how to get there?" Don asked.
"We can." The twins said as they stood up. "We pass by there on the way to one of our classes."
"Lead the way." Don said as he started to follow the two. "We'll be back in a few."
"See ya!" Art called out as he walked over to Chip. "Soooooo...do you like anyone?"
"Um...no not really." Chip admitted as he awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck. "I never really gone out with anyone before."
"What? Not even on one date?" Sulley asked in disbelief.
"I never really had the time to go after anyone. I still don't."
"I'm sure you'll find someone you'll like, and hopefully who likes you back." Naomi said cheerfully.
"Yeah, maybe. Thanks again for inviting me Sullivan." Chip said as he picked up a cookie. "This is the most fun I've had studying before."
"No problem, and call me Sulley." The polka dotted monster said before standing up and stretching. "Sullivan sounds too...what's the word?"
"Formal." Mike supplied.
"That's the word. Thanks buddy."
"Your welcome. Now, when Don and the twins come back, I want to run you guys through some drills."
"Aww, c'mon Mike. It's Friday."
"And Friday is a school day, so we practice."
"Miiiiike..."
"If you keep complaining, I'll double the drills."
"...Fine."
Chip couldn't help but chuckle at the small argument between the two friends. It was then that he noticed Squishy trying to move a large textbook from the top of the picnic basket. He reached over and plucked the book up and onto the ground. "There you go little bud."
"Thanks Chip." Squishy said before he reached inside the basket and pulled out a sandwich. He cut it d down the middle before offering half to Chip. "Want some?"
Chip nodded his thanks before taking a huge bite out of the sandwich. He looked over and saw the twins walking over. He swallowed his mouthful before asking, "Where did Don go?"
"He didn't want the flowers to die on him so he headed straight for Mrs. Carlton's house." Terry explained. "Oh, and Naomi, you're friend Brittany is looking for you."
"Oh right, she wanted me to help her make flower crowns. I should get going." Naomi stated as she quickly stood up and grabbed her bag. "I'll see you guys later."
"Wait Naomi!" Terri called catching her attention. She turned to the twins only to have a green key handed to her. "It's a spare key to the house. If you ever wanna stop by."
"Aww, that's really sweet guys." Naomi said as she quickly tucked it in her bag.
"And there is one more thing." Terry said before reaching a hand behind Naomi's head. He quickly pulled it back, but there was a bouquet of roses in his hand. "For you m'lady."
"Oh you guys." Naomi said blushing as she accepted the bouquet. "I love them. Thank you."
"They are good." Art whispered to Chip and Squishy, as they both nodded in agreement. Soon Naomi left, after hugging the twins. Mike then had the rest of the OKs and Chip standing in a line."Hey Mike, how is Chip going to do any of the drills if he doesn't know them?"
"Well he better be a fast learner then." Mike stated as he walked to the front of the group. "We move pretty fast with these exercises Chip, think you can keep up?"
"I'll try. I've seen you guys practicing before, I think I got some of the stuff you guys do." Chip stated.
"Good, that means I don't have to go easy on you."
"Oh boy..."
About an hour later, the group was exhausted from Mike's training. The little green eyeball still demanded that they practiced their camouflage skills."Just this last exercise then we're done. Where's a good place on campus to practice?"
"How about the clock tower?" Chip suggested as he pointed in the direction of the building."There are a lot of places to hide there."
"I don't know. Are we even allowed to go in there?" Mike questioned.
"No idea, but no one has stopped me from hanging out there. C'mon." Chip said as he started to lead the way. The others quickly followed after the purple monster. They made to the side of the building where the door had been bboarded up but the wooden planks were knocked pulled the creaky door open before motioning for the others to enter."Go on, it's safe."
They all hesitated before Sulley valiantly walked right in, followed shortly by Mike, and so on. Chip stepped in before pulling the door shut with a grunt. It was really dark in the hallway they were in until Chip led them into a larger room with windows. "Wow."
The room was huge! The windows were pretty high up and different enchanting patterns were carved into the walls. Several stone benches were placed in the center. A large stone staircase started in a corner of the room, the steps kept contact with the wall as they spiraled up the tower. On the surrounding walls hung different crystal like chandeliers that reflected the light into beautiful mini rainbows. When you looked up, all you could see is a large square hole in the center of the different walls of the above floors.
"This place is amazing." Mike stated as his voice echoed off the walls. "Why is there a big hole in the center? And what's with all these benches?"
"I was hoping you would ask that question." Chip said excitedly before he ran over to one of the benches and sat down. "Does anyone know what time it is?"
"Um, 5:58." Squishy said as he looked down at his watch.
"Perfect. Everyone come sit down before it starts." Chip said as he patted the other benches. Everyone immediately took a seat. "You all have to stay quiet during the whole thing."
"What is it exactly?" Terry asked confused before he was quickly shushed by Chip.
Everyone waited before the clock striked 6:00 and the bells began to ring. The melodic music rang down on on the group of monsters as the light from the setting sun hit the chandelier. Sunlight was reflected from one chandelier to the next, giving off the illusion that the entire room was glowing. The bells rang with each other in harmony, their beautiful song bouncing off the walls. Soon the song ended and the lights started to fade away, leaving the monsters present at a loss for words.
"T-That was incredible." Mike whispered, being the first to remember how to speak. "That was absolutely beautiful."
"It was like magic." Squishy stated as he continued to look around the room. "I almost cried."
"I'm still crying." Art said as he blew his nose on a tissue the twins gave him. "That-that was the greatest thing I have ever seen."
"That was...breathtaking." Terry stated as Terri wiped at his tearing eye. "Truly magnificent."
"Wow." Is the only thing Sulley managed to say as he rested back on the bench.
"I'm glad you guys liked it." Chip spoke up with a grin. "Not many monsters care about this place."
"How did you know that it played music?" questioned Mike.
"A long time ago when I was younger, my uncle brought me here. When I enrolled here, I was shocked that they closed up the tower. So one day, I came and busted the door open. I've been enjoying the music here every Friday since." Chip explained. "It's still really dusty and there is a lot of debris, but I do what I can to fix this place up."
"Well you've done a great job." Sulley stated. "Does anyone else know about this place?"
"No, just me and you guys. And if it's not too much to ask, could you keep this place a secret? I don't want anybody messing it up."
"Yeah sure, this place is too amazing to have anyone ruin it." Terri answered, the others nodding in agreement.
"Alright, since the show is over, time to practice." Mike stated eagerly, causing the others to groan in annoyance. "Hey, don't start. Now everyone hide on my mark."
"Under the bench, in the corner, right behind me, out in the open...again, and up on the steps." Mike said as he pointed to each monster.
"How do you do that?!" Chip questioned from his position atop the steps. "We didn't even make any noise."
"That's why he's our coach." Squishy stated from under the bench. "The only one who could hide from him so far is Don, he climbed up a tree."
"How did you know I was behind you?" Sulley questioned.
"Your feet are so big I could feel the vibration of your footsteps." Mike stated. "That and I heard you breathing."
"What happened Art?" Terry questioned as him and his brother walked out of the corner. "Why didn't you hide?"
"I was too busy looking at this carving on the wall. It looks like a really big dragon or something." Art said as he traced over the pattern with his finger. "It must have taken forever to carve."
"Yeah it is pretty cool. One of my favorite carvings is on the top floor where the bells are." Chip stated. "But we can see it later, it's getting pretty late and the guys will probably be wondering where I am."
"Good idea, come on guys. Mrs. Carlton should have dinner ready by now." Mike stated.
"She said she was gonna make lasagna tonight." Squishy said happily. Everyone cheered and Chip just smiled at the antics as he led them all outside. He opened the door and let everyone pass before shutting it tightly.
"There we go. C'mon, I'm exhausted." Chip said as he started walking towards Frat Row.
"Are you gonna come to our next study group?" Squishy asked Chip as they all walked to their respective houses. "We had a lot of fun with you."
"Sure. It just depends if Johnny drags us off somewhere or not." Chip answered. He waved goodbye to them before walking over to the ROR house. He walked up the steps and opened the door, quickly stepping inside. He saw Johnny and Chet sitting in the living room watching tv. "Hey guys."
"Hey Chip!" Chet said as he waved to the purple monster. Johnny didn't even look up from the tv and just ignored the other. "We ordered pizza and there's still a few slices left."
"Thanks Chet." Chip said, a bit put off from Johnny ignoring him. He quickly walked into the kitchen and saw Reggie and Javier sitting at the table, the triclops still scarfing down pizza. "Hey."
"Hey Chip!" Reggie said through his mouthful. Javier rolled his eyes good naturedly before handing one of the pizza boxes to Chip. "We saved you some."
"Thanks." Chip said before grabbing a slice and taking a large bite out of it.
"So why did you take so long at the library?"
"Uhh..." Chip stuffed the rest of his pizza in his mouth and mumbled an answer before quickly leaving the kitchen. The two monsters were left confused before they went back to eating.
"Alright, you all know what to do?"
"Yeah."
"Yes."
"Uh huh."
"Good, we're gonna get that god damn bastard back, and show him that no one mocks the Reptile Mob!"
Alright, sorry for the long wait. I've been kinda busy. I'll try and update sooner, and I want all of the people who arestill following my story to know that iI love you and I am thankful for you. Thanks for reading!
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