Houston, we have an art problem
Lauren's P.O.V.:
The days had come by quickly ever since the limerick slam and with September fully out of the way October arrived today which I couldn't help but feel excited. We were at the diner today with Lisa, Leo, Shock, and Jess. Keith and Hector were somewhere in the area. Sean and I were working on an assignment for English class that was due tomorrow which was to write in the point of view of a character from a book and describe the story they were set in depending if their story ended or not.
I chose Susan from the Narnia chronicles because I felt bad on she was left off in the Last Battle and since C.S. Lewis, the author of the Narnia book died before writing Susan's story, I decided to write my version of it. "As I looked around me, I felt myself drifting away from what really happened in Narnia, I remember that place like my sister and brothers but when they died, I wanted to fully come back to them and remember the times I had; yet I'm stuck in this world and I struggle to find happiness like I had with Narnia but there is something coming that I'm walking towards. A light at the end of a tunnel one that leads me to true feelings and Narnia which I still believe but have a hard time coping with," I read my writing on the paper. "Nice job Lauren, I have to admit that's impressive," Jess said to me. "Thanks Jess, I still have some more to go," I told her.
"Indeed Lauren, I'm glad you chose Susan," Sean told me. "What are you writing about Sean," Lisa asked. "I'm writing Jesse, from Bridge to Terabithia and how he felt when being crowned the prince of the nation he and Leslie created," he told us. "Can we hear it," Shock asked. "Sure," Sean told us. He cleared his throat. "I realized from the moment I stood at the entrance of my kingdom now, Leslie and I created this together and though she was gone, she would be with me in my heart as I ruled the nation with love, hope, and peace. Besides, the people adored Leslie as their queen and now with me being the prince well king in this standpoint and my sister being the queen, we both knew anything was possible," Sean read.
"Wow Sean I have to admit that was impressive," Leo applauded and so did Shock. "Thanks guys, I'm just glad Lauren and I got our homework done for tomorrow," he told them. "Had to get it done quickly," Shock asked. "Pretty much," I replied. "I see," Lisa answered thinking the same thing. "Hey before I forget, weren't you and Keith looking to get into some R.C.I.A. classes," I asked. "Well, we are still but I know Keith made his confession and Eucharist when my wife was alive," Leo told us. "Wait, you guys were Catholic," Sean asked.
"We were for a little bit then converted to the Baptist church and now the Catholic faith is the true one," Leo told us. "Shut up," Lisa exclaimed and so did Jess as we heard this news. "Okay, I think Father Isaac would be a great person to talk to about catechism classes for Keith," I told Leo with a smile. "Thanks Lauren," he told us as left to the back of the diner. Shock was working on the silverware while Sean and I placed our homework away.
The door of the diner soon opened and who should came in, but Danny Rebus with a package in his hand, okay what's going on? "Shock, my fellow a glass of the famous hand squeezed orange juice if you so please and lessen the pulp," Danny said to him. "Uh sure Danny, whatever you want," Shock replied. He looked at us and mouthed, "Is he nuts," "We don't know," we mouthed back and soon Danny came near us. "Hey what's up you two," he whispered to us giving high fives. "Hey what's up Danny," I whispered back. "Nothing much. Wait were you doing homework," he asked us. "Yeah, we got something due tomorrow," Sean replied. "Oh nice, so what you doing," he answered. "Taking a break," I replied. "Uh Danny, why are you talking with Lauren," Jess asked confused. "Nothing," we all said together poking our heads up. "So Danny, what you got there," Lisa asked. "Top secret," he smirked. "Let me guess a painting," Jess told him.
"Oh shut up both of you, and yes this is a painting but it belongs to Calvero," he told us. "Wait a second Calvero? When did this happen," Sean asked. "Today, he entrusted me to deliver the painting safely to him," he explained. "Talk about surprising," I told Sean. "So, why are you bringing this to him," Jess asked. "Oh yes, he asked me to bring it from his brother's studio," he answered. "Wait his brother," Sean asked. "Bandini, "he told us. "Now I remember, there was a story about his disappearance on the local news two years ago, I wonder if they found him," I told the others and everyone nodded hoping too. "Yeah, so got a clue what it is," Lisa asked.
"Like he told us its top secret," Sean answered. "Thank you," Danny told him with a smile. "Dang too bad, we wanted to see what it was," Jess admitted. I knew where this was going right off the bat. "Okay, how about I show you and we call it a day okay," Danny asked and we nodded. "Now then, it's a certain word to describe this and I bet you don't know what it is," he told us. "It's a landscape isn't it," I asked. "How did you figure it out," Danny asked stunned. "I had a feeling it would have hills and trees, I did one in art class," I answered.
"Oh," the others realized as Danny removed the tarp to reveal the landscape. "Whoo we, talk about a beauty," Sean remarked. "Impressive isn't it," Danny asked. "Uh yeah, when did Bandini learn to paint like this? I could never do something like that for sure," I shrugged. "You got that right," Jess muttered. "I heard that," I remarked and she looked at me with a shrug. "Oh I forgot to mention this is a magic painting," Danny told us. "Woah, stop the brakes magic painting," Sean asked. "Yeah, all the person has to do is say the magic word then boom, they go into the painting," he warned us. "So don't try to guess the word," I asked. "Ding, ding, ding," Danny answered. "Okay, I just want to be clear and upfront, Sean and I are not putting our bids in to guess the word, so have fun girls," I told them. "Well, at least we don't know what it is," Lisa told Jess. "Guys, only Bandini knows the word, he created the painting," I told them. "Lauren's right, besides I wasn't going to tell you anyway," Danny told the two. "Told ya," I whispered to Sean. "And told you did put it up top," Sean told me with a high five. "But if you two want a hint, I'll give it to you," Danny told them. "Okay what is it," Jess asked.
"A fruit you find in Hawaii," he told us. "Okay, a fruit in Hawaii," Jess thought. "Oh I got it easy, pineapple," Lisa said and then sparks came soon she was gone. "Oh man, what am I going to do, Lisa said the code word," Danny panicked. "Okay what was the code word," Jess asked. "Pineapple-dear Lord," Danny told us and soon he was gone too. "Man, all those sparks and smoke," Jess, Sean and I coughed including Shock who had Danny's drink but he was gone. "Where did they go," Shock asked us. "I don't know," I shrugged. "Lisa? Danny? Are you guys okay where are you," Jess called out. "Okay I don't see them; but I have a feeling they went into painting," I told Jess and Sean. "Good point Lauren, besides how do we get them out," Jess asked. "Good question," Sean answered. "Wait I see them in the painting," I said looking at it more closely. "There they are," Jess realized. "Incoming word ball," Sean called out looking at the canvas. "Call the gang," the three of us read. "Well, we know what to do right guys," Sean asked. "You bet. HEY YOU GUYS," we shouted and soon walked outside. "Lauren call Calvero, we need all the help we can get," Jess told me. "On it," I replied dialing his number.
Sean's P.O.V.:
Keith and Hector soon came over to the three of us running as fast as they could. "Hey we got the call what's up," Keith greeted. "Lisa and Danny got trapped in a magic painting," I explained. "Friend we know say what," Hector asked. "Yeah it's true, somehow they said the magic word and got trapped in the painting," Jess told them. "That's a surprise," Hector told us. "Lauren, you got Calvero yet," Jess asked. "Nope, but I got his phone and it is ringing as we speak," Lauren said putting it on speaker. "Great sis," Jess applauded as we sat around the phone waiting for Calvero to pick up. "Man, how long does it take for him to reach the phone," I asked after a few seconds. "Beats me, but I hope he has the answers were looking for," Jess agreed. "The great and amazing Calvero will be with you momentarily, beep," Lauren's phone spoke with Calvero's voice.
Lauren's P.O.V:
Sparks and smoke came up again and Calvero was standing right in front of us. "Right on time Calvero, thanks for picking up the phone," I told him. "No problem Lauren, hey guys," he greeted the others. "Hey Calvero," they replied. "Alrighty then, what seems to be the problem," he asked us. "It involves Lisa and Danny," Hector explained. "Please don't tell me Danny's using my brother's paintings for Prankster purposes is he," Calvero asked. "Uh No," we answered. "Oh thank goodness, I was worried he was," Calvero relieved. "Yeah us too," Sean agreed. "Okay, now that we got that out of the way. care to explain more about your brother's paintings," I asked. "Oh yes. When we were little, my brother Bandini fell in love with art just like you guys," Calvero told us. "Really," Keith asked. "Yes. He loved everything about it even different forms of art but his favorite was painting. He got inspired to start painting after watching a painter on TV," he explained. "So, he had a favorite painter," Shock asked joining on the conversation. "Sure did. His favorite painter was Bob Ross," Calvero replied. "Oh my gosh! I love Bob Ross. He does a good job at painting, there's something about him that is so calming," Hector gushed. "Uh Hector can we," I asked. "Oh right. My bad, continue," he realized. "Anyway, after seeing him on TV, he started to draw and paint extensively. Our parents were impressed at his other hidden talent and honestly I can't blame them he's good. He even continued to do it throughout his magician studies growing in the art each day," he added. "Wow. That's amazing," I said surprised. "Sure is Lauren. He loved painting everything and used a special kind of canvas to paint his pictures," Calvero explained.
"Cool," we remarked. "Uh guys, what's a canvas," Keith asked. "It's a type of cloth painters use. We use them often in art class," I explained. "Oh. I get it," Keith realized now. "Yes. Anyway, Bandini used a magic canvas for each of his paintings including the landscape you see here, then he would say the magic word and poof! Went right into the painting spending days on end there enjoying the scenery he created," he told us. "Wow. That must have been fun," Jess told him. "Sure was," he smiled.
"Okay, but was there a way to get out of the paintings after enjoying it," Keith asked. "Yes, this painting you have here is the gateway to the other paintings that form a series," Calvero answered. "So the series is a lot of paintings right," Sean clarified. "Exactly Sean, this one like I mentioned is the gateway in and the last one is to be the way out," Calvero answered. "Well, is there a doorway out," Hector asked. "Not really. Remember two years ago the story about my brother disappearing," he asked us. "Yeah," Jess, Hector, Sean, and I answered along with Keith. "Well that's the thing, no one has seen him since and it's hard on Thanksgiving," Calvero started to say before tearing up and sad music came on. "Okay, can we not do the sappy music right now," I asked. 'Oh sorry Lauren," Calvero apologized. "No need Calvero. Where do we find the rest of the paintings," I asked. "The rest are at Lambert Castle, his studio," he told us. "Lambert Castle is his studio," we asked. "Yeah, he likes it there," Calvero told us. "Okay, that's where were going. Thanks again Calvero for the help," I thanked him. "No need Lauren, good luck guys," he told us and soon was gone. "Okay, next stop Lambert Castle," I told my family and friends as we ran off to the castle.
(In the painting)
Lisa's P.O.V.:
Danny and I were not happy campers about being in the painting for a long amount of time; but I have to admit I look good being painted. I heard a stomach growl as I sat on the bench. "Danny," I told him. "Sorry I am hungry! Besides, we've been here for hours and the "heroes" are not going to show up," he complained. "Hey! They will. You just have to give them time," I snapped. "Says who," he snapped back. "Says me. Right now, we have to keep our head high," I told him. "Easy for you to say," he mumbled before I glared at him. "Okay. I'll try to be positive. Though I think someone's right when they said I was hangry," he admitted lifting his hands in surrender. "Hangry," I asked looking at him. "Mix of hungry and angry," he told me. "Ah," I grinned a little bit before looking around and seeing someone walk across the landscape. "Hey Danny," I told him. "Yeah," he asked confused. "I think I just spotted someone," I said to him. "Where? All I'm seeing is, wait a second," he realized following my gaze. "Your right, I do see someone. Do you think he knows the way out," he asked. "Possibly and there's only one way to find out," I shrugged. "Excuse us? Uh sir," I called out as he walked but he didn't listen or heard us, I think but I decided to start running. "Hey wait for me," Danny shouted following behind calling to the guy hoping he would see us.
Meanwhile
Lauren's P.O.V.:
The five of us ran over to Lambert Castle and got in to see Bandini's studio all lit up. "Wow, this is amazing," I smiled. "Yeah sure is Lauren. Calvero was right when he said Bandini wanted this for his studio," Hector agreed. "And then he got it," I agreed. "Now, where exactly are those paintings? I see a whole bunch of easels and a blank canvas," Jess asked. "Good question sis," I nodded. "I think we should spread out and look for them. Besides, they could be anywhere," Sean suggested. "Or better yet, look behind you guys. They're right on the dresser," I pointed out to them as they came over and looked. "Wow, this are incredible. Between you and me Lauren, I wish we could paint something like this," Hector smiled seeing them. "You really think so Hector," Keith wondered. "Sure do and besides, it takes time and practice in order to get it right," I added. "Well, one things for sure, these landscapes are like the one we have, so what do we do," Jess wondered. "I got an idea," Sean announced. "You do buddy," I wondered. "Yeah. I feel like for certain this is the rest of the series Calvero was talking about in the diner and if you look here, the ones in Jess and Keith's hand go together like a puzzle see," he showed us. "Your right Sean, I do see it," I realized. "So, it seems to me they are continuous and these guys are the same as well," Hector added showing them up. "So, what are you getting at Sean," I asked. "How about we match the continuous ones together, put those on the easels, and figure out from there which one is supposed to be the doorway out," he told us.
"Good idea Sean, let's do it," Jess told him as we took the paintings and matched them together on the easels in the right way of course. "Nice job guys," I smiled. "Thanks. Now, moment of truth," Hector said putting the last canvas on the easel and removed the tarp to see Lisa and Danny not there. "Uh, where are Lisa and Danny," I asked. "Seems to me their gone," Keith looked before seeing a note. "Going to find a way out? Man," we all groaned. "Well this doesn't help," Sean muttered. "Yeah but at least they left a note," I admitted. "So what do we do," Jess wondered. "I don't know. Everybody start thinking," I told them walking around thinking of where they gone. "Well it's official, we got nothing," Keith groaned. "Oh don't give up yet Keith, there's still hope we can find them," I said. "Yeah but how Lauren, they could be anywhere in the painting," Hector pointed out. "True, your right but the answer has to be here somewhere," I told him. "Oh Lauren guys I found them," Sean called out. "You did," we asked. "Sure did look at this painting," he told us as we followed their movements. "Sean, this is amazing and I think I got the puzzle now," Jess told us.
Hector's P.O.V.:
"You do sis," I asked. "Uh huh. See, to us how the paintings are different sections of the series," she asked. "Yeah," Lauren nodded. "To them, they're in a continuous world within the painting. Meaning, it doesn't break apart like the canvas," Jess explained. "Oh. So, if I understand they started over there and eventually will make their way to over here," Keith pointed. "Yep. My thought exactly," she grinned. "Jess you are a genius," Lauren smiled. 'I know," she grinned. "Okay, now that we found them the question is, can we communicate with them," I asked. "Only one way to find out," Jess told us before making a word ball and throwing it at the painting but it splattered the painting. "Luck," we cursed and Jess wiped it away. "Well we can't talk to them, so how do we reach them," I asked. "I don't know but I'm starting to think the one with the hill is not the last painting. Meaning the one we put up," Lauren told us. "You think so Lauren," Sean asked.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"Well, yeah. See the blank canvas over there," I asked pointing to it after the hill. "Yeah," he answered. "I think that one is supposed to be the last one Bandini was working on before he disappeared," I explained. "So, you think that canvas is supposed to have the last painting," Jess asked. "Sure do and I honestly think the last one is supposed to be Lambert Castle which were in now because it's on the hill," I explained. "Oh I get it now. See the hill right there Jess," Hector asked. "Yeah," she answered. "Lauren's right. If we follow the hill line to where we are now, it leads us right to Lambert Castle. The last one in the series," Hector realized. "Exactly right Hector," I smiled. "Thanks sis," he grinned. "Now just out of curiosity, do you think they can go out the way they came," Keith wondered. "I don't think so Keith," I shrugged.
(Back in the painting)
Danny's P.O.V.:
Lisa and I were walking for hours it seemed and I was getting really hungry though I had a muffin for breakfast this morning. "Lisa, how much farther and when will they arrive," I groaned. "Not sure Danny, and I know you're hungry; but where did that man go? I so think its Bandini," she told me. "Yeah but anyone could look like him. Honestly, he could have drawn pictures of fruit or restaurants by now," I pointed out. "True, but we have to keep trying. Besides, I feel like we've been here before," she answered looking around. "You think so," I wondered. "Yeah. I mean it's like we've been here back home and the landscape reminds me of the park back home. We must be in the park," she thought. "Well, were not in "the" park Lisa, were in a painting. I think your getting them confused," I admitted. "True I know that; but it's a painting of the park back home. You know with the trees, the bench, the hill I use to roll down on as a kid, Lambert Castle," she told me. "Wait, did you just say Lambert Castle," I asked. "Yeah. Why do you ask," she wondered. "That's where I was supposed to drop off the painting we went into," I realized. "And I bet you down that way, is the apple tree at the bottom," Lisa agreed. "Well then, let's get me some fruit and then we can catch up to that guy. Come on," I told her running off to the apple tree.
(Back at the castle)
Sean's P.O.V.:
We were staring at the paintings for a while still wondering where the others were moving too. Fortunately, we found them heading to the hill where the apples are; but that other man was walking towards the same direction as they were. "Guys, I think there's someone else in the painting and I can't put my finger on it; but I bet you it's Bandini ," Lauren told us. "You did Lauren," I asked walking over. "Take a look," she said pointing to the image as we saw what she meant. "He looks exactly like Calvero. Lauren's onto something," Hector realized. "Yeah. I think this is Bandini wait a second. It is Bandini! I recognize his picture anywhere," Jess recognized. "I guess two years he must have jumped into the painting without realizing it," Keith shrugged. "True and he must know the way out," I agreed. "But how do we get to that point is the question," Hector asked. "Well we can't communicate so," I was thinking. "It means one of us has to go into the painting and ask," Lauren answered. "Okay, how do we decide on who goes in," I shrugged. "Um how about not it on three with nose touch," Lauren proposed.
"Sure," Hector agreed and we all looked at each other for a little bit of a second. "1,2,3 not it," we shouted touching our fingers to our noses. "Who said it last," Hector asked. "Jess," I shrugged. "Okay I'm going in guys, wish me luck," she told us. "You don't need it sis," Lauren told her. "If you say so Lauren, hey yo pineapple," Jess called out and soon went into the painting.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"Okay so Jess is in there, and we should jump in," Hector admitted. "True but one of us has to stay here," Keith pointed out. "Good point. So, who wants to join Jess," I asked. "Not it," we said again and Keith got it this time. "Okay, Keith jump in there buddy," Sean told him. "Actually, I was thinking Hector go instead of me," he told us. "Ah I appreciate it Keith but I think you should jump in and I stay up here," Hector told him. I rolled my eyes knowing where this would go any second. Sean looked over as well. "For the love of Pete, both of you decide please," Sean and I asked. "Okay, I'll go but I was thinking something," Keith told us. "What were you thinking," Hector asked. "More pineapple," Keith told us and soon he was gone. The three of us coughed after the sparks left even the smoke. "Okay Hector, it's the three of us now," I told my brother. "Sure is Lauren, come on let's think how we can get them out," he told Sean and I as we started to think again.
In the painting
Jess's P.O.V.:
I have to admit it looked amazing in the painting and I was speechless on the beauty of it all. It really felt like you were in the park. "Hey Jess wait up for me," I heard a voice call out. I turned around to see Keith. "Keith? What are you doing here? I thought you were helping Hector," I asked. "Well, I, uh Hector chose to stay and I decided to come help you. Plus, it's amazing in here," he answered. "Okay I can take the help any day and it's amazing for sure; but I don't want to be in here all my life. Now come on, let's catch up to Bandini," I told him as we ran. We kept running throughout the painting and I felt like this would take a while. "Jess look, an apple tree," Keith pointed out. "That's where Lisa and Danny are come on," I called running over to the tree.
Lisa's P.O.V.:
Danny and I sat underneath the tree while he ate an apple he picked. "Mm, I have to admit this is really good Lisa, want a bite," he asked me. "I'll take one," I answered taking a little bite. "Wow, you weren't kidding Danny, this is really good. Sure you'll have enough," I asked. "I'll grab some for the road before we head out again," he told me. "Okay," I told him. "Lisa, Danny there you guys are," a voice called out to us. We turned to see Keith and Jessica. "About time," Danny greeted with a smile and I ran over to my best friends. "Hey you found us," I told them. "We sure did, and we found Bandini," Keith told us. "You did," Danny asked. "Yeah he's in the painting with you guys," Jess told us. "So that was him walking by us earlier," I asked. "It sure was," a new voice answered. We turned around and saw Bandini standing in front of us. "Oh my gosh Bandini," Danny breathed. "At your service," he smiled then did a little bow. We looked at one another in shock before sitting down on the grass. Bandini joined us as well. "I can't believe he's been in the painting all this time," Jess whispered. "I know but I'm glad we found him," I spoke before he looked at us. "I know. It's been so long, I forgot what home was like," he admitted. "Well, we found you and that's that," I smiled. "It sure is uh," he asked. "Oh. I'm Lisa, that's Jess over there, Danny who you may recall and Keith. He moved to the neighborhood a few months ago," I introduced.
Keith's P.O.V.:
"Nice to meet you Bandini. Calvero talks a lot about you," I introduced to Bandini shaking his hand. "Well, its a pleasure to meet all of you guys and welcome to the neighborhood Keith," he smiled shaking my hand. "Thanks," I grinned. "How is Calvero? I know you said he talks about me," he wondered. "He misses you dearly according to Lauren," Jess piped up. "Don't forget Sean and Hector as well," I added. "True I forgot," Jess admitted. "Lauren, Hector and Sean," he wondered. "Oh. Jess's little sister, big brother and best friend," I explained. "Ah. Honestly, it's been so long like I mentioned, I hardly remember anyone," he shrugged. "True, it can do that," we agreed. "Okay how did you guys get in here," he asked us. "We said the magic word to get into the painting and now we can't get out, you wouldn't happen to know the way would you," Jess explained. "That's a good question," he mused. "Hope you have a good answer," Danny remarked before we stared at him. "What," he asked in defense. "I don't honestly. I've been in here for the past two years and if I'm up and honest, I'm tired of apples," he admitted. Who isn't, I thought. "Uh Bandini, isn't the sixth painting you have supposed to be the exit painting," Jess asked. "No, its not. Sorry," he admitted. "But, I do remember I was creating a seventh painting in the series before I jumped in. That was supposed to be the last one and the doorway out," he explained. "Well, do you remember what the painting was supposed to be," I asked. "As a matter of fact I do. It's Lambert Castle, the one in the park," he explained.
"That's where Lauren, Sean, and Hector are right now," Jess realized. "Yes. But, I never got to paint it. You see, I was about to do it two years ago when I accidentally said pineapple and found myself in the painting," he explained. "Good to know a lot of that going around," Danny commented. "Danny," we said to him. "What? Stating facts here," he defended. "Wait, hold on a second Bandini. The blank canvas in your studio was supposed to be Lambert Castle," Jess asked. "Yes. If someone was able to paint it and help complete the series, we could go home," Bandini explained. "We better get to the last canvas and see if Lauren, Sean and Hector can paint it. Come on," Lisa said taking off to the last canvas. "Hey! Wait for us," we shouted following Lisa.
(Back at the castle)
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"So if I understand you correctly Lauren, the last canvas is supposed to be the doorway out right," Hector asked me for like the 800th time. "Yep," I told him. "Okay, so what do we do now," Sean asked. "Well, how about we look at the paintings and figure where they went," I suggested. The two agreed and we stared at the paintings looking to see movement. Soon I spotted the gang including Bandini. "Hector, Sean I saw the others. They found Bandini," I told them. "They did," the two asked coming over to the last painting I was at showing them the truth. "There they are, Nice job guys," Hector cheered before seeing a message on the canvas. "Hey look a message from them," Sean noticed. "What does it say," I asked. "It says, help Bandini complete the series. Paint the castle," Hector read. "Okay so, we need to complete this series and paint the castle," I realized. "How? It's not making sense to me," Hector asked. "Hector, see how this is continuous," I wondered. "Yeah," he answered. "Look outside," Sean told him. "Uh guys, why would we need to look outside," he asked. "You'll see besides, it looks familiar to you does it," I quizzed. "I think so but," he hesitated. "Just look outside," we told him and he went onto the balcony to look. "Okay, I spy those hills, the trees, the landscape; but what could it mean, wait a minute! It's all in the paintings and its supposed to be the park," he realized. "Guess he did need to go outside and look," Sean told me. "Lauren, Sean your right! It does look familiar to me. Their in the landscape of the park," he told us.
"I told you it looks familiar," I smiled. "Sorry I didn't see it sis," he apologized. "No need. Now come on, lets get these outside," I told him as Sean gathered all the painting materials and took them outside near the castle.
(In the painting)
Jess's P.O.V.:
"Okay. Here we are guys this where the castle should be and our doorway out," Bandini announced as we arrived. "Alright. So once Hector, Lauren, and Sean paint it we should be out of here," Keith smiled. "Yeah and by the look of things, its going to be crazy," I told the others. "Are you sure about that Jess," Danny asked. "I think so but why," I answered. "I recall taking a painting class with Hector and I have to admit he doesn't paint really good, but Lauren and Sean do. "Hey, hey stop the breaks Danny, it doesn't matter how they paint; its the matter of painting a castle. Besides, I learned there is no right or wrong in art. It honestly requires that Hector, Lauren, and Sean out their heart into the work to get it done," Bandini explained. "Well, we got to let them know. Lisa," I told the others. "Already ahead of you Jess," she responded creating a word ball and sent it to them. "Okay, now what," Danny asked confused. "We wait," Bandini answered.
(Back at the castle)
Hector's P.O.V.:
Okay Lauren, Sean and I got the paintings and all the materials outside including the blank canvas planted on easels. "Okay, no pressure guys. We just have to paint the castle. We can do it right," I asked them. "Yeah we can; but are you alright Hector," Lauren asked. "I can't paint like this and honestly you two are good," I admitted. "True but were only beginners," Sean agreed before another note popped up. "Word of wisdom from Bandini. There's no right or wrong in art. You can do it," we read. "Well then, let's get the paints and get rolling guys," Lauren told us. "Let's do it," we replied. Music soon swelled again this time we were all singing about art and no right or wrong. "Make our own art and that's what we do and create what can be and we know it well to see. Our fact is true in heart, no right or wrong in art. Now we flow, our minds are free everybody sees the way we see. Let it all flow, let it come from us and it's important to keep it true cause we do," the three of us were singing as we painted the castle. Sean and Lauren got the bricks perfectly and I did the framework of the castle which went awesome. I soon painted the sky and afterwards he put the brushes down as did Sean and Lauren. "Well, you two what do you think," I asked showing them our handiwork. "Not bad," the two of us said together. I have to admit, it was really good.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"Hey guys look. I see them! We did it," I shouted out pointing to the castle. We saw Keith, Jess, Lisa, Danny, and Bandini waving at us from the balcony with huge smiles. We smiled back and soon took everything inside. ""Lauren, Hector, Sean," Jess and the others greeted hugging us after we placed everything back in order. "Jess, you guys okay," I asked Jess hugging her. "Yeah were okay, you guys did it," she told us. ""Thanks Jess but I can tell you we did it together," Hector smiled. "Agreed," Sean and I added in unison. "I'm going to get Calvero and tell him the good news," Danny told us with a smile before leaving to get him. "So good to see you again Bandini, welcome home," I told him. "Thank you Lauren, I must say it's great to be back. I missed being home and nice to meet you. Your sister told me a lot about you," he told me with a smile. "She has," I asked. "Yep. She told me a lot about you, your big brother and her best friend while I was in the painting. Your lucky to have an amazing family," he explained. "Thanks," I grinned. "Hey Lauren, come over and sign the painting real quick," Hector called to me. "Coming," I joined over quickly adding my signature. "Well done you guys, that's amazing," Bandini smiled looking at the picture.
"Thanks," we grinned. "Danny and Calvero are coming everyone places," Keith called out seeing them from the window. We quickly got into position meaning Bandini hid behind Sean, Hector and I. He seemed to notice the little glow in my eyes and soon gave me a little bow. I wondered what it meant but I smiled back. "Danny where are we going and what's going on? I told you a billion times I do not want to be at my brother's studio because it brings up bad memories," he complained but Danny gave him the zip and shush. "Senor, Calvero. Calm down. Now this won't bother you a bit," he told him. "Besides, I bet you're happy to see someone who you missed for so long," I pointed out and stepped aside with Sean and Hector to reveal Bandini to Calvero. "Bandini is that you," Calvero asked stunned. "Hello brother," he greeted. "Bandini," he gasped and hugged his brother. I couldn't help but shed a little tear that formed in my eye. "But I don't understand how did you get out of the painting," he asked. "May I present to you Hector, Lauren and Sean's masterpiece," Bandini told his brother and stepped aside and showed him the work we done.
"I- I don't believe it. This is incredible," he exclaimed spinning in circles. "It sure is," I smiled. "Okay then, who wants to help me remove the paintings before someone says pineapple," Calvero asked and poof he was gone. "Uh does this mean one of has to go back in again," Danny asked. "Not it-," we all started to say but Bandini stopped us. "Allow me guys. I can't believe I'm saying this pineapple," he called out and was soon gone. We looked at the first painting and saw the two of them. "Aww, I guess they wanted to catch up on some lost time," I said hugging Hector. "You bet Lauren, and Danny I think this means were back to normal," Hector asked. "Yes and I will tell you many times Electric Company-," he started to say. "You'll be back we know," we all replied and soon looked at each other. "How about a temporary truce for today," he asked. "Done," we agreed before looking at the painting again just cherishing the moment of two brothers reunited once again. Honestly, after today I like art a lot; but I wouldn't want to be stuck in it for sure.
There it is! This chapter is complete! I hope you guys enjoy this one for now. As a heads up I am going back to my other stories so uploading more of this one will take some time. Please bear with me again guys so enjoy this chapter!