Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon. I don't even own enough confidence in myself to write this fic without some kind words. But I do own Wakoki records, Corey, Kevin, and Corbette. The songs are Dream Street's.

A/N - After much wait, this is chapter 3 of the Ishida Brothers. It's dedicated to DJ Clue for one of the nicest reviews I've ever gotten. It got me motivated to write again, although this still took several months to finish. It's also dedicated to Dark Gamer. When he decided to work on his fic, one that he hadn't touched in months, I decided it was time to pick this up too.

Shout outs to Dreamer4, Light Gamer, EeyoreP, SaturnsChild, EvilTenchi, Galassos Gal 124, PhoniexChild, TogetherAgain, Wolfie, AAUK, Arylwren, Digicowboy, Phire Phoenix, sweetchick07089, Blackout12, AlexPG13, Takari's Baybee, Immia, and shadow2k.

The boys finally got a record deal. Great, right? Or is it?

The Ishida Brothers

By: Hopeful Writer

Chapter 3 - Inside the Studio

Matt and TK got into a fist fight the next day. "This was a bad idea, TK!" Matt screamed, being held back by Corbette as he swung furiously at his younger brother. "The music business is too tough to get into."

"We're in!" TK yelled back. It took both Kevin and Corey to hold him down as squirmed to be let go. "You're so cynical. Why can't you just accept that we might actually get something good out of this?"

Matt settled down, and Corbette let him go slowly. "Because good things never happen to us," the oldest child mumbled, angrily glaring at the ground.

TK stopped wriggling. Kevin and Corey let him go and he moved towards Matt and placed a hand on his older brother's shoulder. "Maybe they finally are."

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TK may be the optimist, but I believe good things are finally happening too, Kevin realized as they drove to the studio. It's about time we started getting recognized. We're not half-bad, for a bunch of brothers.

"What're you thinking about, Kevin?" Corey asked quietly. TK and Matt were so wrapped up in thought that they didn't notice, and Corbette was concentrating on his driving.

"Just… stuff."

"Yeah, it is cool that we're finally going to get paid for this," Corey continued, as if Kevin had actually answered. The older boy looked at him, amazed.

Corey laughed. "You don't think I can tell what you're thinking. You're my brother, Kevin, flesh and blood. I've lived with you for a long time now. Besides, you're pretty easy to read." He lowered his voice. "TK's the hard one in the family."

Kevin blinked. "Wow. I… I never thought that."

Corbette stopped the car. "We're here," he announced, marveling at the exterior of the studio.

"Do we get to make a CD?" Corey chirped, hopping out of the car after TK.

"Probably not today," Corbette told him honestly. The older boy slung an arm around his little brother's shoulders. "Just think, Core. In a few weeks, maybe months, we might be famous."

Corey beamed. "That'd be so cool!" Corbette laughed as they went inside.

Kevin's breath caught in his throat. Never, even when they started working in bars, did he imagine they'd make it to a real studio. "Holy Gods," he whispered, feeling enough respect to keep his voice down.

"This is the concert hall too," a voice told them. They turned, surprised, to see Jack Sanders behind them. "Welcome to Wakoki Stadium."

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It took a month, but the boys finally made a CD. Jack Sanders called them together one day, and declared, "You've been working hard, but you're ready now, ready for your first tour. You have to get these permission slips signed by your parents, and give them this information. We'll meet back here in two days for an information session. Your parents should come too."

"Jack?" He turned to Corbette. "We all have the same parents. Can't we just take one permission slip and one information packet."

Jack shook his head. "You only need one information packet, but for legal concerns, you all have to get permission slips signed."

"Oh. Okay."

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Finally, finally, the boys were ready to go on tour. The horror was just about to sink in.

A/N - To be continued. I'm just glad I finally got that off my chest, even if it is pretty short. The next chapter will take place on the tour.

NEXT TIME - Kevin catches Jack doing something he shouldn't be doing, and Matt and TK fight again.