Chapter 2

Life is like a Rolla Coaster


Stu was 2 miles away from the mansion when he realized his was soaked and his wallet was on his bed. He was also hungry.

"Damn rice! Its like eating thin air!" he yelled into the fog that was settling around him. He finally got scared when after a few minutes no one replied. He shoved his cold hands deep into his pockets and trampled on, stumbling over pebbles the size of 2p coins.

"'Life is like a Rolla coaster baby you just got to ride it'," sang 2D as he wandered forwards in the dark.

Something rustled and a bird flew overhead, momentarily blocking out the moonlight.

"'I need you, so stop fighting' 'I'm lost but not frightened…shit what was that…maybe just a cat, yeah yeah a cat…'"

'Perhaps storming out of Kong was a bad idea,' thought 2D.

"At least its not raining," he said out loud accidentally. "No! I've jinxed it!" He looked up at the sky, which was getting cloudier. "Damn it!"

2D passed two houses at approximately 5am but he didn't knock, knowing how annoyed the people would be. And anyway, he was in the middle of Essex, Essex people were rather scary. He didn't have his flick knife on him either.

He saw a lot of lights in the distance which informed him he was nearing Braintree. He giggled. What a funny name. Braintree. Like a tree with a huge pulsating brain on it.

"'I'm sorry to say, my sunshine puddle, that all your beauty has left me muddled. Eastbourne was fun for the while, but its only you that makes me smile'." 2D did a little spin where he walked.

"'Even after screaming obscenities, and overdoing simplicities, I'm still in love with you. Sorry to say its paper on glue…'"

Unfortunately no one was around to hear 2D's newly thought up lyrics, so after three seconds they were forgotten.


"He isn't back yet?" asked Murdoc.

The question was met by angry glares. Noodle and Russel were eating breakfast at 3am, wondering whether to phone the police or not.

"He's probably been adopted by an old lady," chortled Murdoc, helping himself to some jam.

"He's not a cat, Murdoc," said Noodle.

Murdoc laughed loudly. "I was waiting for you to say that."

Noodle scowled.

After a few minutes of silence Murdoc said, "you know what I find ironic?"

Noodle looked up from her soggy Bran flakes. "What?"

"You intended me to leave but you made 2D leave instead. Its quite funny, you think?"

Noodle growled. "You're an evil man, Murdoc."

Murdoc smiled. "Always nice to hear."

Noodle let out an angry noise and left.

"You'll regret your words," muttered Russel from behind his coffee cup.

"Will I, tubbo?"

The drummer was silent.


"Er hi. I'd like some food but I ain't got any money."

2D was in MacDonald's, staring at a greasy teenager standing opposite him. His left eye was covered with a black fringe and his lip was pierced.

"Can't help you then mate."

"I could er…give you an autograph or summink," suggested 2D, blinking rapidly at the teenager.

The teenager blinked back, totally nonplussed. "Who are you?"

"I'm the lead singer of Gorillaz," whispered 2D.

"Gorillaz? I don't listen to them so I wouldn't know. Chavvy band."

2D did a double take. "Chavvy? Listen mate, we're anything but chavvy-"

"You played with D12 and De La Soul, that's chavvy in my books, mate," replied the emo teenager.

2D was angry now. "What do you listen to? Marilyn Manson?"

The teenager smiled wryly. "My Chemical Romance, Good Charlotte…"

"Who the fuck are they?"

The teenager's smile disappeared. "Listen mate, if you've got no money, get out, no matter what band you're in."

"Fine! I'll go to some other place with people who know decent music! Wannabe…"

2D stormed out moodily, scaring a couple with his black eyes and towering height. He found his way into a Japanese Cuisine Takeaway and was immediately noticed by a pretty girl behind the till.

"2D? Singer of Gorillaz?" she asked excitedly.

Stu nodded, trying not to grin and failing. He then tried the old trick he often used when he came out with no cash. Which happened a lot, he barely received any money.

"Can I have the special?" he asked, then reaching into his empty pockets.

"Ah, Mister 2D, you get free food here!" said the girl, beaming toothily.

"Really? Well, won't say no to free food!" he said, winking at her.

She wavered slightly on the spot and walked off to tell the chef to prepare food for a celebrity. 2D sat on a waiting chair, staring at an anime poster that had been translated badly from Japanese to English. Even though 2D didn't mind the attention, it still was rather embarrassing having to accept free food. It often confused him that Murdoc could afford expensive things like that new gold skull, or that other item that he had thought was a Satanic statue but was actually just a naked man in a rude position. 2D still had the bump on his head when Murdoc had thrown it at him for laughing.

The pretty girl was back at the till, glancing over at 2D occasionally. Her black hair was slicked back into a tight ponytail and her eyes were thick with makeup, but it was her pointy nose and slightly bucked teeth that 2D noticed. She was rather attractive…

"What's your name, luv?" asked 2D.

"Leigh," she replied, pronouncing it as Lee. She smiled and fiddled with her green sleeve for a moment before looking back up at 2D, who stood up and leant on the bar that was between him and her.

"Must be scary working in here at night. Get some buggers coming in I bet," said 2D, staring at her with empty eyes. She blushed under his gaze. "Specially for a pretty gal like you."

She giggled. "It can be scary but I with my brothers," she said, jabbing her thumb behind her. "They cook, I serve."

"You're good at it too," said 2D, winking. He received another giggle. They talked for another few minutes then 2D's food came.

"Where are you staying tonight, mister 2D?" asked Leigh.

The thought had never come to 2D. He had food, but no place to stay.

"Er…don't know yet-"

"You could stay with me!" cut in Leigh, eagerly.

A grin spread across 2D's face, which looked very similar to a certain bassist's.

"Sure, ok. You hungry?" he asked, holding up his dinner and chortling.

She laughed. "I have some beers as well. I live just upstairs and my brother's live above me," she explained.

"Cool." 2D smiled. Being a celebrity certainly had its…assets.


Hope you like it so far -

P.s. there will be NO slash in this. I don't like Gorillaz slash, as Noodle is underage and Murdoc is…old. XD Tho 2D/Murdoc art makes me larf.