KK:Okay, finally, I have the next chapter!

Adria:Hey, KK, have you seen Muds anywhere?

KK:(sweatdrop)Um...hehe...I kinda knocked him out. Sorry-HE WAS GONNA KILL ME!

Adria:Really?(pulls giant wooden mallet out from behind back)Why couldn't I help? Now, I'll just have to make him hurt again.

KK:I've got the weirdest friends. Okay, this chapter is dedicated to all you DanceDance Revolution fans out there. You all ROK OUT LOUD! What does DDR have to do with my story, you ask. Well, you'll all see. DANCE SHOWDOWN!

Chapter 3:Murdoc Plus DDR Equals Hell

Adria looked around; her room finally looked the way she wanted it to. She had pictures of her and her friends taped near her bed. Above her bed, she had hung up a pirate flag that she had bought at a county fair back home. Along the walls, she also had taped huge posters of Hello Kitty, Happy Bunny, and Gerard Way from My Chemical Romance. She was way to obsessed with that guy! Her favorite Happy Bunny poster, the one that said "CUTE BUT PSYCHO" with a picture of the rabbit in a straightjacket, she put right above her photo "collage". She had also put all her clothes away, set up her laptop, and lay her books, incense, essential oils, and other spellmaterials on her small kitchen table(NOTE:Adria is Wiccan, in case you didn't know.). Still, there was something missing.

After three minutes of thinking, she figured out the "missing link". Taking out a black permanent marker, she wrote "SAINT JIMMY" on the wall near the room's balcony in neat script(NOTE:I don't care if I don't know about the interior of Kong Studios, SHE HAS A BALCONY, LIKE IT OR NOT! I'm overreacting, aren't I?).

"There," she declared, satisfied with her room. "It looks perfect. I just hope I didn't go over the edge with the SAINT JIMMY bit on that wall."

Now having nothing to do, she took out her iPod and listened three times to, now, "Clint Eastwood". Right before it started for the fourth time, she heard a loud knock on her door from the carpark. I wonder who it could be, she sarcastically thought. Since it was coming from the carpark, it was a pretty safe guess of who it was. Sure enough, Murdoc was out there, leaning against the doorway casually.

"What the hell do you want," she asked in a rather bitchy tone.

"I saw that little display," he answered, no emotion shown on his face.

"What the- were you watching us!"

"Yes, I was. You like 'im, don't ya?"

"Uh, NO! Well, only as a friend."

"Mm-hmm..." Murdoc took out another cigarette and lit it. "Want one?" he offered.

"Nah. I drink, but I don't smoke." Uh-oh, she thought, her blood starting to run cold, I don't think I should've told him that. Shit!

"I see. You done wit your room?"

"Guess so."

"Can I see it?"

Adria nodded. Murdoc stepped inside and looked around. Within a few seconds, his attention was immediately drawn to the pirate flag.

"That's weird; I 'ave the same flag in me room."

Adria laughed. "You have got to be kidding me."

"Absolutely not. I 'ave the same one."

"That is kinda weird. Guess great minds think alike."

"I saw your 'special page' in that witchraft book. You like me, too?"

"I'm not going to answer that question." Adria exhaled loudly as she sat on her bed.

"Yes, ya do! I can tell." He was wearing a that smirk now. "That's why me name is in that book."

"Just mind your own business, Niccals. It it'll make ya any happier, then I'll just admit it."

Murdoc's grin widened. Interrogating his new "friend" was truly entertaining him.

"Actually, I might want you to see something on my computer." Walking over to her laptop, she sat down on her bed, pulled the laptop to her, and switched it on. While she waited for the screen to come on, without taking her eyes off of it, she patted the area next to her with her hand, a motion for Murdoc to sit down. He did as he was instructed, but a little too close for comfort. Her screen finally popped on, and Murdoc blinked once or twice in awe of what he saw as the screensaver. It was a collection of Gorillaz pictures, and Murdoc could be seen in every one. There were pictures of him from the "Rock the House" promo, pics of him playing video games with 2D(and losing like hell), and some pictures of him from the "Feel Good, Inc." video, which made adria feel like laughing. In a way, he was pretty shocked.

"Pathetic, right?" she asked, turning around to face him.

"I'd rather use the term 'flatterin''," he answered.

"Murdoc?"

"Yeah?"

"Why do you beat 2D up on a regular basis?"

" 'Cuz I feel like it! why do ya need to ask?"

"Beating someone up doesn't make you better than everyone else, F.Y.I."

Murdoc was about to argue back, but the way Adria said this stopped him dead in his tracks.

"I don't want to see someone get hurt because of just simple jealousy between friends."

I ain't his friend, he thought. What the fuck is she talkin' about? Despite the huge urge Murdoc had to say this aloud, he still kept quiet.

"I know what it's like to be wanted and never loved. It's not that rare in a celeb's life, and regular people feel it every single day. It may be true that 2D has maybe a few more followers than you, but personally, I would never hurt someone just because they seemed to be more popular than me."

"Ya may be right on one note, nut I can do whatever the bloody 'ell I want!" Having finally said what he wanted to, he got up and stormed out of the room.

Insensitive jerk, Adria thought...

Ten minutes later, there was another knock on her door, but a softer one this time. Opening it, Adria looked down to see little Noodle.

"Is everything alright, Adria-san?" Noodle asked politely.

"Yeah, I'm fine, Noodle. What are ya up to?"

"Just making sure everything was okay with you."

"Thanks for being so nice. Hey, if you're not busy, do you want to play PS2 with me?"

"Okay, but what game?"

Adria thought for a moment. She brought about ten games, along with four controllers, and two of her fold-up dance mats. There were a bunch of games the two could play.

"Do you know about DDR Extreme?"

"DDR, as in DanceDance Revolution ?" Adria nodded. Noodle giggled. "I would love to play a game with you!"

"Cool. Can you help me set it up?"

The two girls then set the PS2 up as fast as their bodies would allow. Turning up the volume as loud as it would go on the widescreen TV, Adria loaded the disc onto the game console, and the game had begun. Adria let Noodle pick the first song, called "Break Down". The two were able to play the game with ease, reaching the 100-move combo in no time flat. That is, until Noodle tripped and fell on her backside. Adria paused the game and knelt down to Noodle's level and placing her hand lightly on the Japanese girl's shoulder. The two then started laughing.

"Nice moves there, Noodle," Adria commented between laughs.

Noodle laughed even harder. "You are not so bad yourelf, Adria-san."

All of a sudden, the two heard voices coming from outside the door to the carpark. They looked at each other and winked. "I've got an idea," Adria whispered. She stood up and cracked her knuckles. "Noodle, this outfit is making me too hot. I'm gonna go change," she said aloud. Grabbing some clothes off of her bed, she stepped into a large closet and closed the door.

Within two minutes, Adria opened the door to the closet and stepped out. She was wearing a tight, black, strapless top that showed off her curves, a short, red plaid skirt, and a pair of netted stockings. On her hands were a pair of gauntlets, her black-painted nails showing and glowing from the light of the TV. She heard a small gasp, which made her snicker.

"I like your skirt, Adria-san," Noodle said.

"Noodle, can I do this dance alone?"

"Of course!"

Adria then set the game to 1-player mode and opened a file on it. She was going to show off her moves to her favorite Gorillaz song, "Feel Good, Inc.".She set the difficulty to light mode, just the speed she needed.

"I did not know you can make your own files and songs on that game," said Noodle, looking a bit confused.

"Well, they tell you that you can't, but you really can, if you can find the right cheat for it."

Finally, the music started, and the game had begun.

(City's breaking down on a camel's back.

They just have to go, 'cuz they don't know whack

So all you fill the streets, it's appealing to see

You won't get out the county 'cuz you're bad and free)

Adria pretty much showed off to that song, moving her body to the sound of the hypnotizing music. her moves would even be envied by Murdoc's. Finally, the song came to an end. In DDR Extreme, you are given a performance score between E and AAA. She was given a double-A. Noodle smiled sweetly and clapped for her new friend. Adria took a bow, curtsying her skirt.

Walking over to the door, Adria noticed a small but thick crack in it, which could give anyone a decent view of anything inside. Through the crack, she could see a pair of eyes glaring at her, one red, one black. Insensitive jerk Murdoc was watching her.

Not surprised, Adria opened the door. But, to her true surprise, she not only saw Murdoc, but also 2D and Russel.

"I don't do live performances like some people," she said.

"I wasn't gonna watch ya at first," Murdoc argued. "the volume was so loud, I couldn't even 'ear meself think!"

"I just heard the loud music and came to see what the hell was going down," Russel confessed.

"Same 'ere," 2D answered.

Adria let out a large sigh. "You all heard it, so you formed a meeting outside my room. Do you guys want to play?"

The three looked at each other and nodded. Walking in, Adria closed the door behind them.

"Um, I like how you decorated you room," Russel commented.

"Thank you, Russ," Adria replied.

Noodle wanted to take her own turn, so the others kindly let her. As Adria was talking with 2D, Murdoc came up behind her and sat on the bed, right behind her. The sudden movement of the bed caused Adria to jump.

"You look like a slut in that bloody outfit, Adria," Murdoc purred.

Adria turned around with a stubborn look on her face. "Well, at least I don't sleep with every girl I meet."

"Oh, c'mon," Murdoc protested. "I'm sure you've 'ad ya fair share of men."

"Nope, you are not even close. Still got it, stupid-ass." This gave Murdoc another idea.

"Okay, that is all about to change. We'll each play one round of that game. If I get a 'igher score than you, well, you'll be comin' with me to my Winnebago."

"I'll take you on. Just don't go crying to Mommy when I kick your ass." Adria put on her own evil smirk.

Five minutes later...

"Well, you were good, but not good enough," Adria panted.

"Whatever," Murdoc muttered, disappointed, "but just you wait. One of these days, I'll get ya into bed."

"Uh-huh," Adria replied in a sarcastic tone. "And one day, giant apes will rule the planet." 2D, Noodle, and Russel let out an uproaring chorus of laughter.

"What I don't get it 'ow'd ya get a triple-A? You must've put in a cheat or summink!"

"How much of a sore loser are you? Y'know, no one mourns the wicked." Murdoc growled at her bearing her sharp teeth that looked like fangs. Adria stuck her tongue out at him.

"I'll tell you what," Adria continued," if you can ever beat me in this, I'll willingly come with you to your Winnebago, and I'll give you my all."

"Then it looks like I gotta practice," Murdoc sneered. "I'm leavin'."

"I had better leave too," Russel agreed. "Nice work, Adria." He followed Murdoc out, who mumbled "Shut up, fatso" under his breath. Now, all that were left in the room were 2D, Noodle, and Adria.

"Now, that was a display," 2D complimented, falling back onto Adria's bed.

"Yeah, what a day this has been," Adria agreed, breathing deeply to calm herself.

"You were wonderful, Adria-san!" Noodle exclaimed.

"I've been playing this game for about five years, and I haven't lost to anyone yet."

"Well, I'd best be on me way," 2D said, looking down at his watch, which read 10:00 PM. "I didn't get any sleep last night, so good night to ya!" He then looked at Noodle, who appeared drowsy, too. "Noodle, you 'ad best come wit me; you're exhausted."

2D then took Noodle's arm and led her to a door that didn't lead to the carpark, but to a dark hallway. "Me room is to the left down the 'all, and Russel and Noodle's rooms are down the 'all and up the stairs to the right. Good-night, darlin'." 2D then quietly closed the door behind him.

Thinking about the five hours of sleep she had missed, Adria packed up her game and put on her nightware: a red, long-sleeved Aeropostale sweatshirt and a pair of short pajama pants, black with flames printed on them.

Yawning, Adria undid her bed and hopped under the covers. But, she forgot something. Reaching into her bag that was positioned near her bed, she pulled out her purple stuffed bear. embracing it tightly, feeling its velvet-like fur, she closed her eyes. The last thing she said that day was "If Murdoc comes into my room during the night, I'll kick his Satanic ass..." She then fell into a deep slumber.

Well, that's all for another chapter! Just to let you know, I won't kill Murdoc, so don't worry, fangirls. He'll still be around, for now. PLEASE REVIEW! I love getting reviews!