Chapter 233
(The Loud House.)
Lucy is underneath the tree and is going through her poetry journal. "Sigh, this is very frustrating and also unnerving. What the heck is going on with me today? I should be focusing on making my poems today, I already have so many ideas. Why is it getting hard now?"
"I think I know." Lucy looks up and sees her big brother Lincoln standing in front of her. "Can I sit next to you Luce?"
Lucy scooches a bit. "Go ahead, I guess I can use the company." Lincoln sits next to Lucy and notices how miserable she is, well more miserable and depressed than she normally is.
"Lucy I know what you're going through" replied Lincoln. "Ever since Rocky left yesterday, you seem on edge and a little bit upset that he's not gonna be here."
Lucy looks down and closes her poetry journal. "I guess you're right Lincoln. It's just not the same without him here in town with me, I miss him so much and both have been having some great ideas on a few poems."
Lincoln then pulls Lucy close to him so she may lean her head onto his shoulder, something Luna does for him at times. "Lucy, you know you can call him if you want. They left via plane yesterday and probably are in Detroit right now and I'm sure he's waiting for you to call too."
Lucy still was unsure about this. Lincoln then kisses her forehead. "Lucy, you're a brave 9 year old girl now, you can be able to talk to him over the phone, ask him what he's doing and see if he has the time for some poetry with you. Don't be afraid of something you haven't tried yet, he'll be happy to hear from you."
Then Lincoln has an idea. "Or better yet, he's concerned about calling you."
Lucy looks to Lincoln confused. "Why would Rocky be concerned about calling me?"
"Lucy, you're both 9, you have this small crush on each other which is cute and you're both shy and lovers of poetry and most dark stuff. I think Rusty and I can tell when you two are both feeling nervous, he's definitely trying to call you, but doesn't know how to say it." Lincoln then picks up her pencil and gives it back to her.
Lucy then smiles. "You know what, you're right Lincoln. I think I should call him and see how life in Detroit is and ask if he wants to do some poetry. I should be brave now, just as I should be when I have to be the one to look after Lana, Lola and Lisa when school begins."
Lincoln smiles hearing this. "That's my little Goth sister. Now go and cal Rocky, he could use a close and shadowy friend like you."
Lucy blushes thinking Rocky would see her like that, or more. She then goes over and hugs her brother. "Thank you Lincoln, thanks for this talk."
Lincoln hugs her back. "No problem sis, it's what big brothers are for." They then break the hug and they both head back into the house, though Lucy heads in there first all excited with Lincoln chuckling at this.
From the window, Luna smiles while restringing one of her guitars. 'Lincoln is taking up some big sibling to little sibling talk time form me, I guess I really do know how to make my little bro into someone as wicked cool as me.' Luna then chuckles. 'I shouldn't over sell myself with that.'
Patriot and Valkyrie also see this and smiles, then Valkyrie grabs one of her chicks before they fall off the nest, looks like Artemis wants to fly like her parents, but she's not ready yet and neither are the others.
Luna the finishes restringing her acoustic and places it back into its case, she then leaves the room, but then she spots Lori and Leni doing some magazine quizzes and both of them having a good time. Luna knows Lori wants to spend the remaining summer with all her friends and family.
Luna then decides to check on the others and see what they were all doing. Luan wasn't in her room, but Luna does see the family comedienne with Lola and Lana and they were dismantling the Lego City they have made and they look like they were coming up with something big, like a surprise. Luna smiled seeing this.
Luna then sees Lisa playing with Lily, not with tools and science stuff. She seems to be helping Lily with her blocks and showing her some baby steps into learning with some baby education toys. Luna knows Lily is going to a nursery school soon, one of those fancy ones and that makes Luna proud of Lisa for helping her baby sister out.
Luna sees the room of Lynn Jr and Lucy and sees it was empty, Lynn did leave earlier with her dad to the airport to say goodbye to her crew who are going onto their family vacation trips.
Luna then sees Lucy run past her and get into her room, she looks inside and she sees Lucy unlocking her phone and making the call to Rocky Spokes.
Luna chuckles and then decides to head downstairs, she sees Lincoln on the couch so she joins him. "Hey bro, anything good on?"
"Nothing good, only news, some commercials and a few reruns of shows I have seen." Lincoln the turns off the TV. "Anything good with you sis?"
Luna just sits next to Lincoln and she pulls him close to her. "Only that I saw and heard you speaking to Lucy earlier and it was kinda sweet of you."
Lincoln chuckles and leans onto Luna's shoulder. "Well, I did learn from the best and the best one who knows how to make good talk seem motivating towards me is always you and I would do the same kind of talk to see what's bugging the little sisters."
Luna pulls Lincoln into a warm hug and Lincoln hugs her back. "You're going to middle school and partaking in both music and dodge ball, I am so stoked to see that happen baby bro."
"Me too Lunes, me too." The two of them stay like this, until they hear a knock on the door. They both get off the couch and they open the door to see who it is. "Hello there my beautiful" replied Lincoln with a loving smile.
Jordan chuckles. "Well I came here to see if you were available to hang out. Our friends are at Gus' and they wanna spend a last day moment, and to talk about Rusty not being here."
"Well, I don't seem to have any plans for today. So I guess I'm game" replied Lincoln.
Luna the writes down a note and leaves it onto the table and she goes towards Lincoln and Jordan with her purple jacket and car keys. "Let me give you two little dudes a lift there, I think I'll head to Sam's today and see what my babe is up to."
Lincoln and Jordan smile hearing that. "Thanks Luna." They then head into her Purple Ferrari and they drive off. What was in the note? "I'm taking Linc and Jordan to Gus's so they can hang out with their friends, will be back home soon dudes."
(Gus' Games n' Grub.)
Luna stops her Ferrari and Lincoln and Jordan get out. "Thanks for lift sis, we'll call or txt if there's anything wrong" replied Lincoln.
Luna smiles. "See you guys later, and have fun with your pals and gals. You guys only got one day till the gang heads out for their summer vacation fun." She then drives off to Sam's house.
Lincoln and Jordan get into the arcade and they see their friends all sitting down and all enjoying some pizza. "Hey guys, you all look stoked for tomorrow" said Jordan.
"We are and even though Rusty isn't here, at least he gets to say he was the first one amongst us to have fun at Detroit" said Clyde. "Maybe he changes and becomes a pro at roller derby."
Lincoln chuckles. "If he plans to, then he should be prepared for an initiation from my sister Lynn, and he'd better be ready for whatever she can deliver to him." They all chuckle at this.
Lincoln and Jordan sit with them and eat some pizza. "So, we all know why we're all here and it's to spend some last minutes moment all together. So, what do we all have in mind?" asked Jordan.
They all look to each other and smile. "Local Net Gaming Hub!"
Lincoln and Jordan almost choke hearing that. "Wait what?!"
Trent chuckles. "You heard us guys, we wanna hang out at the computer shop as our last day hang out here in Royal Woods before we all head onto our summer vacation trips."
"Are you guys sure about this?" asked Lincoln. "Some of you guys aren't even gamers and probably won't have anything else to do when we get there."
"Well, some of play games in the arcade so it can't be that hard to play some online games" replied Sadie. "Plus Clyde said there are some fun offline games to try out."
Lincoln and Jordan weren't quite sure about this, they know the only ones who seem to know how to play online games is Clyde with whatever MORPG he plays, but the ones who seem to be aces when it comes to the most sophisticated and popular online games are Trent, Artie and Lance.
"I guess we can all go and hang out at the Local Net Gaming Hub for the day, we can team up at some games and perhaps learn more on how good we can be and the one thing I know is that there are three guys who knows League of Legends as we do." Lincoln and Jordan look to Artie, Lance and Trent and they high five.
"This is going to be awesome!" said Lance. "We can be a team and organize on the roles we can take and send our front line fight to the enemy!"
Zach raises his hand. "What is it Zach?"
"Are there any alien related games in the shop?" asked Zach.
Lincoln and Jordan try to recall what the alien related games are. "Well there is Alien vs Predator, Alien Covenant, Starcraft and of course Star Wars Battlefront 2" replied Jordan. "Though they may have updated and added some more games into the place, Linc and I haven't been there in three weeks and five days ever since all the troubles we went through."
"Then I guess we'll have to see what we can find and play" replied Joy. They all continue to eat their pizza and continue to talk about things they all plan to do at their summer vacation trips.
(Skip, Local Net Gaming Hub.)
Luckily, it was just a walk there. They all look to the place. "This is it guys, the computer shop that is all the rage in town and the only one with the most epic online gaming" said Lincoln. "Let's lock and load."
They all head inside and they see a very familiar owner. "Well, if it isn't the long time players of the shop" smiled Adrien. "Good to see you two back in action."
"Well it's good to see you again Adrien, we missed this place" replied Lincoln as he looks around. "Sorry for not being around much, we've had some small issues to deal with."
"No problem you guys, and I assume your friends wanna try on some games" said Adrien.
"They do, it's like our last hang out before they head off to their summer vacation trips for the summer" replied Jordan. "So we're all going to see what kind of games they all are good at."
"Well we have some new games, we just added Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath update and some other new RTS games. Feel free to try guys" replied Adrien. Then he recalls something. "And one more thing guys, this place won't be open starting next month all the way to the end of July, I gotta go and spend some summer time with my family."
"We understand man, we all have something to do for the summer" replied Simon. All of them understood what he has to do and are okay with it.
They all pay up for their hours, Lincoln and Jordan use their membership cards and they all get onto some computers nearby.
Mollie sees the game Left 4 Dead and is going to team up with Kat, Stella and Simon. Even though Simon plays League of Legends as well, he chose to play with Stella in shooting zombies.
Zach found the game Starcraft and goes through the tutorials and learns the ropes.
Clyde was able to find a game for him to play alongside Sadie, Joy and Jenny. Mario Kart.
Liam and Tabby play some Mortal Kombat.
While Lincoln, Jordan, Artie, Lance and Trent go into League of Legends. They put on their headsets and get into their roles.
"Okay guys, so who's who and whats the plan?" asked Trent. They look to Lincoln who smiles.
"Alright so I'm going bottom lane as Rakan, the Charmer as support. Anyone wanna join me?" asked Lincoln.
Jordan chuckles. "Then if your support then you need a Marksman, I'll be your Xayah, the Rebel."
"Wow. Even in League you guys are in romance mode" replied Artie. "I'm taking Top lane as Maokai, the Twisted Treant."
"You're gonna need some backup there man" said Lance. "I'm going with Sion, the Undead Juggernaut."
"I guess I got mid lane, and I'm going with the best champion update I have ever seen!" said Trent. "Fiddlesticks, the Harbinger of Doom!"
All five kids look to each other and nod and they chant. "Fight as five, win as one!" Even Adrien cheers for them and smirks. 'Perhaps I can put up a League of Legends contest here. That would be nice'
All of them spend the best of their time together within the world of PC games, this is a beginning summer moment they will never forget and perhaps a new sport Lincoln and Jordan might be truly into alongside their friends.
(Skip, later.)
They all leave the computer shop feeling relaxed and pumped up. "Oh wow! Those zombies were so many!" said Stella. "I'm glad we all made it out with barely a scratch."
"I am so glad I still know how to shoot the dead and tear them up" replied Simon. He then looks to Mollie. "Next time we play that, do not shoot the witch."
"How was I supposed to know she was going to kill all of us in anger? Plus the tank was way worse" replied Mollie.
"Not as worse for me!" said Kat. "Why do I keep getting vomited on by fat zombies?!" This made them chuckle a bit, and it was kinda funny even for Kat. It sounded like what a Youtuber would say.
"I have never seen so much blood in all my life, and I can't believe you killed me way too many times darlin'." Liam looks to Tabby.
"Well, I guess strumming and shredding builds up for some hand-to-hand epic combat, four armed dragon lady style" chuckled Tabby.
"At least I got a win, for once" said Clyde.
"We almost got you for that one, you could've gotten your fifth loss in a row!" chuckled Sadie.
"Next time, I wanna try that big spiked turtle guy! He looks awesome!" said Jenny.
"That race was so crazy!" said Joy. "I honestly had no clue which way was up or even down."
"Well, now I know how to build a base and build an army so I can beat alien if they invade and now I know what kind of aliens to trust" replied Zach as he goes through some notes he made about Starcraft strategy. "Also, I know some of you have been wondering where Giggles was, she was at the dentist all day for some major checkup before we leave tomorrow."
"Well, my mom said she was going to be busy all day at her work" replied Lincoln. "Now I know why."
"We won! And it was so awesome!" said Trent. "We nailed it like a team of pros!"
"And all it took was some total support from Lincoln and Jordan, you guys killed it! Literally!" said Artie.
"We should do this again sometime, like at our homes through our computers" said Lance.
"I think that'll work, what do you think Linc?" asked Jordan.
Lincoln smiles and looks to Artie, Lance, Trent and Jordan. "I think we just started a whole new gaming team, one that can push through and win it for the whole team."
They all chuckle and look to each other, they all see the sun getting kinda low. "So, I guess tomorrow is the day huh?" asked Zach.
"The day each of us has to go and do our own thing, for the whole summer" replied Clyde.
"Some of us aren't going to be alone when we take the leave" said Kat as she kisses Trent's cheek making him chuckle. Joy and Cookie do the same to Lance and Artie.
"And we'll be counting all the moments till we all come back and start a new school life" said Mollie.
"The next step will come soon when summer is over, which means we'll make so many new memories" said Sadie.
"We got to spend time with you lot before you all have some fun and enjoy it" said Tabby.
"Some of us aren't going anywhere just yet" said Simon, he holds Stella's hand since they will be going to Aloha beach resort on June 13.
"True, most of us have our own things to do here and spend time with our pals in doing so" replied Jenny.
"Darn right on that one, I got me lots of summer stuff to do in the farm and the summer farmers fair will begin on July and I cannot wait for it!" said Liam.
Jordan chuckles. "Look at us, having a good time before the day we know only as tomorrow arrives."
Lincoln sighs. "See you all tomorrow, for a heck of a goodbye and a soon to say hello and welcome home." They all nod and they all head their separate ways. Lincoln and Jordan watch them all walk off in either pairs or alone.
Jordan looks to Lincoln and gives him a quick kiss and he does the same, they then make the call for Luna to come and pick them up.
(The Loud House, nighttime.)
Lincoln sighs as he lays onto the beanbag chair. He is a bit saddened he won't be able to hang out more with the rest of his friends, but he is greatful for the day he had.
Luna sits next to him. "You're upset a bit for the pals you have leaving, Jordan told me." She then pulls Lincoln close to her for a hug.
"You know, now that I think about it. We got our own little summer vacation trip to make sis" replied Lincoln.
Luna knows what he means. "The tour with Mick Swagger, the biggest thing for me, Sam, the band and you, Jordan and Tabby. This is gonna be big and we gotta be careful when we take this trip."
Lincoln smiles. "I know Luna, that's why we still have that plan for when some of us can't handle the pressure of being on the road and far from home, Mick Swagger even agrees to it."
Lincoln then leans onto Luna's shoulder. "We're going to be on the road and you along with your band alongside Mick are going to hit it big with the songs you guys made." Lincoln starts to yawn. "And I'll ….. Be there …. To cheer you on, Luna." Lincoln closes his eyes and hugs Luna. "Goodnight …. Sis."
Luna strokes his white hair and kisses his forehead and rests her head onto his. "Sweet dreams baby bro, sweet dreams." she too follows him into sleep, they both remain fast asleep onto the purple bean bag chair and in each other's embrace. Then something comes in from the window, sees them and places a blanket over them.
Patriot looks onto Lincoln and Luna and smiles. He knows he can't be with them when they head on tour, so it's not going to be easy for Patriot and Valkyrie to do their job in keeping Lincoln and Jordan safe.
But they know Luna, Sam and the band will keep an eye on them and they have a plan. Patriot then flies out the window and heads back to his mate and his chicks. They all had a big day of goodbyes tomorrow, for Lincoln and his friends.
A/N: It came to me when I took an afternoon nap, I hope this was okay. Leave a review and tell me what you all think.
Date made: 6/2/20.