Chapter 268
In collaboration with Vasmasdas1.
(Hailsbrew Apartment.)
The louds all leave the apartment to go and see what the Casagrandes are up to, but then they all get this strange vibe. "Whoa! Who the heck raised the heat around here?!" asked Lynn.
They all look around and it is dang hot in the area. "What the heck dudes? Why is it so hot around here?" asked Luna. "I mean, I know its summer and all but this heat seems way over the top!"
"Ugh! Staying inside seems better than this, there's air-conditioning!" said Lucy.
"Its past 9 and this heat is as hot as the midday sun, but ten times stronger than the one we all faced last year in Royal Woods" said Lincoln. They all recall that one.
"Why the heck didn't we see this in the TV and why wasn't the TV even on anyway or the channels?" asked Luan.
"I see the cause to that situation as to why we did not see this on the news." Lisa lowers her binoculars and she points to the TV satellite and they see some pigeons taking refuge from the heat.
"At least Patriot, Valkyrie and their chicks are happy" said Jordan. The Eagle house they have has its own special insulation and air-conditioning for when it gets too hot and the eagle parents know it's hot out and are staying inside with some meat they stored to feed their young. A security measure is online in case any rogue birds wanna go in. Also, the pets are still in the apartment building.
"Dang! Looks like everyone else is under the bad weather" said Leni. They look around and see everyone is feeling this heat get to them. "We should go and check on the Casagrandes and see how they're handling."
They all get into the cars and drive off, along the way they see the people around the city are feeling the heat. They see pigeons by bird water pools trying to keep cool.
Two women from Margarita's beauty come out with fabulous hair, but the humidity of the heat ruins the hair and they go back inside which makes Leni gasp. "Those poor women."
"I'll say, this heat is un-fur-getable for those with some hairy situations! (Laughs.) Get it?" said Luan. They all groan from her pun. "What? Too far?"
They see people trying to get some fresh air and keeping cool with frozen food on their heads. "Huh, looks like something we'd all do back home, though it never gets this hot in Royal Woods" said Lola.
"That is because of the combined structures around the city aren't making wind current easy and because of vehicles that also generate heat do not make things any more tolerable around these parts. Also, I check social media and news and it's going to be hot for the rest of the week" replied Lisa.
They all groan from this. "Well, looks like our summer here is literally not gonna go so well" said Lori. "Let's just go and check on the Casagrandes and Santiagos."
They continue to drive off.
(Casagrandes Apartment street.)
All three vehicles arrive and they all get out of their cars. "Dang! The air-conditioning of the cars is tolerable than this major heat wave!" said Lincoln.
"Let's just go and see what the Casa-G's are up to guys" said Luna. They all head inside, they do pass by Miss Flores and Alexis walking out of the apartment with bags of frozen peas.
"Yup, just like what we did at home" said Lana. "But we did use the frozen Tilapia." Then they spot Mrs. Kernicky with a frozen Tilapia on her. "Huh, never mind then."
They then knock on the door and they see Rosa who answers it. "Hey Rosa, we need to see what's going on with Ronnie Anne and the others" said Lincoln.
"Oh, they're not here. They all went to the Mercado to cool down in the freezer, but that probably won't do" replied Rosa. "Now if you'll excuse me I need to fix the toilet problem at Mr. Nakamura's." She then passes by them with a toilet plunger.
Lana then has her plunger. "You guys go on ahead, I'm gonna go and help her out. There might be other things that could use some fixing!" She then has her toolbox. "Hang on Mrs. Casagrande, let me help out!"
They all leave the apartment and head to the Mercado, they then spot the most unexpected sight. "Whoa! Is there some kind of street fair going on here? Also, how come we didn't know?" asked Leni.
"Sure looks like it, but how the heck are people gonna enjoy a fair with this kinda heat?" asked Lola.
Then they spot Ronnie Anne, Bobby, Carlota, CJ, Carl and Carlitos and they're running a shaved ice stand. "There they are" said Jordan. They go over and see what they're up to.
"Whoa! Shaved ice on a hot day?" said Lynn. "Score!"
"Hey guys, we're trying to raise some money so we can afford an air-conditioning for the apartment" said Ronnie Anne. "And this is what Bobby came up with."
"This here is the Mercado Raspados machine, this baby is all patched up thanks to Abuelo" replied Bobby.
"Wow. Very clever Boo-Boo Bear" replied Lori as she kisses his cheek. "Aw, thanks babe" replied Bobby. "You guys want some? 1 dollar per customer."
"Sure, we could use something to beat this heat." Luna then hands them 11 dollars for each of them.
But then Carl intervenes. "Actually its five bucks per cup, the payment rises when it's family friends."
Jordan grabs Carl by his shirt and pins him to the wall. "What was that you money grubber?!"
Carl then gulps in fear and loses the color on his face. "Umm, 1 dollar. Just one, don't hurt me!"
Jordan drops him. "That's what I thought. For a second there, I thought I was gonna have to tell your parents you're swindling people out of their cash when the cost is already official."
Carl backs away and hides behind CJ. "Heh, you got threatened by her, but she is kinda intimidating."
Lincoln sighs. "Wow I love that girl so, so much. She's hot when she's angry and this heat isn't making me feel any better still."
"Nice one Rosato, showing this little money grubber not to mess with you" said Lynn. They then take their shaved ice from Ronnie Anne and Carlota. "So, why not have shrimpy here cough up some cash for an AC unit? Isn't he loaded or something?"
"He was, but he used up all his cash to trick up his ride" groaned Carlota.
"You mean that pile of molded plastic and metal over there" said Luan. They all look at what was left of Carl's trike. "Looks like this deal took a bad turn!"
"So, this is the best way we can afford an air-conditioning since an actual one is way expensive and seems to cost an arm and a foot" replied Ronnie Anne.
"She is not wrong, air-conditioning units these days are very costly due to the extreme heat and they are being bought at great speeds as of now. But there is a way to order one online from elsewhere" replied Lisa as she eats her shaved ice. "Also, you have more customers."
They then see the many people who all want some shaved ice. "You guys, we got a line forming!" said Carlota.
"On it. Cranking this baby to the max!" Bobby then puts all the ice into the shaved ice machine, but then it stats to shake and shutter. "Uh, that's not good." The louds and Jordan notice this and they slowly back away.
The machine then reverses its operation and shoots out ice cubes and lobs piles of ice onto everyone at the street fair and they all take cover. The louds and Jordan are safe from the attack.
"Shut it down Bobby!" said Ronnie Anne.
Bobby keeps pressing it to turn off. "I'm sorry. The toggle won't toggle." It then starts to shake once more and is about to go overload.
Lisa then goes over and she opens the side and she pulls out the two wires that are broken and it stops. "There, this thing doesn't look like it's been fixed. All the wires have been left untouched and I could only assume that the last time this was fixed was less than ten years ago."
"Huh, I guess Abuelo hasn't fixed it yet" said Carlota. They all groan from this.
"So much for our AC unit" said Carl.
Then Luna has an idea. "Wait dudes, this is a street fair and when it comes to a hot day, I know that people feel cool and revamped through music!"
Lincoln and Jordan are also getting the idea. "Well, looks like we know exactly how you guys can have the money for the AC unit" said Lincoln.
"All we need are our guitars and then it's show time!" said Jordan.
"And I got just the song for the job dudes!" said Luna. "I made it days ago while we stayed here in the city and the peeps here are gonna be rockin' to it!"
Ronnie Anne and the others look to each other and smile. "That doesn't sound like a bad idea, let's do this!"
"Good thing I keep the acoustics in the trunk, be right back." Luna then eats all her shaved ice. "Whoa! Brain freeze!" She then heads back to her car.
Jordan then looks to Ronnie Anne. "Where the heck is Sid and Adelaide?"
"At the zoo" replied Ronnie Anne. "They had to help their mom and the staff try and keep the animals cool. It is as hot for them as it is for us here, though the reptiles are enjoying this moment."
(Later.)
They all setup the gear for their music. Luna then goes to Lincoln and Jordan who have the lyric sheets. "Luna, are you sure you want us to help lead this song?" asked Lincoln.
"Well of course duds, you two are a couple of Amores under the heat of the daylight and I think you two should sing my song, and with me as backup" said Luna. "Now, you guys know your Spanish right?"
"Yeah, from Miss Dimartino" replied Jordan. "Well, we learned after I dealt with everyone having a crush on her, which everyone was able to focus on the lessons." Lincoln chuckles nervously recalling that one.
"Cool." Luna then has her acoustic guitar ready. "Ready guys?" Lincoln and Jordan nod. Lisa turns on the sound of the speakers and everyone hears it and they all see the three kids they have known from social media. Luna, Lincoln and Jordan.
Luna looks to Lincoln. "You're up bro."
Lincoln sighs and he looks to the people who all have their phones and smiling and he starts the guitar tune.
Lincoln: Remember me.
Though I have to say goodbye.
Remember me.
Don't let it make you cry.
For even if I'm far away I hold you in my heart.
I sing a secret song to you each night we are apart.
Remember me.
Though I have to travel far.
Remember me.
Each time you hear a sad guitar.
Know that I'm with you the only way that I can be.
Until you're in my arms again.
Remember me!
Jordan and Luna: Que nuestra cancion no deje de latir.
Solo con tu amor yo puedo existir.
Lincoln: Recuerdame.
Jordan and Luna: Que nuestra cancion no deje de latir.
Solo con tu amor yo puedo existir.
Recuerdame.
Jordan: Si en tu mente vivo estoy.
Jordan and Luna: Recuerdame
Jordan: Mis suenos yo te doy.
Te llevo en mi Corazon.
Y te acompanare.
Unidos en nuestra cancion.
Contigo ahi estare.
Jordan and Luna: Recuerdame
Jordan: Si sola crees estar.
Jordan and Luna: Recuerdame
Jordan: Y mi cantar te ira a abrazar.
Aun en la distancia.
Nunca vayas a olvidar.
Que yo Contigo siempre voyyyyyy …
Recuerdame.
Lincoln: If you close your eyes and let the music play.
Keep your love alive, I'll never fade away.
If you close your eyes and let the music play.
Keep your love alive, I'll never fade away.
If you close your eyes and let the music play.
Keep your love alive, I'll never fade away.
Remember me.
For I will soon be gone.
Remember me.
And let the love we have live on.
And know that I'm with you the only way that I can be.
So, until you're in my arms again.
Remember me!
Jordan and Luna: Que nuestra cancion no deje de latir.
Solo con tu amor yo puedo existir.
Lincoln: Remember me.
Jordan and Luna: Que nuestra cancion no deje de latir.
Solo con tu amor yo puedo existir.
Lincoln: Remember me.
Everyone cheers for this performance and toss lots of cash onto them. A lot of people have been dancing to the beat of the song and singing along as well. Even Hector, Rosa, Frida, Carlos, Maria and Arturo were dancing to it as well.
Ronnie Anne, Bobby, Carlota, CJ, Carl and Carlitos gather the cash. "This is more than enough for one air-conditioning!" said Ronnie Anne.
Lincoln then looks to Luna and Jordan. "Another round?"
"I got the vibe from that song and I wanna jam it again little brother" said Luna.
"You know, I feel this allure as we sing it. So, I wish to do is again to mi amore" said Jordan in a loving tone and a loving gaze.
Lincoln goes close to her and they share a small kiss. "Then let us do this again." He then looks to the people. "Encore up people!"
They all cheer, dance and sing along, in the song of "Remember me." As if the heat was no bother and the clouds were coming in and giving them the festive vibe of a Spanish traditional song.
Lori smiles. "One thing's for sure, this is one song we will all remember, and everyone else." She then hits send onto her phone and so do the rest of the sister's with their phones. The whole of Royal Woods and the world will see this.
Then Lisa realizes. "You know, if they wanted to cool down. They could've gone to the apartment with us." The loud sister's also realize this.
"Let's not tell them that and let them enjoy this moment" said Leni. They continue to watch as everyone enjoys this street fair, one they will all remember.
Day 5, to the 7 day stay at Great Lake City.
A/N: Thank you to Vasmasdas1 for the idea of the episode of the Casagrandes "The Big Chill." I liked the idea of them singing for the street fair, also coming tomorrow is Lynn Sr's Birthday. Leave a review and tell me what you all think.
Remember me – Miguel ft. Natalia Lafourcade.
Date made: 6/29/20.