Chapter 37: Bring Tha Noize

Well, I guess it's now time to put the ACTUAL thing into action, eh? Well, not exactly YET. Why? Well, later in the day, Chris actually called the lads around 8 PM, because he had to tell the lads to wear attire that fits the theme of the song. So, it could be darker themed clothes, leather type stuff, etc, you get the idea. Ed's phone wasn't working, for some strange reason, and Chris mentioned that to Double D, so the latter went to Ed's house and explained the whole deal to him, and he agreed. And so, they are basically trying to get into that style, as their normal attire... isn't exactly gonna be fitting with what they are trying to perform. Well, minus Chris possibly, but he's going to a just himself a bit more.

The next day... or morning...

Well, everyone's in different directions eh? Because Eddy for one thing, was in charge of bringing the stringed instruments, while Ed was in charge of carrying the drums. Then again, the latter is literally going to be the easiest thing in the world, because Ed can lift literal houses. Enough said. Hahaha! Anyways, smoothly proceeding onwards, when they all met up, the attire everyone had, generally speaking, was similar. Black jeans, grey or black shirt (if you were Chris, a band shirt), a jacket or vest covering the shirt, and vice versa.

"Well, we look fit for this. I hope." Chris said.

Eddy then said to him, "Let's hope your idea for clothing gets us some attention! We need to get everyone ready for our big moment!"

"Calm down cowboy," Chris said while chuckling. "We will get it sooner or later, right now, let's focus on getting to school first, yeah?"

And to school, they go! Chris actually offered to carry the guitar for Eddy, since he was struggling slightly with the instruments, because keep in mind, they need the plug ins for the guitars and everything to actually make sounds, or else... don't exactly expect the song to sound like the record at all. Either way, they all enter the school building, and to say that everyone paid attention to their attire, is a contender for understatement of the century. In fact, when they got to their lockers to check some stuff, Chris said, "My goodness... feels like we are wanted to something..."

"Are you kidding?!" Eddy said, excited about this. "We are getting our due my friends! Just wait until the actual performance, THEN it'll get amazing!"

"Eddy, might I suggest toning down your ambitions?" Double D said. "We still have no idea as to if everyone will love this performance, or even be open to the song we are going to play. Also, Ed? Where do you plan to store the drums? There's not enough space available in your locker to store it."

"Oh! I know! In the cafeteria! One moment please!" Ed said.

"That was quick." Eddy said, before turning to Double D, "Also, come on! We have it all under control!"

"I suppose so..." Double D said, slightly doubtful of all the "advantages" they have. Speaking of which...

"Hey Double D!" Marie said, before she noticed how he was... quite different looking than usual. She actually liked it. Double D responded to to her greeting, saying, "Greetings Marie! How are you?"

"Good. You're looking handsome mister. Let me guess, the performance?" Marie asked.

Double D blushes a little, before saying, "Yes. Eddy believe we, 'have it in the bag', as he would word it. Although, I feel as though he isn't thinking about the consequences, as he has this strange sensation of assurance that we won't have any problems."

"Look on the bright side," Chris said, joining on the conversation. "We ain't playing something more complex. This isn't easy per se, but it's easier. If that makes sense."

"Oh yeah, are you ready to impress her?" Marie said, poking fun at Chris.

"What?" Chris said confused.

"You know, Sk-"

"I am back guys!" Ed said to this lads, cutting Marie off.

"Hey Ed." Chris said. "Did you get the drums to the stage?"

"Yep! All is static!" Ed, who meant to say ecstatic... said.

May and Lee arrive to where the group of 5 peeps were, and the former notices Ed's attire. And she is... very much amazed. "Ed! You look amazing!"

"Aww... thanks?" Ed said, not used at all to hearing compliments about his appearance. Then again... he literally NEVER changes out of his normal wear, if once in a year. Maybe.

Eddy hasn't exactly gotten any compliment yet, but then again... in his mind, he won't have to wait long. Anyways, the bell rings and, you know the rules, and so do I!

"Let's go guys. Double D? We will see you and the rest of y'all later at break." Chris said.

And so, the two groups dispersed, and onto class! Although, Chris has a surprise in store. And Eddy does aswell. What exactly is this surprise? Well, when the two of them entered class, literally everyone in the room took notice, and even Mr. Muta said, "Well... we got a new look now, didn't we fellows?"

"That we did." Chris responded. "It's... for a purpose later today. You'll see it soon."

Muta laughs at Chris, before he and Eddy went and took their seats. Chris noticed Skylar was already there, and she says to him, "So... what's with the look?"

"Want the long or short version of the story?" Chris said, while taking his seat.

"Short." Skylar responded.

"Well..." Chris began to speak. "When you left to go back home the other day, Eddy told me that he got an idea to... basically perform a song in front of the whole school. Where he got this from? Apparently listening to a Motley Crue song. Speaking of Motley Crue... we are actually performing their song, 'Girls, Girls, Girls' . I know, hard to believe, but again, all Eddy's idea."

Skylar laughed out loud, before saying, "Wait.. you're actually performing? Oh my goodness!"

"Yeah. Keep it down okay? Let's try to not spoil it. Even then, the main purpose of this is to direct the attention away from Double D and Marie. But I can't say I know what type of attention we are going to get. Oh will it ever vary..." Chris stated.

"That sounds ominous." Skylar responded. "Well, I wish you and the others luck. It's just hard to believe. Barely a week or so into the school year too!"

"I know. I'm more just hoping none of us do something embarrassing, or something goes wrong, because... well, actually... nevermind. Even if we mess up or do well, we get the attention, and that's the main objective per se."

"Talking about our performance?" Eddy said to the two peeps.

"Yep." Chris spoke. "Just telling her the whole deal. That is all."

Skylar than brings up an important question to Eddy. "Couldn't you have picked a more... I don't know, un-suggestive or whatever song?"

"What are you talking about?" Eddy asked.

"You picked the song that you and the boys are performing, right?"

Eddy now realizes what she was talking about. "Oh yeah... well, come on! It'll get us all the attention, and the song is just what the crowd is gonna love?"

Skylar laughs before telling Eddy, "You better hope you're right, because once the people start realizing the song you're playing... I'll be amazed if the school doesn't flat out suspend you four."

"There's not a single word that's even bad in it, what's the problem?" Eddy responded.

"Eddy... uh... remember what I told Ed?" Chris told Eddy, reminding the latter of the meaning of the song.

"Oh... snap!" Eddy said, a little stuck. "Eh, whatever, we won't get in that much trouble for THAT song. Chris, didn't you say that there were more... I guess worse songs we could've done?"

Chris rolls his eyes before saying, "Yes, but you're trying to act like that offsets the possible issues with the one we are playing. Even then, I hope you're right."

Skylar raised an eyebrow as to the "other songs", they were considering. "What other songs were you considering guys?"

"Well... maybe we could've done a Slipknot, Slayer or Megadeth, but all three would've been beyond complicated for various reasons." Chris stated.

"You idiot!" Skylar said while laughing. "How would you four play... literally anything from those three bands?"

"Exactly." Chris responded.

Why don't we go check on the other group?

In Spanish, well... it seems as though there's a conversation between Double D and Marie. They have been (secretly, at the back of the class, with Ed and May taking the table in front, and Lee sitting in form of them) talking about that night, and Double D has been updating Marie on the whole "performance" going on today. Similar to Skylar, thought slightly different, Marie is pretty astounded by what she is being told, finding it pretty funny.

"So, you think that you are ready sweetheart?" Marie said with a grin.

"As much as we will ever be Marie. Although, I can't guarantee we will give a performance that is on the flawless spectrum of things." Double D said, a little worried.

"Relax!" Marie said. "You'll do fine, and don't try to go for perfection all through it."

Double D simply responded by smiling a bit at Marie, and sharing a hug between the two. Ed and May were having a similar conversation in front of them.

"Ed, are you really about to perform a song?"

"Yup! With my pals! We are all ready!" Ed said, cheerfully.

"Awesome!" May said, also cheerfully. "I hope it goes well for you all!"

May also mentions, once more, "Also... Ed?"

"Yes?" Ed responded.

"I know I said this before, but you really look great." May said with a smile. Ed slightly blushed at this, as he, once again, is not used at all to hearing compliments for his looks. Plus, May sounded very sincere, which isn't very common either.

Ahh... I love get togethers. Hahaha!