I apologize about the delay I notice not too many people were keen on the second chapter so I shall keep it more on the present time. Btw I wont do the missing pages thing again so there. Remember I dont own any original characters or H-Jim & H-Plank the all belong to their rightful owners. So without further adieu here is the latest installment.
Chapter 3
Stasis Within The Void
(Tuesday night 11:17 p.m.)
Kevin could only stand there in silence too many thoughts bombarded his mind leaving him dazed and confused. "I-I… Wha" was all he could get out "Words Kevin I know you know how to use them" Edd replied with sass. Eddward finally broke the ice "I assume you're wondering how this (Lowering his hand from head to toe) happened?". Kevin could only nod "Well you could say I went through a "Metamorphosis" and this is the final stage".
Finally he spoke "What are you" (SLAM) the side door almost ripped off its hinges. "WHO THE HELL DOES HE THINK HE IS LEAVING US WITH THE EQUIPMENT I HAVE HALF A MIND TO… oh shit" Marie stood there in shock. "Marie what's wrong?" the drummer followed her gaze and focused on Eddward and the redhead instantly feeling his blood boil "Who is that?" He asked through clenched teeth.
Shaking her head "Just a bad memory come on let's pack our shit and…". Turning to look at her drummer catching him heading straight for them. 'Oh great' she sighed to herself and started packing things into her van quickly so they don't get stolen.
"This guy bothering you Eddward?" Kevin was now towered by the drummer who stood at 6'4" to his 6'1". Eddward placed a hand on the drummers shoulder "Not at all Alphonse please restrain yourself this is simply an old… acquaintance". However Alphonse didn't back down he was shooting daggers at Kevin who only responded by doing the same. Finally he lifted his hand for a greeting "Alphonse Brand and may I ask who you are?".
Kevin kept his hands in his pockets "Kevin Barr, now do you mind I'm trying to have a conversation here". Eddward slipped in between them facing his drummer "Alphonse though I appreciate your concern its fine I'll only be a minute". Staring into those azure eyes Al couldn't help but calm down "Fine but hurry up" he replied slowly walking away.
"He your boyfriend?" Kevin asked with venom in his voice Edd turned around shaking his head. "I don't do boyfriends he's just a close friend" 'Some friend' Kevin thought to himself. "Well if you're not busy we should catch up some time". Eddward took a moment to ponder on this "I guess… here's my number now I must be leaving see you soon Kevin".
With that once again Eddward was out of his life and Kevin could only feel that hollow pain he thought was long since buried. He could only stand there thinking back on that day as well as the memories of crying himself to sleep missing his dork. But it would seem that "Dork" has long since vanished and this cold person has taken over.
"Hey Kevin" snapped back into reality he turned around to see Chase catching up to him. "Where did you go man? I thought you ditched me" trying to be quick with his words he replied. "Nah just had to get some fresh air… I'm pretty tired man I think I'm gonna call it a night". Chase had noticed he seemed off tonight but let it go "Alright man guess I'll do the same". With that they both went home not noticing a certain singer watching them leave from afar.
"What the hell was he doing here?" Eddward jumped a bit turning to his blue haired vixen. "I don't know Marie but it seems I'm to find out soon enough" "You can't go through this again Edd it took way too long to get you over him last time". Thinking back on the time she found him in the woods balling his eyes out anger filling her body to the core.
"Do not worry Marie I have no intention of being with him… besides last I heard he is a father". Wrapping her arm around him she replied "Yeah well I feel like getting shitfaced tonight come on my treat". Dragging him back to her van they step inside finding Al sitting there with a heavy frown across his face. Marie knew why he had that look on his face but didn't want to start anything not after what transpired. Edd seemed completely oblivious and started searching for the stash of hooch Marie always had in her glove box.
Finally finding the bottle of "Kracken" black spiced rum Edd twisted the cap off and took a big swig. As he swallowed he let out a big shudder feeling the warm liquid slide down his throat. "Hey don't take all of it asshat" Marie growled snatching the bottle out of his hand. 'Think I'm gonna double up tonight' reaching under the seat she pulled out a metallic microphone case. Containing her very first pipe and an ounce of basic green 'Definitely gonna be a long night'.
Taking a swig and passing the bottle to Al she loads a bowl and unleashes her mind to "The Zen". Taking a hit holding her breath for dear life she noticed Al take a bigger gulp than Edd. She could only feel bad for him keeping a secret that's plain as day. That boy never had anyone or wanted anyone… that is except Edd.
'I wonder if… OH SHIT!' Marie forgot she was still holding her breath letting the smoke out too quickly caused her to cough uncontrollably. "My, my someone's got something on her mind" the singer slurred already starting to feel tipsy. Al took another gulp and passed it over to Edd who didn't waste time downing a third of the bottle. That was the knockout punch because now he had half-lidded eyes and couldn't keep his head up. "Yeah I wonder what you'll be like in ten years" lying through her teeth keeping Al's secret just for a bit longer.
Edd responded only with a grunt starting to feel weightless as if time had stopped and only one thing came to mind. 'Kevin' what the hell was he even doing out here Marie and Edd left Peach Creek years ago. Moving all the way down to Houston where they could start a new life. Cutting off most ties of their past Marie would talk to her sisters every so often. Lee is in college studying politics cause if there is one thing she can do is argue. May is in culinary school finding her peace in baking she has been saving money hopefully starting her own sweet shop.
The only person Edd would talk to was his little brother Jim he was three years younger and just finishing high school. In some ways Edd hated Jim after he dropped out and left town their parents stayed at home more. Showering Jim with gifts and affection hoping he wouldn't end up like the black sheep of their family. They didn't push him to be a doctor or a scientist they gave him something Edd never had… a choice.
About his freshman year Jim found himself enthralled in writing at first it was a way to deal with a bad breakup. Soon however this blossomed into short stories, poems and fanfics it helped him cope with his abandonment issues.
Edd couldn't stay mad at him for long though when his parents were off at god knows where. Jim was always by his side whenever there was a thunderstorm he would jump into Edd's bed and cling to him. It made him feel important like somebody needed him or they would perish. Suddenly the backdoor of the van swung open revealing a tall blonde barely able to keep his balance.
"And where the hell have you been Plank?" Marie asked in her best mom voice. The taller boy responded only with a glare shutting the door behind him and lying next to Al. Plank was a mute by choice and the way he communicates is with the screams of his guitar. Noticing Edd look like he was about to pass out Plank snatched the bottle from his grasp. Finishing it off he screws the cap back on places it back in Edd's hand.
Reaching for his gig bag he pulls out his baby a Fender Jaguar with a rosewood fret board and ice blue finish. He remembers the day he first laid eyes on it like it was yesterday sitting in that rundown pawn shop. His last day in Peach Creek was the day he finally stole it because there was no way he could cough up two thousand dollars.
He wasn't thinking only acting when he grabbed the guitar off the hook and ran. He was lucky enough to run into Edd and Marie when he did they were packing their stuff into Marie's van. He was out of breath and clearly had nowhere to go. Hearing the police sirens they simply look at each other and signaled him to get inside.
Plank never had any training he didn't know what chords were he just played like he was possessed. There was a running gag that he sold his soul to the devil to be able to play so well. Yet in truth he simply just had a natural talent with the guitar and he never questioned it.
Without a seconds notice he plays slowly strumming at first it soon progresses into something "Magical". Edd looked passed out but he was humming softly to the rhythm Marie and Al couldn't help but join in. Always able to create something so different so fresh they all knew this band was headed somewhere. Finally Edd sang softly but with such vigor his lyrics knew how to penetrate the soul.
Only in a fairy tail
Love will always prevail
For those living within the norm
Gaze upon my kind with such scorn
Try as I might I always fail
Rotting in the ground a nameless tale
I feel so cold my soul has been sold
OH can't you see what you did to me
My shell is cracking and the sins keep stacking
These legs grow weak and I want to sleep
Forever in a dream ripping my anguish from the seem
I can't help but cry as I wonder why
Do I wanna know if that certain glow
Still shines on through to you
On the final note everyone stopped the energy was incendiary and they were all riding a high. Edd was the first to pass out followed soon by Plank leaving only the rhythm section to embrace the silence in numbing stupor. Al couldn't help but stare at Edd wanting so badly for him to be curled up against him to stroke that silky black hair.
He was about to drift to sleep when Marie's foot nudged him "Hey, we need to talk".
Well how was that? please read and review I should have the next chapter posted on Wednesday see you soon.
-TK