Chapter 3 Words of Wisdom and Love

A few hours later Lincoln was in his room waiting for his turn to get ready for his rock n roll outfit made by Leni and for his face paint made by Lola.

"Well things just became so amazing for our family!" Lincoln spoke to the audience/readers. "Slash and Zakk Wylde really hooked us up with Kiss! Not only are we gonna go to their concert up front for free but we will do a jam session for them during our pre-concert party! This is definitely the best day ever for the Loud family!"

Lincoln still felt happy but then he became a little sad knowing his favorite band SMOOCH is not longer around and the founding member is gone from the car accident he was involved in.

"If only SMOOCH and Pucker were still around to see this." Lincoln said sadly. "They'd be so proud of me and my family to have this amazing experience."

Lincoln sighed again. "I just hope nothing bad happens to bands like Kiss and rock 'n roll is dead."

While he was thinking about this he heard a knock at the door. "Come in."

The door opened to reveal Luna who wasn't dressed and hadn't her face paint on yet. "Hey bro. Are you ok?"

"Hey Luna. Yeah I'm fine." Lincoln said but Luna could see the sadness in his face and hear it in his voice.

"What's the matter?" Luna said sitting on the bed next to her little brother. "You look a little sad."

Lincoln sighed knowing he couldn't lie to his most caring sister. "It's just, I've been thinking about what happened to SMOOCH and Pucker."

Luna felt sad to her brother. "You still miss them don't ya?"

"Well… yeah." Lincoln answered. "What if something like that happens to other bands like Kiss? I don't want that happening. I don't want rock n roll to die like the past rockers did."

Lincoln shed a few tears down his eyes.

Luna put an arm around his shoulders showing some sisterly love. "Hey. Look at me buddy."

Lincoln looked at his big sister. "I know how much you miss them and you're scared about what will happen. But that doesn't mean they're forgotten. Remember what Slash and Zakk told us?"

Lincoln nodded. "All the music of these guys who are gone will always be remembered throughout time as long as there are still people who love music, especially rock n roll, it will never die."

"That's right little man." A voice spoke up. The siblings turned to see Kiss at the doorway to his room.

"Oh. Hey guys." Lincoln said. "What are you doing here?"

"We figured we would check on you guys to see how everyone is doing." Tommy said. "It would definitely help eat up our waiting time for the party."

"Yeah." Eric spoke up. "We were listening to you and Luna talking and we'd like to share some things with you."

Lincoln listened to the band. "Lincoln. Your sister is definitely right when she said as long as there are people out there and live music, rock n roll will never die." Paul said sitting next to Lincoln and putting a hand on his shoulder.

"Yeah little man". Gene spoke up sitting next to Lincoln across from Paul. "That's what we and our songs are all about. Rockin' and Rollin' all night and partying everyday. Just having a great time with friends and family like yours. That's what this is truly about and what truly brings people together like us."

"And we've been there too with other past members like Ace." Paul spoke up.

"They may not be around but their memories are always with us and inspired new members like Tommy and Eric to join us."

Tommy and Eric nodded to Lincoln in agreement.

"It is sad that a lot of people are no longer with us like SMOOCH and Pucker." Gene said. "But always remember what music and bands like us are all about and all that will never die."

Lincoln couldn't help but smile at the band giving him so many inspiring words to him. It made him happy to not only hear his most caring sister inspire him but to hear Kiss inspire him too. It's shows that a band like them truly does care for their fans and not the other way around.

"Thanks guys." Lincoln smiled at the band.

"Anytime little man." Gene said ruffling his hair. "Anytime."

"Hey Linky." Leni's voice spoke up as everyone looked out the bedroom to see the rest of the family looking in to Lincoln's room already dressed in rock n roll outfits very similar to kiss and face paint that almost perfectly matches the bands face paint.

"Wow guys!" Lincoln shouted impressed with their looks. "You all look amazing!"

"Thanks sport!" Said the father. "We're all rocked out and ready to roll!"

"Got that right honey." Rita said to her husband smiling.

"What do you think of the outfits I made?" Leni asked her brother.

"I think they look amazing!" Lincoln said.

"Yeah!" Paul said in amazement. "They almost look exactly like ours!"

"Thanks Linky!" Leni said. "You two Kiss! My fashion sense never fails!"

"My face painting talents never fail either!" Lola said in pride. "I still have my princess look but definitely look like a rockstar princess!"

"Yay!" Lilly shouted clapping her hands and giggling making the band smile again at the baby's cuteness. She definitely does look cute in her face paint and baby sized rock n roll outfit.

"You definitely outdid yourself with the face paint Lola." Eric spoke up. "I never knew you had this much talent."

"Well that's what we Louds do best!" Lori spoke up. "Oh! Bobby Boo boo bear will love me in this look!"

The other siblings couldn't help but gag at Lori's little romantic gush with Bobby which annoyed her a bit. "Hey! Until you get boyfriends of your own, don't judge me!"

Lincoln Luna and Kiss couldn't help but laugh. "Yeah that's another thing about our family."

"I can see why you're called 'The Louds'" Paul smirked making everyone laugh with him.

Lucy then spoke up. "Anyway. We were about to tell you Lincoln it was your turn to put on your outfit and face paint when we heard you, Luna and the band taking to each other"

The family then had caring looks in their faces to their son/brother.

"Yeah bro." Lynn Jr. spoke up. "We'll definitely be there for you when you feel down like this."

"Yeah." Lana spoke up. "The last thing we want is to see our best brother ever sad and hurt."

"Yeah. No need to be down in the dumps all day long. Hahahaha." Luan joked and had Mr. Coconuts with her dressed up as a rock star too.

Luan then made a serious statement. "I'm kidding but seriously, I don't wanna see you sad and hurt. And I would be happy seeing you happy and smiling."

"I don't really say this that often big brother." Lisa spoke up before hugging her big brother. "But I will always love you no matter what happens."

"So will we honey." Rita said to her son before the rest of the family group hugged him and Luna.

"Thanks everyone." Lincoln said smiling at his family. "I love you all."

"We love you too Lincoln!" The family said as they continued to hug.

Kiss smiled brightly at this precious family moment. It did felt like everything they were about the fans they care for are all on display in front of them.

"This makes us so happy seeing moments like this." Paul said to the Louds. "This is a perfect example of what we want for our fans. To be together and have a good time."

"Got that right Paul." Lincoln said as the family broke away.

"Alright." Lori spoke up. "Let's all finish getting ready for our party. Lincoln Luna, it's still your turn to get ready."

"Alright." Lincoln said. "Let's go Luna."

"Right behind ya dude" Luna said as she and Lincoln went to Leni and Lola to get ready.