sorry for the wait, took a long time to update-- uhhhh… stupid midterm studying

Whoo! Thanks for all the awesome reviews everyone. This is the last chapter in part 2 of the gorillaz saga. Next up is paula which will be 3 chapters (I think) and then (for all you noodle fans) Noodle appears for the first time!

CHAPTER 8: NEWS

Russel made his way through the crowds of the busy New York streets. He was so excited to get home and tell his mom about what Murdoc said. He ran down the sidewalk as fast as he could, panting with a loss of breath. "Damn excess fatness! Why must I love food so much?"

Soon he reached his old, familiar apartment building that he had lived in with his mom since he was a kid. "I can't wait to tell her. She has always told me to do something with my life and I am finally getting my chance to achieve what I want to do." He panted as he ran up the front steps.

But to his surprise, he saw stacks of cardboard boxes lined up in the hallway when he got inside. More were inside the living room. Russel walked into the kitchen where his mother was sitting at the table; she looked as if she was filled with grief.

"Ma, what's going on? What's up with all the boxes? Are we moving?" Russel sat down at the table. "No were not." She sighed. "But you are."

"What are you talking about ma?" Russel asked her, confused. "I'm sorry honey, it's hard to explain but you are moving out." She shook her head. "You're kicking me out of my own home? Why!" Russel shouted.

"For you're ghost possession." She told him. "What? How did you find out?" Russel's eyes grew wide. "I have known about it for awhile now, I have always been worried about you Russel. Since that day you got expelled and now the demonic possession is happening again. I was cleaning in the hallway and you were inside your room and I heard you talking to someone. I took a look inside to make sure you were okay but to my surprise, there was someone else with you. You both were sitting on your bed talking to each other, but then there was a swirl of blue light and he disappeared. Then your eyes began to glow. I almost had a heart attack knowing my son was possessed. But this is for your own good, son. It's a chance to recover from the trauma that happened 5 years ago."

"And where am I supposed to go? Huh, tell me that? What if I can't find a place to live? You want me to be cold and homeless all my life Ma?" Russel shouted angrily. He got up and stood in the doorway of the kitchen.

"Calm down, we can check the real estate ads and find a nice-"

"No! Your right, I have made a mistake…..by staying here all my life. I should live on my own, I'm outta here. Bye ma." Russel sighed upset. He picked up a box and held it under his arm. "Russel wait!" His mother shouted. He slammed the front door behind him and sat down on the apartment steps. Sighing, he lowered his head.

I can't believe this, my own family kicking me out of my home onto the street. Now I know how those homeless guys feel. But it's not a total loss, I can make the best of it-oh who am I kidding, this sucks. All I have is this box…. Full of…uhhh?

He examined the contents inside

A tooth brush, a washcloth, my pillow, spare clothes and a box of cookies. This is all your fault anyway Del.

"What? My fault? I didn't do anything!" Del said.

Yes it is, if you hadn't taken possession of my body, I'd still have a home

"Aww relax man, I have an idea. Remember those two dudes from the music store today?"

Yeah what about them?

"Maybe you can stay with them, they seemed cool."

Yeah….that's a great idea! They truly understand me.

"So they have to let you stay with them."

Yeah, for once things are looking up. Del my man, you're a genius.

"Heheh, yeah tell me something I don't know."

So with a trace of hope, Russel picked up the box and ran down the street.

But how am I ever going to find them again?

"Relax man, I know where they are. I can sense them inside me."

Really, then were are they?

"On the outskirts of town, by the pier."

Russel stopped running and stood by the curb. A big NYC bus pulled up, its door's opened. "Are you getting on? You're standing by the bus stop." The driver asked.

"Yeah, one round trip to the NYC bay pier please." Russel told him, getting on the bus. "You got any money?" The driver asked. "Yeah, I have some change." He searched his pockets and pulled out a handful of quarters.

He walked to the back and sat down in an empty seat. The bus moved forward down the street.

It took a few minutes but the bus soon arrived at the pier. Russel got off and stood looking across the water.

The buses tires whipped up a cloud of dust as it drove away.

Okay now what Del? Were here at the pier. So where are they?

"They are here, over in that direction."

You better be right Del

"Trust me, they are behind that old shack."

Russel ran across the docking harbor and stopped to catch his breath. He was at the old shack like Del had told him. Its red paint was peeling on the outside, and behind it was Murdoc's Winnebago.

Here? They're in here?

Russel stepped slowly and knocked on the Winnebago's door. It opened and Murdoc was standing in the doorway, shirtless. "Hey you're here mate. Hey Dullard! Get over here. Our drummer has arrived." They both heard the sound of running and soon 2-D popped out from the interior. "Oi' that's great. How are you Russel? The name is 2-D." 2-D smiled shaking his hand. "You can just call him Dumb Dullard." Murdoc snickered. "No he can't." 2-D shot back. "See, utmost stupidity. Just be quit and look pretty." Murdoc said. "Uh 2-D will do, I guess. It's nice to meet you too D." Russel told him. 2-D smiled.

"Come inside." Murdoc told him. Russel held up his box and followed them. The inside of the Winnebago had a horrendous smell of cigarette butts and heavy liquor, and the whole place was a mess. "Sorry about the mess mate, it's just the way I am." Murdoc said. "But this is my love shack on wheels." (heh reference from cribs) "The Niccals mobile."

"Uh no problem." Russel said. His eyes started to tear. "Hey you got any food? I'm starving."

"Oh yeah, fridge is right over there in me kitchen." Murdoc pointed. Russel walked towards a doorway, jumping over different things that were scattered on the floor. He opened the door to the fridge and was shocked to see that everything was covered with mold. "See anything ya like?" He heard Murdoc call.

"Uh on second thought, I'm not very hungry." Russel called back (Shocking right?)

"So what's been going on? Did your mum let you join the band?" Murdoc asked as Russel emerged from the kitchen. "My mom kicked me out of our apartment." Russel said in a moody tone. "What? Why?" 2-D asked. "She found out about Del, and said I was moving. She told me it would help me recover. So is it cool if I stay here for awhile?" Russel asked. "Well we're going to be staying here in New York for a few more days, but after that we're going back to England." Murdoc told him. "Hey he can come back with us, he has no place to stay and he did say he had always wondered what England was like." 2-D suggested. "How did you know he said that, you were in the front of the store and me and Russ were all the way in the back." Murdoc asked. "Uh….I have good hearing." 2-D said. "And after all the times I have screamed in your ears." Murdoc said annoyed.

"Really, you'll let me go back to England with you?" Russel asked, he felt excitement inside him. "Yeah we need you Russ, as a drummer and a friend. Anyway I got something special to show you guys when we get there. It's a present." Murdoc told them. "Well what is it?" 2-D asked. "Don't question me dullard. All I have to say is that it's going to be big."

To Be Continued…..