Tony woke up bright and early the next morning. He slipped out of his bed and left the room with his tools. His family being here reminded him of his love to make new gadgets. He felt, well different. Not good, but not like shit either. He walked into Phil's office. It was the only place it was really safe to work on his 'projects'.

Recently he had learned that people with the same blood types were more likely to have a telepathic communication between them. He guessed that identical twins were able to act like one another because of it. He learned that he was O blood. Megan and Lee were AB and Marc was B. His dad was B and his mom was A. That explained why Marc could talk to dad so easily. And why Megan and Lee were so close. His mom, well, its family and love.

Tony thought about how he could harness the blood work of the body. Maybe it would bring them closer. Marc had shown that he still cared. Maybe the others were the same. He designed earrings. Little black studs that had a drop of every blood type there was. He sent an electric pulse through it. He placed it in his newly pierced ears. It was still sore.

He thought about Marc. He found out that Alan and Orji had the same blood type he did. It needed to be tested by someone who didn't have the same blood type. And he really wanted to know what was going on in Marc's head. He swiped his hair over his ears. If his parents saw his ears they would take him straight home.

He focused as hard as he could. But he got nothing. Project failure. Fashion pass. He would work on it again later. When his family was gone. He walked done the hall and saw his siblings Lee and Megan. They were too busy talking to notice him.

Ugh, said a voice in Tony's head that sounded a lot like Megan, Why couldn't I have a normal youngest brother like all the other girls at my school. He's so embarrassing being at an art school when I'm stuck at a normal school.

He thinks he's so good, came another voice that sounded like Lee, Just because he can sing a little. Anything he can do I can do better. I mean come on! He was released from WHOOP.

Tony looked at them. They continued down the hall. He touched the new earrings. They worked. Unfortunately. He took them out and put in normal studs. He didn't want to be listening in if he could help it. And he didn't want to hear anything like he just did. No tears came to his eyes though. Lee used him as a punching bag and Megan saw him more as a project to test her skills.

He didn't know what Marc thought though. He was smart. He liked to prove it. He was fairly indifferent. He would use his brains to help or annoy any of the Clark kids. But he only offered to tutor Tony. And that was only to get out of trouble with mom. Tony walked into the cafeteria. Parents and kids were laughing everywhere. Tony sat at his normal table. Alan and Orji slid next to him with Marc following. Alan and Orji were wearing matching ball caps.

"What up Tone?" asked Marc. Tony looked at him. He thought back to when he left. He can't cover his emotions. He wasn't top spy. He was kept because he was smart. Visibly smart.

"Oh you know, music craziness," he said with a smile. Alan and Orji gave his paper.

"It's the script Prince," said Orji.

"Script?" asked Marc.

"Yeah. I was cast in the all male cast for the little mermaid."

"All… dude cast?"

"Yeah," answered Alan.

"It's to train us to play any character. Even if we have to play the opposite gender or pretend someone else is the opposite gender," explained Orji. Marc thought for a moment.

"Who are you guys playing?"

"Sebastian," said Orji. He did look like the more masculine of the twins.

"Ursula," said Alan. He was a smaller build but a similar voice.

"Adella and Prince Eric," said Tony with a sigh, "Please don't tell mom and dad. Or Lee and Megan. They would never let me live it down."

"When is it?" Marc asked.

"In a month. Kids can send invites to people who they want to see the show," said Orji. Marc's eyes shined brightly.

"Can I come?" he asked excitedly. Tony looked at him. His brother. Excited about something that wasn't involving science. And not making fun of Tony.

"Sure. But just you," said Tony.

Marc's POV

Why just me? What's going on?

"Why?" he asked. Tony shrugged his shoulders.

"I just trust you more. Mom and dad are embarrassing, Megan and Lee are just, too determined to be the best. You, you're calmer. And fine with being who you are," Tony answered. Marc stared at Tony as he ate. What did he mean by that?

"Oh, do you want to come with us to practice?" asked Tony.

"Can I?" asked Marc.

"Sure. I don't say much but it should be entertaining."

Later

Marc sits alone in the audience. He was able to convince his parents to visit some of Tony's teachers. And they took Megan and Lee with them. Honestly he was glad not to go. Some of the teachers didn't seem quite right. He saw Tony get changed into a suit. He had already sung a song as Adella. But from here on he only spoke. And the person playing Ariel seemed a bit off. He was a terrible singer.

He heard Alan and Orji doing a warm-up with Tony.

"Many mumbling mice,

Are making midnight music in the moonlight,

Mighty mice,

Many mumbling mice,

Are making midnight music in the moonlight,

Mighty mice,

Many mumbling mice,

Are making midnight music in the moonlight,

Mighty mice," and each time they got faster. They were perfectly in tune. Tony should've gotten the lead. His voice sounded so pure. Like a girl was actually singing it. Now he understood why he didn't want anyone else in on his practice. Or performance. Tony and Ariel did the dance scene and then Tony was excused for the day. The prince didn't have very many scenes.

"Come on Marc," he said after he got out of his costume, "I'll show you around."

For the next week it was like this. Marc and Tony strengthening their bond. Orji and Alan becoming Marc's friend. When it was time to go home. Tony hugged everyone out of obligation. But when he hugged Marc, he couldn't help but cry.

"Stay safe bro," said Tony in his ear.

"I will," said Marc. As Tony left Marc felt a cold wet spot just below his shoulder. It was defiantly Tony's tears. Tony smiled. He put something in Marc's hand.

"It's an IPod. I put something on it for you as you head home," he said heading back to Alan and Orji. Marc looked at the IPod. It was black, new and slick. Just his style. And there were a few hand picked songs on there. All chosen by Tony.

There was Soul Brother, he had sung the first night. And Don't stop believing. And another he didn't know, All in a Mouse's Night, by Genesis. He was pushed into the taxi before he could put it in his ear. He wasn't able to listen to it until he got to the airport. He was on the plane sitting alone when he finally had the headphones in.

(Okay people, Marc is listening to it. As he hears the lyrics you'll see what Tony is doing. Kay? Good)

(Loving Couple)

I can't see you but I know you're there.
Got to get beside you cos it's really cold out here.
Come up close to me you'll soon be warm.
Hold me tightly like we're sheltering from a storm.

Tony looked up at the sky and watched as he saw a plane fly over head. Alan and Orji through an arm around him. They are all laughing and smiling. A crack of thunder is heard in the distance.

(Mouse)

Think I might go out for a stroll
Into the night, and out of this hole.
Maybe find me a meal.
Walking along this new shag pile
Presents a problem all the while.
Nearly the door.

Tony, Alan and Orji walk over toward there room. They all hope for a good night's rest after a hectic week with Tony's family. They notice how dark it has suddenly become. They walk a little faster.

Suddenly he bumps into wood, the door is closed.
A voice from the bed, he'll be exposed.
Which way to run, must make for the hole,
The light's been turned on, he's blind as a mole in coal.

They rush fearing the rain that has begun to fall. They bump into someone. Someone large and muscular. Lightning flashes behind him. They can't tell who it is. Alan and Orji jump up only to be pushed back down.

Now I can see they're coming at me,
They've blocked off my door, I haven't a chance in hell.

Tony shakes in fear as the person reaches out for him. The twins still down. One under his foot the other in his grip.

(Couple)

Come on baby let the poor thing go.
I'm not sleeping with that thing around here, no.
Alright then, I'll fetch a box from below,
Guard him carefully, they're very quick you know.

Tony is lifted off the ground. Alan and Orji are knocked out. Tony tries to yell for help but his mouth is covered. He squirms, unable to escape.

(Mouse)

The door's been opened, my chance to escape.
Must run out quick, better sorry than late.
I'm out on the stairs.
They won't catch me now, I've the run of the house now.
I'll make it downstairs and into the breadbin.
That would be nice.

Tony bites the man's hand and takes off running. He looks back. It was a prisoner from WHOOP. Probably here to kill him even if he no longer worked for WHOOP. He ran around the fence. He had to make it back to Alan and Orji. That was the plan.

Suddenly he bumps into fur, that's very unwise,
A cat is much quicker than men and their eyes.
The chase that ensues can have only one end,
Unless outside help steps in for our friend in need.

Tony runs into someone else. Leon Chameleon. He jumps back and starts running again. But with out his gadgets, he doesn't see any way to win. His chest starts hurting. Lightning flashing. Thunder cracking. Rain beating.

But now the cat comes in for the kill,
His paw is raised, soon blood will spill, yes it will.

"Yes now you will finally die you pesky spy," said Leon Chameleon. He pulled out a knife. Ready to take his life.

(Cat)

Hard luck mouse, this is the end of your road.
The signpost says inside me, let me bear your heavy load.

Tony jumps back as he thrusts the knife at him. His shirt is cut. A small shallow cut is made on his lower stomach. Blood begins to drip.

But it's not to be, that final pounce
Knocks a jar upon his head, and lays him out.

Tony is hit in the head. He falls to the ground. Leon Chameleon laughs evilly.

But it's all in a mouse's night
To take on all those who would fight.

Tony can't move Leon Chameleon lifts the knife above his head. Ready to stab his heart. Leon's back against a wall. Just in case someone tried to sneak up behind him.

(Cat's Story)

There I was with my back to the wall,
Then comes this monster mouse, he's ten feet tall,

Leon looks up to see a person.

"Look boss. Now the kid will no longer be a problem," said Leon. The person stares at him.

With teeth and claws to match.
It only took one blow.

"Fool!" said a feminine voice, "I said capture not kill!"

She grabbed his neck and started to choke him. He fell unconscious. She picked up Tony and walked off into the storm. Leaving Leon behind in the rain.

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