Author's notes: Yay! I finally got some reviews!!! ^_^
VikingValkyrie267: Okay, I'll try to remember, but I've never really done that, before. Yeah, it's not NoodlexOC, it's just a sort of pairingless story, unless a lot of people go (I already doubt this will happen): Aww, so and so look so cute together! I think you should put them together!
-Fusion Jirrue- : I know that people like the longer stories, but, you must remember, these were all dreams. I'm trying pretty hard to make them longer and more detailed. And just the fact that Murdoc would let her stay without anything to gain for him is pretty out of character, even if it is Noodle asking him. So, I'm trying to figure that out.
3Dloves2D : Ummm, no. Sorry, but I have most of it planned out, already, and there really isn't room in the story to add more people. Also, that would be really out of character for 2D, and while I don't doubt that he could possibly win against Murdoc, the idea of him actually fighting him is rather ludicrous.
5Dman23 – Thank you, very much. I'll see if I have time to read yours. Sorry, but I don't think I'll explode anytime soon. Yes, it was random.
Either way, thank you, both of you, for the critique and compliments, and you will receive many cookies and maybe some vital organs in the mail.
Note: This is just based on a series of dreams I had. There will be no pairings unless a whole bunch of people ask for them. Also, I do not own Gorillaz. They belong to Jamie and Damon. IPod belongs to its rightful owners.
"Girl, I hope you what you're doin'," Russel muttered, glancing around the room, "You know Muds don't want nothin' to do with helping others. He ain't like you." Noodle nodded, knowing that it would be hard to convince their bassist to take another person into Kong.
"Yes, Russel, 2D and I have already had this discussion. But, Anna has nowhere to go! Her dorm was shut down and she cannot contact her parents for six months! How can I say no to that?" Noodle frowned, watching the heavyset drummer. He sighed, looking away from her.
"You know I'm with you, but she is a human being. This isn't the same as all those animals you try to save. Murdoc doesn't even like those! In fact, he barely let you stay! What will he say to a girl your age who has nothing for him to gain?" Noodle nodded again, feeling her stomach churn. The drummer was right. She clenched her fists, and put on a brave face.
"I'll make sure he lets her stay! We'll figure something out, I promise." Russel sighed, knowing that she wouldn't give up, and began to walk out of the room. Noodle lingered a moment, remembering what she'd been thinking that morning. 'Another girl in the house…. Maybe I'm getting my wish, after all.'
Anna and 2D were still where they left them on the couch. When they left them, they had been shy and not very talkative. Now, however, they were talking animatedly, smiling and getting along. It was kind of fun to watch, actually.
"Noodle! Anna's favorite movie is Dawn of the Dead, too! And she luvs those late night 'orror movies, too! She could join us when we watch 'em!" Noodle smiled, glad that they had something in common.
"Come on," Russel said, interrupting them, "We gotta make dinner. Maybe somthin' quick. Like Pasta or somethin'." The four walked to the kitchen, 2D and Anna still talking, and Noodle adding wherever she saw fit. The kitchen was just as messy as usual, but Anna seemed to take no notice. She even offered to help cook, since, with three of them working (As if they'd let 2D help cook again), the food would be done even faster. With this time, they decided to get to know their guest a little better by asking questions.
They found out that she was 17 and from a small town called Lutz in Florida. She had been playing softball for 13 years, which would explain the bat she'd used to protect herself from the undead (Though it had never been used for that, before). She was absent-minded and forgot the simplest things a lot. She would lose things and not see what was right in front of her nose. (Noodle chuckled. That would explain her deep thinking, earlier.) She also couldn't cook except grilled cheese and pasta.
She was ambidextrous and played the guitar both right- and left-handed. She actually had four guitars, but was forced to leave her first two electric guitars at home and just bring her nicest electric and acoustic guitars. She also had a bass, which explained the three cases in her wagon. When Noodle asked her if she played bass, as well, the girl laughed nervously and said that she didn't. That confused her, since it made no sense to have something if you couldn't play it, but she let it go.
Anna had come to Essex to attend Isaac Howerton Academy on a scholarship, which made Noodle smile. That was her school! They'd be friends there, too. Anna also loved music with a passion and had over 2,000 songs on her iPod. She couldn't do anything without her music. She couldn't do homework, concentrate in sports, or even get what little sleep she ever got without music (She was an insomniac, too). She smiled when they asked her what her favorite song was.
"I don't really have one, but the one that makes me feel the best is Faust by the Gorillaz. Have you heard that one? It doesn't have a lot of lyrics but the ones it does have are so pretty, and the actual lyrics it does have basically describe my life. I like the Gorillaz. They write the best music." She smiled weakly, then frowned as Russel and Noodle laughed, "What's so funny? I really like that song. It's one of the only ones I remember all the time!"
Noodle shook her head, trying to subdue her laughter, "No, no. There is nothing wrong with it, Anna-San. Russel and I just remembered something funny. Correct, Russel?" The drummer nodded, still chuckling a bit.
2D looked confused, "Wot wos it?" Noodle smiled at him.
"Nothing."
Anna rubbed the back of her head, still confused about what was so funny. "Anyway, I think the pasta is done."
Russel nodded, "Sauce, too. Looks like it's chow time. Someone should get Muds." Noodle swallowed, knowing that it was a matter of time before she had to ask the bassist for a huge favor. It was then, speak of the devil (Ignore the pun), that he arrived. Luckily, he was fully dressed in his gray shirt and jeans, upside-down cross glinting on his chest. Ignoring the rest of the room, he grabbed a plate, piled it with pasta and tomato sauce, grabbed a fork, and sat down, taking a huge bite of sauce.
The room was silent except his chewing. He swallowed, then looked up, wondering why his bandmates were so quiet. Then, his eyes lit upon Anna. He stared at her for a moment, then looked at 2D. The girl seemed pretty okay with her first meeting with the bassist, Noodle noticed, almost as if she was used to his strange looks, for someone who didn't know the band.
"She ain't anotha' one o' yo's, is she, Face ache?" Murdoc asked, strangely calm. 2D, wide-eyed, shook his head. "Huh, she looks like ya." He took another bite of spaghetti, leaving the rest of the band to realize he meant that she wasn't the singer's daughter.
Noodle looked at the other girl for a moment. Murdoc had a point: the girl was very tall, almost as tall as the singer himself, and slim, with a small torso and very long legs. She had large hands and feet like the singer. Her face was of similar structure, and they both had the same nose and large eyes with matching bruises from lack of sleep (And 2D's also probably from Murdoc). Hers just happened to be hazel, while his were completely black. Even their hair had that natural spike to it. Were they really related?
But, Anna shook her head, "No, I'm 'fraid I'm not related to 2D at all." Murdoc nodded, slurping another mouthful of noodles. Swallowing, he glared at the singer.
"'Kay then. WHO TH' BLOODY 'ELL IS SHE?!" Noodle knew he wouldn't stay calm for long. In fact, the fact that he was calm at all surprised her.
"Murdoc, this is Anna. Anna, this Murdoc. She is my friend," Noodle replied as the singer and the other girl flinched. Murdoc mumbled something, then looked at Noodle. She knew he wouldn't get angry at her like he got angry at 2D.
"Kinda late fo' 'er to be 'ere, I'n' it?" Noodle took a deep breath, knowing this was the hard part.
"Actually, Anna will be staying here for a while. She needs a place to stay, since her dorm was shut down, and I offered for her to stay here." She watched the bassist for any signs of disapproval. He calmly chewed a mouthful of spaghetti and swallowed, wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, then stood.
"No." Noodle looked at Anna, who had flinched and looked close to tears again. She put on her brave face.
"But, Murdoc, she really needs a place to stay! And she can play guitar like me! We could always use a rhythm guitarist like some other bands, right? Please, Murdoc? I really want to help her." Anna was confused by this. Band? What band? When was there a band? She wracked her brain. It was as if it was right there, but she couldn't get it.
"We dun' need anotha' guitarist, and tha' just means anotha' person t' pay and feed. We dun' need anythin' from 'is girl, so she cun just leave. An' I dun't care whut ya say 'r do, bu' ya ain't changin' me mind!" Murdoc growled, pointing at the girl, who flinched again.
"Come on, Muds, give the girl a chance. Ya never know, she might have somethin' for you to gain. An' we all agreed that she could stay. It's up to you, but I still think you should help her or Noodle's not gonna forgive you." Noodle was thankful for Russel's statement, knowing it might help, but it really was up to Murdoc. Hopefully they caught him in a good mood.
He actually seemed to consider Russel's words for a minute, inspecting Anna from head to toe. He actually seemed to consider the drummer's words in his own way, smiling and chuckling, "Hurhur." Both Anna and Noodle wrinkled their noses, but Murdoc let the idea slip, thank god. He glanced back at Noodle for a second, then sighed, as if it almost hurt him to answer.
"The girl can stay." Noodle's heart almost exploded with gratitude, and she saw Anna smile. "But," they looked at Murdoc, who was frowning, "Yo' feedin' 'er and if ya dun't find anythin' fo' 'er t' do 'round 'ere, she's out! Got it?!" Noodle, 2D, and Anna nodded, and Murdoc finished his food, dumping his plate in the sink and stalking off.
The room seemed to have a burden removed from it. The four sat down to eat, each person quietly slurping their noodles. Anna swallowed and finally broke the silence.
"What did you say about a band?" Noodle almost choked on her noodles as she and Russel began to laugh again, forgetting that Anna had no clue who they were. 2D, however, didn't get it, and explained with all seriousness,
"Oh, Russel, Noodle, Murdoc, and I are all in a band. We're called the Gorillaz." Anna froze, spaghetti hanging out of her mouth.
"Whut?"
2D nodded, "Yeah, we've been together since… well, it feels like forever." Anna swallowed her food, face red with embarrassment.
"Oh my god… I said before… And you were laughing… I'm such an idiot… I knew your names and I saw you on TV, but… Oh geez, I'm such a jerk since you guys are amazing and I didn't know who you were. But you guys are so amazing. Oh my god I'm so stupid."
Noodle and Russel finally calmed her down as they were doing the dishes and then said goodnight. She seemed to be silent with embarrassment. She and Noodle retrieved her things and called the lift.
'It's coming up!'
"You'll be rooming with me, for today, since it's too late to go looking for a room. I hope it's okay." Anna nodded vigorously; any room would be fine with her.
'It's coming up!'
"And thank you. So much. I don't know what I'd have done if you hadn't offered for me to stay."
'It's coming up!'
Noodle smiled, "It's fine. I'm glad to help." Anna smiled warmly at her, then stared at the lift's door.
'It's there!'
Author's note: I hope that this is getting better, as well as being as realistic and true to the character's personalities as possible.
Lots of Love,
Hurricanes and Butterflies