Crossing Bridges; The Joke Is On You

By: M14Mouse

Summary: RJ finds watching the twins to be very interesting especially when they are planning…things.

Disclaimer: No ownage here.

Sibling Love theme: 27. Hiding

RJ enjoyed many things in life. He liked relaxing in his chair, watching television, making a good pizza, and simply enjoying life. He might add watching Luan and Theo to the list. He found the twins to be interesting to watch. Apart, they are like day and night. Together, they were more like sunset or dawn. They blended together in their own unique way.

For example, they can and had entire conversations without saying a word to each other. It is amazing to watch them. Every wave of the hand and tilt of the head had a meaning. Casey made the comment that they needed to share what they are saying. The twins looked confused by the comment. Lily only grinned into her soda and commented he was just jealous that he couldn't do the same thing with his sisters. Casey made a comment that he didn't want to read his sisters' minds. Their conversation degraded from there.

Let not forget that when they are planning something…be warn.

"You got to be joking, Lu."

"Come on, bro. We haven't pulled a prank likes this in ages. I think we were 12 and traumatized the babysitter."

"Mom said we were lucky that we didn't get sued."

"Bro….How we were suppose to know that the girl was afraid of heights?"

"Wasn't she the one who was screaming at me to get down from the tree?"

"Don't think so, bro…No, the last one was the one who took away my drum set."

"Lu…I would have taken away your drum set. That thing was rough to listen too."

"I was just starting out. I was working out the kinks."

"The kinks were too loud."

"We all have start somewhere, dude."

Theo burst out laughing.

"Bro…stop laughing…Are you going to help me or not?"

"No. I have to live with these people when you leave."

"Please…it would be like old times."

"You just want someone to protect when Jarrod goes after you."

"It's called a plan B, bro."

"It's called being smart."

"What are you planning to do?"

"Uhh…nothing much….Fun fur, feathers, and glitter."

"That one? Hmmm…"

"Yes, that one. So…are you in?"

"Maybe."

He really should have stopped them at that point. It doesn't sound like a malicious prank either. If Theo goes along with the prank, it won't turn into one either. But he was slightly curious what one can do with fun fur and glitter. Or could either ruin the floors?

-JFJF-

The first thing he woke up was screaming and loud footsteps running around. Strange, he didn't have any party last night.

"You are…dead, Luan. I don't care if you are Theo's brother," Jarrod's voice said with a groan. Then he heard the sound of laughing. He may not be a cat but he was slightly curious on what was going on. He slipped out of his room to see a sight he wouldn't soon forget. Jarrod's hair was spiked up with hair gel. He could see feathers and glitter carefully placed in his hair. Slowly, he stepped around to see the rest of Jarrod.

He let out a laugh at the sight. He looked like a lion. The black lines represent whiskers ran along Jarrod's face. There were parts of fur stuck in his hair as well.

"It was a prank, dude. Light up," Luan said with a grin.

It is funny that Luan said that while hiding behind Theo.

"Light up! I am…am…"

"A lion. Luan did a good job," Theo said with a straight face.

Lily and Casey started laughing again. Then there was another scream. Camille stalked out of her room. Wow….they do impressive work. They did a great job on her face. It was perfect blend of colors. It matched her animal spirit perfectly. It must be Theo's work.

"Wow…you look so pretty. I love your hair," Lily said in awe. Casey was busy trying to pick up his jaw from the ground.

If looks could kill, Lily would be dead by now.

"I'm not pretty! I am…I am….I going to get you! I am going to rip your skin off your bones," Camille shouted.

He saw something flash across Luan's face. He frowned softly. This wasn't any ordinary prank. This was a test. If Camille and Jarrod didn't pass it in Luan's mind, then they were in trouble.

"That is a little extreme, Camille. Payback sounds much better to me," Jarrod said as he touched her shoulder.

"Bring on. We have been terrorizing babysitters for years," Luan said.

"I have been known to pull a good prank now and again," Jarrod said.

He knew Jarrod was trying to intimidate Luan…but it lacked a little something. Oh, right….Jarrod looked liked a lion.

"Please…you were stuck in a temple…then you played with a guy who played ping pong in a box for 1000 years, dude. You are sooo aren't scary."

"He may not be scary but I am!" Camille said angrily.

"Rules," Theo said calmly.

"Rules?" Camille said as she rubbed the make up on her eyes.

"No pranks during classes or the band's performance. No ripping off bones or anything like that. When Luan leaves, the pranks are done. Agreed?"

"No pranks during normal business hours…we can't scare the consumers," He said from his place.

"Sounds fair….Do we all agree?" Theo said.

Jarrod and Camille looked at each other.

"Okay…Trust me, I will get you for this!" Camille said as she stomped away into her room. Jarrod looked from her to them then he head toward the bathroom.

"Wow…How did you two do that without waking them up?" Casey said.

"Dude, we had this old German lady as a babysitter once…we picked up some tricks!" Luan said happily.

"Yes….that was before we rolled her down the hill in a rubber tube," Theo said.

Lily and Casey stared at Theo in awe.

"I didn't know you had it in you, Theo!" Casey said.

"Dude, you have no idea what my bro can cook up…" Luan started to say.

He coughed from his place on the stairs.

"Speaking of cooking, it is almost time open up," He said as he clapped his hands.

He heard series of groans. He watched the others filing out of the room.

"Theo, a moment?" He said.

Theo stopped and turned around at him. Luan stopped a few steps and titled his head slightly at Theo. Theo just did some type gesture with his hand. Luan nodded his head and left. He wondered how many years it took them to master that little trick.

"Very clever, Theo."

A small smile played on Theo's face.

"Until Lu told me of what prank he wanted to pull, I was a bit of afraid. Lu has some pranks that would make Dai Shi look like a fairy princess. Now, it depends on Jarrod and Camille."

"Do you think they are up to it?"

"I am sure they are. They have to be or I am going to have high blood pressure before I am 25."

"That is a pleasant thought. One more thing, how did you two sneak up on Camille and Jarrod?"

Theo just smiled.

"It is a family secret."

End of The Joke On You

Next Chapter: The Music of My Soul

A/N: Giggles:: XD Oh…Poor Jarrod and Camille. This chapter was fun to write. Anyway, thanks for the reviews. Love you guys for it. ^___^ Read and review if you wish.