Just a word of warning, I got a little carried away with the weirdness of this chapter, but considering some things that do happen to the Gorillaz as well as Harry himself, I believe that this is possible for them, so please enjoy this chapter.

Chapter 5: Birthday Preparations

The next few days passed by with the Gorillaz practicing the song deep within the bowels of KONG Studios with Murdoc noticing more and more mistakes as they were getting more synchronized as a band.

The lyrics were still incomprehensible rap courtesy of 2-D, but it all sounded good as the deadline grew closer and closer.

Pretty soon it would be showtime.

And over that time, Harry was slowly coming out of the shell he was in from how the Dursley's treated him.

Although he would only be out of the shell around the Gorillaz, anyone else comes by and he goes right back into that shell.

But as the date of their first gig got closer, Harry was beginning to feel his nerves acting up.

Though they had to deal with something on Halloween first.

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It was hard to believe that he was living with the Gorillaz for a month already.

So far, it has been the best month of Harry's life.

Everyday he had some sort of schedule for whenever they weren't practicing.

He would be in the Bowling Alley with Russel that was located on the second floor.

Harry would play his Guitar with Noodle in her room as they listened to their favorite songs trying to outdo the other, but Noodle always won. He took that in good humor though.

He would watch some movies with 2-D learning more about the different genres that there were.

And Harry even found some time to spend with Murdoc in the terms of listening to music.

Black Sabbath had some good songs.

Over those times he began to think of them as family rather than bandmates.

Russel was like the father because he always made sure that he and Noodle were safe, that they did their chores; there was a list for each member, he also did damage control if something went too far.

Noodle was his best friend/sister figure of the group and while there are times he wanted to rip his hair out in frustration over not understanding a single word she says, he knew that she was protective of her friends, she would even tell Murdoc off if he did anything to 2-D and the guy wouldn't do anything to her but glare.

2-D was the over-excited older brother figure that loved to have fun and show Harry all the great stuff there was to do. Like climbing trees outside of KONG, exploring the many different rooms and playing video games.

Now Murdoc, while he was a jackass at some points he was a pretty okay guy underneath all the vulgarity and the narcissism, being the Drunk Uncle that you can't help but care for would be a good example. He does show some concern for 2-D, Russel, Noodle and Harry, but he plays it off like he was worried more about the show. Murdoc also makes sure that they get enough rest and when he thinks that no one is looking, makes sure that they have what they need.

Harry wasn't sure what they thought of him though considering he was the youngest now that Noodle turned ten on Halloween, surprising everyone that her birthday was that day and they weren't told until last minute.

So without her knowing, the others went off to buy gifts for her and since Harry didn't have any money, 2-D decided that the gift he chose would be their gift for Noodle.

Although while they left to buy their gifts, Harry had the job of keeping Noodle in the dark.

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"What?" Harry asked as this was all explained to him at four in the morning after waking him up.

"It's simple, Mate." Murdoc said pinching his swollen nose. "Face-Ache, Lards and me are going to the Mall to pick up some presents for Noodle."

"For her birthday." Harry said remembering how the Dursleys bought Dudley quite a few presents and he got a pair of socks and a coat hangar on his.

"That's right, but we can't have Baby-Girl knowing about this." Russel said looking serious. "So we're counting on you to keep her distracted, if she asks where we went just say that D's mom needed our help with something-."

"But tell her I had business in town myself." Murdoc interupted. "Considering the Dullard's Mom hates me."

Harry looked a bit panicked at being told to keep something from someone.

"Hey it won't be so hard." 2-D said patting Harry's shoulder. "Just keep Noods busy till we get back wit da presents and I'll join in keeping her busy while dese two set-up da party."

"It'll only be for a few hours." Russel promised.

After a second, Harry gave a nod.

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They left a few minutes ago around eightish to where the Mall was going to open at Nine.

So now Harry was in the Living Room playing some Pokemon before he heard the elevator doors open.

'Here we go.' Harry thought as the birthday girl came into view and Harry looked over the couch. "Morning, Noodle." He greeted with a grin.

"Hari." Noodle ran over to him. "Where everyone?"

"I think 2-D and Russel said something about heading to Crawley, New Town." Harry replied remembering that was where 2-D's parents lived. "Murdoc... Well I was afraid to ask about him."

"They gone?" Noodle looked a little disappointed before looking suspicious. "Why they leave us alone?"

That had Harry pause considering they were two-... Well he was nine while Noodle was ten and they were left inside the Studio where Ghosts were confirmed to haunt with no adult supervision.

"Murdoc was supposed to stay here but he muttered something about not being a babysitter." Harry lied quickly.

Noodle was quiet as she gave a nod considering how that sounded like something Murdoc would do.

"So what do you want to do?" Harry asked hoping to keep Noodle busy.

Noodle was quiet for a minute before she smiled. "TV?"

"Sure." Harry agreed thinking that it would be easy to keep her distracted.

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"Alright, we're going to split up here." Russel said as they were in the middle of the mall. "When we find our gifts we'll meet up here to get back to the Jeep. Now Mudz, no funny business."

"Lards, it's me we're talking about here." Murdoc said sounding insulted.

"That's exactly what I'm worried about." Russel deadpanned causing the Satanist to glare. "D, you know what you're going to get her?"

"Not a clue, Russ." 2-D answered honestly. "If I had more time, I would fink of somefing, but I fink I can get her a good gift."

"Alright, let's go." Russel said as the three Gorillaz went their seperate ways to find a gift for their Guitarist.

2-D went to the Toy Shop while Russel went to the Music Store.

Murdoc... He went into the Clothes Shop, making a beeline for the Women's Changing Room.

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Turns out there was nothing good on, so now Harry had to think of something else to keep Noodle busy.

"Nani o harī shi teru no? (What are you doing, Harry?)" Noodle asked as Harry stood up.

"Well I was thinking we could explore KONG." Harry said with a grin. "After all since the others are busy we may not have a chance like this again."

He still can't understand Noodle fully, but he was able to get a basic idea on what she says.

Noodle gave a grin. "Hai!" She said jumping up as they ran out the room to explore the secrets of KONG.

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2-D walked down the Toy Ailes looking for the perfect gift he could find.

He really wanted to give Noodle a great gift for her first birthday with the band and he didn't want to screw this up.

"Come on Stuart, fink." 2-D muttered to himself as he looked from shelf to shelf with some parents walking through with their kids giving him a weird look. "Wot would she lyke?"

Then 2-D paused wondering when Harry's birthday was before he shook his head.

He'll figure that out after getting Noodle her gift.

Then he grinned as he saw the perfect one.

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Russel frowned as he looked through different music, he just couldn't find the right one for Noodle.

All the music was either too childish or too mature and he knew that Noodle loved music.

"What would Baby-Girl like?" Russel asked outloud as he put a record away. "There has to be something."

Like 2-D he wanted to make a good gift for her to show how much they care.

"And we still have to get a cake by tonight." Russel sighed before stopping as he saw something. "That works."

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Murdoc was snickering like a school girl as he looked through a small hole.

Somewhere in the back of his mind he knew he was supposed to do something, but right now he didn't care.

Then he stiffened as he felt like he was the one being watched so he turned to see a muscular security guard.

"Ah shit." Murdoc muttered before he ran for his life.

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Harry was in the kitchen as Noodle was playing the Guitar in the Living Room.

Turns out there was nothing really to explore, due to most of the doors being locked and both of them couldn't get them unlocked.

Plus Harry couldn't really keep Noodle busy the whole time, otherwise it would be suspicious and he wanted to do something for her birthday as well, so he decided to make the cake.

He found a blue book to use near the Winnebago and was using it as something to make the recipe off of.

Whistling to himself, Harry placed the mixing in the pan as he checked the ingredients again to make sure he didn't miss anything.

"Hari?"

Jumping, Harry quickly placed the pan inside the Stove and turned to see Noodle poking her head in.

"Konran to wa nanidesu ka? (What is with the mess?)" Noodle asked curiously seeing the discarded ingredients.

"Uh, just wanted to make something." Harry said trying to look innocent.

Noodle got even more curious before Harry got in the way.

"You'll see what it is when the others get home." Harry said hoping that she would forget it when they do get here.

Noodle looked a little disgruntled before she shrugged. "Anata wa watashitachi no gitā to kyōgō shimasu ka? (Do you want to compete with our Guitars?)"

"Sure." Harry caused his to appear as they ran out.

If Harry stayed he would've noticed the cake mixing move inside the stove.

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2-D was humming Ghost Train as he walked through the mall, heading towards the meeting point with a box that had his gift to Noodle in it.

He just knew that she would enjoy it and he was hoping that the others would show up so he could help Harry in keeping her busy.

"Where are dey?" 2-D muttered before Murdoc ran by him, knocking him down as something landed on his face. "Wot da hell?!"

Sitting up, 2-D took the item off his face only to see it as a bra causing him to have a 'WTF' face.

Looking from where Murdoc was running, 2-D paled at the sight of security guards running to him, especially with him holding the bra and he panicked.

Getting up, 2-D ran after Murdoc and ended up making him look just as guilty.

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Russel hummed to himself as he recieved his gift for Noodle back wrapped up before he turned to see Murdoc running on the other side of the Mall with a panicking 2-D right behind him.

Then security guards ran after them.

With a sigh, Russel ran after the guards, wondering what just happened and he knew that Murdoc was somehow responsible for it.

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Harry managed to give Noodle the slip two hours later to get the cake out of the oven only to stop and stare.

The front of the oven was torn open and cake batter was on the floor shaped like footprints.

Blinking at the scene, Harry scratched his head wondering what just happened before he decided to follow the cake batter after grabbing the book he used.

Whoever took the cake got pretty far as Harry made it to the elevator and saw cake mix on the fourth floor so he pressed it and waited as he went up.

As the elevator opened, Harry paled as he saw a giant cake in the form of a man looking through a door.

The thing looked back at hearing the door opened and roared.

Pressing the button rapidly, Harry was trying to close the door as the thing came at him before he threw the book at it to slow it down.

Thankfully, the elevator doors closed as it reached him and he was going down as the creature roared in frustration.

Making it to the ground floor, Harry ran out in fear.

"WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!" Harry shouted in total confusion as he ran by Noodle who put her Les Paul Guitar down.

"Hari?" Noodle asked looking bewildered as the boy looked to be hyperventilating.

"C-Cake Monster." Harry said causing Noodle to look even more confused at the ridiculousness of that sentence.

"Nani?"Noodle asked before the elevator dinged again and the Cake in question came out. "Sore wa ittai nanideshou ka?! (What the hell is that?!)" She shouted as she ran after Harry away from it.

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Murdoc ran outside as he made it to the Jeep and pulled his keys out as 2-D ran out screaming. "Face-Ache?"

As the security ran out behind him, Murdoc decided to not ask as he jumped in the Jeep and started it and hit the Gas as 2-D jumped in the backseat.

Feeling confident now that he was in the Jeep, Murdoc flipped the security off as he began to drive off before seeing Russel coming out.

Groaning to himself, Murdoc spun around and drove at Russel. "JUMP IN LARDS!"

Giving a sigh, Russel grabbed the back of the Jeep and was pulled with it as Murdoc hightailed it out of the parking lot, heading for KONG studios.

"What the hell did you do?!" Russel asked getting in the back with 2-D.

"Nothing, the security was after Dullard before they recognized me." Murdoc lied.

"But when yew knocked me down, a bra fell on me." 2-D said causing Russel to glare.

"You were peeping again weren't you?"

"Anyways." Murdoc said changing the subject. "We probably shouldn't go to the Mall again for awhile."

Russel wanted to hit him but decided against it due to the fact the man was driving. "Well we got our gifts."

Murdoc tensed as he realized he forgot about that. "Yeah me too." Murdoc lied before getting an idea.

"Really?" 2-D looked curious. "Wot did yew get her?"

"You'll find out when she does, Face-Ache!" Murdoc snapped at him as KONG came into view.

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Now the Gorillaz were used to strange situations.

Living in KONG called for it.

But still to the three grown-ups the sight of two children, one dressed as a Knight carrying a battle axe that was in the stairwell and the other dressed as a Samurai carrying a Katana was strange, even to them.

They were both facing the kitchen where they heard growls coming from it as cake batter was on their weapons and all on the walls.

"What in the name of Satan is going on here?" Murdoc asked in disbelief, causing both kids to look at him.

"Murdoc!" "Mādokku." "We weren't doing anything." "Monsutā wa watashitachi o kōgeki shite iru! (A Monster is attacking us!) "I was just making a cake." "Watashi mo nani ga okotte iru no ka wakaranai! (I don't even know what's happening!)" "Things got out of control!"

"One at a time!" Murdoc interrupted the two of them as they were overlapping each other.

Russel stared at the door as something slammed against it giving a roar. "What the hell is in there?"

"Cake Monster." Harry answered looking down. "I... I was baking a cake to pass the time with a blue book I found and it came to life."

"Cake Monster?" 2-D asked in confusion.

Murdoc raised an eyebrow before he caught something that Harry said. "Blue book? What was the cover like?"

"It showed a eight tipped star or something." Harry admitted.

That caused Murdoc to groan as he placed his hand over his face. "That was a book on Satanism." He said before realizing that Harry performed a ritual without even trying.

"Satanism?" Harry was surprised.

"Wait, we got a demon in der?" 2-D asked as the roar came louder.

Giving a sigh, Murdoc grabbed the Axe from Harry. "Give me a moment." He said opening the door as the cake monster grabbed him and pulled him in.

"What were cake ingredients doing in a Satanism book?" Russel asked in confusion as Harry gave a shrug.

"DIE!" Murdoc shouted as they heard the axe slamming into a few things and the cake monster was now roaring in fear as the Satanist was chuckling.

"... Murdoc now scares me even more." Harry said looking a bit pale.

The cries died down as Murdoc came out covered in batter. "The bloody demon is dead." He said wiping some of it off. "It bled frosting though, strawberry frosting to be exact."

Then he looked at Harry causing the kid to cringe.

But Murdoc smirked. "At least we don't have to worry about a cake now."

"Naze anata wa kēki o shinpaideshou ka? (Why would you worry about a cake?)" Noodle asked still trying to figure out what just happened.

"But you're the one cleaning this up since you made the damn thing." Murdoc said as he left.

Harry sighed as he entered the kitchen to see the Cake Monster on the table not moving with and he looked disturbed at seeing it the way it was before Russel entered with him.

"... Well damn." Russel said at seeing the size of it.

Murdoc however was heading to his Winnebago in thought.

The fact that Harry made a Satan Ritual without even trying intrigued him.

"I think I need to look into this some more." Murdoc said rubbing his hands together as he laughed.

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Needless to say, Noodle figured out in the end what they were trying to do earlier as she remembered what day it was and she was excited as the Cake Monster had candles on it.

"Shijō saikō no kēki! (Best Cake ever!)" Noodle said with a laugh now that it wasn't terroizing them. "Arigato Hari."

Harry chuckled a bit, thankful that nothing bad really happened to anyone for this mess.

"Happy Birthday, Baby-Girl!" Russel said as he lit the candles. "Now make a wish."

"Wish for anyfing yew want, Noods." 2-D said as he placed the gifts on the table.

Noodle concetrated hard before blowing out the candles as Murdoc began cutting into the cake.

"Am I the only one thinking this is messed up?" Harry asked at seeing that.

"Mate, it's made of cake." Murdoc answered placing slices on different plates. "And the demon that possessed it is dead."

"Noods, open dis one first." 2-D placed the gift he bought in Noodle's hands. "It's from Harry and me."

"Present!" Noodle looked happy as she tore through the wrapping.

"D, we were going to wait until after the cake." Russel remarked looking at the black-eyed singer.

"Why wait?" 2-D asked as Noodle gave a cry of excitement at seeing that it was a small Pokemon Stadium game with two Pokemon figures.

"Arigato Toochie!" Noodle jumped up and hugged the singer, causing 2-D to grin at the fact he managed to do good in finding her a gift.

"It's awright Noods."

Giving a sigh, Russel passed his gift over and Noodle opened it to show a packet of Guitar Strings as well as a new Radio Helmet causing her to throw her old one off and placed it on her head.

"Kore wa, rasseru subarashīdesu! (This is great, Russel!)" Noodle said looking at the giant. "Love it!"

"That's great to hear, Baby-Girl." Russel said before Murdoc placed his package down in front of Noodle causing her to open it.

But she blinked. "Nani?"

It was her Samurai Sword.

"Mudz, what the hell?" Russel asked at seeing that. "This is lazy of you."

"Come on Lards, you don't see it sharpened and shined?" Murdoc asked and Noodle did see it. "It was hard work doing that as well as getting it without Noods knowing."

"Cool." 2-D said looking at his reflection on the blade.

"Watashi wa sudeni sore o shoyū shite iru nimokakawarazu, anata no mādokku ni kansha. (Even though I already owned it, thank you Murdoc.)" Noodle said carefully placing the blade to the side.

Murdoc grinned. "See Lards? She appreciates it."

Russel sighed before turning to the piece of cake given to him. "Well let's just enjoy the night."

"Agreed." Murdoc said with a nod.

To Be Continued...

So what do you think of this chapter? Personally I think I should've waited until Halloween to post this but I didn't want anyone to think I was abandoning the story by waiting that long.

But next time I will show their first concert and their contract signing so I hope you enjoyed the small episode of them dealing with a possessed cake... I think I was on something when I was thinking this up.

Alright, time for reviews.

Captain XZero: Thanks and I hope you enjoyed this one... Although it might be too weird.

TheGoldFishAssassin: Thanks I'm happy that you love the rewrite.

Black-Kat 012: Huh good idea on the reactions of the Dursleys. Snape being a Murdoc Wannabe? Now that is a funny way of putting it. But he'll still be friends with Ron because despite all his faults he is still a good character and a good friend to Harry in the series.

Now see you next time.