It's been a few months now since Murdoc secretly moved into the Tusspot residence and things were going well. He no longer had to see his horrible family, he was free to do what he pleased, plus his best friend was now by his side 24/7.
Currently, Murdoc found himself alone in town, looking through windows at things for sale. Today was Stuart's birthday and for once in his life, Murdoc was going to buy something for someone else.
'He's turning eleven, so what can it be?' thought Murdoc.
He didn't have much, but he still needed something. He eventually came to a video store and decides to go in.
The place was mostly empty minus like four people. Murdoc walks around, seeing if there was anything that his friend might like. He came to the horror movie section for his eyes to widen greatly.
Right before his eyes was the movie both he and Stuart have been searching for since they were eight: Wicked Scary. This movie was by far the scariest and coolest movie the two had ever seen, they'd been lucky to even see it on TV. 'This would be the best gift for him.' thought Murdoc.
The movie had been about a horrifying caped monster from the shadows that went out to kill people for their life force as well as steal children to turn into their own dark seed. People say that the movie is so scary, that when making it, many people were killed on set by a curse they unleashed.
Ether way, Murdoc HAD to buy this movie.
The price was just right and there was just one copy left. Unfortunately, the movie was rated R so they won't sell it to him. Looking around, Murdoc spots a crappy dinosaur movie to smirk.
Making sure he's hidden from cameras and people, Murdoc switches the movie covers and heads to the counter. "Hello there little man, doing some shopping?" asked the cashier. "Yep, dinosaurs are cool." said Murdoc, rolling his eyes.
The cashier runs the movie through the scanner and puts it in a bag. "That'll be 18.93." said the cashier. Murdoc pays and leaves the store, but not before chuckling when he sees a guy grab a 'Wicked Scary' movie.
Murdoc rushes back to the Tusspot residence to sneak up the tree to Stuart's room. The family were at the park for his friend's party so he had time to wrap the gift. It took a few minutes but once wrapped, he climbs back out to rush to the park.
A few of their classmates were at the party now, thankfully Ryan wasn't invited. Murdoc avoided the other kids to get to his friend. "Happy Birthday, Stu-Pot." said Murdoc. "Thanks Mudsy, where were you?" asked Stuart. "Grabbing something for ya." said Murdoc, tossing the gift over.
Stuart, knowing Murdoc, opens the gift right away to see the dinosaur movie. "This isn't a dinosaur movie." said Stuart. "Nope, it's Wicked Scary." whispered Murdoc.
This gets a big grin from the now eleven year old who hugs his friend. "How did you find a copy?!" demanded Stuart. "What do you think, I switched the covers." laughed Murdoc. Stuart chuckled to grab his friend's hand, pulling him towards the games and fun.
All in all, the party wasn't too bad. Yes Murdoc did play with the other kids but he preferred it was only him and Stu. For gifts, the brunette got a blue Frisbee, some new super hero shirts, CDs, and a small book on keyboard songs. Course the movie from Murdoc remained his favorite.
The party didn't last too long as Rachel had a night shift at the hospital so the other party goers soon left. Rachel and David were cleaning up while Murdoc went over to the birthday boy, who was looking around.
"What are you looking for?" asked Murdoc. "My new Frisbee, I can't find it." said Stuart. "That sucks, maybe it got stuck in one of the trees." said Murdoc. "Maybe, help me look?" asked Stuart.
The Satanist agrees and the two look around the area for any signs of the disc. "Oh, I found it, it was in a tree." said Stuart.
Murdoc looked over to see the blue disc sticking out a bit from a high branch. He walks over just as Stuart starts climbing.
"Hey, be careful, this tree doesn't have a lot of stable looking holds." warned Murdoc. "I got it, and I'm ALWAYS careful." laughed Stuart. "Liar, just yesterday you tripped on your shoe laces and rolled down a hill into some rocks." said Murdoc.
Stuart laughs at this just as he reaches his Frisbee to throw down to the ground. "Okay, now go slower, I don't want today to be your last day." called Murdoc. The brunette remains silent, slowly climbing back down from the tree.
When he was about eight feet from the ground, a bird suddenly bursts from the tree, startling the eleven year old. Losing his grip, Stuart falls and lands head first into the roots. Murdoc flinches to immediately rush to his friend's side.
"Stuart, are you okay?!" cried out Murdoc. Stuart just groaned, eyes squeezed shut as blood flowed from his head. Thinking fast, Murdoc takes his shirt off to wrap around his friend's head, trying to slow down the blood flow.
"MRS. TUSSPOT, COME QUICK!" shouted Murdoc. At his shout, Rachel came running to cry out in horror at her son.
"What happened?!" demanded Rachel. "He climbed the tree to get his Frisbee and when he was coming down, a stupid bird scared him and he fell onto the roots." said Murdoc. Rachel picks her son up, running back to her husband with Murdoc right behind her.
"David, we need to get to the hospital right away." said Rachel. He nodded and they got into the car, driving straight for the hospital.
*~* GORILLAZ *~*
Rachel and David were seated in the waiting room while Murdoc sat a ways away from them, tapping his foot impatiently. It's been three hours and no word on Stuart, what if he was dead?! 'Shut it brain, he's not dead, Stu will pull through.' thought Murdoc.
He looked to the Tusspots to see them huddled together, worried and sad. 'What would my life have been like it I had loving parents like them?' thought Murdoc.
He was brought from his thoughts when the doctor finally came out. Murdoc leaps to his feet to rush over to hear the news.
"How is Stuart?" asked Rachel. "He's got a concussion, but he'll be just fine, he'll need a few weeks of rest but there is one thing." said the doctor. "What is it?" asked David.
"The fall will have an effect on him, just some mild brain damage, but it seems from the fall he's lost his hair." said the doctor. It was silent before it was broken by Murdoc's chuckles.
"Sorry, I'm sorry...PSSH HAHAHAHAHA!" laughed Murdoc. The two looked at him to shake their heads before looking at the doctor again. "So, will he remain bald?" asked Rachel. "Oh no, the hair WILL grow back, he's just bald for now." said the doctor.
Murdoc eventually stopped laughing to listen again, hearing the room number. Sneaking away, he rushes down the hallways to reach his friend's room. Finding it, he goes in to see Stuart laying in bed with bandages around his head.
"Hey, you alright?" asked Murdoc. "I feel a bit woozy, but I'll live, I also lost my hair." said Stuart. "Ya, I heard." said Murdoc. It's silent before Stuart laughs a little.
"You laughed at me when you heard." said Stuart. "What, no, of course not." said Murdoc. "Liar, this is something you would laugh at." smirked Stuart. Murdoc stares to laugh again.
"Sweet Satan, hahahahaha, yes I did, Baldy." laughed Murdoc. "Shut it now or else I shave you while you sleep, I know where my dad keeps his razor." said Stuart. This shut the Satanist up, looking at his friend.
"You're bluffing." said Murdoc. "Try me bitch." snickered Stuart. Murdoc stares in shock to laugh hard.
"Oh fuck, I really am a bad influence on you, ha, respect, chrome-dome." laughed Murdoc. The two grin at each other to laugh hard and happily. "So, I'm out for the last few weeks of school, joining me?" asked Stuart. "Hell ya I am, school sucks without you around." said Murdoc.
The two friends smile and sit together, chatting over the weeks of no school, as well as watching the Wicked Scary movie together while his parents are away.
A/N: Yes, I stole the horror title from Teen Titans, so what? Anyway, Stuart has fallen and lost brain cells along with his hair. And Murdoc is just so 'helpful', isn't he? What is to happen to these two next? Stay tuned and please review.