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Gorillaz Swamp Lullaby: Chp 2

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Chapter Two: Meet Scarlet and Vermilion and Indigo and Ronnie

“He’s here!  Mama, Russel’s home!”
Spilling out from almost every corner of the old, faded house were children of all shapes and sizes.  Some carried smaller ones while others ran as fast as they could.  Russel got out of the van, smiling as he was attacked by a mob of happy kids.  
“You’re back!”
“Do you like living in England?”
“Did you bring us back anything cool?”
“I saw you on the TV with Madonna! How cool!”
The other members of the band shuffled off the bus, gaining no attention from the group of children.  Each one was completely focused on Russel.  Their excitement surely showed as they hugged him, asking him question after question.  Russel didn’t seem to mind; in fact, he enjoyed it.  He reached down to pick up one of the small babies, tickling her feet.
“It’s nice to see all of you.  Oh, I brought my friends too,” He turned to his band mates.  “This is 2D, Murdoc and Noodle.”
The children now looked at the other three.  Noodle felt nervous while 2D just smiled widely, showing his gap.  Murdoc, on the other hand, had a bored to Murdoc and wrinkled his nose.
“He smells like rotten fish.”
“No one asked for your opinion you little snot!”
“I’m not a snot!” The little boy fumed and then kicked Murdoc in the shin.
“OW!”
The children laughed, watching him as he jumped up and down, holding onto his foot.  The little boy then stuck out his tongue, still mad at the insult.  After grumbling a few inaudible curses, Murdoc glared at the boy and lunged towards him.  Quickly, the boy managed to duck away, hiding behind Russel.  Russel then managed to grabbed Murdoc by his shirt.
“Let me at him! That little bugger’s going to pay for what he did to me!”
“You leave him alone!  Besides, you insulted him first!” Russel placed Murdoc down.  “You are not going to touch a single hair on his head or any of the others!  You even flick their ear and I will throw you out!”
Murdoc growled again but said nothing more.  The baby in Russell’s arms cooed.  The other children tugged at Russell’s shirt, trying to gain his attention.
“Hey, where’s  Ronnie?” Russell asked suddenly.  “I don’t see her.”
“I think she’s still out in the barn checking on Luluabell.  She’s pregnant with a new foal!” One of the kids piped up.
“Oh really? After I unpack, I’ll go find her,” He handed one of the children back the baby.  “C’mon on guys, lets get our stuff.”


“Mama, Russel’s here!”
From the kitchen appeared a tall, strong looking woman with a kind smile on her face.  Russel placed his baggage down as she came towards him, embracing him in a large hug.
“Now you can’t be my little Russel, can you?  You’re too big to be him.” She said, smiling at him.
“It’s me Auntie Iris.  I brought my friends from my band,” Russel turned to the others.  “That’s Murdoc, Noodle and 2D.”
“It’s a pleasure to meet you all,” She shook 2D’s hand.  “My, look at you!  Aren’t you handsome?”
2D blushed while Murdoc just rolled his eyes.  
“And you must be Noodle, the little girl who came in the mail,” Iris’ eyes sparkled as they smiled.  “He told me much about you.”
“And he has spoken highly of you.  You’re his favorite aunt.”
“Well, I must have been doing something right!” She laughed.  “You’re just in time for dinner.  Hungry?”
“I’m starving!” 2D declared.
“Mhm! Time for some home cooking!” Russel rubbed his stomach.  “Oh, that reminds me.  Has Ronnie come back from the---“
“Russ!”
Like a flash, three bodies ran to Russel, nearly tackling him with hugs.  2D blinked while Noodle laughed.  The three girls hugging him stepped back to look at him, grinning at him with big, wide smiles.  Murdoc’s eyes widen when he notices the girls who weren’t really girls but grown women.
“You’ve been away too long!” One of them said, hugging his arm.
“It’s not the same without you!” Another wailed, hanging onto his other arm.
“We’ve missed you!” The third girl kissed him.
“Now girls, stop your fawning over him!  He’s not a baby,” Iris wiped her hands on her apron.  “Oh, sorry about this.  Girls, don’t be rude!  Introduce yourself to his friends.”
“Oh, you brought guests huh?” The one who had kissed him turned to look at him.  “My name is Scarlet.  These two are my triplets, Saffron and Vermilion.”
“Russ, who’s the cutie with the blue hair?” Vermilion asked.
“Cutie? What cutie?” 2D looked behind him.
“And funny too!” Saffron giggled.
“C’mon Ladies, wouldn’t you rather love a real man?” Murdoc violently pushed 2D aside.  “The name’s Murdoc Niccals but you probably already know me!  Everyone does.”
“The name doesn’t sound familiar,” Vermilion shook her head.  “Have you heard of them Saff?”
“No, never heard it before,” Saffron shrugged.  “What’s your friend’s name?”
“That’s 2D,” Russel said.  “He’s the lead singer and plays piano.”
“A music buff!  Maybe you can play a song for me later and let me accompany you.” Scarlet came up behind, rubbing up against him.
“D—do you p-p-play?” 2D managed to ask.
“Best violin player in Louisiana!” Scarlet winked.  “My first CD comes out next week!”
“Now you stop that bragging!  I raised you better than that,” Iris scolded.  “Besides, supper’s ready.  No use in it getting cold.  You girls go gather up the others while I set up the table.”
“Fine Mama!” Vermilion blew a kiss to 2D as she left the room. “Catch you later cutie.”
Scarlet winked while Saffron merely giggled before they left.  Iris shook her head, going back to her cooking.
“Something must be wrong with these girls,” Murdoc watched them leave.  “They must be crazy thinking that 2D’s attractive.”
“Want me to go and get Ronnie Auntie?” Russel asked.
“You don’t need to ask!  She’s been talking about your visit for weeks!  You know how much she adores you,” Iris smiled.  “Tell her dinner is ready. She’s out in the back, climbing trees.”


Veronica stood at the top of the willow tree, surveying the land.  The willow tree was tall, almost like a sky scraper.  Veronica was the only one out of all of her sisters and brothers who was brave enough to climb to the top.  She enjoyed seeing the splendor of her home in the branches of the willow tree.  It was exhilarating.
“VERONICA DARLA FIONA MANCHESTER! YOU GET DOWN FROM THERE NOW BEFORE YOU FALL AND BREAK YOUR NECK!” A voice yelled up to her.
“Russ?” She knew that voice. Looking down, she managed to spot a small speck but she knew who it was. “Russel!”
Like a monkey, she nimbly swung from the branches, managing to catch each one.  Below, Russel watched nervously with his fingers in his mouth.  When she got closer, she jumped into the air and landed in Russel’s arms.
“You’re here! You’re finally, finally, finally here!” She squeezed him tightly.  “You were gone to long!  You have to stay here forever now. I’m not letting you go back. Never, ever, ever, ever.”
“I missed you too,” Russel patted his cousin’s head.  “But you know I’ll have to go back.”
“No.  I’ll kidnap you, lock you in the cellar and feed you nothing but Butterfingers.” She smiled.
“I do like Butterfingers.” He smiled back.
“Russ!” 2D gasped as he managed to catch up.  “You---run---to fast!”
“Wimp,” Murdoc shoved him out of the way.  “So, where’s this Ronnie?”
“She’s right here!” Veronica planted herself in front of Murdoc.  “Expert tree climber, champion mud wrestler and record holder for holding her breath under water the longest!”
“Mud wrestling?” Murdoc eyed Veronica up and down.  “How old are you?”
“That depends, how old are you?” She replied, winking at him.
“Oh, you interested baby?”
“Okay, that’s enough from you two,” Russel pushed Veronica out of the way.  “The last thing I want you to do is encourage Murdoc.”
“Aw, you spoilsport,” Veronica giggled.  “Who’s the other cutie with the blue hair?”
“I’m 2D.”
“Really? I’m 3D!”
“I thought your name was Veronica Darla Fiona Manchester.” 2D blinked.
“I think I’m going to like you,” Veronica laughed.  “You’re funny.”
“Enough chitting and chatting. Let’s go eat! Russel is hungry.” Russel said.
Yeah, no one has read the first chapter but oh well. My friends like it. Enjoy.
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It's getting better ^^