The day started like any would. The sun rising, clear blue sky, and a nice breeze. Rising out of his bed, Joe gazed at the clock.
"8:00 A.m. Sort of early on a Saturday." Joe responded after checking the time. He proceeded to get dress when he noticed his cell phone had a message. Joe picked it up. It was from Roxas.
"And Roxas is earlier, surprisingly." Joe said. He then dialed Roxas' number.
"Hello?"
"Roxas! What's up man?"
"Oh you're awake finally! I wanted to ask if you were up to going to like the park or something."
"Maybe. I need to get dressed and eat. Then I was gonna meet up with Papa-T and hang out for a bit. You're welcome to come though."
"Alright then. Just gimme a call when you're coming. And try not to get caught up in playing Team Fortress 2 again."
"Very funny," Joe responded. Last time he played that game he was on for 3 hours. "I just plan to get ready and head on over to him."
"Later Joe" Said Roxas
"Later man." Said Joe. He then proceeded to changing into his clothes. A nice pair of jeans, a white t-shirt with "Less talk more rock", belt, brown slip-on shoes and Poketech and he was set. Now he just wanted food. He then fixed breakfast. Some coffee, cereal and fruit and he was covered. Now he just needed to get ready to go to Papa-T but he needed to get some stuff first.
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On the way to Tom's, Joe told Roxas that he wanted to stop at a bookstore. Joe decided continue on after picking up a copy of Rush's most recent album, Snakes and Arrows. He and Papa-T were big rock fans. Papa-T liked to play the guitar while Joe preferred playing the bass, claiming he wanted "more background music." Joe decided to bring his bass along today while visiting. Roxas also to come along because he had left a drum set at Papa-T's place after it was repaired recently.
While he walked out of the store, something had caught Joe's attention. It was a flyer for a contest between competing bands. It'd be judged by Li Syaoran, Scout, Ariel, and Manny Rivera. The Winner would receive $2,500 and a chance to get a record done. Joe decided to take a copy out of interest. He then went on towards Roxas's place.
'You know that contest looks fun. But I don't know if I'd join it. Heck, I wonder how the rest of the group would think of it…' Joe thought to himself. He then pulled up to Roxas' house. Roxas had left a window open because of the nice day out.
"Hey Roxas! Naminé has been dating someone!" Joe yelled.
"WHAT!?!?" Roxas screamed coming out with a Wii-mote in his hand.
"Ha ha ha ha ha!"
"Man, Joe! I was on a roll." Roxas replied
"I was just having some fun. I mean hey, didn't I say I was gonna stop by to pick you up?"
"Yeah…"
"Well go grab your things while I wait here. Oh and uh, don't forget about that window over there too."
Roxas then went back in and grabbed his drumsticks while Joe waited in the car. It took Roxas only a couple of minutes to grab them and run back out. And then Roxas came back out.
"So uh…what have you been up too?" Joe asked.
"Not much. Just playing Wii-sports"
"That's where the Wii-mote came from. What sport was it?"
"Boxing."
"Cool."
They continued onward towards Papa-T's house, down the bustling highway. The day progressed into a more pleasant one.
About 20 minutes later they arrived at a familiar location, Papa-T's house. Joe parked the car and grabbed the bass and the flyer out of the trunk and head on towards the front door.
"You think he's doing something with Sakura now?" Roxas asked.
"Only if it's a game. He knows I'm coming here." Joe replied.
"You mean you are here." Said a female voice. Just then both of the guys turned around to see Sakura Kinomoto walking up.
"Sakura! How have you been?" Roxas asked.
"Just fine. Waiting for everyone to get here." She replied.
"No need to wait any longer!" Joe said. They all walked in the door.
"Papa T is in the garage. I'll be out there in a sec. I need to take care of something." Sakura said.
"And I gotta go to the bathroom." Roxas said
"Not necessary!" Joe said. Roxas and Sakura both went off in different directions why Joe picked up his bass. He then heard a guitar riff similar to Led Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll." Joe then began to play his bass for the song. Papa T then turned around to see Joe.
"Still jamming as usual?" Joe asked
"Why wouldn't I?" Replied Papa-T.
"You'd make a great guitarist."
"And you're a great bassist."
"Thanks." Joe said. Then Sakura walked back into the garage with Roxas behind her, carrying drumsticks in hand.
"Not to mention Sakura is a good singer." Joe complimented.
"Thank you." Sakura replied
"Heck, we'd have a great band going with Roxas' drumming." Joe added
"Yeah…How about we start one?" Papa-T asked
"That's a good idea….but the problem is, how would we start?" Roxas replied. Everyone thought for a bit when Joe remembered the flyer he got.
"I think we have our starting." Joe said with the flyer in hand, showing it to everyone, smiling at the same time.
All characters are owned by their respective creators which includes:
Roxas, Namine © Square Enix, Disney
Sakura © CLAMP
Joe © Me (Captainface)
Papa-t © Tomahawk41