Author's Note: Well, after a lot of brainstorming and scrambling to tie up the loose ends with my other unfinished fanfics, I can finally start on the one fic I've wanted to start forever. Ever since I wrote A Day with an Ed, which is basically the story that happened between Eddy's brother's adventure in Halloween Town and the Eds' first adventure in Halloween Town, I've had this fic in mind. To fully understand this fic, all of you readers might want to read A Day with an Ed first. I really hope I get positive reviews for this fic, because I've put a lot of thought into it. Basically, when I first got into Gorillaz in 2006, I slightly tweaked the band's situation so it could include the Eds. But I ramble…anyway, happy reading! ;)-AMX
Spring Break with an Ed
Prologue
Somewhere above the Atlantic Ocean, an airplane had recently taken off from England, and was expected to land in America in a couple of hours.
On this particular flight, a young fifteen-year-old girl was seated near the back of the plane, chatting on her laptop. If one were to look close enough, they might have been able to recognize her, but her eyes were hidden behind a pair of dark sunglasses, and the rest of her head was hidden behind the hood of a dark red sweatshirt.
There was a reason this girl was so heavily disguised. But that reason will be explained further later. What's important now is whom exactly this particular girl happened to be chatting with.
The thing is, this girl had only met the three boys she was chatting with one other time, and that was five years ago. However, on that fateful day, the three boys had had the bright idea to exchange E-mail addresses with the girl, so they could stay in touch.
The three boys had been keeping touch with the girl ever since.
Anyway, the girl quickly glanced around at the other passengers to make sure nobody else was watching her, and then continued chatting with the boys about an unusual subject.
EinsteinDD: If I recall correctly, today's the day that they're showing Gorillaz's new music video. I was duly impressed with the other videos; I'm sure this one's going to be a hit as well. Am I right?
The girl took note on how EinsteinDD used perfect grammar, spelling, and punctuation in his posts. From what she could remember of him, he was very neat and meticulous in person, too.
Lothar72: I licked the daNcing SaND weazels in the LASt video.
The girl chuckled at Lothar72's atrocious spelling and typing. From what she remembered of him, he wasn't the neatest or most well put together person…but he was still a lot of fun, and knew how little kids worked.
Moneybags44: Those were meerkats, chowder-head. But anyway, I'm looking forward to the video, too. Uh…what's the song again?
The girl smiled. Out of the three boys, Moneybags44 was the one she found herself talking to the most. Even though it was online, they seemed to have a mutual understanding of each other; the main thing they had in common was that everyone else was…bigger than him.
The girl finally decided to add into the conversation.
AxePrincess23: The song is El Manana.
EinsteinDD: Ah, yes. I'm quite fond of that song; it's so relaxing.
Lothar72: Whats in the ViDEo? Moor dancing animalz?
The girl paused. Did she dare tell them anything?
…Well, hopefully she'd land in America before the video would air. But the boys didn't know that. Her coming to America was a surprise.
AxePrincess23: You'll have to tune in and find out.
Moneybags44: Aw, man! Come on! Don't leave us hanging!
AxePrincess23: Sorry, but I'm not allowed to disclose any information about our projects.
Lothar72: AWW…
EinsteinDD: Now, gentlemen, this is a delicate job, and it probably took a long time for them to make the video. The least we can do is wait for the official premiere.
Moneybags44: Fine…
Lothar72: Oops, I GOTta go. DiNNER's ready!!
Lothar72 has signed off.
EinsteinDD: I'm afraid I must depart, too. I'm looking forward to watching the video!
EinsteinDD has signed off.
So now the only ones left online were the girl and Moneybags44.
AxePrincess23: So, uh…I guess it's just us again, huh?
Moneybags44: Yep.
…
Moneybags44: Listen, about what we were chatting about last time…
AxePrincess23: Yes?
Moneybags44: Will you really be coming back to America soon? You know, for a visit?
AxePrincess23: Of course. I mean, once all the hype about the new album and everything dies down. I can't wait to see you guys again.
Moneybags44: Yeah, we're all waiting to see you again, too. And we've got so much to tell you. A lot has been happening since the last time we saw you.
AxePrincess23: I know; same here. Listen, I gotta go. I have some…personal matters to attend to.
Moneybags44: Ooh, right. Well, okay. I'll let you go. I'm supposed to be going out with my brother soon, anyway. Talk to you later.
Moneybags44 has signed off.
AxePrincess23 has signed off.
As soon as the girl closed her laptop, she heard her cell phone ringing. If one listened closely, they could identify the ring tone as the refrain from one of the newest Gorillaz songs, Feel Good Inc (A/N: I have no idea if you're allowed to bring a laptop or a cell phone with you in a plane, so if this is inaccurate, I'm sorry).
The girl quickly flipped open her phone.
"Moshi moshi," she whispered.
"Hey, darlin'," a gravelly British voice responded. "Them stewardesses treatin' you okay?"
The girl smiled. "Yes, they are," she answered. "And before you ask, I don't think any of them are your type."
"Darn," the voice on the other end grumbled. "Y'know…you surprised me back there, luv. I didn't expect you to wanna suddenly ponce off to America like that. So…what's the occasion?"
The girl paused. "I…just have some business to take care of," she said. "Let's just leave it at that."
"Ah…wantin' to be all private about it, eh? Well, I suppose I should know about wantin' my privacy, right?"
"Yes, you should," said the girl. "Now, if you don't mind, I'm trying to maintain a low profile here."
"Is that so? Eh, it's for the best, I suppose. Since in a couple hours, people are gonna think you're…you know…" The voice trailed off.
"Yes, I know." The girl paused again. Once again, she glanced around to see that nobody was watching her. Then, she mustered her quietest voice possible. "Murdoc?"
"Yeah, Noodle-luv?"
"I…I feel bad about keeping this from 2D and Russel."
"Aw, darlin', you don't need to be worryin' about that, okay? If anything happens, I'll take care of it. Besides, didn't we agree that you deserve a break?"
"Well, yes, but…keeping this from our own band mates? It just doesn't seem right."
"Aw, come on, luv. You don't think I know what's best for my own band?"
"Do you really want me to answer that?"
A pause.
"I guess not."
"I thought not."
"Well, anyway…I guess…have a nice time, luv. An' don't worry; if anything happens, I'll let you know."
"Same here. And…Murdoc?"
"Yeah?"
A pause.
"…I love you."
A sigh. "I love you too, Noodle-girl."
With that, Noodle ended the call on her cell phone.
"First time traveling alone?"
Noodle turned to find an elderly woman sitting across the aisle from her.
"Oh…I wouldn't say that," said Noodle.
"So, why are you heading to America?"
Noodle smiled. "I'm just going to visit some old friends. It's been ages since I last saw them."
"Is that so? And where do they live, if you don't mind me asking?
Noodle look straight ahead, still smiling.
"They live in a small town called Peach Creek."
A/N: And so it begins. What exactly will Noodle find once she returns to Peach Creek? Well, you'll just have to wait to find out! In the meantime, please review!-AMX