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Chapter 7 - On today’s news

" On today's news, the WEMX Festival goes up in flames, as the head organizers ran away with the sponsorship money, causing artists to drop out and boycott the event. Let's hear from Anne who's live on the scene." The reporter turned around in her chair to face a giant walled TV screen that brought up the face of a brown-haired reporter wearing an orange puffy jacket, standing in a field surrounded by tents.

"So Anne, what more can you tell us about what happened today?" the reporter asked her colleague

"Well Susan, a Mr Popppins, the man who speared headed the festival back in 2008, had been slowly siphoning funds of up to a reported 2million dollars. Now that money was meant to go into the festival's promotion and paying the artists. As it currently stands it estimated he has taken nearly 4.7 million over the last few years. He is currently on the run while being chased by authorities, last known to been seen near Dover."

"And how have the artists and the fan's taken to this news?" Susan asked

"Well this was meant to be an alternative music festival but it definitely took a wrong turn. The news slowly broke out earlier this morning, a majority of the fans left the festival around then but around 12,000 stayed behind and watched a brief performance from bands such as B&K, StoneHearts,Rockyridge and a few more but the 3 day event was subsequently canceled.

As you mentioned earlier, the headline performers have taken to BlueBird to condemn such actions along with their record labels and other industry entertainers ….

American Singer Chris Cornell said ' It's events such as this that bring down the music industry.' with Fashion Empress Alexander Ruxi taking to her page saying " Another great performance from B&K under the backdrop of Shameless, and appalling behavior from the WEMX team, may justice be served swiftly "

As Anne talked, the screen showed a small crowd of people waving flags, running around the empty field during the night time, playing music from their radios, still keeping the party going.

" Thank you for the information Anne, we'll come back to you when we have more news…. Now Tech Company Zetal are facing corruption cha.."

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"And here we are"

The door opened, Fredi,Tom, and Issac walked into their apartment followed by Seamus and Peterson.

" Dam this is nice " Seamus whistled while looking around the wide modern space that looked over the city with large open windows. ' It's one of those fancy Airbnb's'

"I know right! I'm thinking of buying this place .. it's so good" Fredi chucked his bag on a brown leather sofa and switched on the tv.

"Here, I'll show you to your guest room" Seamus followed Tom up the stairs to a large bedroom "Tom, this is the size of my living room! This is unreal" Seamus dumped his bag and began looking around the room, which had a built-in wardrobe, a jacuzzi, a hanging walled TV with two sofas and a table underneath it.

Tom let out a chuckle "It's one of the perks of having Peteterson, the man can find anything and get anything …. You should take up his offer, you'll definitely get far in this industry with your mad skills" Tom waved him over, they quickly went downstairs to see the other brothers in the open kitchen.

Fredi was leaning on the countertop of a marble island with a menu in his hands " Its got to be pizza, ham, and pineapple"

" Savage, barbarian, ruining the holy temple that is pizza with your pineapple" Tom wiggled his finger as Fredi as he snatched the menu out of his hands.

" Guys, let's just get everything we need" A deep sigh came from Isaac as he was twirling around on a stool.

" I want something else, I will not have this barbarians pineapple smell, all up in my nosey whilst I am trying to eat my pizza, isn't that right lil Sea" Tom passed the menu to Seamus who was standing by the sink watching the drama unfold.

Seamus laughed whilst opening up the menu " I really like ham and pineapple"... ' well my other body did'

Fredi rushed up to Seamus and slung his arm over his shoulder with a wide smile " see I always knew that you were one of us! One of us! One of Us"

"Knock it off" Peterson walked into the kitchen as he was putting away his phone " You guys appeared on a couple of news stations, the follower count on BlueBlird has increased by a couple of thousand, with an increase on song sells online …. You guys did good"

"We couldn't do it without lil Sea here" Fredi started shaking Seamus " You are built like a wall man! What do you eat" Fredi started patting Seamus's biceps.

Peterson looked at Seamus and the brothers " I suggest we create more material for a mini ep to capitalize on the news or at least get that Sex is on Fire single released before the coverage of the story drops down"

Issac stopped spinning around, looking at Peterson " We can't do an ep, we are not creating one with the trashy pop songs from the label, plus I've been putting taking over the company for too long, we'll need to head back soon"

Tom scoffed at his words " Come on!one last album before we call it quits!"

" Like Ted said, in and out, we can make it one in a week, we can tweak with some of the pop songs, and, and! we have Seamus here, the man is a genius, what do you say lil Sea, do you mind helping us out? " Fredi beamed a wide smile at Seamus.

Seamus paused for a moment whilst holding the brow of his nose 'Maybe I can test some of my theories with exploring the system'.... "Sure, we are recording the single anyway, it wouldn't hurt to do something small on the side … if that's okay with you guys " Seamus looked at the brothers and hesitant Isaac.

Fredi's eye's opened wide as he ran up to Isaac and slapped his shoulders " Ohhhh don't tell me you miss Lexi! that's why you want to head back so soon " Fredi nudged Issac in the ribs, only get an elbow to his stomach.

Issac sighed as he ran his hands through his hair " Back off and hell no…. Fine, we'll do it but Pete you're telling dad, I'm not telling him"

Peterson nodded to the brothers and then Seamus " You can think about my offer from before whilst we have you. I'd hate to let someone of your caliber go " He gave him a pat on the shoulder and proceed to walk to the exit " See you tomorrow, 9am Sharp, you go that?"

Fredi/Issac/Ted " Yes, Mr Peterson " The group laughed as Peterson left the apartment.

"I've got to ask, why do you guys do that?" Seamus asked the group whilst taking a stool by the island.

"He used to be a trainer in the army before he switched careers, although I can't remember how it started but it's something to do with that…..oj?" Isaac said whilst opening the fridge and taking out a carton.

"Yeh sure" Seamus nodded his head

"Alright guys, we are doing a movie night, Killer Cyborg or The mummy?" Fredi jumped back onto the sofa and began flicking through the TV channels.

"The Mummy, I haven't seen that one in ages " Seamus said with a smile on his face

"Good Choice! It's good decent reviews! We were out in Hawaii playing at this rec park about two months ago, so we never got the chance to see the premiere" Tom smacked Fredi's feet off the sofa as he took a seat with his phone in his hand.

Seamus spat out the orange juice after hearing his words.

"You okay man?" Isaac said he quickly handed Seamus a paper towel.

"Yeh, yeh, went down the wrong pipe " ' I really need to learn more about this world, the small details will be the death of me'

Tom "Btw! I've sent a text to Lexi, told her we will be out here for another week, she said to call her Iy….I'm about to post on bluebird, lil Sea what's you account id, we'll add you"

Issac whipped his head and gave Tom death stare " Why did you do that, you know what she's like, my ear will be gone, if I call her"

Fredi lifted his head up "She'll fly out here if you don't "

Isaac looked like he was about to lunge at Fredi

" I don't have one, not had the time and Who Lexi's?" Seamus asked to the group.

Ted quickly answered " She's Issac best friend for the past 20 years. Since they were kids, they have been shoulder and shoulder, we all think they will get married one day and of course, I'll be the best man "

Fredi looked at Seamus and Tom with a shocked expression " What? And what? Your's truly will be the best man, tell him Iy! "

Issac waved his hand in the air as he looked at Seamus " We are not like that, and if you guys continue, I'll make Seamus my best man "

Fredi and Ted stared at Seamus with daggers " Come over here, I'll help you make an account " Fredi said through his teeth.

'Such a funny family' Seamus crossed his arms into an X " I'm okay, I'll stay alive if my over here "

" Leave him, can't you see his shaking in his boots and you better not be posting weird stuff again," Isaac said as he pointed to Tom.

Tom had a disheartened look on his face " My love for anime is not weird and I am just posting " Thank you for all the fans who came out today, we'll be making new material for our last tour, keep posted, wink face "

Fredi jumped up from the sofa " we should add a group picture, lil Sea come over " Seamus and the group huddle up and took a selfie

As the night drew to a close for the guys as they were chatting and laughing in the apartment. Their fans were conversing on BlueBird due to the band's post.

Anon101 { I heard from my aunt's best friend that B&K will be releasing a new song }

Anon205 { Commenter above! My best friends cousin works for the president }

Anon97 { Who's the hottie next to my Issac }

Anon04 { Maybe he's a new brother }

Anon10018 { they have been hiding him under the stairs }

Anon50 { are you guys blind! that's the Moench guys who played with them at WEE festival today }

Anon101098 { any got a link to his account }

Anon101098 { anyone* }

Anon463 { They played a new song with him at the WEMX Festival! It was amazing! they will be releasing that song }

Anon6874 { They played a new song and I missed it!!! }

Anon1928 { We should bombard their page for the song to be released earlier }