"Can't i just stay home? This crap is so bothersome."

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Brooks: Oh, come on!!!!!!

Brooks right now isn't exactly in the best mood right now. He got destroyed by Cross and Andrew in a game. While making a bet. The bet was whoever loses, they will wash all of the dishes for a week. And... You guessed it, Brooks embarrassingly lost the bet.

Cross: A bet's a bet Brooks.

Andrew: *smiles* ...

Brooks: Damn it.

Cross: Anyway, there's a big event today right Brooks?

Andrew: Huh? Something's happening today?

Brooks: Well, yeah.

Glen: What is it? *sits on the dining chair*

Brooks: We got another favor from the Squid Sisters.

Glen: Oooohh! What is it? *excited*

Brooks: Those two are ready to debut a new album. But in a concert setting. I don't know why they would go that far.

Cross: Popstars? *as he remembers someone* (Aw, crap Luna's going... Why....)

Brooks: Yeah, maybe that.

There was a bit of silence that filled the air for a few seconds. As no one even tries to say anything. But Brooks ever the noisy person, tries to break the silence with something that they wouldn't expect. Well, except Cross.

Brooks: So... You guys wanna go?

Silence... Excruciating silence fills the room.

Cross: Sure.

Andrew: Of course.

Glen: YEAH!!!!

Nikki: *comes out of nowhere* YES!!!

Brooks: Cod. Anyway. The concert starts at 7:00 PM till 11:00 PM. I'll go early. Captain Cuttlefish wants me to play "bodyguard" again. So those 2 aren't doing anything stupid.

Nikki: Okay... But we need to get ready Glen!

Glen: Yeah!

Brooks: *sighs* Just go on.

Cross: Anyway. That's that. Are you ready for another game?

Brooks: Hell yeah!

Andrew: Another bet?

Brooks: Hell nah!

Cross: Where's the thrill in that?

Brooks: I would rather get dressing up if we're gonna bet on a freaking game again.

Cross: Then get to it. It's cool if you chicken out.

Brooks: I'm human, and chickens are extinct.

Cross: Then you're the last one.

A-kun: Okay, Cross. That's too far.

Brooks frustratedly walked to his room to get ready to go at the Cuttlefish's Cabin.

~~~

Brooks came out looking sleek. He wore the most stylish boots that he wore when he was Agent 7. His signature color in that group. Gold. His boots were so sparkling and sure to attract attention. As for his shirt, he wore a white long tee with an orange and white striped jacket. And he wore pants that have way too many pockets. Could be mistaken to be military pants than a stylish one.

Brooks: Do i look good Nikki?

Nikki: Yeah! You look great! You're trying to score a date with the Squid Sisters, aren't you?

Brooks: *smirks* You jealous?

Nikki: N-no! *tsunderes* Just get going! You're going to be late.

Brooks: If you say so. I'll see you later at the concert. *walks to the door*

Nikki: See you later!

Everyone waves goodbye to Brooks as he walks out the door. And ready to meet up with the pop star idols.

Brooks: (I wanna hear them sing personally though... So i can resist their sarcastic remarks longer before i lose my cool with those two.) ...

At Cuttlefish's Cabin...

Brooks: *goes out of the manhole* How are you all today guys?

C. Cuttlefish: Oh! Fancy meeting you again lad. Whaddya you want kiddo?

Brooks: Where's your grandchildren?

C. Cuttlefish: Oh, i apologize. The two are out on a hotel. Doing their make-up thing or something. Are you going to the concert kiddo?

Brooks: Yeah... They told me to. You coming, commander?

C. Cuttlefish: Nah. There's a TV. It's enough for me. I always see my kids every day anyway.

Brooks: How bout Agent 3?

C. Cuttlefish: She's also planning to go. But i think you can take her with you.

Brooks: You think so?

Agent 3: What's with my name you guys talking about Cap'n?

Brooks: Wanna come with me to meet up with Callie and Marie?

Agent 3: No.

Brooks: Well, that was quick.

C. Cuttlefish: You're not being polite about it. He's a higher-up. Give Brooks some respect. "Shell" almost killed Brooks just to get the rank.

Brooks: We're not gonna talk about that now. *looks at Cuttlefish* 

Agent 3: *sigh* Fine... I'm gonna change into my outdoor attire. Wait right there. *goes into the cabin*

C. Cuttlefish: Is she always cold to you all the time?

Brooks: Eh, i don't care. But yeah.

C. Cuttlefish: Don't worry lad. She'll get accustomed to your presence soon.

Brooks: That's what i told her 2 weeks ago.

C. Cuttlefish: Alright kiddo. I'm gonna scout for any kettle activity. If nothing comes up, i'm gonna go take a nap.

Brooks: You do you, commander.

C. Cuttlefish: Alright. See you later Agent 7.

Brooks: Alright, sir.

After a while of excruciating waiting, Agent 3 finally finished dressing up and met up with Brooks in front of Inkopolis Tower.

Brooks: Oh, you're finally here.

Agent 3: Let's go. I don't wanna be late. 

Brooks: Do you know where those two are doing their make-up?

Agent 3: I'll text them. *pulls out her phone*

Brooks: What's your real name?

Agent 3: I don't wanna tell you.

Brooks: You still don't like me? What's the deal?

Agent 3: I'll tell you another time.

Brooks: Yeah... "another time".

Agent 3 texted the two and waited for a response. And they responded. Pretty quickly. The Squid Sisters said they were on a private hotel in Coral City. But the problem is, they didn't know what EXACTLY the hotel was. 

Brooks: Oh goodie. We're screwed. Let's just go to the concert site. Then you will call them as soon as we get there okay?

Agent 3: Okay. Let's go. *walks to the bus station*

Brooks: *follows Agent 3* ...

They got to a bus quickly and took off to Coral City. And surprisingly, no traffic! How lucky! Or just maybe A-kun got tired of trying to make this internal thought longer than usual.

At Coral City...

Brooks: *steps off the bus* ...

Agent 3: *steps off the bus also* We have a bit of walking before we get to the concert site.

Brooks: Start texting those two now as we walk there. And make it specific. So it doesn't waste our time.

Agent 3: You're the one to talk. *as she pulls out her phone*

Brooks: *facepalms* ... (What did i even do???) 

Then after the passive-aggressive statement from Agent 3, they both started walking to the concert site. Which was near to their position.

After 10 minutes of walking and Brooks trying to talk with 3.

Brooks: We're here? It's closed. *looks at the sign*

Agent 3: At least we're here now. The two said they are at the "Waves" hotel.

Brooks: Waves? That's the name of the hotel?

Agent 3: Yeah. Let's go there.

Brooks: Yeah, sure. *as he tries to find a taxi to ride on*

After Brooks's attempt to get a taxi, they finally got one and gone to the "Waves" hotel.

At Waves hotel... 

Brooks: *gives the money to the driver* Thanks for the ride sir! *steps out of the taxi*

Driver: *nods* ...

Agent 3: *steps out of the taxi* ...

Brooks: Now we're here now. *looks up at the hotel* *amazed* 

As you can already tell, Brooks is jaw-dropped by how tall this hotel is. You know you're at a good hotel when the building is unnecessarily tall.

Agent 3: Stop daydreaming and let's get in the hotel. We're for the two. *walks to the entrance*

Brooks: *follows Agent 3* Rude. *murmurs*

They got inside the hotel and they were immediately got greeted by multiple staff members. And the just only found out, that Marie said to the staff if they see the two, they would be going straight to the Squid Sisters room where they're still trying out their outfits.

Brooks: This is weird 3. How the hell the staff know that we're acquaintances of those two? *fixes his mask*

Agent 3: Yeah, it's weird.

At the Squid Sisters hotel room...

Staff: Here's the room. Enjoy your stay at Waves hotel. *bows down and then walks away*

Brooks: *opens the door* ...

Here we were greeted by the two idols sitting down on their "make-up" chairs and multiple make-up artists all over them checking off the last part of their make-up. And i look over my right, there are multiple racks full of clothes.

Marie: What the hell are you staring at Brooks?

Brooks: Oh. Sorry. I'm just awed by how much clothes and make-up equipment here.

Marie: You want to get dressed in those clothes over there? *smirks*

Brooks: *chuckles sarcastically* No.

Callie: Take a seat. You'll be here for a while. 

Brooks: *sits down on a couch* I'm hungry. Do you have anything?

Agent 3: Me too. *sits down on the couch also*

Marie: Yeah. I'll get it. *stands up from her chair*

Brooks: That's dangerous Mari- *stands up quickly*

Marie tripped because of her unnecessary tall heels. I stood up quickly and caught her before she fell face-first to the ground.

Brooks: *sighs* Why are you in heels in the first place?

Callie: Getting rowdy in here aren't we? *smirks*

I looked around the room. All of the make-up artists are making somewhat passive-aggressive face towards me and the aura of the room suddenly became very scary.

Marie: *looking at Brooks* *blushes slightly* I-it's for the concert. I was trying to get used to them.

Brooks: Okay. *puts Marie on her feet* I'll get it. Just sit the heck down.

Marie: Alright. *goes back on her seat*

Brooks: Ayo. Where the hell is the food?

Marie: At the large white table in the room you're in.

I immediately saw the food as soon she gave the instructions. I grabbed it quickly and went out of the room. 

Brooks: Here's the forsaken food. *goes out of the curtain*

Marie: "Forsaken"? *confused*

Brooks: I'm practicing my language, Marie.

Marie: Okay? *even more confused*

Agent 3: How much longer you're gonna be here?

Marie: Well... 2 hours more? 

Brooks: That's way too long. I'm not gonna be here for long.

Marie: Well, okay. See you at the concert then. 

Brooks: *stands up from his chair* ...

Agent 3: Wait! You're leaving right now?

Brooks: I'm of no use here. I'll just get some fresh air. I'll see you at the concert, Marie. 

Marie: See you. *waves bye* 

Callie: Bye-bye! * waves bye also*

Brooks: I better get that back-room access Marie. 

Marie: I'll think about it. 

Brooks: *leaves the room* ... *pulls out his phone*

~~~

What time is it now..? I might be late seeing the others. 

Brooks: *looks at his phone* ...

Oh, shoot! It's 7:00 PM already? I gotta run there now. I'm pretty sure the others are waiting for me at the venue now. It's a good thing I didn't wander too far from the venue. 

Brooks: *starts running to the venue* ...

After unnecessary running later...

Andrew's P. O. V

Now we're here. We already paid the tickets for all of us 5. Now, I'm getting frustrated that Brooks isn't here yet. And Cross said he will come back cause he's picking his friend up.

Glen: Where are those two? They're still not here yet. 

Then i hear screaming behind us. Is it someone familiar?

Andrew: *looks behind him* ...

Brooks: I'm here... *pants heavily* Has it started?

Andrew: Not yet. Where in the hell have you been?

Brooks: I gave myself a snack man. I came to see the Squid Sisters, not the equipment set up.

The venue is a really wide, wide field. Like a park becomes a venue for the concert.

Nikki: There are multiple foods stands inside the park. We could get some grub there.

Brooks: Uh-huh. So we're only waiting on Cross, right?

Nikki: Pretty much. I thought he picked you up.

Brooks: Huh? *confused* He never thought of that. 

Andrew: Then who is he picking up then?

Brooks: I think i might have an idea who it is.

Brooks's P. O. V

Then the 3 looked at me weird. Wanting to know who the "mystery" friend of Cross.

Brooks: Don't look at me like that. You guys will meet her soon.

Nikki: "Her"?

Glen: Is it his girlfriend?

Brooks: *smiles* I wish it was. He needs it. *laughs*

And... Great timing because Cross's car has made it in front of us.

Brooks: Look who we have here...

Then the "mystery" friend came out of Cross's car. And here she is... Luna.

I looked at the others and they were unsurprisingly jaw-dropped by her beauty. I mean, i can't even deny she's pretty as hell. Perfect for Cross. HA! 

Brooks: What's up Luna?

Luna: I'm good. You're sweating a lot. Just came from a run?

Brooks: How did you know? *smiling*

Luna: Just a guess. *giggles*

Brooks: Let me introduce you to my friends. See? Cross isn't a loner. 

Luna: I already know. I was just teasing him.

Andrew: Good evening. My name is Andrew. *holds his hand out to shake hands*

Luna: *shakes his hand* My name is Luna as Brooks already mentioned.

Andrew: Nice to meet you. 

Luna: Nice to meet you too. *smiles*

Nikki: Are you Cross's friend?

Luna: Well, he's a co-worker. 

Cross: *shows up out of nowhere behind Brooks* Hell yeah. 

Brooks: *shivers in surprise* Ayy man, don't surprise me like that.

Then i just heard Nikki in the distance giggling like an idiot. 

Luna: Do you see me as your friend? 

Cross: No. 

Luna: No wonder he's like emo on some occasions. 

Cross: You can put it nicely you know.

Brooks: Alright, alright let's stop having a lover's quarrel here and let's just go to the venue before it gets crowded. 

They all agreed and opted to get in finally in the venue. Me and Nikki went away from the group to get some food for the others. My and Nikki's treat.

Brooks: I thought i'll be spending all my bonus today.

Nikki: You're spending too much Brooks. Let me help you.

Brooks: How much do you earn in your daily Turf War "training"?

Nikki: On average me and the others will make 10000+ combined.

Brooks: *nods* Nice... 

We arrived at the food stands on the venue and we started to weigh in the options. Of course we're not just buying for ourselves, we have to get for the others.

Brooks: There's pizza here and some other tasty food here. I'll just get the most expensive ones. You'll just help with the dessert.

Nikki: Are you sure? I don't wanna feel in debt. 

Brooks: Don't worry about it. I have a Christmas bonus coming anyway.

A-kun: Foreshadowing...

Nikki's P. O. V

I went to the dessert station to get started to buy whatever i can find. I can't waste my time on this.

Nikki: Um... May i get...

~~~

Nikki: Thank you very much! *leaves to meet up with Brooks*

I got some cookies, brownies and multiple cheesecakes. Which is one of my favorites! And i bought something just for Brooks too. He's been too nice. He needs to get something.

Nikki: *looks around* ... 

I can't find him... Where is he?

Brooks: You were looking for me? *touches Nikki's shoulder*

Nikki: *blushes* ...

Brooks: Nikki? Are you good?

Nikki: *punches Brooks in the arm* You idiot! 

Brooks: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to surprise you. *smiles*

Nikki: You know that i'm easily scared. *still blushing*

Brooks: What did you get?

Nikki: I got some cookies, brownies and some cheesecakes.

Brooks: That's a lot. 

Nikki: And i have something for you... *looking away from Brooks* 

Brooks: Oh! Thanks! What is it?

Nikki: *gives Brooks the dessert* ...

Brooks: *takes the food* It's a cake slice? Strawberry flavored? My favorite! Thank you very much, Nikki! (That's pretty nice of her.)

Nikki: Y-you're welcome...

I can't believe that worked. Thank god. 

And after i gave him his slice, we went back to the rest of the group. Which it was already crowded. But somehow, someway Brooks got to the group with ease.

Brooks's P. O. V

Brooks: We got the food people. *gives the food to the others*

Glen: The concert starts now. You just got here in time. 

Nikki: Really? *gives the dessert to others too*

Then after that, my ears almost died from ear rape because the speakers started playing Squid Sisters songs.

Brooks: Owwwww!... *clogs his ears*

Andrew: First time?

Glen: Are you okay Brooks?

Brooks: Y-yeah... It's just my first time to a concert.

Luna: Do you need earplugs? 

Brooks: Just give me time to get used to this. I'll get over it.

Luna: Okay... 

After a bit, the ear rape kinda settled and it doesn't hurt now. 

And here we go.

Callie: ARE YOU ALL READY!?!?!???

The crowd roars in happiness the cousins --- i-i mean, sisters. Are here. They were late 20 minutes man! This is not i paid for. But anyway, they started to sing their old songs before the new ones. And it lasted almost 2 hours of non-stop singing. Surely they'll take a break or their vocal cords ARE gonna break.

A-kun: I won't bother putting more songs in here. Suck it you cousins.

Then the "sisters" took a break and i'm just waiting for Marie... If she's gonna keep to her word. I guess probably not.

Brooks: *phone starts vibrating* Huh? *sees the notification* *checks his phone*

Brooks: Hey guys. I'm going somewhere for a little bit. *wears sunglasses*

Cross: Where are you going you might mess up your disguise. *whispers to me*

Brooks: Don't worry. I'll step it up *whispers to Brooks* 

Luna's P. O. V

Those two are probably talking about their disguises and stuff since Brooks is going somewhere. 

Cross: Okay, see you later bro. 

Luna: Where is he going Cross?

Cross: I don't know. He looked at his phone just now before he asked to go. I think he is called by someone. It's weird how he didn't invite me to go. I wonder..

Luna: I'm sure it's a personal matter.

A-kun: *sigh*

Brooks's P. O. V

Okay... Where in the hell is the "gate" that Marie's talking about?

Brooks: *looks around while walking* Where in the hell...

I can't see any "gate" she's talking about. 

Marie: *comes up behind Brooks* Hey. 

Brooks: *looks behind* Who in the fu- Oh. Marie. 

Marie: Change of plan. I had to get out with my disguise. Come with me. The guard will let you pass.

Brooks: Thanks for making the search easier.

Marie: The pleasure's all mine. And what the hell is that glasses? *smug smile*

Brooks: Don't worry about it. (That sarcasm though...)

The Marie let me go in the backroom where those two are resting. I'm sensing controversy from this. 

Inside the backroom...

Brooks: How are you, Callie?

Callie: I'm good. My voice is almost dying though.

Brooks: You drank water yet?

Callie: I already had my 4th bottle.

Brooks: Okay. That's good.

Director: Okay, girls. The 2nd part is about to start- Who are you? *points at me*

Brooks: *startled* Um...

Directors: How did you get here? Guards?! Get this guy out! 

Marie: No!!!!! *stops the guards* 

The guards started to come in but thank goodness that Marie stopped them. But i gotta get an excuse fast or I'm toast! My senses were right once again! 

Brooks: I'm the duo's manager. I got late.

Director: You don't look like a manager. Let me see your ID.

Brooks: *reaches out in his pocket* ... (Steady does it...)

Marie already called off the guards and went to their separate places and left us 3 alone. Well not including this bastard trying to expose me. 

Director: Where your ID? And why are you wearing a mask? Remove that now! 

Obnoxious director i see. 

Brooks: Oh! It's in my wallet... Yeah... My *grabs tranquilizer* WALLET! *stabs him in the neck making him faint*

He fell on the couch and i looked at him with a scary look in my eyes.

Brooks: Hush. *showing his dark side* *removes the tranquilizer on his neck and puts a band-aid and shoves some pain killers in his mouth*

Marie: *pushes Brooks* What are you thinking?! *angry*

Callie: Oh my god... *surprised at Brooks's actions*

Brooks: It had to be done. I came here to not get caught. And i came prepared for this type of situation.

Marie: You could've killed him.

Brooks: That dot on his neck will be gone in no time. 

Marie: That's beside the point!

Brooks: Just don't worry. Just continue your concert. I'll take care of everything else. 

Marie: You're sometimes stupid you know? 

Brooks: Yeah, sure. Go on. Do not keep your fans waiting.

Marie: You better clean this up after the concert. Come on Callie. Let's go.

Callie: Okay! See you later Brooks! *waves bye*

Brooks: I guess i'll be going now. Just clean out the area before i go.

As i hear the new songs playing on the stage, i started to remove my footprints one by one and started to leave the backroom and "stealth 100 "all of these guards. And went out of the place successfully. Now i'm just going back to the group.

Brooks: *sigh of relief* That was close. *walks back to the venue*

I got back to the group pretty easily just before the new songs are gonna be played. They better did a damn good job of making these new songs. I might add them to my playlist.

Cross: Where in the hell did you go? I was looking all over for you but you weren't anywhere on the venue.

Brooks: Don't worry about Cross.

Glen: Wait! The new song is about to start!

Brooks: *looks at the cousins* ...

Squid Sisters: *starts to sing the new songs* ...

Brooks: *hears it* ... *mystified* 

That... Feels... I... Don't know what to feel about this song... But it feels like it gives me memories... Wait. Is this song... I've heard it before. I can't put in finger around it. Ugh! It's frustrating not knowing where i've heard this before.

Luna: *boops Brooks's nose* Hello!!! Earth to Brooks!

Brooks: *shakes his head* ...

Luna: You were staring and you were mesmerized. Did the song remind you of something?

How in the hell did she know what i was thinking there? How in the fu-

Brooks: Kinda. I tried remembering it, but I just couldn't.

Luna: Huh. That's weird. I hope you can remember it. And i pulled you out of your trance because you were looking straight into the light. You were almost blinding yourself. *smirks*

Brooks: *chuckles* It's a metaphor on how i feel on this song.

Luna: It was blinding?

Brooks: One way or another.

Luna: Hm... (Cryptic...) Okay! *goes back to her spot next to Cross*

The concert went on till it finally finished and the people are going out on the multiple exits. We chose to go out on the left side. Because it was more close to the parking lot where Cross's car is sitting there.

Cross's P. O. V

I think this is a good time to finally ask her about this.

Cross: Hey Luna.

Luna: Hm? *looks at Cross* 

Cross: Do you have any plans for Christmas?

 Luna's P. O. V

Huh? HUHHH!!?? What is he talking about?!!! This is so uncharacteristic of him! 

Luna: N-nothing. Why did you ask? 

Cross: Wanna spent time with us on Christmas?

Luna: With your friends and Brooks?

Cross: Yes. *blankly*

Luna: *mentally disappointed* ... (I thought the opportunity was FINALLY there. But couldn't hurt to join.)

Cross: You seem down. Did i say something bad?

Luna: It's nothing. My crew members are going back to their hometown. Leaving me alone. 

Cross: Then you're more welcome. 

Then we got to the parking lot and he opened his car. And we all went in the car.

Meanwhile...

Brooks's P. O. V

Brooks: There we go... 

Cross: Ay, Brooks.

Brooks: Yeah bro?

Cross: We're receiving our Christmas bonus today.

Brooks: And we spend it again on food for Christmas Eve. And we have to cook again. *realizes what he's gonna do tomorrow*

Cross: It's gonna be wired on our credit account. *turns on the engines* 

Brooks: Thank god we don't have to go to the Agency for it.

Cross: Alright guys, we're going home. *starts going out of the parking lot* *turns on the radio*

As we went home, Luna has gone out of the car near the highway towards the Agency. Which was very convenient cuz we were able to go home immediately after that.

At Inkopolis Plaza...

Brooks: We're here. Wake up, people. *goes out of the car*

Glen: *yawns as she goes out of the car* ...

Nikki: *goes out of the car* ...

Andrew: *goes out of the car Andrew-style* ...

Cross: Go on. I'll be right behind you. I'll just give the car to the guy again. 

Brooks: Okay. 

And that's that. A successful night indeed. Well, if we're not counting the time i almost killed an Inkling and almost exposing my identity. But nevermind that. We have a big, big day tomorrow. Christmas. 

A-kun: Anddddd DONE! I'm gonna work on immediately on the Christmas Special! I'm not gonna be late for the release for this one. I SWEAR! I got new equipment and some of them are perfect for chilling and writing! And thank you for still reading this somewhat outdated book that i'm still bothering to update. But anyway! I'll see you on Christmas Day/Eve! 

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