Party Poison

Frank's P.O.V

I walked out the school doors. Gerard and the guys were waiting by the oak tree as they said they would. Gerard was laughing at Mikey. I phoned mum to let her know I was going to be late.
Mum: "Hey, Frank. What's wrong?"
Me: "Nothing. I just wanted to ask if I could go to a friends house."
Mum: "Of course you can. Keep your phone turned on."
Me: "Will do. Bye."
Mum: "Bye."
We hung up. I walked towards Gerard. He smiled as I approached. I smiled back. He's so fucking hot.
"Ready to go, Fun Ghoul?" He asked.
"Yeah." I answered. "Why do you keep calling me Fun Ghoul?"
Gerard laughed as we all headed out of the school gates. "It's your Killjoy name."
"Gerard draws comics." Mikey explained looking very proud. "The Killjoys are a group of four guys originally. Jet Star." He points to Ray. "Kobra Kid." He points to himself. "Fun Ghoul. I guess that's you now. And the leader, Party Poison." He points to Gerard. "Bob didn't fit the short Fun Ghoul image Gerard had so he got Desert Skeleton."
"Gerard even designed masks and headwear for the characters." Ray added.
"He has a wicked trans am he decorated." Bob said. "Then decided to add it in the comic."
"It's not a comic yet." Gerard added. "It's just a idea right now."
The conversation stopped as Bob's phone rang. Bob answered it.
"Hey, Dad. What's wrong?" Pause. "Why? Has something happened?" Everyone stopped walking to look at Bob. "Will she be okay?" Pause. "Okay. I'm on my way." He put the phone back in his pocket. "Grans in hospital."
Gerard frowned. "Will she be okay?"
"Dad's not sure just yet."
Gerard sighed. "She'll be okay. Send her my love."
Bob laughed. "She'll love that coming from you." He stated. "She thinks your the best thing to grace gods earth. Her words not mine."
Gerard grinned. "Yay." He shouted with excitement. "I've pulled." The guys laughed at how serious he looked. "Maybe we can go on a date when she comes out. Eventually we can get married. You can call me Grandad."
We all had to hold our sides because we were laughing so much.
"But your gay." Bob managed.
"But I would turn for your Gran." Gerard said looking serious. "I mean you've got eyes haven't you? She's fucking hot."
Bob punched his arm then turned and walked away with a quick wave.
I shook my head as Gerard led us to a large two storey house. It was a beautiful building. It looked well kept. The front was white with flowers at every window. The garage attached was a double. The front door and the garage door were as red as Gerard's hair.
Gerard led us through the front door and down into a basement bedroom. A large double bed was in the center of the room. A large wardrobe with mirrored doors took up one wall. A decent sized desk sat under a wall full of drawings. The other walls had band posters covering them. I walked over to a drawing that caught my eye. They were all brilliant. But there was something about this one. It had four guys on. A guy wearing a silver helmet with the visor up. He had a black leather look jacket on. Black jeans and black combat boots. The name underneath was Jet Star. Ray I guess. His eyes looked like Ray. Next to him was a guy wearing a yellow helmet. The visor was also up revealing Mikeys eyes. He wore a red leather look jacket and a yellow t-shirt with black markings. He wore black cargo pants and black combat boots. The name read Kobra Kid. Next to him was a red headed guy wearing a yellow mask. He looked like Gerard. He wore a dark blue leather look jacket and light blue jeans. Black combat boots again. The name read Party Poison. The last guy had a green ghoul mask covering his face. He wore a green waistcoat with a yellow sleeved top underneath. Two black stripes on each sleeve. He wore black jeans and black combat boots. The name underneath read Fun Ghoul. Me I'm guessing. It was a really good picture. I turn around to see three guys from the picture infront of me. Minus the mask and helmets. When did they change?
Gerard smiled. "You were staring at the drawing of the Killjoys for ages. We had time to go change."
"Are you guys role players or summat?" I asked.
They all started laughing. "No fucking way." Gerard said as they calmed down. "We aren't based on the Killjoys. The Killjoys are based on us. I bought these outfits for us all. Even Fun Ghouls. I guess they're yours now." He gestured for Mikey to get them from his closet. Then he headed for the stairs. "I'm gonna check on mum."

Gerard's P.O.V

I smiled at the frail looking, dark haired woman in the large double bed. She smiled back at me as I climbed onto the bed beside her and hugged her. "Hey, Gee." She whispered.
I smiled down at her. "Hey, mum." I whispered back. "How are you feeling today?"
She smiled back up at me. "It's time, honey."
I shook my head as my eyes began to cloud over with unshed tears. "No." I said. "Don't leave us. We need you."
She sighed. "It's not my choice, Gee." She whispered. "Please don't cry. You need to be strong when I'm gone."
"I don't want you to go." I sniffled.
"I know, baby. But I have to." She took in a shaky breath. "Could you please get Mikey and the boys for me?"
I nod and head to the doorway. "GUYS, GET UP HERE NOW." I shout. Then go back to my position on the bed.
"You have to be strong for Mikey. He's not going to be able to cope as well as you."

Frank's P.O.V

I'd changed into the Fun Ghoul outfit when Gerard called. We all rushed upstairs, stopping just in the doorway. Gerard looked at Mikey. His face was covered in tears. Pain in his eyes. Mikey cried out and ran to hug the frail woman in the bed. Ray looked on the verge of tears too. The woman looked at me. "Your not Bob."
"Bob had to go to the hospital to see his Gran." Gerard sniffled.
"So who is this handsome young man?" She asked, making me blush.
Gerard looked at me. The sheer pain on his face made me want to cry myself. "This is my friend, Frank Iero." He looked back at the woman.
"Hello, Frank." The woman whispered. I greeted her back. "My name is Donna Way. I'm Gerard and Mikey's mum. I'd shake your hand but I'm in too much pain. That's cancer for you."
"It's okay, Mrs Way." I said as politely as I could.
She smiled at me then looked at Ray. "You know it's nearly time don't you, Ray?" He nodded. "I want you to promise me something. "
A tear slid down his cheek. "Anything, Donna."
"I don't want you to ever give up on your guitar."
"I won't."
"I know Gerard will look after Mikey. But he won't look after himself. Please look after him."
"Always."Ray said as tears started flowing over. "I promise."
"Your a good kid, Ray." Donna stated. "I would have been proud to have been your mum."
Ray cried out and ran over to hug her and Mikey.
She looked at Mikey. "You need to promise not to give up on your guitar either. Your a very talented boy." Mikey nodded. "You have to help look after your brother too. Because you know he'll stop eating. He's too thin as it is. Promise me, sweetie."
"I promise." Mikey muttered.
Donna turned to look at Gerard. She looked exhausted. "My dear boy." She started. "You've always been so much to so many people. It's time to think of yourself too. The world needs your beautiful voice singing those genius lyrics you write. Don't deny the world. Promise me, Gee."
Gerard stays silent.
"Gerard."
"I...I pr...promise." He stutters.
"Good boy." She sighs. "I don't have to ask you to look after your brother. You do that anyway. But you have to look after yourself too. You will look after yourself, won't you?"
Gerard nodded.
"Tell Bob to keep up his drumming. He's such a lovely boy. I love you boys so much. Don't lose who you really are. Don't morn too much. And please be happy." She paused as she closed her eyes. "I will be with your Dad again. I've missed him so much. I'm ready to be with Don again. I love you, boys. Never forget that. Never give uuppp..."
Gerard felt for a pulse. Then he put his head on hers and closed his eyes as he cried.
Mikey cried out as Ray hugged him and Donna. Crying uncontrollably.
I felt out of place. But I noticed Gerard had no one hugging him. So I rushed over and hugged him as he cried.

Time Lapse>>>>>>>>>>

One hour later.

We were all sat on Gerard's bed. Ray was hugging Mikey. They'd all stopped crying. Gerard just stared at the floor by his feet. He looked empty.
"So much to do." He whispered. "Call Bob. Contact the funeral home. The solicitors. A coffin. Got enough money to not ever have to work. Look after Mikey. Got to look after Mikey. I'm old enough now. Won't let anyone take Mikey away." He seemed to be talking to no one. I reached out to put a comforting hand on his arm. But then there was a earth shattering band. Like a gigantic explosion. The little window blew in and I blacked out.

Notes

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