KOF Extras

Rock Howard's Birthday (Behind the scenes)

"Good, he's gone," Terry said, watching Rock's bike drive off into the distance. He turned to his brother and gave him a nudge. "Is the parcel here yet?"
"No, Wolfgang said he'll bring it in now," Andy said, looking at his phone. "Anyway, where's the bass you got for him?"
"It's in your car, I think," Terry said. "He always wanted one, but it was too expensive. Finally, after all the band performances, I have enough money for it."
"Good... you're taking your bike, right? To make it seem like we went separate ways?"
"Yeah," Terry nodded. "Alright, I'll go set up at Kyokugenryu. You go pick the package up from Krauser."
"I thought we paid for them to set up too..." Andy shrugged, grabbing his keys. "Whatever, let's go."
Terry took his bike to Kyokugenryu Barbecue, while Andy went directly to the hotel that Wolfgang was staying at.
"It's strange how you're here for the party too..." Andy said when the older man got into his car. "Anyway, what did you actually get for him?"
"Driving gloves," Wolfgang said, in a thick German accent. "Terry told me Rock liked those."
"Yeah, he's gonna like them," Andy nodded, pulling into the main road. "Only the other day he was complaining about how worn his gloves were because he was using them everyday."
He drove back to the Bogard home, and Wolfgang took out a box.
"You literally labelled it as Wolf's Pedigree," Andy laughed, seeing the package. "I don't think he actually likes that name..."
"I don't think so too, but I think it's better to be called this than seen as a family of disgraceful Geese..."
"I have to agree to that. Rock loathes him."
"That makes the both of us."
Andy took it and put it on the welcome mat, right in front of the front door, and went inside to get the props for Rock's 'mission'. He went back to the car and shoved the bag into the backseat.
"He might not notice it at first glance, since he usually parks in the garage," Andy said. "Alright, let's go to Kyokugenryu. Terry's already there, helping them decorate the place or something."

"We paid everything, okay?" Terry frowned. "So no extra charges and stuff. You guys said 'it was all inclusive' or something like that."
"Yes, but we didn't include confetti," Takuma smirked. "And we didn't include cake!"
"I never asked you to prepare for the cake, did I?" Terry's frown deepened. "Mr. Sakazaki, Fiolina Germi is bringing the cake in later. Got that?"
"Yes, but still-"
He was thrown back by a high kick in the face from his son.
"You don't have to pay anymore, Terry," Ryo smiled, straightening himself. "It's all included in our package. Including confetti."
"Thanks, Dragon," Terry chuckled. "Your dad's a little big on the money, huh?"
"Tell me about it," Ryo sighed. "Anyway, what colour do you want the pennants to be?"
Terry followed him, and helped pick out the decorations. Andy and Wolfgang walked in and took a look around the place.
"Since when you're alive?" Robert asked, putting down a box of candles on the table. "I thought they said you died or something?"
"Do I look dead?" Wolfgang countered, glaring at him.
"No, but many KOF guys did die, then got resurrected," Robert shrugged. "Are you one of them?"
"Never did die to get resurrected," Wolfgang said. "Anyway, what time is the party?"
"Night," Andy said, walking towards Robert to see what's in the box. "Also, what's with the candles?"
"We usually light one of these tea candles on each table to give off these... vibes..." Robert grinned. "Also creates a warm and relaxing aura."
Andy nodded and went to his brother. "What time are we supposed to do the... Kain thing?"
"When Rock opens the box and reads the letter," Terry shrugged. "Wolfgang did write a letter, right?"
"I did," Wolfgang said, appearing next to him. "What time will he be back from school?"
"Around two," Terry said, looking at his watch. "Anyway, you guys wanna grab some lunch before our mission?"
"Sure!"

"Ninja, is he there yet?" Terry asked, waiting in Andy's car with Wolfgang.
"Not yet, is he home yet?" Andy said, talking to his brother through his Bluetooth earpiece.
"Nope," Terry said, peering past his neighbour's large oak tree. "The package is still on the doormat."
"Are you sure he won't see you? Where are you guys waiting?"
"Behind our stupid neighbour's large tree," Terry said, frowning as he remembered how Mrs. Arlington was the town's biggest gossip queen, and he knew nothing about it. "Her tree's far too big. I don't think Rock would be able to see us."
"Good."
"What are you actually doing?" Terry asked, hearing something in the background on Andy's end. "What's that sound?"
"I'm eating," Andy said. "Got a little bored waiting, so I decided to eat something."
"Dude, we just had our lunch," Terry rolled his eyes. "What are you eating?"
"Nattō. Found them in a stall."
"Eww..." Terry gagged. "I still have no idea why you like those... their slimy texture reminds me of slugs!"
"Idiot, I'm trying to eat!" Andy scowled.
"Is that him?" Wolfgang suddenly chimed in.
Terry looked up and nodded. "That's him, alright."
They eagerly watched the house and waited for Rock to see the parcel. But no Rock came.
"Are you sure he's gonna come out?" Wolfgang said. "Or do we call him, or something?"
"I don't know," Terry frowned. "He sometimes has his lunch in the garden, under that tree. Hopefully it's one of those days."
No sooner had he said that, the front door opened, revealing Rock. He held a plate and looked down to see the package. He used his other hand to pick it up, and stared at it before going back in.
"He took it," Terry informed. "Ninja, better be alert."
"Did he leave yet?" Andy asked.
"Not yet," Wolfgang said.
Andy gasped. "Have I been on speaker this whole time?"
"Yep," Terry smirked.
"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone of your bickering," Wolfgang chuckled.
They eagerly watched the house, when all of a sudden, there was an incoming call on Terry's phone.
"It's Rock!" Terry said in surprise. "Ninja, I'll call you back later."
"Yeah whatever," Andy said, still eating. "At least I can have my Nattō in peace."
"What's up, Birthday Boy?" Terry said, quickly plastering on a smile even when Rock couldn't see him.
"Terry, did you order anything?" Rock asked, sounding urgent.
"No, why?"
"I found a package at our doorstep. It's for someone named Wolf's Pedigree."
"Then it's for you," Terry said, giving Wolfgang a smirk. "Just open it, it isn't mine."
There was a pause on the other end. "What if it contains something..."
"Something what?"
"I dunno... a bomb?"
"Seriously..."
"Okay okay, I'll open it."
"Tell me what it is as soon as you have. Wait, have you eaten your lunch?"
"Yeah, it's on the table, in front of me."
"Eat first, Rock. That parcel can wait."
"Fine, fine I will."
Terry ended the call and turned back to Wolfgang. "I don't think he's gonna eat much now. Whatever, he still has to eat something."
"Yeah, the kid just got back from school. Will he take long?"
"Not if he has something up," Terry shrugged. "Anyway, I think I'll call Andy again."
He did and told him about what Rock told him.
"He's out, you better watch out for him, Ninja Boy," Wolfgang suddenly informed, watching Rock ride out of the house.
"Oh great, you're calling me that too," Andy sighed. "Anyway, I'm technically ready."
"Are you done with your stinky Nattō?" Terry asked with a smirk.
"Yeah I am," Andy said and then burped. "I can still taste it actually..."
"Yuck..." Terry frowned, disgusted.