multi-fandom oneshots ( mostly gorillaz and undertale)

Punch out the demons

        It had been a tiring month for all the band members. Murdoc's determination and insistence about finishing the demon days album was giving everyone a heavy case of burnout. Making songs and playing together was no longer fun. It felt like a heavy burden to everyone and made the band no longer fun but now more like a living nightmare. Even during off days 2d and murdoc were usually unwilling to even leave their rooms feeling as if the breaks were absolutely meaningless. Russell even stopped cooking homemade meals as often since the overwhelming schedule made the idea of cooking after hours in a stuffy recording studio feel like a burden.

Noodle despite being 14 and still quite young felt like she had the weight of an adult's worries on her young shoulders. She hated seeing her once nice adopted family turning into people who simply just dealt with each other's bullshit. She rarely saw any of them smile anymore .... Besides singing she rarely heard 2d talk unless he and murdoc were fighting.... She....she just wanted her family back to normal! Despite still having a passion for the band...at this point...it felt like the band was tearing her once supportive and fun family apart....noodle hugged her knees on her bed as she gently holds her old little dragon plushie in her arms....feeling....abandoned again.... Even if she knew that wasnt true...it sure as hell fucking felt like it. 

    As Noodle sat alone in her silent room she then heard a knock at her room door. She silently perks her head up...she forces herself out of her sitting position and walks over to the door opening it . She saw Russell at the door. It was honestly a tiny spark of joy to see the only other person keeping this band together outside her room. Russell sighed looking at noodle , able to easily tell that the poor kid wasn't mentally ok at this point. " hey noodle....i know the band has been in pretty rough shape lately ... .and since murdoc and 2d are busy ... .do you want to go out for a bit? Get some fresh air? " Noodle's eyes seemed to gain some life in them hearing Russell mention the simple action of getting out of this musky and depression filled septic tank of a studio. She quickly nods as a hint of excitement is heard in her voice. " Sure russell.let me grab my coat and I'll be ready." Russell simply nodded as noodle rushes back into her room quickly grabbing the nearest hoodie not willing to spend unneeded time in the house. She also makes sure to grab her wallet and other necessities knowing that she and Russell would probably be out for quite a while.

After only a couple minutes at the most the two make it outside. Russell locked the front door before following noodle down the rickety stairs connected to the slowly decaying studio building. Russell sighed looking at noodle. " Do you want to do anything in particular kiddo? I'm letting you choose what we do. " Noodle would stand there for a moment.....after months of stress and being in the stuffy and anger filled home.....she ... ..was slightly overwhelmed by the question at first. She then realized.....that ... ... ..if she truly wanted to enjoy this day....she .....needed a way to let out all her built up emotions....she looked at russell. " can ... .can we go to the gym russell? I know it's kind of a weird request ... .but ... .i .....need to get some emotions out..."Russell seemed to completely understand what noodle meant and nodded . "Alright then kiddo. I probably need to do the same anyways...it will be a healthy experience for both of us." noodle slightly gave a somber filled smile and nod. Glad to know that she wasn't the only one who was dealing with built up emotions that she just needed ... .to evacuate from her mind so she can enjoy her day with russell.

   After a few minutes of walking and some small talk noodle and Russell would make it to the local gym. Luckily today was a weekday so not many people were at the gym, pretty much giving Russell and noodle the gym fully to themselves. Noodle knew exactly where she wanted to head . She first goes into the locker room putting her items and jacket in it fixing her t-shirt and jeans . She heads to the boxing room knowing Russell would be there soon. She uses the bandages provided by the gym to wrap her hands and knuckles. Russell through the years that he has taught noodle how to do boxing always made sure to remind her to bandage her hands so she would never have to worry about injuring her knuckles or other bones in her hands . If noodle wanted to be able to play her bass and guitar she certainly didn't need any hand injuries preventing her from doing so.