The day had arrived. Johnny Thunders was about to leave for another tour with The Heartbreakers, but this time, it was special—Luna’s band, Bloodless Phantoms, was joining them on the road. It was a dream come true for Luna, and the excitement in the Thunders household was palpable.
Johnny, packing his guitar into its case, looked over at Vitani. “It’s going to be strange not having you and Rebel with me, but it’ll be good to get back on the road.”
Vitani smiled softly. “We’ll miss you, but I know how much this tour means to you. Plus, you’ll have Luna out there with you. Make sure to look out for her, okay?”
Johnny laughed. “I think Luna’s the one who’s going to be looking out for me. That girl’s got the drive and talent to really make waves. She’s been prepping non-stop for this.”
Luna entered the room, her usual calm demeanor hiding the nervous energy bubbling beneath the surface. Her guitar was slung over her shoulder, and her dark clothes gave her an almost ethereal presence.
“Ready?” she asked, her voice steady but excited.
Johnny nodded. “As ready as ever. You?”
“Yeah,” Luna replied, her eyes lighting up. “This is our moment, right? Bloodless Phantoms and The Heartbreakers. Who would’ve thought?”
Rebel popped his head into the room. “You’re gonna rock out there, Luna! Don’t forget to throw in a solo for me.”
Luna grinned, ruffling Rebel’s hair. “I’ll dedicate the loudest song to you.”
Michael Monroe, who had come by to say goodbye, leaned against the doorframe, his arms crossed with a knowing smile. “You two are going to blow people away. The old-school and the new generation, side by side—it’s what rock and roll is all about.”
As the family said their goodbyes, Vitani hugged Johnny tightly. “Stay safe out there, okay?”
“I always do,” Johnny said, his smile softening. “I’ll call every chance I get.”
Soon, the tour bus pulled up outside, its engine rumbling and ready to go. Luna gave her mom a final hug before turning to Rebel. “Take care of things while we’re gone, alright?”
Rebel gave her a thumbs up. “You got it.”
Luna and Johnny boarded the bus, greeted by The Heartbreakers crew and Luna’s bandmates, who were buzzing with excitement. As the doors closed and the bus began to roll, Luna looked out the window, watching her family fade into the distance.
“You nervous?” Johnny asked, taking a seat next to her.
“A little,” Luna admitted. “But mostly, I’m ready. We’ve worked so hard for this.”
Johnny nodded, his eyes gleaming with pride. “You’ve got everything you need to make this a tour to remember. Bloodless Phantoms is the real deal.”
The bus rolled down the highway, heading toward the first stop on the tour. Luna’s mind raced with thoughts of the performances to come, the cryptic visuals she would bring to life on stage, and the impact her band’s music could make.
With The Heartbreakers and Bloodless Phantoms on tour together, it was bound to be an unforgettable journey—one where rock and roll’s past and future would collide in the most electrifying way possible.
