7. Chapter 7

Chapter 7: Facing The Music

Disclaimer: I do not own Loud House or any form of media related to it, it is rightfully owned by its respective companies or owners.

AN: What is up! I am back! Now, probably some of you are wondering why I'm on this story again other than working on my other ones. Like say my Steven Universe one or my Walking Dead one too. Well, I've decided that I'm going to hold off for awhile on my Walking Dead story, only until November or sooner. The reason I'm doing that is because I don't got nothing to write for that story right now. So, sorry for those who read that story but don't worry. I'm only giving that one a temporary break. Also… I might not be able to focus more on my Steven Universe one as well. Now I'm not taking a break from that one at this point, I'm only focusing more on this story for awhile is all. I'm still going to be uploading the occasional chapter or update from time to time, so don't worry. OK then, since we got those out of the way. Let's get to answering questions! To Guest, don't worry about Bobby getting his shit pushed in by Lincoln. He won't kill him I can promise you that… but I can't promise it won't be pretty. To Bookworm, we'll see about me putting in more conversations. About Ronnie Anne and Clyde thought… well only time will tell. To Mew Shadowfang, I am so sorry if I spoiled anything for you or anyone. It must have slipped my mind, because I forgot most people don't the pleasure to watch the new episodes when they come out. To another Guest, you don't know how much that little dialogue you wrote made me laugh chuckle seeds! OH MAN! I mean sure you got Leni mixed up with Lori but that's all good though. Anyways, I've still been getting a few more requests about making Ronnie Anne, Clyde and a few Lincoln's friends older or about the same age as Lincoln. Like I said before guys, if you want it I'll write it. Now, since we got those out of the way. Let's get to what you guys came here for. Oh and thank all of you guys for all the support and whatnot. Really, I am thankful. Alright… ON WITH THE CHAPTER! Enjoy! Oh and read the AN when the chapter ends, I have something important to say too. So stick around!

Oh well, here goes nothing.' Lincoln thought as he took one last glance at Luan, who some how knew what he was planning to do. After getting a wink from Luan, Lincoln gave a shaky nod. Luan then proceeded to carefully hold up Lily towards Lincoln, who looked a bit nervous at first. But that soon changed when he met Lily's gaze once again. As he looked at her, he couldn't help but get lost into her eyes a little. It was like looking down at Lori's eyes when they first met, when she was still just a baby and when he was just a snot nosed 4 year old without a care in the word. That same feeling he got when he met Leni, Luna, Luan and Lynn. A feeling that he couldn't shake, and as he continued to feel this feeling. All his worries seemed to disappear. And soon after that, he slowly reached out to Lily. But before anything could happen, a sudden and loud boisterous noise erupted from upstairs. A noise that Lincoln knew quite well. The noises that that usually came from a guitar.

The noise… of music.

'Is that… music I hear?' Lincoln thought as he suddenly stopped reaching his arms towards Lily, who looked a little confused why Lincoln decided to stop. After a few seconds of waiting, Lily finally figured out that she wasn't going to be held by Lincoln. And as she started to figure that out. The music from upstairs was beginning to get louder, which in turn was starting to make Lily a little irritated. So, Lily did the only thing a irritated baby with a dirty diaper would do. She started to cry.

"WHAAA!" Lily cried out in a loud wail as tears started to fall erupt from her eyes. Now, seeing as this caught everyone by surprise, no could have prepared themselves for poor Lily's sudden loud crying. So, unfortunately it appeared the moment between Lincoln and Lily would have to be put on hold. Since Lincoln's first reaction to the loud wailing was to cringe a little and cover his eyes. In fact, that was mostly everyone's response when they all heard Lily's crying. But sadly Luan didn't have that same pleasure though, since the poor 14 year old's hands were preoccupied by holding Lily. Who didn't seem close to stopping her crying unfortunately.

So, the only thing Luan could do was just openly cringe as the wailing proceeded to get louder. Which almost completely blocked out the sound of the music from upstairs. Now, while Lily continued to cry and make a fuss. It would seem Mrs. Loud had finally had enough of her youngest daughter causing such a fuss. Thusly she decided to do what only a mother could do in such a difficult situation could do. She suddenly stopped covering her ears and then calmly made her way to the crying baby. Who was still being held up by a still cringing Luan.

"Oh, it's OK baby. Mommy's here." Mrs. Loud said in a soothing and motherly voice as she reached towards Lily, she then gently grabbed her and softly placed the poor sniveling little baby in her arms. She then began to slowly rock her arms back and forth as she started to hum a soft little melody. And that's when things slowly began to calm down. Lily's crying slowly started to stop as she listened closely to her mom's soft humming. Soon after that, Lily was now sound asleep in Mrs. Loud's arms. Immediately following that, everyone slowly began to uncover their ears.

"Man, I forgot mom was a natural when it came to doing stuff like that." Lincoln stated in a relived tone as began to clean out his ears. It had been so long since he's seen his mom in action when it came to babies. If he had to guess, the last he saw her like that with someone. It was most likely with Lynn when she was still a baby. But sadly it had been so long ago that Lincoln couldn't rightfully. Another thing that made Lincoln feel a little more regretful about. But at the same time made him feel a little happier as well.

'Nice to see things haven't change much at least.' Lincoln thought with a small smile as he looked at the scene unfolding in front of him. The scene was that of Mrs. Loud and Lily. Lily who of course was now sleeping soundly in Mrs. Loud's arms. Overall it was a tender moment. Something that Lincoln has witnessed a lot over the years. Well, the years when he was still with his family. Back when it was just him, his parents and his five little sisters. Back when he had five sisters that is.

'Back when things were simpler, and when I was a lot shorter.' Lincoln thought as he scratched the back of his head nonchalantly. As Lincoln kept scratching his while reminiscing about the past, the others around him began to recover from Lily's crying. Although Luan on the other hand was still having a hard trying to recover. Since unfortunately she couldn't cover her ears like everyone else when Lily decided to cry her lungs out. It only got worse since Luan was the one closest to her when it happened. So, the only thing that Luan could do was try her best to clean her ears out and hope the ringing from her ears stopped.

"Man, even Lynn didn't have a voice that strong when she was at that age. Right Luan?" Lincoln asked as he looked to his sister for her answer. But was met with silence when he turned to Luan, who had a blank expression as she kept trying to clean her ears out. After a few seconds of seeing his sister's obviousness, Lincoln decided to try and get her attention.

"Um, sis. You alright?" Lincoln asked in a puzzled tone as he waved one of his hands I'm front of her face. Which this time got Luan's attention. So as Luan stopped trying to clean out her ears, she turned to Lincoln with a confused expression.

"Huh, you say something Lincoln!?" Luan asked in a loud tone as she looked towards Lincoln, who cringed a little since he was caught by surprise by Luan's loud tone.

"I said, are you alright?" Lincoln said as he responded to Luan, who still had a very puzzled expression

"What!? Who's bright!?" Luan asked in another loud tone as she proceeded to try and clean out her ears again, hoping that it might help her hear better. But sadly that wasn't the case.

"No, I said are you alright!?" Lincoln said once again but this time in a clear an loud tone. However that didn't seem to work since Luan still had that puzzled look on her face.

"What!? Who's right!? What does that even mean!?" Luan asked as she kept trying to clean her ears. Lincoln on the other hand was beginning to get a little irritated now, since Luan was proving to be a little difficult. As Lincoln was about to open his mouth once again and use a louder tone of voice to try and communicate with Luan. He was stopped when he suddenly felt a hand cover his mouth. Shortly after that, Lincoln placed his attention towards the person who suddenly cut him off from speaking. And saw that it was in fact Lynn who had a irritated expression on her face as she looked up at her brother. Who was now pretty confused.

"Can you doofuses keep it down! Mom already got Lily asleep, and I don't want another crying situation on are hands." Lynn stated in a forced hush tone as she looked to Lincoln and Luan. After seeing how serious Lynn was being and the tone of her voice, Lincoln thought it would be in his best interest to do what his little sister said. You know, if he wanted to keep all his teeth. Cause he wasn't to keen on making Lynn angry and give him a few more punches to the face.

Now, unlike Lincoln who heard Lynn loud and clear. Luan sadly still couldn't hear so well. So, she did what anybody would do in the same exact situation she was in.

"WHAT!?" Luan asked loudly as she looked to Lynn and Lincoln, who both looked like Luan just committed murder. Shorty after Luan spoke, Lynn quickly acted fast and covered her mouth just like she did with Lincoln. She then pulled Luan quickly down to her level, where she made a shushing motion with her now free hand. Since she knew that Lincoln got the point to keep quite. After that, Luan looked like she final got the point and decided to nod her head. Soon afterwards both Lincoln and Lynn proceeded to let out a sigh of relief. They then both looked back to see Lily still sleeping quietly in their mom's arms. It almost looked like crisis was averted. However fortune didn't seem to be on their side today sadly, since both Loud brother and sister seem to forget one important thing. The music that caused this whole ordeal.

"GOOD AFTERNOON LOUD HOUSE! ROCK ON!" Screamed a muffled voice from upstairs, shortly after that the loud music from earlier instantly came back to life. And just like on cue, Lily quickly opened her eyes as the music from upstairs got louder and louder. Then something that everyone had feared happened. Lily began to quiver a little as new tears started to appear around her tiny eyes. And then it happened.

"WHAAA!" Lily cried loudly as she started to fuss around in Mrs. Loud's arms. Now, after this happened Mrs. Loud tried her best to get poor Lily to calm down or back to sleep if she could try. But it would seem that Lily wasn't having any of it, apparently that happens when you have a dirty diaper and being irritated by loud noises. Meanwhile as Mrs. Loud continued to try and make Lilly calm down, Lincoln could only let out a exhausted groan. He then tried to cover his ears like last time to try and block out the crying. However that didn't seem to work ether.

Meanwhile as everyone else from Leni to Lisa tried their best to cover their ears to help block out the loud crying and music, Luan still appeared to have some trouble with hearing. Lynn however, was something else all together. The 13 year old tomboy seemed to be very annoyed by this whole ordeal as of right now. It almost looked like Lynn wanted to punch something or even someone, especially considering that look on her face. It wasn't for long until Lynn started to speak her mind about this whole situation in her own way.

"THAT'S IT! THERE IS ONLY SO MUCH I CAN TAKE!" Lynn yelled out in a frustrated tone as she raised her hand in the air, while she was clenching it into a fist. Shortly after hearing Lynn's outburst, almost everyone with the exception of Mrs. Loud, Luan and Lily who was still crying her eyes out looked to the tomboy who was now seething in rage.

"THAT WANNABE ROCKSTAR HAS PUSHED ME TOO FAR! FIRST SHE TAKES A FREAKING HOUR TO USE THE BATHROOM THIS MORNING, THEN SHE USED ALL THE SUGAR FOR HER STINKING COFFEE AND NOW SHE CAUSES THIS! I AM DONE!" Lynn yelled out in a very angry tone as she was shaking her clenched fist up in the air. As Lynn continued to let out her rage by using her words, mostly everyone around her were slowly moving away fearing that her rage would be placed on them next. The only ones who didn't cower in fear, were Lincoln and Luan. Luan because she didn't have the faintest idea what was going, and Lincoln because he didn't want Lynn to do anything… serious. But now he was beginning to have second thoughts though.

'OK… she's mad. Very, very mad.' Lincoln thought as he looked to Lynn who still seemed pretty angry, and it looked like the music from upstairs wasn't helping ether. So, it was at that point Lincoln knew that Lynn was to be messed with. Because there were times when he knew to duck and cover, and this sort of situation was that time? Now, as Lincoln was about to slowly move away from his rage filled little sister. Lynn decided to speak once again, while certainly not using her inside voice.

"HEAR THAT LUNA! I AM DONE! I'M COMING UP THERE TO GIVE YOU A PIECE OF MY MIND AND A CHANCE TO REARRANGE YOUR FACE DEAR BIG SISTER!" Lynn exclaimed loudly as she pointed upstairs, although the chances of Luna hearing her were low considering the loud music mixed with the crying kind of muffled most of Lynn's yelling. But of course Lynn didn't seem to know or probably care. Lincoln on the other… he appeared to care deeply about what Lynn just said. The look of shock on his face said it all.

'Wait… WHAT!? That's Luna upstairs causing that ruckus!? Now way!' Lincoln thought as the look of shock on his face remained. For Lincoln, it was a little hard to believe that it was Luna who was making that racket. Since for Lincoln, that wasn't the same Luna that he knew long ago. Because he remembered that while Luna did like music, it wasn't rock or heavy rock that she was into the last he saw her. So yeah, it was difficult for Lincoln to believe the person blaring that music upstairs was his polite little sister Luna. Now as Lincoln continue to try and figure out this whole situation more clearly. Lynn appeared to be on the move.

"HEAR THAT SIS, I'M COMING FOR YOU!" Lynn yelled out it angry as she brought her hand in the air, and began to shake it as she looked up towards the ceiling. Where the music didn't seem to be close to stopping. And shortly after, Lynn proceeded to let a very loud and frustrated groan. Then after that she began to get on the move and make her way towards the stairs. While stomping loudly the whole way there. And as she got closer to the stairs, Mrs. Loud finally decided to intervene.

"LYNN! Don't you even dare think about going up those stairs young lady!" Mrs. Loud yelled out in a very calm and strict tone, and immediately following that Lynn stopped dead in her tracks. Now, while Mrs. Loud was still try her best to get Lily to calm down. She still managed to overhear her 13 year old tomboy of a daughter's rage filler rant. So, she decided stop things before things really do get out of hand. After Mrs. Loud spoke, Lynn begrudgingly stopped and then let out a small frustrated groan. She then turned around to look at her mom, who had a very strict and authority like expression on her face.

"Now, I know that you're mad at your big sister for waking up Lily. Because trust me, I feel the same way." Mrs. Loud said as she stopped trying to calm down a still fussy and crying Lily while taking a few brief second to look towards Lynn. Who was still irritated to some extent, but was still managing to face her mom and listen to what she had to say.

"But Lynn, you're going to have to find out sooner or later that violence isn't always the answer. Trust me, I know from experience." Mrs. Loud said in a calm and motherly tone as she looked down at Lynn. Who while still a little angry, was begrudgingly listening to what her mom was saying. After a few minutes of letting her mom's words sink in, Lynn soon started to get her act together and began to calm down. Well, only a little bit that is. Just mainly because the music from upstairs was still getting a little louder and that Lily was still crying.

"Fine… but someone has to go up there and tell her to put a sock in it! Cause if not, I'm going up there myself." Lynn stated with a frustrated huff as she refused to look at her mom and try not to give the satisfaction of being right, again. Shortly after hearing that, Mrs. Loud couldn't help but give Lynn a heartwarming smile. She then brought her attention back to Lily, who was still crying her eyes out unfortunately. As Mrs. Loud tried her best to try and stop Lily from fussing around in her arms once again. She started to think long and hard what Lynn had said. Since her tomboy of a daughter was right, she did have to find someone to get Luna to keep it down. So she could try and get to Lily calm down enough to change her diaper, and there was also the fact that Luna had to know that Lincoln has returned.

'But who to choose? Definitely not Lynn, maybe Leni or Lucy?" Mrs. Loud thought as she tried her best figure out who to send up and get Luna to come down. But it was proving to be very difficult. Now, ordinarily she would send maybe Luan, Leni or even Lucy. Although she did have doubts about doing that. Since Luan still seemed to be busy trying to hear again, and Mrs. Loud wouldn't want to play an hour of charades just to explain that she wanted Luan to get Luna. While Leni and Lucy seem to be the best candidates, she also had doubts about them as well though.

For example, while she knew her second oldest daughter would try and get Luna to come down. There was a slight chance Leni might easily forget along the way. Not that Mrs. Loud doubted her daughter's Intelligence mind you, it was that she just doubted her ability to decide whether to do the task at hand or do something else entirely. Now that only one left was Lucy, and just when Mrs. Loud was about to make her decision. She suddenly remembered something, something that could solve all of her problem in no time. She forgot that Lincoln was present. And after figured out the solution to solve all her problems, she soon turned her attention towards Lincoln. Who noticed his mom's gaze, and then figured out what was going through her mind.

"Oh no." Lincoln said in a deep sigh as he looked towards his mom, who now had a small smile on her face.

"Lincoln, can you be a dear and go get your sister. You know what, in fact… how about you get both of your sisters and your father as well." Mrs. Loud said in a kind and polite tone as she looked at Lincoln with a small warm smile. Shorty after those words left her mouth, Lincoln knew that his goose was cooked. As Lincoln tried his best not sweat and quiver a little in fear, everyone in the living room looked to their mom as if she had grown a second head.

"Uh mom, are like sure that's a good idea?" Leni asked stating the obvious, even Leni knew that was probably not a good idea. And that was saying a lot. Now, after awhile a few of the others were beginning to see what their mom had in mind. Mainly Lisa who saw a lot of logic in the whole thing, and Lucy who knew that while it sounded all well and good. The young goth girl knew that Luna and Lori won't be so kind to welcome Lincoln with open arms like Leni did.

"Don't worry kids, your brother can handle himself. Besides, it would give me time to explain what's really happening for you kids who don't know, it also give time to change Lily's diaper. So, it's basically a win for everyone." Mrs. Loud said with another smile as she tried her best to reassure all her children. Now, while it did make sense for obvious reasons. The only problem was that Lincoln was beginning to have second thoughts on the whole thing. While he would of course get the chance to see his dad and two sisters again. There was a little problem Lincoln saw in his mom's whole plan. Even he could tell that when he does meet Luna and Lori again face to face, there was a chance things could get ugly.

While Lincoln didn't have a doubt his dad would go easy on him ether, he did know it would be child's play to what Luna or Lori might do to him. After all, if even Luan gave him a hard time at first. He didn't want to know what Luna and Lori might do. Of all his sisters, he considered Lori and Luna the ones he tried not get on their bad side. And if running away from home made Luan of all people angry with him. He didn't have to be a genius to figure out what might happen when he comes face to face with his sisters. But if he did refuse to go, then he would be inciting his mom's wrath as well. So, overall all his options looked pretty grim.

'Of all things I've faced on my travels, from almost getting stabbed and to getting suplexed in a damn table. Nothing scares me more than getting my mom angry. Guess I really don't have a choice here." Lincoln thought with a exhausted sigh as he began to rub the back of his head. He then looked back towards his mom who was still giving him that smile of hers. And that's when Lincoln knew he couldn't refuse now. When it came down doing things he didn't want to do, refusing his sisters and mom was on top of that list. Shortly after that, Lincoln proceeded to let out another sigh. He then looked to his mom and decided to speak.

"Fine, I'll go. But if I'm not back in an hour and if the others do come down without me… call the cops and for the love of god don't sell my bike." Lincoln said in a nonchalant tone as he gave his mom a nod. Who only could smile and give a nod in return. And with that, Lincoln took a deep breath and then shorty exhaled seconds later. He then started to make his way towards the stairs, and as he kept walking. He soon passed both Lynn and Luan, and as he passed by Lynn. He couldn't help but ruffle Lynn hair as he walked by her.

"And if I don't come back, make sure you take care of my bike squirt." Lincoln said with a smile as he patted Lynn's head after he was done ruffling it. Lynn of course response in her own sort of way. Which was her trying her best to look away from her big brother while she had a faint blush on her face while having a small scowl too. Meaning that she was still a little angry over this whole situation. After seeing this, Lincoln couldn't help but smile. Meanwhile as Lincoln stopped messing around with Lynn, he stopped once again to come face to face with Luan. Who was still having a hard time hearing still.

'Well, can't give any snarky remarks or mess with her verbally. So, guess this will have to do." Lincoln thought as he looked down at Luan, who had a puzzled expression as she trying to figure out what he was doing or going to do. Soon after about a few seconds later, she got her answer. Lincoln slowly lowered himself to Luan's level. Shortly after that he gave a sly smile, and before anyone could see it. He had already done it. As of right now, Lincoln was currently giving a light kiss on Luan's forehead. Almost everyone was caught by this sudden light hearted interaction, with the exception of Mrs. Loud though. Who was still trying to get Lily to stop crying.

And shorty after a minute, Lincoln parted his lips from Luan's forehead. He then gave a small smile as he softly patted Luan's head like he did with Lynn. Lincoln then proceeded to continue on his way towards that stair, and as he was making his way to the stairs. He left a blushing Luan, who after a few seconds of processing what happened. Started to lightly touch the spot on her forehead where Lincoln had kissed.

'The same spot where he kissed last time, the night when he left as he tucked me to bed.' Luan thought with a light heart as she remembered what happened that faithful night, the night Lincoln disappeared. She remembered what happened that night very vividly as she began recount what transpired that night. Luan vaguely remembered something about Lincoln tucking everyone to bed, like he always he did when it was bedtime for everyone. He always did the same thing to each of them, even if it was one of the older ones like Lori or Leni. He always gave them a light kiss on the forehead and give them a soft goodnight. It was one of the few things that Luan didn't have a problem with when going to bed. Now, as Luan continued to reminisce about the past. Lincoln was beginning to make his way upstairs.

"Oh, and if a guy named Chris comes by looking for my bike. Tell him he owes me one!" Lincoln called out as he was slowly ascending up the stairs. And after a few minutes later, Lincoln had finally made it upstairs. While leaving his confused sisters and mother downstairs. And shortly after another few minutes, Lana of all people decided to speak.

"Wait… he has a bike!? I knew he was a biker! Cool, my big brother is a freaking biker! That's awesome!" Lana exclaimed happily as she raised her hands in air. And at that point of time, everyone in the room except Mrs. Loud, Luan and Lily couldn't help but face palmed at same exact time.

Meanwhile Upstairs

Now as Lincoln had finally made it upstairs, the white haired 20 year old couldn't help but feel a little surreal. Since it has been ages since he's been in this house and this hallway. For him, it looked like it hasn't aged a day. But he knew that was a lie, well for him anyways. It had been 9 years and things do change. For better or worse. Soon after about a minute of taking it all in, Lincoln's attention was caught by the loud music. As he turned towards the source of the music, which was a room down towards the end of the hallway. And if he remembered correctly, that room was Luna's.

Shorty after thinking about it over, Lincoln decided to make his way towards the room where the loud music was emanating. As he was making his way there, Lincoln couldn't help but feel immense worry and a tiny bit of fear. In his mind, there was no way that his reunion with Luna was going to be pleasant. But unfortunately he didn't have a choice in the matter frankly. He knew that arguing with it with his mom would be useless. So, it was ether this way or him spending the next hour being scolded by his mom. Both he didn't like one bit. Now, as Lincoln continued to think over this whole mess in his head. He almost completely forgotten the room he was heading towards.

"OK… this is it." Lincoln said to himself softly as he stared at the door handle, and as he was staring. The music was still getting a little louder, and after about a full minute of waiting. Lincoln took another deep breath to try and calm his nerves, he then began to reach towards the handle of the door of the door. While trying to completely prepare himself for what awaited him. Unfortunately though, that didn't seem to be the case. Since Lincoln suddenly stopped halfway while he was reaching for the door handle… when all of a sudden he heard the sound of another door opening… from right behind him.

To Be Continued

IMPORTANT AN: Well, things seem to not going Lincoln's way. First his moment with his baby sister is ruined, and then he's being forced to confront his sisters and dad next while being alone might I add. And then a door decide to open right behind. Man, Lincoln is not having a good day. Oh well, things happen. Now, to get down to business. I wanted to tell you all that I've been thinking about doing a few flashbacks to when Lincoln was still 11 and with his family. So, that would mean he would look pretty different than he is now. In fact all his family would look different. And that's where you guys come in. I need ideas for what Lincoln and his sisters would look like when he was still 11. So, that would mean Lincoln's sisters would be pretty young. Here are the the ages if you guys don't have a clue.

Young Lincoln: 11

Young Lori: 8

Young Leni: 7

Young Luna 6

Young Luan: 5

Young Lynn: 4

So yeah, they're all be pretty young. And so that's why I need designs for what they may look like at those ages. Like for example, how their hair would look and what clothes they would be wearing at that age. Now, how you guys can help me is give ideas and your designs for what they might look like. How you can do this is by sending me a PM, leaving it in a review or even showing me a piece of art you drew. Now you can have ideas, suggestions and designs for one or more of you want. And for those who's ideas, suggestions and designs I like best I'll use them in the story and give you a shout out. Now, you guys don't have to do this. But I'd be very happy you guys gave me a few ideas for what you had in mind. Anyways, thanks for reading and don't forget to leave a review. Also don't be afraid to ask any questions, any kind. And don't forget to leave your questions in a review or even PM me. Alrighty then… until next time. See ya!