8. On The Way to Camping

At the Pizza Arcade, Lincoln and Luna were playing Guitar Hero (the arcade version of course). So far, Lincoln was the one winning this little match from this amazing video game. Luna however, was getting close to being his score, even if she hasn't played Guitar Hero as much as her little brother did, because Lincoln was the master video game player of the family.

"Come on bro, is that the best you got?" Luna said playfully.

"Oh no, I'll show you what i'm made of, sis!" Lincoln said while laughing with joy. At the very end of the level, ultimately, Lincoln was the one who was victorious. He cheered in triumph while Luna was was cheering him on.

"wow bro, that was so amazing!" She said proudly. "That's way better than my score."

"really? You played Guitar Hero before, Luna?"

"oh yeah, dozens of times, even though I prefer playing the real guitar."

"good game, Luna."

"aww, thanks Linc you too." She replied happily, then they both hugged each other again.

It was just then their stomachs were growling simultaneously. "Uh oh, I'm getting hungry. Wanna get some pizza?"

Luna smiled "you read my mind, dude." Then they left the guitar hero machine and sat at a table. They both relaxed on the seats for a little before actually getting their lunch.

"so, Luna"

"yeah?"

"how would you like to camping with me and Clyde tomorrow?"

Luna's eyes went wide. "Really? That's very nice of you, Lincoln, but... but..."

"but what?"

She cleared her throat, and concluded "I thought this was something that you and Clyde are supposed to do alone? I'm worried that I might that I might spoil all the fun, and besides, he wouldn't welcome me to the jungle that you guys would spend."

"nonsense." Said Lincoln. "Clyde wouldn't mind you coming along. He likes just about everyone."

Luna chuckled and agreed with him by saying "yeah, and what's it to like about Clyde? Hahaha."

Lincoln made a small laugh with her. "Even though he can be a little awkward,he is still a great guy."

"I know, I've seen how sweet he can be, after all, he was with you on the Smooch concert."

"exactly. Thanks to you."

"ah come here, you." Then they hugged each other once more. "So, I'll get the pizza for us."

"that's cool." It took a little while, but the pizza was hot and ready out of the oven. Of course it was worth the wait, and they could hardly wait to get the pizza into their mouths.

it was a large pepperoni, the classic, and another one with bacon and ham pieces. Lincoln licked his lips while Luna's mouth was watering from how exquisite they looked. The yummy melted cheese and the toppings looked so good.

after gazing at the deliciousness, the both dug in. Oh the taste was so much more than they can handle. They both had one piece from each of the two pizzas and they both eat it rather fast.

they must have been really hungry, if not, they wouldn't have been eating it so fast-like.

Finally, after they were done eating their lunch, Lincoln let out a large and loud burp after patting his stomach. He then covered his mouth. "Excuse me." He said

"hahahaha! Good one bro." Luna chuckled. "But that's nothing compared to Lola, and she's supposed to be a spoiled girly girl."

"I know right?" Lincoln agreed. "I'm really surprised that Lola could burp like a hippo would do after eating a box-load of grass, and she thinks she is little miss perfect."

"yeah, I mean, what's the deal?"

they both had a laugh and then Lincoln suddenly had a frown on his face. Luna then noticed and had a look of concern at him

"what's wrong,Lincoln?" She asked, wiping a small patch of pizza sauce from the bottom of her lower lip.

"well, I was thinking about Clyde. You see, I think he might be jealous of me hanging out with you like this and I think he feels like a third wheel now."

"ah, bro. Clyde is your best friend. He could never be mad at you. I mean, you are my little bro after all."

"yeah, I know. You're right."

"and you are going camping with him tomorrow, remember?"

"oh yeah, I forgot." Lincoln rubbed the back of his head. Then Luna let out a small burp of her own. Then she covered her mouth

"excuse me, mate." She said

"that was pretty good." Lincoln congratulated her with a small clapping of hands.

"heh. Yeah I guess so." Luna made another small and adorable laugh. "So sure, I would be happy to come with you guys. Nothing like going out in the wilderness with my favorite little brother in the world." She gave him a gentle jab on his arm

Lincoln gave a small playful laugh in response. "And do you think you can sing a campfire song for us?"

"heck yeah! I would love to give out a campfire song for you guys."

Then an employee came over with some yummy cheese bread with herbs and garlic pieces on it.

"oh great! Cheese bread!" Lincoln said with cheer, and he licked his lips again.

"yeah, side dishes." Luna said, just as happy as he was. Then they both dug into the bread

The Next Day

it was yet another bright sunny morning, and Lincoln was practicing on his new guitar that Luna gave him and he was getting better and better. It was almost time for him and Luna to go camping like in about thirty minutes

So they will expect Clyde and his two fathers to arrive then. So after Lincoln was done practicing his guitar skills, he put it back in his case, back to his bedroom. Meanwhile Luna was getting one of her bags ready for the camping trip.

In her thoughts, she still had some doubts whether it was a good idea for Lincoln to bring herself along for this trip. This did sound like this little camping trip was more like for Lincoln and Clyde like bros would do together. Nonetheless, she will go on behalf of her brother's request, and nothing would make her more happy to make Lincoln happy.

Her brother went into her and Luan's room, and asked "You all set, Luna?"

"Yep! I got the night on my side for when we get there." Luna said with confidence

"Hey, be careful when you guys are camping out there." Luan warned

"Why?" Lincoln asked her

Then in a quick change of demeanor, she said "because it might get in tents! Hahahaha!" she joked. As usual, both Lincoln and Luna moaned in irritation.

"Real classy, Luan, really classy." Luna said sarcastically

"Well you know what they say." then she put on groocho glasses on her face, and concluded. "You can't beat the classics! Hahaha!" then she immediately took them off after that

Lincoln and Luna were still a little irritated by this and the rocker sister was all set for the trip. "Okay, well, we might as well wait for the Clydesdale and his dads to come here."

"Yep, I guess so.

"Oh and one more thing, this trip might be a little too much to bear!" Luan laughed some more.

Lincoln and Luna groaned again, then left the room. "Well, it was nice for mom and dad to let us go camping with Clyde and his dads. I hope they will be okay with it."

"Of course they're okay with it, bro. It is for one night after all, and it's not like we're going to military school."

Lincoln chortled "Oh yeah, that would be so true, but we are too nice and good to be sent there anyway."

"True. We would have to be criminals to be sent there." they both had a good laugh about it.

Then they both waited on the couch for Clyde and his dads to show up. They were watching Guns N Roses, partially reunited with Slash and Duff Mckagan back in the group. the both enjoyed it.

"So bro, I was wondering, who was Clyde's mom?"

"Well, he doesn't like to talk about it, but I'll tell you, you see-" however he was interrupted when the doorbell rang "Nevermind." he said, then he went to get it, and there they were. "Hello Clyde, hey Mr and Mr McBride"

"Hello Lincoln." both the dads replied in unison

"Ready for a special camping night, buddy?"

"Of course. And Clyde, can Luna come too?"

He looked at his older sister "Hmmm, sure, why not. You guys look really happy together, so why not." he decided.

"Cheers mate!" Luna cheered." then the fathers went to tell Rita and Lynn Sr that they will be leaving now.

"Have fun guys, and stay away from wolves, mountain lions, and bears!" Lynn Sr called to them.

"Call us if there is any trouble." Rita added

"Okay, see you soon."

Then they were off to the woods to start there camping. Inside, Clyde was happy that Luna was coming with them, because he doesn't really mind the extra company, but he was also worried that Lincoln might forget about him during the camping, and might do something fun with Luna instead. The jealousy was slowly coming back to him again, but he kept his cool and decided to wait until they all get to their destination.

In the meantime, maybe this camping trip might be the best one yet.