User blog:Metool Bard/Fanfiction: Missing Linc (Prologue)

This is gonna be my first multi-chapter TLH story, and it's gonna be in a genre that I've really missed writing: a mystery. I'm not sure how long this'll end up being, but rest assured, be preapred for quite a ride. So without further ado, here is the introduction to what may be the first of many Loud Investigations:

Prologue: Lost in Reflection
“This summer, it’ll be time for me and the Full House Gang to deal out some justice!”

I think my goosebumps just got goosebumps. The rumors were true! They were going to make an Ace Savvy movie based off of the Full House Gang comic! Man, I’m so glad Clyde invited me over to his place to let me see this. I don’t think I would’ve been able to catch this sneak peek back at home, especially not with a big Dream Boat marathon going on. I mean, I like Dream Boat as much as the next guy, but this is Ace Savvy we’re talking about, and the Full House Gang to boot. A guy’s gotta have his priorities, y’know?

“What’d I tell ya, buddy? We’re gonna be famous!” Clyde cheered.

“Sure looks that way,” I said, equally excited. “I can’t wait to tell my sisters. They’re gonna be so stoked!”

Clyde let out a dreamy sigh. “Yeah. And I can just picture Lori as the leading lady.”

Oh boy. He’s off in La-La Land daydreaming about Lori again. This happens all the time. We’ve all gotten used to it by now, but I really hope he finds a crush his age someday. Don’t tell him I said that, though.

While Clyde was off in his own little world, I took a moment to check my phone. The time was 9:50 PM. That…

Wait, 9:50?! Sheesh, how long were we waiting for that trailer to come on?!

“Dang it! It’s almost past my curfew!” I exclaimed. I quickly tucked away my phone and turned to Clyde. “Sorry, buddy. I gotta run.”

Clyde snapped out of his daydreaming and gave me a concerned look. “Whoa. What’s the rush?”

I showed Clyde my phone.

“Oh. That’s the rush,” he said. “Want me to get my dads? They can drive you back.”

“No time,” I said, dashing out of the room. I quickly darted to the closet and put on my sweatshirt while Clyde followed. “I’ll just have to put the pedal to the metal.”

I then darted outside and unchained my bicycle. Man, I’m really cutting it close, but at least I’ve got some time. If it gets to 9:55, I’ll call ahead and have my sisters cover for me. They know the routine.

“Be careful out there, Lincoln,” said Clyde. “You know how dangerous it is to ride at night.”

I nodded and put on my helmet. “Don’t worry, buddy. I know this route like the back of my hand. I’ll be fine. See ya later.”

“Yeah, seeya. Give Lori my best.”

I rolled my eyes and pedaled away. I lost count of all the times he said that when I leave his place. Again, I hope he finds an actual girlfriend someday. He deserves more than a crush who’s already taken, know what I mean?

Also, he can be such a worrywart sometimes. It might be weird hearing me say this, but I actually live in a rather peaceful neighborhood. Besides the occasional burglar scare or April Fool’s pranks that follow you wherever you go (don’t get me started on that), not a whole lot happens here in Royal Woods. Well, except for at my house, that is. Over there, anything and everything can happen. Just the natural consequence of living with a big family.

But I’ve said this many times before: I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. My sisters are all cool in their own ways, and we’ve always got each other’s backs. Which is why I can count on them to cover for me if I end up breaking curfew. Which, hopefully, I won’t. I should probably hurry up.

Man, an Ace Savvy movie staring the Full House Gang. The characters Clyde and I came up with for the big Ace Savvy contest all those months ago. My sisters aren’t usually into the same stuff I am, but seeing as I based the Full House Gang off of them, they’re probably gonna be so excited to hear about this. Knowing them, they’re probably gonna want starring roles in the movie. Especially Lola. A pageant princess like her always likes being in the spotlight. Geez, I almost don’t have the heart to tell ‘em that they probably started filming already.

Well, it’s not like they’d have time for that, anyway. Perfect example: tomorrow’s gonna be a big day for everyone. Lynn’s heading out to Hazeltucky for a big football game; Lola wanted me to go over some pageant drills with her; Luan has her Giggling Geezer gig; Lana needs some mechanic supplies from Flip. And I’m just scratching the surface. But that’s one of the things about my family. We might have our own different obligations, but we always try to make some time for each other.

Hmm. Speaking of Flip’s, I wonder if I have time to swing by his place at get some ice cream sandwiches? That might soften the news about my sisters not getting to star in the Full House Gang movie. I’d better check the time.

9:52.  I’d be cutting it pretty close, but Flip’s isn’t too far out of my way. And if worse comes to worse, I can just call up Lori and tell her to commence Operation: Cover for Brother. So I guess a slight detour wouldn’t hurt.

…

Huh. You ever get the feeling that you’re being watched? I mean, I feel that way all the time, seeing as my little sister Lucy always seems to be everywhere at once. But I know Lucy isn’t here right now. She’s back at home watching Dream Boat. So, who could possibly be…?

No. Get it together, Lincoln. You’re not gonna do anyone any good freaking yourself out like this. Remember, this is Royal Woods, and there hasn’t been a burglar sighting ever since the security incident. Everything’s fine. Just keep pedaling.

Hmm? What was that? I could’ve sworn I just saw a shadow or something dart past me. Maybe it’s a ghost? Hmm, nah. I’m too far from the cemetery. Must’ve been a cat or something. Man, it really is getting late, huh? I’m starting to jump at shadows. Maybe I should just double back and—

Whoa, hey! Who are you?! L-let go of me, you—  mmph! Mmm, mmm~! Mmm…