mindcracklove | April Fools of Mindcrackers

Have some April Fools Craziness courtesy of I, Sisduke. :D

The town was desolate and abandoned. Except for the Town Hall. Lights flashed in a random fashion as the Mindcrackers danced the night away. For all they knew, they were gonna be pranked hardcore the next day so why not have some fun before hating everyone?
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Music blared through the speakers that Avidya was manning happily. Pause and Beef were over in a corner, drinks in hand, chattering away with a casual Zisteau and a very drunken Kurt who was babbling about what he thought the FarLands would be like.

“Upside down mountains with waterfalls that flow upwards!” Kurt pointed upwards with his drink and it splashed down on him.

“I don’t think Kurt is gonna wake up happy tomorrow. Have a great time with that, Zed.” Beef chuckled.

Zisteau groaned and looked to his partner who was in a shouting match with an equally drunk Vechs, “I’ve got an idea. Maybe make an upside down mountain at his base. Or on his base. Who knows with my devious mind?” He teased.

Pause clinked his glass with Beef and took a quick swig, “Wonder where the doctor and the mad viking are?”

“I think I saw them on the dance floor. And Anderps is most likely more drunk than both those two combined.” Zisteau said making a gesture to Kurt and Vechs who were getting louder.

“I have to ask Doc about some villager stuff. See you guys later in the party.” Beef waved and jogged over to the dance floor where he found Doc and Anderz frolicking like sheep in a meadow of daisies.

Beef tapped Doc’s shoulder and the cyborg turned quickly away from his dancing partner, “Doc,” He shouted over the din, “I need some help with my villagers! Lets go outside and talk!” Doc nodded and waved goodbye to his teammate.
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Pause and Zisteau watched Beef run off to the dance floor, “Didn’t we invite the hermits? Where are they?” Pause asked.

“Team Tunnel Rats!” Joe broke through the crowd to the quiet corner followed by Cleo.

“Hey guys! Long time no see.” Zisteau stepped forward and hugged Cleo then fist bumped Joe. Pause did similar.

“Where’s Vetches?” Joe asked. Zisteau pointed over to where Kurt and Vechs seemed to be coming off their high.

“They’re about to crash so I have to get them back. While they figure out their hangovers I will be putting a mountain on their houses or something.” Cleo and Pause chuckled.

“H-hey guysh!” Vechs pushed in between Cleo and Zisteau to show himself. Kurt followed quickly.

“Hi Vetches?” Joe asked curiously.

“Joe Hillsh? I thought you died in Shuper Hostile a long time ago..?” The group sighed, even Kurt was getting sober enough to talk sense.

“Vechsh. You and I need to go home and shleep. We’ll have a hangover anyways sho letsh go.” Kurt gestured to the large oak doors.

Vechs shook his head earning glares from Team Tunnel Rat, “No. I’m shtaying wit’ PigDerp so I can watch him and make sure he doesn’t prank none y’all.” Oh god, Vechs southern drawl was breaking into his voice.

“Vechs. You’re going home now. And I’m taking you. Let’s go.” Vechs pouted before nodding at Zisteau who grabbed him by the shoulder and led him out followed by Kurt, “I’ll be back soon. Just gonna drop these two off.”

The team waved at the retreating forms before continuing to converse.
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Beef watched Zisteau drag Kurt and Vechs away and chuckled, “Seems Papa Zisteau isn’t happy with his drunken children.”

Doc laughed, “Apparently they don’t handle liquor as well as most of us.”

Beef sighed and took a sip of his drink, “Hey Doc? I have a question for you.”

Doc glanced at the butcher who seemed to be blushing. He didn’t state this though, “Shoot.”

“How’s you and Anderz relationship going? Any bumps or potholes?” Doc glared at the man who seemed quite embarrassed, “That, Vintage Beef. Is none of your business.” The cyborg swished his coat around him and stalked back into the noise filled hall.

“Damn me, Doc! Come back here!” Beef ran through the door and scanned the crowds for the doctor, “God dammit, Beef.” He rubbed his forehead, “I shouldn’t have asked. I’m gonna get pranked big time for that.”

Beef looked to his side where he saw a flash of green and black, “Doc?!” He shouted.

The form didn’t turn so he decided to go up and confront him, “Doc c’mon. I’m sorry man.” He turned the form and it turned out to be Guude who was talking to Bdubs and Generik.

“Oh sorry guys. Have any of you seen Doc?” Beef asked.

Two shook heads while Generik raised a hand, “I think I saw him heading over where Pause is.”

Beef inhaled sharply and sprinted to Pause, “He won’t take Pause will he?” He thought.

“Pause!” He yelled as he pushed past Mhykol and Paul into the ‘quieter’ corner.

“Beef?” Pause asked turning away from the person he was talking to. A huff of exasperation sounded and Beef visually winced, “Say, Doc. I’m sorry man. I didn’t mean to pry.”

Another huff and Beef sighed, “Prank me all you want. I deserve it.”

Doc craned his neck to look directly at the sheepish butcher, “Beef. Don’t pry next time?”

Beef smiled, “Apology accepted?”

Doc nodded and chuckled, “Ya. Just beware. Team DnA is coming for you. You’re the first on our hit-list.” Beef laughed at that, “And Team Canada will be pranking you right back, right Pause?” Pause stood tall, “Hell yeah.”

Doc made a sound of disbelief, “Try me.” He smirked before walking back to the dance floor where Anderz was most likely waiting.

“That was close. Say. Where the hell is Etho?”

“I’m here don’t worry.” A shadow morphed from the wall and Etho stepped out.

“Have you been eavesdropping? Or is Team Canada a ping word for you?” Pause teased. Etho shrugged and looked over their shoulders at something.

“Hey guys. Look.” He pointed to the dance floor where Anderz and Doc were dancing. As always. But they followed his gaze to something else. In a corner, a small stack of something was being placed. Looking closer the three men noticed the trademark white strip with red inside.

“TNT.” Etho said as he stared at the dark form that was placing the explosion.

“We’ve got to stop ‘em!” Pause shouted as he ran forwards.

“I thought TNT wasn’t allowed in Prank Wars!?” Etho stated looking at Beef. Beef nodded, “But if they don’t blow anything up it should be fine!”

“Hope they got some water!” Pause said. The three men stood tall as they glared at the man who was placing TNT and holding a bucket.

“Stop!” Beef shouted.

The figure winced and turned to the men, “Hey g-guys.”

“Pak! What the hell man?!” Pause exclaimed as he gestured to the TNT pile.

“I’m not holding this stuff in my pockets for any longer. Bdubs asked for some TNT so I’m giving it to him. Leave me be wouldn't ya?” He asked.

The men continued to stare him down and Pak growled, “Now.”

“Fine, fine. But if something blows up we know who.” Etho said before disappearing with his fellow team members.

“Don’t confront someone who is placing a dangerous block, jeez.” Pak said as he continued placing the stack.
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“Hey, Bdubs.” Etho tapped Bdubs shoulder and the man spun quickly.

“Hells blazes! Oh god. It’s you, Etho.” Bdubs wiped his brow and smiled at the ninja who was most likely smiling back gladly.

“Pak has a delivery of TNT for you?” He asked gesturing to Pak and the stack of TNT.

“Oh yeah. I need something to make it look like craters in the arena. Thanks for telling me.” Bdubs pat Etho’s shoulder and ran off leaving Guude and Genny.

“Hey guy!” Guude said in his ever-friendly way.

“Yo!” Genny said smiling.

“ ‘lo guys.” Etho said.

“How’s the magic wire goin’?” Genny asked.

“Simple to complication as always with me. Thinking of devious pranks on some unsuspecting people.” Etho grinned deviously and glanced to where Pause was playing Beer Pong with Beef against Zisteau and Joe.

“On your own teammates? I might have to get in on this.” Guude giggled.

“Me too. They won’t know what hit ‘em!”

Etho chuckled, “Ya. A little civil warfare for fun.”

The other men chuckled and clinked glasses, “To April Fools!”
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The party slowly died down as the goers filtered out of the disco arena. Only a few stayed, those who weren’t too drunk or those who were very drunk and resilient to leave. Those who stayed and weren’t too, too drunk were, Guude, Zisteau, Beef, Etho, Cleo, and Genny. Those who were very drunk were, Doc, Anderz, and Bdubs.

“Who’s up for a party game?” Guude asked.

The group smiled and nodded making Guude giggle, “Let’s play Truth or Dare.”

They soon formed a ‘circle’ that was more a cross between an oval and a rectangle. Zisteau sat between Cleo and Etho. Etho sat next to Zisteau and Beef. Beef sat next to Bdubs and Etho. Bdubs sat next to Genny and Guude. Guude was sitting next to Anderz and Doc.

“Zisteau, would you like to start us off?” Guude asked.

Zisteau nodded and looked over the the ninja who was having a silent conversation, “Etho. Truth or dare.”

“Dare.” The ninja said. Zisteau thought to himself, “Ninja might’ve had some to drink. Never figured he’d say dare.”

“Dare you to kiss Beef.” Etho glanced at the butcher who was staring blank faced at Zisteau who was smirking back at the duo.

“Go on.” Zisteau smiled deviously.

Etho glared at Zisteau. Beef shrugged and leaned forward. Etho glanced once at the surrounding group before giving Beef a small peck, “Wasn’t so bad was it?”

Etho made a sound of annoyance before focusing on Doc, “Doc, truth or dare?”

“Truth.”

“If you were a girl, who in this room would you date?” Etho asked.

Doc rested his chin in his palm and pondered the question, “I would have to say… No offense… Anderz.” He glanced at the burly viking who was blushing a bright scarlet. Obviously, Doc was more drunk than Anderz as he was totally unfazed by his choice.

The group continued to stare at Doc and he realized something, “Oh right. Ummm… Bdubs. Truth or dare?”

“Truth.”

“Your lover has been magically transformed into an animal, and the only way to restore your lover is to mate with them. Here's the question: Which animal would cause you the least psychological damage?”

Guude stared at Doc who seemed to have thought over the question. Bdubs glanced between Guude and Genny who were both glancing at him.

“I would say an ape. They’re the closest to humans we’ll get.” The men both blushed and Bdubs chuckled.

The rest of the night dragged on slowly as the game progressed. Finally everyone decided better get home and prepare for a prank out.
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Kurt gazed out the window of his base and held tightly to the hilt of his sword. Off in the distance he noticed forms leaving the Town Hall.

“Party is over I guess.” He thought to himself.

“Kurt.” Kurt turned quickly holding his sword in his trembling hands.

“Get out! I refush to get pranked tonight!” Kurt was slurring his words. The figure stepped up and showed himself. His shaggy brown hair and bushy, trademark beard.

“I’m here to help you. C’mon and follow me back to my house. You’re still too drunk to care for yourself.” Kurt’s eyes were blurry so he couldn’t see the smirk on Beef’s face.

“Ok?” Beef took Kurt’s shoulder and led him out, making sure to unlock the door behind him.
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Zisteau crouched behind the bushes of the Town Hall as he watched Beef coax Kurt from his house, “He’s gone.”

Guude, Etho, and Genny appeared from behind Zisteau holding respective blocks.

“Got everything?” Zisteau asked holding a blueprint.

Etho opened his pack and sifted through the many blocks, “Stone, grass, buckets. That all?”

Zisteau checked off the things listed with his pen and squinted at the final item, “Uhhh… Who had the signs?”

Genny held up a sign and smiled, “C’mon. Let’s go make that mountain!”
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The build went on till near morning and the men stepped back.

‘Enjoy the FarLands, Kurt.’ -GGEZ

“Think he’ll figure out the name?” Guude asked.

Zisteau shrugged, “If he watches me and Etho’s Terraria he might get the EZ.”

Genny chuckled, “GG bros. GG.” He high fived all of them and left to Bdubs base.
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Beef brought Kurt a glass of water and sat down next to him on the couch.

“Where’s Zisteau?”

“He went to look after Vechs. Team Super Hostile. I was here for you. Team F1.” He high fived Kurt and smiled as he turned on the TV.

“Mesa biome is mined out by unknown person. If you have information on this catastrophe contact the MPD immediately. Always remember, I’m Pyro Puncher, and this is the Mindcrack Weekly News.”

“Guess we just missed the news.” Beef looked to his side and Kurt was passed out.

Beef flipped open his mobile phone and dialed Zisteau, “Kurt is out like a light. Did you finish?”

“Yeah. I’ll be over to help him back.”

“Great. Can’t wait to see his reaction.”

The men laughed as they hung up and went to help Kurt back to his mountain.
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The sun shone it’s magnificent rays over spawn town as the members of Mindcrack gathered in the Town Hall to yell at people about pranks.

Kurt stumbled through with a ferocious look on his hungover face, “Who the hell put an upside-down mountain on my damn base!” He shouted angrily. The entire group turned towards Kurt who was turning red.

Zisteau snickered and Kurt glared at him before walking up and shoving a finger into his face, “You are an evil bastard!”

“And you're my submissive bastard.” Zisteau laughed. Kurt pondered his response before jabbing a finger into his chest, “Just you w-wait! I’ll get you back!”

“And you’ll do that how?” Zisteau teased.

“I just will.” Kurt stated and walked back out of the hall.