6 Chapter 6 - Bringing freedom back
* We now find ourselves in the front of the battle of the bands stadium. Crusher and his crew are there, it's already been a week since dragon and his friends were told to find replacements.
Mel: So, are you ready for another win?
Crusher: Yea, now that dragon and his so called "midnight wolves" are out of the way. Nothing will stop us from achieving fame once again.
Brass rocket: That is if you don't have anything else you've done that will come back to haunt us. (Said sarcastically)
Crusher: Don't even start girl!
Demon: Cut the guy some slack brass, at least everything has been dealt with. We still gotta be prepared for anything though.
Brass rocket: (scoffs) Whatever.
Snake: Anyway, we've been winning this contest for years. We'll win again for sure.
Skarr: Yea, let's just focus on getting this done.
Mel: Good, that's what I like to here. Let us proceed then.
* We now fast forward to the last battle of the contest, it's between "the midnight wolves" and "steel skeleton". Both sides have one member standing, it's dragon and crusher.
Dragon: Well.....here we are. We've finally reached the last stand. I didn't think I would get here to be honest. Now my ultimate goal is within my grasp.
Crusher: What goal? To kill me? We both know you don't have the guts to!
Dragon: And yet you had the guts to have a hit out out on me and my friends.
Crusher: What!?
* (flash back) The steel skeleton crew is in Mel's office, all accept for crusher
Demon: You wanted to see us Mel?
Mel: Yes.
Snake: What's this all about? Because I gotta hit the gym, I've been kinda slacking lately.
Mel: Don't worry, I'll be brief. Anyway, did you here about what happened with "the midnight wolves"?
Brass rocket: You mean about their band member dying? Lucky break right!? Now we don't have to worry about them anymore.
* Demon smacks the back of brass rockets head
Brass rocket: Ow! What was that for!?
Demon: Because, even though we have the advantage now. It's still pretty bad that it took their band members getting killed to do it.
Skarr: Even I gotta admit, it may help us in the long run. But I still feel bad for them.
Demon: Anyway, what about it?
Mel: Let me ask you this, how do you think you've maintained a career this long? Who do you think looks out for your best interests?
* Mel stares at them in silence until they catch on to what he's trying to say
Demon: It was you!?
Snake: Nice one! Now we're unstoppable!
Brass rocket: More fame for us!
Skarr: Man, that was kinda harsh don't you think?
Mel: Even so, what's done is done. Now we must keep moving forward.
Demon: So why are you telling us all of this and leaving crusher out of it?
Mel: There are two things you need to know. One, although crusher cares about his career. He cares about his friends more. Two, if he ever knew the truth. He would definitely not take it well. So, I am leaving it up to you all to not tell him. Are we clear?
Demon: (sighs) Yes sir.
* We now find ourselves back at the stage where dragon and crusher continue their stand off
Crusher: But....I.....I had no idea....
* Dragon cuts off crusher
Dragon: Save it asshole! You and I both know that you knew. Now my friends are six feet under pushing up daisies. And you know what? I'm willing to do anything to finish this once and for all!
* We now flash back to when dragon gave his speech to his friends telling them not to give up. Now they are just standing in dragons apartment in silence.
Phoenix: So, where do we go from here mate?
Dragon: Honestly, I'm not sure. I can't think of anyone who could replace Z.N. and Green chaos.
* Suddenly, Nando and jordy walk in to see dragon and his friends thinking
Nando: Hey guys, what are y'all up to?
Jordy: Yea, you guys look all serious and stuff.
Dragon: We're trying to figure out how we can find new people to join our band. You know, since the accident.
Nando: Oh, I see.
Dragon: Yea, we need a backup guitarist.
Phoenix: And someone to play the keys man.
Nando: Hmmm, we could do it.
Dragon: Really!?
Nando: Yea
Jordy: I just love playing the keyboard.
Dragon: Thanks guys, but do y'all even have your musicians license? No offense or anything.
Nando: It's okay, and we do. I finally found it.
* Nando and Jordy show their licenses to dragon
Dragon: (reads) S.Q. and red anarchy. Wow, if you guys are really up for it. Then I say welcome to the band.
* We now flash back to when the contest had started up again
Announcer: Thank you folks for joining us once again for battle of the bands! It's been a week ever since the tragic death of Z.N. and green chaos from "the midnight wolves". But now we are back in action! "Steel skeleton" has claimed yet another victory today, against former band "tornado eruption". Today, "steel skeleton" has claimed over seven victories! And they will be moving on in the competition. Now we only have one match left before the final battle tomorrow.
* Steel skeleton hears the announcers words and start talking about who the last two bands are
Mel: Only two bands to go till the final match. Do not disappoint me.
Crusher: We won't.
Brass rocket: That is if you don't mess us up again.
Crusher: Hey!
Demon: Look, I'm sure we'll get through this. We worked hard for this.
Skarr: Who are the last two bands anyway?
Snake: I'm not even sure, they said one band arrived late this morning. And the other had some technical difficulties or whatever.
* The announcer comes back on for the upcoming battle
Announcer: And now, for what you all have been waiting for! The last two bands that will face off for a chance to fight "steel skeleton" in the final battle. "Acid rain" and "The midnight wolves".
Narrator 2: Woah! Definitely didn't see that one coming!
Narrator 1: Stop being a dick, we all knew it was gonna happen.
Narrator 2: No, seriously. I didn't see this one coming, I was in the bathroom at the start of this part.
Narrator 1: Oh, okay.
Narrator 1 + 2: Back to business.
* The steel skeleton crew stands in shock by the announcement, even Mel is surprised at this point
Mel: Wa....!? But...but how!?
Crusher: Damn it!
Brass rocket: What the hell is going on!?
Demon: Not sure, but clearly you and snake underestimated the wolves.
Snake: Pfft, whatever! We'll still beat them in the end if they even move on.
* We now change over to the start of the final battle of the competition. It's between "the midnight wolves" and "steel skeleton".
Announcer: The match will begin in two minutes, two minutes people!
Crusher: Fuck.
Snake: Relax, we can take these losers.
Brass rocket: Yea, they can't beat us!
Skarr: And yet they were able to beat "Acid rain". Those guys got pretty far, and they still got beaten by "the midnight wolves".
Demon: None of that matters, we just need to focus on the match at hand.
Snake: Whatever, we know how this will end anyway. Hey midnight losers! You should give up while you have the chance!
* Dragon here's this and responds
Dragon: Over my dead body!
Snake: That can be arranged!
Red anarchy: Stupid says what!?
Snake: What!?
Phoenix: Ha!
* Phoenix high fives red
Dragon: Guys, we don't have time for this! Let's just focus!
Brass rocket: Focus all you want! It won't help you! You'll still be losers!
M.L. Starr: That bitch is mine!
Dragon: Go ahead.
Phoenix: Yay! Cat fight!
Brass rocket: (scoffs) Bring it! You don't stand a chance!
* The announcer comes back
Announcer: 10! 9! 8! 7! 6! 5! 4! 3! 2!...1! Begin!
* Dragon, Starr, and red rush to begin their assault against " steel skeleton".
Skarr: Brass, you take the Starr girl!
Brass rocket: With pleasure.
Skarr: Demon, you take red anarchy!
Demon: On it.
Skarr: I'll handle dragon.
* And with that, the three clash against one another
Skarr: I respect you guys, but you won't win.
Dragon: Sorry, but I got a mission to complete.
* Dragon rushes forward and hits Skarr clear across his face. Dragon then stomps skarrs knee and breaks his leg, causing him to go down.
Skarr: Ahhh!
Dragon: Like I said, I got a mission to complete.
* Dragon then hits Skarr on the top of his head, knocking him out for the rest of the battle. He then proceeds to stomp on his microphone, therefore shattering it
Announcer: Oh! And Skarr is done! With one instrument destruction, "the midnight wolves" take the lead!
Snake: What!
* Now demon begins his fight with red anarchy
Demon: Your leader sure is ruthless.
Red anarchy: I don't blame him, especially after what your other guitarist did to him.
Demon: I don't approve of what crusher did in the past, but now is the time to focus on the present.
* Demon and red attempt to use their guitars like swords, and are locked in a battle of strength. They eventually jump back and try to take a stab at each other. But both fail to land a single blow. Eventually, demon gets distracted by dragon taking down Skarr. Therefore giving red anarchy the opportunity to smack demon in the face with his guitar. Causing him to go down, red uses this as a chance to strike demons guitar and shatter it.
Red anarchy: Despite being a demon, anarchy will always prevail.
Announcer: What an amazing feat! "The midnight wolves" are now even further ahead with two instrument destructions!
Crusher: Crap! What do we do!?
Snake: I don't know! But you better think of something because I can't move, remember!?
Brass rocket: I got this! This bitch is gonna regret challenging me!
* Brass now proceeds to fight Starr
M.L. Starr: Bring it slut!
* Brass lets out an irritated growl and charges towards Starr. Starr proceeds to sweep brass rockets legs, but she dodges by doing a front flip and landing behind Starr
M.L. Starr: What!?
* Brass then slams one of Starr's legs, causing her to go down to one knee
Brass rocket: End of the line loser wolf!
M.L. Starr: Dream on you pathetic skeleton!
* Brass attempts to shoot Starr, but Starr manages to dodge just in time to shoot brass. Causing brass to go down.
Brass rocket: Ow! Damn it!
* Starr stomps on brass rockets bass which is on top of her. Therefore destroying it, and manages to hit brass with such a force that she is now unconscious
Announcer: And that's three! Two more instrument destructions and "the midnight wolves" will be victorious!
Snake: Noooo!
Crusher: Shit!
Snake: Time to take drastic measures!
* Snake activates machine gun turrets that are on his drum set, the barrage of bullets sends dragon and his friends back to their side of the stage
Dragon: Retreat!
* As soon as dragon and the wolves run past a little over half of the stage. The machine guns cease fire.
Dragon: Hmmm, interesting. Digit, looks like it's up to you!
Digit: I'm on it!
* Digit then begins to send tons of cannon balls toward snake and his drum set. Causing snake to go flying over the back of the stage, and causing his drums to explode in a giant inferno.
Phoenix: And boom goes the drummer! Nice work mate!
Digit: Thanks man!
Dragon: Stay on guard guys, we got one more to finish off.
Bullet blood: Right!
Digit: Gotcha!
Phoenix: Pfft, we got this!
* Phoenix proceeds to charge towards crusher with some ninja star records
Dragon: Phoenix! No!
* When Phoenix is halfway, he tosses the records at crusher. But he knocks them away and shoots Phoenix in the stomach
Phoenix: Man down! I need a medic!
Dragon: No!
* Bullet, Starr, and red proceed to avenge Phoenix
Dragon: Wait guys!
* Crusher then shoots red in the chest, and trips Starr and shoots her in the back when she falls. Bullet attempts to hit crushers head, but he blocks it and kicks bullet. Sending him flying and shooting him square in the chest while he's on the ground
Dragon: Shit!
* Crusher attempts to shoot dragon, but he moves out of the way. The bullet hits S.Q. and sends him down, his fall causes his keyboard to go flying and crash into an electrical box. This causes an explosion and destroys digits drums and sends him flying in the process
Dragon: Noooo!
Crusher: Now it's just you and me.
Dragon: (growls) Your going to pay!
Crusher: You should've excepted my offer while you had the chance.
* We now flash back to a few days before the contest restarted. Dragon and the wolves are sitting around dragons apartment. This is before red and S.Q. join the wolves
* Dragons phone rings
Dragon: Hello?
Crusher: Hello, old friend.
Dragon: Pfft, we are definitely not friends. We haven't been friends for a long time....
Crusher: Yea, but I want to try to make things right.
Dragon: It's a little late for that don't you think?
Crusher: Regardless, I have a deal that may interest you. Meet me at my record producers office in ten minutes, and bring your band with you.
* Crusher hangs up
Dragon: There's no way I'm gonna....hello? Damn it!
* The wolves look at dragon with concern
M.L. Starr: Who was that?
Dragon: It was crusher.
Phoenix: What did that bastard want!?
Dragon: I'll tell you guys on the way.
* Dragon and the wolves head to the office. We now switch over to crusher and his crew waiting with Mel.
Mel: Are you sure they will show up?
Crusher: Yes, they definitely will.
Snake: Whatever, remind me why we are doing this again.
Brass rocket: Yea, there's no point to this.
Crusher: Maybe so, but this is our last option.
Brass rocket: You know, this wouldn't be happening if you weren't so stupid!
Crusher: Hey!
* Crusher and brass begin to argue, but they go silent when they hear a knock at the door
Mel: Yes?
* After Mel's response, one of his aids opens and pokes through the door
Aid: The midnight wolves are here sir.
Mel: Send them in.
Aid: Yes sir.
* Dragon and the wolves walk into the office
Mel: Thank you for coming.
Dragon: Let's get this over with, you better not be wasting my time.
Mel: Straight to business, I can respect that. Crusher, fill them in.
Crusher: Basically, we wanna make a deal with you.
Dragon: What kind of deal?
Snake: We are offering you two billion dollars to drop out of the contest. This is a once in a life time offer, I suggest you take it.
* Mel pulls out a silver suitcase and sets it on his desk. He proceeds to open it and show it to the wolves
Phoenix: OOOOO!
* Dragon hits Phoenix on the back of his head
Phoenix: Ow!
Dragon: No deal.
Mel: What?
Dragon: I'm not gonna accept this.
Crusher: Why!?
Dragon: Because it's clear that your only offering this money because your afraid of us beating you.
Snake: We could take you on any day of the week!
Brass rocket: Yea, we're professionals. You guys are losers, you wouldn't stand a chance!
Crusher: Just take the deal, it won't end well if you don't.
Dragon: Not a chance, I won't stop until I bring you to justice.
Crusher: Just take the deal! Don't be stupid!
* Dragon gets angry and decides to stomp crusher right foot. Crusher sees this and reacts by pushing dragon, causing him to fall. Digit then responds by pushing crusher, and he then falls to the floor too
Dragon: The hells your problem!
Crusher: Nothing.....it's nothing...
Dragon: Whatever.
* Digit helps dragon get up, while snake helps crusher up
Dragon: I think we're done here.
* Dragon and his friends walk out of the office and leave. We now change back to the stand off between dragon and crusher
Crusher: Look! I honestly had no idea! I wanted you out of the contest, but I wouldn't go that far!
Dragon: It doesn't matter, I'm gonna do what I should've done years ago.
* Dragon grabs red anarchy's guitar sniper rifle, and climbs a big speaker to get a good vantage point. Once at the top, he aims for crushers right foot. Before he takes the shot, he jumps off the speaker and does a 360 spin as he's falling. And takes the shot mid air. The bullet connects with crushers foot and causes a small explosion. Knocking crusher down and sending him straight into an amp
Announcer: He's done it folks! With a win by fame point counter destruction, the winners are the midnight wolves!
* Crusher sits up, and dragon slowly begins to walk towards him
Crusher: But...but how!?
Dragon: I noticed it that day in the office. You seemed particularly protective of your right foot. And I remembered that many bands usually put their counters in difficult places to reach. So I decided to take a chance, and look what that got me.
* Dragon finally ends up in front of crusher
Dragon: Finally, after all these years. I can finish what I should've done from the beginning.
Crusher: What do you mean? I thought you didn't want to kill me.
Dragon: I don't want to kill you, but I'm still gonna bring you to justice.
* Dragon proceeds to knock crusher out with reds guitar. He then drags crusher by his shirt collar, and proceeds to drag him off stage. Before he gets off the stage, he turns and looks at his friends
Dragon: Hey! You guys just gonna lay there all day!?
* All of the midnight wolves then proceed to get up slowly
Phoenix: Sorry mate, but that bastard got us pretty good.
Red anarchy: Yea, that was insane.
Dragon: Its fine, lets go.
* We now flash forward to two years later. The midnight wolves are outside the battle of the bands stadium. They are getting interviewed before going into the contest
News reporter: We now come to you live from battle of the bands! It was exactly two years ago today that the midnight wolves defeated steel skeleton and became the new champions.
* As the wolves get interviewed, there are fans all around being held back by security
Fans: Oh my god! We love you midnight wolves! Woo!
News reporter: Today, I have dragon with me. The leader of the midnight wolves. So, dragon. Could you please finish telling me how you defeated crusher and the rest of the steel skeleton members?
Dragon: Well, after I dragged him off stage.....
* We now flash back to when dragon dragged crusher off stage
Phoenix: So, what do we do now mate?
Dragon: Now? Now we bring this piece of shit to justice.
* Dragon drags crusher off stage and out into the parking lot. He then puts crusher in the backseat of his car. And proceeds to drive to the music councils office. Once there, he drags crusher out of the car and into the building. After sometime, he finally finds the music councils room. And right before he kicks in the door, crusher wakes up
Crusher: Wait! Don't do this! I'm sorry about what I did, but you already won.
Dragon: Even so, this is how it has to end.
Crusher: Wait!
Dragon: What is it now!?
Crusher: Let's join forces, we can start a new band. And this time, we can do it together. Just like we planned when we were thirteen. I promise I'll never do something like this again, please I swear!
Dragon: Your right, you'll never do something like this again.
* Dragon kicks in the door to the music councils room, and proceeds to walk in still dragging crusher
Council member 1: Hmmm?
Council member 3: What is the meaning of this?
Dragon: Hello music council, my apologizes for barging in. But I have something you'll find interesting.
Council member 5: What is it?
Dragon: Remember the test I supposedly cheated on years ago?
Council member 2: Yes?
Dragon: Well, I really didn't cheat. But I found out who did.
Council member 1: Really? Who?
Dragon: This piece of trash right here.
* Crusher looks at the music council and gives them a nervous smile and a nervous wave
Council member 3: Crusher!? I should've known.
Council member 5: Well, in light of this stunning news. We'll definitely be taking action.
Council member 2: Yes, there will definitely be consequences.
Council member 1: Leave crusher to us, we will take it from here.
Dragon: Yes sir.
* Dragon then walks out of the building and returns to his friends at the stadium
M.L. Starr: So, what now?
Dragon: Now? Now we show the world what true music really is.
* We now flash back to the reporter interviewing dragon
Dragon: So once I handed crusher off to the music council, everything sailed smoothly from there. Me and the rest of the wolves became good friends with demon and Skarr. Snake and brass decided to join a new band. You might of heard of them by now, and the council stripped crusher of his musicians license and sentenced him to life in prison.
News reporter: You heard it here first folks! This concludes the tale of dragon and the midnight wolves rise to fame.
* The reporter wraps everything up, and dragon goes inside the stadium with the wolves. Eventually, dragon and the wolves run into Mel
Mel: Dragon, may I speak with you?
Dragon: Sure, you guys go ahead without me.
Phoenix: Sure thing mate.
* Once the wolves have left, Mel begins to talk
Mel: So, quite an interesting turn out right? In just two years, you amassed more fame than crusher ever hoped to achieve.
Dragon: Your point?
Mel: I like to work with the best, and only the best. And I'd like to offer you a contract.
Dragon: Sorry, but I'll pass. It's nothing personal, but me and my band aren't a bunch of sell out.
* Dragon walks off, but stops and turns his head
Dragon: Also, it's because I know what you really are. And I'm coming for you next, it doesn't make sense for me to work along side someone whose my target.
* Dragon now fully walks off, Mel is looking straight at the camera with a calm expression
Mel: Hmmm. (Smirks) What an interesting one he is.
* Mel blinks and his eyes turn red, he blinks again and his eyes return to normal. He then begins to walk off as well. We now find ourselves with dragon once again. He catches up with his friends on stage and prepares for another battle
Dragon: So, you guys ready?
M.L. Starr: Yup!
Phoenix: Of course mate!
Bullet blood: Yea.
Digit: Definitely.
Dragon: Alright, get in your places guys.
Announcer: 10!9!8!7!6!5!4!3!2!....1! Begin!
* The screen goes black
The End?
