The Front Lines

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At a music store, Erik was browsing a music store for violin strings. He quickly finds a set he likes and walks over to the cashier.

Erik: I would like to purchase these strings, my good sir!

Before the purchase could be complete, a loud boom was heard outside. Immediately, everyone inside the store grew concerned. What followed was a sonic boom which tore through the wall of the music store. As the smoke cleared, Soundcrusher and Harlequin walked right through the hole.

Soundcrusher: Today's just not your lucky day, isn't it?

Soundcrusher then uses his Sound Waves Quirk to fire a blast of sound onto the wall in front of them, scaring all inside. 

Harlequin: All right, everyone! Don't make a sound! HAHAHAHA!

Soundcrusher: Now here's what's gonna happen. You're all gonna sit back here nice and still. Now I suggest you all don't try anything stupid. We wouldn't want your internal organs to turn into mush after a hit from my Quirk now, would we?

As Soundcrusher and Harlequin took hostages, Erik quickly saw the gravity of the situation. 

Erik: (This is bad! I need to help the hostages!)

As Harlequin began roughing up the hostages through pranks, Soundcrusher walked towards the cashier. 

Soundcrusher: You. I'm here to make a withdrawal. 

Cashier: I....I can't!

Soundcrusher: You might want to reconsider that answer, old man. I could do just about a million things to you with my Quirk. I could blow a hole through your chest or I could scramble your internal organs. Now I'm gonna ask you again, empty the fucking register. 

Left with no other choice, the cashier empties the safe and begins handing Soundcrusher the money. Satisfied, Soundcrusher grabs the cashier by the shirt and tosses him to the ground. 

Soundcrusher: Now that's more like it. Harlequin! Go check around for any Heroes! 

With a high pitched laugh, Harlequin begins searching the store for any Heroes. Meanwhile, Erik begins the process of restringing his violin. Doing so proved difficult for Erik considering the situation. 

Erik: (Come on....come on....)

As Erik tried to restring his violin, a squadron of cartoon anthropomorphic pigs armed with pitchforks on blowtorches began swarming the music store. 

Soundcrusher: Looks like Ink Angel isn't too far. 

Harlequin: And suddenly I'm in the mood for pork chops! HA!

Soundcrusher: Would you cut it out already?! The last thing I need is shitty fucking puns! 

 Harlequin: What's the matter? Getting all quiet up there in that noggin of yours? 

Soundcrusher: If you don't shut the fuck up, I swear I'm going to fucking kill you!

As Soundcrusher and Harlequin argued, Erik continued working on restringing his violin with the new strings. After a tense and excruciating time, Erik finally managed to restring his violin. As he did, he immediately plays a tune, activating his Valkyrie Quirk. This catches the attention of the Villains. 

Soundcrusher: What the fuck?! Where did he come from?!

As Soundcrusher and Harlequin attempt to attack Erik, Erik commands the Valkyrie to attack the Villains. Caught off guard by the attack, the two Villains fall back. 

Erik: Your criminal act stops now!

Soundcrusher: I remember you! You're that little brat with the violin! You were with Riggnarok! 

Erik: And I remember you and your colleague! You're part of the Symphony of Destruction! I must say, I'm disappointed. I didn't there you could go any lower.

Soundcrusher: Keep talking, you little shit. See where that gets ya!

Erik: You'll pay dearly for your crimes today! I will see to it that you two are punished for your crimes!

Harlequin: And I'll see you punished for your sense of style! Queen Victoria called! She wants her fashion back!

Erik found himself in an intense standoff against Soundcrusher and Harlequin. Erik soon found himself in a difficult situation. Not only was he face to face with two Villains, but he was also surrounded by an army of ink monsters as well as the hostages. In that moment, Erik prepared himself for what may happen. 

Soundcrusher: You're either very brave or very stupid to face us like this. Guess UA really is screwed if they're teaching such sorry losers like you. 

Erik: You are quite mistaken, Villain. I am a proud student of Shiketsu High and I do not take too kindly to Villains talking down on both fine institutions! 

Soundcrusher: You know what? I honestly don' give a shit. It won't matter once Pied Piper's through. If I had to guess, there won't be any Hero school left standing. 

At this point, Erik prepared to make a stand. Suddenly, loud explosions were heard. 

Soundcrusher: Looks like things are getting too hot. 

Harlequin: Shall we make a grand exit? 

Soundcrusher: For once, I agree. HEY HERO! Try this on for size!

Soundcrusher then used his Sound Wave Quirk to fire a blast of sound onto the wall. The pressure causes the ceiling to cave in. As Soundcrusher and Harlequin make their getaway, Erik uses Valkyrie to hold the debris in place. This allowed Soundcrusher and Harlequin to escape. As Erik regains control of the situation, the people inside express their gratitude. Erik simply grabs some money from his pocket and hands it to the cashier to pay for the strings. 

Erik: For the strings, my good sir. Apologies for the mess caused here today

With that, Erik left the music store in search for Soundcrusher and Harlequin. But this was only the beginning of a large scale invasion by the Symphony of Destruction. And this invasion was far from over. 

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