Bass is currently at the Syrena Bakery in Brooklyn New York enjoying a nice Chipotle chicken salad sandwich. The only thing is, she is having a hard time focusing on her food. The sandwich sits on the plate and Bass is lost in thought staring at it. Bass is currently thinking about the many times that she had to be saved. She holds doubt in her mind about her capabilities that she has what it takes to be apart of the Guardian Alliance.
"Is everything alright ma'am? You haven't touched your food." Waiter
"Huh? Oh um... Sorry I'm really here." Bass
"It's still early. Did you have a late night? Maybe practicing whatever instrument that is?" The waiter asks pointing out the large case standing behind of Bass's chair.
"No nothing like that." Bass
"Well maybe a nice glass of water would help? I'll be right back." Waiter says then walks off.
".... Haaaahh! What am I even doing?" Bass
Bass flings her head back over her chair and just stairs up at the sky once again getting lost in thought. What snaps her out of her trance was the sudden amount of screams coming from around the corner down Russell Street.
"Excuse me! Can I get a to go box please?!" Bass
Right around the corner at the Karo Sheet metal manufacturer there is a big group of men looking like they are holding up the place. With all of the workers on the floor they all just stand around in place waiting. A few minutes go by and a large box truck pulls to the side of the entrance followed by a GMC Sierra truck. The Sierra truck has an Iron Maiden sarcophagus standing upright in the bed of the truck with a peculiar design. Out of the box truck, the driver is a female in a full body suit. Except for the openings from her shoulders down to her waistline. From the passenger side, an athletic build young man exits and walks to the back. From the Sierra truck, a man in overalls, shin high boots and a cowboy hat exits and looks all around.
"Boss on the scene!! Act right!!" The female yells to all of the subordinates.
"Welcome sir!!" They all say in unison.
"Ahhhh what a warm welcome that was! Warms my heart really. Let's get to work." ???
All of the subordinates immediately head further in the building and start taking all of the metal products.
"Feral. Bring that coward out here." ???
The leader of the group refers to the female who nods and heads to the back of the building.
"It's your lucky day Shift. Half of this haul will be for you. Consider this a little healthy way of saying that I appreciate you." ???
"Thanks boss." The young man now known as Shift says.
A few minutes go by and Feral comes back while dragging a man by his foot. Feral swings her arm and tosses the man ahead of her. He tumbles and comes to a stop in front of the leader.
"Ugh! What the heck?! Who are you?!" The man says.
The man raises his head and locks eyes with the leader who smiles brightly. He crouches down and rests his hand on the man's head.
"Hi. I'm Randy. And you must be the manager of this establishment, yeah?" The leader now known as Randy says.
"What? I... Yes I am! Why are you here?!" The manager
Randy stands up right and kicks the manager's head. Blood immediately comes from his broken nose.
"Well it's simple really. The owner of this here business was paying protection money to MY boss. But then the money just randomly stops flowing. We tried calling and even tried his house. But we just can't seem to find him! So we are here to collect what is owed is all." Randy
"What?! He's in the hospital!" Manager
"... What?" Randy
"He had a heart attack a couple of days ago!" Manager
"Really?" Randy
"Yes!" Manager
"Oh.... Well none the less. We still have a schedule to keep. As you all were!" Randy
"Wait! Please listen! If I tell you where the hidden safe is will you stop hurting me?!" Manager
"Well, that depends on if it's actually there or not." Randy
"It is! I'm not lying!" Manager
"Well truth be told, I still have to hurt someone in order to make a point. Hmm... Let's see... Would you, oh I don't know, say the information you are currently bargaining with is worth me targeting one of your employees?" Randy
"What?" Manager
"Did I studder?" Randy
"No no! I just, don't fully understand." Manager
Randy takes a deep breath and shakes his head.
"Its ever so very simple. You said that you didn't want me to hurt you again. Yet I still need to make an example. Either you continue to keep getting hurt, or, you let one of your employees take the rest of the "example". choose wisely now. We also don't have a lot of time so if you don't mind can you-" Randy
"Someone else! I don't care just pick one!" Manager
There's a blatant silence from everyone in the area.
"I um... You sure now?" Randy
"Yes! Please!" Manager
"... Well you heard it here folks! Your oh so blatant leader has chosen himself over all of you! Quite selfish if you ask me. But I'll tell you what! Because I am such a selfless man I will make this a fair decider by vote!" Randy
"BBBBy vote?!!" Manager
"Isn't that what I just said? Is he hard of hearing or something?" Randy asks turning to Feral and Shift.
"But you just said a fair vote! That means I need people on my side!! And after what I just said-" Manager
"Obviously the only vote that matters to you is your own meaning you don't need anyone else right?" Randy
The manager is left speechless and shaking with fear.
"All in favor of anyone else other than the manager to be made an example of raise your hands." Randy
The manager shakingly raises his hand knowing that he'll be the only one to do so.
"And all of those who oppose?" Randy
Everyone of the employees raise their hands in a unanimous vote.
"Ohhhh! And it was soooo close too! Well! There you have it! Feral. Make it nice and clean." Randy
Feral nods and walks over to the manager. She stops in front of him and raises her right hand high up. Her nails become sharp claws and her muscles all on her arm swells in mass. The manager looks on in helplessness as Feral glares with killing intent. Feral brings her claws down with great force only to be met halfway by a sudden sound wave blast that sends Feral through the nearest wall. Everyone looks to the source of the sound to see Bass with her electric guitar.
"You bozos are in for quite the performance!" Bass
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Guardian Alliance Book #2: A Hero's Anthem
ActionWhile Power Surge and the team are off world dealing with his mother's immediate troubles, the other heroes still on Earth deal with the never ending battles presented before them. Some of them were born to save the world while the others have the p...
