*Jimmy's POV*
After the contest ended with our unfair defeat we got off the stage...
Friend: "Can't believe that chick sold us out."
Jimmy: "We'll make her pay.
Frederica... you're so done.... when I'll find you after this you better hope you're not alone... I can't wait to see the blood forming beneath you...
???: "So you're Jimmy..." I turned around and saw pretty old dude... his hair were H/C with a little bit of gray in them... he had silver eyes that were looking into my own... as if they were inspecting my soul.
Jimmy: "Yeah and? Why do you care old man!"
???: "Seriously what's your problem?"
Jimmy: "Get lost." I wanted to go away but someone took my hand and gripped it painfully.
???: "Now, now that's not nice to say." I looked at the guy and saw it was the publisher.
Friend: "Leave him alone."
Jimmy: "Guys... this one is fine."
Publisher: "Now... you made a huge mistake... well not you but me... by allowing you to get your songs published."
Jimmy: "What are you talking about?"
Publisher: "Do you know who the guy next to me is? If not then you shouldn't even sing for yourself." I looked confused.
Jimmy: "Who?" He let go of my hand and face palmed.
Published: "I can't believe I published your songs... this is Y/N Belladonna!" My eyes widened...
Jimmy: "Y-You're Sylvia's dad?!"
You: "Bingo... now then... what should we do with you."
Friend: "Uh... nothing?" He glared at my friends as they cowered and ran away.
You: "Come with me... both of you please."
Publisher: "Of course."
We followed him to a house... it seemed empty, there was no light...
You: "Please sit down." He lit up revealing a desk with 3 chairs... one on one side and the rest on the opposite side. I sat on the side with the single chair
Jimmy: "What do you want from me?"
You: "To have a talk." He smiled but his tone was threatening. "I want you to leave my daughter and her band alone... that includes Frederica Anderson too... I'm sure you heard the offer Sylvia made to Frederica..."
Jimmy: "Huh?"
You: "Alright... seems you are braindead... so simpler... Sylvia told me you two dated and that you cheated on her... then you tried to ruin her musical performance for your own benefit... do you think I will allow soneone like you to be near her?"
Jimmy: "I didn't cheat... it was just... a bad day."
You: "You couldn't come up with better words? Anyways... let's continue... if I see you near her or anyone else from Memento Mori... I will personally find your sorry butt and make you suffer."
Publisher: "I think that's taking it too far but... this time I agree... people like you.. Jimmy... are just filthy criminals.... and also have your band Flaming Crystals if you want but because of your feat don't count on that our or any other musical company will release your songs."
Jimmy: "You can't do that!"
Publisher: "I can... if you wanna play dirty but got busted I have all rights to reject your new songs..."
Jimmy: "Tch... whatever." Seems I gotta find another way to make money... but working is for lame people... hmmm... Mr. Belladonna has a lot of money... shame I can't go near them... or can I?
You: "Alright... that is all I wanted..." He stood up and wanted to leave but I stopped him.
Jimmy: "Wait... I... uhhh... wanted to say sorry to Sylvia... for what I've done." It's a foolproof plan... he'll tell her I'm sorry... then we'll start dating and then... boom all the Belladonna money are mine... hehehehe...
You: "Now why would I do that?" He looked into my eyes... "Hmm? You broke her heart once... you'd do that again... plus... she hates you and if she didn't then others from her band do... you filthy thief!" His eyes widened as he glared at me. "Is that why? Why you want me to say sorry to Sylvia... so you'd date again and then you would steal our money? Oh no boy... I see right through you!"
WHAT??!!! How could he find out so easily... it was a foolproof plan...
You: "Rot in hell..." The publisher stood up and went towards Mr. Belladonna, they left together.
*Y/N's POV*
Me and the publisher left that thief in the house and we went to the Anderson Café...
Publisher: "Mr. Belladonna can I talk with you?"
You: "What about?"
Publisher: "Your daughter's perfomance was great..."
You: "I know... I also know that flattery will get you nowhere."
Publisher: "Umm... I'm sorry... anyways to the point... I would like to offer her a contract."
You: "Contract? Now we're talking... what about?"
Publisher: "I think that would be better to say in front of her as well so I wouldn't have to say it twice."
You: "Uhh... why would you tell me?"
Publisher: "Rules sir... we can offer contracts to adults or underaged people whose parents approve of it."
You: "Huh I see... wait a minute... it's not just a cheap attempt to get my autograph... there surely is some signing to do."
Publisher: "Of course there is... and worry not... I really am offering your daughter a contract."
You: "Very well then. Do you have it with you?" He pulled a paper out of his pocket.
Publisher: "Always be prepared as they say."
You: "Good... ah we're here."
We entered the café where everyone was sitting around one huge table... one spot left for me.
Velvet: "You're here dear..."
Clementine: "But why's the publisher here?"
You: "He has something to offer you Memento Mori..."
Blaze: "Us? What is it?" I motioned for him to sit down as he placed the paper on the table.
Publisher: "A contract for a year..."
Velvet: "Contract? Wow I haven't heard about that for a long time."
Sylvia: "What is it?"
Publisher: "A way for you to release your songs without having the need to visit our conpany."
Velvet: "That's great..."
Clementine: "What are the conditions?"
Publisher: "Very good question... there is only one condition... release at least one song a month... that's all I ask."
You: "We were offered this contract as well... first for a year then unlimited time and then... and if you're really good... it will be conditionless... that is judged of course by thd company you make that contract with."
Sylvia: "I see... well guys? What do you say?"
Blaze: "Go for it!"
Alissa: "I agree..."
Fredie: "Hold on a second... what will be the pay?"
Piblisher: "Hmm... 1 000 lien a song for the company and 5 000 for you..."
Sylvia: "Dad, mom..... how much money you get per song?"
Velvet: "We? Hmm... 50 000 plus monthly income... that's I think 75 000..."
Clementine: "What's this monthly income?"
You: "Get more popular and you'll get it as well... it scales from the popularity... more popular means you'll get more money... same goes for the reward per song."
Vixen: "Then where's the difference?"
Velvet: "Reward per song is obvious.... monthly income... once you get it you'll never get rid of it..."
Sylvia: "I see.."
Publisher: "So? Do you accept?"
Sylvia: "Yes..." She took a pen and signed it... the publisher stood up and shook hands with my daughter.
Publisher: "Congratulations Ms. Belladonna... you've signed the contract... now if you excuse me I'll be on my way to the company.." he bowed and left.
Harriet: "Whew... so much talking... but now everyone... time to celebrate your victory... to be honest I'm glad you won..."
You: "Did those guys make problem?"
Harriet: "Sometimes... but Neil took care of them on his own."
Velvet: "Where even is he?"
Harriet: "He had to go to Vacuo... as a volunteer to help people who got burried under the pile of sand after that huge sandstorm that was in the news."
You: "Really? How brave of him."
Harriet: "I know... he's too helpful... sometimes it makes me worried..."
You: "Why is that? You don't think he's-"
Harriet: "No... I know he wouldn't... but I'm afraid someone might use his kindness..."
Velvet: "Don't worry... Neil won't let that happen..."
Fredie: "Dad is... amazing... I agree with mom... I saw him help people too much... he might get into something shady..."
Harriet: "Yeah... on the other hand he knows when and who to help... if he finds the person suspicious he'll try to get away as fast as possible..."
Neo arrived with plates and on them were cheesecakes, cupcakes, ice creams and when she went back she returned with mugs of coffee or hot chocolate...
Neo: "Here it is guys! Enjoy!!!" She sat beside me and in front of her a plate with neapolitan ice cream...
You: "Some things never change huh Neo?"
Neo: "You know me." We dug in the desserts as well... they were really great... well what else did I expect from the best café in Vale... I'm not joking...
Harriet: "Neo, you should let me carry it..."
Neo: "I know... your shop and stuff... I couldn't help it... you deserve a break once in a while Harriet."
Harriet: "Thank you Neo but... it is my responsibility..."
Neo: "Sorry."
*Sylvia's POV*
You: "So... what now?"
Sylvia: "That's a good question..."
Vixen: "Well we could return to Menagerie but since it's for faunus only... aunt Coco and uncles Yatsu and Fox excluded... we'd have to leave Fredie behind..."
Alissa: "Or... we could stay with Ms. Rose..."
Fredie: "Shame I can't go to Menagerie... I'd like to see it..."
Harriet: "How about you girls stay in Vale? You can visit your parents and when they somehow convince others so that you could go to Menagerie you can go there..."
Fredie: "But then.... you'd be on your own... I don't wanna leave you behind mom."
You: "Don't worry... I'll make sure you both will be able to travel to Menagerie... actually Sylvia could help me with that one..."
Sylvia: "Me? How?"
You: "Do you know how the human members of my band got allowed to Menagerie. Simply... I told the inhabitants that they are part of The Strict Phase... so I think that if you tell them Frederica over here is part of Memento Mori... and that she'd like to visit with her mom... they won't be against."
Sylvia: "Really that's awesome!"
Harriet: "You mean it? Then what about Neo?"
Neo: "Don't worry about me... I was alone before... there won't be any difference... plus I can focus on my shop and make it better."
Fredie: "Ooh that sounds great!"
Ruby: "So you are leaving?"
Velvet: "Not today... but we will tomorrow... girls, Blaze... you can go with us if you want."
Clementine: "Yeah we'll go..."
You: "So it's decided."
*Jimmy's POV*
I was sitting at the chair looking blankly at the wall opposite me.
How could my foolproof plan fail? That doesn't make sence... I formed a fist with my hand as I smashed the table... it did nothing... only that my hand started hurting. Those two old guys... Imma make them pay for messing with me... be ready Y/N Belladonna... I don't care if you're famous... once I'll find you... you're a dead man... and Sylvia a dead woman...
I stood up and left... I went into an allyway where there was a night club so I can have some fun....
When I went in all eyes were on me and the music stopped... the ladies there looked lovely but they were glaring at me for some reason... the guys there as well.
Girl: "You're that guy who almost ruined Memento Mori's performance... you wanted to win by cheating... get lost."
Jimmy: "Now, now... why would I get lost when I have money to pay you..."
Girl 2: "Why would we accept it? Who knows you might just scam us and they are fake money... we can earn money from others... "
Guy: "Yeah the ladies here don't wanna see you here so get lost."
Security: "Please leave this club immediately or I might force you to... believe me you wouldn't like that."
Guy: "Tch... there are better clubs in Vale I could go to... yeah I'll do that... I'll spend money in other club..."
I left the building and looked around... there was no other clubs...
Then I heard a squeal from an allyway... I looked there to see some guys beating up a child... a boy to be precise... he was crying.. I went closer, one of the guys looked at me... and pulled out a knife...
???: "You think you can interfere?! Who do you think you are? Vale's hero?"
Jimmy: "Hold on... I'm not here to stop you... I'm here to join you..." He looked at me weirdly... as if he wasn't sure if he should trust me... I approached slowly... his knife still at the ready... I passed him and went towards the boy as I punched him. "You see kid... people like you are weak... we need strong people... so you... are gonna suffer... you should man up you know?"
I kicked him as he screamed and cried...
???: "You weren't joking..." I focused on beating the child... when I had enough and left him... with small puddle of blood beneath I turned around... those other guys weren't there...
They ditched it? Well then their loss...
I heard growls... and barks... they were getting closer... suddenly two dogs jumped at me... and their saliva dropped on my head.
Get off you mongrel!
He bit into my arm as then someone with a vest that had VPD written on it arrived... it was the police. He whistled as the dogs left me and sat beside him.
Police: "Stand up slowly, hands in the air, you're under arrest!"
I wanted to escape... but there was no way to... plus if I did those dogs would be after me in no time. I stood up... and surrendered.
Second officer appeared as he cuffed me... then the first one took the child and called an ambulance...
Police: "You have the right to remain silent... whatever you say or do might and will be used against you... as it seems you are underaged so we'll have to contact your parents... you better hope that kid will survive..."
He took me to the car and got me in... some woman then approached the child... probably his mother.
The car moved as we got away...
Jimmy: "Tch..."
Police: "Quiet back there..."
Jimmy: "I can ta-" The one next to me punched me with a baton...
Police 2: "Are you deaf you disgusting scumbag?! He said be quiet!" I rolled my eyes...
Police: "Seriously his parents should make an abortion..."
Police 2: "I think so too..."
The rest of the way was quiet... mainly because I couldn't talk... I tried to but they put a duct tape across my mouth...
We arrived to the station and they lead me inside... into a cell... there was already someone else.... the cell doors closed as the guy looked at me... he had a huge scar across his face... and only 1 eye... the other was covered by an eye patch...
Prisoner: "Oooh someone new?" He sniffed... "Ahh... fresh meat!"
I didn't sleep for the rest of the day
A/N: Hope you enjoyed.