In Metal City, things had undergone a major change. WIth the Tyranny of the Ginovas no longer oppressed by Black, things in town have started to regress back to normal. Gangs have started to get back together, and crime was slowly rising back up. But these were not the only things to change as the Shadow Strike Force decided to stay in Metal City in order to establish it as their base town, in order to better defend it from gangs from neighboring cities.
To better establish a sense of a second base, the Force agreed to Stings idea to have Sabertooth establish a second base and guildhall inside Ginova Manor. Even better was that Meliodas moved his bar, the Boar's Hat, into the area so that he could keep it closeby as a place of business.
"I mean, the food is terrible thanks to the owner's lack of cooking skills, but you stay for the drinks." said a random guy as they clinked glasses and drank.
"This was a great idea, Ty. Im finally getting the Boars Hat into global business." Meliodas said.
"And the best part, we can use our boards to check up on things in britannia." Ty said.
"Yeah, I don't really care about that. Just glad the Boar's Hat is here." Meliodas said as Ban was coming out with orders as the patrons ate.
"But, while relaxing as it is, we shouldn't ignore the fact that the gangs of neighboring cities could move in and take this town over." Minerva said.
"It is kinda hard to keep control over one town. But when youre us, it can be pretty easy." Ban said as someone mistakenly ate the food and spat it on the table.
"Oh, jesus, you weren't kidding!" the unlucky guest said.
"Youve really gotta get more cooking training in, Meliodas." Ty said.
"Yeah, I get that alot." Meliodas said.
"Meliodas, there's food on the floor, isn't there someone to clean it up?" Lector asked.
"Oh yeah…" Meliodas said. "Hey, come clean it up!"
"Right. Sir Hawk is here." said a talking pig as he came in and ate at the scraps.
"I dunno what you were thinking stringing Hawk along into this gig, bossman." Ban said.
"Well, the Boar's Hat is on his Mom's back so we couldn't just leave him be. Besides, can't be without our Knight of Scraps." Meliodas said.
"Hey, you've got fresh pork chops right here for god's sake." one of the patrons said slamming the table.
"Uh, i dont think a talking pig is very tasty. And hes not on the menu." Ty said.
"Are you kidding me? Im hungry! There hasnt been one single food drop since you chumps took over the town!" the man said shattering his glass as a few of his buddies got up.
"Look, im sure the government will figure something out and get some food here. We can solve this problem too if you want…" Ty said.
"Forget it kid! Grab that pig boys, we roast him tonight!" he said.
"Yeah, meat!" another said making a grab for Hawk.
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"Yikes! You heard Ty, keep away!" Hawk said.
"We just wanna eat, drink and have a good time!" one said before sting grabbed his fist.
"Youre too stupid to have a good time!" Sting said punching him as the bar erupted into a brawl.
"FIGHT!" Ban said putting the orders down and getting into the fray.
"Geez! This is getting crazy here!" Ty said watching as the patrons were socking one another in a frenzy trying to get at the pig. But the fighting soon stopped as the doors were knocked open by an injured gang member from Metal City.
"Ugh...someone….help." he begged as he collapsed.
"Oh god!" Yukino said running to his side. "What happened?"
"We were...attacked. It was...the Snowbirds from Snowton." the member said.
"Snow Birds, bastards. Everyone of em." Ty said. "They head up the north town of Snowtown, which got its name from the snowfall they get every single day."
"So they're moving in on Metal City, trying to expand their territory." Josuke said.
"Someone needs to stop these Snowbirds." Elizabeth said.
"If we want to get them, were gonna have to make sure we dont get caught in the cold. Yukino, youre a Celestial Mage like Lucy, right?" Ty asked.
"Yes. I am. Why do you ask?" Yukino asked.
"Youre going with Sting and Rogue. Lector and Frosch are coming too." Ty said.
"Right, and we could use some Muscle for Crowd control. Say… Okuyasu and Diane?" Sting asked.
"Can't. I have a job here. I'm a waitress." Diane said.
"Heck. I'll just go with you guys. No reason to sit around all day." Okuyasu said.
"So, does anyone have any free time on their hands, Sin-wise?" Sting said.
"Why do we need a sin, though? We've handled jobs like this a lot." Rogue said.
"Huh. You make a good point. Okay, so were heading out!" Sting declared.
Later as they made it to the North District in Snowton.
"This is definitely the place…" Sting said as snow fell everywhere.
"No d-d-duh." Okuyasu said shivering a little.
"And thats what you get for not wearing something over your School Uniform." Sting said.
"I dont see you and Rogue covering up, O great Master." Okuyasu said.
"We're Dragon Slayers. We're used to harsh places like this. Right now though, we gotta find these Snow Birds hideout." Rogue said.
"According to Ty, they normally hang in some club called The Nest." Sting said.
"You think that would be it over there?" Yukino said seeing a building with a sign saying "The Nest".
"Well...yeah." Sting said as they approached the club before a bouncer blocked them.
"You on the list?" he asked.
"Yeah! We're the Shadow Strike Force!" Sting said.
The bouncer looked at his board. "Sorry. You ain't on the list."
"Yeah?" Sting said before punching the guy in the face only to be hurt. "Ow! What the…"
"Leave...now." he said.
"Uh...it should be under Yukino." Yukino said.
"Hmmm. Yeah. Go on it." he said opening the door for them.
"How did you…?" Okuyasu asked.
"I made a reservation before we left because I knew Sting would try that." Yukino said.
"You know him so well. I like it." Okuyasu said.
They went inside and saw it was big as it was on the inside as it was out. But inside were women with wings and talons, their wings a snow white.
"Oh...they're harpies." Rogue said.
"An all female gang… Explains the name Snowbirds." Okuyasu said.
"Ugh. What's the point of a bouncer if he can't do his job. Freeze them!" one of them said as they took off into the air.
"Open! Gate of the Paired Fish! Pisces!" Yukino shouted as appearing was a woman with dark blue hair and a young boy with gray hair.
"What the? I thought Pisces were twin eels or something." Okuyasu said.
"In some terms, they are. But I can shift them to their true form. This is it. A mother and son!" Yukino said.
"Look mom. Looks like we got some birdies to pluck." the son said.
"Looks that way, son." the mother said.
"Get them!" The harpies charged at the group. They fired snow blasts and Icicle shots.
"Uh oh! Dont wanna get Pisces near anything cold!" Sting said.
"I got this! The Hand!" Okuyasu said as his stand appeared. With a single swipe of his left hand, everything was gone.
"Our attacks! How'd that delinquent do that?!" one of the harpies asked.
"Heh! Guess you haven't read up on what i can do. The Hand, this stand of mine right here, he;s got the power to erase anything it swipes." Okuyasu said before one of the icicles he missed hit him.
"Idiot." Rogue said. "Shadow Dragon's Roar!" Rogue said hitting a few of the harpies.
The Harpies cept firing at Pisces with snow and ice.
"I'll take this…!" Sting said eating the white snow, recharging his magic. "Phew. I needed that."
"What the hell? Isn't your thing all about light? How can eating snow make him recharge?" Okuyasu asked getting up.
"You should have read up on us, buddy." Lector said. "It doesn't matter what it is, anything white is energy."
"Thats right. Holy Ray!" Sting shouted firing white beams at them all with ease as they fell.
The mother and son were easily dealing with the harpies trying to attack them.
"We're being bombarded on all ends." the mother said.
"We can't keep this up forever." the son said.
"Hahaha! Now, we shall spell you're…" the leader said before her watch beeped. "Oh. Okay, ladies. Its time!" she said as the harpies were getting up as they ran out the door and took off.
"Where the heck are they going?" Lector said.
"Oh, its probably their migrating season." the bouncer said.
"Migrating?" Rogue asked.
"Yeah. You see, harpies are migratory beings. They only stay in this town for a least a month out of the year before taking off all over the world to move and mate." the bouncer said.
"Huh." Sting said.
"Why did they attack a gang then if it was almost time to leave?" Yukino asked.
"You kidding? That idiot was trying to take an egg from their nest. They attacked to defend it." the bouncer said.
Okuyasu and the others were stunned. "We got played guys. Alright, which gang was that chump working for?"
"From what I remember. He came from the south of Metal City. In Desert Town. He's one of the Desert Vultures." the bouncer said.
"Then thats where were gonna go next. But before that, report our findings to ty, and teach that chump thats at our base a little lesson." Sting said.