Chapter 14: Piracy Theft
"How could you do this to me, Countess!". A angry voice could be heard inside of Gym 2, ready for the Countess's talk that was going to take place inside the auditorium. "How could you steal my smash hit and make money off of it!".
"Hey! Nobody knew your song sounded similar!". Countess Coloratura was fending off another popstar by the name of Songbird Serenade. Apparently, she wasn't fighting away the commotion like the calm-headed Rara was going about. "I was just in the not-know, that's all!".
"Because of you, people are going to compare the similarities between my new song and your new song!". Songbird Serenade therefore held up a hand and threatened to bring her bodyguards to deal with Countess. "I'm sorry! I just can't have any of your albums near my albums!".
"Coincidence or not, Songbird, you have no right to shush me out of this academy while I have a visit planned on my schedule!".
"Tell that to my guards!".
"Look! Are we going to fight more or are we going to settle this lawsuit in court?!".
"I have a strict plagiarism policy allowing no one to copy my work! And it just so happens my song came out a month before your song! Who's laughing now, Countess?!".
By now, Applejack, Gardevoir and Vice-Principal Trunchbull wandered into Gym 2, staring at the crowd that had formed due to Songbird and Coloratura's confrontation. This wasn't looking good, they thought. This was what broke up Vice-Principal Trunchbull from the Element of Honesty, something that really mattered to their program.
"What in the hay is going on?!". Applejack glared at the crowd.
"Basically, it all started when Countess Coloratura released a new song that sounded almost identical to Songbird Serenade's new song, in pitch, melody and lyrics! I don't want a fight to break out in this academy! It doesn't fit right with my title as the Embrace Pokemon!".
"How about we approach them in a kind manner, Applejack?". Vice-Principal Trunchbull was now suddenly teaming with her, rather than go against her like a few moments ago.
"Trunchbull?!". The southern farm girl rapidly turned around her, surprised to see the stern vice-principal following her to the gymnasium.
"Don't call me that! I'm Vice-Principal Trunchbull! I was asking you for a favor!".
Applejack sighed.
"If it means so much for my childhood best friend, I guess...". The Element of Honesty turned around and saw the two popstars arguing. Both Applejack and Vice-Principal Trunchbull accelerated forward as Gardevoir watched them pass her by. Both Countess Coloratura and Songbird Serenade were still arguing as the two approached them in a formal way.
"What in tarnation is going on here?!". Applejack broke up the noise level that was erupting inside Gym 2. Unsurprisingly, Countess Coloratura noticed her right away and delivered her side of the story.
"Applejack!". Her childhood best friend spoke, taking her eyes off Songbird Serenade for now. "Can you tell Songbird Serenade to leave me alone please?!".
"I'm not leaving without a definite answer, Coloratura!". Songbird yelled back.
"Woah! Woah! Woah! What happened? I need evidence of this!".
"It all started when I released my new solo hit "Everything A Friend Needs" to the public. Songbird's new song came out earlier and thus she started to accuse me of plagiarism like a true savvy popstar!".
"Uh, huh. Songbird?".
"I obviously released my new song "Friend In Trend" an entire month before Coloratura's song, and I had the upper hand in all of this! Her song is identical in pitch, melody and lyrics! This is further proof she stole my song concept and made a quick buck from it!".
"I didn't know I was going to perform it, did I?!". Coloratura became aggressive toward Songbird Serenade, whom was keeping calm while letting Countess Coloratura try to beat her up.
"Break it up, both of you!". The Element of Honesty ran into the center of the fight and spread both arms out to push Songbird Serenade and Countess Coloratura away. "Trunchbull, can you help Songbird while I coax Coloratura?".
"I hope you're happy!". Coloratura was still aggressive and upset at Songbird, who added an extra, temporary bodyguard to her helm. Applejack gently pushed her best friend away and wanted to break up the tension by taking her to Dorm 49. "You're going to regret it, Songbird Serenade!".
"You wish". T'was all that Songbird Serenade had to exchange as she, Vice-Principal Trunchbull and her two bodyguards exited Gym 2 in the opposite direction. The Element of Honesty hated seeing her friend like this and had to take her away now.
"Relax, we can solve this in Dorm 49". Applejack comforted the vexation that grew inside of the popstar. At least taking Countess Coloratura back to the safe haven to talk about the issue with the other Harmonizers gave her some idea, but she was merely wary of what copyright could do to her once she bumped into another musical artist that wanted a piece of her. She kind of felt bad for herself for releasing that song, but for her fans, especially for Applejack, it gave an alternate to Songbird's identical number.
That's the end of this chapter. Countess Coloratura and Songbird Serenade fighting over the former plagiarizing the new song she wrote, prompting Applejack and Vice-Principal Trunchbull to intervene and resolve the issue. What will happen next? Read on to find out. Please review.