Dying Breed
"Well that's nice." Qrow commented which made Glynda snort "That certainly says a lot."
"Any guesses?" Yang asked to which no one could reply.
"Well let's get started and see what it is." Blake said.
Orb appeared and spoke "Well before we get started, I think we should add two new characters to the roster." Two flashes appeared before dying down to reveal General James Ironwood and Specialist Winter Schnee.
"Sister!?"
"Weiss!?"
"Ozpin!?"
"James!?"
James rubbed his head and asked "Where are we?"
To which Winter replied "I don't know sir."
Orb spoke "Hello Ironwood. Hello Winter." Winter rushed to pull her rapier, only to find it missing "What!?"
"Please no need to be hasty. This is a friendly place."
"Who are you!?" Winter demanded angrily before Orb quickly explained why they both were here "So this Drunkard is a musician? I don't expect you to have any talent. Especially as a singer." Winter sneered as she stared down Qrow who simply rolled his eyes at the hostility.
"Winter, that's enough. I for one, want to see how this goes. Perhaps he can be good." Ironwood raised his hand to stop Winter who lowered her head.
"Appreciate it, Jimmy." Qrow said which made Ironwood roll his eyes. "If we're done here, we'd like to hear the next song." Glynda said to which everyone agreed.
The song started with a crowd of soldiers in their base at Vacuo. On stage was Qrow in desert camouflage pants and a grey shirt with dog tags on. Glynda does a little drum beat as Qrow announces to the crowd "How the fuck we doing, Vacuo!?" To which the entire crowd roared and applauded "Fuckin' fantastic! Are you guys ready for another song!?"
The crowd roared. They were more than ready for another song. They were hungry.
"Geez, look at that crowd!" Yang said to which James asked "What's Atlas troops doing in Vacuo?"
Orb appeared "Recently, there have been attacks from terrorists coming from Vacuo. Atlas built an Embassy to keep watch over the kingdom." The thought unsettled them but would worry about that later.
"How many of you people own our new album?" Qrow asked to which more than half the crowd screamed, showing that quite a few of them did. "How about a song of our new record? This song is called Dying Breed!"
The song started with Glynda and Raven playing their respective instruments before Taiyang joined in with his bass before Qrow started singing in his 5FDP voice.
Qrow: Round 1! I swear to god I'd do it for fun. Just a dead man walkin' with a double barrel shotgun. Ain't a single fucker left to fear. See their lips moving' but I don't wanna hear!
Qrow: Show down
Taiyang: I ain't backing down from anybody.
Qrow: Throw down
Taiyang: If I don't get some space
Qrow: Lay down
Taiyang: Not in this life or another
Qrow: It's a nightmare
Taiyang: And it's not going away
"Well you cannot deny, he knows how to pump up a crowd!" Nora said as she was headbanging along with Yang, Blake, and Ruby. Taiyang was also nodding his head, enjoying the song with Qrow. Winter wasn't entirely impressed since he was just screaming.
Qrow started the chorus as Taiyang gave backing vocals as Summer gave a unique riff.
Qrow: All I wanted was your honesty. Something more than this. Something more than me.
Taiyang: More than me!
Qrow: Death can take me if I can't be free. I am not like you, I'm a Dying Breed!
Weiss put a hand to her chest "Oh that chorus was beautiful!" Winter was shocked as well. Qrow, this drunkard that had no respect for authority had a beautiful voice while he could sing like a monster.
"What do you think he means by a dying breed?" Ruby asks to which Ozpin spoke "It seems he could be speaking about being a person that is different from everyone else and is dying off because no one else can see the bigger picture or the truth."
Blake said "That's sad but true. Especially when it comes to Faunus."
Glynda spoke "Sadly, it's true but we're striving."
Qrow started headbanging while Taiyang raised his fist in the hair before Qrow shouted "Get your fucking fists in the fucking air right now! We're just getting started!"
Qrow: Round 2! Something you just don't wanna do. Go dancin' with the devil, unless your wearing my shoes. You got nerve, and I'll give ya that. Watch the world crumble while you sit on your ass!
Qrow: Wake up
Taiyang: Get your head together motherfucker.
Qrow: Straight up
Taiyang: Before it's too late
Qrow: Stand up
Taiyang: Nothing ever lasts forever
Qrow: Corrupt
Taiyang: And that's how it's gonna stay
"He definitely has a problem with someone." Pyrrha said to which Ironwood spoke "I think he has problems with the government. Only they would be ones sitting around and not getting anything done."
Qrow scoffed "Always knew the councils were a bunch of pussies." No one could exactly argue with him.
Qrow shouted to the crowd "Come on! Sing it with me, folks!" The crowd actually sang as Qrow raised his microphone towards the audience.
Qrow: All I wanted was your honesty. Something more than this. Something more than me.
Taiyang: More than me!
Qrow: Death can take me if I can't be free. I am not like you, I'm a Dying Breed!
"Summer! Take 'em home!" Summer did an impressive guitar solo while the crowd cheered for Summer and her amazing guitar solos before it came to the final chorus so Qrow shouted "All together now!"
Qrow: All I wanted was your honesty! Something more than this! Something more than me!
Taiyang: More than me!
Qrow: Death can take me if I can't be free! I am not like you, I'm a Dying Breed!
The band played a bit before it ended and Qrow shouted "Yeah!" The crowd cheered as Qrow did a salute for the army "That was amazing! I just have to say. Thank you all. Thank you for accepting us to play at your base. In front of all of you. I've always supported our military because you guys are our first and final defense. I've imagined playing at military bases since we started this band and you've got no idea what it means to be here! Thank you all for being the real heroes!" The crowd cheered as Raven played a little tune with her guitar.
"Wow..." Ironwood was stunned at this Qrow showing those soldiers the appreciation they deserve. Winter was stunned as well. This wasn't the Qrow she though she knew. Qrow himself was surprised before nodding. "So what did you all think?" Orb asked and Ruby spoke "I liked it! I got to see my mom's talent!" Summer smiled and ruffled her hair "It was blood pumping and really gets you excited. I loved it" Yang said to which Nora agreed. Jaune spoke "I definitely enjoyed it." Winter spoke "I would not necessarily enjoy this in my spare time but I'm quite surprised by his talent."
Orb spoke "Well then you'll enjoy this one." Everyone got ready for what they're about to hear.
No One Gets Left Behind
"I think I like where this one is going to go." Glynda said which made everyone look at her "So you're actually enjoying this band?" Glynda responded "Yes. I am."
Qrow spoke to the crowd "To show our appreciation for you all, this song is dedicated to everyone we've lost. To those who are P.O.W, to those who were laid injured but brought back. One thing remains certain in the military. No One Gets Left Behind! Let's go!" The band started with a heavy riff along with heavy drums. The chorus was about to begin so Qrow shouted "Sing it with me!"
Qrow: No One Gets Left Behind
Taiyang: Another fallen soul
Qrow: No One Gets Left Behind
Taiyang: Another broken home
Qrow: No One Gets Left Behind
Taiyang: We stand and fight together
Qrow: No One Gets Left Behind
Taiyang: Or we all die alone
Yang shouted "Now this is what I'm talking about!" Ruby joined along with her and head banged while Weiss listened to the lyrics "Really uplifting despite how aggressive he is being." Winter couldn't argue because she listened to the lyrics.
Qrow: Politicians banking in their greed. No idea on how to be all they can be! Have you no honor have you no soul? What is it they're dying for do you really even know? Have you no backbone have you no spine? Whatever happened to...
No One Gets Left Behind!
"I have to say, I'm enjoying this song." Ironwood spoke which shocked Winter before speaking
"Despite Qrow's shouting, his lyrics certainly help us feel better." Qrow smirked as he knew he won Winter over his singing.
Qrow: No One Gets Left Behind
Taiyang: I know you made it up
Qrow: No one gets left behind
Taiyang: It's more for money
Qrow: No one gets left behind
Taiyang: Drink from the golden cup
Qrow: No one gets left behind
Taiyang: Your turn is coming
Qrow: Play your war games with other people's lives. It should be you on the front line! Have you no honor, have you no soul? What is it they're dying for, do you really even know?Have you no backbone, have you no spine?Whatever happened to...
No One Gets Left Behind!
"So he hates how the government treats their soldiers and he's defending them. That's the general message."
Raven spoke to which Taiyang responded "Well I can certainly see where he's coming from. So do you think your opinion had changed about Atlas?"
Qrow was in deep thought before saying "Of Atlas in general? No. But the effort they put can be admirable."
There was a bridge which consisted of Qrow shouting "Hoo-rah!" and "Hut, Hut!" before it went back to the pre-chorus
Qrow: Have you no honor, have you no soul?What is it they're dying for, do you really even know? Have you no backbone, have you no spine? Whatever happened to...
No One Gets Left Behind!
No One Gets Left Behind!
No One Gets Left Behind!
No One Gets Left Behind!
No One Gets Left Behind!
No One Gets Left Behind!
Qrow shouted "Thank you Vacuo! We love you all! Good night!" The band got off the stage before shaking a few hands of the soldiers before leaving with the camera fading to black as the crowd cheered.
Qrow gave out a breath before talking "Well... That was an experience."
Yang said "That might be my favorite song so far!"
Ren spoke "So far, Inside Out has my vote."
Weiss said "As much as the song was hurtful to watch, Coming Down is my favorite."
Pyrrha said "Salvation is the one I liked the most."
Blake responded "I'm with Weiss, as much as I hated that video, I enjoyed it." Blake held her partners hand.
Ruby said "I liked this one the most. It speaks to not just soldiers but to us Huntsman as well."
Ozpin spoke "Bad Company certainly has my vote."
Summer spoke "Jekyll and Hyde is my favorite just from watching us all go bat shit crazy."
Qrow laughed "Yeah but Full Circle is mine."
Taiyang spoke "Jekyll and Hyde is my favorite thus far."
Glynda had her vote "Salvation."
Ironwood spoke "I'll pass judgement until I've heard some more."
"I concur." Winter said.
Raven said "Coming Down is mine."
The Orb appeared "Are we ready for the next song?" Everyone nodded and so Orb disappeared.