'Sup everyone! Thrawn here, back for another chapter! I am in a great mood, cuz I found out today that I am getting another bonus for doing such a good job where I work. Of course, the initial amount of the bonus of $200 will probably be cut to $135. Damn Social Security taxes... .
Anyway, just to let everyone know, this chapter does have an OC... of sorts.
Sunday, Streets of Vale, 5:00 p.m.
Tails was in the Beacon machine shop making the hopefully very awesome weapons for himself and the rest of the natives of Mobius. Team JNPR had to finish some homework for Professor Oobleck, so they could not come. Knuckles was currently trying to psychically contact Mobius, and more specifically, the Master Emerald. Finally, Team Dark was sparring in the dueling arena in Beacon, causing great excitement among the students. As for Team RWBY, they got finished earlier that day, and Ruby suggested that the rest of them go out to the city of Vale and walk around for a bit.
While the Mobians were not too thrilled about leaving the relative safety of Beacon, the threat of Cabin Fever was more than willing to persuade them to leave the Academy and explore their surroundings.
Team RWBY was walking along the main street of Vale with Sonic, Amy, Silver, and Blaze, when Blake noticed something strange. "Hey, is it just me, or are people being nicer to Faunus?" she asked as she saw someone holding open a door for Velvet, the Beacon student with the rabbit ears.
"It's not you, Blake. I also see a lot of wet paint over what were 'No Faunus' allowed' notices," observed Yang.
"It also seems that more Faunus are revealing themselves. I am seeing less hats and more animal ears," said Weiss.
"Wow, things are really changing around here. Why couldn't you guys get here sooner? I love being part of history!" said Ruby happily.
"Man, Tails' speech really changed this town!" Silver picked up a newspaper. "'Arrival of Strange Creatures Changes Vale Forever Overnight', according to the headline."
"So, are there any shops that have clothes my size," wondered Amy.
"I doubt it. This is the first time we have been visited by creatures from another world. However, I may be able to help you out, since I am a rich individual and can hire a tailor to fit some clothes for you and the other girls, since the males seem comfortable without clothes," Weiss said with a hint of distaste. She was working very hard to overcome her prejudice against animal-like beings, but old habits die hard. Plus, she seemed understandably uncomfortable about the male Mobians just wearing shoes and gloves.
"Hey, what's this place?"
Blaze was pointing at a fairly new establishment in Vale. There was a sign that had a picture of a bald man with an eyepatch and a monocle. Under the face, it had a sign that said "Yarrgarita's- home of the Corpirate".
"Oh, that's the new dance bar that was set up about a month ago. It's been pretty popular in that short time. Partly because the bouncers don't mind underage people in here as long as they don't drink alcohol, but mostly because the other bar in town was destroyed," Blake explained. Yang looked away innocently.
"Really? How did that happen?" asked Silver.
"I was trying to find someone, and the person I asked made the mistake of ripping some of my hair out," Yang said while stroking her hair lovingly.
"That's an understatement. Yang caused more damage than that guy with the rocket launcher," Ruby said dryly.
"Why is it called 'Home of the Corpirate'?" asked Weiss, who was the only Vale native of the group who had not been to or heard of the place.
"Apparently, the owner was a big wrestling champion in his younger days. He calls himself 'The Corpirate' because he thinks of himself as a corporate pirate. He also called himself 'Yarrgarita' because he sometimes fought during his vacations," supplied Blake.
"Well, anyway, why don't we go in? It seems like a fun place," said Sonic.
Inside the bar was your typical dance bar ambience. There were many wrestling belts on the walls of the place, and pictures showing the self-proclaimed Corpirate with former opponents. Lots of people were dancing to some music coming from a few speakers.
In fact, the thing that was really out of place was what appeared to be a random assortment of PVC pipes in the center of the stage where karaoke sometimes took place. This stage also had a full set of rock band instruments, but they looked like they had not been used in a while, judging from the thin layer of dust.
"What's all this junk?" asked Weiss, pointing at the pipes.
"That, my dear, is a failed experiment," said a voice. The group turned around and saw a very tall man wearing a business suit. His face was the same face on the sign of the bar; this was the Corpirate himself. "I installed that, thinking that some people might like to play with pipes as well as conventional instruments. I keep it around in the vain hope that somebody might use it. Anyway, welcome to Yarrgarita's. I'm the Corpirate. And you must be Sonic the Hedgehog."
Sonic gave him his traditional thumbs up. "It really is pleasant to have you here," continued the Corpirate. "It's about time this town got rid of its hatred of anything animal-like. I never discriminated against the Faunus, personally. I don't have the luxury of turning down paying customers. Plus, the bouncers who are Faunus seem to know who is of age and can kick them out if they get rowdy."
On cue, a Faunus with gorilla-like arms and legs went to the Corpirate and said, "Hey, boss, got another racist. Probably the same one from last week."
*sigh* "All right, George, you know what to do."
"Yes sir!" George went over to a table and picked up a young student (which Team RWBY recognized as Beacon bully Cardin Winchester) and threw him out. Everyone at the bar cheered as George took a bow.
"I hate these Anti-Faunus extremists. Always think they are better than everyone else." The Corpirate finally took notice of Team RWBY. "And who are these lovely ladies?"
Team RWBY introduced themselves. They liked the Corpirate after seeing him getting rid of the leader of Team CRDL.
"It's wonderful to have you all here."
"Hey, can I ask you something?"
"Sure, Sonic, what do you want?" asked the Corpirate.
"Well, as it happens," said a grinning Sonic, "I know a few people that might make some use out of those pipes."
"Wait… What's going on?" Yang was very confused at this point.
"I think Sonic wants to play a song, and wants us to play the instruments, including those pipes," said Amy. Sonic gave her a thumbs up.
"Oo! Can we play too? I wanna sing!" interjected Ruby, who was bouncing in excitement.
"Sure, you can sing. Got something in mind that can work with these instruments?"
Ruby handed Sonic her scroll. She had pulled up a web page with the song, and the Mobians listened to it. After a few minutes, they seemed confident enough to play it right.
"Good choice, Ruby," said Blake, who picked up a bass guitar and started to tune it.
"Well, I am fine with it as long as I get the singing lead the next song," said Weiss. She powered up a keyboard.
Everyone else took their places, with Sonic and Ruby playing electric guitars, Yang on the drum kit, and Silver, Blaze and Amy on the pipes. Silver picked up orange drumsticks for the bass parts, while Blaze and Amy took up small paddles of the same color.
"This should be interesting," mused the Corpirate. He picked up a microphone and signaled the DJ to cut the music. "Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my pleasure to have in this club the most interesting people to ever land in Vale! Please welcome Sonic the Hedgehog!" There was a thunderous applause. "Let's also give a shoutout to these four girls, Team RWBY!" There was more applause as the music started.
Blue Man Group- Up to the Roof (AN: preferably the How to be a Megastar Live version, but any version works)
Ruby: All I see,
It's not for me.
And what I want,
You have not got.
Tried to use the things you sold me,
No matter what the cost.
Tried to go the way you told me,
But each time I got lost.
The stairs didn't lead me,
Anywhere.
Sonic and Ruby started to rock with their guitars.
I'm takin' the fire escape,
Up to the roof.
Don't care if it's not the way,
You find the truth.
Time to make this climb to rise above,
This room, and all, all of you,
Who say I should do like you would.
Tried to live the life you sold me,
No matter what the cost.
Tried to walk the way you told me,
But each time I got lost.
The stairs didn't lead me,
ANYWHERE!
I'm takin' the fire escape,
Up to the roof.
Don't care if it's not the way,
You find the truth.
Ruby and Sonic: And when I get up that high,
I don't know what I'll find,
But I'd rather look at the sky,
Than wonder why I let you take my time.
Ruby: Time to make this climb, to rise above.
Amy stopped playing for a moment to beat on a large bass drum with her hammer. After a short time, she got back on the pipes.
Ruby: I'm takin' the fire escape,
Up to the roof.
Don't care if it's not the way,
You find the truth, Oh-whoa.
Ruby and Sonic: And when I get up that high,
I don't know what I'll fiiii-iii-iiind,
But I'd rather look at the sky,
Than wonder why I let you take my time.
Ruby: Time to make this climb,
Sonic: To rise above.
Ruby: Time to make this climb, to rise above.
The crowd went nuts at the conclusion of the song as Sonic and Ruby high-fived. Some people tried to give the impromptu band tips, but anything they received went to the Corpirate. Said owner was very impressed with the use of the pipes. Many people were sad to see that the group had to leave, but it was a school night, and the Mobians had to see how the childhood prodigy was doing designing the weapons.
The next day would bring both good news and bad news, however.
And there you go! For all you curious people who wants to know exactly what the Corpirate/Yarrgarita looks like, comes from the Achievement Hunter WWE Let's Plays (WWE '13 and WWE 2K14). Those Let's Plays are hilarious, but man, you can alter the body in freaky combinations.
Shoutout to Autoknight01 for the idea of adding songs into this story. Hope you like it, cuz I am planning to do it again. See ya!