Chapter 5: Replaced?!
(Disclaimer! I own nothing of Steven Universe)
Amethyst's P.O.V
People were lining up for a show.
And you can probably guess who the drummer was. That's right
Your girl, Amethyst.
The lights went down and I did my drum solo and then went to the song.
People were chanting my name in time with my beats.
I could tell from the frontman, Tony's face that he was getting annoyed.
He just ignored it and counted down.
"1, 2, 3, 4!"
Day Late, Dollar Short
Tony: You had it coming for so long
You break your back can't do no wrong
Blinded by storms in your mind
Fine halo nailed it to yourself
The fuck ups must be someone else
Can't look for what you might find
Once more you're running around in circles just to prove
You knew the answers all the while
Can't figure why no matter what you say or do
Things stay the same you will remain
Day late a dollar short
Day late a dollar short
So take each jab square on the chin
Clutch at your bleeding heart within
Scapegoat stepped on and deprived
As cars thin out on barren streets
Oiled pavement grabbing at your feet
Promised distinction twice denied
(Now Listen) You're always hanging on to last year's next big thing
A top ten list of fads gone by
You greet each tourists smile with lines and borrowed clothes
A liar's game you will remain
Day late a dollar short
Day late a dollar short
When we got to the bridge I was doing various drum fills.
The other members didn't mind as I was just having fun.
Tony however was getting frustrated, thinking its supposed to be about him.
I don't care. I'm just gonna be me and have fun!
Hog-tied and hanging from
Your cross don't it feel fun?
Takin' names just ain't the same
With just yourself to blame come on
Once more you're runnin' round in circles just to prove
You knew the answers all the while
Can't figure why no matter what you say or do
Things stay the same you will remain
Day late a dollar short
Day late a dollar short
Day late a dollar short
Day late a dollar short
When we got to the final chord I did a mega drum beat completely destroying the drum kit.
I then crashed on stage falling asleep.
I woke up hours later back in my apartment and was probably picked up by my roommate, Sadie and her boyfriend Lars.
Since I had a day off from work, I thought it was appropriate to sleep in.
Sadie and Lars were walking by.
"All we gotta do is ask her," said Sadie.
"Well you know how she gets in the morning."
"Lars, Ames may be a wild drumming monster, but she's not a mean person by any means."
I threw an empty red bull can at her.
"I'm not deaf either," I said.
"Amethyst, c'mon where's that rent money?" Lars asked.
I was reaching in my pocket for the rent money.
It wasn't there.
"What the…."
I went all around my room looking for that rent money.
"Where is it?!" I asked frantically, "WHERE IS IT?!"
I then remembered something.
A few days ago I was at a party gambling with some old pals.
I bet all the money and lost but I was too busy drinking red bulls to even notice.
"Shit…"
Vadalia came into the room.
"Did you go gambling again Amethyst?" She asked calmly.
I chuckled nervously.
"Lucky guess."
She smiled and shook her head.
"You're lucky you're a good friend of mine, otherwise I would've had you out of the streets by now."
"Listen just give me some time and…."
Sadie interrupted me and handed out a flyer to me.
"What's this?" I asked, "It looks like a sheet of paper."
"I'm referring to what's on the sheet of paper Ames," Sadie explained, "Its an upcoming battle of the bands, and the top 3 winners get a cash prize!"
"Hmm," I said.
"We noticed you've been butting heads with Tony," Lars said, "Honestly I don't get what his deal is."
"Well he thinks that the image is more important than the music," I told him getting up.
"Also this might help us not have to worry about rent anymore," said Sadie, "I'm bringing the Sadie Killers together to play."
"Oh yea sister," I said, "I can't tell you how long I've waited for you guys to play again."
I was walking to the hangout where my band has rehearsals.
I was greeted by some peers.
"You Amethyst, you playing at the Shining Champions B.O.T.B?" Asked someone.
"You bet I am," I said giving a thumbs up.
Some people even asked for my autograph.
I'm pretty much an icon when it comes to music.
In fact when I was younger I played a set with The Rose Quartz when I was only 8.
I made it in the stakeout, a private rehearsal place that we named.
I heard someone playing the drums.
"Did they start without me or something?" I asked.
I walked in and noticed them playing.
"Hey guys, that a song you're working on?"
Tony turned to face me.
"Well look who decided to show."
I gave them a flyer.
"Apparently this contest is gonna be hype with music performers."
"We already know about it, that's why we're rehearsing," Tony explained, "We're taking this contest seriously."
"That's good cause ima need the money," I said, "And if we're gonna win this thing, we're gonna need to put our heads together and work as a unit."
"I agree," Tony said, "And that's why we decided to fire you and…."
"Now look, some of the song choices you picked are…. garbage," I said, "But I've been looking at some good stuff and….."
"Amethyst did you hear me?" Tony asked, "You're out of the band."
He pointed at the new drummer.
"Meet Shark, your replacement."
I was offended.
They're kicking me out of the band I made?
"Wait-wait-wait….. you're replacing me?" I asked, "After what I did for you guys? Jesssie, tell him?"
"I mean, Tony wanted you out, there was nothing I could do," Jessie said.
"Shut up I didn't tell you what to do!" Tony said before turning back to me, "Honestly you've been disobedient and doing your own thing, and that's not what this band is looking for. That's why we decided to get us a drummer who willing to sacrifice his desire for the good of the band, and you're holding us back."
"Well at least I'm not demanding about how to perform songs," I said, "You're dead set on making us sound picture perfect with every song we play!"
"People pay for what the wanna hear," Tony said, "You can't just go and make some random arrangements and expect them to fit."
I scoffed.
"Well what about all the ridiculous clothes you have us wear on our gigs," I said, "People don't care what we look like as long as we can play good."
"The point is, I'm trying to get this band to the top, and you're dragging us down," Tony said.
Jessie put a hand on me.
"I hope this doesn't come between us," she said.
"Nothing against you Jessie," I said before pointing at Tony, "But as for you Tony, read my lips; One day Ima form the best band in the world, and all you'll ever be is a foot note up my epic ass."
I walked out taking my drum sticks with me.