They stood waiting in the auditorium as a small fleet of busses pulled up and parked in front of the school, Light flinched slightly at the sounds of girls loudly talking amongst each other a squealing. Beyond narrowed his eyes at the girl with pink hair as she walked in ahead of the other girls, "I knew I recognized her."

Mello leaned over, "Whoa, she's a babe in person."

"Her name is Naomi… And she's my ex… If you think I'm whacked in the head, wait until you talk to her." Beyond folded his arms and sat behind the group.

Mello stared at him, "You never said you dated a total babe though!"

The auditorium filled slowly and the judge walked up on stage. "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Stoney Brook! We're all excited to see the end results of our talent shows! Let's invite both bands up to the stage!"

Both groups walked in from opposite sides of the stage, "Now, as the rules states, one of these bands had to learn to play the others style, our very own, rose to the occasion! So, the entry that we saw has changed, now we get to see… A heavier side of things! Which band will take the stage first?"

Beyond smirked, "Oh, I insist, ladies first."

The girls all looked at each other, "Prepare to be blown away, Birthday."

He chuckled and walked off stage with the rest following him. The judge smiled, "There you have it, folks! Not only did they rise to the ladies genre but are willing to let them go first! I proudly introduce from Hail Mary! The Birthday Massacre!"

Beyond placed his hand over his face, "Well… That's a pleasant name."

Nate gave him a confused stare, "It's kind of cool."

Beyond smirked, "Nate. Math lesson, one plus one is what?"

Nate snorted, "Two, stupid."

Beyond sighed, "Good, Naomi is the leader of that band… My last name is?"

Light crinkled his nose, "That's messed up."


The girls readied themselves and kicked off with a heavy and strong beat infused with a synthesizer. With Naomi on lead vocals and Takada on back up vocals.

"Best of cruel intentions,

Finding what they fail to mention.

No truth, all pretension,

Raise your hand to give attention.

You'd give it.

We'd take it.

You'd build it.

We'd break it.

You silently erase it.

You'd feel it.

We'd fake it.

It's my red star - steal it,

It's my red star can't let go,

It's my red star - conceal it.

It's my red star oh no."

The crowd was loud with cheers and dancing.

"Wasted education,

Celebrating imitation.

Misplaced admiration,

Speaking for a generation."

As the chorus started the crowd sang along with the band.

"You'd give it.

We'd take it.

You'd build it.

We'd break it.

You silently erase it.

You'd feel it.

We'd fake it.

It's my red star - steal it,

It's my red star can't let go,

It's my red star - conceal it,

It's my red star oh no."

The band finished off with another heavy formatted beat, and then slowing the tempo, only to pick up and slam into another loud pulsing beat. The crowd cheered enthusiastically.

Beyond sighed, "Yeah, that sums up our relationship, perfectly."

Naomi looked over at them and winked before blowing a kiss and mouthing, "Good luck, boys." They all giggled and left the stage the way they came on.

Matt walked up on stage, fearlessly, and moved their drums out of the way with a strong kick and pulled his set up before flashing a daring smile at the girls. He sat down and played a loud beat grabbing the attention of the crowd. "How about you guys cheer for my more timid band members. This is the first time we've played like an actual band… Well, in front of anyone anyway. Come on! Let's give them a reason to come out here and entertain the hell out of you!"

The group stared wide eyed and mouths open at Matt, who laughed. The crowd slowly started to chant their name, "Geek Squad." The chants got louder and faster.

Before a loud yell came out from the crowd, "Come on! Get out here and show us what you made of!"

Beyond shook his head slightly, "Was that Paul?"

Light smiled, "Only one way to find out." He walked out and the crowd cheered louder. The rest timidly followed Light out. As they entered the stage the crowd applauded and cheered.

Beyond stepped up to the mic, "Well, damn, I hope we're worth all that." He chuckled, "But first, let's give a hand to the ladies who came all this way, and did a great job I might add." The crowd clapped loudly. "Awesome. Awesome. I'm stalling, giving everyone time to get ready.' He flashed a smile at the crowd as L and Light tuned their guitars, Mello and Nate prepared their basses and Matt adjusted the tightness of his drums. They all gave Beyond a nod and Matt gave the thumbs up, "Now… let's get this party started… Oh and... Be nice to my back up vocalists, L and Light are shy and I had to blackmail both of them to do this."

They all smirked at each other and started…

"Drag me to the grave!

(Woah woah woah woah woah

Woah woah woah woah woah

Woah woah woah woah woah)"

The crowd enthusiastically jumped to the beat of the song and cheered loudly. Beyond gave a smug nod to Naomi and winked. She hung her head, "Oh, shit."

"Feel the blade of a broken promise,

Carvin' wounds in a waste of conscience.

I alone have the will to fight it,

Save my own demise.

Another victim, another viper,

I can feel sins grippin' tighter.

To the spirits that we die for,

And I will never let it go.

Risin' up, I'm a fighter,

Young and loud with desire.

Heroes blessed by the fire,

I won't let these demons.

Drag me to the grave!

(Woah woah woah woah woah)

(Woah woah woah woah woah)

Drag me to the grave!"

The crowd began singing the chorus with the group chanting loudly.

"Death is not from the depths of solace,

Takin' life I have made so honest.

I'm the world tearin' through this calm,

Let's live another night.

Feel the seasons changin' faster,

Feel the reapers of disaster.

And the spirits that we die for,

And I will never let it go.

Risin' up, I'm a fighter,

Young and loud with desire.

Heroes blessed by the fire,

Now I live just to conquer.

All the pain around us creepin' forward,

Reachin' out to,

Drag me to the grave!

(Woah woah woah woah woah)

(Woah woah woah woah woah)

Drag me to the grave!"

Light took a deep breath and unleashed a loud guitar solo that made the crowd cheer and chant his name.

"Risin' up, I'm a fighter,

Young and loud with desire.

Heroes blessed by the fire,

I won't let these demons."

The crowd excitedly chanted the chorus with the band again.

"Risin' up, I'm a fighter,

Young and loud with desire.

Heroes blessed by the fire,

I won't let these demons.

Drag me to the grave!

(Woah woah woah woah woah)

(Woah woah woah woah woah)

Drag me to the grave!

(Woah woah woah woah woah)

(Woah woah woah woah woah)

Drag me to the grave!"

Beyond held out the mic towards the crowd and they loudly screamed the last line with him.

"Drag me to the grave!"

He bowed to the crowd and turned to his band, "Hell yeah!"

They all smiled at each other and began high-fiving each other.


The songs used were, "Red Stars" by Birthday Massacre... The name was too perfect to change. And "Drag Me To The Grave" by Black Veil Brides. Both are available on iTunes or viewable on YouTube!