It was a nice afternoon at the Vanguard Academy in Neo-City, everyone then let's out a happy cheer as the school bell rang signaling the end of class and in a manner of minute, the hallways are now filled with students and faculty members walking around, going to their designated clubs or rooms while the others are hanging out with their friends.
At one row of lockers, we see Hamilton Uno Ror putting her books in her locker when Aoi Sakurai and Sakura Oogami greeted her while right next to them, we see Akame, Leone, Akane Owari and Asuna Yuuki having a conversation. We then see Taro Yamada, Ichigo Kurosaki and Renji Abarai hanging out on top of a row of lockers when Wakabe Saegusa and Himawari Shinomiya approaches them.
We then see Cardin Winchester taking a drink at a drinking fountain when he noticed Margay coming out from one room carrying a stack of books, he took notice that she's having trouble walking, so he decided to help, much to her gratitude. Meanwhile, we see Kaban and Serval coming out from one room when Amy Rose and Tsuyu Asui greeted while behind them, we see Ban and Meliodas talking with the former taking a sip from a can of soda.
At one intersection, we see Sandalwood, Micro Chips, Bright Idea, Ichika Orimura and Laura Bodewig having a conversation right next to another row of lockers when Cocoa Hoto and Chino Kafuu walks past them.
Meanwhile in front of another row of lockers, we see Brent Dark and Jaune Arc messing with each other when the latter nearly collided to Sayaka Maizono if it weren't for Koito Minase pulling her musical partner aside, "Hey! Watch it, Arc!" Koito shouted.
"Sorry!" Jaune apologized with a grin before chasing Brent across the hall.
Sayaka giggled, "They sure are having fun.'' she commented with a smile.
Koito sighed, "What are they five?'' she muttered in disbelief.
"Sayaka! Koito!" a voiced called out.
The girls turns to their right to see New Day Jose and a man wearing an odd headwear walking towards them. The man has a white smore-shaped head with X-shaped eyes and a wide smile. He wears white clothes such as a long-sleeve jacket over a white top, white pants and white shoes. This is Marshmello.
EDM Artist
Marshmello
"Hey, New Day." Sayaka greeted with a smile.
New Day presented Marshmello to the girls, "Meet ma new buddy, Marshmello!" he cheered, "But I know ya girls already know him.'' he pointed out with a smile as Marshmello waves a hand at them.
Sayaka then suddenly had stars in her eyes, "Oh my God, Marshemello!" she squealed in glee while hugging the white-colored EDM Artist, "I'm a big fan of yours! It's really nice to meet you!" she cheered as the smore-shaped head happily hugs her back.
Koito then spoke, "We really like your music, Mister Marshmello.'' she said, "The song 'Alone' is my favorite.'' she claimed before looking away, "It hits close to home.'' she muttered.
"Uhh... Koito-san?'' Sayaka called out.
"Anyway..." New Day spoke, "Marshmello here is going to perform at the AniManga Cafe tonight, I hope you girls will be there to party with us!" he said with a smile.
Sayaka nodded, "Sure! We'll be there!" she replied with a smile.
Koito crosses her arms, "We got nothing to do tonight after all.'' she claimed.
"Yum-yum!" a voice chimes in as everyone turns around to see Nicco Bondarev standing behind them holding a bucket of chocolate while staring at Marshmello.
Tucker Noble then ran towards them, "Yo, Nicco! Don't do it, men!" he advised in panic.
Marshmello looks at the bucket of chocolate, he then looks at Nicco who has a hungry face, the white-themed EDM artist immediately understood what the fat guy was about to do.
Marshmello raised his arms in panic before running off, "OH YEAH!" Nicco cheered as he goes after him.
New Day, Sayaka, Koito and Tucker then went after them, "Stop, Nicco! You can't eat him!" Tucker exclaimed in panic.
As the group ran to the left side of an intersection, we see Rainbow Dash, Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rarity Belle, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Sunset Shimmer walking out from the right side as they made their way towards the music room.
"You girls really missed a doozy!" Pinkie exclaimed, "Felipe's comedy act last night at Punchline & Laughline was a success! I was laughing so hard alongside everyone with his jokes!" she cheered.
Fluttershy giggled, "That's good... I really like Felipe's jokes.'' he admitted, "Especially the animal-themed ones.'' she added.
Rainbow rolls her eyes, "I still don't get why people find his jokes funny.'' she said, "His jokes are so corny, I couldn't even crack a grin and yet people still finds it funny!" she exclaimed in disbelief.
"Well, Rainbow...'' Sunset spoke, "His jokes are indeed corny but the way he executes the jokes are really creative, that's why people got a good laugh at it.'' she explained.
Rainbow facefaulted, "I still see no difference even with that.'' she said.
The girls then arrives in front of the music room, Applejack then opens the door for everyone to enter and upon entering the room, much to their surprise, they saw Eddy Skipper McGee, Duncan Nelson, Laughing Zap and Blue Note, whom are collectively known as the ScamLords, are currently setting up their instruments at the mini-stage.
Eddy took notice of them, "Hiya, girls!" he greeted with a cheeky grin.
"Eddy?" Applejack called out, "What in tarnation are you guys doing here?'' she asked.
"What's it looks like, Stetson? We're doing some rehearsals!" Eddy replied with an annoyed tone.
"I totally forgot that you guys created a band." Twilight confessed when she realized something, "Wait... rehearsals? For what?'' she asked.
Duncan spoke, "There is going to be an event tonight at the AniManga Cafe where a famous EDM Artist is going to perform, Miss Fong told us to do an opening performance for that guy.'' he explained.
"I've heard about that." Rarity spoke, "Marshmellow, I believe.'' she pointed out, "A lot of people are talking about him.'' she stated.
"Seriously? Out of everyone that are doing an opening for a famous artist are you guys?!" Rainbow exclaimed in disbelief, "What the buck did Miss Fong see in you guys?" she asked indecorously.
"Miss Fong saw us perform at a live house a few days ago and was probably amazed by our performance, so she chose us to do the an opening act for Marshmello." Duncan explained with a casual smile.
"I find that unlikely." Rainbow replied.
Eddy glares at her, "Hoho~ Are you doubting us, rainbow hair?!" he demanded, "How about we give you a taste of our music and show you that we're the real deal!" he exclaimed before turning to his companions, "All right boys! Let's show them!" he declared earning a nod from his bandmates.
And with that, the band began to play while the girls listen with Pinkie and Sunset brought out their phones to record their performance, Eddy then began to sing:
(Play I'm Still Here Cover by Caleb Hyles)
I am a question to the world, Not an answer to be heard
Or a moment that's held in your arms
And what do you think you'd ever say?
I won't listen anyway...
You don't know me, And I'll never be what you want me to be
And what do you think you'd understand?
I'm a boy, no, I'm a man...
You can't take me and throw me away
And how can you learn what's never shown?
Yeah, you stand here on your own
They don't know me 'cause I'm not here
And I want a moment to be real
Wanna touch things I don't feel, Wanna hold on and feel I belong
And how can the world want me to change?
They're the ones that stay the same
They don't know me, 'Cause I'm not here
And you see the things they never see
All you wanted, I could be
Now you know me, and I'm not afraid
And I wanna tell you who I am
Can you help me be a man?
They can't break me
As long as I know who I am
And I want a moment to be real
Wanna touch things I don't feel, Wanna hold on and feel I belong
And how can the world want me to change?
They're the ones that stay the same
They can't see me, But I'm still here
They can't tell me who to be, 'Cause I'm not what they see
Yeah, the world is still sleepin', While I keep on dreamin' for me
And their words are just whispers
And lies that I'll never believe
And I want a moment to be real
Wanna touch things I don't feel, Wanna hold on and feel I belong
And how can they say I never change?
They're the ones that stay the same
I'm the one now, 'Cause I'm still here
I'm the one, 'Cause I'm still here
I'm still here...
I'm still here...
I'm still here...
After their performance, Eddy and his companions looks at each other with complimenting looks before turning their attentions to the girls, "So? How was our performance?" Eddy asked with a challenging grin.
The girls could only look at them on awe, the boys were good, REALLY good, they never expected that the boys could perform this good despite their band being formed for only a short amount of time and Eddy's singing really surprises them, his singing skills wasn't scratchy as they expected but his singing voice was pretty similar to the likes of Caleb Hyles.
"Wow! You guys are good!" Twilight complimented.
"I really like your style of music.'' Fluttershy admitted, "And Eddy's singing was... nice.'' she added.
Rainbow crosses her arms, "Now I see the reason why Miss Fong chose you guys.'' she admitted, "But seriously? How did you guys get this good for a short time?'' she asked.
The boys looks at each other before turning back to the girls, "We don't know.'' they replied at the same time.
Rainbow facefaulted, "Seriously?!" she exclaimed in disbelief.
Rarity then spoke, "Well now, after that performance, I do believe the boys has the very right to do an opening act for Mister Marshmello.'' she pointed, "And, I for one, look forward to hear more songs from you boys.'' she stated.
Duncan chuckled, "Well... you're in luck, the boys and I are having a gig this Friday at Bruno's.'' he pointed out, "We got six awesome songs for people to jam into.'' he claimed with a grin.
Applejack chuckled, "Hehe... ah guess ya guys are getting a lot busier these days.'' she pointed out, "Ah hope it's not getting in da way of yer hero duties?'' she mused.
Laughing then spoke, "Uhh... Applejack? Blue and I aren't heroes.'' he pointed out.
Applejack facepalmed, "Sorry about that ya'll.'' she apologized, "Ah was actually referring ta Eddy and Duncan.'' she clarified.
"Don't worry, stetson." Eddy reassured, "Duncan and I managed to attend class and training at the same time, adding our hero duties and gigs to the schedule will be nothing but a breeze.'' he stated with a grin, "So? Who wants to hear another sing from us?'' he asked.
The girls looks at each other before smiling, Sunset then spoke, "Sure.'' she complied.
Eddy let's out a grin before turning to his companions, "All right boys, let's give them another taste of our music!" he declared.
And with that, the band began to play while the girls listen with Pinkie and Sunset brought out their phones to record their performance, Eddy then began to sing:
(Play Chasing Cars Cover by Caleb Hyles)
We'll do it all
Everything
On our own
We don't need
Anything
Or anyone
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
I don't quite know
How to say
How I feel
Those three words
Are said too much
They're not enough
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Forget what we're told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden that's bursting into life
Let's waste time
Chasing cars
Around our heads
I need your grace
To remind me
To find my own
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Forget what we're told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden that's bursting into life
All that I am
All that I ever was
Is here in your perfect eyes, they're all I can see
I don't know where
Confused about how as well
Just know that these things will never change for us at all
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
After hearing their second performance, the girls let's out an applause as the boys took a bow. The boys maybe doing an opening act for Marshmello's event but the girls feels that the event will benefit the boys on the long run.
A/N: Inspired from someonestupED, damnlastwords, Hope the Victor and Ace Neptune. All OCs and concepts not created by moi were given permission for me to use by it's respected creators.