Chapter 127: Birth of a Hero Part 1 (1/2)
Monty stood in front of a shop window staring into the store watching the TVs. His gaze fixated on the news programme which was broadcasting the Montague manor incident. He saw the news of one member trying to overthrow and destroy the family only to be stopped at the last moment. For this made him slightly at ease. If the family were to be torn down, it could only be him who claims the task. However, it was who saved them, which made him swell up with rage. On TV he saw Emil, Gale and Zinnia taking the credit for the rescue. This was the final straw for Monty. He had enough of it all. Squeezing his fists even tighter he wanted to scream, scream at the top of his lungs for the world to hear. He wouldn't sit by and be made a mockery. He wanted one thing. Revenge.
”What a mighty pity, I say. To see the Montagues, fall so far from grace. To think my sister joined those losers.”
Monty tilted his head, seeing a masked jester staring over his shoulder. Giving him a dull stare, he hissed with a threatening tone. ”Who the fuck are you?”
Stepping back, he bowed, holding one arm up high. ”You may call me Eyes Over Reality. I would very much like to help you, Monty.”
”Eyes Over Reality… Aren't you that villain Crimson Dawn put away a few years back? The hell do you want?!”
EOR began rubbing his hands together, smiling. ”You need not worry about the details. I was left out on good faith I'll have you know. I'm not important here. We're here for you. You were once the pride of the Montague family. The showstopper which would draw attention all across Victoria. The unstoppable Haze they called you. Even after all the hazy things you did, people still loved you but look at you now. Alone and lost with nothing but your powers and hatred keeping you going. Why did you leave the family? Was it out of embarrassment? Guilt? No, that's not it. You left because you were just too weak for your own good.”
Monty began gritting his teeth before striking EOR. The illusion broke into little pieces as he appeared to Monty's right. ”What does this matter to you, anyway?”
”Oh, more than you know.” EOR chuckled. ”Do you want to know what I see? Someone with unlimited potential. I've seen the way you fight. You pushed Alton Brantley so far to his limits you awakened a power he hasn't used in years. That takes power and Monty I see in front of me, possibly the most powerful streamer in the world. You just need the right opportunity to let that rage flourish. I, for one, offer you a partnership.”
”What could you offer me?”
”Quite a lot actually. A way to harness your strength as well as unlock your untapped potential. I am offering you the chance to be more powerful than any member of team Rhapsody. All I ask in return is that you show me that power first hand when you kill Alton Brantley. What do you say? Do we have a deal?”
”You don't even have to ask twice. Alton Brantley. That boy has ruined everything… I will return that kindness with my own.” Monty smirks punching the window smashing it staring at the TV showing Team Rhapsody most recent stream. ”How are we going to do this?”
”Leave the heavy work to me. You just make sure your ready when the time comes you will know what to do. One last thing if you're entering the V.I.R.A.L League you will need a new streaming name. I'm up for suggestions.”
”Well, if I'm going to take down that pitiful array of scums how about we rub the salt further into the wound. If they want to be called Rhapsody, I'll call myself Killer Queen. A taste of their own medicine.”
EOR began giggling like a school girl clapping his hands. ”Oh, this is going to be so much fun. This is what it's all about. Power vs power. It's what makes the world works. I most look forwards to this.”
”Just you wait Alton. This time I will defeat you.”
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Monty began cackling holding the crown up, letting the glow blind him. ”Know this Alton I am more powerful than Team Rhapsody, and this crown will ascend me to that level. That is my wish. I wish to become more powerful than any of you, scum. I will defeat Team Rhapsody and have my revenge!” A bright light radiated from the crown, which only grew with a beautiful white shine. Soon enough, everyone was blinded as the light consumed the area. As it settled the crown had vanished, and Monty was staring at his hands, smiling sinisterly. His whole body had the white glow from the dome emitting lightly. Monty turned to strike Alton only for Scarlett to pull him from his spot holding him in the air tearing the snake out and killing it. Alton feels to his knees, his movements slow and stiff as loud cracks were heard before a thin layer of ice shattered from his body, protecting him. Small flakes of snow trickled around him as the two streamers stared down Monty. ”Well, that does make me feel a little better. If you were to die so easily Alton, I would take myself for more of a fool for losing to you.”
”I have a bad feeling about this…” Emil whispered, joining his friends. Harmony had taken to helping Zinnia who was bleeding out from the gunfire. ”What did he wish for?”
”From what it sounds like to become more powerful than any of us,” Scarlett added looking conflicted. ”Is that sort of wish even possible?”