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BenchTrio's Villainy Handbook

Summary:

So, you remember the personas we created? - Tubbo started

For vigilantism, right? - Tommy answer

Yes, I changed them a little - Tubbo replied proudly

What do you mean? - Tommy asked in fear

 

We're villains now - Tubbo shouted excitedly

WHAT?

*

Vigilante AU! Where BenchTrio makes their way to become Essempi's most wanted villains while Tommy works with the heroes themselves. Except they terrorize people so much that even the villains are afraid.

 

///////////Highly inspired by No Cause for Concern

Notes:

This has been in my notebook for a while, so I finally decided to translate it. Maybe I should start writing in English instead of this monstrous mix of Spanish, Portuguese and English that comes out of my head every time.

"Handbook" - First time using this word in my life

(See the end of the work for more notes.)

Chapter Text

It was late at night when Tommy was returning home after his last day at work, he dragged his tired feet to get home. His shoulders were heavy with guilt and the bag of muffins in his hands weren't sweet enough to convince his friends this time.

 

He didn't want to quit, but this time he was fired.

 

Tommy sighed sadly.

 

The devil's cave was the best job Tommy had ever had, he could eat anything on the menu and his boss wasn't an unassuming jerk. Badboyhalo was actually the kindest person he had ever met and he knew many families with good ratings in the system, if Tommy had met him sooner maybe they wouldn't have so many painful memories that tormented them daily.

 

Tommy laughed in frustration.

 

Bad panicked when he tried to fire him and 3 other employees that afternoon, of course no one was mad about it, after all the customers were disappearing due to the increasing level of villain incidents in the area.

 

As a thank you they got anything from the menu and a letter of recommendation so they could find another job soon.

 

Tommy read the letter over and over and smiled how cool Bad made him look, however, that would still be hard to explain at home.

 

He got off the train, headed out of the station and followed the same dark path he took every night, the dirty, unlit streets of the outlying neighborhoods no longer bothered him.

 

Tommy could barely care about the drunks lying in alleys, their wallets missing for who knows how long, he knew that here they should mind his own business, it wasn't his problem after all.

 

Petty crimes were commonplace in his neighborhood, it was so natural that Tommy yawned sleepy, ignoring the people around him. If he was quick, maybe he could get to his room without his friends noticing his presence when he got home.

 

But the street was quiet, too quiet.

 

Then there was an explosion in front of him, windows shattered and debris flew everywhere, the screams around him were only silenced when the ground shook announcing the collapse of the building.

 

When the impact wave hit Tommy, messing up his hair, he spat in anger.

 

You're must be kidding me - He grumbled angrily so no one could hear

 

People ran to the opposite side, screams and chaos in general. Everything Tommy hated. 

 

Apparently his life was too happy so far and the Gods had to add a little more misfortune, after all he is a tragic hero from some stupid mythology, Tommy thinks that's what his mother thought when she named him before abandoning him in the system

 

The boy continued to complain as he headed away from the mess, when he looked back he saw the movement around the accident. Some buildings were on fire while some heroes jumped from one side to the other helping civilians caught in the crossfire.

 

A few meters away, Tommy joined the crowd to take shelter in a small convenience store. The attendants were calling emergency services to report what had happened while people called their families in concern.

 

Tommy leaned against the store counter and sat on the floor holding his backpack in his lap. He lazily picked up his cell phone and when he opened the chat he was greeted by several messages from Tubbo warning about a possible movement of heroes near his house.

 

Some big heroes were called, they must be after some famous villain 

Be careful on the way back.

Tommy, are you okay?

The police have been called, wait for them to arrive and the fight to end so you can go back.

 

Tommy took a deep breath and called Tubbo.

 

- WHERE ARE YOU??? Is it Tommy? Tommy, are you okay? - Tubbo and Ranboo shouted through the phone.

 

- I'm fine, just stuck in a store with a bunch of employees.

 

- You're an employee, Tommy - Tubbo said laughing.

 

- Fuck you, how long until the police finish? - Tommy asked tiredly

 

- I don't know, 2 units were called to isolate the area, it’s a big event - Tubbo announced

 

- I'll take a shortcut - Tommy announced standing up

 

- Do you want us to pick you up? - This time it was Ranboo's voice that sounded through the phone

 

- No, if there are heroes in Snowchester you should stay away from here

 

- Be careful - Ranboo and Tubbo spoke

 

Tommy put his backpack on his back and picked up his bag of muffins and left the store.

 

As soon as he left the store he realised how silent the place was, the dark streets now lit up by the size of the flames that burned in the distance, he looked at the impact zone, there were fire trucks around and police officers surrounding the area.

 

As soon as he started walking down the street some police officers called him

 

- Hey kid! It's dangerous to walk alone in the area! - The police officers shouted

 

And Tommy definitely doesn't have time to wait for a small flame to go out so he did the obvious, he ran as fast as he could towards an alley. Without losing speed he jumped into some trash cans and pushed himself up, grabbing onto the emergency stairs of a building.

 

With fluidity, he climbed up the side until he reached the top of the building. The guards had lost him a long time ago and now he could finally get home.

 

But before Tommy could activate his power, he saw a pair of black wings cutting through the night sky, making him duck like a lil chick hiding from a hawk. Yes, the number one hero is here, which means the neighborhood will be packed with media, police officers, and high-ranking heroes.

 

Tommy put on his equipment and leaned on the edge of the building, looking into the distance. And at the push of a button, he made a call.

 

Tommy was greeted by just the usual chirp of a phone call.

 

- We have a big event going on in Snowchester - Tommy warned.

 

- I got the call, what's the level? - The person ask

 

- Zeus is here, his kids must be close, no sign of the media yet - Tommy replied.

 

- W-what? What are they doing here? - The vigilant asked

 

- I don't know, but there are at least 3 buildings burning - Tommy said as he looked at the flames from afar

 

- Shit, Flame is here! What is the number two doing here?

 

- Just a warning, the whole neighborhood is being watched - Tommy said feeling the cold breeze

 

- I'll tell the others to hide for a while - The vigilant said

 

- Uh… Foxy, I need a favor - Tommy asked

 

- You know my price - He answered

 

- I'm in the middle of the mess and I need to get home, find a route for me? - Tommy asked

 

A few minutes in silence while only the noises of keys sounded

 

- Of course but you're surrounded by police, you'll have to climb a little - He said

 

- As long as I avoid the impact zone, it doesn't matter - Tommy thanked

 

When he hung up the call he looked at the route he received on the map, the intelligence will probably close this whole place if they're after the Dream Team.

 

I can't believe these fuckers are hiding here - Tommy grumbled before climbing onto the railing and jumping.

 

Before falling, Tommy held onto the balcony of an apartment. Without fear, he jumped to another apartment and climbed onto the terrace, repeating the nostalgic movement, thus avoiding the streets.

 

He went up stairs, climbed buildings, and ran through alleys, jumping over walls. He didn't go down any streets and was almost there.

 

Tommy went down to the balcony below and then jumped onto the building's air conditioning, but the thing shook with his weight making him lose his balance and almost fall. With one hand, he held onto the piece of iron that held the equipment in place.

 

The boy looked down and swayed from side to side. He wasn't that high and height was something Tommy wasn't afraid of. He looked at the garbage bags on the ground and opened his hand, letting himself fall slowly.

 

When he hit the ground, the garbage bags screamed in pain.

 

 

- Fuck, you just hit me

 

 

Tommy stood up looking around confused, but all he could see was trash cans and dirt poorly lit by the dim light of the streetlamp

 

- What the fuck, you fell on top of me! Not cool - The voice grumbled again

 

Tommy closed his eyes and looked at the scene again, his feelings were now screaming for him to run and he didn't know if he was going crazy or not

 

- Where are you? - Tommy said trying to prepare for anything

 

A siren approached the alley making Tommy look away, when the siren died down he turned on the flashlight on his cell phone and went back to the alley, there in the middle of the trash bags was a person's body. He was wearing a dirty yellow coat, his hair was messy and his round glasses were crooked on his face.

 

The guy's belly was stained blue

 

- The fuck? - Tommy muttered

 

The guy looked at Tommy and smiled, he was hurt and that was definitely blood

 

- What happened to you? - Tommy yelled

 

The guy coughed. His shirt was ripped, and every time he moved, blood spurted from what looked like a bullet wound

 

- I think I was shot - he said trying to bend over to see the wound, but giving up in the next few minutes.

 

- Why is your blood blue? - Tommy questioned

 

- Why are you so nosy? - The guy asked angrily making Tommy get up and walk out of the alley

 

 

- Have fun bleeding to death, bitch - Tommy said

 

 

- Wait! Could you at least call an ambulance? - The man asked

 

Tommy turned to him tiredly - Why don't you call?

 

- I left my phone in the other pants - The guy said smiling and Tommy went back to him and analyzed him

 

- Are you a villain? - Tommy kicked him and the guy complained in pain

 

- Why would I call an ambulance if I was a villain? - The guy asked indifferent

 

- I don't know, I don't care - Tommy replied still poking him

 

- You know what, I don't need your help, I'll call one of my evil friends and go to my evil ho..u..se... - The guy was closing his eyes

 

- Oi! What are you doing? - Tommy called, kicking him slowly

 

- Dad won't even see that I left the house, Techie - The guy's voice was

dragged

 

When Tommy pushed him this time the guy didn't react at all and Tommy cursed himself.

 

After checking that the guy wouldn't wake up he made another call.

 

- Man, you're calling me for the second time in the same night.. - The vigilant complained

 

- Send an ambulance to the alley between the residential buildings sunny day

 

- W-w-what? - The vigilant stuttered

 

Tommy hung up the phone and knelt down next to the guy, he lifted the unconscious man's shirt to see if there were any other injuries. Some bruises and a few scratches wouldn't kill anyone, but the guy really should have brought a gun to this fight.

 

Then he turned the guy's body to see if the bullet had come out, the back was free and the blood running down formed a puddle beneath the man. Tommy looked around the place to see if there were any cameras before activating his power, then he looked at his own hand, and squeezed it tightly. When he opened his hand it was on fire, blue and orange flames, he shook it to put out the excess and then placed it on the guy's bloody wound.

 

A hissing noise sounded and black smoke with the rancid smell of burnt skin covered the place, the guy arched his back screaming in pain, Tommy always tried to ignore the smell but it always reminded him of when he first discovered his power.

 

When Tommy let go of the man his skin had gathered into a burn scar bigger than necessary, so he wiped the blood on his hand and checked if the guy was bleeding anywhere else.

 

Tommy checked if he was breathing when the ambulance sounded, it wasn't his problem if this guy went into shock or died, after all he did everything he could.

 

The boy grabbed his things and jumped over the wall on his way back home.

 

When he finally arrived at his building, Tommy relaxed, his paranoia filling his head all the way home. At the entrance, he smelled the nostalgic musty smell and climbed the stairs to the third floor excitedly.

 

When he stopped in front of the apartment and took the keys in his hands, the door opened and he was pulled into the apartment abruptly.

 

Tubbo and Ranboo looked at him furiously.

 

- You did not answer our calls and called an ambulance, we were ready to go after you! - Tubbo scream

 

- I'm fine - Tommy grumbled, pushing them away and throwing himself on the couch

 

- Why did you call the ambulance then? - Tubbo asked angrily

 

- I saw a guy bleeding in an alley - Tommy replied, putting his feet on the coffee table and grabbing the television remote to change the channel

 

- Did you see who it was? - Ranboo asked

 

- Just a random guy who got caught in the crossfire, you two are too paranoid - Tommy replied disinterested

 

- We glad you're okay - Tubbo replied quietly

 

Tommy dropped his backpack on the floor as he slid tiredly onto the couch, while Ranboo and Tubbo looked at him expectantly.

 

They remained silent for a few minutes, Tommy lying on the couch and Ranboo and Tubbo looking at him like two puppies waiting for food.

 

- What do you want this time? - Tommy grumbled

 

- We have something to tell you - Ranboo spoke seriously

 

Tommy took a deep breath and sat up straight on the couch - Me too I guess

 

- We got an invitation to enter Las Nevadas - Tubbo said excitedly

 

- What? How? - Tommy asked confused

 

- So, you remember the personas we created? - Tubbo smiled

 

- For vigilantism, right? - Tommy answer

 

- Yes, I changed them a little - Tubbo replied proudly

 

- What do you mean? - Tommy asked in fear

 

- We're villains now - Tubbo shouted excitedly

 

- WHAT? - Tommy stood up

 

- We didn't do anything bad, calm down. I kind of faked our entire reputation, some pictures out there committing some crimes and creating some forums about us and that's it! - Tubbo opened his arms

 

- Why? - Tommy questioned

 

- Look, the biggest black market we know operates in Las Nevada and we know that Jester owes a favor to Goat - Tommy grumbled loudly - This could be our chance to get to him and destroy his business!

 

- It's about him again - Tommy grumbled

 

- Tommy, hundreds of people die in the pit, we could have been one of them if you hadn't shown up

 

Tommy ran his hands over his face and thought about it

 

- Ok but just to get the information, no real crimes, no fights...

Tubbo smiled broadly

 

- And most of all, if one of us gets hurt, we're out, understood? - Tommy announced

Tubbo jumped in excitement as he hugged Ranboo

 

- There's one more thing - Ranboo said as he pushed Tubbo back in front of Tommy

 

- Oh, Yeah yeah, we need you - Tubbo spoke as if he had just remembered that

 

- What? - Tommy frozen

 

- We need a bodyguard, you're known in the Pit, if you come back imagine the respect we'll have! - Tubbo said excitedly

 

- No, no... Theseus died many years ago - Tommy said nervously

 

- Who said anything about Theseus? - Tubbo looked at Ranboo who disappeared and reappeared with a tactical suit, equipment and a mask

 

- Meet Hades! - Tubbo said pointing to a dragon mask with huge horns - I added night vision goggles, a communication headset and a voice changer, everything is made of obsidian and netheria which means nothing will catch fire unless you melt - Tubbo shouted excitedly

 

- How did you get these materials? - Tommy asked

 

- So, since this next month is your turn to pay rent I used my money and did some favors to get these materials to make your costume - Tubbo said happy

 

- And you didn't even think to ask me about it? - Tommy scream angrily

 

- I thought it would be okay - Tubbo lowered his voice

 

- You thought? - Tommy shouted, blood boiling, it wasn't really anger at Tubbo using his own money for something stupid, it was fear, fear of the fact that they were counting on him to pay the bills. 

 

Fear, his last salary was barely enough to pay the bills and people he owed.

 

Fear to tell them that Tommy had been fired and would no longer have money to help

 

- Tommy, I know Tubbo ends up getting into bigger things than we can handle, I just need you to help me protect him while he goes to the market, it won't be a big deal and soon everything will go back to normal! - Ranboo interrupted

 

- You don't even need to fight anyone, just showing up will be enough to... - Tubbo muttered

 

- You just want to use my appearance to intimidate others, don't you? - Tommy asked

 

- What? Nooo - Tubbo said - We're actually going to threaten Las Nevada

 

- WHAT? - Ranboo and Tommy screamed in surprise

 

- Since we're considered villains now we have an invitation to show up in Las Nevada, but we won't be able to talk to Jester directly or get on his black market whitelist if we don't do something big - Tubbo explained

 

- Oh God, you really want to face the biggest mobster in town! - Tommy cried

 

- Tommy is right, we're just going to put a target on our backs for no reason - Ranboo said

 

- We're not going to steal from Jester, we're going to play with a much bigger villain, it just so happens that I found out that he'll be in Las Nevadas tonight - Tubbo said maliciously

 

Tommy breathed tiredly accepting his future and Tubbo smiled and left the room excitedly

 

- What did you want to tell us, Tommy? - Ranboo asked excitedly - Is everything okay with Bad?

 

Tommy trembled at the question

 

- I-I got promoted - Tommy pointed to the bag full of muffins trying to smile




*




In a game room the intoxicating smell of booze was just a detail in the colorful landscape of greed and desire. A place without judgments because after all no one cares enough about you beyond what you can offer.

 

The only thing more important than drinks, drugs and sex was the huge amount of money running on each gaming table, the dealers trained enough to make the game look real and the villains working with odds, one trying to outsmart the other.

 

Welcome to Las Nevada, an entire neighborhood closed off for gambling, clubs and shows. The only place where the police don't enter and crime is common, the safest place for all the villains in the whole city, the cradle of lawlessness.

 

The place where the only laws that exist are those of Jester, the biggest mobster in the city. They say he killed his old boss and made his subordinates drink his blood at a banquet.

 

A tall man that no one knew or cared enough to look twice at entered in one of the rooms carrying nothing but an earpiece and a tracker on his animalistic tail that swung from side to side.

 

He wore a white suit with a red tie and a green napkin in his suit pocket, a leather mask with a bird's beak, small golden wings coming out of his cheeks and blending with his dark hair.

 

But what stood out were his golden accessories that tied his skin and the small golden wings on his shoes, details meticulously prepared to go unnoticed amidst so many extravagant costumes that colored the place.

 

Upon spotting a young man with a white bandana and messy hair, Ranboo approached confidently, it was easy to hand over some gems so that the people around him would get away from his prey so he could have space to observe them calmly.

 

- What-do-you-want? - The man being watched asked

 

- Nothing - Ranboo said with a voice modifier unusual even for villains who felt comfortable and unconcerned about hiding their identities in that place.

 

Flame looked at him strangely, analyzing the young stranger.

 

Ranboo continued to stare at him even after being ignored. Buying primes was easy, after all, that was the only currency that circulated in Las Nevada, a type of villain currency.

 

When the other players gave up the game after receiving some coins from the stranger, Flame threw his cards on the table in frustration.

 

- What do you want? - Flame asked, turning to the stranger.

 

- Nothing at all - They answer, Flame could see them smiling behind the mask and that got him furious.

 

Flame signaled to some guards who were walking around the place. The two brutes approached and when he pointed at Ranboo, they pulled him away, throwing him out of the casino.

 

Flame smiled with relief at no longer being watched.

 

Being number 2 had its advantages, after all, Las Nevada was entirely based on respect and reputation and some people could never get close to them, that was how things were.

 

Flame was playing his favorite game and despite what others said he considered himself very good at it. He had a 9 and a 3 in his hand, he just needed to think about it, if he got another 9 maybe he would win this game, yes, he was confident!

 

- Can you get a card down? - The dealer asked and Flame nodded confidently.

 

Queen of hearts

 

Fuck

 

Flame looked at the card in silence when suddenly he heard a laugh coming from behind him.

 

- Man, you're not good at this, are you? - The stranger said laughing

 

- Who are you anyway? - Flame asked discarding his deck and picking up his drink glass while the dealer collected his chips

 

- Hermes, I'm a messenger - Ranboo said, making a theatrical bow.

 

- Do you know me? - Flame asked angrily

 

- Flame, number 2 of the Dream Team - Ranboo said softly

 

- Great, then you know you should stay away - Flame said turning back to the game table, but the stranger sat down next to him and continued to look at him intensely

 

- You know, I have a message for the Dream Team - The stranger said taking Flame's glass of Whisky and mixing the ice with a finger and then putting it in his mouth

 

- Uhh, this liquor is fake - Hermes teased and Flame crumpled his cards and left the table, he tried to move away but the stranger appeared in front of him

 

- Each message costs 2 primes - The stranger gestured

 

Flame ignored him and kept walking, but the man appeared in front of him again. Flame growled audibly and tried to punch him but the guy disappeared into thin air, he looked around confused until the man appeared behind him again.

 

- It's about 404 - The man spoke and Flame took a deep breath. 

 

He took his wallet out of his pocket and found two gold coins with a smiley face drawn in the center and handed them to him.

 

- What's the message? - Flame asked

 

- 404 will be kidnapped and killed today - The man announced, adjusting his posture and looking into space, his voice more metallic than usual

 

- WHAT? WHY? WHO? - Flame shouted

 

Ranboo reached out his hand towards him and Flame took out more coins and handed them to the guy.

 

- Our great God has decided that his capture and execution will be today - The bird man spoke theatrically - He will be caught when he is alone

 

- Who the fuck is God? - Flame questioned but the masked man looked at him in silence

 

- T-there is no way anyone could attack here, right? Las Nevadas is neutral territory, Jester would kill them! - Flame said trying to convince himself

 

- God does not follow the law of men - That was all the bird said before disappearing the next minute.

 

The next second Flame pressed his communicator as he ran out of the casino

 

- Dream, we have a problem! 404 has an assassination order on him, don't leave him alone and meet me at the main square - Flame said as he ran through the decorated streets

 

Meanwhile, a certain villain with a porcelain mask got up from his chair and left the green room with a stage and a salty smell. Tubbo was on his tail, watching him since he entered the neon room.

 

Dream wasn't allowed to run in Las Nevadas, after all the amount of people walking on the street and lying on the ground required him to be walking at a speed where he could see what he was stepping on.

 

But when he arrived at the Plaza de Gracia and he saw 404 talking to a stranger in a white suit, Dream felt his blood boil. The green one didn't know what the bird said to his friend but when his friend looked at him, his eyes full of despair, Dream wanted to vomit.

 

“There's a bomb in Dream team, as soon as the lovebirds meet it'll be BOOM” - The bird whispered with an evil smile

 

As soon as 404 saw Dream on the other side of the square his stomach turned, there were people everywhere, so when his friend came towards him he turned in the opposite direction and ran.

 

So the race began 

 

Dream doesn't care about being on the wrong side with Jester, he needs to make sure his friend is safe.

 

Not far from there, in one of the main gaming buildings in the neighborhood, the headquarters of Las Nevadas and in the gaming room below the penthouse where Jester himself lived. Two people teleported into one of the private rooms, a bird mask and a buffalo mask with large horns looked at each other and laughed excitedly.

 

The smaller of them climbed on top of one of the tables and from inside his suit he took out two ribbons full of homemade bombs leaving the people around paralyzed. Tubbo pressed a small button that he stuck to his hand, activating the bombs.

 

- Time to test some new toys - He said excitedly as he opened his arms

 

A thick smoke with a sweet smell began to come out of his clothes and fill the room, people ran desperately, nauseated and dizziness was one of the most common symptoms of toxic gas inhalation so when they smelled it everyone cleared the hall.

 

When the only one left in the place was Tubbo he got down on the table and headed outside while observing the decoration

 

- Such a beautiful place, it would be a shame if someone made a spark - He laughed

 

Tubbo stopped as soon as he saw a window, he opened it and climbed up on it ready to jump. Looking inside he raised his hand, and with a snap of his fingers the hall caught fire.

 

The flames filled all the available air inside the room, but Tubbo didn't see it because he was falling from the building carelessly, people screamed watching the scene. And before he got close to the ground he was teleported leaving only a cloud of particles in the air.

 

They teleported to the main square, as soon as they hit the ground Tubbo ignored the common nausea after a jump and took his computer out of his backpack. A small antenna and he managed to hack into everyone's communications around, so they waited until Dream Team approached.

 

 

- “Hello 404, I'm the messenger who spoke to you earlier, do you need help escaping?”

 

 

- Who are you anyway? - 404 shouted as he ran away from his friends

 

- I send messages but I can also do favors, if I teleport you away from here you owe me, what do you think? - Ranboo asked

 

404 looked back, Dream was screaming his name desperately, when he looked the other way he saw Flame waving at him. 404 tried his communicator again but it was dead, which meant he could only talk to his team if they were close to each other.

 

- I'll do anything, just get us out of the crowd - 404 grumbled.

 

- Keep running, you are almost there - Ranboo said

 

When 404 arrived at the main square he saw the messenger so he ran towards him, but Dream activated his power and managed to grab his arm. What happened next was too fast for him to process, two people that 404 didn't know grabbed his arm and a huge explosion was thrown at Dream.

 

404 disappeared in the middle of the mess while Flame pulled the fire into himself to protect the crowd leaving only a floor full of ashes and Dream full of soot coughing for air, if his equipment wasn't fireproof he could be really hurt right now.

 

The explosion caused a commotion in the middle of the square making people form a circle to observe the situation, Flame helped Dream to get up from the explosion, they looked around looking for some sign of 404 but everything was silent until a scream sounded not far away. When they looked up they saw 404 falling from the sky and people started screaming as they made room beneath him.

 

- NO! - Dream screamed, opening his arms in a last attempt to save him

 

And before he hit the ground a winged person appeared among the people and caught him in the air, large red wings made enough wind to shake some dust on the ground.

 

The man wore a red dragon mask as his wings, he held 404 upside down, with one hand he held his ankle, people clapped excitedly as the winged person descended until he was only a few meters from the ground.

 

- 404! - Dream cried louder when he saw his colleague unconscious, he tried to get closer but Flame held him away

 

- Who are you? - Flame asked, suspicious in his voice

 

- You can call me Hades - Another voice modifier

 

- You ordered this, didn't you? - Flame questioned angrily

 

The masked man flapped his wings harder, propelling himself upwards, now everyone had to raise their heads to look at him.

 

- You're smarter than I imagined - Hades said

 

- This is a neutral area, you're in Jester's house - Dream announced

 

If a guest makes a mess, it's the fault of the host who invited him in the first place, don’t you think? - Hades' voice was deep and the villains below him growled in anger

 

In the crowd, the people around him grabbed their weapons and looked at each other suspiciously, after all, if someone was challenging Jester, it had to do with all of them, after all, none of them will follow the rules of a stranger.

 

- What's going on here? - Jester said, approaching, people made room for him to pass

 

- They're trying to kill one of ours - Dream said like the bratty child he is

 

Jester laughed out loud

 

- I've never seen those wings around here, what's your name, chico? - The mobster asked

 

- Hades - His voice changer was a bizarre mix of several overlapping voices, they did a great job in making his figure imposing

 

- Even hell has rules, Hades, but here it's not the devil's law, here it's the law of men - Jester said with a big smile

 

Hades squeezed 404's ankle and pushed him away from himself, shaking him in the process

 

- You're right, maybe I should let him go - The masked man said nonchalantly

 

- NO - Dream and Flame shouted in unison

 

Jester rolled up his sleeves as he approached, that was enough to make the people around back away

 

- Listen here, chico, you don't want this fight - Jester warned, taking out several cards in his hand

 

With practiced speed, Jester shook the cards in his hand and threw them towards the winged man, but before his cards could explode, they burned as if they had gotten too close to the fire.

 

Jester frowned in anger and took 2 aces out of his pocket, as he got closer they doubled in size, Hades grabbed one with his free hand, making the card turn to dust with his touch.

 

Distracted, he didn't notice the second card that went around and hit his back, causing a smaller explosion. 404 slipped and Hades grabbed him with his claws, letting some blood fall and making the Dream Team scream in concern.

 

Hades straightened his back, making the smoke from the explosion dissipate and checking on his hostage who was still unconscious.

 

- Oops, you almost fell, let's not do this anymore - Hades said to the unconscious body of villain number 3

 

Jester growled angrily and some villains around pointed their weapons and projectiles in the direction of the stranger, the mobster then made a simple gesture for them to move away

 

- What do you want here? - Jester ask

 

- You're going to do something to me - Hades began making everyone laugh out loud

 

- Who are you to demand anything, cabron - Jester spat in anger.

 

- I'm looking for someone, find him for me before I destroy every single one of your lil idiots.

 

Jester laughed angrily - You're dead, and I'll be the one to kill you

 

Hades was silent for a second and nodded as if he was talking to someone.

 

- See you soon, feathers - Hades said and Jester froze at the nickname.

 

Hades released 404 and Dream ran fast enough to catch him

 

This is going to be interesting - Hades said, letting a flame come out of his finger, in seconds the flames ran through his wings and he was completely on fire.

 

People looked at him in fear until he launched himself upwards, the flames going out and he blended in with the darkness of the night.

 

The crowd whispered non-stop.

 

A winged one

 

A phoenix?

 

A bad omen

 

Jester spat in anger - El diablo Itself