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The Bad Guys: The Musical chapter 1 - In The Heights

Hello everyone. I am very sorry I couldn't post this story during Summer because I had a lot of projects, I had planned for my Summer. Since it's almost the first semester, it's not too late. It's still Summer, so I consider this a summer story.

Anyway, I decided to make The Bad Guys: The Musical because Mr. Piranha was my favorite character because he was voiced by Anthony Ramos, who previously voiced my favorite Trolls character, King Trollex from Trolls World Tour. Both movies are owned by DreamWorks, and it inspired me to create the Bad Guys story involving music, like in Trolls. Sam Rockwell, who voiced Mr. Wolf, also featured in Trolls World Tour as he voiced Hickory.

Since Piranha proved to be a singer in the movie as well, I wanted to create a story that focused on him, his singing talent, and his dream to be in a musical band and be famous for his talent, but I would also like some drama as his friendship with the rest of the Bad Guys was put to the test when he almost fulfilled his dreams.

I also got the idea of this story from my childhood movie, The Fox and the Hound 2.

So, for now, enjoy the first chapter of my story.

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In a beautiful morning, the sun rose from the horizon, and shined the busy streets and buildings of Los Angeles. Birds were now flying in groups, a few vehicles were already driving on the road, and people just woke up and ate some breakfast. It was a busy city, but not as busy as a group of former criminals/vigilantes whose hideout was under the bridge of the 6th Street Viaduct.

An alarm clock suddenly rang, until a green fin slammed it down to turn it off. Mr. Piranha, the short but strong and terrible Bad Guy, woke up exhaustingly on his little bed. He didn't want to get up in the morning, but every day was another day. All his friends couldn't do whatever they wanted without one would still be in their room. Piranha let out a big yawn before sitting up on his bed. He stared at the pictures of himself and his friends on the wall, having great moments with each other. Piranha smiled as he was happy to be living here in America with his friends ever since he left his home country, Bolivia.

Piranha tiredly left his bedroom while rubbing one eye with his fin. When he was headed to the fridge, he noticed on the calendar that it was his week to take out the trash. That was just great. He just woke up, and now he found out it was his turn to take out the trash. Well, everyone on the team got their part, so this was his part now. Piranha marched away to pick up all the trash around the hideout to take them away.

He came out of the tunnel, carrying a huge garbage bag. The bag was so big and heavy for a small little guy, but Piranha could handle carrying this bag. He is the "muscle" of the team! He could carry heavier than a ton of bricks. No harm was done to this little guy. His team's hideout was located under the 6th Street Viaduct bridge, so taking out the trash would be a lot. They had to keep their location hidden, despite their reputation having changed. The trash bins were somewhere up from the hideout, and someone had to search for the trash bins. And that someone had to be Piranha. It was his day to take out the trash after all.

Piranha took the long way to find the trash bin. Expectedly, he stepped on the gum. Luckily, it was on the sewer lid. He had to kick the gum off his shoe and leave it on the sewer lid.

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Piranha: Lights up on Los Angeles, up at the break of day I wake up and I got this little waste I gotta throw away Pop the grate at the crack of dawn Sing while I walk down the alley

Hey, what's up, papa?

Finally, he found a trash bin at the side of the road. Surprisingly, Piragua Guy was traveling with a cart of Piragua.

Piragua Guy: Ice cold piragua! Parcha China Cherry Strawberry And just for today, I got mamey!

Piranha then encountered the Piragua guy with a friendly greeting...

Piranha: Oye, piragüero, como estas?

Piragua Guy: Como siempre, Señor Piranha

Piragua guy handed a cup of piragua to Piranha for free, and proceeded to push his cart to sell more of his piragua.

Piranha appreciated Piragua Guy's offer as he continued singing while heading back to his hideout.

Piranha: I am Piranha, you probably already heard my name Reports of my looks are greatly exaggerated Exacerbated by the fact that my syntax Is highly complicated 'cuz I emigrated To the single greatest little place in the USA: Living the Bad Guy lifestyle! I love it! Ah man, I'm a front of it And beyond that Ever since I left my fam I haven't gone back For now, I gotta get on lots...

When he arrived at the hideout, Piranha headed to the fridge to make breakfast, but he found out that something was wrong...

Piranha: No good ingredients? Hold up a second Why is everything in this fridge plain and lacking? Let's just go outside now, explore the streets 'Cuz no vibrant tastiness for the early breakfast isn't light and sweet!

Just then, Wolf came out from his bedroom, "Hey, Piranha!"

"Wolf, we don't have enough to make a good breakfast," Piranha reported.

"Oh, we can go to FasTogether. We can head there for a cheaper meal."

"Nice!"

Piranha: That was my amigo, Wolf, you already know how he surfed He practically brought me here, this territory is his turf Now you're probably thinking: "Is this a life of crime?"

Then, Snake came out of the room, rubbing his eye with his tail, "Is it already wake-up time?"

The other two Bad Guys came out from their respective rooms as well, just woken up from bed.

Piranha: Well, you never know the pack Hands on wheel, picked me up to teach me how to never lose a step back Keep the crew together for goals, take them to the escalator I hope you're writing this down, I'm gonna test ya later

Ignoring Piranha just suddenly singing for no reason, the other Bad Guys proceeded to the elevator where their car was, and Piranha just followed them while singing

Piranha: We already passed the test, on another level Change the views, switch sides, but only temporal Fighting to wisen up, mischief for loosening up And ever since our work rise up Our lives and shells became strong and tough And to us, that's just enough

The Bad Guys hopped into the car, fastened their seatbelts, and Wolf drove out of the tunnel from their hideout. They found a way to head into the road, and headed to Boyle Heights, where most of the residents started singing about their everyday lives.

Boyle Heights residents: In the heights I flip the lights and start my day There are fights And endless dreams And prices to pay

In the Heights I can't survive without café I serve café Yet the future seems like a million years away!

En Boyle...

Meanwhile, back at the Bad Guys' car, the song continued with Piranha.

Piranha: Next up to my side, there's Snake Doesn't deal with anything flakey But he's good at being shady And behind me was Shark, his heart is caring and tender My big brother who knows the strings, used the plaster

Snake: Piranha, are you singing again?

Piranha: Got to get into the good mood, chico!

Snake: Just pick up the pace, don't keep us waiting

Shark: It's still right up ahead there, babe

Piranha: Yeah, a man's gotta dream...

Wolf: Don't mind him, he's all excited 'Cuz he'll be meeting his bug again!

Piranha: (immediately blushing) Don't look at me, I have been expecting him to cook all morning this week!

Tarantula: FasTogether runs all night

All: There's plenty to eat!

As the Bad Guys arrived at their favorite restaurant, Wolf parked the car on the sidewalk, and, just in time, two ladies they knew just crossed the crosswalk.

A journalist mother was followed by her daughter, who copied the former's every move when they walked the crosswalk.

Mira: And then, Mira walks into the room... With Mariposa and new dooms! Another blonde ditz today Refusing to groom the tomb

It's true! He protests he's innocent his whole life.

Piranha: Mira

Mira: Court says he burnt workers like smores.

Piranha: Mariposa

Mira: But his autocrats will give him more!

The Bad Guys: No way! Seriously?!

Piranha: That's right. The Rose girls!

Mira and Mariposa: Hey, Piranha!

Mira and Mariposa waved at the Bad Guys, who waved back at them before heading towards the door of the restaurant. Piranha was left behind and Mariposa rushed towards him and hugged her favorite babysitter.

"Will you babysit me again?" The little girl asked.

"Si, chica. Sure I will," Piranha rustled her hair, making Mariposa giggle.

"Mariposa!" Mira called out to her daughter, gesturing that it was time to go.

Mariposa released Piranha from the hug and skipped along to follow her mother before turning back to her favorite babysitter, and squeaked, "Bye!"

Piranha smiled back before getting interrupted by his female friend.

"Piranha!" Tarantula called, who was waiting at the door, "Come on!"

"Chillax, chica, you know you love me!" Piranha teased.

Tarantula rolled her eyes as she crawled in, and Piranha caught up with her.

Inside the restaurant, the Bad Guys were standing in line to get to the counter to order their food. A lot of people were hungry this morning. There were a lot of customers ordering food.

Piranha: Just a little quip from Webs, like a boring sister Her sarcasm makes blisters And now, you know how we roll With a shining camera we control People used to come and go when around us But you see now, nobody is giving any fuss Everybody's got a role, everybody's got a dream Yet complain as I sip my coffee and smirk While watching the good ones hop to work You can hear the: "One dollar, two dollars, one fifty, one sixty-nine. I got it. You want a box of muffins? What kind? That's two quarters. Two-quarter soda. Done in no time. You need a bag for that? The tax is added." Once you get some practice at it You see how they get everything automatically Getting scrambled eggs, sprinkle sugar on the cream and practically Everybody's wins, yes! Just already passed the mess, Tick the checks, wonder what's next

The song continued with the people of Boyle Heights singing the story of their morning.

Boyle Heights residents: In the heights I buy my coffee and I go (I buy my coffee and I go) Set my sights On only what I need to know

In the heights Can be tight But even so When the lights go down, I blast my radio!

Just then, Chief Luggins burst into the restaurant, just in time the Bad Guys finally reached the counter to order with the restaurant owners, Mr. and Mrs. Gardener, took care of taking orders.

Chief Luggins: You ain't got no skills

Piranha: And that's Chief Luggins

Chief Luggins: Yo, lemme get a

Mrs. Gardener: One sausage and egg muffin)

Chief Luggins: Yup, and lemme also get a—

Wolf: (Daily News)

Chief Luggins: And a—

Shark: (Post)

Chief Luggins: And the most important, my...

Mr. Gardener: Favorite coffee, one cream

Snake and Tarantula: Two sugars!

Chief Luggins: I'm the number one earner (What?!) The fastest learner (What?!) At least I know every alley and corner

Wolf: (Yeah, you can)

Chief Luggins: I'm makin' moves, I'm makin' deals, but guess what?

Piranha: (What?)

Chief Luggins: You still ain't got no skills!

Piranha: (Hardee-har)

Chief Luggins: Hornet's gonna show up yet?

Piranha: Shut up

Shark: Hey, little brother, don't get so upset

Piranha: Man...

Wolf: Tell Hornet how you feel, maybe steal a meal

Or you'll be hearing

Wolf, Snake, Shark, Tarantula, Mr. Gardener, Mrs. Gardener, and Chief Luggins: You got no skills

Just then, it was Hornet's turn as he came out from the kitchen, carrying a tray of food, and his co-workers danced in two lines and both sides.

Hornet: Nooo! No no nooo! No no nooo, no-no-no! Nooo, no-no-no! No-no-no-no-no-no-no-no, no-no-no-no-no!

Stay on sight, eyes forward until you've done the deposit It's all on my hands, no time to search through my pockets One spill from the cup, one slip, should not rock it Keep your head high now, you're already out of the closet

No, no, don't let this fall down...

While Hornet flew towards the customers' table with their order, the Bad Guys, Mr and Mrs. Gardener, and chief Luggins watched him while waiting for Piranha to make his move.

Tarantula: Yo, here's your chance; ask him out right now!

Hornet: Work's nearly done, maybe I should have a raise.

Wolf: Do something, make your move, don't be fazed!

After Hornet served the food the customers' ordered, Piranha bravely walked towards Hornet, and lightly poked him on the back to get his boyfriend's attention.

Piranha: Hey!

Hornet: You owe me a bottle of cold champagne!

Piranha: Work doing alright?

Hornet: Just longer work for credit and I'll be on the rich train!

Piranha: Well, the victory dinner is on me...

Hornet: Okay!

Wolf: Piranha, ask him out

Shark: No way!

Hornet: I'll see you later, so...

Hornet gave Piranha a wink before heading back to the kitchen to continue working, and Piranha just dreamingly watched him go, hoping he'll see his boyfriend later for another date.

The trance was interrupted when other Bad Guys, Mr. and Mrs. Gardener, and Chief Luggins burst into laughter for Piranha being too slow and speechless to speak up to Hornet, not to mention too slow to reach his real goal in life.

Wolf: Oooh... Smooth operator, aw, damn, there she goes! Yo, bro, take five, take a walk outside! You look exhausted, lost, don't let life slide! The whole hood is struggling, times are tight And you're stuck to this corner like a streetlight!

Taking his friend's advice, Piranha headed outside for some fresh air, and, all of a sudden, the residents of Boyle Heights were on the streets, dancing to the beat of the song in the background.

Piranha: Yeah, I'm a streetlight, chokin' on the heat The world spins around while I'm frozen to my seat The people that I know all keep on rollin' down the street But every day is different so I'm switchin' up the beat

Cause I came here with nothing, searching for a little more And sure, it can look poor, at least there's the front door And it's all about the legacy that created me, it's destiny And one day I'll be on a beach with governors writing checks to me

Boyle Heights residents: In the Heights, I hang my flag up on display

Piranha: We came to work and to live and we got a lot in common

Boyle Heights residents: It reminds me that I came from miles away

Piranha: No need to look, we are not stopping

Boyle Heights residents: In the Heights Every day, we work all day

Piranha: Until the day we go from being broke to being free

Boyle Heights residents: In the Heights I've got today!

Piranha: And today's all we got, so we cannot stop This is our block!

Boyle Heights residents: In the Heights I hang my flag up on display

Piranha: (Lo le lo le lo lai lai lo le!)

Boyle Heights residents: It reminds me that I came from miles away (Before I came from miles away...) In the Heights It gets more difficult every day

Piragua Guy: (Every day)

Boyle Heights residents: And tonight is so far away...

Piranha: But as for mañana, mi pana Ya gotta just keep watchin'

Boyle Heights residents: (In the Heights!)

Piranha: You'll see the late nights You'll feel the bright sights

Boyle Heights residents: (In the Heights!)

Piranha: Blossom and the green ice I ain't gonna say it twice

Boyle Heights residents: (In the Heights!)

Piranha: So turn up the stage lights We're takin' a flight To a couple of days in the life of what it's like

All: In Boyle Heights!

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The scene all changed when Piranha smiled while humming and having his eyes closed. Turned out, the whole musical number was just in Piranha's head. Everything was all in his head, his daydream.

The Bad Guys were in FasTogether, but they dined outside instead as the restaurant was still in ruins. It was still under renovation, so the customers were told to be dining outside. Business was still going to earn enough money for the renovation.

"Hey, Piranha! Wake up!" Shark shook Piranha awake from his daydream by shaking his shoulder.

The little fish snapped away to reality as he didn't know what just happened while he was daydreaming, "What? What happened?"

"You were humming for 15 minutes! You haven't eaten your food yet!" Snake said while pointing at a fried fish sandwich that Piranha ordered.

"Oh, right!" Piranha quickly grabbed the sandwich, and took a bite from it.

The Bad Guys were sitting on the table with an umbrella on top, shading themselves from the heat and the brightness of the sun.

Shark was still chewing on his burger, but he was uncomfortable dining outside "I hate eating outside. I wish we could eat inside. There's air conditioning there."

Wolf sighed as he explained while pointing to the restaurant, which had cardboards covering the windows, but it was dark and dusty inside, "Ever since the FasTogether kitchen burned down, Mr. and Mrs. Gardener had to make a lot of renovation in this place. The business is still going but there's a lot of adjustments for the time being."

As the other members of the Bad Guys understood, Piranha was fiddling with his sandwich as he thought of something or someone else than a burning restaurant interior, "Is Hornet coming after his shift?"

"Well, you know that bug. He wanted to change and forget his past. He'll come around at his own pace," Tarantula noted.

"I... guess so," Piranha hoped.

Ever since he and Hornet started dating, Piranha wanted to hang out more with him, but Hornet had been caught up with work, they dated less than usual on the first time of their relationship.

Speaking of Hornet, he arrived just in time in front of their table after serving another customer, "Hey guys."

"Hornet!" The Bad Guys greeted him happily.

"Did I miss anything?" The bug asked eagerly.

"Your boyfriend here really missed you. Isn't that sweet?" Tarantula cooed.

This made Piranha feel a little embarrassed that Tarantula tattled about his feelings, and Piranha looked awkwardly at Hornet, who was also blushing surprisingly.

Piranha wanted to drop the topic it was a little awkward and continued eating his sandwich.

Hornet snapped out of it as he was trying to stay focused on his job, "So... uh, here's your receipt." He put the receipt down on the table.

Wolf then pulled a 5-dollar bill from his pocket, "And here's your tip."

"Thanks, Wolf," Hornet happily accepted the money, even though the whole group shared the same money. It didn't matter. Coming from his friends made him so happy, "I'll meet you guys later at lunchtime. Mr. and Mrs. Gardener gave me a half-day for my hard work."

"That's great, Hornet." Snake smiled, feeling proud of his bug friend.

"Maybe we can do a little heist again?" Piranha suggested.

"Sure," "Hornet nodded smilingly. He liked the sight of Piranha, his best friend... his boyfriend. He really loved this fish, and he'd do anything for him, even if he had to sacrifice his work for him. The insect then shook his head to snap out of his thoughts, and said, "I'll see you later, guys." He flew off back into the restaurant to get some more orders as his friends waved goodbye to him.

Though Piranha expected something from Hornet, he didn't want to request it because of work, so Piranha just dropped it, and looked down, feeling a bit disappointed that Hornet forgot something. To his surprise, Hornet returned to Piranha's side, and said, "Almost forgot!" he kissed him on the cheek, "Bye!" He then flew away as fast as he could back into the restaurant.

Piranha was very surprised by that. He couldn't believe Hornet had almost forgotten yet did what he wanted from him. Guess this is what it's going to be from now on. Now that they're boyfriends, their relationship would evolve into romance. The feeling was new to both of them, but Piranha loved it hard, and wanted to stay that way with Hornet.

As soon as Hornet left, the Bad Guys finished up their food, and threw away their trash.

"Come on, we have to head back to the hideout," Wolf noted as he led his friends to their car on the sidewalk.

Piranha just finished his sandwich before throwing the wrapper away. Before he could follow his friends, he looked back at the restaurant, still thinking about Hornet. He wished he could see him sooner than lunchtime. Piranha quickly ran to the car before his friend would leave him behind.

As Wolf drove the car on the road of Boyle Heights, Piranha looked out the window, and began to wonder that, if these people worked really hard for their dreams, he wished he could reach his someday. He hoped there would be a sign for him to reach that dream.

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The beginning of the chapter is a reference from In The Heights which Anthony Ramos was starred in. I even used the opening song from the movie from this chapter. I had been studying the location of the Bad Guys' hideout under 6th St. Viaduct bridge, and I found out it was near Boyle Heights, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, located east of the Los Angeles River, so that was why I decided to use the reference of the opening song of In The Heights.

Special thanks to TU4QU0I53T4IAN6L3 for helping me with the song lyrics. There were a lot of lyric changes for this song to fit Piranha and the Bad Guys universe.

In this story, Piranha and Hornet are a couple, but ever since their official relationship, they haven't gone out on a real date yet due to Hornet's working schedule.

FasTogether finally appeared and was still in business since its incident in The Bad Guys season 1 chapter "The Bad Blog". It is also shown that FasTogether restaurant was located in Boyle Heights, despite being an All-American restaurant.

Mira Rose and her daughter Mariposa only appeared in Piranha's musical daydream. Mira was "voiced" by Stephanie Beatriz who also appeared in "In The Heights" movie with Anthony Ramos as one of the Salon Ladies. In this story, she sang the Salon Ladies' verse from the original song. As a reporter, Mira's verse indicated Former President Donald Trump's current news.

I hope you like my first chapter of The Bad Guys: The Musical so far. This was a really good story to write. See you guys soon!

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