WR2 M1 | The Pyro vs. Peacock

Written by Cherry

Peacock was in her room by herself, in the early hours of the morning. She had been reading a tiny book for some time now, with only the light from her cigarette. She was almost falling asleep, but a loud noise from outside shook her awake.

W-What the?!

She glanced outside through her window, noticing the Pyro running around the Diner. He was holding the Flamethrower upwards, and a small crowd, consisting of Over Justice, Lupin the Third and the Top Tutorialists, was running after him.

Without a second thought, Peacock forced her room’s window open and jumped outside, landing next to Over Justice, who seemed to be chasing both Lupin the Third and the Pyro simultaneously.

Are you here to help us APPREHEND THIS FIEND? That’d be very appreciated, miss!

Uh, I guess? I was just bored…

Doesn’t matter! Any help is appreciated!

Peacock began to catch up with the crowd, Over Justice struggling to keep up. Lupin turned to Peacock, a wide grin on his face.

I call dibs on his hats! And keys!

AGAIN, THIEF! All his possessions will be APPREHENDED! YOU KNOW HOW THE LAW WORKS!

I know! That’s exactly why I’m not following it!

Peacock ignored the two and ran past them and the Tutorialists. The Pyro was in sight, still spreading flames.

Does he not know how to reload…?

Hey! Listen! There must be no ammo packs nearby! He should run out of fuel soon!

Peacock pulled out her revolver, taking aim at the Flamethrower’s head. After a few seconds, she fired. While the bullet didn’t even dent the Flamethrower, it scared the Pyro enough for him to lose his balance and fall, letting go of the weapon. Peacock slid under him and grabbed the Flamethrower, ending the chase right then and there. The Pyro forced himself to get up.

Huddah huddah?! Mmph! (What happened?! I was just spreading rainbows…)

You nearly burnt the Diner down, fiend! YOU’RE COMING WITH ME!

Ease up, Justie. I’m sure the guy meant well! Right?

Lupin got closer to Pyro, whispering into his ear.

… Can you gimme some of your hats?

Huddah hmph? (Do you have any metal or keys?)

I CAN HEAR YOU!!

Darn. Let’s strike a deal later, how does that sound?

Huddah! Hmm… huddah?! (I’d love that! Wait… where’s my Rainblower?!)

The Pyro looked around, noticing his Flamethrower was gone. Turning back, he saw Peacock struggling to hold it.

Miss! Hand the weapon over, THIS INSTANT!

N-No can do, bub! T-This is all mine now!

Huddah! Huddah, hmmph! (W-Wait! Please give it back, you don’t know how to use it like I do!)

Peacock turned towards Pyro, aiming the Flamethrower at him.

Here’s the deal! I win our match, and I don’t burn ya to cinders! How’s that sound?

Hey! Listen! To use the—

Shut it, firefly!

The Pyro approached Peacock, trying to take back the flamethrower. In response, Peacock put her finger on the trigger.

Buzz off, or I'll pull it!

This is a very bad idea...

The Pyro kept approaching Peacock, who, in response, pulled the trigger. The flames did nothing, surprising Peacock.

Hey! Listen! He’s wearing a flame-proof suit! The flamethrower is completely useless!

...Oh.

Peacock let go of the trigger, but it jammed.

W-what the-?!

The flamethrower didn’t stop, and the others took a few steps back. Peacock still refused to let go of the flamethrower, and, after a few seconds, it began to thrust her back.