Hybridtale: The Glitch

Epilogue I: Respect

The Fourth Annual Monster Celebration was an instant hit among the public. Monsters far and wide came to the event, but it was also the first year it was livestreamed to Monsters who couldn't make it. It went from a normal festival to a music festival in recent years, as more bands began to sign up.

Breaking Benjamin was the first band to perform. The had some new songs on the setlist Monsters were waiting to hear, but they also retained some of the favorites, including Ashes of Eden, which was heavily liked by Asriel. They also announced plans for their new acoustic album, coming out on January 24, 2020. Monsters were happy to hear about it as well, but of course, the main singer, Benjamin Burnley, didn't want the live show to go unnoticed with one particular moment.

The band just finished playing Blood, which was released with their previous album, Ember. It was liked among many Monsters, so it was kept among the setlist. Then, Ben soon spoke to the crowd.

"How is everyone feeling tonight?" Ben asked. The crowd cheered. "I'm glad you're feeling well. I'm very glad we have people enjoying our music, and to solidify the word that rock music isn't dead after all.

"Listen... I heard what happened to you guys, and how you lost a famous being. One of our songs we played earlier, Unknown Soldier, was one of those songs that respected Frisk, as well as the others that perished over the summer here in town, but that song was already on the setlist anyway.

"We were contacted by King Asgore on one August day. We just sent him the setlist we were gonna play for you guys and to see if any requests would be made to keep you guys happy. He liked the setlist, but he came around with a very disturbing message. He told us that Frisk passed away, and I was driven to tears once I got the message.

"Let me tell you something. There is a special place in my heart for children, man. They're shaping the future of this genre, and I am appalled to see them come out with every single show that we do here.

"Frisk was a special kid that you guys lost too soon. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Frisk's family, as well as you guys as a whole, cause I know how much of an effect she was in your guys' life. This next song is to dedicate her. This song is called "Anthem of the Angels"," Ben explained.

The song was met with the gloomy atmosphere. White lights were present in the background, and cyrotechnics were active during certain moments of the song. Toriel was driven to tears with the song, as it was a powerful song. The lyrics explained the moments she lost her children.

The song ended and there was cheering. They soon came back with the intensity as they played Angels Fall immeidately afterward, which was one of Toriel's favorites. The show ended like usual, with the band bringing kids on stage before singing Dear Agony, Rain, and Diary of Jane to end off the show.

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STARSET was the next to perform, as they were also having their first performance in front of the Monsters. They decided to put together a setlist of their most popular songs, but Asgore requested a song related to Frisk in the process. Soon, Dustin, the main singer, spoke.

"How's it going guys?" Dustin asked. The crowd cheered. "Hey, I appreciate the support. We might be a new band and all, but that doesn't mean the support for us goes unwavered. Listen, I don't speak much in these shows, cause my talks would make them about two hours long. Just playing straight through, it takes around 90 minutes to have a complete show.

"We were messaged by the almighty overlord of Monsters, if I can call him that, that you guys lost your ambassador and hero, Frisk. We were stricken with grief with the announcement, and it took us by surprise.