Revolution Radio - A Critical Role High School AU

Chapter 2

The group gave Uriel a strange look, they’d had saved the principal’s son once from a kidnapper known as The Dread Emperor, and for that he’d said he was in their debt. However they all knew that Uriel Tal'Dorei was a very competent man. The fact he was coming to them again for help was slightly worrying.

Percy was the first to speak up, “request our assistance in what, pray tell?”

Uriel fiddled with his jacket slightly nervously, it was clear to the group that he was under a great deal of stress. “Vox Machina, do you recall the rumours you heard about a large corporate superpower known as Thordak Co. from the city of Wildmount? Well we have a problem. They have joined with three other companies; Umbrasyl Motors, Vorugal Weapons and Raishan Dynamics. They call themselves the Chroma Conclave and they’ve set their sights on the city of Tal'Dorei, specifically Emon High. I got a letter this morning from the Cinder King himself, the head of Thordak Co. saying that he will buy the school and demolish it to make room for a central headquarters in Tal'Dorei.”

Grog scoffed, “and how are we supposed to help? Beat the shit outta that Cinder Shithead?”

Pike reached up and gently placed a hand on Grog’s hand. “No, I’m sure Principal Uriel wants us to negotiate something. Right, Mr Tal'Dorei?”

Uriel nodded, “Indeed. As embarrassing as it still is to admit, the seven of you, despite abysmal planning skills, manage to achieve amazing feats by bravado alone.”

Grog narrowed his eyes, “so, what’s in it for us?”

Vax elbowed the taller one hard in the ribs. “Not now dude, if you want haggling leave it to Vex.” He hissed.

Uriel chuckled, “I’ll put some thought into it. Though I think an obvious reward is not having this whole city turned into one big industry district.”

Scanlan stepped forward, “We’ll see what we can do. But just saying a cash reward wouldn’t go amiss.”

“How long have they given you?“ Vex’s voice was even and measured, clearly she was already making plans of her own.

“A month. But I don’t exactly trust Raishan to keep her word. She’s infamous all across the country of Exandria for being a deceiver through and through.”

“I see.” Vex mused, “are there any in this city?”

Vax gave his twin a side eye, he knew where she was going with this. “Yeah… any of them holed up somewhere close?”

The principal narrowed his eyes at the twins, “The CEO of Umbrasyl Motors, Umbrasyl himself, has apparently set up in Westrun, the next town over. But, please–”

Vox Machina gave a simultaneous nod and began packing their instruments away, all moving in concert.

“Whose turn is it to hold the meeting this time?” Scanlan asked, “Percy’s, right?”

Percy shook his head, “Cass is ill, unfortunately. How about Greyskull? I think it’s still there?”

Vex nodded, “I took Trinket for a walk down there this morning before Draconic Club, roof’s a little leaky but it’s still standing.”

Vax slung his guitar case over his shoulder and began heading for the door. “Right. I say we drop our stuff off in Kiki’s van to keep it safe and head there. Freddie, you got one of your booby traps handy?”

“I’ll have to stop by my locker but I think I have one spare.”

“Good. Scanman, you go with Percy to make sure none of the janitors see the miniature bomb he’s got. If anything does happen, you know what to do.”

Scanlan nodded, “Gotcha. We’ll meet you at the keep.”

Vax turned back to Uriel, “Don’t worry, Principal Uriel, Vox Machina have this under control.”