Chapter 34: One Hit Wonder? (2/2)
”Dawn? As in THE Dawns?” Iris asked.
”You are true, correct. I am the only daughter to the Dawn manor. It is a pleasure to meet you, Iris Hawthorne.”
”Hmm. Well, isn't this a turn of events?” She mutters.
”I'm sorry I don't follow who are the Dawns?”
”They are like the Montague family but like three times richer. But your family don't fund V.I.R.A.L, so what are you doing here?”
”Right, sorry. I tend to forget the minor details. I am a streamer like you.” She states as her eyes begin to glow a crimson red.
”Whoa, that's pretty cool. Is that your superpower?” Percy asked.
”Now, now. Don't you know its rude to ask a girl what her powers are?” Scarlett insisted on stepping in. ”I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours first.”
”While this is all fun and all, why are you here? If you don't mind me asking?” Zinnia asked.
”Again, these things tend to slip my mind. Apologies. I was hoping to meet the whole party. But alas Alton has already made like the wind bullseye. Ha, get it… ah, do not worry.” She laughed softly to herself. ”I came here to meet Team Rhapsody.”
”What business have you got with them?” Iris butted in.
”Like I said, I came here to meet Team Rhapsody. Although I do really admire your work to Violet.” Scarlett smiled sending shivers down Iris' spine.
”How can someone look so innocent and cute yet be just as scary,” Iris muttered spooked out. ”Come to think of it I should probably make up with Alice… see you guys later.”
Iris left in a hurry as Scarlett gave a puzzled look prodding her cheek. ”Ahh, what a shame and here I was hoping we could all chat more. Might I say how exciting this is for me! Meeting Team Rhapsody. I am indeed a big fan of your work.”
”You're a fan. Of us?” Zinnia slurred.
”Why yes, who wouldn't? Your bold and heroic means speak wonders to me. I feel your work on a different level and understand your motive and goal quite well.” She informed, placing a hand over her chest. ”I have just been dying to meet you all. Might I say you don't disappoint?”
”Well, this wasn't what I was expecting. To think noobs like you have a fangirl…”
Scarlett sat down next to Zinnia her eyes closed as she placed her hands on her lap. ”When I heard about the ban and Alton, I was deeply moved. The road he is going down only leads to ruin.”
”Excuse me?”
”Oh, I apologise. I suppose I should explain myself.” Scarlett mustered showing a pack of tarot cards. ”It appears Alton's fate only leads to ruin if left unchecked.”
”What? Why is that? You know something.”
”Perhaps I do. This is all exciting, isn't it? Holding the answers. Before I decide to or not allow me a moment of your time. Please choose a card.” Zinnia eyed the cards playing to Scarlett's games. She pointed to the card on the far left as Scarlett turned it over. ”Oh my. Well, isn't this exciting. The fool tarot arcana. It's a sign of new beginnings which might bring excitement and potential but only if you are full of courage. Please another.”
Zinnia met with her demands picking the middle card. ”What's this one?”
”Hmm, the high priestess card. How fascinating. A great mystery has clouded over you—one which you may not solve. The path and answers will not be as straight forward. Another if you may?” Zinnia chose the second to the end. ”Let's see. Well, just as I expected. The star Arcana. One that represents hope and joy. It seems you may hold the key to solving the mystery bested on you. But also hope that your journey may bring a bright end. One more please.”
Zinnia now thoroughly intrigued took one last card. Scarlett stared on conflicted as she bit her lip. ”Well, this is unexpecting. The hanged man arcana. It seems fate isn't the kindest.”
”What does that mean?”
”Usually it's nothing too much to worry about. But given the circumstances. It appears to see your goal through to the end a great sacrifice might have to be made. If you look at the card the hanged man is also known as a willing martyr, to accomplish your goal, you might have to sacrifice something very close to you.”
”What goal? What are you talking about?”
Scarlett shuffles her card up, pulling one holding it up. It was the tower arcana. ”Were you not paying attention? It appears I might have to spell it out. Why the goal to save Alton from certain doom.”