Chapter 113: A Harmonic Comeback Part 1 (2/2)

Harmony agreed feeling pathetic for that. ”I'm no fighter. I'm someone who supports in the wings. My abilities aren't for confrontations.”

”Perhaps, although I'm sure you can work around such problems.” He boldly laughed, pulling his card out. ”Here if you're planning on winning with those points you're going to need all the points you can get. I guess sharing doesn't hurt.”

Harmony watched as she gained hundreds of points in a matter of seconds. She was left shocked, holding out her card. ”Are you sure?”

”Please, like I said I have no intention of winning meaning I have no use for such silly points. Just don't go getting eliminated now. Tempo is counting on you.” He claimed waving her off still tied up. ”Say, I do have one last question. Notice anyone who shouldn't be here?”

Harmony looked confused, scratching her head. ”What is that meant to mean?”

”Sorry, that was silly to ask. Don't worry about it. See you around popstar.”

Harmony looked down at her card, feeling a little at ease. Thanks to Diego, she had gathered quite the number of points, but she knew it wasn't enough to win. Setting her eyes on the next area, she was suddenly halted being blasted to the ground, unable to move. Lying on the floor she already hated herself for being so stupid to fall for such a futile trick, she let her guard down too quickly and was now paying the price for such terms. ”Damn it, this is a dirty trick Diego. Why would you give me your points if you were just going to jump me?! You're a damn dirty streamer.”

”Sorry, Crimson Dawn can't get to the phone right now, please leave a message after the inevitable chaos.”

Harmony froze up choking on her own words as she was paralysed with fear hearing the voice whisper in her ears. The robotic sliver which matched a snake echoed in her ear as she whimpered. ”It can't be… What are you doing here?!”

”I was merely sightseeing on my road trip around this wonderful island. Seeing you, I knew I just had to make a quick detour. Did you miss me, Har-mo-ny?” Harmony managed to pull herself free, jumping up as her eyes met with the villain she had been terrified of since their first encounter. The very same one who killed the closest thing she called to family. The Demon Mask. ”Speechless, are we? I don't blame you one bit. I too would be shivering in my boots if faced against myself. I wonder how the others are? Giving away my presence so quickly would be frustrating.”

”Wh- Who are you after?”

The Demon Mask tapped her chin, shaking her head. ”Ah, ah, ah. A girl is allowed her secrets, you know. But look at you, cowering in fear. Just the sight of me is eating away at you. Oh, how this brings me joy, I might even be a little turned on…”

”You killed my friends! Left Tempo in a coma! How can you be so calm by that?!”

The Demon Mask shrugged her shoulders, moving her hips left and right. ”Tell me, do you feel bad when you step on an ant? How about when you flush a spider down the drain?”

Harmony snapped jumping in the air kicking the villain. The Demon Mask spun out of the way imitating a ballerina with a perfect point as she bowed. ”I'll make you pay for what you did! Melody and Vivace won't die in vain!”

”Big words coming from someone like you. Look around little girl, there's no one to save you this time. No streamers to hide behind. Team Rhapsody isn't going to save you. You are all alone, and you will die alone.” Harmony screamed running towards her swinging her hands around without much thought as she was blinded by rage and loss. Stepping back, the Syndicate member held her hand out as Harmony was stopped in her tracks unable to move. She felt her body shudder and move on its own as she was lifted in the air copying the dance moves of the Demon Mask who twirled in the air. I'm getting better at this. Perhaps I should pursue a career in dance? Although maybe not. I do enjoy causing chaos all too much, I suppose. What was I say again? Oh, yes.” Harmony was torn to the ground slamming against the floor gagging as she let out a silent scream before being thrown back once more.

The Demon Mask began wiping her hands, stretching her neck. ”Rule one of dance, always stretch before a performance. That is the most important step to remember that. Rule two always remember to smile.” She mocked, making a smiling motion with her hands. ”Oh, Harmony. Harmony. Harmony. Harmony. What to do? What to do with you? Should I kill you? Leave you in the same state as Tempo or maybe?” She kneeled down, pulling her closer before there were heads were pressed against each other. ”You should suffer with me?”

The Demon Mask stepped away as Harmony began coughing. ”Suffering? What the hell do you know about suffering?!”

”More than you know.” She whispered, turning away, taking off her mask, taking a deep breath. ”The dance of life and death goes on and on, never a clear start with no end in sight we always watch from the middle onlooking through the looking glass.”

Harmony pulled herself, upholding her stomach as small music notes began popping up around her. ”I've had just about enough of your shit. You're done toying with others.”

”Can't you see I was in the middle of a monologue? I was just about to tell you my oh so tragic backstory! Figures. You streamers can't sit still for more than five minutes without posting cringe and dead bodies… You talk the talk little missy, but let's see if you can walk the walk.”

Harmony gripped onto a small neckless as she whispered to herself before striking a pose readying for battle. ”Tempo, Melody, Vivace. Please, lend me your strength!”