The D-Tribe (Rewritten!)

Chapter 10: The D-Tribe's Performance

The Dazzles' presence brushed the Daniels' body. Most especially Rhea's. Rhea could see how they conversed to each other, but she couldn't make out any word they were saying. You could barely hear the girls giggling evilly.

I guess they're talking about bringing us down? Rhea thought. But either way, I know we can win this.

Rhea's thoughts were purposely switched back to reality as her body turned back to the stage. As soon as she did, Matthew called for the D-Tribe to perform onstage.

As the D-Tribe walked onstage, the keyboard and drum set were carried by the employees to the stage. Again, it was Ray who carried the guitar as he walked onstage.

After the stage was set up and the microphone was tested right, Ray slightly leaned forward and reached for his microphone with his right hand.
"The song that we're going to sing is 'This is Our Time.'"

Then, he leaned back to his proper standing position.

The judges nodded.

"Alright. Go on. Whenever you're ready," the judge in the middle said.

With that, all eyes were on the D-Tribe, watching how they performed.

A few soft strums on the guitar was started first, followed by a few melodic keyboard sounds a moment later. At that moment, Rhea became the first one to sing.

When I don't know what to do,
I always turn to my parents for advice

Then, as beats in the drum became involved, Ralpha sang next.

When I fall down and cry,
My parents give me a hand and comfort me with care

The music started increasing until it became one step closer to the turning point of the music. At that moment, the two siblings sang the next two lines altogether.

And whenever we get scared,
They pray to God for protection upon us

As soon as the chorus started, everyone's faces lit up. They tried to deny it and go back to the Dazzles' amazing, beautiful song, but they couldn't. The music was increased up to its turning point. The whole D-Tribe sang the chorus.

'Cause we are family
And we stick together 'til the end
This is our time
To show what family's like in us
'Cause we are family
And we help and care for each other 'til the end of time!

The turning point music slowly went back to the intro music. Once they got to the intro music, it was Ray's turn to sing.

Whenever I get stressed,
My children give me time to rest

Then, Diona came next.

Whenever I'm in trouble,
I always turn to my husband for advice

As Diona sang the last line, she turned to Ray with a smile on her face. Ray turned to her. He let out a light chuckle as genuine smiles appear on their faces. The two turned back to the audience as they made a duet in the next two lines.

And whenever I hurt our children's feelings
We apologize and promise to never do it again

The intro music increased again. This time, it was beyond the turning point music. As it got to the climax music, the D-Tribe sang the chorus again..

'Cause we are family
And we stick together 'til the end
This is our time
To show what family's like in us
'Cause we are family
And we help and care for each other 'til the end of time!

This time, the climax music kept increasing a lot more. Now, it became something so energetically insane you wanna dance among the audience.

It's our time
To show you who we are
This is time
To never give up on each other
It's our time
To show you that we care for each other
This is time
To support each other and stick together 'til the end!

Then, that melody kept increasing a lot more until it got to what you call as "The Insane Climax Level." It's where the audience gets surprised and they could feel shivers in their bodies. Not like a cold shiver, but a reaction when you're listening to a melody that makes you feel... shocked, amazed or maybe both. Mostly, a melody that makes you think it was so good that you wanna listen to it all over again.

'Cause we are family!
And we stick together 'til the end
This is our time!
To show what family's like in us
'Cause we are family!
And we help and care for each other 'til the end of time

As the music faded into mute and the song ended, everyone rose from their chairs and cheered and applauded for them at the same time. Their friends and Celia had the loudest cheer as they knew they could win this.

Roses were even thrown up the stage especially to Rhea. A blush of appreciation crept up to her cheeks as her lips stretched out a warm smile.

The D-Tribe waved to the audience for a bit, slightly bowed and exited the stage with their heavy instruments being carried by the employees and security guards.

Later on, both the D-Tribe and the Dazzles were called onstage. They both knew what they meant. This was the one moment they've all been waiting for. The final results.

Right now, the D-Tribe were standing on theur right side of the stage. They could see Matthew ahead of them with a microphone on his left hand. As usual. Nervousness began to build up inside of them again. Especially Rhea.

Rhea turned to the left. Ahead of her eyes were the Dazzles. They seemed to stand there with their hands on their hips and determined smiles on their faces. As soon as she saw Jewel's eyes turning to her, Rhea turned away and her eyes laid back to the audience. And Matthew. Seeing the Dazzles — especially when they're confident — made nervousness build up in her even more.

"This is it, folks! The moment we've all been waiting for! Are you ready... for our final results?!" Matthew asked the audience.

Wildly amazing cheers erupted from the audience in agreement and a few words like "Yes!" were heard.

"Alright! It's time to determine the overall winner! Who will be one of the most famous bands in the Philippines?!" Matthew asked.

As he said this, the D-Tribe held each other's hands and closed their eyes tightly in nervousness.

"The overall winner... of the Battle of the Bands..."

A pause occurred in Michael as the D-Tribe heard the drum rolling in the background. After a few seconds, it stopped. And then, what he said next... was the most unexpected, but surprisingly happy for Ray.

"...will be revealed on July 6 via Facebook."