The D-Tribe: The Singing Tournament

Chapter 10: The Semi-Finals

Later on at 1:30pm...

The Daniels had already did their usual morning routine. After bathing themselves, they were dressed in the same outfits used for the Finals in the Battle of the Bands Competition. After watching the online Sunday Service, they ate lunch. Then, the Daniels prepared their things before going to Paramount Theater.

The manager had apologized to the Daniels for the attitude he had towards them. Especially towards Rhea. The Daniels turned to each other with smiles on their faces, then back to the manager. Ray told the manager that all is forgiven. To the manager's reply, he said that the show must go on.

Right now, the D-Tribe was standing onstage on the right. Turning to the left, a meter away from them were the Dazzles. Then, another meter away from the trio were the Rockstar Brothers. Ahead of the three groups, it was the manager who walked their way onstage with a microphone in his. Upon seeing him, cheers and applauses were heard from the audience.

The manager gave the audience a wave with his left hand. "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for being here today!" His left hand was gently laid down on the side of his body. "Look, I know there are some big misunderstandings here, but—" His index finger moved upwards. "—after the incident that happened last night, I finally saw the truth. Which is why I got the D-Tribe back in the Singing Tournament and it's the day of the real Semi-Finals!"

Cheers erupted from the audience again.

The manager's fist raised in the air. "Yeah!"

"Now, let's watch how these three performers behind me sing a song onstage. Good luck to all contestants. And right now, let's see how the Rockstar Brothers rock the world!"

As the audience erupted those wild cheers, the D-Tribe and the Dazzles exited the stage and walked their way to the rehearsal spaces. The Daniels could barely hear words from the Rockstar Brothers, but the only words Rhea could catch were "Let's Fight it Out for Good."

Rhea didn't even know what this means, but it crossed her mind to think that their song must be related to a speech about fighting for good. But a moment later, she dismissed that thought and continued her way to the rehearsal space with her family.

The D-Tribe did a few run-throughs in the song they were going to sing for the Semi-Finals. After about 30 minutes, they finally got used to it naturally. The D-Tribe did a few more run-throughs of the song. As they finished the third run-through, something boomed in their ears.

"Next performers: The D-Tribe."

The D-Tribe turned to the corner on the ceiling nearby the door. It was a black megaphone-like speaker. Upon hearing this, the D-Tribe walked their way out of the rehearsal space, with Ray carrying his guitar and the employees helping them with carrying the keyboard, drum set and the speakers.

Once the D-Tribe arrived at the bottom of the stairs that lead to the stage, what came in their sight was the trio of Dazzles still performing. Those graceful dance moves, especially with the arms sent a bad feeling striking through Rhea. At this point, her eyes were on the arms. It seemed like slithering snakes.

Now, my friends

I promise, you won't fail

If you heed and adore us............!

As the Dazzles struck their poses and the audience cracked up with cheers, Rhea's eyes blinked, her mind switching to reality.

As the Dazzles exited the stage, they brushed past the Daniels, but Rhea could feel a nudge on her right side of the body by Jewel's hips. As Rhea turned to them, a serious expression plastered on her face. Apart from that, she could hear evil giggles from three teenage girls.