Hell friends! How are you today! We have come to the point where I really am going to switch around the order of events. And this is also the point where I have to remain cool and not throw in a ginormous amount of anime references. Anyways, have fun!
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-Aion's POV-
"That song totally rocks!" Crow said, blowing of self-esteem. We have been practicing our new song, and I think everyone enjoys the melody I wrote. They enjoy my music, which makes me happy. I wonder if Annette will enjoy it. After she played piano so beautifully for me the other day, it's the least I could do. "Hey, Aion, wake up!" Apparently I let those thoughts get a bit too deep into my head. "Whatcha doin?" Crow asked. "Daydreaming about love?" This idiot caught onto me way too quick. "Shut up, you filthy rodent. Of course I am not." "Whatever, your lyrics are the same annoying crap as always. You could really work at that." "Yes, but your lyrics are nothing compared to my melodies." The only one who seems to not appreciate me is Crow. "SHUT UP!!!" I felt a hard fist ram into my face as I slammed into the ground. That fist obviously came from Rom. "Lyrics and melodies are nothing on their own or simply put together. What matters is the soul put into it. AM I RIGHT OR WHAT?" Oh my god. Rom is amazing. Yet even that manages to craw its way back into Annette. Her  piano playing seemed to burst in a rainbow of color and emotion. Sadness, joy, longing, all in one piece. "AND YOU AION, SNAP OUT OF IT!" Arg, again... "Because I know where we can freely release our crimson souls!"

-Annette's POV-
"Yokai Street?" We received an urgent message from another musician named Marimari. "Yes, that is where we play. One of my band members was a little worried about his piano playing and now we can't find him! I'm afraid he may have been caught by a dark monster. Please... help..." Knowing that feeling way too well, I put my hands on her shoulders. "There, there. It will be okay!" "If you don't mind me asking, why did you ask us?" Chuchu said. "Because I saw Cyan perform during Trichronica's concert, and she was amazing! And Annette at Shingan CrimsomZ was amazing too!" I blushed awkwardly. "Oh, THAT little thing..." I just hope there are no dark monsters involved!

-Crow's POV-
No, stop. I don't want to do this. "We are going back here???" "I'm not sure if I want to do this, hence, my Rashinjun disagrees as well." Yaiba continued. (AN: *prays to the llama god that I spelt it right*) "Once we make it through here, we will be fine! I doubt there is anything more for us to worry about!" Rom reassured us. He's right! Yokai probably won't come. We will be fine! I hope........

-Annette's POV-
Marimari still seemed really upset. She was going on about how she should have listened to her bandmate, who's name was Tsukihagi. "I never should have let any of it blossom into an argument!" "Hey, it's all right." Retoree said. "Don't bands get into arguments all the time? I know we do." I couldn't just sit back and let this continue. "You tell her, Retoree! If a person has low self esteem, it could really rip a person up! That happened to me just recently!" Marimari seemed to only get more upset. "Yeah, but Tsukihagi is always so kind and happy! This normally wouldn't happen!" She snapped. I suddenly felt a wave of recognition. She really cares for Tsukihagi. I guess I can't blame her, because that's a bit normal. I guess her relationship with Tsukihagi is like my relationship with Aion..... wait, what am I thinking? I don't like him or anything crazy like that!

Suddenly, I could hear a faint voice coming from somewhere. "Yeah, I know I'm great, get off me!" That sound... is that Crow?  "Hey, Marimari! I need to know where you guys perform your concerts!" She looked to me in confusion. "Huh? Over there!" She pointed to a small stadium, where a crowd had gathered. "Thank you!" I said, darting away. Once the others were gone, I looked down at Shining. "Are you thinking what I'm thinking?" "Yep. The rhythm is clear. Tsukihagi IS the dark monster!" I have to hurry, before things get bad!

-Aion's POV-
"Ugh, this again." Just as I expected, another Yokai came about. This is annoying. "Our thunder was stolen last time, so let's take care of this one. Hence!" Yaiba screamed. We all summoned our instruments and got to playing. We actually did pretty good for a while. That was until the Yokai clawed everyone away. Crow was stuck in its path. Is it about to end that fast?

-Annette's POV-
After a while of running, I finally made it to the town stadium. "Come on. Put me in!" The minute Shining attempted to launch me in, we were thrown right back out. "Darn, a barrier." My look of despair turned into fear. Please guys.... make it out alive....

-Aion's POV-
I have to help Crow! But I'm too weak. K can't even move. I fell short again. "Don't hurt me..." Crow said, actually sounding nervous. Right before he could get destroyed by the monster, Rom leaped in and deflected it. I couldn't hear what they were saying, but I had to get up. I have to keep my promise to Annette. As if each one of us had our own fire keeping us moving forward, we all ran through note after note, until causing the wicked Yokai to be demolished. We all smiled, happy for one another. I guess my melodies were perfect after all.

-Annette's POV-
They did it! They won! I had nothing to worry about! Suddenly, I saw a little boy asleep by a tree. I knew he wasn't there before now. That was when everyone else caught up. "What happened, Annette!" Chuchu asked, but Marimari instantly saw what I was looking at. "Tsukihagi!" So my theory was correct. I suddenly saw something slip out of a tree. It was like what I noticed back on my first arrival, but also very different. Instead of being a simple black blob, it was more of a purple blob with a red core. My attention was quickly taken away by a specific group of people. "I stole the spotlight today, as usual." I quickly ran over to the little dorks, happy to see them all alive. "Guys! You're okay!" Crow gave a little smirk, as if making a note to himself. "Yeah yeah, but wasn't I amazing!" Marimari and Tsukihagi were chatting normally, and even decided to give some candy to Crow, when I saw that blob again. It seemed to be attracted to Aion, and actually went over to him, causing Aion to flinch. "What's wrong?" Rom asked. "Something weird.... just now....." "We should head back." I suggested.

As we walked, Shingan CrimsonZ finally realized that they fought a dark monster. "About the attacks." Cyan said. "Do you think they are brought out randomly?" "No, that's not it." I responded. "What do you mean?" Retoree asked. "It's actually quite simple. If you have any type of darkness in your heart, you become a dark monster. Isn't that right?"

-???'s POV-
Yes. This Annette girl is quite talented. She also has a bit of a defense, however. I'll target the one she cares about most, and then maybe I'll let Criticrista take a jab at them. Yes. It will be perfect.

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There we go! I want to apologize for the sudden chapter difficulty, and I'll try to be a bit more careful when writing. On the bright side, there will be shipping next chapter! Hope you all had a wonderful Winter Break!