Late night shifts, that was his usual workload every weekday but it didn't bother him, as a matter of fact he preferred this than staying awake doing nothing. Tonight was particularly different in fact, getting back to wiping the tables he heard someone entered and watched them take a seat by the booth in the corner, putting the rag away he headed towards them.
"Hey there, what'll it be tonight?" asked Daemon as he held his pen to the notepad, he took a closer look at the person and put it away as he took a seat across from them. "Ah fuzzball fancy meeting you here."
Ever since their encounter a couple days ago Daemon had noted Adagio coming into the cafe each night but never ordered anything, in order to not get her kicked out he took his break whenever she came and ordered two coffees. Slowly but surely Adagio began talking to him albeit less friendly than their first encounter but nevertheless she talked and through it he ended up realizing she was one of the beings from the band event yet the way she acted is what puzzles him as he found there's no reason for him to be mad at her for that since barely any damage was done.
"I told you to not call me that." snapped Adagio, Daemon simply shrugged and grinned smugly but noted her somewhat cautious form as she kept looking towards the window and had her hoodie up which she had not done in a while since she started coming here.
"How come you have the hoodie up again?" pondered Daemon, she snapped out of her trance and faced him as she took off her hoodie.
"I almost ran into them." Replied Adagio putting emphasis over the word them, she sighed and leaned back into the booth.
"That's strange, I mean at this hour and all of them? Well you shouldn't worry about them showing up here, I've never encountered them at all during my time working here." mentioned Daemon, just then the sound of the bell jingle indicating someone came in was heard and Daemon was quickly hit by a flying spoon.
"Wraithe we got costumers, and if I remember correctly you took your break earlier so stop coddling up with your girlfriend and get back to work." yelled an older woman across the kitchen, Adagio on the other hand was unamused by the comment and nearly threw the spoon back before Daemon took it out of her hand.
"On my way Dolores," replied Daemon, "anyways I'll get you your coffee after I attend them."
Getting up he turned around towards the group and then realized who they were. "Oh son of a bitch!" he exclaimed as he saw it was them. Turning back to Adagio who had again looked out the window was startled by his sudden reappearance. "So fuzzball funny thing just happened, they're here."
Adagio's eyes lit up as she heard him, she was about to get up before Daemon made her sit back down.
"If you leave now they'll see you, just keep your hoodie up and wait for them to leave," he told her, she glared at him and pushed his hands off her shoulder, "sorry about that."
Adagio simply glared him down but complied and stayed put, noting this Daemon went away towards the table with the Rainbooms. Keeping her eyes glued towards the table she noted how Daemon was tense when talking them, more so with Sunset until suddenly their attention turned to her.
"So what would you guys like to order?" asked Daemon with his iconic notepad, the girls' attention turned to him.
"Oh Daemon, I didn't know you worked here." Stated Sunset, out of the whole group there he only knew Sunset and Pinkie while the rest were strangers to him.
"Oh well neither did I, just thought I'd stand here you know," replied Daemon sarcastically, his attempt at it earned him unresponsive looks, "Right well anyways what are you guys getting?"
Getting their orders a particular pink person began noticing the hooded person glaring at them from afar, Daemon attempted to keep his posture as Sunset asked him how he was doing before Pinkie brought something up.
"Hey that person keeps looking at us, do you think they want us to sit with them?" mentioned Pinkie, everyone turned their attention towards the hooded figure. Daemon quickly saw it was Adagio they were talking about and motioned for her to look away.
"Oh no they're still waiting on their coffee which I was supposed to get them a while ago, anyways I'll get your stuff ready in a bit." Lied Daemon so that they could ignore her, they all let out a unanimous oh before Daemon headed to the kitchen. Making the coffee, Daemon waited slowly until he heard commotion coming from the booths.
"It's her!" replied Applejack, the girls had surrounded Adagio in an attempt to befriend her before realizing who it was. Daemon quickly rushed back out there before things could get out of hand.
"Look guys I need you to-" chided Daemon before he was cut off.
"You do know who that is right, she's one of the sirens!" Exclaimed Sunset, Adagio on the other hand took offense to her hostility and spoke up.
"My name is Adagio you twerp!" She called out.
"Hey shut it you, you're not making things better and yes obviously I do know who she is." stated Daemon who got in between them.
"Wait are you under her control, everyone grab him!" exclaimed Dash again, the rest of the girls hesitated but moved forward.
"Ok all of you need to calm down, I'm not under her control, never was to begin with but didn't you guys destroy her magic during that event anyways?" Questioned Daemon.
"Well yeah but you don't know what she's capable of still." Replied Dash, everyone with her agreed while Adagio was in disbelief and greatly annoyed.
"Oh just like Sunset, instead of criticizing her why not help her out instead, I mean it's pretty hypocritical don't you think? You guys gave her a chance even after seeing what she was capable of doing so what difference is there with her?" argued Daemon, everyone stayed quiet at his statement. "Look you girls need to leave now." They were regretful but obliged and left the cafe.
The remaining night went by, Adagio just watched aimlessly as she drank her coffee while Daemon finished up cleaning the booths for the night. Finally ending his shift he walked out along with Adagio who had gotten a third refill of her coffee.
"You shouldn't have bothered with those group of idiots." She stated with a blank face, Daemon simply shrugged.
"Oh well it happened, you know you should really go back to Canterlot rather than hanging out at the Cafe and wasting my money." mentioned Daemon, Adagio simply scoffed.
"Me wasting your money? Now when have I done that." She stated feigning innocence.
"Oh I don't know maybe all the coffee you drink that I pay for, you're starting to rival my coffee addiction infact." countered Daemon with a roguish smile.
"Well now, who told you to do that?" Adagio asked with a sly smile on her face, Daemon simply mouthed the word wow.
"Well then I guess I'll stop paying for your coffee how about that." answered Daemon with a grin, Adagio did the same as she approached him.
"Oh you wouldn't do that to a innocent girl now would you?" she feigned as she closed her face near his with her devilish smile. Daemon completely lost it and howled while Adagio was confused and unimpressed.
"Don't you even try that with me, that won't work at all. I mean you even went on your tippy toes to reach me!" hollered Daemon, "Tell you what, let's just say that it did work and I'll keep the coffee coming."
"Well expect me to run your pockets dry now." she replied annoyed, Daemon simply chuckled and they continued walking through the night. Dropping her off at the corner Daemon made his way towards his studio apartment, his bike would've made the trip easier but sadly a bent wheel isn't going to cut it for travel.
Entering his studio apartment at the top floor Daemon welcomed his humble abode, a desolate barren with very little household items. Daemon laid at his small couch which was in fact his bed but to be fair it seemed out of place as both his arms and legs hung off the sides but money was tight, having to pay for his rent, internet, day to day purchases, and what not. Daemon simply looked up to his ceiling tired and began dozing off and was close to his slumber before he heard the song, an eerie yet alluring noise that woke him up.
Daemon sat up and tried to cover his ears but to no avail as the song still stayed, it had been like this for the past few days and so he followed the source. He stood by his desk in which the shard fragments of from the Dazzlings, the warmth emanating from it always befuddled him as they had retained their color and were almost returning to their original color.
Sitting down at his desk he opened up his laptop, it being the only expensive item in his household as it was the newest model since he needed it for his work as everything else he had was either his flip phone or his mp3 player, he had a message from TTwinkle who he had met snooping around Canterlot High from time to time ever since Sunset's fall formal event. He was unable to figure out who they were as they concealed themselves but they began talking after expressing similar views to the strange events starting to happen around Canterlot.
'I've checked over your designs, It's plausible so I would like to have some of the fragments from the gem you were talking about' it read, Daemon messaged her back saying to meet him at his workplace so he could exchange them. The designs he had sent her was a device that could detect magical abnormalities using the fragments as a sort of sensor so in theory he would be sending her some of the shards but it wasn't the first time he had encountered them having dealt with them in their prime. Going back to his sofa he laid back and tried again to sleep but kept shuffling about, it would be another sleepless night for him once more so he sighed. His schedule continued like this but oddly enough Adagio did not show up for the remainder of the week and Daemon had no way of communicating with her considering he didn't know exactly where she lived, regardless he assumed she'd show up again.
The start of another Monday for Daemon was a struggle as always, and without his bike it meant he had to commute his way to school through bus but regardless he made his way early. During the weekend he had repaired his glasses so it'd been a while since Sandal or Chips had seen him with them, oddly enough he realized Adagio hadn't seen him with Glasses for the most part since most of the time he'd been rather busy with work to bother having them fixed.
"Oh my god who is this man?!" exclaimed Sandal jokingly as he saw Daemon who had his glasses back, Daemon chuckled as Chip's laughed in the background.
"It is I, God, and you've been tasked to continue your journey of pointless poster making about conserving the Earth even though you're wasting paper since people throw them out." stated Daemon all at once as he grinned, Chips on the other hand was on the floor dying while Sandal feigned a shocked expression.
"Wow okay Daemon I see how it is." Replied Sandal, both laughing as Daemon sat down by their iconic table at the AV Room which Daemon would call their war table as many of their social gatherings and meetings took place here. Originally Daemon was part of the decathlon team but after getting booted off by Sunset during her reign of terror he remained with the AV Club which was ran by Chips and Sandal originally making Daemon it's third member, the room itself was interesting in that it was a mix of both the Computer Lab and the Science Lab which did not seem to correlate to what they did but regardless they all did their club work in the end.
Since it was early morning Daemon proceeded to put up his legs on the table and began observing his robotic arm, the scuff marks and minor dents all over it brought a grin on his face, it was originally encased in plastic but now the metal framing was all that was left with some wires sticking out here and there but hell it was his most notable invention. Slouching down on the chair he was proceeding to take a nap before the door slammed opened and somehow the sound of thunder was heard as a dark figure was seen entering. Quickly realizing it was Vice Principal Luna Daemon tilted his head and grinned at her as he kept his feet up while Sandal and Chips jolted up shocked.
"Daemon Wraithe, please come with me." She commanded beckoning with a finger. Getting up Luna went ahead, looking back towards them Daemon motioned with his finger a tear falling down his cheek as both Sandal and Chips tried their best to suppress their laughter as both gave bad attempts at reassuring him with a smile.
"So to what do I owe the pleasure of this visit, VP?" Asked Daemon, Luna gave him an worried look and Daemon understood right away.
"I'm sorry to say but your application for the Star Swirl Gifted Individuals Scholarship was rejected, their reasoning was that you being left back one year and your removal from the decathlon wasn't scholar material." Mentioned Luna while they walked through the halls, Daemon let out a weary sigh but merely shrugged.
"So my roguishly handsome face and brilliant mind wasn't enough to persuade them?" stated Daemon jokingly, Luna noted his carefree response as if he did not care whether he got accepted or not.
"You're response isn't what I'd expect, care to explain why it does not bother you much?" asked Luna, she had been one of the only adult's he'd ever open up to as she understood what had become of him.
"Well to be honest the past me would've been shocked but I don't think I want to go to college, I mean it's not just about my financial status but mainly because I don't feel there's a reason for me to continue. There's a lot I could do with my hard work but I don't feel motivated, I guess I just need a reason." stated Daemon pondering about his future, Luna nodded but was uncertain to what the future held for him.
"Well this also brings us to another part, you've been designated as a tutor for one of the upcoming students." Stated Luna, they had just approached the Principals Office and she motioned him in. As he entered the room a sense of familiarity hit him and was surprised as to who was with Celestia as he noted two unfamiliar faces along with all three dazzlings, recognizing the smug look on Adagio's face he was also met with an unimpressed look from one of the girls and received no attention for the last one who was looking around happily. He scrunched up a smile as he sat down with the boys who were just as confused as him.
"Ah Daemon, I'm glad you're here. Obviously my sister has told you what's expected of you and all. But Daemon, if you would have a seat," she motioned, obliging Daemon took a seat and tried his best to not look confused, "So you three gentlemen, I would like you to meet Adagio Dazzle, Aria Blaze and Sonata Dusk, and as you know they were responsible for the incident that had occurred but we here at CHS believe in the reforming of people and as such you've all been tasked with helping them throughout the year. I've already told you two who you're working with. Daemon you'll be working with Adagio"
"So wait a second we don't have a say in this?! I mean it fine and all but seriously?!" exclaimed the boy in green skin, Daemon noted a sense of frankness in him as he stood confidently.
"I have to agree although I would like to say that she already punched me so I don't understand how that's gonna work out." stated the other boy, Aria chuckled upon hearing that. Daemon noted his calm demeanor which matched up to his well dressed appearance.
"I see, anything you would like to add Daemon?" asked Celestia, Daemon looked up after being so caught up with his thoughts and simply shrugged.
"Nothing really, I guess I don't have a problem with it other that her being a gold digger." stated Daemon sarcastically, he attempted to suppress a grin but then remained silent when both boys who attempted to be serious in their situation turned to him confused while Adagio glared daggers at him.
"Well sorry to say but it's already done so off you guys go, actually before you leave I've changed your schedules to match up with one another so here you guys go and now you can take off." replied Celestia as she somehow managed to push them all out of the room before closing it shut.
"Did she just ignore us and throw us out?" questioned the blue skinned boy shocked about the current situation.
"Yup that's Celestia all right, push the problems towards her pawns than dealing it herself." mentioned Daemon as he took a seat on the bench outside, a loud cough was her as he turned towards it and saw Luna before she went in herself.
"So then, I guess since we're gonna be together we might as well introduce ourselves. My names Artemis Arrow but you guys can call me Arrow." stated Artemis as he extended his arm out to the green skinned boy and then to Daemon. There was a noted pause and neither Daemon nor the other boy were sure who was gonna go next.
"Oh, my turn? My name is Jon Warhawk." replied Warhawk still maintaining his stoic appearance, he also extended his hand out, a firm handshake indeed as Daemon winced but hid it with a forced smile. 'Jesus this guy's grip is so strong, I don't think he even realized' thought Daemon.
"Well uh the name's Daemon Wraithe I guess." stated Daemon, he wasn't much for introductions so he wasn't sure how to go with it. They turned towards the girls but found only Adagio who was looking off bored.
"Um where did they go?" asked Artemis, Adagio merely looked up and shrugged.
"Oh Aria got bored and went off, I don't know about Sonata she disappeared before I even realized." replied Adagio, Warhawk raised his eyes in disbelief while Artemis merely sighed. "Well I'll be headed to class, I'll catch you guys later I guess."
"I'll be going as well to look for Sonata, who knows what she's capable of by herself." stated Warhawk as he walked away leaving Daemon and Adagio alone.
"Don't you look more idiotic with those glasses." said Adagio still bored as she leaned against the wall, Daemon simply smiled.
"Ah well aren't you a ray of sunshine uh.. I'm sorry... I didn't quite catch your name darling." retorted Daemon sarcastically.
"Hmm cute, so are you gonna show me around or something. I remember that bacon haired girl tried doing it before but I wasn't really paying much attention as you can see." said Adagio as she took a seat beside him and sighed wearily.
"Well not really, I was planning to go back to my club room, you're more than welcome to join me if you'd like." mentioned Daemon as he got up.
"I prefer not deal with people so early in the morning." she replied looking at him.
"Oh don't worry it's only like three of us there and they're more than likely to not bother." stated Daemon, Adagio pondered but got up as well and followed Daemon. She looked around the place, Daemon noted her lost appearance but understood it considering how he imagined they lived when they had powers and to only now take in the atmosphere. As they approached the room Daemon opened the door but saw her slight hesitation before going in. Sandal and Chips both looked up from what they were doing and were confused.
"So guys this is Fuzzb- I mean Adagio, and she's gonna stay here I guess?" stated Daemon confused, Adagio simply looked at him annoyed over his failed attempt at an introduction.
"Yeah we get that but why?" asked Sandal, both he and Chips were still confused of the situation.
"Oh well our tyrannical leader appointed me and two other boys to help them readjust to their school life." stated Daemon, both Sandal and Chips gave out an oh before turning back to their work. Turning to Adagio he motioned for her to go in and he took a seat going back to the same position he was in earlier to take a small nap, Adagio followed as well and took a seat opposite of him and looked around bored. A few minutes passed by and Daemon was well in deep sleep while Adagio found herself amused by his idiotic face, she turned towards Sandal and saw him reading a book by the cabinets then towards Chips who was busy working on one of the computers. Walking towards him she stood behind him watching him type about, he began to slow down as he felt her burning gaze on his back and shuddered before turning around.
"Can I help you?" asked Chips as Adagio kept looking at the monitor.
"What are you doing exactly?" She asked, interested in the machine.
"Oh well I'm looking for some information on DNA look." motioned Chips as he showed her. "Basically I can find anything I want on the internet."
"Show me how." demanded Adagio as she took a seat on the computer beside him.
"Oh sure." replied Chips as he began explaining to her everything, Adagio took a look at the keyboard and noted it wasn't any different from the letters in Equestria albeit with some strange symbols. After a few attempts she understood the process and proceeded to browse the internet.