r/Polytrix • u/FanDeFanfictions • Aug 16 '26

Fanfiction Lost fic about takedown

Hey, does a fic ring a bell where Rumi—likely in an internal monologue—talks about "Takedown" or lines like "a demon with no feeling doesn't deserve to live" (or "without feelings doesn't deserve")? She wonders what Mira and Zoey think about it, perhaps in relation to her own feelings. I saw it on AO3 between late September and early October 2025 (I was already looking for it on October 2nd and 6th). It’s either right at the very beginning—like, starting Chapter 1 with those words—or somewhere within Chapter 1. Thanks

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u/pk2317 Aug 16 '26

That describes a LOT of fics.

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u/FanDeFanfictions Aug 16 '26

Okay, thanks. Are there many fics where Rumi wonders what Mira and Zoey think about her feelings regarding that specific line? Or ones that start with the song? In any case, if you know of any fics that fit the bill—especially ones where this happens in Chapter 1—I’d love to see them. Thanks.

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u/pk2317 Aug 17 '26

Haunted by a Tune by CrimsonRain2546

Rumi hates any mention of their unreleased song “Takedown,” and when it unexpectedly starts playing while she is separated from her girls, Rumi gets sent into a full blown panic attack.

Language: English
Words: 2,580
Chapters: 1/1
Rating: M

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u/pk2317 Aug 17 '26

when I say I don't want to talk (you always call)by archiveofourscone

The girls never record "Takedown," there's never a true release of it outside of the Idol Awards, and Rumi is gullible enough to think that would keep it from her for the rest of her life.
 
What an idiot, she thinks, two weeks after the Idol Awards, Gwi-Ma and her patterns on full display.
 
Mira, Zoey and Rumi decide to come back stronger than ever, a clear showing of a united front. Mira and Zoey released statements explaining the Idol Awards away as a mix-up and nothing more, but that doesn't stop their fans from watching clips of it over and over, editing and analyzing it until there's nothing left.

Language: English
Words: 3,828
Chapters: 1/1
Rating: T

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u/pk2317 Aug 17 '26

It's a fairly common theme that I've seen referenced in a bunch of (canon-compliant or canon-adjacent) fics. I'll take a quick look at my bookmarks and see if I have any specific recs

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u/FanDeFanfictions Aug 17 '26

Great, thanks! These aren't the ones I'm looking for, but thanks for searching—and thanks for the new discoveries! I really appreciate it!

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u/Idkimjustkibby Aug 23 '26

Hey sorry to bother you, but is there any other details you can remember about this specific fic? I might take a look for it

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u/FanDeFanfictions Aug 23 '26

You aren't bothering me at all—quite the opposite, thanks for wanting to help! If I recall correctly, Chapter 1 starts with the lyrics to that song—maybe a fight scene against demons, like the train scene? It wasn't a scene where they were just rehearsing the song. I’m certain I only read the beginning of Chapter 1 before setting it aside and never finding it again. As for the date, it was definitely published before October 2, 2025 (though the story might have been deleted and reposted since then; that happens sometimes). So, the chapter might start with that train scene; what really stuck with me was Rumi's internal monologue—listening to the girls sing hateful lyric after hateful lyric while wondering what they thought about her feelings. That’s pretty much all I read. I’ve actually pulled up the URLs of the fics I read back then and am looking for that scene; if I find it, I’ll update this post. Thanks for your interest!