Kotori's Been Kidnapped: The Legendary Fighter Revives.
The finals of World Duel Carnival were approaching and Yuma barely made it after his fearsome battle with III, luckily for Yuma the finals were not for another 2 weeks. He decided to take the two weeks calmly, little did he know that he's greatest secret and talent will soon be needed to partake in another game. Except this game not only involved cards but also the lives of eight individuals stricken by a malicious curse.
Yuma left his house in a hurry but was interrupted by his sister. Much to his discomfort
Akari: Where are you going?
Yuma: Out, why?
Akari: Last time I checked the WDC isn't for another 2 weeks
Yuma: You expect me to stay here for two weeks
Akari: I expect you to take a break from dueling
Yuma: I was
Akari: Huh?
Yuma: I'm going out not to duel, just to go see a movie and grab a bite to eat
Akari: With Kotori
Yuma: Of course!
Akari: Sheesh, your hopeless alright, we'll have fun on your date
Yuma: It's not a date, see you guys tonight.
Yuma looked at his watch at panicked, he threw open the door and sprinted to his desired location. Astral appeared next to him out of curiosity of the concept of a date.
Astral: Yuma what's a date?
Yuma: What's with that all of the sudden?
Astral: Please indulge my curiosity for once.
Yuma: Well a date is when a boy and girl go to a place with as my sister puts it romantic implications. Lots of lovey dovey stuff and it usually ends with them being a boyfriend and girlfriend and it progresses further.
Astral: Oh I see, like those shows your sister watches
Yuma: Exactly like those shows, wait don't tell me you watch the shows.
Astral: YUMA A CAR!
Yuma: A car?
He turned around and realized that he was in the middle of a busy thruway; the cars were blazing past him at dizzying speeds but he seemed like he was dodging the cars with a lot of effort, but in reality he wasn't. Then a car came buzzing out of Yuma's blind spot.
Astral: YUMA!
Yuma gazed focused and he placed his hand on the car and flipped on top of it, then nimbly hopped across the cars as if they were stones in the river.
Astral: How did you do that?
Yuma: Complete accident
Astral: (to himself) He lied to me? Why? What are hiding Yuma?
Yuma eventually made it to his destination where Kotori was waiting. Yuma then jumped on the ledge to appear behind her and place his hands over his eyes.
Yuma: Guess who?
Kotori: Stop being stupid and get down
Yuma: Jeez why are you upset?
Kotori: You had me waiting here for awhile
Yuma: 30 minutes is not a long time
Kotori: That's enough time for anything to happen
Yuma: (Serious) I won't let anything happen to you Kotori.
Kotori: (Blushed) Yu-Yuma!
Yuma: (blushed) Sorry Kotori, it's just that (hand behind his head)
Kotori: It's what Yuma?
Astral: This is exactly like Akari's shows.
Yuma: You're very important to me, if I had to say you're the most important person in my life, besides my family
Kotori: Huh? I'm that important to you
Yuma: Yes
Kotori: (To herself) What do I do? Do I answer his feelings; this can't be a confession can it?
Yuma: Kotori are you okay? You seem to be turning red
Kotori: Ah! Sorry Yuma, let's go
Their day proceeded like any other day except the awkwardness of that morning still lingered. Night had fallen and the city lit up, though Kotori seemed a little worried since they were headed away from the city. They eventually wound up on top of a hill.
Yuma: Well we're here
Kotori: Huh? Wow! What is this?
Yuma: My other hobby
Kotori: It's so beautiful, so many flowers how is this possible
Yuma: Well, I won't into details but let's just say that this is the last memory I have with my parents.
Kotori grabbed his arm and leaned on his shoulder, causing him to blush very badly. They sat on the grass staring at the sky, but this would not last long since there was an ominous presence descending upon them.
? : How touching, the phoenix and the dragon poetic if I do say so myself
Yuma: Huh, Kotori watch out?
Yuma picked up Kotori and threw her into the meadow, barely avoiding the gunshot.
Yuma: Who are you?
?: My name is of no concern to you; I'm here for two things your numbers and the girl over there
Yuma: You won't have either
?: Such bravado, but as you two are well aware that girl is the fabled Ouroboros and I take it you're the guardian of the Elements the True Phoenix right?
Kotori: How does he know that? We haven't told anyone.
?: I know a lot of things my dear, but I have plans for you two.
Yuma: So we settle this like always I challenge you to a duel.
?: I refuse
Yuma: What?
?: Now that would be foolish of me now wouldn't, with Astral by your side I can't beat you, so I challenge you to hand-to-hand combat, unless you're afraid.
Yuma: How do you know about Astral?
?: That's simple I can see him plan as day, so how about Yuma fight me for the girl and the numbers
Astral: Yuma you don't know the first thing about fighting
?: This boy doesn't know about fighting hah! Guess he didn't tell you everything this boy has mastered every martial art in existence. He is truly a phenomenon.
Astral: Yuma is this true?
Yuma: Shut up and fight
?: Your sure, I know you haven't fought in a while correct, you might be rusty and against me rusty is a bad thing.
Yuma: SHUT UP!
?: Fine then first move is yours
Yuma charged at the mysterious man and the man simply side stepped, then struck Yuma with the hilt of the gun, defeating him immediately.
?: Your pride got the better of you today, I'll be taking those Numbers now.
He aimed the gun and shot Yuma through the chest, Yuma began squirming in agony and the numbers began to leave his body. Kotori tried to stop the man but he simply blocked her attack and shot her in the head.
Yuma: KOTORI!
?: Don't worry she's fine, and you will have a chance to reclaim her, and the Numbers, all you have to do is participate in a game.
Yuma: What game?
?: It doesn't take place here but in the distant past, I will provide means for you to get there all you have to do Is prepare yourself, you will look for seven babies each one with a pacifier, these babies contain powers and abilities that you can't believe, they are known as Arcobaleno. You are to join one of these Arcobaleno and fight for their victory only then will you have the opportunity to defeat me.
Yuma: Give her back
?: Sorry you're going to have to win her back, Look at her well Yuma, because the Kotori you know will disappear once I reawaken the Ouroboros that lays dormant. Addio Fenice!
Yuma: Kotori, Kotori KOTORI!
He tried to reach for her but as instantaneously as he appeared he disappeared. Yuma fell to his knees tears running down his face, and his fist pounding the ground in frustration.
Astral: He was right you know
Yuma: What?
Astral: Your pride, thinking you could defeat someone without prior fighting experience
Yuma: That's not what he meant Astral
Astral: What did he mean then Yuma, we lost everything the Numbers, Kotori, EVERYTHING!
Yuma: I could have easily defeated him, I wasn't taking him seriously, and I only have myself to blame.
Astral: So what are we going to do?
Yuma: We are going to compete in this game of his and win her back simple as that. AH! This pain what is this pain.
Yuma began clutching his head, and his chest. His eyes beaded and his body generated a lot of heat.
Astral: Yuma you're glowing
Yuma: No, No Shit Astral
Astral: Yuma!
Mysterious Voice: RELEASE ME!
Yuma: NO I PROMISED!
Mysterious Voice: How do you propose to beat this man hmmm! You need me!
Yuma: GO AWAY!
Mysterious Voice: Why do you cast me away Yuma I am a part of you.
Yuma: I've hurt to many people cause of you
Mysterious Voice: Yuma you need my help, I haven't caused you any trouble until know, NOW AS YOUR KILLING INTENT LET ME FREE!
Yuma: FINE!
Mysterious Voice: Thank you Yuma.
Yuma began screaming at the top of his lungs, but suddenly a sudden burst of elements exploded from his being. Everything around Yuma became haywire. The sky parted, lightning struck the air, and tornado's formed around the air. Yuma finally was surrounded by an orb of Fire.
Astral: What is this? Is this Yuma? He feels different as if life holds no meaning to him
Yuma looked back at his meadow, which was left untouched. He looked at it serenely then he smiled at Astral
Astral: I am afraid of him, why I am afraid of this smile?
The orb of fire exploded revealing a Phoenix, The Phoenix rose into the air and absorbed the other elemental attributes and its chromatic feathers lit the sky, then it dove back into Yuma and Yuma's eyes turned into every color of the elements and then reset back to normal.
Astral: Yuma?
Yuma: I'm fine Astral, but I have to go prepare, let's go
Astral: Okay
Astral (To himself): I didn't question him further I figure he will tell me when he's ready.
When Yuma arrived back at his house, his sister was waiting for him at the door. She was not pleased at the hour he decided to come home, and decided to give him an ear full but Yuma simply walked by her without so much as word out of each of them. All was seen was a look of sheer terror on Akari's face.
Akari: It can't be, he reverted back to his old self. Oh no what happen to you Yuma that you're like this again.
Yuma: Obaa-san, Obaa-san
Haru Tsukumo: What is Yuma?
She looked into his eyes and understood the situation without so much as a word. She went into the next room and called Akari into the room with her. Meanwhile Yuma was waiting in his room thinking about his mistakes when suddenly his D-gazer started to ring.
Yuma: YOU!
?: Now, now no need to be rude, anyway I have the information you need, I have prepared a door into the past so to speak into the past, here are the coordinates, and by the way here is your little girlfriend nice and safe.
An image of Kotori resting in a room beamed across Yuma's eye.
Yuma: If you do anything to her I swear
? : Now Yuma, she's far too young for me, besides I felt it was customary to see her for one last time before you enter the battle. I hope you complete yourself before we face off again. Addio Fenice!
Yuma: Damn him!
Astral: What did the man with an Iron Hat mean by complete yourself, that power display you did earlier wasn't that the completed you
Yuma: No actually that was just my killing intent waking up. I know you have seen flashes of it but that wasn't in its entirety. To sum up he means the other vessels of my power the 28 items of my powers. They each were divided into 7 orbs, 7 plates, 7 gems, and 7 stones.
Astral: Then we must find them.
Yuma: No need, Kotori and I found them already, they're in the attic.
Astral: Well what are you waiting for absorb them already.
Yuma: Can't according to my grandmother, only the guardian of the Tri-Ni-Set can unlock the key for me to absorb them. Finding that person is next to impossible at this point in time.
Astral: I see. So basically you're going to fight with literally just your base power.
Yuma: *smiles* Yup
Haru Tsukumo: YUMA!
Yuma: Yes Oba-san!
Haru Tsukumo: Your ready go, go get ready and please be careful.
Yuma: Aren't I always.
Haru Tsukumo: Yuma I am serious be careful, now go get her back my grandson.
Yuma: *smiles* Yes
Haru Tsukumo: That's my boy.
Yuma rushed to his room and changed his clothes into his standard dueling garb, except this time he was carrying a book bag that contained all 28 items in the back. He left was the sun rose up into the sky. He traveled to the coordinates and needless to say they were surprised to see what was there.
Astral: I find his sense of humor disturbing.
Yuma: He really believes I am stupid right
Astral: I guess
Yuma: Astral, it's a door in the middle of nowhere.
Astral: Well let's go Yuma
Yuma: Guess I have no choice but I don't trust him.
Yuma and Astral jumped into the door and after seeing an array of colors he appeared in Japan yet again but it wasn't Heartland City but a different city.
Yuma: Where are we?
Astral: Apparently we are in Namimori.
Yuma: How do you know?
Astral: Well that school says it Namimori Middle School.
Yuma: So where to begin.
Yuma and Astral wondered around the school during the early morning completely unaware that the battle that they were pursuing was fast approaching them.
Astral: Yuma look that group of people over there it looks like there having a confrontation of some kind
Yuma: Let them fight we are not here for their problems
Astral: Yuma I distinctly heard Arcobaleno
Yuma: Let's go!
Meanwhile the two groups Astral mentioned where Mukuro and his gang announcing to Tsuna that he was participating in the Arcobaleno Representative Battle. Yuma made it to where the groups where discussing there declaration of war. Yuma stared angrily at Mukuro which caused Astral to wonder why.
Yuma: I don't like him
Astral: Why?
Yuma: Simple any man who hides their motives isn't a man but a rat in a man's skin.
Mukuro: It seems we have guests, take care our little eavesdropper
Tsuna: Mukuro stop it don't attack civilians
Mukuro: Those who stick their nose into my business shall be punished.
Yuma: You would think you would send better lackeys than this, they were too easy
Mukuro: Ken, Chikusa what did you do?
Yuma: The better question is what I am going to do you
Mukuro: Damn You
Yuma: So are you going to do this the easy way or the hard way, all I want to do is talk to your friend there.
Mukuro: Be my guest I will take care you later
Yuma: Bye Rat!
Mukuro: Tsk!
Mukuro disappeared and Yuma approached Tsuna. He was immediately surrounded by Gokudera and Yamamoto. Yuma bowed in front of them much to their surprise and his face returned to his normal unassuming self.
Yuma: I apologize my name is Tsukumo Yuma and I would like to join your team in the upcoming Arcobaleno Representative Battle, if you would have me.
Gokudera: How do you know about that?
Yuma: I was informed by a man with an Iron Hat, and the only way that I could accomplish what I need to accomplish I need to the join an Arcobaleno, and since you're the only one here I want to join you.
Tsuna: I not too sure, you are civilian I can't just put innocent people in danger
Yuma: I understand but I need to compete in this fight, please I know I don't belong in this group but please give me the opportunity to join your group.
Tsuna: I-I
Reborn: Okay, in order join the representative battle meet us at this location there we will test your worth.
Yuma: Oh wow it really is a talking baby.
Reborn slapped him on the head.
Yuma: Sorry for the disrespect it's just shocking that's all
Reborn: It's okay anyway meet us here, and be ready to fight
Yuma: Sure, by the way what's your name?
Reborn: I am Reborn
Yuma: Thank you Reborn-sama. See you guys later.
Reborn: No problem remember meet us at this location at 4p.m
Reborn handed him a piece of paper and Yuma departed from the group but everybody was stunned at the development that just occurred.
Tsuna: Are you serious about letting this kid join?
Reborn: Last time I checked Tsuna you were a kid too.
Tsuna: Sorry it's just what can he help us with; he doesn't know what he's in for
Reborn: That's why I'm going to test him, Tsuna at lunch gather all the guardians on the rooftop.
Tsuna: Huh?
Reborn: At lunchtime I want you all to be on the rooftop, Gokudera, Yamamoto you heard that.
Gokudera and Yamamoto: Yes Reborn
Lunch time arrived and mostly every Vongola Guardian except Hibari and of course Mukuro but Chrome was acting in his place.
Reborn: I want you all to fight this kid Tsukumo Yuma
Everybody was surprised to hear what Reborn said.
Tsuna: You can't be serious he's just a civilian
Reborn: I have to verify something, don't worry we won't kill him but If he is what I think he's is then he will be a great asset in this fight.
Ryohei: I don't like this. I haven't even met the kid
Gokudera: I don't trust the guy anyway so no sweat of my back
Yamamoto: Same here
Chrome: ….
Reborn: Anyway I'm sorry, continue with your classes.
The day continued like normal but when the day ended the Vongola Guardians left together to the destination that Reborn chose. When they arrived they saw Yuma laying there sleeping.
Gokudera: He's asleep you have to be kidding me. HEY WAKE UP!
Yuma: Hey what's your problem?
Gokudera: What's my problem its 4 P.M you were supposed to meet Reborn here
Yuma: Oh that's right I am so sorry.
Astral: Sometimes you really are hopeless.
Yuma: Shut up
Tsuna: Who are you talking to?
Yuma: No one sorry.
Reborn was recalling a sentence that the man with the Iron hat said to the Arcobaleno. "When you begin your battle one of the test will be who can obtain the phoenix first. Whoever gains the phoenix will gain a tremendous advantage, and since I will be controlling the dragon. The phoenix will be a boy with two tone hair. That is the only hint I will give. Good luck"
Reborn: Two tone hair, if this is true I want to see how powerful this phoenix is
Yuma: So what's my first test?
Reborn: Your test is to defeat all the guardians of the Vongola and if you wish fight the Decimo, Only then will you become a representative.
Yuma: Fair Enough
Gokudera: I won't stand for such disrespect. He's brushing us off like if it's nothing
Reborn: Fair warning Yuma they won't hold anything back. They will be using their full power.
Yuma: That's fine who will I be fighting first
Reborn: Ryohei
Ryohei: Tsukumo Yuma it is a pleasure to meet you I hope you're ready, I am Ryohei Sasagawa.
Yuma: *smiles* *bows* Let's make this fun
Ryohei: I intend to, MAXIMUM KNUCKLE BREAK!
Tsuna: Don't you think that's a bit extreme going with such power so soon.
Reborn: Tsuna, look at Yuma
Tsuna: Okay what am I supposed to see?
Reborn: Is Yuma scared intimidated or even worried
Tsuna: No, in fact he seems almost in awe at what he's seeing
Reborn: Don't make the mistake of underestimating this boy. Now watch
Ryohei charged at Yuma and cocked his fist back with the full intention of defeating Yuma with one punch.
Ryohei: I am going to end this with one punch, Maximum Canon!
Ryohei dashed towards Yuma with the Sun Flame induced punch but was surprised to see that Yuma was no longer there but behind him. Yuma smiled and Ryohei turned quickly and attempted to hit again with another maximum cannon and Yuma dodged him again.
Gokudera: C'mon Ryohei hit him, if all he can do is dodge then make so he can't dodge.
Ryohei: That's right! Maximum Combination!
Astral: This impossible to dodge his hands are moving so fast that I can see them where are they coming from.
Yuma: Don't worry I can see every punch.
As Ryohei unleashed his attack he quickly noticed he easily Yuma was dodging his attacks. Ryohei was getting angry at the ease in Yuma's face and began to overextend.
Reborn: This fight is over
Tsuna: What do you mean?
Reborn: Yuma's inside his head, he punching wildly now leaving a lot of openings. Also no matter what he tries Yuma can dodge it, his speed is definitely a notch above normal.
Gokudera: That doesn't mean anything, Yuma eventually has to hit him and that's when Ryohei is at his best.
Reborn: If he survives a hit from Yuma.
Ryohei stopped to catch his breath meanwhile Yuma was standing a few feet from Ryohei. Ryohei yelled in his frustration.
Ryohei: Are you going to attack or just wear me out?
Yuma: No I'm going to attack I just wanted to see your style of fighting.
Ryohei: That's some extreme speed there.
Yuma: Thank you but my true speed will amaze you, so Ryohei Sasagawa prepare yourself.
Yuma reached into his book bag and rummage around in it for a bit. Ryohei was confused at what he was doing, but held his ground and decided not to attack him. Instead he let him finish and everybody was stunned by his sudden outburst.
Yuma: YESSS! Obaa-san did put them in here I honestly thought she forgot
Ryohei: Forgot what.
Yuma: These!
He revealed a pair of metallic gloves, the gloves where red and white and had a orb on top of each fist, across the hole where five bars across the hole, acting as a seal. Yuma flex his hand and then took his stance. He took a high, narrow stance with the elbows kept close to the body. Within the stance, arms are positioned across the vitals of the centerline of his body. Yuma smiled ear to ear.
Yuma: This is so much fun! It has been such a long time since I have been able to fight, at first I didn't expect to miss it but I guess I missed it a lot. Forgive me I am little rusty. Anyways let's go enough talking from me. KATTOBING ORE!
Ryohei: Kattobing! Why would he say something like that, it sounds so stupid.
Reborn: Kinda how you say Extreme with everything
Ryohei: Hey my catchphrase doesn't sound as stupid
Reborn: Ryohei concentrate he's beginning his attack.
Yuma: *whispers* Shin-ha Kami Ken (True God Fist)
Yuma gazed directly at Ryohei. His eyes flashed for a brief second but in that moment Ryohei was paralyzed with a sudden fear and couldn't move. Yuma leapt towards Ryohei. Yuma hit with Ryohei with a lighting quick punch then proceeded to strike the Ryohei with lightning-fast jabs, using only one hand, as he steadily continued to walk and punch Ryohei. Finally, he jumps at the enemy and delivered a hard kick at Ryohei's torso to finish the attack.
Yuma: That is my true fighting style, Rising Phoenix Style, the combination of every martial art known to man.
Ryohei landed on the ground with his flames extinguished his body broken and unconscious. Everybody ran to him to see if he was still breathing. To everyone relief he was, they all looked up at the boy who defeated Ryohei with a single arm and leg and no effort what so ever.
Reborn: Ryohei underestimated Yuma; let this serve as a lesson to all of you do not take this boy lightly. He defeated Ryohei pretty handedly. So which one is next
Yamamoto: I'm next
Tsuna: Be careful
Yamamoto: Don't worry, I was able to see the punch I could follow his movements better than Ryohei
Reborn (to himself): You saw one punch Yamamoto but you didn't see the other hundred or so that he threw. His fist was moving so fast I couldn't even follow all of them. What worries me further is that seemed to be his weakest attack.
Tsuna: He completely destroyed Ryohei, Reborn let's stop this
Reborn: I am sorry Tsuna but I can't we must test him.
Tsuna: But if it results in everybody getting hurt I won't stand for it.
Reborn: Relax Yuma is not seriously hurting them, with Ryohei he struck him in places that he knew that he wouldn't be killed. Yuma knows what he's doing.
Tsuna: Fine (Clicnhes Fist)
Author's note: I hope you enjoyed the chapter, as I planned to do my own spin on the Arcobaleno Representative Arc. I plan to introduce Dueling to the story by the second round or Day 3 in the Representative Arc . Please leave reviews always appreciated. All characters belong to its respective owners. The True Phoenix and as well as this version of the Ouroboros are Original Concepts as well as the Rising Phoenix Style. Have a nice day.
Yuma's power is overwhelming, was his first battle against Ryohei a complete fluke or was it a sign of something more powerful to come. The next Chapter Yuma confronts the rest of the guardians and explains his reasoning for joining the representative battle. Yuma's attack was based on Ialdabaoth (Apotheosized) from Super Robot Wars. Its attacks can be seen of Youtube. Trust me you won't be disappointed.
