Vile: Hello, my fine fans! Vile here with the first Chapter with the special Numbershot I promised you all! A SkyShipping epic that I've been waiting to start writing!
Yuma: Based on the title, it seems like you're introducing-
Vile: *slaps hand over mouth* Save that for a later chapter, Yuma! But I will say this: It's a lot like Numbershot 93, with a longer Duel than most! And it will be more epic than my past works (maybe not, depending on your POV)!
Astral: It sounds interesting. Even I am starting to get anxious.
Vile: Trust me, you'll like it (though you won't like at least one part). I don't own ZEXAL or any of its characters, only own my stuff, blah blah blah. Let's get on with this! Enjoy!
Note: The Number Distributor's age has been changed from 23 to 34.
Numbershot C13: True Love Shines Through All
Chapter 1
Within an area of Heartland Tower, the Number Distributor sat at his computer desk, his head down and shaking, low growling coming from him. He looked up at his computer monitor with an angry scowl, seeing several dim Numbers on the screen. "Curse you… Yuma Tsukumo…" He snarled. His eyes focused on the Numbers, one by one. "Nanbaazu Nijuugo (Number 25)…"
*Flashback*
Shuta had just been defeated by Yuma, landing on the ground. The Distributor watched from afar as the Number was extracted.
*End Flashback*
"Nanbaazu Gojuugo (Number 55)…"
*Flashback*
The Distributor watched as the final blow was dealt to Tokunosuke, him landing on the ground.
*End Flashback*
"Nanbaazu Juuni (Number 12)…"
*Flashback*
From the shadows of the dojo hallway, the man watched as Yamikawa was defeated.
*End Flashback*
"Nanbaazu Juuichi (Number 11)… Nanbaazu Juuroku (Number 16)…"
*Flashback*
Jin landed on the ground, defeated as Astral extracted both of his used Numbers.
*End Flashback*
"Nanbaazu Rokujuuichi (Number 61)… Nanbaazu Juukyuu (Number 19)…"
*Flashback*
Rikuo and Kaio were sent back and their Numbers were taken, the Distributor watching from afar.
*End Flashback*
"And even… Nanbaazu Hachijuuhachi (Number 88)!"
*Flashback*
The dark reflection was sucked back into the mirror, screaming before the mirror closed up.
*End Flashback*
The Distributor slammed his fist on the console, a picture of Yuma on the screen. "That kid… Because of him, I am losing all of my Numbers!" He growled. "Not to mention the fact that because of him… We've lost Kaito and Haruto!" He flashed back once more, remembering seeing a Number 10-possessed Kaito being defeated by Yuma and renouncing his work with Mr. Heartland, eventually managing to remove his Number 71 from Haruto. "And he's also allied with… that failure." An image of Yamoto appeared on the screen. "And now that's she in the picture…" An image of Kotori appeared, and he growled once more. "She's as much of nuisance… Nanbaazu Kyuujuu (Number 90)…"
*Flashback*
Cathy flew back with a scream as she landed on the ground, the Distributor watching from a rooftop.
*End Flashback*
"Nanbaazu Kyuujuuyon (Number 94)…"
*Flashback*
Zina lay on the ground, defeated as the Number and her lightning powers were extracted.
*End Flashback*
"Nanbaazu Sanjuunana (Number 37)…"
*Flashback*
Haiga landed on the ground, defeated, the pink particle aura vanishing as the Number left him.
*End Flashback*
The Distributor held the crushed remains of his sunglasses in his hand, crushing them even more. "This is the last straw… The two of them hold the original Number, making them both a bigger threat than they ever could be alone… They must be stopped…" He rose from his chair. "It is time I took matters into my own hands. I shall finish them off… myself." He held up two cards, both of them radiating dark auras. "Yuma Tsukumo… Kotori Mizuki… Your days of hunting the Numbers are about to end…" His eyes began to glow eerily. "Hmm hmm hmm ha ha ha ha ha ha ha hah… Ahahahahahahahahah!"
*The Next Day, 11:00*
Yuma and Kotori spent the day together on another date. Some of their friends were even joking that they had too many dates, yet neither of them seemed to care. Astral watched them from above with a smile. "Human love... such a good feeling it must be. I knew it could be strong… but the love between seems stronger than anyone could possibly know." He mused. "It almost feels… similar to the ZEXAL power."
Kotori rested her head on Yuma's shoulder with a smile and content hum, Yuma smiling in response. He couldn't help but take a whiff of her hair, soft and plushy as ever. "You smell nice, Kotori-chan." He said.
Kotori giggled and snuggled into him. "I never knew you could be so sweet, Yuma." She told him.
"Only for you." Yuma replied, kissing her head and making her giggle again.
"Come here, you." She said, turning his head to kiss him. The two wrapped their arms around each other to deepen their kiss.
Astral kept his smile. "If only I could experience this feeling…" He said. Then, a feeling shot through him. "Egh! Is that… a Number?"
*Elsewhere*
The Number Distributor was holding up a darkness-radiating card. Though no one but him could see it, purple energy signals were being emitted from it, and something glowed on the back of it, but was undecipherable. "That's right, Original Number… Follow the birdie and come to papa…"
*Back with the Group*
"Yuma, Kotori! There's a Number nearby!" Astral warned.
Yuma and Kotori broke apart quickly and snapped their heads to him. "Seriously? Why now?" Yuma asked.
"That isn't all. This Number… the darkness within it is very strong… comparable to Black Mist or Mirror's Dark Half." The spirit warned. "We must secure this Number quickly. If it gets loose, whatever it is, there could be dire consequences."
This made Yuma and Kotori lose any irritation they had at their moment being ruined. "He's right. We don't need another of those dark Numbers running around." Kotori said.
"Okay. Where is it, Astral?" Yuma asked.
"I'm trying to locate it…" Astral told them. At that time, the signal from the dark card intensified, completely giving away its position. "I've got it! This way!" The spirit quickly flew off, with the young couple following closely behind.
*Elsewhere*
The Number Distributor checked a small device that showed three dots, one red, one green, and one blue, making their way toward his position, represented by a black dot. "Hmm hmm hmm hmm… Looks like the little fish took the bait. Time to prepare the net." Once he saw they were a certain distance away from him, he immediately ran away in another direction.
*With the Group*
"The Number is moving!" Astral realized.
"Keep on it, Astral! Don't let it get away!" Yuma said. Astral nodded and kept on the trail, even though it was technically impossible to lose the signal. They crossed over streets and went through alleyways until the search was starting to lead them on the outskirts of the city. "Where is this guy going?"
*With the Distributor*
The Distributor grinned, noticing that the three of them were still following him. "I have you now, my little troublemakers." He mused, looking at his intended destination up ahead: A wooded area. "That's right, keep following me. It will be your last journey!" He ran through the trees to hide himself.
*With the Group*
Astral led them to a park with a lot of trees. "The Number is here. I know it." Astral said, trying to focus. "The signal is breaking up… There must be interference."
"There's a lot of trees around here. The holder must be hiding in them!" Kotori said. "Try and look through the trees!"
Astral nodded and concentrated, trying to sift through any interference. He then shot his eyes open. "I think I've got it. Follow me!" He floated through the trees, followed by the two hunters. They moved through the small forest, trying to prevent being cut up by branches and other objects.
The three of them then came to a clearing. "Hello? Anyone here?" Yuma called.
"I'm glad you three could finally get here…" A voice said.
"Who's there?" Kotori asked. A man stepped out from an area of the trees, head down.
"It's been a while, Yuma Tsukumo…" The man said. He rose his head with a sick grin, piercing blue eyes leveled at them. "Surprise!"
Yuma, Kotori, and Astral gasped, backing up. "The Number Distributor!" Yuma cried.
"I'm so glad you remember me… but I don't have time to chat with you." The Distributor said, dropping his grin. "Yuma Tsukumo! Kotori Mizuki! I will crush you, here and now!"
"Nani?" All three of them cried.
"I will not stand the three of you, the Original Number included, absconding with my Numbers like you own them. Do you have any idea how much you are interfering with Mr. Heartland's plan?"
Yuma glared at him. "The same plan that caused a lot of innocent people to be possessed by evil cards? We're glad we interfered! The things the Numbers do to people are just sick!"
The Distributor growled. "You insolent worm… You have no idea of the Numbers' true purpose!"
"'True purpose'…?" Astral breathed.
The man stepped forward. "I'm done messing around with you now. I will take your Numbers and your souls with my very hands!" He clenched his fist, causing darkness to form around it.
"We don't think so!" Kotori said. "We'll take the Numbers YOU have!"
"Oh, do you mean this card?" The Distributor held up the card he was using, the back facing the kids. "It made handy bait to lure you here. You'll face its power eventually… as it tears you and your Numbers to pieces!" He returned it to his Extra Deck holder. "Now, playtime is over!"
"Bring it on!" Yuma told him.
"You'll pay for all that you've done!" Kotori added.
"Duel Disk, set!" Both of them activated their D-Pads. "D-Gazer, set!" Their D-Gazers were placed on their faces, active and ready.
The Distributor grinned evilly. "I'll send you into the darkest depths!" Darkness covered his head, turning his hair a silver-gray and spiking it upwards. "Duel Disk, set!" Darkness formed his D-Pad, which was purple with red card spaces. "D-Gazer, set!" Darkness billowed from his eye, forming a purple D-Gazer with two devil horn-like attachments and a black lens. His blue eyes glowed harshly, making them even more piercing than usual.
"AR VISION, LINK ESTABLISHED." All three players' D-Gazers flashed. "ESTABLISHING LINK BETWEEN A AND B." The area morphed into a very different Augmented Reality: A dark grove, devoid of all other life.
"Get ready… for the Duel of your LIVES!"
"DUEL!"
Vile: It's time for a Duel that some people might have been waiting for: A Duel against the Number Distributor!
Yuma: You have a Deck planned for this guy, right?
Vile: Yes I have, but I might revise it beforehand. I've gotta make the cards match.
Kotori: *looks back at intro* What part were you sure we wouldn't like, Vile?
Vile: I'll get to that in a later chapter, my friend. If you guys liked this chapter, leave a review for me, and I should have Chapter 2 soon!
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