RWBY: Ghost of Remnant Vol.2
Chapter 2: Decisions of Fate
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Within an alley, a red light appeared on the ground before what fell out was a red and black skinned figure. His head was black with piercing blue eyes while the sides of his head was red while having two horns and a silver mouthplate . His armor was black with red trimmings while his arms were armored with his forearms being yellow and clawed. On his chest, there was a yellow chestplate with the symbol being that of Baron. By his side was a sword that was stabbed into the ground.
What felt like forever, it moved its fingers before it slowly stood up, losing its balance a bit before regaining it. He looks at his hand, surprised yet relieved as he looks up at the night sky, showing off the shattered moon. A smirk under his face upon seeing it. "I don't know how I lived, or where I'm at… I just know that this may get interesting." He smirked, green vines covering him as it changes his shape into…. Something familiar….
A human being.
He walked out of the alley and noticed his surroundings. It wasn't Zawame City for sure for this looks to be a bit more advanced than the city he once lived in, even the shattered moon was somewhat proof. He doubts people would understand him. He walked around and saw the people walking about. But along with them were what looks like humans but they have animal features, such as eyes, ears, tails, claws and etc. It was very surprising to him.
This wasn't Earth for sure. He then heard scuffle from another alley, making him turn his head and see a group of people harassing what looks to be a female faunus. He frowned upon this. Despite the code he followed, he just couldn't let them do as they please.
He marched up towards the alley and prevented one from harming her. He looked at one of the thugs and said, "Weak." Before tossing the one he grabbed into the trash bin near by.
The rest growled as they drew out unique weapons that looks like regular ones, but designed differently. He scoffed before he snapped his fingers, green vines appearing around him, forming his other self. He stopped an incoming sword while the others were shocked to what they witness.
To some of them, they think it is a possible Semblance he has. While the others thought he was just some Faunus showing off a trick. The one who weren't that scared charged back in, weapons ready.
"Weak." he said as they charged at him.
Several minutes later…
They groaned in pain, bruises on their bodies as the figure sheathed his sword then back to his human form. The man looked back at the female faunus. But as he does, his eyes widen. Sitting there was a rabbit Faunus, but had black hair and eyes, but the face looked like a familiar face he once knew.
"Mai…?" he muttered.
"T-Thank you for saving me mister.." She bowed her head slightly. "And… Mai? I'm Tracey…"
He shook his head, reminding himself he is in somewhat new world. "I thought you were someone I knew." He said calmly.
"Can… I know your name?" she asked, somehow a slight smile appears on his face as he turns to her, mouthing his name as he walks off from her.
He walked off and took notice of a glowing blue blur jumping across the rooftops as two horns could have been seen in the glow. An amused smirk grows on his face as he is enveloped in red, black and gold smoke as he follows this blur. A strong opponent… but if it's heading somewhere, it means more stronger people.
One thing about his code, only the strong can survive.
Insert opening song - Time to Say Goodbye - RWBY Vol.2 Opening)
[There's a point where it tips, There's a point where it breaks]
As the song starts, the camera slowly flies through the clouds before reaching a brightful Beacon Academy.
[There's a point where it bends, And a point we just can't take..Anymore...]
As is gets closer, we see Cody and Axel standing in front of the statue, looking at it before lowering their heads to see their Eyecons; Ore and Specter.
[There's a line that we'll cross, and there's no return There's a time and a place, no bridges left to burn, Anymore!]
Cody and Axel then turned their heads as they see the smiling faces of their teams, RWBY and JNPR along with Luna as they turn their attentions back towards the statue as it fades to white.
[We can't just wait with lives as stake, Until they think we're ready]
The camera fades back in as Cody and Axel along with their teams are flying through the air, dive bombing towards a location. As they do, The Ore, Specter and Boost Damashii flies out as it circles them both.
[Our enemies are gathering, the storm is growing deadly!]
Down below, stood several Grimm, along with an army of Ganma, lead by Alan who holds up the Necrom Eyecon with a devious smirk, before the shadows of Cinder and her team appear behind them.
[Now it's time to say goodbye… To the things we loved, and the innocence of youth]
Cody and Axel donned on their Rider forms as they clash against Necrom in this fight. Along with them was RWBY facing off against Cinder, Mercury, Emerald, and Neo as they battle in the small space.
[How the time seemed to fly, from our carefree lives, and the solitude and peace we always knew]
As the fight continues, Cody changes into his Boost Damashii, knocking back Necrom as the symbols of the 15 Eyecon hover over the area before turning white as Cody and the others are now relaxing on a hillside, staring at the sky as the title card shows up.
Another day passed after the first day of the second semester. And now more students who are here for the Vytal Festival started to arrive more and more now. Weiss was giddy upon seeing the potential of the oppo- students from the other kingdoms.
"This is amazing! Students from the other Kingdoms are starting to arrive here." Weiss said.
"Just remember that you shouldn't cheat just to win, Weiss." Cody reminded. "I like a fair fight. Seeing them what they'll pull is part of the fun of a fight and especially a tournament."
"Surprising the opponent is one way to turn the tables." Axel nodded. "It's like when I first used my Semblance against tyou guys last time."
"Don't remind us," Cody and Team RWBY (except Weiss) said in unison. Axel just shrugged.
"Either way, it is awesome to see these people. I'm very curious on what they'll bring here?" Luna giggled.
"I'm excited to see their weapons!" Ruby beamed. "I wonder what they named them?"
"You and your weapons." Luna teased. Ruby looked at Luna, "Hey! Weapons are amazing! It's like meeting new people and getting to know them and their personality." Ruby explained.
They all chuckled lightly. Axel looked around as the students enter the academy.
"Something wrong?"
"Don't know… but I can tell there is someone with a lot of experience…" He whispered. "Strong fighting intent."
"Could it be your imagination?" Yang asked him. Axel shook his head. "No, I should know from my own experience. Just be careful you guys."
"Oooh! Maybe this person has a cool weapon?!" Ruby squealed as she raced off to find this person, leaving a trail of rose petals behind her.
Axel looked at Cody, "Keep your guard up…" he informed. Cody nodded as they went walked around the academy.
What they didn't know was that they were being watched by someone amongst the crowd.
Cody was walking in one part of the courtyard, enjoying his time since the second semester has started. Especially since now, he can join the others in the tournament. Even he is excited for it. He remembers some of the old videos back home about the Vytal Festival, and now, he's going to be part of it!
He then bumped into someone as he walked by. "Sorry about that." He apologized. He got a good look and saw it was a young man with neck length brown hair wearing a black trench coat with red trimmings on the front and lines on the sleeves. Under it was a gray vest and red dress shirt with the first two buttons unbuttoned. His expression showed a disappointed frown yet one that showed major experience and strength.
"Watch it, weakling…" He warned before walking away.
"Weakling?" Cody growled as he went up and grabbed his shoulder. "Listen dude, I don't know who you are, but don't judge someone by an appearance." He said as the guy turned his head. "Anyone can have a surprise waiting to be unleashed, don't just assume on their appearance…"
The young man grabbed his hand and Cody suddenly felt strength as he clenched onto it. Cody gritted his teeth as he was slowly kneeled onto the ground by his strength.
"Does that answer your statement?" He questioned Cody.
Cody glared at him. "Let.. me…. Go.." He threatened as red and black flames started to erupt from his arm, burning this guy's hand as he let go.
The young man clenched his hand but resisted the pain before looking at Cody. "Then prove it." He checked his pockets and was inwardly surprised to what he felt. He slowly got it out, revealing a familiar buckle he remembers. A smirk soon grew on his face before placing it on his waist, a belt appearing.
"Interesting belt. But nothing compared to mine!" Cody smirked, as he waved his hand across his waist as the familiar, tombstone belt forms on him, surprising the man even more. Cody then bring out his Ore Eyecon as he clicks on it and places it inside.
EYE!
BATCHIRIMINA! BATCHIRIMINA!
The Ore Damashii flew out of the driver as a crowd was beginning to form around them, Cody does his pose as he glares at the opponent. "Henshin!" He shouted as he pushed the lever in.
KAIGAN! ORE!
LET'S GO! KAKUGO! GO-GO-GO-GHOST!
GO! GO! GO! GO! GO!
The pre-armor forms as Ore dons on Cody, finishing the change as he looks up and flicks his hood down. His GanGanSaber flying into his hand as he gets in a stance, ready to go.
"Hn." He scoffed before presenting a Lock with the image of a Banana. "Henshin…"
BANANA!
He twirled the Lock around his finger before placing it onto his buckle and locked it in place, the left side having an image of a knight, while the right side had a knife attached. Cody also noticed a zipper in the air before it revealed a forest inside as a giant metal banana floated down.
LOCK ON!
European themed music began to play as the young man pressed the knife across the Lock. The top half appeared like a bunch of bananas being split open while the bottom half held the image of some kind of lance or spear the resembled a banana
COME ON!
A white and red bodysuit formed on the man as the metal armor formed
BANANA ARMS! KNIGHT OF SPEAR!
The banana came down and landed squarely on his shoulders, concealing his head. From the contact, a new suit of armor formed over his body. The torso was covered in white quilted armor while the rest of his body was clad in a crimson bodysuit with silver armguards and legguards. Inside the banana, the young man's head head was covered in the same helmet which decorated his belt before a set of banana-like horns attached to a smooth silver helmet attached to it, turning the eyepieces bright yellow. The banana then let out a splash of pale yellow power before it began unfolding. Either side of the banana folded down to attach to his shoulders while the sides folded onto his chest and back, the chest pieces appearing like gold sections of pectorals and abs, lined with black.
Everyone was in awe and murmurs started to be spread around the crowd as Cody's eye under his helmet as he gets into a stance. "You're…. A Rider too?" He got out.
"Armored Rider Baron." He said, as a splash a yellow energy appeared in his hand, a spear now in his hand. He thrusted his spear, the blade extending towards Cody. An energy version of a banana shoots out as it strikes Cody and throws him back as sparks fly of his armor.
Cody groans as he gets up and charges back in, swinging his blade at the other Rider, while he does block, Cody quickly uses his Semblance to get behind and strike him several times before kicking him away.
"Hmph…" Baron scoffed, turning to Cody. "Never seen that but…" He stabbed his spear to the ground and snapped his fingers. "Here's my surprise."
The ground began to erupt before vines grew out of the ground as they wrapped around Cody by the arms and legs. He growled as he struggled against it. "A vine Semblance? That's new…" He said to himself as he looked back up at Baron. "But I'm not done yet!" He shouted, the same flames erupt on his arms and legs as they burn off the vines. Cody rushed back as he strikes him more and more before kicking him away again.
"Time to turn it up a notch!" He shouted as he took out his Eyecon as he brings out Drive's. He clicks on it and puts it inside.
EYE!
BATCHIRMINA! BATCHIRIMINA!
The Drive Damashii flies out as it strikes at Baron, pushing him away as Cody pushes in the lever.
KAIGAN! DRIVE!
KEIKAN SEGI-KAN! TIRE KOUKAN!
The Drive Damashii donned onto him as he brings out the Handle-Ken and Door-Ju. Cody then kneels on his leg as he looks up at Baron. "Hitoppashiri tsukiaeyo!" Cody exclaimed.
"Drive… Why am I not surprised…" Baron muttered. He slowly looked at Cody as his intent increased. Making Cody quickly in his stance.
Baron snapped his fingers once more only this time the vines wrapped around the fruit Rider. A black and red glow as seen from the vines. Cody looked up, confused on what he's doing?
The vines soon broke as a figure took his place. He was now a red and black skinned figure. His head was black with piercing blue eyes while the sides of his head was red while having two horns and a silver mouthplate . His armor was black with red trimmings while his arms were armored with his forearms being yellow and clawed. On his chest, there was a yellow chestplate with the symbol being that of Baron.
The crowd screams in fear while Cody's eyes were widen with shock. "W-What the?" He got out.
"I am Lord Baron, one of the competitors of the Golden Fruit."
'Golden… Fruit?' Cody thought as he gets ready to attack.
Baron charged forward before bringing out a sword as he struck Cody across the chest, striking him in immense strength. Cody screams in pain as sparks flood off his armor as he is thrown back and changes back to normal, bruises all over his body as some blood was dripping from his chest. "W-Why… didn't my… Aura work?" He groaned.
"You are weak, only the strong can survive." He informed. "You won't survive at all in this dark place."
"If you want strength then tell that to me." A familiar voice to Cody said. Lord Baron turned his head and saw Axel. "Leave my little brother alone."
"Hmph…. Then prove it, boy…" He said, getting into a stance.
Axel's waist glowed blue fire as a familiar device was on his waist. He then presented an Eyecon of Specter before pressing it. He placed it inside his Driver and closed it.
EYE!
BATCHIRIMIRO! BATCHIRIMIRO!
The Specter Damashii flew out around him, as Axel still stood. "Hen… shin…" He pushed the lever.
KAIGAN! SPECTER…
READY GO! KAKUGO!
DOKI-DOKI GHOST!
He was now wearing a black suit underneath his armour, with the armour being coloured black. The blue lines that appeared on his body before were used as decorations for the armour, with the way they were styled and positioned made it them resemble the bones of a person's body. On the chest and back of the armour was the same eye symbol that appeared before, though scaled smaller so it would fit onto the armour. Unlike the blue lines, the eye symbol was glowing yellow.
The hands also had small pieces of armour at the back of the fingers as well as the palm. The knees also had blue knee guards to protect them, with similarly coloured bands on the warrior's wrists and ankles. Over his armor was a black hoodie with blue trimmings, with it's collar being pull back to reveal blue lining that had black trimmings, seemingly held back in place through the use of silver buttons at the edges. It had black straps extending from it's short sleeves and the hood down as well as having belt-like straps on it's shoulders and a small coattail reminiscent of a classic ghost tail.
The most menacing feature about the figure was his face. He had a black helmet with a full blue visor with black 'eyes' and 'teeth'. Along with that were two blue devil-like horns that had a silver edge, with a blue gem embedded near the base.
Specter lowered his hood as he used his Semblance to summon his sword. "Bring it…." He challenged.
Baron scoffed. "Weaklings always boast about their power…" He said. He charged forward as he brought his sword down at Specter but Specter stood his ground, their blades locks unleashing a shockwave. "You're once a competitor? Well I was once a commander…" he said before punched Baron in the gut then used his chain as the sword flew around Baron and brought him down to the ground, sword flying back in hand.
"I was like you in a way, 'Lord Baron'." Specter informed. "Deeming others weak while yourself being the strongest to survive in a cruel world."
"Hmph… then you and I would get along…" He responded. He slowly got up as he decided to go back to his human form. "Why be with them if they are weaklings?"
"Because they learn what it means to be strong. They earned my respect." Specter answered, not letting his guard down. "Not just that l, they can be strong even if weak. I learned it from someone."
Cody smiled upon who he was referring to.
Baron scoffed, glancing a look at Cody before looking at Specter. "You may be strong but when will they drag you down?"
"Never til the day I die."
Baron showed a small smirk. "Kaito.." He then walked away from the crowd while Specter approached Cody, reaching his hand out. "You okay?"
"I-I'll feel better soon…" He groaned, taking his hand and leaning against him. "Was it true to what you said?"
"Yeah… It is what I once viewed you and the others at first but as I said, you all earned my respect and you showed that you can be strong." Specter answered. "Don't let that Kaito guy get to you."
"Kaito?"
"It's his name from what he said." He then looked at the crowd who watched the fight. "Let's get you patched up, little brother…"
Meanwhile, Ruby is zooming around the school courtyard to find this person and se his weapon? Not knowing what just went on, but as she did, she hears something near by. She stopped running as she turned her attention to where this noise was coming from? After walking around, standing near by was what looks like to be a forest, filled with fruit. As she was about to turn away and find a teacher, an odd aroma fills her nose. Her eyes dim and become shallow as she turns her head and walks to the forest.
She entered and saw delicious yet strange fruit that were in the vines. They smelled sweet and very tempting to her. Her mouth water before she was about to grab one but a silver armored hand stopped her. "Away from the fruits, child." The male voice warned.
She snapped out of her trance as she looks up at the figure. "O-Oh, sorry… I don't know what came over me…." She said, placing her hand on her forehead. She then took notice of the figure. He was that of a silver armored shogun with his visor being semi-circular and an assortment of colors. His chest plate had images of fruits strangely as a crest showed that of a katana.
"The fruits you see has caused harm in the past." He stated. "Those who eat it… it's drastic even for someone like you to know…" he then made her walk to the portal and led her out, following her before making the portal close behind him slowly.
"Wait! Who are you?" she asked him, wanting to know. "I'm Ruby Rose!"
"I am the Man of Beginnings." He answered before his pocket glowed for a moment before a smile appeared under his helmet. He reached for it and tossed it to Ruby. "If it glows hand it to that person it seeks."
The zipper closed as Ruby looked down at her hands. What was there is a small padlock with an orange on it. Ruby blinked as she sees the zipper now gone. She then places it in her pocket, a smile on her face as she walks off.
With Cody, he was getting patched up as Axel told the others what happened. "And so he can not only be a Rider but can use those vines to make another form." He concluded to Team RWBY (except Ruby), and Team JNPR.
"So there is someone who is like you in a way?" Axel nodded, "he's strong I give him that when we clashed blades but I feel that there is someone he respect."
"Respect?" Jaune asked. "But, isn't he just some monster? Like those Ganma's?"
"No… If he was a monster than he would have killed me and Cody but he didn't when he fought against us. He was testing both me and Cody. A monster wouldn't but if he was originally human he would see if you earn his respect or not."
Cody groans as he leans forward. "I'm not done with him.." He groaned, holding his chest.
"Cody you can't," Yang said. "He pummeled you, you need to rest."
"I don't want him to just be out there." He argued. "While honorable he is, and most likely, not dangerous… I don't want to just sit here… I want to fight- no… I want to beat him!"
"Is that what you want?" All heads turned to the door and saw Kaito. "I'm am not like monsters you all see. I do what I risked to survive. Survival of the fittest." He looked at Cody. "Unlike you."
"Unlike me?" He growled, weakly standing up. "I sacrificed my life to revive my old friend!" He gestured to Luna.
"Have you risked everything other than life?" He questioned.
"What do you mean by that?"
"Risking your own humanity to fight." He gestured to himself, showing his Lord form. "My strength is what made me gain this. I ate a fruit that turns others into mindless beasts but for me, I am not and beaten my enemies."
"I may not have risked my humanity… But I did risk out on my only way to be revived fully…" He glares at Baron. "But my destiny here, shows that I am not meant to die so easily!"
Everything was now quiet before Baron went into his human form. "Then a fight will prove it to me once more. By sunset when your wounds heal, show me if you do have strength. Show me if you are not weak then. No form changes only our primary armor."
Cody nodded, accepting the challenge. Kaito makes his way out of the room, a slight smirk on his face. 'How he reminds me of you… Kazuraba…' He said in his thoughts.
"Are you sure about this Cody…?" Blake asked.
"I'm sure."
Sunset was now beginning as Cody was healed up, Kaito in his respective Rider armor as Cody summons his driver. "This time, I'll show you everything I have.." He glared.
"Then prove it… Weakling." He taunted.
"You can do it Cody!" Jaune cheered.
"Show the banana who's strong!" Yang added.
A tick mark appeared on Kaito's helmet. "IT'S BARON!"
Cody smirked as he took out his new ace. The Boost Eyecon. He clicked it as a patch of fire bursts from the iris as he placed it in the driver.
IPPATSU TOUCON! EYE!
The flames became to swirl around the young man and as stood there as the fiery jacket stated flying around next to him. "Henshin!" Cody shouted out as he pushed in the lever.
TOUCON KAIGAN! BOOST!
ORE GA BOOST! (GO!) FURUITATSU GHOST! (FIGHT!)
GO! (FIGHT!) GO! (FIGHT!) GO! (FIGHT!) GO! (FIGHT!)
The red and black armor formed on him as the hoodie places on top of Cody, the red fiery faceplate being donned as Cody gets into a stance. As he does, the driver shines as a new weapon flies out and into his hand. It was a red katana with a pair of grey sunglasses near the hilt
SUNGLASSLASHER!
Cody smiles under his helmet. "Well, this is new." He got out as he looked back at Baron. Baron scoffed before he charged towards Cody with his spear. Cody thrusted his weapon, using the tip to clash against this spear, as they collide a shock wave bursts out from it.
Baron twirled the spear and parried Cody's strike before striking him across the chest a couple of times. Cody rolled across the ground before seeing Baron in the air with his spear aimed at him.
The young Rider quickly rolled away, the spear embedded in the ground, a small crater formed from the impact. Cody then swung his blade upward, sparks flying off of Baron's armor before Cody teleports behind him, sending another barrage of slashes against his back.
Baron stumbled forward before looking at Cody. "Interesting…" He pressed the knife once.
BANANA SQUASH!
He then pierced the ground as energy banana's pierce through the ground, heading towards Cody. He braced himself by blocking as the attack sends him back a bit.
"Let see another." Baron smirked, pressing the knife twice.
BANANA AU LAIT!
This took the others by surprise. Baron was able to initiate different forms of attacks. He swings his spear, but as he does a larger energy banana is formed by the tip of his spear as cody is thrown back away. He grits his teeth as he uses his blade to pierce the ground, slowing him down before coming to a stop.
Cody pants heavily as he looks up at Baron. "Man… you're tough…"
"It is who I am." Baron said before pressing the knife three times.
BANANA SPARKING!
This time, Baron jumps into the air as he comes flying down at Cody. He smirks as he pushes in his lever to counter the attack
TOUCON DAI-KAIGAN! BOOST! OMEGA-DRIVE!
The red and black seal forms behind Cody as it pours into his leg, creating the same red and black flames as he jump up at Baron, their kicks collide as a large explosion erupts from it. Both of the Rider falls to the ground, armor steaming with smoke.
They watched to see who will get up first, only to see Baron standing up before Cody slowly got up. "Do you give up, weakling?" He questioned the Ghost.
"No…" He gritted, glaring at the fruit knight. "As I said… My destiny shows I am not going to die.. Not here, not now… And not by you!" He shouted, drawing up his blade again. "What does it matter to be weak or strong? Everyone is the same in their own way! I learned that I can be strong by relying on my friends, they are the reason to why I want to be strong to beat those who want to harm us! I'm willing to risk my life again if I have to protect everyone!"
A glow occurred in Ruby's pocket in which she got it out. "It's glowing…" She then remembered the man's words. Her eyes widen before looking at Cody. "Cody! Catch!" She threw it towards Cody.
Cody catches it as he looks at the odd item, though this made Baron grip his spear tightly. "Masaka.. Kazuraba?!" He growled upon looking at the Lockseed in his hand.
Cody then made his Eye seal on it, orange smoke poured out as this time a blue hoodie with orange armor parts were on its chest, back and shoulders. "Help me defy this unknown destiny…" The Damashii nods as it flies into his driver, this time the Eyecon was a blue shell, with a silver eye and a orange iris. On top was the code 'R-15' and 'Gaim' on it. He smiles as he clicks on the Eyecon, showing the 'R-15' on the Eyecon as he places it into the driver.
EYE!
BATCHIRIMINA! BATCHIRIMINA!
The Damashii flies out as Cody smiles at it, he then grabs the lever and pushes it in.
KAIGAN! GAIM!
ORANGE, BANANA, SON'NA BAKANA!
Once the Damashii places itself onto of Cody, he gained a new faceplate. It was blue on the sides while the mouthpiece was silver, but the visor looked like that of an orange slice. And on his horn, was the same katana like symbol that Ruby saw on that man. Finally, in his hand was that of a short sword that also looked like an orange slice. Cody then got into a pose as he glared at Baron.
"Koko kare wa ore no stage da!" Cody shouted at Baron. He on the other hand, he was trembling, his hand gripping the spear tighter as he sees this new form… Being reminded again on his lose against his rival and now… He has his power….
Baron charged towards Cody who blocked the attack before delivering a slash across Baron's waist. Baron tried another attempt but Cody slashed him across the chest.
The fruit Knight stumbled back a bit as he lost his balance, finally feeling the exhaustion setting in. "Time to end this!" Cody shouted as he pushed in the lever again before getting into a pose.
DAI-KAIGAN! GAIM! OMEGA-DRIVE!
He then jump up as he comes flying down at Baron, as he does, several oranges are being pierced through his foot before coming into contact with Baron, sending him flying and forcing him back to his human form.
Kaito slowly looked at Cody then at the sky, feeling nostalgia from his defeat. "Heh… Just like before, Kazuraba…" He muttered, looking at the sky. Cody sees his look as he takes out the Eyecon and changes back to normal as well, panting heavily though as he's about to stumble but Yang catches him, slinging his arm over her. "Thanks Yang.." He thanked her.
She smiled as they approached Kaito who was on the ground. "You know… You remind of of someone I once called a rival… someone who defeated me before in the past…." He said. "Someone I respected."
Cody looks at him, "He… became your friend. Didn't he?" He asked. Kaito nodded as he slowly got up and looked at Cody.
"Kouta was the one. He won the game and made the world he lived in into his image, showing that even weak you can be strong…" He answered. He walked past Cody. "Kaito.." He said before walking away and looked at Axel. "And we will get along well… Axel."
Axel smirked lightly as the fruit knight walked away from the group. Axel looked at Cody, "You earned his respect, Cody."
He smiles slightly before slowly passing out. Yang smiles slightly. "Guess that battle took too much out of him for once."
"We better get back to the dorms. It's getting late." Blake pointed out. They nodded before leaving the courtyard.
Meanwhile, back at Hikari Studios, Tsukasa is drinking his tea, but next to him was a small cup with tea in it, as if he was waiting for someone? He hears the door opening as he turns to the doorway. "So, you came, Kumon Kaito."
Kaito took his seat. "Been a while…" He responded.
"Yes it has…. Still no idea how you came back to life?" He asked.
"No… I don't…" He muttered. "But after that duel I have a feeling to who did."
Tsukasa smiled before drinking his tea. "So will you help us deal with the situation?"
Kaito sighed as he grabbed the tea. "I don't have much of a choice now. After all… Our debts have been fully repaid now. It wouldn't be right to bail out just cause he helped." He said, drinking the tea.
"Alright." He nodded.
"Do you know what we're up against, this time Decade?" Kaito asked, curious to know this.
"From what I learned, it's the forces of darkness, not like SHOCKER or Underground Badan. All from one source that wants to force these people to lose morale to fight, hope, the need to separate the four Kingdoms." Tsukasa answered.
"Hmm… and the other one? The one that feels familiar?"
"The Ganma. Dark spirits that want to get the Eyecons for bad intentions." He replied. "They want Cody gone and Specter back in command. All I suggest Kaito is to be careful even if you are now alive. There are things here that we should never underestimate."
Kaito nods. "Understood…: He said, finishing his tea. "Also, I'm going to crash here now. So take care of me alright?"
Tsukasa stopped drinking his tea upon hearing that. Now how will be able handle it since not only Yusuke lives here now but now Kaito? "This will be a long day for me…" He muttered to himself.
A/N: Hey Minna! Welp, another country, another short chapter. :P Meh what can you do? But hope you all like it? Me and Shadow are trying a bit harder on the rider chapters, but sometimes it just gets like that ya know?
Until next chapter, later minna.