SoftWare: The fun continues!
Akiru: Does this mean I can go now?
SoftWare: Not until this story is done. I'll then call you for the next one!
Akiru: At least it'll be better.
SoftWare: Due to my personal tendency to rush things, I will only be including Akiru's Duels in the
tournament.
Akiru: Nice to know.
SoftWare: Ah, go step on a LEGO.
Chapter Four
Light VS. Wind
Akiru had made it into the next round. He was preparing to face his next opponent. He had decided to save his best
monster for the King of Satellite, since he wanted to make it look good. He walked around the Tournament grounds and
saw a girl sporting a Duel Disc on her arm. She saw him as well. "Hey, you, the guy with the Duel Disc. You in the
Tournament or no?" Akiru stepped forward. "I am. I made it into the second round." "That's funny, so did I." Akiru said
nothing. The girl, however, looked him over. "This'll be fun. Let's go! Get ready to be blown away!" Her Duel Disc
activated. Akiru activated his own Duel Disc. "Light em up!" Both Duelists drew their five cards, and began the Duel.
(Akiru: 4000)
(Zia: 4000)
Zia grinned. "I Start! Draw! I Summon Winged Sage Falcos!"
(Winged Sage Falcos appeared: a level 4 monster with 1700 ATK)
"I also Set a Card! Go." Her Set card was Dust Tornado. She couldn't wait to use it. "My turn, then." Akiru drew his
card. "First things first, I play Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy your Face-Down!" When it was gone, she sighed. "I
needed that." Akiru didn't say anything about it. He continued his turn. "Since you control a monster and I don't, I can
Special Summon Cyber Dragon!"
(Cyber Dragon appeared: a level 5 monster with 2100 ATK)
Zia flinched. "Man, a Level 5 on the first turn?" "I also Normal Summon my Trident Warrior in Attack Mode!"
(Trident Warrior appeared: a level 4 monster with 1800 ATK)
Zia looked at her hand. She had no cards that could block a direct attack, or end the Battle Phase. "Cyber Dragon,
attack Winged Sage Falcos!"
(Winged Sage Falcos is destroyed)
(Zia: 3600)
Zia softly winced. She wasn't used to taking damage like this. It had been a long time since she had had an opponent
like this. "What are you?" Akiru faced her. "I've been wondering that myself. Trident Warrior, attack her directly.
Shimmering Spear Burst!"
(Zia: 1800)
Zia gripped her arm. That hadn't been good for her Life Points. "I Set my own card, and end my turn with that." Zia
drew her card. When she saw what it was, her hope was renewed. "I play Raigeki!" Akiru didn't react to it in any way.
Not caring, Zia said, "I Summon my Harpie's Brother!"
(Harpie's Brother appeared: a level 4 monster with 1800 ATK)
Zia grinned. "Harpie's Brother, attack!"
(Akiru: 2200)
Zia pumped her fist in celebration. "How do you like them apples?" Akiru looked at the monster, and thought of a plan.
"My turn, then." He drew his card. When he saw what it was, he grinned. "You came." Zia looked at him. 'Is he talking
to his Deck?' Akiru faced her. "You've fought better than most of my opponents. But now I have to end this. I play a
Spell Card, Monster Reborn!" That got Zia's attention. "Oh no!" "Rise again, Cyber Dragon!"
(Cyber Dragon reappeared)
"I also Normal Summon my Alexandrite Dragon. Cyber Dragon, attack Harpie's Brother!" Zia's eyes went wide.
(Harpie's Brother is destroyed)
(Zia: 1500)
Akiru looked at his dragon. "Alexandrite, do the honors. Czar's Flare!" Zia screamed as she was knocked back.
(Zia: 0)
She got up, and was about to yell at him when he said, "Good Duel." She looked at him. "You're not gonna taunt me?"
Akiru shook his head. "Not my style. I have more important things to do. If you want a rematch, you can reach me
through either Amy Tamer, who lives in the Drake District, or Joshua Andrews. He's participating in this Tournament."
She nodded. "What's your name?" He faced her. "Call me Akiru." With that, he walked on, waiting for the end of the
second round.
A/N
SoftWare: Looks like Akiru has a new rival.
Akiru: Will she reappear in this story?
SoftWare: Why spoil it?
Computer: SoftWare, offline.
