True Power: A Yu-Gi-Oh Arc-V Self-Insert
Chapter 4: Troubles at Home
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Hey everyone, this story is inspired by Arc-VOC by OPfan37. You can find the OC deck list under my story Record Keep: An Original Archetype. I'll update it as I think of new cards. Enjoy.
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"Now listen everyone, I have a big announcement to make!" The entire assembly comes to attention as dad addresses the school. His short cut, silver hair goes down to his neck, flaring at the edges. His green eyes gaze upon the entire student body, daring them to act out while his warm smile and red, ruffled clothes make seem more friendly to the public. He stands tall (actually taller than me by several centimeters) and all of his speech is accentuated with hand gestures. THIS is Kurofudo Taiyo, our headmaster.
"This year, Pegasus Art Academy has been asked to participate in the Junior Youth Championship!" He gives a couple minutes to let the applause and cheers die down. "The tournament will take place in six days. Everybody train hard to fulfill the qualifications. Now for less exciting news-"
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"So tell me again why you aren't training?" Oh, Natsuko…
"I told you two days ago, I have a 71 percent win streak. I'm already in." That's the thing about the JYC, you need at least a win rate of 60 % with at least fifty wins under your belt. I've been at this school for three years, of course I have the requirements! I get off of my dorm couch and reach for the soda on my desk.
"And did you know that Red also qualified?" The can is crushed in my hand. I turn to my roommate slowly who is hanging from his knees on his bunk.
"Seriously!?" I ask with a torso covered in orange syrup and carbonation.
"Yep, I think he got his final win just before we left." WHAT!?
"Who was his opponent?"
"Umm, hmm… I think it was Maeba-san."
"Wasn't he the one who was sent to the nurse after losing in a duel?"
"Oh yeah." He scratches his head sheepishly. "I think he's still their, hehe."
I want to hit something now. That psychopath is entering a tournament full of middle schoolers! What is wrong with this world!? No, scratch that. Yuya only recently got famous. That means that the major events have only just began. And that means that it will only get worse from here.
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My life sucks…
Okay, time to push those thoughts away. It cannot be healthy to think like that. Take everything thrown at you in stride and then flip it on its head. That is the way you survive. Always have a trap ready.
I stop my involuntary pacing (since when did that start?) and lace my fingers. "Keep an eye on Red. I don't want anybody else getting hurt because of him. Got it?"
"Of course." Natsuko replied with a toothy smile. He was off and out the dorm window before I unlaced my hands. I can't help but give a smile.
"What would I do without you, Natsuko?"
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Day 1: Nothing seems out of the ordinary. Red has that constant grin on his face but it's normal if creepy. I got another two wins today bringing me closer to qualifying. Red won another duel, though the student was unharmed. Maybe you were wrong about him.
Day 2: I think Red knows I am watching him. That creepy grin has grown slightly and he will occasionally laugh at nothing. That laugh is blood curdling. Today was another day of dueling for Red. He won twice and lost once. He uses similar cards to you, which makes me worry…
Day 3: I have seen it! It was one of our students that was dueling Red. He seemed almost giddy. At the very start of the duel he removed this collar from around his neck. I thought I heard some static, but it may have been my imagination. Anyway, he won quickly. The kid (who used the VWXYZ archetype) slumped like a ragdoll when he hit the wall after Red's final attack. Luckily I got the kid to the infirmary fast enough. He didn't look like he was breathing.
Day 4: Nothing new to report on Red. I got the last wins I needed to qualify though. We'll have to see if he acts up during the tournament.
I go back over Natsuko's report one more time while on the way to the tournament grounds. Red is still in and this news about him and that collar are not welcoming. I rub my brace absentmindedly. I'm actually hoping to duel him early on. He needs to be eliminated as quickly as possible.
On a brighter note, Natsuko made it in! He's currently sleeping in the chair across from me with a fox plushie wrapped in his arms. He deserves the rest. I've had him running around for the past week, observing the psycho. We have another three hours of flight ahead of us. I can let him have this power nap.
"Aww, isn't that cute." I swear I have never moved so fast in my life.
"How the hell did you get on this plane!?" I demand to know as I pin Red to the ground. He laughs, a manic chuckle. Damn, that is creepy. But seriously, how did he get on my family jet!?
"Quite simply." Creepy, he even sounds like me.
He holds up his left hand to show a collar of the same material as my brace. "We're the same you idiot." A sword made of folded paper materializes in his hands, pressing against my neck. Well this is worrying. "Now get off me."
He can speak English? -blink – blink-
I slowly stand up from him with my hands in the universal pose of surrender. His grin is face splitting and he idly swirls the sword in his hands quite naturally.
"Don't worry. I'm just checking in. Can't let you have all of the fun." Why am I not doing anything!? "Goodbye now."
His free hand reaches for his waist and reveals two deck boxes. One of them glows briefly and then he's gone with a short buzz of static. The lights in the cabin flutter lightly but stabilize. Natsuko is still sleeping.
Just what have I gotten myself into?
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And there's another chapter for you. Recommendation this time is the author DragonFelicis, for any MTG and/or Harry Potter fans. Mostly for the MTG crowd.
Hope you guys enjoyed, remember to review, and I will see you all next chapter.
