Chapter 3: Paths Diverging
Hey everyone! It's me sakuraphoenix and I'm back with a new chapter of Darkness! Okay, I know that the other chapters kinda sucked, but this one is going to be better, I hope. Disclaimer time!
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'A couple months ago, the final battle between the Dark Signers and Signers was about to take place, and as a Dark Signer, I thought that if my sister, even if she is a Signer, could join our side for the cause. How wrong I was, as my old self, but I'm glad she didn't become a Dark Signer. I remember the day like it was yesterday.'
Time: Two months ago
Something had compelled me to leave the Dark Signer base, and I followed Kalin's Duel Runner via Transcendent Wings. I then saw Yusei Fudo's duel runner, but I could've sworn I saw Sakura's Flamvell Grunika following him. I thought that Yusei couldn't see Duel Monster Spirits. After the projection of Ccapac Apu disappeared, he threw one of his cards at Yusei. He pulled over before the card hit him.
"I know that card." Said Yusei
"Yusei, hahahahahahahahaha! You don't know how long I've been waiting for this moment. It's a shame it'll be over so quickly." Said Kalin
"So how do you know my name?" asked Yusei
"Heh, I never forgot, old friend." Said Kalin
He whipped off his cloak, and I saw the look of shock on Yusei's face.
"Kalin Kessler? Is that really you? When you left the Satellite, we all thought it was for good." said Yusei
"It was, but thanks to you and that mark of yours, Kalin is back! And while I was away, I made some new friends. I believe you already dueled one of my associates." Said Kalin
"Kalin, please, you have to stop what you're planning to do to the Satellite! You were once mine, Crow's, Jack's, and Hanna's friend." Said Yusei
"Don't you mean Sakura, I know about her alias all those years ago. I admit, I was once your friend yes, but now…your enemy!" exclaimed Kalin
He pulled up his geoglyph, and I could've sworn that I saw Yusei smile. Why would he be smiling?
"After what you did to me, this is sweet justice dear old friend. You destroyed my life, so I'll destroy your home. The Satellite will burn!" exclaimed Kalin
"What is this?" asked Yusei
"Now, get ready for the duel of your life!" exclaimed Kalin
I then saw two more duel runners pull up. Wait, am I seeing two Yusei Fudos?
"Hey Yuse, is it just me, or am I seeing double?" asked Crow
"What's going on?" exclaimed Kalin
"Uh, whoops. Cat's out of the bag." Said Yusei
"Huh?" wondered Kalin
He pressed a few buttons on his duel runner, but it was really a hologram with a voice changer! Kalin was dueling my sister!
"It's been a while Kalin. I really should give my acting skills some credit." Smirked Sakura
"You knew this was going to happen, didn't you?" asked Kalin
"For two years Kalin. Next time, tell your boss to actually try and stop me." Said Sakura
"Well, if I can't take down Yusei, then I guess I'll take you down first. I'll pummel you down to the shadowy depths of the Netherworld." Said Kalin
"Well, me and my deck are going to make sure that that doesn't happen Kalin. I'm not a dueling prodigy for nothing ya know." Said Sakura
A helicopter lowered overhead, and it was Jack Atlas. What was he doing here?
"Jack? What are you doing here?" asked Sakura
"Was that Jack Atlas? Hahahahahaha! This is great! With Jack, Crow, and Yusei here, we'll all be back together again!" exclaimed Kalin
"Kalin, I know that you think that Yusei sold you out, but that's not true, he was just…" started Sakura
"Listen to yourself Sakura, all of this coming from the girl from the city, whom the people of that same city supposedly looks down on Satellites. You lied to all of us when you said that your name was Hanna Avalon." Said Kalin
"Hanna Avalon and Sakura Phoenix were two sides of the same coin Kalin!" exclaimed Sakura
Kalin just laughed at my expression.
"Something funny?" asked Sakura
"We had fun, way back in the day, didn't we? Didn't we Crow? And Jack? And Yusei? Didn't we have a blast? But now that's all gonna end!" exclaimed Kalin
"Kalin, you were taking things too far back then. Not only did you betray me, you betrayed Yusei, Crow, and Jack." Said Sakura
"I didn't take things far enough, because of Yusei and his weakness. I was trying to make Satellite a better place, do you really think Sector Security had our best interests in mind?" asked Kalin
"I don't think so, but…" started Sakura
"They needed to fall like the duel gangs. Satellite needed to be ours and ours alone, but the past is ancient history, let's start talking about your future Sakura. I'm gonna send you to the Netherworld first, and then I'll send your precious Yusei following after you. Come on, let's duel." Said Kalin
"Kalin! Wait, how did you even become a Dark Signer in the first place? Did this happen in the Facility?" asked Sakura
"Are you actually scared Sakura?" asked Kalin
"No, I'm not. I have some wrongs I have to right, and I'm going to start right now!" Sakura exclaimed as she started up her duel runner
"We will of course be dueling in the field spell, Speed World!" exclaimed Kalin
"Duel mode engaged. Autopilot standing-by." Said an automated voice
"Kalin, if I lose this duel, then what happens to me?" asked Sakura
"You'll be consumed by the darkness. You'll be immersed in the shadows of the Netherworld." Said Kalin
"Newsflash, that ain't gonna happen! This is my home too, so I'm going to stop you and save the Satellite Sector!" exclaimed Sakura
It will happen Sakura, it will.
"Riding Duel…" started Kalin
"ACCELERATION!" Kalin and I exclaimed in unison
Kalin LP 4000 SPC: 0/ Sakura LP 4000 SPC: 0
"Let's get this show on the road!" exclaimed Sakura
"Yes, time to begin this thing. Time for the Enforcers to ride again. Hahahahahahahahaha! It's my turn! I summon Infernity Beast! (ATK: 1600/ DEF: 1200) And now that I've got him on the field, I think I'll place one card face-down and end my turn. Come on Sakura, you don't know how long the shadows have been calling your name. Once I get through with you, I can get my hands on that traitor! Don't let me down Sakura, I want to see you duel with everything you've got!" exclaimed Kalin
Kalin LP 4000 SPC: 0/ Sakura LP 4000 SPC: 0
"And you'll get it, my entire heart, soul, and spirit!" exclaimed Sakura
Kalin LP 4000 SPC: 1/ Sakura LP 4000 SPC: 1
"I summon to the field Ally of Justice Garadholg in attack mode! (ATK: 1600/ DEF: 400) It's time to ground that puppy, Garadholg, send that mutt to the pound!" exclaimed Sakura
"Not so fast Sakura, I play the trap Depth Amulet! By discarding one card in my hand, I can negate your monster's attack. Looks like you've improved your game a bit Sakura." Said Kalin
"Maybe so, but for now, I'll throw down a face-down and end my turn." Said Sakura
Kalin LP 4000 SPC: 1/ Sakura LP 4000 SPC: 1
"My move then." Said Kalin
Kalin LP 4000 SPC: 2/ Sakura LP 4000 SPC: 2
"And from my hand, I'm summoning Infernity Archfiend! (ATK: 1800/ DEF: 1200) And now, Infernity Archfiend, attack that machine of hers!" exclaimed Kalin
Kalin LP 4000 SPC: 2/ Sakura LP 3800 SPC: 2
"Careful Sakura, don't spin out of control." Said Kalin
Her runner was up against the flames, but she regained control and caught up with him
"You know Sakura; the powers of the dark shadows really suit me. Duels are much more exciting when I can dish out real pain; in fact, I like it so much I think I'll dish out some more. Infernity Beast, attack Sakura directly!" exclaimed Kalin
"You're about to find out why I despise dogs, I activate Defense Draw! Now my life points are safe and I get to draw a card!" exclaimed Sakura
"Sakura, try to keep up with me, will ya? And please, try to play something new for a change. I like surprises, and I hope you do too, because this face-down isn't just some old trap we've been using since we met, like that Defense Draw of yours. I upped my game, have you?" asked Kalin
"Plenty, and you're about to see some of my new tricks." Said Sakura
"I'd like to see you try." Said Kalin
Kalin LP 4000 SPC: 2/ Sakura LP 3800 SPC: 2
"You asked for it!" exclaimed Sakura
Kalin LP 4000 SPC: 3/ Sakura LP 3800 SPC: 3
"You're about to meet a new friend, I summon out to the field Neo Flamvell Sabre in attack mode! (ATK: 1500/ DEF: 200) Now because you have four or less cards in your graveyard, my Sabre gains 600 attack points! (ATK: 2100)" exclaimed Sakura
"So you weren't kidding when you said you had some new tricks, but don't forget about my Depth Amulet trap card." Said Kalin
"I know, and to prove my knowledge, I'm placing one card face-down and ending my turn." Said Sakura
Kalin LP 4000 SPC: 4/ Sakura LP 3800 SPC: 4
"Looks like you upped your game too Sakura. However, this next attack might send you to the shadows. I release both of my monsters to summon Dark Tuner Nightmare Hand! (ATK: 0/ DEF: 0)" exclaimed Kalin
"Oh no, a Dark Tuner! Please tell me that this day can't get any worse." Said Sakura
"Oh it is Sakura, because of my Nightmare Hand's special ability, I can special summon from my hand Infernity Dwarf! (ATK: 800/ DEF: 500) He might be tiny, but as the saying goes, big things come in small packages, and it's never been more true than now because I'm tuning him with my Nightmare Hand in order to perform a Dark Synchro Summon! When the shadows are devoured by even darker shadows, the curtain pulls back and reveals a world without light! Dark Synchro! Show yourself, One-Hundred Eyed Dragon! (ATK: 3000/ DEF: 2500) Let's see your sign save you now! You're no match for the power of my dark deck Sakura! Now prepare to meet the shadows of the Netherworld. I summon One-Hundred Eyed Dragon!" exclaimed Kalin
"3000 attack points? The only monster that can stand that kind of firepower is Lunar Eclipse Dragon!" exclaimed Sakura
"If you think he looks tough now, just wait 'till you see him in battle. One-Hundred Eyed Dragon, attack!" exclaimed Kalin
"Sorry, but we interrupt this attack for a special trap card, Scrap-Iron Scarecrow to be exact, and I think you know what this does! Kalin, all I have to do is make sure that your hand has at least one card, and then I can stop you." Said Sakura
"We'll see about that. I end my turn." Said Kalin
Kalin LP 4000 SPC: 4/ Sakura LP 3800 SPC: 4
"My draw!" exclaimed Sakura
Kalin LP 4000 SPC: 5/ Sakura LP 3800 SPC: 5
"I summon Flamvell Guard in defense mode! (ATK: 100/ DEF: 2000) I'll then switch my Sabre into defense mode and end my turn." Said Sakura
Kalin LP 4000 SPC: 6/ Sakura LP 3800 SPC: 6
"Well, not that it matters, but now you can attack me next round since my Depth Amulet is all out of power, or you can just keep sitting there while I kick your tailpipe all over the Satellite. It was just the five of us back then Sakura, you were the new girl on the team, but you proved to be a powerful duelist. One by one the duel gangs fell, until there was one left." Said Kalin
"I know, I was the one who saved you and Yusei that day, but I didn't know that things would end like that. Kalin, it wasn't Yusei's fault that day, please listen, what happened was…" started Sakura
"Stop your yakking! I summon Infernity Guardian in defense mode! (ATK: 1200/ DEF: 1700)" exclaimed Kalin
"Kalin, please listen to me, I know the Kalin that saved Yusei's life two years ago is still in there!" exclaimed Sakura
"I'm not that same person; I had to let the Kalin I was holding back free." Said Kalin
"That's a lie, I know because…" started Sakura
Could she be talking about me?
"Because what? On second thought, I won't let you finish that thought. I activate the Speed Spell- Power Baton! You know all about this speed spell, don't you Sakura? After all, you are a dueling prodigy, and with this spell, I can choose a monster in my deck and send it to my graveyard, then my dragon gets a nice little treat, all of those extra attack points that I just send to the graveyard are transferred to him, and I choose my Infernity Destroyer! I think his 2300 attack points should definitely do the trick. (ATK: 5300)" Said Kalin
"2300?" exclaimed Sakura
Looks like the end of the road for her. Now he has no cards in his hand.
"Now it's been a while since I cracked open a math book, but I'm pretty sure my dragon has enough power to send you and your deck to the shadows! And now for your pleasure, the main event! I activate One-Hundred Eyed Dragon's special ability! He gets the power of the dwarf in my graveyard, so all the battle damage that would normally be absorbed by your monster is dealt to you as damage! Oh, it's just so hard to find good defensive help these days, isn't it? Prepare to meet the shadows Sakura, because this game is over!" exclaimed Kalin
"It ain't over 'till the last card is played!" exclaimed Sakura
"Ever the optimist, now One-Hundred Eyed Dragon, attack! Finally I'll get my revenge on what Yusei did to me that night!" exclaimed Kalin
"Not on my watch, because of the Kuriboh in my hand, I can discard it to the graveyard to take no life points of battle damage for this battle only." Said Sakura
"Hahahahahahahahaha! I should be thanking you Sakura; after all, you're here to duel another round, but it's all effortless, because I will be getting my revenge on Yusei, but it does give me a chance to toy with you before I send you to the Netherworld! But for now, I activate another of my dragon's special abilities! Now he gets Destroyer's power! And trust me when I say that the damage you'll take from this attack is nothing compared to the damage I've been carrying around all these years because of Yusei! And when I found a new enemy to face, Yusei turned his back on me, so get ready to feel the punishment I'm going to give to Yusei!" exclaimed Kalin
Kalin LP 4000 SPC: 6/ Sakura LP 3000 SPC: 6
Sakura was the in the flames, but she managed to get back in the game.
"It looks like your precious Duel Runner is about to give up on you Sakura!" exclaimed Kalin
He was right, the front wheel was loose.
"It's only a little wobbly, that's all." Said Sakura
"Then I guess it's a perfect fit for your game!" exclaimed Kalin
"Sakura!" a few boys, Yusei, and Sartorius exclaimed in unison
"Did you hear that? It sounds to me like you have a couple of loyal friends out there watching the duel! I just for your sake that you never have to feel the stinging pain of their betrayal." Said Kalin
Kalin LP 4000 SPC: 6/ Sakura LP 3000 SPC: 6
"We'll see about that!" exclaimed Sakura
Kalin LP 4000 SPC: 7/ Sakura LP 3000 SPC: 7
"I summon Celestial Warrior- Hope in attack mode! (ATK: 1700/ DEF: 2000) Now I'm activating Hope's special ability! With the power of this monster, I can special summon another Celestial Warrior from my hand, deck, or graveyard, and what do you know, I choose my deck. Come forth, Celestial Warrior- Yue! (ATK: 1900/ DEF: 1000) Now I tune my Flamvell Guard with my Celestial Warrior-Hope and Celestial Warrior-Yue! Power of light, lend us your sight. In the darkness of night, show us your might! Synchro Summon! Shine, Lunar Eclipse Dragon! (ATK: 2900/ DEF: 2500)" Sakura chanted
"Busting out your deck's top performer, I was worried you weren't taking me seriously. I guess in a way I should be flattered." Said Kalin
"Well you won't be once I activate her special ability! You see for every Light attribute monster in my grave, she gains 1000 attack points along with a 500 attack point bonus for every Dark monster. I count one Dark and Two Light, bringing a grand total of 2500 attack points of a bonus! (ATK: 5400) But why stop there when I can activate Yue's ability! You see Kalin, any Synchro monster that was summoned with him as Synchro Material gets a little power boost of 600 points! (ATK: 6000) Lunar Eclipse Dragon, attack!" exclaimed Sakura
Kalin LP 1000 SPC: 4/ Sakura LP 3000 SPC: 7
Kalin's Duel Runner was engulfed by the flames.
"Kalin! Kalin, where are you?" exclaimed Sakura
He drove out of the flames seemingly unscathed.
"It's good to see you finally hitting back. I should thank you for the help, because since your monster destroyed my mighty beast, I can select one card in my deck, and then add it to my hand. I know that's not all you got Sakura, what's next, huh?" asked Kalin
"This, the Speed Spell- Speed Storm! Now because I have three or more speed counters, I can inflict 1000 points of damage to you, and last I checked, that's the exact amount you have left, so game over Kalin, I win." Said Sakura
"This can't be, I'm done for! But seriously folks, I activate the Damage Translation trap!" exclaimed Kalin
"Not that trap!" exclaimed Sakura
"I'm assuming you know what happens then." Said Kalin
"I do, you take half of the effect damage, and you get a Ghost Token for each time you take the halved damage." Said Sakura
Kalin LP 500 SPC: 4/ Sakura LP 3000 SPC: 7
"You really are a dueling prodigy Sakura, but look who's still standing!" exclaimed Kalin
"I end my turn Kalin, and I know what's next, your ghost token, and my dragon's attack power goes down. (ATK: 3500) (Ghost token: ATK: 0/ DEF: 0)" said Sakura
Kalin LP 500 SPC: 4/ Sakura LP 3000 SPC: 7
"It's time for the big finale, come on out everybody!" exclaimed Kalin
"These people, what are you planning to do with them? Answer me Kalin!" exclaimed Sakura
"It's my turn now, but because of Power Baton, I can't draw another card." Said Kalin
Kalin LP 500 SPC: 5/ Sakura LP 3000 SPC: 8
"Kalin, stop avoiding the question, what are you going to do to them?" exclaimed Sakura
"What do you think Sakura? I am going to channel their spirits to this card." Said Kalin
"That card, don't do it Kalin!" exclaimed Sakura
"Sorry Sakura, but I don't listen to Signers. Their combined energy is going to give this card unbelievable power! By releasing my Ghost Token and Infernity Guardian from my field, I banish the taken to the Netherworld as an offering to the Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu! Their energy has been assimilated, and now Ccapac Apu will descend upon this world! I sacrifice all these souls to you…Advent! Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu! (ATK: 3000/ DEF: 2500)" chanted Kalin
"It's here, Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu." Sakura said while the color in her face drained away
"Hahahahahahahahaha! Get ready to join the rest of the taken in the shadows of the Netherworld! Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu, pound this pathetic Signer into the darkness!" exclaimed Kalin
"Lunar Eclipse Dragon, defend!" exclaimed Sakura
It just phased through Kalin's immortal
"Oh snap, it didn't do anything! The good news is, I still have my Scarecrow!" exclaimed Sakura
"Come on Sakura, do you seriously think a little trap like that can stand up against the power of an immortal?" asked Kalin
As if on cue, Scrap-Iron Scarecrow was dragged back by barbed wire.
"Its lights out Sakura!" exclaimed Kalin
Her Duel Runner's front wheel gave up on me, and she hit her head on the back of a rock.
"And the moment all hope is lost, Sakura's crummy Duel Runner breaks, officially ending the duel before the duel can officially end her! Hahahahahahahahaha! Just look at you, you're so pathetic. You may have managed to survive this little encounter, but I'm afraid you can't fight your fate. You can't stop the Satellite from being obliterated, and you can't save yourself." Said Kalin
He grabbed her by the collar of her tank top, but I couldn't hear what he said.
"W-what are you talking about?" Sakura asked in a weak voice
"Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu, come back to me now!" exclaimed Kalin
"Kalin…why did you…betray…everyone?" Sakura asked
She then passed out. Kalin was going to leave her there, but I had a better idea. I then activated the com link with the headset I had with Kalin.
"Kalin, it's me Dawn. Bring Sakura back to base, I have an idea." I said
"Half of your ideas usually get us into trouble." Said Kalin
"Trust me, it's almost monkey-proof, pardon the joke." I said
"Fine, but if we get in trouble, you're taking all of the blame!" exclaimed Kalin
"I wouldn't have it any other way. Just make sure you get back to base safely, other than that concussion she might already have." I said
"Fine, fine, whatever." Said Kalin
He loaded Sakura on the back of her runner, and I flew back to base. I got there five minutes before Kalin did. When he entered the room carrying Sakura, Roman had a look of surprise on his face. Not that I could blame him.
"Kalin Kessler, you never cease to amaze me. So you've managed to capture one of the Signers." Said Roman
"Don't act so shocked Roman. I also managed to scare her as I picked her deck apart piece by piece." Said Kalin
"That fear will eventually prove to be our greatest weapon against the Signers. Roman, I want to make sure our 'guest' has the proper accommodations." I said
"Of course Dawn. Don't let the fact that the two of you are sisters get in the way of our goal." Said Roman
"Am I that stupid? I would never intentionally compromise the plan. Don't worry about it." I said
I took her to my room where I checked for any injuries. She wasn't hurt, other than that concussion. Thankfully, I healed that with a combination of my dark powers and Dian Keto the Cure Master. Now her mind will be easy for me to play mind games with her. Maybe enough so she will join us. I took her to a cell, and noticed while she slept, she was probably having a nightmare, a possible side effect from the exposure to the dark energy
"AAHH!" Sakura screamed waking up
She was panting hard, she did have a nightmare.
"You're awake Sakura." I said
"Dawn! What's going on here?" demanded Sakura
"What? Are you saying that you don't remember? Kalin took you here, and you were unconscious. You don't know how badly I wanted to make you pay for what you did to me all those years ago. But Cusillu suggested that I spare your life, after all, where's the fun where there's no fight?" I asked
"What are you saying?" exclaimed Sakura
"I'm saying that it wouldn't be fun to torment you to the shadows, if there was no fight within you." I said
"Watch it you!" Sakura exclaimed fuming
"Sakura, there's also another reason why I decided to spare your life. I know somewhere in your heart, you don't want to fight me." I said
Her hair shadowed her eyes.
"Y-yeah, but…" started Sakura
"There is a way out Sakura, just give into the darkness in your heart, and become a Dark Signer. I know your Mark of the Dragon causes you pain whenever a Shadow Drone or one of my comrades are nearby, it could ease the pain. We can be a family again, and pretend that we were never separated. I'll give you one hour to make your decision, but if you refuse, then you are my enemy, no ifs, ands, or buts about it." I said before walking away
"Are you sure about this Dawn?" asked Cusillu
'I am. Sakura will make some kind of choice, either through her words, or her actions. I'm sure of it.' I said mentally
When the hour was up, I checked back on her, but she was gone, and her cell was empty. But there was no sign that the door was opened. She must've gone to the spirit world.
"I see, you've made your choice. From this point forward, we're enemies." I said
Done and done! Whew, this took me a while to write, but above and all, I finally finished this thing! Please review, check out my poll, and until next time, I'm sakuraphoenix, saying I heart you, signing off for now. Kan dao ni!
