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Chapter Nine: Rematches
Aichi's POV
People kept thinking it was going to be a lop-sided Match but I don't know why. Just because Izaki's never played in a Tournament doesn't mean he isn't good.
I covered a chuckle at Shingo yelling that it could be anyone's Game. That is true but what had me chuckling was that the only reason he said it was because of his experience. He faced an unknown/nobody and got beaten terribly.
"I never go easy Izaki so you don't have to worry about that" I smiled. He nodded before speaking.
"You better not" he told me before we stood the Vanguard. I stood Wingul Liberator and Izaki stood Ancient Dragon, Baby Rex. After a while I was at three damage and Izaki was at four.
I could tell that all throughout the Game he remembered something he was determined about. He showed more determination when he drew a card.
Izaki Break Rode Ancient Dragon, Spinodriver before destroying two of his own. He drew again before his Spinodriver got an additional 10000 Power and an extra Critical. Baby Rex's Skill was activated which could only be activated when placed in the Drop Zone.
Tyrannolegend was Superior Called because of this Skill. He also called a Unit to the back middle before he started the attack.
There was a lot of determination in his eyes making me smile. Tyrannolegend was told to attack Fallon but I guarded the attack. Spinodriver went to attack Gancelot but I asked Mark to nullify it.
One of his Units was told to attack Fallon but I didn't guard this time. It was my turn now because that was the last attack.
I called Galatine to the front left asking him to attack. He guarded so the attack didn't go through which means he didn't take damage. I asked Gancelot to attack next but it was nullified so it didn't get through either.
Next I asked Alfred to attack and this time it went through. "I'm going to finish you this turn" Izaki challenged making me smile.
I know that won't work because I win this Match but I want to see why he thinks that. Izaki Break Rode Ancient Dragon, Tyrannolegend. The Break Ride gave his Vanguard an extra 10000 Power and extra Critical.
A Unit in the Drop Zone used its Counterblast meaning it could be Superior Called. The Vanguard's Especial Counterblast was activated giving him 5000 Power.
Izaki called three more Units meaning his whole Rearguard is full. One of the Units attacked Galatine but I didn't guard. "I will beat you!" I smiled at this because he was that determined to.
I'm glad he's trying harder to get better. Izaki sacrificed three Units so he could activate the Vanguard's Limit Break.
Tyrannolegend gained another 10000 Power and Critical. This meant he was up to three Criticals and 41000 Power. Iguanogorg was resurrected when he flipped a card in the Damage Zone over.
I asked two Eponas to guard as well as Elixir Liberator and Escrad. I also asked Marron to guard as well.
This made a 40000 point shield. If Izaki can pull two Triggers we're going home if I can't pull enough Heal Triggers. Izaki got a Critical on the First Check but nothing on the second.
Dr. O wasn't wrong in the fact that I used my entire hand to guard against the attack. Izaki asked another Unit to attack leaving me at five damage like he is.
I smiled when MC Mia said this turned out to be the best fight today. They changed their opinion from boring to best. I turned my cards in the attack position as they spoke.
That was close but it would be no fun if it wasn't. I drew a card smiling as I saw my Avatar.
I called him to the front left before activating his Skill. I asked Alfred to attack but Izaki guarded with two Units. This means the attack didn't go through.
I asked Gancelot to attack next and he did but again it was guarded. It was only guarded by a lone Unit though.
I checked the Twin Drive not getting a Trigger on the First Check. I did however get a Critical on the second. I gave all effects to Gancelot before he attacked.
This attack ended the Game before everyone was clapping. I smiled when the spotlight was on Izaki for the clapping and cheering.
I walked over to him stopping just before the Fight Table. "Wow" Izaki breathed making me tilt my head with a smile. I held out my hand to him before he shook it.
I went back to my Team and Izaki did as well. Morikawa went back to his usual antics before the Team left.
We were told that our next opponent would be Ren's Team. Shingo said to steady ourselves while Kourin said it wasn't a big deal. I can agree with either.
~Nin~
We pulled signs again. Shingo and Misaki had to sit out which the former didn't like.
Naoki was going against Suiko, Kourin was after him, and I was last. Shingo complained that we're sending someone who already lost in the same matchup. This time however is going to be a different result.
I called everyone over holding out my hand. Misaki put her hand on mine, then it was Shingo, then Kourin, and lastly Naoki.
"Are you ready?" I smiled. "We are!" they all cheered making my smile widen. We lined up in the order it was going to go.
I wasn't surprised that I would be going against Ren. I wasn't surprised that Kourin would go against Asaka either.
Apparently Fukuhara brought their own crowd to cheer them on. I wasn't surprised by this since they're popular. I heard Fukuhara's mass of people cheering before I heard our own little group doing the same.
I covered a chuckle when I heard Kamui's group ask Izaki and Morikawa if they were too good to cheer with them. The five started cheering making me smile as I uncovered my mouth.
"Seems we'll get to see who's better" Ren said making me frown. "So you think Asaka is going to lose then?" I smiled tilting my head. "Oh so Suiko loses her Match?
I don't see visions anymore" Ren told me. "Yeah she does" I shrugged.
"It's going to be fun when I get to play you. I do owe you for giving me my Shadow Paladins" he told me holding one up. I have a feeling it's Blaster Dark though.
"To reward you I'm going to use them to beat you" he said making me shrug. "I hope you won't be overzealous about it seeing as Darkpride isn't scared of you yet" I said.
"That's if we'll even get to the third fight" Asaka said making Ren shake his head. "Aichi said Naoki wins so you must lose if I fight him" Ren said. "You said what?!" Asaka was angry at this before I shook my head frantically.
"He never said you lose dear just that Naoki wins" Ren told her. She crossed her arms and huffed in an annoyed tone.
"See you out there" Ren said and I nodded. "We're looking forward to it Ren" I smiled. Everyone who wasn't fighting left to our appropriate sides.
I took out my book which I was a quarter of the way done with. "Good luck Naoki!" I smiled when they became tense.
Shingo told him to push it in the right direction before Misaki said that we're counting on him. I don't see a reason to say that since it might encourage him or make him nervous. Kourin told him he could do it which I smiled at.
I smiled when his tension eased because of what we said. They stood their Vanguard before I turned a page in my book.
Their starting Vanguards haven't changed. Crimson Mind was ridden before Naoki rode Ceremonial Bonfire Eradicator. The fight went on so quickly I don't know what was really happening.
I know they were tied at two damage and it was Naoki's turn but that's it. I turned another page in my book when Naoki activated Death Scythe's Skill.
Million Ray was retired because of the Skill. Thunder Storm Dragon attacked after he called but it was guarded. He checked for a Drive Trigger when he asked Death Scythe to attack.
He got a Critical and he gave it to Death Scythe and the power elsewhere. The attack dealt her two damage and I heard a Trigger activate.
I don't know which one was activated though. The power of the Trigger went to her Vanguard before one of the Units attacked. Nociel was used to guard the attack.
This activated Nociel's Ability as I turned the page in my book again. This Ability lets her exchange another Unit for one in the Damage Zone.
Naoki was being calm for once but that isn't how he should play. That's not how he plays. Prophecy Celestial was ridden before I heard two Units being called.
One of the Units attacked without being guarded. Ramiel's Skill was activated giving her an additional 2000 Power.
Pegasus was to attack but Naoki finally guarded the attack. Naoki rode Armor Break Dragon before he called another Unit somewhere. I turned a page in my book when Naoki asked Thunder to attack Million Ray.
Red River boosted an attack from Armor Break Dragon. It was nullified however so it didn't get through.
Another Unit was boosted by Red River and Suiko got a Draw Trigger. This ended his turn. He only needs one more damage but that doesn't matter at the moment.
He wasn't playing with any passion which isn't like him. If he doesn't start he may lose.
Suiko Break Rode before Ramiel's Skill was activated. Suiko had Million Ray attack Naoki's Armor Break Dragon. Naoki Intercepted the attack before the Vanguard attacked.
Suiko boosted four Units this time before I flipped another page in my book. Shingo got worried saying we should get Kourin ready as soon as possible.
"Didn't you hear Ren earlier? He said Aichi knows Naoki wins. Even without that you shouldn't say something like that" Misaki told him.
"Naoki hasn't even given up yet" Misaki finished. Naoki nullified the attack before Suiko checked the Twin Drive.
She got a Heal Trigger on the Second Check before I flipped a page in my book. She gave the power to Million Ray before he was boosted by Thousand Ray. Suiko ended her turn there with Naoki at five damage.
I was getting annoyed when I saw that Naoki was struggling. "You got this Naoki! Just believe in yourself alright?" I said standing up.
I was glad he heard me when he was finally being passionate again. He activated a Unit's Ability giving 3000 Power to Armor Break. Naoki finally used Armor Dragon's Limit Break making me smile.
He dropped his guard to focus on the attack giving Armor Break an extra Critical and 10000 extra power. He also called Vowing Sword making Red River support him in an attack.
Three Units were used to block the attack. Armor Break was next before he checked the Twin Drive. Naoki got a Draw Trigger and then a Critical Trigger.
All effects of the Triggers went to Armor Break. This attack ended the Game with Naoki as the winner.
Naoki sighed as we ran up to him. "Nice job! I knew you could do it" I smiled. "There aren't many people who could pull that off" Kourin told him.
Misaki said that he got better before Shingo instigated another fight. I sighed at this before I got in the middle of the two.
"Will you stop getting worked up over something so small?!" I said. "Our worry is not small" Shingo 'stated' making me shake my head. "It is small because you should believe in your Teammate" I scolded.
Everyone was cheering Kourin on when she was up against Asaka. "You can do it Kourin!" smiling as I cheered.
A/N: Hello, I finished writing this at 6:56 P.M. on May 1, 2017.
I do hope you like this chapter and will continue reading.
