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Chapter Ten: Kourin's Loss
Aichi's POV
Kourin stood Dreaming Jewel Knight, Tiffany and Asaka stood Toad of a Journey, Willy. Kourin rode Jewel Knight, Prizmy before moving someone to the Rearguard. I know there was someone in the Rearguard but I don't know who or where.
Jumping Glenn was ridden when it was Asaka's turn. Willy was moved back but I don't know where.
Asaka ended her turn with Kourin at two damage. Dogmatize Jewel Knight was ridden before the Counterblast was activated. Shelley was Superior Called because of the Counterblast.
Tracie was also called having her attack Glenn. I could tell that Asaka was jealous before I turned a page in my book.
Nitro Juggler was ridden before Asaka Soulcharged. Dark Metal Bicorn moved but I don't know where. Asaka called Mirror Demon and Barking Cerberus before the latter attacked.
Kourin guarded before Willy supported Juggler in an attack. Kourin didn't guard this time but Asaka did get a Heal Trigger.
Bicorn supported Mirror Demon in an attack ending the turn. The turn had ended with Kourin having only four cards in the Damage Zone. Naoki said my name in worry but I didn't really know what to tell them.
"It's going to be fine" I said simply turning a page in my book. All Misaki said was 'look' making them do so.
Apparently Kourin's eyes didn't show of someone without hope. I would agree if not for the fact I can't tell what her eyes look like. Kourin rode Pure Heart Jewel Knight, Ashlei before calling two Units.
I don't know where or who but I do know it filled the entire Rearguard. The Ashlei in the Rearguard was told to remove Mirror Demon from the field.
The Ashlei in the Vanguard went to attack next before Kourin checked the Drive Trigger. Just like Asaka she got a Heal Trigger. "Nice job" I smiled hearing Misaki agree.
Tracie attacked with support from Toypugal which Asaka didn't guard against. Now the damage is tied but there's still Asaka's turn.
Kourin showed a lot more determination then she ever had. Miracle Pop, Ava was ridden when Kourin's turn ended. Asaka called but I don't know who or where before I turned a page.
Asaka had Cerberus attack but Kourin guarded it. Willy supported Ava in an attack next not really surprising me.
Asaka checked the Twin Drive getting a Critical on the Second Check. She gave the power to the Cerberus who hasn't attacked yet and the Critical to Ava. Kourin was now at five damage.
Willy was sent to the Soul because of his Skill before she drew a card. She had Bicorn boost Cerberus in an attack but it was guarded by two Units.
Kourin Break Rode Leading Jewel Knight, Slalom giving her an extra 10000 Power and a Critical. Tiffany was moved to the Soul with her Skill before 3000 Power was given to two Rearguards. Ashlei and Shelley gained the power before Slalom's Counterblast was activated.
Kourin Superior Called Shelley from the Deck because of this. Slalom's Limit Break was also activated.
This meant she gains one Critical and 2000 Power. Barking Dragon and Nadia were put up to guard the attack. Two Cerberus's were placed as Intercepts as well.
Kourin gave Ashlei the Critical she got in the Second Check and the power to Slalom. I wasn't really surprised it didn't get through since it was too weak, in my opinion anyway.
Shelley supported Ashlei in an attack. Asaka didn't guard before I decided to text Ren. 'You do know she's doing this for you right?
She's jealous of how you're acting with Suiko. I thought you officially started dating?' I typed.
'We did. I don't know why she would be' Ren texted not long after making me sigh. 'Pay attention to Asaka Ren' I typed scowling a little.
The texting lasted all through the rest of the turn. Kourin said she ends her turn before Shingo and Naoki spoke.
"At least she doesn't have a full front row" Shingo said but you could hear the worry. "If she survives…" Naoki said. "Then we can hope…" Shingo finished but never finished his sentence either.
"Don't give up" I smiled sadly. I know she won't but I still don't want to worry my Team.
Asaka Break Rode Nightmare Doll, Chelsea. A 10000 power boost was added because her Skill activated. Silver Thorn Barking Dragon was called but I don't know where.
I turned a page in my book as Bicorn supported Barking Dragon. The attack was directed at Tracie which wasn't guarded.
Because of her Break Ride she moved the last two Rearguards to the Soul. This Superior Called Nitro Juggler and Bicorn. Flashing Jewel Knight, Iseult was used to nullify the attack.
"If she can guard the next attack…" Naoki said before Shingo finished. "She can win" Shingo said.
I felt bad for them for being so optimistic. Then again I do know the outcome of it. Asaka activated Chelsea's Limit Break and Persona Blast.
Ava and Glenn were Superior Called from the Soul. Glenn's Skill was used to add 3000 Power after that.
Glenn boosted Ava in an attack before I turned a page in my book. Kourin didn't guard against it. It was most likely because she didn't have enough to.
The Game ended because she didn't guard or get a Heal Trigger. The next Match was one against the Team Captains.
I placed my book down when Kourin came up to us. She apologized making me shake my head. "Why're you apologizing?" Naoki asked getting her attention.
"They call this a Team Competition because we're a 'Team'. We only have to take the next one" Naoki told her.
That is correct but I do wonder if Ren has changed for the worse again. "You gave everything you had and more making it a great fight" Misaki told her. "I'll destroy anyone who tries to criticize you for it!" Misaki said making a fist.
Shingo hesitantly agreed before I stepped forward towards the Fight Table. "Now all I have to do is win my Match" I smiled looking over my shoulder at them.
"I hope Darkpride isn't scared of you. Where is he by the way?" I frowned as I reached the Table. "No idea" Ren shrugged smirking like he usually did when taken over by PSY Qualia.
I hate that version of Ren and I hope that isn't true. We stood the Vanguard and I knew I was going to lose this Match.
I stood Wingul Liberator and Ren stood Frontline Revenger, Claudus. I drew a card before I rode Marron moving Wingul to the back. Ren rode Sacrilege Revenger, Baal-berith moving Claudus to the back middle.
I rode my Avatar Blaster Blade Liberator before I ended my turn. Ren rode Blaster Dark Revenger who he also called his Avatar.
A/N: Hello, I finished writing this at 4:38 P.M. on May 1, 2017
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