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*Atlantis City, Mid-Atlantic, 5:55 Pm. LST*
ATLANTIS CITY! A Beautiful Diamond of the Atlantic Ocean! With Skyscrapers Coming out of the Sea, Sidewalks on top of the water, and Special Buildings UNDER the water, it's a Metropolis Utopia! In the Center was a Giant outdoor Dueling Arena with a Glass floor where the duelists could see the wonders of the sea. IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL!
Ryan: BLAAHHH! Gluh…I hate this place…BLAAAH!
Ryan Edge was in the Hotel Room, 12th floor, on the balcony, and very sea sick. In the Main lobby, the Other Rose Duelist's and their guests just arrived in the front lobby.
Krystal: This is my kind of city! I just love the atmosphere here! It smells just like the ocean!
Tybalt: What's the point of building the city on top of the water?
Krystal: Because it's cool! Duh!
Krystal flicks Tybalt's nose and Rita makes her way to a beautiful statue of an ancient sea dragon and was in awe by it.
Rita: Wow… Colin, do you see this statue?
Colin: Yeah, great…
Rita looked over at Colin who was looking down at the floor. He seemed awfully
distracted today. I wonder why…
Rita: Colin, are you okay? You've been awfully quiet since this morning.
Colin: What's with the third degree! I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING, ALL RIGHT? ! So stop hounding me already!
Rita: Okay! Okay! Geez, relax!
Colin sighed and walked away to calm himself a little bit.
Colin: *thinks: Okay, I kissed Ali. That's it. It's over and done with. I just need to not think about it.*
He then thought about and felt embarrassed that he even thought about it. Then, Sam came up behind him and wrapped his arm around his shoulder.
Sam: This is so great! Thanks for bringing me.
Colin: Yeah, sure, no problem.
Sam: Now, on an unrelated note, you wouldn't happen to know if Ali has a boyfriend, do you?
Colin: You really like her, don't ya?
Sam: Why not? Just look at her!
Sam turned himself and Colin into the direction of Ali, who was talking to Laura about something.
Sam: Just look at that strawberry blonde hair… Her flawless complexion… Her slender legs… Her voluptuous bust… And her ravishing lips-
Colin: OKAY, I GET IT!
Colin then broke away from Sam and he looked confused as his brother ran away. Makoto was looking at the window of the hotel shop and was looking at a shell bikini.
Makoto: Could I pull that look off?
May: No, you can't, you fat old hag.
Makoto looked down at May, who was standing next to her, smirking.
Makoto: Why don't you go swimming in the kiddie pool? !
May: 'Cause I'm about to activate my special plan. You see, when we're walking on the sidewalks next to the water, I'm gonna pretend I see a special fish and fall in. I'll act like I can't swim and when Mr. Griffan falls in to save me, we'll fall in love.
Makoto: One problem… The sidewalks are in a glass case. You can't fall in unless you break it.
May: Damn, back to the drawing board.
Finally, Derek came back and he had room keys for everybody.
Derek: Okay, everybody, here you go. Oh, and at 7, there's supposed to be some special event at the central dueling stage in the middle of the city. All the major NDC dueling teams are gonna be there. And it's formalwear, so you got to dress nice. That means suits for guys and dresses for girls.
Colin: Blech!
Derek: What now, Colin?
Colin: Dude, I don't wear monkey-suits!
Derek: You have to; it's the sponsor's rule!
Colin: Who's sponsoring it?
Derek: Uh… I think it was Team Shadow's manager, Raza something; he had a weird last name.
Jeremy: Does that mean Team Shadow is going to be there?
Derek: Probably, so you all gotta look nice for all the good duelists out there.
Colin: Well, they're gonna have to make an exception, because I get dressed for nobody.
Derek: Fine, whatever, not my problem.
Everybody then went up to their rooms to get ready for the event.
*Quebec, Canada, across the street from Industrial Illusions Canada 2:00 PM LST*
Across the street from Industrial Illusions Canada, Nick Hollaland, the only Rose Duelist to not go with the team, was standing there waiting for someone.
Nick: *thinks: Well, it's 2:00. The note said wait across the street from that place. So, where is this guy?*
Nick then felt someone grab his shoulder. He grabbed the hand and twisted it. He looked around and he saw that he was twisting the arm of a girl he didn't know.
Girl: Ow! Ow! Stop! Stop!
Nick let go of her hand and she rubbed it to try and heal it.
Girl: You're one of the Rose Duelists, right?
Nick: Who are you?
Girl: I'm Cyla Koury!
Nick: … Who?
Cyla: Oh, come on! I was possessed by one of the gods, you guys saved me! Remember?
Nick: Doesn't ring a bell.
Cyla: T_T How come you guys never remember me?
Nick: Is there a reason you lured me out here?
Cyla: Um, yeah, I'm a part of a special investigations unit and I'm looking for any corruption in Industrial Illusions and the Rift organization.
Nick: That's that group that likes to steal rare cards, right?
Cyla: Right, and I was hoping, since you're a Rose Duelist, if you're able to help me, because you guys can like save the world and stuff.
Nick: Why would I waste my time with s stupid criminal investigation?
Cyla: It pays really well.
Nick: Okay, for the good of the people, I'll help. You got any leads?
Cyla: Yeah, this girl, Alice Knightley, she went on a trip to Tokyo a while ago, but she seems to have disappeared.
Nick: Any idea where to find her?
Cyla: Industrial Illusions America would be a good place to start.
Nick: All right, it's gonna be a long flight to California.
Nick and Cyla then left the place, but they didn't know they were being followed.
Back in Atlantis City, Ali was in a regular, long red dress and she was looking herself over in the mirror. Then, Laura entered their room wearing a sparkling black dress.
Laura: My God, Ali, you spent so much time in front of the mirror, I swear, one day, you're going to be sucked right into it.
Ali: Well, I want to look nice. Is that a crime?
Laura: No, but you never cared much about your looks before… Until recently… *gasps* You're finally going after a boy, aren't you?
Ali: *blushes* N-No I'm not!
Laura: My big sister's finally putting herself out there! She wants to find herself a boyfriend! Oh, I'm so proud!
Laura goes over and hugs her sister tightly.
Ali: I-It's-It's nothing like that!
Laura: So, who is it? Is it anybody on the team? Can't imagine it being anyone other than Jeremy or Sam; they're the only single guys left.
Ali: Laura, stop overanalyzing everything!
Laura: You can't hide it from me! You're just totally in love!
Ali: I hope not…
Laura: Huh?
Ali: I-It's nothing. Let's just go.
The ladies left their room and met everyone else down in the lobby. Everyone was either in a nice suit or dress, except Colin, who was in his everyday clothes and Rita was chewing his ear off about it.
Rita: Oh, my God, Colin! All you have to wear is a white shirt, a black overcoat and a tie! Is that so hard?
Colin: Yes! 'Cause I'm gonna hang myself with that tie after this night is over!
Derek: *sighs* Fine, let's just get going.
They all left together and they arrived at the central outdoor dueling stadium, all under the stars. A Band was playing music to offer a sense of Class to the event. The Place was Filled with a bunch of different duelists wearing formalwear, except Colin (go figure), and there were several tables of food, where people could just stand there and pick what they want.
Krystal: OOOOH! Fancy Tuna!
Krystal, wearing a strapless azure dress with cuts that showed off her legs, hurried herself over to one of the tables, and grabbed as much Fancy Tuna as she could.
Ryan: That girl scares me, sometimes.
Colin: Hey, Jeremy, guess who's here.
Jeremy: The Ruler of the Evil Empire?
Colin: You got it.
NDC Commissioner Robert Ringford approached the team as they entered.
Ringford: Welcome. It's a pleasure to have you all here. This must be the entire Team Rose, then? I must say, this is a real star-studded cast.
Colin: Cut the crap! We're not here to make a movie; we're here to duel!
Ringford: No dueling here, today. This is purely a meet and greet. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to introduce our host for the evening.
Ringford then went to the center of the stadium, grabbed a microphone and a spotlight fell upon him.
Ringford: Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please? Before we Begin, I would like to take this time to talk about a New Initiative. I present to you, the Duel Towers!
A The Video screen On top of the Area showed the Image of a Large Tower that was Standing with a strange glow in the middle of it.
Ringford: These towers will project a Field over a certain Area of a city, and All Duels will become more Exciting as when Cards battle, they will virtually cause real damage to the surrounding area. Duels will be More real than Ever and It is my hope, that by year's end we have at least 1 tower in every major city around the world!
The Screen went dark, and then Attention turned Back to Ringford.
Ringford: It is MY distinct honor to introduce our host for the evening, Raza Umbra Anguis.
Ringford stood a couple steps back to where the spotlight was, a green flame erupted on the stage and Raza appeared. People were in awe at his impressive entrance and applauded as Raza took off his hat and bowed (As far as they know, it was special effects).
Raza: Thank you! Thank you, my lovely audience! You're too kind! But Please, This isn't MY Night! This is a Night for all you Duelists Out there! Many Teams have joined the NDC League, Many of them have faded from existence, but Several Strong Ones, Like "Team Iron Legend" and "Team Templar" have stayed strong. And Of course New Teams Always Rise to take on the mighty Giants like "Team Elemistress" and "Team Rose". I can feel that the Duels this year will be the Best the world has ever seen yet!...Oh wait I got off track, I forgot I need to introduce my team. Ahem! Ladies And Gentleman, It is my Pleasure to introduce, The Number 1 Duel team In the NDC League, The MIGHTY TEAM SHADOW! ! ! !
Three more green flames erupted behind Raza and what emerged were Necros, Raquel and Aki Izayoi, who was really Akiza, but she looked different. Her hair was curled up and dyed green and her outfit was a green leather tracksuit.
Ryan: Go figure, his team has the biggest entrance.
Rita: Colin, look! That's-
Colin: Necros. Well, son of a bitch.
Raza: I never get tired of that whole entrance, it's so great! Well, please, enjoy yourselves, this is a night of fun!
Everybody then continued on with their business as the lights turned back on.
Raquel: Well, that was utterly pointless.
Necros: Yeah, why did you just show us to everybody, Raza?
Raza: I didn't show you off to everybody. I just showed you off to the Rose Guardians. Now come on kids, Daddy wants you to enjoy his party. Have some Fun!
Team Shadow Scattered around and looked normal.
Jeremy: So that guy was the duelist you encountered in D.C.?
Colin: Yeah, that was Necros, I guess he's working for Raza then.
Jeremy: Yeah, Magician's Valkyria told me that Mr. Green Flames was the one we had to be worried about.
Colin: Yeah I knew from the moment we met him that something was up with him.
Rita: No you didn't! I was the one who said that!
Colin: Yeah, right, whatever.
As they talked, Krystal was eating her Fancy Tuna when Gregory Valentine (Team Dragon's Fang) came up to her.
Gregory: Well hello babe! Is it hot in here or is it just you?
Krystal: Not interested Douche bag.
Krystal shot him down without even looking up from her food.
Gregory: Oh come on babe. Throw me a bone. Cause I think I'm getting one anyway.
Krystal: Go away.
Gregory: Screw you. There are plenty of ladies here who'd want a piece of this.
Krystal: No there isn't.
Gregory walked away and flirted with some other girls who walked by. Necros was standing alone in the corner when Vincent Silver (Team Iron Legend) came up to him.
Vincent: Hey, you're a Team Shadow member, right?
Necros: Yeah, what of it?
Vincent: Well, I'm a member of Team Iron Legend.
Necros: Big whoop, you want a cookie or something?
He did sort of want a cookie.
Vincent: I'm just telling you to watch your back, because we're gonna be the team that knocks yours off your high pedestals!
Necros: Tch! Keep dreaming, kid!
Vincent: What did you say? !
Necros: Look, I'll give you a tip. There's a book that can help you with your dueling skills. It's called "Dueling for Kindergarten Beginners".
Vincent: Why you son of a-
He punches Necros right in his chest and it sounded like it hit something hard and metal. Vincent held his own fist as it was red with pain.
Vincent: Ow! What the fu-
Necros then punches Vincent in the face and knocks him down.
Necros: Watch your language.
Necros walked away as Xavier Johnson and Kane Tyler (both Team Iron Legend) came to help their friend and teammate.
Xavier: Vince, are you okay?
Vincent: That damn son of a bitch!
Kane: Hey, don't worry, we're gonna beat his ass!
Ali was standing around very pretty, she had a small plate of entrees but she wasn't eating. She seemed to have to much on her mind.
Ali: *Thinks: I'm not in love. I'm sure it's just some over reacting to what happened. Not with HIM anyway. Its not possible-*
Sally: Excusez-moi, Mademoiselle Clairoux? (Excuse me, Miss Clairoux?)
Ali turned around and saw a Young lady speaking to her,
Sally: Pardonnez-moi, mais c'est un honneur de vous rencontrer. Mon nom est Sally, je suis né et a grandi à Caen. Je suis un duelliste de l'équipe Parole foncé. Je vous ai vu duel dans le Tournoi monde. J'espère que je peux être un grand duelliste comme vous un jour. (Pardon me, but It is an Honor to meet you. My name is Sally, I was born and Raised in Caen. I Am a Duelist for Team Dark Word. I saw you duel in the world Tournament. I hope I can be a great duelist like you someday.)
Ali: Je vous souhaite bonne chance, Sally. (I wish you luck, Sally)
Sally Smiled and nodded before walking away. Krystal was standing with Tybalt and they caught up on some old times. When Isaac Harlson (Team Templar) came up to them.
Isaac: Excuse me, Are you Krystal Skyler?
Krystal: Yeah that's me.
Isaac: You have the One and Only Templar Knight card ever made right? Can I see it?
Krystal: I'm sorry, I don't have it with me right now.
Isaac: Okay, I'll get straight to the point then. I will trade you any and all of my cards that I have for your Templar Knight.
Krystal: What? ! No!
Isaac: Okay, name your price. I will pay anything for that card.
Krystal: It's not for sale! Go away!
Isaac: Do you know who I am? I am a member of Team Templar. The Templar Knight belongs on this team.
Krystal: I don't care! That card means more to me than anything! I am not going to just give it up!
Isaac: Well, fine. We'll see about that.
Isaac walked away and scarfed down her fancy tuna with anger.
Tybalt: Krystal, you should slow down or you're going to-
Krystal: Khkh! *starts choking*
Krystal was choking on the piece of tuna. She banged her chest and she was able to swallow it.
Tybalt: Choke.
Skyler Edge (Team Dragon's Fang) was standing alone in an opposite corner when Ryan came up to him.
Ryan: Hey, Skyler. How have you been?
Skyler: Hey.
Ryan: It's been a while. How've you been?
Skyler: Good, you?
Ryan: Can't complain. But get this, I'm a father now.
Skyler: Really?
Ryan: Yeah, hard to believe, huh? So I heard you're a part of Team Dragon's Fang.
Skyler: Yep.
Ryan: Glad to see you haven't changed, bro.
Skyler: You too.
As Ryan was having a very interesting conversation with his brother, Colin and Marc were talking with Jeremy.
Marc: Hey, Jerome! I saw Makoto and she's wearing a kimono. Nice, very nice.
Jeremy: Yeah, she's… nice.
Colin: Well, what are you waiting for? Ask her to dance.
Jeremy: Why would I do that? !
Colin: 'Cause Marc is going to ask to slow down the tempo, making it perfect for a slow dance, with your bodies close together.
Marc then left to talk to the band and then Jeremy made a gesture like he was trying to choke Colin.
Colin: Now that Marcs gone I wanted to ask you something. See that girl Over there, the one that appered with Team Shadow?
Colin pointed to Aki Izayoi who was just standing by herself.
Colin: Doesn't she look familiar to you?
Jeremy: Yeah, she does…why don't you ask her?
Colin: Na, she's part of Team Shadow so she'll probably just tell me to piss. On top of that I'm probably just Paranoid.
Colin sighed and looked back at Aki one last time before turning back to Jeremy.
Colin: Now about you and Makoto! You're not gonna get anywhere just by acting like an innocent schoolboy. If you want to be with Makoto, you gotta take some action.
The band started playing slower and the lights got dimmer. People actually started getting into couples and started to dance. Jeremy then saw Makoto standing by herself, so he walked over, asked her to dance and the two started slow-dancing. Colin looked over and saw Rita standing nearby and went to her.
Colin: Well Hello there. Would you care to Dance?
Rita: *sigh* I guess so…
Colin took Rita's Hand and brought her body close to his. They moved with the music while looking into each others eyes.
Rita: Colin, I have to say this is a nice surprise.
Colin: Whys that?
Rita: I just didn't expect this from you of all people. I mean you always seem so distant, it's almost symbolic that your holding me close now-
Colin: I'm sorry.
Rita: Huh?
Colin: Look Rita I'm sorry. For not treating the way you deserve. I don't ever want to hurt you. I'm afraid that-
Rita put a finger on his lips to have him stop talking.
Rita: Colin, you don't have to worry. Nothing you do will ever make me think any less of you. I love you.
Rita smiled at him warmly and this allowed Colin to Smile back. As they Continued to dance, Ali was sitting by herself. She watched as Marc took Laura away to dance.
Ali: *Thinks: This is so stupid. Why would they want to dance now?*
Sam: um, Hey Ali?
Ali turned and saw Sam Standing by her.
Sam: I was hoping you could honor me with a dance…Please?
Sam held out his hand to her. Ali looked confused at first, but then nodded with a smile. She took his hand and they danced together. The whole area was filled with couples dancing. However, in the back area, Boris the leader of Team Dark World, was talking with Raza. Raza had just handed him a Card.
Boris: Why you giving this to me?
Raza: Because were hoping for a duel tomorrow. Your Team against Team Rose. I just want to make sure you guys win against them.
Boris: We can win without your card.
Raza: Oh I'm sure you can. I just want to give you some insurance, because I think the Roses are trying to steal your teammate Sally away.
Boris: What?
Raza: Yeah, I saw her talking to Ali Clairoux. An Influence Duelist like her, was trying to talk your friend into joining the Roses. I why not? Sally looks up to Ali doesn't she? The Perfect backstab! I'm sure its nothing, but winning against them will see to it NOTHING Happens.
Boris: Te ublyudki! (Those Bastards) Fine! Make Your Duel! BUT RAZA! I swear if this is some sort of trick I will "Otrezhʹte vashi shary"!
Raza: Hey hey! There's No need to "Otrezhʹte moi yaĭtsa". Its settled then. Tomorrow "Team Dark World" will duel "Team Rose".
As Boris walked away Raza's eyes looked like a serpents eyes as he smirked sinisterly.