Chapter 14: The Darkness on Which Life Grows

Zero LP: 4000

Zero Field: Monster Zone: Dark End Dragon Atk: 2600 Def: 2100 Level: 8 Type: Dragon Attr: Dark Synchro

Spell/Trap Zone: Solidarity Cont. Spell

Cole LP: 4000

Cole Field: Monster Zone: Crater TurtleAtk: 800 Def: 2000 Level: 3 Type: Aqua Attr: Earth

Restless GeneralAtk: 1500 Def: 1700 Level: 4 Type: Warrior Attr: Earth

Spell/Trap Zone: 2 Facedowns

''You seriously are trying hard, using Dad's card against me.'' Zero shut out the things Cole was saying as he tried to get into his Brother's head. Chase's head lay lazily on the upper thigh of Ashley as she looked on, sickened by the attitude Cole showed his brother. ''Hey, what is your problem dude, I thought you were his brother.'' Ashley yelled as Cole gave a sickening laugh. ''This freak has friends?'' Cole giggled to himself as Zero put his head down to the ground. ''You are a horrible human being.'' Ashley said giving her best hatred look to the older sibling. ''How dare he talk like that, your own brother.'' Zero ignored his Numbers and slowly began to proceed with his turn. ''I'll activate Dark End's effect, by losing 500 Atk and Def, I may send one monster on your side of the field to the grave.'' The black dragon rushed forward and clamped it's fangs into the Iron-clad Warrior.

Dragon End DragonATK: 2600-) 2100 Def: 2100-) 1600

''You should know that I can't really unleash my full power now.'' Cole directed the comment towards himself, trying to explain himself. ''So you are still trying to protect that boy?'' Cole ignored the voice in his head as Ashley tended to the unconscious Chase. Zero lifted his head as a purple aura exuded from him as he clenched his fists. ''I duel you because of the disrespect the legacy of my parents, not your parents, MINE!'' Screamed Zero to the shocked Cole. Zero took a card to place it. ''I'll activate the card, Black Skull Resurgence, by losing 2000 life points, I may destroy all cards you control.''

Zero's LP: 4000-2000=2000

Cole saw as his whole field was decimated. ''Now I'll activate, Double Fuel, which boosts the attack power of my Dark End Dragonby 2000 attack points.''

Dark End Dragon Atk: 2100+2000=4100

''Now attack directly.'' The black dragon was engulfed in green energy as it rushed forward slashing the torso of Cole. Cole flew backwards clutching his chest in pain.

Cole LP: 4000-4100=0

''The winner of this Duel is, Zero!'' The Butler quickly went over to usher in buff, tall security men to escort Cole from the arena. Seeing the fatigue of Zero and condition of Chase, the Butler went over to Ashley. ''The final duel will be held in 2 months in a secret location tell this to your Sage.'' With that, all three teenagers were whisked into the familiar house that they resided in. ''Hello, Zero and Ashley.'' Ashley bowed to the chunky sage in his crimson red robes as Zero helped her carry Chase careful not to let his head hit the wooden floor. ''Set him in the Isolation room.'' Kuren said, as he moved from the hallway entrance. After setting Chase in the metal wall room, Ashley went over to where Kuren was located. Zero went into his and Chase's room as he let his black tee sag down. ''Seems as though Chase is in a Number coma.'' Sighed Kuren. Ashley looked confused. ''Chase has overused the power of his Chaos Number and this has brought about a sleep like condition in which he must beat himself to wake up.'' Ashley looked into the crimson eyes of Kuren before responding. ''I hope he can survive that or else…..'' Ashley stooped there as Kuren put on a grave face. ''It seems Renny was kidnapped.'' Ashley was close to tears before Kuren gave her a look and a deck that exuded a sympathetic energy. ''To win against your next opponent, it will require a dream.'' Kuren gave her the mission briefing before sending her off.

Chapter Review: It's been SO LONNG, since we last had a chapter, but don't worry I've found a new commitment to this story and hopefully you did too. The next Story will be about Gray's hunt for the rouge Doctor, his meeting with the Space Time Witch, and his permanent new deck. Thanks for staying along and keep following and review on your opinions and thoughts, Thanks!