Fenikkusumaru: Hello everyone! It's time once again for another chapter of Cardfight Vanguard: Rise of the Courier Saints!
Azure Queen: Hello my subjects!
Fenikkusumaru: We're here to bring you the second round of Team NJS vs. Sirens and well… this should be… interesting…
Azure Queen: The battle between Ni of Sirens and Rika...pfft hahahahahahaha! I'm sorry I can't say that without laughing! KYAHAHA!
Fenikkusumaru: -_-; I don't how people are gonna react to this chapter… Espeically since Ni is based on… well, you… back in the day… when you were–
Azure Queen: *Pulls out a katana smiling sweetly* Eh? What was that?
Fenikkusumaru: Iie… nandemonai… ·_·;
Azure Queen: *Sheathing swords* That's what I thought hmhm! ^_^ Anyway hope you like this because I sure do.
Fenikkusumaru: Well, before we start, don't you have something to say?
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Fenikkusumaru? If you would start the chapter.
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Fenikkusumaru: Alright, let's start this chapter!
Azure Queen: YOSHA!
Both: STAND UP, VANGUARD!
Disclaimer: Same thing.
…Last time on Cardfight Vangaurd: Rise of the Courier Saints…
"Alright, it's time for the first of preliminary rounds to start!" MC Mya announced. "It's going to be Team Sirens vs. Team NJS! And I'm sure you've heard of their exploits Doctor O!"
"Yes, I have. Especially about the new clan, the Courier Saints!" Doctor O expressed. "I wonder how this exclusive clan can deal with the lovely Sirens?"
"Oh look! They're facing each other now!" Mya said as Kurogasa team was facing the three cloak players of Sirens.
Beatrix was smiling as she ate some popcorn, "Well this is interesting. I wonder how he'll lose…"
"Ha, I knew there was a reason I like you."
'Dammit, not him again…' Beatrix groaned in her thoughts as she looked to her left to see Hiroji.
"Oh Beatrix, you shouldn't stay here with the mongrels. Shinobu has a nice room for our team if you're interested."
"No thanks. Leave me alone."
"STAND UP/THE VANGUARD!"
As soon as they flipped their Starting Vanguards over, all of a sudden, the air blew from under them as their spaces glowed their respective colors. They look to see brown clouds of dust going around the white field they were standing in.
"Here we go!" Morikawa exclaimed.
A few moments later, meadow hills appeared before them, popping out of the ground as they stood amongst a beautiful grassy field with flowers around them, "Sugoi…" Ichigo whispered as she saw in front of her, the Vanguard she chose. It was the woman with the metallic flower–like wreath behind her head, holding her two diamond–shaped gem staff. "Lozenge Magus…" [Lozenge Magus – 3000 Power] The mage looks back to smile at Ichigo both were now sending their gaze at Kurogasa.
"Victory Angel!" Kurogasa declared as he saw in front of him, his trusty staff–wielding angel. [Victory Angel – 4000 Power]
"Behold the man who controls the stars that fell onto this world by his blazing fists! Ride the Vanguard, Meteor Break Wizard!"
Mocha bowed before the pillar engulfs her area. Standing in her place is a man wearing white robes with star like belt around his waist. On the left side of his chest was a huge green orb, he stood tall as he cracks his knuckles. [Meteor Break Wizard – 10000 Power]
"Call. Another Meteor Break Wizard and a Battle Sister, Cocoa to back him up!" The girl slid her cards to the rearguard circles. [Meteor Break Wizard – 10000 Power], [Battle Sister, Cocoa – 7000 Power]"Skill online, checking the top card of my deck thanks to Cocoa." Ichigo said as she smiled. "Leaving that in the top."
"That must be a trigger." Rika figured.
"If her smile was any indication." Koji added.
"Twin Drive check." Ichigo said, revealing the first card. "Draw Trigger. I add +5000 Power to my Vanguard Meteor Breaking Wizard and draw a card." She did as the card instructed before she revealed her second card. "Critical Trigger! All effect to go Meteor Break Wizard!"
[Drive Check – Dream Eater – Draw Trigger]
[Drive Check – Battle Sister, Ginger – Critical Trigger]
"She played him!" Miwa said realizing what Ichigo did.
"Noble at heart, he shall give those lost a second chance to be saved! Let your luminous light guide them into all truth! Ride! Airline Communicator, Gabriel!"
As Alexander was wrapped in a white pillar of light that discharged blue electricity, a tall androgynous male angel with short black hair, wings shaped as plane wings and wearing a white pilot's clothing and blue pilot's cap, holding a large cybernetic sword and shield that glowed blue plasma appeared in his presence. [Airline Communicator, Gabriel – 11000 Power]
"When Guardian Saint Alexander has been rode by Grade 3, he can move out of the Soul and be placed in the Rear Guard!"
On Gabriel's right, Alexander appeared next to him. [Guardian Saint, Alexander – 9000 Power]
"Boosted by Command Angel, Gabriel attacks your Vangaurd!"
"…" Ichigo closes her eyes before chuckling, "No Guard."
"Twin Drive, check!" Kurogasa, said, revealing the top two cards. The first card glowed red. "Draw Trigger! The +5000 Power goes to Gabriel and I draw one card!" He said, drawing his extra card. He then revealed the second card. "Tch… no trigger."
[Drive Check – Stamp Falcon – Draw Trigger]
[Drive Check – Mail Assigner – No Trigger]
Command Angel glowed as he transferred his power to Gabriel. [11000 Power + 8000 Power + 5000 Power = 24000 Power] The pilot themed angel then flew over to Meteor Break Wizard and slashed him with his plasma blade, making the wizard grit in pain.
"…Bingo." Zero said as she shook her head, "Game Over."
"Hold up, who said I was done? My turn's not finished." Kurogasa smirked.
"W–What?!" Ichigo gasped showing shock for the first time.
"Since Gabriel made a successful attack, his skill can now activate! By Counterblasting three cards in my Damage Zone, I can return any of my Rear Guards back to the deck, shuffle, and draw out the same number I returned to the Deck to Call to the Field!"
"Heh… heh… heh… heh…" The girl hair was covering her face as she trembles.
"Oi, are you–"
"Bwahahahaha!" The woman started to laugh out loud so loudly and unrestained it was completely opposite of her serious nature. "Hahahahah!"
"Uh…" Kurogasa got out, a bit worried.
"Gomen, gomen." The girl finally stopped, smiling ever so sweetly. "It's just been a long while that I was caught off guard. Hmhm, just as I thought you really are one–of–a–kind guy." The girl tilted her head making Kurogasa blush at the complement.
"What a match this has been! It's going to be a close one!" MC Mya announced. "Don't you think so, Doctor O?"
"Indeed, the Sirens experience with the Nationals helped them greatly against Team NJS. I dare say that the latter of the teams have great skill and uncanny luck, however The Sirens seemed to be the o~nes winning now!" The Doctor said greatly showing his favorite 'O' sign.
"Stand and draw," Ichigo said before looking at Kurogasa. "Be honored since this is my first time calling… Final Turn!"
"Nani?!" Kurogasa said surprised, before gritting his teeth.
"No way, she's bluffing!" Rika said.
"Alright, last but not least, my Vanguard attacks! My last counterblast! Say goodbye with your Vanguard!" The girl shouts as her Wizard charges at Gabriel with his fist ready. [10000 Power + 8000 Power + 3000 Power = 21000 Power]
"No way! Seraphiel! Sahaquiel! Intercept! Sahaquiel's skill activates! When guarding a Courier Saints he gains an additional +5000 Shield!" Kurogasa said. Seraphiel and Sahaquiel got in front of Gabirel as they readied their bow and bazooka launcher respectively. [11000 Power + 10000 Shield + 5000 Shield = 26000 Power]
"…Twin Drive Check…" The girl said as she sighed carefully, revealing the first and second card. And the second… glowed yellow. "…Critical Trigger! Everything to my Vanguard!"
[Drive Check – Battle Sister, Chocolat – No Trigger]
[Drive Check – Psychic Bird – Critical Trigger]
"No way!" Rika and Koji gasped.
"Hmph…" Kai scoffed.
"Called it." Beatrix said shaking her head as she tightly closed her eyes. "Oww, that never gets easier! Need eyedrops~!" The girl childishly whined.
Gemini glowed a white aura as they transferred their power over to the Vanguard Meteor Break Wizard. [10000 Power + 3000 Power + 8000 Power + 5000 Power = 26000 Power/Critical: 1–2] The Wizard fist charge up with light as he punches the ground lighting it and the front of the units in flames! He smiles as the Meteor Break Wizard leaves after seeing nothing but ashes in his former position.
[Damage Check – Guardian Saint, Alexander – No Trigger]
"The winner! Team Sirens! Ichigo Ongaku!" The referee announced as the crowd cheered.
"And that's the end!" MC Mya yelled as the holograms deactivated. "In a lucky streak it was Team Sirens' White Sage, Ichigo Ongaku, that won this match! Sing a song of victory for this maiden of foreseeing!"
"I blew it…" Kurogasa sighed in disappointment.
"Don't say that." Ichigo said, as Kurogasa looked at her.
"Huh?"
She walked up after picking up her cards, "Trust me, my first battle here was so bad I let my Team's alternate take my place for the whole tournament because I made so many rookie mistakes. You did farbetter than most teams who come here first." The girl said to Kurogasa trying to cheer him up.
"Really? You think so?" He asked.
"Yes, here." The girl leaned in and kissed Kurogasa's cheek, being dangerously close to his lips.
"!" Kurogasa face turn insanely red as he couldn't move away from the girl's sudden action!
"Hehe, good luck on your next match! Remember just trust your instincts." Ichigo said winking before walking back to her team.
"Please Koji trade places with me, break my legs, anything! Just don't send that creepy girl to me! I think I'll never be the same again if I do this."
"Aren't you being a bit rude to her?" Kurogasa said as he finally was back to normal, "I mean sure she's open about her… type. But that doesn't mean she wants to have a make–out session."
"Oh sure, you say that now because you got the straight one kissing you! I'm into boys." Rika deadpanned.
"*cough*so she says*cough*" Koji joked as he try to hide in a cough.
*STOMP!*
"YEOW!"
"I'm serious!"
"Okay calm down." Kyoshiro said, getting between the team. "Look Rika, just focus on the cardfight and nothing else. You'll be fine."
"I hate you all…" The girl cried waterfall tears as she nodded. "If I go down that path… I'll remember this."
"Hehe~ ready or not Rika–chan…" Ni giggled as she walked towards her spot. "Here I come!"
…And now the continuation…
Ni was skipping towards her opponent as she giggled, "Gonna get a girlfriend, la la laaa~!" she sang as she stopped on her team mat. "Hmm, hmm ohh la la~!"
"…I'm so not going to live through this day." Rika paled as she saw Ni spinning around.
"Hehe, hello~oo Rika–chan!" Ni purred as she winked towards the girl.
"Oh good grief…" Rika whispered before smiling weakly, "Heya, Ni…"
"Ooooh~ I love the way you say that." Ni blew a kiss towards Rika.
"Oh that tears it! Koji switch with me!" Rika yelled as she cried waterfall tears.
"Sorry soul sistah! Once you're out on the field, that's it!" Koji grinned widely.
"You're really enjoying this aren't you…" Kurogasa deadpanned.
"And you're not?!" Koji laughed, "Seriously we have to pay to watch this stuff and we're getting a first class pay–per–view moment here!"
"Uh… no…" Kurogasa sweat dropped.
"Aw come on Rika–chan, are you going to come quietly or am I going to have to make you scream?" Ni suggested as Koji nosebleed.
"Holy– Kurogasa here." The disco boy hands the Courier Saint user, his wallet. "If I die from this match remember who I once was."
"Yeah… a disco fanatic ladies' man who can't keep his hormones in check." Kurogasa deadpanned.
"AME– wait a minute!"
"I need an adult…" Rika said as she finally stood her ground. "A–Alright, let's do this!" The girl said placing her deck and her Grade 0 on their respective places on the machine as did Ni.
"Hmhm, remember what you said earlier? You were getting cold?" Ni said sweetly said as a light blush dusted upon her cheeks. "Well it's going to get a whole lot hotter in here… from our…" the girl licked her lips. "Struggle."
"…" Ichigo said as she shook her head, with her leader copying her, "Shiro… we really need to curb stomp that libido of hers."
"Yeah we do." Zero said before getting out a cellphone out. "Hey Yon? Yeah, burn all of Ni's… special manga before we get home. Yeah, yeah, I know, San is gonna give an earful about it, but this is for Ni's own good. Go ask Gogo to borrow the flamethrower!"
"…Is it just me or are our names oddly numbered?" Ichigo asked.
"…mine isn't." Zero said as she sighed. "Whatever, look just find my rope. If you want Kurogasa as your boy toy then get it!"
"Zero!" Ichigo blushed madly.
"Alright! The second match between Team Siren and Team NJS is about to begin! It's Ni Ongaku vs. Rika Ryusaki!" MC Mya announced.
"Okay… this is my stage now!" Ni said with a wink before placing her deck and Grade 0 on the field.
"Huh? Not going to switch for another one like your friend?" Rika said.
"Sister." Ni corrected. "Ichigo is my older sister. And no, I have only one clan unlike my sisters, and that's because this is for making my cute opponent's sweat." Ni said as she smile. "Kay?"
"Uh… okay…?" Rika sweated.
"Kyaaaaah! Kawaii! You're sweating already and I haven't even started yet!" Ni squealed.
"Someone save me…" Rika said wearily before both players drew five cards.
"Begin the second match!" The referee called out.
"STAND UP, VANGUARD!"
(Cue Theme Re:member by Flow)
(Kakeru narase sonzai wo koko ni iru to~) The camera moved fast as we see Kurogasa in front of the camera running down a path. From one path, Koji comes running down to join him, giving him a high five. Rika joins them from the other side to give a high five too.
(Arata na tabi ga ima hajimaru~ [Whoa, whoa, whoa~]) After a few moments of running, the three jumped in the air and the camera moved upwards to focus on the sky.
(Whoa, whoa, whoa~ Whoa, whoa, whoa~ Whoa, whoa, whoa) The title card Cardfight Vanguard: Rise of the Courier Saints appeared on the screen and stayed there before it faded away at the last part of the lyrics.
(Instrumental) At each beat, there was a cameo shot of Aichi, Kai, Misaki, Kamui, Koji, Rika, and Kurogasa.
(Kawari yuku kisetsu no naka wo) Kurogasa looks at the screen with a smirk on his face as he held up a Vanguard card, showing the reverse side and his Courier Saints appear with him.
(Ikinuku tabi ni bokura) Rika was cooking away while apparitions of her Neo Nectar units appeared and smiled at the delicious food she was cooking before setting them on the table.
(Chie to tsuyosa wo te ni ireta kedo~ [Just looks like a survival game]) Koji does some disco dance moves, a smug smirk on his face as his Dimension Police units surround him. Hitting his last pose, a mob of girls glomp him to the ground. Rika looking irritated, gets him out of the mob, covered in lipstick kiss marks, and smacks him upside the head, making Koji have a lump while Kurogasa laughed nervously with a sweat drop.
(Nagareteku jikan no naka ni) The next scene then shows the members of Team Q4 in a group consisting of Aichi, Kai, Misaki, and Kamui.
(Okizari ni shita omoi wo) The camera then panned to the right to showing Miwa, Izaki, Morikawa, Reiji, Eiji, Emi, Shin, Kyoshiro, and Yukina as they smiled at the camera.
(Wasureta koto sura wasurete ita~) The camera then showed the members of five teams: Team Ultra Rare, Team Handsome, Team Caesar and the last two teams were unknown covered in silhouettes and the leaders of those teams had their eyes glowing ominously.
(Kuzure kaketa toki~ kodoku wo shitte~) In a black screen, Kurogasa stood alone looking down before Sayuri's ghost hugged him from behind. Kurogasa senses her before she disappeared.
(Deaeta bokura hi~to~ri ja nai) When he turned around, he saw nothing, but his friends Koji, Rika, Aichi, Kai, Misaki, Kamui, Morikawa, Izaki, Miwa, Reiji, Eiji, Emi, Shin, Kyoshiro, and Yukina faded into view in groups and Kurogasa smiles seeing them before going over to them.
(Sarake dase kanjou wo banjou no omoi wo~) Koji and Rika are then shown standing in their spirit forms on the surface of Cray before their forms are replaced with those of Super Dimensional Robo, Daiyusha and Maiden of Trailing Roses respectively. Each of them unleash attacks on an unseen opponent.
(Namidame ga unmei wo kaete yuku~) Kurogasa is also shown standing on Cray as a spirit, standing opposite of a shadowed figure. The shadowed figure is then replaced by the silhouette of an unknown unit while Kurogasa transforms into Guardian Saint, Alexander with his facial appearance.
(Yami ni uchi narase kodou wo kitto aeru yo~) Blaster Blade walked up next to him and Kurogasa looked to see him with Aichi's facial appearance and the two nodded before charging towards the unknown unit.
(Onaji itami no hata no moto de~ [Whoa, whoa, whoa~]) As they got closer, they crossed their blades and when theirs clashed with the unknown unit's blade, the whole scenery turns white and it fades out to Kurogasa waking up from a dream seeing himself sitting at a table in Card Capital and was startled to see Koji and Rika trying to wake him up.
(Whoa, whoa, whoa~ Whoa, whoa, whoa~ Whoa, whoa, whoa) Kurogasa looks around as he sees everyone else crowding around the table and smiles. He then grabs hold of his deck as he stands up, with the shot pausing as he stood at full height with a look of determination.
Chapter 25: Awkward Sparks
"STAND UP, VANGUARD!"
They flipped their Starting Vanguards over, and the air blew from under them while their spaces glowed their respective colors. They look to see brown clouds of dust going around the white field they were standing in.
A few moments later, multiple trees popped out of the ground as they stood amongst the forest floor with the sun shining down from the cracks of the canopy. Two pillars of light appeared as a green scaled bipedal dragon, wearing a helmet shaped as a dragon's head, black armor with a red cape and holding an axe ablaze with fire in his left hand and a shield in his right hand. "Lizard Soldier, Conroe!" She said. [Lizard Soldier, Conroe – 5000 Power]
On Rika's side, the small warrior, wearing leaf like clothing and wood like armor on his legs. He was holding shields made out of wood with designs on the front of the shields. He held the shields in preparation for the battle. [Shield Seed Squire – 5000 Power]
"Shield Seed Squire!" Rika declared.
"Aw you pick such a nice place for our first date, I'll let you go first honey~!" Ni said with a wink.
"Gh!" Rika winced before drawing the top card of her deck. "I Ride Blade Seed Squire!"
As Shield Seed Squire was enveloped in light, he changed into a wilder version of himself with a white and red feather on his head. The shields on his arms became more like white blade like weapons with a yellow flower blooming on his chest. [Blade Seed Squire – 7000 Power]
"With Shield Seed Squire's skill, I move him to the back." Rika said, moving her starting Vanguard to the rearguard. Soon, Shield Seed Squire appeared behind the vanguard, making him smile a bit. [Shield Seed Squire – 5000 Power]
"That's all from me." Rika said, ending her turn.
Rika
Hand: 5
Back Row: Empty/Shield Seed Squire/Empty
Front Row: Empty/Blade Seed Squire/Empty
Damage: None
Ni
Hand: 5
Front Row: Empty/Lizard Soldier, Conroe/Empty
Back Row: Empty/Empty/Empty
Damage: None
"Cute, it's so cu~te to see you take this match so seriously." Ni giggled before she drew her sixth card. "Henshin, Embodiment of Armor Bahr! Then Conroe moves to left back row!" Ni said as she placed her cards in the right positions. "Then I call Gattling Claw Dragon in front of Conroe–kun!"
A pillar of flames engulfed the lizard soldier as he transformed into the blue skinned Embodiment of the Armor, raising his blade for battle with a warcry. Behind Bahr was the red mechanical cyborg dragon with a mechanical gatling gun on his left hand. [Embodiment of Armor, Bahr – 8000 Power], [Gatling Claw Dragon – 5000 Power]
"I end my turn."
Rika
Hand: 5
Back Row: Empty/Shield Seed Squire/Empty
Front Row: Empty/Blade Seed Squire/Empty
Damage: None
Ni
Hand: 4
Front Row: Gatling Claw Dragon/Embodiment of Armor, Bahr/Empty
Back Row: Lizard Soldier, Conroe/Empty/Empty
Damage: None
"What?!" Both teams besides Ni yelled as the blue haired temptress giggled. "Sis, what the heck man!?" Zero yelled out from the decision Ni did.
"Zero… if I want to earn her love I have to let my feelings go towards her! I shall not harm a lovely girl unless she harms me first!" Ni said lifting her left arm and pulling out her index finger. "That's rule one of getting a girlfriend!"
"…You know Rika might break my legs later but this is so worth man!" Koji laughed at seeing Rika paling.
"I… never thought today would actually happen…" Kurogasa blinked, unsure of how to deal with it.
"I don't think anyone would be prepared for this." Miwa said appearing behind them.
"GAH!" The males yelled at the sudden apparence from the blond jokester.
"Miwa, what are you doing here?" Kyoshiro asked.
"And only competitors are allowed here in the dugout!" Kurogasa added.
"Some girl with headphones gave me this." The blonde teen showing a pass. "Said it was worthless to her today. So I came here to bring you guys these." The boy pulled up a bag that held hot dogs and other snacks. "I bought some in case you guys got hungry."
"Cool!" Koji said taking one as did Kurogasa.
"Uh… thanks." Kurogasa said.
"So… am I the only who going to think that this battle is going to end with them marrying or Rika breaking someone's legs?" Miwa said taking out his own hot dog.
"Koji says that might happen." Kurogasa deadpans as he saw Rika took her own card.
"S–Stand and D–Draw…" Rika said, shakily drawing a card to increase her Hand to six. "I–I Ride Knight of Verdure, Gene!"
In the Vanguard circle, Blade Seed transformed into an older version of himself. This time, he wore a black and purple helmet that covered half his face with his plant–like hair coming out on the sides of his helmet. He was also equipped with armor of the same design as his helmet and held his two blade–like shields in his hands for battle. [Knight of Verdure, Gene – 9000 Power]
"C–Call! Hey Yo Pineapple! Corolla Dragon!"
To the left of Gene, was a large pineapple like creature with white headphones on his head and a black mustache, wore black sunglasses, a colorful beaded necklace and green pants. Behind Pineapple was a grayish green dragon with budding flowers on its head, palm leaves around its body and had two yellow butterfly wings on its back. [Hey Yo Pineapple – 8000 Power], [Corolla Dragon – 8000 Power]
"Blah…" Ni cringed from the creatures. "Not cute… not cute at all~!"
"Hey Yo Pineapple is getting a boost from Corolla Dragon!" Rika said as she swiped her cards to attack. The pineapple creature gained an green aura from Corolla Dragon. "Also his skill activates, when I four or more Neo Nectar on the field, he gains another +3000 Power!" [8000 Power + 8000 Power + 3000 Power = 19000 Power]
"No guard." Ni said closing her eyes. The pineapple monster jumped up and punched the Armor spirit. "Damage Trigger, check." She added, revealing the top card.
[Damage Check – Dragon Knight, Nehalem – No Trigger]
"Hmph, oh well, what's next cutie?" Ni winks at Rika who just ignored her.
"Boosted by Shield Seed Squire, Knight of Verdure, Gene attacks your Vanguard!" Rika said, swiping the two cards sideways.
"Oh dear, Embodiment of Spear Tahr, please protect your leader." Ni lazily place her card down in the Guard circle.
"What? Alright, Drive Trigger, check!" Rika said pulling her card and it glowed red. "Draw Trigger!" the +5000 Power goes to my Vanguard and I get to draw an extra card!" She said, drawing the said extra card.
[Drive Check – Dancing Sunflower – Draw Trigger]
"Whoa didn't know you wanted to send your feelings to me so badly." Ni teased as Rika skin comically crawled!
"STOP SAYING THINGS LIKE THAT!" Rika yelled as the knight dashed forward with Blade Seed Squire transferring his power to him. [9000 Power + 5000 Power + 5000 = 19000 Power]. However, the Arabian man with his large spear appeared to protect Bahr. [8000 Power + 10000 Shield = 18000 Power] Gene then slashed Tahr with his sword, making him disappear into motes of light before he slammed his shield to Bahr's face!
"Oooh~! Lookie here!" Ni showed a red glowing card.
[Damage Check – Dragon Dancer, Monica – Draw Trigger]
"Got my own cute Draw Trigger, ah, it's like Fate wants to tell us we're perfect for each other!"
"Not in a million years!" Rika shrieked. "I end my turn!"
Rika
Hand: 5
Back Row: Corolla Dragon/Shield Seed Squire/Empty
Front Row: Hey Yo Pineapple/Knight of Verdure, Gene/Empty
Damage: None
Ni
Hand: 5
Front Row: Gatling Claw Dragon/Embodiment of Armor, Bahr/Empty
Back Row: Lizard Soldier, Conroe/Empty/Empty
Damage: Dragon Knight, Nehalem (U) Dragon Dancer, Monica (U)
"And Rika has taken the lead with Ni's Damage already at two at the end of the third turn!" MC Mya announced. "Strangely though, Ni had opted to not attack when her turn came." He added to Doctor O.
"Indeed, usually from perivous battles Ni is already on, damaging her enemies to their fourth damage! I wo~nder if this is new strategy she's using." The white clad doctor said.
"OI NI!" Zero yelled, "If you don't attack this turn, I'll kick your butt!"
"Please start fighting back, we want to end this early!" Ichigo suggested.
"Mou, fine!" Ni pouted. "Stand and Draw!" She said, drawing her next card to increase her Hand to six. When she drew it though, she smiled a bit. "Alright, this just got interesting!"
"Leave a trail of your blazing flames young warden and show our enemies the true power of the Kagero! Ride The Vanguard! Blazing Griffon Knight, Nolen!"
Bahr shined bright gold as he changed form before turning into a young man with spiky black hair and golden eyes. He had a black cape and blood red armor, the torso being the shape of a lion. It had two spikes on the shoulders and knee caps and he carried a golden longsword on his back. He was also riding on a griffon with golden armor equipped on some parts of its body. [Blazing Griffon Knight, Nolen – 9000 Power]
"Whoa! I never seen that before!" Miwa said.
"What!?" Beatrix stood up from her seat. "How did she get her hands on that rare card!?"
"Do you know anything about it Kai-kun?" Aichi asked.
"No, I've never seen that unit before." The Kagero master said. 'Does Beatrix know about it?' He thought.
"Calling Chain–Attack Sutherland and his little cute Follower, Reas!" Ni said squealing as the empty side of her Nolen was filled with a young man wielding two firearms while on his dragon and the cute girl sitting behind him, she wore a white robe while holding glowing red bullets. [Chain–Attack Sutherland – 8000 Power], [Follower, Reas – 6000 Power]
"Heh, Sutherland attacks your Vanguard with a boost from Reas! Also, Reas's skill activates! When she boosts Sutherland, he gains an additional +4000 Power!" Ni said. "They protect each other like true allies!"
"No guard." Rika said.
Reas used her magic to make bullets for Sutherland's guns and gave them to the said man with sweet smile. Sutherland grinned before loading his guns up. [8000 Power + 6000 Power + 4000 Power = 18000 Power] He then commanded his dragon to fly over to Gene and once the dragon did, he fired his bullets at the said Neo Nectar Vanguard!
"Damage Trigger, check." Rika said, revealing the top card.
[Damage Check – Caramel Popcorn – No Trigger]
"Nolen will now attack your Vanguard!" Ni said.
"No guard." Rika responded.
"Drive Trigger, check! Score, I just landed a Stand Trigger to stand up Reas and the power will also head to Sutherland!"
[Drive Check – Lizard Soldier, Ganlu – Stand Trigger]
The young man dropped his large firearm as he reloaded his pistol smirking, [8000 Power + 5000 Power = 13000 Power] while Reas made more bullets with calm look. Meanwhile, Nolen commanded his griffon to fly towards Gene. The griffon did so and when close enough, he drew his golden sword from his back and flames erupted before slashing Gene. [9000 Power]
"Damage Trigger, check." Rika said, revealing her next card.
[Damage Check – Colossal Wings, Simurgh – No Trigger]
"Hehe… Nolen's skill activates." Ni smirked. "When he makes a successful attack, I can Counterblast 2 and Stand my Vangaurd!"
"What?!" Rika asked shocked.
"No way!" Kurogasa exclaimed.
"Oh but I'm not done! When that happens, it gets an extra skill of allowing me to Stand a rear–guard on my side of the field and it gets an extra Critical!"
"NO WAY!" Team NJS and Team Q4 save for Kai shouted in surprise.
"Oh my! What is this?! This new unit is powerful for a Grade 2!" MC Mya said shocked.
"And you know what that means~. Sutherland stands and gets that said Critical!" Ni smiled. Sutherland grinned wider as he aimed at Gene, ready to fire. [13000 Power/Critical: 1–2] "Hmm… hey!" Ni asked Rika. "Wanna make a bet?"
"W–What deal?" Rika stuttered, now scared.
"If you win you can have my Nolan." Ni said patting the card fondly.
"What?" Rika said confused. "Why? I use Neo Nectar."
"Despite the young warden landing in my hands… I don't deserve him. Someone else wants him, I can tell… so maybe you can give to someone worthy." Ni said seriously. "But I won't let him go unless you beat me."
"Uh… o… kay?" Rika said still confused.
Ni smirked darkly, "But~"
"Oh no…" Rika paled.
"IF I WIN YOU MUST GO ON TEN DATES WITH ME!"
"EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH?!" Everyone in the stadium asked shocked.
"Ni you idiot…" Ichigo facepalmed.
"If this gets in the net or news our folks will kill us!" Zero sighed into her hands.
"G–Girls… can't date right? Suiko?" Rekka said blushing red as a tomato from hearing that bet. "RIGHT?!"
However the older teal haired woman was for once too stunned to talk… and blinked owlishly.
"…" Even Kourin was stunned, but she had a blush too as she crossed her arms, looking down with her eyes closed, one of them twitching badly. " I blame Beatrix for this."
"ACHOO!" Beatrix sneezed. "Well I know Kourin blames me for this. But whoa, this is fun!" The girl said taking off her headphones.
"…Did she just…" Kai voice broke off, his mind not being able to process what's going on.
"Yes…" Misaki muttered losing her anger from the last battle.
"T–That's just…" Kamui blushed red.
"…" Aichi stayed silent as he was red too.
"Did that girl just confess her love?" Koutei said bewildered red from the screen his area had.
"…Hey Yuri did you do something?" Gai joked before falling on his face when Yuri punched him.
"You idiot! Just because my name implies something else, doesn't mean anything!"
"…I SO LOVE TODAY!" Sosuke rejoiced.
"Why do you mortals enjoy such… oddities?" Hiroji asked but if someone look closely he too was blushing.
"Ugh… men…" Shinobu scoffed with disgust, rolling her eyes. Though she unconsciously broke the floor with her high heels.
"W–W–W–W–W–WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!" Rika shrieked.
"TOO LATE TO CALL IT BACK! HA!" Ni smiled as Rika paled, realizing she was right.
"Rika better win this one now." Kurogasa muttered. "For more than one reason."
"I LOVE MY LIFE!" Koji roared before Kurogasa bopped his head. "STILL WORTH IT!"
"Ehe~ here I come!" Ni smiled goofily. "Boosted by Conroe, Gatling Claw Dragon attacks your Vanguard!"
"Guard! Dancing Sunflower!" Rika panicked.
The green–skinned lizard glowed and transferred his power to the red–skinned dragon [4000 Power + 5000 Power = 9000 Power] The red–skinned dragon then fired his machine gun with a bullet storm, but the animated sunflower with sunglasses got in front of Gene and protected Gene [9000 Power + 5000 Shield = 14000 Power]
"Nolen attacks your Vanguard!" Ni said, turning the said card sideways.
"Perfect Guard! Maiden of Blossom Rain!" Rika said again. The young armored man halts his attack as a young woman stood in front of him holding a flower… he took it and left quietly. [Maiden of Blossom Rain – Shield: 0]
"Mou, that's not fun." Ni pouted. "Oh well, Drive Trigger, check." She said, revealing the top card.
[Drive Check – Embodiment of Spear, Tahr – Critical Trigger]
"Yay! Critical Trigger! The +5000 Power and extra Critical go to Sutherland!" Ni cheered.
"This can't be happening…" Rika facefaulted.
"Boosted by Reas, Sutherland attacks your Vanguard and you know her effect too~" Ni said impishly.
"No… No guard…" Rika got out.
[13000 Power + 5000 Power + 6000 Power + 4000 Power = 28000 Power/Critical: 2–3]
The young girl claps her hands creating hundreds of bullets all entering the guns of her partner as he unleash every single shot to the Knight. "GREAT JOB GUYS!" Ni shouts as the two gave a thumbs up to their leader.
"D–Damage Trigger… check…" Rika muttered.
[Damage Check – Iris Knight – No Trigger]
[Damage Check – Avatar of the Plains, Behemoth – No Trigger]
[Damage Check – Sweet Honey – Heal Trigger]
"Aw, you got a Heal Trigger." Ni pouted as Rika wordlessly placed a card in the Damage Zone to the Drop Zone. "Oh well, I end my turn."
Rika
Hand: 2
Back Row: Corolla Dragon/Shield Seed Squire/Empty
Front Row: Hey Yo Pineapple/Knight of Verdure, Gene/Empty
Damage: Colossal Wings, Simurgh (U), Iris Knight (U), Avatar of the Plains, Behemoth (U), Sweet Honey (U)
Ni
Hand: 4
Front Row: Gatling Claw Dragon/Blazing Knight Griffon, Nolen/Chain–Attack Sutherland
Back Row: Lizard Soldier, Conroe/Empty/Follower, Reas
Damage: Dragon Knight, Nehalem (F) Dragon Dancer, Monica (F)
"Guys… I think Rika's broke…" Kurogasa said worried.
"What do you mean?" Miwa said before plopping down the seats.
"Look at her! Sistah is going bogue here man!" Koji said pointing at Rika who had a spaced out look. "This funky girl is mudding up her mind."
"I don't know man. She might come back…" Miwa said before standing up. "Anyway, I need to go back to keep Morikawa–"
"SHE WANTS A DATE!?" The bad player finally yelled.
"Huh… talk about a delayed reaction. Anyways, I'll be going now." Miwa said before finally leaving.
"…" Rika remained silent still spaced out.
"Ni, you idiot…" Zero facepalmed. "She totally broke her…"
"...On the plus side? We might have a forfeit?" Ichigo said having a confused tone. "I'm sorry, did she really do that?"
"Yes, she broke Rika… bad…" Zero frowned.
"…" The Neo Nectar user still stood there in silence. "No…"
"Hmm?" Ni hummed.
"NO, NO, NO, NO, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Rika suddenly yelled, "That's it I'm ending this now!"
"Oh! Fiesty~!" Ni joked before Rika drew her card.
"Stand and Draw!" Rika shouted.
"Blooming in the wake of battle, your grace will ensure me victory! Ride! Maiden of Trailing Rose!"
Taking the place of the Grade 2 Gene, a young and beautiful woman with violet hair, curled into six long pigtails, with a small bouquet of roses and leaves on her head, wearing a dress of white and green leaves with pink flower petals growing in the bottom of the dress and white gloves appeared in a beautiful spin, dancing with the flower petals flowing around as she landed. [Maiden of Trailing Rose – 11000 Power]
"DOKI~!" Ni said as her eyes turned into little hearts!
"Call! Iris Knight! Lily Knight of the Valley!"
To the left of the Maiden appeared a male Bioroid with red hair and green leaves in front of it and on his body, he had large violet petals on most of his body except for his legs, which he had green leaves there and had a sword for a left hand. Behind Iris Knight was the orange–haired knight with green foliage and armor on him and holding two plant–like pistols. [Iris Knight – 10000 Power], [Lily Knight of the Valley – 6000 Power]
"Okay dudes on field killed my mood." Ni pouted before smiling. "My my my, using all your cards? If you don't beat me I will have those dates next turn."
"Not on my watch!" Rika shrieked. "Boosted by Lily Knight of the Valley, Iris Knight attacks your Vanguard! Plus, she gives an additional +4000 Power!"
"Tahr–kun and Sutherland if you would be kind as to lend some support!" Ni asked as she place the cards. "You're shut down!" The man looked at the young girl as she nodded solemnly, as she leaped off as Tahr took her place as their went to stop the knights taking slashes and fading in motes. [10000 Power + 6000 Power + 4000 = 20000 Power], [9000 Power + 10000 Shield + 5000 Shield = 24000 Power]
"Boosted by Shield Seed Squire, Maiden of Trailing Rose attacks your Vanguard!" Rika said, turning the two cards sideways.
"No guard!" Ni said as she smiled at the look of defeat upon Rika's face. "Too bad cutie, you need more attacks to beat me even if you pull a double critical!"
"Hmph, Twin Drive Check!" Rika said, pulling out two cards.
[Drive Check – Chestnut Bullet – Critical Trigger]
[Drive Check – Chestnut Bullet – Critical Trigger]
"You were saying?" Rika smirked. "One +5000 Power and extra critical go to Maiden of Trailing Rose while the other +5000 Power and extra critical goes to Hey Yo Pineapple!"
Shield Seed Squire glowed green and transferred his power over to Maiden of Trailing Rose. [11000 Power + 5000 Power + 5000 Power = 21000 Power/Critical: 1–2] The maiden then jumped up and dived down towards the Griffon Knight with a kick making flower petals fly all around.
"Me and my big mouth! Damage Trigger, check!"
[Damage Check – Follower Reas – No Trigger]
[Damage Check – Chain–Attack Sutherland – No Trigger]
"Boosted by Corolla Dragon, Hey Yo Pineapple attacks your Vanguard! Plus with Hey Yo Pineapple's skill, he gains an additional +4000 Power!" Rika said.
Ni looked at the cards in her hand before she sighed saying, "No guard."
Corolla Dragon glowed green and transferred its power over to Hey Yo Pineapple." [8000 Power + 8000 Power + 4000 Power + 5000 Power = 25000/Critical: 1–2] The Pineapple then said, "Hey yo!" catching the Griffon Knight's attention. That's when the pineapple unit jumped up and did a diving kick towards the Griffon Knight. The young warden was knock off his griffon as he fell down. The warden smiled as he started to faded away not in motes… but slowly vanish into nothingness… the griffon fell to the earth dead in its impact.
"Damage check… no…" Ni cried weaterfall tears as she lost.
[Damage Check – Gattling Claw Dragon– Draw Trigger]
[Damage Check – Blazing Core Dragon – No Trigger]
FINAL RESULTS:
Rika
Hand: 2
Back Row: Corolla Dragon/Shield Seed Squire/Lily Knight of the Valley
Front Row: Hey Yo Pineapple/Maiden of Trailing Rose/Iris Knight
Damage: Colossal Wings, Simurgh (U), Iris Knight (U), Avatar of the Plains, Behemoth (U), Sweet Honey (U)
Ni
Hand: 3
Front Row: Gatling Claw Dragon/Blazing Knight Griffon, Nolen/Empty
Back Row: Lizard Soldier, Conroe/Empty/Follower, Reas
Damage: Dragon Knight, Nehalem (F) Dragon Dancer, Monica (F), Follower, Reas (U), Chain–Attack Sutherland (U), Gatling Claw Dragon (U), Blazing Core Dragon (U)
"The winner! Team NJS! Rika Ryusaki!" The referee announced as the crowd cheered.
"AW MAN~! My dates!" Ni cried out, but returns to normal in matter of seconds before walking up to Rika. "Well you beat me… great job~!"
"T–Thanks…" Rika said before Ni show the card she promised to her face. "Huh?"
"I promise, this guy needs someone who can use him properly. Sad to say I know I'm not his worthy Vanguard. Just promise me you'll find him a good Kagero user." Ni said as Rika got close and nodded.
"I will don't– KYA!"
"OOH~!" Ni said giggling. "You're so so~ft!" The girl said as she hugged Rika.
"Okay you can let go– KYA! Did you just touch my–"
"Bye~!" Ni said before running quickly back to her dugout leaving a dust cloud in the shape of herself.
"Phew…" Kurogasa sighed in relief. "We're still in this."
"Yeah will it looks like my turn with the snowflake!" Koji said smiling. "Time to boogie to the stage."
"Really… and here I thought you wanted to see Ni and Rika actually hit it off…" Kurogasa deadpanned.
"…Right! Not trying to pair them up, hehehe." Koji said nervously.
"I call BS…" Kurogasa sweat dropped.
"Yeah well– YOWCH!" Koji yells as he was kicked… someone where all males would not want to be hit. "Ah… my disco balls…!"
"THAT'S FOR GIVING ME NIGHTMARES FOR NEXT WEEK TEME!" Rika yelled before noticing the snacks left by Miwa. "Give me a hot dog! I need comfort food!"
"Sure!" Kurogasa said quickly passing her a dog.
"What about me?" Koji said holding his disco balls.
*POW!*
"YEHOWWWWWWW!" Koji cried out as held his hand in pain.
"LEAVE ME ALONE!" Rika shrieked. "I can't believe I did that stupid crap!" She added, blushing from the battle she had. "I'm going to the bathroom."
"You're not gonna watch Koji's battle?" Kyoshiro asked.
"After him trying to get me hooked up with Ni during my match? No…" Rika pouted, before leaving while eating her hot dog.
"Uhh…" Kurogasa started as his dad spoke.
"Let her cool a bit, she'll come back in a moment."
"Okay… well I'd better leave before that happens! Wish me luck aibou…!" Koji gritted with a stunned smile before wobbling out of the dugout.
"I swear, you are a handful…" Kurogasa sighed.
Fenikkusumaru: Well there you have it. Another chapter down and redx1221, thank you for letting me use that card.
Azure Queen: Now, we gave the card to Rika so she can give to another Kagero user like Kai or Miwa your choice friend! Or we can give back to Ni you perfer. Just tell in your review! *Hears footsteps* OH DEAR! *Queen hides under a couch*
Rika: WHERE IS SHE!?
Fenikkusumaru: Where's who?
Rika: Don't play dumb! Where is she?!
Azure Queen: *Shivers* Mommy!
Rika: THERE YOU ARE! I know it was you who made Ni battle me! And also for that!
Azure Queen: Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek! *runs away*
Rika: Get back here! *runs after Azure Queen*
Azure Queen: Lady Luquier SAVE ME!
Kurogasa: Uh… well… see ya next chapter guys!
Fenikkusumaru: Yeah. And don't forget to Like, Subscribe, & Review!
Fenikkusumaru & Kurogasa: STAND UP, VANGUARD!
Blazing Griffon Knight, Nolen
Card Type: Normal Unit
Grade/Skill: 2/Intercept
Power: 9000
Shield: 5000
Critical: 1
Nation: Dragon Empire
Race: Human
Clan: Kagero
Trigger Effect: None
[AUTO]: [Counter Blast (1)] When this unit is placed on (RC), if you have a «Kagero» Vanguard, you may pay the cost. If you do, choose an opponent's grade 2 or less rear-guard, and retire it.
[AUTO] (VC/RC): [Counter Blast (2)] When this unit's attack hits a vanguard, if you have a «Kagero» vanguard, you may pay the cost. If you do, choose your Vanguard, and Stand it, and the unit that stood gets "[AUTO]: If you have a «Kagero» Vanguard at [Stand] choose one of your other «Kagero» rear-guards, and Stand it, and it gets +1 Critical." until end of turn.
(Top card is made by redx1221. All creative rights go to him.)