Chapter 29-Getting closer to the truth Part 2
(Fusion dimension)
Inside one of the main buildings of what appeared to be a castle on an island in the middle of the sea, Academia, as it's residents called, 2 figures stood inside one room, which designed almost like a throne room, with a kind of energy generator behind a glass window, which was behind the throne itself.
"After investigating the situation on Standard through the memories of our agent…" said the taller figure, "We've obtained some interesting information." Who was a man in a purple coloured militaristic outfit and a purple cape, as well as a red armoured plate and lens on top of his bald head. A screen then loaded before the second who was a boy with purple and red hair, who wore a similar outfit to the man, who was most likely his superior.
Strangely, the screen had a picture of Yuzu's face…
"Most likely, she is the fourth piece I am seeking. Her name is Yuzu Hiragi." the man continued, "You'll bring her to me, won't you?" he paused before turning to the boy, whose face resembled Yuya, but with thick pink eyebrows and purple eyes. "Yuri."
Moments later, Yuri was walking down the corridor with a devilish smile on his face and he noticed a person walking out from the shadows behind him. "You're in an awfully good mood today, I assume the Professor gave you another assignment?"
Yuri then chuckled, "What do you expect? Also, talk about perfect timing, I was beginning to get bored stuck here doing almost nothing."
"Well goodie for you," the person walked out, wearing a cloak apparently. "So, it's standard now isn't it?"
"Yup, and from what I've heard from rumours going about, that place is filled with duelists that can't even compare to our lowest ranking or weakest members, so this should be a breeze."
The cloaked person then smirked, "Sounds like fun…Maybe I'll tag along too for the fun of it…If only to see the priceless looks of standards when they've lost all hope, and screams of despair, that was pure music to my ears."
"Ah yes…" Yuri replied, remembering their time in the xyz dimension on their last…outing, "It's a shame they didn't put up much of a fight and the fun had to end so soon, oh well, at least it was good while it lasted…" which was apparently the only regret he had.
"You know, the way you managed to pit those nitwit lookalikes of yours against each other so easily was pure gold too." chuckled the second boy. "Will be enjoyable to see them destroy each other from a simple misunderstanding and all…"
Yuri then grinned maniacally, "Indeed, that will leave us fewer problems to deal with while they are at each others throats."
"Well, don't let me keep you waiting. You've got places to go, people to card and a task to do. Chow..."
Yuri then walked off without a word, but merely holding a small thumbs up.
The figure then felt something glowing in his pocket, he took it out and it was card glowing bright purple. "You seem awfully eager to go yourself…" he said as he looked at it.
It few seconds, a dark shadowy silhouette took form around him, while not fully formed, it appeared to be a black 2 headed dragon, with bright red eyes and teeth sticking out of it's upper jaws. It also appeared to have a horn on the end of each head and a series of spikes running down the neck body and tail, which resembled a stegosaurus'.
"Why of course," spoke one head, which was a seductive female voice, 'Like your partner, I too have grown bored of remaining here…."
The second head then spoke, which was more demonic and aggressive but still female, "And tired of having to feast on the souls of fusioners and their monsters for many moons! I need some fresh new dimensional prey!" she roared.
"Hmph! Yuri is merely a necessary ally, other than that we're not friends.." he said, "Besides, from what we've heard standard is full of weaklings, hardly enough to be a snack for you," he replied, 'Still, I suppose it would be good for you to have a go at something different for a change…"
"Nourishment is merely one reason for me wanting to go to standard, there's actually someone I've been planning to meet there for a very long time," she replied, catching her user's attention, 'Someone you knw?"
"You could say that, and I've felt him growing in power recently, it would be nice to pay him and his partner a visit. I'm certain you've felt it too haven't you?"
Hearing this, "Hmmm, Now that you mention it…" he then pulled up both his sleeves, on his arms he had the markings of what appeared to be a pair of dragon claws, which he recalled feeling a mild burning sensation not to long ago. Seeing him intrigued, "I take it you're seeing things my way now?" she hissed.
He then smiled deviously, "Heh, well I'll go then since you insist. It should prove amusing at least, and if things go very well, I'll be sure to reward you generously…." he paused before uttering his dragon's name, "Tiamat."
(Standard dimension)
I stood at Yuya's side alone as I watched over him lying almost lifeless in bed. I was taking shift from Yuzu who had to go out someplace and Yoko was busy preparing some food. Me and my 3 dragons arched over Yuya with worried feelings and expressions. "I can't blame you if you feel really confused after last night…" Red eyes said feeling concerned.
A lot had happened in such a short span of time the other night, I still couldn't make heads or tails of the situation. First Yuto mentioned how xyz and fusion were at war with each other. Then suddenly, a 3rd guy name Yugo came out of nowhere on what appeared to be a motorcycle! Even more crazy was that he too looked like Yuya! I don't know what went on between those 2, but it seemed Yugo believed Yuto took something…or maybe someone precious to him, which explained why he was so eager to fight. I started to notice a connection, Yuto had dark rebellion xyz dragon while Yugo had clear wing synchro dragon. That meant he was from the synchro dimension then? Yuya has pendulum dragon, which I guess represented standard, but that must mean there must be a fusion dragon too?
Anyways, Yuto called him a 'pawn of fusion' so I guessed that meant that fusion had allies in synchro as well? It was really confusing but the duel in itself was furious, also, what happened between them that time really shocked me as it almost looked as if they were trying to take each others' lives! In the end Yugo came out victorious, and after a bright flash of light only Yuya was left, which was when I rushed out to help him up before Yuzu found us.
"Yuya is much stronger than he looks, no doubt he will make it as long as we all remain positive and believe in him." Blue eyes said as she waited with me.
'I know about, and I do believe. But even so…It's been almost an entire day."
(Dragon POV)
Bahamut was in a sort of meditation trance as it seemed, trying to piece together all he knew so far and to determine why all was falling into chaos at the moment. "So synchro has fallen into the mix as well. If this continues, eventually standard may be facing a dimensional war on a tremendous scale within a matter of days." he thought.
"You know, Sora isn't the only one of us keeping secrets."
His focus broke as he saw Red eyes was listening in on him, "How long have you been there?"
"Long enough, also, don't think for a second that you hiding behind our backs has gone unnoticed. We NEED to know!" he growled furiously, "I won't leave until you cough it all up. I know that you have some kind of connection with not only Yuya's odd eyes, but those other 2 dragons last night! Also what does Ryuga have to do with all this?"
He was faced with so many questions, he knew he would have to come clean sooner or later, but wished he never had to. "Very well, I suppose it is time I filled you in at least with what I can disclose, but I can't allow Ryuga to be more uneased with what he's already going through." he said reasonably, "You must give me your dragon's honour that you will not tell him more than what he should know. Understand?"
"Hmph, have it your way.." Red eyes scoffed, seeing how he had no other option. What he said then answered Red eyes questions and made him more convinced to keep Ryuga safe best he can, till the right time.
"What happened though? First they both were there, then later gone in a flash." I remembered how Yuto was badly injured after the duel, after they disappeared I saw only dark rebellion left with Yuya. "Yuto…is he…"
"No, he is very much alive."
"Huh?" I turned surprised to see Bahamut and Red eyes.
"Where have the 2 of you been?" Blue eyes asked curiously.
Red eyes then flew and took Blue eyes with him, "Let's leave the 2 of them be, they need some time alone for explanations."
I was then left with one dragon, "He's alive? That's great!" I was happy for the good news, "Where is he though?"
Bahamut remained quiet and only turned his head to Yuya, "Place your hand on him, you'll see for yourself."
I found it peculiar but just did as told, "I then could feel the prescence of 2 souls residing in that one body. Both lying dormant, probably to recover."
"Bahamut? I need to know, what role do you play in all this? What can you tell me? If it concerns the safety of my friends then it's paramount I have what I need to in order to keep them safe!"
"I'll say this much," he then took a breath, I could guess he was trying to ready himself, "Like Yuto said, there are 4 dimensions, each harbouring a single summoning method, as well as a dragon which resides there. The residents fine tuning that one method to the fullest extent, which is why any duelist here with the same specialty can't at all compare to them, as the power here is divided severely between all the methods."
Makes sense since Sora who was from fusion often commented how LDS fusions were considered weak…
"I myself…have only recently came to know this as I am now a pendulum monster, and am connected as such with Odd eyes, the standard dimension dragon."
That seems logical, since me and Yuya had authentic pendulum cards ourselves.
"How about the duel, what was that all about?" I thought worried as I remembered the duel, "Their eyes…they looked as if there was nothing but pure anger… It happened immediately when their dragons came together too. Could there be some sort of connection?"
"What I can confirm now from what we witnessed, when 2 dimension dragons come together, I believe that it is the dragons themselves who influence their masters to fight. How they called out to each other before attacking one another…Other than that…I can't say much else."
After listening to that, I believed it couldn't have been a coincidence for me to meet Yuya, it had to be more than just Bahamut being a pendulum, there had to be some role we both had to play in all this, (I felt a surge of pain and connection during the times the dragons clashed, and so did mine) but with so little info, there wasn't really much we could go into, also, Bahamut doesn't lie, at least from what I do know.
"Okay, I'll believe you, I know you'd never do anything that would endanger those you care for. I trust what you say."
"I thank you for still putting faith in me." he answered relieved, "If what we heard was true, then we'd best prepare ourselves for the worst." (It pains me even more to deceive you, but if it's to keep you from getting involved in the inevitable war, I have no choice.)
(Next day)
A day had passed and Yuya still hadn't woke up. I saw the next few matches, including where Futoshi lost against Reira who used a synchro monster this time, for a kid he's really gifted.
I was working on my deck, and seeing if there was chance we had to go against any possible 'invaders' I had to use a deck which held no bars. As I continued to sort my cards that night, I noticed that I also had a 'forbidden box' which I used to store away a small number of cards which I believed may have been outlawed in legal tournaments or may have been too lethal to use in a solid duel. But with the situation getting dire, where the battle can't be afford to be lost, I knew what I had to do. I then opened it and took a few select cards.
At the moment this girl named Mieru Hochun, who kept calling Yuya her 'darling' kept visiting constantly after hearing about his condition. She even planned on skipping her own duel for him, her devotion was something to be respected but would no doubt hurt Yuya's feelings if he knew about it. Anyways she pulled off plenty of occult rituals and stuff, creeped me out a lot so I left her with Yuzu and Yoko as it was their shift. She then made some kind of vow to win her next duel, which was pretty embarrassing after seeing her lose in a single turn to a ninja from Fuuma school I believe. Still her effort was to be admired, as for skill, that ninja Tsukikage was good too.
A little while later Yoko came into my room with some news I had longed hoped to hear, "Yuya's woken up."
"That's great news!" I cheered happily.
"I'm glad to hear that, right now he's talking with Yuzu, hope you don't mind waiting."
"I don't." I replied as I headed upstairs at his door. I couldn't help but eavesdrop on their conversation, about what they said, Yuto, Academia, dimensional counterparts. It was a lot to take in, no way we could just blurt it out to anyone.
I could then hear footsteps coming to the door so I took some steps back and saw Yuya open the door, wearing green and white pjs.
"Yuya! Glad you're awake!"
"R..Ryuga? You were waiting for me?" he asked.
"Of course!"
"I actually found him with you that night, we both took you back as well as taking shifts in looking after you while you were asleep."
"You both did that for me?" he said surprised, "Thank you both, and sorry for worrying you." he bowed and apologised.
"It's fine, all that matters is that you're up and about again."
"Thats' good…" he smiled relieved, before realising something, "Um Ryuga?"
"Y..yes?" I asked nervously based on his worried tone.
"Umm…did you by any chance…see anything before you found me?"
I thought he would ask that, but I didn't want to add even more worry to him, though difficult, I did what I needed to, "No, I only found you lying unconscious at the park and then rushed in the moment I found you. Yuzu then came along shortly after that."
"I…see…Thanks, that makes things a little easier for me…" he replied relieved.
I knew he was still hiding something, probably had to do with what he and Yuzu were talking about earlier, "Sorry for saying this but I couldn't help overhearing you guys through the door, you said something about having to ask Kurosaki about dimensions?"
They were surprised I actually overheard their conversation and wondered how they would explain to me.
"Sorry if I sound sudden to you, but I just felt it was a serious matter and maybe you guys would like to be a bit more open to me about it?"
They looked at each other for a bit, pondering over what to say, then Yuya volunteered, "Ok, this may sound a little sudden, but Ryuga, remember when we first duelled, when our dragons clashed with each other?"
"How could I forget?" I replied remembering the incredible duel we had but at a certain point Bahamut roared at Odd eyes and it sounded as through they were talking with each other.
"I just wanted to ask, this may sound sudden but…Since you know how to use pendulum summoning as well as the other methods, would you by any chance have come from another dimension?"
It was a sudden question indeed, but I remembered that my pendulum cards were created in this world absolutely, "No, I assure you I don't. Trust me I'm just as freaked out as you guys about this."
"Thanks…" he replied relieved though a bit disappointed, as he was hoping for answers, "For helping me keep my head on straight."
"However, I actually do have a confession of my own to make, regarding Kurosaki." I reluctantly said.
"Y..you do?" they asked surprised.
It was then I revealed to them how I actually ran into Shun on the day before the tournament began, how he defeated me brutally too when I used fusion monsters, and how he talked about war and destruction during it. I assumed it may have to do with war in a foreign country, but if it was it would be all over the news-so maybe, even for a bit, it may have been from somewhere off world?
"Ryuga! How could you keep something so serious from us!?" they gasped angrily.
"I..I'm sorry, but with the tournament coming up soon, I really didn't wish to worry you, and when I overheard how you guys were confused about this matter yourselves I realised that I'd be just adding more fuel to the fire."
They then went quiet, realising I was right, 'We..understand.." Yuya sighed.
"Still, that doesn't change the fact we have to see him, right now he's the only one we can talk to regarding this matter about the dimensions." Yuzu added.
"Y..yeah you're right! We can't just sit down now when there's some kind of crisis about, we need to get to the bottom of this right now!" Yuya spoke determined.
"Also, I'm certain everyone else would be happy to see you up on your feet again, so let's head on over and let them know the good news!" I responded.
"Well what are we waiting for? Let's go then!" he then began running downstairs, "Hey wait, you're still in your pjs!" I quickly reminded him. He then did a quick turn and ran back in, "Right after I'm done changing!"
I couldn't help but giggle a bit along with Yuzu at his clownish behaviour, but it was good, it meant that he was getting back to his old cheerful self, despite what took place.
(Dragon POV)
"It's great to see Ryuga smiling again and with his friends too, it brings joyful tears to my eyes."
"Me too, I just hope they enjoy now as much as they can, till the storm comes.."
"….."
(Present)
When we arrived back at the stadium, we met with the whole gang again. It was sweet watching some nice bromance between Yuya and Gongenzaka, shows how close they are. We all felt the mood go down when Sora was mentioned though, it was difficult for all of us to take in, maybe even more so for some of us, who bore witness his true colours.
We then heard a voice and saw Mieru run in to try and give Yuya kiss for her prayers, though he sidestepped it with little effort, which was kinda sad for her.
"She's passionate, I'll give her that." I thought.
I saw him walk over to the LDS trio, so I decided to tag along too.
"Yuya Sakaki? You came to watch my match? What were your thoughts after witnessing my full power? I'm on a different level from when we fought la-"
(Arrogant as always I see…)
"I want to see Kurosaki." Yuya interrupted suddenly, breaking his groove.
"Talk to him?" Masumi asked.
"It's something we need to ask him directly." Yuzu added as she joined in.
"Not happening," Yaiba retorted, "Kurosaki-san won't even give you guys the time of day. He hardly even talks to us." he concluded annoyed.
"That's too bad I guess." I said sadly, "Then again I'm not surprised since he's not very open with anyone."
My appearance caught the attention of all 3 of them, "Well well, lookie here!" Yaiba said as he had a smirk on his face seeing me again, "Never thought we'd actually see you face to face again!"
"Hmph! I'll admit your last duel and performance was impressive, but don't start thinking that you're way better than us!" Masumi scoffed.
"Huh? You guys know each other?" Yuya asked curiously.
"We've…met before…" I replied (Can't let them know I actually took them all out without any damage)
"It's too bad you aren't with us, you would have made it real big in LDS." Hokuto said, 'Still, I think we've come to respect you and your choice after watching you the other day."
"Thanks for understanding." I answered relieved.
"Since you're here, why don't you watch the next match?" Yaiba then suggested as he and his friends walked outside, "It's my match against Isao Kachidoki, I won't disappoint!"
"He seems confident don't you agree?"
"I know Bahamut," I replied back to him as we all walked out to the stands, "I look forward to seeing his match."
(The next day)
I was getting anxious as Yuya's turn was coming up. Watching Yaiba getting beaten down so badly by Kachidoki really stunned me and all the others, "How is that not illegal!?" I kept thinking furiously as there wasn't anyone to to call it off.
"Yuya, whatever you do, be careful out there." I warned, "No doubt that guy would pull off any dirty trick to throw you off."
"Thanks for the advice Ryuga." he replied gratefully, "But everything will be fine! I'll just smile and continue having a good time! I'm certain I'll be able to make him see my way of duelling!"
"You're really determined, in that case, give it your all and let nothing stop you!"
As the duel progressed, I was horrified to see Yuya get beaten into a corner every time he tried to make it to an action card.
"This…this isn't duelling!" I cried.
(Dragon POV)
"I can't watch this…" Blue eyes sighed as she covered her eyes with her claws.
"Grrrr, if I were down there I would give him a lesson on what real brutality is!"
"That boy's determination is strong but deeply misplaced…It's unfortunate he had to take such a path without any choice. But still…He has no honour…" Bahamut commented as he looked on.
(Eventually)
"Something's off with Yuya…Wait isn't this like…! Urg!" I felt a sting in my neck again (My dragon head mark was glowing, yet not enough for anyone to see)
"Grah!" Bahamut growled as he could feel power building within Yuya, "You alright!?" Red eyes gasped as he came to his friend's side.
"2 level 4 monsters…Wait…could it be?" Blue eyes realised as she saw Yuya summon silver claw and camelump.
"He's coming…" both me and Bahamut spoke simultaneously.
After he took out Isao in a single turn and without hesitation, it was unsettling…
"Poor Yuya," was all I could think after seeing him fail to convey his belief.
"So, is this brutal enough for you Red eyes?"
"…."
I've finally done this, next chapters on will be a series of duels through the championship involving competitors and Academia, so hope you will enjoy them. Here I've given a little hint to the fusion dragon, and yes it will be Tiamat, which I did intend on using for a while but I thank the extra advice given to me through the reviews. On the topic of relationships, I haven't really thought of it, since there aren't exactly many opportunities but I will see what I can do. As for what Bahamut told red and blue eyes, I won't make any assumptions on the theory until the anime discloses it, but will say what is confirmed now as the chapters progress.
(In actual truth, Bahamut has known his role from the beginning as a dragon guardian but just doesn't want to trouble his partner about there being counterparts of his own, and doesn't want to force him into the role. Which is the reason for him being secretive. Though he will come to regret this later…..)
Also, Ryuga won't use his gemini deck for a while, but will focus more on the dragon decks that are more in tune with his heart and resolve. The main gemini monster he will still use though is his dragon Bahamut so technically he will still gemini summon when he does use him.
