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Chapter Thirty-Eight: New, Dark Decks

Gao's POV

I was in class behind Kiri in a line to pick Card Packs before he said he was unsure which one to choose. "Baku you're not helping him" I told him when he said to just reach in and pick one, when he opened his he got all creatures again which means he has bad luck.

He asked me to pick for him so I grabbed his right wrist putting it in the box telling him to close his eyes and pick one. It turned out to be the one he was supposed to have before he opened it and he got a Special Rare Card which he couldn't believe.

"Nice Kiri and told you" I said giving him a thumbs up before I heard him say that it's the best day of his life that the Special Rare he got was Demon Wolf, Fenrir.

Time Skip: After Class

I was sitting next to Kiri across from Kuguru and we were discussing with Kiri what he wants in his deck. "Do you know any combos that can be used with Fenrir?" I asked him and he nodded saying that he could use Gleipnir which is a Spell that can be used when/if he sends Fenrir to the Drop Zone.

Baku said that's really good before he said that if used right it can make for a ferocious combo, Kuguru said that Legend World is a perfect fit with him and I nodded. "Especially when he gets Ice Blade, Joker as a Buddy, that's an even better fit" I told them before I suggested we have a Buddyfight.

I heard Mr. Neginoyama say that we should be leaving because class ended hours ago and I nodded saying we can finish at Card Castle. "I do the work Mr. Neginoyama shouldn't that be enough when it comes to that?" I asked him titling my head in question and he nodded saying that it is.

I said that because he said he wished we were this enthusiastic about doing homework before I left to do my homework.

Time Skip: Card Castle

I ran to meet up with Baku, Kuguru, and Kiri but I was twenty minutes late so I bowed apologizing when Baku said I was twenty minutes late which I already knew. "I had to finish my homework and help Hanae with hers, help Grandma with cooking dinner, help dad with the lawn, my mom talking to me on the phone, and Tsurugi and Mrs. Stella informing me of daily stuff" I told them saying that was why I was late.

Drum said they should be glad it wasn't later because he thought it would take all day which I gave a half-hearted glare at. Drum said that he can't wait to see Kiri's new deck before Kiri told him that he had help making it making me shake my head at him because he made it himself.

We started walking when Baku told him to lose the modesty because he's getting better at building decks. Kuguru said that it's hard to believe that he only started Buddyfighting after he transferred to Aibo.

Baku said that nobody told him that before Kuguru said in a tone that someone would talk to a baby in that it's so sad that he's always the last to know. "Kiri and I met before he transferred to Aibo actually, I was glad mom called me or I would've missed meeting him in the first place" I said with a smile as I put my arms behind my head.

Kiri asked me if I really remember that and I nodded "it's kind of hard to forget meeting someone who soon became your best friend and rival Kiri" I told him before I saw he looked really happy but sad at the same time making me frown. We reached Card Castle hearing Kazane say it was good to see us again before I waved at her saying the same.

Kuguru asked if Kiri could use the Fighting Stage the Manager saying that was fine asking who was fighting, Baku said that I was the Tuner telling him that Kiri built a new deck and they want to test it out. Kiri thanked him for letting us use the stage before the Manager told him it was no biggie and left humming the entire way out.

A phone started beeping so I told Kiri his phone was ringing, he nodded saying it's his dad before saying that if anyone wants to use the stage before him to go ahead. Kazane said that she wants to Buddyfight me and I nodded looking back at Kiri hearing him say that he doesn't want to transfer schools which I knew the call was about.

Time Skip: Buddyfight Stage

I asked Drum to attack the creature with all he has before he did so telling us that he has a lot which made me smile but I was still worried for Kiri. I told Drum 'nice one' feeling my heart stop for a second which wasn't good, someone's starting to switch paths.

Kazane told me 'two can play at that game' before saying she's going to show me how good her game is which isn't surprising but I'll still win. She charged and drawed Buddy Calling Blade Wing to the center position before she told him to attack me which I wasn't surprised about.

Drum said that he thought she'd go after him first before I told him it was fine even though I was down to seven Life Points because of it. Blade Wing attacked again which wasn't a surprise before my head started hurting which also isn't good.

Doubt, and it's Kiri's. I called Final Phase gripping my jeans with my other hand when I casted Gargantua Punisher.

I won the match before I walked over to Kiri and the others hearing her tell me that our matches rock because we're rivals before I looked to Kiri who looked upset. "All my friends who Buddyfight are my rivals Kazane" I told her but I don't think Kiri heard making me frown before I gripped my head slightly with my left hand.

I asked Kiri if I was still going to be his Tuner today and he shook his head telling Kazane bluntly that she was facing him instead making me frown because he's trying to show that he's my rival by beating her. I didn't listen to what Paruko was saying about the match she's commentating on between Kiri and Kazane because I was trying to contact Ice Blade, Joker through the Mind Link.

Drum asked what was wrong with Kiri before I told him it was fine and I felt my head pulse, I heard Kuguru ask if we noticed Kiri acting strange and I nodded. "His dad is being transferred, he's leaving this weekend and has to pack tonight" I said getting their attention after Baku said he was acting strangely.

"The last time he moved a classmate said he was friends with him but three months later the 'friend' didn't even remember him so I'm guessing he's worried the same thing will happen again" I said and they looked sad before looking towards the Fighting Stage again. I heard Paruko say that the match is starting before I heard them Luminize their decks.

Kazane liked the fact that his Buddy was a Demon Wolf before she told him that they should have a fun fight but from Kiri's furrowed brows after saying that they will I figured that he didn't mean to say that and he wants to win, nothing else besides that. Kazane called Gummy Slime to the center before I heard her tell him to attack Kiri bringing him down to eight points before Joker finally answered my call.

'I need you to watch after Kiri, the one you were supposed to look after in the first place' I told him when he asked me why the Ruler of a different Class and World was calling him. I heard Baku say that it's a deck that will help him if he's in a jam so I'm guessing Drum asked what kind of deck Kiri made before I heard Kuguru yell 'good luck' to Kiri.

I heard Kiri call Corpse Swallower to the center position before Kiri discarded a card from his hand also calling Frost Giant to the right. Corpse Swallower attacked Gummy Slime while Frost Giant attacked Kazane bringing her down to eight Life Points.

'Do you want me to tell him who you really are when I do?' I heard Joker ask and I told him he can do that if he wishes to since I can't order him around and I wouldn't want to even if he was in my Class. Glory Seeker was equipped to Kazane before calling Magical Fortress, a creature whose ability activates when an Adventurer and Dungeon Enemy from the Drop Zone is put in the deck, to the right.

Kazane increased her Gauge by two and drew an extra card which is a handy ability before calling Dragon Blade to the left before Joker said that when he needs to be looked after and doesn't have a Buddy he will become his so he can look after him. "Adventurers and Dungeon Enemies are cards that are the basis of a Dungeon World Deck but from what I can see she has both that also increase more than one creature's abilities and stats" I said when Baku asked what I remember from having my Dungeon World Deck built.

Kazane said that she doesn't just have a deck that enhances Magical Fortress before telling both her creatures to attack. Dragon Blade attacked again making the Critical less than what it would've been if there was a Dungeon Enemy on the field.

Kazane was about to attack Kiri again with Glory Seeker but was stopped by a Counter Spell that I can't remember the name of. 'You seem worried I can feel it' I heard Joker tell me and I chuckled under my breath because he actually sounded worried.

"I already notice you Kiri" I said softly knowing that Drum, Kuguru, and Baku heard me say that when I saw Kiri's hand clench at his side. Kiri drew, charged and drew, calling another Frost Giant to the center casting a Set Spell in the process.

The middle position Frost Giant with green armor and sword attacked Kazane while the one on the right with blue armor and sword attacked Magical Fortress. Kiri casted a spell allowing him to call Fenrir without the five Gauge cost by destroying the Frost Giants.

Baku said he casted it too early but Kuguru wondered why she hadn't seen it earlier before I paged Tsurugi that I told Joker to tell Kiri who I am if he wants to when he becomes Kiri's Buddy. I worried about Kiri when he told Fenrir to attack Kazane and saw that he was sweating before my head pulsed again and my heart stopped for two seconds.

Fenrir was about to bite Kazane but was unable to when she casted Divine Protection and I saw how upset Kiri was at that and knew he thinks I wouldn't be friends with him if he lost making me smile sadly at him. Kazane Buddy Called Blade Wing to the right after telling Kiri to look alive which I feel even worse for.

Blade Wing and Dragon Blade attacked Fenrir before I heard Kiri say that he wasn't going to have any friends again before I texted his phone. I don't think he got it but he better check his messages.

Blade Wing attacked Kiri before Glory Seeker did ending the match with Kiri at zero Life Points making me frown hoping he sees the message.

Time Skip: School

"I don't want to talk right now Tetsuya" I told him before I told him his first period is next door when he asked if we could sit next to each other then. I sat down after he left looking at the vacant seat beside me "you didn't even say 'goodbye' or 'see you later' Kiri" I said before Baku asked me what I meant.

"Kiri transferred schools remember?" I asked him before the teacher came in with a sad expression saying that Kiri transferred schools today. I felt a pain in my heart and that means he's switched paths, he's darker now.

'You better keep your promise and stick to your duty Joker' I said sadly and a bit angry in my head when the teacher said that.

A/N: Hello, I finished writing this at 4:53 P.M. on September 20, 2016.

I do hope you like this chapter and wil continue reading, see you next Wednesday.