Yu-Gi-Oh! : Dragon Knight Reborn!
Created by: DragonKnight15
Disclaimer: This story is a copyright from me. I also may have used other plots from other authors. Almost all characters, objects, names, places, powers, moves, events, plots and weapons are not original worked. They were already made from other manga, anime and cartoon stories. They are also already copyrights that I do not own. This story is an anime story. P.S.This story is also a crossover of other anime/cartoon stories like Naruto Shippuden, Bleach, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, Sonic X plus other Sonic the Hedgehog video game/Anime/Archie and characters, Danny Phantom, Fullmetal Alchemist AND now Valkyria Chronicles. I am borrowing Erika Aoyama and Mew Erika from Redwallfan2000. Ichigo Momomiya is NOW 17 (Volume 4 to 10) years old than 12-13 like in the anime/manga. This is not also a copy of either any "Dragon knight" or "Dragon Knights" stories.
Hello to all, this is Episode 6 of the first Arc of Volume 4: Blue Flames and Metal Overload!
P.S. I do not own them all or any of them except this crossover story, so I wrote the band's or artist's name that wrote that song which I do not own again.
Intro: The Earth... is a great place where humanity and all other creatures live and learn to evolve little by little, but this great world has Darkness in it too. Evil beings who wish to conquer this world and everyone.
Only one being stood against them to show everyone the power of light and hope, but this great mythical dragon wasn't able to stop them. He gave his powers and hope to a human that was known by his name, the Dragon Knight!
Before this hero also met his end, he gave the legendary Dragon Sword and his hopes and dreams to the next knight, his youngest son who is destined to become a legend by the sides of his comrades and his love. This hero... is the Dragon Knight of Light!
(OPENING 1: Hologram by NICO Touches the Walls from Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood)
Volume 4: Episode 6: Operation: Save Fouzen!
In the previous episode of DKR:
Team Dragon Knight with Squad 7 headed out to take back another town from the control of the Empire however their difference, mostly Jonouchi and Rosie, put them in worst situations with the enemy being larger in numbers and firepower. However, trying to get pass their difference at least temporary as well as uniting the group's best skills, the two groups turned the tide in the fight.
It was there that Yugi and the others have confronted Radi Jaeger, aka the second coolest guy Jonouchi commented, within a super mecha-like tank along with more dangerous robot soldiers. The group, with their combine effort and teamwork, defeat the tank though Jaeger escaped since Yugi allowed it explaining the guy wasn't evil or had an intention to kill for the stake of killing. This however made Alicia who had been watching most unease about the boy's pacifist nature.
Now taking two territories, our heroes are that much closer to beating the Empire however will they achieve their goal?
And now the conclusion... a few days later since the previous episode:
Jaeger sighs having returned to the conquered castle of Randgriz. With his failure, he's going to get scolded by the old man for losing a simple battle.
However since his defeat, he's learned that Team Dragon Knight and Squad 7 have successfully taken more important locations away from the Empire, closer to closer reaching Randgriz. Even so, Maximilian has never shown any expression of worry or rage of this. On the contrary, it had barely affected him or his cold piercing expression sitting on his throne.
"So that is your report, Jaeger?'' Maximilian questions rather unemotional with Selvaria standing on his side silent but loyal. Jaeger just shrugs his shoulders and explains himself again. ''As far as I can tell you, my king; the kid, the Dragon Knight, planned out a strategy to disable the tank. Right now it's not working so-''
''It doesn't matter anymore.'' The general startles a bit eyeing his king with a look that this didn't bother him at all. Maximillian only needed to test how strong the tank was because compare to it, his real ace is unstoppable.
''Soon the Marmotah will be complete and then no one, absolutely no one, can stand in my way again.'' He states with his eyes still as cold and fearless as they've had been. Jaeger just nods replying like a good general though still relaxed. ''If you say so.''
''However my king, as your general pointed out, it would be wise to get rid of the Dragon Knight and his allies right away.'' The hooded figure suddenly speaks up as he makes a small bow. Jaeger staggers a bit by the guy's suggestion going as far as protesting. ''Hey, I never-''
He's stopped by Maximilian raising his hand and says looking at the figure. ''Continue.''
The figure bows once more and resumes his suggestion. ''I have already contracted, how we say, assassins to get rid of both this Team Dragon Knight and the Gallians. Of course their methods are not as I will say wise or planned however if you allow it-''
''Get rid of them.'' Maximillian immediately answers to his proposal, having no need for any enemies to stand in his way. Jaeger sighs not going to butt out now that his king wants this.
Maximillian then gives a look to Selvaria who just bows to him almost pleading of her suggestion before Jaeger arrived, about possibly another weapon for his king to wield. The king nods to her simply wish and informs his mysterious ally by pulling out a photo. ''However, have your assassins that they must capture 2 of them. Most importantly this one.''
The cloaked figure grabs the photo and eyes it, showing the image of Alicia from a battlefield.
''Why this organ- her.'' He questions though taken back something he was about to refer Alicia as. Maximillian simply eyes him coldly and states firmly. ''A theory. Nothing you need to understand.''
The figure eyes him and simply bows replying before walking away. ''As you command.''
Jaeger watches the figure leaving, suspicious of him ever since that day. It was another loss from their end by Squad 7 and it didn't help the previous king, Maximilian's father, would call him a disappointed to the Imperial Kingdom and title. He knew the young prince and his desires; it was one of the reasons why he follows him to reach his own dreams that he was conflicted of his own weakness to win a battle even with the so-called Azure Witch on their side. And then one day he appeared; the hoodie figure. He demanded to give Maximillian everything he desired and lack, everything. Maximillian did not buy his offer and was prepared to have Selvaria to end him but the figure asked if it was going to be the base, they should do it in private. So they did and left… only to return 30 minutes later with the figure now on their side. He still doesn't understand it, even to this day, what happened in those moments but whatever it was must have made Maximillian realize what was necessary. So they follow the figure who gave them machines of unbelievable power, possibly matching the power of a Valkyria that was Azure Witch. It took much shorter than they expected as their new allies' forms destroyed not just a major percent of the Gallian Army but Maximillian showcase his strength to his own father in person, watching him die by the hands of his weapons that could never be rivaled. He became king that day and now nothing can oppose him… until now with these kids.
This could be Maximilian's reasons why he wants to get rid of the kids, possible fear even if the young man never shows it. Who knew?
It's on that moment that Jaeger noticed someone was missing and possibly the only other guy who doesn't trust these machines.
''By the way, where is the old timer?'' Jaeger questions rather consider for the veteran Imperial general. Maximillian eyes him and answers him. ''I've given Gregor control of Fouzen. He'll get me what I need even if my enemies do attack him.''
Jaeger raises an eyebrow actually curious. He's heard what his king is doing over in Fouzen with that giant moveable tank fortress; Equus. It doesn't surprise him why Gregor; the old man is as wise as ruthless. He won't let any Gallian reach Fouzen without blasting them into nothing.
''And if this Dragon Knight is as powerful without fighting, then it's likely it will be Gregor's last battle: A general's honorable death to be precise.'' Maximillian then adds which startles Jaeger to speak up again. ''Woah-woah, my king maybe you're-''
He stops as his king turns and says coldly. ''Jaeger, I am aware you have no idea of Gregor's intentions but he came to my circle as a spy of my late father, the former king.''
Jaeger is surprised by this news but at the same time it didn't surprise him. It makes sense why the former king gave his untrusting son a general like that without being his eyes and ears too. But how his current king found this is puzzling… but it wasn't if it was his doing.
''Let me guess; your new friend told you that?'' Jaeger questions curious. Maximillian did not answer that and instead says firmly. ''Do not feel hurt. You haven't stood in front of my path. If you had, you wouldn't be alive right now.''
Jaeger tries his best not to frown or gulp but his prince-now king was becoming crueler, much more than he used to be.
Walking through the forest by foot, both Team Dragon Knight and most of Squad 7 with Faldio head to their next mission. Though…
''Fouzen? What the hell is that?!'' Jonouchi barks out extremely clueless of where they're walking that they couldn't continue their journal on jeep or the tank and had to walk the rest of the way there with only a few members of Squad 7. Luckily everyone in Team Dragon Knight came along with Yugi suggesting they do. Even if it's a stealth mission, he wanted his team always around regardless of the numbers. Mustang and Varrot both allowed this for the threat that they will face.
''A town the Empire took control of. Nice place though if you're into mining.'' Largo explains having been in some missions there and never a great place to go or live.
''So our mission is to take back a mining town?'' Ichi asks with Welkin nodding firmly. Judai hums as he asks pointing at those of Squad 7 wearing simple clothing. ''Then how come you guys are dressed not in your uniforms.''
''Covert.'' Alicia replies with a small smile with her adding like a mother to Judai. ''It's a stealth mission you know. Can't let the Imperials spot us wearing our uniforms.''
Judai hums again agreeing with her. He adds grinning pretty humor of this. ''Guess we don't need to change since we don't look like military.''
Everyone sweat drops by his comment. Jenny sighs taking this serious and explains the plan. ''We have to get inside Fouzen unnoticed and plan our attack within it with our allies in there.''
Jonouchi just makes a look like who are their allies. Jenny lets out a sigh eyeing Isara and she answers calmly. ''A resistance of Darcsen.''
Jonouchi blinks his eyes and then gives a narrow look at Rosie, almost waiting for her to react in a certain way then her stubborn expression. She grunts by the dirty colored blond head's glare, really annoying her and making her uncomfortable.
Ichi then realizes something and gasps asking the young Darcsen. ''Isara-chan, don't tell me the Empire is-''
Isara frowns a bit and nods answering her calmly. ''Yes, they've been using my people as slaves to dig the mines of Fouzen for Ragnite.''
The cat girl gulps at such horror. She didn't think about it much until now but the Darcsen are basically treated as slaves because of some unsure event that made them as devils or monsters. Even that's wrong to treat any one race as such, even if they made terrible actions like the British with the Great Britain or the Germans with the Nazis… or even the Japanese with working with the Nazis and their stupid pride had a nuke drop over Japan. Or the slavery thing in the US; all of that is wrong and the Darcsen are yet another example of such cruelty.
''They use the Ragnite to power their ultimate defense; a large movable tank-like fortress. We must destroy that fortress before it's capable of moving freely.'' Faldio explains the reason why Fouzen is even targeted and their target to destroy at all cost.
''Great…'' Kurosaki mutters not thrill of how inventive the Imperials are with their weapons of mass destruction. Naruto, however, smirks at such a challenge declaring overconfident. ''I ain't worry, ya know! We'll beat them just like all the other times!''
''Would be easier if you didn't yell so cocky, mister spiky ninja.'' Edy suggests him with a small grin at his overconfident nature. Naruto chuckles nervously as he'll be quieter.
The group continues their walk to their destination. Danny spots Ramal trying to speak to Isara almost wanting her to get his attention but she was focus on the mission at hand. He sighs able to tell what the kid is trying to do and hopes he doesn't fall two steps short from his goal.
Yugi eyes Alicia who oddly gives him a look back rather upset. He blinks very confused by her expression and asks her kindly. ''Something wrong Alicia-san?''
''…'' Alicia just looks at him with the same look not saying a single word before looking in front of her. The tricolor head sweat drops pretty sure he did something to upset her so he asks again. ''Um, was it something I said before or did?''
Alicia didn't stop walking and instead replies sounding just as upset as her face. ''Did, yes. Why did you let them go?''
Yugi blinks actually getting what she's referring back answering her still questionable. ''You mean back then with the base? With those in the super tank we disabled?''
Alicia just nods answering him serious just thinking that Jaeger is still out there. ''We could have captured them or killed them. One of them was a general of that jerk Maximillian! Why did you do that?''
''… Not sure, I just didn't view him as an enemy.'' Yugi answers her honestly. Alicia still glares by his stupid mistake but then she thinks back on what Ichi muttered about him able to understand people.
She questions him firmly. ''I was told you have crazy powers and one of them is reading or feeling life energy?''
''Aura.'' Yugi clarifies only for Alicia to question annoyed by his clueless, kind face. ''What's the difference?''
Yugi hums not sure he understands this himself but tries to explain it to her. ''… Aura is basically our life force, our soul, our existence. I can feel anyone who has it and I know how they feel or where they could be.''
''Interesting power though bizarre.'' Alicia admits not sure anyone with a sane mind would handle all this aura nonsense if they had it. For someone like Yugi to have it is crazy.
Yugi just smiles taking it as a compliment as he adds. ''This ability of mines also lets me know what kind of person he or she is. Like for example…''
He hums for an example and smirks eyeing Alicia. He tries focusing and sees them, threads of light attached and floating all over Alicia's body. He asked Rukia of the whole spiritual pressure ribbon part and if by any chance his was similar to theirs. She didn't give him a straight answer because as far as she knows, for a human to possess the power to see spirit ribbons are impossible. But for Yugi, it was more. He views the ribbons and sees two connect on two people, one to Welkin and the other to Faldio.
He's seen this before with Ichigo and Masaya… even himself with Ichigo as their connection grew. As far as he can describe it, when a ribbon of someone connects to another, it's a strong, emotional bond. Not one between friends, but of something greater. He should know eyeing his own ribbon and it was linked to Ichi who has her own connecting to his.
''I know you love Welkin but your feelings are mix with Faldio, right?'' Yugi questions Alicia almost cocky which causes her to blush really red, both embarrassed and horrified. She backs away a bit accusing him nervously. ''Y-you and Ichigo must have-''
Yugi wags his finger still cocky as he tells her. ''Ichigo-kun shares a lot of stuff with me but she hasn't told me that yet. No, I read your aura and it showed me your strong connection towards both and not between friends.''
Alicia stares at him rather speechless. She blushes that yes, maybe she has a strong bond with Welkin and Faldio and what Ichigo said wasn't just teasing her.
Yugi tries again reading Alicia's aura and feels her gentle pulse. It was a nice one, showing her good nature… but he could feel almost a fire, something dormant but something that desires to be lit up. And there he can also feel her sadness, a deep scar in her past she has suppressed for a long time. He frowns understanding her pain.
''Other than that, I know you're kind and you want to move on from the sadness you've locked away.'' The tricolor head expresses with a sadden tone. Alicia eyes him once more startled before lowering her eyes sad. She hasn't told anyone that secret of her past with the exception of Welkin so for him to know confirms his aura powers are very real.
''… I was an orphan.'' Alicia reveals with a look of sadness, reminded of her family-less life living with other orphans, mostly girls, in a place that she can barely survive with the food they serve.
''I'm not to ask you how it was like but I know it wasn't happy.'' Yugi states not going to question in details what her life was life, knowing well one shouldn't. Alicia would admit he is not wrong but she oddly smiles not remembering much of back then but a faint image of a girl who helped her, who made her life there become a little happier. She kinda wishes she can remember that girl but her memory of her is blank as hard as she tries to remember her.
''A part of it was.'' She admits still not sure of her feelings. Alicia then eyes Yugi and asks him convince of his power. ''So your aura told you that-''
''That general, Jaeger-kun, he isn't evil. He's doing stuff he's not proud of but he does it for a reason.'' Yugi answers her honestly confirming that he felt no evil desires from Jaeger, just a desire to fix a scar within his soul; a failure he must make right. This reminded him of Shadow, in some sense; Yugi knows Shadow has a dark past he doesn't want to tell anyone even though Sonic mutter it among the group a few times but not him and this affects him, a lot.
Alicia looks away, a bit hesitative about all this but now that Yugi puts it like that and recalling before these events when going to that party hosted by Princess Cordelia; it was that jerk that at least warned her of the kidnapping attempt. If he didn't told her, then no doubt the princess would be gone forever and Gallia in worst shape.
She eyes the tricolor head again and asks him. ''And you think you can turn him?''
Yugi hums about her question and responds honestly with a smile on his face. ''Maybe, maybe not. I'll try though. I think I can reach him for sure.''
Alicia just smiles actually amazed to hear that. She shouldn't believe his word but something told her he wasn't lying.
''And also…'' She looks back at Yugi beginning to say something else and does eyeing her with a sadden-like but yet decided expression. ''I don't like taking a life. That's the other reason why I didn't do the other thing.''
She oddly smiles a bit expecting he never did such a thing. For all the talk about Yugi being this legendary hero, he doesn't seem like the type to be willing to end a life.
''You've never done it huh?'' Alicia asks him pretty sure what his answer is. Yugi frowns, thinking back that he was sort of responsible of Atem killing Zorc for good, at least back then. Even though Zorc was evil, really evil; Yugi didn't feel right doing what he did much like the lives Atem took back then with the Penalty Game.
''Not directly, no.'' He responds honestly. Alicia smiles a little telling him in an almost teasing tone. ''Your kindness is a weakness you know.''
Yugi cracks a smile hearing that one many times and responds like he always has. ''I've been told, but I accept it. After all, that's what makes me who I am.''
Alicia eyes him and not sure why just smiles. She just met the guy just a week ago and yet it's like if he doesn't act like the person she first met him as; it wouldn't be him.
''Sorry Alicia-san if I did what I thought was the right thing.'' Yugi apologizes not meaning to upset her to even question this bond they've made. Alicia just giggles answering him. ''It's fine and well, I'm also kind too.''
"Yup!'' Yugi replies with a big smile on his face. The two begin laugh a little.
''Hehe, what's so funny Nya?'' Ichi asks sweat dropping, very clueless of the laughing. Yugi and Alicia eye the red cherry head and both answer still smiling. ''Oh just stuff!''
Ichi blinks very confused by that line but lets it pass since its nice seeing those two getting along.
After sneaking their way through the forest without getting detected by the enemy, our group has arrived to Fouzen and the view towards the small village didn't bring comfort or joy.
''Wait, this dump is the place?'' Jonouchi mutters out loud not thinking that maybe he shouldn't use those words.
''Well it's a mining village. What do you expect kid.'' Largo tells the dirty colored blond headed not surprise these kids haven't seen a mine before. Danny was going to raise his hand and protest that he was in one against a fight with Young Blood but he rather not explain ghosts or ghost pirate kids being a thing.
Jonouchi hums but still sticks with what he said earlier repeating it. ''Dump is a dump.''
Largo hums nodding that he can agree with that logic.
Ichi grunts sweat dropping how weird boys or older men are. Yugi sweat drops smiling though he changes expressions feeling something.
''Um guys.'' The tricolor head tries alarming but the group but before they did all of them were surrounded by unknown weapons pointing at them. This surprised almost all of Squad 7 as they were too slow to react.
Danny glares with Naruto pumping his fists for a fight with Sonic humming kicking the tip of his feet. Ichi tries to reach for her Mew Pendant around her neck but before they did anything, Yugi steps up and greets himself smiling. ''Hello, we're not the enemy. These guys are from the Gallian Army and we're with them.''
''Yugi, what the hell?'' Kurosaki yells out panicking that he would be friendly at likely the enemy- and then it hit him that maybe this isn't the enemy. Just then a voice speaks up among the unknown group. ''Hold it everyone, it's our allies.''
The weapons lower down causing the others to relax a bit. Welkin sighs with Jenny explaining with a small smile on her face. ''Don't worry. They're the resistance we were supposed to meet.''
Everyone in Team Dragon Knight blinks eyeing the unknown group who reveals themselves to be Darcsen. Jonouchi makes a look at Rosie almost to threaten her not to say a word. Rosie glares back really annoyed by this kid and now having to deal with more than of these people.
''Huh, so you guys are who came to help us huh?'' One of the Darcsen speaks up revealing himself wearing a bandana over his head and his right eye is closed for some odd reason.
Jonouchi eyes the guy and he has never seen anyone so cool before. He then whispers into Yugi's ear. "He is the coolest guy I have ever met. I mean after you of course, Yugi.''
Yugi blushes nodding with a smile. Jonouchi smiles before glaring at Rosie and calls her out angrily. ''DO NOT BE RACIST WITH THE COOL GUY!''
Rosie coughs at his dumb warning with the others sweat drops.
''Yes we are, and you must be their leader?'' Welkin asks to the leader Darcsen. He smirks answering him. ''Zaka, pleasure to meet you all.''
''Likewise!'' Yugi answers with a smile. Zaka nods eyes the group and been told of this fearless Gallian Squad and this team of kids who have been able to put some fear on the Imperial and their machine men.
''Come on, let's go somewhere private.'' He tells the group with a smirk on his face. Jenny nods telling him. ''Lead the way.''
The bandana Darcsen happily did showing them the hidden path to Fouzen. Our heroes follow him and his fellow resistance.
Can our two groups solve this dangerous situation before any one gets hurt?
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Jonouchi: A mining town is STILL a dump, not debating it.
Alicia sighs: You are a very straightforward, stubborn guy for sure.
The group was leaded by Zaka into the mining town of Fouzen, taken over by the Imperials. They can see the depression the Imperials did to the place. The buildings were all stick to the sides of the mountain-like ends of the place. They see some people down below which were Darcsens working in the mines like slaves by the Imperial Soldiers.
Up above the town is a gigantic tank-like fortress of mass destruction. No doubt this is the Equus they were warned of. Yugi didn't need to be told at this point that they must stop this thing at all cost.
They were taken to Darcsen Resistance's hideout… which was basically a normal cram house within Fouzen. Naruto hums liking that admitting it's the best cover to trick the enemy.
"You guys are holding up pretty well though it's still horrible what you've all went through too Nya.'' Ichi expresses very amazed by how they held up from this point but also sad for their situation.
Zaka oddly laughs a bit by these kids and how they treat Darcsen like humans stating. ''Glad to meet a bunch of kids that don't mind we're Darcsen or not.''
''We're not racists for sure.'' Jonouchi declares giving a narrow look at Rosie who glares even more enrage at his comment.
Judai looks out from the window to the large super fortress and states with a whistle. ''And that's one big cannon.''
''Well that's the enemy's weaponized train, the Equus.'' Faldio explains it rather relaxed though concern of the size of the thing. He didn't expect it to be bigger. Naruto, however, expresses with a grin. ''Neat! I'm gotta beat that stupid thing!''
Ichi sweat drops about what he said.
''So what's the plan commander?'' Largo asks to Welkin. He was going to tell it but Faldio suggests he does. Welkin allows it.
''I discuss this with Captain Varrot and Welkin here and we agreed; we must destroy the train but we must also eliminate the Imperials here as well as free all the Darcsen enslaved here.'' Faldio declares firmly of their mission. Kurosaki can agree that plan is simple and easy but it might not be the case.
''Easier said than done. They put us to work on the mines for gathering Ragnite but the unlucky ones are taken into the Concentration Camps to make them more… obedient. So if we try anything; they might use those in the camps and well you can imagine the rest.'' Zaka, however, reveals to the group of the dire situation having possible hostages they need to be concern of.
This indeed upset the group but mostly on the fact that Imperials use Concentration Camps.
''Nazi bastards.'' Jonouchi mutters angrily really hating those people more than ever. Danny sweat drops trying to utter out. ''Eh, well, they kinda are thinking about it.''
Jonouchi nods angrily about this. Kurosaki sweat drop that maybe calling them something like that is a little too much as he changes subject back to the mission. ''Who's in charge of that super train?''
''General Gregor; another general of the King. He's a veteran Imperial with years of experience. He hasn't lost a battle before and he's as ruthless as you can imagine.'' Welkin explains it to him and the others that their opponent is not one to underestimate.
Yugi hums thinking about their problem. They indeed have a lot to do than just stop the train. They need to stop the imperials outside the thing and then the Darcsen within the camps. But he does know one thing; the train will be a threat if they try to save those in the camps. That just means one thing; something needs to distract the train without exposing anyone else of dying by one shot of the thing.
''… I'll deal with the train.'' Making a decision, the tricolor informs the group to their shock, especially Ichi. Alicia stares at him taken back as if she heard him wrongly.
''I mean not only me. Kurosaki-san and Sonic-kun will be helping me.'' Yugi explains himself with Kurosaki sighing not surprise while Sonic grins liking the idea.
Welkin was about to say something that this idea sounds crazy but Faldio, however, realizes it and enlightens everyone else. ''I think I get his plan. If the general is as experience as they say, he'll expect an ambush attack no less expecting us to save the enslaved Darcsen.''
Alicia widens her eyes asking him. ''Faldio, you think he'll use them as hostages and blow them up?''
Faldio nods without a doubt he'll try. Imperials are as cruel as they can get, especially towards Darcsens. Gregor won't hesitate to kill them without a second thought.
It's then both Yugi and Jenny both eye each other that possibly this general could have planted bombs across Fouzen just to make sure if he does lose, he can take everyone with him especially since he's heard of Team Dragon Knight and will expect something crazy.
''It's certain the general might have set bombs underneath Fouzen and blow up in case he loses.'' Jenny tells the group of the chance they might all die and Yugi then adds eyeing Danny. ''And Danny-kun is the only one to find the bombs undetected.''
Danny blinks about to question why him but then it hit him that out of everyone else, he can use his intangible to disable the bomb or move it elsewhere without triggering it. He lets out a utter and agrees. ''OOH! I can agree now. Leave it to me.''
Welkin smiles liking that plan as he suggests. ''Then a small group will go rescue the Darcsen in the camps while another group will engage the main enemy forces to suppress their movements.''
Everyone nods liking that plan all except one.
''Why should we? We only need to destroy the fortress, not save them. They can die if we can win this damn war.'' Rosie protests furious about the very idea. Everyone sweat drops by her words that
''Once again, we are not the racists! She is.'' Jonouchi tries to explain their case only for Rosie to whack him across the back grunting him in pain.
''Shut up! Helping them will only get us killed!'' She tells him which only causes Jonouchi to growl angrily rubbing the back of his head. Before the two go at it, Zaka steps in and calms both of them in his usual relax tone. ''Woah-woah, I get we're not popular but you don't need to be that harsh. Let's all calm down and remember our-''
Sadly this worsens the problem as Rosie grabs him by the neck collar and threatens him really intense. ''Nobody asked you!''
There was now silence as everyone stares at Rosie who starts becoming unease that she might have made things worst. Largo tries to comfort his comrade by tapping her on the shoulder. ''Easy girl, easy.''
Rosie pants releasing her grip from Zaka and bows to everyone present, apologizing. ''Excuse me.''
She immediately storms off before anyone stopped her, needed some fresh air or something.
Jonouchi growls mad by her hated nature for some people who don't deserve to be treated like monsters. It just reminds him of the people he used to be, looking down at people who had better lives than he used to have.
''Damn her. I'll show her how wrong she is!'' He mutters out determined to make her see the error of her ways rushing after her. Ichi sighs annoyed having a good feeling he's going to cause trouble for him. Before she could say she's going after them, Zaka steps up stating. ''Sigh, might as well stop those two into causing problems. Besides, I have something to tell her at the least.''
''I'll come too please.'' Isara suddenly asks of him, wishing to give her own feelings to her teammate. Zaka smiles nodding as Isara smiles back. The two head after Jonouchi and Rosie.
Alicia sighs really questionable by Jonouchi's countless aggression towards Rosie but at the same time tries to make her see what she does is wrong.
''Why is Jonouchi so obsessed about this?'' She questions really not getting his attitude towards both hostile but also trying to make her errors. Yugi eyes her and smiles stating with a small smile. ''I get why Jonouchi-kun is. After all, he was sort of like Rosie.''
Alicia just blinks by that not getting it. Ichi sighs revealing why. ''The idiot used to be Yugi-kun's bully.''
This actually surprise everyone in Squad 7 especially Alicia uttering out in shock. ''WHAT?!''
Yugi just smiles explaining it with a carefree nature. ''Yup. Jonouchi-kun and Honda-kun used to pick on me before we became friends. They were different people, especially Jonouchi-kun with the life he went through with his parents divorced and forced to be away from his younger sister.''
Alicia is just left speechless taken back by Jonouchi's life was and didn't need to ask how he changed; she's staring at him. Yugi then adds with a strong yet understanding tone thinking back of the changes Jonouchi went through their adventures. ''For him, this is Jonouchi-kun's way to redeem his past mistakes and make things right by helping Rosie, in his own way of course.''
"…'' The young baker remains silent still astonished by all of this making her realize this strong imprint Yugi has on people. She looks at the others of his team, wondering who else he has influenced or help by just being there.
Yugi sweat drops that maybe he was too strong with his words but then Ichi adds giggling hyping her boyfriend more. ''Did he mention another friend wanted to hurt Yugi-kun for what happened to his father and a business deal he could have gotten and another had an evil spirit of one of his most dangerous enemies?''
The tricolor head sweat drops even heavier regretting to tell the red head about Otogi and Bakura to her. Alicia actually cracks a smile now astonished by Yugi a little bit more even not minding having sort of enemies among his group of friends.
"I'll repeat from what I said to you earlier; you're too kind Yugi.'' She tells the tricolor head again in a teasing tone causing Yugi to blush red, nodding softly that she's not wrong. Ichi giggles though briefly thinking what Jonouchi might say to Rosie to either end this or make this argument worst.
''I hope this doesn't affect the mission Nya.'' She says praying this doesn't get the enemy's attention and likely ruining their plan. Yugi shakes his head, knowing Jonouchi better than anyone that he'll make things right.
''It won't. I know so…'' He states having a strong believe in his best friend. Kurosaki, however, sweat drops muttering that to be the truth. ''I hope so Yugi.''
Jonouchi tries to find Rosie… only to get lost not sure where he was and instead finds Isara who split up with Zaka to find the two and prevent them from doing something stupid. The dirty colored blond headed apologizes as the two try to find others and oddly find the two though they wished they didn't.
Jonouchi and Isara watch from afar blinking awkwardly as Zaka was doing well… pretending to be kissing Rosie and touching her to trick two Imperial soldiers passing by.
The two walk up to the other two with Jonouchi gazing upon Rosie with a look that left him speechless.
''… I didn't need to see that.'' He mutters out wishing he didn't see that. Rosie glares pushing Zaka off her. The male Darcsen lets out a chuckle apologizing. ''My bad. Didn't want those soldiers to notice something funny.''
Rosie just glares at him venomously as she tells him darkly. ''No one asked for-''
''Yea-yea, but don't want you to get caught before we start the mission.'' Zaka interrupts her not caring what she thinks of him; he just didn't want her to get hurt or the mission ruined by personal feelings. He knows, like all Darcsen, that one's feelings should never conflict with the battle against the Imperials. Besides, he used to be like her so he can get why she's like that. So he tells her as honestly as he can put it. ''Look, I don't care if you hate us Darcsen, but I will care if you get yourself in trouble and the rest of the team. Call it me caring for you and you should be the same, at least until the war is over.''
Rosie just stares at him and lets out a sigh, admitting he's not wrong about this… but this was not something she can forget or the images of her tragic past.
''You're not wrong, but my hate for you and your people… is hard to shake off.'' She expresses still remaining her glare at Zaka. He sighs not surprise but he has to accept that. He doesn't know why she ended up like this so he should let this be… Jonouchi, however, step up being the most opposite; refusing to see this go on any longer.
''Like what the hell did they do to you Freckles! At least explain yourself to the cool guy and Isara!'' Jonouchi speaks up determined not going to let this go. Rosie eyes him now and then Isara who looks at her with concern, wishing to know why she hates them. Sighing at their stubbornness, the red head had no choice looking up at the sky with a face of sadness.
''… My parents died, trying to protect a small group of Darcsen from getting caught by the Imperials… but they were discovered and a firefight happened… and my parents were murdered in the crossfire by mistake. '' Rosie finally reveals her past with a look of depression much like she had as a child when her parents were put in graves. Ever since, she realized one thing; she can never forgive Darcsen, ever.
Everything was silence with Zaka and Isara frowning, both now getting why she hates them. Jonouchi, however, is left speechless not sure how to take it.
''Well… nch… I got nothing.'' Jonouchi mutters snapping his mouth at how overwhelming this was indeed. Rosie eyes them again and says firmly. ''Now you know why I hate you Darcsen and nothing will change it.''
Isara nods admitting it but also she knows how to reach it.
''I get it now Rosie… but!'' She suddenly speaks up loudly getting Rosie's attention and resumes determine. ''But what your parents did wasn't in vain and it wasn't right for them to die the way they did… but don't view us the way you do. All humans, even us Darcsen, make mistakes and things we will regret and things we will redeem.''
Jonouchi is once more speechless but smiles at the young Darcsen's strong words. Rosie eyes her taken back not understanding why would she go that far.
Isara then reaches out with her hands and holds Rosie's hands to her surprise.
''So please, give us a chance to redeem ourselves to your eyes.'' Isara asks of her, wishing that maybe they can become good friends. Zaka sighs smiling a bit and proclaims in agreement. ''I don't mind trying. I mean I just met her but I know you're not that mean.''
Jonouchi smirks now putting his words into the stubborn girl. ''Give them a try Freckles. I did with my best friend and I have never regretted it!''
Rosie eyes him, not understanding him at times. She sighs not sure she can keep this promise but she'll try.
''We'll see.'' She answers them pulling away from Isara and walks back to the hideout. Jonouchi sighs watching her leave and he realizes something ever since he met Ichigo, something that has bothered up to this point of his life.
''I really hate red heads.'' He mutters really-REALLY hating red heads a lot more than he could imagine. Zaka instead says making a small smirk. ''She's pretty feisty and I like that.''
He eyes him and just agrees with his great logic.
''… You are so wise Zaka.'' Jonouchi tells him honestly wishing to learn much more from him. Isara sweat drops unease how strongly Jonouchi said that. The three head back to the hideout to prepare for the mission.
With only a few more hours left, can our combine groups accomplished their mission and free Fouzen or will they die by the hands of the Empire's moving fortress?
To be continued…
(ENDING 1: Life by Yui from Bleach)
Thank you for another great episode. I thank those who are helping me get this story notice and enjoy it. For those who love it, please review my story and give me your opinions or thoughts to it.
Next Time…
The attack to save Fouzen and the enslave Darcsen commences as the groups split to complete their tasks, but Yugi insists he'll deal with the moving fortress. Can the Dragon Knight and his comrades be able to achieve their mission or will personal feelings get them kill?
Ichi: Now can I do my thing Nya?
Jenny sweat drops: Sorry but I told Yugi not yet.
Ichi grunts annoyed.
Yugi blushes: Sorry Ichigo-kun but we can't do any crazy stunts knowing the lives of innocent people are on the line.
Kurosaki: Though you have to admit this is crazy engaging that thing that can blow us apart.
Yugi: I know but I got a plan. We all have to do our part after all.
Jonouchi: Leave it to us Yugi! Next time in Yu-Gi-Oh! Dragon Knight Reborn: Stop the Terrifying Mobile Fortress!
Ichi: Please remember to read, enjoy and review Nya. See you all next time Nya!
Alicia sweat drops: Why does she always end with that?
Author's Note: So the grind with these chapters… is that I don't want to do them but I got to. Besides, if I skipped all this, I would be a horrible fanfic author like those who do not try. I REFUSE to go that low! REFUSE! This is actually ONE of the reasons why One Piece is not in DKR… other than Luffy has stated he is no hero (he is not wrong for he is a pirate) or how to fit the ocean in the journey of the Dragon Knight and friends. One Piece is so GOD DAMN LONG that the question is… where do I start? The beginning… the other beginning… the middle OF ANOTHER BEGINNING?! WHEN! It has over 10+ arcs and not sure if I want Post-Time Skip or Pre?! This is why I'm somewhat relief Valkyria Chronicles, at least the first one, isn't long. Good thing the arc is not long… sort of.
For those who has played the game or seen the anime… I have made a few changes to certain event and scenes. Sorry. This just helps me not make the arc longer.
So I want to apologize in advance but next week I will not be able to update the next chapter. It's not about the chapter, it's personal life getting to me again and well I have an injury I rather not talk about it. Regardless, next week no chapter but the following week expect it. Sorry again everyone.