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, Valkyria Chronicles AND now Sailor Moon (finally). 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 36 of the second new Arc of Volume 4: Crystal Moon!
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 2: Moonlight Densetsu by Dali from Sailor Moon)
Volume 4: Episode 36: The Bestowing Power. Defeat Arkham!
In the previous episode of DKR:
Yugi and the others learned of Arkham who in a polite yet malicious way challenged him to beat him or else. Not giving a choice since he won't let them leave the young Dragon Knight and his friends accepted and fight the masked man. Even though they had him out number, Arkham wasn't just an ordinary villain; he was much different. On top of his swordsmanship and his magical cape that can shapeshift into dangerous weapons, Arkham had another ability that lets him copy a technique seemingly per person and use it as his own but an Evil Version. This shocked Yugi who has a somewhat similar ability and yet his was worst.
The Sailor Guardians, except Sailor Moon, fell defeated as Team Dragon Knight was losing just as hard with Arkham's powers. However the worst part was Yugi's hesitation, not even attempting to use Burst Limit for the Dragon Blade. This almost cost him his life if not for the arrival of Shadow the Hedgehog. With Shadow here, he almost out tricks Arkham with Chaos Control while evading using Chaos Spear in the last second but Arkham was a step head gaining the power of Chaos Control as Evil Control, becoming immune to frozen time.
Shadow is put in a bad situation but before Arkham could do anything else he's stopped now by the appearance of Shadow Knight. Both masked men engaged however Shadow Knight's own powers were more than what Arkham could handle and worst it was all a distraction as Shadow Knight moved Yugi and the others away from the fight. This enrages Arkham but Shadow Knight vanishes no longer interested to fight him.
Even though Arkham couldn't finish his job, the Dark Lord was more than impressed knowing next time Yugi will lose for good and meet his fateful end.
Can Yugi and the others even beat Arkham or will they lose again?
And now the conclusion... last left off in the previous episode:
Walking on the lonely hallways, Aigami walks in to the throne chamber of the lonely prince of the Black Moon Clad… or well what remains of it. With those Spectre Sisters and Rubeus both eliminated, there is only 3 left apparently well other than Wiseman who Aigami knows exactly what he is but he won't ruin his fun yet.
"Upset, Prince Demande?'' Aigami asks to the Black Moon Prince sitting on his throne, thinking to himself until now. Saphir was behind his brother's throne and immediately speaks glaring at this man who has failed in assisting them. ''You've been nothing but trouble for us! We've lost all of our members against those humans other than Esmeraude.''
Aigami hums about to protest it wasn't his fault if he warned them but Prince Demande speaks up firmly. ''Enough, Saphir.''
''But Older Brother-'' Saphir tries protesting only to be silent by his brother's hand raised to silent him. Demande stares at Aigami, knowing well he is not to be trusted, but if Wiseman suggests he can be trusted then this human needs to earn his trust. Not to mention he still requires the woman he desires and the Silver Crystals, but he can't send himself or any of his remaining people due to the number of the enemy.
''I need the rabbit and the Moon Princess. But if I leave to the past, it will be that much harder.'' Demande says concerning. He knows he won't be at his full power in the past and likely he will fail to even capture the younger version of Neo Queen Serenity.
Aigami hums and suggests in a causal tone. ''Then I'll bring them to you.''
Demande eyes him as the young man turns his back and walks towards the door.
''After all, it would be boring if they don't show up now is it?'' Aigami says before walking out, already having a plan to lure everyone to the future and the Dark Lord will be the key to his plan.
Failing to complete his mission, Arkham returns to the Dark Lord's headquarters. He knees down to Akumu sitting on his office chair with Dark General Knight standing beside him. Arkham had told them of what happened and of Shadow Knight, enraging Akumu to think that man has once more stood in his way to finishing Yugi.
''So that same man appeared. Curses!'' The Dark Lord oddly growls angrily not believing his luck. Dark General Knight nods not sure who this Shadow Knight is or why he is protecting the Dragon Knight.
''My apology, Dark Lord. It seems I couldn't keep the end of my deal yet.'' Arkham expresses extremely disappointed in letting this happen. Akumu looks down at the masked man and simply says sighing. ''Arkham, you did more than I had expected. Regardless, I do wish you help me as my third-in-command.''
This startles Dark General Knight greatly, about to protest such an idea but he stops himself knowing this is his lord's choice. He would not do such a thing unless he is confident and Arkham at the least earn that right.
Arkham raises his head rather surprise by the offer, almost expecting to not get it after he failed. He chuckles to himself, learning the Dark Lord is at least merciful and not one to get rid of his men for their failure. He gets up and bows thanking the Dark Lord's kindness. ''I'm honor Dark Lord! You shall not regret it.''
Akumu smirks hoping for many things from him. Dark General Knight grunts saying upset. ''You may mortal-''
Arkham lifts up his finger interrupting the dark general and corrects him civilly. ''Call me by name. It's only polite, sir Dark General Knight.''
The black knight glares though he notices Akumu eyeing him as if give it a try. He sighs, not wishing to disobey his lord, and finally says with some distaste. ''… You may help my lord, Arkham.''
Arkham chuckles hoping he will. He then eyes the Dark Lord and insists to him. ''Then allow me to finish what I promised you.''
''You may but do not underestimate the brat.'' Akumu warns him hating to admit it but Shadow Knight was correct that Arkham should not underestimate the boy. He should know by experience Yugi has something protecting him from being killed.
Arkham chuckles at the Dark Lord's concern but after his fight with him, he can confirm he is no threat to him. He proclaims very confident. ''I expected more from him but I doubt he'll become a threat to me. I'll take my leave regardless, if you may.''
Akumu eyes him and just nods. Arkham bows as he walks away. Dark General Knight grunts concern about this asking him. ''My lord?''
''This is good practice for Arkham after all.'' Akumu states with a small sinister smirk. He then adds confirming his suspicious. ''The brat has yet to use his full power, nor mines. Besides, I don't intend him to do this and fail again.''
Yugi, Team Dragon Knight and the Sailor Guardians were breathing heavily within Café Mew Mew. They were all exhausted and drained after the fight with Arkham almost got them killed. Shadow, however, scoffs furious as he was ready to finish that man off until that other masked man appeared. He sighs angrily, figuring it was for the best since who knows what other power that Arkham had.
"T-that was a close one.'' Danny mutters in human form, relief they dodged a bullet. This didn't change how upset most of the group was with Kurosaki, in his human body, and Makoto both demanding for answers. ''Who the hell did we just fight back there?!''
''I regret coming with you morons.'' Kaiba mutters with his arms crossed regretting much, especially this.
Alicia eyes Judai noticing him recovering and asks him directly but concern. ''Judai, who exactly is he?''
Judai eyes her and sighs saying honestly. ''Like I said before, I wish I knew.''
''At the least that nice masked man helped us right?'' Usagi expresses happy that Shadow Knight or whoever Yugi called him did show up to save them big time.
''I guess. It wasn't the first time either.'' Kurosaki states recalling how he appeared when up against the Dark Lord and the snake man Orochimaru. Ed nods though he does add unsure he'll save them again. ''Still, I doubt he'll come to help us again like that.''
''Everyone…'' Chibiusa mutters really sadden, almost as if this is her fault that this is happening.
Alicia looks outside the café, seeing Yugi and Ichigo out there. She frowns as she gets up, not able to keep quiet. She walks outside as Shadow notices this with a scowl on his face.
Yugi, leaning on a tree, tries thinking what went wrong before. He obviously thought Arkham was finished with that last move but he used a version of Dark General Knight's barrier technique. Meaning Arkham has met both the evil knight and Dark Leader Dragon. Still, he didn't expect Arkham was that strong too.
''That Arkham-kun was a lot harder than I thought.'' Yugi tells himself mentally knowing well he has to be more prepared for next time. Ichigo stares silently at him, able to tell this is upsetting him a lot more than the others. She frowns, knowing she has to say something to him about this or it will get him killed next time.
''Yugi-kun…'' The red cherry head mutters out to him. Yugi looks up at her, seeing her worrying expression.
''I know it's not my position to say this but…'' Ichigo begins speaking, looking at his eyes calmly. She walks up to him and then yells furious. ''What were you doing?!''
Yugi startles up slightly seeing her firm, serious face she would give Jonouchi. Ichigo growls her tail wagging mad telling him angry. ''You could have beaten Arkham without trying with the Dragon Blade Nya! Why didn't you use it!''
The tricolor head frowns not wishing to respond to her but he knows he has to say something with the face Ichigo is making. He sighs trying to explain it to her. ''I-It's complicated.''
This only made Ichigo madder but before she could protest that a voice speaks up. ''It's not and she's right.''
The couple startles and turns to see Alicia walking over to them.
''Alicia-san.'' Yugi mutters surprise to see her as did Ichigo. Alicia sighs looking at the tricolor head as she says recalling the fight they had not so long ago. ''I fought you remember. I know how strong you are in that form. You could have easily beaten him and not get beaten too.''
''…'' Yugi did not a word though she speaks the truth. He eyes both girls and sighs not having a choice but to tell them; how he's feeling for a while now.
''… I'm scared.'' Yugi finally admits it surprising both girls. Ichigo is silent, not expecting Yugi would be afraid to use his power after all she went through. Yugi eyes her and reminds her frowning. ''Ichigo-kun, you remember what the Aliens said about Deep Blue?''
The red cherry head staggers to remember Deep Blue. She frowns upsetting how terrifying that time was but she nods, remembering what Pie told them about him in a message.
''They said he once wasn't that psychopath we fought who was both insane and cold-hearten.'' Yugi says still having flashbacks of Deep Blue's power and presence, not to mention how he much despair he placed on Ichigo, Erika and even Masaya. He then looks at Alicia and asks her. ''And Alicia-san, you've seen what power does to people like Maximilian-kun or what you told me about this Damon guy.''
Alicia frowns hating to give him a reason to be proven right but he wasn't wrong. Maximilian's obsession for power was shown to what Jonouchi told her and she's seen how greedy and cold Damon was to all other soldiers, including Squad 7.
Yugi looks down at his hand reminded of Light and his obsession to become god with the powers of that notebook. He sighs proclaiming out upsetting. ''Power changes people; it makes them fall under a corruption and warps them into beings that would succumb to its influence and bring despair upon everyone else.''
Alicia frowns once more having to give him that win. Just the thought of power and corruption, she's reminded of Selvaria and how power as a Valkyria made her superior and worst a tool for Maximilian.
Yugi looks down at his Dragon Sword, feeling the rush and pressure the Dragon Blade gave him during the fight against Aizen. Back then, he was more concern about beating Aizen than his power but now he has time to reflect and he's become hesitate to use its powers unless he really needs it… but every time he hesitates, it becomes harder for him; worry seeing how those with power can change themselves.
''I've felt the power of the Dragon Blade and it's strong, really strong and I'm scared one day… I might lose myself to such power.'' Yugi expresses while doubting himself too. Ichigo and Alicia both frown to see him like this.
''Yugi-kun.'' Ichigo mutters softly, never thinking someone like Yugi would be afraid of the powers that helped and saved so many so far.
''Pathetic.'' Everyone startle by a sudden new voice as they look up to see Shadow on top of a tree branch above the three. The black hedgehog glares down at the group, mostly the tricolor head, as he states firmly. ''Then again you're too kind to question yourself.''
''Shadow-kun.'' Yugi mutters out. Alicia eyes the black hedgehog, almost surprised that he looks almost EXACTLY like Sonic, the again maybe all hedgehogs like them are the same. She eyes Ichigo and questions her about the hedgehog. ''Is he what Sonic's evil twin or brother or-''
Shadow, grunting angrily by her comments, vanishes through Chaos Control and reappears right in front of her. This freaks Alicia out as the black hedgehog threatens her firmly yet irritated. ''No one asked your opinion and if you ever call me the brother of that fool; you will regret it.''
Alicia shivers even though he's smaller than her; the hedgehog was VERY serious about his threat.
''G-good to know.'' She mutters nervously not wanting to temper him any further. Shadow scoffs turning to face Yugi and says firmly. ''Power doesn't corrupt; it is the fear of losing someone that does.''
Yugi startles rather taken back to hear that from him. Shadow notices that look and grunts reminding himself of his past hate towards humanity, not the current one how most humans are stupid; but of what they did to Maria. Losing her made him bitter, wanting nothing but to leave destruction upon all of humanity. He didn't care, he just wanted revenge.
''I allowed my hate and power make me view humanity as bugs, going through to a plan that would destroy the planet.'' Shadow expresses how he felt being locked away with only hate in his soul but then he was reminded of what Maria asked of him, something that he promised her no matter what happens. The dark hedgehog adds narrowing his eyes at Yugi. ''But I was reminded of the kindness of the friend I lost. She never saw me as a monster or a god; she saw only a friend. Like you do with me for some bizarre reason.''
Yugi blushes admitting it is bizarre why he wanted to be Shadow's friend but he could feel a strong bond within him, something that told him that he's not a dark, cold-hearten, serious ''Ultimate Lifeform'' of a hedgehog and he has seen that good, kind side of him. Even just recently how Shadow fought against Arkham than join him.
Shadow still stares at the human and he can tell he's naïve like Sonic but unlike being ''happy-going'', he truly wants to help and make things better not just for himself but everyone else. Call it foolish, which it is, but Shadow has been wrong of him. If not for him, it's likely the planet would be in chaos or destruction. That's why him being afraid of his own power will only hurt and likely lose someone close. Having doubt is not fit for people like them or a hero, in a way.
''Do not be afraid of your power. Make it a part of you and use it like how you've always used it so far.'' Shadow tells the tricolor head strongly about this. He then adds turning his back with his arms crossed. ''If you can't, then you will lose those you are trying to protect.''
Yugi is left speechless, not thinking about it like that or he hasn't, just waiting for someone like him to tell him exactly what he needed to hear.
''Shadow-kun.'' The tricolor head finally mutters out, blushing as he's not sure what to say but thank you. Shadow just scoffs not wanting any kind of praise.
''For the so-called Ultimate Lifeform, he speaks truth.'' Shadow widens his eyes turning as did the others to see Shadow Knight behind them. Ichigo startles as she never heard or felt him behind their backs.
''Shadow Knight-kun!'' Yugi utters out also surprised to see him here. Shadow Knight just stares at Yugi with his arms covered up by his cloak. The strange knight then says with a confident voice still looking at the young Dragon Knight. ''I'm not worry of you falling to the corruption of power. Do you know why?''
Yugi eyes him not sure of the answer of that. Shadow Knight oddly lets out a soft, quick chuckle as he gives him the answer. ''Because power for you is not for yourself, it is for everyone.''
Those words got to Yugi too while surprising Shadow somewhat in how he said them.
Shadow Knight looks up at the darken sky, seeing a single star in the empty blackness. He stares back at the young man in front of him and proclaims. ''A true Dragon Knight uses power for everyone, to fight for everyone, to protect everyone. You, Yugi, have always used your power not for yourself but those that matter. To deny it is denying your desire.''
Yugi once more staggers by her words.
''I know you won't let the power corrupt you because it can never corrupt someone compassionate and strong like you. Your power was bestowing upon you and no one else because only you and you alone can wield it without ever being tainted by its power. That is the proof of a true Dragon Knight.'' Shadow Knight encourages him with his belief in who Yugi is as the Dragon Knight. He raises his right hand at the stun Yugi and tells him pointing his finger at the Dragon Sword. ''Prove me right and show me that infinite potential you have yet to awaken.''
Yugi looks down to notice the white ribbon of the sword wrapped around his right hand. He suddenly starts chuckling, realizing that even his own weapon wants him to not be afraid of his power.
''You're right.'' Yugi finally speaks up admitting that he was wrong; he's not like those who were consumed by their own power. What he does with it and why; those are what make him who he is. He stares at them and apologizes with a smile. ''Thank you, everyone and sorry for making you all worry for me.''
Alicia nods firmly though smiling to hear him realizing his mistake. Yugi blushes as he says with a determine confidence in his voice. ''After all, I have amazing friends who would do all they have to so they can help others even if others view them as enemies or dangerous.''
Shadow cracks a small smirk though he does it without anyone noticing it. Ichigo, smiling, is happy to see his heroic Dragon Knight back to his regular self.
''Then my work is done. Until I am needed again.'' Shadow Knight proclaims turning his back and starts walking away. Yugi looks at him, wanting to ask him something but before he could call him out he vanishes out of nowhere. Alicia and Ichigo once more startled with Shadow grunting on how he did that.
''Shadow Knight-kun…'' The young Dragon Knight mutters to himself, wanting to thank him. He blushes with rosy cheeks, not having anyone say such words to him almost like… almost like he had a parent. Gripping on the Dragon Sword's ribbon, he tells himself smiling. ''He believes in me… and I won't disappoint him.''
Yugi vows this to himself, to never be afraid of who he is and what he uses his powers for. He can never forget.
Usagi spots the group, searching for them, as she calls them out waving. ''There you guys are!''
The four turn to see the blonde pigtail as she adds with a small smile. ''Come inside! Chibiusa-chan has something to say.''
Everyone except Shadow blink as they walk back inside the café. There they see Chibiusa, shivering but trying to be strong, staring at everyone. She thought about it hard and seeing how everyone is getting hurt because of her fear, she can no longer be afraid of her fears.
''… I'm ready.'' Chibiusa speaks up, showing a face of confidence in herself. ''I want to face my fears and save my world!''
Everyone stare rather taken back but Mamoru and Ed smile glad to see her stepping up now. Chibiusa eyes everyone and asks of them, begging in them. ''Please, everyone, help me!''
Yugi eyes her and smiles knowing now he can't let his own fears get to him. After all, if a young girl who likely has seen nightmarish stuff recently finally wants to stand up against her fears; he can too.
''These idiots will, I have my company to run.'' Kaiba announces having better things to do with his time. He turns to leave but then he's stopped feeling something holding him back. He turns to see Chibiusa grabbing tightly on the end of his coat, begging him with her soft, puffy red eyes. ''Please?''
''…'' Kaiba stares very annoyed and yet struggling to say no due to his weakness for the children. He sighs like a grump and decides with his arms crossed, sounding somewhat defeated. ''I suppose looking into Kaiba Corporation in the future wouldn't hurt.''
Chibiusa giggles happy to hear that. Usagi smiles too as she feels a tap on her shoulder. She turns to see Yugi tapping her shoulder as he says with a small smile. ''Usagi-kun, a word?''
Usagi blinks not sure what he wants to tell her but she happily nods. Ichigo notices the two walking and wonders with a puzzle face what Yugi is planning. Shadow also notices it wondering himself too.
The next day arrives as Yugi and his group with Usagi and hers walk and arrive to a park in Tokyo, with most of Team Dragon Knight like Ichi and Danny transformed. Alicia is carrying her Valkyria lance and shield in case while Kurosaki is in his Shinigami form, letting Kon take control of his body until he returns. Kaiba grunts in a grumpy tone. ''Seriously? This is the place?''
Usagi eyes him and nods smiling happy-going with Chibiusa explaining herself shyly while blushing. ''I came here and it's how I first met Mamo-chan and Usagi.''
Mamoru sweat drops whistling as if not wanting to remember that day much. Usagi now grunts whispering to her cousin's cat ear. ''Mamo-chan and I were about to kiss until she took that from me and landed on my head.''
Mew Ichigo sweat drops while giggling how ironic that was. Ed ignores that as best as he could as he asks Chibiusa. ''So how do we get back to the past?''
Chibiusa blushes as she pulls out a silver key with a heart-shaped handle and a thin necklace attached to it from under her sailor fuku shirt.
''With this.'' She tells the group with everyone staring at it. Ami blinks as did most of the other girls that it's rather cute but regular key. Shadow, in the other hand, stares at the strange item and can sense spacial-time powers within that small key. Kaiba, however, gives a glare as he utters angrily almost in protest. ''No… Don't you dare say it's a-''
Chibiusa blushes explaining it, much of Kaiba's distain. ''It's a magic key that travels anyone to the world between times; the Space-Time Key.''
Kaiba sighs pretty much frustrated, expecting high level of technology and instead he gets a magic key. He glares towards Yugi and tells him really angry. ''Yugi, you said she came from the future. WHERE'S THE TECHNOLOGY TO TIME TRAVEL THEN?!''
Yugi sweat drops not sure what to tell him. Chibiusa blushes not sure what she can tell him. Kaiba sighs calming himself and states in a compose tone. ''Fine… continue.''
Chibiusa nods softly. She walks up to the fountain, raising the key with both her hands and starts chanting. ''Guardian of Time!''
The key oddly shines as the sky suddenly changes and becomes dark with swirls forming. Jonouchi drops his jaw hiding behind Yugi while everyone else stares amazingly, except Kaiba and Shadow just looking firm.
''Tear apart the sky and-'' Chibiusa starts chanting but then a burst of black winds shot upward in the sky and blows away the clouds, reverting the sky back to normal. This surprised the little girl greatly uttering confuse. ''Huh?''
''The sky changed back?'' Kurosaki utters back feeling like it was going to do something. Judai also agrees feeling something really wrong with this.
Chibiusa tries raising the key again but nothing happen, not even a glow. She startles greatly telling the group unease. ''S-something is wrong. That shouldn't have-''
''Interesting little key.'' Everyone becomes alarm immediately turning to the voice that spoke and indeed confirming their worries it was Arkham, leaning on a tree. Judai glares his eyes glowing orange-teal colors.
Arkham chuckles evilly as he says directly to Chibiusa while wagging his right index finger. ''It's a shame you won't be going anywhere until I hand you over to the Dark Lord."
Chibiusa gulps terrified as Mamoru and Usagi get in front of her, protecting her.
''Arkham!'' Judai shouts activating his Duel Disk right away. Arkham hums at this and says in a very serious tone with black winds surrounding him. ''And finishing you all as well. Can't forget that.''
Yugi stares serious knowing well they have to beat him first and he intends to do just that. Can Yugi and the others beat Arkham for good?
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Arkham: I will do what I failed to do and this time, no interruptions.
Yugi: Things won't play out the same way as before and this I promise you!
Arkham chuckles at his luck finding the simple minded heroes and the little girl the Dark Lord wants, all in one spot. There are perks when you sense another who has similar powers, if Judai only knew.
He takes a step forward and declares excitedly. "There will be no more encores. I will finish what I started and capture the little rabbit.''
Chibiusa trembles guarding her chest. Arkham sees that immediately able to tell she's guarding something there and seeing through her fear. He couldn't help but grin as he can feel she's done something she regrets.
Right away Usagi and the other girls transform into their Sailor Guardian forms while Mamoru changes through his power as Tuxedo Mask. Raising his right hand forward, he shouts out proudly. ''Tuxedo La Smoking Bomber!''
Tuxedo Mask fires a burst of white energy from his palm right at Arkham. The masked man summons his black winds with his left hand to stop the white energy blast though the attack wasn't absorb and it partly damage his hand. Arkham grunts again realizing his ability didn't work on that attack either.
''I won't let you harm Chibiusa or anyone else!'' Tuxedo Mask makes a vow refusing to let him harm anyone including his Usagi. Sailor Moon blushes standing right beside him but before the two did anything, Yugi takes a step forward.
''Tuxedo Mask-kun, Sailor Moon-kun and I got this.'' Yugi announces walking past the two towards Arkham. The masked villain hums almost curious if the young man could even win. Yugi raises his right hand to the side showing the tied ribbon of the Dragon Sword around his hand. He pulls it as the sword pulls out from its scabbard and pulls right into his hand. Smirking slightly, Yugi mutters out. ''Dragon of the Heavens.''
Arkham raise an eyebrow underneath his mask not getting what he's aiming for, however that was till he feels a pulse-like pressure coming from the tricolor head and his sword.
''Roar across the boundaries of reality and fantasy, and grant me the blade that creates impossibilities!'' Yugi chants as the Dragon Sword glows rapidly as he shouts like a roar. ''BURST LIMIT!''
The sword erupts in an explosion of an energy dragon, surrounding Yugi and itself. Within seconds the dragon is cut through and Yugi emerges, with his clothes changed, as he shouts twirling his now transformed Dragon Blade. ''The Power of Friendship, the Dragon Blade!''
Arkham startles as the force of Yugi's transformation actually pushes him slightly back. The others felt it with Shadow smirking finally able to see it up close. Sailor Moon, Tuxedo Mask, Chibiusa, the cats and the other Sailor Guardians sweat almost unable to breath by this overwhelming pressure coming from Yugi. Luna and Artemis almost freak out how similar this energy feels but somewhat different.
''S-so this is Yugi-chan's strongest form!'' Sailor Moon declares amazed by this presence. Mew Ichigo giggles wanting to see this side of her boyfriend.
Yugi, smirking, turns slightly to Sailor Moon and tells her rather cocky. ''I'll lead.''
Sailor Moon blushes red nodding softly. He nods turning around and taking a step forward suddenly appearing behind Arkham. The masked villain startles as Yugi swings his blade at his back. Arkham, staggered by this, just summons his Supreme Sword as he turns and blocks the Dragon Blade. However, what he didn't expect is the force from Yugi's swing actually pushes back to his surprise. He panics grinding his feet on the ground to prevent from falling.
''He's faster?!'' Arkham questions taken back by this as he stands his ground. He glares at Yugi raising his Dragon Blade forward, almost taunting him to attack. Arkham glares not going to be bested by some child.
''EVIL SURPRISE!'' Raising his Supreme Sword, Arkham shouts firing a darker version of Mew Ichigo's signature upgrade attack. Yugi just sees the attack coming at him and without trying thrusts the Dragon Blade towards it and cuts through the energy blast, disrupting it in half before it vanishes. Arkham staggers by this but he refuses to admit defeat as his body erupts in dark energy.
''EVIL BOOST!'' Arkham shouts vanishing with light-speed dashing. Yugi, smirking at this, vanishes with his own speed, clashing Arkham all over the park with their weapons. Everyone tries keeping up with them though only Mew Ichigo, Sonic and Shadow were able to keep up with them moving that fast. Kaiba could too with his headset of his Duel Disk, picking up their movements.
Arkham struggles swinging his Supreme Sword in an attempt to strike Yugi just once across his body and yet Yugi interrupts each slash swing without trying. Arkham times it swinging downward with Yugi blocking but using his free hand to form a dark sphere of energy identical to one of Naruto's signature Jutsus.
''EVIL RASENGAN!'' Arkham shouts thrusting his sphere in his palm right at Yugi. The young Dragon Knight sees it coming almost in slow motion and instantly catches the sphere of dark energy with the palm of his free hand. Arkham widens his eyes as Yugi clinches on it and the sphere breaks into sparks of dark light.
''I-Impossible…'' Arkham utters out taken back so much he backs away fast from him only for Yugi to appear right in front of him again and slams his left hand's palm across his chest so strong it pushes him back further. This actually causes pain through Arkham's chest that most of his bones snap from that.
''Just because you copy my friend's abilities-'' Yugi begins saying with a firm stare at the villain only for Arkham to interrupt him by shouting. ''EVIL CONTROL!''
With his power, time freezes in a dark aura as did everyone else but Arkham. He sighs a bit, not expecting the Dragon Knight to be this strong when he uses that mode. What in earth is-
''Like I was saying '' Arkham widens his glowing yellow eyes looking up as Yugi, stating, continues walking through the dark frozen time, shattering it by his mere presence. How can this be Deja-Vu?
Yugi then finishes his words with glaring face while his red dragon eyes glow. ''Doesn't mean you can use them better than when my friends use them!''
He then dashes and appears behind Arkham swinging his sword forward. The masked villain didn't get it until he gasps with a slash across his chest. The others were speechless by this but they were very amazed by Yugi's strength.
Arkham sweats underneath his mask still in pain, not expecting the young man's strength to be of a different level than he was yesterday.
''So this is the Dragon Knight's true strength.'' He mutters to himself but with a disdain in his voice as he turns and shouts suddenly furious. ''Such power is not meant for a naïve pacifist like you!''
Arkham's cape moves rapidly and morphs into spikes shooting towards Yugi. The young Dragon Knight reacts instantly dodging around the spikes with his dashing and jumping.
''Maybe…'' Yugi responds backing away as Arkham morphs his cape into Gatling Guns, firing rapid fire shoots at him. The tricolor head repels with Dragonaun Barrier, forming a barrier of purple-red outline energy stopping the bullet shots.
''But I'm no longer objection if I deserve them now. They're mines for everyone!'' Yugi answers determine in himself now. Arkham snaps, not able to accept such nonsense. Those who fight for others are weak, foolish and deserve to meet their swift end. He morphs his Gatling Guns into blaster guns.
''You immature child!'' The masked villain shouts firing dark energy blasts. Yugi drops the barrier and swings the Dragon Blade right at the energy blasts and cuts them through. Arkham startles as Yugi charging while holding his blade with both hands.
''DRAGONAUN-'' Yugi starts chanting as his blade engulfs in purple energy, slowly taking the form of an energy dragon. Arkham sees it and smirks underneath his mask, waiting for this. Judai panics just realizing it and warns Yugi but he wasn't going to make it. Arkham sees the young Dragon Knight come in closer as he summons his black winds.
Yugi, about to swing, instead pulls away his left hand and swings it forward as he shouts making a scissor hand sign. ''ROCK-PAPER-SCISSOR SHOOT!''
Arkham, widening his eyes again, reacts on impulse and swings his left hand as paper. Everyone, even Kaiba and Shadow, were left speechless yet horrified by the results.
''W-what?'' Arkham utters out taken back by this ridicules trick. Yugi smirks now posing his hand like a gun pointing it to his left. Arkham widens his eyes greatly remembering that Shadow Knight doing the same thing. He turns to hear a familiar voice shouting. ''MOON PRINCESS HALATION!''
Arkham turns and panics seeing Sailor Moon, pointing with her Cutie Moon Rod, as she fires of bright energy blast. He had no chance to evade or dodge as the blast hits him directly and fast. The attack sends Arkham backwards damaging him greatly. He yells in pain that not even his black energy winds couldn't stop or absorb most of the attack.
"GAAA!'' Arkham yells, crashing backwards on the ground. Sailor Moon gasps amazingly that Yugi's plan she shared with him worked. He said that Arkham would avoid her attacks and if they planned to use that he might counter or see through the plan. But if Yugi could use Burst Limit to pressure Arkham and set Sailor Moon for her attack then that can work.
''Nice one Yugi-chan!'' Sailor Moon praises overjoyed by the tricolor head's strategy. Yugi, smiling, nods happy it worked as he eyes the Dragon Blade.
Arkham, grunting, pulls himself up on his feet very enrage that he was tricked by such a pathetic move by the boy.
''D-damn you! EVIL PRINCESS-'' The masked villain begins chanting pointing his Supreme Sword at the two, trying to mimic the Sailor Guardian of the Moon's attack but nothing happen. Arkham staggers eyeing his sword as only sparks fly out a bit.
''I knew it.'' Yugi proclaims confirming his suspicious about Arkham's powers. Arkham eyes him glaring as the young Dragon Knight resumes recalling what happened in the last battle. ''When Sailor Moon-kun used her Tiara attack, you couldn't absorb and copy the attack.''
This surprises almost everyone. Then Yugi theorizes with this. ''That means you can't copy or resist her attacks! Or even copy other techniques like transformation ones like Bankai or Burst Limit.''
Arkham hums and slowly starts chuckling and praises his opponent. ''Kukuku, you're actually clever for your own good. But now-''
''And you can't copy moves you can't react to.'' Yugi suddenly adds dashing massively fast that he kicks Arkham into the sky. He yells taken back as Yugi takes flight with unseen speed, tossing the Dragon Blade over Arkham as it spins vertically. Yugi, erupting in Yin-Yang Dash, slams barrages of punches across Arkham to his gasping pain before kicking him slightly downward. The spinning Dragon Blade slowly falls on Yugi who catches it over him and shouts swinging his blade downward at Arkham. ''DRAGONAUN AETHER DASH!''
Arkham panics quickly forming an Evil Force Barrier Gate but Yugi dashes right through it with his mere power and slashes Arkham so fast he instantly lands on the ground on one knee. Arkham gasps as he yells out as the slash causes an explosion, crashing onto the ground.
Everyone is frozen in amazement while Judai grins amazingly with Mew Ichigo purring joyfully. Shadow smirks telling himself mentally. "Not bad. The Dragon Knight combined that attack with his speed technique to make sure Arkham couldn't be prepared to copy and absorb two different moves.''
Watching from the shadows, Shadow Knight observes and chuckles softly at Yugi's victory knowing he would pull it off not only for the attack but Yugi securing his win with that combination attack. It is likely Arkham can't absorb a technique that is made out of two moves. If Yugi only used the regular Dragonaun Aether, Arkham would have used his ability to copy, reduce most of the attack and gain his own dark version of it. Yugi not only played smart but also effective especially how much more relax he is in Dragon Blade mode.
''Not bad Yugi, you're awakening a little more… but.'' Shadow Knight tells himself in thought, knowing well Yugi has a long way to come but also his true power hasn't awaken. He frowns underneath his knight-like mask almost able to tell why Yugi's powers aren't at their peak.
Shadow Knight continues watching as Arkham stirs weakly, getting up on one knee. He looks weakly at Yugi, not expecting a soft human like him to do this kind of damage to him.
''The Dark Lord wasn't kidding.'' Arkham mutters to himself, pulling himself up on his feet. He chuckles evilly not expecting to finally fight at his full strength.
''Then…'' Arkham begins to say, trying to do something he would rather avoid using but before he could he pauses. He feels something and very furious. Yugi did too raising his Dragon Blade forward to that direction. The others blink though Judai can feel it as did Mew Ichigo, Shadow and Sailor Mars.
''Mars?'' Jupiter asks her fellow comrade seeing her worrying expression. The Sailor Guardian of Mars sweats heavily, sensing such destructive evil, overwhelming darkness approaching them.
''I sense darkness, evil, destruction.'' She informs the group staring at the direction of this evil. There something rips open, revealing to be a dark portal. The Sailor Guardians, Tuxedo Mask, the cats, Chibiusa and Alicia startle while the rest of Team Dragon Knight panics knowing what this is and it's not good news.
''That's enough Arkham.'' A voice calls out from the portal. Arkham turns to see two figures walking out from the portal, revealing to be Dark Leader Dragon with his cape covering himself but his head, wings and tail and Dark General Knight. The masked villain grunts, hoping the evil dragon would have let him finish the fight but it seemed that will not be the case this time.
''I did warn you, didn't I?'' The Dark Lord reminds Arkham with a small smirk, gazing his demonic dragon eyes at Yugi as he adds in a darken voice. ''The brat should not be underestimated.''
Arkham sighs admitting he will be careful for next time.
''Dark Leader Dragon-kun.'' Yugi mutters out calmly but firm wondering when he would show up. Sailor Moon gulps feeling the intense evil and darkness from this monster… and honestly she felt this pressure but a long-long time ago from Princess Serenity.
''If you want something done right, you should do it yourself!'' Dark Leader Dragon begins to declare viciously before letting out a roar as his cape floats behind him to be a second pair of demonic wings. ''AND THAT I WILL INTENT TO DO!''
Everyone stagger by this vibrating, earthquake-like roar except Yugi, standing his ground with his dragon eyes glowing red. Now the real fight starts.
Yugi has beaten Arkham but now the Dark Lord is standing in their way. Can the Dragon Knight and friends handle the evil dragon?
To be continued…
(ENDING 2: Heart Moving by Naoko Takeuchi from Sailor Moon)
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…
Arkham was finally beaten but now standing in the way of Yugi and the others to reach the future is Dark Leader Dragon with Dark General Knight. Can our heroic Dragon Knight defeat the Dark Lord in their fourth clash? And what is Aigami planning as he watches these fights.
Arkham chuckles weakly: You know, I could use my true power to-
Dark Leader Dragon: I can imagine you'll be stronger if you did but this is between me and the brat. So stay out of this.
Yugi glares: Don't you care about the damage you're causing, Dark Leader Dragon-kun!
Dark Leader Dragon growls: Never! Not until I take what that little pink rabbit has that this Black Moon is trying to take from her! Once I do, then they too will suffer my wrath!
Yugi glares holding forward the Dragon Blade: We both know that I won't let you do that.
Mew Ichigo frowns worried: Yugi-kun, careful Nya. Next time in Yu-Gi-Oh! Dragon Knight Reborn: All out Brawl! Dragon Blade Mode Yugi VS Dark Leader Dragon! Please remember to read, enjoy and review Nya! See you all next time.
Author's Note: Sorry for the late upload everyone!
I wanted Yugi to have a moment of how he might become hesitate the full powers of a Dragon Knight, afraid that his power might one day consume him like others and become corrupted by it… WHICH ironically this topic will come back in a future Volume but not exactly directly to Yugi, sort of. But this will setup events for Yugi who isn't afraid of his own power and can use it to save and protect everyone's futures.
I do hope one of my favorite and few loyal reviewers alexwu704 is fine how Arkham… SORT OF, lost. Now yes to everyone including alex who knows this but Arkham's true power was not revealed, it will in due time, but for now no such luck. Besides, Arkham only uses such power when he really needed it. You guys have to trust me on that.
ALSO I made it a choice that due to the Silver Crystal's power, Arkham could not absorb-copy Sailor Moon's power being hers is too light and good for even Arkham to use his abilities on them. I want to call it ironically like would Princess Serenity beat Haou? Hmm… I wonder. And speaking about that, Arkham won't be able to absorb-copy other techniques like HMM… next chapter.
Another thing, Arkham can't copy-absorb combined techniques like how Yugi use the Dragonaun Aether Dash. So that will come in handy when next facing him... sort of.
Anyway next time is the fourth rematch between the young Dragon Knight and the Dark Lord. And I'm excited to see how crazy their fight will get this time.
HOWEVER... at this point, I will have to take my hiatus. I don't want to do this but I have no choice. I will be gone for 3-4 months (probably 5) best but once I return... HOPEFULLY (and that is the plan) we will finish the rest of Volume 4 in 2020 and start Volume 5 immediately after it. At the meantime, can you guys share this story to others? I want 2020 to have new reviewers to enjoy talking to and whatnot. So at best, DKR will return by late April of 2020... but at worst, it will return mid May of 2020. Please be patient, do me a favor and get whoever would love to read this story and well... I hope I can return soon-soon. Until then, enjoy your year. DragonKnight15 will return.
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