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 Sailor Moon. This includes others like Death Note. 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 44 of the mini arc: The Darken Detective!
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 3: Warriors by Yuichi Ikusawa from Yu-Gi-Oh! DM)
Volume 4: Episode 44: Confrontation! Meeting L?
In the previous episode of DKR:
Sailor Moon blinked as time has stopped except for Team Dragon Knight and the Sailor Guardians, even Sasuke and Black Lady and it was Sailor Pluto who did this and asked the Moon Princess to take the Silver Crystal from Demande which she did. However Pluto soon drops revealed her taboo for stopping time. Pluto made this choice, wanting to help others and change her own fate like Yugi is trying. Not sadden, Pluto died.
This overwhelmed Black Lady, screaming at the loss of her friend so much the Silver Crystal of the future accepted her and she awakened her true power, reverting back and becoming Chibiusa again but as Sailor Chibi Moon, the Sailor Guardian of the Future Moon. Crying to finally unlocking her powers but sad to lose Pluto, Ed comforts Chibi proud of her growth.
Time resumes as Death Phantom, disappointed in the young princess' choice and mocked her, Yugi insulted Death Phantom for his power could ever rival the bonds between Chibiusa and Sailor Pluto. Everyone began their attack, even Sasuke to own Chibi back at the least.
However their efforts weren't enough as Death Phantom tried to kill Sailor Moon until Demande took the hit, not wanting her beauty to die like this as he died instead. Enrage, Naruto used a Shadow Clone with Rasenshurikento damage the villain though not enough. Sailor Moon tried hers and everyone found themselves back where they were but she, Tuxedo Mask and Death Phantom were gone.
At that time Neo-Queen Serenity awakened from her sleep and awakened everyone else, mourning for Pluto's sacrifice. She then explained where her past self was and gave Chibi Moon the means to go to where they are. Yugi and Mew Ichigo followed through Instant Transmission. Arriving there and with their combine power including Yugi and Ichigo's new attack, Death Phantom was defeated once and for all.
With Usagi's power upgraded and gaining a new magical weapon, our heroes bid their farewell and returned to the present with Sasuke leaving, having a goal he must not turn his back from.
However Aigami got what he wanted and he was working with the one observing Yugi, speaking of despair.
What is that thing and what is its endgame? What will happen now?
And now the conclusion... last left off in the previous episode:
Walking alone but happy, Yugi smiles texting what has happened with Black Moon and Death Phantom to Anzu. He kinda is grateful that Ichigo did get him this to keep tabs with her while she's studying in America for her dream. He blushes putting away his phone since she had classes now. He eyes the Pharaoh who hovers almost not interested but the tricolor head can tell he is.
''Anzu is doing well then with her dancing school.'' Yugi tells Atem telepathically almost teasing him. Atem eyes him blushing, a bit, and simply responding. ''Yea…''
Yugi chuckles a bit able to tell he thinks of her.
''So Chibiusa came back?'' Atem then asks changing the subject. Yugi nods as he got the message from Ichigo that Usagi and Mamoru were trying to spend time together after Chibiusa returned to the future, only for her to come back handing them a letter from her mother.
''Yup! Seems Future Usagi-kun wants her daughter to learn to become a true Sailor Guardian but from current Usagi-kun.'' Yugi says telepathically with a small smile, rather happy to see Chibiusa around to learn from the past to become a better Sailor Guardian. Atem hums about it replying. ''I'd assume Tsukino isn't at all happy about it.''
Yugi sweat drops do agreeing as he responds. "Somewhat but Edward-kun is excited to still play the teacher part more.''
Atem just smirks agreeing with him on that. He then asks his partner. ''So any plans?''
''Ichigo-kun is with her cousin and the others are doing their stuff.'' Yugi replies telepathically that everyone else is doing their thing. He then says smiling out loud already having a plan.''I guess I can always check out if there are new booster packs Jiji hasn't gotten yet.''
Atem smirks liking that idea. The two were going to head off until a voice speaks up towards the tricolor head.''Yugi Mutou-kun, Duel Monster's current champion dubbed the Duel King.''
Yugi, along with Atem and Yin-Yang Dragon, turn to face who spoke up and they stare in rather startle expression. They were looking at a strange, black haired man around his 20s but the disturbing part is his pale skin and dead black eyes as if he's never slept before.
''U-Um yes, that's me.'' Yugi awkwardly responds still taken back by his appearance. The man starts at him almost interested towards his hair. He's seen photos but it is another thing to see his hair up close.
''As I expected. Your rather ''unique'' appearance makes you noticeable by all.'' He expresses having his right thumb rub over his under lip gently. Yugi blinks not sure if he should be thankful by his remark but does anyway. ''Um thank you?''
The man stares right at the tricolor head before introducing himself. ''You may call me Ryuzaki. I wish to speak to you, if you are available.''
Yugi eyes him by his request. He doesn't have anything to do anything. It wouldn't hurt to hang out with a likely fan.
"Y-yea, I wouldn't mind speaking to a fan?'' He says with a small smile. The man Ryuzaki just stares rather puzzled as he corrects him. ''I am not a fan, though that doesn't change that I wish to speak to you.''
''S-sure…'' Yugi mutters still unsure about this guy. Ryuzaki hums looking and turns to a café near them, telling him as he points to it. ''Let us talk inside there.''
Yugi just nods as the two walk in there. He still feels unease by this man.
''Who the heck is this guy? His aura is completely different than the others I felt.'' Yugi tells himself having been trying to sense his aura and all he feels is something not exactly good but not completely evil.
''Not twisted and yet…'' Yugi tries saying mentally as Ryuzaki's aura is similar to Light's and that actually concerns him and immediately Yin Dragon warns him very untrustworthy by this guy. ''Keep an eye on this weirdo.''
''I agree too, Yugi-san.'' Yang Dragon adds agreeing with his other half. Atem also agrees keeping his eyes on this Ryuzaki and what his real intentions are.
Yugi nods as he takes a sit on a table with Ryuzaki sitting on the other side. The tricolor head notices him quickly pulling off his shoes and crosses his legs over the sit with his bare feet showing. The waitress came over for their orders. Yugi didn't ask for anything while Ryuzaki ordered a strawberry short cake and coffee, with a lot of sugar packs.
The waitress happily goes to get them though weirded out by the man's appearance.
''So um how can I help you Ryuzaki-kun?'' Yugi questions really not sure about this guy. Ryuzaki stares at him humming before saying. ''I wish to tell you something and you cannot tell another of this.''
Yugi blinks not following but accepts. ''Um sure? That's fine.''
He stands briefly over his sit on the other side right up to Yugi and whispers while his eyes were stull glued at him. ''I am L.''
''…'' Yugi stares silently, not surprise… more like confused as he blinks a few times.
''I thought your name was Ryuzaki-kun? Unless L is a nickname.'' Yugi questions him not exactly following him.
''…'' Ryuzaki, or rather L, stares as he leans back sitting back to his chair. He hums observing him more, not sure if he is playing stupid or actually doesn't know who he is. He can't assume he is stupid due to the data of him being talented with games, especially a strategy game like Duel Monsters.
''Is he for real? Interesting.'' L tells himself, fascinating by this young man. He then asks him more curious. ''Do you know of the famous detective L?''
Yug blinks again answering him honestly. ''Um no, not really. Are you really that famous?''
Ryuzaki hums rubbing the bottom of his lip, not exactly sure how to feel about his statement though he was almost insulted.
''I feel somewhat… hurt. How intriguing.'' L proclaims even more interested on him. He then asks him. ''Then you were not aware of the television broadcast in December 5th?''
Yugi blinks actually remembering that day and answers him. ''Um, I was working on my deck for Battle City V3.''
''I see. So you were not aware of my declaration against Kira then?'' L then asks. Yugi actually flinches a bit with his hands briefly quaking. L indeed notices that, humming even more curious.
''So you know who Kira is but not me. Even more intriguing.'' Ryuzaki states not expecting he is aware of Kira but not himself.
Yugi tries to remain calm, worrying by the fact that he might reveal who Kira is and he rather not have Light shadowing his back.
The waitress returns with the orders. Ryuzaki didn't waste time taking calm bites on the cake as he pours multiple sugar packs into his coffee.
''You're going after that Kira-kun then?'' He asks the so-called detective. L raises an eyebrow rather taken back Yugi calling Kira by ''kun''.
''You could say that.'' Ryuzaki says even more curious about him. He then tells him. ''I wish to ask you a few questions from someone who has a reputation in strategy games.''
Yugi, knowing he doesn't have much of a choice, just nods softly though he has a bad feeling about this. L hums pulling out photos from behind his back pocket and presents them. ''Tell me Mutou-kun, what is your opinion on these?''
The tricolor head looks at the photos and startles greatly by the disturbing images of dead criminals in prison with demonic symbols on the walls with their blood.
''W-what are these for?'' Yugi demands finding them enrage. L stares at him calmly and declares with a firm yet blank look. ''I wish to know if you can solve this as an assumption of your chances of being Kira.''
That part rather annoys Yugi asking him as nicely as he could put it. ''Excuse me?''
Ryuzaki did not respond, rather he stares at him wanting to see if he could solve it. Yugi eyes him very unease by this guy assuming he could be Kira. Regardless he might do something and he doesn't want things to worsen.
''… Sure.'' The tricolor head accepts calmly pretty sure this man doesn't trust anyone. He picks up and looks through each of the disturbing photographs and the messages. There were messages on each death scene which luckily were transfer over on the back of each photo. There were sentences on each crime scene and he could see that they make up a complete sentence. Pretty simple, almost obvious as if this was a call out.
''There's a hidden message but…'' Yugi tells himself, realizing there's something wrong about it. Was the message sent from Light to this L or what?
''…'' The tricolor head stays silent putting down the photos. Ryuzaki hums questioning him. ''Well?''
Yugi looks at him, still not happy about his assumption and asks him nicely. ''Why do you assume I'm Kira-kun?''
''Only by 2% you might be Kira-kun.'' L corrects him on his assumption though he adds. ''Or the Second Kira.''
The tricolor head grunts a bit that he would assume he has to do with another Kira. He sighs muttering out. ''I guess so…''
Yugi looks back at the notes, seeing the message that each photograph had but something told him there could be more.
''Are these all the notes?'' He questions the detective who eyes him firmly and responds. ''Why do you ask?''
Yugi had play many mystery games, especially Clue, to come to the conclusion that not all is what it seems; that there might be a clue the so-called detective is hiding or a piece of information to solve the clue.
''I don't know, maybe you're leaving out something to make me more suspicious, right?'' Yugi asks him pretty sure he's plotting for his downfall or something.
''…'' L stares at him silent almost like he has nothing to hide. Yugi once more says pretty sure he's hiding something. ''That and I have a feeling you do have another.''
Ryuzaki still stares quiet but he can tell he won't stop asking him. Sighing, he reaches out and pulls a fourth paper, placing it in front of him. Yugi smiles happily accepting it. ''Thank you.''
He eyes the paper seeing the last part of the message and comes to a conclusion, stating. ''Well it says this: L, do you know Gods of Death who love apples have red hands?''
Ryuzaki hums gripping on his hands together, wanting an explanation to his conclusion. Yugi notices it and explains himself. ''Seems the letters are connected to one and the other but I don't get the whole Gods of Death or Red hands? Maybe by the number of deaths he's committed?''
''… Possibly.'' L comments actually impressed with his statement. Yugi sighs looking back at the messages and asks him. ''Were these Kira-kun's letters?''
''Old ones though you are the first to solve it. The only other person who came close was Yagami-kun.'' Ryuzaki tells him. Yugi blinks muttering out surprised. ''Light-kun huh? Guess you two know each other?''
L eyes him once more interested that the young man knows of Light.
''As do you.'' He says more curious. Yugi chuckles nervously as he responds. ''He visited my school once and I met him, even met his family and his girlfriend Misa-kun. Kinda met her beforehand.''
L hums already aware of that but wanted to see if he would change that story, not the case.
''Was that it?'' Yugi asks, really preferring to leave. Ryuzaki could see that and says. ''You may go. This has been an interesting conversation.''
Yugi nods softly as he gets off the chair and prepares to leave until the detective calls him out, curious about another thing. ''Mutou-kun. What do you think of justice?''
''…'' Yugi stays silent turning around to face him. Even though he's done a lot of good as the Dragon Knight, he never thought of it as doing justice; he just does what he does because that's who he is. But honestly, he couldn't care less about justice.
''Overrated. Everyone, even bad guys, deserves to find some happiness though those who are truly evil for the sense of evil should never win. That's all.'' Yugi answers as honest as possible. L hums eyeing him, honestly not expecting that kind of respond especially coming from a high schooler. Naïve respond to be precise but simple.
''See you later um…'' Yugi tries saying not sure what to call him but he confirms to him. ''Ryuzaki is fine in public. Do try not telling others who I am.''
''R-right. I'll see you later then, Ryuzaki-kun.'' Yugi replies heading out but not before leaving behind a few yen to pay for the order. L hums rather too kind of the young man to do that but that doesn't change his chances of being Kira as he sips on his coffee.
''The probability that Yugi Mutou is Kira is between 2-5%.'' L concludes his theory on the young man. ''Regardless, I must be certain and if he is Kira-''
Then it hit the detective recalling how Yugi is aware of Kira. Could it be that he knows who Kira is. Likely? Likely impossible but also possible. This is something he must not look away from.
''No, in case he knows who is Kira I must be cautious.'' L says mentally on that possibility. He must not let one stone unturned to solve the case and beat Kira. He reminds himself as he eats his cake."I will learn the truth and then stop Kira, once and for all.''
Yugi walks away from that place, still unease by that Ryuzaki or L. He pulls out his cellphone Ichigo got him and plays a Youtube video showing L's ''broadcast'' that got a criminal crime because it was to trick Kira. Atem watches this rather impressed by L's trap for Light to expose where he lives and how his powers to kill work.
''This L played Light Yagami well with that trick.'' Atem states with his arms crossed. Yugi just hums responding distracted. ''I guess… but.''
The Pharaoh eyes his partner who starts saying upset. ''Even killing a murderer to trick another isn't right. Even if it proved its point to reveal Light's powers of the Death Note, it doesn't change L-kun could have done it a better way.''
Atem eyes him and does agree on Yugi that the detective could have done it a different way.
''He and Light-kun… they're very alike yet different.'' Yugi states as he can only image this won't be the last of L, far from it.
Commercial Break:
Yugi: I just hope that L-kun doesn't get involve with my everyday life. I really don't need that.
Atem: Let's hope that's the case partner.
A few days passed as Yugi returns back home from school.
"I'm home!'' He announces, noticing no one in the shop. He does recall his grandfather having an appointment so it makes sense the shop is closed.
He walks upstairs and goes into his room, seeing everything the way he left it. His bed neatly made, a shelf of games or hobby boxes, his closet halfway closed showing some of his clothes hanged, upper shelves showing his model kits of a Lucario, Dark Magician Girl and a few Gundam collection which the prize two of his being the Freedom and Strike Freedom, and his work desk with a photos of him and his friends, a Kuriboh doll and a lamp.
Yugi lets out a sigh sitting on his chair, putting his briefcase on the table and opens it up. He looks at his piles of homework, sighing.
''Well better get this over with.'' He says picking up his pen. He then thought of something causing him to smirk. Maybe he should make a few Dragon Clones to do his homework faster but before he got the chance, Jenny barges into the room with a suspicious look.
''Nee-san? Everything alright?'' Yugi asks a bit puzzle by why she bragged in his room.
''…'' Jenny did not answer, simply smelling with her nose. She then walks up to his bed and gets on top of it.
''H-hey, what are you-'' Yugi questions nervously by what she's doing until she reaches to over the ceiling and slides it up. The tricolor head blinks not aware his ceiling could be moved. Jenny reaches from it and pulls out a camera with cables and wires connected to it.
''W-what the heck is that? A camera?'' He utters out surprised that it was there. Jenny glares nodding checking and indeed it was a recording.
''Video camera. Someone was spying on you.'' She confirms as she reaches for something else which causes her to snap. ''And voice recording device too?!''
Jenny growls that this is a mess up, twisted sense of a prank or joke. She won't tolerate it barking through the recorder. ''LISTEN WHOEVER IS HEARING THIS WOOF! You dare do this again and you will regret it greatly. That is your only warning!''
She rips off the wires from the voice recording, going to see what she can get from it on who would do this.
''Go to Ichigo-kun's house. Come back later after I do another check-up but don't be late woof!'' Jenny orders her younger brother not going to take a risk in case there's more hidden. Yugi sweat drops obeying her order. ''G-got it.''
He gets his stuff and headed out of the room while Jenny searches for more recording devices.
Yugi made a worrying face on who could have set those up… and then it hit him; Ryuzaki. He frowns, wondering when and how he set those up. Or why do that?
L hums at the young girl's threat before the intermission was cut off. The part that left the detective rather surprised is how easy she found the well-hidden recording devices were placed.
''Interesting. I thought they were installed the same way that they were hidden in Yagami-kun's room.'' L comments as he takes a bite on a pie, sitting on the floor with his laptop in front of him. He hums at this meaning he will have to take a new direction to this.
''I suppose that just means I'll have to confront him more personal now though…'' He says thinking over his options. L hums recalling how unease whenever the last time he spoke to Yugi about Kira and how before Light spoke ill of the young man from their last private conversation. He wonders if having both of them in the same room would result to something.
L turns to his butler/right-hand man Watari and asks of him calmly. ''Watari, I need you to take me somewhere before we have a meeting with the rest of the Kira Task Force tomorrow.''
''Of course Master L.'' The old man responds with a bow. L nods as he then asks of him. ''Oh and send an apology basket of anything you can think of for the Mutou residence.''
''Of course.'' Watari once more responds going to do such thing. L nods, now preparing his plan for tomorrow.
The next morning arrived as Yugi sighs exhausted, just barely finishing his homework… and well Ichigo's too. Well mostly showing her what she should do with most of the questions, not all but at least enough for her to complete her assignments for today. Hopefully today won't be bizarre but something told him it will be just that.
As he leaves the Kame Shop, a voice calls out to him. ''Good afternoon, Mutou-kun.''
Yugi, trying to not grunt, knows who that was. He turns to see the so-called detective in front of him with a black limo behind him.
''Ryuzaki-kun.'' The tricolor head calls him out trying to be more surprised than annoyed he's here. L hums eyeing him as he then asks pointing to his vehicle. "Care you take a ride with me?''
Yugi eyes it, already having a bad feeling about it. He shouldn't fall for whatever he's plotting and he rather not find out the hard way.
"… Sure? But I do have school and-'' He tries to get himself out of this situation with his education but before he could finish himself, the door behind the shop opens up widely with a furious Jenny being the one who open it yelling out. ''HOLD IT!''
Yugi panics greatly, almost evading him till she had to come.
''Nee-san?!'' He yells out nervously turning to face her. Jenny gazes at him and then at the weirdo behind her younger brother. She walks past Yugi at Ryuzaki, staring at him very untrustworthy as she doesn't know who he is.
''Who is this?'' Jenny demands her brother for an answer before she snaps. Yugi chuckles nervously, thinking how bad this is. If he denes L now, it's likely he will use force and if he's as dangerous to let one criminal to die by Light; he doesn't want to find out if he is willing to kill an innocent. He has to play along sadly.
''Um just a fan who wants my help with something.'' Yugi nervous yet calmly tries to explain his sister. Jenny hums turning back at Yugi who smiles as best as he could. She growls still not certain but if she can't just forbid his brother about it. He does have his own life and honestly he can take care of himself.
''SIGH…'' Sighing, Jenny submits but she does pull out her cellphone and takes a pic of the strange young man. She then warns him upsetting and threatening. ''If something would happen to my younger brother, I post it to the newspaper company I work for. And then I will hunt you down and make you suffer.''
Ryuzaki stares back at her rather calm though dull as he's heard worst threats but he will give her a decent grade for caring for her sibling. He responds to her warning. ''You have my word ma'am. I will not bring any harm on your brother.''
Jenny gazes at him not completely trusting of him but for now she'll have to give it the benefit of the doubt. She turns to Yugi and asks of him concerning. ''Be careful.''
Yugi nods softly going to do so. Jenny watches Yugi following the strange man inside his limo.
''Your sister is very protective of you.'' Ryuzaku says pretty impressed by his older sibling. Yugi eyes him and replies, sighing at how close he was dodging this problem. ''She is.''
Yugi couldn't help but still feel very worry what might happen next.
Jenny watches the limo drive off, her eyes not off it. She frowns, having a bad sensation something is about to happen. She shakes her head and makes up her mind pulling out her cellphone. She sends a text to her job that she will be unavailable and once sent, she runs after the limo not far but definitely close. She'll figure out who took her little brother and why? That's her duty as the older sibling.
After one mess, another problem arises. Will Yugi handle himself against L's mind games or will this result to more stress and problems?
To be continued…
(ENDING 3: Wake up your Heart by KENN (Judai's Voice Actor) with the NaBs from Yu-Gi-Oh! GX)
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…
Yugi is dragged by L to meet the Kira Task Force and unfortunately crossing paths with Light once more. The real aim of L's is to confirm whatever or not Yugi knows anything of Kira. Will the tricolor head be able to dodge the detective's dangerous game? Also Jenny is NOT doing any better than him too.
Jonouchi: So no one heard of Yugi?
Ichigo: He was with me Nya yesterday. Thankfully too, I had trouble with my homework.
Jonouchi: I mean how his sister was demanding if I set recording stuff in his room. Like I wasn't!
Ichigo hums.
Honda: Maybe a stalker?
Jonouchi: Nay, the last one got a taste of my fists.
Ichigo: How civil of you Nya.
Bakura: But I am worry too. Yugi-san asked me something about a detective that is considered a myth.
Ichigo: … I'm now worrying what's going on now Nya.
Jonouchi: Hope he's not in trouble. Anyway, next time in Yu-Gi-Oh! Dragon Knight Reborn: Puppy Problem! Mutous' Troubling Day!
Ichigo: Please remember to read, enjoy and review Nya. See you all next time! *frowns* Yugi-kun, hope you're okay Nya.
Author's Note: From future people and Sailor Scouts to real-world weirdo of a detective versus god complex killer with magic death book... BOY is ANIME WEIRD... especially for this multi-crossover series like Dragon Knight Reborn... still fun!
The interesting part of this mini arc will be Yugi handling L's mind games, or try to assume the man, and once more the heroic Dragon Knight hiding these things from the others for their own good. Another part is Jenny being more protective and I kinda don't regret her being a dog girl now. Hehe, it's working well!
Also the Death Note Timeline for DKR is different for many-MANY obvious reasons. I am never that perfect on PRECISE dates, timelines and so on. Trust me… I would rather do my own changes than understand and fit a proper canon timeline.