A/N: As you could tell by the title, yes, the decision I made is for Kagato. But it doesn't mean Van's going to leave, it means that he's going to come back and fight in Kagato's place during his match against Spike. The decision has been made, so that's that, anyway. Furthermore involving the story, the Kagato in this Fic is the one from Tenchi Muyo, but he will have characteristics from both Tenchi Muyo and Tenchi Universe (Such as the swordsman skills).
Disclaimer: I do not own Dragonball Z, Digimon, Outlaw Star, Zoids, Cowboy Bebop, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Cardcaptors, Hamtaro, Sailor Moon, Tenchi Muyo!, Pokémon,Rorouni Kenshin, InuYasha or Yu-Yu Hakusho. If I did, then they'd all be on one channel in a huge block. But they're not, and I don't own them. But one day I will...I'm hoping so, anyway.
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The Super Anime World Tournament
By Hayabusa Will (TheNameIsWill@AOL.Com)
Chapter Six-Duel With the Demon
Van took a gulp. "I...have to go"
"What?" Bit looked at Van angrily. "You're ditching the fight?! I'm warning you, you're not going to last two minutes against Spike, his projectile fighting has a huge advantage over you!"
"I don't care, Rudolph needs me there, so I have to go" Van replied sternly. He picked up a bag near by and put all of his Duel Monsters cards inside. "I'll be back later. Sorry about ducking out, but I must go"
"Wait, Van" Master Hand stopped Van with his words.
"Huh?" Van turned around to look at Master Hand.
"Good luck in your mission. I hope you return safely" Master Hand said, smiling.
Van simply smiled and gave a nod. With that, Van walked off. He left the stadium, and wouldn't be back for hours.
"Well, I guess that settles it" Kagato smirked. "It's you and me in the fourth match, Bit Cloud. I hope you're ready to be beaten down"
"You and what army, Kagato?!" Bit replied angrily.
"Actually, I do have quite the extensive army that could finish off you and anyone else you have, even in your pitiful machines" Kagato boasted. "But that isn't the point"
Bit was starting to become angry at Kagato's comments. "Why don't you shut up already?! You know as well as I do that you're not going to be able to match my speed!"
"We'll just see about that...in the ring" With that, Kagato simply walked away, leaving Bit enraged.
Back at the arena, the 15-minute intermission still technically had fourteen minutes left, but Stalker had his cue card and microphone. "Well, ladies and germs, we have a surprise exhibition match for you!" The crowd began to come excited at the idea of an extra match for the day. "But before we do, there is a slight change in schedule. The fourth and eleventh matches are changed"
The audience looked up as on the large light board, two matches changed.
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04. Bit Cloud versus Kagato
11. Spike Spiegel versus Van Fleiheit
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The side of the board, which had a column marked 'NEXT MATCH' in white lights, had a picture of Bit, outlined in a red square, and Van, who was outlined in a green square. The image of Van dissapeared, and in place appeared a picture of Kagato.
"Well, without further ado, let's get to the exhibition match! It's between Captain Ginyu, leader of the Ginyu force, and Seto Kaiba, the national champion of Duel Monsters!"
"Did he say Kaiba?!" Joey exclaimed from the audience. Téa, Tristan and Bakura, whose nose seemed to have gotten better, all seemed just as shocked to hear this.
From one side of the ring, Captain Ginyu entered, smirking, to some applause. At the other side, Kaiba walked in calmly. The two of them faced each other.
Stalker walked towards the middle of the ring. "Okay gentlemen, I'd say it's about time to start, so let's make this quick because we got a regular match coming soon! Ready now...three...two...one...GO!"
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Ayeka sat in the meal lounge, drinking an orange beverage. She gave a small sigh. "I wish that lord Tenchi would hurry back from his training, I'm feeling a bit lonely here by myself"
"Mind if I take a seat?" It would seem that the area Kagato went to was by Ayeka's table.
"Kagato!" Ayeka immediatley got to her feet. "Don't you dare try to do anything! Tenchi will surely make sure you get stopped!"
"Well, the grandson of Yosho is not here, now is he?" Kagato replied, smirking. "Your beloved Tenchi won't be able to save you" Ayeka just glared, while Kagato grinned and continued. "I don't know WHY you were invited to any tournaments in the first place. Mewtwo wiped the floor with you last time, and you were never one of the stronger ones. There were many others that could have taken your place. Personally, I think you shouldn't have come, it's not like you can even beat Griffith"
"ENOUGH!" Ayeka yelled, all of the rage that had come together during Kagato's speaking, finally being released. A large electric barrier immediatley came around her as she held out her hands. Several of the ones in the room, including Gohan, Yusuke, Jet, Sailor Mercury and Sailor Mars, had to duck for cover as all the tables and chairs within range were launched by her surprising powers.
"Hey, watch it, would ya?!" Yusuke yelled as he narrowly ducked under a chair, which went flying.
"Yes, princess, show me your anger!" Kagato laughed evilly.
"Kagato, I will make you pay right now!" Glowing energy of white became the area of the shield around her hands. Ayeka's face was filled with an anger she rarely had before.
"Stop it!" Tenchi immediatley dashed up. In his hand was the sword, also named Tenchi, that he inherited from his grandfather. He stood in front of Ayeka, who had put let down the shield. Tenchi faced Kagato, holding out his blade.
"Lord Tenchi!" Gasped Ayeka.
"What do you think you're doing, Kagato?" Tenchi asked, looking angrily at Kagato.
"I was simply speaking with Miss Ayeka here, what did it look like?" Kagato replied smugly, crossing his arms.
"Don't you have a match to prepare for?" Tenchi asked, loosening his stance a little bit. He was beginning to suspect that Kagato did not want to fight him.
"Yes, how rude of me" Kagato turned and walked towards the exit. "I have no need to fight you now...I shall dismantle you in the finals...if you can get there"
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Kaiba dashed at Ginyu and threw a punch. Ginyu grinned and blocked. Kaiba's eyes widened as Ginyu slammed Kaiba into the ground, following with several stomps. Kaiba absorbed these few stomps and eventually managed to hold off one, getting to his feet. Ginyu shoulder-rammed Kaiba into the ground. The Captain quickly grabbed Kaiba and kneeded him once. Kaiba took a few steps back.
"Time I get serious!" Roared Kaiba. "Saggi the Dark Clown!" Kaiba placed a card on the machine on his wrist. Suddenly, there was a burst of light, which covered Kaiba's body completely. Everyone was shocked when the smoke cleared.
Kaiba now wore an odd costume. His pants were striped yellow and black. The top of the pants were very puffed out and in blue with black designs on the top and bottom. His shirt was similar. He also had gloves on. His face was painted white, with a yellow star over his right eye and a large purple streak over the left. He had a pointy purple wizard's hat with red. He was now in the form of Saggi the Dark Clown.
"Ehehehehehehehe!" Kaiba laughed maniacally. He held up his hands and formed a ball of dark energy and shot it at Captain Ginyu. Ginyu held out one hand and blocked the attacked. "You're gonna LOSE!
"Well, my multicolored friend, you're not going to get far doing that" Ginyu shook a finger. "Try THIS!" Captain Ginyu launched a purple energy blast at Kaiba. Kaiba was hit in the stomach.
"Ehehehehehehe!" He laughed crazily until the second he hit the ground. Kaiba got up and grinned. "This should put a rain in his parade..." Kaiba placed a card with the image of several pink and purple spiked bombs into his duel disk. He glowed purple-pink for one second then smirked. "Ehehehehehehahahahaha!"
"Laugh all you want, clown boy! Take THIS!" Ginyu struck a hard punch to Kaiba's stomach. Kaiba fell to the ground once more, laughing insanely. Ginyu looked at his body. It had a purple-pink glow, before he fell to one knee. "What...the?"
"Ehehehehehe! The Crush Card!" Kaiba laughed. He formed another Dark Energy attack and shot it at Ginyu. Ginyu managed to hold up a hand and block.
"Grrr...I'll show you CRUSHED!" Ginyu immediatley flew forward at Kaiba with both fists held out. Hit Kaiba right in the stomach with very harsh impact. Since he had become Saggi, Kaiba didn't gain much defenses.
"Ehehehehehehehehehahahahaha!" Kaiba laughed as hit the ground for yet another time, but this time he stopped laughing when he did, and this time, he didn't get up.
"Well, that settles it, the winner is Captain Ginyu" Stalker spoke in a rather lackluster voice. "Gee, that wasn't much of a match"
"Pft. You expected him to stand a chance?" With that Ginyu walked out, though limping due to the after effects of the Crush Card virus. "Ow...ow..."
"Well, was that good or what folks?" There was an unenthusiastic reply as two Chansey carried off Seto the Dark Clown on a stretcher. Kaiba was chuckling insanely in small bursts every couple of even as he wasn't fully conscious. The Chansey seemed rather scared of him. "Well, I guess that's why they call them exhibition matches" Stalker shrugged. "Ah well, what say we get to the fourth match of the tournament, huh?!" He exclaimed loudly to get the crowd pumped. "This is the fourth match of the tournament and the winner will go on against Gene Starwind in round two! First off...from the planet Zi, he is the captain of the Blitz Team and a Zoid pilot...give it up for BIT CLOUD!"
The crowd cheered politely for Bit while the young pilot made his entrance. Bit wasn't very popular with the crowd, but they respected him and he had some fans here and there.
"And second, he is a dark master of several spells and quite the creepy man. He even went so far as to disguise himself as Yosho to become the emperor of Jurai! If that ain't evil, I don't know what is! He is, KAGATO!"
The same amount of polite applause came for Kagato this time as he took his entrance to the stadium, walking pretty slowly. He stepped up the steps into the ring one at a time and faced Bit with a smirk on his face.
"These gentlemen have had their schedules switched, as Van leaving causes both Bit and Kagato's matches to be changed. But nonetheless, we have a promising show! Now let's get this show on the road! Three...two...one...go!"
"Time for a lesson in SPEED!" Bit immediatley took off and dashed. He looked like a red blur, as he moved at the maximum speed. He dashed past Kagato and back. He suddenly came to a halt as his right fist actually caught on fire! He hit Kagato with a flaming uppercut, leaving the aftershock of flames on his opponent. Bit quickly leapt up and seemed to step on the air as he grabbed ahold of Kagato. He let Kagato go with a fling, landing on his feet. Kagato descended but landed on his feet as well. Bit didn't take any hesitation in rushing at Kagato again. He thrust his shoulder forward but was blasted away in a shot of white. "What the--?"
Kagato had just finished a sliding kick on the ground. He got to his feet and thrust his leg around. Bit ducked and quickly kicked at Kagato's other foot. Kagato leapt up before this happened and stomped downwards, knocking Bit a short distance upwards. Bit fell on his side, giving Kagato a chance to backflip backwards and dash forward with his black sword, outlined in right light. Bit moved to the side as Kagato thrust a strong blow across the ground. He quickly kicked both left and right as he got up, not hitting anyone though. "Liger Kick!" Bit quickly yelled, performing a sliding kick across the ground, similar to the one Kagato had used. Bit's kick missed Kagato narrowly, who had rolled to the left. Bit turned around and his face met with Kagato's right hand. Kagato grabbed Bit and kicked the pilot behind him.
Bit shook his head and regained his footing, facing the man once more. Kagato held out his hand and muttered something. A blast suddenly went in Bit's direction, a mix of wind and energy. Bit went to one knee and put his arms in front of him, resisting the blow. He had to close his eyes due to the fact that the wind was harmful to vision. He opened them to see Kagato there. Before Bit could do so much as throw a punch, Kagato grabbed ahold of his jacket and pulled him a few inches into the air so their eyes met. Kagato kneed Bit hard in the stomach. Bit tried to break free but was hit again. Bit fought hard to try and get out, but to no avail. Kagato drew his sword. "Stop STRUGGLING!" Roared Kagato, driving the blade into Bit's stomach. The entire crowd gasped as Bit fell to the ground, Kagato's blade impaled in his stomach.
"Whoa, Kagato sure isn't giving Bit a break" Tenchi observed from his table. He was sitting with Ayeka. "I knew he was going to play rough this time around but geez that just doesn't seem right..."
"I know how Sailor Moon feels, as she wants Cell to lose..." Ayeka said, not taking her eyes off the fight (Kagato had just thrown a missed elbow shot at Bit's head). "I cannot stand Kagato for all he has done...COME ON BIT! WIN!"
"This seat taken?" Asked Kenshin as he took a few strides over towards Tenchi and Ayeka's table.
"Sure, have a seat, Kenshin." Tenchi replied.
"Man, Kagato is such a brute, he is..." Kenshin took a drink from a cup he had brought with him. "I'd expect something like this from Cell, not him"
Spike had rejoined Jet as well, not too far away. Vegeta took a few steps over towards the table. "Hey Jet, you look like a betting man, how about a bet?"
"All right, why not?" Jet shrugged and reached into his pocket.
"Jet, you can't afford this" Spike pointed out.
"Yes, but if I'm right, I win twice as much. Plus, I think it's pretty obvious" Jet put his money on the table. "200 Wulongs says that Bit beats Kagato"
"Oh please, he's losing right now, Black" Vegeta chuckled. "But if that is what you wish...200 Zeni on Kagato to take this match. I'll see you at the end of the match" With that Vegeta walking away, laughing.
Bit decided to take to the air. Kagato leapt up after him and flipped backwards, throwing a kick at the air at the same time. Bit moved a few feet back and made himself fall quicker than he usually did. By the time Kagato reached the ground, Bit was waiting. He threw an upwards kick with his right leg and immediatley switched to a second with the left in a fast, fluid motion. Kagato came down and tried to stomp at Bit, but with a missed blow. Bit moved in and threw a kick, giving Kagato some damage. Kagato responded with a swing of his sword. Bit was sent backwards. Kagato continued to swipe at Bit, not drawing any blood but doing substantial damage.
Kagato rushed forward with a left-handed punch. Bit did a back-flip through the air and as fast as he was able to punched Kagato in the face, and not wasting any time threw another. He pulled a third and went into a quick succession of hand-alternating punching attacks. Kagato was feeling injured but put his hand up to interefere. Bit quickly smashed it away with a left jab, followed by a right punch to the face. He switched to a low kick to Kagato's shin, but Kagato found an opening and kicked Bit clear across the face, knocking him backwards.
Kagato quickly brought his sword forward, with yet a stronger blow, the kind he would use on someone who also had a sword. Without a sword of his own to block, Bit put up his arm. He gave a yell as the sword clashed with him, but it just made him all the angrier. "Liger Kick!" He yelled again, slamming Kagato with a kick to the stomach. Kagato was sent back a few feet. Bit quickly leapt high and held back one elbow. "LIGER..." Kagato got up and dashed forward, not moving quickly though. "PUNCH!" Bit screamed with all of the fury going into his voice. Around his arm formed flames, flames in the form of the front of a Liger Zero. The crowd gave an 'Ooooh' as the dazzling attack struck Kagato. Kagato's eyes widened as he was sent flying across the ring. Kagato hit the floor and rolled a little bit back, still smoking a little. Bit grinned and did a little pose while the crowd gave a cheer.
"Don't be so cocky...you got one strong hit...but that's NOT ENOUGH!" Kagato dashed forward and hit Bit in the stomach with a punch. While Bit regrouped, he kicked upwards and brought his leg down on Bit's back, knocking him to the ground. Kagato pulled his sword and swung downwards, causing Bit to jump a little from the ground. The four attack combo seemed just as amazing as Bit's Liger Punch. Kagato began to stomp on Bit's stomach. Bit stopped the second attack and grabbed Kagato by the ankle, pulling him to the ground. Bit jumped up and thrust his right knee forward, hitting Kagato in the stomach. Kagato was sent far, as he was from the Liger Punch.
"Now I'M GOING ALL OUT!" Bit quickly punched Kagato in the shoulder and delivered a second to the chest and another to the gut. He went into a fast flurry of punches. Kagato managed to block and elbowed Bit in the side of the head. Bit staggered back. "I'm going all out too, ya know!" Kagato quickly tackled Bit to the ground and punched him in the face. Bit rolled back. "LIGER..." Before Bit could use his attack again, Kagato quickly hit him with a powerful uppercut. He then formed a ball of light energy. "Here, take this!" Kagato tossed the energy at Bit. Bit managed to move to the side. "Well...it's not or never..." Bit straightened himself out and looked down. This one had to be just back. Bit held back his right arm and began to say "LIGER..." Kagato grinned and held out his sword. He was prepared to take Bit out. He dashed forward and held up the sword, but by the time he realized his mistake, it was far too late. "PUNCH!"
...Or was it? Bit threw the punch from midair, going forward with the flow of it. The shape of the Liger Zero struck Kagato clear across the face, but Kagato put up his sword. The flames of the Liger Shape reversed and the full impact of the move that was supposed to hit Kagato struck Bit across the face and sent him flying instead. Bit's eyes widened as he was sent flying. He tried to regain balance in the air and get back, but he couldn't, and within seconds he hit the ground outside of the grass. He could only think of one thing to say. "No...I lost"
"And that settles it! The winner of the fourth match is the one and only KAGATO!" The crowd cheered, but not too loudly. Most of them wanted to see Bit win, but Kagato managed to pull a victory when most people could see a downfall coming upon him.
"Ha ha ha!" Vegeta laughed. He snatched Jet's money from the table. "I told you"
As Jet gave a sigh and put his hand over his face, Spike gloated "I told you, too"
Tears welled up in Bit's eyes as he remained on his knees. He had lost before, but not for this. He had something to fight for, something he hadn't told his friends, and now he had lost. He closed his eyes as his head pointed down at the grass. A tear ran down his face. "No...not now...how could I fail..."
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Preview of Next Chapter
Next chapter, as he is extremely upset after his loss at the hands of Kagato and the loss of all hope for his cause, Bit seeks help from another fighter. Tensions begin to rise between Yusuke thinks about the fight to come. Oh yeah, and there's something about a fight between Sailor Moon and Android 18...
Next Chapter: Female Fight
Disclaimer: I do not own Dragonball Z, Digimon, Outlaw Star, Zoids, Cowboy Bebop, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Cardcaptors, Hamtaro, Sailor Moon, Tenchi Muyo!, Pokémon,Rorouni Kenshin, InuYasha or Yu-Yu Hakusho. If I did, then they'd all be on one channel in a huge block. But they're not, and I don't own them. But one day I will...I'm hoping so, anyway.
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The Super Anime World Tournament
By Hayabusa Will (TheNameIsWill@AOL.Com)
Chapter Six-Duel With the Demon
Van took a gulp. "I...have to go"
"What?" Bit looked at Van angrily. "You're ditching the fight?! I'm warning you, you're not going to last two minutes against Spike, his projectile fighting has a huge advantage over you!"
"I don't care, Rudolph needs me there, so I have to go" Van replied sternly. He picked up a bag near by and put all of his Duel Monsters cards inside. "I'll be back later. Sorry about ducking out, but I must go"
"Wait, Van" Master Hand stopped Van with his words.
"Huh?" Van turned around to look at Master Hand.
"Good luck in your mission. I hope you return safely" Master Hand said, smiling.
Van simply smiled and gave a nod. With that, Van walked off. He left the stadium, and wouldn't be back for hours.
"Well, I guess that settles it" Kagato smirked. "It's you and me in the fourth match, Bit Cloud. I hope you're ready to be beaten down"
"You and what army, Kagato?!" Bit replied angrily.
"Actually, I do have quite the extensive army that could finish off you and anyone else you have, even in your pitiful machines" Kagato boasted. "But that isn't the point"
Bit was starting to become angry at Kagato's comments. "Why don't you shut up already?! You know as well as I do that you're not going to be able to match my speed!"
"We'll just see about that...in the ring" With that, Kagato simply walked away, leaving Bit enraged.
Back at the arena, the 15-minute intermission still technically had fourteen minutes left, but Stalker had his cue card and microphone. "Well, ladies and germs, we have a surprise exhibition match for you!" The crowd began to come excited at the idea of an extra match for the day. "But before we do, there is a slight change in schedule. The fourth and eleventh matches are changed"
The audience looked up as on the large light board, two matches changed.
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04. Bit Cloud versus Kagato
11. Spike Spiegel versus Van Fleiheit
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The side of the board, which had a column marked 'NEXT MATCH' in white lights, had a picture of Bit, outlined in a red square, and Van, who was outlined in a green square. The image of Van dissapeared, and in place appeared a picture of Kagato.
"Well, without further ado, let's get to the exhibition match! It's between Captain Ginyu, leader of the Ginyu force, and Seto Kaiba, the national champion of Duel Monsters!"
"Did he say Kaiba?!" Joey exclaimed from the audience. Téa, Tristan and Bakura, whose nose seemed to have gotten better, all seemed just as shocked to hear this.
From one side of the ring, Captain Ginyu entered, smirking, to some applause. At the other side, Kaiba walked in calmly. The two of them faced each other.
Stalker walked towards the middle of the ring. "Okay gentlemen, I'd say it's about time to start, so let's make this quick because we got a regular match coming soon! Ready now...three...two...one...GO!"
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Ayeka sat in the meal lounge, drinking an orange beverage. She gave a small sigh. "I wish that lord Tenchi would hurry back from his training, I'm feeling a bit lonely here by myself"
"Mind if I take a seat?" It would seem that the area Kagato went to was by Ayeka's table.
"Kagato!" Ayeka immediatley got to her feet. "Don't you dare try to do anything! Tenchi will surely make sure you get stopped!"
"Well, the grandson of Yosho is not here, now is he?" Kagato replied, smirking. "Your beloved Tenchi won't be able to save you" Ayeka just glared, while Kagato grinned and continued. "I don't know WHY you were invited to any tournaments in the first place. Mewtwo wiped the floor with you last time, and you were never one of the stronger ones. There were many others that could have taken your place. Personally, I think you shouldn't have come, it's not like you can even beat Griffith"
"ENOUGH!" Ayeka yelled, all of the rage that had come together during Kagato's speaking, finally being released. A large electric barrier immediatley came around her as she held out her hands. Several of the ones in the room, including Gohan, Yusuke, Jet, Sailor Mercury and Sailor Mars, had to duck for cover as all the tables and chairs within range were launched by her surprising powers.
"Hey, watch it, would ya?!" Yusuke yelled as he narrowly ducked under a chair, which went flying.
"Yes, princess, show me your anger!" Kagato laughed evilly.
"Kagato, I will make you pay right now!" Glowing energy of white became the area of the shield around her hands. Ayeka's face was filled with an anger she rarely had before.
"Stop it!" Tenchi immediatley dashed up. In his hand was the sword, also named Tenchi, that he inherited from his grandfather. He stood in front of Ayeka, who had put let down the shield. Tenchi faced Kagato, holding out his blade.
"Lord Tenchi!" Gasped Ayeka.
"What do you think you're doing, Kagato?" Tenchi asked, looking angrily at Kagato.
"I was simply speaking with Miss Ayeka here, what did it look like?" Kagato replied smugly, crossing his arms.
"Don't you have a match to prepare for?" Tenchi asked, loosening his stance a little bit. He was beginning to suspect that Kagato did not want to fight him.
"Yes, how rude of me" Kagato turned and walked towards the exit. "I have no need to fight you now...I shall dismantle you in the finals...if you can get there"
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Kaiba dashed at Ginyu and threw a punch. Ginyu grinned and blocked. Kaiba's eyes widened as Ginyu slammed Kaiba into the ground, following with several stomps. Kaiba absorbed these few stomps and eventually managed to hold off one, getting to his feet. Ginyu shoulder-rammed Kaiba into the ground. The Captain quickly grabbed Kaiba and kneeded him once. Kaiba took a few steps back.
"Time I get serious!" Roared Kaiba. "Saggi the Dark Clown!" Kaiba placed a card on the machine on his wrist. Suddenly, there was a burst of light, which covered Kaiba's body completely. Everyone was shocked when the smoke cleared.
Kaiba now wore an odd costume. His pants were striped yellow and black. The top of the pants were very puffed out and in blue with black designs on the top and bottom. His shirt was similar. He also had gloves on. His face was painted white, with a yellow star over his right eye and a large purple streak over the left. He had a pointy purple wizard's hat with red. He was now in the form of Saggi the Dark Clown.
"Ehehehehehehehe!" Kaiba laughed maniacally. He held up his hands and formed a ball of dark energy and shot it at Captain Ginyu. Ginyu held out one hand and blocked the attacked. "You're gonna LOSE!
"Well, my multicolored friend, you're not going to get far doing that" Ginyu shook a finger. "Try THIS!" Captain Ginyu launched a purple energy blast at Kaiba. Kaiba was hit in the stomach.
"Ehehehehehehe!" He laughed crazily until the second he hit the ground. Kaiba got up and grinned. "This should put a rain in his parade..." Kaiba placed a card with the image of several pink and purple spiked bombs into his duel disk. He glowed purple-pink for one second then smirked. "Ehehehehehehahahahaha!"
"Laugh all you want, clown boy! Take THIS!" Ginyu struck a hard punch to Kaiba's stomach. Kaiba fell to the ground once more, laughing insanely. Ginyu looked at his body. It had a purple-pink glow, before he fell to one knee. "What...the?"
"Ehehehehehe! The Crush Card!" Kaiba laughed. He formed another Dark Energy attack and shot it at Ginyu. Ginyu managed to hold up a hand and block.
"Grrr...I'll show you CRUSHED!" Ginyu immediatley flew forward at Kaiba with both fists held out. Hit Kaiba right in the stomach with very harsh impact. Since he had become Saggi, Kaiba didn't gain much defenses.
"Ehehehehehehehehehahahahaha!" Kaiba laughed as hit the ground for yet another time, but this time he stopped laughing when he did, and this time, he didn't get up.
"Well, that settles it, the winner is Captain Ginyu" Stalker spoke in a rather lackluster voice. "Gee, that wasn't much of a match"
"Pft. You expected him to stand a chance?" With that Ginyu walked out, though limping due to the after effects of the Crush Card virus. "Ow...ow..."
"Well, was that good or what folks?" There was an unenthusiastic reply as two Chansey carried off Seto the Dark Clown on a stretcher. Kaiba was chuckling insanely in small bursts every couple of even as he wasn't fully conscious. The Chansey seemed rather scared of him. "Well, I guess that's why they call them exhibition matches" Stalker shrugged. "Ah well, what say we get to the fourth match of the tournament, huh?!" He exclaimed loudly to get the crowd pumped. "This is the fourth match of the tournament and the winner will go on against Gene Starwind in round two! First off...from the planet Zi, he is the captain of the Blitz Team and a Zoid pilot...give it up for BIT CLOUD!"
The crowd cheered politely for Bit while the young pilot made his entrance. Bit wasn't very popular with the crowd, but they respected him and he had some fans here and there.
"And second, he is a dark master of several spells and quite the creepy man. He even went so far as to disguise himself as Yosho to become the emperor of Jurai! If that ain't evil, I don't know what is! He is, KAGATO!"
The same amount of polite applause came for Kagato this time as he took his entrance to the stadium, walking pretty slowly. He stepped up the steps into the ring one at a time and faced Bit with a smirk on his face.
"These gentlemen have had their schedules switched, as Van leaving causes both Bit and Kagato's matches to be changed. But nonetheless, we have a promising show! Now let's get this show on the road! Three...two...one...go!"
"Time for a lesson in SPEED!" Bit immediatley took off and dashed. He looked like a red blur, as he moved at the maximum speed. He dashed past Kagato and back. He suddenly came to a halt as his right fist actually caught on fire! He hit Kagato with a flaming uppercut, leaving the aftershock of flames on his opponent. Bit quickly leapt up and seemed to step on the air as he grabbed ahold of Kagato. He let Kagato go with a fling, landing on his feet. Kagato descended but landed on his feet as well. Bit didn't take any hesitation in rushing at Kagato again. He thrust his shoulder forward but was blasted away in a shot of white. "What the--?"
Kagato had just finished a sliding kick on the ground. He got to his feet and thrust his leg around. Bit ducked and quickly kicked at Kagato's other foot. Kagato leapt up before this happened and stomped downwards, knocking Bit a short distance upwards. Bit fell on his side, giving Kagato a chance to backflip backwards and dash forward with his black sword, outlined in right light. Bit moved to the side as Kagato thrust a strong blow across the ground. He quickly kicked both left and right as he got up, not hitting anyone though. "Liger Kick!" Bit quickly yelled, performing a sliding kick across the ground, similar to the one Kagato had used. Bit's kick missed Kagato narrowly, who had rolled to the left. Bit turned around and his face met with Kagato's right hand. Kagato grabbed Bit and kicked the pilot behind him.
Bit shook his head and regained his footing, facing the man once more. Kagato held out his hand and muttered something. A blast suddenly went in Bit's direction, a mix of wind and energy. Bit went to one knee and put his arms in front of him, resisting the blow. He had to close his eyes due to the fact that the wind was harmful to vision. He opened them to see Kagato there. Before Bit could do so much as throw a punch, Kagato grabbed ahold of his jacket and pulled him a few inches into the air so their eyes met. Kagato kneed Bit hard in the stomach. Bit tried to break free but was hit again. Bit fought hard to try and get out, but to no avail. Kagato drew his sword. "Stop STRUGGLING!" Roared Kagato, driving the blade into Bit's stomach. The entire crowd gasped as Bit fell to the ground, Kagato's blade impaled in his stomach.
"Whoa, Kagato sure isn't giving Bit a break" Tenchi observed from his table. He was sitting with Ayeka. "I knew he was going to play rough this time around but geez that just doesn't seem right..."
"I know how Sailor Moon feels, as she wants Cell to lose..." Ayeka said, not taking her eyes off the fight (Kagato had just thrown a missed elbow shot at Bit's head). "I cannot stand Kagato for all he has done...COME ON BIT! WIN!"
"This seat taken?" Asked Kenshin as he took a few strides over towards Tenchi and Ayeka's table.
"Sure, have a seat, Kenshin." Tenchi replied.
"Man, Kagato is such a brute, he is..." Kenshin took a drink from a cup he had brought with him. "I'd expect something like this from Cell, not him"
Spike had rejoined Jet as well, not too far away. Vegeta took a few steps over towards the table. "Hey Jet, you look like a betting man, how about a bet?"
"All right, why not?" Jet shrugged and reached into his pocket.
"Jet, you can't afford this" Spike pointed out.
"Yes, but if I'm right, I win twice as much. Plus, I think it's pretty obvious" Jet put his money on the table. "200 Wulongs says that Bit beats Kagato"
"Oh please, he's losing right now, Black" Vegeta chuckled. "But if that is what you wish...200 Zeni on Kagato to take this match. I'll see you at the end of the match" With that Vegeta walking away, laughing.
Bit decided to take to the air. Kagato leapt up after him and flipped backwards, throwing a kick at the air at the same time. Bit moved a few feet back and made himself fall quicker than he usually did. By the time Kagato reached the ground, Bit was waiting. He threw an upwards kick with his right leg and immediatley switched to a second with the left in a fast, fluid motion. Kagato came down and tried to stomp at Bit, but with a missed blow. Bit moved in and threw a kick, giving Kagato some damage. Kagato responded with a swing of his sword. Bit was sent backwards. Kagato continued to swipe at Bit, not drawing any blood but doing substantial damage.
Kagato rushed forward with a left-handed punch. Bit did a back-flip through the air and as fast as he was able to punched Kagato in the face, and not wasting any time threw another. He pulled a third and went into a quick succession of hand-alternating punching attacks. Kagato was feeling injured but put his hand up to interefere. Bit quickly smashed it away with a left jab, followed by a right punch to the face. He switched to a low kick to Kagato's shin, but Kagato found an opening and kicked Bit clear across the face, knocking him backwards.
Kagato quickly brought his sword forward, with yet a stronger blow, the kind he would use on someone who also had a sword. Without a sword of his own to block, Bit put up his arm. He gave a yell as the sword clashed with him, but it just made him all the angrier. "Liger Kick!" He yelled again, slamming Kagato with a kick to the stomach. Kagato was sent back a few feet. Bit quickly leapt high and held back one elbow. "LIGER..." Kagato got up and dashed forward, not moving quickly though. "PUNCH!" Bit screamed with all of the fury going into his voice. Around his arm formed flames, flames in the form of the front of a Liger Zero. The crowd gave an 'Ooooh' as the dazzling attack struck Kagato. Kagato's eyes widened as he was sent flying across the ring. Kagato hit the floor and rolled a little bit back, still smoking a little. Bit grinned and did a little pose while the crowd gave a cheer.
"Don't be so cocky...you got one strong hit...but that's NOT ENOUGH!" Kagato dashed forward and hit Bit in the stomach with a punch. While Bit regrouped, he kicked upwards and brought his leg down on Bit's back, knocking him to the ground. Kagato pulled his sword and swung downwards, causing Bit to jump a little from the ground. The four attack combo seemed just as amazing as Bit's Liger Punch. Kagato began to stomp on Bit's stomach. Bit stopped the second attack and grabbed Kagato by the ankle, pulling him to the ground. Bit jumped up and thrust his right knee forward, hitting Kagato in the stomach. Kagato was sent far, as he was from the Liger Punch.
"Now I'M GOING ALL OUT!" Bit quickly punched Kagato in the shoulder and delivered a second to the chest and another to the gut. He went into a fast flurry of punches. Kagato managed to block and elbowed Bit in the side of the head. Bit staggered back. "I'm going all out too, ya know!" Kagato quickly tackled Bit to the ground and punched him in the face. Bit rolled back. "LIGER..." Before Bit could use his attack again, Kagato quickly hit him with a powerful uppercut. He then formed a ball of light energy. "Here, take this!" Kagato tossed the energy at Bit. Bit managed to move to the side. "Well...it's not or never..." Bit straightened himself out and looked down. This one had to be just back. Bit held back his right arm and began to say "LIGER..." Kagato grinned and held out his sword. He was prepared to take Bit out. He dashed forward and held up the sword, but by the time he realized his mistake, it was far too late. "PUNCH!"
...Or was it? Bit threw the punch from midair, going forward with the flow of it. The shape of the Liger Zero struck Kagato clear across the face, but Kagato put up his sword. The flames of the Liger Shape reversed and the full impact of the move that was supposed to hit Kagato struck Bit across the face and sent him flying instead. Bit's eyes widened as he was sent flying. He tried to regain balance in the air and get back, but he couldn't, and within seconds he hit the ground outside of the grass. He could only think of one thing to say. "No...I lost"
"And that settles it! The winner of the fourth match is the one and only KAGATO!" The crowd cheered, but not too loudly. Most of them wanted to see Bit win, but Kagato managed to pull a victory when most people could see a downfall coming upon him.
"Ha ha ha!" Vegeta laughed. He snatched Jet's money from the table. "I told you"
As Jet gave a sigh and put his hand over his face, Spike gloated "I told you, too"
Tears welled up in Bit's eyes as he remained on his knees. He had lost before, but not for this. He had something to fight for, something he hadn't told his friends, and now he had lost. He closed his eyes as his head pointed down at the grass. A tear ran down his face. "No...not now...how could I fail..."
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Preview of Next Chapter
Next chapter, as he is extremely upset after his loss at the hands of Kagato and the loss of all hope for his cause, Bit seeks help from another fighter. Tensions begin to rise between Yusuke thinks about the fight to come. Oh yeah, and there's something about a fight between Sailor Moon and Android 18...
Next Chapter: Female Fight