Blast: Hello! I'm back! Well, I'm not exactly back, since I'll turn to my
little pleasant self to not burst out right now in my case of author's
block. So whatever.
Mai: It is so good to breathe again! Before I continue with this wonderfully good attitude of mine, I'll go to notes, since I am having problems that needs solving.
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Akino Matoumiken: You are darn inspiring, you know that?! Thanks for the reviews! And please, continue your stories! And in that reincarnation story of yours, she has a blood disease, right? Ah, Ryouki and Kenyako in one spot. I can't help it if I'm a great fan of 02 and 03. I haven't watched 01 that much. So anyway, thanks again, and please notify me if you have a Chuuka Ichiban fanfic on mind because I'm on a block, I can't even continue my stories regularly due to tremendous amounts of homework.
Kit Kat: Oh man. You have been here since the first chapter. You made me feel so loved. Thanks!!! Ryuki rules!!!
Hitomi No Ryu: Thank you for the valuable information! Guess that makes some people different from others. I'm a Filipino, so I haven't had a clue about Tanabata. My being a bookworm affects me too much =P. And that information is going to change my story plans completely, THANK YOU! Well, it's my imagination and me. :)
grammar whiz: I'm sorry if I bugged you out by my style of writing. You see, I'm a Filipino. But that is no excuse, if only I can read your mind. Here is my scoop. Thinking too much about the grammar knocks the living daylights out of me. I am generating my story directly from my imagination, and write it down as I pleased, and divide it from the whole story for a chapter, and pass it to ff.net. When I actually think of grammar, the story I'm thinking is lost. In short, my story goes in another direction that I won't appreciate myself for making it. And if I tried checking the whole thing for myself, I think I'd rather roll in a ball and die. Thank you for the suggestion. Can you at least give me your email address, because right now, I'm not in a mood to be given a bagful of flames. Something is distracting me from continuing my stories, and one problem's my school. And I definitely don't want flames in the review post as I go to the internet café for some repose from all those strenuous activities at school. I'd much appreciate it if you can check this story. Thank you.
Daemon: Thank you. I like people to think of it that way. Too many Ryouki stories are freaking me out. =) (I mean freaking as a complete opposite.)
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Mai: Well, so much for the reviews bag. I'm going for the disclaimer and author's notes.
Mai: I don't own Digimon. If I do, the 03 should end up Rika marrying Ryo.
Mai: Are you tired of having too many of this name things? No? So anyway, I'm on my small propaganda, so anyone reading this who is also a Kaiyako (Kaiser+Miyako) fan, I'm sorry, but I'm going to delete 'The Lady and The Sorcerer'. I'm really, really sorry.
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CHAPTER V: WELL?
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~~ DAY OF THE DIGIMON CARD BATTLE TOURNAMENT ~~
It was no mystery that the Tamers were really excited in joining the tournament. Most of them really haven't made it out, well, except for two renowned persons who have their own records. (AN: *hint* *hint*) Takato haven't joined in competitions much, Jeri plays Digimon Cards, but she only does it in private, knowing that some kids will tease her for playing a boy's game, Henry prefers to play with the PC Game rather than at the tournament, Kazu and Kenta, well, they are active in the game, but are too thick to even beat Rika.
Ryo didn't have problems in the tournament, as some people knew already. But he'd rather keep silent if he wanted to make his future plans work. (AN: Well, I hope no one reading this is that DENSE!)
Rika really didn't like losing, and that's a fact. The truth that Ryo had beaten her too many times in the previous Digimon Card Battle Tournaments didn't do well for their first meeting in the world of gears. But she solemnly swears that if she wins this recent event, she would do the one thing she would really hate doing at this moment. (AN: And that is my little secret!)
After entering, they went on their separate ways, battling other kids of their generation, and facing each other eventually. There was one battle between Kazu and Jeri, and everyone was so shocked, with the exception of Rika and Ryo, that a girl has beaten Kazu, again!
The two champions once again went up to the top, finishing one card battle victorious to another. Although they didn't fought in some of the rounds, they both knew that they would once again face each other in the finals. Ryo and Rika both consciously tried not to face each other earlier, so they went on different directions. When they see that they were the only ones left in the area, Rika would shoot a look that dares him to challenge her. But Ryo would just return the death glare with another of his sweet smiles that would end up in Rika looking away or the redhead going to another area.
But fates had decide that the two will have the final battle.
The emcee that is standing in his usual spot, clicks on the microphone and the shrill sound echoes throughout the area.
"And now, ladies and gentlemen, we are down to two finalists, who had beaten every other card battle player. Let's give a large hand to..." he looks at the two finalists, quite surprised. "The former champions of the digimon card battle tournaments, Ryo and Rika!"
A round of applause was given as Ryo and Rika walked up the stage. Ryo glances at the redhead beside him, who had her arms folded on her chest, with a blank look on her face. He cocks his head to her direction and whispers to her, "Still not used in highlights, wildcat?"
"I really don't care."
He scratches his head and smiles at the audience, including Kazu who is on the verge of running to him.
"Okay, but first, let's get a closer inspection to these two, shall we?" the emcee says as he approaches Ryo and Rika. "So, I believe that you two are part of the Tamers that defeated the D-Reaper, am I right, Ryo?"
When the microphone is directed to Ryo, the boy in question gives out another smile. "Fortunately for you, you have good ears and eyes to hear and watch the news."
Rika grinned at that fact. She expects a different answer, but he had replied the same thoughts the way she would answer them. (AN: Did anyone get the whole idea?)
"And of course I have good ears and eyes!" the emcee continued the joke. "If I don't, I wouldn't be an emcee in the Digimon Card Battle Tournament, would I?" Getting no response from the two, he continues his questions. "Miss Rika, we have been hearing some rumors (hint. hint) about you and Ryo. Is it true?"
For a moment, both of them turned bright red before Rika responded to the question. "Some say that rumors can kill. And Ryo is just my friend. Not to be rude, it is really none of your business."
The emcee just laughed at this statement. "Well, then, anything to say to each other before the final battle?"
The two looked at each other. Blue eyes looked into purple ones. When they tore away from each other's sight, each shrugged nonchalantly. Both knew too much what one would say to the other, so it is better that they wouldn't say it. (AN: Remember their recent card battle at Ryo's house :-) )
"Okay, since their communication is beyond our comprehension, let us start the final battle!"
Rika rolled her eyes as she sat down on a chair and prepared her deck. I won't allow him to win this battle, she decided silently. He has beaten me one too many times, and this time will be different.
Ryo had been having a mind battle for the past thirty seconds as he debated with himself on letting Rika win or not. I still have to do my best, he finished, though I hope this won't ruin any part of our friendship.
The battle had begun. Cards were used one against the other, and never did one manage to get past the other. Both were doing well with handling their decks.
(AN: Interruption. I still don't know how to play the Digimon Card Game. I hope you could understand.)
After twenty minutes, it was evident on Rika's face that she was annoyed. Ryo, on the other hand, was still keeping his cool as they both continue to throw down cards.
And then it struck.
Rika looked at her remaining set and glanced down at the field. Her cards are not enough to support her fighting digimon in the field. Ryo's defenses are too much for her, and the card left in her hand are insufficient to hack those defenses. I'm not going to lose, she willfully said to herself. I am not going to lose in this battle!
Then suddenly, she heard something that only occurred once in her entire life. The sound of a palm hitting the the battle table. She looked up to see Ryo sighing, his right palm down on the table, and his left released his remaining cards on the table.
"What is the meaning of this, Akiyama?" she asked, her voice no more than a whisper. That gesture he just pulled off was the gesture of defeat, and that simply puts that Ryo lose over Rika.
"You won." He replied. Seeing the confused look on the redhead's face, he pointed to the cards. "See? My defense was big, as you might have observed. But do notice that the offense of my fighting digimon. I attacked you once, and you seemed to have brought down the reflector card. It allows half of my attacks to reflect back at me as your defense was added. With the added digimodification cards with high offensive, my digimon won't stand a chance. The remaining cards in my hand are not enough to cover up for the damage."
The buzzer rang. "The battle has ended! Miss Rika has won the final game!"
"It was fun playing with you again, Rika." Ryo said, smiling. "But I never thought I'd lose in this battle."
"Try and try until you succeed, Ryo." Rika answered, a half smile lit her face. She took her deck. "I had to admit, this was the second longest time I've ever sat down in a card battle."
Ryo took his deck, and finally, handed his hand to Rika. "Would the queen mind if I escort her to claim her prize?"
Rika raised an eyebrow at the gesture the boy was having, and merely gave the hand a clap. "Escort yourself, Ryo."
After the tournament, the Tamers regrouped and began congratulating each other.
"Man, Takato, you need to work on your deck!"
"Hey, at least I wasn't beaten by a girl who only entered the tournament recently!"
"You were doing great at that final game, Ryo, why the lose? We getting soft here?"
"It's not me, Henry. I never intended to lose."
"Rika! You haven't lose your touch, I see."
"And it was not by my hands that you defeated Kazu on that game. You'd be a great at digimon cards, Jeri."
"I'm alone."
Later that night, Rika lie down on her bed. The events were still too fast. After the tournament, she had accompanied Ryo to help him with his father. He was discharged from the hospital after one hour after the game, and Ryo had pleaded her and Henry to help him, but Henry excused himself because of some important agenda. 'Important agenda, huh? Is it so important that he had to leave me with Ryo all alone?'
Little does the Ice Queen know that a certain boy a few blocks away from his house was thinking almost the same thing.
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Mai: Hmm, I need to grasp ideas. (holds a net) I'm going to catch ideas now. Reviews please! It won't take a minute, promise!
Mai: It is so good to breathe again! Before I continue with this wonderfully good attitude of mine, I'll go to notes, since I am having problems that needs solving.
~~
Akino Matoumiken: You are darn inspiring, you know that?! Thanks for the reviews! And please, continue your stories! And in that reincarnation story of yours, she has a blood disease, right? Ah, Ryouki and Kenyako in one spot. I can't help it if I'm a great fan of 02 and 03. I haven't watched 01 that much. So anyway, thanks again, and please notify me if you have a Chuuka Ichiban fanfic on mind because I'm on a block, I can't even continue my stories regularly due to tremendous amounts of homework.
Kit Kat: Oh man. You have been here since the first chapter. You made me feel so loved. Thanks!!! Ryuki rules!!!
Hitomi No Ryu: Thank you for the valuable information! Guess that makes some people different from others. I'm a Filipino, so I haven't had a clue about Tanabata. My being a bookworm affects me too much =P. And that information is going to change my story plans completely, THANK YOU! Well, it's my imagination and me. :)
grammar whiz: I'm sorry if I bugged you out by my style of writing. You see, I'm a Filipino. But that is no excuse, if only I can read your mind. Here is my scoop. Thinking too much about the grammar knocks the living daylights out of me. I am generating my story directly from my imagination, and write it down as I pleased, and divide it from the whole story for a chapter, and pass it to ff.net. When I actually think of grammar, the story I'm thinking is lost. In short, my story goes in another direction that I won't appreciate myself for making it. And if I tried checking the whole thing for myself, I think I'd rather roll in a ball and die. Thank you for the suggestion. Can you at least give me your email address, because right now, I'm not in a mood to be given a bagful of flames. Something is distracting me from continuing my stories, and one problem's my school. And I definitely don't want flames in the review post as I go to the internet café for some repose from all those strenuous activities at school. I'd much appreciate it if you can check this story. Thank you.
Daemon: Thank you. I like people to think of it that way. Too many Ryouki stories are freaking me out. =) (I mean freaking as a complete opposite.)
~~
Mai: Well, so much for the reviews bag. I'm going for the disclaimer and author's notes.
Mai: I don't own Digimon. If I do, the 03 should end up Rika marrying Ryo.
Mai: Are you tired of having too many of this name things? No? So anyway, I'm on my small propaganda, so anyone reading this who is also a Kaiyako (Kaiser+Miyako) fan, I'm sorry, but I'm going to delete 'The Lady and The Sorcerer'. I'm really, really sorry.
~~ ~~
CHAPTER V: WELL?
~~
~~ DAY OF THE DIGIMON CARD BATTLE TOURNAMENT ~~
It was no mystery that the Tamers were really excited in joining the tournament. Most of them really haven't made it out, well, except for two renowned persons who have their own records. (AN: *hint* *hint*) Takato haven't joined in competitions much, Jeri plays Digimon Cards, but she only does it in private, knowing that some kids will tease her for playing a boy's game, Henry prefers to play with the PC Game rather than at the tournament, Kazu and Kenta, well, they are active in the game, but are too thick to even beat Rika.
Ryo didn't have problems in the tournament, as some people knew already. But he'd rather keep silent if he wanted to make his future plans work. (AN: Well, I hope no one reading this is that DENSE!)
Rika really didn't like losing, and that's a fact. The truth that Ryo had beaten her too many times in the previous Digimon Card Battle Tournaments didn't do well for their first meeting in the world of gears. But she solemnly swears that if she wins this recent event, she would do the one thing she would really hate doing at this moment. (AN: And that is my little secret!)
After entering, they went on their separate ways, battling other kids of their generation, and facing each other eventually. There was one battle between Kazu and Jeri, and everyone was so shocked, with the exception of Rika and Ryo, that a girl has beaten Kazu, again!
The two champions once again went up to the top, finishing one card battle victorious to another. Although they didn't fought in some of the rounds, they both knew that they would once again face each other in the finals. Ryo and Rika both consciously tried not to face each other earlier, so they went on different directions. When they see that they were the only ones left in the area, Rika would shoot a look that dares him to challenge her. But Ryo would just return the death glare with another of his sweet smiles that would end up in Rika looking away or the redhead going to another area.
But fates had decide that the two will have the final battle.
The emcee that is standing in his usual spot, clicks on the microphone and the shrill sound echoes throughout the area.
"And now, ladies and gentlemen, we are down to two finalists, who had beaten every other card battle player. Let's give a large hand to..." he looks at the two finalists, quite surprised. "The former champions of the digimon card battle tournaments, Ryo and Rika!"
A round of applause was given as Ryo and Rika walked up the stage. Ryo glances at the redhead beside him, who had her arms folded on her chest, with a blank look on her face. He cocks his head to her direction and whispers to her, "Still not used in highlights, wildcat?"
"I really don't care."
He scratches his head and smiles at the audience, including Kazu who is on the verge of running to him.
"Okay, but first, let's get a closer inspection to these two, shall we?" the emcee says as he approaches Ryo and Rika. "So, I believe that you two are part of the Tamers that defeated the D-Reaper, am I right, Ryo?"
When the microphone is directed to Ryo, the boy in question gives out another smile. "Fortunately for you, you have good ears and eyes to hear and watch the news."
Rika grinned at that fact. She expects a different answer, but he had replied the same thoughts the way she would answer them. (AN: Did anyone get the whole idea?)
"And of course I have good ears and eyes!" the emcee continued the joke. "If I don't, I wouldn't be an emcee in the Digimon Card Battle Tournament, would I?" Getting no response from the two, he continues his questions. "Miss Rika, we have been hearing some rumors (hint. hint) about you and Ryo. Is it true?"
For a moment, both of them turned bright red before Rika responded to the question. "Some say that rumors can kill. And Ryo is just my friend. Not to be rude, it is really none of your business."
The emcee just laughed at this statement. "Well, then, anything to say to each other before the final battle?"
The two looked at each other. Blue eyes looked into purple ones. When they tore away from each other's sight, each shrugged nonchalantly. Both knew too much what one would say to the other, so it is better that they wouldn't say it. (AN: Remember their recent card battle at Ryo's house :-) )
"Okay, since their communication is beyond our comprehension, let us start the final battle!"
Rika rolled her eyes as she sat down on a chair and prepared her deck. I won't allow him to win this battle, she decided silently. He has beaten me one too many times, and this time will be different.
Ryo had been having a mind battle for the past thirty seconds as he debated with himself on letting Rika win or not. I still have to do my best, he finished, though I hope this won't ruin any part of our friendship.
The battle had begun. Cards were used one against the other, and never did one manage to get past the other. Both were doing well with handling their decks.
(AN: Interruption. I still don't know how to play the Digimon Card Game. I hope you could understand.)
After twenty minutes, it was evident on Rika's face that she was annoyed. Ryo, on the other hand, was still keeping his cool as they both continue to throw down cards.
And then it struck.
Rika looked at her remaining set and glanced down at the field. Her cards are not enough to support her fighting digimon in the field. Ryo's defenses are too much for her, and the card left in her hand are insufficient to hack those defenses. I'm not going to lose, she willfully said to herself. I am not going to lose in this battle!
Then suddenly, she heard something that only occurred once in her entire life. The sound of a palm hitting the the battle table. She looked up to see Ryo sighing, his right palm down on the table, and his left released his remaining cards on the table.
"What is the meaning of this, Akiyama?" she asked, her voice no more than a whisper. That gesture he just pulled off was the gesture of defeat, and that simply puts that Ryo lose over Rika.
"You won." He replied. Seeing the confused look on the redhead's face, he pointed to the cards. "See? My defense was big, as you might have observed. But do notice that the offense of my fighting digimon. I attacked you once, and you seemed to have brought down the reflector card. It allows half of my attacks to reflect back at me as your defense was added. With the added digimodification cards with high offensive, my digimon won't stand a chance. The remaining cards in my hand are not enough to cover up for the damage."
The buzzer rang. "The battle has ended! Miss Rika has won the final game!"
"It was fun playing with you again, Rika." Ryo said, smiling. "But I never thought I'd lose in this battle."
"Try and try until you succeed, Ryo." Rika answered, a half smile lit her face. She took her deck. "I had to admit, this was the second longest time I've ever sat down in a card battle."
Ryo took his deck, and finally, handed his hand to Rika. "Would the queen mind if I escort her to claim her prize?"
Rika raised an eyebrow at the gesture the boy was having, and merely gave the hand a clap. "Escort yourself, Ryo."
After the tournament, the Tamers regrouped and began congratulating each other.
"Man, Takato, you need to work on your deck!"
"Hey, at least I wasn't beaten by a girl who only entered the tournament recently!"
"You were doing great at that final game, Ryo, why the lose? We getting soft here?"
"It's not me, Henry. I never intended to lose."
"Rika! You haven't lose your touch, I see."
"And it was not by my hands that you defeated Kazu on that game. You'd be a great at digimon cards, Jeri."
"I'm alone."
Later that night, Rika lie down on her bed. The events were still too fast. After the tournament, she had accompanied Ryo to help him with his father. He was discharged from the hospital after one hour after the game, and Ryo had pleaded her and Henry to help him, but Henry excused himself because of some important agenda. 'Important agenda, huh? Is it so important that he had to leave me with Ryo all alone?'
Little does the Ice Queen know that a certain boy a few blocks away from his house was thinking almost the same thing.
~~
Mai: Hmm, I need to grasp ideas. (holds a net) I'm going to catch ideas now. Reviews please! It won't take a minute, promise!
