DDR CITY: Raves of Revolution

by Darkness Shade

Time has come and gone since the adventures of Ryan and Co. in DDR HEARTS and it seems that they finally have found peace...or have they? An old rival from the past arrives to start the trouble anew! Final Stage now available! The end is now!

5. Black and Blue and Pink All Over

DDR CITY: Raves of Revolution ~Black and Blue and Pink All Over~

By

Darkness Shade

Disclaimer: Those items, person, things, etc used by me that are not of my own creation belong to their respective owners.

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DDR CITY: Green Hill

Sonic and Shadow were relaxing peacefully on the hillside, enjoying a nice lunch Sonic had bought.

"Ah, Sonikku…it's too bad that we can't always have moments like this." Shadow said, resting up against Sonic.

"Yes, but that's how things are when you're heroes. Not really much time for peaceful moments, that's why they're all the more enjoyable when we do get them." Sonic said, munching on a chilidog.

"So how many arrow cards do you have again?" Shadow asked, grabbing a chilidog before Sonic ate them all.

"Let me see," Sonic said, going over them, "Five. One more and I'm in the finals."

"You're just too good, Sonikku." Shadow said with a smile.

"Heh, I know. Just don't tell me too much. I might get an ego." Sonic said with a grin.

Sonic and Shadow both laughed.

"You? An Ego? Never…" Shadow said.

"Ouch! Okay, okay…I get the hint." Sonic said smiling.

"I wonder how the others are faring?" Shadow asked, cleaning up.

"You know them. They aren't ones to fail. I'm sure we'll be seeing them in the finals." Sonic said, standing up and stretching.

"Well, shall we go then. We need to find you one last opponent." Shadow said, "I believe we should try looking over at 'Bingo Highway'. I heard there were some really good opponents over there."

"Really? You've been a busy little thing, finding out info." Sonic said, picking her up, "Okay then, let's go!"

After Shadow and Sonic were gone, the shadowy figure showed up.

"Heh, perfect. They're playing right into my hand without even realizing it." The shadowy figure said before disappearing.

DDR CITY: Bingo Highway

"I never realized how bright this place was." Sonic said, slowing down and putting down Shadow.

"Yes, it definitely is bright…and noisy." Shadow said.

"Hey, is that who I think it is?" Sonic said, "I think it is. Hey Knuckles!"

"Huh? Who said my name?" Knuckles said, looking around, "Ah, Sonic. I had a feeling you'd be here somewhere."

"Hey man, you competing?" Sonic asked.

"No, I don't really play that much anymore. Though you know I could still take you if I wanted." Knuckles said grinning.

"Heh, you wish Knuckles. I'm surprised you are here though. Not like you to be around places this bright. Though I suppose that's why you are wearing your shades." Sonic said.

"Yeah, Tails was here, but he said something came up over at his workshop." Knuckles said, "I see Shad is tagging along with you. So how are you doing?"

"I'm doing fine, Knuckles." Shadow said with a smile, "Things haven't been this peaceful in awhile."

"I hear you on that one, Shad. For once, there isn't some crazy power mad person trying to do this or that." Knuckles said, "Just relaxing and taking in the sights. Well, it was good seeing you guys, but I've got to be heading back. Good luck Sonic, and just maybe I'll see you when I'm watching the finals back home."

"You can count on that Knux, take care." Sonic said as Knuckles flew off.

From the shadows a figure was watching, "Ah now that Sonic and that stupid bitch are alone, its time I made my move."

"So, you see any challengers?" Shadow asked.

"Not yet…hopefully we'll find someone who won't run off. Sometimes being too good is a bad thing." Sonic said.

Suddenly, a dark figure rushed by and grabbed Shadow, "If you wish for a challenge, then I'm the one you seek. Just try to keep up, that is, unless you wish to lose your little brat here."

"Hey, come back here! Shadow!" Sonic said, chasing after the figure.

"Let go of me, dammit!" Shadow shouted, trying to break free from her bonds.

"Oh no, you stupid bitch, I'm going to make sure you pay for taking my Sonikku away from me." The figure said, knocking Shadow out and then hiding.

Sonic arrived and jumped down to untie Shadow, "Shadow, hon, wake up!"

"Ugh…Sonikku? Is that you?" Shadow said, collapsing on Sonic.

"Yeah…you okay? Where's the person who took you?" Sonic said.

"I'm right here, Sonikku!" said the person, stepping out of the shadows.

"Who are you? And why did you lead me here?" Sonic said, helping Shadow up.

"And why do you keep calling me a 'stupid bitch'?!" Shadow said.

"Because, you're the one that stole Sonikku from me," the figure said removing her hood, "Amy Rose!"

"Amy?!" Sonic said, confused.

"Yes, it's me. And I challenge you to a duel, Sonikku!" Amy shouted.

"So much for what Knuckles said." Shadow said.

"Quiet you bitch." Amy, "So, are you going to accept Sonikku?"

"Of course I will. No one dishonors my girl and gets away with it! Let's duel!" Sonic shouted as his and Amy's duel pad's shot out and formed.

"I'll go first!" Sonic said, playing 'Frozen Ray'.

"I play 'Metal Sonic' (2000/1800) in attack mode and lay one card face down." Sonic said.

"Very well." Amy said, playing 'Pink Rose'.

"I play 'Sonic' (2000/1700) in attack mode and end my turn." Amy said.

"Heh, you never give up do you?" Shadow said, "You always were way too obsessive over Sonikku."

"Shut up bitch! Just let Sonikku play so he can lose!" Amy said, losing her cool.

"Meow!" Sonic said with a laugh as he played, 'Something Wondeful'.

"Now I play 'Shadow' (2000/1700) in attack mode. And I use this magic card, 'Chaos Control' to let me bypass your character and attack your life points directly. Go 'Shadow'!" Sonic shouted.

"Chaos Control!" 'Shadow' shouted, piercing through Amy.

"Ugh…dammit! That stupid bitch!" Amy said as her life points dropped to 6000. She drew her next card and played 'Outer Limits'.

"Ha, ha, ha. Now, I sacrifice 'Sonic' and use this Ritual card, 'Ultimate Miracle', to summon 'Super Sonic' (3000/2500). Now attack his 'Shadow' card!" Amy said.

"I don't think so, reveal face down card." Sonic shouted, revealing 'Fake Emerald'.

"What the hell does that do?" Amy asked.

"It merely negates any energy attack, such as those caused by the Chaos Emeralds." Sonic said.

"Alright Sonikku, you go!" Shadow said, her eyes ablaze, "Show her not to mess with us!"

"You got it, my turn!" Sonic said, playing 'Burning Heat: 3 Options Mix'.

"Now, I sacrifice 'Shadow' and use a ritual card you might just recognize, 'Ultimate Miracle'. Now I summon 'Super Shadow' (3200/2200) in attack mode! Attack her 'Super Sonic' with Perfect Chaos Control." Sonic shouted.

"You got it." 'Super Shadow' said, streaking right through 'Super Sonic'.

"Bitch…you will pay!" Amy said, her life points dropping down to 5800.

"And I'm not done yet. 'Metal Sonic' attack her life points directly!" Sonic shouted.

"Affirmative." 'Metal Sonic' said, jetting straight into Amy.

"Argh! I won't let you win, Sonikku!" Amy shouted.

A distance away, our mysterious shadow watched on.

"She's not boding well. I may just have to interfere."

"Why don't you just give up now, Amy?" Shadow said, "You know Sonikku is going to kick your butt!"

"I don't care what you say, bitch! I'll beat Sonikku and then my master will make him all mine." Amy said.

"Your master? What in God's name are you talking about?" Sonic asked.

"Me!" our mysterious shadow said, swooping in and swiping his sword.

"Shadow, look out!" Sonic said, pushing her out of the way.

The sword caught Sonic's leg and sliced it up.

"F***!" Sonic shouted, grabbing his bleeding leg.

"Sonikku!" Shadow shouted, taking the bow out of her spines and tying it on his wound, "Can you still move it?"

"No…argh! Damn this hurts!" Sonic said, wincing in pain.

"Ha, since you can't play on, I guess that means you forfeit." Amy said, "And so now you'll be all mine, Sonikku."

"I'd never be yours you stupid girl!" Sonic shouted, trying to stand up, "You don't get it, do you? I love Shadow and that's something you can't stand. Shadow was right when she said you were always too obsessive over me. You didn't love me; you always wanted me because I was Sonic. And that's why I never wanted you, you annoying little bitch!"

Amy stood there, twitching, "You bastard! If I can't have you, then no one will!"

With that, a swirling darkness surrounded Amy and engulfed the three.

Destination Unknown

"Ugh, Sonikku? Where are we?" Shadow asked, shaking her head.

"I'm not sure. Last thing I remember was Amy and then…" Sonic said, holding his leg, "She went all crazy…then the blackness."

Suddenly a loud laughing echoed through the darkness.

"Amy! Where are you?!" Shadow shouted.

Amy appeared in front of them, "No need to shout, here I am."

"Where did you bring us?" Sonic demanded.

"Just another one of the powers I've gained from my master. This should be a place you know all too well." Amy said, "This is the darkness from which all heartless are born."

"Heartless? How does your master have the ability to do this?" Shadow said.

"Wouldn't you fools like to know…but now, the rules have changed. So I suggest you play, Sonikku, because forfeiting here will prove deadly." Amy said.

Sonic attempted to stand up, but the pain was too much, "Shad, I…I can't stand."

"Then I guess you forfeit the duel, such a fitting end…for both of you." Amy said, throwing her head back in laughter.

"No…" Shadow said, taking Sonic's duel deck and placing it on her arm, "I'll take over for him."

"You? You wish to duel against me?" Amy shouted, "What a ridiculous thought; though this means I can get my revenge directly against you."

"We'll see…lest you forget, I was once as good as Ryan." Shadow said, drawing her cards, "So let's do this!"

"Gladly!" Amy shouted, "And it's my turn."

Amy lay one card face down and then played 'B4U'.

"Now I summon 'Metal Sonic MkII' (2400/2400) in attack mode. Attack her 'Metal Sonic'." Amy shouted.

'Metal Sonic MkII' lighted up his eyes and spindashed right through 'Metal Sonic'.

"That's one for the scrap heap!" Amy shouted.

"Damn!" Shadow shouted, her life points dropping to 7600, "But, you've left your 'Metal Sonic MkII' wide open for my 'Super Shadow' to destroy."

Shadow drew her next card, 'Wait…that's the third emerald I've drawn. I remember something about Sonic's deck, but I've forgotten what the emeralds are used for.'

"Now, 'Super Shadow' attack her 'Metal Sonic MkII'!" Shadow shouted.

"I don't think so, reveal trap card." Amy said.

"No, not that one." Sonic said, wavering between unconsciousness and consciousness.

"Yes, 'The Plothole of No Return'. Say goodbye to 'Super Shadow'." Amy said.

'Super Shadow' was swallowed up by the darkness, never to be seen again.

"Fufufufufu! And now, your life points are wide open for attack. 'Metal Sonic MkII' attack her life points directly!" Amy shouted.

"Damn! That hurts!" Shadow said, her life points dropping to 5200.

"My turn!" Shadow said, drawing her next card.

'Another emerald…three more.' Shadow thought.

"Okay, I was saving this, but you leave me know choice." Shadow said, placing the song wheel on 'PARANOiA Survivor Max' and placing it on Oni Steps.

"Shadow…don't do it…you'll get hurt." Sonic said, still clutching leg.

"What choice do I have? It's the only card I can play…" Shadow said, playing 'PSM Oni'.

"Shad…." Sonic said, slipping into unconsciousness, "…you…can do it."

"Hah, you are foolish to try such a thing." Amy said.

'You're wrong…I won't fail my Sonikku.' Shad said, giving her all, 'My legs…it burns, but I can't give up.'

Shad collapsed as the results screen came up, "It's…*pant* not the…*pant* prettiest score, but…it's enough. Now, I summon 'PARANOiA Survivor Max' (2800/2400) and since I also did the Oni steps, I used 'PARANOiA Survivor Max's special ability to summon this card, 'PARANOiA ~Respect~' (1600/4000) in defense mode. Now 'PARANOiA Survivor Max' attack her 'Metal Sonic MkII'."

"Bzzzt!" 'Metal Sonic MkII' short-circuited as 'PARANOiA Survivor Max' tore through him.

"Dammit!" Amy shouted as her life points dropped to 5600.

Amy drew her next card and played 'Do It Right'.

"I summon this card in defense mode and end my turn." Amy said.

"Ha, I've got you on the run now." Shadow said.

'Don't worry, we'll be out of this soon love.' Shadow said, looking at Sonic.

"Now, 'PARANOiA Survivor Max' attack Amy's facedown card." Shadow shouted.

"Argh…" screamed Amy's card as 'PARANOiA Survivor Max' made mincemeat of it.

"Just be glad it was in defense mode." Shadow said, "I place this one card face down and end my turn."

"Fine!" Amy said, drawing her next card, "Oh yes…this shall do very nicely. I play the magic card 'Roulette'."

As she said this, a roulette wheel appeared, marking off each of Shadow's two monsters, Shadow, and Amy into four separate divisions.

"Explain yourself. What the hell is going on?" Shadow said.

"It's quite simple, you stupid bitch. The wheel is going to spin and if it lands on a monster, it's destroyed. However, if it lands on one of us, we lose half of our current life points. So, begin the roulette!" Amy said, as the wheel began to spin around.

'Damn, this won't be good!' Shadow thought, wondering where it would end up stopping on.

'Heh, this stupid bitch will learn to take away my Sonikku!' Amy thought as the wheel began to slow down.

'No, dammit! It looks like its going to land on me…I don't need to lose life points.' Shadow said.

The wheel slowed to a crawl…and landed on Shadow's 'PARANOiA Survivor Max'.

"Fufufufufu! Say goodbye to your stupid little 'PARANOiA Survivor Max' card." Amy said.

'PARANOiA Survivor Max' was erased as the roulette wheel disappeared.

"Damn…now all I've got is 'PARANOiA ~Respect~', but since I special summoned it, it's not as powerful." Shadow said, drawing her next card, 'Hey, the sixth emerald. But I still don't know what to do with them.'

Shadow played, 'Do It Right (80's Electro Mix)'.

"I keep 'PARANOiA ~Respect~' in defense mode and play 'Mecha Knuckles' (2000/2400) in attack mode. Now, 'Mecha Knuckles' attack her life points directly." Shadow said.

'Mecha Knuckles' let loose with a barrage of missiles launched from its' knuckles, aimed straight at Amy.

Amy fell back from the blast as her life points dwindled down to 3600.

"Bitch, pissing me off was the wrong thing to do." Amy said, drawing her next card, "And you'll find out soon enough."

'I don't like how she put that.' Shadow thought to herself, 'She must either have a very good card, or she's bluffing like a bastard.'

Amy played 'Look to the Sky'.

"Now I summon 'Egg Robo' (1500/1800) in defense mode." Amy said.

'Why is she playing such a weak monster?' Shadow said, "'Mecha Knuckles' attack her 'Egg Robo'."

'Egg Robo' disappeared in a flurry of explosions.

"My turn." Amy said, drawing her next card, "Ha, I play the magic card, 'Re-Energization', which allows me to bring back any two robot cards in my grave yard for a measly 1000 life points. I chose to bring back 'Metal Sonic MkII' and 'Egg Robo'. I place 'Egg Robo' in defense mode. Now, 'Metal Sonic MkII', attack his 'Mecha Knuckles'."

'Mecha Knuckles' exploded after being sliced in half by 'Metal Sonic MkII'.

"Oh, hell!" Shadow said, life points dropping to 4800, "But you still have less at 2600."

"That may be, but after this next turn, you'll see my absolute power!" Amy shouted, her voice echoing in the darkness around her.

Shadow drew her next card, 'The final emerald! But what do I use them on? I need to figure that out, because I have a feeling that once I do, I can beat back this bitch!'

"I'd hoped I wouldn't have to use this card so soon." Shadow said, playing 'Leading Cyber'.

"I summon 'Metal Sonic MSK-III' (2800/2000) in attack mode." Shadow said.

"How can you have that card when you haven't run into that troublesome robot, Reps?" Amy said.

"Reps? I don't know how you know about him, but I didn't get anything from him." Shadow said, 'It seems they've already gotten to Reps, but from what I can tell, he won against whomever he fought.'

"Now, 'Metal Sonic MSK-III', attack 'Metal Sonic MkII'." Shadow shouted.

Amy was merely silent as the difference in attack points was subtracted from her life points, dropping her down to 2200.

'Now, to play this turn and get her to attack my 'Egg Robo'. Once she destroys it, she'll have sealed her own fate.' Amy thought, drawing her next card.

"I end my turn without laying any cards." Amy said.

"Very well." Shadow said, drawing her next card.

'It's a ritual card. 'Miracle Lost'? It doesn't say whom this is for.' Shadow said, looking over at Sonic, 'If only he wasn't unconscious. He'd know what it was for.'

"What's the matter, Amy? Attack my 'Egg Robo' and open my life points up!" Amy shouted.

"Shut up, bitch! 'Metal Sonic MKS-III', knock away her 'Egg Robo'!" Shadow shouted.

'You fell for it, bitch!' Amy thought as 'Egg Robo' was destroyed.

Amy started off with a slight snicker, which turned into a mild laughter, and finally became a maniacal cackle.

"You mind sharing with me what is so damn funny?" Shadow asked.

"You are, for playing right into my hand." Amy said, picking her final song, 'The Legend of Max'.

"Oh sweet Jesus!" Shadow shouted.

"You bet your ass, bitch! Now I'm going to school you with the third max brother!" Amy said, playing 'The Legend of Max'.

'No, there's no way she could ever be this good for real.' Shadow thought, 'It must have to do with that silver-haired guy who sliced Sonic's leg.'

"And now…I summon forth, 'The Legend of Max'!" Amy shouted, playing the card.

Kanbei Corp. DDR CITY Status Room

"Sonja, I'm back. Do you have that report I asked for in regards to 'NeoMax'?" Kanbei said, walking into the room.

"Ah, brother. I take then that you have all six of the arrow cards you need." Sonja said, grabbing a dossier of the shelf.

"Yes, I'm ready for whomever shows up in the finals, be it our mysterious "friend' or that so-called rival of mine, Ryan." Kanbei said, taking a seat.

"Well, here's the info on 'NeoMax'. It seems that Reps' defeated whomever it was that first owned this card, so it's now his." Sonja said.

"I see…well, at least 'The Legend of Max' is still floating around there somewhere. I suppose all we can do it wait…What the hell?" Kanbei said as an alarm went off, "Our "friend" hasn't come back, has he?"

"No, brother, I do believe that someone is summoning the one Max Brother that has yet to be found." Sonja said, bringing up a screen.

"So, someone is summoning 'The Legend of Max'. Can you pinpoint the location?" Kanbei asked.

"No…someone or something is blocking the signal." Sonja said.

"Dammit! Keep trying! We've got to find out who has the last Max Brother card!" Kanbei shouted.

Heartless Darkness

"So, are you ready to see the true power of 'The Legend of Max'?" Amy said, laughing loudly.

"What do you mean, 'true power'?" Shadow asked, puzzled.

"Wouldn't you like to know." Amy said, 'That fool Metal never knew that the power 'NeoMax' obtained from 'Legend' was less powerful than its true form that exists solely in 'Legend'.'

"I still don't get it. Where is 'Legend'? I'd expect him to be there since you did say you summoned him." Shadow said, mocking Amy.

"I've yet to announce his power. The true ability 'Legend' has is for each character of mine that has been destroyed, his attack and defense are that times 1000." Amy said, "So, since you destroyed five characters, 'Legend' has an attack and defense power of 5000. So, now, come forth, 'The Legend of Max'!"

In the same eerie fashion as the other Max's, 'Legend' faded in slowly as a voice shouted 'Fear!', dressed in a black shirt and pants, topped off by a black beret.

"Like his brother, 'NeoMax', he must wait one turn before attacking. It doesn't matter what pathetic move you make, he shall dust off your two characters and then finish you off for good!" Amy shouted.

'If there was any good time for the deck to show me how to use the emeralds, it'd be now!' Shadow said, drawing her next card, ''Chaos'? I'm still not sure what to do. Sonikku…'

"I switch 'Metal Sonic MKS-III' to defense mode and end my turn." Shadow said.

"Time to take out the trash." Amy said, "Attack her 'PARANOiA ~Respect~' with your Boost Arrow Blitzkrieg!"

"Dammit it all!" 'Metal Sonic MSK-III' shouted as he was vaporized.

"One down, one to go." Amy said.

"Huh? Why did I lose life points?" Shadow said, as her points dropped from 4800 to 3800.

"That's the 2nd special ability of 'The Legend of Max'. Even if your monster is in defense mode, the difference between attack and defense points is taking straight out of your life points." Amy said.

'How can I survive against something like that? I tried my best, Sonikku…but it seems it just wasn't enough…' Shadow thought to herself, closing her eyes.

Shadow's mind

"Shadow…don't ever give up."

"S-Sonikku? Is that you?" Shadow asked.

"Yes…I know you have what it takes to defeat Amy. It may look hard now, but there is one card left. That one card will light the way to your victory. It's connection to the 'Emerald' cards and 'Chaos's card is the one your looking for. If you figure out the connection, then you will know what to do."

"I don't know if I can Sonikku. 'Legend' just seems so…unbeatable." Said Shadow, hanging her head.

"That's not the Shadow I know. You've never let anyone beat you…"

"…Except you, but you know why." Shadow added.

"Heh, yes. Now draw from your deck and show Amy why you're my girl."

Back to reality

"So, ready to lose now?" Amy said, "No matter how hard you try, your precious deck, much like Sonikku, is worthless."

'A connection? He said there was a connection. Seven 'Emeralds', 'Chaos', 'Miracle Lost'…wait…I know what it is now. Thank you, Sonikku. I know I can win now.' Shadow thought, drawing her card, 'Yes…this is the card Sonikku spoke of. Now I can win this.'

Amy was perplexed, "And why, may I ask, are you smiling like that?"

"You wish to know why? I've drawn the final card that will seal your fate." Shadow said, "And I believe you should know whom this is."

Shadow placed 'Chaos' on the field.

"Chaos? Since when did he have that card?" Amy said, trembling slightly.

"Shaking are we? Does 'Chaos' here frighten you? Well, I'm sure this will have you shitting your panties, Amy!" Shadow said, showing all seven 'Chaos Emerald' cards, "And with this ritual card, 'Miracle Lost', I can summon a creature of unstoppable power and abilities."

The seven emeralds appeared on the board and combined with 'Chaos', energizing the 'Perfect Chaos' card.

"I now summon the unstoppable, 'Perfect Chaos'!" Shadow shouted.

"This isn't possible. It can't be!" Amy shouted.

"I believe it is, now 'Perfect Chaos' destroy 'The Legend of Max' with your Chaos Blast!" Shadow shouted.

'Perfect Chaos' roared and let loose with a blast of pure chaos energy, which engulfed 'The Legend of Max' and completely destroyed him, taking away the rest of Amy's life points.

"No, I've failed." Amy said, grabbing her head, "No, master. Please forgive me…no, don't…argh!"

"Amy?" Shadow said.

"Amy is gone you fool!" said a voice coming through Amy, "Enjoy this victory while you can, for it shall not win you the war. As for this pathetic excuse for a puppet, she'll be fresh meat for the Heartless. If you wish to leave, now is the time, otherwise, you'll be lunch for the Heartless."

With that, Amy's body collapsed and a large amount of glowing eyes appeared in the distance.

"Come on Sonic, get up!" Shadow said, putting an arm around his shoulder, "We need to get out of here."

"Ugh…don't leave…Amy…can't…" Sonic said.

"You're right…we can't just leave her here." Shadow said tossing Sonic through the portal and running over to get Amy, "Come on girl, we need to get out of here now!"

Shadow used a quick Chaos Control to zip through the portal just before it closed.

"Ugh…Shadow? Did we make it?" Sonic asked, standing up.

"Careful Sonikku, your leg." Shadow said, lying Amy down.

"I'll be fine, is Amy okay?" Sonic asked, limping over to her.

"She will be. It seems she's no longer under the control of that guy." Shadow said, "Come on Amy, wake up."

"Oh, what have I been up to?" Amy said, "Sonic? Shadow? What the hell's going on?"

"Well…" Shadow said, feeling her in, "…and that's it."

"Wild…I guess I should thank you for saving me. I don't have much to help you…" Amy said, shifting through her deck, "But since that shadow had me use this to give you so much trouble, perhaps it can help you somehow."

"'The Legend of Max'?" Shadow said, "Thanks, but I'm not sure how much use we can get out of it with Sonic hurt."

"It's okay, Shad. I know the perfect person to give that card to, but we need to hurry. I have a feeling he'll be needing it." Sonic said, limping off as fast as he could.

DDR CITY: Hang Castle

"What do we have to be in such a creepy place, Ryan?" Charmy asked.

"Where else do you think I'll find anyone who hasn't dueled me yet? Everyone else just runs off…and I'll never get my final card like that." Ryan said, sitting on the edge, looking over the landscape.

"I know, but this place is spooky as hell. Let's just find someone to duel and then get out of here." Charmy said, latching tightly to Ryan.

From off in the shadows, a figure was watching, waiting, "The time is nigh, Ryan. Soon, so very soon, you shall feel my power…"