Guess what? I'm updating this fic! (cheers from you people) Um... Well... For those of you who don't know, I'm actually writing another fic... It's an Escaflowne fic... (cheers from reviewers stop abruptly) I know, I know it's wrong but I just can't seem to help it! I have this habit of starting stories and not ending them... at least not immediately... Yes, I should feel guilty and I know you're mad at me. You don't need to throw the rotten fruits and vegetables already prepared in your hands for me to realize that. (reviewers quickly hide rotten fruits and vegetables away, whistling innocently) This might not be a good time to say it but... Did I mention that I am currently starting a new fanfic for Get Backers? (quickly ducks as reviewers start throwing, tossing, shooting, catapulting... whatever ending with 'ing'... rotten fruits and vegetables at Chisa-chan) Please have mercy!!! I am too young to die in a sea of rotten plants!!! (LOL)
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loulou - You're a first reviewer! I'm glad you like my fic! Thanks!
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Temperest Queen - Another first reviewer! Um... What do you mean show, don't tell? You reviewed twice! Um... I'll try harder with the grammar and spellings. I'm still not sure about the 'show don't tell' part... Do you mean descriptions?
Lady Sapphira - I'm glad you're enjoying my story! Really, I am!
stephanie - Yes... I was predicting that most people would choose (B).
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barbara - I hope this chapter answers your questions! You also read my fic a second time? (blushes) Shucks, you're making my head grow big!
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Kausi - I hope you're happy with this chapter. It's just the start for Yui and Hakuoh. I never knew so many people approve of this pairing... I thought OC characters are usually looked down upon.
Deathliger - I'm extremely happy that you liked the last chapter. I was thinking that Reiko and Kokujo needed to be in the spotlight even for just a part of a chapter. This chapter may be a bit of a disappointment for you though. I really suck at descriptions and I'm still learning how dueling works. I hope you don't get put out because of my lack of description. Anyway, thanks for the countless compliments you've given me. Yes, this is my first fic!
l33t k1w1 - You're the very first person who voted for (A)! I considered it for you but a lot of people really wanted (B). Sorry...
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GryphonMaster - Yes, my mistake and I apologize for that mistake. There is an explanation as to how that happened in one of my chapters.
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SilverDragon - (blushes) You're flattering me! I swear, I'm going to get so conceited!
Princess Viv - Yui is going to be paired up with Hakuoh due to a request by my very first reviewer. I'm really glad that you like my fic. It just warms a writer's heart to get so many nice reviews!
Can you people believe I reached over a hundred reviews?! (gets dreamy look in eyes) Unbelievable...
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Duel Masters! If I did, it would go longer than it did!
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Duel Guard
Hakuoh Meets... (Kind-of obvious isn't it?)
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Kokujo faced his enemy with fierce determination in his eyes.
I'll show you more than 'good'! I'll show you the best!
At first, he couldn't believe that Reiko was watching. But he'll show her! He's going to win this match!
Boy George made another good move. He still had all his shields up. Kokujo already had two down.
I am going to win this.
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Yui looked at the duel board. Kokujo was currently dueling against Boy George. Shobu is going to be dueling against Toru later and while that's happening, she will be dueling a Jimmy Three-horn.
Hey! It's the last guy to enter the tournament! Hmm... I wonder if he's good. But not to worry, I'm sure I'm not going to loose to him... I'll make sure I won't loose to him.
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Hakuoh went towards the duel board and saw a girl with huge round glasses that reflected the light. He wondered to himself if she could even see through those glasses. He looked up at the duel board.
So Shobu will be dueling with Toru later. That would've been interesting to watch. It's too bad that I have a duel at that time... Yui Koumyouji.
"Are you dueling?"
Hakuoh looked at the girl. She was looking at the duel board but he was sure that she was talking to him.
"Yes," he replied. "I'm Jimmy Three-horn."
"What a coincidence!" she said, smiling as she turned to face him. He couldn't see her eyes though. "I'm Yui Koumyouji, your opponent in your next duel."
"A pleasure to meet you," Hakuoh said politely with a bow. She also gave him a bow.
"The pleasure's all mine. If you'll excuse me, I need to go and look for my friends."
"Until later then."
"Until later."
Hakuoh watched her leave. The girl looked a bit strange and weird but she seemed nice.
It was too bad he had to defeat her.
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Reiko watched as Kokujo only had one shield left. Instead of feeling bad or at least looking frustrated, he was smirking with overflowing confidence...
"Ha! You're dead Boy George!"
Kokujo placed his trump card in attack mode.
"Todome da!"
"AH!" Boy George placed his arms in front of him in a defensive manner as the last blow was dealt.
Reiko cheered, standing up, as Kokujo dealt the final blow. Omi watched her through amused eyes. After realizing that Omi was looking at her in a mischievous way, she blushed and sat down.
"What?!" she cried.
"Nothing, nothing," Omi said, staring at the sky as he fiddled his thumbs. He smirked at her. "Now go to lover boy and say 'congratulations' or if you're feeling bold, you could always say 'I love you'."
"OMI!!!"
Omi, however, ran off before she could whack him on the head. Reiko was blushing madly.
"What are you doing here?"
Reiko stiffened. She knew that voice. She slowly turned around and gave a nervous smile at Koshiro Kokujo.
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"Shobu's going against Toru next!" Mimi said. She then smiled evilly. "Hey Saiyuki," she whispered. "At least both of us can stare at something at the same time." Saiyuki, being less bold, blushed profusely.
"Mimi!" she cried.
Mimi smiled and looked at the duel board again. Shobu came up next to her.
"Don't tell me Yui's dueling at the exact same time as me," he said.
"I think she is," Mimi replied.
"Who's her opponent?"
They both looked at Yui's opponent's name and their eyes both widened.
"JIMMY THREE-HORN?!"
Everyone looked over at them. Both of them blushed and lowered their voices.
"Hakuoh... Poor Yui! She's come so far!" Mimi whispered.
"I know," Shobu agreed. "But maybe there'll be a miracle and she'll win." Mimi eyed him as if he grew another head. Shobu laughed nervously. "But then again, Hakuoh is the former Temple Champion."
Mimi sighed. "You're right, Shobu...I shouldn't be too negative. Yui IS our friend. MAYBE she'll win."
They both thought hard and one thought came to their minds.
But probably not. (A/N: Hehehe...)
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"So, why are you here?" Kokujo asked the female in front of him.
Busted... Reiko thought with slight panic. WHY DID THAT STUPID OMI HAVE TO LEAVE?!
"Well?" Kokujo prompted impatiently. But inwardly, he was extremely confused and... happy? He shook his head mentally. Why would he be happy? It was only the beautiful, mysterious, intriguing... Don't even go there, Kokujo! He scolded himself.
"I happened to be in the vicinity," Reiko replied smoothly, though inwardly, she was trying her hardest to look for an excuse. "I was visiting another duelist and I saw you had a duel on. I wanted to see if you were good."
"Oh..." Kokujo mentally slapped himself with that answer. "Who's your friend?"
"Yui Koumyouji," Reiko answered without thinking. She then winced and kicked herself hard in her thoughts. Idiot! Please don't let him know her! Please!
Luckily for her, Kokujo hasn't had the time to talk with Shobu and the others. Kokujo merely shrugged and Reiko inwardly sighed with relief. She almost revealed something vital!
Everything was then silent, both thinking of what to say next. But before any of them could even open their mouths, Reiko's phone rang.
"A moment please," she said, holding a finger up as she answered her mobile phone. "Yes?"
Reiko, it's Omi.
"You were here just a while ago!" Reiko exclaimed incredulously. "What do you want now?"
Don't snap at me like that! Master wants to see us NOW! He is currently with Akio and Norihiro.
"What about Yui?" Reiko asked. "She has a duel coming up!"
That's the weird thing about it. He said not to tell Yui - just us Guardians. Even Akio is worried. We need you NOW!
"Okay, I'll come over." Reiko put her phone down and turned to a curious-looking Kokujo. "Listen, I need to go now." She took a slip of paper from her wallet and placed it on the duelist's hand. Kokujo looked curiously at it.
"What's this?" he asked, looking at Reiko in a puzzled manner. Reiko grinned.
"It's my number, silly," she said with a small giggle. "Call me." She then stepped closer and gave him a kiss on the cheek. She then hurried off. Kokujo looked stunned before turning slightly pink.
"Weird woman," he muttered, tucking the piece of paper in his pocket.
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"Wow!" Shobu's eyes widened in complete delight. The sight before him was amazing and this sight was a special suite.
Shobu's match with Toru was actually already one of the semi-finals matches. Therefore, Shobu was invited to stay at the opposite hotel in a special suite. His match would be tomorrow in a small stadium. Rakudah, however, expressed his opinion that even if they were dueling in a small stadium, many would be watching due to Shobu's and Toru's fame in the duel masters world.
"I wish I could sleep in this room," Mimi said, looking around the suite in awe. She suddenly heard gasps. She quickly looked behind her and found Yui and Saiyuki with their hands over their mouths while Kintaro was smirking. "What?!" Mimi asked defensively.
"I never knew you like Shobu that much to want to sleep in the same room as him," Kintaro said with a snicker. Saiyuki and Yui quickly ran over to the sliding door leading to the balcony and opened it. Kintaro flew straight out of it, courtesy of Mimi's punch. She was breathing heavily, face flushed with anger. Thankfully, Shobu didn't have the slightest idea as to why Mimi was so angry.
"Hey, is everything all right?" Shobu asked, confused. Mimi turned to him with an extremely bright smile. Everyone in the room sweat dropped.
"Of course, Shobu," Mimi said with an adorable smile. "Everything is happy and dandy!"
"If you say so, Mimi," Shobu said with a sweat drop.
Saiyuki turned to Yui. "Hey Yui, don't you have a suite as well?" Yui nodded in affirmation.
"Yup," she replied brightly. "I'll show you."
Everyone went to her suite. As soon as they entered, their jaws dropped.
The suite was HUGE!
"Hey! This suite is much bigger than mine!" Shobu exclaimed. "WHY?!"
Yui looked around thoughtfully. "It is? I didn't notice."
"YES IT IS!" Her companions yelled in chorus. Yui covered her ears.
"Okay, okay, it is! Give me my hearing back!"
"Why is it bigger though?" Mimi asked after a few moments.
"Maybe the one who organized all this is fond of girls," Rakudah said thoughtfully.
"Maybe," Kintaro agreed, entering the room. "Or maybe, that person doesn't really like Shobu."
Rakudah held a finger up. "Maybe the one who organized this whole tournament is actually Master. All this time, he has actually manipulated the tournament in order for Shobu to be able to reach the finals, same with Yui so that they will duel in the finals. Yui is really the new Temple Champion and of course, Master assigns her with a bigger suite because he favors her."
Yui's eyes widened and then narrowed dangerously through the glasses. But then, Rakudah laughed.
"But that's impossible!" he said, laughing. "No offense to you Yui but... You can't be the new Temple Champion."
"Yeah," Shobu chimed in, wrapping an arm around his best friend's shoulders. "How farfetched, Rakudah!"
Yui sighed mentally. That was so close it was scary! Maybe Rakudah can see the future subconsciously...
"We better let you rest," Mimi said, smiling at Yui. She then turned to Shobu. "You too. Now let's go!" She dragged him out towards the door while the others followed. Saiyuki waved at Yui before closing the door behind her.
"'Night Yui, take a nice long sleep, okay?"
Yui smiled. "Okay, Saiyuki." The younger girl then shut the door behind her. Yui sighed and removed her glasses.
I need to win tomorrow... and I will.
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The four temple Guardians were watching Master carefully... if not nervously.
Akio, Reiko, Omi and Norihiro were inside Reiko's domain. Reiko and Omi were watching Master with one eye and keeping the other eye on Norihiro. The youngest Guardian was still recovering from his sickness but they didn't want to take any risks.
"Why did you summon us, Master? Without our Champion, nonetheless," Akio asked, breaking the silence with his cool and calm voice.
"To avoid suspicion, Yui's duel will also be put in a small stadium," Master started, turning to them. "But of course, we cannot risk other people finding out her true identity, except maybe for her opponent. Therefore, you four will be watching her duel. If you suddenly feel the need to do so, spray the memory gas around the stadium."
"Couldn't this be said with Yui?" Reiko asked. Master suddenly smirked.
"Another thing," he said. "You are not to approach Yui before her duels or even after. You may only approach her if you sprayed that memory gas. Am I clear?"
"Why?" Omi asked, taking a step forward. "Why Master?"
Master turned away from them and looked outside his window. "She needs to focus. She will also have a... special tutor..."
The four's expressions quickly turned dark. Master was obviously up to something - and that something clearly wasn't good for Yui.
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Yui was sitting on her bed, ready to sleep. She looked outside at the huge full moon.
I hate deceiving Shobu and the others like this... She sighed heavily.
All the lights suddenly switched off on their own. Only the moon provided her with a source of light.
"Black out?" she said in the air.
"No. Just me."
Yui clearly stiffened. She slowly and fearfully looked towards the shadows where the moon's beam didn't touch. She then quickly grabbed her blanket and wrapped it around herself, as if it would shield her from the horrors hidden in the shadows.
"Tenkai..." she whispered, fear in her eyes.
Tenkai stepped from the shadows with a smirk. "You don't sound too delighted to see me, young lady. Any particular reason as to why?"
"What are you doing here?" Yui asked, ignoring his question.
"Do you like this room?" Tenkai asked, ignoring her question. "I reserved it just for you." His smirk widened when the girl's eyes widened. "Yes, I own this hotel."
"You were in this with Master!" Yui exclaimed in shock. Before she knew what was happening, she was already standing on tip-toes beside her bed, her right arm held high up by Tenkai. She winced at the young man's tight grip.
"Did you really believe that I would let you go, just like that?" Tenkai whispered coldly. "You ungrateful girl. After all I've done for you and Norihiro, you repay me by trying to escape me through that 'Master'. You deserve to suffer by his hand."
"I-I'm sorry!" Yui cried out weakly. "P-Please..."
Tenkai let go of her and she dropped to the ground. She wrapped her arms around herself, tears threatening to fall. The young man knelt in front of her and took her chin in his hand, making her look up into his cold eyes.
"I will be watching you very carefully. Loose the battle tomorrow and you will be returned to me immediately by Master. If I could, I would wish you loose but I have made a bargain with Master and I will not loose that."
With that, Tenkai left. This time, the tears did fall. Yui looked up at the sky.
Why do I have to be so weak? Why do I have to fear him so?
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I'm SO sorry I really lack at description. They have stopped airing Duel Masters here and I haven't even seen every single episode!!! Anyway... I suck at descriptions in the first place anyway... I really try!
I bet this chapter got you people thinking! Did you know that when I started this fic, I wasn't actually going to put Tenkai. However, while I was writing the chapters, he suddenly appeared out of nowhere... It was magic! That is why I like him... Okay, I'll stop babbling now.
I hope you liked this chapter. Hakuoh finally met Yui! You can surely guess what the next chapter's going to be about!
Chisakami Saiyuki