Okay guys, celebration is over and it's time to get back to the story! We've missed out on quite a bit and I'm sure I've bored away plenty of potentially faithful readers. I apologize to those and all currently faithful readers for this unfortunate mishap, but I can bid with confidence that this will never happen again. I now have copies of my documents on CD, computer, and jump drive, which when it is not being used for file transfer, it is safely stored away in my desk drawer, part of the computer desk. My fiction is here to stay! Nothing will be discontinued, all will be finished, WOO-HOO! Alright then, first I'd also like to give a couple shout-outs to those who have helped me along the way.
First off, I'd like to thank Packrat, Von Stupor, and Dolimus for all their support. ;)
Then there's Funkygal-Yami/Tea Fan, who posted some chapters while the site refused to cooperate with my pokey 33k dial-up internet connection, lol. She posted four chapters for me.
I would also like to thank Sean (AKA Randical R) for recovering my laptop data. BIG thanks to him, I'd have kissed him if he couldn't beat me up. Well, not really, but the thought was there. Well...moving on. ahem
I would also like to mention keeper-of-the-triforce again, since she seemed so flabbergasted when I had mentioned her name twice in my fanfictions.
With that out of the way and with no more delay, I present chapter nine of 'Darkness Absolute'!
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"Darkness Absolute"
By: Von Stupor
Chapter 10
"How are we to track this man?" Von Stupor asked, a bit confused.
"Grandpa has an old scanner that can intercept fire departments and police departments using the radio and play it on the machine," Yami informed him.
"I see… I know of those!"
"We will simply listen for details on Dolimus's whereabouts as he is chased by the police and look for a final location."
After a few minutes, lo and behold, the scanner began picking up a signal describing Dolimus's physical traits. It then mentioned that he appears to be headed toward his residence, and gave his address.
"Let's go!" ordered Yami, running for the door.
Von Stupor followed close behind.
"Suppose the police try to prevent us from getting there?" he asked.
"We'll just have to beat them there. I know a shortcut!"
Cutting through yards and hopping over fences brought them to Dolimus's described residence in no time.
"This is it. Come on!" ordered Yami, and ran toward the door.
"So pushy since I left… 'tis the mark of a leader, it is! I am proud. …And also Von Stupor!" observed Von Stupor.
"Von Stupor, hurry, we haven't much time!" Yami reprimanded him, beating the door with his shoulder.
"Ah, yes. Here, Yami, stand back! Let a real crazy try."
Yami stepped aside and Von Stupor blasted the door apart using his mask's power. Yami gave him a flustered look and continued inside. Von Stupor came in hot pursuit.
"Dolimus!" Yami shouted through the darkness of the house.
Neither had not taken much time to properly examine the house from outside, but it was certainly a mansion.
"Mr. Dolly-man's abode is quite the, uh… mansion," Von Stupor noticed, looking around the large mezzanine before him. "His pappy is a rich man, one can infer."
"Yes, and Dolimus could be hiding anywhere. We must stay on our toes," replied Yami.
"I'm sorry," boomed a voice through the corridor. "Dolimus is not in right now."
Just then, a large man dropped from nowhere behind them, blocking the door.
Von Stupor and Yami wheeled around to see a slightly aged man, blocking the entryway to the house. He was as pale as a ghost, and his hair was straight and long, a bright white color. He had a bushy mustache, and scruffy beard that was not shaved very short. He wore very prestigious attire, and save his undead appearance and age, was rather striking in looks.
"Who are you?" Yami demanded.
"My name is Serban," answered the man. "I own this lovely piece of property."
"Serban? That is Dolimus's last name. In accordance with Romanian culture… you are Dolimus's father!"
"Yes, I am… I also see my son could not keep his secret for very long. That is not good, as we will have to move again. You see, we move a lot because of my son… he is quite young still, and does not know how to properly maintain his secret life from everyone."
"You are correct. He has also afflicted one of my friends with the vampire's curse."
"I see. I feel happy for your friend. She is now one of us…"
"No! I am here to stop Dolimus! It ends here!"
Serban laughed heartily, and began to step forward.
"I see that you obviously have no intention of leaving. That is most unfortunate for you, as you have more than guaranteed your death," he briefed them. "…For as you can see, I am not going to just let you kill my son."
"Father, no!" cried Dolimus, running into the house behind his father. "Don't kill them! They are friends!"
"What? But they are here to kill you. Only one of our two species may live, and I certainly do not wish for either of us to die."
"I was afraid of that…"
"Dolimus, we don't want to kill you…" Yami said, sullenly. "However, you have afflicted our friend."
"Can't you just let her live her new life? We can both be alive, and enjoy many days to come!"
"Dolimus, you unjustly infected her with the curse of the vampire! I must protect my friends from anything and everything… even if that means protecting them from other friends."
"Yugi, I don't want to fight you. You're a very pleasant kid to be around, and I really enjoyed your company. However, I will not hesitate to defend myself if I have to! You will not be the first human I've killed in defending my well-being, I must warn you. I won't try to convince you anymore, because I know you've already made up your mind. I just want you to think long and hard about what you're going to do, because once we start, I'm not going to hold back."
Yami stood there in silence, and stared at Dolimus, his eyes a bit damp. Baron Von Stupor and Serban stood to the side and observed the dead room.
His actions were performed as a means of survival… Is it truly an evil act for him to live? His intentions were only survival… Yami debated in his head. I don't know what to do…
After a moment, he looked upward at Dolimus, determination in his eyes.
"Dolimus, you could have easily stolen readily donated blood from the hospital rather than preying on women," he spoke. "Because you had done said action out of love for Serenity, you can no longer justify what you have done to all of your victims! I am sorry Dolimus, but I must end this!"
"I… you're right. I respect your decision, Yugi. Fine then, let's finish things."
"Dolimus, you have trespassed in the souls of both Téa and myself, and for that, you must now play a game… a Shadow Game, with me as your opponent!"
"What do you mean?"
"Dolimus, you're obviously not a coward, and I know you fight with honor. Why not face me at the top of my game?"
Dolimus raised an eyebrow, stating, "You're obviously referencing mine and my father's physical advantage over you both. Keep going."
"We're both intelligent, we're both cunning. Let's settle this through a Shadow Game, and the name is Duel Monsters!"
"Tell me though, in a situation as dire as this, why are you asking me to play a game?"
"Because this is a Shadow Game, and the loser of this game… will die."
"Wait a moment!" Serban interjected. "How do we know we can trust your friend not to interfere with this Shadow Game, and what makes you think that I will simply sit idly while my son risks his life in a game of ancient power?"
"You will know because you and I shall play a game as well, Serban! We shall be playing tag team alongside Yugi and Dolimus!" announced Von Stupor pulling his dueling deck from his cope.
"Very well, then. I was about to address my acute distaste in watching my son risk his life to defend himself in a foolish show of honor."
"Father, I don't want to kill Yugi in this battle… So I want him to have a fighting chance as well," Dolimus spoke in response, extracting a duel monsters deck from a deck pouch on his belt.
"I shall respect your friendship to these people, and that is why I don't speak against your decision, my son. However, I know something about you, Yugi, that does not make this game entirely fair. You are the King of Games, no? You are the greatest Duel Monsters player in the world, and have proven it twice over."
"That is true, I see you have done your research," Yami complemented him.
"Yes, that is why I propose that while we play your game, we shall play by our rules."
"This game shall become quite interesting…" Von Stupor chuckled to himself.
"You see, I am a skilled card player myself," boasted Serban, extracting an odd deck from his pocket. "I specialize in the art of Kaijudo."
"What! The art of fighting with giant monsters?" Yami spurted in shock.
"You shall splurge Duel Monsters with Duel Masters?" Von Stupor cried in disbelief.
"It has always been said to stick with what you're good at, yes?"
"Very well, then. This will be a tag team Duel Monsters match playing by Kaijudo rule." Yami added.
"Agreed!" said Dolimus and Serban.
"Agreed!" said Yami and Von Stupor.
"Potatoes!" said Von Stupor.
And hence, the Shadow Game began.
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It's coming down to it! The final stunning conclusion! What will happen? Only I know, and I'm not telling you! However, if you do wish to enhance your experience reading the next chapter, send me an email at with the subject "Duel Theme" and ask for a lovely little MIDI I have here that will really set the mood whilst everyone is battling it out. This MIDI you can start playing as soon as you begin reading the chapter.