When Aaron woke up, he found himself not lying on the wooden floor of the mill, but on a soft wool couch.
"Where am I?" He asked readjusting himself as he tried to get up, the strain from the duel and the battle right after was slowing him down to a snail pace.
I'd better take it easy, who knows how long until the fatigue lasts? He wondered, as he looked around. It was a pretty large room, but save for the couch and a small table it was pretty much empty. But there was also a terrace, and the scenery outside wasn't remotely close to his home.
He slowly crossed the room to the terrace, and stared out on to the strange surroundings. The floor of the outside was a gigantic sea of trees, which seemed to extend right to a mountain range in the distance.
He looked up to the horizon; the setting sun was turning the clear sky a shade of light purple. But he noticed something, a small glowing light on the edge of the mountain.
"What is that?" He wondered.
"Someone in the middle of his afternoon practices, so you are the one who wiped out the Serpentine Princess? I'm impressed." A voice spoke out, but from behind.
Aaron spun around, and found someone staring at him through a doorway, and it was a girl.
"Who are you?" He asked of the lady.
"My name is Sarah, and I was asked to check up on you, after all you used all your Rema, and started to drain your own life force." She said, stepping into the room.
"Aaron, Jacob mentioned something about your Seer potential and believed it might have accelerated your powers ahead of many of us." She said, continuing until she stood against the small table. Aaron just then realized that both his deck and his brace were both on it.
She reached over and picked up his deck, and began to shuffle it.
"I have some of the seer abilities you do; I've gained some expertise in the ways of sensing strong energies." She said, continuing to shuffle, until she stopped and drew the top card. "This one has a strong bond with you, a strange bond indeed." She said, turning the card to Aaron. It was his Gearfried.
"Why him?" Aaron asked, even though he knew it was his favorite monster.
"You do realize that you were able to turn into him, but if you were able to turn into your favorite monster, why didn't Jacob turn into Gilford?" She asked.
Aaron simply said, "No clue, I just though he changed into Reflect Bounder because it was the top card he drew like I did."
"No, the cards you can transform into have to reflect your inner self. After all, you chose them in the first place. Also, when we transform we can only reach the level 4, no further. Your choice of monster is right at the brink, and that provides you a great strength." She said.
"I still don't understand why I was chosen." Aaron said, slowly stepping forward.
"Didn't we already say you may need our help with your abilities?" She asked.
"I'm betting there's a bigger reason. Just because I maybe a seer, doesn't mean I was solely chosen because of it. I'm betting there are other struggling psychics out there that could be in worse shape than I am in. And besides,"
He stopped alongside her, "I still don't know what this Dark Dragon League is."
Sarah looked at the brown eyes peering right back at her, she could sense a force surrounding the boy in front of her. He does have strong presence emanating from him, He maybe able to handle the pressure, he can take the truth.
"I'll show you, but be prepared for anything." She said.
"I will, but I'll probably be a little slow." He said, taking his deck and putting on his shrunken brace.
"Follow me." She said, turning around, but put his hand on her shoulder.
"Thanks." He said.
"No problem." She said, as they stepped out of the room. But in the darkness of the room, a pair of green eyes glowed.
Meanwhile out in the distance, on top of the mountain, a pair of young men was conversing. One was Jacob, who was reclining against the mountain side, while the other was on fire, literally.
He was wearing a white and red kimono, stood 5.9, hair had been tied back, his skin was a bright red, and his eyes were focused and intent. In his hands were a pair of flaming katanas. And he was directed right towards a rock pillar.
"So you think he can find out how to exceed the level 4 barrier?" He said.
"Yes, he was able to master transformation after witnessing it with me. Last I checked, it took you a day to find out what card you could become." Jacob stated.
"It was a lucky draw that he managed to get that card, and you said he needed you to defeat her." The Dark Fire Soldier said.
"I admit he needs more training, but I say he could become a duelist as good as you." Jacob said.
"We shall see, he has potential, but even with training, he probably won't make it that far up the latter." He said.
"We all started like him, and take a look how far we've all come." Jacob said.
"I don't know, remember what happened with the last one, and how he disappeared. I don't know if we can stand to lose another one." The soldier said.
"Vaurnut, you know what happened as well as we do. Matt disappeared for reasons of his own." Jacob said.
"But you know what happened to the others when it did, and how badly they felt. I don't want that to happen again." Vaurnut said, his body suddenly grew even hotter. Jacob watched as his friend's body was distorted by the sickening heat. Then at last the soldier's whole body was engulfed in flames. He held out both his arms, and the flames around him began to flow towards his swords.
"Flame Saber, INCINERATION!" He cried as he slashed with both swords, and wave of hell fire flowed forth and roasted the stone pillar into charred glass.
"Still got it." He said.
"Show off." Jacob spout.
Meanwhile, back inside, Sarah was leading Aaron down long halls.
"May I ask where I am?" He asked.
"Sure, this is the Castle of the Dragons, the stronghold of the Dark Dragon League. It's where we meet and handle situations here in the world." She said.
"What is the Dark Dragon League, a duel monster club or something?" He asked.
"Actually yes, but not like that. I'll show you." She said.
Just then, a stranger came running down the hall, at high speed!
"Clear a path!" He said, it was a guy, but he was moving at the pace of a bullet!
Sarah and Aaron sidestepped just as he shot down the hall, but soon after someone was chasing after him. It was a girl this time, and moving at the same breakneck speed!
"GET BACK HERE!" She shouted as she shot right past them.
"Is that normal around here?" Aaron asked.
"You get used to it after the first 3 months, That was Amy and Josh, Josh has been known for raiding the kitchen, and I think this time he might have snatched something he shouldn't have." Sarah said.
"Sounds like a friend of mine." Aaron added, as they continued their journey.
After three flights of stairs, they came to a room had pair of guards watching the door. Each was at least 7 tall, and looked completely decked out in classic English plate armor, but they were a glassy coat, and their helmets lacked the silts. Each carried heavy shields, and they both carried curved blades.
"These guys look like they escaped an Armory." Aaron smirked.
Just then, they both swung their blades and stopped a hair from his brow.
"I'd be careful with them, they're Blade Knights and they don't have a sense of humor." Sarah said, waving to them. They pulled back their blades, and the giant red doors opened.
Aaron and Sarah stepped inside, and he was breath taken. Several gigantic crystal statues of Dragons stood in the center of the room, each was over 20 feet tall, each varying in horns, claws, wings and the sorts. Surrounding them were 12 stone statues that bordered the room itself. Each were Duel Monsters, each was different from each other, all in breath taking detail. Aaron looked and sure enough, a Gearfried the Iron Knight stood at attention.
"What is this place?" He wondered.
"The sanctuary of the truth, and the home of the brave." A voice came from all around.
Just then, in a burst of Light, a creature stood before him, decked out in deep blue and golden trim that resembled a dragon. He carried a large blade, and a helmet with an exposed face. His expression was cool and collected, and his eyes were fixed on the young man.
"I'm The Envoy of the Beginning. My name is Jeregine, and at last we meet Aaron." He said, holding out his hand.
"Nice to meet you too." Aaron replied shaking the warrior's gloved hand.
"Aaron, I see you have many questions about our organization. I guess I should explain." He said.
"Our organization has stood for over 3 millennia, carried upon by the brave hearts of mortals such as yourself. We are here for two reasons, one is the extermination of Duel monsters that roam out of control in the world such as the Princess you dealt with today, and second is to participate in a Tournament to protect the world."
"A tournament?"
"Yes, a tournament that has been won by us for all this time, but we are not without steep competition. The enemy is those who wish for the destruction of the world as it is and to replace with anarchy. And this time we may have a problem."
"What kind of problem?" Aaron asked.
"Watch and learn, the answer will show itself." The soldier said, as he pointed at a wall, and it began to change into a motion picture.
"The purpose of the tournament is to see who will win the final battle and win the wish of the Dragon. You see, back in the primitive history of Earth, duel monsters were common place, spawning the ancient mythologies around the globe, but there were a few that were pure evil. They were the kinds such as the Arch Fiends, but there were also ones whose raw essence that corrupted the best of us. But there was one Great monster known as the Gaia Dragon."
Aaron saw the crude drawings appear on the image, it was a giant black creature that appeared to be hanging between sphere which looked like the Earth and Moon.
"The Gaia Dragon was a creature unlike any that had come before it, a benevolent being whose powers were unsurpassable. But it dwelled in the shadows of the Moon, and only appeared every 500 years. It watched over the planet, and saw the constant battles that waged over the lands, and the shifting balance of Good and Evil."
The image shifted to a picture of the Dark creature coming down from the clouds and to the Earth.
"It decided to see what the destiny of man and monster was truly going to be, and proposed the idea, if one side of man and monster could win several tournaments in a row; the dragon would grant any wish the winning side."
The image changed to what appeared to be dragons fighting with one another.
"For as long as that challenge stood, there has always been a force of good and evil combating one another in this tournament. And through out the millennia, no side had any clear prediction as to who would win it all. But now we have come to the grave problem that has befallen this tournament."
"What has gone wrong?" Aaron asked.
"In order to win the wish, the winning side most have 4 straight victories, and now, they have managed to win 3, this will be the tournament that will decide weather or not they shall claim the wish."
"But what about the good side? Didn't they win any?" Aaron asked.
"Yes, they managed to perform the same feat as well. But during that time, we had their guidance." Jeregine turned around and pointed to the crystal statues.
"The Dragons." Aaron stated, suddenly realizing what he meant, "They were the ones who helped win the first tournaments."
"Yes, during that time, the Guardian Dragons granted their power to those of the side righteousness, and together they came together to win the tournament for three straight victories." Jeregine said proudly.
Aaron thought for a second then asked, "What happened at the 4th tournament?"
"We were ahead, but in our ignorance, we left them vulnerable. As the tournament was about to begin once again, a massive invasion took place, one for the sole purpose of their destruction. The Dragons were able to prevent their destruction, but couldn't afford to stay for the tournament. They were drained and became these dormant statues." Jeregine said, with a bit of regret.
"So when will they wake up?" Aaron asked.
"No one knows, the have remained like this for over 1000 years, and there is no sign to point that they will arise to this years challenge. I came first this year to signify the beginning of the tournament; it is only a matter of Time before the Envoy of the End will arrive to announce the start."
"Will you be ready to fight them?" Aaron asked.
"Actually that depends on you my friend." He said.
"Say what?"
"It's true Aaron." A voice came out from the other side of the room.
Aaron looked and saw it was Jacob, but with Amy, Josh, and 7 others.
"Aaron this is Amy, Josh, Nick, Paul, Dalin, Kyle, Jordan, Vaurnut, and the man who is somewhat in charge, Chuck." Jacob said, pointing at the last guy in the row.
"Nice to meet ya." Chuck said, holding out his hand.
"Same goes for me." Aaron shook it, "So why am I needed? The future that bleak around here?"
"No, we need another duelist to add to the roster." Dalin said.
"Uh... what? I know I may have some dueling talent, but if all of you are at Jacob's level, I'm a joke!"
"Actually, Jacob happens to be the best we have, he hasn't been beaten by anyone here." Josh said, watching Aaron nearly collapse from the relief.
"But don't think anyone here is a push over." Amy added.
"I wouldn't imagine it." Aaron said, honestly, but sweat was still streaming down his face.
"Hey don't worry, you'll be alright." Paul said.
"Yeah, you'll fit in just fine." Nick added in.
"But you better be up to the training." Vaurnut said.
Aaron wiped off his brow, "I don't know, I just started this, I don't know if I should."
"It might be hard sometimes, but it is for a greater cause. You should give it a try." Kyle said.
"Yeah, we all maybe from all over the country, but that means we all have more to bring to the table." Jordan philosophized.
The whole team looked at him, "What'd I say?"
"Something that actually meant sense." Jacob said.
"Yeah." Chuck added.
Aaron looked around to these people, each was different, but there was something in the air, it felt like a strong pulling sensation that wrapped around all of them. They were allies and friends, people that could be trusted.
He looked to his brace, and he realized, I'm a part of this, just like them. Oh what the hell, why not? He grinned.
"I'm in." He said, holding out his brace, and it grew to full size.
"Alright." Jacob said, stepping forth, his Death Volstargaf brace grew to size and joined the circle of Aaron, Sarah, and Chuck.
Amy stepped forth, a Blue eyes Brace appeared on her arm. "Welcome to the group."
Josh and Nick stepped forth, on their wrists grew a Black Skull and a Luster Dragon brace. "We'll show ya the ropes." Josh said, Nick nodded in agreement.
Dalin, Paul and Kyle stepped along side, eachs' brace grew to full size. "This is going to be fun, so let's stick together, you guys agree?" Paul asked, his Hyozanryu brace shining brightly.
"Definitely." Jordan said, stepping into the crowd, brace at the ready.
"Lets make this the tournament that counts." Vaurnut said, his Blackland Fire dragon brace unfolding and he readied himself, completing the circle.
"Oh yeah." Sarah said, holding out her brace.
"We're in this together. Let these dragons be the links in the chain that shall hold you as one." Jeregine said, holding up his blade, and it started to glow with a bright light.
Each of their Dueling Braces glowed in a similar light, and like falcons taking to the sky, the Dragons upon them took to the air as streamers of light.
They wept together in a streamer of blanketing light, and in a bright flash. They appeared, Black Skull, Blackland, Blue Eyes, they all hung in the air over their respective holder.
"Cool." Aaron commented.
"Well, Aaron, you are now one of us. Welcome to the Dark Dragon League." Chuck said.
"Where am I?" He asked readjusting himself as he tried to get up, the strain from the duel and the battle right after was slowing him down to a snail pace.
I'd better take it easy, who knows how long until the fatigue lasts? He wondered, as he looked around. It was a pretty large room, but save for the couch and a small table it was pretty much empty. But there was also a terrace, and the scenery outside wasn't remotely close to his home.
He slowly crossed the room to the terrace, and stared out on to the strange surroundings. The floor of the outside was a gigantic sea of trees, which seemed to extend right to a mountain range in the distance.
He looked up to the horizon; the setting sun was turning the clear sky a shade of light purple. But he noticed something, a small glowing light on the edge of the mountain.
"What is that?" He wondered.
"Someone in the middle of his afternoon practices, so you are the one who wiped out the Serpentine Princess? I'm impressed." A voice spoke out, but from behind.
Aaron spun around, and found someone staring at him through a doorway, and it was a girl.
"Who are you?" He asked of the lady.
"My name is Sarah, and I was asked to check up on you, after all you used all your Rema, and started to drain your own life force." She said, stepping into the room.
"Aaron, Jacob mentioned something about your Seer potential and believed it might have accelerated your powers ahead of many of us." She said, continuing until she stood against the small table. Aaron just then realized that both his deck and his brace were both on it.
She reached over and picked up his deck, and began to shuffle it.
"I have some of the seer abilities you do; I've gained some expertise in the ways of sensing strong energies." She said, continuing to shuffle, until she stopped and drew the top card. "This one has a strong bond with you, a strange bond indeed." She said, turning the card to Aaron. It was his Gearfried.
"Why him?" Aaron asked, even though he knew it was his favorite monster.
"You do realize that you were able to turn into him, but if you were able to turn into your favorite monster, why didn't Jacob turn into Gilford?" She asked.
Aaron simply said, "No clue, I just though he changed into Reflect Bounder because it was the top card he drew like I did."
"No, the cards you can transform into have to reflect your inner self. After all, you chose them in the first place. Also, when we transform we can only reach the level 4, no further. Your choice of monster is right at the brink, and that provides you a great strength." She said.
"I still don't understand why I was chosen." Aaron said, slowly stepping forward.
"Didn't we already say you may need our help with your abilities?" She asked.
"I'm betting there's a bigger reason. Just because I maybe a seer, doesn't mean I was solely chosen because of it. I'm betting there are other struggling psychics out there that could be in worse shape than I am in. And besides,"
He stopped alongside her, "I still don't know what this Dark Dragon League is."
Sarah looked at the brown eyes peering right back at her, she could sense a force surrounding the boy in front of her. He does have strong presence emanating from him, He maybe able to handle the pressure, he can take the truth.
"I'll show you, but be prepared for anything." She said.
"I will, but I'll probably be a little slow." He said, taking his deck and putting on his shrunken brace.
"Follow me." She said, turning around, but put his hand on her shoulder.
"Thanks." He said.
"No problem." She said, as they stepped out of the room. But in the darkness of the room, a pair of green eyes glowed.
Meanwhile out in the distance, on top of the mountain, a pair of young men was conversing. One was Jacob, who was reclining against the mountain side, while the other was on fire, literally.
He was wearing a white and red kimono, stood 5.9, hair had been tied back, his skin was a bright red, and his eyes were focused and intent. In his hands were a pair of flaming katanas. And he was directed right towards a rock pillar.
"So you think he can find out how to exceed the level 4 barrier?" He said.
"Yes, he was able to master transformation after witnessing it with me. Last I checked, it took you a day to find out what card you could become." Jacob stated.
"It was a lucky draw that he managed to get that card, and you said he needed you to defeat her." The Dark Fire Soldier said.
"I admit he needs more training, but I say he could become a duelist as good as you." Jacob said.
"We shall see, he has potential, but even with training, he probably won't make it that far up the latter." He said.
"We all started like him, and take a look how far we've all come." Jacob said.
"I don't know, remember what happened with the last one, and how he disappeared. I don't know if we can stand to lose another one." The soldier said.
"Vaurnut, you know what happened as well as we do. Matt disappeared for reasons of his own." Jacob said.
"But you know what happened to the others when it did, and how badly they felt. I don't want that to happen again." Vaurnut said, his body suddenly grew even hotter. Jacob watched as his friend's body was distorted by the sickening heat. Then at last the soldier's whole body was engulfed in flames. He held out both his arms, and the flames around him began to flow towards his swords.
"Flame Saber, INCINERATION!" He cried as he slashed with both swords, and wave of hell fire flowed forth and roasted the stone pillar into charred glass.
"Still got it." He said.
"Show off." Jacob spout.
Meanwhile, back inside, Sarah was leading Aaron down long halls.
"May I ask where I am?" He asked.
"Sure, this is the Castle of the Dragons, the stronghold of the Dark Dragon League. It's where we meet and handle situations here in the world." She said.
"What is the Dark Dragon League, a duel monster club or something?" He asked.
"Actually yes, but not like that. I'll show you." She said.
Just then, a stranger came running down the hall, at high speed!
"Clear a path!" He said, it was a guy, but he was moving at the pace of a bullet!
Sarah and Aaron sidestepped just as he shot down the hall, but soon after someone was chasing after him. It was a girl this time, and moving at the same breakneck speed!
"GET BACK HERE!" She shouted as she shot right past them.
"Is that normal around here?" Aaron asked.
"You get used to it after the first 3 months, That was Amy and Josh, Josh has been known for raiding the kitchen, and I think this time he might have snatched something he shouldn't have." Sarah said.
"Sounds like a friend of mine." Aaron added, as they continued their journey.
After three flights of stairs, they came to a room had pair of guards watching the door. Each was at least 7 tall, and looked completely decked out in classic English plate armor, but they were a glassy coat, and their helmets lacked the silts. Each carried heavy shields, and they both carried curved blades.
"These guys look like they escaped an Armory." Aaron smirked.
Just then, they both swung their blades and stopped a hair from his brow.
"I'd be careful with them, they're Blade Knights and they don't have a sense of humor." Sarah said, waving to them. They pulled back their blades, and the giant red doors opened.
Aaron and Sarah stepped inside, and he was breath taken. Several gigantic crystal statues of Dragons stood in the center of the room, each was over 20 feet tall, each varying in horns, claws, wings and the sorts. Surrounding them were 12 stone statues that bordered the room itself. Each were Duel Monsters, each was different from each other, all in breath taking detail. Aaron looked and sure enough, a Gearfried the Iron Knight stood at attention.
"What is this place?" He wondered.
"The sanctuary of the truth, and the home of the brave." A voice came from all around.
Just then, in a burst of Light, a creature stood before him, decked out in deep blue and golden trim that resembled a dragon. He carried a large blade, and a helmet with an exposed face. His expression was cool and collected, and his eyes were fixed on the young man.
"I'm The Envoy of the Beginning. My name is Jeregine, and at last we meet Aaron." He said, holding out his hand.
"Nice to meet you too." Aaron replied shaking the warrior's gloved hand.
"Aaron, I see you have many questions about our organization. I guess I should explain." He said.
"Our organization has stood for over 3 millennia, carried upon by the brave hearts of mortals such as yourself. We are here for two reasons, one is the extermination of Duel monsters that roam out of control in the world such as the Princess you dealt with today, and second is to participate in a Tournament to protect the world."
"A tournament?"
"Yes, a tournament that has been won by us for all this time, but we are not without steep competition. The enemy is those who wish for the destruction of the world as it is and to replace with anarchy. And this time we may have a problem."
"What kind of problem?" Aaron asked.
"Watch and learn, the answer will show itself." The soldier said, as he pointed at a wall, and it began to change into a motion picture.
"The purpose of the tournament is to see who will win the final battle and win the wish of the Dragon. You see, back in the primitive history of Earth, duel monsters were common place, spawning the ancient mythologies around the globe, but there were a few that were pure evil. They were the kinds such as the Arch Fiends, but there were also ones whose raw essence that corrupted the best of us. But there was one Great monster known as the Gaia Dragon."
Aaron saw the crude drawings appear on the image, it was a giant black creature that appeared to be hanging between sphere which looked like the Earth and Moon.
"The Gaia Dragon was a creature unlike any that had come before it, a benevolent being whose powers were unsurpassable. But it dwelled in the shadows of the Moon, and only appeared every 500 years. It watched over the planet, and saw the constant battles that waged over the lands, and the shifting balance of Good and Evil."
The image shifted to a picture of the Dark creature coming down from the clouds and to the Earth.
"It decided to see what the destiny of man and monster was truly going to be, and proposed the idea, if one side of man and monster could win several tournaments in a row; the dragon would grant any wish the winning side."
The image changed to what appeared to be dragons fighting with one another.
"For as long as that challenge stood, there has always been a force of good and evil combating one another in this tournament. And through out the millennia, no side had any clear prediction as to who would win it all. But now we have come to the grave problem that has befallen this tournament."
"What has gone wrong?" Aaron asked.
"In order to win the wish, the winning side most have 4 straight victories, and now, they have managed to win 3, this will be the tournament that will decide weather or not they shall claim the wish."
"But what about the good side? Didn't they win any?" Aaron asked.
"Yes, they managed to perform the same feat as well. But during that time, we had their guidance." Jeregine turned around and pointed to the crystal statues.
"The Dragons." Aaron stated, suddenly realizing what he meant, "They were the ones who helped win the first tournaments."
"Yes, during that time, the Guardian Dragons granted their power to those of the side righteousness, and together they came together to win the tournament for three straight victories." Jeregine said proudly.
Aaron thought for a second then asked, "What happened at the 4th tournament?"
"We were ahead, but in our ignorance, we left them vulnerable. As the tournament was about to begin once again, a massive invasion took place, one for the sole purpose of their destruction. The Dragons were able to prevent their destruction, but couldn't afford to stay for the tournament. They were drained and became these dormant statues." Jeregine said, with a bit of regret.
"So when will they wake up?" Aaron asked.
"No one knows, the have remained like this for over 1000 years, and there is no sign to point that they will arise to this years challenge. I came first this year to signify the beginning of the tournament; it is only a matter of Time before the Envoy of the End will arrive to announce the start."
"Will you be ready to fight them?" Aaron asked.
"Actually that depends on you my friend." He said.
"Say what?"
"It's true Aaron." A voice came out from the other side of the room.
Aaron looked and saw it was Jacob, but with Amy, Josh, and 7 others.
"Aaron this is Amy, Josh, Nick, Paul, Dalin, Kyle, Jordan, Vaurnut, and the man who is somewhat in charge, Chuck." Jacob said, pointing at the last guy in the row.
"Nice to meet ya." Chuck said, holding out his hand.
"Same goes for me." Aaron shook it, "So why am I needed? The future that bleak around here?"
"No, we need another duelist to add to the roster." Dalin said.
"Uh... what? I know I may have some dueling talent, but if all of you are at Jacob's level, I'm a joke!"
"Actually, Jacob happens to be the best we have, he hasn't been beaten by anyone here." Josh said, watching Aaron nearly collapse from the relief.
"But don't think anyone here is a push over." Amy added.
"I wouldn't imagine it." Aaron said, honestly, but sweat was still streaming down his face.
"Hey don't worry, you'll be alright." Paul said.
"Yeah, you'll fit in just fine." Nick added in.
"But you better be up to the training." Vaurnut said.
Aaron wiped off his brow, "I don't know, I just started this, I don't know if I should."
"It might be hard sometimes, but it is for a greater cause. You should give it a try." Kyle said.
"Yeah, we all maybe from all over the country, but that means we all have more to bring to the table." Jordan philosophized.
The whole team looked at him, "What'd I say?"
"Something that actually meant sense." Jacob said.
"Yeah." Chuck added.
Aaron looked around to these people, each was different, but there was something in the air, it felt like a strong pulling sensation that wrapped around all of them. They were allies and friends, people that could be trusted.
He looked to his brace, and he realized, I'm a part of this, just like them. Oh what the hell, why not? He grinned.
"I'm in." He said, holding out his brace, and it grew to full size.
"Alright." Jacob said, stepping forth, his Death Volstargaf brace grew to size and joined the circle of Aaron, Sarah, and Chuck.
Amy stepped forth, a Blue eyes Brace appeared on her arm. "Welcome to the group."
Josh and Nick stepped forth, on their wrists grew a Black Skull and a Luster Dragon brace. "We'll show ya the ropes." Josh said, Nick nodded in agreement.
Dalin, Paul and Kyle stepped along side, eachs' brace grew to full size. "This is going to be fun, so let's stick together, you guys agree?" Paul asked, his Hyozanryu brace shining brightly.
"Definitely." Jordan said, stepping into the crowd, brace at the ready.
"Lets make this the tournament that counts." Vaurnut said, his Blackland Fire dragon brace unfolding and he readied himself, completing the circle.
"Oh yeah." Sarah said, holding out her brace.
"We're in this together. Let these dragons be the links in the chain that shall hold you as one." Jeregine said, holding up his blade, and it started to glow with a bright light.
Each of their Dueling Braces glowed in a similar light, and like falcons taking to the sky, the Dragons upon them took to the air as streamers of light.
They wept together in a streamer of blanketing light, and in a bright flash. They appeared, Black Skull, Blackland, Blue Eyes, they all hung in the air over their respective holder.
"Cool." Aaron commented.
"Well, Aaron, you are now one of us. Welcome to the Dark Dragon League." Chuck said.