Yu-Gi-Oh! : Dragon Knight Reborn!
Created by: DragonKnight15
Hello to all, this is Episode 15 of the second Arc of Volume 5: à La Mode l'entrée!
P.S. I do not own them all or any of them except this crossover story, so I wrote the band's or artist's name that wrote that song which I do not own again.
Intro: The Earth... is a great place where humanity and all other creatures live and learn to evolve little by little, but this great world has Darkness in it too. Evil beings who wish to conquer this world and everyone.
Only one being stood against them to show everyone the power of light and hope, but this great mythical dragon wasn't able to stop them. He gave his powers and hope to a human that was known by his name, the Dragon Knight!
Before this hero also met his end, he gave the legendary Dragon Sword and his hopes and dreams to the next knight, his youngest son who is destined to become a legend by the sides of his comrades and his love. This hero... is the Dragon Knight of Light!
(OPENING 1: This Will Be The Day from RWBY)
Volume 5: Episode 15: Beauty Beneath the Skin! Zakuro's Pure Will!
In the previous episode of DKR:
Berry's training started showing that she has no skills in fighting. Seeing that and having those same issues, Ichigo took her to Pudding to teach her at least a basic of martial arts. They arrived to see Pudding upset having problems. She opened a part-time dojo to help cost for her family but a fighting dojo that opened up has been spreading bad stuff and taking business. Not going to let her friend down, Ichigo decided to help Berry.
Getting most of the girls to help with spars to get customers, Berry learned not just how to fight but learned on Pudding's feelings for how happy and grateful of meeting Ichigo and having friends there for her, something she never had with her own family other than her siblings.
Just as things are turning out great, a Chimera Anima appeared to attack. The Mew Mews fight the Chimera with its almost fighting prowess but Ichigo did made a call… to Yang. The fight became more of a one-sided with Pudding going all out and they defeat the Chimera. However this revealed the one behind this, a boy called Blue Bayou who's allied with the other boys from before. He leaves before stating about his comrades and next time it will be different.
Things turned out great and more so that Pudding had an exciting spar against Yang.
What will happen next?
And now the conclusion... last left off in the previous episode:
A huge situation was happening in a meeting between Zakuro and those she works with for the television program they do.
"What do you mean ratings are dropping?!'' The director shouts demanding at this outrage. These past weeks the show Zakuro had push to spread the word about nature and the remaining living animals on this world, also some funny videos for the kids, have been dropping in ratings and viewers.
''Not to mention that false rumor about Fujiwara spreading like wildfire, we're losing to that Royal whatever program.'' One of the writers states upset by their rivalry show before them, some Royal show talking about nobilities and other boring topic that has shot up.
Zakuro's Manager sighs upset by these fake rumors of her being a cruel person and other nonsense that people are eating up and believing, this all doesn't make any sense. She knows the celebrity better than any, having been working together for years and for this to be happening is terrible.
''Fujiwara-san, I don't know what we could do to fix this.'' The manager apologizes doing her hardest to dispute these lies but the damage is too deep in.
Zakuro remains silent, the most calm unlike everyone else. She gets up from her sit, staring at all with such confidence before finally speaking up with a small smile. ''… We keep going.''
Everyone staggers as they watch Zakuro walking to the window, looking out. She's seen things that others experience far worst. For her, she needs to do her best to show what she's seen to all and make this place a better world.
''This show is to bring out those who show their love for animals and this world.'' Zakuro begins saying as she turns back to all with such determination. ''I don't intend to give up on it.''
''But-'' The director tries uttering in objection only for Zakuro to interrupt, excusing herself. ''I have to get back to a shoot.''
She walks towards the door before telling them all with a smile. ''We must have faith. Otherwise failure will only follow.''
Everyone is left speechless as Zakuro walks out, having other duties to complete. Her manager sighs admiring the star by how strong even past all the situations.
"Ah Fujiwara-san is so brave and confident. We can't let her down.'' She proclaims not able to accept to give up on her star. The director and the other writers agree, not able to give up yet.
The director then proclaims serious. ''We need a big hit or things will fail! Get me whoever for the next show!''
Everyone agrees getting to work though worry there won't be a show for long.
Berry's training continues with Berry getting better, not able to keep up with Ichigo and spar evenly at best.
Taking a break, Ichigo hums at Berry's question if she's gotten better.
''How am I doing Ichigo-san?'' Berry asks again wondering if she's improved. Ichigo stares at her, studying her. She slowly forms a sly smirk and nods. Berry blushes warmly.
''Solid Nya! But…'' Berry blinks by Ichigo's words as she states. ''Just two important stuff! You haven't gotten your Mew weapon or special attack Nya.''
Berry frowns admitting she has yet to gain her signature weapon. From what the other who told her so far, they gain their weapons from a voice in their hearts. Berry has yet to hear that voice.
''And also you need to be serious when we fight as Mew Mews Nya.'' Ichigo then adds to Berry's confusion. ''Serious?''
Ichigo nods smiling as she tries to explain it. ''Like more aware or strong-headed. You need to be focus in a fight and not become nervous.''
''Oh!'' Berry utters, blushing embarrassed. She does have her nervousness making her miss up while making her angry at herself for screwing up.
''Sorry, it's irritating that I am that nervous.'' She apologizes not wishing to act like that. Ichigo smiles not minding it as she questions her. ''Because of your perfectionist nature?''
Berry slowly frowns and nods admitting it has to do with that. Ichigo frowns a little, asking her kindly. ''Can I ask you about that?''
The blonde headed girl didn't say, just looking down sad. Ichigo frowns and asks. ''Or you're not ready yet?''
Berry nods softly, not ready to tell anyone about her problems. Ichigo sighs and accepts her privacy saying. ''Another time then Berry-chan. Remember, if you need to share your feelings, you got friends there for you.''
''EEK! IT'S SO INTENSE HAVING FRIENDS LIKE YOU GIRLS!'' Berry expresses loudly blushing. She still wants to know more about the other girls she hasn't met but so far from the stories Ichigo told her she wishes to befriend them. She then adds blushing redder. ''I'm honestly surprised I have friends and one of them is Zakuro Fujiwara.''
Ichigo giggles not surprised, hearing the same thing from Mint whenever they talk about Zakuro. Honestly she's grateful to have met her.
''Zakuro-san is probably the most quiet among the rest of us but she's also the most important comrade too Nya! After all, none of us would be alive if not for her.'' Ichigo tells Berry still thankful that Zakuro saved her friends when Kish trapped them in another dimension.
Berry blushes believing Ichigo's words, her face was more than convincing too, as she says rather puzzled. ''Then that gossip of her is wrong.''
''Gossip?'' Ichigo asks confused not following. Berry nods telling her about Tweets about rumors on Zakuro. This shocked the red cherry head yelling out shock. ''NYA?! SERIOUSLY!''
Berry nods also shock when she read those tweets. Though it felt off why so many people believed it, almost on purpose or playing along. Still the damage is done as she adds. ''Her talk show is failing due to the bad rumors and it might get cancelled.''
Ichigo frowns now concerned about this. If this has been going on, why hasn't Zakuro contacted her yet?
"I'm surprised she hasn't contacted you for help.'' Berry proclaims questionable. Ichigo nods though she knows why she has.
''I have a feeling why she hasn't.'' The red cherry head just says knowing how prideful Zakuro is and the whole lone wolf part of her Mew half. Smiling, Ichigo just has to remind her that she isn't alone.
''Thank you Berry-chan. Now come on!'' Ichigo declares energetic grabbing Berry by the arm and pulls her. She blinks asking the older girl. ''Where are we going?''
Ichigo winks at her answering her. ''To help our fellow Mew.''
Berry blushes not questioning her as Ichigo pulls out her phone and makes the call.
Zakuro returns to the studio to find out things haven't improved with her manager informing her depressed. ''We couldn't get you a special guest this week but I'm sure today's topic will get everyone's attention.''
''…'' Zakuro doesn't say a word able to tell everyone is sad with these results. She smiles at least thanking them. ''Thank you, this will be enough.''
This shocks everyone but just understands as they can't debate whatever or not this will work. Just then a security officer walks in and announces to the young celebrity. ''Fujiwara-san, there's a bunch of girls wanting to see you.''
Zakuro blinks for a moment before sighing, realizing who they could be. She nods responding. ''I'll go see them.''
She walks out and heads to the entrance to her not surprise to see Ichigo and the other girls waiting, unable to enter the building. Ichigo catches a scent and turns to see her smiling.
''Zakuro-san!'' The red cherry head shouts as the other girls face towards her. Zakuro sighs again just responding. ''Figure as much. I guess you girls learned what was going on.''
Mint blushes embarrassed not wishing for anyone to know about this about Zakuro. She didn't expect Ichigo to learn of his. She soon apologizes to her idol. ''I told them that you didn't want help, Zakuro-onee-san, but Ichigo never listens.''
Ichigo gazes at her as did Ruby more puzzled.
''And she brought her new friend too.'' Mint adds shock that Ichigo bother to even bring along. Ruby sweat drops not meaning to come along but Ichigo asked for her help.
''Um Erika wanted to come but she asked me to come instead.'' Ruby explains nervously also wishing to be of help.
Zakuro nods respecting that though she didn't want help. She eyes the red cherry head and tells her. ''Ichigo, there's nothing you can do right now.''
Ichigo shakes her head protesting. ''It's worth trying Nya! You know better than anyone by now.''
''I am and I am grateful.'' Zakuro, smiling, admits how much important it is to trust in others now, but she still denies the help with a firm face. ''But this is my problem. I have to solve it with my own strength.''
The red cherry head frowns about to insist that they help her but Zakuro made her point telling them. ''That's final.''
The girls frown as Zakuro then excuses herself. ''Please excuse me, the show is about to start. Wish me luck.''
She soon walks out leaving the girls concern.
''Why is she like that even when Ichigo is willing to help out?'' Ruby questions really confused by her attitude. This upsets Mint calling her out. ''You're an idiot like Weiss said!''
Ruby sweat drops probably. Mint grunts her arms crossed and tells her, blushing as she thinks of her idol. ''Zakuro-onee-san is an adult wishing to succeed on life with her own strength, not afraid or altered by what live throws her way.''
She blushes warmly, recalling how Zakuro helped her in her own way to snap her out from her doubts. It wasn't just that, she has always admired her before they became Mew Mews hoping that her own dancing would get Zakuro to notice her.
''That is why she is strong and why I admire her.'' Mint says bushing from the bottom of her heart. Ruby blushes by her love for her friend. It's something else.
Mint then widens her eyes realizing that they can't let Zakuro do this alone, not wanting the world to view her differently.
''And that's why we can't give up on her! Even if she is an adult, even if the world-'' Mint starts proclaiming needed to do something to help her idol and as she said the last part, Ichigo gets an idea and shouts peppy-like. ''THAT'S IT NYA!''
Everyone staggers with Berry asking puzzled. ''What's it?''
Ichigo giggles slightly nervously as she informs the group. ''Ryou is going to get mad BUT you know what, it'll make everything better Nya.''
She turns to Ruby and asks of her with a wink. ''Ruby-chan, I need you for a distraction.''
Ruby smirks not sure what for but she'll gladly help her friend.
What is Ichigo's plan and will it help Zakuro?
Commercial Break:
Berry: I hope we can help Zakuro-san. I don't want her to do this alone.
Zakuro: I'm grateful for my friends but I need to do this alone.
Zakuro waits patiently as the program is about to start. She frowns imagining the other girls sad for not being able to do anything but she has to do this alone. It's the life of an adult after all.
''I see you're going through your show.'' Zakuro turns to face towards the male voice speaking to her. This was the young man host behind that royal-like talk show people are tuning in almost as if they must. Zakuro did not reply just staring at him silently, not trusting his scent or smirk.
''It's probably for the best to not do today's show. I mean to protect what's left of your popularity.'' The young boy advises her almost ominous. Zakuro glares calmly yet cold as if he's taunting her situation.
''We're ready on 10!'' One of the workers informs her. Zakuro nods getting ready and tells the young man upset. ''Maybe, but I'm willing to try.''
He does not reply watching her head into the scene.
The program began running though poorly with the lack of no guest to raise back some ratings. Still Zakuro continue with the topic she wanted to express.
''Today we'll discuss if our city is safe.'' Zakuro begins to speak directly at the camera facing her with such a confident, resolute expression as she resumes. ''With terrorism, monster attacks and other events happen to our city and even the smaller city of Domino and other places these past months, we ask ourselves if we really are protected from the threats happening.''
She pauses knowing well people are indeed afraid during these times but the best course is to show them they have people to trust upon.
''Right now we will accept any calls on your thoughts and opinions on the subject.'' Zakuro asks to the viewers watching right now to make the call. There was a small silence for 2 minutes and nothing, no call.
''Please, do not be shy about it.'' She asks again with a trusting smile. Again, no call.
Regardless Zakuro remain calm though it didn't help the ratings and watchers dropping.
''It seems we're having technical problems so we'll end the show short.'' The director says to the other workers to end the program. Zakuro overhears this and just remains strong.
''NOT SO FAST NYA!'' Zakuro widens her eyes by that familiar voice. Everyone startles as one of the workers ask. ''Who said that?''
They look around until the manager looks up and gasps out of surprise. ''WA UP THERE!''
They look up as the cameramen aim their cameras up and they're all taken by surprise by Tokyo Mew Mew standing over the rails, waving at the cameras.
''We actually want to talk about the safety of our beloved city Nya!'' Mew Ichigo announces posing her signature cat pose.
The girls manage to get in thanks to Ruby distracting the guards and making them chase her… which they will never reach her thanks to her Semblance and speed.
The director drops his jaw at this and immediately tells the workers through his headsets. ''ROLE WITH IT EVERYONE!''
Zakuro sighs not having a choice to say no. The Mew Mews hop off from their ceiling rails and lands on the chairs giggling.
Watching this was the young man, frowning rather disappointed.
Coughing to regain her composure as the cameras move back to the stage, Zakuro speaks up eyeing the Mew Mews. ''I'm surprised the famous Tokyo Mew Mew came to even talk about this.''
''Why wouldn't we when we have the best, most beautiful host to talk about this topic with.'' Mew Mint responds with a small giggle, blushing red.
Mew Pudding was about to ask to show off her latest performance act but Mew Lettuce grabs her still while blushing. Mew Ichigo eyes Mew Berry to speak up in their behalf. The rabbit-cat girl startles and nods.
''Eek, we've heard about the gossip involving around you Fujiwara-san…'' Mew Berry starts speaking up unease but gulps eyeing one of the cameras. Her legs trembled as did her cat tail. She shivers imaging so many people watching her and this is her official debut to the world. She shouldn't be here, she can't-
She looks away and freezes up slightly eyeing Zakuro staring at her, not saying a word but her eyes told her to be confident in herself. Mew Berry, calming down, thinks on how many times the idol has been doing this but also shrugging past the lies and difficult of the world. If she can do that, then she can too.
''Be brave Berry, you're a Mew Mew!'' Berry tells herself, squeezed her gloved hands. Raising her head forward, the rabbit-cat Mew Mew speaks up adoring. ''But those are false! No one with the kind of care for where we live would be anything that people are spreading about! You're a great person Zakuro-san!''
Zakuro, stagger a bit, smiles softly by her kind words. Mew Berry blushes adding kindly.''That is what I- we all believe in!''
Everyone watching in the area and those watching the programs were silent by such words.
The other Mew Mews smile in agreement. Zakuro smiles probably wrong to not to ask for help.
''… Thank you.'' Zakuro thanks her from the bottom of her heart. Mew Berry blushes giggling.
Zakuro still smiles changing subject. ''Sorry, we should move on with the topic at hand.''
''May I start first on my thoughts?'' Mew Mint speaks up wishing to talk about her thought. The other Mew Mews permit her with Zakuro allowing it too. ''You may.''
''Well first of all-'' Mew Mint begins to say planning to express her ''fangirl'' love for the idol only to be interrupted by a quake. Everyone blinks as it quaking became louder.
Suddenly breaking through the very wall is a large tiger, sabre-tooth-like Chimera Anima, roaring while showing its claw and fangs. Everyone startles heavily before it roars and attacks the people with claw swipes until Mew Mews intercept with Lettuce's Ribbon Lettuce Rush and Mew Ichigo's energy barrier, repelling the attacks.
''RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!'' Mew Pudding shouts almost freaking out, pretending though. Everyone bought it and ran out of the stage with the cameras knocked off by the trampling.
''Good call Pudding.'' Zakuro praises the monkey girl before running off but not before Mew Ichigo tells her with a wink. ''We got this Nya!''
Zakuro just smiles and runs to a hiding spot without being notice.
''Mew Mew Zakuro…'' Zakuro begins to chant pulling out her Mew Pendant and kisses it. ''Metamorphosis!''
Her pendant shines as purple ribbons wraps around her, changing and unfolding as she transforms into Mew Zakuro.
Meanwhile the other Mew Mews try to engage the tiger Chimera trying to swipe them with their claws but they dodge around its attacks. Mew Mint takes aim with her MinTone Arrow and fires a Ribbon Mint Echo. It hits but did no damage. Mew Pudding uses Ribbon Pudding Inferno but her attack does nothing.
''AW ANNOYING DOGGY!'' Mew Ichigo shouts using Ribbon Chidori Tangled but the electrical ribbons are sherd by the tiger's claws.
''Tiger actually, basically a cat.'' Mew Berry corrects her sweat dropping with Mew Ichigo groaning not in the mood. The girls stare at the Chimera coming at them. Unless they figure out how to hit this strong and fast monster, they'll be goners. Just then Mew Zakuro leaps over the Chimera with her Zakuro Cross Whip.
''RIBBON ZAKURO PURE!'' Mew Zakuro shouts swinging her cross as long purple ribbon shoots out and swings it striking the Chimera with multiple swipes, damaging the monster seemingly.
''Mew Zakuro!'' Mew Mint screams excitedly to see her. The wolf girl lands beside her fellow Mew Mews and proclaims confident. ''Come on girls, we have a monster to beat.''
Mew Ichigo giggles nodding. The Mew Mews face the Chimera to be taken back as it starts regeneration the damage that Mew Zakuro's attack did like it was nothing.
The chimera leaps towards them as the Mew Mews dodge around its swipes all while Mew Lettuce fires a Ribbon Lettuce Rush Pump and Mew Mint performs Ribbon Mint Echo Bombardment. Their attacks hit the Chimera but its wounds were healed too quickly.
"We need to hit him a bit harder!'' Mew Berry theorizes that they will need more power. Mew Pudding leaps into action performing Ribbon Pudding Inferno Juggle, trapping the Chimera in her pudding seal. Using her chance, Mew Zakuro aims with her cross weapon.
''RIBBON ZAKURO PURE DASH!'' Shouting forward and manifesting her ribbon-like whip into a solid sword-like spear, Mew Zakuro dashes with such speed right through the Chimera. Her attack struck that it destroys the pudding seal and leaves an upward chunk out of the monster.
The girls smile thinking that did it until they witness in shock as the Chimera regenerate the wound instantly like nothing.
''No, speed isn't going to work.'' Mew Zakuro concludes certain this will require Mew Ichigo's full power. But before they could do anything the Chimera comes charging at them with such speed. The Mew Mews barely had time to respond as it swings its claws only to be intercepted and clashed by Ruby's Crescent Rose scythe.
''Maybe with me, we can even the odds!'' Ruby declares smiling as she switches her scythe into blaster mode and starts firing rapid shots. The tiger Chimera dodges around the energy bullets, distancing itself quickly.
''Ruby-chan!'' Mew Ichigo shouts smiling not surprise she lost the security guards. It was really quick too.
''I'll slow it down, I think.'' Ruby informs the Mew Mews still firing at the chimera. Mew Zakuro forms a small smirk gazing towards the cat girl and says. ''You always make interesting friends.''
Mew Ichigo blushes red as she winks at the wolf girl, responding. ''Learn from the best Nya!''
Mew Zakuro smiles a bit, not sure she has the right to accept the compliment but she is grateful.
Ruby changes her blaster back into scythe mode and dashes at the Chimera with her powerful speed fast Semblance, engaging the tiger with quick precise slashes. The Chimera tries swiping her but its claws couldn't touch her when she moves almost like a mirage. Before it knew it, Ruby slashes off both its front paws with ease.
Mew Zakuro sees it and takes her gamble dashing forward. The Chimera starts regeneration its paws but it was too late as the wolf girl Mew Mew appears in front of it before vanishing.
''RIBBON ZAKURO PURE ENTANGELMENT!'' Mew Zakuro shouts as the Chimera sees multiple purple ribbons in its view. Using her ribbon-like whip and her high speed as if there were more than one, Mew Zakuro entraps the chimera in her whip and tightens it like a net. Smiling, Mew Zakuro orders her leader to end it. ''Ichigo!''
Mew Ichigo smiles nodding and pleads with her friends. ''Everyone, gather me your power Nya!''
The other Mew Mews nod smiling with Mew Berry blinking surprised but follows. Soon all the Mew Mews focus their energies and gather them into the cat girl's body. Mew Berry feels the sensation and she's left speechless by this incredible sensation not just coursing through herself but even sensing the same with each Mew Mew, especially towards Ichigo.
''I can feel Ichigo's power. It's so full of life, warmth and love.'' Mew Berry tells herself blushing not believing this was Ichigo's energy. It's overwhelming and yet something she once felt similar towards her mother.
As all the Mew Mews sent their power to Ichigo, her Strawberry Bell appears between her hands and shines, transforming. It soon becomes larger with huge, pink wings with 3 thin, white stripes on each side, along with two big hoops on the bottom. The top hoop is slightly smaller than the one of the bottom. Ichigo stands in the middle of the two hoops while attacking.
''Strawberry Bell Version Up!'' Mew Ichigo declares smiling with Masha hovering around her too. Taking aim at the Chimera Anima, Mew Ichigo shouts unleashing her power at it. ''RIBBON STRAWBERRY CHECK SURPRISE!''
Her bell starts glowing brightly and colorful. The Chimera roars trying to break free as Ruby grabs Mew Zakuro and takes her away just as Mew Ichigo fires a powerful blast double the combine power of Ribbon Strawberry Check and Ribbon Strawberry Surprise. The attack instantly consumes the Chimera and converted back into a regular and sleeping tiger. The Para-Para is soon devoured by Masha smiling happily.
Mew Ichigo breathes as her larger Strawberry Bell vanishes and soon proclaims with a wink, striking her cat pose. ''Never, ever, mess with Tokyo Mew Mew Nya!''
The other Mew Mews smile with Mew Berry blushing warmly, now understanding this energy in herself though she kinda wishes she can do her own attack. Maybe one day.
''AMAZING YOU GIRLS ALL ARE!'' Ruby shouts excitedly joyfully, never EVER meeting super heroines like them before and they're so awesome. Mew Ichigo blushes red not so sure since her cousin Usagi and the Sailor Guardians are awesome too.
Ruby didn't care pulling up one of the camera and bangs on it so it could work. It eventually does as she aims it at the Mew Mews and tells them grinning. ''Say something to the city you're protecting and everyone else watching.''
The girls sweat drops not sure they should so the other girls step back, except Mew Ichigo who blinks awkwardly. Blushing red, the cat girl coughs thinking for the right words and faces the camera smiling proudly. She soon points her finger towards to the lens of those watching the program.
''Never be evil and love the people you care deep in your hearts Nya!'' Mew Ichigo begins announcing to all watching, being broadcast almost worldwide. Striking her cat pose, the cat girl promises smiling proudly. ''And we'll always be there for everyone Nya!''
Ruby giggles how cool she sounded.
''And that will be a cut.'' A voice suddenly speaks as the broadcast was suddenly cut off. The girls startle turning up above them and someone is actually hovering in the air. It was the same man that had spied on Ichigo and also the same Zakuro knew.
''You…'' Mew Zakuro mutters knowing this man as the host to the rivalry royal something show but his outfit was much different.
The young man smirks introducing himself with a bow. ''You may call me Royal Highness and you ''magical girls'' have crossed the line with us Crusaders.''
The Mew Mews startle with Mew Berry gasping. "You and your friends then!''
Mew Ichigo hisses madly hating these guys or whatever they call themselves having crossed a line with each of them especially with Zakuro.
''Why are you all doing this Nya?! You-'' She starts demanding furiously only to get cut short by Royal Highness adding with a small smirk. ''Dare harm Zakuro Fujiwara's career? Hardly especially since you girls keep getting in each other's way.''
This shocks each Mew Mew with Mew Zakuro questions calmly slightly. ''You know who we are?''
''Precisely. You really don't think you're all clever getting away from your secrets or your bosses.'' Royal Highness reveals aware of who and what they are. The girls glare worrying at what they will learn from them.
Royal Highness forms a smug and informs them. ''Nonetheless, we won't defeat you with that information. We have plans for you, Mew Mews.''
The Mew Mews still glare not trusting those words.
''Be aware though, your days are number against us: The Saint Rose Crusaders.'' Royal Highness proclaims revealing his group's name before hovering away, vanishing.
The Mew Mews stare silent by this, worried by this new enemy.
''… That was weird, and bad too.'' Ruby then speaks up really confused and concerned. Mew Ichigo sighs patting the back of her head and replies. ''I know Ruby-chan, I know Nya.''
Watching from his home, Yugi view the broadcast and smiles, saying happily. ''Nice job Ichigo-kun.''
Hime Azumi had watched the broadcast with her husband Noda. The former cat girl heroine giggles seeing her successor doing a good job. She smiles though sad, hoping she'll be fine with the real danger out there.
''Do your best Ichigo.'' Hime says mentally, trusting the Earth's protection to her… or well when she must once again help protect it too. And that day might come soon.
Alan Reaper watches the broadcast from his end and used the power of the Gentle Darkness to see even after the broadcast was cut off, learning about the Crusaders.
''My-my.'' He says to himself with a smug smirk.
Time passes after the monster attack but the results were high with the fight scene between the Mew Mews and the Chimera were still recorded up to a certain point. Also the ratings rose by just the Mew Mews appearing in the talk show.
Ichigo and the others waited for Zakuro to come out from the studio building, telling them the good news and the program going to remain.
''Guess the program raised the ratings we needed!'' Mint proclaims happily the plan went off like a charm. Lettuce nods adding with a smile. ''And people saw through the false rumors.''
Berry nods happy people listened. Zakuro eyes her, certain why people began to listen and says kindly. ''Berry, thank you.''
The young blonde headed girl blushes by her words and just utters out happily. ''I-I just spoke through my heart.''
Zakuro smiles staring at Ichigo, reminded of someone else who spoke with her heart too.
''Much like your teacher.'' She says causing Ichigo to grin blushing red.
Inside a darken location, Royal Highness appears and he is then greeted by the others in his groups near a stairway. They were all waiting for him to return.
''It seems my plans failed, of sorts as well.'' He says with Blue Bayou replying with his arms crossed. ''Not a surprised, these girls are strong at the least.''
''More like lucky.'' Happy Child comments still refusing to think they're any strong. Sweet Juliet agrees muttering bored. ''Just a fluke.''
Royal Highness wasn't sure about the fluke part. However his thoughts were interrupted by a voice. ''It changes nothing.''
The 4 startle looking up to see a figure up over the stairs.
''Duke.'' Royal Highness mutters as the other 3 bow. The one called the Duke walks downward on the stairs, revealing his appearance. He wears a white hoodie-like long coat over his partly seen dark hair while his face is covered by a white, mouthless mask with sinister eye sockets.
''Let these girls continue their attempts we are near completing our goal.'' The one called the Duke declares his voice muffled. Royal Highness nods feeling the same, they will achieve their plans.
''And what about the granny?'' Blue Bayou questions about their non-member guest, pointing to the door behind Duke. Duke turns towards him and simply puts it. ''We will proceed to that next step once the Mew Mews are taken care of.''
Blue Bayou rolls his eyes not objecting. Duke turns to Royal Highness and reminds him with a hand raised. ''Royal, remember the plan.''
Royal Highness nod responding with a bow. ''Understood, Lord Duke.''
The Duke nods turning his head towards the door to see a gleam of light underneath.
In that room was an old woman in the hooded dress, staring at a small television set and the broadcast of the Mew Mews appear.
''Such lovely girls.'' She utters softly, giggling softly. The bottom half of the woman's face slowly forms a creepy smirk as one of her eyes become visible, glowing an ominous silver colored glow from her eyes. She stares with such interest towards the pink hair of the good, just muttering out. ''Good…''
Who is this woman? What is her connection to the Saint Rose Crusaders? And what are the crusaders' plot?
To be continued…
(ENDING 1: Sakura Biyori by Mai Hoshimura from Bleach)
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Next Time…
The Mew Mews' newest enemy, the Saint Rose Crusaders, begins a plot to turn Tokyo against the magical girls. Their first step is stepping up towards which they commence by tearing down a zoo that Ringo visits along with Yuki to see her fellow penguins. Fearing the zoo's closure, she asked for Ichigo's help wanting to protect all of the innocent animals. Ichigo goes into action while Berry and Ringo get to know each other.
Yugi: Saint Rose Crusaders?
Ichigo: That's their name and not even Ryou or Keiichiro know anything about them Nya.
Berry frowns: Will they strike again?
Jonouchi: Oh definitely. If the aliens, who one wanted Momomiya because he was insane, then yea, they will strike again.
Ringo rushes off: ICHIGO-ONEE-CHAN! *breathes heavily* H-HELP! YUKI'S FRIENDS! THEY NEED HELP!
Ichigo smiles: You bet I'll help Nya! Berry-chan, you know the cue.
Berry blinks and nods wanting to ask Ringo stuff about Ichigo.
Ichigo: Yosh Nya! Next time in Yu-Gi-Oh! Dragon Knight Reborn: The Desire to Protect the Weak! Ringo's Kind Passion! Please remember to read, enjoy and review Nya. See you all next time Nya!
Author's Note: … I DO NOT need to explain why I altered the Duke's design… for… MANY-MANY REASONS that people were pissed off by it and one of the reasons why Á La Mode was short and left Tokyo Mew Mew in death limbo. LIMBO!
I for one, think the original design looked neat… for a villain design (cannot say the same for the Duke as a villain character) but overall I HATE that it is designed LIKE THAT. LIKE ARE YOU SERIOUS. WHY DOES IT LOOK LIKE THAT?! WE DON'T NEED MORE RACIST CRAP IN THIS WORLD ALREADY! I HOPE TOKYO MEW MEW NEW (if it does cover Á La Mode but BETTER) FIX THIS DAMN ISSUE. SIGH… So yea, hoodie and white mouthless mask. That is it. Think of K from Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Hacker's Memory. GOOD GAME. Recommend it! Mask motif, hooded there and menacing without showing his real face without looking like a white wizard from you-know-what. BETTER.
Now for the old woman in the hooded dress… I can't say… yet. Just be wary.
Next week... around Monday or Tuesday, expect a new story I have been hyping.