bopdog111: Syrus' time at Slifer Red might be at an end.
Ulrich362: As far as ranking, he lives in the Investigation Dorm.
bopdog111: Yeah. Despite his rank he is always welcomed in the Investigation Dorm.
Ulrich362: Well, lets see if he can advance to Ra Yellow. Enjoy the chapter.
Disclaimer: We don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! GX or Persona but we own the OCs!
"Huh?" Syrus asked surprised while talking to Dr. Crowler, the little man, and Yuzu in the Investigation Dorm, "I will what?"
"You will be promoted to Ra Yellow in the next advancement exam." Dr. Crowler repeated.
"That's amazing Syrus." Rise smiled.
"She's right, you definitely deserve it... you deserve Blue to be honest." Chie grinned.
"Well per rules if he wants to advance in Obelisk he has to promote his rank." Yuzu told Chie, "But yeah Syrus with your duel skills, and your strong desire you actually have the requirements to be a Ra. All you have to do now is win a duel."
"Win a match..." Syrus whispered before nodding. "Right, I'll make sure I win."
"Well just a word of advice with me being the new head of the Obelisk Girls the girl your against is no joke though... She's just as disturbing as Weevil Underwood." Yuzu said with an annoyed glance.
"That isn't polite." Yukiko mentioned. "I'm sure she isn't that bad."
"You haven't met or seen her." Yuzu told her, "If any of you don't like Insects be sure not to scream please."
"I assure you we'll be quite alright." Naoto mentioned. "Though if you don't mind me asking, when is this match?"
"1 hour from now." Dr. Crowler answered standing up, "Be sure Syrus is ready."
With that they walked out.
"Looks like you'll be joining me and Kanji then." Yosuke smiled. "Can't wait to have you Syrus."
"Well I mean I know I had been getting better but getting in Ra is a big step I might not be ready to take." Syrus admitted.
"Syrus, you'll be fine." Yu told him. "Don't worry, the worst case scenario is you can try again during the next promotion exam. Just relax, that's all you need to do."
Syrus nodded hearing that before taking out his Deck seeing the Submarineroid card. Rise smiled seeing that.
"Hey Rise?" Syrus asked her.
"Yeah?" Rise asked walking over to him.
"If I promote... Can we go out?" Syrus asked with a slight blush.
"We can go out either way." Rise smiled. "Or did you want something extra special if your get promoted?"
Syrus slowly nodded. Rise smiled kissing his cheek. "Ok, I'll be rooting for you Syrus."
Syrus blushed.
Later...
They are the arena, and needless to say... They understand why Yuzu said she's disturbing.
"So your the little brother of my boy? I'm not interested in you as I am chosen to be with him." the girl who has on a Obelisk Blue Female uniform, and long red hair said holding a locket having a picture of Zane told Syrus.
"What? What are you talking about?" Syrus asked.
"Isn't it obvious? Me, Missy Kochou, is the girl chosen to be with Zane. And once I knock you down- his pathetic brother-then I can finally be at his side as his bride." the girl said to him coldly.
Syrus stared at her before frowning. "What gives you the right to make that kind of decision?"
"It should be simple. I deserve to be with him, and knock down you as an obstacle. The obstacle that is a family member that holds him back." Missy said to him.
"What is wrong with her?" Rise asked angrily. "She has no right to insult Syrus like that."
"That's Obelisk." Bastion shook his head, "Their really rich, spoiled, and other things."
"Syrus can handle this." Jaden smiled. "We all saw how much Syrus grew as a duelist."
"Ladies first?" Syrus asked activating his Duel Disc. 'Nothing she says means anything.'
"Obviously." Missy scoffed activating her own Duel Disk.
"DUEL!"
(Dueling Theme: The End is Where We Begin by TFK)
Syrus: 4000
Missy: 4000
Let the duel begin!
Missy 1st Turn:
Missy drew, "And I summon Prickle Fairy in defense mode!"
A insect woman wearing a green dress appeared.
Prickle Fairy
Earth Type
Level 4
Plant
ATK: 300
DEF: 2000
Your opponent cannot attack Insect monsters. If this card battled a monster, at the end of the Damage Step: Change that monster to Defense Position.
"As long as it's in play you can't attack insects." Missy said to him, "Your move shrimp."
Syrus 1st Turn:
Syrus drew his card and frowned. 'She didn't play anything to protect her monster... then again, I won't know anything about her strategy if I don't take a risk.' "I play Shield Crush!"
Shield Crush
Normal Spell Card
Target 1 Defense Position monster on the field; destroy that target.
"Just like the name says, this destroys any monster in defense mode."
Missy looked shocked as Prickle Fairy shattered.
"With your monster gone, I can summon Steamroid in attack mode and attack your life points directly." Syrus called as his train monster appeared.
Steamroid
Earth Type
Level 4
Machine
ATK: 1800
DEF: 1800
If this card attacks an opponent's monster, this card gains 500 ATK during the Damage Step only. If this card is attacked by an opponent's monster, this card loses 500 ATK during the Damage Step only.
Steamroid punched Missy causing her to step back. (Missy: 2200)
Missy 2nd Turn:
"Huh your tougher then I thought. Of course that was only luck nothing else, and it'll eventually run out." Missy said drawing, "And it starts with Pinch Hopper!"
A grasshopper appeared.
Pinch Hopper
Earth Type
Level 4
Insect
ATK: 1000
DEF: 1200
When this card you control is sent to your GY: You can Special Summon 1 Insect monster from your hand.
"And now Multiplication of Ants!" Missy called activating a spell.
Multiplication of Ants
Normal Spell Card
Tribute 1 Insect-Type Monster on your side of the field. Special Summon 2 "Army Ant Tokens" (Insect-Type/EARTH/Level 4/ATK 500/DEF 1200) on your side of the field. The tokens cannot be used as a Tribute for a Tribute Summon.
"I sacrifice an Insect to summon 2 Army Ant Tokens!" Missy called as Pinch Hopper vanished giving way two ants.
Army Ant Token
Earth Type
Level 4
Insect/Token
ATK: 500
DEF: 1200
Special Summoned by the effect of, "Multiplication of Ants".
"Not good, by sacrificing Pinch Hopper Missy can summon any Insect she wants from her hand." Bastion noted.
"Big deal, a bug can't be that hard to squash." Kanji pointed out.
"Oh really? Then how bout her Royal Highness, Insect Princess!" Missy called as a green humanoid butterfly woman appeared.
Insect Princess
Wind Type
Level 6
Insect
ATK: 1900
DEF: 1200
All Insect monsters your opponent controls are changed to Attack Position. If this card destroys an Insect monster by battle: This card gains 500 ATK.
"That... actually looks kind of pretty for a bug." Chie admitted.
"And now I activate Insect Garden." Missy added as they appeared in a garden.
Insect Garden
Field Spell Card
While this card is face-up on the field, your opponent takes control of all face-up Level 4 or lower Insect-Type monsters you control.
The two Army Ant Tokens crawled to Syrus' side.
"Huh, why did your monsters come to my field?" Syrus inquired.
"Insect Garden makes any bug on my field that's level 4 or lower to your's." Missy explained, "And I activate Insect Pheromone!"
Insect Pheromone
Equip Spell Card
Equip only to "Insect Princess". If the equipped monster destroys a monster by battle, you can force 1 of your opponent's face-up Insect-Type monsters to battle the equipped monster during the same Battle Phase.
Insect Princess glowed as Missy called, "And now Insect Princess attack!"
Insect Princess at that fired winds at a Token. The token shattered as Syrus winced.
(Syrus: 2600)
Insect Princess glowed: (ATK: 1900 + 500 = 2400)
"For each Insect her majesty destroys she gains 500 points. And Pheromone forces your other Token to throw down with her." Missy added to him.
Syrus just stared in shock as his second token flew towards Insect Princess before shattering.
(Syrus: 0700)
Insect Princess glowed again: (ATK: 2400 + 500 = 2900)
"Alright now just give up." Missy said ending her turn.
Syrus 2nd Turn:
"Sorry, but I don't plan on giving up." Syrus told her while drawing his card. "This duel is still far from over."
"Fine but don't say I didn't warn ya." Missy told him.
"I switch Steamroid into defense mode, and now I'll summon Submarineroid in attack mode!" Syrus called as his Persona appeared.
Submarineroid
Water Type
Level 4
Machine
ATK: 800
DEF: 1800
(This card is always treated as a "Persona" monster)
This card can attack your opponent directly, but when it does so using this effect, the battle damage inflicted to your opponent is the original ATK of this card. At the end of the Damage Step, if this card attacked or was attacked: You can change this card to Defense Position.
"Now attack Missy directly!"
Missy look in shock as the attack hit her. (Missy: 1400)
"Now Submarineroid's ability switches him to defense mode and I'll end with one facedown card." Syrus said confidently.
Syrus: 0700
Missy: 1400
Missy 3rd Turn:
Missy growled, "Don't get all confident cause you dealt damage. You can't stop me, and Zane's destiny! And it starts with Magical Longicorn!"
An insect appeared only to crawl to Syrus.
Magical Longicorn
Earth Type
Level 4
Insect
ATK: 600
DEF: 1600
While this card is in face-up Attack Position, negate the activation of your Spell Cards.
Syrus frowned seeing the monster and its effect.
"And now attack!" Missy called as Insect Princess charged.
"What do you mean?" Syrus asked.
"Two things: One is that losing to me is unavoidable, and two is that your just a pathetic kid holding Zane back. Practice all you want you'll never be the duelist you want to be." Misty said coldly.
Syrus closed his eyes. "Maybe I was holding Zane back before, but things have changed. I'm a different person, I'm not at Zane's level yet... but I'll reach him one day, and I'll start by winning this duel!"
"That's easier said then done." Missy told him ending her turn.
Syrus 3rd Turn:
Syrus drew his card and looked at Missy. "I switch my monsters into attack mode, now Steamroid attack Insect Princess and thanks to his special ability he gains 500 attack points."
Steamroid: (ATK: 1800 + 500 = 2300)
"What the?" Missy asked as Insect Princess shattered.
"Magical Longicorn, your turn to attack." Syrus declared.
Longicorn charged striking Missy. (Missy: 0800)
His Persona charged striking Missy.
Syrus: 0700
Missy: 0000
Syrus wins the duel!
Syrus gave out a peace sign at his victory as Missy cried in her defeat.
"Congratulations Syrus." Yuzu smiled.
"Indeed, it is with great pleasure that we welcome you to Ra Yellow." Dr. Crowler added. "Your brother would be proud of you."
Syrus nodded with a smile before pausing blushing. The members of the Investigation Team, Jaden, Alexis, and Bastion all walked down before Rise smiled and whispered.
"What did you want to do Syrus?" she inquired.
He blushed before saying, "F-Follow me."
Rise nodded following Syrus with a smile. First they went to the Dorm for Syrus to pick up his new Blazer as he told Rise to wait outside. Soon he got out, "How do I look?"
She turned to see him in the Ra Yellow Blazer.
"You look amazing." Rise smiled.
Syrus nodded before saying, "Well come on..."
"Mind if I ask where we're going?" Rise inquired following him.
"Y-You'll see but can you close your eyes?" Syrus asked.
"Alright." Rise nodded closing her eyes before holding out her hand. "You'll keep me safe right?"
"Yeah." Syrus said walking her.
Soon he said, "Okay open your eyes."
Rise slowly opened her eyes. What was in front of her was the lake where Camula's castle once stood but soon water shoot out like a festive spring.
"Syrus... this is beautiful." Rise whispered in awe.
Then something jumped out of the water which is the Monster Card Flying Carp going back in the water.
"Syrus how did you..." Rise started as she turned to him.
He had took his blazer off over his shoulder saying, "D-Don't ask."
Rise just nodded before kissing him. "Ok."
"And... There's one more thing." Syrus blush, "Can you close your eyes?"
Rise nodded closing her eyes gently. After a few seconds she heard him say, "Okay open."
Rise opened her eyes again. To her surprise Syrus was wearing only blue trunks, and a brown tank top.
"Syrus?" Rise asked before pausing. "Oh... I think we can do that."
"S-Sorry." Syrus said blushing.
Rise hugged him. "It's ok. Where should we put our things?"
Syrus pointed behind him to where she can see a bag. Rise nodded walking over to the bag and taking off her blazer leaving her in just her underwear before walking back to the the lake only to immediately pause. "Wait... you can't swim."
Syrus blushed bright red seeing her undergarments before saying, "I-I-I had been practicing b-b-by myself..."
"Well ok... but if you start to have trouble hold onto me alright?" Rise asked him.
Syrus slowly nodded taking off his tank top to get in the water. Rise got into the water with him and smiled. "This feels amazing."
Syrus didn't say anything blushing before nodding, "Y-Yeah it is."
Rise sighed. "Syrus... we were sleeping in the same bed for a good part of the last year and you've been to the beach haven't you?"
"I-I-I know... But seeing you in your... In your... You know is still shocking, and embarrassing to see." Syrus said blushing.
Rise smiled before hugging Syrus. "You're a real gentleman Syrus... but it's ok. I promise."
Syrus blushed before hugging her back. Rise gently kissed Syrus on the forehead before smiling and leaning back to float in the water. Syrus blushed seeing her in her glory before trying to do the same. Rise closed one eye but kept the other on Syrus to make sure she could help him if he needed it. Syrus looked up at the sky before sighing, 'World up there... What did I do to deserve someone like Rise?'
The two of them just continued lazily floating through the water before a faint fog surrounded the lake. Seeing that Syrus snapped to attention losing his balance in the water.
"Syrus!" Rise cried diving down before grabbing him and swimming to the surface. "Syrus? Are you ok?"
Syrus coughed to get the water out, "I-I'm fine... But what's with the fog?"
"I don't know, but I..." Rise started.
"Syrus Truesdale." stated a female voice the two of them recognized. "I am glad you are here."
Hearing that they looked over seeing none other then Camula.
"Y-You?" Syrus asked in shock, "What are you doing here!?"
"I am not here to hurt either of you." Camula told them. "I came to give you something, and give you a warning."
"What is it?" Rise asked but kept her guard up.
"Something to protect him from the coming dangers. Just because something is Light does not mean it is benevolent, sometimes the shadows will be where you are safest." Camula stated as she tossed a small gem to Syrus. "Take care of yourselves... we may meet again one day."
With those words Camula and the fog vanished. Syrus looked at the Gem, "What's this for?"
It was a small glowing red gemstone.
"I don't know... but are you going to keep it?" Rise asked him.
Syrus admitted, "I'm not sure... But what is she talking about? The Shadows are where we'll be safest?"
"Well... Personas and Shadows are one and the same." Rise admitted.
Syrus nodded before shuddering. Rise frowned at that. "Come on, let's get back on dry land for a little while."
"I-I'm not cold." Syrus told her.
"I know, but I'm a little worried." Rise admitted. "Something feels off and I don't like it."
He nodded as they got out before he blushed seeing her. Rise turned to Syrus before sighing. "Syrus."
"C-Can I do something?" Syrus asked her.
"Of course you can." Rise nodded.
Syrus blushed walking before... kissing her stomach.
Rise giggled slightly. "That tickles."
Syrus turned away with his face red. Rise frowned before kneeling down and quickly kissing Syrus on his stomach.
"H-Huh?" Syrus asked surprised seeing that.
"You don't have to be embarrassed Syrus." Rise smiled gently before suddenly frowning.
"But... I-If I accidentally get your... b-bra off or worse..." Syrus trailed off.
"Syrus... I trust you, and actually... you wouldn't be the first." Rise admitted blushing.
He blinked hearing that. Rise blushed slightly. "Well... the thing is..."
She then whispered something in Syrus' ear. Syrus hearing that looked shocked before saying, "Why did they do that?"
"Because Teddie and Yosuke-sempai were immature back then. They're a lot better now that they're in actual relationships but..." Rise started before blushing more. "Well... I'd like to think I can trust you to be chivalrous so... if you want..."
Hearing that Syrus turned as red as a tomato, "I-I-I..."
"Do you want to?" Rise asked hesitantly. "If you do... it's ok."
"I-I-I don't know..." Syrus said turning away.
Rise gently put a hand on his shoulder.
"I-If it's really embarrassing for you then don't do it." Syrus told her.
Rise kissed Syrus on the cheek. "It's embarrassing... but after what I told you... and considering what my Shadow wanted to do... on TV for that matter... if you're ok with it then so am I... But only because it's you."
He blushed at this before taking a deep breath, "Just... Just a quick look won't hurt will it?"
Rise shook her head. "No, it won't."
Syrus at that slowly turned around. Rise closed her eyes and took a deep breath. 'Well... here goes nothing.'
Once she took them off Syrus instantly turned redder if possible before yelping turning around rather quickly.
"Syrus?" Rise asked putting a hand on his shoulder only to frown before pulling back.
"You can turn around now."
Syrus at that turned around slowly with a big blush. Rise was dressed again but was looking down sadly. "I'm sorry Syrus... I'll leave you alone from now on."
With that she picked up her things and started heading back to the Investigation Dorm.
"W-Wait wait!" Syrus cried grabbing her hand.
Rise just slipped her hand free and walked off leaving Syrus alone. Syrus again grabbed her hand, "Rise, wait a second!"
"Syrus, I know I messed everything up and you probably hate me. It's fine. I'll leave you alone." Rise told him before continuing to walk off.
"No I don't!" Syrus said getting in front of her.
He noticed she had tears in her eyes and looked incredibly upset. He hugged her.
"Please... just leave me alone from now on." Rise requested without returning his hug.
"It's okay Rise." Syrus told her.
"No... it isn't and never will be." Rise whispered before walking past Syrus.
"Rise!" Syrus said getting back in front of her before blurting out, "You looked like a Goddess!"
Rise frowned. "Never speak to me again Syrus Truesdale!"
She slapped him before walking past.
(A/N (Ulrich362): Rise feels like she's ruined what was an amazing friendship and possibly relationship and isn't willing to make amends because in her eyes Syrus both deserves someone better, and she's a horrible person who forces him to do things against his will. She was acting stupid in the first place, wanting to make things "even" but in fact she nearly traumatized Syrus and so is cutting him out so he won't get hurt again.)
Syrus stood frozen in shock raising a hand to his slapped cheek. That's when he noticed something odd, ever since she had suggested... her eyes had a very faint pink glow to them.
'C-Charm...?' Syrus thought before getting his bag getting dressed, and running off to find the Team.
Ulrich362: Something strange is going on.
bopdog111: Yeah something weird, and I think we'll see soon enough.
Ulrich362: True, and for the curious... Persona 4 Golden's post Hollow Forest scene is what Rise was referring to. That aside, next up will be a very interesting duel.
bopdog111: Aster's true colors.
Ulrich362: Exactly. See you in the next chapter.
bopdog111: Be sure to review!