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"Hello." -Normal talking
"Hello." –Ichigo's thoughts.
"Hello." – Zanpakutō speaking
"Hello." – Zanpakutō thoughts.
Kon'nichiwa [Translation of Hello]
Ichigo woke up the next day with someone lying on his chest. Ichigo looked down to see two golden color ears. Ichigo cracked a small smile.
"Good morning Ichigo," Yasaka said.
"Good morning Yasaka," Ichigo replied. "So. When did I return here?" Ichigo asked.
"A few hours ago," Yasaka answered.
"I see. What time is it?" Ichigo asked.
"It is 7 in the morning," Yasaka replied.
"I see…Thank you." Ichigo said. He leaned over and gave Yasaka a quick kiss and got out of bed. He then began his workout and continued to practice his elemental manipulation. With Shirayuki's help, Ichigo was able to learn how to turn the surrounding water vapor into water, turn the water into ice and back. During another attempt of manipulating lava, Ichigo discovered that he could manipulate metal. Seeing this Ichigo spend the rest of the workout time practicing this metal bending. After a quick shower, Ichigo joined Yasaka and Kunou for breakfast.
"Papa!" Kunou screamed in joy when she saw her papa at the dinner table. Kunou chose to sit on Ichigo's lap the entire breakfast. Ichigo was forced to feed her. During breakfast, Yasaka asked Ichigo about what is going on in Domino City. Ichigo told Yasaka a summary of what happened since he stayed in Domino City while he fed Kunou.
"Ichigo, how come you didn't take the Millennium Puzzle yet?" Yasaka asked.
"I didn't because of the memories I got from Shadi and Ishizu," Ichigo said.
"Please explain," Yasaka said.
"According to Shadi and Ishizu, Yugi and Yami are linked by fate or destiny and they are both are needed to defeat this Egyptian related danger," Ichigo said.
"Papa are you in the Battle City Tournament?" Kunou asked.
"I am," Ichigo said.
"Is Yugi cheating?" Kunou asked.
"Cheating?" Ichigo asked.
"Since Yugi and Yami are working together all the time. Wouldn't that mean they are cheating since the game is one vs one unless otherwise?" Kunou asked.
"Well… I wouldn't consider Yugi to be cheating." Ichigo said.
"Why?" Kunou asked.
"From what I could see, Yugi allowed Yami free reign of the body during duels and lock himself in his mind until the duel is over. While Yami allows Yugi free reign of the body until a duel is starting." Ichigo said.
"Ok, Papa," Kunou said and drank her milk. Once breakfast was over, Ichigo had to leave. Kunou tried to stop Ichigo from leaving but Yasaka grabbed her and stopped her. Ichigo opened a Garganta and jumped in.
Scene Change: Seto's mansion
Ichigo was teleported back to his room in Seto's mansion. Ichigo walked downstairs to see everyone was eating breakfast.
"Hello," Ichigo said.
"Hi, Ichi-nii!" The girls said. Yhwach who was still possessed Ichigo's body gave control back to Ichigo and returned to Ichigo's mindscape.
"What duels was I involved?" Ichigo asked. Seto played a recording of the three other duels that Yhwach had done for him. All the duels appear to be random duelists with nothing really special about themselves. After that Ichigo left the mansion and try to find the last locator card that he needed.
Scene Change: Domino City
Ichigo was running around Domino City, trying to find a duelist who is still in the tournament that doesn't have all six locator cards. Ichigo found a cluster of duelists. "Hey, are any of you still in the tournament?" Ichigo asked.
"Sorry man. We all lost to Franceska." A nameless duelist said.
"Who?" Ichigo asked.
"A beautiful foreigner duelist." Another nameless duelist said.
"Can anyone of you point where she is?" Ichigo asked. The cluster of duelists pointed towards another part of the park.
"Thanks," Ichigo said and ran off. Ichigo followed the path to find a clearing. Ichigo could see who he assumed as Franceska. She is dark-skinned, green-eyed and long, thick, wavy brown hair. She is wearing a white long-sleeved low-cut shirt and with a black leather jacket that is zipped halfway. The jacket helped emphasize her large breasts. She also has on form-fitted trousers and dark knee lengths boots.
"Anyone else who dares try to challenge me!" The girl yelled out.
"I do," Ichigo said as he walked up.
"Ooo. You seem fun." Franceska said.
{Franceska 4000/ Ichigo 4000}
"Ladies first," Ichigo said.
"Oh. Another gentleman. Let's see how this one goes." Franceska said. "I activate my Amazoness Fighting Spirit," Franceska said. I then activate my field spell, Amazoness Village." Franceska said. "All Amazoness monsters gain 200 attack points and when one of my Amazoness monsters is destroyed, I can special summon one Amazoness from my deck with the same level or lower," Franceska explained. "I set one monster down and two face-down cards. I end my turn." Franceska said.
"Draw. I activate my Melody of Awakening Dragons." Ichigo said. "By discarding one card, I can add two Dragon monsters with 3000 or more attack points and 2500 or fewer defense points from my deck to my hand," Ichigo said as he discards his Beacon of White to add his Blue-Eyes White Dragon and his Blue-Eyes Alternative Dragon to his hand. "By revealing one Blue-Eyes White Dragon in my hand, I can special summon one Blue-Eyes Alternative Dragon," Ichigo said. "Blue-Eyes Alternative Dragon attack Franceska's facedown monster!" Ichigo ordered. The dragon fired a blast of white energy at the Franceska's facedown card to reveal Warrior Lady of the Wasteland.
"When my Warrior Lady of the Wasteland is destroyed, I can special summon one Earth Warrior monster with 1500 attack or less in attack mode," Franceska explained. "Come Amazoness Swords Woman!" Franceska said as a new monster took the stage.
"I end my turn," Ichigo said.
"Draw. I activate my equip spell, Amazoness Heirloom and equip it to my Amazoness Swords Woman." Franceska said. "Once per turn, the equipped monster cannot be destroyed by battle. Also, when the equipped monster attacks, after battle calculations, destroy the attacking monster." Franceska explained. "I then summon out my Amazoness Paladin," Franceska said. "She gains 100 attack points for each Amazoness I control," Franceska said. "Amazoness Swords Woman attack that boy's pet dragon!" Franceska said. The Sword Women came and slashed at Blue-Eyes Alternative Dragon. Instead of Franceska taking damage, Ichigo took damage and his Blue-Eyes Alternative Dragon glowed green before exploding.
{Franceska 4000/ Ichigo 3700}
"What happened?" Ichigo asked.
"Let me explain this to you," Franceska said. "My Amazoness Swords Woman has an effect where any battle damage I would have taken involving my Amazoness Swords Woman would instead be taken from my opponent," Franceska explained.
"Shit," Ichigo said.
"Now then, Amazoness Paladin attack directly!" Franceska ordered. Amazoness Paladin charged at Ichigo and swung her sword at him. Ichigo blocked the attack with his duel disk.
{Franceska 4000/ Ichigo 1700}
"Draw," Ichigo said. I activate my activate Return of the Dragon Lords. This card allows me to Special one level seven or eight from the graveyard. Come back Blue-Eyes Alternative Dragon!" Ichigo said. I now use his effect, he can destroy one monster on my opponent's side of the field." Ichigo explained. "I choose your Amazoness Swords Woman!" Ichigo ordered. Blue-Eyes Alternative Dragon swiped its claws at Amazoness Swords Woman and destroyed her.
"When my Amazoness Swords Woman is destroyed, it triggered my Amazoness Village and allows me to special summon another Amazoness Swords Woman!" Franceska said.
"Well, I activate my Polymerization. Go my Blue-Eyes Alternative Dragon fuse with the Blue-Eyes White Dragon in my hand to bring out Blue-Eyes Twin Burst Dragon!" Ichigo said. "My Blue-Eyes Twin Burst Dragon can make two attacks on monsters during each Battle Phase," Ichigo said. "Blue-Eyes Twin Burst Dragon attack Franceska's Amazoness Paladin!" Ichigo said. The first head of Blue-Eyes Twin Burst Dragon fired a beam of white light at Amazoness Paladin and destroyed her.
{Franceska 3000/ Ichigo 1700}
"Now then, as Blue-Eyes Twin Burst Dragon attack Franceska's Amazoness Swords Woman!" Ichigo said. The second head of Blue-Eyes Twin Burst Dragon fired a beam of white light at Amazoness Swords Woman and destroyed her and Ichigo took the damage.
{Franceska 3000/ Ichigo 0400}
"I set one monster down and end my turn," Franceska said.
"Draw. I activate my Mystical Space Typhoon!" Ichigo said. "I destroy your field spell!" Ichigo ordered. A large typhoon blew over and destroyed Franceska's Amazoness Village. "I then activate my Return of the Dragon Lords!" Ichigo said.
"NO!" Franceska screamed.
"Yes! Come back Blue-Eyes Alternative Dragon!" Ichigo said. As Ichigo's Blue-Eyes Alternative Dragon appeared on the field. Blue-Eyes Alternative Dragon attack Franceska's facedown monster!" Ichigo ordered. The dragon fired a blast of white energy at the Franceska's facedown card to reveal Amazoness Trainee. "Now then my Blue-Eyes Twin Burst Dragon attack Franceska's life points directly with TWIN EVOLUTION BURST!" Ichigo yelled. Both heads of Blue-Eyes Twin Burst Dragon fired a beam of white light towards Franceska. The two beams merged to form a single bigger beam and hit directly at Franceska and taking all of her remaining life points.
{Franceska 0000/ Ichigo 0400}
"Man that was tough," Ichigo said. Franceska let out a good laugh.
"That was a great duel!" Franceska yelled out.
"Thank you," Ichigo said. As Franceska gave Ichigo the locator card.
"Ichigo pick your prize from any of these cards," Franceska said as she handed him a deck box. Ichigo opened it up to see over 10 cards full of rare cards.
"How did you get all of these?" Ichigo asked.
"After I got my six, I wanted to duel more people. Many of the duelists came and challenge me. Over time I have a small collection." Franceska admitted.
"I see," Ichigo said.
"Ichigo how many more locator cards do you need?" Franceska asked.
"This is the last one. Why?" Ichigo said.
"Because that the most fun I had against any other duelist since a few tournaments ago," Franceska said. Ichigo said as Franceska mumbled something about orange meaning fun and fairies. Ichigo decided to walk away when suddenly he heard.
"K-Kurosaki-kun?" Someone said behind Ichigo.
"No. Only one person I know said my name like that." Ichigo thought as he turned around to see Orihime Inoue standing there. Most importantly, she had a Kaiba Corp Duel Disk on her arm.
"Orihime. How are you here?" Ichigo asked.
"I'm a duelist can't you see," Orihime replied then noticing the duel disk on Ichigo's arm. "Kurosaki-kun you are also a duelist?" She asked.
"I just started honestly," Ichigo said.
"Really?" Franceska asked. Amazed at Ichigo's skill. Orihime turned to see Franceska. Orihime immediately glared at Franceska "Amazon." Orihime said.
"Fairy Queen." Franceska glared back. Ichigo took a few steps backward. Ichigo could see sparks flying between these two. Ichigo turned and was about to run when someone grabbed his collar. Ichigo turned his head to see it was Orihime who grabbed his color.
"I just found you Ichigo and I am not letting you out of my sight!" Orihime said.
"Shit!" Ichigo thought.
"Now then… how many locator cards do you have?" Orihime asked.
"I just managed to get my sixth one," Ichigo said.
"Really?" Orihime said.
"I did," Ichigo replied.
"Cool me too," Orihime said as she showed Ichigo her six locator cards. "Hey Kurosaki-kun, let's duel." She said.
"Why? We both have the needed 6 locator cards." Ichigo said.
"Because, if you don't duel me, I will tell everyone you are here." Orihime threatened.
"What!" Ichigo yelled.
"Yes. If you win, I won't tell anyone. However, if I win, after this tournament, you come back with me to Karakura Town." Orihime said.
"Shit. What should I do? Duel her or run for it?" Ichigo asked.
"The best would be to duel her. At least you have a chance for her to not leak your current location out." Kyōka said.
"Ok," Ichigo said.
"Fine. I'll duel you." Ichigo said and inserted his Red-Eyes deck. Franceska decided to step to the sidelines and watch her dueling rival and Ichigo duel.
"Duel!" The two said.
{Orihime 4000/ Ichigo 4000}
"I'll start, draw," Orihime said. "I set one monster face down and set three cards down and end my turn," Orihime said.
"My turn, draw. I activate my Red-Eyes Insight. I send my Red-Eyes Black Dragon from my deck to the grave, to add my Red-Eyes Fusion to my hand." Ichigo said. "Then I activate my Red-Eyes Fusion. I send my Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon and my Meteor Dragon Red-Eyes Impact from the deck to the grave to Fusion Summon, my Meteor Black Comet Dragon!" Ichigo said. "I then use his effect to send my Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon to the grave to inflict 1400 to your life points," Ichigo said.
{Orihime 2600/ Ichigo 4000}
"Meteor Black Comet Dragon, attack Orihime's face-down card," Ichigo said.
"I activate my trap, Draining Shield. This card allows me to negate your attack and gain life points equal to the monster's attack points." Orihime explained.
{Orihime 6100/ Ichigo 4000}
"Dam. I guess I end my turn." Ichigo said.
"Draw. I set one more monster face down and set another monster down. I end my turn." Orihime said.
"Draw. I summon my Black Stone of Legend and uses his effect to special summon one Red-Eyes Monster from the deck to the field. Come forth Red-Eyes Black Dragon!" Ichigo said. "I then use my Spell card, Allure of Darkness. This card allows me to draw 2 cards, but I need to remove one dark monster." Ichigo explained. "I remove my Red-Eyes Retro Dragon," Ichigo said. "Now I activate another Red-Eyes Insight and send a different Red-Eyes Retro Dragon to add Red-Eyes Spirit to my hand. Now, Red-Eyes Black Dragon, attack Orihime's second facedown card." Ichigo ordered. Red-Eyes Black Dragon fired a black fireball at Orihime's second facedown card to reveal it was Nova Summoner.
"I activate my Summoner's effect. This card allows me to special summon one LIGHT Fairy-Type monster with 1500 ATK from my deck. The Fairy that I'm calling out is Shun Shun Rikka Shun'ō! (2)" Orihime said as the new fairy appeared.
"Wait. You have made a deck based on your powers." Ichigo said in shock.
"Yep. I won a tournament two years ago. The prize was a custom deck made by Pegasus." Orihime explained.
"Which is also why I call her Fairy Queen," Franceska added.
"Anyways, I also get to add a Shun Shun Rikka Ayame (3) to my hand."
"I see… Anyways, Meteor Black Comet Dragon, attack Shun Shun Rikka Shun'ō!" Ichigo declared.
"Once again, you fell in my trap, another Draining Shield!" She said.
{Orihime 9600/ Ichigo 4000}
"Wow… I set one card down and end my turn." Ichigo said.
"Draw. I discard Zeradias, Herald of Heaven to add a Sanctuary in the Sky to my hand. I now activate my field spell. This field spell negates all damage I receive in a battle involving a Fairy-Type monster." Orihime explains. "I flip my face down monster, show you self, Shun Shun Rikka Ayame!" Orihime said as another fairy appeared. "By sending you two to the grave, I can special summon my Sōten Kisshun (4)!" Orihime explained. "Sōten Kisshun attack Ichigo's Red-Eyes Black Dragon." Orihime declared.
{Orihime 9600/ Ichigo 3900}
"At my End Phase, I activate my Sōten Kisshun's effect. I remove my two Draining Shields, my Nova Summoner and my Zeradias, I gain 1200 life points." Orihime said.
{Orihime 10800/ Ichigo 3900}
"That is a lot of life points," Ichigo said as he draws his next card. "I activate my Trap Card, Red-Eyes Spirit. This card allows me to special summon one Red-Eyes monster from my graveyard." Ichigo explained the effect. "Come back, Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon!" Ichigo said. "Now then, I use my Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon's effect. This card allows me to special summon one Dragon-type from my graveyard. Come forth Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon!" Ichigo said as another dragon appeared. "I now normal summon you again. This allows my Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon to gain his effect. Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon, attack Orihime's Sōten Kisshun." Ichigo ordered as his dragon destroyed her fairy fusion.
"Thanks to my field spell, I don't take any damage," Orihime said.
"But you still take damage from this!" Ichigo yelled. "Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon and Meteor Black Comet Dragon attack Orihime's life points directly!" Ichigo said.
{Orihime 4900/ Ichigo 3900}
"In my Main Phase 2, my Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon's effect activates," Ichigo said. "When my Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon manages to inflict damage to my opponent, that opponent also takes an additional 2400 points of damage!" Ichigo yelled as Ichigo's Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon shot a fireball at Orihime.
{Orihime 2500/ Ichigo 3900}
"I end my turn," Ichigo said.
"Draw. I set one card down and end my turn." Orihime said.
"Draw. I use my Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon's effect and bring forth another Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon and normal summon him again." Ichigo said. "Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon attack Orihime's face-down card."
"The monster your dragon attacked was my Marshmallon!" Orihime said. "You take 1000 points of damage and this card can't be destroyed by battle," Orihime said
{Orihime 2500/ Ichigo 2900}
"I end my turn," Ichigo said.
"Draw and end," Orihime said.
"Draw. I activate my Mystical Space Typhoon and destroy your field spell." Ichigo said as a gust of wind destroyed Orihime's Sanctuary in the Sky. "I then use my Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon's effect and bring forth Meteor Dragon Red-Eyes Impact. I now summon him again and he gains his special effect, which prevents other Red-Eyes monsters from being destroyed by battle or card effect. With that, I end my turn." Ichigo said.
"Draw," Orihime said. "I end my turn." Orihime sighed.
"Draw. I also end." Ichigo said.
"Draw. I set a monster face-down and end my turn." Orihime said.
"Draw. Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon, attack her set." Ichigo said. The set card revealed another Nova Summoner.
"Thank you, Ichigo. With Nova Summoner destroyed, I can special summon a Shun Shun Rikka Hinagiku(5) in defense mode. When Shun Shun Rikka Hinagiku is special summoned, I can add a Shun Shun Rikka Lily to my hand." Orihime said.
"That doesn't help you that much. Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon destroy her Shun Shun Hinagiku." Ichigo ordered. "I end my turn," Ichigo said.
"Draw. I sacrifice my Marshmallon, to summon my Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki (6)!" Orihime said. "Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki attack Meteor Dragon Red-Eyes Impact," Orihime ordered. "I end my turn."
"Draw. "I use my Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon's effect and bring forth Meteor Dragon Red-Eyes Impact again. Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon attack Tsubaki!" Ichigo ordered.
"During damage calculation, I use my Tsubaki's effect. I send back to my deck as many cards I have removed, Tsubaki gains 500 for each one I sent back due to this effect. I choose four cards, meaning Tsubaki gains 2000 ATK points. Tsubaki's ATK points rose to 4000, blocked the attack and hit back.
{Orihime 2500/ Ichigo 1600}
"Good thing I brought Meteor Dragon Red-Eyes Impact back since his effect prevents my Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon from being destroyed. With that, I end my turn." Ichigo said.
"Draw. I activate Magical Mallet. I return cards from my hand back to the deck, shuffle and draw that same amount to my hand." Orihime explained as she sent one card back to the deck and shuffled and drew a card. "I summon my Shun Rikka Lily (7) which allows me to add my Shun Shun Rikka Baigon to my hand. I send my Shun Shun Rikka Baigon (8), Shun Shun Rikka Lily and Shun Shun Rikka Hinagiku to the grave to Fusion Summon, Santen Kesshun (9) in defense mode!" Orihime said. The three fairies flew and form their signature orange triangle. "I use one of Santen Kesshun's effects. I can pay 1000 life points to special summon one FAIRY-Type fusion monster from the graveyard.
{Orihime 1500/ Ichigo 1600}
"Come back, Sōten Kisshun!" Orihime yelled Sōten Kisshun appeared on the field again. "Tsubaki attack Ichigo's Meteor Dragon Red-Eyes Impact!" Orihime ordered. "At my end phase, I remove one of my Shun Shun Rikka Ayame, Nova Summoner, Marshmallon, Magical Mallet and my Sanctuary in the Sky to gain 1500 life points and I end my turn," Orihime said.
{Orihime 3000/ Ichigo 1600}
"Draw. Meteor Black Comet Dragon attack Tsubaki!" Ichigo declared.
"Ichigo did you forget Tsubaki's effect?" Orihime questioned. "I use Tsubaki's effect and send back 5 cards to the deck and for him to gain 2500 ATK points," Orihime said as Tsubaki's ATK points rose to 4500.
"I didn't forget. Rather, I wanted it to happen. I activate my quick spell, Battle Fusion!" Ichigo said. "When an attack is going on involving my Fusion Monster and my opponent's monster, my Fusion Monster gains the ATK of my opponent's monster," Ichigo explained.
"What!" Orihime said. As Meteor Black Comet Dragon's attack rose to 8000 ATK.
"I'm not done yet. I activate the effect of Vengeance (10)!" Ichigo said as he reveals a black angel looking monster card from his hand. "During either player's Damage Step, when a DARK monster I control battles: I can send this card from my hand to the Graveyard; that monster gains ATK equal to the ATK of the opponent's monster it is battling, until the end of this turn," Ichigo said.
"What!" Orihime gasped as Meteor Black Comet Dragon rose further to 12500 ATK points.
"Meteor Black Comet Dragon, finish this game with BLACK VENGEFUL METEOR IMPACT!" Ichigo yelled as Meteor Black Comet Dragon jumped and slammed into Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki and whipping out the last of her life points.
{Orihime 0000/ Ichigo 1600}
"Good game Orihime. Remember your promise of not telling anyone I'm here." Ichigo said and quickly ran away far enough where Orihime couldn't see them. Ichigo then received a phone call from Seto.
"Hello?" Ichigo asked.
"Congratulations on winning against both Orihime and Franceska, second and third strongest female duelists," Seto said.
"Thanks," Ichigo said. "Now what do you want?" Ichigo asked.
"I need you to meet me over at the incomplete stadium in Domino City," Seto said.
"Ok," Ichigo said and hung up. After that Ichigo started to run towards the incomplete stadium.
Scene Change: Incomplete Stadium
Eventually, they all arrived at the incomplete stadium. "Welcome the semi-final portion of Battle City!" Seto yelled from the stage. All 16 of you will be randomized and will duel one person. This is still single elimination and the Anti-Rule is no longer active." Seto clarified. Now then, let the duels begin!" Seto yelled as he stepped down from the stage. Once of Seto's employee walked up on the stage on the stage. Ichigo recognized this person. He is Roland, Seto's right-hand man, and business advisor.
"Hello. My name is Roland. For the remainder of the Battle City Tournament, I will be the referee of this tournament. The Semi-Final Single Elimination Matches will be arranged by this machine." Roland said. Another one of Seto's employees, Fuguta Ichigo guessed, pushed what appeared to be an oversized bingo cage "Everyone here has an assigned number." Roland said as a screen above him showed the numbers.
{1. 'Marik' 2. Yugi 3. Samuel 4. Ichigo 5. Eucliwood 6. 'Namu' 7. Joey 8. Karin 9. Mai 10. Franceska 11. Seto 12. 'Rafael' 13. Yuzu 14. Orihime 15. Bakura 16. Ishizu}
"Now then, we will begin the drawing for the first duel," Roland said. The machine began to spin the balls inside. Soon two numbers balls rolled out. "Number 2 and number 15," Roland said. "Yugi Moto and Bakura Ryou come to the stage area," Roland said. The two-duelist walked up. "The duel between Moto Yugi and Bakura Ryou shall begin!" Roland said.
{LIKE CANON} The duel was rough. Bakura was the one who held the Millennium Ring. During the duel, it appears that the ring has a spirit inhabiting it as well. Yugi was forced to summon out his Osiris the Heavenly Dragon to defeat Bakura. At the end of the duel, Bakura fell unconscious and the Millennium Ring disappeared. Seto called for an ambulance for him.
"Now then, we will begin the drawing for the second duel," Roland said as a screen above him showed the numbers again.
{1. 'Marik' 3. Samuel 4. Ichigo 5. Eucliwood 6. 'Namu' 7. Joey 8. Karin 9. Mai 10. Franceska 11. Seto 12. 'Rafael' 13. Yuzu 14. Orihime 16. Ishizu}
The machine began to spin the balls inside once more. Soon two numbers balls rolled out. "Number 8 and number 12," Roland said. "Kurosaki Karin and Custode(10) 'Rafael'(11) come to the stage area," Roland said. Karin was wearing a red shirt, black jacket, and black jeans. While 'Rafael' Custode has blonde hair is raised and points upwards behind his head it also features two locks in front of his ears turning through ninety degrees and pointing forward. He is wearing large open full-body coat with padded shoulders and belted sleeves and fingerless gloves with studded knuckles. "The duel between Karin Kurosaki and 'Rafael' Custode shall begin!" Roland said.
{Karin 4000/ 'Rafael' 4000}
"I'll go first. I activate my Gladiator Proving Ground. This allows me to add one Gladiator Beast from my deck to my hand." Karin explained. "I'll add my Gladiator Beast Laquari to my hand. I then activate another Gladiator Proving Ground and add another Gladiator Beast Laquari to my hand. I summon one of my Gladiator Beast Laquari and set one card face down. I end my turn." Karin said.
"Draw. I activate my Graceful Charity. This card allows me to draw three cards and discard two of them." 'Rafael' said. As he drew three cards and discarded his 'The Warrior Returning Alive' and 'Field-Commander Rahz'. "I then activate my spell card, Reinforcement of the Army. This card is similar to your Gladiator Proving Ground, allowing me to add a Warrior-Type monster to my hand. The one I choose is Gearfried the Iron Knight." 'Rafael' said as he searched his deck. "I then summon my knight and activate my spell card Release Restraint. By sacrificing my Gearfried the Iron Knight, I can special summon one Gearfried the Swordmaster from my hand or deck." 'Rafael' said as Gearfried's black armor began to crack and then explode to reveal a human warrior. "I then activate the equip spell Fusion Sword Murasame Blade. This gives my warrior an additional 800 ATK and he can't be destroyed by card effects. Also, my Gearfried's effect activate. When an Equip Card is equipped to this card, I can destroy one monster on your side of the field." 'Rafael' said as Gearfried swung his sword down and sent an airwave at Gladiator Beast Laquari and destroying him. "Now Gearfried attack her life points directly!" 'Rafael' ordered.
"Not so fast!" Karin yelled. "I activate Waboku which prevents me from losing any life points for the rest of this turn," Karin said. Three mages appeared on Karin's side of the field and began to chant. A magenta barrier appeared and stopped Gearfried's attack.
"I end my turn." 'Rafael' said. The three mages disappeared from Karin's side of the field.
"Draw. I summon my other Gladiator Beast Laquari to the field and set one card down. Your move." Karin said.
"Draw. I summon my Armed Samurai Ben Kei in attack mode. Then equip him with Axe of Despair." 'Rafael' said as a warrior full of weapons on his back appeared. In his hands an axe with what appears to made out of a combination of wood and flesh. "Then I equip my Gearfried with Big Bang Shot. Giving Gearfried another 400 ATK points and allow him to use his effect again!" 'Rafael' said. Just like last turn, Gearfried swung his sword down and sent an airwave at Gladiator Beast Laquari and destroyed him. "Gearfired and Ben Kei attack her directly!" 'Rafael' ordered.
"Not so fast. I activate my trap card, Storming Mirror Force. This card returns all attack position monsters to their hand." Karin said. A green barrier appeared around Karin. The two warriors' attack hit the barrier and the recoil from the impact forced them back to Rafael's hand.
"I end my turn." 'Rafael' grumbled.
"Draw. I summon my Gladiator Beast Equeste and attack you directly." Karin said as her centaur attacked 'Rafael'.
{Karin 4000/ 'Rafael' 2400}
"During my Main Phase two, Gladiator Beast Equeste goes back to the deck and I special summon an old friend, another Gladiator Beast Laquari!" Karin said as, for the third time, Gladiator Beast Laquari appeared on the field. "Since he was special summoned by a Gladiator Beast's effect, his original attack is now 2100. With that, I end my turn." Karin said.
"Draw… I set one monster down and end my turn." 'Rafael' said.
"Draw. Gladiator Beast Laquari attack 'Rafael''s facedown card." Gladiator Beast Laquari charged forth and destroyed 'Rafael''s set card, which was Ben Kei from the last turn. "I end my turn," Karin said.
"Draw." 'Rafael' said. The card he drew wasn't a monster. "I end my turn." 'Rafael' said.
"Draw. Gladiator Beast Laquari attacks you directly."
{Karin 4000/ 'Rafael' 0300}
"Draw." 'Rafael' said. Once again the card he drew wasn't a monster. "I end my turn." 'Rafael' said as he let out a sigh as he accepted that he lost this duel.
"Draw. Gladiator Beast Laquari finish this duel!" Karin said.
{Karin 4000/ 'Rafael' 0000}
"With that, this concludes the second duel. Now comes the third duel." Roland said as a screen above him showed the numbers again.
{1. 'Marik' 3. Samuel 4. Ichigo 5. Eucliwood 6. 'Namu' 7. Joey 9. Mai 10. Franceska 11. Seto 13. Yuzu 14. Orihime 16. Ishizu}
The machine began to spin the balls inside once more. Soon two numbers balls rolled out. "Number 7 and number 1," Roland said. The two-duelist walked up. "The duel between Wheeler Joseph and Ishtar 'Marik' shall begin!" Roland said.
{LIKE CANON} This duel was weird. "Marik' attempted to summon his Ra the Winged Sun Dragon. Instead of appearing, lightning struck down at both Joey and 'Marik'. Both Joey and 'Marik' fell unconscious. Somehow Joey regained consciousness and managed to win the duel due to a technicality. 'Namu', their new friend Yugi found, began to start screaming in pain. It was revealed that 'Namu' was the real Marik and 'Marik' was his servant named Odion. Once again, Seto had to call another ambulance for the unconscious duelist.
"God… Do I need to have a doctor standing by in the blimp?" Seto thought. He decided to have one since two people are already unconscious.
"With that, this concludes the third duel. Now comes the next duel." Roland said as a screen above him showed the numbers again.
{ 3. Samuel 4. Ichigo 5. Eucliwood 6. 'Namu'/Marik 9. Mai 10. Franceska 11. Seto 13. Yuzu 14. Orihime 16. Ishizu}
The machine began to spin the balls inside once more. Soon two numbers balls rolled out. "Number 6 and number 9," Roland said. The two duelists walked up. "The duel between Mai Valentine and Marik shall begin!" Roland said.
{LIKE CANON} In this duel, the real Marik summoned the Shadow Magic that the Millennium Item allow being harness and sent Mai and himself to duel in the Shadow Realm. Ichigo used various Kido to allow him to see into the Shadow Realm. In the end, Mai lost, and she fell unconscious. Ichigo saw that Marik has trapped Mai in her mind. Marik flooded Mai's mind with so much Shadow Magic, even Ichigo doubt he could do anything in there. Seto sighed as the ambulance picked her up and sent her to the hospital.
"With that, this concludes the fourth duel. We will now take a minute break." Roland said. Some employees came and offered small snacks to the other duelist. Joey noticed 'Rafael' walking away from the group. Joey decided to ask 'Rafael' about where he got those Gearfried cards. Joey followed 'Rafael'. While Joey was following 'Rafael'. 'Rafael' was on the phone.
"Your Majesty, Royd reporting in." 'Rafael' said… "I managed to locate former Special War Powers Kurosaki." 'Rafael' reported, "I was not able to determine if he still has his powers." 'Rafael' said. "As you wish your Majesty." 'Rafael' said. 'Rafael' then began to glow. Joey covered his eyes as he now sees a tall and rather slender individual, whose head is completely bald and features a third eye seemingly tattooed at the center of his forehead. Each of his ears is encased by a circular, headphone-like covering further surrounded by a dark-colored trim. 'Rafael' threw the deck in the nearest trash and turn the corner. Joey ran and looked to see that no one was there. Joey quickly went to the trash can and retrieved the deck and began to integrate his old deck with the once he acquired from 'Rafael'.
"All duelists and guests please return to the staging area," Roland said from the intercom. Joey quickly returned to where the duel stage was.
"Where were you, Joey?" Yugi asked.
"Had to use the restroom." Joey lied.
"Ok." Yugi accepted.
Now comes the next duel." Roland said as a screen above him showed the numbers again.
{ 3. Samuel 4. Ichigo 5. Eu 10. Franceska 11. Seto 13. Yuzu 14. Orihime 16. Ishizu}
The machine began to spin the balls inside once more. Soon two numbers balls rolled out. "Number 5 and number 14," Roland said. The two-duelist walked up. "The duel between…" Roland looked at Seto who pointed at Ichigo. Ichigo nodded. "The duel between Hellscythe Eucliwood and Orihime Inoue shall begin!" Roland said.
{Eu 4000/ Orihime 4000}
"I'll start by activating One Day of Peace," Orihime said. "This card allows both players to draw one card however, no damage can be inflicted until my turn again," Orihime said. I then use Upstart Goblin. You gain 1000 life points and in exchange, I get to draw an additional card." Orihime said.
{Eu 5000/ Orihime 4000}
"Then I active Cup of Ace," Orihime said. As a coin appeared on the field. The coin flipped and landed Heads. "I get to draw two more cards," Orihime said as she drew two more cards. "I then use another Upstart Goblin to draw another card," Orihime said.
{Eu 6000/ Orihime 4000}
"I then activate Magical Mallet which allows me to shuffle any cards in my hand to the deck and draw the same amount," Orihime said as she sent 2 cards back to the deck and drew two more. "I activate another Cup of Ace," Orihime said as the coin appeared again on the field. The coin flipped and landed Heads. "I get to draw two more cards," Orihime said as she drew two more cards. "I activate my last Cup of Ace," Orihime said as the coin appeared again on the field. The coin flipped and landed Heads. "I get to draw two more cards," Orihime said as she drew two more cards. " I send my Shun Rikka Hinagiku, Shun Shun Shun Rikka Baigon, and Shun Shun Rikka Lily to the grave to special summon Santen Kesshun!" Orihime said as three fairy monsters flew around and then formed a giant orange triangular shield. "Next, I send my Shun Shun Rikka Ayame and Shun Shun Shun Rikka Shun'ō to the grave to special summon Sōten Kisshun!" Orihime said. Two more fairies flew around and then formed an oval shape shield over Orihime. "Now I activate my field spell, Sanctuary in the Sky," Orihime said. The entire field changed to some sort of Greek temple. "Sanctuary in the Sky prevents all damage you deal with my Fairy-Type monsters," Orihime explained. "Lastly, by paying one thousand of my life points, if Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki is the only card in my hand, I can special summon him," Orihime said.
{Eu 6000/ Orihime 3000}
The last fairy appeared decked out in his ninja costume. "In my end phase, I activate my Sōten Kisshun's effect. By removing my 3'Cup of Ace', 2 'Upstart Goblin', my 'One Day of Peace, and my Magical Mallet I gain 300 life points for each one." Orihime said with a small smirk.
{Eu 6000/ Orihime 5100}
"Draw," Eu said. "I activate my Spell Card, Dark Hole," Eu said. "It destroys all monsters on both sides of the field," Eu said.
"I active my Santen Kesshun's effect. By sending three cards from the top of my deck to the grave, I can negate each of my card's destruction." Orihime said as she sent the top three cards to the graveyard. Santen Kesshun grew and covered Orihime's two monsters with the orange barrier and successfully blocked out the force of Eu's Dark Hole.
"I activate Foolish Burial. This card allows me to send one card from my deck to the graveyard." Eu explained. "The card I send is my Shaddoll Falco to the graveyard. This causes my Shaddoll Falco's effect to activate. It allows it to be special summoned from the grave in a face-down position." Eu said as her Shaddoll Falco summoned itself face-down defense position. "Then I summon another Shaddoll Falco in attack mode," Eu said. "Now I equip my face-up Shaddoll Falco with Nephe Shaddoll Fusion. This card allows me to select the attribute of my equipped Shaddoll monster." Eu explained. "I choose LIGHT," Eu said. "Now I use my other effect of Nephe Shaddoll Fusion which allows me to fusion summon!" Eu said. I fuse my face-down Shaddoll Falco with my LIGHT attribute Shaddoll Falco to fusion summon, El Shaddoll Construct!" Eu said as her El Shaddoll Construct appeared on Eu's field. "El Shaddoll Construct attack Orihime's Sōten Kisshun!" Eu ordered.
"Not so fast. I use my Santen Kesshun's effect negate Sōten Kisshun's destruction. I also use my Sanctuary in the Sky to prevent any damage I would have normally taken." Orihime countered.
"I end my turn," Eu said.
"Draw," Orihime said. "I activate another Upstart Goblin," Orihime said.
{Eu 7000/ Orihime 5100}
"Now then… I use my Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki to attack your El Shaddoll Construct." Orihime declared as her ninja charged for an attack. I then user Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki's effect. I can return any number of cards that are removed back to the deck and Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki gains 500 for each card that was returned to the deck this way." Orihime said. "The cards I sent back are Cup of Ace, 2 Upstart Goblin, my One Day of Peace, and my Magical Mallet. Which means Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki attack is now 6000." Orihime explained.
"You triggered my El Shaddoll Construct's effect. Whenever it is in battle with a monster that was special summoned, it automatically is destroyed." Eu said as El Shaddoll Construct shot strings at Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki.
"I interrupt your effect by using Santen Kesshun's effect." Orihime countered. The shield flew in front of Shun Rikka Tsubaki and blocked the effect. "During my end phase, Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki returns to his original ATK points. I also use Sōten Kisshun's effect and remove my Nova Summoner I just discarded to gain 300 more life points.
{Eu 7000/ Orihime 5400}
"Draw. Set one monster down and end my turn." Eu said.
"Draw. Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki attack her set." Orihime ordered as Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki flew and pierce Eu's facedown card and revealing Mathematician.
"By destroying Mathematician, it allows me to draw one card from my deck," Eu said.
"I end my turn," Orihime said.
"Draw, I set two cards down and end my turn," Eu said.
"Draw," Orihime said. "I activate One Day of Peace," Orihime said as both players drew a card. "I activate another One Day of Peace," Orihime said as both players drew another card. "I activate another One Day of Peace," Orihime said as both players drew another card. "I set one card down and during the end phase, I use Sōten Kisshun's effect and remove my three copies of 'One Day of Peace' to gain 900 more life points," Orihime said.
{Eu 7000/ Orihime 6300}
"Draw. Set one monster down and end my turn." Eu said.
"Draw. Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki attack her set." Orihime ordered as Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki flew and pierce Eu's facedown card and revealing another Mathematician.
"By destroying Mathematician, it allows me to draw one card from my deck," Eu said.
"I end my turn," Orihime said.
"Draw. Set one monster down and end my turn." Eu said.
"Draw. Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki attack her set." Orihime ordered as Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki flew and pierce Eu's facedown card and revealing Shaddoll Hedgehog.
"By destroying my Shaddoll Hedgehog, I can add one Shaddoll Spell or Trap to my hand," Eu said as she added Shaddoll Fusion to her hand.
"I end my turn," Orihime said.
"Draw," Eu said and gave a small smile. "I activate Shaddoll Fusion. I send Lyla, Lightsworn Sorceress and Shaddoll Beast to the grave to fusion summon another El Shaddoll Construct." Eu said as another El Shaddoll Construct rose next to the other one on Eu's field. "I then use El Shaddoll Construct's effected and sends my Shaddoll Dragon to the grave. When Shaddoll Dragon is in the grave, it allows me to return one card to your hand!" Eu explained.
"OH NO!" Orihime screamed when she realized what was about to happen.
"OH yes," Eu said. I target your Santen Kesshun." Eu said a ghostly purple looking dragon appeared and roared at Santen Kesshun as it disappeared from the field. "Now then, my two El Shaddoll Constructs attack Orihime's Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki and Sōten Kisshun. With that, I end my turn." Eu said.
"Draw. From my graveyard, I activate my Shun Shun Rikka Shun'ō's other effect. If this card and Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki, Shun Shun Rikka Ayame, Shun Shun Rikka Baigon, Shun Shun Rikka Hinagiku, and Shun Shun Rikka Lily are in the graveyard and there are no other monsters on my side of the field, I can remove all six cards from play and special summon one Fairy Queen of the Six Flowers from my hand, deck or graveyard." Orihime explained. "My six fairies…" Six glowing lights appeared. "You have served me well…" Those six lights began to blink in a rhythm like a heartbeat. "You have fallen…" The six blinking lights began to spin. "But not forgotten…" The six blinking lights began to blink faster. "From your ashes…" At the center of the circle, an energy ball began to form "A queen shall rise! I summon Fairy Empress of Six Flowers (12)!" Orihime yelled. The energy ball exploded, blinking everyone with white light. A tall human floated in the space the light originated. She has brown eyes and long, waist-length, burnt orange hair. Her most noticeable physical trait is her slender yet curvaceous figure. She had pale orange armor covering most of her body. In her hands, she wields a large spear. At the top of the spear, below the tip, there is her six-petal flower on it. On her back, she had six pairs of angel wings. (13)
"Did Orihime turn herself into a duel monster card?" Ichigo mentally commented.
"Looks like it," Karin said.
"She does look more confident in the card than here," Yuzu added.
"Shit… How am I going to beat this thing?" Eu said.
"By paying 1000 of my life points, I can use one of my Fairy Empress's effects. REJECTION WAVE!" Orihime yelled. The Fairy Empress's six-petal flower spear glowed as she swung the energy wave to Eu's side of the field and hit both of her El-Shaddoll Constructs. On both of their chests, a black version of the six-petal flower appeared on their chest.
{Eu 7000/ Orihime 5300}
"As long as a monster had a rejection counter, the black six-petal flower, they cannot activate their effects," Orihime explained. "Now my Fairy Empress, attack with REJECTION STRIKE!" Orihime yelled. The Fairy Empress charged towards one of the El-Shaddoll Construct, the tip glowed orange and pierce El-Shaddoll Construct and destroyed her.
{Eu 4800/ Orihime 5300}
"With that… I end my turn." Orihime said.
"Draw…I remove from play my Lyla, Lightsworn Sorceress and Shaddoll Beast to special summon my Black Luster Soldier- Envoy of the Beginning. I use his effect to remove your Fairy Empress of Six Flowers!" Eu said. Black Luster Soldier- Envoy of the Beginning brought his sword up. A wave of energy began to form before he slashed down to open a portal as it tries to absorb the Fairy Empress of Six Flowers. Suddenly six lights appeared and struck the portal, forcing the portal to close. "What happened?" Eu asked, surprised at the fact that her effect didn't work.
"It is because of Fairy Empress of Six Flowers's final ability. As long as Shun Shun Rikka Shun'ō, Shun Shun Rikka Tsubaki, Shun Shun Rikka Ayame, Shun Shun Rikka Baigon, Shun Shun Rikka Hinagiku, and Shun Shun Rikka Lily are removed from play, this card cannot leave the field." Orihime explained.
"Shit… I switch my El-Shaddoll Construct to defense mode and end." Eu said.
"Draw. My Fairy Empress of Six Flowers attack Eu's Black Luster Soldier- Envoy of the Beginning!" Eu ordered.
{Eu 2800/ Orihime 6300}
"Draw… I activate my spell card Book of Moon. This card allows me to flip one card face down defense position. I choose your Fairy Empress of Six Flowers." Eu declared. Fairy Empress of Six Flowers flipped face-down. "I then use Raigeki!" Eu yelled. From the sky, a large lightning bolt came crashing down and hit Orihime's face-down monster. Everyone watched to see if the card survived or sent to the graveyard. When the lighting cleared up, they could see Orihime's field is wide open.
"How?" Orihime questioned.
"Raigeki destroys all monsters. It doesn't allow Fairy Empress of Six Flowers to be flipped face-up." Eu explained.
"Dam it," Orihime yelled.
"I then use Monster Reborn!" Eu said. "The card I'll bring back is my other El-Shaddoll Construct. My first El-Shaddoll Construct attack Orihime directly!" Eu declared.
"Not so fast. I activate my Trap Card, 'Draining Shield!" Orihime yelled. "This card allows me to negate your attack and gain life points equal to the monster's attack points," Orihime explained
{Eu 2800/ Orihime 9100}
"Still. My second El-Shaddoll Construct attack Orihime directly!" Eu declared.
{Eu 2800/ Orihime 6300}
"Your turn," Eu said.
"Draw… Set one card down and end my turn." Orihime said.
"Draw. First El-Shaddoll Construct attack Orihime's set." Eu ordered. It shot purple strings at the card to reveal a Nova Summoner.
"I use my Nova Summoner to get Marshmallon in defense mode," Orihime said.
"Orihime you forgot something. El-Shaddoll Construct's effect!" Eu said.
"NO!" Orihime said
"Yes. My other El-Shaddoll Construct destroys Marshmallon by using its effect." Eu said. El-Shaddoll Construct fired darker purple strings and destroyed Marshmallon. "I end my turn," Eu said.
"Draw… I end my turn." Orihime sighed.
"Draw. My two El-Shaddoll Construct attack Orihime directly!" Eu ordered.
{Eu 2800/ Orihime 0700}
"Draw. I set one card and end my turn." Orihime said.
"Draw. First El-Shaddoll Construct attack Orihime's facedown card." Eu ordered. El-Shaddoll Construct shot purple strings at facedown card to reveal Honest. "Now then my other El-Shaddoll Construct finish this!" Eu declared. The other El-Shaddoll Construct shot purple strings and struck Orihime directly.
{Eu 2800/ Orihime 0000}
"With that, this concludes the fifth duel. Now comes the next duel." Roland said as a screen above him showed the numbers again.
{ 3. Samuel 4. Ichigo 10. Franceska 11. Seto 13. Yuzu 16. Ishizu}
The machine began to spin the balls inside once more. Soon two numbers balls rolled out. "Number 10 and number 13," Roland said. The two-duelist walked up. "The duel between Kurosaki Yuzu and Rose Franceska will now begin!" Roland said.
{Franceska 4000/ Yuzu 4000}
"I'll go first," Franceska said. "I set one monster down and set one card down. I end my turn." Franceska said.
"Draw. I activate my spell card Terraforming. This allows me to search for one field spell and add it to my hand." Yuzu said. "I now activate my field spell, Ritual Sanctuary." Yuzu said. The field changed into some sort of wedding ceremony. Now then, by discarding one spell card, I can add a ritual monster or ritual spell to my hand." Yuzu said. I add my Herald of Perfection." Yuzu said. "I then summon my Manju of Ten Thousand Hands." Yuzu said. "When he is normal summoned, I can add a ritual monster or ritual spell to my hand." Yuzu explained. "I'll add my Hymn of Light." Yuzu said. "I now activate my Dawn of Herald." Yuzu said as she discards her Saffira, Queen of Dragons. "Come forth my Herald of Perfection!" Yuzu said as a weird-looking monster appeared on the field in face-up defense mode. "By removing my Dawn of Herald, I can add one of the cards that were used for the ritual summon." Yuzu said as she added her Saffira, Queen of Dragon back to her hand. Now I activate Hymn of Light and discard my Cyber Angel Vrash to ritual summon Saffira, Queen of Dragons!" Yuzu said. A blush dragon appeared on the field in face-up attack mode. "Saffira attack Franceska's face-down card," Yuzu ordered. Saffira fired a blast of light at Franceska's face-down monster to reveal Amazoness Chain Master. "Now then Manju attack Franceska's life points!" Yuzu said.
"I activate my trap card, Amazoness Willpower!" Franceska said. "I can special summon one Amazoness monster from my graveyard in face-up attack mode. However, it cannot change its battle position and it must attack when able to." Franceska explained. "Return Chain Master!" Franceska ordered.
"During my end phase, I use my Saffira's effect to draw two cards and discard one." Yuzu said as she discarded another copy of Saffira.
"Draw. I sacrifice my Chain Master to bring out my Amazoness Queen!" Franceska said. "As long as Amazoness Queen is on the field, Amazoness monsters I control cannot be destroyed by battle," Franceska explained. "I equip my Amazoness Queen with Fusion Sword Murasame Blade," Franceska said. "This curse sword can only be equipped to a warrior monster. It gains 800 attack points and this spell card cannot be destroyed by card effects." Franceska explained. "My Queen, attack Yuzu's Herald of Perfection!" Franceska ordered.
"By removing my Hymn of Light, it negates all destruction of ritual monsters." Yuzu said.
"I end my turn with a face down," Franceska said.
"Draw. I activate the Pre-Preparation of Rites. This card allows me to add a Ritual Spell Card from my deck to my hand and add the corresponding Ritual Monster for the Ritual Spell Card from my deck or graveyard." Yuzu explained. "I choose the spell card Hymn of Light and Saffira, Queen of Dragons." Yuzu said and added the two cards to her hand. "Now I activate Hymn of Light and discard my Cyber Angel Dakini to ritual summon Saffira, Queen of Dragons in face-up defense mode," Yuzu said. "I switch all of my monsters to defense mode and during my end phase, I use my Saffira's effect to discard a random card in my opponents' hand." Yuzu said. Franceska discarded her Amazoness Heirloom
"Draw," Franceska said. "My Amazoness Queen, attack Yuzu's Herald of Perfection!" Franceska ordered.
"By removing my Hymn of Light, it negates all destruction of ritual monsters." Yuzu said.
"I end my turn," Franceska said.
"Draw." Yuzu said. I end my turn." Yuzu said.
"Draw. I activate my Amazoness Fighting Spirit!" Franceska said. "When an Amazoness battles a monster with higher attack than it, my Amazoness monster gains an additional 1000 attack points," Franceska explained. "My Amazoness Queen, attack Yuzu's Herald of Perfection!" Franceska ordered. Amazoness Queen charged fourth and swung Murasame at Yuzu's Herald of Perfection. Amazoness Queen cut Herald of Perfection in half. "Now then, when my Amazoness destroyed a monster, I can activate Queen's Pawn!" Franceska said. "When my Amazoness monster destroyed an opponent's monster, I can special summon one level 4 or lower Amazoness monster from my deck," Franceska explained. "Come on out Amazoness Sage!" Franceska said. "Amazoness Sage attack Yuzu's Manju," Franceska ordered. Amazoness Sage came up and smack Manju with her staff. "When Amazoness Sage attacked another monster and is still on the field, she can destroy a spell or trap card on my opponent's side of the field," Franceska explained. "I choose your Ritual Sanctuary!" Franceska said. Amazoness Sage glowed red and slammed her staff down on the field and destroyed Ritual Sanctuary. "With that, I end my turn," Franceska said.
"Draw. I activate Pre-Preparation of Rites." Yuzu said. "This time, I add my Dawn of Herald and my Herald of Perfection." Yuzu said. "I activate my Dawn of Herald." Yuzu said "I sacrifice my Saffira, Queen of Dragons on the field. Come forth my Herald of Perfection" Yuzu said as Herald of Perfection appeared in face-up defense mode. "By removing my Dawn of Herald, I can add one of the cards that were used for the ritual summon." Yuzu said as she added her Saffira, Queen of Dragon back to her hand. "I end my turn." Yuzu said.
"Draw. I reveal my trap card, Amazoness Willpower!" Franceska said. "Return Chain Master!" Franceska ordered. "Amazoness Queen, attack Yuzu's Herald of Perfection!" Franceska said. It was watching a repeat of the last turn. Amazoness Queen charged fourth and swung Murasame at Yuzu's Herald of Perfection. Amazoness Queen cut Herald of Perfection in half. "Now then, Amazoness Chain Master attack Saffira!" Franceska said. Amazoness Chain Master glowed a feisty yellow aura and flung her chain at Saffira and destroyed her. "Amazoness Sage attack Yuzu directly!" Franceska ordered.
{Franceska 4000/ Yuzu 2600}
"I end my turn," Franceska said.
"Draw." Yuzu said. "I summon my Manju of Ten Thousand Hands." Yuzu said. "This time I add my Cyber Angel Dakini." Yuzu said. "I activate my Machine Angel Ritual." Yuzu said. "I tribute my Manju and the Saffira in my hand to bring out Cyber Angel Dakini!" Yuzu said. "When Dakini is ritual summoned, my opponent must send one monster from their field to the graveyard." Yuzu said. Franceska sent her Amazoness Sage to the graveyard. "Dakini attack Chain Master!" Yuzu said.
{Franceska 2800/ Yuzu 2600}
"Due to Amazoness Queen on the field, my Amazoness Chain Master is not destroyed by battle," Franceska explained.
"During the end phase, Dakini's other effect activates. It allows me to add Cyber Angel Vrash to my hand." Yuzu said.
"Draw," Franceska said. "I summon my Amazoness Swords Woman," Franceska said. "My Queen, attack Dakini!" Franceska ordered.
"Not so fast, by removing my Machine Angel Ritual, it negates all destruction of ritual monsters." Yuzu said.
"Another one!" Franceska yelled.
{Franceska 2800/ Yuzu 2100}
"Amazoness Swords Woman attack Dakini!" Franceska said. The Sword Women glowed a feisty yellow aura and slashed at Cyber Angel Dakini. Instead of Franceska taking damage, Yuzu took damage.
{Franceska 2800/ Yuzu 1900}
"What happened?" Yuzu asked.
"Let me explain this to you," Franceska said. "My Amazoness Swords Woman has an effect where any battle damage I would have taken involving my Amazoness Swords Woman would instead be taken from my opponent," Franceska explained.
"Wow." Yuzu said.
"Now then Amazoness Chain Master attack," Franceska said. Chain Master glowed a feisty yellow aura and flung her chain at Dakini. But, Dakini blocked the chains and countered the attack with a spear strike.
{Franceska 2600/ Yuzu 1900}
"Why did you attack with Chain Master?" Yuzu asked.
"It is the side effect of Amazoness Willpower," Franceska said. "The monster that is brought back from Amazoness Willpower must battle each turn if able to," Franceska explained.
"I see." Yuzu said.
"I end my turn," Franceska said.
"Draw. I activate my spell card Terraforming to add another copy of my Ritual Sanctuary to my hand." Yuzu said. "I now activate my field spell, Ritual Sanctuary." Yuzu said. The field changed back into the wedding ceremony. "Now then, by returning six spell cards to the deck, I can special summon one monster from my graveyard whose level is the same is the number of spell cards I just sent." Yuzu explained. "Return ones more Herald of Perfection!" Yuzu said. "Dakini attack Chain Master!" Yuzu said.
{Franceska 1400/ Yuzu 1900}
"During the end phase, Dakini's other effect activates. It allows me to add Cyber Angel Dakini to my hand." Yuzu said.
"Draw," Franceska said. "I summon another Amazoness Swords Woman," Franceska said. "My Queen, attack Yuzu's Herald of Perfection for the final time!" Franceska said. It was watching a repeat of the last turn. Amazoness Queen charged fourth and swung Murasame at Yuzu's Herald of Perfection. Amazoness Queen cut Herald of Perfection in half. "I can activate Queen's Pawn!" Franceska said. "Come on out Amazoness Paladin!" Franceska said. The Sword Women glowed a feisty yellow aura and slashed at Cyber Angel Dakini. Instead of Franceska taking damage, Yuzu took damage.
{Franceska 1400/ Yuzu 1700}
"Due to Amazoness Queen on the field, my Amazoness Chain Master is not destroyed by battle." Franceska reminded. "My other Amazoness Swords Woman attack Dakini!" Franceska said. The Sword Women glowed a feisty yellow aura and slashed at Cyber Angel Dakini. Instead of Franceska taking damage, Yuzu took damage.
{Franceska 1400/ Yuzu 1500}
"My Amazoness Paladin attack Dakini!" Franceska said. The Amazon Paladin glowed a feisty yellow aura and slashed at Cyber Angel Dakini; finally managed to overpower her and destroyed her.
{Franceska 1400/ Yuzu 1000}
"Now then, my Amazoness Chain Master, direct attack!" Franceska ordered. Amazoness Chain Master threw her chains and hit directly at Yuzu.
{Franceska 1400/ Yuzu 0000}
"Good job Yuzu," Franceska said.
"Thank you as well." Yuzu said.
"With that, this concludes the sixth duel. Now comes the next duel." Roland said as a screen above him showed the numbers again.
{ 3. Samuel 4. Ichigo 11. Seto 16. Ishizu}
The machine began to spin the balls inside once more. Soon two numbers balls rolled out. "Number 11 and number 16," Roland said. The two-duelist walked up. "The duel between Kaiba Seto and Ishtar Ishizu will now begin!" Roland said.
{LIKE CANON} That duel was very strange. Ishizu did very strange things in the duel. Things such as not looking at the cards she drew or in her hand. In turn, those cards were able to back Seto in a corner. Anyone who knew about the Millennium Items was aware of the Millennium Necklace's ability to see into the future. She gloated that she already knew the outcome. What made it worse was that Ichigo and the others witness Marik's Millennium Eyes glowing and sent something to Seto which forced him to sacrifice is Obelisk the Great War God for his Blue-Eyes White Dragon. Ichigo theorized that Seto or a past incarnation of Seto used the Millennium Rod and has a connection to the item which influenced Seto's decision.
"This concludes the seventh duel. The final duel of this round, Number 3 and number 4!" Roland said. The two-duelist walked up. "The final duel of this round between Kurosaki Ichigo and Greene Samuel will now begin!" Roland said.
{Samuel 4000/ Ichigo 4000}
"I go first. I activate my Ancient Gear Fortress." Samuel said. "During the turn that my Ancient Gear monsters are Normal or Special Summoned, they cannot be targeted or destroyed by card effects. You also cannot activate any cards in response to the summoning of any of my Ancient Gear monsters. If this card is destroyed while it is in the Spell & Trap Zone: I can Special Summon 1 "Ancient Gear" monster from my hand or Graveyard, but, I cannot Special Summon monsters for the rest of this turn, except "Ancient Gear" monsters." Samuel explains. "I then activate my field spell, Geartown," Samuel said. The surroundings slowly turned into a city built entirely of gears. "As long as this card is on the field, it requires one less tribute to tribute summons Ancient Gear monsters. When this card is destroyed, I can special summon one Ancient Gear from my hand, Deck or Graveyard." Samuel explained. "I then activate Fusion Conscription," Samuel said. "By reveal 1 Fusion Monster in my Extra Deck, I can add one Fusion Material whose name is specifically stated on the card from my deck or graveyard to my hand. But, I cannot normal summon or special summon monsters with that name or activate cards that use that card's name till the end of this turn." Samuel explained. "The card I reveal is Ultimate Ancient Gear Golem and the card I add is Ancient Gear Golem," Samuel said. "I then normal summon my Gold Gadget and end my turn," Samuel said.
"Impressive field," Ichigo said. But, could it handle this! Draw!" Ichigo said. "I activate my Cards of the Red Stone," Ichigo said. "By sending 1 Level 7 "Red-Eyes" monster from my hand to the Graveyard; draw 2 cards, then I can send 1 Level 7 "Red-Eyes" monster from my Deck to the Graveyard," Ichigo said. "I discard my Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon," Ichigo said as he draws 2 more cards. "I also send another Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon due to Cards of the Red Stone's other effect," Ichigo said. "I then activate the spell card Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy your Ancient Gear Fortress," Ichigo said. A typhoon suddenly appeared and blew towards Samuel said of the field and destroyed his Ancient Gear Fortress. "Next I summon Black Stone of Legend," Ichigo said as a black and red egg appears on the field. "By tributing my egg, I can special summon one Level 7 or lower Red-Eyes Monster," Ichigo explained. "Come forth, Red-Eyes Retro Dragon!" Ichigo said as the Black Egg breaks open and another black dragon takes its place. "Unfortunately, he isn't staying that long," Ichigo said. "By removing my Red-Eyes Retro Dragon, I can special summon my Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon!" Ichigo said. "My Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon can be special summoned from my hand by removing from play one dragon monster on my field," Ichigo explained. "Then I use his effect!" Ichigo said. "I can special summon one Dragon monster from my hand or graveyard," Ichigo explained. "Come on out Red-Eyes Black Dragon!" Ichigo said. "Now then, Red-Eyes Black Dragon, attack Samuel's Gold Gadget!" Ichigo said.
{Samuel 3300/ Ichigo 4000}
"When my Gold Gadget is destroyed, I can special summon another level 4 or lower Gadget Monster except himself," Samuel said. "Go Silver Gadget!" Samuel said. As a silver looking robot appeared in face-up defense mode.
"Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon, attack Silver Gadget!" Ichigo said.
"When Silver Gadget is destroyed, I can special summon another level 4 or lower Gadget Monster except himself," Samuel said. "Go Ancient Gear Gadget," Samuel said. As a rusted looking robot appeared in face-up defense mode.
"I end my turn," Ichigo said.
"Draw. I activate my Ancient Gear Fortress." Samuel said.
"In response, I activate Jar of Avarice!" Ichigo said. "This card allows me to return five cards from my graveyard, back to the deck and draw one card," Ichigo explained as Ichigo added his Mystical Space Typhoon, Cards of the Red Stone, Black Stone of Legends and his 2 Red-Eyes Black Flare dragons back to the deck, shuffled and draw one card.
"I use Geartown's effect to allow me to sacrifice my Ancient Gear Gadget to summon out, Ancient Gear Golem!" Samuel said. "Ancient Gear Golem attack Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon!" Samuel said. Ancient Gear Golem walked forward and punched Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon and destroyed the dragon.
{Samuel 3300/ Ichigo 3800}
"I end my turn after that," Samuel said.
"Draw. I activate Red-Eyes Insight. This card allows me to send one Red-Eyes monster from my hand or deck and add one Red-Eyes Spell or Trap to my hand." Ichigo said as Ichigo sends a copy of his Red-Eyes Retro Dragon to the grave. "The spell card I choose is Red-Eyes Fusion and activate it," Ichigo said. "This time I send Red-Eyes Black Dragon and my other copy of Meteor Dragon Red-Eyes Impact to the grave and special summon Meteor Black Comet Dragon!" Ichigo declared. "Now his effect activates. Ichigo said. "This guy allows me to send one Red-Eyes monster from my hand or deck and my opponent takes half that Red-Eyes attack as damage," Ichigo said. "The card I choose is Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon which has 2400 attack points," Ichigo said as Samuel took 1200 points so damage.
{Samuel 2100/ Ichigo 3800}
"Now then, Meteor Black Comet Dragon attack Samuel's Ancient Gear Golem!" Samuel said. Meteor Black Comet Dragon fired a black fireball at Ancient Gear Golem. The fireball hit right in the center of Ancient Gear Golem. The fireball quickly burned through Ancient Gear Golem and destroyed him.
{Samuel 1600/ Ichigo 3800}
"Red-Eyes Black Dragon attack Samuel directly and win me this game!" Ichigo said. As Red-Eyes Black Dragon fired a red fireball at Samuel. It was a direct hit and Samuel lost the duel.
{Samuel 0000/ Ichigo 3800}
"This concludes the final elimination portion of the Battle City Tournament. Now then. The finalists are 1. Kaiba Seto. 2. Kurosaki Ichigo. 3. Kurosaki Karin. . 5. Rose Franceska. 6. Moto Yugi. Joey. 8. Ishtar Marik. The next portion of the tournament will not be here." Roland announced.
"What!" Joey yelled.
"Wheeler, did you honestly expect my Battle City tournament to be finished in an incomplete stadium?" Seto asked while glaring at Joey.
"Um…" Joey mumbled.
"Soon, the actual final stage will appear in front of us," Fugata said.
"What did you say," Joey asked.
"Real final stage?" Yugi asked. Suddenly all the lights in the stadium turn upward towards the sky. Everyone looked up to see KaibaCorp's blimp above them.
"It seems to be coming out," Fugata said. The KaibaCorp's landing system opened up and began to descend.
"This is the real final stage," Roland said.
"That's right. Finals will be held 1000 meters (3280.84 feet or .621 miles) in the air." Mokuba said. Right when Mokuba said that, the KaibaCorp blimp landed.
"Now then, the finalists and their guests board the ship," Roland instructed. Immediately Marik walked up first. Then Franceska, Yugi, and Joey walked up. When Tristan, Téa, Serenity, and Duke tried to walk up, they were stopped by Roland and Fugata.
"Halt! People who are not duelist can't get on the ship!" Roland said.
"You sure?" Tristan asked.
"You got to be kidding me," Téa said.
"How can it be like that?" Serenity said. "I thought that I would be able to see my older brother duel on the ship."
"It's not a big deal!" Duke said.
"Please!" Tristan asked.
"Let us get on the ship," Duke said.
"I beg of you to reconsider," Téa asked.
"Please!" Serenity asked.
"It's impossible. I can't help you." Fugata said.
"Hey. I'm not a duelist either. Let them get on board." Mokuba interjected.
"But Mr. Mokuba…" Fugata said.
"You agree right brother?" Mokuba asked.
"Do as you like," Seto said. In all honestly, Seto would have not let them board but, knowing Ichigo, he'll get Yuzu on board even though she wasn't a finalist.
"Well… we will obey you!" Tristan said as the four ran up the stairs.
"Hey!" Fugata yelled out.
"Fugata, calm down," Ichigo yelled.
"Pretend that we didn't see it," Seto said.
"Yes, sir," Fugata said. With that Seto boarded the ship. Ichigo was about to board when he noticed Ishizu still there. Ichigo decided to approach her.
"Hello رسول أوزوريس ل." Ishizu said.
"Hello, Ishizu. You're probably thinking if you can sneak on board don't you." Ichigo said.
"I… was thinking about it," Ishizu said.
"I am not going to let you board," Ichigo admitted.
"I know but…" Ishizu said.
"But?" Ichigo asked.
"Can you help save my brother for me?" Ishizu asked.
"Sure," Ichigo said.
"Really?" Ishizu said.
"Yes," Ichigo replied.
"Take this," Ishizu said as she took off her Millennium Necklace.
"Why?" Ichigo asked.
"You are going to need this to help save my brother and help the Pharaoh," Ishizu said. "Goodbye رسول أوزوريس ل," Ishizu said and left. Ichigo sighed and began to enter the blimp. Yuzu, Karin, and Eu followed close by. Once the finalist all boarded, Fugata and Roland boarded and began to close the gate. Due to how advanced the ship is made, Fugata and Roland didn't need to be at the gate while it closed. If those two decided to stay back, they would have noticed a girl with orange hair sneaking onboard the blimp.
"Don't worry my Ichigo. I'll get rid of those unworthy of you. Then you'll see the truth and finally admit that we are destined to be together." Orihime thought as she tried to find Ichigo's room.
Scene Change
Once everyone another unnamed worker in a suit guided everyone to a sort of open hall.
"Now then, in the morning, we will start the next set of eliminations," Roland announced.
"There is a small kitchen available if you wish for a night snack. At 07:30, we will have breakfast and start the first duel." Fugata said. "Also, your rooms for this trip are based on the numbers that we announced before the blimp landed. If you do not remember your number, please look at the screen." Fugata said as the screen behind him turned on and displayed the numbers again.
[1. Kaiba Seto. 2. Kurosaki Ichigo. 3. Kurosaki Karin. 4. Hellscythe Eucliwood. 5. Rose Franceska. 6. Moto Yugi. Joey. 8. Ishtar Marik.]
With that, everyone went to their rooms. Yuzu, Karin, and Eu already told Ichigo that they were planning to share their room. While they were walking down, they all heard a commotion from Joey's room. Ichigo saw that the four non-duelists were bugging Joey about a room. Ichigo decided to knock on the door to get their attention.
"O. Ichigo," Joey said.
"Hello Joey, Téa and Tristan… who are these two?" Ichigo said, pointing at Serenity and Duke.
"My name is Devlin Duke," Duke said as he extended his hand for a handshake.
"Kurosaki Ichigo," Ichigo said and shook Duke's hand.
"Um…" Serenity mumbled, nervous at the hot guy in front of her. "Like the strawberry?" Serenity asked quietly. Téa, Tristan, Joey, and Duke laughed at Serenity's comment. Ichigo sighed. He got used to the name already.
"Yes. Just like a strawberry." Ichigo said.
"Serenity." Serenity said.
"Nice to meet you," Ichigo said. Serenity's face lit up.
"What are you doing here?" Joey asked.
"Well… I was curious about the commotion from this room." Ichigo said.
"Oh. These guys just charged into my room and said that they are going to stay in here for the night since they didn't want to disturb Yugi." Joey complained.
"You know that you are doing the same thing you didn't want to do to Yugi to Joey right?" Ichigo said.
"Um…" The four mumbled. Ichigo cracked a small smile.
"Luckily for you four, Eu and Karin are not going to use their rooms," Ichigo said.
"Why?" Téa asked.
"Yuzu, Karin, and Eu want to stay in my room," Ichigo said.
"Really?" The four said.
"Yes," Ichigo said as he handed Duke and Téa the two key cards to rooms 3 and 4.
"THANK YOU!" All five of them said. Ichigo smiled and walked off. Not noticing someone watching him.
"Those bitches! How dare they think they deserve to sleep with my Ichigo!" Orihime thought as she followed Ichigo to room 2. Ichigo opened the door using his key cards. Ichigo walked in and sealed it. Orihime decided to wait a few hours to make sure everyone is asleep. Orihime found a little janitor closet entered it to hide for a few hours.
"Hinagiku" Orihime ordered. Hinagiku appeared. Unlike his card counterpart, Hinagiku was wearing a black suit and his face was emotionless.
"Yes, mistress?" Hinagiku asked as he bows to Orihime.
"Guard this area. In two hours, wake me up." Orihime ordered.
"As you wish mistress," Hinagiku said. Two hours later, Hinagiku lightly shook Orihime. "Mistress, you requested to be woken up in two hours," Hinagiku said. Orihime woke up, rubbed the sleepiness out of her eyes.
"Dismissed," Orihime commanded. Hinagiku gave her a bow and disappeared. Orihime made herself look presentable and left the closet. She went to room two. "Koten Zanshun," Orihime said. Tsubaki flew and silently cut open a hole large enough for Orihime to enter. "Sōten Kisshun," Orihime said as she rejected the damage from the door. The room wasn't very dark. The room looks more like a hotel room. She quietly walked around the room. She notices two doors. One was opened while the other one was closed. She walked to the open door to see that it was a bedroom. "This is it." Orihime thought. She slowly opened the door. She tiptoed inside the room and closed the door. She looked and saw the bed. It has the outlines of multiple people in the bed. "Those fucking bitches!" Orihime thought. She slowly walked towards the bed. Right when she was about to grab the sheets. Something slammed into her, forcing her away from the bed. Something else pinned her down to the ground. "Koten-." Orihime tried to say before her mouth was covered. Suddenly the lights turned on. Orihime looked to see one girl with had pale skin, white waist-length hair and bright blue eyes covering her mouth, arms, and her upper body. While the other girl who also has pale skin black waist-length hair and bright red eyes pinned her legs and lower body down. Orihime tried to shake these two girls off.
"There is no point Orihime," Ichigo said as he got out of bed. Orihime looked to see Yuzu, Karin and Eu stood up and rubbing the sleep out of their eyes. Bakudō #9. Geki." Ichigo said. Suddenly Orihime glowed red and couldn't move anything. "Kisara and Valiona get off of her and bring her to that chair," Ichigo said as he pointed at a chair. Kisara and Valiona easily lifted Orihime off the ground and brought her to the chair Ichigo pointed at.
"What are you going to do?" Karin asked.
"I need to figure out what caused Orihime to act like this," Ichigo said.
"How?" Yuzu asked.
"By using this," Ichigo said as he summoned the Millennium Key.
"What's that?" Karin asked.
"This is the Millennium Key. It will allow me to force enter someone's mind." Ichigo said as he brought the key towards Orihime. He brought the key to Orihime's face. Ichigo press and turn the key counterclockwise. A colorless wave of reiatsu resonated from the Millennium Key. Ichigo stood there frozen.
Scene Change: Orihime's mind.
Ichigo appeared in what looks like a barren desert with monolithic thick haze formed from embers and wisps of black smog rising from the ground. In the distance, there appears a kingdom of rubble with one tower standing. Ichigo decided to go to this lone tower. Ichigo used Shunpo to quickly reach the tower. It has one large door. Ichigo pushed open the door and entered.
"Welcome Kurosaki-sama!" Someone said. Ichigo looked closer to see a virtually identical to Orihime, except inverted in color. She is of average height. Her skin and hair are white. Her hair long, waist-length and her bangs naturally frame her face and also hang over her ears. Her eyes have black pupils, white irises, and black sclera. She has black nails.
"A hollow?" Ichigo said, shocked to see an inverted Orihime in her mindscape.
"Correct and not correct." Dark Orihime said
"What do you mean?" Ichigo asked.
"Let's sit down it'll be a long discussion." Dark Orihime said as a table with two chairs appeared in front of them. Both walked and sat down. "I am the embodiment of Orihime's dark thoughts." Dark Orihime said. "I am the collection of her anger, sadness, desires, and all other negative thoughts." Dark Orihime explained.
"How did you get this form?" Ichigo asked.
"Well… that's where the hollow part comes in." Dark Orihime said.
"What?" Ichigo said in confusion.
"Before, our mindscape wasn't like this." Dark Orihime said. "The mindscape was a large castle, full of life. Trees and other animals walking around. The sky was bright and not a single cloud in sight. In the center of the castle stood one tower." Dark Orihime said. "Then we were trapped in Hueco Mundo." Dark Orihime said. "Normally the Hollow reiatsu wouldn't have done much but, we had to endure much torment while we were there." Dark Orihime said. Suddenly a screen appeared behind Dark Orihime. "Physical abuse, mental abuse, and physiological abuse." Dark Orihime said. From the screen, Ichigo could see Orihime being beaten by two Arrancars. "Slowly, all the abuse we face took its toll on us. For Orihime to cope, she buried it inside; locked away with the hope of you rescuing her." Dark Orihime said. "The mindscape changed dramatically. The sky slowly darkened, the wildlife began to die, and the castle slowly eroded but stood strong." Dark Orihime said as the screen turned blank like before. "But then… you died." Dark Orihime said. The screen now showed the fight between Ichigo and Ulquiorra. The screen showed Ulquiorra firing the cero right through Ichigo's chest. "Right when that happened, everything broke. The entire castle blew up, destroying everything. She couldn't handle all the pain and suffering. All that collected negative emotion slowly formed into me." Dark Orihime said. "Orihime was only able to function due to the need to survive and revenge against Aizen for what he has done to her." Dark Orihime said.
"I see…" Ichigo said.
"Once the war was over, Orihime had her revenge filled and she didn't need to survive anymore, everything crashed down on her." Dark Orihime said. "She had no more hopes or dreams or anything. She was for all purposes… lifeless." Dark Orihime said. Ichigo remembered a few days after they returned from Soul Society, Orihime didn't show up to school for an entire week. Suddenly she appeared at school as if nothing has happened and acted as if she wasn't gone for an entire week. "What happened was that she felt lifeless. She contemplated suicide and all other crazy stuff. During that time, I tried to help rebuild her. But it never worked. I looked deep in myself and found the emotion of shock, disbelief, guilt, anger, fear, and regret revolving around you Ichigo." Dark Orihime said.
"How?" Ichigo asked.
"Right when you died, she was shocked that you died. She has seen many times before where you fought and managed to win in the end. She denied that you died at that moment. She felt guilty that because of her willingness to go with Aizen you turned into a monster. She was also angry at you for your constant desire to protect her instead of yourself. She was scared of the monster you became. Lastly, she regretted being scared of you." Dark Orihime said. Ichigo was amazed at all the feelings Orihime associates with him. "In the deepest of all that negatively, I found strong emotion buried deep within; her love for you." Dark Orihime said. "In the end, I had to force Orihime to focus on her love for you." Dark Orihime said. "By focusing on that love, we managed to rebuild this lone tower. This tower to her only love." Dark Orihime said. "I had to slowly influence her by telling her that Ichigo wouldn't want or would want. By doing this, slowly she regained a will to live." Dark Orihime said.
"But…" Ichigo said; expecting something bad to happen.
"But, this caused her crush and love for you to evolve into something horrifying." Dark Orihime said.
"What do you mean?" Ichigo asked. Dark Orihime stood up.
"If you truly want to see what I mean, then come with me." Dark Orihime said. Ichigo decided to follow Dark Orihime down a corridor. They arrived at a barricaded door. Ichigo could see metal jail bars, chains and other things added to prevent this door to open. "This is the last chance. Once you see what is locked in here… there is no way you can UN-see what you see." Dark Orihime warned.
"I must," Ichigo answered.
"As you wish." Dark Orihime said. She lifted her hand and suddenly six beams of light appeared. The light faded away to reveal the six fairies.
"Hello, Dark Mistress." The fairies said.
"Unseal the door." Dark Orihime ordered. The six fairies approached and began to unlock the door. Slowly the chains and metal bars retract themselves. Soon the last thing is a lock. Dark Orihime approached the door and pulled out a key and inserted it in and twist counter-clockwise and the door opened. Ichigo took a deep breath and entered the door.