Yami no Game: Dark Saga
Chapter 31
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It was a good few weeks with intensive work and research and Seto smiled at his new achievement. It was a new and improved version of the duel disk that utilized the holographic technology in a new manner compared to the older model. He now stood in the testing room of the research and development center in front of a dueling drone, Ruby, Mokuba and a couple of the developers sitting in a control panel to watch. "Main computer system activated!" The robotic voice of the dueling system before Seto spoke. "Alright, Seto. We're ready here." Ruby murmured as he looked out the window. He nodded as he lifted the improved duel disk. 'Time to test the next generation of duel disk technology.' he thought as he slipped it onto his arm. 'This new disk doesn't have to be thrown like the old one. Once the card is placed in the arm plate, it scans the data and becomes a solid vision hologram of the monster. Yami, you're the only duelist I recognize as a rival. Only you and I have true pride in the dueling world.' The brunet slid his deck into the deck holder before looking up.
'Once this duel disk is perfected, a new battle will begin between us...so what if you were carved on that slab. It means nothing to me. This is my era; I'm only interested in the enemy in front of me. But is that what you are? A demon of an ancient grudge? You still seek the lost honor of your past? But it won't matter...for I will take the glory of the future!'
"Alright! The deck is set in the duel machine! Raise the tactic levels to max!" Ruby commanded and the scientists did as told. "Ok, the battle is ready to go."
"But I'm not confident that he can beat the machine." The lead scientist spoke. "Shut up! There's no way nii-sama will lose against a computer!" Mokuba sneered as he looked to the older man that spoke. "But young master...the duel machine is using Seto's own deck against him from when he was in duelist kingdom!"
"Wait! Then that deck has all three of his Blue-Eyes?!" Mokuba exclaimed in surprise before looking back to where his brother was. 'He's dueling his own ultimate deck...but why?' he thought as he settled down to watch. Seto smirked as his LP count went to 4000. 'This deck contains the legendary card given to me by Ishizu as well. This won't just be a test of the new duel disk system but also a test of the god of the Obelisk! How will it fare against my deck I spent so many years building...my deck that wields the three Blue-Eyes White Dragons?' he thought before looking to the command box. "Let's go!" he called and Ruby nodded. "Start the duel."
"Got it. Main computer and duel system on! The duel machine is on and operational!"
"Duel!" Seto drew his five cards and looked to them before nodding. The solid vision cards appeared before him and he nodded as the test went smoothly so far. "Ok, I'm done." he spoke and now, it was the duel machine's turn. "Duel machine turn! Draw phase complete! Initiating main phase!" it said as it drew a card. "Set card in attack mode..."
"Bring it..." Seto whispered. A roar was heard as the Blue-Eyes appeared onto the field. "The computer drew a Blue-Eyes already!" Mokuba cried out. "I'm fine." Seto murmured as he drew his next card. "I play this card face down. Invitation to a Dark Sleep!" he said before ending his turn. "Threat assessed. Duel machine's turn..." The computer spoke as it took its next card. 'It's wary of my face down cards. That's why it isn't sending out the Blue-Eyes. Even for artificial intelligence, its tactics are as good as anyone I've ever played.' Seto thought as the duel computer placed its next card on the field. "Look! The computer sent out Lord of Dragons!" Mokuba called. "With that on the field, dragons are immune to magic!"
'Damn...it knew if it attacked, the dragon would've been put to sleep. It saw through my tactic!'
"My turn! I set Steel Ogre Grotto #2 in defense!" Seto called as he drew his card and set the monster onto the field. "Man, the computer actually has nii-sama going on the defense!" Mokuba commented as he continued watching the duel. "Is his new deck really not that strong to compete against his own?"
"Duel machine's turn. Draw phase complete." The machine spoke as it drew its next card. "Main phase, activate spell card. Flute of Summoning Dragons." The computer spoke and Seto cursed. 'This combo...! Is the computer about to bring out all three Blue-Eyes at once onto the field?' he wondered, almost doubting his skills against the computer at max efficiency. The Lord of D took the flute as it materialized on the field, blowing the flute and soon called the other two Blue-Eyes from the computer's hand. "Nii-sama!" Mokuba cried, hoping that his brother wouldn't lose so soon. 'Three of them at once...the deadliest combo made by his own hand...'
"He had his own combo turned against him! Can he even defeat his own three dragons?" One of the scientists questioned as they watched for the outcome of what looked like an impossible duel. Seto growled again, knowing for a fact that he couldn't let his own measly computer keep him from his ultimate goal that awaited for him at the end of the road. 'Yami...when you faced my three Blue-Eyes, you faced them without fear...you believed in your cards...you took that very challenge with courage and won in a blaze of glory...a duelist's greatest enemy is nothing less than the monster called fear that rests within all of our hearts.' Seto thought. "Initiating attack phase! Blue-Eyes, multiple attack!" The computer spoke once more as the three monsters prepared to attack. "Burst Stream of Destruction!" The three dragons shot out their attack, all aiming for Seto's two monsters as well as his life points. "Activating face down! Negate Attack!" he called, the trap card revealing and took in all three of the attacks, protecting his monsters and himself.
"Yes! He was able to defend himself!" Mokuba cheered and Ruby chuckled. "Did you really think he would let his duelist skill slip so easily, Mokuba?" Ruby murmured as they continued to watch. 'But what are you going to do now, brother?' he thought as the duel continued on with Seto now on the offensive. "Now it's my turn." he whispered as he drew his next card. 'I'll bet everything on this card.' he thought as he drew the next card and seeing what it was, he smirked deviously. He set the card on the field, soon revealing the gigantic monster that was the God of the Obelisk. "T-that monster! Is that the legendary monster nii-sama was talking about?!"
'The Egyptian deity of the obelisk. The ultimate power will finally be tested...'
"During my battle phase, I can sacrifice two of my monsters and Obelisk absorbs the power of their souls!" Seto spoke as the deity reached down, grabbing the two monsters in its grip and took in their power. Inside the control module, the scientists watched as the monster's power increase to drastic heights. "That monster killed its own allies! Is that really the cost for such immense power?!" One spoke in horror while another announced about its rapidly increasing attack power. "Now, Obelisk the Tormentor, attack all three of the Blue-Eyes!" Seto called. "Fist of the Obelisk!" The monster roared as it readied its attack, sending a massive punch down at the three Blue-Eyes, while the three being the strongest monsters couldn't even hold a candle to the immense power of the deity. Because of the deity's immense power, it made the systems go haywire, unable to calculate the deity's attack power. Machines fried and sizzled as the scientists tried to get things back under control. "The main computer's gone haywire! The duel machine can't take it!"
"Whoa! Not only does it wipe out the field, it wipes out the opponent's life points! What a great card and only nii-sama can wield it!" Mokuba said happily. Seto smirked as he watched the destruction left behind from the deity. 'Only two of these beasts remain. No matter who stands in my way, I will make them all mine and be the strongest duelist out there to reclaim my title from Yami. I will be the King of the Duelists!'
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Later that night, as Yami, Yugi and Aqua slept, the two demons were lost to the darkness. 'Who are we really? Where do we come from...where should we go from here...? Something awaits us at the museum...something that knows the truth about our past and how we became what we are...the Sennen Puzzle knows that most of all...' Cerise hues closed as he fell into deeper thought. 'But...do we want to know the truth? Things are fine how they are now. We found our soul mate and we couldn't wish for anything better...' The next day, Yugi was up to answer the door and saw Keara standing there. "Oh. Hey there, Keara. What brings you out so early?" he inquired. "I wanted to take Yami and Aqua out for a day on the town if you don't mind me snagging them for today." she replied. "Of course not. Let me get them up and ready. Want me to tell them to meet up with you somewhere?"
"Yeah. Tell them to come into town. I'll be by the station." she spoke before walking off. He nodded before closing the door and headed back upstairs, waking up Yami and Aqua. "Mmm, what is it, little one?" Aqua asked as sat up and stretched. "Keara said she wants to take you two out on the town for a little while so I agreed. Besides, you two been looking a little out of it so some time out might do you some good an it'll give me time to help my grandfather with arranging the shop and doing inventory." Yugi said as he headed over to the closet to find something for them to wear. Yami watched him with a soft chuckled before nudging Aqua and they both stood, using some shadow magic to formulate outfits for the outing. "How are these, Yugi?"
Yugi turned to look at them and seeing them decked out in form fitting jeans and tank top, each with a unique design on the back made him drop his jaw in awe. "Those will work." he whispered and Yami chuckled softly. "So, where is Keara meeting us?" he asked. "At the station. She should be there right now so go ahead and I'll see you two later on." The two demons nodded before heading out, Aqua placing a soft kiss on Yugi's head. "We'll bring you something nice back." he said before leaving the room to follow his sibling out the door.
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When they arrived, Keara was leaning against a pillar and looked over to them with a smile. "Ah, glad you made it. Come on, we have a lot of sightseeing to do. But first, let's stop at a café for something to drink." she said before walking off. "Well, looks like you have this all planned out from the beginning." Yami murmured as they followed. "I kinda did. Besides..." she started as she looked back to them. "I can tell something's up with you two. Something about your past, perhaps?" Yami's eyes widened. "How'd you..."
"Woman's intuition. But enough about me, let's keep going." Keara stated as she looked back to them briefly before walking on. "Do you think..." Aqua mused as he moved up to walk beside Yami. "I don't know but she might know a lot more than she lets on. She is a guardian of Egypt after all." Yami whispered as they continued on their way, soon arriving at the cafe and took a seat inside. "So, what made you come up with this little outing?" Yami asked as they placed orders for drinks. "Well, after all the nonsense you two been through with Pegasus and Duelist Kingdom, I thought this would be the perfect time to unwind a little. And I'm sure Yugi worries about you two."
"If he did, he's surely hiding it. You don't think it might be about learning about that exhibit that came here, do you?" Aqua questioned. Keara contemplated the idea. "Possibly. And frankly, I can't blame him, you know. Kanekura experience aside." she murmured as she crossed her arms, looking to them. "You have to think about his feelings. I'm sure he has come to the same conclusion as you two. That the exhibit being held right now might just explain some key information that will help regulate some jumbled memories of your past. But where to go from there is your decision, the both of you." she explained and Yami frowned, knowing she was right. The thoughts that came to mind replayed once more and sighed. "I don't know where we should go. We are fine with the way things are...but we also want to learn about our past and the reason we became this way."
Keara nodded as their drinks were set and she took a sip of hers. "We all have a dream. Mine is to help you both towards yours. I've made it my duty to do what I can and no matter what, I will not stop at all until your dream is fulfilled." she said, smiling softly. Yami returned the smile and nodded. "Good to know." he whispered before taking a sip of his drink. "Once we're done here, I'm gonna show you the day of a lifetime. Yugi surely wants me to bring you two back home with a new outlook on things and I'm gonna adhere to that." Aqua chuckled before nodding as the three finished up their drinks before heading out. Keara pointed out various shops as they walked through the city, neither demon never getting the chance to get a good look around there themselves. Soon, they arrived at a quaint card shop and Yami smiled. "Well, I never heard about this place before." he spoke.
"Wanna go inside and look around?" Keara asked. The demon nodded as they went in. Keara gave him a little pocket money to spend on what he wanted and after looking around, he picked up a couple of card packs and opened them, looking through the cards. Yami eventually came across Lightforce Sword and nodded in appreciation. "Got something good, Yami?" Aqua asked as he walked over and the other nodded as he showed him the card. "Oh yeah, that's definitely a good one." Keara came over and was happy to see the two in higher spirits before taking them out the shop and led them around some more. Eventually, their travels ended at a local arcade and Yami smiled a bit. "I haven't been to an arcade before. Yugi has mention them to me before." Yami spoke and Keara smiled. "Then you're in for a treat." she said as they headed inside. They looked around at the various games before Aqua looked over to where a huge crowd was gathered. "Huh, I wonder what's going on over there?" he murmured and Keara followed his gaze. "Let's go see."
They walked over to where a pair of dance machines sat, one man doing amazing footwork on one of the machines and getting a high amount of combos for the difficult steps. "Come on now, people! Who wants to challenge Step Johnny?" The male questioned eagerly as he continued with his moves. "A dance battle game. Looks interesting but not my thing." Aqua said, chuckling softly. After finishing, the guy look to them and smirked as his eyes landed on Keara. "Hey there, babe! Wanna fight?" he questioned and Yami huffed. "He's a bore already. Come on, let's fine something else to do." he murmured as he was ready to turn away when Keara chuckled. "We should but this guy is challenging me in my element. I could never back down from a dance challenge." she said as she stepped up onto the second dance platform. The crowd was amazed to see her taking the challenge and Yami smirked. 'They just don't know, do they? I have a feeling that this guy's about to get whipped in his own game.'
"I'll go easy on ya since you're a mighty hot thing!" Johnny commented and Keara snuffed. "Don't try to flatter me. You're way out of your league." she murmured and he laughed. "Come on now, don't play hard to get. How about this, if you lose, you hang out with me tonight? That has to be the reason you agreed, right?" Keara growled as she sent him a side glare. "Keep dreaming." she hissed before he game got ready and started, both players' feet flying across the marked panels fluently, the crowd cheering them on as they matched move for move. They passed each level, the steps getting quicker and harder to follow. People cheered on Keara, glad to have a fresh new face taking over the platform. Soon enough, Johnny was starting to fall behind, amazed at Keara's movements. 'How is she keeping up?!' he thought in horror, having a feeling he did bite off more than he could chew. It wasn't long before panic set in and with an ungraceful fall, Johnny landed off to the side of the dance platform in defeat. "I give! No more!" he wailed and the crowd cheered at the new champion.
"Holy...she won!"
"I can't believe Step Johnny was defeated!"
"She's awesome!"
She stepped off the platform and looked over to Yami and Aqua who gave a nod and soon the three left the arcade, making their way over to the harbor. "Well, that was fun. I haven't danced like that in a long time." she murmured, leaning against the railing and looked out to the horizon before her gaze looked over to Yami and Aqua. "So, what's on your minds now?"
"I'm thinking now about what my next step should be. Our souls are bound to the puzzle, where they once resided. And somewhere across the sea lies the tomb where the Sennen items should be...including the puzzle. And ourselves included."
"And if you both go there; you'll find out the secret that you've long awaited for?" she questioned and he nodded. "Yeah..." She nodded and smiled. "Well, that decision is yours to make, Yami. I will help you along the way but every decision you take is your own and not one influenced by my words. You know you two will always have people backing you up and ready to accept whatever decision you two go with. Especially Yugi since I know he agreed to help you find your way." Yami nodded before glancing over to Aqua. He looked to him and gave a nod to the clear question in his eyes. He returned the gesture before looking to Keara. "Alright then. Before we go home, there's one more place we want to go." he said and she nodded. They soon reached the museum and Keara could feel the ancient power of their homeland permeating the area. "A clue to our past is right in here. I don't know which side but anything will help right now." Yami murmured.
She nodded before they headed inside and walked over to the now opened Egyptian exhibit and there did Yami and Aqua find out a fragment of their past 3000 years ago.
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Zypher: Hoo boy. This took forever for me to get out, seeing as lack of motivation kept me from getting this done like I wanted to. But here it is after a long wait which I'm sure makes you people tons happier. And before people wonder, the manga version doesn't contain the card duel with Step Johnny which I'm actually glad for since my creative mojo is for shit right now to make decent card battles right now but hopefully it'll get back soon enough with the fact of what's coming up next. Any who, hoped you all enjoyed either way and I'll see you soon with a new chapter for another fic.