AC: Hello dear readers. I'm glad so many of you read the chapters of my story and enjoy it. I've almost reached 10 000 views for this story and I consider it a big accomplishment. It was all thanks to your review that I continued writing it above the gaps of the 50 chapters.

Guest: For the answer of your question, I thought about it for a while and if I continue receiving support, and that I don't die among the way, I'll intend to add one season for my story which will be linked to Triple D, but the plot of my story will not respect the one of the show because I already had a fresh idea in my mind and a lot will contradict with the series. One thing will be true, Gao will get a new Buddy for Season 4 (In my story), you know who it will be, but the reason behind it will be really different. It is easily possible while maintaining Drum important later on because I introduced to the double buddy with Kuguru. As my mind develops, I know that both Tasuku and Gao will have 2 buddies later on. Tasuku will have Demios and Jackknife while Gao will have Drum and Bal Dragon.

Instead of 4 seasons, I'll increase it to 5.

Chapter 53: Good-Bye

Gao, Drum and Tenbu reached their home. Drum stopped bleeding, but his ego and mind was wounded. The mini dragon looked down, frustrated and powerless. He wanted to obtain his revenge for the death of his mother, but he couldn't even accomplish it. He couldn't beat him even when he turned berserk.

It was all for nothing. I couldn't defeat Despair. Drum thought.

"Drum. Do you need to talk about it?" Gao asked.

Drum grumbled something and stopped in front of the door.

"Drum. You cannot let this bring you down," Tenbu started. Drum crossed his arms and said nothing. Tenbu didn't continue cheering the red dragon.

Gao opened the door and Suzumi was waiting for Gao with her usual anger. Her arms were crossed and was about to yell when Drum just silently went inside, looking down. She saw his wounds and her anger calmed down and asked, "What happened?"

Drum climbed the stairs and said nothing when he crossed path with Halberd.

Gao explained what happened while his sister and Halberd climbed down.

"He met him?" Halberd asked. He frowned and could imagine well Drum losing control of himself.

"Yes. He defeated Drum without any trouble and I have to come in and save him. He's that way since the battle," Tenbu replied.

"I'll prepare some pudding for him, maybe it will make him feel better," Suzumi suggested.

The other's nodded.

When it was dinner time, the family ate with the dragons the supper, as darkness claim the outside world. Everyone ate everything except Drum.

Halberd watched Drum who never ate any of the best pudding Suzumi made for him. He didn't have any appetite and was just staring at the food. Halberd was more worried for the red dragon that lacked appetite.

"Drum. What are you thinking?" Halberd asked.

The other's looked at Halberd and then at Drum.

"Nothing really important," Drum replied.

"It is important Drum. You didn't eat any of the puddings," Halberd replied.

Hanako saw it and said, "You are always happy when you see pudding in front of you."

"You can tell us Drum. You are a part of this family you know," Takashi said.

Drum closed his eyes. He lightly smiled before he sighed, "Gao told you what happened. I... I just realise how weak I am. I am not ready to face him."

"We didn't fought to-"

"Gao! You saw what happened!" Drum took a deep breath and calmed down, "It's not just that. I was too slow to even try to defend myself against Cerberus. I couldn't protect you."

"Drum," Gao whispered.

Drum clenched his claw and said, "That's why... That's why..." he opened his eyes and turned toward Gao, "I need to become stronger. I need to train even more than before. Father told me that my training wasn't over. Capturing Jackknife was the first mission I have."

"We still fought many criminals and-" Gao was cut.

"I know, but Cerberus and Despair aren't those weaklings. Everyone... I've been thinking about it and..." Drum said nothing and looked at the table. He closed his eyes and again and yelled, "I need to return to my world!"

The others said nothing.

Tenbu spoke, "Are you sure this is what you need?"

Drum replied, "Yes. I need to get stronger and my father teaching is what I need."

Tenbu replied, "You went berserk Drum. If you didn't turn berserk, you might have won. You didn't use your weapon against him. You excel with your drill, but not with you claws. While you were berserk, you were only attacking, not thinking about the rest like defending yourself-"

"I know!" Drum yelled before calming down, "But I cannot remain calm when I hear him... I can't stand his stench. No. His very existence. I don't want to talk about it... But I have to avenge mom. I saw what he did to her, everything. For that, I need power."

"Vengeance won't bring her back. You will become closer to what he is Drum," Halberd replied.

"I don't care about that. I need to know that he won't hurt anyone anymore and make sure mom rest in peace once and for all. I can't unseen what he did Halberd," Drum replied.

"Maybe I can train you Drum," Suzumi suggested.

Drum nodded his head negatively, "I'm sorry. But father once told me that the Bunker Clan battle art must be learned by the previous generation, just like Ironchain and his family fighting art. You do not know how we fight and what our power is."

Drum then took one pudding and ate it. Gao lowered his head and said nothing. The rest of the supper was in silence.

The only one who didn't talk was Axia. He was usually on his cheerful mood, but said nothing and looked at his plate in a gloomier mood. He would have tried to hug Drum to cheer him up, even if it annoyed the red dragon, but this time wasn't one of those times. Compare to the other dragons, Axia knew how much important it was for Drum to obtain revenge.

If Drum is gone, I'll have to be more proactive in all of this. I can't just help everyone in building protections and creating spellcards, Axia thought. I just need a buddy to protect this town. He looked at Drum, I'll guess I won't be saying my good-bye.

Drum sat on Gao's bed and checked his stuff in his small bag. Gao was by his side and said nothing, unsure of what he could say.

Drum felt the same way. He eventually broke the silence, "Gao... I wasn't expecting that we part away like this."

"Me neither. Do you really have to go?" Gao asked, lips down and lightly depress at the though.

"Yes. Everything made me realise how weak I am and how little I'm ready for anything. Maybe... father knew about it and let me discover it myself," Drum replied. He sighed, "Maybe it's also that staying here made me a little rusty. Maybe."

Gao knew nothing he could say would change his mind. He checked his deck card with the jeweled eye from the Darkness Dragon world. He turned toward the red dragon and asked, "Do you need your deck?"

Drum smirked and replied, "No. I need to get strong on my own... So we can be better together."

Gao nodded.

Drum rested on the bed and said, "I'll miss sleeping on this comfy bed and eating pudding."

Gao grumbled, "I never gave you the permission to sleep on my bed you know."

Drum smirked, "Like I've listened to you. It was just too good not to sleep on it."

Gao chuckled, but his lips turned down once again, "How long will it take?"

Drum lips also went down as he closed his small bag, "I don't know. My training might not even be complete when I come back."

"I'll be waiting for your return Drum. No matter how long it will take. I promise it as the Sun Fighter," Gao whispered.

Drum smiled, "I promised to come back the moment I can."

Gao hugged Drum.

"Hey! Don't do it like Axia!" Drum yelled.

Gao released him and nervously chuckled, "Sorry."

"Speaking of Axia. Tell him..." Drum nervously grumbled before replying, "Thanks... For understanding me."

"What do you mean by that?" Gao asked.

"Gao. He didn't try to hug me when he could... He knows me a lot you know," Drum replied. He sighed and replied, "Gao... Once I'm back... I'll tell you what happened to my mom. I'm sure you are wondering it so I'll explain it when I come back. Because you are my friend you know."

Gao's deck lightly shined for a second before turning back to normal. None of them noticed it, but Gao replied, "I'll be waiting for you."

Drum climbed off the bed and said, "I'm ready to go," He walked near the window and turned toward Gao, he gave a thumb up and said, "Good-bye Gao. See you as soon as I can."

He turned his cape into wings and flew away, leaving Gao alone in his chamber.

Drum flew away, but stopped when Tenbu was in his way with his arms crossed.

"Tenbu. What are you doing here?" Drum asked.

Tenbu replied, "You think I was going to let you fly away like that after you tell at me Drum? You never apologised you know and I'm not going to wait for you."

Drum started to grin, a little annoyed, but it turned into a small smile as he replied, "Tenbu... I'm sorry for yelling at you. I just... I know you are right," he closed his eyes, "but-"

Tenbu pat Drum's hair and replied, "I understand why you are furious Drum. Promise me to continue your training with me once you are back. You cannot let him defeat you before the battle even started."

Drum looked at him surprised and asked, "What do you mean by that?"

Tenbu lightly smiled before sighing, "Drum. You lost the first battle against him before you went berserk. It was a mind fight and beat you when you lost control of yourself. Even if you become stronger, it will be useless if you cannot control yourself. You're father's training is only half of it. I have the other half. So. You have to promise me to continue learned to control yourself, so you won't lose against the vile words that will come out of Despair's mouth. If you can overcome it, you will be able to win."

Drum smiled and replied, "I promise. If I can avenge mom that way... I'll do it."

Tenbu smiled and replied, "Right. But don't forget that you aren't the only one who wants him down," the green dragon moved out of his way and waved his arm.

Drum waved back and flew away as he wondered what Tenbu meant.

Tenbu said, once Drum was gone, "You cannot lose against your hatred Drum and I'll make sure of it."

Azi Dahara was waiting for Despair to appear in front of him. Despair walked inside the mansion and saw Azi in front of him.

My king. What are you-

Azi furiously grunted, "I don't want to hear any words from you Despair. I know what you did. I cut the link with Kyoya."

W-

Azi let out his animalistic grunt and cut Despair, "No words or you are instantly dead! You disobey me when I ordered to remain here and not ever use the old art ever again! Since I cannot always watch you, I'll need someone to control you. That's why I asked someone to always keep an eye on you."

Despair wanted to laugh and asked who, but knew his life was on the line and... His collection wasn't complete.

"This is why she's going to be my eyes now, as she is more reliable than anyone. She isn't intimidated by Gallows even when he is in his worst mood, so she won't have any problem with you," Azi said.

Sophia walked by his side. She showed her hand and said without any emotions, "You're spellcards, now."

Despair looked in her eyes and saw a wall of eyes. He closed his eyes and threw his deck at her, As you wish my king.

He walked away, his tail hit the ground with dissatisfaction.

Azi turned toward Sophia and said, "Make sure he doesn't try anything."

"He won't," Sophia replied.

She walked away and left Azi alone.

Azi grunted and said, "Despair is a danger for my plan. I cannot let him go wild or even try to have little freedom. I do not understand why he is here anyway."

Azi turned around and walked away.

In the sky of Tokyo, two dragons flew there and watched the city.

"So, this is where he is," one dragon said.

"Sensei," the other one replied with some hesitation.

"What is it?" the first dragon asked.

"Why are we even doing this? The XIII already gave his judgement to him. We cannot break our code of honor in doing something like this," the other one replied.

"Is it because your brother is his friend?" the first one asked.

The second dragon didn't reply.

"Listen. Maybe the XIII punishment seemed enough or you, but not for the Thunder Knights Dragon name and honor. Halberd tarnished our name by protecting a traitor during three years. We need to punish him ourselves and reclaim the honor we have lost," the first one replied. He put his hand on the other one shoulder and finished, "Honor has to be beyond the decision of our leader. If we cannot have it, we aren't existing as Thunder Knights."

The second one nodded, "For the honor of the Thunder Knights, I shall help you."

"Let's search for Halberd, and bring the blade upon his throat."

AC: This is the end of chapter 53. Now that Drum is gone, Gao's will be pushed aside from now and we'll focused on other characters that I left aside.

Chapter 54: Hot Ninja Car Chase.

You know who's going to be in there.