Like I said, Drio will be introduced in this chapter. There is one main character left, but I have no reason to bring him in yet, so he won't be in yet. Also I decided to change Drio's last name to Triton because Puissant sounds French and I don't want him to be French. (not trying to offend anyone)
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Senem had basically become invulnerable to the beatings from Renin. Maybe it was just the repetition, or maybe it was the fact that Seya had stood up for him. She had broken up with Renin since then, and was instead going out with Giran Friona, the smartest kid in school. Senem didn't understand the paradox that was Giran. Giran had an almost perfect G.P.A., but had never studied once in his life. To make matters worse, Giran was the most popular kid in school. Giran wasn't always that way, though.
Up until the end of 8th grade, Giran had been Senem's best friend. They had lived next door to each other since birth, and were inseparable. Everything changed when Renin moved in at the beginning of 9th grade, though. Somehow, Renin made himself instantly cool, and had also taken a liking to Giran, but not Senem. Giran chose popularity over friendship and Senem had refused to talk to him since then.
A feeling of freezing came over Senem's face. It was probably Ciroh pouring water on him again. "What the hell, Ci?" Senem screamed.
"Ci?" Ciroh had never been called that before.
"Yeah, Ci. It's my new nickname for you. I assume it's 9:00 because you woke me up on a Sunday. Whatever, because thank God it's Sunday!"
"Why is that?"
"Today's my last scheduled duel!"
"Oh that's right. Congrats! Hopefully Drio can help you get rid of this thing."
"Yeah."
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When Senem arrived at the arena, Ciroh told Senem that Drio wouldn't be scared of the demon, so he was going to sit in the stands with Surynia and Ria, who had wanted to watch the duel. Senem agreed, but then noticed that Sheppard wasn't around. Senem assumed he was in a meeting or something because Crowler was there instead.
Drio was waiting in the arena silently. "Are you ready to go?" His voice was deep and slightly raspy, (like Zane) which reminded Senem of Giran. Senem contained his anger at the thought.
Senem smiled at Drio. "Yeah. This should be fun."
"This is no time for fun Senem. We must defeat that demon inside you."
"Serious much?" Ciroh quipped. Drio just gave him a cold stare, but Senem knew that Ciroh and Drio were good friends, and would likely be rooming together if Drio wasn't a year older. Ciroh, Surynia, and Ria were all in their second year. Actually, Senem realized, Crowler had told him that he was technically a second year too because of his age, 16.
"In Drio's defense, Ci, you were like that when I first met you also."
"I was putting on an act because Crowler asked me to be serious. Actually, I was channeling my Drio personality."
"Yeah, he's actually an idiot," added Surynia.
"That was low, baby." The two started bickering, and Senem ignored them.
Then, out of nowhere, Ria yelled, "Drio's been waiting for you to go for like ten minutes now!"
Senem turned to Drio, who nodded. When Senem looked down, he saw that there were three face downs and two monsters: Marauding Captain and Mystic Swordsman LV 2. Senem wondered how Drio had summoned two monsters, but remembered it was due to Marauding Captain's effect.
"I draw," Senem said, bracing himself for the demon to take over. Nothing happened, so Senem wondered if the demon was scared to be defeated by Drio or just weakened from his previous defeat by Surynia. He knew that the demon was still alive, though, because he sensed its presence. "Okay, no demon. I guess it's just you and me Drio. I'll set a monster and throw a face down. You can go."
Ciroh turned to Surynia and Ria. "I wonder why the demon didn't come out?"
Surynia shrugged, but Ria had an answer. "I bet it was because he's so strong."
Surynia had something to say now. "Are you crushing on Senem, Ria?"
"No! Why would you say that? Hmph!" Ria turned away, secretly blushing.
"So, it's just you and me, Senem? Fine, but I'm still not holding back."
"Just the way I like it."
"Alright then. I draw." It seemed almost like Drio smiled when he saw his next card. Senem did not like the devious smile.
To be continued…
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I think this duel will be four or five parts. Don't worry, Demon Senem fans, he will show up sometime later. I just haven't decided when.
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