Vile: And here we are: the final chapter of Numbershot 53!
Yamoto: Well, that was quick. Another 6-chapter for the books, huh?
Vile: What can I say? Lucky Numbershot number. Now that surprise pairing I mentioned will come about, though I'm sure it's obvious by now.
Yuma: *smirks*
Vile: Let's go! Disclaimer should be clear to you all, any bolded cards are fan cards. Enjoy!
Numbershot 53: Family Reunion
Chapter 6
The situation was uneasy for everyone aside from the evil man watching the Duel. "I don't get it! Why Xyz Summon a monster that has no Attack Points?" Yuma wondered.
"It'll make sense soon, fool." The Number Distributor said eerily. "Finish your move, Droite."
"Toxic Butterfly Assassin – Dokuso, Shoukan!" This monster had rotting red wings and no arms, but it was drooling streams of toxic red slime from its mouth.
Toxic Butterfly Assassin – Dokuso: Lv.4 DARK Warrior ATK:1300/DEF:1300
"Ugh… those things are gonna make me sick." Kotori groaned. Yuma wrapped an arm around her to comfort her.
"Another Toxic? Not good." Yamoto mused.
"Turn end." Droite declared.
"Watashi no turn! Draw!" Yamoto drew his card. "A little backup never killed anyone. Verz Mandrago, Shoukan!" His monster was a small plant-like monster with a venus-fly-trap motif.
Verz Mandrago: Lv.4 DARK Plant ATK:1550/DEF:1450
"Mandrago, attack Number 53 now and end this Duel!" The flytrap leaves on Mandrago's head began to snap, then they lunged out toward the Number, connecting to a vine.
The Distributor grinned. "Hahahahaha! Fool! You took the bait! Basilong no kouka hatsudo!"
"Nani?"
"When Basilong is attacked with Overlay Units, it immediately turns the tables… and destroys the monster without applying damage calculation!" All of a sudden, Basilong's eyes flashed red, and she closed and dropped her right fan before grabbing the incoming leaves at the base. Then, she pulled hard, whipping Mandrago across the field.
"Mandrago!" Yamoto cried. Razor-sharp blades suddenly emerged from the sleeve of Basilong of all types: Saws, swords, etc. Mandrago could only let out a squeak of fright before the blades turned it into coleslaw, destroying it.
"Horrific!" Orbital 7 cried.
"Now, Dokuso no kouka hatsudo! When a monster is destroyed by a card effect, you receive 800 points of damage!" A disgusting roar came from the rotting butterfly before it spewed the red ooze from its mouth, splattering on Yamoto.
"Ugh!" The hunter groaned.
Yamoto LP:1650
"Crud! Ouroboros, switch targets! Attach Dokuso with Shadow Triad Stream!" The dragon's three heads reared back, dark energy gathering in their mouths.
"Hahahahaha! You have no idea what you're dealing with, do you?" The Distributor jeered. Basilong's eyes flashed red again, then her hands shot out, pushing the heads together and gripped them. "While in Attack Mode, Basilong's effect forces all Attack Mode monsters to attack her, no ifs, ands, or buts!"
"Bakana!" Yamoto realized. Basilong pulled on Ouroboros's heads, forcing it to fall to the ground. Then, the streams of blades emerged from the sleeves, tearing right through the large dragon. A combined roar of pain was heard as the mighty Verz exploded.
"And since another monster was destroyed by a card effect, you lose 800 more Life Points!" Another stream of red ooze splashed over Yamoto.
Yamoto LP:850
"Ugh… I think I'm gonna puke." Kaito groaned after seeing the ooze again.
"With an opponent's Battle Phase over, Basilong's effect requires an Overlay Unit to be used." One of the purple orbs was absorbed into Basilong's hair.
Number 53: 2 Overlay Units
"Moyen! Are you all right?" Gauche asked.
"*pant pant* I've… been better." Yamoto responded. "I place one card facedown. Turn end."
"Watashi no tu…" Droite's voice slowed to silence.
"Let me help you with that." The Distributor said, increasing the Number's power. "Ore no turn! Draw!" Droite's body drew the card. "Let's see what you've got here… Aha! Toxic Butterfly Assassin – Vicer, Shoukan!" This one had torn purple wings, having two tentacles for arms.
Toxic Butterfly Assassin – Vicer: Lv.4 DARK Warrior ATK:1700/DEF:1200
Yamoto growled, seeing the Distributor control his mother. "Vicer no kouka hatsudo!" It suddenly launched one of its tentacles, ensnaring Dokuso. "Vicer's effect forces a monster into Defense Mode, and it cannot leave that position until your next End Phase, except by a card on our side. Now Vicer, attack!" Vicer readied the other tentacle, but it was suddenly grabbed by Basilong's arm.
"Eh? What gives?" Gauche asked.
"Did I forget to mention that Basilong's effect encompasses all other Attack Mode monsters Droite controls as well?" The Distributor asked. "So Vicer is now a victim of the destruction!" The blades extended from the sleeves, ripping Vicer to pieces. "Oh, what's this? Another monster destroyed by an effect? Yes, which means Dokuso harms you for 800 more points!"
Another red wave of ooze was expelled, knocking Yamoto back from the force. "Gwaaaaaahhhh!" He landed on the ground hard.
Yamoto LP:50
"Moyen!" Gauche cried.
"He's down to only fifty points!" Yuma realized.
Yamoto slowly got to his feet. "Hyahahahahahaha! Did you honestly think you stood a chance against my Numbers?" The Distributor laughed. "I don't know why I bothered with you in the first place. Perhaps I'll give your Numbers to Droite and make HER my new hunter!"
"Like hell!" Yamoto and Gauche yelled together.
"I'll beat you, get that Number out of Kaa-chan, and then…" Yamoto immediately formed the Dark Matter Blade. "I'm gonna carve the Numbers out of you, one by one! I'll make sure you feel the pain you've inflicted!"
"Just try it, kid. Turn end!"
'This is my last draw… I need a miracle!' Yamoto thought, dispelling the blade. A growl was heard in his head. 'Yes, my friend… let's win this.' "Watashi no turn! Draw!" He drew his card. "Excellent! Magic Card, Full Reload, activate! Normally we'd return our hands to the Decks for this, but we don't any, so we both just draw 5 cards!" Both Duelists drew. 'Please, let these draws be what I need!' He flipped his hand over. "YES! Magic Card, Infestation Vector, activate! This lets me Special Summon a Level 4 or below DARK monster from my hand! Shadow Chain, Tokushu Shoukan!" A black misty chain with red eyes and a small mouth emerged, laughing creepily while rattling. "Shadow Chain no kouka hatsudo! When Special Summoned, I can Special Summon any others from my Deck! And I have two more!" Two identical chains snaked onto the field.
Shadow Chain x3: Lv.4 DARK Fiend ATK:0/DEF:0
"Verz Castor, Shoukan!" This monster was an odd corrupt armored warrior.
Verz Castor: Lv.4 DARK Warrior ATK:1750/DEF:550
"Verz Castor no kouka hatsudo! When I Normal Summon him, I can Normal Summon one more Verz monster! Arawareyo, Verz Salamandra!" The monster was a green dinosaur covered in gray armor and radiating purple.
Verz Salamandra: Lv.4 DARK Dinosaur ATK:1850/DEF:950
"A full field of Level 4 monsters! Whoa!" Gauche was awed.
"I remember this move!" Yuma realized.
"Yes, it's that beast! Do it, Yamoto!" Kaito cried.
"With pleasure! This is for you, Kaa-chan! Watashi wa Reberu Yon no Verz Castor, Verz Salamandra, Shadow Chain san tai de, OBAREI!" All five monsters turned fully purple before shooting into the air in a spiral.
"Bakana!" The Distributor cried. The darkness in Droite's eyes waned. A galaxy portal opened up in the sky, and all five streams sailed inside.
"Go tai no monsuta de, Obarei Netwaaku kochiku! Ekushiizu Shoukan!" A bright purple beacon touched down to the ground.
A white outline of the number "93" formed and flashed, making a black "93", and the purple crystal and spikes descended, darkness pulsating. The crystal shattered and the darkness spewed out, forming the arms, legs, torso, and tail. The crystal pieces equipped to the form as armor, the "93" glowing in black on the chest. "Arawareyo, Nanbaazu Kyuujuusan (Number 93)!" The spikes attached to the back, gaining darkness and forming the five wings. The dragon's head formed in the darkness, its crystal helmet equipping to it. Its eyes shooting open and glowing white, it expelled the excess darkness with a loud roar, five purple orbs circling it. "Dark Matter Dragon!"
Number 93: Dark Matter Dragon: Rank 4 DARK Dragon/Xyz ATK:3800/DEF:2700
"Egh! He managed to Summon that card?" The Distributor was shocked.
"3800 Attack Points?" Gauche cried.
"That's correct! And Number 53, those Attack Points are going to obliterate you! Dark Matter Dragon, ATTACK! Shadow Breaker Claw!" The dragon's claw became engulfed in black-and-white energy, then it charged forward.
"Hah! You've sealed your fate, you useless failure of a hunter!" The Distributor jeered. Basilong extended her arms out to grab Dark Matter, but her hands exploded upon contact with the energy. "Nani?"
"I take it you don't know what this card can truly do!" Yamoto explained. "Dark Matter Dragon cannot be removed from the field by the effect of a monster!"
"Bakana!"
"Dark Matter, save Kaa-chan!" The dragon slammed the claw right down on the geisha. A distorted scream was heard before the Number exploded violently.
"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!" Droite screamed as she was thrown back.
"Droite!"
Yamoto LP:50
Droite LP:0 – LOSER
Droite landed hard as the buzzer sounded, signifying Yamoto's win. Yamoto's D-Pad and D-Gazer vanished in darkness, but his hair and eyes did not return to normal. "Curses…" The Distributor groaned. "Are all my targets pathetic? Might as well retrieve the Number." Darkness formed in his hand.
Before he could go for the Number, however, Droite was lanced with the Dark Matter Blade. The blade rose, showing Number 53 on the edge, before it was retracted to a scowling Yamoto. "Go to hell, you devil." He said lowly. He took the card, then suddenly extended the blade again. "For what you're done, your Numbers are mine, scum!" He leapt at the Distributor with a yell.
The Distributor's eyes widened. "Curses. This won't be our last meeting!" He was surrounded in darkness, which dissipated to show him gone.
Yamoto roared to the sky. "I'll get you for this…" A deep sigh came from him, and a hand was placed on his shoulder. He looked up to see Gauche.
"Forget him. We came to save Droite." He said. Yamoto nodded.
*A Few Minutes Later*
The group was outside the warehouse as the sun was starting to set. Gauche was on one knee, holding Droite in a sitting position in front of him, Yamoto knelt down in front of her. The others were standing nearby. Yamoto still had not canceled his Dark Duel Mode. "Kaa-chan…" He breathed.
Gauche gently shook her. "Droite… wake up." He said gently.
"Mmm… Ngh…" She groaned. Her brown eyes slowly opened, looking up at who was shaking her. Her eyes focusing, making out red hair and purple eyes. "G… Gauche?"
The man smiled. "Good. You're all right." He said.
"What happened? Up to a while ago, I was fine, then… blackout." She mused. Then she noticed the boy knelt in front of her. "Who…?"
"Do you recognize me… Kaa-chan?" Yamoto asked.
Droite's eyes widened. "'Kaa-chan'?" She got a closer look at him. "…Moyen?"
Yamoto nodded, smiling. "Mm-hmm. I've been looking for you."
Droite was speechless, but tears began to form in her eyes. She suddenly embraced the young boy. "Moyen… my son… I thought I'd never see you again…" She sobbed. Yamoto returned the hug, smiling happily. "I'm so sorry…"
"Don't be, Kaa-chan." Yamoto cooed, pulling away. "I became strong, and I made new friends who helped find you and Tou-chan."
Gauche knelt down beside them. "Moyen's become a strong boy, Droite. We may not have been there for him, but that didn't hurt him."
Yamoto then turned to Gauche. "Tou-chan." Gauche looked at him with a questioning expression. "My only mission, to find you, is complete. I'm glad I got to know you, but there is one thing I'd want more than anything. I want to live together… as the family we should've been." Gauche and Droite gasped. "Ever since I learned I was given away, I wanted to live with my real parents. I learned what good people you were, and I hated that I didn't know who you were."
Gauche placed a hand on his shoulder. "We always regretted giving you up, too. It would be a joy as a father to have my son back for good." Yamoto smiled.
Footsteps caught their attention, and they looked to see Droite slowly walking away. "Where are you going, Kaa-chan?" Yamoto asked, both him and Gauche standing up.
Droite stood rigid. No words came from her. "Droite?" Gauche asked. He walked up to her and was about to place a hand on her shoulder, but her hand swatted him away. "Eh?"
"Being a family is impossible for us now…" She said lowly.
This stunned the other two. "W-What do you mean, Kaa-chan…?" Yamoto whimpered. Droite gave no response.
"Droite, don't leave us hanging!" Gauche said. Still no response, though her body was shaking.
Her face was turned away, but if they could see her, they would see that she was very sad. Tears streaked down her face. 'They have no idea…'
*Flashback*
Droite continued to run away, leaving Gauche further and further behind. Rain was falling, and Droite took shelter under an awning. She curled up underneath, her knees hugged to her face. Her barriers broke, and tears streamed down her face. Droite's cries seemed to wail in response with the rain. 'Gauche… Moyen… Gomen-nasai! I've failed you both… I'm a failure as a woman… Gauche doesn't deserve someone like me! I'm sure he hates me now… He should! And Moyen… I couldn't protect my own baby…' Her thoughts were lost as she drowned herself in her own crying.
*End Flashback*
Droite couldn't bear to let them see her like this. Yamoto looked on with a sad look, then sighed. "I guess it won't happen after all…" He breathed.
Gauche looked at him sadly. "Moyen…"
"Kaa-chan… even if we can't be a family, I'm still so happy that I was able to meet you. No matter where I go, you'll always be my mother." He didn't notice it, but Droite's eyes widened. Yamoto then looked at Gauche. "Same for you, Tou-chan. Thank you for the Duel we had and for the card you gave me. I will never forget either."
Gauche hugged his son. "No problem, Moyen."
Yamoto returned the hug, then pulled away. "I'll probably go back to my foster family. At least there, I have a true home. I don't want to live with my parents unless I have them both." Gauche nodded in understanding. "Tou-chan…" He looked at Droite. "Kaa-chan…" He turned away from them. "Goodbye. If you see me again… refer to me as I am now: Yamoto." He walked toward Yuma and the others, who were watching sadly.
Gauche frowned, then looked at Droite. "I guess I'll be leaving, too." He said, turning around. "Droite… in case you and I never see each other again, hear this." He looked at her from over his shoulder. "I never lost the love I had for you that day. I admit I was hurt, but I became stronger and high spirited so I could make you smile again. I still love you… and I doubt I'll ever stop. Goodbye, Droite…" He began to walk off slowly.
Droite's eyes were wide, tears streaking down as she processed everything she had heard. 'Gauche… Moyen…' She thought.
Gauche had his head down as he walked, having barely covered any ground. 'Maybe this is for the best…' He thought, a few tears forming in his eyes. He failed to notice footsteps running after him. Next thing he knew, something impacted him from behind. "Ugh!" He looked down, noticing two arms wrapped him. "Huh?" The sound of sobbing caught his attention. Looking behind his shoulder, he was shocked to see Droite hugging him tightly, sobbing loudly. Droite's head looked up at him, showing the tears in her eyes. Eyes widening, Gauche quickly spun himself around and embraced her, letting her cry into his chest. "Go ahead, Droite… let it out."
"Gauche… I'm so sorry… I thought you hated me for what I did…" Droite sobbed.
"I could never hate you, Droite." He cooed. "You're the only woman I've ever loved. Nothing you did changed that." He felt Droite's sobs slow down.
"Gauche…" He heard her breathe. He looked at her only to see her looking back at him, her eyes still teary, but replacing her sad look was a grateful, happy smile. "Arigatou…"
Gauche smiled. "I haven't seen that smile since the day Moyen was born… It makes me so happy to see it again."
Next thing they knew, the two leaned in closer until they shared their first kiss in over seven years. Nothing serious, nothing deep: Just a simple kiss that reformed the bond that had been shattered before, and reinforcing it to ensure that it would never be broken again. After about ten seconds, the two broke apart, staring into each others eyes.
"Aishiteru, Gauche. I never want us to be separated again." Droite said honestly.
"I know one way to make sure that doesn't happen." Gauche glanced over at Yamoto, who was talking to Yuma and the others, thanking them for their help. They apparently hadn't noticed what had happened.
Droite realized what Gauche meant and nodded quickly. "Yes… nothing would make me happier."
Gauche smiled and looked over and Yamoto. "Moyen!" He called.
Yamoto heard the call and looked over at his parents. Seeing them in their embrace and the smiles on their faces brought a happy smile to his own. His parents were reunited. "Tou-chan… Kaa-chan…" He quickly ran to his parents, hugging the two of them, who hugged him back in turn. Happy laughter came from the hunter. "So… does this mean…?"
Droite nodded at him. "Yes. We can be a family… like we should've been." Yamoto hugged his parents again, tears starting to form in his eyes.
Yuma and the others walked up to them, smiles on their faces. "I'm so happy for you all!" Kotori chirped.
Yamoto turned and looked at them, wiping the tears away. "Arigatou, Kotori-chan. Thank you all. I couldn't have found them without your help."
Yuma smiled at them. "It's been a successful day, eh Moyen?"
Yamoto suddenly poked Yuma in the chest, a smirk on his face. "It's still Yamoto to you guys. Only my parents can call me Moyen." Yuma sweatdropped, making Kotori giggle at him. Yuma and Yamoto joined in the laughter, then everyone was soon laughing.
'Life's only gonna get better from here.' The laughing hunter thought.
*Meanwhile*
The Distributor wandered through the streets. He crossed off "53" on a piece of paper. 'Another one gone… things are becoming complicated. I must do something soon.'
Author-Made Cards
Toxic Butterfly Assassin - Dokuso
Level 4 DARK Warrior
ATK:1300/DEF:1300
When a monster is destroyed by a card effect: Inflict 800 damage to your opponent.
Toxic Butterfly Assassin - Vicer
Level 4 DARK Warrior
ATK:1700/DEF:1200
Once per turn, you can select 1 Attack Position monster: Switch it to Defense Position. It cannot be switched to Attack Position until the End Phase of your opponent's next turn, except by a card you control, and it cannot be selected as an attack target.
Shadow Chain
Level 4 DARK Fiend
ATK:0/DEF:0
If this card is Special Summoned, you can Special Summon any number of "Shadow Chain"s from your Deck.
Number 53: Mirage Monarch Basilong
Rank 4 DARK Warrior/Xyz
ATK:0/DEF:0
3 Level 4 monsters
While this card is in Attack Position: All other Attack Position monsters must attack this card if possible. While this card has an Xyz Material: Any monster that attacks this card is destroyed without applying damage calculations. At the end of each of your opponent's Battle Phase: Detach 1 Xyz Material from this card.
Number 93: Dark Matter Dragon
Rank 4 DARK Dragon/Xyz
ATK:3800/DEF:2700
5 Level 4 monsters
This card cannot be Special Summoned except by Xyz Summon. This card cannot be removed from the field by a monster effect. If an attack by this card would be negated, you can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card to negate that effect. If this card successfully attacks a monster, you can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card to inflict damage to your opponent equal to half the attacked monster's ATK.
Full Reload
Normal Spell Card
Both players add all cards in their hand to their Decks and shuffle them. Then, both players draw 5 cards.
Infestation Vector (made by YRPOtaku169)
Normal Spell Card
Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower DARK monster from your hand in face-up Attack Position.
Vile: And with a family reunited, another Numbershot comes to a close!
Kotori: Awww... I loved that ending!
Yamoto: My family is back... Thank you, Vile.
Vile: Hard times lead to brighter outcomes. I might get to work on a Numbershot idea in my head next, but after my next story, I have a special one-shot for you all! If you guys liked this chapter, leave a review for me! See ya later, and stay tuned for my next work!
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