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Also, warning for potential references, OCs & spoilers from the canon series.
Sigh… Seven years… It's been seven years since I first met Kuguru.
I can still remember it… the day she came to my desk & gave me her lunch. Her outfit's fancy, her expression mean-looking & the way she walks screamed 'I'm wealthy'.
"Hey… You! Yes, you!" she said. "You're that kid whose daddy lost his job, right?"
My younger self was livid. Out of the things she could say to me, she had to mention that.
But… it is true. My dad had a time where he is left jobless for a few weeks… but to say that straight at my face with a smile… well, believe or not, that's how Kuguru is before she became the sweet, nice girl Gao & I knew today. She is haughty & rude… Always boasting about how her dad, who is during that time, running for Prime Minister.
Little Kuguru then took out a bento. "Here, eat it!" she ordered.
In response, my younger self just turned away. "Don't want," And that is when my stomach grumbles.
I slowly peeked back. Kuguru's waving that temptation before my eyes. My younger self find it very hard to resist it. After all, to save money, I've decided to not eat anything during school recesses. I also took it upon myself to eat less… and even begged my mom to cook less for me. In short, I am starving myself for the sake of helping my family.
I admit… It is a very stupid decision… but then again, 5-year-old kids are sometimes stupid.
I eventually gave into the temptation. I quickly grabbed Kuguru's bento & dug in cautiously. The first bite proved that this isn't pleasant meal!
"AAHH! SPICY!"
"Don't you dare vomit that!? I made that!" Kuguru shouted.
Apparently, the contents of the bento that day are 50% rice & 50% wasabi. I can still barely remember how little me there got the burning tongue. And of course, I could have vomited… but Kuguru then said, "If you puke, I'll tell my Daddy to call the police on you!"
Yep. Little Kuguru's a little demon too but lucky for me, I did puke… On her bento, that is. After that, she quickly gave up force-feeding me her wasabi bento & went away, furious.
However, she came back the next day.
"Hi, again. Omori-kun," said Kuguru. "This time I'll make sure you finish it," the little girl then took out her bento & slammed it on my desk.
And of course, I turned away yet again… only for my stomach to grumble.
"Come on, eat it!" Young Kuguru insisted. "If you don't, I'll tell my dad!"
I reluctantly took the bento & prepared my tongue for another burn… But the bento this time has no wasabi- Just rice & a lot of veggies.
I supposed during that time Kuguru's thinking is that of 'If I can't make him cry with wasabi, I'll make him cry eating veggies,'
But sadly for her, I actually have no qualms with veggies, even as a kid. In fact, I finished the bento with no problems.
"Wh-Wha… I-I… EEEERGH!" Little Kuguru then stormed out of the class.
And the same thing happened tomorrow too. And tomorrow… and tomorrow… And even after the day my dad got a new job, she never stop coming.
Kuguru's bento or my taste buds? Will I swallow the bento while crying in anguish or… just eat it normally…? I guess that's the showdown between me & Kuguru during those days. And I suppose I became a glutton during one of those days too.
That is until that day came… Kuguru's father… he had lost the election… badly. I don't know what happened but he never participates in one again, apparently.
And that lead them to poor, little Kuguru. Karma had come back to bite her. I don't know what she did but… apparently, it is enough to warrant some bullying as payback.
Everyone's in it… except for me. I never once disliked Kuguru to the point of want revenge. I just… felt grateful that she helped me in my little, stupid money-saving scheme, despite she never intended to.
And so, I helped her. When the bullies try to drag her off somewhere, I moved in & tried to pull her out.
"Hey, what's the big deal?" one of them said.
"That's enough… Let her off the hook, guys," said little me.
And of course, the bullies weren't having it & after some bickering, I got pummeled down to the floor. It hurts but… it's nothing compared to her guilt.
Fortunately, help soon came.
"Hey, what are doing?" a distant voice shouted.
"Oh crap. It's that Sun Fighter!"
"Forget him! Miss Takayama is with him!"
"Just run already!"
And with that, the bullies ran away. Kuguru then dropped down beside me.
"Wh-Why?"
"That's for the bentos," said little me. "Say… did you bring some with you?"
Tears then began flowing out of her eyes. "Mmmhmm…" she nodded.
After that day, she turned over a new leaf. She ditched those fancy clothes, that attitude & the next day, she spotted two lamps on her head. And during that recess, while my younger self's eating, she came over.
"Baku-chan, would you like mine?" And offered me her bento… with a smile on her face.
Heat poured down like a shower during this afternoon. But even then, Baku Omori continued to circle around the house, formerly owned by his childhood friend, Kuguru Uki.
There is something in his heart that kept twisting it till this day. And that twist became even more excruciating every time he saw Kuguru.
Why this feeling? Why does he feel that something's amiss? Is it because of the increased concern for her well-being due to that incident?
A band of thieves did raided this house about a month ago… but surely, Kuguru is now safer at her new home, right? She would have better security, due to her new 'part-time job'… right?
Shaking his head, Baku decided to think no more & intruded into house; walking towards her previous room.
Sadly, he found nothing… Only sunlight… And after he tried checking out every other room, he decided to leave.
"Geez… just… what do I want to find there?" murmured the boy as he quietly sneaked out.
Indeed, what do he wishes to find in that emptied house? Everything in that house has already moved to her new house.
Baku then sighed & after one final look, he left & decided not to return…
…Never returned to that raided house… with that undiscovered absence... of signs of a raid.
The afternoon soon brought Baku to the Castle Store, where he found the body of a guy who everyone just… left on the ground.
"Hey there, Mr. Left on the ground," said Baku teasingly.
"It's Touma, Baku!" muttered the Castle Store's newest employee, as he lied on the ground.
"So why are you lying on public floor?"
"Bumper car…" Touma muttered as he slowly got up. "Before that, pizza-dragon-zombie…"
"Bal?"
"Yep. And Gao & Noboru. Both of them are going to… er… the Lightshow today?"
"I… see…" Baku, with one raised brow, then walked into the store. "So… is that new booster set in yet?"
"It's in… Let me get them out," muttered Touma as he limped forward with a dizzy head.
Baku then placed his toolbox on the store counter before sitting down on a stool. Soon enough, he returned.
"Here you go," said the young adult with the box. "Got any cash?"
"Nope but I got some to trade," Baku then opened his toolbox. It's stuffed with Buddyfight cards.
With a nod, the boy & the employee started their trade. Two Commons equals One Uncommon; Four Commons equals One Rare; Two Rares equals… well… One 'RR'.
And as they sort out their deals, Touma began to offer Baku something else.
"So… you wanna go to the Lightshow today?"
"I love to but… I got some family business," answered with a forced smile.
"Really? That's too bad. I'm actually going,"
"With someone?"
"Nope. Alone. I'm only going there… to find a stupid clown," said Touma with a melancholy smile.
"Huh?"
"Nevermind," He shook his head. "So…? Is this a deal?" He then placed the final card on the table.
Baku then took another look at the cards offered & nodded. "Thanks, Touma-san. Your deals are always the best,"
Evening glow soon illuminated the sky. It is time. Standing in front of the door of his house, Baku sighed.
It's already way past 4 PM. Surely the guest have already arrived & finished unpacking in his room.
With courage, he opened the door & walked to the living room. At the side of the couch, a teen with dark red hair is sorting some cards out… Darkness Dragon World cards, that is.
"Y-Yo, Retsu-niichan…" Baku called, forcing a smile.
"Nice to see you… Baku…" said the teen as he looked down on his cards.
The younger boy clenched his teeth. Mild feelings of disillusionment have yet again set foot inside his heart. The boy sitting in front of him is his cousin & once, his teacher in Buddyfight deck-building… until their most recent reunion.
"G-Gee… Why are you here?"
"Your parents & mine insisted that I stayed for the summer. Didn't they told you?" said Retsu. "They said you & I needed some time… 'bonding' after our fuss in the Gaen Cup,"
After sorting up his cards, the red-haired boy then stood up & proceeded to the living room door. Not even once, he batted an eye to Baku.
"S-Speaking of the Gaen Cup…" said Baku. "T-Thanks…"
"For what?"
"About Distortion Punisher… without your hint-"
"What hint? I said those things so you would reconsider my offer," said the older boy as he opened the door. "At any rate, I'll be going back to my room. Tell your mother that I'll be down for dinner,"
"W-Wait! Retsu-niichan!" called Baku. "There's a Lightshow tonight? Wanna go-"
"Enough!" Retsu retorted angrily. "If you want to go to that stupid event with those impudent friends of yours, then, by all means, go!"
"What the heck!? I'm just trying to do what Mom suggested,"
"Then, you should have sided with me!" shouted Retsu. "We could have worked together & make masterpiece decks-"
"That doesn't need fighters?" Baku shouted back, stunning Retsu. "Those were your decks. Not mine…" He lowered his head. "I guess… you really did teach me for some ulterior motive…"
With that said, Baku then slowly walked towards the main door.
"W-Wait, Baku! I just wanted you to understand-"
"You never once understood me, Retsu-nicchan… In your eyes, I'm just a spare 'you'," muttered Baku as his hand reached for the knob. "Tell mom I'll be staying at Kuguru's,"
And just like that, he left… leaving his cousin sitting on the stairs with clenched teeth & a slammed fist on the nearby wall.
Did Retsu-nicchan really help me back then? To be honest, I don't know anymore. I thought he was there to give me a hint but… he may be there just to brag.
"Just… who is the real you… Retsu-nicchan…?" I murmured under my breath. "Darn it, get yourself together, Baku! Don't let your cousin get to you. You still have other friends,"
I then took out my phone. My first thought goes to Kuguru. I do have to tell her about staying over the night, after all. But just as I opened my contact list… it rang on its own.
I quickly looked at the screen. The caller is… "Touma-san?"
"And that's probably it,"
"Thanks, Baku-san. Your decks are awesome," said the little customer before he left the stall.
Being a deck doctor is a nice change of pace. To be honest, I was kinda surprised that Touma-san would call me to help with the card stall.
"That b**** is going to get it when he comes back…" And there goes my senior in deck-building… muttering with a very, very potent aura on his back.
Apparently, due to the Castle Store Manager managing to get a date, Touma-san got stuck on stall managing duty tonight. And as you can see, he is not happy.
"I pray that the girl you wanna bang has a robot fetish!" Touma-san snickered again.
I let out a sigh & it was then I realized something. "Touma-san, why do need me here anyways?"
In response, Touma-san slapped a sign nailed on the side of the stall. I bend to take a look and… it said… 'Free Deck Checks after at least 500 yen purchase'.
Oh… so it's a promotion specifically designed to overwork Touma-san. No wonder he's angry! The Store Manager had left him with two jobs & a long line of very impatient people. And most of them weren't even Buddyfighters!
"S-So… Is that the reason we have a long line today?" I pointed at the sign.
"Not exactly. Apparently, his girlfriend's the one who brought them here,"
"Oh, no wonder… but is it possible for every one of her friends to be Buddyfight newbs?"
"Probably- Hey, Baku, I'm closing the stall now. What do you want to do next?"
"Huh? Wouldn't there be more customers?"
"I'm afraid not. It's almost time for the Lightshow, after all. I know! Why not we go get a peek at it?" suggested Touma-san as he moved the last box down.
"Sure but what about the person you're searching for?"
"I don't think he's here. I mean, if he's here, people would gather to see his magic show,"
"Magic show?"
"Yeah, he's a street magician," he answered with a sigh. "So… you want some deck advice on the way there? Or do you want me to explain more about the other card games I played?"
"No thanks. I already got my hands full with Buddyfight,"
"Really? A deck builder such as yourself?" And with that, light slap on my shoulder.
We're… here… Er… The place's not even crowded. Heck, it is empty! Where is everyone!?
"Er… Touma-san, you said it is almost time for the Lightshow, is it?" I looked towards said person.
"That's strange… My phone said it is-" And the moment he checked his phone, his eyes peeled wide opened & his nose produced a droplet. "Oh… no…"
"W-What's wrong?" I nervously asked.
"Apparently, my clock app is 20 minutes…" He sniffed. "… Early…" And… a few seconds of awkward silence.
After a few seconds, I turned around, ready to walk back. "W-Well, we can always go back & re-open the stall,"
"Wait… On second thought, why not we play a game here?" he suggested. "It's just a mere 20 minutes. Going back would be a waste of time,"
"Won't your boss be mad at you?" I asked.
"We've already served his girlfriend's newb squad so I doubt it. Plus, the merchandises are already sold out,"
"Wait, what!? They sold out that fast!? Just how many you have in storage?"
"Only 3 boxes… Apparently, the truck driver in charge is a piece of s***," And with that, a malicious smile & two rivers flowing down his face.
Ah… poor Touma-san. During the morning, a bumper car rammed you & during the night, your truck lost your stuff. You have my condolences.
"S-So what are we going to play? Buddyfight?"
"Oh! Yep!" He answered. "But… why don't we play with a special rule?" he then winked.
After a short five minutes, the two combatants are now ready. They're standing on an outdoor fighting stage, ready to Luminize their newly constructed decks.
"Warp complete!" Right on cue, a cartoonish flying saucer came into view. Its hatch opened & up pops a girl with a microphone in hand.
"This is Paruko Nanana, commentating for you live at Cho-Tokyo Bay! It seems we're going to have Buddyfight match here & it's just a few minutes away from the Lightshow," said the commentator girl. "Now let's introduce our fighters. On my left is Baku Omori, Gao Mikado's trusty deck builder!"
"It's nothing special," the boy responded.
"And on my right, the newest employee & champion of the Castle Store, Touma Akiyama-san!"
Touma's eyes widened. "Champion!? Since when?"
"The instant you defeated Kazane Fujimiya, of course, but let's save that for later and… Touma-san!" The UFO descended. "Why a Buddyfight a few minutes before the show?"
"Well… let's just say it's to celebrate the occasion," said Touma to the commentator. "And to make things more exciting, this fight would be special,"
"Special?"
"Ready, Baku?" asked the young adult.
"Whenever you're ready, Touma-san," said Baku as he took a bite on a lollipop.
RAISE THE FLAG!
"Legend World!" Touma announced.
"Dungeon World!" Baku exclaimed.
"What's this? The Castle Store Champion not using his usual Dungeon World deck!? And where on earth are your Buddies?"
"Special Rule 3. No Buddy,"
"Oh… a special-rule fight. Wait- Special Rule 3? What's 1 & 2, then?" Paruko asked.
"Your opponent selects your flag & you must built a deck around it,"
Paruko goes briefly silent, confused. "Oh! It's like a Buddyfight with switched decks & no Buddy,"
"Er… To be specific-"
"The first turn goes to Baku!" Paruko quickly shouted.
"Charge & Draw!"
[[Baku] Life: 10; Gauge: 3; Hand: 6]
[[Touma] Life: 10; Gauge: 2; Hand: 6]
"I equip Brave Equipment, Glory Seeker (P-5000, C-3) & attack!"
"And with that, Akiyama-san's Life is down to 7," said Paruko.
MOVE END.
YOUR MOVE.
"Well, that was quick. Draw! Charge & Draw!"
[[Baku] Life: 10; Gauge: 3; Hand: 4]
[[Touma] Life: 7; Gauge: 3; Hand: 7]
"I pay 1 gauge & [Set] A Fleeting Dream. And I pay 1 more gauge & call Knights of the Round Table, King Arthur (S2: P-4000, C-2, D-5000) to the right," announced Touma as the King of Knights appeared.
"As King, I hereby request the aid of fairies!" said the King as he swings his sword & answering the call, two fairy knights appeared on Touma's left.
"Fairy Knight, Daoine Shee is a Size 1 [Fairy] & [Hero] with Power of 6000, Critical of 2 & Defense of 2000. A nice move there by Akiyama-san's use of A Fleeting Dream,"
"I then call Cait Sith in Boots (S0: P-2000, C-1, D-2000) to the center. Now, Link-Attack!" Touma announced.
"King Arthur's effect gives Akiyama-san one more gauge," explained Paruko as three noble swords & one tiny one slashed at Baku, cutting down his Life to 5.
MOVE END.
YOUR MOVE.
[[Baku] Life: 5; Gauge: 3; Hand: 4]
[[Touma] Life: 7; Gauge: 1; Hand: 4]
"Charge & Draw,"
"Hey, Baku…" Touma then spoke. "How's your family business?"
Baku's eyes briefly widened. "I-It… It didn't go so well… We ended up fighting," the boy gave his answer. "Call,"
"Baku called Apprentice Ninja, Akatsuki (S1: P-3000, C-1, D-3000) to the right & Legendary Messiah, Tasuku-sama (S1: P-5000, C-1, D-1000)… Ahem… to the left," explained Paruko. "Tasuku-sama's ability gives him one more gauge & Life,"
"That's Legendary Messiah, Tasuku!" The monster responded.
"Yeah, yeah, we know. So, Baku… why end with a fight?" Touma asked again.
"The thing is… I just… I just can't understand him anymore…" the boy added. "I [Set] Mission Card "THE Teamwork","
"So… let me guess… this 'family' of yours. He did something that upsets you?" Baku nodded & swings forward with Glory Seeker. Cait Sith is destroyed.
"Cait Sith's ability mills two more cards from Akiyama-san's deck," explained Paruko. "And here comes Akatsuki & Tasuku-sama's link-attack!"
Wildly thrown shuriken showered Touma before the strike from Tasuku.
"I activate THE Teamwork & Akatsuki's ability. Mission Clear!" announced Baku. "Life, Gauge & Hand card gets one plus each. And at the end of the turn, Tasuku leaves the field,"
"See ya," And with that the legendary messiah disappeared.
MOVE END.
YOUR MOVE.
[[Baku] Life: 6; Gauge: 3; Hand: 1]
[[Touma] Life: 4; Gauge: 1; Hand: 4]
"Draw. So, why consult me?" Touma asked his opponent.
"You have the aura of a big brother around you. A really good one, actually," answered Baku.
Upon hearing that, Touma just shook his head. "I'm not that good of a big brother," He then charges & draw. "But I can give you a hypocrite's advice… 'Never give up. Have patience & compassion'."
"What if he has…" Baku paused. "What if he changed?"
"Then start again from zero, I guess. Know the past 'him' & current 'him'," added Touma "And as long as you don't chase him down like an idiot, you'll be fine,"
"B-But…"
"Just cool your jets & talk to him later. Don't worry about it. Who knows? Perhaps he hiding some personal problems,"
"Personal… problems…?" The boy's eyes then widened. "Oh yeah… Now come to think about it…" He grinned. "Thanks, Touma-san. I'll try,"
"Er… are you going to make your turn?" asked Paruko.
"Oh crap! Darn it. I equip Famous Sword, Hrunting (P-1000, C-3)!" And from the glowing card, a huge great-sword appeared. "Get ready, Baku, cuz' this will be the last turn!"
"I still have Glory Seeker equipped, y'know," said Baku.
"I pay 1 gauge & [Set] Fairy Kingdom, Elfaria," exclaimed Touma. "Ability, activate! When there's a [Fairy] on the field. I can put the top 5 cards of my deck into the drop zone & at the end of my turn, I can return 5 cards from my drop zone into my deck!"
"Six [Fairy] in his drop zone… Don't tell me,"
"I cast Death Summoning Tears of the Banshee & destroy Glory Seeker!"
Flaming red spiders immediately rained down on Baku. Their touch soon caused Baku's Glory Seeker to rust, crack & shattered.
"King Arthur, Daoine Shee, attack the fighter! No Link-attack," ordered Touma.
"No guard!" shouted Baku, as the three strikes hit their mark.
"Hrunting!" Touma lunged forward.
Baku blocked. "Quiescence of Cassiade!"
"Hrunting's damage is nullified! Is this it!?" Paruko shouted.
"Not yet! Final Phase-"
"TOUMA-ANIKI!" a sudden shout then came from the gathered crowd.
Everyone turned. Standing beside the boy with bananas attached on his head & his demonic Buddy is a certain street magician, who's smirking like an imp.
"Aloha-yo," said Nicholas Middleton.
"Aloha-yo," Tetsuya & Asmodai then followed.
"Tetsuya?" said Baku.
"Baku," replied Tetsuya.
"Aniki!" cheered Nico.
"Nico…" muttered Touma, in shock.
"Paruko here. Is the match resuming or canceled?" asked the commentator girl before being ignored.
"N-Nico…" Touma muttered once again. A droplet is then seen trickling down his cheek as he slowly walks towards the teenage magician. "NIICCOOO!" He then started running.
"Nissan!" uttered Nico.
"Nicooo…" His tone began sound more ominous.
"Aniki? Uh-Oh!"
"NICO, YOU BASTARD!" And… soon, it is complete rage mode.
"Ninja Vanish!" Smoke then burst out from Nico's palm, causing the crowd to cough & disperse.
"RAAARRHHHHH!" shouted Touma as he charged through in a comical rage. It's like he's transformed into a cartoon bull. "GET BACK HERE!"
"Sorry, no can do-ey!"
And upon hearing his voice coming from above…"AHA!" shouted Touma before leaping into the high into the air…
… only to dive-bomb into a pastry stall a minute later.
"F***. Me," muttered the idiot upon realization & before the big CRASH!
"Darn it, Nico," groaned Touma as he got out from the rubble.
"Excuse me, sir… you just… wrecked my stall…" said the malice coming from behind.
"Aneue. I highly suggested that we burn him on a stake!"
"You mean like what I'm going to do to YOU. After. You. Chased away. All my customers!"
The sounds of heavy punches rang Touma's ears as he slowly turned around, shivering. And just as he's about to twist his body, a hand grabbed his hair & lifted him up.
"So… would you like to pay?" said the tan-skinned woman, who's currently holding a battered, tan-skinned, old-looking man by the collar. By the way, that man's tied to a stake.
"I-I-I… I'm a poor little kitten desu~" Cue Touma's horrible impression of cute... before he's sent flying from a stake-swing. "I'M BLASTIN' OFF AGAAAIINNN!"
"Why… Aneue…?"
"Sorry, Genma… He almost made me puke…"
"That's… not… what I… meant?" moaned Genma.
"Oh, don't worry. The next time I see him, I will have his wallet…" said Rekka as she looked up to the sky, weirdly determined & hopeful.
And with that, Genma Todoroki fainted.
As the first firework is released into the skies, Baku walked down the small hill next to the bay. A fresh crater had just appeared at the foot of that hill. At the center of it lies a battered up Touma Akiyama.
"How's flying, Touma-san?"
"Miraculously, my bones are still intact. Probably, Nico's handiwork. He's the one with the magic, after all,"
"So… what's your last card? The one you're gonna use during your Final Phase,"
Touma let out a chuckle & moved his arms to cushion his head. "Great Faerie Spell, Floral Tempest, an impact card that costs 2 gauge-"
"And deals 4 damage if you have 5 or [Fairy] in your drop zone," Baku then muttered. "Man… That really is the final turn,"
"Oh, it's nothing. Sure my lil' bro & sis do complained about my win streak for time to time when we're younger but I do lose once in a while. It's not like the 'Ultimate Gamer' or anything,"
"I didn't… ask…"
"Oh… my bad…" said the elder teen, now sulking from embarrassment.
"So… about your lil' bro & sis…"
"Only my lil' sister is related to blood. The brothers are just BFFs… Sonic & Tails… that kind of BFFs,"
"Who?"
Touma sighed, in response. "Guess you never knew those references, do ya?" he murmured. "At any rate, do you get my advice?"
"Yep, the 'hypocrite's' advice… I guess that makes Tetsuya's new mentor one of your lil' bros,"
"Are you a busybody?"
"Why not ask that to Gao? He's more of a busybody than everyone else at school,"
"Really? I'll keep that in mind, then," The two boys then looked up. "Pretty, isn't it?"
"Yeah… Now, come to think about it, Gao's here… isn't he?"
"Yep, probably hanging with… Hm?" He suddenly got up. "What's that?"
"What's what, Touma-san?" Baku then turned his head back to the skies. "I didn't see any… Is that part of the show?"
Two sparkles dotted the sky. One red & one sliver. After a blink of an eye, the two dots became shooting stars. The red one's trail disappeared half-way across the sky. However…
"Touma-san… I think we should-"
The sliver is faster than the red. In an instant, the light shoots itself towards Touma. Its speed is that of a railgun shot. And before they can react...
"GAAAAAAAHHH!"
"TOUMA-SAN!"
An hour afterwards,
"Nico-sensei…" shouted Tetsuya in a crowd of people. "Nicholas-sensei…"
The banana boy's mentor had vanished into thin air. Well, approximately a few minutes before he left Tetsuya & disappeared into the crowd, under the excuse of…
"OMG. My Pokemon GO has detected a Solgaleo. Be right back in a minute,"
And he didn't return… even after 15 minutes, resulting Tetsuya & Asmodai to search the streets for a Solgaleo-hunting idiot.
But of course… there is no Solgaleo in Pokemon Go.
"I am standing on top of a lamp post… and nobody saw me…" muttered Nico. "Are they blind?"
"Well, not me, at least," said a voice behind the teen.
"Asmodai clone or prime?"
"I'm the purest prime you can get," replied the demon. "So… about those shooting stars just now? Your magic trick?"
"Didn't you already know?" said the teen before he turned around.
Asmodai's eye widened in shock. "O…kay… so is 'that' your magic trick?" he pointed at his right eye.
Nico's hand then moved to his right eye. The eye is emitting a purple flame large enough to be in a smith's furnace & doesn't seem to be burning anything. "Oh… this…" Nico responded with a smile. "It's… hm… yes, it is! Tis' a magic trick…"
He's obviously lying. But before Asmodai can say another word, Nico grabbed the flames emitted from his eye & swing it like a cloak, creating a veil. The demon backed off & as the flames burned out, Nico's gone.
"Phantasma…" muttered Asmodai with a smile. "The illusions that once endangered Magic World… Guess I can't let my guard down around its user,"
The demon then took out his phone with a grim expression. On the screen is an news article. Its title starts with…
… Talented youth beat girl into coma.
Touma-san… I hope he's okay. It has been an hour since he gone unconscious. The doctor said there's nothing wrong with him but…
I just can't undo what I've just saw. That light… it went into… his mouth… I think… or it is his left eye & there was this blast… Darn… my memories' awfully hazy.
I looked down on the guy lying on the hospital bed. And… to my surprise, he looked quite happy… for someone whose eye got hit by a stray, holographic firework.
"Why am I worrying again?" I said to myself.
Heck, I shouldn't even be here! If only his family members could come & take the baton from me… Speaking of family members, where are they anyway? I know his parents are way back at England but what about Tetsuya's mentor?
As I rubbed my head hard, my phone then rang. It's… Kuguru! Now, come to think of it, I completely forgot to tell her about staying over. Probably a call made because of my parents. Oh, well…
I got up from my seat & walked out of the room. I'm pretty sure Touma-san's okay.
"N-No… Rin… Stop… They're… cracking…," Touma-san groaned as his head retreated down into his blanket. "No…. my babies… My future babies…" And now, he's crying... Okay…
At any rate, my phone's the priority.
The boy answered the call.
"Hi, Kuguru, sup'?,"
"Baku-chan, do you want to stay here over the night?" asked Kuguru, to the boy's surprise. "I've been falling behind my studies so…"
"You do know that I don't listen to anything in class, right?" replied Baku.
"So you're not coming over?"
"I'll still come over. I…" Baku then paused. His mind thought of the advice he's gotten from Touma. "On second thought, I'm not coming over,"
"Really? That's a pity. Apparently, Gao-chan here wanted some modification to his deck,"
Baku's eyes widened. "Gao?"
"Hey, Baku. Can you help me for a sec? I got a Buddyfight match with Gaen Kyoya tomorrow morning," said a boy's voice.
"What!?" Baku uttered. "What happened?"
"I don't know. He came over my house just a few hours ago & demanded a Buddyfight match with this card at stake," said the voice.
"Card? What card?"
"I don't know. Kyoya called it an 'X-Cell… Monster'?" the voice sounded unsure. "Anyway, can you come here & check it out?"
"Don't worry, bro. I'll be there in ASAP,"
And with that, he ended the call. The boy then went back to take one more look at Touma Akiyama… before heading off.
Mending his relationship with Retsu can wait, he thought. A shame… He'll no longer have the chance.
For what awaits him at the Uki's residence… is a cruel twist of fate.
"Wh-What on earth… WHAT THE HECK IS THIS?"
The end.
Plz do note the following fanmade cards/ OC's can be searched in the Buddyfight Fanon Wiki. Should any of these are not the Wikia, I humbly ask for your patience:
- Fairy Kingdom, Elfaria
- Great Faerie Spell, Floral Tempest
Also, should you have any comments, feel free to post it as a review or sent me a note. This also includes insults over the fact I never played Pokemon GO & will never played it... Ever... Probably, Maybe... Okay, will now shut up.