Hi, I'm back with a new chapter! Chapter 5! I hope everyone will enjoy this chapter! After the first part of this chapter, there will be a bit of time skip to the school camp, I don't know whether it'll be alright but I hope everyone enjoys it!

Normal POV

Naoki and Shingo woke up because of some uneasiness.

" Sendou-kun?" Shingo ask

" Aichi?" Naoki ask

Naoki touched his forehead.

" Why is his fever getting higher? Hey, Aichi! Are you alright?! Hey!" Naoki said

Aichi opened his eyes.

" Naoki-kun? Shingo-kun?" Aichi ask

" Hey, what's going on, why is your fever increasing?!" Naoki ask

" I don't know." Aichi replied

" Maybe we should take you to the hospital." Shingo said

" That's not necessary." A voice said

Hilda was at the door with a tray of medicine.

" This medicine is very effective. It's from our country. It's a special medicine. We just have to let him drink it and he will feel better after some rest." Hilda said

" Okay then." Naoki said

Hilda helped Aichi up.

" Nii-san... Here. Drink this and you'll feel better." Hilda said

Aichi drank the medicine and Hilda settled him on the bed again.

" Now go to sleep. You'll feel better after that." Hilda said

Aichi closed his eyes and went to sleep.

" He'll be fine after waking up. I expect you to take care of him. I'll be coming back soon to check on him again." Hilda said

She closed the door.

" She's quite an over-protective little sister." Naoki said

" I know what you mean." Shingo said

Naoki checked on Aichi.

" Hey, his fever is going down. I don't know what she gave him but it's definitely working." Naoki said

" What a relief." Shingo said

There was a knock on the door. Misaki came in.

" Guys, breakfast is ready." Misaki said

" Okay." Naoki said

" We'll be coming out soon." Shingo said

" How's Aichi doing?" Misaki ask

" He's feeling better. Hilda gave him a special medicine. His fever is going down." Naoki replied

" I see. What a relief." Misaki said

" We should go down now." Shingo said

" Yeah. We'll bring up the food for him later." Naoki said

" Let's go." Misaki said

The three went downstairs for breakfast.

~ After some time~

" I'll go up and give him some food." Naoki said

Naoki took the tray of food and went upstairs. He opened the door. Aichi was already awake but he looked really dazed.

" Oh, Aichi. You're awake already?" Naoki ask

" Yeah." Aichi replied

" Here. Have something to eat." Naoki said

He gave the food to Aichi.

" Thank you." Aichi said

Aichi ate the food as Naoki sat beside him to talk to him. Aichi finished eating his breakfast after awhile.

" Seems like you're really feeling better. You ate it all up." Naoki said

" I guess the fever caused me to stop eating and I got hungry after recovering." Aichi said

" Jeez. You made us worry just now." Naoki said

" Sorry. I didn't know I worried everyone in just one night." Aichi said

" It's fine. Oh yeah, don't forget to pack the bag for the camping trip, alright?" Naoki ask

" Yeah." Aichi replied

Naoki turned his head away, so did Aichi. The door opened. Misaki and Shingo came in.

" Aichi, are you feeling alright already?" Misaki ask

" Yeah, I'm feeling much better now. Thanks for staying over to take care of me." Aichi said

" It's fine. We're friends, aren't we?" Naoki ask

" Yeah." Aichi replied

And so... The day continued like that...

Soon, it was time for the camping trip. Aichi packed his items and left for the camping trip.

First up, was the global orienteering...

" Let's go, everyone." Aichi said

" Yeah!"

They went through different trails and places.

" Woah! Watch your step, Aichi! What's wrong?" Naoki ask

" I don't know..." Aichi replied

" If you're not feeling well, then we should take a break." Misaki said

" Yeah..." Aichi said

Aichi sat on a rock as Misaki went to check on him. Naoki, Shingo, Kourin and Akari were told to go somewhere for awhile.

" You've been spilling some blood for some time already, am I right?" Misaki ask

" Yes... You noticed?" Aichi ask

" You know, you should really consider getting a contractor soon. Your body won't be able to handle this much longer." Misaki said

" I know. If I don't find one soon, I'll die. Don't worry. Once I find one, I'll know it." Aichi said

" What about Naoki? He's getting really close to you really fast." Misaki said

" Misaki-san, don't give me weird suggestions all of a sudden. Naoki-kun is just my friend, nothing else. If I have to make him my contractor, I don't know whether he can handle my powers." Aichi said

" Look, Aichi. If you don't come to a decision soon-" Misaki said but was cut off

" I'll die, I know. We just have to wait for the right time besides Kai-kun asked me to let him be my contractor before, but I rejected it." Aichi said

" Why didn't you accept it?" Misaki ask

" Gut feeling. I don't think he's suitable to be my contractor. Misaki-san, you don't have to worry about me. I know what I have to do. Now, we shouldn't keep them waiting. Let's go and continue." Aichi said

" Alright. But if you're not feeling well, you have to tell us." Misaki said

" Okay."

They met back up with the others.

" Aichi, you alright?" Naoki ask

" Yeah. I'm feeling better now." Aichi replied

They finished the orienteering first got some students impressed.

~ After dinner~

They gather up and watched the VF High School Championship. Hilda and Misaki sat on either side of Aichi just in case.

" So this is the VF High School Championship, huh? Seems exciting." Hilda said

" Let's see what the last two teams are made of." Furuichi said

They watched the VF High School Championship.

~ After some time~

" That was one great match!" Naoki said

" It really was!"

They heard clapping behind them.

" Maybe we should buy a deck when we get back?"

" It looks easy to play too."

" The rules seems simple once you watch it once!"

They were all surprised.

" Looks like they finally realized the value of Vanguard." Shingo said

" Everyone!" Aichi said

Some of them are asking Aichi and the others about the game.

" Hey, you guys are aiming for that VF High School Championship too, right? Good luck next time!" One of the students said

" We'll be there to cheer you on!" Another student said

" Yeah. Thank you! I'll do my best!" Aichi said

" You're always welcome to fight us!" Naoki said

" We'll be waiting!" Shingo said

" Girls can do it too, right?" One girl ask

" Yes. We'd be happy to have you." Misaki replied

" That baby is cute!" Another girl said

" Dabuh!"

Naitou and Suwabe saw the whole thing from behind a wall and headed back to their room for a little training.

Meanwhile, Aichi and the others went to sleep

The next day

Aichi and the others along with the other students were instructed to cook their own meals before preparing for the campfire at night.

They split roles and started their cooking.

" I wonder if Hilda is going to be alright." Aichi said

" Why? Is there something wrong?" Misaki ask

" I saw a few Demon World worms in her bag that are for cooking." Aichi replied

The two really felt like vomiting.

" Now then, if we leave them upside down like this, it should be done." Aichi said

" Yeah."

Aichi coughed a little.

" Are you alright?" Misaki ask

" Y-Yeah... I'm alright." Aichi replied

They watched the others as they did their cooking.

" Now, we should start shaping the rice balls now." Misaki said

" Yes."

They started shaping the rice balls into shape. And finally, the meal was ready.

" Now then everyone... Looks like you've finished preparing the food. In respect to the food... Even if you failed to make it properly,.. You should still eat it." Maki said

" Alright!"

" Let's eat!"

They dig in to the food.

" It's delicious!"

" Really!"

They ate their meal happily together.

" Oh! It's Hilda-san's croquette! Let's eat!" Furuichi said

" Creepichi..." Aichi and Hilda thought

Furuichi ate the croquette followed by the others but...

" It's spicy!"

" Hilda... What did you put inside?" Aichi ask

He's fine because he ate it lots of times with Hilda.

" Tabasco. It has the same color as the one Beelze and you like to eat." Hilda replied

" I told you not to put any in before. Guys, calm down. Drink some water to cool it down." Aichi said

They did as told.

" Hey, Aichi. Why are you alright?" Naoki ask

" I ate them for a few times, so I'm used to it." Aichi replied

Aichi noticed Misaki's stare and directed his eyes to what Misaki was looking at. Purple rice balls.

" Hilda... What did you put in the rice balls?" Aichi ask

" Demon World worms." Hilda replied

" Hilda, please don't put anything from the Demon World into the food here. They can die from it." Aichi said

" But Creepichi has already eaten it." Hilda said

Furuichi collapsed.

" How's the taste of it, Annoychi?" Oga ask

" A-Again?!" Furuichi ask

Aichi sweat dropped. The rest of the meal went almost like that.

The night deepens and the campfire has started.

" So this is a campfire." Hilda said

" We should just enjoy ourselves for tonight. I think Furuichi-san went back to his room because of your rice balls. Naoki-kun and Shingo-kun went to have a cardfight. Misaki-san and the others are over there." Aichi said

" I see. But this is the first time I've seen a campfire. Do we destroy it after that?" Hilda ask

She brought out her umbrella.

" No! We just observe it as it burns! Don't do anything!" Aichi said

At that time, Kourin approached them.

" Aichi." Kourin said

" Kourin-san! Are you feeling better now?" Aichi ask

" I need to talk to you. Please follow me." Kourin replied

" Huh? Okay." Aichi said

He turned to leave.

" Hilda, just wait here, okay? Don't worry about me." Aichi said

" Okay."

Aichi and Kourin continued walking towards the direction.

" What is this feeling? It feels so familiar. Dark... energy?" Aichi thought

They continued walking until they arrived at the legendary tree.

" It's this tree." Kourin said

Kourin walked towards the tree.

" I can hear it... The voice... It's resonating to my heart. Please... give me strength." Kourin thought

Aichi wondered what she was doing.

" Kourin-san?"

Aichi watched on.

" Aichi." Kourin said

" Yes?" Aichi ask

" Will you... Fight with me? I want to have a serious fight under this legendary tree." Kourin said

" There must be a reason why she wants to fight me." Aichi thought

" Alright. May the best player win." Aichi said

Oga and the others followed along after Hilda told them about Aichi and Kourin.

" Hey, could it be that Kourin fell in love with him?" Kunieda ask

" She doesn't know Aichi is a girl so there's no doubt about it." Furuichi, who managed to recover, said

" Something's up." Hilda thought

Beel and Koma sensed it too. Misaki and Akari were watching as well.

~ After some time~

" Aichi... We've been spending quite a lot of time together... Something I never expected. Thank you very much... for all the happy memories. But... the time to have fun is over! With this card... I will make you my true comrade!" Kourin thought, red marks appeared under her eyes

" Hey! Those are..." Furuichi exclaimed

" It's the same marks we saw when Naoki was acting weird!" Kunieda exclaimed

" Nii-san, don't lose." Hilda thought

" My new ace card... Become the blade that will decide our fates!" Kourin declared

Aichi narrowed his eyes.

" I can survive!" Aichi thought

" It's those eyes... Aichi's eyes... Those that only looks forward. That's right... Aichi never gives up until the very last moment... He puts his faith only on winning... It's the same now... He doesn't even know what I'm trying to do... He just keeps looking straight ahead..." Kourin thought, the marks disappearing

She retracted her hand.

" Something's wrong with Kourin!" Kunieda said

" Kourin-san?" Aichi ask

" Stop it! Stop looking at me with those eyes!" Kourin shouted

" Are you alright, Kourin-san? M-Maybe you're still feeling sick?" Aichi said

He approached her.

" Don't come here!" Kourin said

" Why... Why can't I Ride? I... I should have been Reversed." Kourin thought

" Those eyes of yours... are restricting me." Kourin said

Aichi wondered why she said that as Kourin kept her cards.

" I'm sorry, Aichi!" Kourin said

She ran off.

" Kourin-san?!" Aichi said

Misaki and Aichi chased after her. But was stopped by Maki and they headed back to their rooms.

The next day

They got on the bus and headed back to their school.

" I heard Kourin got a drive yesterday. Is everything alright?" Naoki ask

" I'm worried." Shingo said

" Yeah..." Aichi said

" Kourin-san..." Aichi thought

~ After some time~

Everyone was asleep. Aichi was still worried about Kourin when he noticed something. He wiped something off his mouth and when he looked at it, there was more blood.

" I'm getting weaker as the days pass. If I don't find a contractor soon, I'll soon die. But I can't leave everyone yet. I have a feeling something bad will happen." Aichi thought

Aichi fell asleep after taking some medicine. Hilda woke up soon after.

" I have just sent a letter to her. She misses you too ever since you disappeared. Once we are together again, we can fight beside each other again, just like we used to." Hilda thought

She fell asleep again.

~ After some time again~

Aichi woke up with a fright.

" Nii-san? Is something wrong? You look awfully pale." Hilda said

" Did something happen?" Naoki ask

" No... It's nothing." Aichi said

" Why did I have that kind of dream?" Aichi thought

Aichi got really worried.

~ After awhile~

They finally arrived at the school. Aichi ran out of the bus.

" Nii-san?! Wait for me!" Hilda shouted

She ran after him. Aichi arrived at the field, only to see Kamui staggering in his footsteps and collapsing on his knees.

" Kamui-kun!" Aichi called

He ran to his side.

" Kamui-kun!" Aichi exclaimed

" A-Aida nee-san... I-I'm sorry... I... wasn't strong enough... P-Please... b-be careful... T-They're... after... you..." Kamui said

Dark aura started to engulf his body.

" What is this?!" Aichi exclaimed

He turned his head to see Kourin.

" Kourin-san?" Aichi ask

" I Reversed him." Kourin said

Misaki, Naoki, Shingo, Hilda, Oga, Furuichi and Kunieda arrived as well to see it.

" The gang's all here." Maki said

" That girl..." Naoki said

" She's the secretary of the Student Council, right?" Misaki said

" This is perfect timing. Right when it's about to begin." Maki said

" What's about to start?!" Kunieda ask

" Aoi-chan, this is bad." Koma said

They turned their heads to the screen.

" Hello Cardfighters all over the world. I trust you're all enjoying yourselves as you strive to win a fight today? It pleases me immensely. Friends and comrades and frenemies... Growing as fighters... I know how fulfilling that can be. And yet, nothing lasts forever. No matter how fun your days are, they'll come to an end eventually. And that day is right before you." Takuto announced

" Huh?!"

" This may seem sudden, but your world... is going to be destroyed." Takuto announced

" We're not on the defensive anymore. We need to go on offensive right now." Aichi thought

And that's the end of this chapter! There might a bit of action in the next chapter, please look forward to it! See you in the next chapter! Bye bye!