Chapter 50-Abyss Guardian Five: Best Friends vs. Best Rivals
"Oh no," mumbled Yami in awe, "Let us go through Dartz! I won!"
"You did, but you won't move on since I'm still standing," laughed Shadow Dartz, "You can defeat many times as you want, I won't lose to you! Hahahahahaha! I can never lose! You hear that! Never lose! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!"
"Great," mumbled Joey, "What are we supposed to do now?"
"We go right through him," yelled Seto.
"Not in my domain you won't Kaiba," grinned Shadow Dartz, "You can only move on unless some is dueling me…"
"I'll duel you," yelled Joey activating his duel-disk, "You won't block our path any longer Dartz!"
"Joey no! Your going to get your soul taken," yelled Tristan, "What about your little sister?"
"You do realize Joseph that if you lose, I can catch up with them and block their path from reaching Aeru," laughed Shadow Dartz.
"What are we going to do now," said Tea fearing that they'll never reach Aeru with Dartz blocking their path.
"I'll handle this," cried an unknown voice.
Everyone looked in the room to see where the voice came from, but one thing that hit everyone's mind, that voice sounded, really familiar. All of a sudden, Yami's duel-disk, Seto's duel-disk, and Joey's duel-disk started to give a bright gold light and three small orbs appeared out of the deck and surrounded Shadow Dartz. The orbs transformed into three knights wearing different color armors, a red armor knight appeared on the field with his red cape flowing with the wind, his face quite similar to Joey's, a dark blue armor knight appeared on the field with his black cape flowing in the wind also that looked just like Seto, and finally, a sky blue armor knight with his sky blue cape appeared that had a scar over his left (Left? Or right?) eye, so he had only 1 eye opened, and looked just like the pharaoh.
"Guys, is it me, or are they-" said Duke in wonder, but soon cut off by another person.
"It's the three knights of Atlantis," said Joey gazing at the three knights.
The three knights took out their sword from their hilts and aimed it in the sky. The swords gave a soft hum and slowly started to vibrate, releasing a low small force, a sense coming from the blades. The swords started to burn brightly and a much bigger light appeared above Shadow Dartz and then moved in front of him and formed into a tall, white robed figure, with long sky blue hair that was made into a long pony-tail and had amazing golden eyes.
"It's Dartz," yelled Yami.
"What," yelled everyone in total confusion.
"It can't be…you exist," said Shadow Dartz moving back. He closed his eyes and re-opened them again, this time, his other eye that was gold, turned into blue and then both of eyes showed a small red glare.
"I'm here to put an end to your terror, dark side," yelled Dartz extending his arm, creating a huge white duel-disk.
"Is that so? Well then, prepare to return to everlasting darkness," laughed Shadow Dartz.
"Pharaoh. Move on ahead, his mine to get rid of. Mind if I borrow Timaeus for a while," asked Dartz turning his head sideways so he can see the pharaoh and his dark side at the same time.
"Of course Dartz," nodded the pharaoh.
"And what about you two? Joey Wheeler and Seto Kaiba? Mind if I borrow Helmos and Critias," asked Dartz looking at the other two duelists.
"I don't know what Aeru is planning by using all these magic tricks, but I'll play along with this nonsense," grinned Seto.
"Sure Dartz. Do what ya gotta do," said Joey understanding what was going on.
"Go now! I'll finish him before he gets the chance on stopping you," yelled Dartz preparing to duel.
Yami and gang ran at the side where Dartz and his dark side were going to duel and soon came contact with the blue diamond floating not to far from the arena. When it was just the two of them, they began to duel.
Shadow Dartz: You won't last Dartz! I have three Atlantis God Cards in my deck to stop you! Orichaclos God-Vulcan! Orichaclos God-Hades! Orichaclos God-Lord Emon! Show yourself to this unworthy opponent!
The three huge gods appeared on the field and all glared evilly at the light side of Dartz. Dartz wasn't worry, it a matter of fact, he had a better weapon then those three so-called, 'gods.'
Dartz: Legendary Knight-Helmos! Legendary Knight-Critias! And Legendary Knight-Timaeus! Show yourself and show my dark side what true power is all about!
The three knights appeared on the field and had their swords out, ready for combat. The gods gave a huge roar and the knights extended their swords in the air.
Timaeus: For Atlantis!
Critias: For our King!
Helmos: For our Pride!
Dartz: Show no mercy!
Shadow Dartz: Destroy them all my three gods!
The three gods dashed towards Dartz's three knights and the three knights dashed towards the three god cards, and an ultimate battle was made.
Meanwhile…Pharaoh and gang quickly headed up in Aeru's Abyss Tower and all they had to do was win just two more duels. Everyone was wondering what the fifth duelist was. Or, who were the duelists, knowing there could be maybe more than one duelist they have to face. Pharaoh thought of anyone else he faced in the past, but couldn't think of any other. Joey, Tea, Tristan, and Duke tried other possibilities, but couldn't find one. Soon, they reached their area, the fifth level of the Abyss Tower. The room they reached was filled with many torches, every single one was lit, but the whole room was dark. All you could was the light coming from the torches and the huge blue floating diamond in front of them.
"Hello! Anybody home," yelled Joey.
"Guess were lucky. No one is here," said Mako looking everyone, "I mean, unless someone is hiding in the shadows that is…"
"Come on. Let's keep moving," ordered Mai, "Let's end this little game and live peacefully."
The gang started heading towards the blue light, unfortunately, they were all stopped when Mikey started speaking.
"Wait you guys," said Mikey, making everyone stop moving.
"Yo. What's up," said Joey staring at the young teen.
"Hold on, let me say something first before you guys move on," said Mikey has he went up to them, walked right passed them and turned around, blocking their path.
"What's going on Mikey? Something wrong," asked Yami.
"I have something to say too," whispered Vince, almost like he was trying to hide something.
"What is going on here," asked Tristan loosing his patience.
"I don't like this at all," said Duke having a chill, running down his spine.
"You are not going anywhere without a fight," yelled the two duelists blocking their path.
"What," cried Tea in surprised.
"You mean you guys are actually-"
Before Espa could even finish his sentence, Mikey and Vince took out their duel-disk and activated it for duel.
"I knew this was some kind of trap when I first laid my eyes on you," yelled Kaiba, clenching his fist.
Michelle forgot they were even here, knowing that they were maybe hiding the shadows that way, she won't see them. But she could've warned her friends about these two. Michelle remained silent, fearing that they are going to kill her for not telling them.
"Why are you two doing this," yelled Yami, trying to make them think straight, "Aeru is a dark evil man! His trying to brain wash you!"
"Were here to save a life," yelled Mikey, "I lost the girl of my dreams and he has the powers to bring her back!"
"I lost my family. Aeru showed me that they can have a second chance," yelled Vince, supporting his friend.
"It's all lies buddies! Aeru is trying to mess with ya," yelled Joey.
"Believe me! His nothing, but bad news," said Tea trying to convince them.
"We believe him! Because we seen him with our family and loved ones," whispered Mikey, lowering his voice in sadness, "I won't forget that day I've met him…"
:Flashback (Mikey's Story):
Firefighters came to a burning building, their sirens on, warning people to stay back as they tried to get rid of the fire. As soon as the fire was out, Mikey was sitting at the back of ambulance and soon saw a group of firemen bringing some bad news to him. Mikey quickly got up, a small tear coming down his eyes, hoping Luna was ok, but, the firefighters shook their heads. People did witness Luna inside the burning building, but didn't see any trace of her coming out, and soon found some of her DNA inside the building. Luna was burnt alive in that blazing inferno building. Mikey couldn't believe it, the girl he ever cared about, lost in that fire. He should have stayed! If he didn't go anywhere, she would still be alive! Mikey was walking in a dark abbey, all by himself, leaning against the wall, placing his forehead against the cold brick wall, and feeling rain drops coming from above.
"Why! Why! Why," yelled Mikey to himself, "She was all I got! Why did you had to take her away from me!"
Mikey banged his fist against the wall, ignoring the pain from his bloody fist. He couldn't accept it, he knew she was still alive out there. Mikey soon turned around, laying his back on the wall, and falling to the ground, crying hard knowing he'll never see Luna again…
"What's wrong boy? Lost something close to you," asked a dark voice from nowhere.
Mikey looked around seeing nobody around, but remaining the muddy ground. He didn't care what was going on around him or what might happen to him. All he wanted was Luna back.
"What do you want," asked Mikey not even caring who he was talking to.
"You lost a very close girl in your heart. I can bring her back," said the dark voice.
Mikey started to laugh manically, but his tears flowing down his cheeks as he heard this from an invisible man.
"I don't believe in magic," cried Mikey while laughing at the same time, "I may be under a great depression, but I'm not stupid!"
"She was a pretty girl. Her name was Luna wasn't it," laughed the dark voice.
Mikey was in full attention. He quickly got up and looked all around him, finding the person that was talking to him.
"I bet you killed her," yelled Mikey wiping her tears.
"Goodness no! I heard you yelling her name," laughed the dark voice.
Soon, a man in a dark robed appeared from the shadows and covered his face by wearing his hood on. All you could see was pitch black, as if he had no face.
"I can bring her back," said the dark voice, "but you must help in order to bring her back…"
"Why should I trust you," yelled Mikey.
The dark robed man released his hand and extended his hand. Soon, a white-blue ball appeared and held on it, showing a spirit of a girl, floating in mid air. She had her eyes closed, her hair flowing everywhere, wearing a white robe down to her ankles, and did almost like a prayers stance. Mikey couldn't believe what he was seeing and slowly walked up to her, extended his arm to reach for her, to feel her, but soon disappeared when the dark robed man made his white-blue ball disappear. Mikey was so close to feeling her, and just fell to his knees, begging him to make her come back.
"You will have her back," said the dark voice, coming closer to him, "But you need something, a strong spirit in order to bring her back."
The dark robed man extended his arm towards as Mikey still lay on the ground, on his knees, staring at the ground.
"You help me," said the dark robed man, "I'll help you…I promise."
Mikey looked up towards the dark robed man and grabbed his hand. He gave a slow handshake and released it as he got up on his feet.
"Tell me what I have to do, and I'll do it," said Mikey as his voice got serious now.
"Good, good, good," laughed the dark voice, "My name is Aeru…nice to meet you…"
"Mikey, Mikey Gonza at your serve," said Mikey as he introduced himself. Aeru gave a dark laugh as both of them disappeared in the shadows, as if, they never existed on that same night.
:Flashback ends:
"Aeru showed me, he showed me proof that Luna still lives," yelled Mikey, "I'll do whatever it takes to save her! Even if it means risking my own life!"
"My family died at the very fateful day…I will never forget that day as well," mumbled Vince.
:Flashback (Vince's Story):
"Vince. You sure you don't want to come with us," asked Vince's father.
"Thanks, but no thanks dad," laughed Vince, "I got some work to do and Mikey is planning to come over with a certain friend of his."
"If you say so son," smiled the dad.
"Now you be a good boy while take your two little brothers to the hospital," said Vince's mom, "I still can't believe you fed them that expired can food!"
"I'm sorry that I didn't check the bottom of the can," said the dad.
"Will be back soon," waved the mom.
Vince waved back and saw his parents get inside the car with his two little brothers inside. Dad started the car and began to move back and onto the street. They gave a small beep from the car and drove away. However, that was the last time he ever saw his family.
20 minutes later…
Mikey was talking to Vince about a new game called Duel Monsters and both guys began to get hooked into the game. Luna was also there, with Mikey and introduced her to Vince when they got here earlier. Soon, somebody was knocking on Vince's front door. Vince went up to it and opened the door, to see a group of police officers standing there.
"You name is Vince Phil," asked the first police officer.
"What's wrong sir," asked Vince wondering what was going on.
"Come with me son…it's best you see it with your own eyes," whispered the police officer.
Vince looked at his two friends and Mikey and Luna followed right behind him as all three of them followed the police officer. Thousands of people were everywhere in Vince's neighborhood while Ambulance trucks were turning on their sirens. Also, a truck was bringing in a wreck black car that was smashed nearly all together, the front and the back. Vince soon recognize the car, it was his families car and stared at the policeman, hoping that his family was ok.
"My father! My mother! My brothers as well," asked Vince staring at the policeman, "Are they ok?"
"A drunk driver was on the road," whispered the policeman, "He was driving on the wrong side of the road and crashed into this vehicle. A truck was behind them and slammed into them when the two cars smashed to each other….The drunk driver survived, but your family…I'm sorry son…"
Vince couldn't believe what he just heard. His family, was gone…his whole family, out of sight forever. Mikey placed his hand on his best friend's shoulder and Luna also. Vince had tears coming down his cheeks, refusing to believe his family is gone.
"If that truck never hit your family's car," said the policeman, "They would maybe have the chance of surviving that crash…"
The policeman walked away trying to calm the situation down and stared at the black vehicle. Vince fell to his knees, staring at the ground, tears hitting the hard, cold ground. He didn't know what to do anymore.
"Hey buddy," said Mikey as he tried to cheer up his best friend, "Your always welcome to stay with us…my family would love to have you in our house…your like a brother to me you know…"
"Thanks man," mumbled Vince, saying how lucky he has a good friend, "but would you leave me alone for a while Mikey…"
"Sure…sure of course man," whispered Mikey.
Mikey took Luna away from Vince and headed back to his house. Vince slowly got up and walked away, but instead of heading to his house, he went to a nearby park. The park was filled with silence, no was there of course, either knowing the accident or just sleeping. Vince sat down on a nearby bench and stared at the ground. One minute he waves good-bye to his parents, the next thing he knew it, their car right there in front of the house…
"Lost a family child," asked a dark voice. Vince looked up and saw a black robed man staring at him and was few inches closer to him.
"How did you know," mumbled Vince with a little anger in it, "saw the people staring at my families car?"
"I too lost a family," said the dark robed man, "but I managed to move on…"
"How did you feel, losing a family," asked Vince staring back into the ground.
"Devastated," said the dark robed man, "My mother died, my father died, my brother turned against me saying I was the cause of our parent's death…"
"At least you have a brother," mumbled Vince, "I lost everything…"
"I too lost my brother. He hated me and left me alone, to suffer this pain I recived," said the dark robed man. Vince then heard something, he thought he heard a small soft laugh coming from the dark robed man, but shook that off, thinking he was imagining things.
"What would you do, if I said, I can bring your family back? That they can have a second chance," grinned the dark robed man.
"I don't believe in magic," said Vince as he got up and looked at the dark robed man.
"Don't be a fool Vince," said the dark robed man, "I can truly bring them back…your friend will lose something dear to him, but will join my side to in order to bring her back."
"How do you know about Mikey and Luna," asked Vince as he stared at the dark hooded man.
"Join me, and I'll tell you everything I know," smiled the hooded man.
"I don't like this at all…but I have nothing to lose," said Vince as he stared at the dark hooded man. Vince extended his hand to him and the hooded man took his hand and both shook. They soon release their hands and the hooded man lowered his hood down to reveal his true identity.
"My name is Aeru," grinned Aeru as he introduced himself to Vince, "And let me explain everything that will come in the near future…"
:End of Flashback:
"Will do anything to get them back," yelled Vince.
"I'm sorry pharaoh. I was beginning to think of you as a friend, but since you are here, we have no choice," yelled Mikey as he activated his duel-disk.
"Best buddies against the pharaoh," asked Joey, "Well, I'm going to fight with my best bud as well! We beat ya last time, will beat you again!"
"Our decks have changed and this time, will be playing rough," yelled Mikey.
"Best friends against best friends," yelled Joey, "Ready pharaoh?"
"Stop the duel," yelled Bakura.
Everyone looked at Bakura as he came into sight. Everyone was wondering what was going on and Bakura gave a dark laugh.
"I'm going to be fighting in this duel with the pharaoh," grinned Bakura.
"What," yelled the pharaoh in disbelief.
"No way Bakura! I don't trust you," yelled Joey.
"You will have no chance against them" grinned Bakura, "And besides, wheatear you like it or not, boy! I will fight in this duel…"
"Why you-"
"Enough Joey. I'll accept Bakura's aid on this duel," said Yami as blocked Joey's path from reaching Bakura.
"What," yelled Joey.
"Dude! Come on! Don't trust this guy," yelled Tristan.
"Pharaoh, just ask Joey's help, or Kaiba's help instead of him," begged Tea.
"I don't like Bakura as well," said Yami, "But I'm going to trust him on this duel…"
Yami faced towards the two opponents and activated his duel-disk as he inserted his deck into the machine. Yami Bakura did the same thing as well, he inserted his deck into the duel-disk machine and activated it to duel mode. Vince turned on his duel-disk and was prepared to duel with his friend.
"I'm sorry pharaoh, but it's going to end right here, right now," yelled Vince.
"This it, let's go," yelled Mikey.
Vince and Mikey: It's time to duel!
Yami and Bakura: It's time to duel!
To be continued…Sorry this has to end it this way. I'm not feeling to well…have some problems going on. The whole duel will be done in just whole chapter. Hope you can wait that long. Until then.