Vile: And he are with the finale of Numbershot 94!
Kotori: And I think somebody has a special day today!
Everyone: Happy Birthday, Vile!
Vile: Aw shucks, thanks, guys! I figured, what better way to start my birthday than to upload the final chapter? It's my present to all you readers who stuck with me ever since 39 and 13 means Love! You guys rock! Let's stop beating around the bush, shall we? Disclaimer's on the first page, everyone! Enjoy!
Numbershot 94: Shockin' Rockin'
Chapter 6
Yuma smiled at his girlfriend. "Way to go… Kotori!" He stuttered, still stunned.
Kotori ran back to him. "Are you all right, Yuma? Aside from the obvious?"
"Aside from this-egh-paralysis… I'm fine." He muttered.
Astral watched the exchange. All of a sudden, the Number 94 card began to spark. "Eh?" He mused. Then, a tiny bolt fired from it to Yuma, covering him.
"Yuma?" Kotori gasped. The lightning wasn't hurting Yuma, but he did groan a bit.
Then, the aura dispersed, and Yuma blinked. "Eh?" He looked at parts of his body and tried moving them, succeeding. He let out a small laugh before hopping to his feet, moving parts of his body around. "Ha ha! All right! I can move again!"
Astral looked at the card. "This card must have undone its paralyzing effects." He mused.
Kotori happily hugged Yuma, and the boy kissed her in response. "That was a wicked Duel!" Raio yelled out.
"Awesome job, Kotori-chan!" Akari cheered.
Zina suddenly groaned and got to her feet. "You little twerp! I'll get you for this!" She yelled.
"You can't do anything now, Zina. You don't have your powers anymore!" Kotori told her. Zina tried to conjure a lightning bolt, but nothing happened.
"Kuso! First you beat me, then you take my new power!" The woman growled. "That's it! Raaah!" She rushed toward Kotori.
All of a sudden, Raio moved in front of them. "Freeze it!" He yelled, pulling something out of his pocket and pointing it at her: A pistol, .38 caliber. Zina stopped the moment she saw the gun in her face. "You've caused too many problems today, Zina. Most people would tell someone who acted like this to get lost before they get a hole shot through their skull." His voice was eerily calm, and Zina gulped. "But, I'm not like most people." Raio twirled his gun and put it back in his pocket. "You were controlled by an evil card. So we'll do this. You stop acting rabid around me, and we'll forget this incident ever happened. Deal?"
Zina gulped again. "D… Deal." She muttered, nervous. She suddenly bowed. "Gomen-nasai! Gomen-nasai, everyone!" Then, she ran away, heading toward the entrance.
Raio sighed. "Poor girl. Another victim of those cards."
Kotori looked at her outfit. "Great. Now I'm gonna need new clothes."
Raio then turned to everyone. "Guys, I'm really sorry all of this happened." He apologized.
"Don't be. If that Number hadn't shown up, none of this would've happened." Tetsuko told him.
Raio then perked up. "As an apology, I've got a special treat for you guys and the other patrons. Let's get 'em back inside!"
*A Couple Minutes Later*
"Hey, sorry for all the junk that just went down, Heartland! But everything's been cleared up now!" Raio said into the mic. He could see Zina in the audience looking glum. "So as a way to close this night on a positive note, we've got a special song that we've been working on! And here's the kicker: This is a one-time only play, so count yourselves lucky you're here, because we may not play this song again live! Are you guys ready?" Cheers began to erupt from the crowd. "Oh come on, is that the best you guys can do? Come on, use those voices!" The cheers got louder. "That's what I'm talkin' about! All right, folks! Put on those Gazers, and let the show begin!"
"D-Gazer, set!" Yuma and company, as well as the band, flipped on their Gazers.
"WIDE RANGE AR VISION, ESTABLISHED." The automated voice stated as the area became dark, akin to a nighttime concert, complete with augmented spotlights. The sky went cloudy, and lightning began to flash and strike. Everyone's D-Gazers, band and crowd, flashed. "LINK FUNCTION DE-ACTIVATED."
"Ichi, ni, san, hit it!" Raio said. An odd sound effect played, then the guitar riff began. After a few seconds, Raio got to work.
*Lyrics are Italicized*
Can you feel life movin' through your mind?
Ooh, looks like it came back for more!
Yeah-eah-eah!
Can you feel time slippin' down your spine?
Oooh, you try and try to ignore!
Yeah!
"Whoa! Awesome stuff!" Yuma chirped. He threw up a rock-on sign with the others.
But you can hardly swallow
Your fears and pain…
When you can't help but follow
It puts you right back where you came!
Live and learn!
Hanging on the edge of tomorrow…
Live and learn!
From the works of yesterday!
Live and learn!
If you beg or if you borrow…
Live and learn!
You may never find your way!
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, yeah…
Tetsuko was going crazy at hearing this one-time single. Who knew they had such an awesome song within them? Zina watched from the other side, a small smile on her face, happy that Raio allowed her to watch the show.
Can you feel life tangle you up inside?
Yeah, now you're face down on the floor!
Ohhhh-Oh!
But you can't save your sorrow
You've paid in trade…
When you can't help but follow
It puts you right back where you came!
Live and learn!
Hanging on the edge of tomorrow
Live and learn!
From the works of yesterday!
Live and learn!
If you beg or if you borrow
Live and learn!
You may never find your way!
Raio then lowered his head, as if something big was coming.
Hey, whoa, whoa…
He threw his head up, shooting a rock-on sign to the air.
OH YEEEAH!
GP started a major guitar solo, really hammering on the strings. This sent the crowd on overdrive, letting loads of cheers.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
Astral looked around as the solo continued, seeing all the rock-on signs in the crowd. "Hmm…" He formed the same sign in his hand. "Observation #27: This sign appears to be one of music appreciation." Smiling, he held up the hand with the sign.
There's a face searching far, so far and wide…
There's a place where you dream you'd never find…
Hold on to "what if…"
HOLD ON TO "WHAT IF!"
Live and learn!
Hanging on the edge of tomorrow…
Live and learn!
From the works of yesterday!
Live and learn!
If you beg or if you borrow…
Live and learn!
You may never find your way!
Live and learn!
Hanging on the edge of tomorrow
Live and learn!
From the works of yesterday!
Live and learn!
If you beg or if you borrow
Live and learn!
You may never find your WAY!
The guitar slowed down, making them think the song was over, but it restarted for one last part.
Live and Learn…
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
Live and Learn…
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
The ending guitar riff played, and Raio took a pose with his back to the crowd, looking back with a smirk and rock-on sign as the final note was played. The crowd erupted into applause. "Thank you, Heartland!" Raio called to the crowd. "Hope you all had a fun time tonight! Keep it real! Goodnight!"
*A While Later*
Yuma and the others headed out. Out of nowhere, Tetsuko caught sight of something flying at her, which she caught. "Eh? What's this?" She wondered. It was a small piece of paper, folded over. She looked in that direction, seeing Raio looking at her with a smirk before he left with his bandmates. Confused, Tetsuko opened the paper, seeing what was written. Her face went fully red when she saw it.
Tetsuo stopped, noticing his sister wasn't moving. "Oi, Nee-chan! What's wrong?" He asked.
Tetsuko closed her eyes and smiled. "Oh, nothing…" She trailed off dreamily before continuing on home, leaving Tetsuo confused. He was gonna have to grill her about this the next day.
Vile: And that was Crush 40's Live and Learn for you music fans, direct from Sonic Adventure 2 Battle! Find it on YouTube for the full effect!
Yuma: Woohoo! What a finale!
Vile: Glad you enjoyed it! My next work is a special one-hot that someone suggested to me, so expect it next! It might take some time, so stay posted!
Kotori: Enjoy your birthday, Vile!
Vile: Arigatou, Kotori! ^_^ If you guys liked this chapter and story, leave a review for me! Check you guys later! *salutes*
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