Basically, the change all starts here. But, then again, as I was reading through it didn't need to change for now. Maybe just a few minor changes.
The Heart of the Crimson Dragon: Autumn Tryst
-Chapter 02-
It was finally late at night as a small figure walked in the depths of the Satelite Area, with a red D-board on his hand.
It was cloaked, with its head protected by a red and black helmet, whilst its face was halfly covered by the red specs on its face.
The person looked up, only to see a billboard with the picture of Neo Domino's New King of Duelists, as he pressed his hand covered in a red fingerless glove on his chest; feeling a bit troubled.
'Why? Why do I still feel this way?' he thought as his heart suddenly started to pound hard beneath his chest in a different manner. 'Why?' he thought, but before he could ponder more into his mind, a beep suddenly sounded from his pocket. He quickly he took out a pen-like thing, where the sound obviously came from as it had a light on top of it blink in a fast paced manner. He quickly opened it as a holographic screen appeared right before him, as his eyes went wide at what he saw. He clenched his teeth in irritation, whilst gripping the pen-like thing on his hand hard furiously.
"Damn it." Was all he said as he quickly rode his D-Board and dashed away towards a certain destination.
The minute the officers left their pad, Yusei just stayed in front of his PC as he tried to hack through the firewall he assumes that Hikari could have put up.
"You think you can hack through that?" Jack asked as he just watched Yusei curiously, whilst Crow on the other hand quickly slapped him at the back.
"What the hell are you saying? That's Yusei we're talking about of course he can break through it, right Yusei?" But, Yusei didn't bother to answer as he just gave all his focus on typing on his keyboard, somehow making Crow sigh as he gave a shrug.
'Oh well, I guess he's just too excited.' Crow thought as he smiled.
Yusei was definitely quick on his fingers, he just knows it all so well despite how complex it was, since he's the one who thought her to do it. As he got through all the defenses, his heart kept pounding faster, obviously excited. Finally, after a manner of minutes, he finally got in.
"Cracked it." He uttered.
"Really? So, is it really her?" Crow asked, whilst Jack quickly hovered over them, definitely curious for whatever findings.
"She is alive. She is certainly alive. But they're right though, some information were deleted. I'm guessing that she could have done that herself." Yusei stated, as he typed more and showed it all. Then he tried going through more of Hikari's data, specifically her transactions as Crow had suggested.
The moment Jack saw it, his amethyst eyes went wide at the things he saw as he quickly pushed Yusei off from his chair and squinted on the screen, scrutinizing the details. His hand quickly clenched to a fist in irritation.
"That brat." He stated; furious.
"Why? What's wrong?" Crow raised a questioning brow on him.
"Look at her! She never stopped her drunken ways! I mean look, the transactions were made almost everyday at the same bar, and it was the bar she first went to! What the hell was she thinking! She promised me to never drink again!" He bellowed. Yes, he was definitely angry at the blond, but he was angry because he cared. "I can't believe that brat had the nerve to never dare show her face to us and do these things." But Crow just smirked, trying to stifle away his laughter. Though Jack was mad, he could clearly see the worry he has for the blond.
"Don't forget, Jack. Hikari's taken already." Crow stated in a teasing manner as he punched him playfully on the shoulder. Realizing what Crow just said, Jack quickly backed off from the PC, his face scrunched with his arms crossed in front of his chest.
"You really don't have to point out the obvious." But, Yusei really didn't mind it as he even smiled at Jack's reaction. Plus, he's definitely aware of how close their relationship was, and he respects that.
"Guys, you mind if we check that bar right now?" Yusei asked with his helmet already under his arm, obviously ready to take off anytime.
"Jeez, like I could say no to that, and I bet Jack would even race you to it." Crow grinned as he took his helmet as well, and placed it over his head.
"Whatever." Was all Jack could say as he also took his and wore it. But, before they could even ride on to their D-wheels, suddenly Yusei's monitor's suddenly started to get fuzzy, quickly getting their attention. Whatever was happening, they're ready to ignore it if there was something wrong with it, but finally it cleared as a woman's voice sounded from the speaker's.
"Yusei! Jack! Crow!" Recognizing the voice the trio quickly rushed to the monitor. Yusei quickly turned on the PC's mic.
"Mina, what's wrong?" Yusei called out.
"It's Ghost! He attacked us, and Ushio, he-!" but the monitor and speakers both became fuzzy, now losing the signal.
"Wait!" Yusei exclaimed as he tried to type on his keyboard hoping that he could repair the connection, which he successfully did, as Minna's face became clear as it showed her worried, frantic face.
"What happened? What happened to Ushio?"
"We were attacked by Ghost, and he's in the hospital now, and he's badly injured!" With that no words needed to be said further as they all took off, and dashed off with their D-wheels.
The sight of Ushio alright was terrible as he was wheeled in a stretcher. When Yusei and the gang saw him they quickly rushed towards Ushio.
"Ushio, what happened? What did Ghost did to you?" Yusei said in a worried manner, as the man just groaned, finding the power to speak.
"Yu-sei," Ushio drawled, "Be careful. Don't Synchro Summon against Ghost." After that due to his critical sate, the Med crew just has to quickly carry him away to the operating room. The three of them were definitely shocked alright, seeing that this Ghost guy wasn't just any typical guy afterall.
"That Ghost!" Crow uttered in complete frustration as he punched the hospital's walls. "I can't believe he'd go this far." But, Yusei held his friend's shoulder, hoping to calm him down a bit.
"Standing here wouldn't stop his rampage. We have to find that Ghost before it could even hurt anybody else." Yusei stated his azure eyes filled with seriousness.
With that they quickly left the hospital as they rode on their D-wheels, going on separate ways.
The roads were clear and dark, seeing that it's like 3:00 a.m. in the morning already.
'I wonder what he meant to not Synchro Summon?' Yusei thought as he tried to think deeply into his thoughts, but before he could come up with his own conclusions, a sound of another D-wheel came from his behind.
He quickly looked as he his eyes went wide, obviously surprised. Seeing it was the same guy he saw on the picture.
"Ghost!" He exclaimed, he quickly contacted Jack and Crow and sent them on the coordinates. "I'll definitely avenged all of the people you've hurt! Activate-!" Before he could even press the button, Someone shouted,
"Wait!" It stated, its voice sounding a bit mechanical or more likely its voice sounded as if it was modified. Yusei quickly searched from where it come from as he then saw a cloaked person, with its head protected by a red and black helmet, whilst its face was halfly covered by the red specs on its face; riding on a red D-Board.
The person then flawlessly jumped from the other side-of the skyway, making Yusei definitely surprised at the dangerous stunt. Then a thought quickly flashed into his mind, causing it to come into a realization.
'Is this the other mysterious guy Minna and Ushio was talking about?'
"Activate Speed World 2, Battle Royal mode!" With that the lane quickly became a Duel Lane. Security notes the Duel and grants authorization as they set up the circuit, by raising the roadways and adding side ramps.
"Duel!"
'I don't know what this other person's motive is, but seeing that he was rumored to go against Ghost, I just hope that we can work together to bring him down.'
Ghost went first as he Summons Wise Core [atk/def-0] then sets a card faced down and ends his turn.
The unknown person goes second as he summons Red Gadget [atk-1300 def-1500] in attack position. Since Red Gadget was normal summoned, its effect activates thus allowing him to draw out a Yellow Gadget from his deck. Right after, he then sets three cards faced down and ends turn.
Yusei then draws a card and summons Max Warrior [atk-1800 def-400] and uses it to attack Wise Core, whilst its attack raises to 2200.
"Wait, don't!" the other person called out to him, but it was plain too late. Ghost then quickly activates Labyrinth of Kline to reduce Battle Damage and prevent Wise Core's destruction. Then due to Max Warrior's own effect, its attack drops down to 800. However, despite the warnings, Yusei then special summons Turbo Booster and releases it to destroy Wise Core.
The other person clenched his teeth in irritation, whilst Ghost laughed hysterically causing Yusei to be taken aback. Without further ado, Ghost then special summons Machine Emperor Wisel Infinity along with its components: Wisel Top, Attack, Guard and Carrier, producing a robotic type of monster.
"Crap, It got summoned earlier than I thought." Said the person riding beside Yusei.
'Is that what this guy meant when he tried to stop me a while ago? Whatever this monster is, this must definitely be something then.'
Jack and Crow finally arrives at the area as they saw the on-going duel.
"Wow, look at that, they're dueling 2 on 1, but the guy seems to be the leading it though with all those monsters on his field. So, this is Ghost." Crow stated feeling a bit amazed.
"Hmf, whatever that thing can do, I bet Yusei can win over it." Jack stated firmly, as Crow just nodded in return, as they just watched the duel.
Though he was at fault there, Yusei hope to redeem himself as he ended his turn by setting two cards faced down.
Ghost then starts another turn as all the Duelists gains two Speed Counters. With no avail, he ordered his Wisel Infinity to attack Max Warrior. But, Yusei counters by activating Shock Reborn, to halve the Battle Damage causing his lifepoints to drop to 3150. Yes, Max Warrior was definitely destroys but due to Shock Reborn he was able to revive Turbo Booster back in to the field. Ghost then sets a card faced down then ends his turn.
The other duelists then draws, causing their speed counters to go up to three. He summons Yellow Gadget [atk-1200 def-1200] then sets a card faced down then ends his turn.
'I wonder what this guy is doing? Though he might have warned me not to do anything, yet he's not even doing anything. I wonder what he's waiting for? But, regardless I just can't sit around and wait.' He thought has he had his complete resolve. As his turn came, their speed counters quickly raised to four.
"Seeing that I have four Speed Counters, I activate Speed Spell-Angel Baton! With this card, I can send Gauntlet Warrior to the graveyard thus allowing me to draw two cards from my Deck. Then, I summon Debris Dragon[atk-1000 def-2000] in attack position! Due to its effect, I'll be able to summon Gauntlet Warrior back into the field, then I tune it with my Debris Dragon! Clustering hopes will become a new shining star! Become the path it's light shines upon! Synchro summon! Take flight, Stardust Dragon!" With that a beautiful dragon emerged as it took it's flight. Yusei then activates his faced down card "Meteor Wave" as it raises Stardust Dragon's attack to 2800 and uses it to attack Wisel Infinity.
But, Ghost then activates Wisel Guard's effect as it then misleads the attack to it, causing Wisel Infinity's arm to blow off. Though, the attack damages through as Ghost's Life Points quickly drops to 2400. Yusei then sets a card faced down as he ends his turn.
Ghost quickly searches data regarding about his enemy, causing him to laugh hysterically.
"Yusei Fudo, so you battled Rex Goodwin I see. But, still clueless." Ghost stated mockingly, causing Yusei to just hiss in return.
Ghost then begins his turn as each dueslits Speed Counter goes up to five. A smirk flashes on his face as he summons Wisel Guard 3 to replace his monster's mission arm.
"You think you can destroy Wisel Infinity? You'll never destroy it. Wisel is invincible!" Ghost laughs, but Yusei disregarded it as he believes otherwise. There's no such card that's so unbeatable.
"Ghost!" Yusei called, "Why are you tarageting Duel Runners?" He asked simply, hoping to know the answer.
"It's my purpose," he simply answered back. "rather me and Wisel's purpose, since we need to remove unnecessary things in the world. Synchro Monsters, they're needed to be removed since they're a proof of human's evolution."
'Unnessecary? A proof of human's evolution?' he thought, feeling a bit perplexed.
"Now, I activate Machine Emperor Wisel Infinity's effect!" With that a green colored beams came out of its chest as it took hold of Stardust Dragon. Yusei stared, stunned at what was happening.
"Stardust Dragon!" He shouted, as he just watched seeing his monster struggle on the beam's grasps as it slowly got sucked into Wisel.
"I don't think so, Ghost! I activate my Quick-Play spell card! Forbidden Chalice on Wisel Infinity! This card raises Wisel Infinyt's attack to 400 but it nulls all the monster's effects!" With that the beams quickly disappeared as Stardust Dragon returned to Yusei's side. Yusei was certainly surprised, and somehow thankful for the unknown duelist's deed.
"However, since that was a normal Spell Card, due to Speed World 2's effect, you take 2000 life point damage!" Ghost exclaimed and with that electric sparks suddenly came as it flowed all over the anonymous duelist, as his lifepoints dropped to 2000. It wasn't just any kind of shock, for some reason it felt real causing some of his gadgets to malfunction. He then strapped his voice modifier away from him so he won't get grounded.
"Crap." Was all he said, though it was a small female voice coming from the person, Yusei was able to hear it a bit.
'A girl? So, this guy was a girl afterall? Wait, could it be? Her? No way! It couldn't be her! If its her then, she might get hurt.' Worried thoughts quickly clouded his mind, but was later disturbed as Ghost finally continued his attack.
"Hmf, Fine then I'll use Wisel Infinity to attack your Yellow Gadget!" But, before Wisel could lay a hand on her, Yusei compensates her act of goodwill and activates his trap card.
"I activate my trap card, Scrap-Iron Scarecrow!" with that it quickly negated the attack, the girl then stared at him, taken aback at his actions. Yusei guessed that she might haven't expected it.
'Hmmm, maybe it is not her after all.'
"I then set two cards faced down then I end my turn."
The girl then draws as their SPC's raises to 6. She then activates Speed Spell-Soul Exchange as it allows her to use Infinity Wisel as Tribute fodder along with her other mosnters to summon Beast King Barbaros [atk-3000 def-1200] in attack position. Then activates its effect, since it was tribute summoned, she's then allow to destroy all card's on Ghost's field. With Ghost's field all clear, she then order's Barbaros' to attack thus causing causing his lifepoints to drop to 0 immediately.
The spectators, Jack and Crow were definitely shocked at the sight as the person performed an instant OTK.
Due to the aftermath of the duel, Ghost then loses his balance as he plummets off the bridge and explodes. Yusei then quickly orders Crow and Jack to follow it quickly.
The forgotten girl then watches as she watched Yusei leave. With her hands once again placed on her chest, as her eyes remained fixed on the raven haired lad's retreating figure.
"Yusei, so we've finally met."
Yes, just a few minor changes here and there.
Well for those who have read this before this isn't longer a surprise. Maybe the only surprise that you'll be able to see is the effect of the changes that I've made ;p
Anyways, I'll give you guys a great explanation on the last chapter after editing this thing. So, yeah bear with me for now. This time, I can proudly say that my mind is finally appeased from being troubled.