If you're wondering about changes. I could say the grand changes starts now.
The Heart of the Crimson Dragon: Autumn Tryst
-Chapter 03-
It was finally a new day, as the night passed by quickly right after the duel, as the cloaked girl now road on her Red D-Wheel. Though it was finished, her face was yet to be covered still with her Red and Black Helmet and Red Specs.
Her mind just traveled elsewhere, to be precise to the certain raven-haired lad with azure eyes.
She placed her hand once more on her chest, feeling the pain of the thought of that person.
But later was disturbed, as her specs showed an image of a brown haired lad, who's just about the same age as her.
"Hey, what the hell's up with you?" He stated as his irritated voice rang through the speaker's on her helmet.
"Nothing why?" She nonchalantly stated.
"Ugh, I don't know what's up with you. But, really you got to stop doing that." He sighed as his honey brown eyes stared at her with concern. "Plus, Ares has been worried about you, you know? He won't dare sleep!" He exclaimed, as she just smiled.
"Fine, alright already. I'll be there soon. Plus, I have to talk to you about something."
"You better! Oh yeah, you might want to buy some milk for Ares as well. He ran out of food."
It didn't took long as she finally returned to their secret base, which is hidden in the depths of the Satelite Area, specifically the area with all those unrepaired, abandoned buildings. Since Neo Domino is still recovering, they weren't able to rebuild all of them yet, but it is definitely better than last time.
The place was quiet, seeing they were one of the only few residents. In a matter of seconds the moment she reached their floor, a little boy with raven hair and beautiful azure eyes greeted her, as he threw himself at her. The girl wasn't surprised actually, nor did she got irritated; actually, she liked it and whenever the kid does that it can't help but make her feel calm and relieved.
"Ares, why didn't you sleep? I heard from Clyde that you've been up all night." She stated in a bit of nagging tone, just like an older sister who's scolding her younger sibling. But, Ares just pouted as his eyes started to fill with tears, somehow causing her to sigh.
"Alright, stop that already. But, next time just don't do that again, okay?" She beamed him her calm smile as she handed the toddler his milk, with that the little guy scurried off, as he quickly took the plastic bag of milk away from her, and continued playing with his toys.
"Like I said, you really got to stop doing that you know? When has it become your duty to care about the peace of Neo Domino City? So, you're like Batman now?" Clyde utter in complete sarcasm as he stared at her annoyingly with his palms placed on his waist.
"It's not like that. I just wanted to pass up time."
"That's what you call passing up time? You were obviously hurt you know! I've been watching the duel the whole time! Your voice modifier was even destroyed! Now how are you going to hide your identity?" He exclaimed a bit angrily, as the girl just sighed. She knows that she was at fault, and his anger was just due to worry.
"I'm sorry. The minute I saw him dueling, I just had to join." With that Clyde's angry face started to calm down a bit, as he placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.
"Oh really? Or rather you were just worried yourself." Clyde uttered in a mocking tone as he just sighed. "Really, am I not enough for you?" He uttered as he placed his hand gently on her face, which she shoved off carefully.
"I'm sorry." Clyde sighed once more.
"I guess, he must have really hit you hard, huh? Well, tell you what, why won't you allow me to set you up a meeting with him?" He stated as he gave her a wink.
"I wonder what would that be?" She stared at her skeptically.
"Just sit back, relax, and watch."
Days has passed alright as Yusei, has yet again left disturbed, as the duel happening a few nights ago won't just leave his mind. As he remembers, the monster, Wisel Infinty grabbing his Stardust Dragon; he can't help but feel the fear creeping on to his chest.
Then suddenly, the thought of the mysterious girl also clouds his mind. He was definitely interested about her with the way that girl dueled. He has definitely not witnessed someone daring enough to use a normal Spell Card during a Turbo Duel. Who in the world would?
Though, he was definitely thankful though, it wasn't for that sacrifice, Stardust Dragon could have been sucked away to that Ghost's monstrous card.
But, another thing that makes him perplexed was Ghost himself, as they found out that he was actually a robot, with its deck gone the moment they found him in the depths of the forest.
He knew that there's something going on, and whoever programmed Ghost to be that way will definitely not stop wrecking havoc in Neo Domino City.
He quickly sighed as he just ruffled his raven hair in an irritated fashion.
'Just when I was about to find her, suddenly something comes and stops me.' He thought sadly. He quickly stood up from his seat, as he sat in front of his PC, once again hacking through Hikari's database.
Ever since he was able to do that, he had always visited that, trying to see if there's something new. Like if she went somewhere and bought something from somewhere from within the area. If she does, he'll gladly rush up to that place and confront her face to face. But, not the point that he would glomp her though. However, if he has to be honest himself, he'll definitely feel excited. Though, it never stopped him to feel curious and skeptical:
'Jack's right, if she's alive, how come she hasn't herself to us or to me at least? Oh well, at least she's still alive' He sighed once more, and then suddenly a beep came from his laptop totally catching his attention.
It's been three days as Clyde has searched regarding Yusei Fudo. It didn't take long to access his information as they easily just went through the Bereau's firewalls with ease. It just took them time less than they've thought it would to actually gain it all.
"Wow, so the new King is now just a repair guy?" Clyde stated in a surprised manner, or rather amazed at what he's seeing right now. "Though he had to hand it to him, he is an amazing duelist, but he's not as famous as Jack Atlas."
"If I have to be honest, I don't know what's with him, but he could have made a fortune of himself if he just exposed himself more. For a Duel King, he's sure is a reserved guy, more like Yugi Mouto; but even if, Yugi Mouto is just different than him. Even if Yugi was a reserved type of guy he's still famous and attracts fame like a natural person full of charisma."
"So, you'd think this would work?" Clyde stated worriedly somehow feeling unsure to what they're about to do. "Based from his information, he's the type of guy that you just can't fool around with." But the girl just shrugged her shoulders, as she had her final resolve. Right now, she doesn't care.
"Duh, it is his job. Of course, it would be rude if he won't accept. Especially, that we're offering him a lump sum of money for something simple as repairing a mere ball pen. Plus, knowing him well enough, of course, he'll accept it even if it is suspicious." She stated in an nonchalant manner, causing Clyde to smack his face with his palm, but did it anyway.
"Man, I know that you're a bright girl, but this is just stupid!" He screamed, obviously feeling crazy right now. "I just can't believe you right now."
"Earth to Clyde, I thought that you're the one who's going to set me up? If I have to be frank I actually ended up planning the set up for myself."
But suddenly, a beeping sound suddenly flowed to their PC's causing the cloaked girl to push his friend away, obviously excited. The moment she saw what it was a grin quickly formed on her small lips.
"See, what did I told you?" She stated in a teasing manner, as Clyde just stared wide-eyed at the screen with his mouth agape, just plainly baffled.
Yusei quickly mounted himself on his D-Wheel, as he quickly wore his helmet, ready to take off.
'I wonder who in the world would ask someone to repair a mere ball pen for a very high price.' He thought, but shrugged his shoulders as he just rode on his D-wheel and left. 'Oh well, whatever kind of ball pen it is, maybe it's something special. Plus, I needed the payment for it for a new part that I'm planning to make.'
It didn't take long as he quickly arrived at the area as he pulled himself to a stop, and stared at his D-wheel's screen, making sure that it was the right place.
'I did follow it. But, why did it lead me here?' He thought as he scanned the dark areas of the Daimon Area.
"I see that you accepted my request, Yusei Fudo." A techno-modified voice uttered.
"Who's there?" He bellowed with his low voice, as he shifted to a defensive stance. 'Crap, is this a trap? Will there be another Ghost here then?' He thought, but a cloaked figure just zoomed around him on his D-wheel, with a smirk-stricken face. Recognizing the person, his eyes went wide, totally taken aback.
"It's you." Was all he can say, while she in return got of her D-board, and opened on her Duel Disk.
"Yusei Fudo, I want you to Duel me." She was all she stated, but Yusei just scowled at her, definitely feeling perplexed at her actions. 'Hmf, even if I do run away, she might just force me into a duel, so I might as well give it to her.' He thought as he quickly took his Disk from his Runner and activated it, whilst loading his cards.
"Fine, I accept." He stated as he stared her carefully, as her lips just formed a playful smile.
"So, Let's Duel!"
"I'll go first. Draw! I summon Green Gadget [atk-1400 def-600] in attack position. Since it was normal summoned it allows me to draw out Red Gadget from my deck. I then set three cards faced down then I end my turn." She stated, her smirk still plastered on her face. Though she had that smirk, a weird feeling in her heart started filling her, as it resonated beneath her chest in an odd way.
'Yusei, really, I can't believe that you can make me feel this way still.'
Yusei just stared at the current field, as he eyed the Green monster. 'Just like the battle with Ghost, she's using the Gadget series. I wonder what she has up on her sleeves. Judging from the duel I just had with her, it was a plainly obvious Power Deck, with Field Control. But, whatever she's capable of, I'll definitely not back down.'
"Draw! By discarding Level Eater I can special Quickdraw Synchron [atk-700 def-1400] in attack position! Since Quickdraw Synchron is a level five monster, I can special summon Level Eater from the graveyard by reducing Quickdraw's Level to four. Then, I tune Level Eater to Quickdraw Synchron! Clustering stars will call upon a new force! Become the path it's light shines upon! Synchro summon! Show yourself, Junk Warrior [atk-2300 def-1300]!" the girl, just stared at him in amazement, as Junk Warrior emerged into the field. "Now, Junk Warrior attack Green Gadget! Scrap Fist!" But the girl just didn't move as she activated a trap card.
"Wait a sec! I activate my trap card, Power Frame! Due to its card's effect I can equip it to Green Gadget and increase its attack power by the difference of Junk Warrior's and Green Gadget's attack power, thus raising it to 2300! But, that's not all I activate a quick-play spell card, Shrink on Junk Warrior thus reducing its attack power to 1250" She stated as it caused her to grin at him. "Didn't know that you'd fell for that so easily."
"What the-!" Was all Yusei can say, as he saw Junk Warrior get destroyed, as his life points quickly drop to 2750. He clenched his teeth due to irritation. Though true he had the disadvantage but he'll definitely not stop from there.
"I set two cards faced down then I end my turn. You, what do you want from me? Why do you want to duel me? Who are you?" He asked as his azure eyes flared, due to the heat of the circumstance.
"I'm nobody. All I want is to simply duel you." She calmly stated as her lips formed a gentle smile. "I don't plan on kidnapping you after this or what. So, chill." With that he just 'hn'd' in annoyance, definitely not letting his guard down.
'This is obviously suspicious.'
"Draw, I now then summon Red Gadget [atk-1300 def-1500] in attack position! Like Green Gadget, it allows me to draw out a Gadget monster from my deck, thus I draw out Yellow Gadget. Since your field is cleared, now I order Green Gadget to attack you directly!" She declared, but Yusei was quick on his own, as he activated a trap card.
"I activate my trap card, Scrap-Iron Scarecrow! Once every turn, I could negate an opponent's attack, and then resets it back in the field."
"Oh, I kind of forgot about that card, but still it won't stop me, go Red Gadget!" With that Red Gadget pierced through Yusei as it caused his life points to drop to 1450.
"Now, I set a card faced down then I end my turn."
'I clearly don't know her complete motive, plus this is highly suspicious. I mean, who in the right mind would get me out in the middle of nowhere for a duel? But, nonetheless I definitely don't plan on losing. So, Hikari, wherever you are please, lend me your strength.' He thought as he closed his eyes, his mind deep in focus as he draws out a card, whilst the mark on his arm starts to glow. In reaction to this, the girl suddenly starts to feel pain as she winced. But, tried to hold it in, hoping her opponent won't notice.
'Crap, what the hell is he up to?'
"Draw! whatever answer you're looking for from this duel, I definitely don't plan on giving up! I activate my spell Card One for One, as it allows me to discard Junk Synchron to the graveyard to special summon Tuning Ware in attack position! Then I summon Synchron Explorer in attack position. Due to its effect it allows me to special summon Junk Synchron from the graveyard, and then I tune all of my monsters to it!"
"Hail that shoots forth from the azure skies, come forth, and be the light that pierces through a frozen heart! Synchro Summon! Appear, Brionac, Dragon of The Ice Barrier in attack position!" He chanted as a beautiful crystal like dragon appeared beyond their midst. The girl stared at the monster wide-eyed.
'That's Brionac?' she thought, totally taken aback. But, as seconds passed, her heart raced harder beneath her chest, as a trickle of tears streamed down her partially covered face. 'I can't believe it that you're still holding on to that card.'
Yusei quickly noticed the girl's reaction, definitely surprised.
'Why is she crying? Is this what she's looking for?' He asked himself, as he just stared at Brionac. 'But, why Brionac? What's the connection?' He thought as he tried to find his own conclusions. But in a matter of time, his opponent quickly dropped to her knees, whilst holding her hand; her face pain-stricken.
"Hey, What happened?" Yusei exclaimed, definitely feeling worried. Though she was a stranger, he was definitely not that heartless to not feel concerned. He quickly went towards her, but the moment the girl noticed him. She quickly stood up as he placed her hands on her deck, surrendering, causing to end the duel immediately, as she quickly rode on to her D-Board, and scurried off elsewhere, and making sure that she was fast enough for Yusei to follow her.
Yusei just stared at her, dumbstruck at the situation.
'What was that just now? Not just that, that duel just felt so familiarly odd for some reason. But, I don't remember dueling with that kind of deck, just who are you?'
Okay, as you have seen yes there were actually changes within the fic, and I don't know if the old readers have noticed that.
But, don't worry it will be explicitly stated in the later chapters ;p