First of all, I would like to thank those who have reviewed ^^,
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Of course, I'd also like to thank those who have read, alerted, and faved the story ^^,
I mean, you may have not been able to review or haven't been reviewing, but I guess the fact that you are still reading it somehow makes me feel that you guys are interested.
Anyways, so far I'm feeling really better now, because of your continuous support :D If it wasn't for that I guess, I wouldn't have held my ground.
Oh yeah, just a share of thought, (no offense to those have done stories like that...) But, I just noticed, there are tons of titles suddenly popping up like 'the blank of the crimson dragon',' this of the crimson dragon', 'whatever of the crimson dragon', and blah blah blah. It just makes me laugh, at first when I did this fic there weren't really titles like that at all =))
Now, I suddenly found some story that has her/his oc having the same birthmark as my OC. Well, like hell I care, for me what matters is we all have different plot lines, content and what not =)) like ffn has any copyright rules anyway other than plagiarism.
So, anyway, please do enjoy another chapter of Autumn Tryst!
(Note: For those who have loved the sequel when I did the drastic changes... I have a surprise for you ^^,)
Opps, I almost forgot, anonymous reviews will be replied at the end of the chapter :)
The Heart of the Crimson Dragon: Autumn Tryst
-Chapter 06-
Hikari sat in front of the three boys, as she tried to find the right words to tell them.
"It's kind of a really long story. But, as I've promised I'll tell you guys all about it." She uttered as she gulped, still feeling reluctant about telling them. But then again she can't be anymore selfish. She stared at Yusei's eager azure eyes, somehow making her sigh. 'Yep, definitely no backing out now. I don't know how and why, but I guess this must be what they call fate or whatever.'
"Don't worry, we're willing to listen even if it takes a whole day." Crow uttered jokingly as he let out a smile, hoping to relieve the tension that's building up around the atmosphere.
"Thanks. Well, here it goes. After the battle with the Dark Signers, I guess like the rest I was also resurrected. I was resurrected at the place where Yusei and I dueled. At that time, knowing that it was over, of course my first thought was seeing you guys, but then again I decided against it. Seeing that once everything is back to normal, I know that I have a lot to deal with prior to my three year disappearance. I never really wanted to disappear, it's just that," She paused for a moment as she tried to look for the right words to say.
"It's just that at those times I know that I wouldn't have the luxury of time. I know it wasn't an excuse, but I hope you guys would understand. The company my parents left me was running in a maintaining type of operation that doesn't have any kind of growth growth and without my parents deciding for important matters I have to learn everything about the company, stabilize it and help it get back to it's usual state, while at the same time I have to catch up with my studies in Duel Academy. Other than that, with me being underage people aggressively sought to find me, hoping to either kill me or buy the company through whatever kind of persuasion, which is why I haven't exposed my identity yet."
"Duel Academy? If you were studying again, how come Aki didn't see you?" Jack queried, whilst he raised a brow on her.
"Well, I was taking up online subjects instead. Seeing that I don't have much time to go to school at the time, plus I am hiding myself from the public."
"I see, but let me ask, was that the reason as to why you've blocked your information and erased some of it?" Yusei asked, causing her to stare at him skeptically.
"Partially, yeah. But, I didn't do that until something happened in the latter of six months." she said in a bit of uncomfortable tone, and sighed.
"Something happened? Like what?" Jack asked.
"Like I said, I didn't really wanted to completely disappear. I just wanted to stabilize my life, and organize everything. So, when the time comes that I'll meet with you guys there would be no hindrances or strings attached. Until that happened. It was during the night that I was going to meet with one of my friends, who happens to be the son of the company that I'm going to arrange a contract with. I have to be honest, it was kinda late when the meeting finished, and since I really don't want it to be much extravagant, I just traveled using my D-board, and happen to meet up with Ghost."
*It wasn't long as Hikari drove on the highway on her D-Board. It was practically empty without a single car or even D-wheel on sight. It was just only her alone on the highway.
'I may have traveled alone tons of times. But, this is kind of awkward and freaky at the same time.' She stated mentally, but before she can ponder onto other thoughts. Suddenly, a D-wheel swiftly made it's way beside her.
It was definitely unexpected to the point that it actually surprised her causing her to sway a bit on her D-Board.
"Hey, what's the big idea!" She exclaimed angrily. "For goodness sake, we're the only ones here on the highway and I bet all my stocks that it's big enough for the two of us you know!"
But, for some odd reason, the guy didn't replied as he just continued to drive along her pace, and pressed a few buttons on his D-wheel.
"Hey, you could at least say sorry here!" She exclaimed but still no reply as she only heard something way different.
Duel Mode.
'What the heck?' She mentally exclaimed, as her Duel Disk suddenly activated.
"Speed World 2 Set Up!"
Hikari just looked at the man surprisingly, as she tried to find a conclusion as to this guy is up to. He didn't even dare say his name, and just forced a duel.
"Let's DUEL!"
"I don't know what you want from me, dude, but, I'm definitely not backing down on you!" Hikari exclaimed as she started to draw her cards.
"Draw!" Ghost started, "I summon Wisel Core [atk/def-0] in attack position then I set three cards faced down then I end my turn."
'Now this is something, three cards faced down already. With that thing set on the field in attack position it's obviously a trap. But, let's see now.' She thought as she draws out a card.
"Draw!"
[Speed Counters: 2]
"I summon Codarus [atk-1400 def-1200] in attack position! Then I set two cards faced down then I end my turn." She declared, as she quickly took out a Red Specs from on of her pouches that's strapped on to her legs. Placing it on her face as she pressed a few small buttons on the side, making images appear right before her eyes. She then take a glimpse on the enemy as she pushed another button to take a video of it and hoping that she would find a match somewhere in Public Security Maintenance Bureau's database.
'I may not be able to find your identity using this, however, I'll use this to research about you.'
"Draw!"
[Speed Counters: 3]
"I activate my trap card Spark Breaker to destroy my Wisel Core! Thus, allowing me to summon Machine Emperor Wisel Infinity [atk/def-2500], Wisel Top [Atk-500 Def-0], Wisel Attack [atk-1200 def-0], Wisel Guard [atk-0 def-1200], and Wisel Carrier [atk-800 def-0]!" Hikari's eyes went wide the moment she saw those monsters for it was definitely the first time that she saw all of it.
'This is the first time I saw these kind of cards!' So, without further ado. 'I doubt that it anybody has information about these things, but then again it wouldn't hurt to try.'
"Search, Wisel Infinity." But, just like the last search, there wasn't a single information regarding it. "Crap." She uttered in great nuisance. 'Just who the hell is is this guy!'
"But, that's not all, I activate Wisel Infinity's effect!" He uttered as the parts began to move as it merged into one body—a giant white robot with a green, glowing infinity symbol on its chest.
"Hmf, it's just like some robot coming out from a Transformers movie! That doesn't scare me at all!" She exclaimed. 'Yeah, I'm not giving up. Whatever that thing can do, I surely can do something to get back on it.'
"Oh really?" the anonymous guy answered slyly. "Then we'll see about that! Wisel Infinity, attack that lowly duelist's shrimpy monster!" He declared as the white monster started to charge on to the small Codarus. But, of course, Hikari is definitely not giving up without a fight.
"I won't let you! I activate my trap card, Forgotten Temple of the Deep! Once at any player's turn I can remove one level 4 or lower Sea Serpent, Fish, or Aqua type monster from play!" With that Codarus disappeared on the field away from safety.
"Ha, I can't believe you'd rather protect that shrimp, oh well, now Wisel Infinity attack her!"
"But, I'm not finish yet, activate Trap Card, Tornado Wall! As long as "umi" is on the field, I don't take any damage from my opponents monsters attack, and since this is a Turbo Duel there's no way I can activate Umi or at least A Legendary Ocean, thus Forgotten Temple of the Deep's effects kick in. As long as its face up on the field, it is treated as Umi!" Hikari smirked, but the guy just laughed in response.
"Hmf, what a pretty nifty card there that you have, but don't be so complacent. Now, I set a card faced down then I end my turn. So, girly, can you still catch up with my Wisel Infinity?"
"Since you've ended your turn, Codarus returns back in the field in defense position."
"As if that thing will make a difference, let me see if you can even lay a hand on Wisel Infinity!"
"Draw!"
[Speed Counters: 4]
'I honestly don't know what to do right now with that big thing on the field. However I'm not giving up!'
"I activate Codarus effect! By removing 'Umi' from the field I can remove cards from the field to the graveyard. Since Wisel Infinity is invulnerable to such effects then I remove my Forgotten Temple of the Deep to remove your Wisel Attack and Guard! However, Tornado wall is also destroyed in the process seeing that umi is now gone from the field." With that the white robot's arms quickly disintegrated from it's body. "Who's the shrimp now!" she exclaimed mockingly.
"A shrimp will always be a shrimp. You still have Wisel Infinity to deal with. You may be a Dueling Prodigy, but you're nothing against my monster."
"How did you know that? But, nonetheless, FYI, it's not about the status, nor the cards, it's all about the duelist! And to show you that I'm not a shrimp, I summon, Deep Sea Diva [atk-200 def-400] in attack position! Since it was normal summoned, I can special summon one level 3 or lower Sea Serpent monster, so I special summon Spined Gillman [atk-1300 def-0] in attack position! Then I tune all my monsters to Deep Sea Diva! Crystalline Snowflakes that falls beautifully from the azure skies, storm forth and fill the dark world and purify it! So, I call for you, Trishula, Dragon of The Ice Barrier! [atk-2700 def-2000]" With that a white dragon descended, as its body illuminated due to the moon's light. Hikari was definitely pleased as she saw the monster appeared right before her side, with that feeling a bit triumphant, she rode her D-Board backwards facing Ghost.
"I activate Trishula's effect! When it's Synchro Summoned, I can remove from play one card from my opponent's field, hand and graveyard! So, I remove from the field your Wisel Carrier, your Wisel Core from your graveyard, and from your hand,"she paused as she looked through her opponent's hand as she saw a speed spell card, traps and the Wisel monster parts. "I remove your Labyrinth of Kline! How's that for a shrimp?" She smirked, as Ghost followed reluctantly. "Now, Trishula attack Wisel Infinity! Snow Storm Blast!" With that the dragon ascended towards the skies, and performed its attack.
"Like I said, a shrimp will always be a shrimp, I activate my trap card, Negate Attack! Thus, canceling Trishula's attack."
"Crap, then I set three cards faced down then I end my turn!" She exclaimed.
"Draw!"
[Speed Counter: 5]
"Now, cower in fear! I activate Wisel Infinity's effect! Once per turn during the Main Phase, I can select an opponent's Synchro Monster and equip it to Wisel Infinity!" Ghost stated, whilst Hikari on the other hand stared in fear as Wisel Infinity shot green beams towards Trishula, sucking it into it.
"No!"
"There's no way that you can stop me! As Wisel equips a Sychro Monster its attack power adds up to it!"
"Then I won't allow it! I activate Speed Spell-Enemy Controller! As long as I have four Speed Counters I can activate one of its two effects, so I tribute my Trishula to gain control of your Wisel Top!."
"What a lucky shrimp you are, but this won't stop your demise! Just so you'd know Machine Emperor Wisel Infinity has a special effect, once per turn, Wisel Infinity can negate the activation of a spell card, and discard it!"
"Like I said, I'm not giving up! I activate another Speed Spell-Book of Moon! By removing two of my Speed Counters, [Hikari's Speed Counters: 3] I can flip any monster faced down on the field, thus I use it on my own Trishula!"
"You're really filled with luck. But, I bet everything that your luck won't last long. Now,I activate my other faced down card, Solemn Judgment! By paying half of my life points I could negate the activation of any kind of card whether it would be a Trap, Spell, Card or a monster's Effect!" With that green beams finally got hold of Trishula's arms, feet and body as it finally got sucked in with Wisel Infinity's attack power going up to 5200.
"Now, Wisel Infinity, attack!" With that Wisel launched towards Hikari as it finally caused her to fall faced down on the ground. The attack was definitely powerful as it made a hole on the spot where Hikari laid.
The pain was just indescribable as she laid motionless on the floor as the man finally rode off his D-wheel and watched her with his smirk stricken face.
Hikari tried to move, but the pain was just too much as she felt paralyzed on the ground.
'So, this is how it feels. I must stand up. I can't allow this stupid guy to go on a rampage like this in Neo Domino City.' She thought as she tried to move, as she groaned and winced in pain.
'My body please move.' She thought as her mind is partially losing her consciousness. 'I can't give up yet.' Though it was hard, with all the power she has left, her hands slowly tried to reach on to her head, specifically on her damaged Red Spec, pushing a single button. 'Whoever you are, I swear with my whole life, I'll hunt you down.' With that her mind finally drifted into full unconsciousness.*
"It was definitely a horrid experience." Hikari stated her face pain stricken, as she remembered every bit of memory regarding that event; causing her to cringe. "It's true that I was able to take a video of everything that had happened at that time, which happens to be good at the same time a mistake; I was actually able to expose who's controlling the Ghosts rampaging on Neo Domino City."
"How could that be a mistake? Isn't that supposed to be something good?" Crow questioned, definitely baffled.
"It was a mistake because it is the reason why I'm on the run right now." Hikari uttered in a dark tone, as her face now turned gravely serious. "It just happens that my Specs malfunctioned as it instead just sending the video to myself, I accidentally scattered it throughout the internet, and I think the guy found out as I received more death threats lately after the event. The buyers became more aggressive, to the point that even Clyde's father also joined those freaking buyers. They even tried to kill me by burning my house down. It wasn't just threats anymore, because they're really doing it now." She stated as her voice started to crack a bit. But, she retrained herself from falling apart in front of them as she tried to take a deep breath and continue. "At those, times it really felt like I lost everything. But, Clyde was just against it. He actually stood by my side and helped me with what I'm facing now to the point that he even ran away from home. And so far, if it wasn't for him, I guess I wouldn't have held my ground for quite a long time. But, as far as I've observed whoever manages these Ghosts, they are filthy powerful."
"Have you found out who these guys are then?" Yusei now asked, as he heard her story, he can't help but feel sorry for her. He just can't believe as to what she's going through right now. He just couldn't imagine how she tried to cope up with everything alone. But, at least with that he felt justified for her decisions on drowning herself to alcohol. However, if you asked him yourself, if he could only turn back time, he'd definitely choose to be with her during those times to help and support her. And most importantly, protect her.
"No, not yet. However, I do have a lead as to who they are. I mean, no one in the business sect can be powerful as that and actually gain control of mostly everything in a matter of days."
"Then who are they?"
"Yliaster."She stated in complete disgust. "I'm not sure, but they're the only guys that I'm thinking right now. Kaiba Corp. may have a great influence on the business world, but nothing matches to Yliaster."
"Yliaster? I think I've heard of it somewhere." Jack stated a bit surprised himself, as he tried to dig in to his thoughts, hoping to remember where he heard it himself.
"I think the one who mentioned it was Rudger." Yusei said as his face turned serious himself.
"Yes, exactly, He actually told us Dark Signers about it. But, I am kind of scared. I mean, even if I do have an idea as to who they are, I don't know if I am strong enough to face them. Money and Influential-wise, my company is not that big and powerful to stand up against everyone, most especially against the one who has control to everything, and with me being a minor is not quite helpful at all. It just made it worst. Duel-wise, I'm still not confident enough to face Ghost. I mean, if I can't even defeat Ghost, how can I defeat the one who's controlling Ghost?" She uttered with a crestfallen and fearful voice. Yusei couldn't help but agree with her, as he himself faced Ghost first hand, he's definitely not just any kind of duelist.
He then just reached for her hand and clasped it tightly between his fingers, showing him that he understands and to assure that he's there for her. She stared at him, with her eyes finally brimming with tears. But, she tried to hold it in as she closed her eyes. She has always kept it in her, and tried to shove it off, as she would just often drown all of those with wine. Now, that she actually opened up about it, it felt different as the emotions that she tried to hide in the depths of heart started to overflow and actually come out.
Yusei quickly enveloped his strong arms around her, as he made her head rest onto his strong chest. He just understands her, as a guy who has tried to embrace all his problems into himself. He just knows how it feels to be all alone, with no one to run to and no one to depend on while having the whole world against you.
"You're not alone now, Hikari. As much as we hate Ghost ourselves, we'll definitely help you beat the crap out of him." Yusei stated firmly, as the two couldn't agree more. "Like I said, I promise I'll protect you, I'll never let anyone, not even Ghost or even Yliaster to harm you."
"With what he just did to Ushio and you, of course we'll definitely not let those people get away with it!" Jack exclaimed, their words were definitely comfort to Hikari's ears, as her lips finally formed a genuine smile.
"Thanks." She stated, as tried to wipe away the tears from her eyes.
But, the fun just has to end there.
Suddenly, Hikari's HoloPen that's lying on Yusei's Desk started ringing as it caused her to panic a bit as she quickly got hold of it. The minute she turned it on an image of a guy appeared on the holographic screen. He was about the same age as the rest of the guys who are with Hikari at the moment. He had chocolate brown hair, and fiery hazel eyes showing his great stress and pressure as to whatever he's experiencing right now. With the golden helmet covering his hair, it was evident that he was also riding his D-Wheel.
"Hikari! There's a problem! They've located us already, and so far they're chasing us. They're seriously all over the place!"
Okay, I finally reposted it and actually tried revising it a bit :)
Well, nothing much really happened, but I hope that you guys still like it :)
Btw, Happy New Year everyone!
Please do review! It definitely means a lot to me :)
TC
Anonymous Review Reply Section:
Anemos: Happy New Year to you too! Well, in my timezone it's actually January 1 already =)) (Gmt+8)
Well, I think the chapter I made that time the first time you reviewed was I think rushed and wasn't edited so I thought it was crappy =))
Lol, the reason why I was rash was because of school, yes but that wasn't really the problem. I mean, I can manage, but the problem was rooted to myself, emotionally. But, I think I'm fine now :)
And I actually do listen to music while doing homework. It helps =)) And thanks :)) I am actually about to face that already on January 3 T-T
Yeah, you're right sometimes its just that...because its different when you're actually writing it already. But, not really much of an issue... like I said, the main issue was me because I just lacked the confidence, and I felt lost for a moment and suddenly didn't know what to write. But, like I said, I'm fine now :)
I mean, of course, it wouldn't be for you, my friends, and the rest of the readers :) I actually found myself in time just to continue this thing before my holiday break ends =)) And yeah, you're kinda right about that.
Well, If I have to be honest, I was just being stupid myself, I mean you're right 80+ reviews. (it's not that I'm gonna be a airhead or whatever) I mean, I just failed to realize that you guys do love the story. Because, for some reason I mean, no offense but I always kept receiving stuff like they like it, which is of course no doubt that they do =)) But, it made me feel that, I wanna make em feel like wow =)) And so far, I haven't done anything (in my perspective) that made them go wow. I know really stupid if you ask me.
In short, I forgot to make myself enjoy. I mean, it's not wrong to center it on the reader's wants and whatever. I mean, it's actually one of the factors to reckon while writing, but I became to reader centered that I forgot to actually have fun myself with the story like how I used to. Or maybe the right term to summarize it all is, I became to sensitive to the point that I forgot to have fun.
Which what my friends made me realize, and the rest as well who were concerned. They were right about to follow what my heart (though I don't usually abide to emotions, writing is just an exemption) wants to write.
Anyways, enough about that=)) and yes, the term that actually popped into my mind the moment I wrote the reply to you was catalyst per se. But, I was like a catalyst not really provokes but speeds up the process of something as an effect or reaction. So, I was like maybe that's not it =)) So maybe trigger might have sound and explained it better =))
Well, yeah when I did started this thing, I did really try to find and come up with something that's new. (however, with someone using the idea its no longer considered original :C though I can say I was teh pioneer of the idea since I was first XD yes, I'm acting like a brat here XD) To be honest, I was like I don't want it to be mary sueish at the same time make it as an 'attention getter'. I wanted it to seem normal, which I came up with the heart XD
Anyways, I'm glad to hear that you also enjoyed the last chapter =) and you're kinda wrong about one thing, I also deserve criticisms because I'm not a perfect writer =)) I'm still learning and mastering the art of letting the emotions of the characters flourish within the story, because I really lack on the area. (well, that's what I think though XD because personally I'm sorta indifferent, which is kinda a disadvantage as a writer)
Of course, like the usual I would like to thank you for the awesome review :) and do look forward for the next chapter
TC
Ps. with the way you converse, you seem very eloquent, grammar-wise you're good ^^, why won't you write in FFN ? (because, I myself thinks that you could be a good writer) or have you written stuff in FFN already? You mind recommending some of your stuff to me if ever?:D Thanks :D