Once again, I would like to thank those who reviewed :)
Anemos
and the rest who have read the last chapter :) You guys are truly inspiring.
In my time, its practically January 1 so, happy new year! :) (and since it's already night time here, I bet it's already morning in the U.S. So, it's also January 1 there XD)
Since, this is kinda the last day of my holiday break I feel like updating :D (however, I'll have another week of vacation after finals so, I'll be back again buwahahahaha XD unless you wanna wait for a long time then I don't mind :P kidding.)
Know what just a share of thought, during vacation week, my friend recommended me to read a manga, and it's titled High School Of The Dead. At first it never really scared or me (it's not really scary at all), but for some reason every night I can't forget the images in the manga at all :(
I keep waking up the same time every night (which is 3 am) and I'm so having a hard time sleeping. The first night which was last last night, I tried playing Yugioh 5d's XD I mean duels are just plainly challenging to the point that your mind is so engrossed to the duel per se. So, far it worked.
Then last night, I did the same, But, the duels weren't enough so I prayed to God this time, it worked as my mind felt appeased =)) Though I finally felt sleepy. I still can't sleep, with the horrid images kept playing back and forth in my mind. So, what I did was... think about Yusei, think about the fic, think about Yusei, think about the fic, I mean seriously, I felt like nuts. But, later did I know I finally flew off to lalala land hahahaha! Well, I could have thought of other things but I used it for the story's advantage =)) Now, it make me feel like doing another omake (side story)
Anyway, try the manga yourselves, I promise you its good :)) even my cousin, who has never found out about the existence of manga liked it . Though, I'm warning you it's kinda filled with morbidness and gore =)) Nonetheless, still good =))
Ok, that's all, for now please do enjoy another installment of The Heart Of The Crimson Dragon: Autumn Tryst. If I have to be honest with my thoughts, this is probably the most fun chapter that I've made for Autumn Tryst.
So, I just hope that it would also bring you guys the joy that it has brought to me when making this.
(Side Note: If only I have the power to make an anime, I would have made this in to an anime because the way I imagine things is just plain better than the way I write it per se XD
And also, I'll be using TAG FORCE RULES.)
The Heart of the Crimson Dragon: Autumn Tryst
-Chapter 07-
"Clyde, where are you? What happened? How did they found out?" Hikari exclaimed worriedly at the brunette.
"I don't know how, Hikari. But, these freaking things are just plain irritating! They relentlessly tried forcing me into a Duel! But, of course I wouldn't duel them. I have Ares with me. I just can't leave him alone in the hideout. I know that you've finally met him, but I really need you right now. I'm sorry." He stated in a guilty tone. Despite his own feelings for the blonde, still they were really close to each other, so he knows how the blonde misses Yusei badly.
"What? So you'd did plan this!" She stated irritatingly, but just sighed. They may have been involved, but for some reason, with them finding out, Hikari felt more relieved. It's like half the burden that she's been carrying has been lessened. Not only that, but the fact that having the love of her life at her side, it's like she's invincible. "But, then again that's not the time for that. I'll go now, just send me your coordinates." She stated as she clicked end call.
"What happened?" Jack asked, as he felt worried himself.
"Well, Ghost wasn't just a single entity. Actually, I bet that you've discovered that he's a robot. There tons of those things running around Neo Domino City, not only on the hunt for me, but attacking other innocent bystanders. I don't have time to explain everything, and right now he's been chased by those things. So, do you mind giving back my clothes and my stuff? I need it if I'm going out there."
"Wait, don't tell me you're going there alone?" Crow asked a bit taken aback.
"I may be afraid, but my child is with him right now." She stated, as the three guys eyed her in a perplexed manner. Yusei definitely didn't know how to take that. 'Her child?' He scoffed at his thoughts. 'Since when did she had a child? Was there more as to what happened to her?'
"I'm coming with you." He uttered regardless of the confusion he's in right now, this is just definitely be more important than the petty thoughts he's having right now. Yusei then quickly gave back her clothes, and her stuff.
"I'm also coming with you. I just can't stand here and watch. I'll definitely take down those robots down!" Jack exclaimed.
"Count me in too!" Crow exclaimed as he already equipped his helmet.
"Are you guys sure about that? I mean, if those people ever think that you guys are associated with me, then you guy might-" she tried to reason out. It's true that they already had them involved by telling them, but she wouldn't want them to get into it themselves. Just them knowing about is enough for her. She wouldn't want them to be in trouble as well. But, as she tried to reason out further, Jack quickly interrupted her.
"So, what? You may be against it, but it's our choice and you can't stop us from making that decision. Like I said, we've been through thick in thin, we've almost faced death together, I bet we can face this together, right?" Jack stated as he stared at Yusei and Crow, looking for approval which they happily gave as they both nodded with response. For some reason, Hikari just can't really believe the people that she's with right now. I mean normally a person wouldn't be that concerned to get involve into such matters. Even if they're friends. Nonetheless, she just smiled and shrugged her shoulders. Knowing them well enough, especially the blond and the raven haired lad per se, she knows that once they've made their decision they're so gonna go through it regardless of what will happen.
"Alright, then."
"Where are you Clyde?" Hikari asked, as she contacted him using her Red Specs whilst she rode her D-Board, as she held on to Yusei, so she can go faster than her D-Board's original speed with Jack and Crow just behind them. "Are they still following you?"
"Yeah, and I don't think I can run like this forever!" He exclaimed, his voice in a panicky tone. "Where the hell are you!" Clyde shouted, enough for Yusei to hear him.
"Hikari, there's no other way, the only way to divert them from him is to duel those Ghosts." Yusei suggested.
"Are you sure about it?" She asked a bit worried. "I mean you of all people should know that Ghost is not a simple opponent."
"So, what?" Jack stated as he joined in the conversation. "This time the three of us are going to battle it out together."
"And we're definitely gonna back up each other! So, let's do this!" Crow said excitingly.
"Alright, then." She finally agreed, then faced Yusei. "Yusei," she whispered her name to him. "Please win this for me using this." She said as she handed him her deck. "It's just I really wanted to battle those Ghosts too, and this is the only way that I can be there with you. Is it okay?" Yusei just smiled at her as he swiftly took her deck and changed the one loaded on his Duel Disk.
"Sure, just promise me to be careful. Let's just rendezvous later at my place."
"Alright, be careful too. And, thanks by the way." Hikari stated as she gave him a peck on the cheek before she finally let go and went for Clyde.
"Okay, Jack, Crow, you ready?"
"Of course! I've been wanting to give one of those Ghosts a taste of their own medicine!" Crow stated as he let out a smirk.
"Right back at you! Let's do this, Team Satisfaction style!" Jack said, whilst the three of them sped on the highway as they tracked Clyde's signal on their D-wheel's screen.
When they finally neared the Ghost they went all out as they all scattered around the area until they've blocked the Ghosts from their path, as the three of them stood up from their D-Wheels and activated their Duel Disks.
In response, the three Ghost then tried to hit on their breaks as they drifted on the road. As they finally went into a stop.
"Synchro users, Yusei Fudo, Jack Atlas, and Crow Hogan, we'll make sure that we'll defeat you and show the unsuccessfulness of human evolution!" One of the ghost stated, whilst the three then simultaneously got off their D-Wheels and activated their Duel Disks.
"Whatever, just like how Yusei defeated you last time, we'll make sure to bring you down!" Crow stated.
"With our bonds, we'll definitely not allow you guys to hurt anybody anymore!" Yusei exclaimed, his eyes filled with determination.
"Hmf, since this is a three on three duel, we'll be using Tag Force rules, with the team sharing 12000 life points, regardless who'll be attacked everyone shall receive the same damage." The Ghost on the left stated.
"Also, we'll all be using just one monster, spell and trap zones which means all of us we'll be sharing the five slots during the duel, which means you can use your other teammate's Monster, Trap and Spell cards." The Ghost on the left continued.
"Whatever, It's on!" Jack exclaimed with his usual low tone.
"LET'S DUEL!"
"I'll go first!" the Ghost on the middle exclaimed as he draws his first set of cards. "I'll set a monster in faced down position, and set two cards faced down then I end my turn!"
"Allow me to go first for us, Yusei!" Crow exclaimed, as Yusei just nodded in approval.
"Just make sure you don't mess up that is."Jack uttered with his usual arrogant tone, as he crossed his arms in front of his chest.
"Heh, as If I'll do that, just watch! Draw, since there are no monsters on our side of the field, and there are monsters on our opponent's side of the field I can special summon, Blackwing-Sirocco the Dawn [atk-2000 def-900] in attack position! Then I summon Blackwing-Gale the Whirlwind in attack position, [atk-1300 def-400] in attack position as well! Since I have Blackwing monsters on the field I can special summon, Blackwing-Bora the Spear from my hand in attack position! [atk-1700 def-800]"
"Whatever you're planning we'll definitely won't allow to do what you're planning! Acticate Trap Card Twin Vortex! This trap cards allows me to choose a monster from our side of the field and another from our opponent's side of the field and destroy them!" The Ghost in the middle uttered with a smirk stricken face, as his statement made Crow a bit surprised. "So, I choose your Sirocco the dawn and my faced down monster Wisel Core!" Now it's time for Yusei to be surprised as he realized what Ghost is up to.
"Crow, be careful. This is what I was telling you guys about—the Synchro Killer." Yusei warned him, but Crow just shrugged it off. "Heh, whatever that is I'm definitely ready for it! Bring it on!"
"That's pretty brave of you, but I don't think that bravery will last long. Now, since Wisel Core was destroyed due to effect, I can summon Machine Emperor Wisel Infinity from my deck, along with Wisel Top, Wisel Carrier, Wisel Guard and Wisel Attack!" With that five monsters immediately appeared on Ghost's field, as the three monsters then merged together as a big white monster-like robot emerged.
"Hahahaha! Now it's definitely impossible! We're now invincible!"
"Hey, since you've battled one of these things why not spare me a few tips there."
"Each part has its own effect of defending the main body." Yusei pointed on the center of the robot, which is the part where there's the green infinity symbol. "Like, the left hand, which is the Wisel Guard, let's say you attack one of the other parts it redirects the attack towards it. The rest of the parts are merely defense against destruction effects like the Wisel Carrier. The only thing that doesn't have any use as far as I know is the Wisel Top."
"I see, I think I know what to do do now." Crow grinned playfully. "First, I activate Blackwing-Gale the Whirlwind's effect, once per turn I can half the attack and defense of one of my opponent's monsters, so I used Gale's effect on your Machine Emperor Wisel Infinity! [atk-2500-1250 def-2500-1250]. Now, Blackwing-Gale the Whirlwind attack Wisel Guard!" With that the small bird quickly made it's way to the left arm of the giant robot, and destroyed it. "Then, I order Blackwing-Bora the Spear to attack Machine Emperor Wisel Infinity! But, before the attack to completely ressolves, I activate Blackwing-Kalut the Moon Shadow's effect, whenever a 'Blackwing' is attacked or being attack I can discard this card from my hand to add 1400 of attack power of that monster, so I use it on Bora the Spear! Thus, it's attack power increases from 1700 to 3100!" as the attacked when through Machine Emperor Wisel Infinity got destroyed as the Ghost trio received 1850 life point damage, as all the parts disappeared immediately. [Ghosts: 10150]
"Nice one, Crow!" Yusei cheered on to his friend, as he gave him one of his small rare smiles.
"Of course, if it wasn't for you I wouldn't have thought of that. Now, I set two cards faced down then I end my turn. Heh, now where's your 'invincible' monster?" Crow said mockingly as he just grinned at them, as he scratched nose, whilst the Ghost on the right, just stared irritatingly at him.
"That's just the start, we have more in store for you!" The Ghost in the middle stated. "Activate trap card Limit Reverse, this card allows me to special summon a monster from the field that has an attack power of 1000 or less from the graveyard in attack position. So, I call out from the graveyard, Wisel Core!"
"Now, the fun starts here! I activate a quick-play spell card, Mystical Space Typhoon this card allows me to destroy one Spell or Trap on the field. So, I destroy the Limit Reverse!" With that the Wisel Core got destroyed from the field, as it made the Ghost laugh hysterically. "Like we said, Wisel Infinity is invincible! Since, Wisel Core was destroyed due to effect, we can once again special summon, Machine Emperor Wisel Infinity, Wisel Top, Wisel Carrier, Wisel Guard, and Wisel Attack! Now, Machine Emperor Wisel Infinity attack Blackwing-Bora the Spear!" With that the giant robot monster rushed towards Bora the Spear as it got destroyed as its attacked pierced through Crow, sending him backwards on the ground, whilst their life points dropped to 11150.
Crow winced in pain as he tried to stand back up, whilst Yusei quickly gave him a lending hand.
"You alright Crow?" Jack asked feeling concerned for his friend.
'Yeah, I'm fine, Jack." Crow stated as he tried to stand back up. "This is nothing."
"Now, I set two cards faced down then I end my turn!"
"I'll definitely get back on you for that." Jack stated in fury as he draws a card. "Draw! By discarding a level 4 or lower monster, I can special summon Power Giant from my hand, so I discard Sinister Sprocket to special summon it in attack position! [atk-2200 def-0]. Since Sinister Sprocket is a level 1 monster Power Giant's level is reduced by one [level: 6-5], then I summon Dark Resonator on the field."
"Jack, don't tell me that you're going to Synchro Summon?" Yusei asked.
"No, not yet. I don't think this is the right time to Synchro Summon a monster, unless we summon one for the kill. So, I'll let you handle that Yusei. For now, I activate Blackwing-Gale the Whirlwind's effect on Machine Emperor Wisel Infinity thus halving it's attack and defense! So, now I order Gale the whirlwind to attack Wisel Guard!" With that he just did what Crow did. "Then Power Giant Attack Machine Emperor Wisel Infinity!" With that the Ghost received 950, thus lowering their life points to 10200. "I'm not done yet, now Dark Resonator attack that pitiful of a low life!" With the final attack from Jack, Ghosts' life points now dropped to 8900.
"Now, I set two cards faced down then I end my turn! You may say that your pathetic monster is invincible, but you can never ever over power, me! Jack Atlas!" Jack exclaimed filled with great pride as he gave them pointing finger. For some reason, the Ghosts started to show fear as they have uneasiness written all over their faces.
"Yusei, now it's all up to you." Yusei then nodded in return.
"We're not giving up, now I activate my Trap Card Limit Reverse and special summon Wise Core from the Grave." The Ghost on the Right stated.
"Then I use Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy that Limit Reverse to special Summon another Machine Emperor Wisel Infinity from my Deck along with the rest of it's parts!"
"This is really making me sick. I wonder how many of those cards do you have on your deck." Crow uttered in complete annoyance, as he sighed.
"Now, Machine Emperor Wisel Infinity attack that Power Giant!"
"Like I'm going to let you!" Jack stated as he activated his trap card. "Trap Activate Prideful Roar! During Damage Calculation I can pay the difference between our battling monsters and increase it's attack power by the difference plus 300!" [Signers: 11700 Ghost: 8600] With that the Wise Infinity was once again destroyed in battle along with its parts.
"Then I set two cards faced down, then I end my turn."
"It's true that your Wisel Infinity can actually kill our Synchros, but with our bonds we can utilize the Synchro's powers to defeat you! Draw!" Yusei stated as he draws a card. He was definitely going for the kill as he finally had the right cards to play.
'This is for you Hikari and for all the victims that were injured as well.' He thought as his eyes are now filled with determination.
"I tune Power Giant to Dark Resonator! Clustering hopes will become a new shining star! Become the path it's light shines upon! Synchro summon! Take flight, Stardust Dragon! [atk-2500 def-2000] Then I summon Deep Sea Diva [atk-200 def-400] in attack position, since it was normal summoned I can special summon Spined Gillman [atk-1300 Def-0] from my deck. Then I activate a spell card Ice Mirror, with this I can select one level 3 or lower Water monster on the field and special summon another copy of that from my deck. So, I choose Spined gillman then I tune it with Blackwing-Gale the Whirlwind! 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 [atk-2300 def-1400] in attack position! Then I use another Ice Mirror and Select Deep Sea Diva to summon another Deep Sea Diva from Deck. Then I tune my Deep Sea Diva to Spined Gillman! Like the water that can purify, be the light that purifies a heart filled with darkness! Synchro Summon! Emerge, Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon [atk-2300 def-1800] in attack position. But, I won't end there then I tune Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon to Deep Sea Diva! Like the light that shines through the depths of a dark sea be the light that shines through the depths of a dark heart with full splendor! Synchro Summon! Rise from the seas, Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier[atk 2700 def-1700] in attack position!" With all the tuning done three dragons have now emerged on the field as they flew protectively in front of Yusei. Jack and Crow were really taken aback for they never really expect Yusei to use Hikari's deck. But, nonetheless they still trust Yusei that he'll definitely be able to pull of an amazing One-Turn-Kill.
Since Yusei knows, what was Jack's cards that were set on the field, he stared at him as he gave him the signal.
"I activate my Trap Card, Call of The Haunted, this card allows me to choose a monster card from the graveyard and return into the field in attack position!" Jack stated as he activated the card. "Now, Yusei go for it!"
"Now, I call for Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon! Then I use Gungnir's effect, once per turn I can discard two cards from my hand to destroy two cards on my opponent's side on the field, thus I choose your two faced down trap cards!" Yusei declared as Gungnir form spikes of ice and launched it directly at the faced down cards thus destroying it.
"With this, I'll show you the power of our bonds and the power Synchro Monsters as well! Now, Stardust Dragon, Brionac, Gungnir and Gishilnodon attack Ghost!" The Four Dragons then flew towards the sky at high speed as they formed a circle above Ghost as they all together launched their attacks, as it reduced Ghosts' life points to zero since they received a 9600 attack.
The impact was definitely great as it caused light to illuminate on the field, and even bore a hole on the ground as the trio of robots laid on the ground in pieces. Jack and Crow were definitely amazed at what Yusei pulled off in front of them.
"Wow, I got to hand it to you. That was awesome!" Crow uttered as he had his jaw drop in awe.
"Jeeze, Crow you should already have expected that from Yusei." Jack uttered feeling very triumphant.
"We may have defeated them now, but I don't think this is the end of it."
Weeh! So how was that!
Well, I have to be honest though I was having fun, it was sort of rushed so expect some spelling and grammatical errors.
Though, I'll still edit and revise this, because I think I can still improvise this. So, expect this to be reposted. I just posted it for the sake of the update.
Anyways, please do tell me what you think, because your opinions are highly important, whether it would be a criticism a comment or whatever.
So, TC! Happy New Year! I'll try to do my best once again on the next chapter!
Anonymous Review Reply Section:
Anemos:
Thanks for another awesome review!
Regarding this: Writing is an exemption, especially in stressful circumstances or conditions. Nevertheless, it is also a reflection of ourselves. We tend to subtly weave our personalities in what we do, or even the choices we make. For example, your text, from what I have perceived, emphasizes each character's analysis on the other characters, their surroundings, and the conditions of occurrences. (Please inform me, if I have misinterpreted this. ^_^)
I really didn't know that =)) So, I'd like to ask in what way do you think I write by using the character's analysis?o.O (I'm just curious since I don't know it myself XD I mean, all I know is I'm writing on a limited Third Person Point Of View XD)
And regarding Yusei, If I have to be honest I am having a hard time portraying his character. But, then again I can relate to him, because as a person I'm always calm and less expressive. I barely show emotions (before that is now I'm drastically different) So, I know how he feels, and to be honest as I found myself falling in love, no matter how rational my mind is I still became vulnerable to emotions thus I became more expressive and etc. So, I just assumed that he can at least be a little bit more expressive than the usual. However, I do emphasize that he expresses and communicates more with his eyes instead of facial expressions and gestures, though o.O
However, if it's really off ( i mean in the way I portray Yusei) tell me, so I can improve more on the upcoming chapters.
Lol, really? you can already have that kind if thinking, huh? Well, since you're a reader and I'm assuming that others are reading this too, I can't say anything regarding that. But, all I can say is you guys will see what'll happen in the upcoming chapters :D
Oh yeah, I hope you don't mind me asking, why abandon your account? o.O did something bad happen? (if it's personal don't bother answering!)
Ok, anyways I'll end it here for now! Thanks again! and TC!
Do look forward for the next chapter :)