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I find it a bit challenging, since the deck theme is not only new but it lacks support cards. (Mainly Traps and Spells; even a few more monsters to boot) The cards present already have potential actually, and only with more cards then it could be better. Despite the above mentioned, still I'm having fun XD
Anyways, I honestly had a hard time doing this chapter seeing that I am trying to follow the game's storyline (to serve the in canon nature of the story), but at the same time different by having its own originality. (the hard part includes other part of this specified chapter seriously =.= you'll see what it was when you read it)
However, I am able to overcome that, so here's the brand new chapter!
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The Heart of the Crimson Dragon: Autumn Tryst
They say that I'm tripping
But I know what I want
This girl here is different she
got something that they don't
(She)sShe might be my lover
She makes me want no other
They showin me they booty ( I'm already taken )
Theres a lot of girls up in this club ( But baby I'm taken )
When that good ol' groupie love ( I'm already taken )
And it's hard as a man but I know I can ( Baby I'm taken )
Already Taken
By: Trey Songs
-Chapter 11-
"Hikari, I hope you don't mind, but is it alright if we dueled?" Yusei asked, with his azure eyes filled with determination.
"Sure, as long as it helps you with your dilemma then I don't mind." She beamed at him. "However, you mind if we do it some place else? We wouldn't want people to be looking at us." With that Yusei nodded in return, as they finally left the park. However, unbeknownst to the couple, careful eyes have already been watching their every move. Knowing where they're about to go, the person grinned maliciously as she followed them making her schemes more possible to achieve.
Yusei, Hikari and Ares now went to an alley, not too far from the park. The alley was a bit dark as the buildings blocked away the sunlight's rays. However, it was definitely big enough to provide space for them to duel and to hide them from anybody else's eyes. As they stood a meter away from each other, whilst activating their duel disks with Ares standing besides Yusei.
"I don't know how this will help you, Yusei, but I'll definitely not lose to you easily!" Hikari exclaimed in an excited matter, as Yusei just formed a small smile on his lips in return.
"Let's Duel!" However, as they were about to draw out their first hand a shadowy figure suddenly appeared in the midst from above them, as it skillfully and gracefully made its way towards Hikari, quickly holding her hands and placed it behind her back with a knife placed in front of her kneck as it touched her skin causing her to froze immediately on the spot.
It wasn't just her, even Yusei and Ares stood there as if lightning just struck them as their eyes just stared at the brisk situation that suddenly started to transpire before them.
"Hey, who are you? Let me go!" Hikari quickly exclaimed. Although, she felt the fear creeping up to her chest still she tried to squirm under the person's tight grasps carefully hoping that she could get away from whoever it was.
"Let go of her." Yusei demanded with his eyes glaring intensely at the figure behind Hikari intently, as he walked slowly and cautiously towards them, whilst making sure that Ares is safe beside him.
"Good job, Elseworth. However, I think that you've gone too far on that." A female voice uttered from the dark alley's opening, causing Yusei's eyes to follow its owner only see a tall woman, with emerald green eyes. She really looked elegant with her blond hair gracefully cascading down on her back as it reaches up to her waist, plus her outfit which was an over all of white, with a few red accents on the arms, as the chest and shoulders had grey pads and her feet clothed in long grey leather boots.
Yusei then held on to Ares's head, making sure that the child's not far from him due to their trapped situation. He just couldn't risk having another hostage for whatever the pair is planning against them.
"Who are you and what do you want with us?" He uttered in a very dark tone, as his glare became more intense towards the blond in white, as he hoped that it would taunt her at least.
"Nothing much, I'm just here to ask a request from you, Yusei Fudo." She uttered, as her once playful eyes now became serious as she started to walk towards Yusei. For some reason, it made Yusei sigh mentally in relief that it was him that they're after, and not Hikari. However, that doesn't really make the situation any better though. "Elseworth, that's enough they won't be able to escape from us anyway." She ordered.
"As you wish, my lady." The man grabbing Hikari stated with great utter respect as he finally let go of the blond, who quickly rushed towards Yusei. Shakily, Hikari hugged Yusei's arms, whilst she felt her heart shaken up due to fear as it beat in a faster pace. It is true that Hikari has received death threats, Ghosts and people hunting her down, however she has never experienced such circumstance where she can feel death crossing her life anytime in a millisecond. Simply, it just felt different, especially as she have felt the coldness of the sharp knife touching the skin of her neck. If ever some of her pursuers did it to her, and she was alone she definitely wouldn't know what to do.
"You weren't hurt, were you?" Yusei whispered, whilst he eyed at her with concern, whilst Hikari just shook her head in return, as she tried hard to keep her composure.
"Anyways, like I said, I have a request for you, Yusei Fudo, and it would be highly appreciated if you'd say yes as it can also make your life less bothersome."
"What if I don't agree?" He asked as he raised a skeptical brow on them. Whatever their request maybe, even if he has the heart to help people in need especially if it concerns the welfare of the city, still what they did was just enough for him to utter a big N-O.
However, the blond just smirked at them, as she placed her arms crossed in front of her chest to show her dominance, and that she wouldn't be satisfied with that kind of answer.
"I see, then if I relay my request would you consider?" She asked, but Yusei just stayed silent, as he kept his intense glare on her. With that she didn't wait for any kind of response as she went on. "Then I'll take that as a yes then." She then walked nearer to get a good view of the trio with her right hand now placed at her waist.
"Well, I would just want to ask you to be my partner for the WTGP and recruit you to my team for the WRGP. This is so because I believe that by having you by my side, we could create the ultimate team and tandem."
"Then I'll definitely say no." Yusei abruptly replied, that doesn't need a thought to be considered at all. "I already have a team for the WRGP, and I'm already considering someone for the WTGP, which is the girl right here beside me," he stated as he placed his arm around Hikari, who's a bit caught off guard at his response.
"What?" Hikari quickly blurted out. Surely she has offered to be his partner, but she never knew that he'd decide this quickly, but then again she thought maybe it's just for the situation. 'Crap, what a great slip up! Of course, he has only said that due to the situation at hand!' she mentally exclaimed. If only she could do a face palm right now, she would have done so.
"Really? That seemingly weak girl as your partner?" The blond scoffed mockingly. "I don't think that you would be even able to get through the finals having her as a liability." The statement quickly made Hikari went back to her usual state, as her pride got the better of her.
"How dare you!" She bellowed. "Surely, Yusei is better than me, but I'll never be a liability to Yusei! I'd rather die than bring him down." Hikari was definitely angry as her sapphire eyes stared at the blond completely enraged. She just hate braggers as much as she hates people who underestimate others. "If you want proof to that then I'll duel you."
"I wouldn't want to waste my time on a weakling like you." The blond flatly stated, as it caused Hikari to become more irritated. However, she's not that low to allow that woman to tick her off, as she just smirked instead.
"Heh, maybe you're the weak one yourself, since you're desperate enough to beg Yusei to be part of your team." Hikari uttered with her cheeks puffed.
"Alright, then. How about this, let's have a tag duel me and Elseworth against you and Yusei Fudo. If you guys lose, then Yusei has to be my partner and teammate regardless of his reluctance. If you win we'll not bother with you guys anymore."
"I'll definitely not be your partner." Yusei now who finally joined in the conversation, between the cat-fighters. "And I'll show you through this duel how strong Hikari and I is with our unbreakable bond."
"Then it's decided. Elsworth." She called, as the man quickly ran towards the blond's side and activated their duel disk simultaneously.
"I'll definitely show you that I'm not a weakling," Hikari stated. "And might as well prove to you that I am also worthy to be Yusei's partner!"
"So, let's duel!"
"I shall be first if you don't mind." The green-eyed lady stated as she drew her first hand. "I Summon Sacred Knight Joan (1900/1300) in attack position! Then I activate Future Fusion, with this I can special summon a Fusion Monster from my extra deck on my second standby phase by discarding the fusion materials from my deck. Thus, I send Marie the Fallen one and the Forgiven Maiden to the graveyard. Then I set two cards faced down then I end my turn." She stated, as she just let out a smirk. "I really expect much from Yusei for being the Duel King, but I definitely don't expect much from you little one so, show me what you've got."
Hikari just gritted her teeth in irritation. As much as she doesn't really like to brag about dueling titles, she really has the nagging feeling that she should throw away her disguise now.
"Yusei, will you allow me to go first for this? I definitely want to show her my power." Hikari uttered empathically, with seriousness etched on her face. With that Yusei just gave a nod seeing that he understands what Hikari is feeling right now. 'This isn't how I exactly what I planned, but I bet even if it's a different kind of duel maybe I can find the answer to my dilemna.'
"Draw! I'll certainly not hold back old lady, I activate my spell card, Heavy Storm! As it destroys all the Spells and Traps on the field! Then I summon Deep Sea Diva [atk-200 def-300] in atk position! Since it was normal summoned I can special summon a level three or lower Sea Serpent monster from my deck thus I special summon Spined Gillman [atk-1300 def-0] in attack position. Then I activate Ice Mirror this card allows me to select one face up level three or lower water monster on the field and special summon another copy of that card from my deck, however it can't attack during this turn. Thus, I use it on Deep Sea Diva to summon another Deep Sea Diva! Then I tune Spined Gillman to one of the Deep Sea Divas! Like the water that can purify be the light the purifies a heart filled with darkness! Synchro Summon! Emerge, Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon [atk-2300 def-1800] in attack position! But, I'm not stopping there as 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-2500 def-1700] then I use it's effect by discarding up to two cards from my hand I can destroy up to two cards on my opponent's field! So, I discard my Blizzard Dragon to destroy your Sacred Knight Joan, then I order Gungnir to make a direct attack!" With that the Red-Violet Dragon took it's flight as it formed ice spikes and shot it towarads the opposing pair, that has received 2500 life point damage. [5500]
"Then I set two cards faced down then I end my turn. Now how's that for a weakling?" Hikari uttered in a daring manner, then she stared at Yusei as she made her eyes signal him to look at her faced down card. "I know that you can finish this Yusei. So, use it well." She whispered, as Yusei just gave a nod in return. 'For some reason, we may not be able to see each other's hands. Yet, I can feel that our mind's in sync I know what she's up to and I think she knows what I can do right now as well. For now, we may not be able to know what Elseworth's deck is, but still I feel really confident right now. And as I look at her faced down card, I think I know what it is and I'll definitely not put it to waste.' Yusei thought, as he nodded and let out a small smile signaling that he gets it.
'Our unbreakable bond can definitely bring us to great heights.'
Truly, the blond in white was surprised to see a little girl like Hikari that doesn't look like much of a duelist duel like that. 'I may have underestimated you, true that me and Elseworth may not be the best, but I believe that we're strong enough to take you down for the sake of my goal.'
The man beside the blond, who looks a bit aged and clad with a butler suit just stared apathetically on the field as if nothing much has happened as he draws a card.
"Draw, since Marie the Fallen one is in the graveyard every time our turn comes up we regain 200 life points." The man named Elseworth stated, as their life points quicky went from 5500 to 5700.
"Now, I activate a spell card Gateway of the Six Samurai, and then I summon The Six Samurai Zanji [atk-1800 def-1300] in attack position. Since a Six Samurai monster was summoned into the field the Gateway of the Six Samurai then gains two Bishido Counters. Then since there's one Six Samurai monster present at my field, I can special summon Grandmaster of the Six Samurai [atk-2100 def-800] in attack position, thus the Gateway of the Six Samurai once again activates as it gains another two Bishido counters. Now, since there are two Six Samurais on the field I can special summon Great Shogun Shien [atk-2500 def-2400] in attack position. Then I shall activate a spell card United We Stand and equip it to Great Shogun Shien to increase its attack points by 800 times the number of monsters on the field, thus increasing it's attack power to 4900! Now, I order Great Shogun Shien to attack Gungnir!" The man declared, however though it may be a dire situation luckily Hikari just has her own counter attacks.
"I'll definitely won't let you lay a finger on us, I activate my trap card Mirror Force! This card can be activated once my opponent declares an attack as it destroys all the monsters in attack position on my opponent's side of the field!" With that declared, all of the Six Samurai monsters instantly vanished away from the field, making the field empty.
"Then I set a card faced down, then I end my turn."
"Whoever you are and whatever your motives are, I hope that this is good enough proof that we're a good team and I'll never partner with you. Draw!" Yusei stated as he now finally draws.
"First I activate Gungnir's effect by discarding Level Eater from my hand I can destroy a card on my opponent's side of the field thus I destroy your faced down trap card! Then I activate Tuning as it allows me to draw out a tuner with Synchron on it's name with a cost of discarding the top card from my deck so I draw out Quickdraw Synchron! Now, I summon Junk Synchron [atk-1300 def-0] from my hand due to it's effect I can special summon a level two or lower monster from the graveyard in defense position with it's effects negated thus allowing me to special summon Level Eater back into the field. Then I activate Hikari's trap card, Call of the Haunted! This trap card allows me to select a monster from our graveyard and special summon it in attack position thus I choos Blizzard Dragon then I tune Blizzard Dragon and Level Eater to Junk Synchron! 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] in attack position! Then finally I discard Tuningware from my hand to special summon Quickdraw Synchron from my hand in defense position, while I use Level Eater's effect by lowering Quickdraw Synchro's level by one to special summon it in the field in attack position. Finally, 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] in attack position! Now, I order Gungnir, Junk Warrior and Stardust Dragon to make a Direct Attack!" With that the three monsters all launched an all-out-attack on the mysterious pair as it immediately dropped their life points to zero.
"I see, I guess your bonds are strong enough to pull off something like that." The lady uttered her tone a bit surprised. "We barely did anything to even make a come back. However, I'm still hoping that you'd reconsider. This is not just for the sole reason of winning the tournament, but for the sake of my own revenge or rather for the sake of defeating Yliaster."
"Yliaster? How do you know about Yliaster?" Hikari quickly asked as she wants to find answers regarding it herself.
"So, you know about the group too, huh? Well, you see with suffice research I was able to know that Yliaster has somehow gained control of Neo Domino City as they actually hosted the WTGP and WRGP. Not only that, as you can see the phenomenon of Ghost appearing in Neo Domino City per se, they're also behind that, and I think that they're using these Ghosts to hunt people like you, Yusei. Rather, people that are the so-called Signers."
"Wait the minute, how do you know all of these things and what does Yliaster had to do with you anyway?" Yusei queried as he wants to find info about Ghost and Yliaster himself.
"As I've said, I'm here for revenge, revenge against Yliaster for murdering my family!" the blond growled in great anger. For some reason, though Hikari thought that the lady could be a bit of a jerk still she can't help but sympathize with her as she also lost her family, not to mention that she's also on the run for her life because Yliaster itself is after her.
"But, why would this Yliaster target us Signers then? What do we have to do with them?"
"Well, Yusei, Yliaster is an organization that craves for power and uses it to fulfill it's own goals whether they would have to kill in the process. As much that I don't know much about the Signers all I know is that you guys have a certain power, and I believe that the Yliaster would want to attain that power. Thus, to do that I think that they're using the WTGP and WRGP to lure you guys in. So, doesn't it make you want to reconsider? With me I can definitely assure you victory." True, her argument is convincing and the information given was definitely suffice enough to actually make him join her side. However:
"No, like I've said, I already have my partner here, and with her I'll be dueling through the WTGP, and hope that through it I myself can find out more about these guys and not let them use our powers for whatever their up to. No matter what you say it will never change my mind again."
"I see, I guess there's really nothing that I can do. Plus, a deal is a deal, and I shall honor the duelist's code. By the way, my name's Sherry Leblanc, I hope that we can meet again soon, Yusei Fudo. So, Ta-ta for now." With that the pair quietly left the scene.
"No wonder, could that be the reason why Yliaster has been bothering my company then? Is it because of this?" Hikari stated a bit sad as she removed her glove to show her Heart-shaped birthmark. "Though I may understand her situation, but I can't believe that she would go for it head on like that. I don't think I would have the strength to risk myself and be like her."
"Well, you don't have to, and if ever you'll face Yliaster, you're not alone. I'm here. Other than being your boyfriend, like I said I am your partner." Yusei stated as placed a comforting hand on her small face. "We'll face them together. I wouldn't let Yliaster to hurt you or any of us, and especially use us Signers to whatever purpose that they're up to."
"I guess, you're right. Now, I'm guessing that you have really taken your word seriously on that partner thing. Nonetheless, I'll be with you too, and together we'll do this."
Okay, I know the song's really not that much connected to the chapter. However, I still think that it's suiting XD
All I can say is, Yusei's just pretty much Already Taken XD
Know what when I was trying to make the chapter I was having a hard time to:
-come up with the situation
-come up on how to connect in canon things to the non in canon things
-do the duel per se (which was the hardest part)
The duel actually stalled the writing since I was trying hard to make a real life duel (via the game that is) If only I could control two characters at the same time it would have been much easier =.= because the AI is just plain stupid to the point that I almost lost my patience. =.= So, though I wanna show genuine-ness, I wasn't able to and I hope that you're contented with the stuff that I made on the chapter.
Anyways, I hope that you guys stilll enjoyed that chapter!
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