Yu-Gi-Oh! : Dragon Knight Reborn!
Created by: DragonKnight15
Hello to all! This is Episode 73, the final chapter of Volume 5: The True Dragon Knight
Intro: The Earth... is a great place where humanity and all other creatures live and learn to evolve little by little, but this great world has Darkness in it too. Evil beings who wish to conquer this world and everyone.
Only one being stood against them to show everyone the power of light and hope, but this great mythical dragon wasn't able to stop them. He gave his powers and hope to a human that was known by his name, the Dragon Knight!
Before this hero also met his end, he gave the legendary Dragon Sword and his hopes and dreams to the next knight, his youngest son who is destined to become a legend by the sides of his comrades and his love. This hero... is the Dragon Knight of Light!
(OPENING 4: Alones by Aqua Timez from Bleach)
Volume 5: Episode 73: Awakened, the Heavenly Dragon! The Roar of the Knight of Dragons!
In the previous episode of DKR:
Yugi woke up in his bed, finding himself at Age 15 and before the events of completing the Millennium Puzzle. Thinking what he saw in his sleep was a dream, he tried to move forward. Before he could go to school, his grandfather asked him for a favor to drop a package. He went to the postal office to send the package but was stopped by voices in his head as well as a 13 Year Old Ichigo Momomiya, asking for help as she's lost to find a house for her father.
Not sure why but Yugi went to help her. The two got to know each other though Yugi found it familiar. However, out of nowhere, a dragon-like armor humanoid appeared, roaring viciously as it charged at the two. Afraid to the point he can't move, Yugi was dragged by Ichigo, pulling him away as fast as she can.
Hiding at the moment, Yugi was too scared stiff, wanting to go home and be alone. He gave up to the fear until Ichigo snapped him out, slapping him but apologized for it. She expressed that everyone can be afraid but reminded him that he is not afraid; he is a heroic and kind person who will save everyone.
The armored creature appeared once more and came at Ichigo. Watching as his legs began to move, Yugi was reminded who he is and got in the way to protect Ichigo. As he did, the package he still carried shined and revealed to be the Dragon Sword, blocking the monster as it melted and faded away. Ichigo smiled as she too faded away and Yugi found himself in an empty space… and appearing before him is a man, Takao Mutou, Yugi's father.
Yugi widened his eyes, trying to not sob but Takao expressed that men can cry too. He revealed how he was within Yugi temporarily and the two managed to talk, father to son. They got to know each other, Sir Dragonaun's mistake and placing his huge believe in Yugi and why he is the Dragon Knight. He also warned him with the likely return of the one who killed him and his mother; a being of absolute evil, Sufferess.
Takao began to fade away, knowing his time with Yugi had ended but he placed all of his hope onto his son, hugging him before he faded away, telling him to believe in himself for he believes in him. Emotionally struck as he cried happily, Yugi nodded as he would soar into the sky. The Dragon Sword faded and appearing before Yugi is the Dragonaun Tengoku, asking if he wished for that power.
Is he ready to fly?
And now the conclusion... last left off in the previous episode:
"You're…'' Yugi begins to utter, staring at the energy serpent that is his signature attack. The dragon serpent stares calmly, asking him again. ''I asked you a similar question before but I will ask again.''
She moves forward, lowering her head to him as she asks. ''Do you wish to wield my true power? To become a true dragon?''
Yugi stares down at her, hearing something similar from some people about him becoming a true dragon.
''You can walk away and return back to the living world or-'' The dragon begins offering him a chance to walk away from this but Yugi protests with a smile. ''I'm good. Though I want to ask you something first.''
The energy serpent dragon lifts her head as Yugi frowns, thinking he might fail again but his father's still echoes in his mind and heart.
''I don't ever want to waver but…'' He begins to say, admitting he might fall down again but does proclaims strongly. ''But I will stand back up because I care; I love my friends and want to keep fighting for everyone.''
The dragon eyes her and nods to his wishes. He then says, concerned. ''I just… I want to understand why he hates such feelings. Why he hates someone like me.''
The energy serpent stares; aware he's referring to Sir Dragonaun. She frowns, revealing to the young man the hard truth. ''… Sufferess destroyed the man that was once the Hero of Hope. The self-hateful husk is all that remained of Sir Dragonaun.''
Yugi is shocked to hear that but it makes sense now why Sir Dragonaun is the way he is. What doesn't is Sufferess? Just how old is that guy? What the hell is he?
''I cannot and will not tell you the rest. You do not need to know the rest for the fights ahead of you.'' She then tells him, not wishing to tell him stuff he doesn't need to know yet. She then leans forward to his face, begging to tell him. ''And if you ever waver…''
She twirls her body around him before appearing in front and lowers her head. A light forms over her forehead as a sword hilt emerges out of her.
''My blade will shine to remind you to believe again.'' She proclaims strongly. Yugi looks at the hilt and nods, smiling. He reaches his right hand and grabs on the hilt.
''Lean me your power again, Dragon Sword.'' Yugi asks of her, beginning to pull the hilt out of the dragon's head. It roars as its body glows bright as Yugi pulls more. Soon the dragon erupts in flames and consumes the dimension entirely.
Shadow Knight breathes calmly and then feels it.
''So how long does this-'' Hiyori then begins complaining on how boring this is taking until suddenly Yugi's gains a burning outline and releases a burst of flames. They hit and consumes the walls of the Spiritual Barrier that Hachi is holding in place but he's shocked how intense these flames are, already burning though his multiple barriers.
''Such pressure.'' Plana expresses, feeling these intense flames. Even Shinji sweats, gulping as this energy is grander than even a Captain. Skitty cuddles behind Riolu who stares fixated towards where Yugi is, feeling his aura burning with greater power.
Shadow Knight remains silent, feeling these flames and proclaims mentally. ''It begins then.''
Atem stares down at the void his partner dropped like a rocket. He grits his teeth, slamming his fists on the ground. Yugi didn't deserve this. All he wanted was to save Ichigo, protect his friends and fight against those who bring harm in his world… he just wanted to become like himself.
Standing up from his knees, the Pharaoh glares furious towards Sir Dragonaun and shouts angrily. ''Damn you! Yugi did nothing wrong to you!''
Sir Dragonaun gazes towards him, scoffing as he questions him. ''You wish to challenge me, Atem?''
Atem glares, not caring if he does fight him; he can't forgive him. Again, Sir Dragonaun doesn't care as he tells him off. ''You're no different than him. He is your rein-''
Suddenly his words are stopped as the world around them shakes violently. Atem is shocked by this presences he's feeling; this power.
''W-what is this?'' Sir Dragonaun utters in actually shock, his armored trembling.
''This power…'' Yang Dragon begins to say softly with Yin Dragon nodding with a gleam in his eyes. ''No mistaken it.''
Atem eyes the two before feeling something. He looks to the void, feeling something. A pulse, a soul burning up. Could it be?
Suddenly something shoots out of the void, consumed in purple flames. The Pharaoh widens his eyes, feeling this soul, this aura.
''Is that?'' He begins to question, unable to hide the smile across his face. Soon his question is answered as the flames dissolves to reveal Yugi, back in civilian form, as he wields the Dragon Sword in a striking pose. Sir Dragonaun glares firmly.
The sword begins to glow and speaks with an excitedly, feminine voice. ''Chant your desires! Chant your treasures! Chant yourself!''
Yugi smirks as he quickly sheathes his sword and begins to chant. ''Dragon of the Heavens, roar across this universe beyond reality and fantasy. With these bonds, forge the blade of hope!"
He immediately unsheathes the sword but nothing happens. Twisting the handle of the sword with its flat side facing forward as he smiles, Yugi shouts out loudly. "BURST LIMIT!"
The Dragon Sword begins to ignite in bright purple flames.
"Swing kindly! Erupt passionate! Roar proudly!" The Dragon Sword begins chanting as the flames spread across Yugi, consuming him before taking on the form of a dragon-like man in armor. "EXPLODE~ DRAGON KNIGHT OF FRIENDSHIP!"
The dragon roars as it swings the blade upward and then swings downward with such force that the flames blows away like a wave.
"BURST~LIMIT!" The sword chants loudly at that moment, revealing Yugi as a pair of purple scaled dragon wings spread widely behind him. Yugi's jacket changes into a long coat with sharp ripped ends as his pants gains leg straps hanging on the opposite direction of each leg. He wears black-blue gloves as his undershirt is the belt-strapped shirt that Atem used to wear during Duelist Kingdom as well as wearing his old collar neck. His purple dragon wings with red inner portions flaps as he has a long purple scaled dragon tail with red curved horns. He breathes, revealing a pair of purple dragon horns on each side of his head and his human ears have become dragon-like ears. His eyes are once more red, sharp pupil dragon eyes.
The Dragon Blade, however, has changed once more. It has shrink down, becoming a long deep purple blade resembling Black Luster Soldier's; a sharp sided blade. The left is pure white while the right is pure black while the guard is a dragon's head with golden wings. The hilt is gray with golden lines in the middle and the white ribbon attached and waving around him.
Twirling the blade before swinging it downward to his front, Yugi proclaims passionately. ''The Power of my Bonds: the Dragon Blade!''
Sir Dragonaun watches with such shocked as he flies right towards him.
''Y-Yugi…'' Atem utters, also speechless to what he's staring at. ''His Dragon Blade changed and his body too.''
He isn't the only one shocked as was Yin-Yang Dragon. The two headed dragon are unable to even believe this with such astonishment.
''H-He actually…'' Yin Dragon begins to say, staggering on his words. Yang Dragon nods softly, finishing his lines. ''Yugi-san… has become a true Dragon Knight.''
Atem looks back at the two and then back to Yugi. So is this what a true Dragon Knight should look like.
Yugi breathes as he looks at himself, not sure how to feel. This surge of power across his body; it's rather foreign to him yet familiar too.
''Well…'' The tricolor head begins to say, not sure how to feel. ''I-''
He suddenly stops speaking. He looks around to see his slimmed sharp dragon tail moves around; somewhat a mind of its own but also Yugi can actually move it too. He sweat drops heavily, not expecting that as he mutters. ''Okay... Yea, this I have to get used to.''
Yugi does smile, going to need to ask Ichigo for advice but first-
''Takao…'' The tricolor head turns his sight towards Sir Dragonaun now floating before him. He said his father's name as Yugi can tell the dragon man is angry, his fangs showing.
''Even you gave him your power…'' He begins to utter, his body trembling of fury. He tries to contain his rage but even he cannot, letting out a roar of fury. ''AM I THAT UNWORTHY, MOTHER?! THAT CHILD IS UNWORTHY OF THIS POWER!''
Frowning by that statement, Yugi calmly protests. ''… You're wrong.''
Sir Dragonaun gazes back at him as he's shocked, able to see the determination in Yugi's eyes. Both his soul and heart are calm and strongly, no longer emotional or worried. This enraged the dragon, not possible for him to not have any fear now.
Yugi begins to breathe deeply, calming himself. He then smiles, feeling a sense of passion coursing through him.
''I believe in myself, in my own version of a Dragon Knight; a hero!'' Yugi begins to tell the dragon man, going to follow the path he knows is meant for him. ''And I will use this power to save Ichigo-kun, beat down Aizen-kun, reach Kojan-kun! And then-''
Irritating by his utter nonsense, Sir Dragonaun instantly appears in front of him and delivers an energy enhanced fist across his face.
''YUGI!'' Atem shouts in horror as that attack is instant.
''I told you are a naïve-'' Sir Dragonaun begins to say annoyed until his words are cut off, watching in such shock that Yugi is still staring at him with the fist still implanted on his side of his face and yet he's not even bother by it as blood drips across his cheek.
(Now playing OST… Ultra Super Dragon Soul! From Dragon Ball Z Kai, By Takiyoshi Tanimoto)
Atem also stares in shock while Yin-Yang Dragon stars calmly. Yugi begins to move his head forward, actually pushing the fist still across his face. Sir Dragonaun is visibly shock as Yugi tells him annoyed, staring determinedly. ''And prove you wrong.''
Sir Dragonaun immediately flies backwards before Yugi can do anything to him.
''Prove me wrong?'' He questions with an annoying gaze. It enrages him before roaring madly. ''NAÏVE!''
He comes flying right at him again, swinging his sword already with insane speed. Yugi just floats there, not even looking at him, as he suddenly dodges around his first swing. Sir Dragonaun startles as he attacks with precise insane slashes but Yugi just dodges them. It isn't just that, to Yugi's eyes it's like Sir Dragonaun's swings and tail swings are in slow motion, able to read them and react to them accordingly.
Sir Dragonaun growls as he thrusts his blade forward but Yugi's dragon tail responds and wraps Sir Dragonaun's sword. It catches and stops his thrust as the tail then swings downward so strong it launches Sir Dragonaun immediately downward, flinging him into the ground. The tricolor head is startled by that, smiling as having a dragon tail is really handy, wagging too.
Sir Dragonaun grunts, standing up only to get kick across the face by Yugi's upward kick. He staggers as Yugi is already in front of him as Yugi, stepping his leg back down, comes swinging. Sir Dragonaun growls as he swings back, the two clashing multiple swings. They swing at the other in different direction as they fly upward, dashing around like comets. Sparks flying out as their blades slash and collided over and over almost like fireworks.
Atem watches this, more than certain that Yugi has become faster, and more that he's actually flying. He tries watching, not sure who's winning but Yin-Yang Dragon can tell Yugi is now if not overwhelming Sir Dragonaun.
Growling more, Sir Dragonaun swings a slash that Yugi blocks but with his left dragon wing and able to send the armored knight backwards. Breathing as he holds his blade forward, Yugi utters as his body erupts in purple aura. ''DRAGONAUN…''
Sir Dragonaun regains his focuses, about to block his so-called Dragonaun Tengoku except Yugi vanishes. He startles as he looks below and Yugi is right under him slightly, gazing upward at him as he shouts. ''OMNISLASH!''
He dashes through Sir Dragonaun as he suddenly slashes through him not once or twice but 15 times, each one being a different swing, moving so fast that his opponent can't react until the last one that Yugi appears above the stun knight and slashes him downward that launches him back to the ground.
Atem is shocked by that, never seeing Yugi use that attack. Yugi smirks softly, thankful of Zack for showing him that technique.
Standing up but now blood dripping through his damaged armored, Sir Dragonaun hisses heavily. He can't; it isn't possible he now has this much difference in power. It's not possible. No, this is not right; this is unjust and knows it.
''You are… not worthy of this power.'' He proclaims deeply, refusing to admit this power is his to use.
''… My dad thinks so.'' Sir Dragonaun widens his eyes, looking in front of him as Yugi floats in front of him. He stares calm yet serious, proclaiming strongly. ''And Ichigo-kun does too! I promised I would save her and I will!''
Sir Dragonaun squeezes his claw into a fist, not forgiving him to use her name like that.
''Stop speaking of her like she was everything to you.'' He threatens him calmly yet firm. This gets to Yugi, groaning mad as he questions him of annoyance. ''What do you mean by that? You mock me and everyone else and you think you can talk about my Strawberry Kitten like she means more to you! You don't-''
''I SAID STOP SPEAKING OF HER!'' Sir Dragonaun immediately lets out a shrieking roar so strong it blasts Yugi into the sky again. He twirls but regains his focuses, flapping his dragon wings. He looks down as Sir Dragonaun extends his sword to the side, erupt in white flames.
''DRAGONAUN TENGOKU!'' He roars, swinging it forward and unleashes his white energy dragon. It instantly flies right towards him, opening its fangs towards him and bites down, consuming its target.
''Yugi!'' Atem shouts in horror, clenching his hands in worry. Yin Dragon just scoffs as he tells him. ''It's okay, he's got this.''
The Pharaoh looks at him before turning back and widens his eyes. Sir Dragonaun also widens his eyes as his white Dragonaun Tengoku roars strangely, sucking forward in a typhoon in the palm of Yugi's hand. The Dragon Knight flies there, unscratched, before clenching his hand tightly. Soon the white aura around him becomes his purple flame aura.
"H-He absorbed my attack?'' With a shocked expression, Sir Dragonaun simply utters in dismay. Yang Dragon smiles as he announces, astonished. ''Yugi-san can absorb dragon attacks. That is a Dragon Knight's great power.''
Atem is surprised by this. Sir Dragonaun, however, shakes his body in fury. Yugi stares at him, frowning sad for him. He has no idea what that Sufferess did to him exactly but he has no right to hold him back.
''I don't know what happen to make you lose all hope… But I am my own Dragon Knight!'' Yugi declares, smiling as he thinks of his father's words. ''One of a compassionate heart but a passionate fury who will protect his friends and love ones!''
Sir Dragonaun glares, becoming more enraged as steam blows through his mouth piece.
''I will beat down the Dark Lord, Aizen-kun, Kojan-kun and do it all without losing my self being!'' Yugi vows, not going to fall like Sir Dragonaun and will overcome all the trials in his path. ''I will not give up until I can no longer live! That's why…''
Losing his patience, Sir Dragonaun roars as it comes charging right towards Yugi. The Dragon Knight takes a stance, watching closely through his eyes and senses just as Sir Dragonaun vanishes. Moving his leg and twirling, Yugi moves to the left and swings his blade as it collides against Sir Dragonaun's sword but defensively. They clash again but this time Sir Dragonaun's blade is shatters into pieces by Yugi's superior Dragon Blade, the blade caught between its sharp edges and cuts it off.
''I WILL NOT LOSE TO YOU OR FALL INTO DESPAIR!'' Yugi roars as he twirls and swings a kick. Sir Dragonaun blocks it but not the dragon tail, smacking him so hard it sends him flying backwards. He stops himself and widens his eyes as Yugi raises his Dragon Blade, large purple flames surging around it.
''ROAR!'' Yugi begins to shout as the energy he summons consumes him, replacing his figure for an armored-like dragon figure with dragon fangs roaring before the energy dissolves to reveal his actual form. ''HEAVENLY DRAGON!''
The flames take on the shape of a dragon's head, roaring viciously. Sir Dragonaun sweats raising his partly destroyed sword as white flames erupt from it. The two float there, staring down at the other as if this will be the final attack.
''DRAGONAUN!'' Yugi and Sir Dragonaun begin to shout, their eyes glowing red before they let out a roar and swings their blades towards the other. ''TENGOKU!''
Immediately both dragons shoot out from the blades with Yugi's Dragonaun Tengoku now having a pair of bright, white feather dragon wings. It roars, flying right at the opposing energy dragon, both clashing and ramming themselves on the other as their bodies wrapped on top of the other. However, Yugi holds his blade, roaring as his energy dragon responds. Its wings glow and wrap around the energy dragon as it spirals around rapidly, able to snap off the wrapping of the other. It roars as it flies downward at the enemy and bashes right through Sir Dragonaun's attack, destroying it. He widens his eyes as Yugi's Dragonaun Tengoku roars and descends upon him, ramming itself at full force before exploding in a violent, massive geyser of purple flames.
(End of OST)
Atem watches speechless while Yin-Yang Dragon smiles; Yugi won.
Panting, Yugi descends quickly as his wings flap so hard it blows away any remaining sparks of energy of his attacks. He lands and frowns, looking down at the damaged Sir Dragonaun. His armor is badly damaged as he can't feel anything. The tricolor head feels sad for him, not wanting things to-
''… You are still a fool to care.'' Staggering, Yugi looks down at the dragon mutter finally speaking, weakly. He grunts of annoyance, Yugi responds already done with all the mockery. ''And you're just stubborn! What happened to you? Yin-Yang Dragon expressed joy when they told me about their original partner.''
Sir Dragonaun does not answer him. Yugi thinks for a moment and asks, guessing on the one being to do this. ''… Was it Sufferess?''
Immediately the dragon man widens his eyes in such disdain and fury. Yin-Yang Dragon actually staggers back, both acting shock that Yugi learn of his name.
''Sufferess?'' Atem questions, recalling a name like that but he can't remember.
''She dare tell you his cursed name.'' Sir Dragonaun begins to say, certain who told Yugi of that name. The tricolor head frowns for him before saying. ''I don't care what you think of me. I promised my father that I would not give up.'' He smiles as he further says. ''I promised I would believe in myself! Because he believes in me and I do too!''
Silent by his response, Sir Dragonaun just grunts coldly before responding. ''Fine… play your pretend hero…''
He then, however, says with an ominous voice while his body begins to become light. ''But when you do meet Absolute Despair… Then you will regret it.''
Yugi looks at him as Sir Dragonaun vanishes into sparkles of light. He frowns, wondering if he'll be ready if such despair happens. No, right now; he must think about the present.
The tricolor head sighs of relief, turning around as Atem approaches him as well as the floating spirit heads of Yin-Yang Dragon. The two look sad as Yang Dragon proclaims with a sad smile. ''Amazing. That is your true Dragon Blade, Yugi-san.''
Yugi eyes his Dragon Blade, feeling like that it is his now. He looks back at the two-headed dragons and says saddened about what happened. He was so frustrated, needing power to beat him and the only one that lost was him but also the truth about them. If he knew; he wouldn't have asked for more power.
''Sorry you two, I didn't know that-'' He begins to apologize for before but Yin Dragon protests it. ''We're more afraid of disappointing you but… We cannot bring ourselves to attack him.''
Yugi had a feeling as much, understanding the two as he's reminded of when he had to duel Atem.
''It's okay…'' Yugi tells the two who look like they betrayed him without telling him the truth. The two dragons still stare saddened but Yugi smiles, telling them honestly. ''I needed this anyway. Thank you for worrying for me.''
Both dragons try to smile, nodding. Atem stares at Yugi snickering before he smiles, telling him. "Partner, you've grown.''
Yugi blinks, eyeing the Pharaoh but smiles. He eyes back to the Dragon Blade in his position. He can't describe how joyful he feels; now wielding the power to save Ichigo and protect everyone.
''Time to bring back Ichigo-kun.'' Yugi begins to proclaim, raising his Dragon Blade up high as he eyes his partners. ''Lead me your strengths again.''
Atem and Yin-Yang Dragon nod, going to help him no matter way. Yugi smiles as he eyes his Dragon Blade, also going to prove Sir Dragonaun wrong as its shine covers the world.
In reality, the purple flames within the Kido Barrier begins melting viciously before Hachi can't contain it to his shock and he's forced to make a new barrier as his multi-construct barrier is blasted through by the flames. They burn and melted the spiritual barrier.
''What just happened?!'' Hiyori demands in shock. Hachi hums, not so sure but this pressure is the cause of it and it surprises him.
The Vizored watch and see as the flames fade away and reveals Yugi, already standing, and he's in his new Burst Limit form. They're shocked by his new appearance and form. Skitty gasps astonished while Riolu is speechless, blushing of amazement.
''He looks different…'' Mashiro utters, leaning her head to the left. The others agree while Shinji can feel the enormous energy coursing through him.
''And feels as powerful as you did…'' He says, reminded of Takao.
Letting out a deep breathe, Yugi relaxes before looking at the group and smiles, thanking them all. ''Thank you! I'm grateful for all of you!''
''You're leaving then?'' Shinji asks him with a small smirk, not surprise. Yugi walks forward and answers firmly. ''Yup. I can save Ichigo-kun-''
Shadow Knight actually snickers as he interrupts, proclaiming firmly. ''Not yet.''
Yugi turns facing him as the masked man explains himself with his arms crossed. ''Sosuke Aizen-kun will not make any attempts on her life so we still have time to train you. Besides, there is a way for you to train under a day and get about 4 months of training in the process. It'll help you fully master your true Dragon Knight abilities.''
Yugi is about to protest but then he makes a dumbfounded face. He suddenly de-transforms out of his Burst Limit, reverted back to normal, as he responds in surprise. ''Wait, a single day and get 4 months of it?!''
Shadow Knight snickers, able to tell Yugi is willingly to try.
''Prana, take us there.'' He commands the masked woman behind him who walks forward. Yugi startles, remembering her when he first engaged Aigami.
''H-hey, you're-'' Yugi begins to say, recalling how she protected Aigami from Kurosaki attacking him in his Bankai form. Prana giggles softly, explaining herself. ''I'm here as an ally, nothing else.''
Yugi stares at her, not sure why but her aura feels very familiar. It's like his ability to feel auras have improved. He just nods, accepting the offer.
Prana giggles, moving her left hand forward and manifests a portal out of thin air.
''Now shall we?'' She asks, stepping in first. Shadow Knight nods as he walks in second. Yugi approaches the portal but stop, looking back at the Vizored and begins to thank them. ''Thank you again-''
''Don't mention it, kid.'' Shinji begins to tell him with his classic smile, happy to help. ''Just don't get in trouble like your old man.''
Yugi oddly smiles, nodding strongly. He looks back as Riolu and Skitty hop on both his shoulders, readying themselves. He smiles as he jumps inside the portal as it closes up behind him. Shinji still stares even as the portal vanishes, hoping the kid will be alright.
Will Yugi be okay in his training? Will it be enough?
Commercial Break:
A whole day passed as Urahara takes a deep, relaxing moment outside his shop, looking up at the calming night sky.
"Tonight is one of those nights…'' He begins to say, staring up at the sky. He then lowers down and then asks to the one who suddenly appeared. "Don't you think so too?''
Standing in front of the shop is Yugi, smiling softly. He bows, showing some scratches covered up in bandages, mainly around his forehead, around his arms but underneath his jacket and even showing wrappings under his shirt, visible by his neck. Even his pants look somewhat torn as well as his black tank top shirt. Both Riolu and Skitty stand beside his legs, barking/purring.
''Yep! Also sorry for coming late.'' Yugi begins to say, chuckling as he explains his whereabouts. ''I was forced to do some training but I'm here to ask you a favor, Urahara-kun.''
''Oh, I know.'' Adjusting his hat downward, Kisuke responds with a small smirk. Shinji contacted him beforehand and this Shadow Knight he's heard about intrigues him. ''And I know why you're here.''
Yugi stares determinedly, nodding. Urahara just smirks as he gets up and leads Yugi inside his job.
''Going to Hueco Mundo is dangerous.'' Kisuke begins to warn him of the dangers going there but Yugi is fully aware and more so, responding. ''And it's a trap. Aizen-kun is just trolling me with whatever his true goal is but I'm too pissed off to care.''
Kisuke looks back at him, not seeing any signs of Yugi's fury so he's likely containing it till the time comes. He smirks softly, looking forward as they walk down the stairs down to his underground, day time rocky base. Skitty purrs astonished as Riolu helps her down.
''Hope you're ready to enter his territory.'' He tells the Dragon Knight who is sure about it. ''I'm not but Ichigo-kun is waiting for me.''
He clenches his right hand, lifting it up as he hasn't stopped thinking of her and vows strongly. ''And I know she's waiting for me! I can't leave her there, no matter what!''
Urahara smiles, glad to hear it as he says while they touch the ground. ''Well I've prepared the method you and the others will-''
''Others?'' Yugi begins to utter puzzled. Just then familiar voices shout towards him. ''Yugi!''
Yugi and the two mons turn to see in surprise Anzu, Hiroto and nearly everyone else of Team Dragon Knight including-
''Tan tananta tanantan! Tantan tantan tyantan!'' Leaping in front of the group, Jonouchi begins chanting heroically to a familiar tone and posing like an adventurer. Like literally, he is wearing like an Indiana Jones cosplay costume with hat and whip. The others sweat drop, not believing he decided to wear this ridiculous outfit.
''… Are you sure you want to wear your Halloween Costume, Jonouchi-kun?'' Yugi asks, really surprised that outfit still fits so well. Jonouchi nods determinedly, answering with a smile. ''I thought it was perfect!''
Yugi oddly smiles as Hiroto adds with a grin. ''Same too!''
''Just… Change your clothes.'' Anzu asks as politely as she can be. Jonouchi groans about to protest but just sees the others' faces, including Edward's. He sighs, running to a giant rock and starts changing behind it with his school uniform he actually brought along with him.
Yugi sweat drops, kinda wishing he kept the clothes on. He looks back at the others and asks in shock. ''What are you guys doing here?''
Anzu walks up and responds softly. ''Ichigo-san is also our friend. And we want to save her.''
Yugi gets it but protests strongly. ''I know but the place Ichigo is in is where Hollows are born. It's too dangerous!''
''I know but…'' Anzu begins to argue but Hiroto steps up and pleas to him. ''Please, let us come, Yugi. Remember, we all go together through our bond.''
''…'' Yugi stares at him as Jonouchi joins in fully changed as he, Honda and Anzu show their right forearm hands. The tricolor head widens his eyes, remembering the symbol of friendship Anzu made for them during T-Death Game. He slowly smiles, understanding that no matter how dangerous the challenge; they all stick together.
Trusting in their bonds, Yugi nods as he finally accepts. ''… Okay, but don't fight anyone there okay?''
''Promise!'' All three replies, going to do that he asks... or well try to. Usagi then leaps in and proclaims determinedly while sobbing. ''But we'll fight… because!''
''… Okay!'' Yugi answers with a smile, not able to say no to-
He suddenly hears snorting and turns, panicking as Kurosaki is sleeping deeply alongside Danny and Sonic. Sado waves nervously while Uryu simply looks embarrassed that Ichigo is sleeping at a time like this. Yugi sweat drops as Alicia informs him sweat dropping, smiling. ''We were waiting for a few days for you.''
''S-sorry…'' Yugi apologizes nervously, not meaning to make everyone wait for him. He looks at the others, also determine to come especially-
He startles to see Naruto, but he's sitting down in a meditating pose. He's wearing a short-sleeved red coat with a black flame pattern around the hem and carried a large scroll on his back.
''Eh, Naruto-kun is here too?'' He mutters surprised, not sensing on auras when he got here. Ed was also surprised too when he just showed up like he was some kind of wise badass and then began meditating, remaining like this for hours and not moving an inch.
''The guy has been meditating with his ridicules new coat.'' He explains to the Dragon Knight as Judai then says with a small smirk. ''Naruto said he's become a Sage.''
''HIM? DOUBTFUL!'' Edward protests loudly, not thinking that can be ever possible with him. Yugi hums, looking down at Naruto and he can feel his aura and new spiritual power.
''He does have a new power.'' He openly admits to Ed's confusion. ''Huh?''
Yugi looks back down at Naruto and begins to ask him while he's still not moving. ''Are you sure about coming along, Naruto-kun? What about-''
''I'm fine about this, Yugi-san.'' The tricolor head turns around as Naruto is suddenly standing up. Breathing, he breathes his eyes with a stoic, strong face with orange colored pigmentation around his now yellow eyes with toad-like pupils. The others watch, never seeing Naruto like this. Yugi agrees as he can feel this more natural energy building around him.
''We will save Ichigo-chan and then deal with Pain.'' Naruto answers both determined like he would be but also firmly seriously when he mention his name. Yugi stares, able to tell Naruto hates Pain for what he did with Jiraiya. It's not his place to tell him otherwise but he also-
''Like I give a damn!'' Naruto is pushed away, keeping himself balance in a panic as Kaiba brushes him aside and glares at Yugi.
''Kaiba-kun.'' The tricolor head mutters softly. Seto glares with his arms crossed, not wanting to come but Kisara learned what happened to Ichigo and plead to him to go save her along with Yugi.
''I'm coming so you don't die so I can finally beat you.'' Kaiba explains himself, not bothering to tell him the actual reason why he came. Yugi, reading his aura, just smiles as he gets his real reason.
''And I want to save Cousin Ichigo-chan!'' Usagi speaks up passionately, wanting to save her cousin no matter what either.
Haruto doesn't say a word as he'll come regardless of what Yugi thinks, going to keep his hope to save Ichigo.
''And help Yugi in this impossible fight to save our friend!'' Ruby declares loudly and heroic. She wanted to come and asked the others of Team RWBY to stay behind. Weiss protested EXTREMELY but Blake and Yang both knew Ruby needed to be the one to save them.
"YAWN. So we're going?'' Kurosaki, rubbing his eyes as he stretches his arms, asks finally woken up as well as Danny and Sonic. The orange headed yawns again as he says pointing to his friends. ''Oh and don't mind Sado and Uryu; they're coming along.''
Yugi can't argue but he does ask, looking around to double check. ''No Orihime-kun?''
Ichigo groans, explaining to him. ''Urahara-san wants to avoid her from coming. Though I wanted her to come regardless.''
The tricolor head sighs, kinda wishing she would come along.
''And I'm coming as well.'' Yugi immediately widens his eyes, turning as Masaya appears before him. ''Masaya-kun?''
The others unfamiliar with this guy blink as Usagi begins to ask, somewhat aware who he is. ''Is that-''
Danny asks nods to her question. Ryan snickers nervously, asked by Erika to let Masaya come to the rescue plan.
''Erika-kun asked you to help me, didn't she?'' Yugi asks Masaya who nods. ''My sister will respect your choice so you can save Ichigo and she holds the Mew Mews together but I'm coming for Ichigo.''
Even though she loves Yugi; Masaya still has his feelings to save the girl who carries for him and saved him.
''I vowed I would protect her with my life and I will.'' Masaya proclaims, not going back on his word. Yugi stares at him and just smiles, replying happily. ''Sure!''
Masaya stares rather shocked by his response, but smiles; not surprise either.
''And I will too!'' Yugi slowly widens his eyes in horror, turning around and walking forward is Jenny. She's wearing a magenta colored small tank top with a magenta, multi-black stripped jacket-like sweater. It shows a purple bra strap and wearing purple shorts with a heart-shaped belt, long stockings and a pair of magenta colored, purple front shoes. Her hair is let down and wearing a heart emblem collar neck.
Jonouchi badly wants to whistle at her sexy appearance but he doesn't out of fear.
''N-Nee-san…'' Yugi utters terrified. Jenny frowns towards him, walking up in front of him and tells him seriously. ''I don't want you to get hurt either so I wish to come too.''
She then leans up to his face and actually smirks, telling him. ''And don't worry; Jiji wishes us both luck.''
Yugi stares surprised before smiling, nodding softly. Just then Yugi remembers one of his father's wishes and begins telling her, trying to put those words correctly. ''Um… O-Oto-san said he loved you.''
Jenny stares puzzled before makes a bewildered face, uttering softly. ''H-He- What, Oto-san?''
Her face lights up red, remembering how her father would lift her up to the sky, saying she's an angel who fell to grace the world. She blushes softly, trying her best to not sob in how much she misses him and her mother.
Yugi smiles softly, feeling the same.
''So are you all ready?'' The group turns to Urahara, standing behind a platform. He explains that he will force open a Garganta and Kurosaki and his group will use their Spiritual Energy to create the bridge for Yugi and the others to travel onto towards Hueco Mundo.
''You can't be serious!'' Jonouchi begins complaining in protest, thinking that's the craziest thing he's ever heard of. Edward groans, wanting to complain even more Urahara explains if they don't do it, they'll all sink into an abyss of nothingness forever.
''Oh we're going to die…'' Danny mutters, thinking for once that they will not survive even with his trump card. Yugi sweat drops, still not worried.
''Everyone ready?'' Urahara asks again with Kurosaki nodding. He smiles as he eyes Yugi.
''Oh, and Yugi-san.'' He begins to say, pulling something from his kimono and tosses it to Yugi. He barely catches it as it's a cellphone.
''Keep that close. It'll keep us communicated once you find Momomiya-san.'' Urahara explains. Yugi eyes it and nods to him, not planning to let him down.
''Riofu!'' Riolu barks heroically with Skitty purring happily. ''Nyan!''
Yugi eyes the two each before smiling and declaring determinedly. ''No time to waste any more time. Let's go, everyone!''
Everyone nods, even with Ed still not liking this. With everyone agreeing, Urahara commences the spell along with Tensei, opening up a Garganta before the group. Bidding goodbye, Kurosaki and his allies dive in follow by Yugi and the others. Immediately the spiritual platform is made by Ichigo and the others as they move ahead.
''Oh this is really…'' Ryan begins to say, feeling like they're walking on thin ice.
''FEELS LIKE IT'LL BREAK AND WE'LL DIE!'' Ruby yells in horror, groaning not liking this. Honda nods, gulping scared as he and Jonouchi look behind them and drop their jaws as the path behind them crumbles away.
Shadow huffs, hovering over the platform like skates. Sonic then says, running at slow average speed in reverse. ''You guys complain too much.''
''Says-'' Ed begins to yell at him but Yugi interrupts with a smile. ''Everyone…''
He stops as the group eyes the tricolor head. He smiles, expressing kindly. ''I'm thankful for all of you coming with me and why that I won't fail you guys!''
The group is surprised but smile, wanting to come for Ichigo too, except Kaiba who scoffs.
Breathing deeply, Yugi becomes serious and orders the two hedgehogs. ''Sonic-kun, Shadow-kun; push everyone forward.''
''Huh?'' Sonic utters with Shadow raising an eyebrow. Yugi breathes again, focusing as he dashes forward so fast that he passes though Kurosaki, Sado and Uryu floating on a spiritual levitate board, surprising them as well as creating more spiritual platform more.
''O-Oi Yugi!'' Kurosaki shouts in surprise as Yugi apologizes with a grin. ''Sorry!''
He moves faster ahead, unsheathing his Dragon Sword. Up ahead of them is the other side, seemingly protected by a barrier. Uryu can feel this isn't any ordinary barrier but one if they break through might detect their presence in Hueco Mundo.
''Yugi-san, this is a bad idea. We-'' He begins to warn him but Yugi is already aware, declaring. ''Yea. He's expecting us. And I'm going to make sure we are!''
He suddenly dashes right towards the barrier to everyone's surprise as he holds his Dragon Sword to his side in a piercing position.
''I promised you…'' Yugi begins to tell himself, remembering the promised he made to Ichigo before gazing forward, going to make it true. ''And we will rescue you, Ichigo-kun!''
Yugi's eyes glow and turn into the red dragon-like eyes as swirls of red, black and white energy wraps around him.
''I SWEAR IT!'' He roars mentally as the Dragon Sword glows and he finally shouts out loud, thrusting it forward. ''RISING LIMIT!''
His sword erupts in bright light as he thrusts and connects to the barrier, shaking violently with sparks flying out. Everyone watches still running forward, feeling the platform trembling by the pressure. Yugi grunts as he roars thrusting harder as the barrier quakes and shatters into light. ''We're coming, Ichigo-kun!''
To be continued…
In Volume 6
(ENDING 4: Omae Dattanda by Kishidan from Naruto Shippuden)
Thank you for another great episode. I thank those who are helping me get this story notice and enjoy it. For those who love it, please review my story and give me your opinions or thoughts to it.
Next Time…
Epilogue… yea, kinda of a cliffhanger for next Volume but it's a good way to go!
Author's Note: Where to begin…
True Dragon Blade Mode. This is Yugi at his true power, the full potential of the Knight of Dragons truly is. He is still new to the form but he is beginning to understand its power and how much of a difference they are with the incomplete Burst Limit offered.
Does it please Sir Dragonaun? NOPE. There is still more behind his motives and why he's so touchy about Ichigo. All in due time.
Hyperbolic- NO… I wish. It is something similar to that and that ARM Dimension Gate from MAR that Yugi has trained to get a better hang to his true Burst Limit. Do not worry, that training will be covered in Volume 6.
Yes, everyone in Team Dragon Knight will come to save Ichigo, including Naruto with Sage Mode, FINALLY.
And now you can imagine what Volume 6 will be about so look forward to it!
Well next time the Epilogue, then Volume 5 Special and lastly Word of the Dragon Knight before I am set to commence Volume 6.
Other than that, ask me questions you had for Volume 5 and I will answer them in Word of the Dragon Knight... which you will have all of 2023 to ask me.
I am sad I cannot do Volume 6 right away. The reason why is Tales of the Decade Season 2 for 2023. I have to do that... and another thing that is DKR related. Actually, this will speed up those who never read Volume 1 and 2 so you don't have to read them unless you're crazy or just wants to see the past.
Anyway, see you all at the Epilogue, next week!
Also here's fanarts what Yugi's True Dragon Blade mode looks like... and also a future Mew Ichigo thing (hehe)
www .deviantart dragonknight-15/art/Empathyshipping-DKR-801520407
www .deviantart dragonknight-15/art/True-Dragon-Blade-Mode-Yugi-Commission-950756092