Good Fanfic... the events and characters are well placed, but I confess that l'm worried about Nanashi.-Lucian Naruto
Well, I've been building up the tension between Flynn and Nanashi on purpose so I guess it's working.
Flynn feels an overpowering pressure bearing down on him. He feels that it shall squash his very soul and atomize him down into a mindless drone. The fiery orbs of the Phantasmal Lord pierced through his very soul. Before him Flynn felt utterly naked. Like a small ant.
It stirred up memories in his mind of Ultimitl Bishbaalkin dominating his spirit. The genuine fear he felt was immeasurable. Flynn sweated buckets as he looked incredibly pale.
He didn't even know where he was. What happened to Isabeau? The Samurai thought of ignoring Koshimitsu's warning and talking to Nanashi. Now he was…wherever this was.
His mark burned. Hot. St—
Flynn screamed in pain.
"Ah…ah…is this karma? For Lilith and Lucifer…?", Flynn thought.
His head was spinning.
He was so dizzy.
…
The Crimson Dragon could see that marking Flynn was a good idea. After the darkness faded from him he was able to enable it like an electric collar at full force.
Flynn looked completely disoriented. Stumbling everywhere.
He could sense the darkness trying to protect him, but he had already manifested so much of it just a few hours ago. The power inside him was great however Flynn's HUMAN body could only bear so much. His body was completely exhausted from that, the Crimson form, and all his other activities.
The massive crimson figure neared Flynn who looked like a dot compared to him. His mouth was easily forced open. He could hardly think straight, much less resist. His heart was like a machine gun.
Flynn floundered.
Trying to do something.
Anything.
"H-he's…going to take m-my body!", Flynn thought in pure panic.
He could feel bits of crimson slithering into his throat getting inside. His eyes rolled back as his mind was getting really hazy. It felt like his entire being was being replaced. Flynn struggled back desperately.
He only moved a few steps away and fell onto his butt. The Samurai heaved. A crimson hand neared him Flynn moved back through sheer force of will even as his mind was dulling. There were wisps of crimson in his eyes.
This continued on. The Crimson Dragon only grows increasingly frustrated at Flynn's persistence. He grabs Flynn in his massive fist nearly breaking his bones. Flynn gasps in intense pain.
The crimson essence slithers more into his mouth.
There's a sudden stop to it and he hears the Phantasmal Lord growling.
Elsewhere…
Isabeau was standing over Flynn who just fainted. She caught him and shook him with increasing panic. A thick crimson aura was surrounding Flynn. Nanashi had hastily rushed over as Clear Wing glowed brightly.
"Damn it…the false Crimson Dragon won't give up!", Clear Wing cursed as she partially materialized.
"What do we do?! What's going to happen to Flynn?!", Nanashi questioned.
She fired beams from her wings towards the aura specifically.
In Flynn's mind…
Flynn gasped.
His knees hit the ground, his whole body heaving from the intrusion.
"That girl…she's still interfering."
Flynn's vision was fuzzy. He could make out a smaller blob who was definitely not Ultimitl Bishbaalkin. When his vision slowly cleared he saw…
Himself?
In his Crimson form seemed to be a perfect duplicate of himself.
This left him speechless.
His confusion only continued to grow as his doppelgänger raised his gauntlet.
"It's time to duel.", his clone declared.
"W-what?!", Flynn questioned.
This is when he noticed that part of him felt empty. Like it was snatched away from him.
"You need to stop fighting it and surrender yourself to the Phantasmal Lord Ultimitl Bishbaalkin. It's the only way to protect everyone from Doomking.", his clone said.
"The Crimson Dragon?! Have you taken my form?!", Flynn questioned.
"No. Clear Wing expelled any further possession for now. However…", his clone replied.
A maddening smile formed on his face which spooked Flynn.
"Do I look like that when I smile?! No wonder everyone reacts the way they do when they see it!", Flynn thought as he started to sweat.
"There's a bit of him inside us. That's enough for me to see…We NEED him. It's the only way to keep us in check. The only way to make sure that we don't hurt our friends. I can already feel that part of our polluted soul has been purged by his light! It's a miracle! Given to us by the Lord's servant!", Crimson Flynn explained as he gestured his hands theatrically.
Flynn looked extremely creeped out.
"Do I look like this to other people…?!", Flynn thought.
A chill went down his spine remembering his once zealous devotion to G.O.D.
"I must win out so that the rest of our soul may be fully cleansed by the great Phantasmal Lord upon his return!", Crimson Flynn continued.
"You're insane…I guess…we're settling this with a duel then.", Flynn replied.
"As we always do.", Crimson Flynn replied, with a smile.
Flynn got to his feet facing his counterpart. He gave him a determined gaze which was mirrored back at him.
"You may notice some holes in your deck. They've been filled for me by the Lord's generous servant.", Crimson Flynn replied as he pulled out Stardust Dragon.
Flynn froze and hastily looked through his deck. He was missing: Stardust Dragon, Shooting Star Dragon, Beelze of the Diabolic Dragons, Celestial Blue Sirius, Ally of Justice Catastor, Unknown Synchron, a Pot of Greed, Battle Fader, Photon Thrasher and Synchro Overtake.
"G-Gah?! My extra deck has been cut clean in half and…", Flynn murmured.
Flynn looked down to his extra cards. A single card was glowing red. He pulled it out to reveal Kashtira Riseheart. Suddenly Kashtira Arise-Heart, Kashtira Unicorn, Kashtira Fenrir, Kashtira Big Bang, and Kashtiratheosis appeared in his hands.
"Thank you, Parashurama.", Flynn thought.
He checked his side deck again.
"I see you took Walter's Red Dragon Archfiend too.", Flynn replied.
"It's only natural for the Phantasmal Lord's servants to be by his side. You shall fall to these purified cards, sinner!", Crimson Flynn replied.
"We'll see about that.", Flynn replied.
"It shall become abundantly obvious. I'm YOU but superior in every way.", Crimson Flynn boasted as he smirked.
"When I win, the Crimson Dragon shall get out of my body!", Flynn declared.
In reality…
Flynn rolled around in his sleep. His body was laced in sweat. Isabeau decided to take his hoodie off of him.
"This isn't good…we should have been more cautious…", Isabeau murmured as she looked like she was about to have a heart attack.
"There's no way you could have known…I mean he's persistent, but not usually this persistent.", Clear Wing replied.
"We should bring him to somewhere safe.", Nanashi said and Isabeau nodded quietly.
In Flynn's mind…
"Duel!", the two Flynn's declared in perfect sync.
Flynn LP 4000
Flynn C LP 4000
"For the Lord! I draw!", Crimson Flynn shouted.
Flynn C
Hand: 6
"I shall activate my field spell Synchro World.", Crimson Flynn declared.
Flynn C
Hand: 5
Synchro World
(Field Spell)
Effect: Each time a monster is Synchro Summoned, place 2 Signal Counters on this card. If this card in its owner's control is destroyed by an opponent's card effect: You can Special Summon 1 "Crimson Dragon" from your Extra Deck. You can remove 4, 7, or 10 Signal Counters from your field; apply the appropriate effect.
4: Increase or decrease the Level of 1 face-up monster you control by 1.
7: Special Summon 1 Tuner from your GY.
10: Special Summon 1 Synchro Monster from your GY.
The area around them changed to a stadium.
"Then, I shall activate the effect of Junk Forward to special summon itself when I control no monsters.", Crimson Flynn said.
Flynn C
Hand: 4
"It seems that his deck is like Ryou's with new cards.", Flynn thought.
"Then, I shall activate the effect of Junk Servant to special summon itself when I control a Junk monster.", Crimson Flynn continued.
Flynn C
Hand: 3
"Next, I shall activate Synchro Overtake revealing Junk Warrior to special summon Junk Synchron.", Flynn C said.
Flynn C
Hand: 2
"Now, I shall tune Junk Synchron and Junk Forward! Cerulean beast that prowls through the night! Here's some prey for you to dine on! Synchro summon! Level 6! Celestial Wolf Lord, Blue Sirius!", Crimson Flynn chanted.
Flynn was stunned to be faced with his own monster. He seemed equally confused. The Samurai noted his doppelgänger putting his hands in the prayer position when he synchro summoned like he used to.
"That gives me two counters. Next, I shall normal summon Synchron Explorer and use its effect to special summon Junk Synchron.", Crimson Flynn said.
Flynn C
Hand: 1
"Then, I shall tune Junk Synchron and Synchron Explorer! Fallen machines unite your power as one! Form an iron fist of justice that will defeat all evil! Synchro summon! Level 5! Junk Warrior!", Crimson Flynn chanted.
"That's yet another counter; it won't be long until he can exploit them. He really does seem to duel just like me. He IS me. Or so he claims…", Flynn thought.
Crimson Flynn smirks again.
"Prepare to be graced by the divine light of the Lord! I shall activate the effect of Revolution Synchron which can be used as Synchro material from my hand to Synchro summon a level 8 or 7 dragon monster or a card with 'Power Tool' in
its name.", Crimson Flynn said.
Revolution Synchron
(MACHINE/EARTH/TUNER/EFFECT/ATK 900/DEF 1400/LV3)
Effect: If you Synchro Summon a "Power Tool" monster or a Level 7 or 8 Dragon monster, this card in your hand can also be used as material. You can only use this effect of "Revolution Synchron" once per turn. If you control a Level 7 or higher Synchro Monster while this card is in your GY: You can send the top card of your Deck to the GY, and if you do, Special Summon this card, also its Level becomes 1. You can only use this effect of "Revolution Synchron" once per Duel.
"I shouldn't even be surprised by these broken cards anymore…", Flynn thought.
"Now, I shall tune Revolution Synchron and Junk Warrior! Majestic dragon, awaken from your long slumber! Your power is needed once again to protect the innocent! Spread your brilliant silver wings and strike down your enemies like a vibrant shooting star! Synchro summon! Level 8! Stardust Dragon!", Crimson Flynn chanted.
The dragon's eyes were obscured with crimson. He now has six counters.
"That's not that bad actually. After dealing with Seven Sins and Don Thousand I honestly welcome this.", Flynn thought.
"Soon you shall be cleansed. I end my turn.", Crimson Flynn said.
"I draw!", Flynn declared.
Flynn
Hand: 6
"I shall activate Call of the Mummy.", Flynn began.
Flynn
Hand: 5
"Then, I'll use its effect to special summon Mezuki.", Flynn continued.
Flynn
Hand: 4
"Next, I shall summon Plaguespreader Zombie.", Flynn finished.
Flynn
Hand: 3
"Now, I shall tune Plaguespreader Zombie and Mezuki! Arise until my enemies have been felled by the dragon of the undying! Drag them all down into the depths of Zombie World! Synchro summon! Level 6! Immortal Dragon!", Flynn chanted.
Crimson Flynn glared at the Death General hatefully. The field spell now has eight counters.
"For you to even tolerate relying on such an evil monster…it's despicable. It's living proof of Doomking's taint on us. Just think of the cards you're using. What they've done…they're no different than Jack-o-Bolan.", Crimson Flynn hissed as he pointed at Flynn.
"My Death Generals…that's…", Flynn murmured.
"MY Death Generals, right? That's what you said.", Crimson Flynn interjected.
"…..I…yes. I took them from Doomking. They're strong monsters that I've needed to use to survive.", Flynn replied stunned.
"You could argue the same for Jack-o-Bolan, but you don't use him. Why is that?", Crimson Flynn questioned.
"That's because he devoured sir Daisuke's soul.", Flynn replied.
"You don't think the others have done such things? Felgrand could have while he was possessing our brother. Che. You don't even know that you've had a Death General with you since the beginning.", Crimson Flynn questioned.
"What are you talking about?!", Flynn questioned, knowing he could only be referring to one monster.
"Doomkaiser Dragon is a former Death General of Doomking.", Crimson Flynn revealed.
Flynn staggered back in disbelief. He couldn't believe his ears. No, he didn't want to even humor the possibility.
"You're lying…", Flynn murmured.
Crimson Flynn shook his head.
"No, I'm not. You remember Doomking saying that he hastily had to get replacement generals, right?", Crimson Flynn questioned.
"Yes.", Flynn answered.
"Keith and Jack-o-Bolan replaced Doomkaiser and Ha Des. They defected from Doomking's forces 25 years ago in Tokyo time.", Crimson Flynn explained.
"No…D-Doomkaiser and Ha Des wouldn't!", Flynn denied shakily.
"Think Flynn think…about Doomkaiser's effect. You know that spirit's effects can play out in reality. What do you think that implies about Doomkaiser?", Crimson Flynn questioned.
Flynn froze, backing away. He stares blankly at his extra deck.
"That can't be true…they…", Flynn thought.
Bits of crimson started invading Flynn's eyes as he flinched. Flynn cried out in pain as he felt that burning again. Crimson Flynn smirked sinisterly as a red aura was visible around him in the form of Ultimitl Bishbaalkin.
"You must allow yourself to be cleansed of such impurities. Doomking's wretched corpse demons have been by your side this whole time…aiding you in surviving until he can have you. But, who's to say that it was truly defection and not just biding their time till you can become one with Doomking again?". Crimson Flynn continued.
Flynn felt his head spinning again. Something was trying to slip in and take his consciousness.
"He's lying…The C-Crimson Dragon is still here…how would he possibly h-have such knowledge otherwise…", Flynn thought.
He tried to reground himself. Remembering Doomkaiser which greatly influenced who he is today. Doomkaiser wanted him to fight…he was sure that it wasn't Doomking's order. Flynn tried to right himself as the world slowly started to spin less.
"The Crimson Dragon…is t-trying to devour me…I c-can't let him whittle me down with these doubts…", Flynn thought.
His mark had burned for so long that the pain was getting blocked out. Flynn gritted his teeth and clenched his fists tightly.
"I shall…activate the effect of Immortal Dragon to send Zombie Master to the graveyard.", Flynn heaved.
Immortal Dragon LV 6 -) 2
"Still hopelessly clinging onto that filth. Don't worry. I shall save you soon.", Crimson Flynn commented.
Immortal Dragon looked nervous to see what was going on.
"Then, I shall banish Mezuki to special summon Zombie Master from my graveyard. I shall use his effect to special summon Plaguespreader Zombie.", Flynn said.
Flynn
Hand: 2
"Now, I shall tune Plaguespreader Zombie and Zombie Master! Ruler of darkness slumbering within the depths! Rise up once more to reclaim your kingdom! Synchro summon! Level 6! Revived King Ha Des!", Flynn chanted.
"Ooh…this doesn't look good.", Ha Des commented.
"Not for you, fifth…", Crimson Flynn replied as he glared.
"Don't listen to him. I think the Crimson Dragon is taking the form of this other me. I shall tune Immortal Dragon and Ha Des! Pious dragon, fallen and abandoned into the depths of the netherworld, arise once more! Your ferocious power shines through even in death! Synchro summon! Level 8! Skeletal Dragon Felgrand!", Flynn chanted.", Flynn chanted.
The card now had ten counters.
"I should banish…", Flynn thought.
"Felgrand shall banish Stardust Dragon! Necroclaw of the Undead!", Flynn declared.
"How dare you…? Stardust Dragon is our partner.", Crimson Flynn hissed.
"He's brainwashed right now like you. So he needs to get it beat out of him. I shall set a card and end my turn.", Flynn replied.
Flynn
Hand: 1
In reality…
Flynn was rolling again in his sleep.
"I must be purified. I'm Unclean…", Flynn murmured.
"Flynn, what are you talking about? You're not Unclean. You are the man I love.", Isabeau questioned.
She squeezed Flynn's hand tightly hoping that he would return to his senses.
In Flynn's mind…
"He's perfect now…For the Lord! I draw!", Crimson Flynn replied.
Flynn C
Hand: 1
"I shall summon Junk Synchron and use his effect to special summon Synchron Explorer.", Crimson Flynn said.
Flynn C
Hand: 0
"Now, I shall tune Junk Synchron and Synchron Explorer! Reawaken mystic relic from a time long past! Justice still needs you! Synchro summon! Level 5! Ally of Justice Catastor!", Crimson Flynn chanted.
The machine let out a confused beep. The counter hit twelve.
"I shall remove seven counters from my field spell to revive Junk Synchron.", Crimson Flynn said.
"Felgrand's effect triggers negating your Catastor when a monster is revived.", Flynn countered.
"Then, I shall tune Junk Synchron and Catastor! Unyielding beast unable to be overcome through sheer might! A fierce storm stirs as the twin headed beast of destruction awakens! Synchro summon! Level 8! Beelze of the Diabolic Dragons!", Crimson Flynn chanted.
The counter was now seven.
"Now, you shall face justice! I shall attack Felgrand with Beelze! Dual Diabolic Roaring Cannon!", Crimson Flynn declared.
Flynn LP 4000 - 200 = 3800
Flynn flinched when he felt bits of crimson entering him again and his mind felt clouded.
"I-I activate the effect of Immortal Dragon to special summon him when a zombie monster I control is destroyed by battle…", Flynn murmured shakily.
"I shall end my turn then.", Crimson Flynn replied as Flynn shook his head.
"I shall activate Needlebug Nest, sending five cards from the top of my deck…", Flynn murmured.
The cards sent were: Zombie World, Bottomless Trap Hole, Breakthrough Skill, Necroworld Banshee, and Shiranui Spectralsword.
"I-I draw…", Flynn stammered.
Flynn
Hand: 2
"I shall…use Immortal Dragon's effect to send Mezuki again…", Flynn murmured.
Immortal Dragon LV 6 -) 2
"I shall banish Mezuki to revive Felgrand and banish Beelze…", Flynn said.
The zombie dragon returned once more.
"T-then…I banish Necroworld Banshee to play Zombie World from my deck. And I shall banish Shiranui Spectralsword and Zombie Master…Necro Style: Tuning…From the dark depths of the grave arise, great dragon noble even in death! Your dreadful roar signals your enemies doom! Synchro summon! Level 6! Doomkaiser Dragon!.", Flynn muttered.
Flynn
Hand: 1
The counter was at nine now. The cards that were once his parents locked were very concerned about Flynn's current state. Doomkaiser curled himself around Flynn.
"Ah…", Flynn murmured as he shook his head.
Doomkaiser roared in concern. Flynn murmured something incomprehensible, putting his hand near Doomkaiser.
"I shall…activate his effect to revive Catastor…Roar of the Living Dead…", Flynn declared.
Catastor rejoined Flynn's side as he continued to breathe heavily.
"This triggers Felgrand's effect negating…Blue Sirius…but that won't matter..", Flynn murmured.
"You're right it won't. Just close your eyes…let the Phantasmal Lord Ultimitl Bishbaalkin take you…", Crimson Flynn replied.
"No…I shall attack Blue Sirius…with Felgrand…", Flynn declared.
Flynn C LP 4000 - 400 = 3600
Flynn blinked rapidly as he seemed to regain part of himself.
"Doomkaiser's attack shall be reduced to 0 by the Lunar Blood Curse.", Crimson Flynn replied as he smirked.
Doomkaiser ATK 2400 - 2400 = 0
Doomkaiser slumped down as he lost all his strength.
"Doomkaiser…I shall make him pay... I shall attack you directly with Catastor!", Flynn declared.
Flynn C LP 3600 - 2200 = 1400
Flynn gasped as he felt himself regain a large chunk of his consciousness. He looked down at his hands.
"I see the more life points we lose or inflict the more of ourselves we lose or gain. He's trying to drain me away…and in my hazy mental state I left Doomkaiser in attack mode…", Flynn thought.
"Now, I shall end my turn.", Flynn said.
"For the Lord! I draw!", Crimson Flynn declared.
Flynn C
Hand: 1
"I shall set a card and end my turn.", Flynn C said.
Flynn C
Hand: 0
"I draw!", Flynn declared.
Flynn
Hand: 2
"Is that a Mirror Force? I don't have Stardust Dragon to counter one.", Flynn thought.
"I shall set Doomkaiser to defense mode. Then, I shall send Mezuki with Immortal Dragon…Now…I attack you directly with Catastor! Neo Thunder Ray!", Flynn declared.
"You triggered my trap, Scrap-Iron Sacred Statue! I can special summon a level 7 or 8 dragon Synchro monster that is banished or in my graveyard. I choose Beelze!", Crimson Flynn countered.
"I shall stop my attack then…and set Felgrand and Catastor to defense mode. Then, I shall set a card and end my turn…", Flynn replied.
Flynn
Hand: 1
"Beelze returns to my extra deck.", Crimson Flynn said.
In reality…
Flynn stopped murmuring and started to look like he was in better condition. He was in bed and he had a cold towel on his head. Isabeau was still holding his hand tightly. He had been moved to Cafe Florida, where his friends had gathered around him looking very concerned.
"I can feel Ultimitl Bishbaalkin…this may be Flynn's final battle against him for his soul…", Ancient Fairy Dragon commented.
"Hopefully it's not his last in the way that you think he'll lose.", Clear Wing replied.
"He can't lose…!", Nanashi thought anxiously.
In Flynn's mind…
"For the Lord! I draw!", Crimson Flynn declared.
Flynn C
Hand: 1
"I shall use my trap's effect again to special summon Stardust Dragon. Then, I shall activate Revolution Synchron allowing me to special summon it from the graveyard if I have a level 7 or higher Synchro monster on the field and its level becomes 1.", Crimson Flynn said.
The card sent was Level Eater.
"Then, I shall summon Level Eater and tune Revolution Synchron with it! Come forth! Robo with unmatched speed! With your power I shall break my limits! Synchro summon! Level 2! Formula Synchron!", Crimson Flynn chanted.
Flynn C
Hand: 0
The counter was now at eleven.
"When this card is Synchro summoned I can draw a card.", Crimson Flynn said.
Flynn C
Hand: 1
"I shall tune Formula Synchron and Stardust Dragon! Shooting star burn brighter than ever before! Your speed goes even further beyond, surpassing space and time! Accel Synchro summon! Level 10! Shooting Star Dragon!", Crimson Flynn chanted using the Crimson Dragon's power to negate the normal requirements.
The counter was now at thirteen. Flynn sweated as he was confronted with his strongest monster.
"Now, I shall activate his effect. You know it. Let's Rev It Up!", Crimson Flynn declared.
The cards revealed were: Junk Synchron, Unknown Synchron, Ursarctic Megapolar, Stardust Synchron, and Junk Synchron.
Flynn sweated intensely as his counterpart smirked.
"I shall use my field spell to revive Stardust Dragon!", Crimson Flynn declared.
The counter was now three.
"Then, I shall activate Pot of Greed to draw two cards.", Crimson Flynn said.
Flynn C
Hand: 2
"I shall use the effect of Ursarctic Megapolar tributing my Stardust Dragon Assault Mode from my hand! Then, I shall tribute him and Stardust Dragon! The raging inferno of judgment shall consume all sinners! Punish those who have turned from G.O.D.! I special summon level 12! Phantasmal Lord Ultimitl Bishbaalkin!", Crimson's Flynn chanted as the massive dragon appeared.
Phantasmal Lord Ultimitl Bishbaalkin ATK 6 x 1000 = 6000
Flynn tensed bracing himself. He still felt extreme fear and nervousness in its presence.
"You shall return to the Lord…", Ultimitl Bishbaalkin's voice echoed.
"This is the final turn! I shall attack Immortal Dragon with Shooting Star Dragon! Catastor! Felgrand! Stardust Mirage!", Crimson Flynn declared.
The only card left on Flynn's field was Doomkaiser as Crimson Flynn's smirk widened.
"Do you have any last words before you are cleansed of your impurities?", Crimson Flynn questioned.
"Just three. Assault Mode Activate!", Flynn replied, passionately.
"No!", Crimson Flynn yelled.
The power of the dead flowed into Doomkaiser evolving him further.
"An unbreakable bond surpassing death gives way to a new power! Arise, true emperor! Reborn again in the flames of the underworld! Assault summon! Level 10! Doomkaiser Dragon/Assault Mode! I shall use his effect, Night Parade of a Hundred Revenants!", Flynn chanted.
Doomkaiser roared as to his side arose Stardust Dragon, Felgrand and Ha Des all in defense mode along with him.
"Darn it…they don't leave the field when he's destroyed like the regular Doomkaiser too…I see you kept a spot open for Doomkaiser…Alas I shall attack Assault Mode and Ha Des!", Crimson Flynn declared.
"Doomkaiser's effect activates allowing the original to return. I shall use his effect to special summon Celestial Wolf Lord, Blue Sirius! Roar of the Living Dead!", Flynn said.
"I shall attack Doomkaiser with the Phantasmal Lord! Crimson Judgment!", Crimson Flynn declared.
The Samurai's heart was pounding with anxiety.
"Then, I shall end my turn and the cards your evolved Doomkaiser revived are destroyed.", Crimson Flynn said.
Flynn took a sigh of relief.
"During my standby phase I shall banish Breakthrough Skill to negate Ulta…Ultima…Ultimeya…the Crimson Dragon's effect.", Flynn said.
Phantasmal Lord Ultimitl Bishbaalkin ATK 6000 -) 0
The Phantasmal Lord growled angrily at this.
"I draw!", Flynn declared.
Flynn
Hand: 2
"I shall activate the effect of Kashtira Unicorn to special summon him when I control no monsters!", Flynn declared.
Flynn
Hand: 1
The Phantasmal Lord growls more.
"Then, I shall use his effect to add Kashtiratheosis to my hand.", Flynn said.
Flynn
Hand: 2
"Next, I shall activate Kashtiratheosis using it to special summon Kashtira Fenrir from my deck!", Flynn declared.
Flynn
Hand: 1
"Then, I shall activate his effect to add Kashtira Riseheart to my hand! Now, I shall use his effect to special summon himself!", Flynn said.
Flynn looked confused as he looked down to see he was Riseheart.
"What…? That didn't happen before…", Flynn questioned.
"You're in your head. That's why all these cards were able to appear out of thin air.", Crimson Flynn explained.
"Maybe it's because of what I know about his connection to me that this happened…", Flynn thought.
"Next, I shall banish Mezuki to special summon Felgrand! How unfortunate your Shooting Star Dragon can only negate destruction…Try negating this! Necroclaw of the Undead!", Flynn shouted.
Crimson Flynn frowned deeply as Shooting Star Dragon was banished.
"Then, I shall use my trap to special summon Stardust Dragon in defense mode.", Crimson Flynn replied.
"I shall activate the effect of Riseheart to banish Kashtira Big Bang and then banish the top three cards of your deck which makes him become level seven! Wrathful Arm of the Cosmos!!", Flynn declared.
The cards banished were: Pot of Greed, Photon Thrasher, and Junk Synchron.
Flynn raised his arm as he felt their strength flow into him. He felt a bit more rejuvenated.
"Now, I shall overlay Riseheart, Unicorn, and Fenrir! Out from the depths of a fierce spatial storm, I call forth infinite power! My blade of wrathful judgment shall strike down all rulers with evil hearts! XYZ summon! Rank 7! Kashtira Arise-Heart!", Flynn chanted.
He was enveloped in majestic red light. Out of it he emerged as Ariseheart flying triumphantly meeting the gaze of the Crimson Dragon.
"I shall activate the effect of Ariseheart removing all of his overlay units to banish Stardust Dragon! Scarlet Rend!", Flynn declared.
Flynn felt himself gaining energy from the overlay units and the world around him. No, not just that, but the VERY universe. Red energy glittered in his hands looking very pretty. He launched the energy at Stardust Dragon.
"Is that all? What happened to you being superior to me in every way?", Flynn questioned.
"I am superior! I have had the evil within me purged by the Lord's servant!", Crimson Flynn snapped.
Flynn smirked.
"Really now? You seem to smirk like a bad guy.", Flynn replied.
"Don't….you do it too! You're doing it right now!", Crimson Flynn snapped.
"So, you're not cleansed then. You're just in the process of being turned into a puppet by the Crimson Dragon.", Flynn replied.
"You…don't you see how selfish you're being?! For everyone to be safe Ultimitl Bishbaalkin must purify us…H-hyah…hyah…Doomking is c-coming for us! He'll never stop coming till he has us! Don't you see that such a decision shall doom everyone?!", Crimson Flynn questioned.
"You're me, right? So you know what my answer is.", Flynn replied.
"It's the wrong answer! Y-you should understand…Doomking is…We cannot escape Doomking! That's why we must disappear! Why do you think that Ryou sacrificed himself rather than just using Stardust Dragon when he could easily return? He wanted to die to prevent Doomking from regaining his true power!", Crimson Flynn shouted.
"I'm not Ryou. I'm Flynn Alexander-Mallory. Rather than running away I shall defeat Doomking! Once he's defeated I shall never have to worry about him EVER again!", Flynn replied as he pointed at his counterpart.
"These doubts…he's parroting the doubts and fears that have been in my mind back at me…He's the part of me that's been taken over by the Crimson Dragon…the part that is overcome with fear…", Flynn thought.
"No!", Crimson Flynn shouted.
His head sank in complete despair.
"…..I know you're scared. It would be a lie to say I'm not. I've been scared of Doomking ever since I was a child…How could I not be…? But I'm…I'm different now. We're not helpless anymore. We've become strong and able to stand tall against evil.", Flynn said.
Flynn walked over to his counterpart. His face was hidden from him, but he saw tears falling.
"The Crimson Dragon doesn't intend to save anyone. He intends to turn us into a meat puppet. If he succeeds he'll kill everyone in Tokyo including our friends.", Flynn explained.
His other self's shoulders are shaking. He looked so much smaller now and fragile now that the mask of confidence had slipped away. Flynn stood there staring down at him. He bent down to his level manifesting a handkerchief within his illusionary world.
Crimson Flynn slowly raised his head as he saw the handkerchief. Flynn wiped away his tears with it. His counterpart looked up into the sky and closed his eyes in acceptance.
"You win…there's no easy way out of this…Do it.", Crimson Flynn replied.
Flynn nodded.
"I shall attack the Crimson Dragon with Ariseheart. Big Bang Buster!", Flynn declared, as he struck the dragon with his axe.
Flynn C LP 1400 - 3000 = 0
"No!!!", Ultimitl Bishbaalkin roared in fury as he disappeared, then the crimson aura retreated into the sky and away from his counterpart.
His other self faded into particles and went into his chest having returned to him. Flynn looked up as the aura formed Ultimitl Bishbaalkin who looked over him. He was still Ariseheart as he glared up at the colossal dragon.
In reality…
Flynn had seemingly returned to normal, but he tensed, drawing the other's attention.
"The aura has disappeared, but something is still wrong.", Isabeau said with concern.
"It seems that the possession has been reversed…but how is that possible?", Ancient Fairy Dragon questioned.
"Well, this is Flynn we're talking about. He's always doing the impossible.", Nozomi replied.
"You can do it, Flynn!", Asahi cheered.
"She's right. I don't know if you can hear us, but we're right here with you.", Isabeau added as she squeezed Flynn's hand.
In Flynn's mind…
Ultimitl Bishbaalkin tried to grab Flynn. He flew upwards to avoid the massive fist. Thrusters roared from his wings, launching him forward at high speeds as he kicked the massive dragon. The dragon roared in fury and Flynn roared back fiercely. He swung at Flynn sluggishly as he evaded his blows with his immense speed. However every hit that did land on him from the Phantasmal Lord was devastating. Flynn gasped in pain and his armor cracked when he was hit.
He flew far back as he felt a warmth in his hand. Flynn looked over to his universe-like left arm where he could feel it. Energy filled it as he felt his friends support. Even if he couldn't hear them he could feel it. Someone was squeezing his hand, likely Isabeau. All of their support gave him strength as his universe-like arm glowed intensely. That majestic red energy formed in his hand again as a small orb. The orb grew into a massive sphere half the size of Ultimitl Bishbaalkin.
It was condensed into a small ball and crushed in Flynn's hand as the Phantasmal Lord was a hair breath away from him. It glimmered with the beauty of the whole universe. For a moment Ultimitl Bishbaalkin seemed to imagine that obscured young man with purple eyes and black hair like Lucifer had seen's image overlap with Flynn's.
Flynn launched it at Ultimitl Bishbaalkin who froze when it struck him.
It didn't appear to damage him at all. There was a deathly quiet for a moment. Flynn didn't quite understand what he did as he just acted on instinct. A sparkling aurora of colors exploded out from every opening the dragon had. The dragon suddenly roared so loud that he felt his entire illusionary world shake.
In reality…
The Signer marks stopped glowing suddenly, having completely calmed down. Flynn's eyes slowly crept open.
Everyone flinched, seeming to be looking at something else out of view. Flynn tried to sit up and look at what they were. He gasped when he saw a smaller manifestation of the Crimson Dragon without any armor. His form was lithe and serpentine with lanky arms and legs. He had a styled tail and different strangely shaped golden eyes. He was also still made of red energy.
Clear Wing was crying and Ancient Fairy was completely stunned. Flynn looked extremely confused.
"Thank you for restoring me to my true self. I'm sorry for what I've done to all of you while corrupted by G.O.D…", the Crimson Dragon said as Flynn fully sat up.
"Flynn…how did you do this?!", Isabeau questioned stunned.
"I don't know! I did this? Are you sure?", Flynn questioned.
"What can't Flynn do?! This is another crazy thing that add to the things Flynn has done…and I've been UNABLE to do…", Nanashi thought.
"I'm not sure if most spirits could even do what he did. I felt the power of something…divine.", Odd-Eyes replied.
They decided to let the spirits have their time before the Crimson Dragon disappeared again.
"You're telling me you had a duel in your mind…?", Isabeau questioned as Flynn looked through his deck.
The other Kashtira cards weren't there and his other cards were back. It seemed the changes in his mind exclusively happened there.
"Yeah, I dueled another me, one who was possessed by the Crimson Dragon. It was weird…", Flynn replied.
"We have such bizarre lives…", Isabeau replied.
"Indeed.", Flynn agreed.
Flynn sighed feeling that the stress of that duel had genuinely shaved years off his life.
"That was too close…if I couldn't stop Shooting Star Dragon and the Crimson Dragon then…I would have been…", Flynn thought as his heart rate was erratic.
Later…
Flynn had brought Nanashi into a room where they were alone. The younger boy looked nervous. The Samurai's eyes bore into him judging him deeply.
"I heard that you lied to everyone about not having a Number.", Flynn said, coldly.
"How did y—", Nanashi blurted out in panic.
"So, it's true then?", Flynn questioned as Nanashi flinched.
He could tell how unhappy Flynn was just by his gaze.
"We were told that those cards are dangerous. They can possess people.", Flynn continued.
"Well, you took Riseheart from Seven Sins!", Nanashi replied.
"It's not a dangerous card. If anything it's something that I can keep away from Doomking to prevent him from reaching his full power.", Flynn explained.
"What a load of baloney! He's a hypocrite, kid. You heard him admit to coveting power. He just wants the cards so he can have power, but he doesn't want others to do so.", Z-ARC commented in Nanashi's mind.
"It would be fine if it was just a regular XYZ monster or at least just one that isn't dangerous. What I'm worried about is not that you got a card without telling me, it's that you got a dangerous card and lied about it to everyone.", Flynn explained.
"Mention the Death Generals.", Z-ARC suggested.
"…..Are your Death Generals not dangerous?", Nanashi questioned.
"Not to the Lord of the Undead. Any spirit that isn't strong enough must submit to my authority.", Flynn answered.
"Ah ha! Appealing to authority. Oh he's different because he's him.", Z-ARC laughed.
"You say that like that means anything…", Nanashi grumbled.
"Have I ever told you about sir Daisuke?", Flynn asked as he had his arms crossed behind his back.
"No…", Nanashi replied.
"He had a zombie deck like me. Sir Daisuke had trusted a zombie spirit to lend him power named Pumpking. However, the spirit tricked him and devoured his soul. It then used him to gain even greater power and evolved into Jack-o-Bolan.", Flynn explained.
Flynn revealed Jack-o-Bolan which made Nanashi sweat nervously.
"I've sworn off using this card because of the depravity I witnessed from him. He's been unable to affect me at all. That's because being a Lord does make a difference. If you're not a Lord and use a dangerous spirit there's a high chance that your soul shall be devoured. My grandfather explained to me the difference. The title is more than that, it's an intangible force that only becomes applied to someone if they gain the favor of the spirits they are Lording over.", Flynn explained.
"Well, I'm a Signer! It's not like I'm some normie!", Nanashi replied.
"So, we're Jonathan and Walter.", Flynn countered.
Nanashi froze.
"Being a Signer does offer protections, but only a limited amount. Like you can't get possessed outside of as a condition for losing a duel unless the possession is done by the Crimson Dragon itself. While the Number can't directly possess you it is still possible for it to corrupt you. When I initially acquired Beelze that was the case so I used him very sparingly until I could figure out how to control it.", Flynn explained.
"Can't l learn to control the Number?", Nanashi questioned.
"It would be extremely difficult…I nearly lost complete control of myself after Beelze's corruption pushed me over the edge. The only thing that prevented it was a miracle…My spirits found me and…some energy filled up inside me after they supported me. I honestly don't know what it was.", Flynn replied.
"What do you mean by complete control?", Nanashi asked, wearily.
Flynn was silent for a moment.
"I almost lost control of my desires. Particularly the one for power…I don't know what would have happened if I gave in exactly, but I know that it would have been disastrous. I don't want you to go through that.", Flynn said, trying to hide a spooked expression.
"…..", Nanashi was silent.
"You have to listen to me, Nanashi. I'm warning you because I've already experienced it and just barely made it out. I don't want anything to happen to you!", Flynn pleaded as his genuine concern spilled out.
"Don't let him tug at yer heartstrings, kid. Ye know who he really is.", Z-ARC replied.
"No. I believe Flynn is genuinely concerned for Nanashi. I wasn't there when that happened, but I've felt Beelze affecting him before. It stirs up the dormant Doomking power inside him. Besides you must remember how he reacted when he found out that you were alive, Nanashi.", Clear Wing replied.
"…..What should I do…?", Nanashi thought.
"Ye will NEVER be his equal if you don't take such risks. Besides ye have us.", Z-ARC replied.
"I have Z-ARC, Clear Wing, and Odd-Eyes so I'll be fine.", Nanashi replied.
Flynn still looked extremely unsure.
"Jonathan and Walter's Signer dragon's couldn't save them…", Flynn countered.
"But, Clear Wing can negate such things. The other dragons couldn't.", Nanashi replied.
"…..You still went behind everyone's backs, Nanashi. Despite knowing what those Number cards can do. That's a worrying sign…Did Clear Wing or Odd-Eyes approve of you doing so? I'm sure they were worried too.", Flynn said.
"…..! Does it matter if they did? Do your cards always give you approval? You're such a massive hypocrite! You're talking about worrying signs or standards like Isabeau after saying that you didn't care! Why do you get to get away with everything?! You're here lecturing me when you've done stuff that is way worse! And you know what you talk about all of this stuff you've been through, but it's made you the strongest! Hasn't it? I want to be that strong on my own! Maybe I don't want to rely on someone who could turn on everyone on a dime! Because you're—you know!", Nanashi exploded.
Flynn froze.
"…..", Nanashi said nothing as he moved back.
The Samurai seemed genuinely shaken by his words. If Z-ARC had a tangible form he would have smirked. Flynn put his hand over his chest as he felt like a blade had pierced his heart. He looked down to his chest with his eyes narrowed.
There was an awkward silence.
It was suffocating.
Nanashi was shaking and he could tell how hurt Flynn was.
"You shouldn't feel bad. You're EXACTLY right. He was born inherently evil. After all, he's the whole reason the Signers are even in this era. He IS the threat.", Z-ARC said.
Nanashi could tell that Flynn was about to say something, but he didn't want to hear it. To hear either his disappointment or excuses again.
"…Unclean…you're Unclean…you're the Doombringer…", echoed in Flynn's mind.
"Nanashi feels that way…I-I suppose it's understandable…I can't blame him…", Flynn thought as he desperately suppressed his true feelings.
"Nanashi…I'm sorry I'm like…this…But…that's exactly why you shouldn't be trying to emulate my mistakes.", Flynn replied as his head was lowered.
"Why are you apologizing, stupid?! Damn it…I shouldn't have said that.", Nanashi thought.
Flynn puts his hand on Nanashi's shoulder.
"Let's duel and if I win you shall return that Number and apologize to the members of Bethel for lying to them.", Flynn said sternly.
"Of course you'd suggest that when you know you'll win!", Nanashi barked.
"Nanashi, you should duel him.", Odd-Eyes insisted which made Z-ARC annoyed.
"You should apologize to Flynn when you lose too, twerp.", Clear Wing added, seeming upset.
Flynn put on his usual smirk.
"If you're so confident you shall still lose regardless, then that risky card isn't worth the risk at all.", Flynn replied.
Nanashi grumbled like a gremlin, but conceded to duel.
"Fine…and I'm sorry about what I just said before. That wasn't right. You can't control being connected to HIM…", Nanashi replied.
"I understand, Nanashi…and…you're right. That's why I want you to be as strong as you can cleanly.", Flynn responded, pretending to brush it off.
Though he was actually still very hurt.
Flynn looks away for a moment.
"To make things clear again…I WANT you to be able to defeat me…as…one day it may be necessary…", Flynn added.
"The day Doomking yoinks him he means.", Z-ARC clarified.
They sat at a small table like they've done so many times before in practice.
"Duel!", Flynn declared as he always does.
Nanashi LP 4000
Flynn LP 4000
"I draw…", Nanashi murmured.
Nanashi
Hand: 6
"I will activate Cards of Consonance, pitching Galaxy Serpent to draw two cards. Then, I will activate the effect of Photon Thrasher to special summon him.", Nanashi said.
Nanashi
Hand: 5
"Then, I will banish Galaxy Serpent to special summon Black Dragon Collapserpent.", Nanashi declared.
Nanashi
Hand: 4
"Now, I will overlay Collaserpent and Galaxy Soldier!", Nanashi said.
"What…? Is this the number?", Flynn questioned.
"No…It's another card I got in Heart-Tokyo after we separated. Her draconic fury burns bright! With it she commands a legion of dragons! XYZ summon! Rank 4! Queen Dragun Djinn!", Nanashi chanted.
Queen Dragun Djinn
(DRAGON/DARK/XYZ/EFFECT/ATK 2200/DEF 1200/RK4)
2 Level 4 monsters
Effect: Dragon-Type monsters you control cannot be destroyed by battle, except "Queen Dragun Djinn". Once per turn: You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card to target 1 Level 5 or higher Dragon-Type monster in your Graveyard; Special Summon that target. It cannot attack this turn, and its effects are negated.
"I will activate Foolish Burial to send Odd-Eyes to the graveyard and remove an overlay unit from my Queen to special summon him from my graveyard. Ride on in with your legion of performers! Shine forth, Dragon with unique diocramic eyes! Level 7! Odd-Eyes Dragon!", Nanashi chanted.
Nanashi
Hand: 3
"Next, I will banish two dragons in my hand…Unleash your rage dragon of searing heat! Burst forth and burn away the foolish with your apocalyptic fire! Level 7! Blaster, Dragon Ruler of Inferno!", Nanashi chanted.
Nanashi
Hand: 0
"He's really throwing everything on the table with such little protection. If a Raigeki was thrown down he would be screwed.", Flynn thought.
"I will do my best to blow him away with everything I got before he can mess around with things like he always does.", Nanashi thought.
"Now, I will overlay Odd-Eyes and Blaster! Cosmic mastermind from another world! Use your mysterious magic to bend my enemies to my will! XYZ summon! Rank 7! Number 11: Big Eye!", Nanashi chanted.
Flynn didn't look intimidated in the slightest. Nanashi felt something strange. It was like the Number felt his frustration. Thus caught Flynn's attention and he narrowed his eyes.
"With this I will end my turn.", Nanashi declared.
"Alrighty. I draw. Final turn.", Flynn replied, casually.
Flynn
Hand: 6
"You can't be serious!", Nanashi thought incredulously.
"I shall summon Samurai Skull and use his effect to send Mezuki to the graveyard.", Flynn said.
Flynn
Hand: 5
"Then, I shall use Synchro Overtake to special summon Plaguespreader Zombie.", Flynn declared as he revealed Doomkaiser.
Flynn
Hand: 4
"I shall tune Plaguespreader and Samurai Skull! Arise until my enemies have been felled by the dragon of the undying! Drag them all down into the depths of Zombie World! Synchro summon! Level 6! Immortal Dragon!", Flynn chanted.
"There's his Death General.", Z-ARC commented.
"Then, I shall use his effect to send Zombie Master to the graveyard.", Flynn said.
Immortal Dragon LV 6 -) 2
"I shall banish Mezuki to special summon Zombie Master. Then, I shall use his effect to special summon Plaguespreader Zombie.", Flynn declared, sending Mezuki to his unparalleled horror.
Flynn
Hand: 3
"Next, I shall tune Plaguespreader Zombie and Zombie Master! Ruler of darkness slumbering within the depths! Rise up once more to reclaim your kingdom! Synchro summon! Level 6! Revived King Ha Des!", Flynn chanted.
"There's another Synchro monster and he still has way more cards…", Nanashi thought.
"I shall tune Immortal Dragon and Ha Des! Pious dragon, fallen and abandoned into the depths of the netherworld, arise once more! Your ferocious power shines through even in death! Synchro summon! Level 8! Skeletal Dragon Felgrand!", Flynn chanted.", Flynn chanted.
"…..I'm guessing you're going to banish my number.", Nanashi said.
"Yes. Necroclaw of the Undead! Then, I shall banish Mezuki to special summon Zombie Master and use Plaguespreader Zombie's effect to special summon himself.", Flynn replied.
Flynn
Hand: 2
"Geez…", Nanashi winced.
"Your two overlay units are in the graveyard now that banished your Number…I shall activate Zombie World.", Flynn said as grinned widely.
Flynn
Hand: 1
Nanashi paled.
"Oh no…", Nanashi murmured.
"Next, I shall tune Plaguespreader and Zombie Master! From the dark depths of the grave arise, great dragon noble even in death! Your dreadful roar signals your enemies doom! Synchro summon! Level 6! Doomkaiser Dragon!", Flynn chanted.
"I'm about to get Flynned…", Nanashi thought.
"I shall use his effect to revive that Blaster that just hit your graveyard. Roar of the Living Dead!", Flynn declared.
Nanashi made frustrated gremlin noises as he handed Flynn his card.
"Then, I shall attack your Queen with Blaster! Necroblaze Inferno!", Flynn declared.
Nanashi LP 4000 - 600 = 3400
"Did he think of that on the spot?", Nanashi thought as he sweat dropped.
"I shall attack you directly with Felgrand! Phantasmal Ghastly Roar!", Flynn said,
Nanashi LP 3400 - 2800 = 600
"Now, I shall attack you directly with Doomkaiser! Death Spectral Howling!", Flynn declared.
Nanashi LP 600 - 2400 = 0
They both quickly cleaned up their cards.
"Let's go, Nanashi. You're going to return it and apologize to them right now.", Flynn said
"Let's go, Akira.", Nanashi was stunned when he imagined that line from Ryou.
"Right now?!", Nanashi questioned, hoping he could do it later.
"NOW…", Flynn replied in a stern and low tone mimicking his mother.
This made Nanashi sweat drop. Flynn crossed his eyes giving him an overbearing stare. He clearly wasn't taking no for an answer. Nanashi grumbled as Flynn guided them all the way back to the portal and to Bethel.
They stood before the Bethel members including Koshimitsu. Nanashi gave up the Number very reluctantly.
"I'm deeply sorry for this inconvenience, prime minister. Hoy, don't forget to apologize.", Flynn said as he was bowing.
Flynn pushed down Nanashi's head for him to bow too.
"I'm sorry…", Nanashi grumbled.
"Say it louder.", Flynn demanded as the Bethel members sweat dropped.
"If Flynn wasn't so young and European looking I would think that he's that boy's father…", Tao thought.
Nanashi sweated as he grumbled more.
"I'm sorry for lying and keeping the Number…", Nanashi said.
"It seems you did have things handled more than I thought.", Koshimitsu commented.
"It's my duty to make sure Nanashi becomes a respectable duelist worthy of being the Crimson Dragon's chosen one.", Flynn replied as he stood up.
"I see you take this self imposed mission very seriously. It's quite admirable.", Koshimitsu complimented.
"Yeah…he's always babysitting me…He's kind and forgiving, but he can be seriously annoying at times.", Nanashi thought.
Flynn directly calling him out as the "chosen one" reminded him of Ryou. He's not sure if he remembers Flynn himself referring to him as such. The Samurai seemed to stumble for a moment alarming the others.
"It's nothing. I'm fine…", Flynn assured though they looked worried.
"You should definitely take a rest. Especially after your rest earlier was interrupted by Seven Sins.", Yuzuru suggested.
Flynn nodded weakly which made Nanashi more alert. Anxiety filled his chest as he realized there was something wrong with Flynn. They said their goodbyes and walked back. He noticed that Flynn seemed to stumble slightly when he walked as if he was drunk.
Nanashi supported Flynn, keeping him steady as they continued to Cafe Florida.
"What's going on?! Something is seriously wrong with you again?", Nanashi questioned, slightly panicked.
"It's nothing…uhh…the Crimson Dragon may have nibbled on…a bit of my soul…but it's back now so it's f-f—", Flynn murmured, before he collapsed yet again.
"S-shit! Not again! Fuck…he nommed on you and you didn't say anything, stupid?!", Nanashi questioned.
Flynn's response wasn't anything comprehensible.
"Materializing…monster spirit.", Burroughs said.
She suddenly materialized Doomkaiser who picked up Flynn by the collar using his mouth.
"You could have done that earlier…", Nanashi replied.
"Everything was already handled then because you had help. That isn't the case now.", Burroughs explained.
Nanashi looked annoyed, but became weary when he saw Doomkaiser giving him a death glare. While Flynn easily forgave him his ace clearly didn't. Flynn was carried back to Cafe Florida and the others freaked out.
"What's happening now?!", Isabeau questioned.
Flynn was put back in his bed while Doomkaiser insisted on still being out and being close to his side.
"I think I have an idea. There's nothing that's being done to him right now, but I think it's a consequence of what Ultimaya Tzolkin did while corrupted by G.O.D……apparently he nommed on some of Flynn's soul and he didn't tell anyone like a dumbass. That part that was nommed on is back now but it's like…his soul is injured.", Clear Wing explained.
"Can he get better?! What shall that do to him?!", Isabeau questioned, in extreme panic.
"Maybe…? Honestly I don't know. That's just a theory based on what Flynn said. What I can say is that it will likely impair his ability to resist such a take over like what the corrupted Ultimaya Tzolkin tried to do. It might get better…? I mean most of the time when it comes to soul devouring usually the whole thing is devoured so this doesn't really happen often I imagine.", Clear Wing replied.
"I-I see…hopefully it can heal…He can't have his soul injured indefinitely or…", Isabeau said as she thought about Doomking and what happened to Jonathan and Walter.
She put a hand on his chest and watched as it rose and fell steadily. Nanashi found himself overwhelmed with concern.
"…..Doesn't that mean it will be easier for Doomking too…?", Nanashi thought.
"Of course it will. Hell, he'll definitely capitalize on this opportunity to try to take over Flynn.", Z-ARC replied.
Flynn was rolling around in his sleep and breathing heavily now.
"N-no…", Flynn murmured, seeming to be having a bad dream.
In Flynn's dream he found himself as a colossal black figure again. He swatted angels out of the sky like flies.
"Is this all you have to challenge me, Vrash? Show yourself, coward!", his voice echoed in his dream sounding more distorted and deep.
Flynn murmured something incomprehensible in reality. Doomkaiser got closer to him.
"He's so close to those monsters of his…to think it would stay at his bedside like this…", Nanashi thought.
"Bolster…defense…", Doomkaiser uttered with the limited speech he was capable of.
Isabeau hastily sat up hearing that.
"Are new Death Generals coming?", Isabeau asked.
"….Likely…", Doomkaiser replied.
"Not again…Why do so many things keep coming after Flynn?!", Nanashi thought.
"Was that a rhetorical question, kid?", Z-ARC replied, dryly.
Flynn was kept under heavy surveillance for a few days as Isabeau forced him to relax. Nanashi kept on training hoping that there was some way to fix Flynn's injured soul. He was back in Kinshicho with Asahi when Odin suddenly arrived.
"Hello there, young Hunters. I heard about Flynn's plight. There's a powerful spirit sealed in Kanda No Yashiro who can repair the damage caused to his soul.", Odin explained.
"Really?! We want to help Flynn!", Asahi replied.
"Kanda…?", Clear Wing murmured, trying to remember where she heard that name from.
"Is something wrong? Do you know that place?", Nanashi thought.
"I think so…", Clear Wing replied.
"Don't worry about it. Ye can trust Odin.", Z-ARC assured.
"If you're sure…", Clear Wing replied.
"Let's go, then. I want to help Flynn.", Nanashi said.
"He's always putting up with me even when I'm rude and cause trouble…I need to repay him for his forgiveness a few days ago.", Nanashi thought.
In the Shadow Realm…
"Ho. Ho…this is perfect. To think Ultimaya Tzolkin of all spirits would help me in such a way. Kalki is about to be MINE as soon as that boy releases me. After many millennia I will soon be whole again…then I can bring SALVATION to all.", Doomking commented.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: 7Ds Movie 3: Phantasmal Lord end