Yu-Gi-Oh! Hearts of Darkness *Reboot* [IC/PG-13/Started/Not Accepting]

[Premier Alexander Romanov]

Atsuko sighed, and pulled up a menu on her D-Pad. Within a split-second, the Q-Lock deactivated, and the world around them started moving again. For some reason, some guy nearby had gotten pulled into the Q-Lock, so Atsuko went up to him and growled. [color=#FF0000]"You. Didn't. F**kin'. See. F**kin'. Nothin'. K?"[/color] She then realized that it was almost time for her to submit her Heart Pieces. She ran towards the place they started, just in time to see a helicopter land there as well, and Chris emerge.
[color=#FF0000]"So how was the lab?"[/color]
[color=#D4AF37]"It was OK. We did some sciency stuff. Learned a lot of cool things."[/color]
[color=#FF0000]"Sweet! This is gonna rock!"[/color]
[color=#D4AF37]"I can't wait to see who made the final cut at the banquet tonight."[/color]
Atsuko stopped in her tracks, her eyes wide. [color=#FF0000]"BANQUET?!? I f**kin' hate fancy parties!"[/color]

[Love of Ghibli]

As the brutish girl with her profanities approached Dorian he was totally captivated by the daughter of Kaiba. This new monster could be useful in addition to Joesp when it came to dealing Amber and Co. With so many people making it to the finals there was a good chance that Amber and Co. could be taken out before he even needed to intervene. As soon as the boarish she beast without manners left Dorian and Butler returned back to their hotel to get ready for the party of the night. Dorian couldn't figure out what to wear or more importantly would the paparazzi be there.

[color=#ff8c00]"But of course they would be, it only make sense."[/color]
[color=#800000]"What?"[/color]
[color=#ff8c00]"Nothing I was just thinking to myself. You know the amount of freaks and badies in this tournament are pretty overwhelming. You think I stand a chance Butler?"[/color]
[color=#800000]"Do not look for shallow praise...it is unbecoming of you sir."[/color]
"[color=#ff8c00]Oh you're so mean, Anansi, 24 make an appearance."[/color] Dorian seemed to be talking to the air at this point but two circle appeared behind him. One was the symbol of Gye Nyame and a spider like creature came from its depths and the other was the overlay circle and from it arose a white knight on a steed. "[color=#ff8c00]I never get tired of that. Are you two ready for tomorrow it seems like it will be a blood bath if I ever saw one."[/color]
[color=#daa520]"We shall slay all in the defense of our lord!"[/color] spoke the knight with great earnest.
[color=#a52a2a]"I don't we've ever had food come to us like this before, I think you're going to make us all fat Dorian[/color]" Anansi said as a joke.

Butler giggled at how happy Dorian was and looked forward to the finals tomorrow as well. But first they have to overcome what could be the most dreaded task they have faced to date. The Banquet!!

[Merci]

Tron.

That was the name he had fashioned for himself, in this childish body. Occasionally, the personality and influence of a child would control his actions, but there was no doubt that beneath his iron mask lay a face full of hatred. He wasn't quite sure who he had once been. He was Byron Arclight, but his memories were shambled, hard to recollect. After emerging from the Balian World, he had rescued his supposed three sons, and named each of them III, IV, and V. He himself was their father. Or at least, something similar. His mind was a storm, incapable of comprehension after years of insanity within that accursed world.

What exactly was he?

He wondered this as his D-Pad automatically turned off. Within the space of less than two hours, he already had a complete Heart to qualify for the finals. It had been a last-minute decision. Originally, he had wanted to just sit back and simply watch as his three sons did all the work. But that was insufficient for him. His childlike impulses made him impatient, and also paranoid. What if they failed? What if one of them suddenly decided to betray their hate-filled father and ruin his grand scheme? The wish promised by the World Duel Carnival was worth nothing.

As his wish was the death of Dr Faker.

Everything had been building up to these last moments. He didn't wonder anyone's location, he already knew where they all were. He looked at the complete frame in his hands. Such a worthless thing, yet it served as the key. With this, all that counted now was to reach the finals. A simple task. To him, the grand design had already been drawn. Nothing will go to waste.

The apple balancing on top a pole was about to be shot with an arrow.

An arrow? No. More like an interdimensional ion bazooka with the capabilities to fire at a speed and minimal distance so much more powerful than light than it would fracture the very structure of the universe with its very possibility of existence and would erase everything in its path from all time and space in every universe, thus completely obliterating the fact that knowledge of anything related to apples was never to exist.

An exaggeration. But that apple - Dr Faker - will fall, one way or another.

Tron laughed at the inevitability.

[Durandamon]

[color=#800080]"What do you think, Sonya? I believe this can work."[/color] - Leon was still sitting on his bench, changing his deck. After some trial and error he managed to make it fit for both Sonya's new form and the cards she gave him - [color=#00ffff]"Yeah, I guess. Now that you have the deck, the other thing is your attitude. If Amber sees you wasted, she won't talk to you anymore."[/color] - Leon blushed and saved his deck in his pocket - [color=#800080]"Sigh, I know, I know. I'll behave and try not to get drunk in the Sweet Shop. Also, we should go back inside, you know, to check on everybody."[/color] - when Leon started walking toward the restaurant, the song "Smile, Smile, Smile!" started ringing in his pocket. -[color=#00ffff] "Leon! You said you had Master of Puppets!" [/color]- he blushed again, as he grabbed his phone and answered - [color=#800080]"Shut up, dammit!...Emm, Moshi moshi?"[/color]

[color=#ff0066]"Good evening~ How's life treating you, baka?"[/color] - said a female voice on the other side of the phone, young and filled with joy.
[color=#800080]"W-Who is this?"[/color]
[color=#ff0066]"Huh? You don't remember your best friend? Well, only friend?"[/color] - she giggled, and then Leon remembered.
[color=#800080]"...Wait...Aemilia!? Is it really you!?"[/color] - Aemilia was Leon's best and only friend in school. They did everything together, and were like brother and sister. She truly was like family to Leon.
[color=#ff0066]"Hey, hey. You know the rule, it's Emily. Anyway, I just called to ask you that, if you didn't have anything to do tonight, you should come with me to a party I was invited to."[/color]
[color=#800080]"Huh, sorry Emily. I have the party from the WDC tonight, and I can't miss it."[/color]
[color=#ff0066]"Wait, you actually made it to the semi-finals too!? Unbelievable..."[/color]
[color=#800080]"Too!? You mean that you..."[/color]
[color=#ff0066]"Tee hee. Maybe, maybe not. See ya!"[/color]
[color=#800080]"Wai..." [/color]- Leon was too late, and Emily had already hung up. He sighed, and sat down again. -[color=#800080] "Emily has always been a crappy duelist. I don't know how she managed to get her full Heart."[/color] - he stretched his arms, and closed his eyes, still waiting for his friends.

[Kohakuchan19]

Amber waited for Leon to come back, but started to grow a little anxious. She was worried about him after all the things that had been going on. She stood up and looked to the others.

[b]"I'm going to go see if Leon isn't just waiting outside for us. He did say something about smoking.. If he is I'll give one of you guys a beep."[/b]
[b][color=#000080][b]"We'll be out there shortly. We're just waiting on the check. I'll pay for your part of the meal."[/b][/color][/b]
[b]"You don't have to do that for me, but thank you. I'll pay you back later!" [/b]

Amber headed out the door to see if she could find Leon, and found him talking on the phone with someone. [i]"Hm? I wonder who he's on the phone with...? Oh well... none of my business anyway." [/i]She thought. but then she heard him say.

[color=#800080]"Aemilia!? Is it really you!?"[/color]

'Aemilia'...? Who was that? Sounded like a girls name if she ever heard one, but maybe she was over thinking it, it might have just been a friend of his from around town. Afterall, Leon seemed okay with her and the other guys being friends, plus there was Blazey too. Zebulos however could tell without a second thought that Amber was a bit flustered and was concerned about her, he said nothing however. After Amber noticed that Leon was off the phone, she walked over to Leon to check on him.

[b]"Hey hun. Are you doing alright?" [/b]Amber asked sincerely.

[Admiral_Stalfos19]

[color=#000000][b]Aivea Kaiba[/b][/color]

[color=#000000]Aivea kept her eyes straight onto Atsuko as she left, but not before convincing some guy that he saw nothing of this Q-Lock. However, this guy that Atsuko was glowering to seemed to be familiar somehow... although Aivea wasn't sure how.[/color]

[color=#800080][i]'Wait... isn't he that [b]Dorian[/b] guy?'[/i][/color][color=#000000] Aivea asked in thought, [/color][color=#800080][i]'That guy that...?'[/i][/color]

[color=#000000][b]"Go on?"[/b] 91 intervened, causing Aivea to sigh.[/color]

[color=#800080][i]'Never mind, I'll just get on with it,'[/i][/color][color=#000000] [/color][color=#000000]she said in response, before turning her attention to Dorian, [/color][color=#800080]"Hey, you!"[/color]

[color=#000000]Aivea walked over to him, in the same way that she always walked. That is, she would always sway her hips, and her larger breasts would always bounce ever so slightly. She stopped a few feet away, her left hip sticking out as she stopped.[/color]

[color=#800080]"I need you to find someone by the name of Seth for me," [/color][color=#000000]she instructed, [/color][color=#800080]"No questions, no prerequisites, just do it."[/color]

[b][color=#000000]Dr. Faker[/color][/b]

[color=#000000]While Chris had returned back to the city of Heartland, Dr. Faker remained behind, [i]this[/i] time working on a bunch of different chemicals, as he formulated a plan to eliminate the Tron Family and stop them from taking their vengeance on him. That was all Faker had been focusing on during his return to the lab, to get them back for almost killing him.[/color]

[color=#000000]He had [i]long[/i] figured that the best time for him to strike was during the banquet, where the Tron Family would likely be at their most vulnerable. This explained the experimentation with chemicals as a whole; perhaps Faker was working on a form of poison, one that he could have slipped into the Tron Family's system at their lowest awareness.[/color]

[color=#800000][i]'I'll [b]get[/b] this plan to work,' [/i][/color][color=#000000]Faker thought to himself as he experimented, [/color][i][color=#800000]'Even if it takes me all [b]night[/b].'[/color][/i]

[Durandamon]

[color=#00ffff]"What can you say? She might have gotten the Heart Pieces by...other means, if you know what I mean."[/color]
[color=#800080]"Oh, shut up. Besides..."[/color] - Leon was suddenly interrupted by Amber walking over to him - [color=#800080]"Hi Ammie, sweetie. Yeah, I'm fine."[/color] - he got up and kissed Amber - [color=#800080]"Just a little cold. Also, I was just called by an old friend. She might come to the party, since her heart is full. I don't really know how she managed to do it..."[/color] - he looked up. -[color=#800080] "Well, anyway, thanks for checking up on me. I was just gonna go inside, but we can stay here, if you want. You aren't mad because of me bringing a friend, right?"[/color]
[color=#00ffff]"Hi Zebby~ Hey...how much of the phone talk did you guys hear?"[/color]

[Kohakuchan19]

Amber hugged Leon and kissed him back, then looked up at him with a smile.

[b]"Mad? Why would I be mad about you bringing someone to the party? I invited Seth and you didn't flip your lid over that."[/b]

[b][color=#008080]"Oh, Hi Sonya~ We really didn't hear that much, just a name and some stuff about the party."[/color][/b]
[b][color=#800080]"So... Who IS this Aemilia?" [/color][/b]Galaxy Queen asked. [color=#800080][b]"Is she Really JUST an old friend.. or is she more of a high school sweet heart we don't know about!?"[/b][/color]
[color=#008080][b]"Star!? What's with the interigation?"[/b][/color]
[b][color=#800080]"Typical Men... that's all I have to say... He has a playboy bunny for a number for crying out loud.."[/color][/b]

Zebulos immediately got between Sonya and Galaxy Queen, and gave Galaxy Queen a scowl.

[color=#008080][b]"Ally or not... I will not allow you to talk to Sonya that way Star!"[/b][/color] Zebulos growled.
[color=#800080][b]"Ha! Go ahead and defend her now if you wish, once tomorrow's semi-finals begin... She will not be so eager to do the same for us.."[/b][/color]
[b][color=#008080]"We may have to compete against each other, but that does not make us enemies... You best remember that."[/color][/b]

[i]"You guys!? what are you guys going on about now?" [/i]Amber's expression went from happy to worried as she heard her number's side of the conversation.
[color=#008080][b]"N-nothing M'lady...! We're just bickering.."[/b][/color]
"[i]Please stop it you guys... And Star.... I don't want to hear you say those mean things anymore. understood?"[/i]
[color=#800080][b]"As you wish...."[/b][/color]

[Durandamon]

[color=#800080]"Well, yeah but Seth is a friend, I mean, I know him, and you don't know my friend." [/color]- he hugged Amber back and smiled -[color=#800080] "Maybe I'm just being silly."[/color]

[color=#00ffff]"Highschool sweetheart? You wish. That girl would never give Leon a change, she is gorge..."[/color] - she then looked at Amber, and stopped herself before she said anything she would regret - [color=#00ffff]"Emm...Playboy!? At least I'm still young and fit, old...cow! You wouldn't fit in this outfit."[/color] - she pouted, as she hid herself behind Zebulos.
[color=#800080]"[b]SONYA![/b] That's enough. For god's sake we are all friends here."[/color]
[color=#00ffff]"Yeah Yeah, I get it; and just FYI, Star, I'll still be by Zebby's side tomorrow. Your side, however...tsk tsk tsk."[/color] - with that said, she took some steps back and remained quiet.

[color=#800080]"Sigh...they won't learn, will they?"[/color] - said Leon, while still holding Amber - [color=#800080]"Just so you know Aemilia, or Emily as she calls herself, is just a friend from school. Queen is wrong on that one."[/color]

[Lord JZ of the Enigma]

Josep had paid for his meal and had walked outside to see Leon and Amber's conversation, it was innocent enough, but the idea that they had to battle with Numbers seemed....odd, they were so close, despite only knowing each other for such a short time....only 3 days to be exact, it was nothing like him and Hannah, but he had known her all his life....or most of it, maybe he just felt people couldn't have something special unless they had a lengthy relationship.....the thought that Hannah was hurt or maybe would never wake up scared and depressed him.

[b][i]"THIS IS THE SUFFERING OF THE LIVING. A PITY, TO HAVE ALL OF YOUR LIFE PASS BY IN AN INSTANT, AND THE FEAR THAT NO ONE WILL CARE ABOUT ANYTHING YOU DID YOU HAVE PASSED THE TEST OF SORROW JOSEP"[/i][/b], The dark voice of Red-Eyes echoed through his head, he had felt so many things since he began hearing him....these "tests" were not difficult to pass, but they were difficult to bear.

"Test of Pain....Test of Frailty.....Test of Sorrow.....what's left?" he said to himself quietly as he looked on, if they had heard him or turned to look at him he would fake a convincing smile of "I won't interrupt the lovers". Though....honestly, he was jealous, that they could have that even with just a few days, while his love was taken away only a matter of hours of being reunited.....life.....was such a painful thing to experience.....

[Kohakuchan19]

[b]"Yeah I know... sorry about that Leon.. I guess Galaxy Queen was picking a fight with Sonya..." [/b]Amber glared slightly [b]"And it won't happen again... Right Star..?"[/b]

[b][color=#800080]"hmph... My opinion still stands... If I so much as see her on the battle field, I'll make her sorry for calling ME old!"[/color][/b]
"[i]I can't use you anyway, so I wouldn't worry about that..."[/i]
[color=#800080][b]"Then perhaps someone ELSE should be my holder?"[/b][/color]
[i]"Why are you having an attitude with me!? I didn't start this, you did!"[/i]
[color=#800080][b]"What is a Duel monster if she cannot duel?"[/b][/color]
[i]"But I don't have any level 1 mons-... oh wait... I guess I do have the options... I almost forgot about those.."[/i]
[color=#800080][b]"Hmph! Here that bunny? You're going down..."[/b][/color]
[i]"You still only have 500/500... You're not meant to do any actual fighting..."[/i]
[color=#008080][b]"Enough of this pointless banter... Tonight is supposed to be a night of fun and relaxation for Amber and her friends... Lets at the very LEAST give them that..."[/b][/color]
[b]"Thank you Zebby..."[/b] Amber then looked up to Leon with a slight smile. [b]"Zebulos agrees that they should quit arguing."[/b]

Amber then gave Leon a hug and cuddled him. Zebulos turned to Sonya and gave her a hug, wanting to make sure that she was going to be okay.

[color=#008080][b]"I'm sorry about that Sonya.. I suppose Star is only frustrated that Amber has never used her in a duel... But it's not excuse, I know..."[/b][/color]

Zebulos nuzzles Sonya the way he always does to show affection, very modest, but sincere.

[Durandamon]

[color=#800080]"You don't have to be sorry, Sonya is just as reckless as Star is. Besides, they never really got along."[/color]

[color=#00ffff]"You are lucky my holder is such a girl, otherwise you'd be down by now."[/color]
[color=#0000ff]"M'lady, I suggest you don't start another confrontation. As Lord Zebulos said, this is a night of celebration."[/color]
[color=#00ffff]"Yeah, whatever Jack."[/color]

[color=#800080]"Jack's Knight things the same as Zeb."[/color] - when Amber cuddled him, Leon grabbed her by the waist, and lifted her off her feet. Then he put her down and hugged her - [color=#800080]"Haha, I love you Amber. For real."[/color]

Meanwhile, Sonya was blushing over Zebulos' display of affection - [color=#00ffff]"You are a cutey...You don't have to apologize about anything. I'm sorry, Queen. Let's all just enjoy this night together, okay?" [/color]- she then looked over at Leon and Amber and smiled - [color=#40e0d0]"They look so cute together! I've never seen Leon this happy."[/color]


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[color=#ff0066]"I'll finally get to see Leon again! Isn't this exciting, Ashika!?" [/color]- Emily was sitting in front of her mirror brushing her blonde hair, with a towel around her chest and she looked like she had just left the shower. Next to her, reflected on the mirror, was the image of a beautiful woman in long white and red robes playing the harp with energy.
[color=#ff8c00]"Yes, that seems right. You'll finally get to meet your knight in shining armor again. And when you do, what shall you say?"[/color]
[color=#ff0066]"That...that I..."[/color] - Emily put down her hair brush, and blushed. -[b][color=#ff0066] "I CAN'T!"[/color][/b] - she yelled, some tears filling her eyes.
[color=#ffa500]"[/color][color=#ff8c00]A true lady is always calm. Try again."[/color] - said Ashika, in a motherly yet strict tone.
Emily wiped the tears from her eyes and tried again -[color=#ff0066] "Leon...I...-" [/color]- she practiced to the mirror, as if it was Leon - [color=#ff0066]"I...I love you! There, I said it!"[/color] - she got up after brushing her hair, with a wide smile on her face - [color=#ff0066]"How is that, Ashika?"[/color]
[color=#ff8c00]"Better. Remember to stay by Leon's side all the time"[/color] - she said, while playing a sad tune on the harp. - [color=#ff8c00]"And fix your towel, I can see everything from here."[/color]
When Emily got up, her towel got stuck under her chair, and she was no longer wearing it. She screamed and blushed, running into the bathroom.
[color=#ff8c00]"As I said, a true lady is always calm, my dear Aemi..." [/color]- Ashika was stopped by Emily smashing the bathroom door closed - [color=#ff8c00]"Sigh...you are so stubborn..." [/color]- she sighed, and kept playing her harp. Some minutes after that, the figure of a huge lion made its way into the room. It stopped next to Ashika, for her to pet -[color=#ff8c00] "Sorry for keeping you waiting, Nemeios. We'll leave as soon as Aemilia is dressed."[/color] - Nemeios, the giant lion, purred like a little cat and layed next to her owner.

[AkatsukiPride!]

When Blazey stepped into the Chinese restaurant, she simply ordered a plate of chop-suey and a diet soda and sat quietly and ate. She sort of listened in on the other's conversations, but didn't really talk herself. Each of the others had some amazing thing happening in their life involving numbers, whether it be positive or negative. Blazey was just an average girl, as long as you didn't count a card talking to her. Other than that, she had no powers, no super-magical cards, no Numbers, nothing. She could hardly protect herself in the tournament's environment. As Amber, Leon, and Josep got up and went outside, she looked across the table to Yuki. He had [i]risen from the dead, [/i]if the other things about him weren't amazing enough. Blazey thought about Yuki's sister, Fuubuki. She must have felt a little like her. A protective brother with amazing powers while they themselves didn't have much. She frowned. She remembered Seth was still at the table, too, and looked over to him. God, must it be complicated to be him. After being evil and everything, that is. Then, their waiter came along with a large platter and placed it down on the table, removing a top from it to reveal..."Fortune cookies!" Blazey yelled. She reached forward and took one, but didn't open it yet. "You guys wanna take yours and go out to the other's with theirs?" she asked Yuki and Seth.

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"Well, poop," IV muttered casually as his monster and most of his Life Points were wiped out. "That's and interesting Number, to say the least," he commented, pointing at Volcanasaurus. "I guess it's about time I showed you one of [i]mine,[/i]" he said. "My turn," he picked up his card. "Interesting. I Summon, GaGaToon Magician! With his effect, I change him to Level 6, and then play Monster Reborn! Come forth, Toon Summoned Skull!" As both of IV's monster took the field, his crest began to glow with the Number 89 superimposed over it harshly on his hand. "Now, James. I think it's time you say hello to an old friend. Because now, its time for an Emperor to take the field! Go, and Overlay Summon, Number 89: Bacterian Overlord!" Both of IV's toons whirled together into a giant, red vortex, and a giant, infected bulb rose up out of the portal. It began to unfold and open up, revealing a giant alien head, surrounded by the screaming faces of tortured souls. On top of the aliens head was the shape of a body, with no face or any features whatsoever. [b][color=#b22222]"[/color][/b][color=#b22222][b]Hello, James! I'M BACK!" [/b][/color](ATK: 300) "That body on top of his head? It used to be a holding cell for an unfortunate soul: Seth. You remember him? Of course, I'll never be put up there. I can't be affected by Numbers. NONE OF THEM! AND NOW, BEHOLD BACTERIAN'S ULTIMATE POWER! I OVERLAY HIM WITH HIMSELF! GO, CHAOS XYZ CHANGE! CHAOS XYZ SUMMON, NUMBER C89: INFECTIOUS BACTERIAN! HAHAHA!" IV laughed and laughed maniacally as 89 imploded on it self, turning back into a beating bulb, but then began to morph into a larger, more infected version of itself, before turning back into its actual form, a giant alien face. (ATK: 2000->3500) "Now, C89! Attack Volcanasaurus!" Bacterian opened its mouth, generating a giant purple blast of energy, releasing it at 61, blowing it to smithereens. (James: 3000->2000, right?) IV snorted. "I am going to win this duel, one way or another. Your move, James, if you have any left to make."

IV Stats:
Hand: 0
Front Row: Infectious Bacterian (3500/3000|2 OLU)
Back Row: Toon World, Reverse Cost
Grave: To lazy to wright it out now
Banished: None

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"So then, I guess I'll start," Mikey said to Neo. "Draw," (Hand: 6) "Now, you never saw my new deck, did you? Well, here it is! I set one monster and then play D - Spirit, allowing me to Special Summon Destiny Here - Diamond Dude, (DEF: 1600) and I use his effect. I send the top card of my deck to the graveyard," he said, slipping the top card into a small area on his gauntlet for the graveyard, "And since its Reinforcement's of the Army, and can activate it next turn. I'll set a face down card and end my turn." Mikey finished by setting a card in the lower level of his gauntlet. "This thing it cool," he said, smiling. "Your move."

Mikey stats:
Hand: 2
Front Row: Diamond Dude (1600 DEF), 1 set
Back Row: 1 set
Grave: R.O.T.A.
Banished: None

[Kohakuchan19]

Seth looked over to Blazey and smiled as he set his and Amber's side of the check on the table, plus a tip, he then grabbed his and Amber's Fortune Cookie and stood up from the table. He also paid for Blazey's

[color=#000080][b]"Yeah.. We should probably get going. might as well hit the arcade since we have the time." [/b][/color]Seth looked over to Yuki and Blazey. [color=#000080][b]"C'mon, lets get going I'm sure the others are waiting for us now."[/b][/color]

Seth stood up and walked waited for the other two to stand, then walked out the front with them.

[color=#000080][b]"Remember what I said Blazey.. It'll be easier for you to win if you pick a game that requires physical endurance." [/b][/color]Seth smiled a bit [color=#000080][b]"And don't worry.. she doesn't usually go berserk unless the game itself has a violent tone to it."[/b][/color]

[Love of Ghibli]

Dorian spent his time enjoying the breeze coming through his window from his hotel room, watching T.V., and doing some reading on his competitors that made it to the semi-finals. His daddy had been so kind enough to use the families connections to gather intel on all of the opponents. Being rich is its own super power. As Dorian was reading he was simply laughing at some of the contest that made their way in "pro's" as they were called most likely expected to make it to the semi-finals anyway. Some bios provided little to no information like this Tron person or a couple of people who had Roman Numerals for names (though they most likely used aliases to register). This was slightly unnerving until he came around to the familiar faces of Amber and Co. After reading a little story about Amber it seems that getting to her is probably going to be more arduous a task than initially thought of she has plenty of will power so it is most like she is gifted with the innate abilities to beat bad guys like himself.

[color=#ff8c00]Oh Butler what do I do? Its so hard being bad.[/color] Dorian whined while he was still reading other peoples bios
Butler was over on a table cleaning and performing maintenance checks on all of his weapons didn't look at Dorian because he knew Dorian wasn't looking at him, they spoke that way to each other[color=#800000]. Well sir its always been my understanding that the best way to take out a good guy is with another good guy.[/color] Butler was referring to the fact that in his line of work he would be the good guy protecting his master even though the would sometimes have to "deal with" other noble people so that is one good guy taking out another.
Dorian nodded and continued to read and wonder who would be this other good guy. [color=#ff8c00]Joesp is more an agent of intense neutrality, Kaiba girl is a monster, and both of them are already taken because they will be use to take out her three lovers. And she is pretty much "friends" with everyone else..ugh can't wait till I end her.[/color] While Dorian's voice was raising in frustration he came across Leon's bio and realized there was something stapled to the back of it, another bio. [color=#ff8c00]Oh I see these two people must have something in common for daddy to do this.[/color] He flipped the page and saw this young Amelia girl and then his eyes widened as if it was a gift from the Gods themselves. [color=#ff8c00]Butler..I am loved..look at this.[/color] Butler looked at this bio and saw that the girl was moderately attractive and she happened to be from the same neighborhood as Leon. Blessing was that she happened to be staying in the same hotel as Dorian so why not make good use of this opportunity and see if we have a good guy to take out a good guy. Dorian quickly got dressed in what would appear to be casual wear and grabbed his deck box. He quickly made his way down the hall, too the elevator, and in front of Ms. Amelia's door. Of course Butler was right there like some creepy shadow dressed in his formal Butler attire. Dorian knocked on the door and put a big smile on his face to try to make a new friend.

[Durandamon]

[color=#ff0066]"Lalala~"[/color] - after Emily recovered from her previous outbreak, she had put on some comfortable clothes; a white tank top with an open coat over it and short jeans, and was ready to meet Leon -[color=#ff0066] "Okay, let's go!"[/color] - when she headed for the door, she remembered she hadn't decided for a place to meet in the first place. She grabbed her phone and pressed 1, the speed dial she had set for him - [color=#ff0066]"Leon!"[/color]

[i][color=#800080]"Oh, hi Emi."[/color][/i] - Leon's arms were still wrapped around Amber, but he pulled one of them out to answer the phone - [color=#800080][i]"Everything okay?"[/i][/color]
[color=#ff0066]"Yeah, perfect. I just wanted to ask you where to meet you tonight before the party."[/color]
[color=#800080][i]"I see. Well, I'm with some friends and we were heading to the arcade, I can text you the address, k?"[/i][/color]
[color=#ff0066]"Thanks sweetie! I have to go, someone is knocking at the door. Kisses!" [/color]- Emily kissed the phone, hung up and opened the door. In front of her stood two older men; one of them was smiling and looked like a nice person, while the other was just...creepy. She took a step back, and tried to talk - [color=#ff0066]"Umm...h-hello..." [/color]- was the only word that came out of her mouth. Ashika stood by her side with a hand on her shoulder, but silent. -[color=#ff0066] "Can...I help you with anything?"[/color]

[Love of Ghibli]

Dorian looked on as the young girl opened the door and he saw her startled face. Sad really because he tried so hard to be nice then he realized Butler doesn't put that much effort into being viewed as nice. [color=#ff8c00]"Hi!"[/color] he said with pleasant emphasis [color=#ff8c00]"My name is Dorian Von Schrodder and I like you am one of the finalist in the WDC. I know weird right, well daddy helped me out by giving me intel on everyone playing and you just looked so beautiful I had to come say hi..and I did so I thought we could talk about the finals..and maybe get to know each other a little better no reason we can't be friends right?"[/color] Dorian's speech was somewhat rushed as he saw that this young female could be going somewhere that and he was being nosy with his ear on the door if she was meeting up with Amber and Co. this could begin and end way too quickly to be useful."[color=#ff8c00]Oh and don't mind him this is Butler, he is well my butler, and bodyguard, and...friend. So can we come in? Talk maybe...dabble in a children's card game, I've brought toys."[/color]

[Durandamon]

[color=#ff0066]"Intel...?"[/color] - as the man named Dorian spoke, Emily just stared in shock. How did he know about the WDC? She was starting to hiperventilate for a minute.
[color=#ffa500]"Aemilia, my dear. Remember. A true lady is always calm."[/color] - Ashika repeated, as she said always - [color=#ffa500]"And a true, calm lady treats every gentleman like they deserve."[/color] - Emily gulped, as she took a step back - [color=#ff0066]"I see. There's nothing bad with being friends...at all. Please, Mr. Schrodder, Mr.Butler, come inside."[/color] - she walked inside, leading the men -[color=#ff0066] "Do you w-want something to drink or..." [/color]- she opened her leather purse, and revealed a deck box - [color=#ff0066]"are you here for...something e-else?"[/color]

[Love of Ghibli]

Dorian walked inside and looked around bemused at Ameila's accommodations but he did notice how she regained her composure and he wondered if she was being assisted though the only way he could tell for sure was if he used his own assistants to try to find hers which was unnecessary because if she did have one that makes her more qualified to take out Amber. Dorian can't help but notice as she pulls out her own deck box and a slight smile came across his face. What a better way to see how fierce his opponent could be. [color=#ff8c00]Why I would love a drink and I would love to talk over a nice game of cards. Here let's use this[/color]. Butler puts a suitcase on the table and it opens up to be a miniature dueling field. [color=#ff8c00]Card games are originally table top anyway so why not continue the tradition. Oh and Butler can you hand me my deck please[/color]. Butler was slightly confused since Dorian picked up his own deck before heading out but keeping up the act Butler reached inside his trenchcoat pocket and found a stack of cards and of course gave them to his master. [color=#ff8c00]So now I'm ready when you are I'll be a gentlemen and let you go first. So what should we talk about first to get to know each other? [i]Said the spider to the fly [/i][/color]Dorian thought in the back of his head

[Merci]

Twenty-four finalists had already been registered, and Tron wasn't among them; he had been too late. Still, he wasn't worried. Instead, he was highly amused. A wide grin formed on his face. It appeared as though the entire effort he had spent into gathering his five Heart Pieces wasn't needed. He activated his D-Pad, which also doubled as some kind of mini-laptop, and looked up the names of all the finalists.

Unbeknownst to even his sons, Tron's crest gave his clairvoyance. [i][b]He had been overseeing the entire World Duel Carnival. [/b][/i]Of course, he might've missed a few details by having dozed off every now and then, and his memory wasn't perfect either, but the fact remained. He was only checking the internet as a refresher. As expected, his three sons -III, IV, and V- were among them. Also among them were people called Amber, Leon, Amelia, Rai, Atsuko, Dorian, Yuki, Seth, quite a few others...

All their names had been imprinted within his mind. Most of them were of significance, the ones that amused him as he watched their every move during the carnival; hey were the 'fun toys' of this carnival. But a few stood out, as the 'boring toys', the ones that had got through to the end without getting involved in anything mystical or whatever. These 'boring toys' are who he would target and take their place.

Seth had originally been the owner of Number 89: Bacterian Overlord. Tron had made special plans for him, but they ended up unnecessary, as his son IV had secured the Number. He had been disappointed by the result, but it was too late for that now. If Seth failed, he wasn't worthy of being treated specially.

Because of Seth's failure, he turned to another person. Someone far more interesting, by the name of [b][i]Josep[/i][/b]. He would be giving this Josep person very special attention.

Tonight, he will make his existence known to all the world.

Tron burst into a childish, maniacal laughter.

[Des ＨＥＲＯ]

James was shocked when he saw Number 89 and was completely devastated when he saw it evolve into a more powerful form. [color=#ff0000][b]“Impossible!”[/b][/color] the Voice of Number 61 screamed as it exploded knocking back James in pain (James: 2000 Life Points) but the mark of 61 engraved within him exploded into a thousand pixels. [color=#daa520][b]“I… Cannot believe it…You defeated them…”[/b][/color] James said weakly as he got up exhausted. “I failed miserably in my first attempt at sorting things out, but now is my second chance to stop this madness,”

[color=#daa520][b]“I DRAW!”[/b][/color] James shouted with fury as he clenched a card out of his deck and fanned it into his hand of three. [color=#daa520][b]“I activate [url="http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Zenmailfunction"]Zenmailfunction[/url] that allows me to Special Summon my [url="http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Wind-Up_Dog"]Wind-Up Dog[/url] from my Graveyard to the field in Attack Position (1200/900)(Level 3) and along with that I activate my Face Down, [url="http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Inferno_Reckless_Summon"]Inferno Reckless Summon[/url] allowing me to Special Summon two extra Wind-Up Dog’s from my deck in Attack Position,”[/b][/color] he smirked as three blue toy dogs emerged swiftly onto the field.[color=#daa520][b] “I create an Overlay Network overlaying my 3 level 3 monsters to Xyz Summon. Rise [url="http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Number_34%3A_Terror-Byte"]Number 34: Terror-Byte[/url] in Defense Position,”[/b][/color] he smirked as an giant chunk of metal emerged onto the field with three orbs spiraling around it (0/2900)(Rank 3)(Xyz Material: 3) and the mark 34 appeared on James but he resisted it’s temptations.

[color=#daa520][b]“My Number 34’s effect won’t be useful because your monster is a Xyz Monster but I activate my Face Down,”[/b][/color] James said pressing a button that revealed his final Face Down. [color=#daa520][b]“[url="http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Xyz_Energy"]Xyz Energy[/url], by detaching a Xyz Material from my Number 34, I can destroy your precious Number 89,”[/b][/color] James smirked as a bolt of light fired at Bacterian (Xyz Material: 2)(Response?). [color=#daa520][b]“I end my turn IV, why don’t you actually fight with one of your original Numbers in your possession,”[/b][/color] James suggested with an confident grin. [color=#daa520][i]‘The duel is close to finishing and yet things are getting far more interesting,’[/i][/color]

[spoiler=Stat]

[b]LP: 2000[/b]

[b]Deck: 30[/b]

[b]Hand: 2[/b]

[b]Monsters: Number 34 in Defense Position (0/2900)(Rank 3)(Xyz Material: 2) [/b]

[b] S/T zone: Wind-Up Factory[/b]

[b][b]Grave: ???[/b][/b]

[b][b]Banished Zone: 0[/b][/b]
[/spoiler]

[Brinolovania]

Thomas grinned. [b]"Yeah, that really is awesome. But you still need an epic transformation sequence to go with it, bro. Anyway...draw!"[/b] [i]"Awe man...not the best hand...at least I have a monster. Good thing I added a few of these to up my monster count..."[/i] He pulled a card out of his hand. [b]"I summon Masked Hero Shine! (ATK: 1800)" [/b]The white hero monster stood up beside it's similarly-garbed controller. [b]"I don't really need to win this duel, Mikey...I'm already in the finals. However...it wouldn't be fun to just lose, would it? I'm goin all out regardless! Masked Hero Shine, kill Diamond Dude! And then I'll set a card, and end my turn." [/b]Shine charged, wrapped its fist in light dramatically, and punched the D-Hero as another card appeared behind it.

Neo's Status:
Life Points: 6000
Field: Masked Hero Shine (ATK 1800), 1 s/t
Hand: 4
V-Heroes in grave: n/a

[Durandamon]

[color=#ff0066]"I'll...set you guys a drink in no time. I don't have a-anything else to offer you, but I have t-tea, fortunately..." [/color]- Emily put the kettle on the fire, and sat across Dorian. She shuffled her deck, and drew her starting hand. - "Um...thanks...I draw a c-card." - with her hands shaking, she picked up her sixth card.

[color=#ff0066]"I'll start by...playing Summoner's Art. I add to my hand...Chiisai Raion."[/color] - Emily searched her deck, showed Dorian a monster card, and added it to her hand - [color=#ff0066]"Now...let's see...I play a face-down monster. That's it, I guess..."[/color] - she was sweating, even if the duel had just started, and was red like a tomato. Who were those people, and what did they want with her? She could only hope for the best.

Aemilia's Stats:
LP: 4000 (?)
Monsters: 1 F/D
S/T: N/A
Hand: 5

[spoiler='Cardex'][img]http://i.imgur.com/PxvVf.jpg[/img][/spoiler]

[Love of Ghibli]

Dorian couldn't help but smile as this timid creature somehow made it to the finals. She would need a little nudge in the right direction if she was to take on the skank with the goggles. Maybe the cards could tell something about her character. A high level monster with minuscule attack points well this should be interesting. "[color=#ff8c00]Oh thank you I love tea, Butler makes a lovely pot you should let him worry about that."[/color] He looked at Butler and moved his head over in the direction of the tea and Butler moved to go make preparations. [color=#ff8c00]"So I guess its my turn. I draw and well I set one monster face down and...lets go with five cards behind that one."[/color] Dorian smiled because he knew the unorthodoxness of his own move but that was part of the fun now that the cards were being played it is time to have some fun conversation. "[color=#ff8c00]So it seems like you were going out somewhere before I showed up mind telling where I hate to think I kept you from something important."[/color] Dorian said with calmness anticipating this kind hearted soul's reaction.

Stats
Life: 4000 (sure)
Hand: 0
Monster: 1/F/D
S/T: 5 F/D
Grave: N/A
Banished: N/A

[Durandamon]

[color=#ff0066]"Oh, me? W-Well..."[/color] - slowly, Emily was starting to trust this unknown man, but still remained shy - [color=#ff0066]"I was going to meet a friend of mine...he's also on the WDC, maybe you know h-him? h-his name is Leon."[/color] - she said, as she drew her next card. With a slight smile, she looked at Dorian - [color=#ff0066]"I hope...you don't mind me using Heavy Storm...right?"[/color] - she said in a playful manner, as she placed the spell on the field. - [color=#ff0066]"N-Now. I flip summon my...No! Sorry...instead I..."[/color]
[color=#ff8c00]"Focus, Aemilia."[/color]
[color=#ff0066]"Y-Yes! Sorry Mr.Dorian, I'm a bit nervous..."[/color] - said Emily, as she covered her blushing face -[color=#ff0066] "I discard my Chiisai Raion and Summon Aokami from my hand!"[/color] - she discarded the monster she had added to her hand, and summoned another one (2500/900) - [color=#ff0066]"Now I attack your monster...and set a card...t-turn...end."[/color]

[color=#5A5A5A][font=tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3][background=rgb(251, 253, 254)]Stats[/background][/size][/font][/color]
[color=#5A5A5A][font=tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3][background=rgb(251, 253, 254)]Life: 4000[/background][/size][/font][/color]
[color=#5A5A5A][font=tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3][background=rgb(251, 253, 254)]Hand: 3[/background][/size][/font][/color]
[color=#5A5A5A][font=tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3][background=rgb(251, 253, 254)]Monster: 1 F/D - Aokami (2500/900)[/background][/size][/font][/color]
[color=#5A5A5A][font=tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3][background=rgb(251, 253, 254)]S/T: 1 F/D[/background][/size][/font][/color]
[color=#5A5A5A][font=tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3][background=rgb(251, 253, 254)]Grave: Chiisai Raion[/background][/size][/font][/color]
[color=#5A5A5A][font=tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3][background=rgb(251, 253, 254)]Banished: N/A [/background][/size][/font][/color]

[spoiler='Cardex'][img]http://i.imgur.com/GTDC1.jpg[/img][/spoiler]