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

[Love of Ghibli]

Butler was going through the phone and found Amber's phone number he then proceeded to text the goggle girl in anticipation of what his Master would do. Butler had pretty much disregarded the boys question and random insults and proceeded with his own train of thought.

[color=#800000]"There is a movie called Godsford Park and in it Helen Mirren said one of the truest quotes of all time to me. "The greatest quality of a servant is not patience or obedience, it is anticipation" I swear truer words were never spoken. And speaking of anticipation what exactly did you think you could do if Miss Amelia was in danger? I mean out your collective group are you not the worst candidate for solo missions like this or any mission for that matter. Even right now you and are about to be a detriment because of your own personal need to feel important."[/color] Butler paused as he sent the text message to Amber.


[color=#800080][i]Caught up with Emily....she got into a big fight with Dorian. She's fine but I'm going to stay with her to keep her safe. Somehow she was able to steal one of the rich douchebags suits so I will see you at banquet later tonight.[/i][/color]

Of course right after that Butler saw the text from Emily and he might as well respond to that as well since Butler just has the phone.

[color=#800080][i]No problem we can talk about it later [/i][/color]Butler replied.

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Meanwhile Dorian was trying not be entirely to annoyed with this girls flirting as she had shortened his name. Taking liberties this young one was but this is understandable, they say dogs in heat act the same way. So Dorian did his best to shut that situation down politely. As he was already in his thermal bath wear. [color=#ff8c00]Oh...lets not be shortening the name here, I want this to be a friendship because you have a man and it isn't me. Now lets talk about your man and what happened with your man.[/color] It was a this point that Dorian was weighing the pros and cons of keeping this girl alive but nevertheless he kept a smile on his face. [color=#ff8c00]Besides you didn't have to come to the baths for a private moment the handmaidens of the Von Schroeder's are like dolls they have no will or anything[/color] he said chuckling not realizing how insincere his own comment was.

[Durandamon]

Emily dropped her towel, revealing a tiny white bikini, as she slowly got into the water - [color=#ff0066]"Ahh...this is what I needed! Arigatoouu...huh?"[/color] - when Dorian started getting defensive, she got confused and tilted her head - [color=#ff0066]"What? I know we are friends, I just like shortening names! I call Leonidas as Leon, Amber Ammie, and Seth Sethie! Well, that isn't shorter but still...n-nevermind! My man?"[/color] - she blushed slightly.

[color=#ff0066]"Well...at first he introduced me to everybody, and...well, Amber is really cute. I tried to make my move but she got all mean and I started crying. Then I said that she had 3 boyfriends and they started saying bad things about you! *sniff* And then when I was playing with Seth...I felt so bad that I...I tried to kiss him!"[/color] - she covered her face with her hands, starting to weep - [color=#ff0066]"I'm an idiot Dorian! I screwed up!"[/color]

[Love of Ghibli]

Dorian was slightly embarrassed that he misunderstood a very odd habit for flirtation and decided to play the good guy genuinely for once and started snickering. "[color=#ff8c00] I'm sorry I missed the part where you did something to cry over. You went for a kiss and got denied, happens to the best of us you aren't stupid you're just human. Take that back if you went after Seth then well..you probably could have gone for a smarter mate....[/color]Wait that boy's real name is Leonidas." Dorian's eyes widened as he clearly already knew this but this was too fun to pass up. [color=#ff8c00]As for them saying bad things about me...well you should know that all of your friends aren't going to like each other, but worry not I am known for acting civil in public. And to make up for my getting defensive how about we do give me that nickname but I wanna stick with the pattern of everyone getting their first Syllable used Ian just sounds like a different person in general. You know we could just show up fashionably late to the banquet the doors should be opening soon. And no one who's anyone shows up on time to these things.[/color]" Dorian says as he notes the passage of time. [color=#ff8c00]"Besides I bought you more lavish gifts in your room, which I broke into yes, but I rarely get the chance to not spend money on myself. Take the handmaidens too just more gifts between friends right?" [/color]

These were somewhat half truths Dorian was busy watching the Arcade to see what was going on but Butler being on top of everything had everything set in motion the moment. The second Dorian and Emily went down to the Spa a team was sent up to Emily's place and filled her closet and things with a plethora expensive clothes and jewelry. He was going to make a quick check while Dorian went down but Seth had arrived luckily he was able to knock set out run down stairs, check that everything was in place, run back upstairs, and play mind games with Seth. He simply was one heck of a Butler.

[Kohakuchan19]

Seth continued to struggle with his binds, and even attempted to bite at them, but he couldn't reach without pulling something. So he continued to tug on the binds instead. He couldn't even loosen them. He saw Butler send a text message, most likely to Amber.. Probably said something along the lines of "I'm okay" Which was the opposite of true... He was practically a hostage. He had no idea what was going to happen to him.. was he about to be tortured? Was he going to be killed? He had no idea, but all the thoughts pointed toward discomfort and pain.. He glared at Butler as he thought about it.

[color=#000080][b]"Grr... Why are you so intent on coming after us? And why Amber!? Can't you creeps just leave HER out of it at least...?"[/b] [/color]At this point.. he realized that one thing was true however.. Seth was probably the weakest of them all, now that he no longer had a number..

[color=#000080][b]"You think I'm weak... Well.. perhaps I am compared to the others... But I don't care... I'll do my part the best that I can.. even if I fail in the end.... I'll Keep trying again and again as long as I still breathe!"[/b][/color]

He then saw Butler answer another message.

[color=#000080][b]"Who was that just now..."[/b][/color]

[b]_________[/b]

Meanwhile, Amber and Company were running from the arcade, trying to get away from, as far as they knew, an unknown monster. Only the other Monsters and those who could see monsters knew for sure what it was and where it was. As they ran away, Amber's phone went off again, and she looked at it. it was a message from Seth.

[color=#800080][i]Caught up with Emily....she got into a big fight with Dorian. She's fine but I'm going to stay with her to keep her safe. Somehow she was able to steal one of the rich douchebags suits so I will see you at banquet later tonight.[/i][/color]

[b]"Oh great.. Emily got in a fight with Dorian, but She'll be okay.. Seth is with her to keep her safe...!" [/b]Amber explained while panting, she was still worn out from playing DDR, she was starting to lag behind a little as Leon continued to pull her along.. the only reason she could keep up at this point.

Zebulos and the other Rocket Knights were busy keeping the enemy away from Amber and her friends, and protecting Lady Heat as well as Blazey.

[Durandamon]

[color=#ff0066]"Tee hee, yeah, he is Leonidas, silly right?"[/color] - Emily shook her face and wiped her tears -[color=#ff0066] "The first syllable? That would make you...Do? hee hee hee that's funny, Do. Maybe Dodo would be better, hahaha!"[/color] - she was starting to feel happy for once in some hours, except for the part about breaking into her apartment - [color=#ff0066]"W-What!? Why...gifts? You didn't have to...and the handmaidens too? You are really sweet!"[/color] - Emily hugged Dorian, but then remembered how he reacted about the nicknames, blushed, and let her go - [color=#ff0066]"Umm...sorry, tee hee hee. The party, right. I'll have to wear my old black dress, since I didn't get the time to buy another one with all this stuff happening. Alright, let's go!"[/color] - she got up quickly and out of the bath, while the handmaidens offered her a towel. She walked inside the changing room, and left some minutes after. She thanked Dorian and ran toward her building, and into her apartment, with the handmaidens behind her.

Leon on the other hand was still running, and took Sonya with them in case the monster followed Blazey. - [color=#800080]"A FIGHT!? That *sshole...I just wish I had Drake's Soul Drain for one more f*cking day!"[/color] - he felt Amber starting to walk slowly, and stopped on his feet. He then grabbed her and placed her on top of him, making her piggy back ride him as he kept running with Blazey's hand - [color=#800080]"There's no time to spare! Let's go to my apartment, it's the closest place from here!"[/color] - the closest place from the Arcade actually was Emily's home, but they had ran past that building a few blocks before.

[color=#ff0066]"Tee hee, yeah, he is Leonidas, silly right?"[/color] - Emily shook her face and wiped her tears -[color=#ff0066] "The first syllable? That would make you...Do? hee hee hee that's funny, Do. Maybe Dodo would be better, hahaha!"[/color] - she was starting to feel happy for once in some hours, except for the part about breaking into her apartment - [color=#ff0066]"W-What!? Why...gifts? You didn't have to...and the handmaidens too? You are really sweet!"[/color] - Emily hugged Dorian, but then remembered how he reacted about the nicknames, blushed, and let her go - [color=#ff0066]"Umm...sorry, tee hee hee. The party, right. I'll have to wear my old black dress, since I didn't get the time to buy another one with all this stuff happening. Alright, let's go!"[/color] - she got up quickly and out of the bath, while the handmaidens offered her a towel. She walked inside the changing room, and left some minutes after. She thanked Dorian and ran toward her building, and into her apartment, with the handmaidens behind her.

Leon on the other hand was still running, and took Sonya with them in case the monster followed Blazey. - [color=#800080]"A FIGHT!? That *sshole...I just wish I had Drake's Soul Drain for one more f*cking day!"[/color] - he felt Amber starting to walk slowly, and stopped on his feet. He then grabbed her and placed her on top of him, making her piggy back ride him as he kept running with Blazey's hand - [color=#800080]"There's no time to spare! Let's go to my apartment, it's the closest place from here!"[/color] - the closest place from the Arcade actually was Emily's home, but they had ran past that building a few blocks before.

[Love of Ghibli]

Dorian laughed and even blushed at the hug because she saw how embarrassed Emily was but that was funny it was proof of there friendship. Then he heard her mention the whole old black dress ordeal. [color=#ff8c00]"I like Dodo its refreshing somewhat like a sense of irony and an old black dress haha I shall forgive you for insulting my money and I like that, but you will probably see for yourself your options. Remember I found you so you should know I already know your measurement (well Butler does at least)."[/color] He got out of the bath shortly after her and he went back to his room.

Of course waiting for him was Butler and Seth tied up on the bed and Dorian could not help but laugh at the boys current predicament. [color=#ff8c00]"Butler you are such the provider what would I do without you? Oh hi Seth! how are you? I see you get to chill out in my suite you sure are lucky not many people get to be treated as such. You know I saw you chase after Emily and I wondered would you actually follower her here. Man you are one fuster cluck of a human being you know that."[/color] Dorian couldn't help but laugh as he went into the bathroom to go change into his outfit for the banquet.

[color=#800000]He wants to know why we are after Amber?[/color] Butler was saying shouting across the room.
[color=#ff8c00]I TOLD YOU WE ONLY REFER TO HER AS GOGGLE SLUT AND-OR GOGGLE SKANK!![/color] Dorian really wasn't yelling out of anger he just wanted to make sure that he was heard inside the bath room. A few minutes later he came out in his easily over 12,000 dollar hand stitched suit. As he looked at Seth he felt the need to brag. [color=#ff8c00]"A custom tailored Ozwald Boateng hand stitched with a hybrid of silk thread and cat guts to sew up the seams and just for kicks blessed by several different Gods of fashion, and I am pretty sure there is a village somewhere in South America where they cut the hair of pure blooded virgins to act as the thread for the buttons. Man you have to love money. Now what is this foolishness about she who offers herself up for token money. Let me explain something to you; right now you are my property, you are a possession and possessions do not get a say so or warrant an explanation. Have you not realized that your are alive solely because I will it and the one creature that kept me from ending your life is no longer tethered to me now. Now sit back and enjoy as you will once again cause your friends some misery and unneeded stress. Butler will keep you company though." [/color]Dorian makes his way to the door all dressed up.

[color=#ff8c00]"If all goes well you'll probably be able to make it to the banquet I have a spare 5,000 dollar suit for you so you can wear that i'm sure its better than anything you could have thrown together."[/color] Dorian said laughing as he headed out to the banquet.

Butler went to the kitchen and started to prepare food. [color=#800000]"Would you like anything to eat?"[/color]

[Kohakuchan19]

Seth meerly glared at Dorian as he was laughed at. Then became angry as he heard Dorian call Amber vulgar names.

[color=#000080][b]"Sunova b****! You take that back you bastard!" [/b][/color]Seth yelled as he pulled as hard as he could But then Dorian came back out all dressed up and started bragging about his fancey suit. [color=#000080][b]"Materialistic Prick... And I think the word you're looking for is 'prisoner'... not property... There's a HUGE difference... I don't want you're stupid itchy suit You're not getting no stupid tux on me!" [/b][/color]

As he continued to pull, the poles on the bed frame started to crack a little, he could hear it as the wood creaked. It was at this point Dorian had already left. He heard Butler in the other room asking if he was hungry..

[color=#000080][b]"NO THANKS... [size=2]You'd probably poison me anyway... [/size][/b][size=2][size=5][size=4][b]" [/b][/size][/size][/size][/color][size=2][size=5][size=4]Seth started to jerk against the pole that seemed the weakest now, he kept pulling and pulling until he heard something break. [color=#000080][b]"AUGH!!" [/b][/color]Seth didn't break what he wanted to.. instead he ended up dislocating his right wrist. Ouch...! But this was good.. It would make it easier to get out of the bind from that hand, though it was painful. Seth then moved his now bad wrist over to his other hand, and used his good hand to pop it back into place. He let out another yell of pain, but then proceeded to try and untie the rest of his bounds.[/size][/size][/size]

[size=2][size=5][size=4][color=#000080][i]"I'm not going to take this laying down... NOBODY is going to get away with hurting my friends... NO BODY!!"[/i][/color][/size][/size][/size]

[size=2][size=5][size=4]Tears ran down his face as he continued to untie himself.. He had just started on his ankles, and he had red rings around his wrists from the ropes that bound them before.[/size][/size][/size]

[size=2][size=5][size=4]____________________[/size][/size][/size]

[size=2][size=5][size=4]It wasn't too long before Amber and company had taken shelter in Leon's apartment.. It was a bit crowded though since the apartment was so small. Amber was breathing heavily as she sat on the couch. [/size][/size][/size]

[size=2][size=5][size=4][color=#0000ff]"You alright Miss Amber...?" [/color]Asked Mr.Burton[/size][/size][/size]
[size=2][size=5][size=4][color=#0000ff][b]"She doesn't look so good.. is she even breathing..?"[/b][/color][/size][/size][/size]
[size=2][size=5][size=4][b][color=#008080]"She is an Asthmatic.. The whole reason she doesn't have a lot of physical endurance..."[/color][/b][/size][/size][/size]
[size=2][size=5][size=4][b][color=#ff8c00]"What does that even mean?" [/color][/b]Asked Kohaku[/size][/size][/size]
[size=2][size=5][size=4][color=#ff0000]"It means that she has trouble breathing after so much physical activity or exercise." [/color]Said the Lord British Pilot[/size][/size][/size]

[size=2][size=5][size=4]Amber dug in her pocket and pulled out an inhaler and took a few puffs out of it before holding her breath a few seconds.. Then she took several slow and deep breaths until she started to feel better. [/size][/size][/size]

[size=2][size=5][size=4][b]"Phew... much better... Is that Monster still following us...?"[/b][/size][/size][/size]
[color=#008080][b]"No M'Lady.. But I will keep watch in case he shows up again..." [/b][/color]Zebulos looked over to Lady Heat [color=#008080][b]"Lady Heat...? Do you know anything about a Evil Hero by the name of Malicious Edge...?"[/b][/color]

[Love of Ghibli]

While Seth was busy untying his restraints Butler was in the corner watching quite gleefully as the boy was seeming to be in pain. Butler simply made a PB&J for himself the only person who requires decadent over done food is his master so he went to the kitchen and made it in under a minute which left plenty of time for him to watch Seth's sacrifice. In a knights code of honor kind of way Butler made himself known to Seth.

[color=#800000]So was the yelling your way of being stealthy?[/color] That was one of Butlers few attempts at sarcasm which he was quite new to. Butler stood a safe distance from Seth so Seth could finish "freeing" himself and so he could finish enjoying his sandwich. The simple pleasures in life give us the most joy. While Seth was busy freeing himself Butler took pity on him and decided to point out some key facts.

[color=#800000]" You know this is a hotel suite and not a house sound travels pretty well in here if you aren't behind a closed door. Also the only door out past the kitchen you still would have to get past me and I would just shoot you. Now lets say you did escape. Do you know where you phone is? Do you know where your friends are? How far could you actually go injured that I couldn't find you? This isn't the warehouse where I was before I know the layout and I know where you would hide. Then there is the fact that I could just let you escape as an excuse to "guess" where you would go and get rid of your friends. Have you not realized that the only reason I am here and your friends are somewhat safe is because you are in this very space. I know you want to be useful and all but think before you act it would save you much pain. Now wipe yourself off you're embarrassing yourself, I've ordered room service for you. Hopefully you'll behave more now that you are out of those restraints...and I won't charge you for the bed. Now let us turn on the T.V. and see what's on."[/color]

Butler tossed Seth a wash cloth to wipe those tears away and he turned on both T.V.'s one had the typical hotel opening menu selection and the other showed the elegant banquet hall with people just starting to poor in. Of course Von Schroeder Corp had hacked those camera's too it was more of a challenge but it had to get done.

[Durandamon]

Leon let himself fall on a chair, panting, but not as hard as Amber. - [color=#800080]"W-W...aah...aah...Amb...aah..you...oka...?" [/color]- Leon's throat was really dry and he was panting more than he spoke. He got up and, while he grabbed his chest with his right hand, he checked the freezer. He pulled out a few cans of soda and gave a couple to Blazey and Amber. - [color=#800080]"*gulp* Ah...Damn...Are you okay, Ammie? That thing...I couldn't see it but...I felt its power...why would it want Lady Heat!?"[/color]
[color=#00ffff]"That monster is Evil Hero M.Edge, Leon. Lady Heat...is there something you want to share with the group?"[/color]
[color=#800080]"A Hero too? Sigh...why is everything EVIL in this damn tournament!?" [/color]- Leon sat down again, and looked at his watch which made him spring up again - [color=#800080]"Girls the party! I have my tux here but...I don't think any of my dresses would fit you, so you need to change!"[/color] - in the hurry Leon forgot about the girls, taking his shoes and shirt off right there, and dropping them on the couch - [color=#800080]"Five minutes!"[/color] - and he ran into the shower while trying to take his jeans off.

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Emily came into her apartment, and ran into her bedroom, with her handmaidens behind her. She opened her closet and she saw with great happiness that it was filled with lots of beautiful dresses. - [color=#ff0066]"Oh my god! Did Dorian buy these for me!?"[/color]
[color=#0000ff]"Yes."[/color] - answered the first maid in a serious tone - [color=#0000ff]"Mister Dorian bought these and the jewelry over there."[/color]
[color=#008000]"We'll help you get ready!"[/color] - said the second one with enthusiasm -[color=#008000] "You'll look like a princess! Come on!"[/color] - the handmaidens dragged Emily away along with a pink gala dress. (...) After some minutes, she came out of the bedroom looking truly like a princess, which embarrased her a bit. She also had long, golden necklaces and bracelets, which completed her image. She looked into the mirror and gasped -[color=#ff0066] "God is that me? I'm so...thankful! Thank you girls!"[/color]
[color=#0000ff]"You should be thanking Mister Dorian, but that isn't a problem now. Let's just get going."[/color]

[AkatsukiPride!]

[color="#add8e6"]"So they're running? Cowards," [/color]​ Malicious muttered. [color=#ADD8E6]"Well, I guess I'll just follow them." [/color]He phased through the walls or the arcade and ended up on the outside. He looked around and sniffed the air, trying to pick up on the scent of Lady Heat and her friends. [color=#ADD8E6]"That way. But why run?"[/color]He channeled all his power and began to glow purple. [color=#add8e6]"[/color][color=#add8e6][i]Shazam!" [/i][/color]​And he disappeared.

Blazey looked around Leon's apartment, sweating. She went over to Amber and patted her on the back. "If you had asthma, why did you want to play DDR?" she asked. She took the soda from Leon and opened it up. "Thanks," she said. "I'm sorry." She said this out of the blue, for no specific reason. "You say you saw Malicious Edge. He...he's mine, yes. I opened up an old deck of mine with him in it. Apparently he's real too." She sighed. "So much has changed." She turned to Lady Heat. "Anything you want to say?"

Lady Heat stood petrified. She decided, to make explaining easier, to make herself visible to the entire group. [color=#ff8c00]"I didn't think it was possible. Never did I think twice about him since that day. I...I was a child." [/color]Tears began to run down her cheek, but they evaporated before they could hit the ground. [color="#ff8c00"]​"Malicious used to be our leader. He used to be known as Bladedge. But then...the war. When I was a child, the Heroes went to war with an Army of Darkness. They we're fiends...Demons! Bladedge and his brigade, including my mother, Burstinatrix, fought valiantly against them. But victory looked bleak. No matter how our army went at it, the fiends retaliated and won the battle. We were doomed. But then...Bladedge...he...he...he used an ancient, forbidden technique: Dark Fusion. He used it to combine the heroes into darker, sinister forms. Not only did they defeat the fiends many times over, but they brutally destroyed everything in there path. It was the birth of Evil Heroes. My own mother had been turned dark as well...Usually, when she fused with Avian, they formed Flame Wingman by fusing equally. But when they were corrupted...It was more like she completely absorbed Avian. The transformed into a demon...At the same time, Bladedge morphed as well. Into Malicious Edge. There were, of course, more. The Evil Heroes defeated the fiends in the end, but then they turned. They wanted more power! They turned against there own kind. The attacked Hero City and tried to destroy us. But then, they were combated by the most powerful heroes in existence! The Omni-Heroes were powerful Heroes that lived inside the souls of certain Heroes and were able to come out when they combined. I...I was one of them. Heat and I, being twins, had the same Omni inside of us: Nova Master. Even thought we were young, we were able to awaken him and transform. The Omni-Heroes fought back, and we imprisoned Malicious and the Evil Heroes, as well as separating and purifying them. We thought that everything would be ok...I guess we were wrong. I suppose Malicious wants revenge on the Omni-Heroes..." [/color]Lady Heat fell to the ground, crying. Then, another Hero appeared at her side. [color=#006400]"Don't worry," [/color]he said in a soothing voice.[color=#006400]"It will be fine." [/color]The armored hero looked at the group. [color="#006400"]"I am Stratos. Lady Heat here feels guilt after what happened. Bladedge was her friend. He would always return home from battle and tell Lady Heat and her brother tales from the war, and they would mess around like nothing was wrong with our world. One day he never came back. That was the day he became Malicious." [/color]Stratos picked Lady Heat up from the ground. He looked over at Blazey, who was tear stricken as well. "I never knew..." she began. "I never knew that anything like that had happened...Why...Why didn't you tell me?" She walked over to were Lady Heat was being held up by Stratos and attempted to hug her, but fell right through. She looked over at Amber on the couch. "I don't want anything bad to happen to you guys. You've been through so much already." She sniffled. Stratos let go of Lady Heat, and she walked, shaking a bit, over to Blazey. [color=#FF8C00]"Don't worry. We'll stop him again." [/color]

[color=#ADD8E6]"[/color][color=#ADD8E6][i]Shazam!"[/i][/color]

Malicious reappeared close by Leon's house, hiding his energy, and began to walk, slowly and carefully, towards it. [color=#add8e6]"This time, you won't get away so easily." [/color]

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Mikey laughed with Neo. "You're right. A lot has changed. [color=#FF0000]Te[/color][color=#FF0000]ll me about it. [/color][color=#0000CD]Yeah, I mean, we're five people sharing the same body! [/color][color=#800000][b]It is weird" [/b][/color]Mikey turned and faced the direction of the building were he would show his full heart and qualify for the semifinals. "I still have wings because flying is a great way to travel." He looked back at Neo. "I'll race ya. My wings versus your bike. Y'know, just for fun."

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"What am I going to do? Well, I could steal your soul or your numbers, but I'm feeling generous. You can keep them. As for Seth? It was simple. All I had to do was wait for him to lose. Then, when that stupid girl tried to take Bacterian, I swooped in a tricked her into giving to me! It was ingenious. Anyway, James, I look forward to seeing you again in the semifinals. But you'll have to start playing harder. My business is done here!" IV's crest glowed, and a dust cloud formed around him. When it cleared, he was gone. He was off to qualify.

[Des ＨＥＲＯ]

James was devastated when he saw IV vanish into thin air. He didn’t expect to be spared but felt grateful enough to remain a Number Hunter and normal. [color=#daa520][i]‘I don’t have that long to get two more Heart Pieces and register,I will and must collect all of these abominations to end this chaos...I will gamble everything to achieve that,’ [/i][/color] James thought as once again he felt hatred within his heart once again that fuelled him to strive for revenge. He was exhausted from the wounds he has received since the beginning but he continued onwards to collect his heart pieces as he was left still with hope that there is still a chance to stop Bacterian from being unleashed from knowing that Seth and his companions are still in the WDC...Maybes. (OOC: He obviously doesn't know)


About half an hour later, James got himself into a duel with several boys that survived by hiding out (NPCs) that ambushed him. He saw both of their fields contained [url="http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Absolute_Crusader"]Absolute Crusader[/url] (1800/1200)(Level 4) and [url="http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Thunder_King_Rai-Oh"]Thunder King Rai-Oh[/url] (1900/800)(Level 4) while all James had was three Face Downs (James: 4000 Life Points)(NPC 1: 4000 Life Points)(NPC 2: 4000 Life Points). James the entire time had played on the defense but now he decided to go on the offense as he started his turn. [color=#daa520][b]“I Normal Summon my [url="http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Wind-Up_Soldier"]Wind-Up Soldier[/url] in Attack Position (1800/1200)(Level 4) and because I have Normal Summoned, I can Special Summon my [url="http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Wind-Up_Shark"]Wind-Up Shark[/url] in Attack Position (1500/1300)(Level 4),”[/b][/color]

One of the kids stared unimpressed at the silver jet shark. “I activate my Thunder King Rai-Oh’s effect tributing him to-”

[color=#daa520][b]“I activate my Face Down, [url="http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Divine_Wrath"]Divine Wrath[/url],”[/b][/color] James countered pressing a button revealing his Face Down. [color=#daa520][b]“By discarding a card from my hand to the Graveyard, your monster’s effect is negated and is destroyed,”[/b][/color] he smiled carefully dumping the right card in his Graveyard as a lightning bolt obliterated the electronic object.

Waiting a couple of second, James continued. [color=#daa520][b]“Thanks for that because I activate my Face Down, [url="http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Limit_Reverse"]Limit Reverse[/url] that allows me to Special Summon my [url="http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Wind-Up_Kitten"]Wind-Up Kitten[/url] in Attack Position (800/800)(Level 2) from the Graveyard because it’s ATK is lower than 1000 and I continue with my Face Down, [url="http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Inferno_Reckless_Summon"]Inferno Reckless Summon[/url] that allows me to Special Summon copies of it in Attack Position because you control a monster...”[/b][/color]

Both kids stared stunned at the overwhelming field but still remained confident. “Those weak cards are useless,”

[color=#daa520][b]“Both my Wind-Up Soldier and Wind-Up Shark have an effect to increase their level by a further by 1,” [/b][/color]James continued as the two cards glowed (Level 5). [color=#daa520][b]“I create an Overlay Network, overlaying my 2 level 5 monsters to Xyz Summon my [url="http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Number_61:_Volcasaurus"]Number 61: Volcasaurus[/url] in Attack Position (2500/1000)(Rank 5)(Xyz Material: 2),”[/b][/color] he smirked as a magma dinosaur emerged onto the field frightening them. [color=#daa520][b]“Number 61: Volcasaurus’s effect allows me to detach a Xyz Material from him to destroy a monster on your side of the field and inflict damage equal to it’s ATK. The only decent target is your Absolute Crusader,” [/b][/color]James explained snapping his fingers as the shining knight exploded (NPC 1: 4000→2200 Life Points)(Xyz Material: 2→1) knocking the boy backwards. [color=#daa520][b]“Now even though my Number can’t attack, my three Wind-Up Kittens can and they will attack the other Opponent,” [/b][/color]he said pointing at the boy who formerly used Thunder King Rai-Oh (NPC 2: 4000→1600 Life Points) that surprised them why he didn’t attack the one with the lowest Life Points as it would eliminate them. But James then pressed a button revealing his final Face Down. [url="http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Ring_of_Destruction"]Ring of Destruction[/url].

[color=#daa520][b]“I will destroy my Number 61: Volcasaurus, game over,” [/b][/color]James smirked coldly towards his Number as a massive metallic ring attached to the dinosaurs head before igniting. A massive explosion covered the field wounding everyone in it my the influence of the Numbers (James: 4000→1500 Life Points)(NPC 1: 2200→0 Life Points)(NPC 2: 1600→0 Life Points). [color=#daa520][b]“Better luck next time,”[/b][/color] James said with no emotion as he collected their Heart Pieces and departed to register for the banquet and Duel Coaster…He had so much to do before starting the banquet…

[Brinolovania]

Thomas laughed again. [b]"That'll be a sight. A superhero on a motorcycle and a winged guy racing. I suppose if I take back alleys, I can screw traffic laws and such. But you need to follow alleys too if I do that, cause I can't fly over buildings. My bike isn't quite that badass."[/b] He walked over to the cycle and swung his leg over it. Then, remembering something, he turned to Mikey. [b]"Oh yeah...when's that banquet for the finalists? It is this evening, right? We'd better hurry so we don't miss it..."[/b] He revved up the engine, and tightened his grip on the handlebars. [b]"You ready?"[/b]

[Kohakuchan19]

[b]"Oh.. several reasons I wanted to play that game. It's good exercise, It's fun, and I figured it would give you a chance if I gave myself some sort of weakness. But it was still fair, You hadn't played the game yet. I could tell."[/b]

Amber's breathing became normal by the time Lady Heat came into few.. She was touched by her tale, and looked to Blazey as she talked to her about danger. she chuckled to herself

[b]"Danger? Have you forgotten everything that happened before? We put ourselves in danger the moment we entered this tournament, the way I see it, we're in this big 'ol mess together."[/b]

Then He Arrived. Malicious Edge. [b]"Oh.. goody... it can teleport.... nice.." [/b]

Zebulos made himself visible along with a few other Rocket Knights, (Sparksters, Kohaku, Geo, and Berry) The ships would have, but they would be too big.

[color=#008080][b]"You might want to give up your hunt... You are out numbered here... Leave Lady Heat Alone demon!" [/b][/color]

[b]"You guys... ... hmph..." [/b]Amber looked at the situation, she then walked in front of them and stared Malicious Edge down [b]"You... Call yourself a hero...? You're not worthy of having the word Hero in your title... You may have done great things in the past.. but now.. you're acting more like a villian..."[/b]

[b][color=#008080]"M'Lady! Step away!"[/color][/b]

[b]"You don't look so tough! C'mon then... Why don't you show ME what you've got Villian!" [/b]Amber held out her arms [b]"I'm the first line of defense... See if you can get past me!! and make it quick.. We got a party to go to!"[/b]

Amber didn't really care about the party all that much at this point. this was more important. She knew she couldn't stand a chance against a monster on her own.. But she would like to believe it. She was probably the weakest of the group at this moment. She was more or less stalling, hoping a certain masked hero would come out of nowhere. She knew of one.. so it was likely to happen. certainly wasn't impossible. That or the former hero within the villain Malicious Edge would come out and turn tail.

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Seth couldn't believe what he was hearing, not only would staying here protect his friends.. but why would he even bother giving his prisoner any tips at all? At least he wasn't going to be charged for the bed he damaged. Besides that, it was possible the Butler was just playing mind games with Seth, and he knew it, but there was still truth in what he said. He did want to keep his friends safe.. he'd do whatever it took to do so.. When Butler gave him a cloth to wipe his tears with. He dried his tears sat up and rubbed his wrists. great.. something Butler could exploit if he didn't do what he was told... He guessed that he would have to put on that $5000 suit so he went in the closet and pulled it out. It was a dark navy blue with a white dress shirt and uuugh... one of those stupid frilled collars.. at least it wasn't purple.. otherwise he'd like like Edgeworth from Ace Attorney but with brown hair.. He tried it on and was not at all happy with it. To him he looked ridiculous.

[i][color=#000080]"I can't beleive.. this is happening.. well at least the sleeves cover the rings around my wrists.. "[/color][/i]

[AkatsukiPride!]

[color=#add8e6]"Hah! I laugh!" [/color]M.Edge laughed at Amber. [color=#add8e6]"Not a hero? The title EVIL implies that, dimwit!" [/color]His nose twitched. "[color=#ADD8E6]And it reeks of fish here...Did a giant shark die in this room?" [/color]Not waiting for an answer, he walked forward towards Amber. [color=#ADD8E6]"Puny girl. You want to fight me--what do we have here?" [/color]Edge looked past Amber towards Stratos. [color=#ADD8E6]"So, we have you here, too? Interesting." [/color]Edge pushed Amber to the side. [color="#add8e6"]​"I don't have time for your insolence, girl. [i]I want my revenge!" [/i][/color]And with that, he jumped at Lady Heat and Stratos, claws unsheathed and glowing with dark energy. Stratos jumped forward and blocked the attack with the armor on his forearms. [color=#008000]"Malicious, do you wish to take this outside? Its us you want, not Miss Sylvia or Miss Amber. You've been outnumbered before. Surly you can take Lady Heat, Zebulos, an I?" [/color]M.Edge stepped back. [color=#add8e6]"Of course. Anything to get away from the smell of dead shark. [i]Shazam!" [/i][/color]With that, he teleported himself and the duel spirits outside Leon's house. Immediately afterwords, he jumped at Lady Heat and Stratos again.

After they teleported outside, Blazey looked at Amber. He eyes were drying, but tears were still evident. "Should we go outside? I mean, just in case?" She was confused and didn't know what to do. Things were changing. If she wanted to succeed more in the tournament, she'd need to use the Evil Heroes. If they could seal Malicious Edge back inside his card, she could hold him off long enough and take care of him later. "I think they might need Edge's card to seal him away again. We should go help![sub][sup] And I still need to qualify... [/sup][/sub]"

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Mikey nodded. "The banquet is tonight. We probably should hurry it up. I need to qualify." Mikey spread his wings and beat them a few times. "My wings are getting a bit tiered, but I think I can make it there." He beat a bit more and floated a few inches above the ground. "I'm ready. Now, the real question, [i]are you?"[/i] My grinned back at Neo. "I'll go when you start," he said.

[Kohakuchan19]

[b]"I wonder.. Zebulos.. can we use your power to seal Malicious away again?"[/b]
[color=#008080][b]"In this case, we need a catalyst... Something to seal him in... A Card perhaps.. Does Blazey have the card he was once in..?"[/b][/color]
[b]"I think so.. Lets go out there and give it a shot!"[/b]

Zebulos gets on his knee to let Amber Climb on his Back, and Sparkster does the same for Blazey, once they climbed on piggy back style, Sparkster and Zebulos jump outside with the girls in tow, and land outside. and then set them Down on the ground before going to support their friends. Amber's Ships came out as well now that they were outdoors.

[color=#000000][b]"Whoooooa... So big.." [/b]Said Amber as she saw the magnificent machines in front of her, particularly the Vic Viper. [/color][b]"Alright Guys... We need to get the enemy weak enough to seal him!"[/b]

[color=#0000ff]"Rodger That.. You heard the Lady guys! Lets Roll!"[/color] Said the Vic Viper Pilot

The ships and Rocket Knights flew around, providing support fire for the other Heroes, weakening the enemy.

[color=#008080][b]"You'll pay for laying your filthy hands on Lady Amber...." [/b][/color]Zebulos growled angrily as he drew his blade and jumped in occasionally to allow his comrades to open fire once in a while and for Stratos to attack as well.

[AkatsukiPride!]

Edge looked up at the star ships, eyes wide. [color=#add8e6]"This provides a problem." [/color]The ship's attacks conjoined with the power of the rocket knight's weakened Edge. He blocked plenty of the attacks, but was still his and took significant damage. Stratos flew up to help the rocket knights and the ships and assisted them by blasting air cannonballs at M.Edge. Blazey shuffled around in her deck box and pulled out his card. "I got it!" she cried. Amiss the crossfire, Lady Heat stood alone, crying tears of fire.[color=#ff8c00]"Malicious...why? Why did you have to do it? Why did you have to go over to the dark side? You didn't need to turn into this...this...this monster!" [/color]She leaped forward, inside of a tornado of fire, yelling angrily. She grabbed the card from Blazey's hand and charged at Malicious [color=#ff8c00]"I'm sorry--" [/color]she yelled. A large bubble of red energy surrounded Malicious, bouncing all attacks off of it. Lady Heat, however, passed straight through it. Now, an avatar of fire surrounded her, shaped much like Nova Maser. She held the card in front of herself. [color=#ff8c00]"--Bladedge!" [/color]The energy bubble imploded on itself, absorbing Malicious Edge into his card. He screamed out in pain as his body was squeezed to spaghetti and sucked into the card. When everything cleared, Lady Heat was laying on the ground, holding Malicious's card. Stratos and Blazey rushed over to her. "You ok?" Blazey asked. Lady Heat nodded, still crying. She handed Blazey the card back. [color=#ff8c00]"Here," [/color]was all she said before she disappeared back into Blazey's deck box. Blazey picked up M.Edge's card before putting it pack in its box. "That should do it...for now." She stood up. "We should probably get ready for the banquet...After I register, of course." She laughed. "Never got to do that, did I? Um...Can you show me the way? I don't know where it is..." she asked Amber.

[Durandamon]

Meanwhile, Leon was still in the shower when he heard his friends shouting, and felt Edge's presence -[color=#800080] "Damn! No good!" [/color]- he jumped out of the shower, and wrapped a towel around his waist. He jumped outside his window, landing on the fire ladder, and ran downstairs, with Sonya and the Poker Knight behind him - [color=#800080]"I'm here girls! I...woah!"[/color] - Leon had felt the monster's power before, but now he could see it, along with Amber's cards...he wasn't sure wether to feel amazed or scared. The thing was sealed...it looked like it. Fire was surrounding both what looked like Nova Master and Malicious, but it soon disappeared. - [color=#800080]"Girls, what the f*ck happened!?"[/color]

[Kohakuchan19]

Amber looked over to Blazey and smiled as her monsters returned to their deck box, save for Zebulos. [b]"Sure I'll lead the way." [/b]Then Amber saw Leon in his towel, and blushed. [b]"Um... Don't worry about it, we got it all figured out. M.B. isn't a threat, at least for now.. Speaking of which.. Is Lady Heat going to be okay?"[/b]

[b][color=#008080]"She will be alright.. She might be sad, but at least she can take comfort in the fact that he wasn't destroyed.. he's simply sealed away in that card..."[/color][/b]

[b]"Right.. Leon, Blazey and I are going to go on ahead to registration so Blazey can sign up, then we'll get ready for the banquet. Don't wait up okay!"[/b]

Amber took Blazey by the hand and they made their way to the Registration Hall, Zebulos following close behind as he became invisible.

[color=#008080][i]"We will see you two at the party Sonya, Be on the look out though.. who knows what else could happen tonight..."[/i][/color]
[i][color=#800080]"Yaaaawn... What happened...?"[/color][/i]
[i][color=#008080]".... Are you serious...? Where have you been all this time Star?"[/color][/i]
[i][color=#800080]"Napping, why did something bad happen?"[/color][/i]
[i][color=#008080]"... Don't worry about it..."[/color][/i]

Later on, Amber and Blazey made it just in time to Register, and get to the party, after a little work was done. However, Amber was going to stick out like a soar thumb, because she didn't like wearing dresses, in fact, she did nothing more than brush out her hair and change from her usual clothes to a black hoodie jacket, white long-sleeved shirt and black jeans. She wasn't much for the formal wear whatsoever, She at least kept her goggles in her pocket, leaving her hair down entirely.

[Durandamon]

[color=#00ffff]"Don't worry Zebby, I'm ready for anything, you be alert too, okay?"[/color]
Leon looked down and noticed he was in a towel in the middle of the street, and blushed too - [color=#800080]"W-Well...I'll see you girls at the party, okay?"[/color] - he ran upstairs holding the towel, and then dropped it once he made it to the apartment - [color=#00ffff]"Oh my god I'm still here!"[/color]
[color=#ff0000]"Ahm not comfy with dis either, sir." [/color] - said Queen, as her and Sonya covered their faces.
[color=#800080]"Oh shut up, both of you, it's my place, my rules."[/color] - he got into his room, and looked for his tux.

(...)

After some time, Leon was already on his way to the party, wearing a brand new rented tuxedo, his phone on his left pocket and his deck on the right. -[color=#800080] "Phew, finally here."[/color] - Leon stood on the door, waiting to enter with his friends.

[Premier Alexander Romanov]

[color=#D4AF37]"Come along, Atsuko..."[/color]
[color=#FF0000]"I hate you."[/color]
[color=#D4AF37]"You actually look pretty cute."[/color]
[color=#FF0000]"If I could walk properly, I would so kick your ass."[/color]
Chris and Atsuko had shown up for the festivities, with Chris slicking back his spiky hair with some hair gel in order to look proper, as well as donning a black three-piece suit with a red bow tie. He appeared to be a Hispanic James Bond, a fact he flaunted by adding a bit of swag to his walk. Atsuko, on the other hand, was not very happy in her pink dress with her hair clipped back, instead of tied back to look like a pineapple. She was gritting her teeth as she was forced to wear makeup and eyeshadow and lipstick, and, worse of all, the dressed menace that was HIGH HEELS.

[Lord JZ of the Enigma]

[indent=1]It had been many hours, Josep had decided to just wait near where the banquet hall was supposed to be, if he was lucky, he'd meet up with some of the others at the door, he honestly didn't know what to do, he had already come to this city with everything he had, meaning he was wearing the same thing he had before, with the exception of it being completely torn from all of the bushes and other obstacles he had to go through to get there. But he didn't seem to mind, it was nice coming to a formal event without wearing a suit.[/indent]

[indent=1]"What in the world is all of this so important for anyway?" he asked himself as the doors begand opening for the caterers, only for a security guard to kick him lightly and state: "Hey kid, get outta here, we don't want our guests having to see some bum on the steps to the Banquet for the WDC....." Josep smirked and just minded his own business, after a few seconds the guard got ready to kick again, but Josep just pushed on his other leg as the guard kicked his foot back, causing him to trip down the small set of stair.[/indent]

[indent=1]"I'm a semifinalist of the WDC....next time, check your list before you accuse people by their appearance" he threatened.......when did he start threatening people? now he was really worried about what this competition was doing to him.....he had to finish this quickly......[/indent]

[Des ＨＥＲＯ]

James entered the party after being registered to qualify for the Duel Coasters. Even though the clothes he wore during the Preliminaries were formal enough, he swapped them because they were all creased and dusty from the duels he has been in. He wore a white tuxedo with a red tie along with white trousers. He spent his spare time in a rush combing his bedded hair and polishing his dusty D-Pad.[color=#daa520][i] ‘This is it, the time that I finally shine,’ [/i][/color]he smiled looking at his newly constructed deck that he exhausted himself to adapt to the change in the theme, the Duel Coasters that he has heard about along with some cards he kept hidden in his past.

[left]He got out his D-Pad and turned it to laptop mode. He quickly typed down the World Duel Carnival onto the search engine and got a list of all the semi-finalists (OOC: Since everyone has changed it from finalist to semi-finalist) that will compete with him on the Duel Coaster to advance further through the finals. James was shocked to find information was the least he expected when he saw three names in roman numerals on the list. [color=#DAA520][i]‘What…Hmmm there is more than that IV guy and they are spelled in roman numerals…Unexpected,’[/i][/color] he thought skimming through the remaining list and realizing there is no Seth and he didn’t recognise much of the names. But he probably would recognise their faces. It was disappointing for him in his opinion![/left]
But he waited.

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Omega entered the party wearing his usual black cloak along with his slightly damaged devilish mask because he didn't care much about the party and only cared about identifying key Number Holders/Number Hunters for him to tell James to take care of while he hides in the shadows of the Duel Coaster. Omega looked around seeing all the semi-finalists as he sensed something unusual about some of them within their hearts as he could assume the presence of a Number. But he still had to wait for more Duelists to arrive as results were short. Omega couldn’t help smirking underneath his mask as he heard a voice within his mind.

[i][color=#800080]‘There should be lot of Number Holders,’[/color][/i]
[i][b]‘Of chorse, what did you expect the Number Holders have massive advantage over Normal Duelists with those pesky weapons they have,’[/b][/i]
[color=#800080][i]‘It will be a pleasure disintegrating them,’[/i][/color]
[b][i]‘Yes remember, you’re the Number I kept and not thrown away to hope to gain apprentices. You still are stronger and easier to Summon than my other Numbers,’[/i][/b]
[color=#800080][i]‘Yes boss, I am far superior to [u][b]all[/b][/u] the other Numbers…’[/i][/color]
[i][b]‘Now now, arrogance won’t solve anything. It can only guarantee failure...Even I have seen Numbers that surpass you,’[/b][/i]
[color=#800080][i]‘Fine boss,’[/i][/color]

Omega then stopped communicating with his Number as possibly other Number Holders would realizing that. His mind halted the communication as the darkness within him halted. The old man waited patiently for more of the competition to arrive to analyse them closely.

[Brinolovania]

Thomas laughed. [b]"Oh, I'd say I am. Let's go, shall we? You said you'd start when I did, well start!"[/b] He shot off into an alley, doing a totally unnecessary wheelie in the process. He assumed that Mikey had started flying, although he hadn't bothered looking over to check. He was too busy controlling his bike in the narrow alleys. Fortunately, he was experienced at doing this, as he often took back routes when traveling the city.

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[i]"There's the registration building. The party's here too, so that's good."[/i] He pressed on the accelerator as hard as he could, and he raced up the building, barely stopping to avoid colliding with the surprised security guard. [b]"Sorry, busy winning!" [/b]Thomas said to the man. He looked around for Mikey, unsure if he had arrived first.

[Kohakuchan19]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi8eOq9sRnI&feature=bf_next&list=SPCA195D0DE3761E8A

Amber soon arrived at the party, in slightly different but less dirty and torn attire (see my previous post), with Blazey not too far behind. Amber could here the music playing from outside, and the tune was somewhat familiar to here, but she had never heard it in this way before... It was actually pretty nice. They had not yet entered the building first they saw Leon dressed in his tuxedo, Amber blushed a little bit, a little worried that he might not like what she decided to wear. It couldn't really be helped, one can't expect someone who doesn't like dresses to own a dress, much less wear one. They walked over to Leon casually and Amber smiled with a wave.

[b]"Hey Leon, You're looking handsome tonight.... Sorry that I'm not really able to do the same... Is what I'm wearing okay?"[/b]

Little did she realize that she was probably one of the few people not wearing formal attire at the party.. Though she was bound to see at least one man running around in spandex (Neo) So at least she wouldn't be too out of place. She saw Josep walking in, and noticed he hadn't changed his clothes at all. The guards were giving him trouble at first, but he took care of it rather quickly.. She hoped that her friend would be okay.. He still seemed to be sullen from before. Amber then realized some were still missing... most notably, Seth.. According to the last text she received from him, He was going to be here with Emily, but She didn't see him anywhere... Then she saw some girl in a big pink and fancy dress, the TOTAL OPPOSITE of what she would EVER wear in her life.. But she had to admit it looked good on this other girl. upon closer inspection, she realized that it was in fact Emily! But... No sign of Seth being with her.... Amber decides to go over to her and gave a wave, but before asking where Seth was, she wanted to see if she was okay first.

[b]"Hey Emily.. That's a pretty dress you're wearing." [/b]Amber said with a smile. [b]"How are you doing...? Seth said that there was some trouble earlier.."[/b]

[Barian Warlord]

Haruto arrived at the party wearing his normal outfit and went out to the balcony hoping that his brother was okay hopefully when this was all over they'd be together again and he wouldn't need to hurt people by dueling any more but until then he'd do whatever it took to save his brother even if he had to become a demon, he looked over to the rest of the guests and noticed a few faces he had seen before but decided to stay to the side of the rest of the guests for some reason he didn't feel right being with the rest of them, [color=#0000ff]"When will I be able to talk to my brother again?" [/color]​As he said that he sighed heavily and looked up towards the moon.