estoria | [OPEN] Ready or not, here I come.

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[OPEN] Ready or not, here I come.

Who: Yuya & YOU
When: BACKDATED TO 2/4, when Yuya gets back from his canon update
Where: Research District
What: Yuya's back and has a hard time keeping his berserk mode in check.
Rating: Violence and a falling building included!

A: Return & Possession

[It's a repeat of his first arrival: the grueling ViViD game of his world torn apart and the whip-lash tone of the powerpoint right afterwards. Not that he clearly remembers because his mind is locked up in his own thoughts but not his own memories. Burning buildings, everyone screaming, the tell-tale flashes of purple lights, laughing...

Yuzu...There's still a chance, right? No, no. Not in this place. Not right now.

He's not strong enough to begin with, but now he's even more powerless.

Every word presented to him is blocked out, and Yuya rises when it's over, feeling numb and jittery. He allows himself to be escorted out of the building, and continues onward down a random street. Yuya should recognize where he is, should know automatically how to navigate to his home away from home, but there's no reaction. Dark thoughts cloud his mind: his failures and his losses, screams and laughter and fire--

How kind of CERES to release a ticking time bomb onto the streets. Shadows like flames build up in his wake.]

Ghhhhh-! [Yuya's made it a ways away before his knees buckle and his hands dart up to clutch his head. It's all too much, and the shadows flicker at his feet, lick at his legs before flowing freely all around him like a dark aura. Mouth gaping and eyes wide open in a pained yet horrified expression, a pained scream is ripped from him as something from the deepest part of his very existence catches him. It was invited by the commotion of thoughts swelling inside of him, anger and despair mixed finely into each other, and Yuya......well, he's in no state to stop it now. He's not strong enough. But with Yuto, together they can...

A second before the darkness takes him, flaring up in his eyes with a red unearthly light, Yuya feels so alone. He remembers that Yuto isn't there.

The red blocks out his pupils, and a bright white light pushes forth at the center, swirling like a vortex. Yuya stands then, back straightening, and the duel disk on his arm activates. Only one card is pulled from the device and activated, and Yuya announces the monster's arrival in a deep tone:]

Odd-Eyes Rebellion Dragon.

[The dark dragon materializes with a rumbling hiss that builds into a roar as it stretches and its back extensions (where its wings should be) open and extend, forming blades of light.

Anyone around to witness the event will feel the rolling shockwaves emitting from it.]

B: Break It Down

[The first yells and initial commotion cause the police androids to appear. It's likely to be expected given that he's in the research district, of all places. But whatever is possessing Yuya isn't about to come quietly. He continues walking. (To where, though, is a good question. For what purpose, another.) And although Yuya shows no signs of acknowledging the robots as they approach, Odd-Eyes Rebellion turns toward the officers that aim to surround and intercept its master, letting out a warning hiss. There's orders to 'cease and desist', and when they move to apprehend him, the dragon knocks a few over with the swing of its tail and rushes the next.

It's a little too much.

The dragon slams two androids into the nearest building, powering through the wall while its blades slice through the rest as it goes. The structure's weakened too quickly, and with more shouts joining an unsettling creak, the building begins to lean sideways and collapse. Dust and rumble explode into the air. A shocked silence follows, hanging only for a few seconds before distressed screams interrupt it.

The only reason Yuya manages to stand up in the aftermath, wipe the dirt calmly from his shoulders, and keep walking is because the dragon returned to shield him. It too, rises again and follows.

Feel free to try to stop Yuya or try to bring him back to his senses. Reinforcements will be arriving on scene soon. Hide him or hand him over?]

ENDGAME: Closed to Yuzu

[He's made it past all the distractions and obstacles, had Odd-Eyes Rebellion plow through the robots trying to arrest him, and had several duels along the way. Still, Yuya walks looking slightly worn down and roughed up, but still moving nonetheless. It's unlikely that CERES would stop looking for him, given all the damage he's caused.

But ignoring the potential new wave of adversaries, Yuya as slowly picked up more pieces to the puzzle as time has passed. Deep down, he remembers this strange world and the friends he made. Everyone who had called his name, the ones he looked towards as obstacles in his way, slowly added to this insight despite the lack of control over himself and awareness of his actions, like shining lights through murky water.]

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[the morning had started like any other morning in Cerealia. England had gotten up early to go to the library before work, since he wanted to get some reading materials. by now, he's completely healed of all injuries and... cravings... that had happened because of the tour.

he's just left the library when he hears a scream, and he's not going to ignore that. he starts heading towards the noise, his scarf flapping in the wind. he comes around the corner just in time to see ~~one of his babies~~ Yuya looking like he's in pain]

Yuya!

[he calls out to him, but then the dragon appears. what is going on?]

[With Odd-Eyes Rebellion out, Yuya begins walking again while the darkness continues to swirl around him. There's a scowl on his face that would never be there if Yuya were in his right mind. And there's no reaction to his name being called, even when he walks towards England's direction. Not even a blink of recognition.

It's only when he's a few steps away from his mentor that he pauses, glances at him as if he were a measly obstacle (and his dragon hovers close just in case), then looks to the sky and squints at the towering buildings. Searching for someone, something, but still completely lost. Not that it matters since he'll knock down anything that gets in his way. Yet...he knows this place. At the very least, there's pictures in his mind starting to knit together into a map. Not that he knows where exactly it's leading him, but Yuya turns away from England to move onto a neighboring street.]

...........

[what the heck was that? Yuya didn't even look like he recognized him. actually, he looked pretty angry. England has never seen such a scowl on Yuya's face. and that Dragon... why is it out?]

Yuya! You have to put your summon away! You're causing a scene. [England is nervous. something's obviously happened to the boy. he's not in his right mind. he moves to touch his shoulder, to try to bring him back to reality]

[It's a nice try, but Yuya immediately turns his head to glare at England. He lets out a feral-sounding growl, yanking his shoulder away and going into a defensive stance, his arm raised to put his duel disk between himself and the man. At least Odd Eyes Rebellion hasn't stepped in, but who knows how long that will last. It's not like Yuya's completely calling the shots.

The white light in his eyes looks over England again, scanning, reassessing. The dark aura around him doesn't diminish either. But somewhere, a small part of Yuya recognizes him as a familiar face, just like with the rising images of the city. However, it makes no difference in his demeanor-- he's too consumed.]

[England snaps his hand back when he gets that look from Yuya. he holds up both hands to show he means no harm]

Yuya, please calm down. Are you all right? Did CERES do something to you? [does Yuya even know who is talking to him right now? perhaps his code was messed with!]

[Sadly, no to both things.]

CERES...Flamines...Academia... [All unforgivable in their own way. Academia first for destroying Heartland and taking away his friends, Flamines for supposedly destroying everything else, and CERES for putting him through that hellish game (and all the other things he can't quite remember right now).]

Stay out of my way.

[it's like there is no recollection on Yuya's face at all. England wonders if he can snap him out of the haze. but how?]

I will not stay out of your way! You need to call back your summon or the police will come after you!

[Not exactly what Yuya wants to hear. In a flash, Odd-Eyes Rebellion swoops in, leans down and extends its neck so that it can roar right in front of England's face. ~~At least it doesn't shooting a beam from its mouth too.~~ It's supposed to be threatening, with sharp teeth and equally sharp blades that frame its jaw, in order to make the man back off. And this is Yuya's current way of playing nice.]

I said out of my way.

[England is pushed back by Odd-Eyes Rebellion's hot breath, and he brings up a hand to block his face. now Yuya was ready to attack him? what gives?

he looks around the dragon's face, calling out to his friend again]

And I said no! Wake up, Yuya!

[England doesn't get a strike three because Yuya, in the current moment, does not have any patience for his stubbornness. There's a growl of annoyance, then a pause before an eerie smile splits across his face.]

Fine.

[It's then that Odd-Eyes Rebellion's arm surges forward to grab England by the waist with its pincer like hand.]

[oh crap. England doesn't like that smile, and he doesn't like how that dragon is reaching for him. he starts running to avoid it.

he doesn't know what to do! Yuya's going to get into trouble. this isn't how he normally acts]

[While its attempt to catch England failed, Odd-Eyes Rebellion advantage of the distance he's created to charge a beam in its mouth and then fire it at the ground. It aims to create a hole large enough between him and its master, to buy Yuya time to reroute. So while England is distracted, Yuya takes off running in the opposite direction.]

[well, his plan to reach out to Yuya failed, and England has no control over thhe situation. he can only call out to his little friend helplessly as he runs away]

Yuya! ...Dammit... [what happened to him?]

[The research district has been the center of all commotion as of late. For that reason, IV has been making it a habit to drop by when he can. Thus, while he isn't surprised that another drama is taking place, the sheer destruction as well as the sight of Yuya in the distance, surrounded by debris and a dragon, shock him into pursuit.]

Hey, Yuya!

[Akaba Reiji...He had tried so hard to get a rise out of Yuya before. And he had successfully resisted too, yet lost in the end. He hadn't been strong enough. But now, would things be different?

Yuya turns, expecting the CEO, but finding someone else completely. A stranger? No, there's a cloudy memory that he can't make out completely and doesn't really care too much to delve into it. He doesn't continue on his way, instead opting to stay a moment to inspect the other teen.]

...?

[As he closes in, IV almost reaches out to grab Yuya by the wrist for a number of reasons. When Yuya stays put, however, that presently dashes his concerns of the boy trying to bail on him like he had in the blizzard. IV studies him, confusion mounting with every second that passes.]

Yuya, what's going on?

[Amid his demand for an explanation, he notices that Yuya's eyes look peculiar. He tenses, unsure as to what that unusual air about them means.]

Have you seen Yuto?

[Good luck actually getting an explanation, IV. Although he's certainly more responsive his later question even if it's only a slight widening of his eyes.]

Yu...to...Yuto... [His face shifts from a distant inquisitiveness to outright malice that bares itself in a smirk. Was that what he was looking for? The missing soul that should be consumed as well or the person himself?]

...He'll come to me. [They will be drawn together again and the dragons will resonate.]

[This is nothing like Yuya's normal self. If he had a hold, IV would be shaking him by now, but his instincts are telling him not to get closer.]

Hey, what's the matter?

[His gaze darts over to the destruction around them before it settles on Yuya's duel disk. Whatever the reason, it can't justify this scale of violence and the consequences that'll come of it. Can Yuya even be reasoned with like this?]

Recall your dragon now. You'll get arrested!

[Is that supposed to be an order? While Yuya doesn't say anything in return, Odd-Eyes Rebellion seems to shift its attention to IV and snap its jaws at him. Looks like the dragon isn't going away anytime soon.

As for actually reasoning with Yuya, that's definitely going to be a challenge, especially when he seems to be murmuring to himself--]

Ceres...Flamines...Academia..I won't forgive them.

[Something in Yuya seems to have snapped.

IV grits his teeth when Odd-Eyes Rebellion delivers its hostile reaction. He brings his shoulders back, but doesn't retreat any farther than that as he darts his attention back to Yuya.]

Listen, Yuya! There's no Academia here, and nobody's siding with CERES or the Flamines. All you're doing is creating a mess and drawing unnecessary attention. Whatever it is you're trying to do, let it go.

[That is another good way to describe it.]

...? [For a second, Yuya actually seems to consider what IV says. But the message gets lost halfway through processing, mixed up in the indignation of being dragged away from his home and forced through a simulation of the end of the world. His world, Yuto's home, too much screaming. He just wants Yuzu back, wants everything to be normal, but Academia has to pay too.]

But then... [There's just way too much noise, and the thought of even figuring out the situation is immediately rejected.]

Shut up, shut up! [Yuya holds his head like he's having a terrible headache, but he still manages to glare back at IV.]

[Indeed, the noise around them – and even all that shouting from IV – must be far too overbearing, not at all conducive to a moment of thought. But IV's focus is on Yuya and Yuya only as he reasons that he can ignore Odd-Eyes Rebellion as long as it stays put. Testing his boundaries, he takes a bold step forward with his hands at his sides in a subtle show of nonaggression.]

Yuya! Calm down!

_{[There's a commotion. Yuto hears it and quickly makes his way towards the source of this noise. Yet the moment he sees that dragon, he freezes in place, eyes widen in both shock and terror. He watches as the building collapses, falling down, but there's Yuya (is that him? It's not a trick is it?) standing there, but Yuto doesn't have time to think or react. Everything happens so fast.

But the dragon shields Yuya, yet the relief Yuto feels dies out almost immediately, fear once again showing in his eyes. He can almost see himself in Yuya now, as a terrible memory flashes through his mind. A memory of when Yuto was possessed by something that made him wish for nothing but destruction.

If Yuya hadn't saved him back then--

Is the same thing happening to Yuya now? But why? And what is that dragon? No, he doesn't have time for this. Yuto clenches his fist, fear quickly surpassed by determination. He has to save Yuya!]}

Yuya!

_{[He calls out running up to him, standing in his way.]}

Yuya! Listen to me!

Edited 2015-07-23 11:03 (UTC)

Yu...to?

[Oh, he's listening alright. He's overly aware of his twin's presence before they can even see each other. The dragons know too, and the extra deck compartment glows where Odd-Eyes and the duplicate of Dark Rebellion rest. Odd-Eyes Rebellion resonates as well, letting out a hiss as its master turns towards Yuto.

His eyes are wide as he takes in the sight of the dragon user, but his face splits into a leering grin.]

...You're all the way over there. [Which shouldn't be the case. Yuto should exist within him. No matter, though. Yuya lifts his arm to pull off Odd-Eyes Rebellion from the holographic board and returns it to the extra deck. The dragon disappears in turn.]

Duel me!

_{[Yuto's Dark Rebellion is also glowing in his deck case. The dragons are resonating to each other again. And Yuto grips his shirt over his own heart. It hurts. It hurts just like back then... or maybe even worse. He's trying to ignore it, but it shows in his expression how much in pain he is right now. He grits his teeth. His free hand is clenched tightly.

But as he observes Yuya he almost backs away. Seeing that kind of expression on his twin's face is so startling and so very wrong... No, every single thing is wrong here and Yuto for second wishes that this is some kind of nightmare or one of CERES tricks, because Yuya was gone...

But he knows this is Yuya. Yuto wouldn't be in this much pain if it was a trick.

Yet Yuya's words don't make sense either. Where did he think Yuto was supposed to be?]}

I won't... [It hurts.] I won't duel you! [I don't want to hurt you.] Yuya, this isn't like you. It's not you. [Because you're just like me, right? You don't want to hurt anyone either. You don't want to fight.

There has to be a way to make Yuya snap out of it. Just like back then. Just like Yuto himself returned to normal.]

You wouldn't hurt anyone. You wouldn't wish for destruction.

_{[And Yuto continues talking, making sure that his voice doesn't waver even a bit.]}

[The pain that runs through Yuto is practically nonexistent in Yuya's case. Visibly and physically speaking. Whatever reaction that was meant to be is mixed in with everything else that fuels the darkness that has taken over and envelops Yuya. It's a strange sort of immunity.

However, those words ring through him and drop the grin from his face. He's held onto similar ones so ferociously after Yuto's disappearance, convinced him that his twin wasn't the source of the darkness that now holds him, that they could be strong together and keep from being dragged down. Dueling should be used to bring happiness rather than hurting others. Not like Heartland (with its fire, screams, and taunting laughter), not like the sacrifices made during the tournament...

But the memories and emotions are so strong, he can barely look past them to see himself now. And on his own, how is he supposed to beat back the darkness?]

Destruction...eradication... [Familiar words, and the dragons continue to call out to each other. He hasn't truly been the one making himself move, nor is he responsible for the grin's return as he approaches Yuto.] It's not complete without you!

[There's intent to goad and corner Yuto into a duel as he uses the holographic board of his duel disk to slash at his twin.] I'll take you back.

_{[When the grin vanishes from Yuya's face, Yuto thinks to himself that maybe his words are working, maybe if he continues talking Yuya will come back to normal. But instead his twin approaches with that grin returning to his face. At the same moment Yuto takes a step back. It's not working... and Yuya's words again make no sense either.

But before he can say something Yuya slashes at him. It takes Yuto by surprise, yet he somehow manages to react fast enough to avoid getting hit. And he tries to grab Yuya's hand, in order to stop him from doing that again.]}

Yuya, stop it! I won't duel you! [He sounds desperate now.] And what do you mean by "taking me back"? I don't understand.

_{[Maybe if he knows, maybe if he understands he will be able to bring Yuya back?]}

[Yuya initial response is probably not expected, but then again, what is? The sudden contact earns something between a growl and a scream as Yuya tries to rip his hand away. At least the smile is gone.]

You--! You were supposed to be with me! [His free hand clutches his chest, and there's a little more of Yuya actually shining through in this brief moment than whatever is puppeteering him.] Heartland burns, and you left me with all these memories. How am I supposed to keep the darkness away when you're not with me?! How-?!

[His voice reaches a high pitch before his face freezes, slackening a little before the trace is snuffed out. The maliciousness is back full.]

It doesn't matter. You'll have to fight back eventually. [Otherwise he's just going to keep lashing out at him.]

_{[Yuto never expected this, but his grip on Yuya's hand remains firm. This time it's the real Yuya speaking, but his words still make no sense.]}

I'm here, Yuya. I'm here. I won't leave you. I am with you now.

_{[He doesn't know if this is what Yuya means. He doesn't know what memories Yuya is talking about or what Heartland has to do with it either. He continues even when the darkness takes hold of Yuya again.]}

I don't want to fight you... and don't you remember? We were supposed to duel, but not like this.

[Yuya promised to duel him, but their duel was supposed to be fun. If they duel now, they will both only get hurt.]

Yuya, please...

[Please, come back.]

[If anyone were to help him bring him back, it would be Yuto. The darkness woke with the joining of their souls, but they've held it back together with their bond and Yuya's trust in his twin. Now...now Yuto's words are putting holes in the walls built up by fury and sorrow that surround him. He remembers now, he really does, and there's this notion to stop creeping up. Stop, clear his head and see what's in front of him now.

Yuya's eyes widen, clearly hesitating for a moment as he lifts up his free hand to the his chest. There's a pained look as his heart aches, but suddenly something like instinct kicks in:

He needs to get away right now. The person before him is a threat. He needs to destroy, burn, eradicate--]

A-aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!! [In a desperate attempt to get away, Yuya goes for his duel disk and slaps down a card. It's unclear whether he fumbled and accidentally pulled out Dark Rebellion or that the dragon itself willed it to be summoned in recognizing its former master, but it appears at Yuya's side nonetheless. It calls out once, the sound ringing hollow before it whips its tail at Yuto to knock him out for Yuya's release.]

[Though Yuto hates to see Yuya in pain, the change in his twin's expression brings him hope that this nightmare will end soon and that Yuya will come back any time now. His grip doesn't lessen even for a second and he's about to continue talking until Yuya is back...

But then something completely unexpected happens. Yuto stares, eyes wide when he sees that Yuya has called Dark Rebellion.]

How...?

[It's impossible. Dark Rebellion is with Yuto now, so how in the world Yuya summoned it? But Yuto has no time to think about it more as the dragon, to his surprise, whips its tail at him. The impact throws him away from Yuya and makes him collide painfully with the ground.

Wincing from pain, Yuto slowly tires to push himself up.]

[It's not a huge surprise, perhaps, that Leia recognizes his dragon first. She doesn't necessarily remember its name. She may have only spoken to the boy only once (so far), but his video with his precious friends left an impression her.

The moment she steps out of the train station and into the district, she knows she picked a bad day to come.]

What is...

[She looks down. Her feet are unsteady, and she wobbles despite standing still, shocked--but she can't stay that way forever. She makes a run for it, into the heart of the action like a reporter should.

Seeing him as someone not quite himself, full of despair and hopelessness, she freezes.]

Yuya...?!

[The name nearly dies on her lips. Did she remember it right?]

H-Hey! Yuya, it's me! Remember?

[Leia chases after him when he fails to acknowledge her presence. She can hear those police androids in the distance already, which isn't good... or maybe it is. She gets the feeling she's in over her head, but she has to do something, and there's no time to call for back-up.

What happened to him...?]

[It may become problematic if she tries to get too close too quickly. Odd-Eyes Rebellion places itself between Leia and its master, and it dips its head low and hisses while baring its fangs at her. It's a warning, at the very least, and Yuya gives pause to assess her for a second. That is until one android arrives on scene, and he lets out his own growl in annoyance.

For someone who's come from a world where dueling takes presidence over all, especially in terms of capturing enemies, Yuya's adapted to the change of pace. Turning away from Leia, he points to the robot:]

Eliminate.

[It's a command that the dragon executes immediately by spiking the android in the chest with the blades that line and extend from its jaw. The machine is then launched up and caught mid-air between a set of sharp teeth with a crunch.]

[She stops pretty quick when Odd-Eyes turns against her, though it's out of caution and not fear. Her staff appears from seemingly out of nowhere, and it's clear she's prepared to fight if she has to--and she's taken down baddies stronger than this, too.

(In a group, mind you, but details.)

When they're interrupted by the first android, she lets her guard down to watch how he reacts, since she can't be sure what it'll do. She shields her face when Odd-Eyes attacks it, and the rumbling in its wake threatens to knock her off her feet again.

That won't help matters.]

Wait--

[She reaches out her hand, but just like that, it's gone. Smithereens. Just a pile of metal. She sees more of the police bots closing in, and turns to face them--all of them--hands outstretched. She wants a chance--though it seems unlikely that either side will give her one.]

Stop!

[The only pause she'll receive is a glare from Yuya as he reassesses her. Obviously the staff draws thoughts closer to that of magicians. Problematic, although the gathering crowd of reinforces poses a bigger threat. The androids also give pause only to address Leia:]

Miss, that boy is now a dangerous criminal. All citizens should evacuate the immediate vicinity for their safety.

[Yuya's not waiting much longer to make his move though, and suddenly Odd-Eyes Rebellion is directing its gaze towards her before is snaps. It goes for anything-- her staff, her arm, even her torso if it can. Something for it to bite into and use to throw her to the side because right now she's just an obstacle in its way.]

He... He can't be a criminal! He's just...

[...She doesn't know how to finish her own sentence. As she looks around, she feels the weight of the androids' attention and her knees begin to weaken, words gone. It leaves an easy opening for Odd-Eyes, who gets her by the staff as she's flung out of the way and into the hard rubble.

She screeches, yelping as she slams into it and lies still for a while as she recovers.

After a moment, she'll stir and open one eye to see what's happening. She can't tell if it's been seconds, minutes, or hours...]

Nn--nngh... [She groans, but it doesn't look like she's given up.]

[He wasn't there to see the beginning--to see the rumble and countdown of a sight he had seen before. He wasn't even there in time to reach the building before it collapsed, though perhaps that was for the best.

With wide eyes he watches the dust clear on the scene, and he runs forward in the few moments he has; the shockwaves did not blow him back after all, and he fully intends to help his friend in any way he can.

He knows what 'this' is--or at least...he thinks he does.] YUUYA! [he calls, shouting himself hoarse over the air as he charges. He has his disk ready if he needs it, but for now he aims for Yuuya and only him, ready to pin him down and haul him off if need be, just like last time.]

YUUYA--!!

[Having already been approached once, Yuya's on guard for any other attempts at capture. But he's a little more lucid compared to when Gongenzaka encountered him in this state the first time. That doesn't mean he can see past this blind rage that's clouded his eyes.

Odd-Eyes Rebellion meets Gon in the middle to guard Yuya, although it's thanks to some recognition that the dark dragon doesn't end up hurling him into a wall like it did with the androids. Wouldn't want to knock down another wall, would we?

Yuya stares down at his best friend from atop a pile of rumble, his eyes set on the set duel disk on his arm rather than Gongenzaka's face.]

[The disk is off--he could turn it on of course, and really he should...but the fact that he's still standing instead has him bring his non-disk arm forward for his own potential defense. It would make a flimsy one for sure, but he has faith in his friend.

He has to.] Yuuya! [He shouts out, stopped by the appearance of the dragon.] It's me! Gongenzaka-!

Open your eyes, Yuuya-! Look at where you are..!

[There's a slight hesitation, and Gongenzaka should give himself credit for getting Yuya to take another glance over the area in his current state. He blinks, closes his eyes for a second, then slowly removes Odd-Eyes Rebellion's card from his duel disk. The dragon's hologram shatters and disappears.

Is it really that easy?]

It doesn't matter.

[The duel disk isn't being shut down, and the dark aura around him doesn't fade.] Duel me.

[For a moment he thinks maybe he has done something. The hologram is gone after all...

And then Yuuya speaks, and his eyes widen.] D-Duel--!?

[He prepares to protest--but without looking around he can see how that will end. And so with a grave nod, he strengthens his footing, bringing his duel arm forward with a nod.] ...Very well.

[The disk turns on.] And through this duel, I, the man Gongenzaka, will make sure that you come to your senses..!

[Yuya doesn't react to Gongenzaka's claim but draws his 6 cards to start off. Immediately, two cards are pulled from his hand and revealed:]

Using the Scale 6 Performapal Lizardraw and the Scale 8 Timegazer Magician, I set the Pendulum Scale! [As soon as the cards are set down, Yuya's duel disk lights up as the monsters begin to rise into the sky. The familiar summoning circle appears above his head too with the pendulum swaying in turn, but nothing about the darkness that Yuya carries changes. Not one smile or a drop of friendliness.]

With this, I am able to simultaneously summon level 7 summons. [And who else would it be other than--]

Sway, Pendulum of my soul! Draw an arc of light across the ether.
Pendulum Summon!
[The vortex opens, spilling forth a bright orange light.] Come forth, my monster servant!

[Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon let's out a roar as it enters the field and stands in attack mode. Both master and monster stare back at Gongenzaka. It's not a usual set-up for Yuya, but then again the red glow in his eyes is far more calculating.]

Turn end.

[Ever since Yuya's disappearance, Yuzu has been feeling completely miserable - with Shun's earlier disappearance, she'd almost written him off immediately as not returning (since when have their friends ever?)

But then she caught a glimpse of him, and lost it immediately as he continued his rampage at a speed she could not keep up with... still, the trail of destruction he left was not especially subtle, so here she is in its wake - standing on Bloom Diva's floating floral stage, just in case she needs to reflect shout some sense into him. For now, though, she'll just shout normally.]

Stop! Don't you dare walk away from me again, Yuya!

[She barks orders as though his crazy huge dragon doesn't phase her. In truth, she's terrified. She doesn't understand what's making him act this way, or if this is even the real Yuya at all - it could be a trick, like what they pulled with their dads at Christmas, but she doesn't care if it is. All she wants is to see Yuya again. But not like this... whatever this is.]

[Another? He'll make it quick this time, for sure.

...Or so he thought.

The moment both Yuya and Odd-Eyes Rebellion turn to face Yuzu, it's like something was thrown into the gears of his head, his movement begins to stutter as his gaze locks on her. She's here, right in front of him. Not in another dimension, not kidnapped by Academia. Her whole self, not a card.]

...Yuzu... [There's a flood of relief that eases the chaotic mess inside of him and begins to snuff out the darkness. But it's not so simple as to be cured instantly by her arrival. A flicker of pain twists his expression before he doubles over with his hands clutching his head. What starts as groan turns into a frenzy of agonized screaming while Yuya shakes his head. It's like he's being torn apart-- the darkness doesn't want to leave.]

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[OPEN] Ready or not, here I come.

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/takes some creative liberties

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endgame!

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