"It is always the same sob-stories with these people. 'My parent was too busy to pay attention to me!' 'My siblings overshadowed me!' 'This one guy won the science fair and I did not!' 'I want to kick her boyfriend's ass in a children card game!' 'I have the most fucking tragic backstory that redeems every single fucking bad quality I have!'" A female Duelist was ranting aloud. "At this rate, if one more person tries to sway me with another sob stories I might just finally end up killing a man, Rass."
A young man laughed at the female Duelist. Currently located inside what was a bar of some kind. The lady was leaning against the counter, a glass of water in her hand as the man had a beer mug. They were chatting to one another and were not the only patrons in the establishment. Others were currently inside enjoying some fun games. Some casually dueling or having meals. All not minding the conversation in the slightest.
The female at the bar looked quite younger, having long light green hair pulled into a high ponytail by a white bow. From afar, she resembled the monster Aromage Rosemary in design except for hairstyle and colors. The blues were replaced by reds and whites for the Deck. That and the gloves she wore didn't cover her fingers at all.
The male looked clearly older than the girl, having amber hair underneath a classic brown cowboy cap. He had a scar from his chin to just under his left eye; a clear cut in his cheek from something. He had a loose-fitting yellow tie on his messy white shirt and open brown vest. The vest was lined with yellow grooves that matched the brown boots with golden spurs. His jeans were torn at places but his belt buckle had a thunderbolt design inside. Same design also was printed on his back. By proximity, he had to Rass.
"Does that mean you will forever lack sympathy?" Rass collected the broken Duel Disk pieces, the inventory transferred over. "As much as I love repairing these sorts of things and your policy of giving them a second chance, you never seem to hold back. Like, ever."
"Why should I? It isn't like I am an emotionless kind of person; besides they are the ones who deserve to get hunted down once their actions start to hurt others around them." She took another sip of her glass before looking at it, swirling the contents. "That's apart of my job; I can't just go easy and have sympathy for every target I'm sent after. Unless my client is very insistent. Only then do I try to end it peacefully."
"And how are those success rates?"
"Peacefully? Hardly any; they are too locked up in their own heads and need me to kick their asses." She sighed, leaning back on the counter while viewing the casual game in the bar. "But those few ones were nice. Got them some in real life help by contacts and they seem better than before. Some choosing to stop playing in VRAINS or others coming back as a better self. Too bad not all my targets are willing to have a good change of heart."
"Still, I can't believe you still get clients with your rough operations." He laughed, waving for another refill. "But they do pay you quite a bit; unlike SOL Tech Admins."
"My clients know I can get the job done, unlike most SOL Tech Admins. Makes sense they'd come to a third-party like me. No ties to SOL Technologies or those Knights of Hanoi. Being a neutral party during these hard times has its benefits."
"Indeed it does. Say, what's my cut for fixing this kid's Duel Disk?"
"Client said that they'd be willing to pay a thirty-percent extra if it could be repaired. Was originally about fifteen until I convinced him of how expensive his kid's model is. So I'll transfer you the funds as soon as the funds are in my account. But, could you perhaps get this done in a week?" She tapped her Duel Disk and revealed a Link Monster. "I'll throw in this bad boy with your pay."
"Is that… Thunder Dragon Goliath?" Rass' eyes widen before she made it vanish. "You got one of those?"
"Was honestly aiming to get me some nice Spell and Trap cards but since you, like Thunder Dragons, I kept this bad boy. So, can you try and get it done asap?"
"I can get it done in about three days. Might be four but this isn't the worst one you have handed off to me. You are getting better at not completely wrecking them."
"I try." She watched Rass get up. "We need to meet up with the other some time."
"We sure do, but with SOL Tech going around with their fruitless endeavors of stopping the Knights of Hanoi, it won't be anytime soon."
"Such buzzkills the Knights are! They just show up out of nowhere and are starting to ruin the game for the rest of us folks. Not unlike your own targets." The bartender came over to the duo, dropping off the mug. "Which one of you is paying the tab tonight?"
"I'll do it." Rass tapped his Duel Disk and sent the bartender some amount of cash. "But I do agree, these Knights are becoming more persistent every day. Starting to ruin our fun. At this rate, they are going to drive out business for all of us."
"Which is exactly why Playmaker is after them, right?" A patron asked before everyone including the guy started laughing.
"Yeah! Like Playmaker actually gives any shits!" Another patron joked around. "He is only giving us more of a target for SOL Technologies with his hacking after leaving the servers."
"At least he's better than some other so-called rumored Duelists on VRAINS. Like some attention-seeker bounty hunters." The female Duelist got up as Rass left the establishment.
"Hey, what's your opinion on these new and rising Duelists on Vrains. Ones that are eerily similar to Playmaker?" The bartender asked as her gaze was to the empty glass.
"Honestly, I couldn't care less. Except for a certain few; they could just fuck off and never show their face again." She gently placed the glass on the counter. "The trendsetters who are giving way to more fake-copycats are the most concerning. If anything I would love to Duel them and see exactly what they are capable of. And then I'd destroy their Deck and cards."
"Huh?! Why's that?"
"Because having illegal cards are banned. Obviously." She gave him a look before looking at her Deck. "At least mine are easily free from SOL Tech's knowledge and system. They exist already on the record and the new additions are hardly noticeable. So if I were to battle some kid with a '-cross' or a 'blood' or whatever edgy thing they decide to add into their username, I'd kick their ass and destroy their broken-ass cards. Besides, it would either be me or SOL Tech that gets them first. Too many of those kids are going around and ruining the good name we have."
"Well, be sure to keep your good heart in mind if you end up dealing with some kid." The bartender said. "Too many are broken these days and they use this as a means of escape."
"Yeah, but it doesn't change how harmful it is to themselves and others." She walked over to the door. "See ya guys! Let me know if another kid comes up."
She left the establishment, everyone soon returning to their business except for the bartender. He then looked to the glass. It was picked up and he noticed a tip in the glass. He smirked and took it out, noting the symbol on the small card.
"You sure still make a presence wherever you go, don't you Rosebud?"
Rosebud huffed, walking by herself in a server. Her Duel Disk was activated, currently displaying a message. It was from a small bird in design. Beak holding a letter displaying some information. The female glanced over, scanning the information.
It was from a client requesting her to deal with a hacker. From the source, the Duelist constantly kept cheater, causing strife in the client's server. His username and tag were listed, as with a picture of the avatar. A quick look into his history revealed just how smug the rich boy was. How a kid like him could exist was beyond her. He was spoiled and wasn't properly disciplined. Hopefully, her anti-cheat program would suffice. He didn't seem to have enough skill to pose a challenge. As long as her mark was on him, she would finish the job.
"Ugh, this kid somehow has time to afford to evade the Mods for months and for me, it took my group only a week?" She groaned. "This is why SOL sucks at their job. At least for the private servers. They don't care if it doesn't affect their public image."
Walking along, she noticed how closer her target should be. A message was sent, blissfully luring him right into a trap. Her team was perfect at this job. And the pay served well enough. It was a simple job and hopefully, hopefully, she could get away with not Dueling the kid. She wasn't exactly happy to even consider that apart of her job. There were ways other than Dueling to settle things but... Hey! It at least paid well.
"Now, he should be about here." Rosebud stopped, looking at an open courtyard filled with rosebushes. "He better not have taken the coward's way out."
Taking her first few steps, something immediately caught her. Some of the roses in full bloom, petals dropping petals all around. And yet some were torn out. Left on the ground. Petals crumbled. Stems stapped in half. Leaves ripped from bushes. Those same bushes crushed by something. It ruined a perfectly tended garden. Something must have done it.
She remained on edge. Taking a petal into her hand, she observed the flickering data of it. This wasn't just an accident, was it?
Before she could take a further, something burst out from the ground. Followed by a scream, Rosebud saw something crashing into the dirty grass. No. It was a person! He resembled the kid she was looking for. But it appeared he was attacked by somebody. Looking toward the other opponent, she instantly recognized the hooded figure.
"A Knight of Hanoi? You've got to be kidding me..." Rosebud hissed, changing her Duel Disk to Duel mode.
The Knight of Hanoi seemed to notice her presence. Rosebud took the chance to step in front of the kid. Shooting the kid a glare, everyone knew exactly what was about to go down.
"Duel!" Both Duelists declared, starting the Duel.
{Master Duel - START!}
Knight of Hanoi: 4000
Vs
Rosebud: 4000
"Never in my life did I expect to find a Knight that would challenge me," Rosebud whispered to herself as she looked at her hand. "But I at least know how to achieve a victory."
"I will begin this Duel! When my opponent controls no monsters, I Special Summon Hack Worm from my hand!" The Knight began their turn. "And I use the same effect to Special Summon another Hack Worm from my hand!"
(x2) Hack Worm: Level 1 DARK Machine/Effect ATK: 400 DEF: 0
"Geez, talk about cheap versions of Cyber Dragons," Rosebud commented.
"And I tribute both of them to Summon Cracking Dragon!" The smaller monsters vanished as the large dragon appeared on the field.
Cracking Dragon: Level 8 DARK Machine/Effect ATK: 3000 DEF: 0
"Such big boy you got there! Almost shakes me to my knees." Rosebud laughs a bit.
"Are you seriously laughing when this guy has that monster out on his first turn?!" The guy exclaimed, hiding behind her. "You have no way of winning this as Playmaker can."
"Well then kid, you haven't seen what I am capable of. So allow me to show you! It begins now!" Rosebud draws a card, seeing it to be the Field Spell. "Nice! I shall start this off with Continuous Spell Aroma Relaxation from my hand. With this, I gain 500 LP every time I play an 'Aroma card' on the field!"
Aroma Relaxation
Continuous Spell
Every time you play an "Aroma" or "Winds" card on the field; gain 500 LPs. You must have LP equal or higher than your opponent for this effect to resolve. If this card is the Graveyard and you have less LP than your opponent; Banish this card, and if you do, gain 300 LP for every "Aroma" or "Winds" card on the field or in your Graveyard. You can only activate the second effect of "Aroma Relaxation once per turn.
"Aroma Relaxation?" The Knight asked as it manifested on the field, being a collection of lighted candles with the spring in the center.
"Next I play Aroma Gardens, and Relaxation activates, giving me 500 LP."
Knight of Hanoi: 4000
Vs
Rosebud: 4000 + 500 = 4500
Since you control a monster and I don't. I can Special Summon Aromage Cinnamon from my hand." Rosebud played the monster, Special Summoning itself on the field. "And Aroma Relexation happened, I gain 500 LP again."
Knight of Hanoi: 4000
Vs
Rosebud: 4500 + 500 = 5000
Aromage Cinnamon appeared as a young lady with short brown hair and light brown eyes, a bark-like flower pin in her hair with bright green leaves poking out. She was dressed in an apron dress, the top is a regular shade of brown with the lower half a darker brown with a green leaf pattern. The middle helped split the top and bottom by a green bow wrapped around and tied in the back. Little brown boots finish off the design as she carried her wooden staff in hand. The tip where her candle resided circled around it and the bark was both light and dark brown.
Aromage Cinnamon: Level 5 EARTH Plant/Effect ATK: 2000 DEF: 1700
Aromage Cinnamon
Level 5 Attribute EARTH
Plant/Effect
ATK: 2000 DEF: 1700
If your opponent controls a monster and you don't, Special Summon this card from your hand. If Summoned this way; Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower "Aromage" from your Deck. Once per turn, if you gain LP: double that amount.
Rosebud flinched, noting the damage taken from Cracking Dragon's effect. Even if she was used to tuning out any Knight of Hanoi dialogue, she wasn't blind to their effects. No matter how bothersome they were. She took a peek at her Duel Disk to make sure she recalled the effect correctly.
Aromage Cinnamon: Level 5 EARTH Plant/Effect ATK: 2000 - 1000 = 1000 DEF: 1700
Knight of Hanoi: 4000
Vs
Rosebud: 5000 - 1000 = 4000
"Aromage Cinnamon's ability activates! Since she was Special Summoned this way, I can Special Summon an 'Aromage' monster who I can Summon immediately. I choose to bring out Aromage Jasmine." The smaller Aromage monster smiled as she appeared. "And I gain 500 LP again."
Knight of Hanoi: 4000
Vs
Rosebud: 4000 + 500 = 4500
Aromage Jasmine: Level 2 LIGHT Plant/Effect ATK: 100 DEF: 1900
Not like it would entirely matter; not with Cracking Dragon's effect coming into play again.
Knight of Hanoi: 4000
Vs
Rosebud: 4500 - 400 = 4100
Aromage Jasmine: Level 2 LIGHT Plant/Effect ATK: 100 - 400 = 0 DEF: 1900
"Now I choose to activate this other Continuous Spell from my hand: Aroma Remedies!" The card artwork displayed Aromaseraphy Jasmine and Aromaseraphy Rosemary joined by Aromaseraphy Angelica in a flowery field, essences of plants burning from their weapons and flying into the wind.
Aroma Remedies
Continuous Spell
During your Main Phase: any "Aroma" once per turn effects become twice per turn. You can only resolve this effect while your LP is greater than your opponent's LP and you control an "Aroma" card other than "Aroma Remedies." You can pay 1000 LP; add 1 "Aroma" Spell Card, or 1 "Winds" Trap Card from your deck to your hand, except "Aroma Remedies". You can only use each effect of "Aroma Remedies" once per turn.
"Now I choose to activate Aroma Remedies effect: I pay 1000 LP to add an Aroma Spell or Winds Trap from my Deck to my hand. But at the same time Spell Absorptions heals me right up." Rosebud looked through her Deck and choose to add Dried Winds before continuing her move. "But since Aromage Cinnamon is on the field, I gain double the LPs I would gain from Spell Absorptions. Which means I return to my regular LP and get this for free. And Aromage Jasmine allows me to draw a card."
"So you Summoned Aromage Cinnamon to avoid losing Life Points." The Knight of Hanoi observed as she looked four cards now in her hand.
"Indeed. And here is where I begin to make headway and show you my strength! With Aromage Jasmine effect, I have an additional Normal Summon. I choose to Summon Aromage Rosemary to the field."
Knight of Hanoi: 4000
Vs
Rosebud: 4100 + 500 - 800 = 3800
Aromage Rosemary: Level 4 WATER Plant/Effect ATK: 1800 - 800 = 1000 DEF: 700
"But she won't be here for long~!" Rosebud summoned a Rose and tossed it into the air. "Appear! The circuit that leads to the future!"
"A Link Summon this early?!" The target's eyes widen.
"Arrowheads confirmed! The summoning conditions are at least three Plant Monsters! I set Aromage Cinnamon, Aromage Jasmine and Aromage Rosemary in the Link Markers! Link Summon! Unveil your true power for those who enter the garden! Appear, LINK-3 Aromaseraphy Belladonna!" A Link Monster emerged, landing down while holding a staff that resembled more of a scythe.
Aromaseraphy Belladonna: LINK-3 DARK Plant/Link/Effect ATK: 2500 [MARKER(S): Top, Bottom-Left and Bottom-Right]
The Link Monster appeared as a young woman with long, flowing purple hair that matched her eyes. A clip pinned to her right side was that of an Atropa Belladonna with a dark berry. The monster wore a dark empire-style waist dress with a dark lace underneath. A purple pattern on the dress depicting leaves helped it stand out compared with the other monsters. Each hand was covered by elegant dark gloves that reached her shoulders. Purple tights lead into her black heels as upon her back with the golden-stain glass wings the Aromaseraphy monsters possessed. Weapon of choice for this monster was the wooden staff the others possessed, but it resembled more of a synth at the tip; a candle still there but seemingly encased by bark that was twisted into resembling the blade of a scythe. Not to mention the thorns spiraling around where the blade would be.
Aromaseraphy Belladonna
LINK-3 Attribute DARK
Plant/Link/Effect
[Link Markers: Top, Bottom-Left, and Bottom-Right]
ATK: 2500
2+ Plant-Type Effect Monsters
When this card is Link Summoned: gain LP equal to the total Levels, Ranks and/Links of monsters used to Special Summon this monster x100. While your LP is higher than your opponent's, this card and Plant monsters this card points cannot be targeted or destroyed by card effects. Once per turn (Quick Effect): You can target 1 face-up monster on the field; that monster and any copy of that monster has its effects negated as long as this card is on the field. Once per turn, when you gain Life Points; inflict damage to your opponent equal to the amount you gained.
"Aroma...seraphy…" The cowering Duelist's eyes widen.
"...Belladonna!?" The Knight of Hanoi was also in shock, seeing the monster holding her staff with a tired look.
"At this moment, her ability activates! When she is Link Summoned, I gain LP equal to the total amount of Levels the monsters I used to summon her times a hundred. And at the same time, you take damage equal to the amount I gained. And since I gain 500 LP from Aroma Relaxation, it adds into that as well!" Rosebud declared as her monster raised her weapon, a purple flame lighting the weapon from inside as a purple mist surrounded the staff. "Belladonna, Nightshade Serenade!"
Her monster struck the ground, the gardens feeling the impact as the mist was shot straight at the Knight of Hanoi. Meanwhile, the same mist traveled and surrounded Rosebud. Both having different effects once the monster removed the weapon from the ground.
Knight of Hanoi: 4000 - 1600 = 2400
Vs
Rosebud: 3800 + 1600 = 5400
"But I am just getting started! I play the Equip Spell Thorn of Malice and equip it to Belladonna. Once again I gain 500 LP but at the same time, Thorn of Malice increases my monster's ATK." Rosebud pointed, a collection of thorns wrapping around her monster's weapon.
Aromaseraphy Belladonna: LINK-3 DARK Plant/Link/Effect ATK: 2500 + 600 = 3100 [MARKER(S): Top, Bottom-Left and Bottom-Right]
"Now, use Aroma Garden's effect to gain 500 LP and my monster gains 500 ATK and DEF," She activated her Field Spell, which the chained to her Continuous Spell. "And Belladonna's effect from Relaxation activates again, dealing you 500 damage!"
Knight of Hanoi: 2400 - 1900
Vs
Rosebud: 5400 + 500 = 5900
Aromaseraphy Belladonna: LINK-3 DARK Plant/Link/Effect ATK: 3100 + 500 = 3600 [MARKER(S): Top, Bottom-Left and Bottom-Right]
"Now we battle! I attack Cracking Dragon with Aromaseraphy Belladonna!" Rosebud declared as her monster charged up to an attack. "Thorn of Malice's effect activates, your monster loses 600 ATK! Blossoming Slumber! "
Cracking Dragon: Level 8 DARK Machine/Effect ATK: 3000 - 600 = 2400 DEF: 0
Knight of Hanoi: 1900 - 600 = 1200
Vs
Rosebud: 5900
"Man… I really had to give it to you for surviving. Usually, I can just end things with a single blow. But you survive at least on my turn." Rosebud set her remaining hand. "Won't be long as I'll end you during your Standby phase."
"What are you talking about?" The target Duelist asked.
"This! I flipped over my Continuous Trap Aegis of Gaia! With this, I gain 3000 LP and with my turn already over, Aromaseraphy Belladonna can inflict effect damage once again equal to the amount I gained!" Rosebud explained. "Finish this off, Belladonna!"
Knight of Hanoi: 600 - 3000 = 0
Vs
Rosebud: 5900 + 3000 = 8900
{WINNER - ROSEBUD}
Belladonna raised its weapon after dealing the final strike, the Aroma Garden vanishing into petals as Rosebud stood as the victor. The monster then vanished as soon as they noticed the Knight of Hanoi had vanished. She sided, Rosebud then turning to the target kid.
"Now, I don't have to explain why I'm here, right?" She cracked a smile. "I got a client who told me you were cheating on their server and it was against the rules. Stole some things as well… you don't want me to kick your ass. So how about this? You log out and make sure to return the things you stole and apologize. Never do this again or I'll kick your ass like I did that Knight of Hanoi, okay?"
The target hasty nodded, apologizing before logging out of VRAINS. Rosebud smirked, happy with how easy the job was and tapped a conversation icon. There was no image on the other end of the call.
"Hey, took care of the kid for you. Just make sure you pay me in about a week or I'll have to charge you double." She told the person on the other line.
"Not a problem. I'll send it over tomorrow; was he too much trouble to handle?"
"Nah; he was pretty much understanding after I showed him just how serious I can be. But…" Rosebud picked up an item off of the ground. "Mind if I ask you something about the kid?"
"Sure. Go right ahead."
"Was he… associated with the Knights of Hanoi?"
"Knights of Hanoi? Why would you asked that?"
"Because I saw him with a Knight of Hanoi. Not sure if they are on good or bad terms. Might want to make sure the server security is up to date. Don't worry. I took out the Knight of Hanoi." Rosebud twirled the object in question. "Be sure to delete all traces of my services after you pay. Otherwise, I have you added to the list."
"Not a problem. Thank you for your services, Rosebud."
The person on the other end hung up, Rosebud ended up tossing the item into the air. Catching it, she looked down at the card itself.
Rosebud smirked. "Guess that is all for today."
Before logging out, she placed the card into her Deck. Then, she logged off.
Season 1 Opening
Starts off with a tunnel with data sphere fading in and out of view. Camera pulling back, a certain data sphere comes into view. The logo inside was a rose, the data sphere transforming into a person's Duel Disk as it zoomed out. This revealed Rosebud with a bright smile, speeding off on her D-Board. She slows down, taking center stage before becoming data once more. This time, the data are off different colors and form petals. Bright light from the center reveals the logo, each of the data petal slowly creating a rainbow rose flower. A blooming one behind the logo itself.
[I run Across the Universe]
Transitions to the sun shining above Den City. It slowly reveals the shot to be from Rosebud's human counterpart's camera, the teenager lowering it down as she turns. A bit surprised seeing Naoki running after Yusaku; the latter unaware.
[At the speed of light
Begin Loading]
Scene change to that of a road leading into Den City. There on the side of the path is Go jogging with a hoodie on. It then cuts into a gym of some kind where a young woman with boxing gloves is currently training. She is sweating, taking a quick break before swinging a punch into the sandbag.
[Open the door of dreams]
A few quick scenes past by. First is Aoi in a cafe, looking depressed at her coffee. Second is that of Kusanagi inside his truck eating a hotdog. Thirdly is of Akira outside of his car in the middle of the night.
[VRAINS spreads
Believe in myself]
Rosebud's human counterpart is finally seen at home, looking at some of her pictures for the day. One is of Yusaku, which she stares at while holding her Duel Disk. She is hesitant, but the light of the Duel Disk glows more and more. It goes on and on until she drops the photo, Yusaku suddenly appearing in the void of light that was once her room. Both back to back.
[VRAINS continues]
The screen suddenly splits, one side being of Yusaku and the other of Rosebud's human counterpart as they log into VRAINS. They both cross directions, their eyes meeting both as their real-life selves and as their avatars before both turns away.
[The circuit draws the future
I'll grab it with my own hands Yeah]
The camera follows Rosebud upon her D-Board, drawing a card with a determined look on her face. It cuts to her Summoning Aromaseraphy Belladonna, the monster's left eyes glowing for a brief second while it struck a pose. From above, Firewall Dragon suddenly appears as Rosebud looked back. Playmaker was there as well, both then side by side with their monsters.
[Access!
Start swirling, Data Storm!
I'm now With the Wind
Link with my soul]
A brief shot of Specter with the Knights of Hanoi behind him appears. Following that was a shot of Revolver before Topologic Bomber Dragon suddenly burst onto the scene in VRAINs, battling Firewall Dragon. At the same time, Aromaseraphy Belladonna is battling a monster obscured by darkness. Both Playmaker and Rosebud speeding on past a Data Storm, each by their monsters fighting back.
[Speed up, Data Storm!
Now Win the Race]
Blue Angel appears on the screen, summoning Trickstar Holly Angel to appear behind her. She is a bit surprised but smiles when a younger girl appears. This girl has holographic pink wings on her back as she summons Madolche Fresh Sistart, both girls smile and wave at the screen.
[Connected world]
Go appears with the same young woman from earlier, both sporting new outfits as Gouki Thunder Orge and Crusadia Regulex Both of them struck a pose while on their respective D-Boards.
[No matter when]
Emma jumps down from above, transforming into Ghost Girl as Rass appears in the digital world. Faintly in the background could Altergeist Hextia and Thunder Dragon Goliath be seen.
[Nothing is impossible
Strive for hope]
Revolver appears in the center screen, followed by a ghostly avatar manifesting behind him. Behind them, both were the silhouette of Cracking Dragon. The monster began to charge up an attack before it changes to Decode Talker and Borreload Dragon fighting, Revolver and Playmaker on either side of the battle.
[And ride the wind]
Rosebud appears with Aromaseraphy Belladonna battling a monster shrouded with shadow, facing off against the ghostly avatar. The screen changes colors as it displays quick flashes of monsters. Starting from Aromage Rosemary, Bittron, Bolt Thunder Dragon. A close-up shot of Revolver and Playmaker appeared before they are transformed into colorful rose petals. The trend follows for all the other VRAINS avatars with it ending with Rosebud herself. All the digital world vanishes into a view of Rosebud's human counterpart's camera lens. It goes up to the sky, where the colors and rose petals vanished.
Next Time on VRAINS - Compendium
The life of Rosebud is quite different outside of the realm of VRAINS. Yet within VRAINS, a completely different world opens up as Rosebud joins her friends in a casual Duel. Though it appears quite different than before. An introduction of the online group of Compendium proper is about to take place!
Prepare yourselves for Episode 2 - A Gathering Compendium
Welcome everyone to "VRAINS - Compendium"! A "minor" side project I started while working on Yugioh Arc-0 that I am deciding to release right now! (Though this is more of a test of interest.) By the time of releasing "VRAINS - Compendium", Season 2 of the show is still being released. Therefore, I wanted to get started on Season 1 since I know what to expect and how things would proceed.
However, I'd like to put up a disclaimer for a few things, at least for now:
1) For the time being, Season 1 will not be including any fan/custom archetypes. The main reason I want to do this is just to focus on existing Archetypes. No crazy new fan Archetypes being used in Season 1. However, this doesn't mean there won't be any fan cards for existing Archetypes, as seen with Aroma monsters. (Also for Konami, give me more Aroma cards, please. I love my Aromages. ;~; )
1a) Though once I reveal the Archetypes for characters, I'll be open for suggestions for fan cards. Such as from Aroma cards for Rosebud.
2) I'll be blunt here: I tend to see my strength excelling at writing story and being pretty below average when writing a Duel. But I am trying to improve! So if Duels like the first chapter aren't your cup of tea, then I understand if you wish to not continue after this. Besides, I am aspiring to write just as good as them. That and I tend to make mistakes with writing Duels.
3) I will be making jokes that may be allusions or references to other VRAINS stories. By no means am I taking a jab at the writer's expense? This is just me poking fun of tropes I've tended to notice or trying to put my own spin on things. This is going to become more prevalent in some future chapters. If you recognize any of the stories I'm taking a jab at, please don't go over and harass them.
This chapter is just testing the waters a bit. See if I have interested people who'd like to read this.