Hi, everyone! This is a new story! I hope this will work out as well as the last new story! Let's start!
Normal POV
Team Q4 were invited to the island by the Tatsunagi Corporation, they spent some time with AL4 and even did a test of courage at night. After having that talk with Aichi, Kai had gone back to sleep. However, he woke up in the middle of the night to get some water as he spotted Aichi at the balcony. He didn't care much but something caught his attention. Aichi was talking to someone.
" After so many things that happened today..." Aichi said
" You still don't plan to go back?" A voice ask
" No, not now... That game is the only thing that makes me hurt people... I'm scared of hurting people..." Aichi said
" That power will only activate because of your emotions. If you can control it better, you can go back." The voice said
" But right now... I can't abandon everyone without saying anything." Aichi said
" You don't have to worry about them. I'm sure they'll understand if you say it." The voice said
" Yes, I know that but... It's hard to part with them now." Aichi said
" Still thinking about that boy?" The voice ask
" I don't know... I love everyone equally as friends but... Whenever I see him, that emotion escalates... All the more it makes me feel like I mustn't abandon what's going on right now... So that no one can get hurt..." Aichi replied
" Then, I'll help you as much as I can." The voice said
Aichi started to turn to go back to his room as Kai quickly hid himself. He watched as Aichi walked back up the stairs. After confirming that he'd went back up, Kai also went back to his room.
~ Time skip~
Aichi and the others managed to win the circuit with straight wins and then they were transported to the top level of the building and they were told by Takuto a story,
" One day, this planet suddenly came under attack by a mysterious force. In the face of a powerful enemy, all of the formerly squabbling clans of Cray came together to fight back. Three clans became the core of the resistance: Royal Paladin, Shadow Paladin and Kagero. Their efforts were spectacular. The mysterious force was cornered, and victory was close at hand. But... Blaster Blade, Blaster Dark, and Dragonic Overlord, who fought and the forefront, were captured by the enemy. Robbed of their leaders, the three clans fell into chaos and lost their strength. That effect even extended to your world, where the decks of their three clans vanished." He explained
" Then..." Misaki said
"... The "Royal Paladin" you were talking about, Brother..." Kamui continued
Aichi just remained silent...
" The disorganized clans didn't know what to do when the enemy stepped up its attack. Right now, Cray is on the brink of destruction." Takuto continued
An explosion and they were back in the real world...
" We need strength. Our powerful enemy even sealed away Royal Paladin. We need a strong power of our own to beat them." Takuto said
" Will you be able to save them if you have that kind of power?! Can you save Royal Paladin?! And my avatar... Blaster Blade?!" Aichi ask
" Yes, if we have leaders with a strong power, who can unite all of the clans and make the mysterious force retreat. I held the VF Circuit in order to choose people with that power. Singapore, Seoul, Hong Kong and Japan... The winning fighters of these four circuits are the saviors of Cray, our new leaders!" Takuto explained
" Everyone..." Aichi said
" Now, everyone... on this stage, I shall open the door to Cray!" Takuto said
The top of the building opened up...
" The path is open... Leaders... Come!"
There was a huge gust of wind and they were transported into Cray...
" Where are we?" Aichi asked
" Aichi Sendou... And your team, Q4... As a leader, if you would fight alongside us to try to save Cray, please proceed. Head for the true final stage that waits for you ahead. " Takuto said and he disappeared
" True final stage?"
" Let's go, Brother!" Kamui said and started walking
" You have to get your avatar back, right?" Misaki-san said as she put her hand on Aichi's shoulder and also started walking
Aichi walked and caught up with them...
" Kamui-kun... Misaki-san!"
" We're a team!" Kamui said
" What you want to do is also what we want to do." Misaki continued
" Right!" Aichi said
They saw the other teams by their side as well...
" Like Takuto-kun said, we have power. We're leaders. So... let's go! Let's save Cray!" Aichi said
" Not so fast..." A voice said
They stopped in their tracks to see Leon standing in front of them...
" Here's where you turn back." He said
" What are you doing?" Takuto appeared and ask
" It's simple. You people aren't the leaders that Cray needs. That person is me alone, Leon Souryu!" Leon declared
" Leon-kun?"
" The wind doesn't blow on you. You're not taking one more step. The final stage ends here!" Leon declared again
" Weren't you listening? The final stage is a fight to free Cray!" Kamui exclaimed
" Unfortunately, my true reason for participating in the Vanguard Fight Circuit was to thwart your plan. The Souryu people are going to regain their power and reign over tThe world. For that grand purpose, Royal Paladin, Kagero, and Shadow Paladin must be sacrificed, sealed away for eternity." Leon said
" You made a deal with them?" Takuto ask
" That's right. By drawing on their power, Aqua Force will come back." Leon said
" What does that mean?" Misaki ask
" Leon Souryu offered them Royal Paladin, Kagero, and Shadow Paladin in exchange for bringing back Aqua Force." Takuto explained
" Leon-kun sold Royal Paladin and the others to the enemy?" Aichi said
" Whether you did it to save your own clan or not, by selling off other clans, you've betrayed all clans... all fighters!" Takuto exclaimed
" How dare you?! You're the one who used all of us when it was convenient to you, Takuto Tatsunagi! I refuse to be your pawn!" Leon said angrily then black mist surrounded him...
" Not only the return of Aqua Force, but your own body...!" Takuto exclaimed
" My ancient clan... resurrect Aqua Force. In order for the Souryu people to once more become the supreme rulers of the world, I'm willing to make any sacrifice." Leon continued
" I won't let you!" Takuto said and his Psyqualia glowed in his eyes
" It's wind is blowing on me. Don't for one minute think Cray's warriors can stop me when they've been stripped of their power!" Leon said
Black mist surrounded Takuto and then he collapsed on the floor as they ran to help him.
" What just happened, Brother?!" Kamui asked
" I don't know..." Aichi replied
" He must... be stopped..." Takuto said
" Now to finish you off." Leon said
Dark swords appeared and targeted Takuto as Aichi handed Takuto over to Kamui.
" Get him away from here, quickly!" Aichi said
" What about you?!" Kamui ask
" I'll be fine! Hurry!" Aichi replied
Kamui managed to get Takuto away from the swords as Aichi dodged them. They started to charge at him again. He quickly took out another deck case as a card came out of the core on it and levitated on his hand.
" I cast! Chillax!" Aichi declared
A gust of strong energy came out of it and destroyed the swords.
" What?!"
" Aichi, behind you!" Kai shouted
Aichi turned behind to see a black mist that turned into a hand.
" I cast! Magical Goodbye!" Aichi declared
The hand disappeared as Aichi panted.
" Using my power for a different world is tiring... I have to get everyone away from here..." Aichi thought
" Everyone, we have to hurry and run!" Aichi shouted
The others looked at each other before making a run for it.
" You're not getting away." Leon said
Black mist followed after them as Aichi stopped and a spear appeared in his hands.
" I cast! Thunder Devastation!" Aichi declared
He tapped the spear onto the ground as thunder piled up dust around the area. When the dust was gone, Aichi and the others had already escaped far away.
" Aichi Sendou. You've shown me an interesting relay of power." Leon said and smirked
Meanwhile, Aichi and the others panted as they laid Takuto on a nearby rock.
" Aichi, you-!" Kai paused when he saw Aichi collapsing to the ground
They all ran over to him as Kai picked him up.
" I'm fine..." Aichi assured
" How are you fine when you almost fainted?!" Kamui ask
" It's kind of natural when I'm not using my own world..." Aichi replied
" Your own world?" Kai ask
" I know I have many things to explain but..." Aichi replied
" I'll explain in his stead." A voice said
A sparkle came out of his pocket and a monster made out of ice came out.
" My name is Stein Blade Joker. Aide of the Water Lord." Joker said
" Stein Blade Joker?" Ali ask
" Freeze! Oh, sorry. Force of habit." Joker said
" As his name states, Joker likes to joke around a lot..." Aichi said
" What do you mean by Aide of the Water Lord?" Misaki ask
" Oh, please don't make me say it... It's a long story." Joker said while blushing
" Like those kinds of weird jokes...?" Kai ask
" Yes..."
" First, let's get in-to our in-troductions! Just a little joke of mine." Joker said
" Uh..."
" I can't define what's a joke anymore..." Kamui muttered
" One of my other friends enjoy it a lot..." Aichi said
" Can we just get serious here?" Kai ask
" Oh, sorry. Anyway, let's listen to what's happening here first before we start on us." Joker said
" Avoiding the question, I see..." Lee said
" So do you know what's going on here, Takuto?" Misaki ask
" Yes. It seems that Leon's newfound power has destabilized this space and merged the two worlds of Cray and Earth." Takuto said weakly
" You aren't the one who sealed away Royal Paladin, are you...?" Aichi ask
" The thing that captured Royal Paladin and the others, that gave Leon power... Its name is Void. It's a nihilistic power." He said weakly again
" Void... A nihilistic power..."
" It's Cray's greatest enemy. It's said to have no physical form, existing only as a will. And its power is immeasurable. Void is what sealed Aqua Force long, long ago. But none of the clans have ever been able to help Aqua Force. And now Void has sealed away Royal Paladin and two other clans."
" Is Void more powerful than before?" Misaki ask
" Yes. But so are the clans. The clans have any years of training, so if they join forces, they should be able to save Royal Paladin and the other clans. That's why... I manipulated all of your memories and switched Gold Paladin and Narukami with the clans that were sealed away. You see, a fighter's ability to lead a clan will be necessary for battling Void."
" Manipulated memories..."
" Fighter's ability...?"
" I gave you new clans, made you compete in the Vanguard Fight Circuit, even encouraged you to level up, all to free Cray." Takuto continued
" You used us... You used us as pawns..." Misaki said
" That's correct... But using all of you has led to this. Now the only thing I can do is put my trust in you. My power has been weakened because of Void. While I still have power, I'll restore all of your memories." his Psyqualia glowed in his eyes and restored all their memories
" I remember. I remember clearly... I remember all my time with Blaster Blade and Royal Paladin...!" Aichi said
" That's right... You originally used Royal Paladin... Brother Aichi." Kamui said
" I can't believe I'd forgotten all this time..." Misaki said
" You must hate me for manipulating your memories and using you as pawns." Takuto said
" No... Just the opposite: I'm grateful to you..." Aichi smiled and said
" Grateful?" Takuto repeated
" You gave me a way to help Blaster Blade... And more than anything, you introduced to me Gold Paladin... With them, I'll free Cray and help Blaster Blade...!" Aichi said
Takuto nodded... " Void... A fearsome power of emptiness... Right now, emptiness has invaded half of Cray's land... No sound can be heard there, no light reaches through... Nothing moves, and everything is enveloped in silence." he said
" That's Void..." Aichi said
" The power of emptiness has begun to move from Cray to this space. And when the emptiness has filled this space, It'll be destroyed and the emptiness will move on to Earth!" Takuto said
" Earth?!" Kamui exclaimed
" The tragedy that once befell the Souryu people will happen to the entire Earth. The land will rot. The seas will dry up. All of Earth's blessings will be lost. All life will be robbed the will to live. Earth will become a planet of death." Takuto continued
" That'll happen to Earth...? We can't let it!" Aichi said
" What should we do?" Misaki ask
" The only thing you can do to stop Void is to beat Leon Souryu... No one but the Vanguard Fight winners can exist in this space."
" You mean if we win, it'll be possible to send Leon-kun back to Earth...?" Aichi ask
" However, it works the opposite way, too. If you lose in a Vanguard Fight, you won't be able to stay in this space either."
" In other words, if we lose, Earth will..." Kamui said
" Leon Souryu may think he's using Void, but its power is vast. He can't control it completely. And Leon's ambition has made him lose his cool-headed judgement. At this rate, everything will be controlled by Void... If he isn't stopped, both Cray and Earth will come to an end. Quickly, go to him..."
" But how can we find him?" Misaki ask
" Psyqualia... You should be able to sense Leon's Psyqualia..."
" Psyqualia..." Ren stood up, his eyes glowed and Ren turned towards Leon's direction... " That way!" Ren said
" Go. Cray is in your hands."
" Right! Let's go, everyone!" Aichi said
" Right!"
Kai carried Aichi up as they started to walk.
" Wait a minute." Joker said
They stopped in their tracks as they turned back to him.
" Joker?" Aichi ask
" I know it'll be rude of me to ask, however, I demand you hand my master to me right now." Joker said
" What's wrong with you?! First, you gave so many jokes and now your personality totally flipped!" Kamui said
" What's wrong, Joker...?" Aichi ask
" Given the situation that I heard just now, I believe that you're endangering him with this 'Void' creature." Joker said
" That's the same for everyone, Joker... Are you saying that I shouldn't be helping...?!" Aichi ask
" Yes, I am implying exactly that. Look at yourself now, my lord. You are far too weak to even walk, how can I be assured that these people can take care of your well being? To add the fact that you and your memories have been fiddled with by this boy... Using you to stop a crisis is a crime!" Joker said
" Whatever the case, until we defeat Leon-kun... Save this argument for later..." Aichi said
" But, my lord..." Joker said
" Take this as an order from the Third Omni Water Lord, Stein Blade Joker... Save this world alongside us..." Aichi said
Joker lowered his head before nodding.
" Yes, my lord..."
" Now, we better head on forward... Will you be alright alone, Takuto-kun...?" Aichi ask
" Yeah..."
Aichi nodded as they headed on forward. As they made their way inside the black mist, it was still increasing bit by bit.
" This is bad... I'm losing Leon-kun's signal... At this rate, we'll never be able to find him." Ren said
" It's because the nihilistic power in this space is increasing in power. Look, our field of vision is also getting interrupted by the black mist." Joker said
" We better keep going forward and quicken our footsteps." Misaki said
" Yeah!"
" You alright, Aichi?" Kai ask
" Somehow... I'm sorry, your arms must be tired from carrying me..." Aichi said
" I-It's fine..." Kai said, turning away and blushed lightly
" In that case, let me take over." Joker said
" No way. In case you forgot, your arms are made of blades." Kai said
" Oh, sorry! I forgot that I'm Stein Blade Joker!" Joker laughed
" He's back to his old self again..." Kamui sighed
Aichi laughed awkwardly.
" That's Joker for you..." Aichi said
Suddenly, black mist started to attack them as they started to run.
" What's that?!" Ali exclaimed
" They're probably coming after you, my lord! He's so popular." Joker said
" Enough of your jokes!" The others shouted
" Yes, yes. I know when I must be serious and when it is the time to joke around." Joker said
He sliced away the black mist as they relaxed their running pace a little. However, they were caught off guard as Kai was hit and Aichi was grabbed by another bunch of black mist.
" Aichi!"
" Miserea-sama!"
Aichi was dragged into the darkness, making it hard for them to look for him.
" We've got to find him!" Chris said
" Yeah!"
" Joker! Anyway to find him?!" Kai ask
" Oh! Yes, there is! I am not his aide for nothing! I can sense his power from even a mile away, if I do say so myself. I'm so smart." Joker said, blushing a little
" Enough of that and get us there!" Kai shouted with a tick mark on his head
" Follow me." Joker said
They started to run, however, in the middle of their run, Joker suddenly stopped and looked around before scratching his head.
" Weird... His signal suddenly disappeared. It must be this darkness blocking my connection to him." Joker said
" So now you're saying... We're lost and we can't find him either?!" Kamui ask
" Yes, practically yes." Joker said
" WHAT?!"
" Great to put some assurance, Joker! Find a way before I send you flying!" Kai said
" Believe me, I have more power than you. You won't even be able to send me flying a mile, much less make me fly. Unlike me, who can do just that by a single wave of my blade." Joker said
" Stop fooling around and think of something!" Kai said, his tick mark growing larger
" Hm... If we combine my powers with that so called Psyqualia, I might be to locate him. It'll take awhile but it might work." Joker said
" Then let's do this." Ren said
" Yeah."
Meanwhile, Aichi opened his eyes as he found himself being bound by black mist. He gasped as he started to struggle. Suddenly, black mist approached him and came in front of him.
" Hello there, Aichi Sendou." It spoke
" Who are you?!" Aichi ask
" You might know me by the name, Void." Void said
" What do you want with me?!" Aichi ask
" Well, it's simple. I want to know how you got your powers and how I'm going to take control of you and your powers." Void said
" My powers belong to nobody but myself! The Third Omni Water Lord, Miserea!" Aichi said
" I see, so that's your real identity. I presume you came from a different world, yes? Is that why your powers drained immediately the moment you used those cards?" Void ask
" T-That's... I was using a different clan other than my own. If I still have my powers, I can destroy you instantly." Aichi said
" Well, we'll see. For now, I'll just focus on taking over that Souryu boy's body and then focus on you." Void said
" You intend to take over Leon-kun's body?!" Aichi exclaimed
" That's right. He's already falling for my tricks. All I need to do now is gain control over him, so wait patiently right here." Void said as the black mist slowly slid down Aichi's cheek, making the movement of it caressing him
" Get your hand, or mist, off! I'm not going to let your use me or Leon-kun for your ambitions! Everyone is going to come and save me and together, we'll crush your ambitions!" Aichi said
" I'll see what you can do in your powerless state." Void said
" So you're awake?" A voice called and Aichi recognized it to be Leon
Aichi tried to call him but Void coiled itself around his mouth to stop him from talking as Leon came out of the black mist.
" I sure hope my hospitality didn't disturb your sleep. I was hoping you'd sleep a little more longer while I finish the job of taking out your friends. But no matter, your presence has been conceled within this place and now nobody can detect you. Plus, those black mist around you are pushing back any chances of you recovering your powers. Rest well." Leon said
Aichi struggled while trying to warn Leon but he disappeared from sight quickly as Void uncoiled itself.
" How dare you!" Aichi said
" Now then, as the boy has said, you should rest well. Or in Earth terms, 'Goodnight'." Void said
He tapped Aichi's forehead as he was drawn into a deep and long slumber. Void laughed menacingly before disappearing.
Meanwhile, Joker once again lost Aichi's signal after he was forced into a deep slumber.
" I lost his signal again. But I managed to pinpoint the exact location before it disappeared. Follow me!" Joker said
They followed Joker after that.
" How is it that you keep losing his signal?!" Misaki ask
" It's hard to tell, really. Unless someone has been interfereing with his power signals and prevented them from recovering, and there is only one person who can do that." Joker said
" Leon?!"
" No, something much more sinister. I bet it has something to do with Void. Whatever the case, this is dangerous. I cannot let this keep up." Joker said
Suddenly, he knocked into a barrier as he was thrown back.
" I feel like I hit a wall..." Joker said
" A barrier?!" Kamui exclaimed
" It's no normal one either. It's the type of barrier that conceals presences. One such as my lord." Joker said
" Aichi!"
Kai knocked on the barrier.
" It's no use. It's a strong barrier that can only be broken by a strong power. I'm afraid my current power cannot destroy it." Joker said
Suddenly, a white slash hit the barrier and it opened a little. They turned behind to see a light forming into a familiar warrior.
" Blaster Blade!"
Blaster Blade nodded as Kai ran into the barrier before it closed again.
" Kai!"
" So, you've arrived." A voice said
They turned their heads to see Leon.
" Let's settle this once and for all." Leon said
Meanwhile, Kai entered the black mist as he finally saw Aichi on the ground. He ran over to pick him up and shook him.
" Aichi! Come on, wake up! It's me, Kai!" Kai called
" He will not wake up." A voice said
" Who's there?!" Kai ask
" I'm Void. This boy here is now in a deep slumber until I wake him up." Void said
" How dare you do this to him! I'll never forgive you!" Kai said
" No matter how hard you try, the spell will never lift from him." Void said
" Come on, Aichi! Are you really just going to let Void take over everything?! I know you won't let that happen, so wake up! Wake up, Aichi!" Kai called
However, the strong spell kept Aichi from waking up as Kai gritted his teeth.
" Give up, human. He will belong to me, Void, after I take ahold of a vessel." Void said
" No! I won't let you take him!" Kai said
" I can take him whenever I want and you know that, human. But for now, I'll just see how long you can keep up with your futile struggle." Void said
" Aichi, come on! Wake up! Don't let Void take control over you! You've got to wake up!" Kai called
Aichi still didn't wake up as Kai started to lean in and let his lips gently connect with Aichi's. An aura suddenly started to surround Aichi without Kai knowing as the black mist disappeared and a hand gently touched Kai's cheek. Kai's eyes widened as he released the kiss and Aichi slowly opened his eyes.
" Who said I'll let him do whatever he wants?" Aichi ask
" Aichi!"
" Impossible!" Void exclaimed
" Void, you may have caused me to be drowned in the deep slumber of darkness but you'll never be able to take me! As long as there's even the smallest light inside of me, I'll always wake up and fight back!" Aichi said
" No... That's impossible!" Void exclaimed
" Thank you, Kai-kun. Your words dragged me out of that dark prison. If it weren't for you, I'd have really became Void's personal puppet. Now it's time for your demise! After an eternity, I'll once again become the lord protected by the spirit of water!" Aichi said
A torrent of water pushed Void back as both Aichi and Kai were surrounded by it. The barrier broke as the water pushed back the black mist in the surrounding area. It cleared the way and they could see Misaki and the others.
" Aichi! Kai!"
" Impossible! How did he break free and recover that much power in such a short time?!" Leon exclaimed
" You've underestimated him. My lord will never waver under any circumstances. You know why? He is the Third Omni Water Lord, Miserea!" Joker said
The water dissipated as there was black lining under Aichi's eyes and he was in his Omni Lord attire.
" Leon-kun. Void is just using you. You will become his vessel in due time if you don't let go of that power." Aichi said
" Why should I believe you?!" Leon ask
" Because in the end, if his ambitions succeed, you'll see Earth the same way as the what happened to the Souryu clan. If the revival of your clan is what you wish, then I'll fulfill it for you. But for now, I'll banish Void from here." Aichi said
His emblem glowed as he took out a card from it.
" Final Mission Card, 'World End'!" Aichi declared
The card glowed as the black mist was banished from the space and Leon was freed from it. Aichi landed and turned back to normal as he walked over to Leon and held out his hand.
" Let's all go back together. Look, there's no conflict, so there's no problem here." Aichi said
" I guess I can't beat you, huh... Alright." Leon said, taking his hand
A glow was around them as they were transported back to Earth, asleep peacefully and soundly.
~ After the Circuit~
Team Q4 won the Stage and as promised to Leon, Aichi went over to the island with Kai and Joker, who wanted to follow along. He turned into his Omni Lord form.
" Let this island have water." Aichi said
He sent out his powers as fruits and trees begun to grow abundantly around the island. Waters around the island were purified and more animals appeared. Wind also finally came back to the island.
" There's more food and fruits to eat! And look, Jillian! Those trees are bearing so many flowers too!" Sharlene exclaimed
" It's like magic! And so many animals were attracted here, just by that one spray of water!" Jillian exclaimed
" It's livelier than the last time I knew it. I owe you my gratitude, Sendou. If there's ever any way I can repay you." Leon said
" There's no need for that. We're all friends, aren't we?" Aichi ask
" No, I think mere gratitude isn't enough. From now on, let us call you, 'Miserea-sama'." Leon said
" I-I don't think that's necessary! Besides, my name here in this world is Aichi Sendou and nothing else. It's embarrassing and awkward for me to be called so formally by my old name, so please don't do that." Aichi said
" Until the time comes to call you by that name, I'll stick to 'Sendou' then." Leon said
" That'll be great!" Aichi said
They waved them goodbye as the boat took them further and further away from the island.
" All's well that ends well, right, Kai-kun?" Aichi ask
" Yeah."
Kai inched closer to Aichi as he laid his head on his chest while Aichi blushed and smiled, enjoying the warmth from Kai. Joker was in his emblem watching the whole scene.
" Miserea-sama has grown up to be a fine young boy. Even when I want to ask him to go back, it'll also pain me to separate him from the ones he love. So, for now, I'll be keeping watch over him, so that he'll never get into danger again. Because as his Buddy monster, that's what I must do!" Joker said
Aichi knew as well, he had lots of explaining to do later but he was sure they'll understand his situation, surely...
And that's the end of this chapter! I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter! I'll see everyone in the next chapter!