Chapter 13

Shadow looks on as Black Rose Dragon and Thought Ruler prepares for their attack. Yusei and the others start to worry for the safety of Shadow.

Yusei: This isn't good. Akiza has summoned 2 powerful monsters on the field and Shadow only his Masked Dragon left.

Jack: He'll take major damage if this hits.

Hideo: Oh no.

Akiza: Thought Ruler, destroy his Masked Dragon!

Masked Dragon is destroyed and Shadow takes 1300 points of damage. The force of the attack hurts Shadow as he screams in agony.

Shadow LP 5800LP

Akiza: And thanks to Thought Ruler's effect, I gain Life Points equal to your destroyed monsters attack points!

Akiza 6800 LP

Luna: Shadow!

Shadow: I activate my dragon's special ability! When he is destroyed in battle, I can summon another monster to take its place. So now I summon another Masked Dragon in defense mode!

Leo: Alright! Now she can't attack him directly.

Jack: Plus if this one is destroyed, he can still summon another monster to defend him.

Akiza: Summon as many monsters as you want, it won't stop their destruction! Black Rose Dragon, destroy his monster!

Masked Dragon is destroyed.

Shadow: Time for his effect again. Come forth, Twin Headed Behemoth!

His monster appears in attack mode.

Akiza: That's all for now. But nothing you do will save you.

Akiza's mark appeared again and her powers caused shock waves of winds throughout the room. Objects in the room are hurled around violently. Yusei's, Luna and Jack's arms glow as well.

Hideo: Enough!

Hideo runs out to the field.

Shadow: What are you doing?! Get out of the way!

Hideo: No! I'm not running away anymore.

Akiza: Stop pretending like you care when you don't!

Hideo: I was scared, and I let my fear ruin the best thing in my life. You, Akiza. I'm staying here for you.

Akiza's powers increased once again, Hideo was being hit by a small object and was getting cuts and bruises. Shadow notices her powers haven't stopped and is getting out of control.

Shadow: Does she not have control of her powers anymore? I gotta end this now. Please deck I need a game changer.

Shadow draws his card and sees it's Monster Reborn.

Shadow(thoughts) Perfect.

Shadow: I sacrifice my monster to summon, Strong Wind Dragon!

Strong Wind Dragon(ATK2400/DEF1000)

Shadow: And since I sacrificed a dragon to summon him, he gains half the attack of the sacrificed monster.

Strong Wind Dragon ATK3150

Shadow: Next I activate Monster Reborn! To bring back my Red Eyes Black Dragon!

Red Eyes appears!

Leo: Awesome! Now Shadow is the one with the strongest monster!

Luna: And he has Red Eyes back.

Yusei(thought) Red Eyes Black Dragon and Black Rose Dragon…they both have 2400 attack points. It's like Akiza and Shadow were meant to meet and these dragons are only more proof that.

Shadow: Strong Wind Dragon, destroy Thought Ruler!

Akiza 6350LP

Jack: Thought Ruler is out of the picture.

Yusei: All that's left is Black Rose Dragon.

Hideo is hurt by a large object and falls to one knee. Akiza looks at him with worry.

Akiza: Daddy!

Shadow: Akiza, you gotta stop this!

Akiza: I can't!

Suddenly a large cabinet was heading towards Hideo. Akiza knew it would kill him if hit. She reached out and used all her willpower to take control.

Akiza: STOP!

Suddenly everything stops and falls to the ground.

Akiza: I did….I controlled my powers.

Hideo struggled to stand and was in pain. Akiza ran over to him and helped him up.

Hideo: Akiza…..

Akiza: I got you.

Akiza looks over at Shadow and nods.

Shadow: Red Eyes! Sacrifice yourself and destroy Black Rose Dragon!

Both Dragons clash and destroy each other. Akiza smiles as she hugs her father. Shadow walks over and helps Hideo stand.

Shadow: So what now? The duel isn't over technically.

Akiza: Well then I forfeit. There's no point in going on.

Shadow: Yeah. But I would prefer it if we called it a draw. Sound good?

Akiza smiles.

Akiza: Sounds great.

Hideo smiled seeing his daughter happy again and knew she cared deeply for Shadow. The others ran over to them. Akiza's mother ran up to her husband and daughter and hugged them.

Yusei: You alright man?

Shadow: Just a few cuts and bruises. Nothing too bad.

Jack: Good.

Luna: I'm glad everyone is fine now.

Leo: Although that duel was dangerous, it was still awesome to watch! Shadow we gotta duel sometime later ok?

Shadow: Sure.

Leo: Sweet!

As everyone was starting to settle. A blue haired woman walked in and spoke to the group.

Mina: Good to see everyone is present and well.

Jack: Mina what are you doing here?

Mina: Director Goodwin wants all of you to meet with him at his manor and I was sent to take you there.

Yusei: I think it is about time we got some answers anyways.

Shadow: Wait hold on. You work for the Sector Security right

Mina: Yes why?

Shadow reached into his pocket and walked over to her. He handed her a flash drive.

Shadow: Someone gave me that. She said it was files from the Arcadia Movement. Can you look into it for me please?

Mina: Sure, I'll take a look at it as soon as possible.

Jack: Let's get going. Tired of being here.

Yusei: Let's head out everyone.

Leo/Luna: Okay!

The group followed Mina outside but Shadow turned around to see Akiza still with her parents.

Shadow: Akiza?

Akiza: I'll be with you soon.

Shadow nods and walks away. Only Akiza and her parents are in the room.

Setsuko(Akiza's Mother): Do you really have to leave already? We just became a family again.

Akiza: I have to. It's my duty as a Signer.

Hideo: Akiza, we just got you back. And I don't want to lose you again.

Akiza: You won't. My friends will have my back. And I know Shadow will be there for me as well.

Hideo and Setsuko both looked at each other and smiled.

Hideo: So while on the subject, is Shadow your boyfriend?

Akiza started to blush and looked eye wide.

Akiza: What?! No he's just a good friend.

Setsuko: But you like him right? I see how much he cares for you and how much you care for him.

Akiza: I…..I do but I don't. I mean I never had these feelings before.

Hideo: Then trust your heart and your feelings.

Akiza: I will. I best get going. Don't want to keep everyone waiting.

Hideo: Ok. Be safe.

Setsuko: And please come back to us.

Akiza: I will. I promise.

Akiza hugged her parents and headed out of the hospital and stood outside. She took a deep breath and looked to the sky.

Akiza My life starts here….

Shadow: Hey Akiza you coming or what?

Akiza made her way to the group. They all enter the limousine heading to Rex Goodwin's Manor.