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IniquitusTheThird Laugh into the rain. from Wossname. Since: Dec, 2010
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#2251: May 11th 2011 at 5:46:25 AM

"Taking your time, Ryu, is something I could have used a hell of a lot more of," Tsuki said shortly. I've had this talk before. What can he add to it?

Storm and trouble won't make you make you lose your way. (Tits might, though.)
desdendelle Hooded Crow from Land of Milk and Honey (Sergeant) Relationship Status: Hiding
Hooded Crow
#2252: May 11th 2011 at 5:51:03 AM

"Me too. In my first duel this year, with Jerry that is, I messed it up. Horribly. And all because I haven't stopped and thought." He smiled.

On empty crossroads, seek the eclipse -- for when Sol and Lua align, the lost shall find their way home.
IniquitusTheThird Laugh into the rain. from Wossname. Since: Dec, 2010
Laugh into the rain.
#2253: May 11th 2011 at 6:02:39 AM

"Tch. He's got a habit of inspiring that sort of thing in people, it seems."

She turned back to the duel, grateful that Anna hadn't looked at her funny yet, and shot a glance to Ryu from the corner of her eye. "I wonder... do I need to be stronger than what I am right now? I mean, even ignoring my loss just now, I ranked third-lowest during the qualifiers, I lost to Sean and Michael, and Anna usually beats me when we practise in our room."

Tsuki held up one hand, looking at it. "I was supposed to be the best in Ra, but I've done nothing since then. Everyone has something special going for them, like a Duel Spirit or a background that defines them, marking them out. Do I need to have something like that as well to be capable of keeping up?"

Storm and trouble won't make you make you lose your way. (Tits might, though.)
desdendelle Hooded Crow from Land of Milk and Honey (Sergeant) Relationship Status: Hiding
Hooded Crow
#2254: May 11th 2011 at 6:15:58 AM

"I don't think so. Look, I might have a Duel Spirit" -he drew Gearfried's card, and the Iron Knight appeared- "But he isn't very helpful, aren't you, Big Guy?" Of course not, sent Gearfried. I am a warrior, not a Duelist. "I believe," continued Ryu, "that no, you don't. If you are resolved to continue, to reach the top no matter how many times you lose, you will. Also, I believe that you learn mostly from losses and mistakes; I try to see the bright side of everything." He smiled again, a warm, genuine smile. "I'm rooting for you, if that matters."

On empty crossroads, seek the eclipse -- for when Sol and Lua align, the lost shall find their way home.
IniquitusTheThird Laugh into the rain. from Wossname. Since: Dec, 2010
Laugh into the rain.
#2255: May 11th 2011 at 6:32:26 AM

"If we learned as much as you say from our mistakes, I must be the wisest damn person on this island," Tsuki said dismissively. "I am the least unique person here. Even our headmaster is the Daredevil if he traded his powers in for influence and power and skill at card games. My most distinguishing mark is the amount that I rant about not being distinguishing."

"Sometimes... I wish that I was just a tiny bit more special. Just, maybe something like my father turning out to be a master detective undercover on a really long case and he trained me under the pretense of bringing me up." Tsuki sighed, and rested her head on her arms.

"Heck, I'd settle for being distantly related to one of the original crew of Industrial Illusions. That'd let me have something to use, at least."

Storm and trouble won't make you make you lose your way. (Tits might, though.)
desdendelle Hooded Crow from Land of Milk and Honey (Sergeant) Relationship Status: Hiding
Hooded Crow
#2256: May 11th 2011 at 6:39:59 AM

"Attitude, Tsuki, attitude." Said Ryu. "You won't get anywhere with that sort of thinking. To learn from your mistakes, you need really want to. Besides, being special isn't such a biggie. I am special" -He drew four blank cards from a pocket inside his jacket, and indicated his ceremonial dagger- "and some idiots back home made my life a living hell for that. Jealousy, I suppose. Still, if you're a nice girl, that's enough for me. I would be honored to count you as a friend." He bowed, then offered her his hand.

On empty crossroads, seek the eclipse -- for when Sol and Lua align, the lost shall find their way home.
EviIPaladin Some Guy Or Something from Middle-Of-Nowhere, NS Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: Noddin' my head like yeah
Some Guy Or Something
#2257: May 11th 2011 at 2:23:20 PM

Sean chuckled. "Quite. They are less held back than the Egyptians but even still. Just because one places their faith into something does not make it more true than another. If I believed four plus four equaled ten, I would be wrong. I believe in the Light because it is. We can all see the Light, but not all of us can follow it.

"But answer me this," the Obelisk said, his eyes narrowing. "You said that I was perfect kind of person for what you need. What is it that you are planning to do?"

"Evii is right though" -Saturn "I didn't know you were a bitch Evii." -Lior Val
SarcasticallyInsane The Titleless from Tommorow Since: May, 2010
The Titleless
#2258: May 11th 2011 at 2:28:11 PM

Johnny almost laughed.

"Isn't it obvious? You said it yourself- revolution. I- no, we are going to change this world. You, I, and others. And the god is only the centerpiece; we will use the power of all Duel Spirits in the plan. And, what's even more perfect is that you seem destined to hold one of the most powerful. Your personality, your attitude..." Johnny held up a card to show Sean. "You don't even have to put it in your deck. Only carry it and wait for it to awaken, for it is one of the necessary Spirits in our plan."

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EviIPaladin Some Guy Or Something from Middle-Of-Nowhere, NS Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: Noddin' my head like yeah
Some Guy Or Something
#2259: May 11th 2011 at 2:46:12 PM

Sean held the card and looked at it closely. It was not a pure representation of the Light, but it definitely held one of its most important properties. But that was not the thing most on Sean's mind.

Spirit... My own Duel Spirit...

"Evii is right though" -Saturn "I didn't know you were a bitch Evii." -Lior Val
SarcasticallyInsane The Titleless from Tommorow Since: May, 2010
The Titleless
#2260: May 11th 2011 at 2:51:41 PM

"I only have a warning," Johnny said. "It and its brethren are rather infamous for being dangerous Spirits to their owners as well. While I'm positive it won't be anything deadly, beware when it awakes."

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EviIPaladin Some Guy Or Something from Middle-Of-Nowhere, NS Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: Noddin' my head like yeah
Some Guy Or Something
#2261: May 11th 2011 at 4:12:22 PM

Sean wasn't listening to Johnny; the Blue was too obsessed with the fact that he might now have his very own Spirit. Not just any, but one of the most powerful ones in existence. One to help him bring about the dawn of the Light. One to help him change the horrendous darkness that had engulfed his past life. One to help him save his sister from that darkness.

"Evii is right though" -Saturn "I didn't know you were a bitch Evii." -Lior Val
Scrounge (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#2262: May 11th 2011 at 5:16:41 PM

Jerry took quick stock of the situation. He was ahead, for now, and Titano was with him. A massive, powerful presence, and his best friend through thick and thin. Neither of them was perfect... But they were enough for each other.

But he'd have to pay, and pay dearly, to get him out now. Giving Scott back the lead.

While that normally wouldn't bother him, the warm, red wetness against his chest was making it hard for him to think. Everything bothered him right now.

But he had to finish this. To prove himself.

And Scott was stalling. Trying to delay the inevitable. He had to know Jerry was wounded.

Maybe he'd forgotten how dangerous wounded animals could be.

"Come on, Scott Harold! WHAT DID I HIT?"

IniquitusTheThird Laugh into the rain. from Wossname. Since: Dec, 2010
Laugh into the rain.
#2263: May 11th 2011 at 6:04:42 PM

Tsuki felt a slight pull, as if someone was guiding her hand to the blank cards that Ryu held up. She noticed what she was doing and dropped her hand again.

"...Where did you get those?" Misprints?

Storm and trouble won't make you make you lose your way. (Tits might, though.)
Kuiper [insert title here] from over to the right. Since: May, 2009
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#2264: May 11th 2011 at 7:02:49 PM

Scott sighed, not wanting to send Stardust off again. But he stood tall, and lifted the card from the field, smiling again as if he wasn't hurt. It was more obvious, now, his tactics to hide his feelings.

"Nothing, because I activate Stardust Dragon's effect," Scott said, "Negating and destroying your card rather than destroying my own. But, Stardust has to go away for a little while to build up strength again." The dragon roared into the Typhoon, flying into it, before a brilliant display of lights and stardust destroying the spell.

"I guess that makes it your turn now," Scott said, either choosing not to respond to Jerry's 'make it real' statement, or he was still making up his mind whether to sacrifice Stardust or not. It was cracking. The mask was cracking. Jerry had to see that. Know that Scott, too, was wounded, but not in the same way.

The match had changed. It wasn't Scott versus Jerry. It was now a wounded animal and a dragon with broken scales.

edited 11th May '11 7:02:58 PM by Kuiper

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Scrounge (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#2265: May 11th 2011 at 7:15:10 PM

"NO, IT DOESN'T! I have ANOTHER Mystical Space Typhoon! AND YOUR TRAP IS GOING AWAY IF I HAVE TO WALK OVER THERE AND TEAR IT UP WITH MY TEETH!"

Jerry gasped raggedly for breath, clutching his chest.

"Now WHAT.... Did you SET...?" he snarled.

"Hey... Don't ya think you should maybe ease up a bit? Maybe you should sit down or somethin'..."

"This means too much... I'm not gonna yield... And I won't be denied. I'm going to be a legend. Even if it kills me."

edited 11th May '11 7:22:35 PM by Scrounge

Kuiper [insert title here] from over to the right. Since: May, 2009
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#2266: May 11th 2011 at 7:32:42 PM

Scott looked to the side, his usually calm-ness becoming actually stoic-ness. He was close to breaking...

"If it kills you, then how will you enjoy being a legend?" He asked, taking the Mirror Force off the board. "You're getting worked up over a game, but it was Mirror Force" He said, the severity in his voice jarring to those who knew him. He then looked up at Jerry, ignoring the fact that Stardust's voice was now notably worried. And showing up to everyone who could see spirits. (He wasn't normally talkative.)

"Scott, what is it that has possessed thee?" The dragon asked, perplexed.

Scott's scales were coming off, one by one...

edited 11th May '11 7:33:03 PM by Kuiper

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Scrounge (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#2267: May 11th 2011 at 8:01:47 PM

"It doesn't matter if I enjoy it! It matters that they know my name, long after my body is nothing but stone and dust!"

He drew.

And anyone who could see Stardust Dragon could hear Jurrac Titano's voice.

"You really oughta let this one go, chief. There's gonna be other times, an' you're gonna hurt yourself at this rate. Look, I love a good brawl as much as the next guy, but the other half of survival's knowin' when's enough... Hate to say it, but the pipsqueak's right. Nobody's gonna think less of you... all you got's the wounds you came in with, an' you stood this long. Whatcha got left to prove?"

"...I have EVERYTHING to prove. To EVERYONE. Scott, Kira, Doc Black... EVERYONE..."

His heart pounded as he focused on the card he;d just pulled. No use... He didn't even know why he'd put it in there... But he didn't need it. Not now.

"It's time, Scott. Time for the big one."

"You're really gonna drag me into this, aren't ya?"

"Paying two thousand life points, I summon the strongest, fiercest, most powerful beast in my deck... and my most faithful companion. I summon... JURRAC TITANO!"

The torches flickered, going dark for a brief moment, only to flare to life again, revealing Jerry, kneeling on the floor, clutching his chest and breathing raggedly... And a massive dinosaur standing protectively above him, like some horrific guardian angel.

LP: 3100

"Now..." he gasped. "NOW, Scott Harold... This is the time "

edited 11th May '11 8:42:54 PM by Scrounge

tachikaze from Australia Since: Apr, 2009
#2268: May 11th 2011 at 8:05:27 PM

Michael, who has been watching the duel this whole time, apparently ignoring the conversation going on a few seats away stared...

I know he said he was gonna put on a good show, but he looks like he's really overdoing it...and why do those two get such impressive duel spirits while I'm stuck with the flu...

Burn up, hurricane of justice!
IniquitusTheThird Laugh into the rain. from Wossname. Since: Dec, 2010
Laugh into the rain.
#2269: May 11th 2011 at 8:29:19 PM

Tsuki felt awful.

Yes, Jerry was hurting — badly. Yes, he should have gotten medical attention. Yes, he could have offered a draw or a postponing of the match, and finished it up during the Tournament.

But that wasn't the kind of person he was.

She saw herself in him, only somehow not. Too stubborn to accept defeat in the face of danger and power, only he hadn't chosen to put himself in this condition. Her hands gripped the rail and her knuckles went white.

How alike were the two of them, beyond that? Not at all. Perhaps her Duel Spirit had been the same colour, but that meant nothing. Right now, he had already blazed past what she'd achieved, and she was torn between jealousy and wanting to see where it would take him.

Tsuki felt awful because she wanted that wound to open up further. To see what would happen when Jerry was pushed so far that he was clawing at his self, holding himself together by force of will, and then just that little bit further.

And she wished that she could learn how to feel that as well.

"..."

He'd accepted her, on day two (despite the creepy way he'd done it in). He'd helped find her when she ran away like a little child. He'd agreed to duel her to build up her confidence, even though it would mean risking missing his own match.

"Get moving, Jerry! Is this everything that you can do?"

It wasn't fair, it wasn't true, it was cold and harsh and condescending but maybe it would give her an example to follow.

Storm and trouble won't make you make you lose your way. (Tits might, though.)
Scrounge (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#2270: May 11th 2011 at 8:59:22 PM

Jerry twitched, laughing. A savage smile crossed his bloody lips as he looked up.

"Not even close," he chuckled. "Look upon this pack of giants... The three biggest and baddest, the stongest monsters ever forged by an ancient world of flame and hunger. Jurrac Tyrannus, Jurrac Spinos, and Jurrac Titano... Strength incarnate... So now..."

He rose, shaking, to his feet, only for a massive, clawed hand to gently guide him back down, its owner stepping protectively in front of him.

"Titano... It's time... No holding back."

The massive beast nodded solemnly.

"I remove Jurrac Stauriko in my graveyard from play, activating Jurrac Titano's special ability... Savage Echo!"

A phantom image of the Stauriko appeared behind Titano before dissipating, and the fire in the massive dinosaur's eyes glowed brighter as he lowered his head, jaws parting in a massive roar that split the sky and seemed to come from everywhere at once, a blazing blue battle aura forming around him.

"...Increasing his attack by another thousand points."

ATK: 4000

"Now... For the slaughter..."

"I think you proved your point... Let's get you taken care of, okay?"

"Jurrac Spinos... Take out Scott's face-down monster!"

edited 11th May '11 8:59:41 PM by Scrounge

EviIPaladin Some Guy Or Something from Middle-Of-Nowhere, NS Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: Noddin' my head like yeah
Some Guy Or Something
#2271: May 11th 2011 at 9:02:40 PM

"I suggest you quiet your insolent tongue, Tsuki."

Sean appeared behind the girl, having already pocketed his new-found treasure and putting some thought into giving it a proper spot in his deck.

"Jerry needs not be pushed any farther than he already has. Incidently, Scott looks to be in a similar circumstance. I wonder how he ended up in such a state..."

"Evii is right though" -Saturn "I didn't know you were a bitch Evii." -Lior Val
tachikaze from Australia Since: Apr, 2009
#2272: May 11th 2011 at 9:07:17 PM

Michael blinked. Did Sandwich just call a Slifer Red by their actual name? Forget the guy bleeding to death on the arena floor, this was real news!

Did Hell freeze over when I wasn't looking?

Burn up, hurricane of justice!
IniquitusTheThird Laugh into the rain. from Wossname. Since: Dec, 2010
Laugh into the rain.
#2273: May 12th 2011 at 12:21:52 AM

Tsuki's jaw went rigid. Sean again. She asked herself idly if he'd forgotten the way they'd traded insults just a short while back, or on day one, or their duel, or her bad aim, not that long ago.

Probably not.

"Insolent how, Blue? I hardly think that you are in any position to be condescending right now." She glanced around for one second. "Where's Johnny?"

Storm and trouble won't make you make you lose your way. (Tits might, though.)
desdendelle Hooded Crow from Land of Milk and Honey (Sergeant) Relationship Status: Hiding
Hooded Crow
#2274: May 12th 2011 at 12:33:50 AM

"These?" Asked Ryu, indicating the blank cards. "I got them from a friend of mine." He turned to Sean, anger showing on his face. "Shut your trap, Blue. Don't you dare call Tsuki insolent."

On empty crossroads, seek the eclipse -- for when Sol and Lua align, the lost shall find their way home.
EviIPaladin Some Guy Or Something from Middle-Of-Nowhere, NS Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: Noddin' my head like yeah
Some Guy Or Something
#2275: May 12th 2011 at 12:50:35 AM

Sean shifted back, seemingly offended by the remark. "Seems there is more to this whole 'nice guy' shtick than I thought. I never caught your name, Yellow."

The Blue merely shook his head. "Insolent in pushing someone who is near the brink further than he needs to be. We saw a similiar occurance in your duel, did we not, Tsuki? I'm sure that it... what's the saying? Ah yes, it 'hurt your feelings' last time, didn't it? I'm sure Jerry thought that Giery Mc Smartass was out of line and here you are treating someone who stood up for you in such a similar fashion. That makes you worse than you simple— I mean, you 'normal people'," Sean did the whole bunny ears thing too. "Thought of me, doesn't it?"

edited 12th May '11 12:52:21 AM by EviIPaladin

"Evii is right though" -Saturn "I didn't know you were a bitch Evii." -Lior Val

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