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Chapter 20 - Astrological Tears (Chap 18)

Synopsis: Seiji & Vile Ranma start up something new. This sparks a lot of attention, including the Ace of Study himself. While they're at it, they're going to fight???

In the previous story...

Da Dan: Bloody Eyes's ability activates.

Garga's under control...

Hou: Cast. Gargantua Switch Mode. G-EVO Activate. Change. Gargantua Dragon, Cyclone Mode.

Garga: (G-EVO) Cyclone Mode. (Attacks) ONE. (Deals Damage) TWO. (Deals Damage) THREE. (Deals Damage)

Hou: Cast. Gargantua Tactic, Triple-Timer. Garga Stands and two damage to Da Dan. One more time, Garga.

Garga: As you wish. (Attacks)

Da Dan watches it in fear as Garga flies in for one last time and finishes Da Dan off.

Da Dan: AHHHHH!!!!

OP: 最高(さあ行こう

Seiji walks in the middle of a hill. His expression is stern as the wind moves through his clothes. He reaches an empty yet massive mansion. He walks inside before hearing a voice behind him that says, "So you made it". It was Vile Ranma as he stood above him, feeling impressed.

Seiji: What is this place?

Vile Ranma: Our new HQ.

Seiji: I'm surprised you can afford this place. If anything, I'm even more surprised your parents allowed you to stay here.

Vile Ranma: I have my ways. Now, time for the actual subject.

Hearing this, Seiji finds this curious. Meanwhile, at Gwen's cafe, Hou & Garga come in. Amaterasu is cleaning some dishes. Masato & Agito were there as well.

Hou: Hey there.

Gwen: Welcome. What can I get for you both?

Hou: Just our usual pizza, please.

Gwen: Coming right up.

Gwen walks away and accidentally bumps into Amaterasu. Amaterasu yells and accidentally drops the dishes she was washing, and knocks over a massive number of glass cups. It lets out a massive bang, and everyone's surprised.

Garga: Are you guys alright?

Amaterasu: We're fine, but the glasses and plates are broken.

Gwen: Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry, big sis.

Amaterasu: It's okay. Quickly help me clean this mess.

Masato: We'll help too.

Hou: Let's go.

Everyone immediately gets to work, and after 10 minutes, the mess is cleaned. Everyone rubs their forehead as a job well done and is exhausted.

Hou: Oh dear...let's try not to do that again.

Garga: Good thing you both are okay.

Gwen: (Nods) Mmm. Right. Need to make the pizza for you both. Let's go, Amaterasu.

Amaterasu: Right behind you.

They both leave. Meanwhile, the rest are sitting at a table.

Masato: So what's new? What's the update on Daryl?

Hou: I kinda visited him alone. Luckily, he's feeling better, and he's comfortable talking to me. He said that he's going to get his friend back.

Masato: For Share. That's the Ace of Study for you.

Hou: Anyways, what's new on today's Paltube?

Hou checks his phone and notices with small surprise. He notices Vile Ranma about to do a stream on a new channel???

Hou: Ranma?

Garga: What? (Moves in) What's going on?

Hou: It's this here.

Hou places his phone down on the table. He opens the live stream, and the phone shows the stream in a 2-dimensional air view. The intro plays, but in a vile manner because of its font. And suddenly, in a burst of flames, Vile Ranma appears.

Vile Ranma: Welcome to my new channel. Greetings to all buddyfighters. I am Vile Ranma. I'm sure you all witnessed how I obliterated that lousy Ace of Games, Hou Ren. After all, I have power that nobody can match. And now here he is once again. My most powerful buddy.

Destroyer shows himself in skull form.

Destroyer: I am Vile Demonic Dragon, Vanity Husk Destroyer. I am the most powerful monster there is in Lost World.

Vile Ranma: Destroyer isn't the only one I have allied with. In fact, I have a special guest. The Genius chess champion who defeated the Ace of Study, Daryl Hoshino...

Seiji comes in.

Vile Ranma: It's Seiji Kido, folks.

Masato: So those two are allies...

Hou: It's obvious. After all, Ranma went there to watch his match.

Vile Ranma: Do you all wish to get stronger? Or, in fact, do you wish to possess incredible power?

Seiji: Vile Ranma has the ability to do so right here. After all, he powered up my buddy and thus allowed me to defeat Daryl.

While the live stream goes on, Daryl watches this sternly.

Vile Ranma: If you all wish to join me, subscribe to the channel first. I also welcome all comments. The next broadcast is coming soon. Until we meet again.

Stream end.

Agito: You can tell he's serious about this.

Garga: I agree. Lost World is no joke. How to defeat it is the question.

Spectators around the country witnessed the stream and are really curious and excited. Many wish to join Vile Ranma and thus immediately subscribed to his channel. One by one, they started coming in like an army of ants marching from holes. Meanwhile, Tasuku, Jack, Light & Geil examine the video.

Tasuku: It's no surprise that the new channel of his racked up over 30 thousand subscribers. Especially in mere hours.

Jack: It's just one single stream, and he was able to grasp it all.

Light: (Bangs the table) Commissioner. I suggest we take action right now. They're out in the open, and I even scoped around and found their hideout.

Tasuku: Absolutely not. I cannot authorize such a thing.

Light: But...they destroyed the Stage back at Helping Hands Academy. Hou got injured too!!!

Tasuku: I'm aware. But think of how much power Destroyer posses. Destroyer alone can obliterate even one stadium. Should we face him, I promise that we will meet our makers deadly.

Light: But...

Tasuku: Our only best option is to be patient. Hopefully, find a way to counter Destroyer while we still can.

Hearing this, Light feels very worried.

Geil: And further, Lost World is still brand new. Sure, Ranma uses them, but do we even know what are the monsters of Lost World plotting next? Could they be plotting to slaughter? If so, on whom?

Tasuku: Exactly. (Flashback) It took us 20 years to visit all worlds there are. Finding out that Lost World was erased from all dimensions. History. Facts. Everything.

Jack: We don't want to waste those 20 years of investigation by making a hasty decision now. Gather as much intel as you can and don't get caught.

Geil: Understood.

Light: Fine. Guess I'll do it. [This is really tedious at this point.]

Back at the HQ, Vile Ranma sits down, looking at all of the comments from his recent stream. Suddenly, an email notification appeared on his phone. He opens it and have a look at it. It is revealed that Daryl is going in for the count. He smiles evilly.

Vile Ranma: Foolish Daryl. He fell for it.

Suddenly, night arrives. Daryl is waiting a park while staring at a river in a serious manner. A voice calls out to him.

Vile Ranma: I got your message.

Daryl turns around and both Vile Ranma & Daryl look at each other eye to eye in serious manner. Vile Ranma however, smiles in an evil manner.

Daryl: So there you are.

Suddenly, Destroyer appears behind him in skull form, leaving Daryl in small fear. His facial expression may still be serious, but he is afraid deep inside.

Daryl: Vanity Husk Destroyer...

Vile Ranma: Your buddy is not here right now?

Daryl: Cross doesn't need to come for such trivial matter. I came here because I have a request with you.

Vile Ranma: That so? Funny that I was going to say the same thing. I want to have a buddyfight with you.

Daryl: Huh. Aren't you smart for brains? In that case, if I win, I want Seiji back on my side.

Vile Ranma: Seiji? Really?

Daryl: He is my friend.

Vile Ranma: Huh?

Daryl: I want him back to my side regardless. And one more thing, I also want you to go back to Hou's side. He misses you dearly. He still sees you as a friend.

Vile Ranma: Figured as much. Very well. I will do as you say if you win. But should things be the opposite...

Hearing this, Daryl becomes a bit afraid while retaining his serious nature.

Daryl: Yeah. I'll do whatever you want.

Vile Ranma: Deal. Then I'll see you at the shop preliminaries.

Daryl: Indeed. Don't be late. (Walks away)

While watching him walking away, the latter smiles menacingly. The next morning arrived. Once again, everyone else hangs out at Gwen's Cafe.

Masato: So, Hou, what are you going to do?

Hou: What do you mean?

Agito: Aren't you gonna like reach him out or some sort? Like, I don't know, tell him to disband or something?

Hou: Well, of course, I want to reach out to him. Sure I could just go to the comments and do so. But he'll probably ban me if I appear. So I decided to give him space.

Masato: That so?

Hou: For now. My best move is to reconstruct my deck, analyze his playstyles, and then, when the time is right, I will face him in the final, and I will go heart to heart with him.

Agito: I get it now. You decided not to communicate with words but to express feelings through battle.

Masato: Nice Idea. Respect.

Garga: If anything, if Ranma just go back to normal instantly, then I wouldn't have a chance to battle Destroyer. I need to follow my Destiny.

Suddenly, Amaterasu (cat form), while biting a phone, just comes in with sudden news. She's feeling in a panicking mood.

Amaterasu: (Muffing) This is terrible news.

Gwen: What's wrong?

Amaterasu: (Puts down the phone and returns to normal) Daryl & Ranma are about to face each other in the preliminaries.

Everyone's shocked.

Hou: Say What???

In one of the shop prelims, Ion & Takokichi once again do some commentating. Ranma & Daryl now face each other for the first time as they are on the top of the buddyfighter pads.

Ion: In this match of the playoffs, we have two unique buddyfighters who are facing each other for the first time. Featuring the Ace of Study, Daryl Hoshino, and the all-new Lost World user, Ranma Kakogawa.

Tako: Hang on. I heard he changed his name to Vile Ranma. I think that name sounds edgy and cool, chu.

Ion: Oh, is that right? Okay. Vile Ranma it is.

The stage activates, and both players are finally on stage and are about to Luminize.

Daryl: I'm guided by the celestial sphere! And the Guidance of a Dragon. Luminize! Triangulum Galaxy!

Vile Ranma: Reveal the Gateway to the Lost Dimension. Luminize. Dimension Gate.

Ion & Tako: And....Buddyfight.

Both: Raise the flag.

Daryl: Star Dragon World.

Vile Ranma: Dragon World.

Daryl: That day...(Remembers Hou's fight with him) I saw how he obliterated him. But this time, it will be different. (Flashback ends) [I studied what I could. Seiji, I will get you back. And Hou, this is for you as well.]

Ion: The first move goes to Vile Ranma.

Vile Ranma: Draw. But I won't charge. Dimension Dragon, Ire to the center.

Ire appears.

Vile Ranma: Dimension Dragon, Alzeg to the left.

Alzeg appears.

Vile Ranma: Ire. Attack the fighter.

Ire attacks.

Ion: Vile Ranma uses Ire's effect to increase his hand and dealt 2 damage. Now, it's Daryl's turn. Let's see how he responds.

Daryl: Draw. Charge & Draw. I buddycall Cross Astrologia to the center.

Cross: (Appears) Under the Guidance of Stars, I will bring Daryl forth his victory.

Daryl: Fret to the left.

Fret: I won't be showing any mercy.

Daryl: [I know he has the Lost World flag in his hand. So in that case... ] Cast. Notify, Burst Tactics.

Suddenly, Vile Ranma's gauge is reduced to none.

Vile Ranma: Nani?

Daryl: You need two gauge to summon your Lost World Flag. Burst Tactics destroys two of the opponent's gauge when I have two or more Astrodragons on the field.

Vile Ranma: Tch. Smart move.

Garga: Looks like Daryl has the upper hand.

Hou: I didn't even know destroying gauge is possible.

Daryl: In exchange, if a monster with Galaxy Formation is on the field, I gain two gauge. Equip. (Equips an armed crossbow) Seercrossbow, Babylonia Lupus.

Ion: Oh. A New Item.

Daryl: Cross. Attack Ire.

Cross: Leave it to me. (Destroys Ire) Penetrate.

Vile Ranma receives 3 damage.

Vile Ranma: Curse you. Alzeg's ability. When Ire is destroyed, I gain one gauge & draw a card.

Cross: Double attack.

Another 3 damage.

Daryl: Fret, Follow Him.

Another 2 damage.

Daryl: Babylonia Lupus. (Shoots)

Vile Ranma: Cast. Green Dragon Shield. (Blocks the attack)

Daryl: Double Attack. (Shoots)

Vile Ranma: Once Again Cast, Green Dragon Shield. (Blocks the attack)

Daryl: FYI, Babylonia Lupus has triple attack. (Shoots)

Vile Ranma: So what? Cast. Blue Dragon Shield. (Blocks the attack)

Daryl: Oh No...

Hou: He was so close...

Garga: And there's something worse. Look.

Vile Ranma now has two gauge.

Garga: He now has 2 gauge.

Masato: Uh Oh...

Vile Ranma: (Pays gauge and holds his flag) Behold. (Cover the Flag) LOST WORLD.

Lost World enters play.

Ion: There It Is. The flag that defeated Hou a few weeks ago. Lost World.

Vile Ranma: Lost Deck. Come To Me.

As the skies crack open, once again, the gateway just appears and unfolds the cards.

Vile Ranma: The Gateway to the Lost Dimension has opened. The Vile Demonic Dragon Roars. (Catches Cards) Deck Change. Lost Vanity Dimension.

Destroyer appears once again.

Vile Ranma: Vile Demonic Dragon, Vanity Husk Destroyer.

Daryl: This is bad...

Cross: Stand your ground.

Vile Ranma: I applaud you, Daryl Hoshino. Destroying my gauge is impressive, except it was not good enough. You should have gotten rid of Alzeg first. Then you could have won there.

Cross: Even so, you don't have the right to insult my buddy.

Vile Ranma: I was only speaking facts. Because I'm sure someone like Daryl would only care about the obvious rather than the other.

Daryl reacts with "Tch".

Vile Ranma: Draw. Charge & Draw. Dimension Dragon, Agonia to the center.

Agonia Appears.

Vile Ranma: Cast. D Suction. (Destroys Agonia)

Ion: With D Suction's effect, Vile Ranma acquires even more resources.

Vile Ranma: Equip. Vile Demonic Gun, Lostless Buster. (Does So) Now Tremble In Fear! Quake in terror. And Be Consumed by Despair. I buddycall Vile Demonic Dragon, Vanity Husk Destroyer to the right.

Destroyer goes to the right.

Vile Ranma: Destroyer. Defeat Cross at once.

Destroyer: (Attacks) I shall grant that wish. Dimension Door, Origin.

Destroyer destroys Babylonia Lupus. Destroyer gets rid of Cross's soul.

Vile Ranma: Double attack.

Destroyer: Dimension Door, Origin.

Fret: I have faith in your victory. (Destroyed)

Daryl: Cast. Notify Blessed Rain Tactic. (Blocks) Tch. My life didn't increase.

Ion: That's right. When Destroyer's on the field, Daryl cannot gain a single life.

Vile Ranma: Try this on for size. (Shoots)

Daryl: Cast. Mars Barrier. (Blocks)

Vile Ranma: Typical. (Shoots)

Vile Ranma fires one last shot at Cross, and the attack hits...

Cross: I'm sorry...Daryl. (Destroyed)

Daryl: CROSS.

Vile Ranma: Didn't I tell you before? You're not good enough. Alzeg.

Daryl: Cast. Earth's Barrier. (Blocks the attack)

Vile Ranma: You still persist? Very well. FINAL PHASE. (Pays 3 gauge) Do It, Destroyer.

Impact Sequence.

Vile Ranma: Impact. Vanity Zero Blazer.

Destroyer fires away, and Daryl reacts in shock as he receives the shocking blow of damage. Everyone's shocked while Vile Ranma smiles menacingly.

Ion: Game End. Winner. Vile Ranma.

Garga: He's strong...

Hou: Daryl...

Back at the stage, Daryl was able to get back up despite the damage dealt to him. Cross (SD form) stands beside him.

Daryl: I failed...(Turns to Cross) It's all your fault.

Cross: What?

Daryl: You failed to withstand Destroyer & Ranma's attack. Thus, it made me lose.

Cross: Wh...What are you saying?

Daryl: (Lash Out) I don't ever want to see you again. BEGONE FROM MY SIGHT RIGHT NOW.

Cross: I....You....(Flies away while lashing out in sadness)

Soon after, Vile Ranma arrives up front.

Vile Ranma: I won the fight. Now you have to do what I say. Here. (Passes him a Lostrizer Card) That there is a Lostrizer Card, made from Destroyer's cells. Use it to power up your buddy.

Daryl: You gave it to Seiji, too, didn't you?

Vile Ranma: Aren't you a smart one? Then you knew that I want you as an ally. However, I will give you time to think about it. I only want your response in heart and soul. (Walks away)

Witnessing the card, Daryl ponders, "If I use this, then Cross will...". Meanwhile, while flying away in tears, Cross looks back sadly. He is feeling very depressed as a mother who lost his child...

Cross: I'm sorry...Daryl...(continues flying away)

Anime Ending: Buddy Funny Days

Hou: First, Daryl loses, and now Cross is Abandoned??? Daryl, why can't you catch a break? Oh great, he's back again. Next time, "Two-faced". Join us for a buddyfight.

Story End.

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