Synopsis: With Hou being the first player to defeat Ranma, things are going wild. However, the playoffs is still ongoing and he needs to train. And that's when Light appears...with Daddy Issues...
At Gwen's Cafe in the afternoon, Happy Sounds are everywhere. Hou, Garga, Gar-Trio, Gwen, Amaterasu, Daryl, Cross, Masato, Agito are celebrating. They all tap their orange juice while saying "Cheers".
Gwen: Congratulations, Hou.
Amaterasu: You're the first fighter to surpass Vile Ranma himself.
Masato: You earned it man.
Daryl: Truly it was a spectacle.
Hou: Thanks Guys. But Again, (hands at Garga) its All Garga. He's the real victor.
Garga: Nonsense. (Taps his back) We did it together. And I'm so proud of you.
Masato: You know, ever since you both won that match, a lot of headlines are saying that Hou's gonna win the playoffs.
Daryl: I think so too. But don't forget we're also around.
Agito: Like Garga, we've evolved too.
Cross: So You better not rest your guard, Young Hou.
Hou: (Calms them) I know. I know. If anything, I would say you guys have the advantage since you both evolved first. So...(shrugs) Welp.
Amaterasu: Humble as ever. Truly a gentleman.
Gwen: Well, consider today's meal...On Me. Let's Eat.
All: YEAH.
OP: Silhouette
After awhile, everyone's full as they sat down on chairs exhausted. Everyone just sort of burps out, Minus Daryl as he wipes his mouth with a cloth.
Masato: (burps) Delish..
Hou: Thanks for the meal.
Daryl: I haven't had this kind of meal in a long time.
Cross: Gwen's Pizzas have a knack on taste. No wonder Customer often come here to eat.
Masato: Umm...Often?
It's only them...and the crows just squawk...
Masato: It feels kinda empty right now...
Gwen: {Guilty} Well...it is the weekdays...and not everyone has school holidays at the moment.
Amaterasu: Besides, Lunch Hour was over a few hours ago. It's currently 3pm.
Masato: {Realizes} Oh Right...Anyways Hou. Is Ranma like...back to your side now?
Hou: {Saddens} No Sadly. He's still the same as ever. (Flashback) I went to help him back up. But he yelled at me, telling me to stay back. I maintained a happy face, but...(Flashback End) Deep down, I was kinda...shattered.
Masato: Oh...I'm sorry to hear that.
Daryl: My condolences...
Gwen softly pats Hou's right shoulder while he goes Hmm as he crosses his arms in depression.
Garga: No one said winning one battle would solve everything. Truly, he's a tough fellow.
Hou: Garga, I feel like we should have declined back then. Because after all, Our Goal is to reach out to him in the tournament.
Garga: But that vision you received. We had to confirm it back then. Personally, I never thought you would win, but in the end, you did, and I evolved.
Agito: {Confused} A vision? What kind of vision?
Hou: Uh...(Remember the horrible parts of the vision) {Reluctant} I...forget.
Everyone else but Garga faints.
Masato: {Angry} Come On, Hou.
Daryl: {Angry} Don't play us like that.
Hou: Sorry. [I just can't share it with them...]
Garga: Although...Destroyer has gotten even more stronger. (Remembers his new form) Vile Demonic Deity Dragon, Vanity Epoch Destroyer. Sure, Hou & I won, but his power is not to be underestimated.
Agito: You tell me. The moment I saw him, I got the hibbee jibbees. Like, what's with the new skull form?
Cross: There's no denying that Vile Ranma's not going to sit there & take the loss lightly. He'll get even stronger than all six of us combined.
Hou: Speaking of the Tournament, there's one more participant I don't really get.
All: Who?
Garga: Let me guess. Rei Urameshi. The one who uses Darkness Dragon World.
Everyone else: Oh!!!!
Masato: His buddy is Deathraider Orven, but...his identity is always a mystery. Like, he's always in...some sort of...fog.
In response to Masato's point, a view of Rei and Orven is being seen. Rei is covered in tons of misty fog, while Orven is just...there in SD.
Daryl: I tried looking for past records, but every time it's a dud. His matches are like always deleted. Some still remain but it just keeps showing static screens and glitches.
Gwen: How Strange.
Amaterasu: Really Strange.
Hou: What is Darkness Dragon World Like?
Daryl: That's Easy. As the name implies, it's a world full of Dark Dragons, focusing on one thing: Destruction. But sadly...I never fought an opponent using that world before.
Masato: Sad to say, but me too. And I don't know anyone who uses that world.
Hou: Well, I do...Light Kurouzu.
All realize in shock.
Masato: For Share, Hou. Good thinking.
Daryl: If we can review Light's Past Footage, we can perhaps create strategies to counter it.
Agito: {Excited} Ooooh then what are we waiting for? Let's do it now.
At the Buddy Card Office, Tasuku & Light discuss something in the Commissioner's Office. Everyone is completely in smiles.
Tasuku: I'm as surprised as you are, Jack. I never imagined that Hou would win against Vile Ranma for the first time.
Jack: The boy has grown exceptionally powerful. And to evolve his buddy halfway during the match? It reminds me of when I evolved into Jackknife Aster.
Light: Although you should really see the aftermath.
Flashback...Vile Ranma was throwing a temper tantrum. His Allies attempt to calm him down. Light was quite worried while hiding behind a wall inside the base.
Light: He was throwing a massive tantrum. Having a mental breakdown here and there. Punching stuff with his bare hands? Not even his allies can stop him.
Flashback end.
Tasuku: Having to lose for the first time with Lost World sure does bring a stain to his ego, huh...
Light: Even I'm scared of him. When you think about it, he even generated even more Minus Power while doing so.
Tasuku: Yes. I'm aware. Which is why I have officially taken measures. Right now, the Forensics Department and the Arms Department are working together to create a massive superweapon.
Light: What?
Flashback.
Tasuku: Based on the Lostrizer Card we've acquired, we were able to accumulate the data and create a weapon that has an equal amount of power, amplifying it. That weapon should neutralize Destroyer's Powers Temporarily, and once that's done, we can officially take action and arrest him.
Flashback End.
Jack: However...right now it's incomplete. And now that Destroyer has evolved, it won't fully neutralize him even when it's complete. That's why I have you record the data to amplify the weapon itself.
Light: No kidding. Destroyer Grows Every Day. There is no telling when he's gonna stop. By the way, who's going to use it?
Tasuku: It certainly won't be both of us, but right now, as I told you, the project is still unfinished. I forbid you to enter the lab until it's complete.
Light: Aww man...
Suddenly, Light's Phone Rings. Hou is calling him, much to his curiosity and confusion.
Light: Hou?
After a while, the gang gathers at a riverside hill. Light then arrives too.
Light: Hou.
Hou: Huh? (Spots Light) Hey Light, took you long enough.
Light: Yeah, Well. I've been busy. Left and right.
Masato: What sort of work are you working on?
Light: {Nervous} Uh...That would be top secret.
Masato: O..kay?
Light: So what do you need?
Hou: Could you tell us more about Darkness Dragon World?
Light: Sure but why?
Hou: The thing is...
Flashback.
Hou: We kept checking your past records...but none of the footages display you using that flag. If anything, the match where you fought Mamoru during HHC cup? You were using something else.
Flashback End.
Light: Then how would you know that I use Darkness Dragon World?
Hou: It's because we know who your father is.
Light: {Shock} Ack?
However, as the others talk, Light slowly becomes Angry.
Masato: Gaito Kurouzu Huh?
Daryl: The most legendary & powerful Darkness Dragon World user there is. He's known to even defeat the Mighty Sun Fighter, Gao Mikado.
Light: Grrr. {Angry and Dramatic} Of course, you had to bring out my father. And let me guess, you're gonna assume that I use Darkness Dragon World just because I'm his son. Well, newsflash, I am. So you're happy now?
All: Uh...
Hou: You good?
???: Apologies. (Comes out of his card) Light here has some...Daddy Issues.
Hou: Who are you?
???: (Bows) Allow me to introduce myself. I am Black Dragon Knight, Geil. A monster from Darkness Dragon World. I also happen to be the buddy of Light's Father.
Masato: What?
Daryl: It's true. I checked the records, and Light so far has no buddy. And I check Gaito Kurouzu's record and yes his buddy is referred to as "Abygale". Both Monsters look alike, so it checks out.
Hou: Then why are you with Light?
Geil: Right now, I serve as Light's Temporary Buddy. Currently, Gaito is working overseas and he asked me to watch over his son. Someday, Light will find his own buddy.
Hou: Then why the Dramatic React?
Geil: It's...kind of a long story. Light here...sort of despises his father. They both had a fallout once.
Flashback.
Geil: When Light was 9 years old, His father often spends time with him, telling him stories from the old days. Light would often feel annoyed as it's getting repetitive. Day and Night, there's no stopping.
Garga: Harsh...
Geil: Bonus, Gaito would often use the word "Destiny", which really annoys him most. That word serves as his catchphrase. Personally, even I feel annoyed sometimes.
Light: YOU TELL ME.
Geil: And then one day, once again, the same thing occurred. Light had enough and started rebelling him non stop. Thus they argued and at one point, Light ran away from home.
Hou: {Shock} You actually what now?
Geil: I sort of pursued him afterwards, and well, I started looking after him after some talk. But one thing is certain that Light has always held a grudge towards his father ever since.
Flashback End.
Light: {Angry} He just won't stop talking here and there. I can even hear him saying "Destiny" In My Mind!!! How are you certain that all of us meeting right now is destiny? Get Real. You make your own choices for crying out loud. So I warn you guys once, DON'T EVER....EVER...USE THAT WORD IN MY PRESENCE, OKAY???
All: {Awkward} Okay...
Geil: Ugh...
Light: Okay, Enough of that. Is there a reason why you want to know more about Darkness Dragon World?
Hou: Uh...
Fast Forward.
Light: I love to tell you more about Rei Urameshi, but sadly, even I don't know him either. But I can tell you that Darkness Dragon World is wickedly strong. And the only way to know more about it is through a fight.
Hou: Masato, you wanna go?
Masato: Sure, but why me?
Hou: It's because I...don't have my deck with me. And even if I do, I would flop easily cuz I haven't mastered Garga's evolution.
Daryl: I was gonna fight too, but I'll pass because I need to take records.
Masato: (awkward) Really, you both are using me as your test subject?
Hou & Daryl look at each other awkwardly before responding with a yes. Masato groans first, but he agrees.
Masato: Okay. I'll do it.
Gardog: And we'll be here too, recording.
Garcat: First fight versus Darkness Dragon World people!!!
Light: Hold up. No filming please. I don't really like standing out.
Gar Trio: Aww man.
Hou: Sorry guys, but if this is what Light wants ,then okay.
Gar Trio: Fine...
But then Light remembers something about what Tasuku said to him a few minutes earlier before joining.
Past Light: Hou says he wants to meet me.
Past Tasuku: I see. You can go. But I need to warn you about a few things. Do not post your match on camera. You can't let Vile Ranma know that Geil isn't Lostrized.
Light: Understood.
Jack: You also can't let them know you're with the Buddy Police. Understand?
Light: Okay okay I get it. Relax. Jeez.
Tasuku and Jack then look at each other with Awkward Smiles while thinking aloud "Definitely not his Father...". The flashback ends and Light seems well...light-headed.
Light: Anyways, shall we get started?
Hou: You bet. I'll set the field.
Hou sets the stage through his stage activator. Once again, the stage is set, and Masato & Light stand on it.
Masato: The linked Spiral is the chain of bonds. Luminize. Spiral Linkdragon Order.
Light: The Dark Curse has foretold our victory. Luminize. (Summons a glowing sword and swings it) Cursed...Knights.
All: Buddy...Fight.
Both: Open the flag.
Masato: Ancient World.
Light: Darkness Dragon World.
Hou: Light will go first.
Light: Draw. Charge & Draw. Set Spell. Sentence of Curse.
Suddenly, some sort of circle puzzle just shines over Masato's Flag. This catches everyone's attention.
Garga: What's that?
Daryl: I don't know.
Light: That is your cursed puzzle. I'm going to be sending cards under your flag. By the time there are 15 cards under there, you will lose.
Masato: WHAT?
Light: My advice is to defeat me before that happens. Good Luck.
Masato: Oh boy...
Agito: Don't let your guard down. You got this.
Light: I call Black Dragon Knight, Belze to the center.
Belze: (Appears) Shall we destroy?
Light: Cast. Curse Destruction. I destroy Belze. (Does So) And I discard the top two cards of my deck. If Geil is among those cards...
Light's Top two cards discard slowly and one of them being Geil himself, much to Light's impressment.
Light: Better said than done.
One card is placed under Masato's Flag and suddenly...a part of Masato's Flag is blackened out.
Hou: Say what?
Light: (As cards are being placed) Two. And Three.
Two more cards are being placed, and more parts of the Flag is blackened.
Masato: You're kidding me.
Light: Belze's effect gives me one life, and you must discard one hand card. Now it's time for the second act. I buddycall Black Dragon Knight, Geil, to the center.
Geil then appears in his full form. He resembles a white knight but possesses no mouth, with his face being donned by a helmet. He possesses a red cape and wields a black sword.
Geil: Light. Fight to your heart's content.
Light: I equip Black Dragon Sword, Geilblade. (Stabs the ground) With its ability, four cards.
Another card is placed under Masato's Flag.
Light: And with that, my turn is over.
Garga: Interesting. Knowing that he can win automatically, he doesn't have to attack at all.
Hou: So that's Light's playstyle.
Masato: Anyhow. I'd better win before the coup de gras happens. My turn.
Light: Sentence of Curse's ability.
Masato: Huh?
Light: At the beginning of the opponent's turn, one card is placed under the opponent's flag. Don't forget.
Masato: Aww man. 5 cards already? Draw. Charge & Draw.
Hou: Masato just cast Linkdragon Order's Links to increase his resources.
Daryl: And then he summoned Kaina & Johaku before buddycalling Agito to the right.
Garga: He also cast Linkdragon Order's Hunt to increase his hand before equipping Wildaxe. Seems to me he's on a roll.
Masato: Ready, Guys?
Linkdragon Order: YA.
Light: Cast. Scar Bind. (Eyes Glow)
Agito is suddenly affected as Red Energy surrounds him.
Agito: Ahh....I can't move...
Masato: Agito!!!
Light: Scar Bind rests one card on the opponent's field when the opponent has a card under their flag.
Masato: It won't stop me. Kaina. Attack Geil.
Kaina: (Attacks) You ready for a knockout punch? (Hits Geil)
Geil: I won't let anyone harm Light. For I am an immortal Knight. (Destroyed)
Light: Geil's ability activates. By paying 1 life, I return him to my hand cards. (Does So) And One more Card under your flag.
Hou: {Surprised} Geil just returned his hand!!!
Garga: Meaning Geil can be summoned again.
Masato: Johaku.
Light receives 2 damage. 9 life left.
Masato: Wild Axe. (Attacks)
Light: Cast. Midnight Shadow.
Multiple Illusion copies of Light appear, disabling the hit for Masato. Masato then jumps back.
Masato: Tch. I couldn't make a dent.
Light: My turn. Geilblade's ability. 7 cards.
Masato's Flag blackens out even more.
Light: Geil to the center.
Geil: (Appears) My ability activates. When the opponent has one card under their flag, I can eliminate one of their cards.
Geil's Blue Spirit emerges, and thus Johaku is hit as he yells. However, he revives with soulguard.
Light: Cast. Curse Destruction. (Geil is Out) And...
Light's top two cards are discarded once again. Geil is one of them and...
Light: 8. 9. 10.
The flag blackens out more.
Light: Geil returns to my hand.
11 cards.
Light: Revive. Geil!!!
Geil: (Appears) I will revive as many times as necessary. For Light's sake, I will not let him lose.
Kaina loses one soul with Geil's effect.
Geil: Cast. Curse Symphony. (Pays 1 gauge) I draw 2 cards. And since you have at least 3 cards under your flag, I gain 2 life. Black Dragon Knight, Zest to the right. And Black Dragon Knight, Arbol, to the left.
Both: (Appears) Give Me Orders.
Light: Geil. Attack Agito.
Geil Hits Agito, but the latter revives with soulguard.
Light: Zest. Attack Johaku.
Johaku is out.
Masato: JOHAKU.
Light: Arbol. Attack Kaina.
Arbol: (Attacks) For Light's Sake. Begone. (Destroys Kaina)
Kaina: Curses. (Destroyed)
Masato: Oh No...
Garga: Eleven Cards in total...4 more, then it's game over.
Hou: But knowing Masato, He's not the type to give up.
Light: So, what do you thin,k Masato? What are you going to do now? How will you handle situations like this?
Masato: Well...I...
Daryl: (Checks his phone) Hmmm...You know, when you think about it, Light's Father also use this kind of tactic to win.
Light: Wh....HEY. Don't Bring My Dad Up. I hate being compared, you know.
Daryl: Sorry, but I can't control this kind of urge inside of me. (Shouts) Both of you, Father And Son, you are magnificent. 100%.
Silence fills the area. A crow just squawked nearby.
Cross: That came out of nowhere...
Hou: Yeah...Oops..
Masato: Anyhow. I'd better at least win. Draw. Charge & Draw. Rumbling Spiral Thunderaxe, Emperor Agito to the center.
Agito: (Appears as Emperor Agito) Incredible Power flows within me.
Masato: Now that Emperor Agito is here, His power & critical cannot be stopped. I can make a total of 3 attacks. And I summon Wings to the left.
Agito: Prepare for defeat, Kurouzu.
Light: I wouldn't say that. Cast. Scar Bind. (Eyes Glow)
Suddenly, all of Masato's Cards have the same red energy around them, rendering them unable to attack.
Agito: This Again?
Wings: I can't look away.
Garga: Why are all the cards at rest?
Geil: Scar Bind rest all cards instead when Masato has more than 8 cards under his flag.
Masato: Not this time, I cast. Linkdragon Order's renewal. Emperor Agito stands. And one more Wings to the right. Emperor Agito. Attack Geil.
Agito: (Attacks) For Share. (Destroys Geil)
Light: Geil returns to my hand. (Does So) 13 Cards.
Wings: Don't forget our Dragon Share.
Agito: And I have Penetrate.
A total of 6 damage. 4 life left.
Agito: Double Attack.
Light: Not so fast. Cast. Black Dragon Shield. (Blocks the attack)
Masato: Uh Oh...
Agito: I failed to finish him off.
Light: Oh Dear... Geilblade's ability. 14 cards.
The flag blackens.
Hou: {Worried} One card left...
Light: Masato. I love to continue this match. But sadly, all good things must come to an end. My turn...is over.
Masato: AH?
The last card is slowly being put...
Light: Under the twilight of Darkness, your destiny has been sealed. This is the last card, and Darkness shall swallow you whole.
The Last Card fills the puzzle. It's officially complete, and the flag is fully blackened out. The puzzle disappears and the flag suddenly....Shatters to Pieces. Everyone is shocked.
Light: I win the game.
Masato was downright devastated. He falls down on his knees after witnessing Light's Skill in Battle.
Masato: So this is...Light Kurouzu.
Sunset arrived.
Masato: Ahhhh...I lost.
Daryl: But then again. It was an excellent fight.
Light: Simply put, Masato. You could have won there last turn. If you hadn't used Agito's double attack, you could have used your impact and won the game.
Masato: DAH?
Agito: AWW MAN. Masato!!!
Masato: {Embarrassed} Oops...
Hou: Hey, Light. Can I say something?
Light: Sure. What is it?
Hou: Earlier, I noticed you saying the D word. And yet you were not angry about it. I wonder why...
Light: Uh....
Everyone is watching him suspiciously as they cross their arms. Light feels a little awkward.
Hou: (Returns to normal) Anyhow. Thanks for showing us how Darkness Dragon World works.
Light: My Pleasure. We'll be cheering you in the playoffs. Also about that video request...We'll make it up to you someday. Like Geil doing a pratfall.
Geil: No, I won't.
The Gar Trio stares in pure joy with sparkles in their eyes.
Geil: Don't get used to it.
Later at the Buddy Card Office, or to be precise, the Weapons Lab, the superweapon is complete. The superweapon is a massive technological sword, sealed in a massive and giant case. Light & Geil stare at it in shock.
Tasuku: After many weeks of prep work, it is complete. This weapon, as I said, should carry power that resembles Destroyer's and amplify it.
Jack: However, right now, its power is still not fully usable. We'll have to see how it goes later on.
The moment nighttime arrives, Light & Geil appears at the Rooftop atop of the building. Watching the sunset, Light becomes extremely serious. Geil stands behind him as he listens to what he has to say.
Light: Geil...Normally, Hou should have been my opponent. I wanted to see for myself if he's worthy.
Geil: That so?
Light: There's no denying that the Commissioner's gonna give the superweapon to Hou & Garga. He didn't prove himself today, and I think it's actually the right decision.
Geil: Meaning?
Light: Like Hou said, he's sloppy. Even though he didn't fight me, I can tell that he is not ready for it. Therefore, I'm going to use the weapon. This Geil...(opens his eyes) is my destiny.
ED: Hello by Za Bon.
Hou: The Gang and I are visiting Eden's School because we want to understand more about her lifestyle. Meanwhile, Da Dan is attempting to start a coup. Next time, "Coup De Tat, Da Dan Rebels". Join us for a buddyfight.
Story End.