User blog:Guardian Fira/Fighters Unite! Chapter 7: Dark Memories

Thursday (1 day until the regional qualifiers), Sanbuki Academy, Lunchroom, 12:36

The lunchroom was noisier than ever, with all the students chatting about schoolwork and Buddyfight. The regional qualifiers was tomorrow, so everyone was getting ready for the tournament, discussing strategies and decks with each other. Chain was still reviewing his deck, for the 16th time that day, worried that something was wrong with it. Hearty, of course, was trying to reassure him that it was fine, though believed it was her fault that he was like this. After days of rigorous training, Chain was feeling much more confident in his fighting skills, along with Serena and Berith, who were also frantically inspecting their decks. Serena was constantly flicking between 2 different cards, then putting one in her deck. Berith, however, was completely silent, looking up different cards on his laptop and checking his deck. Abend was still in the Core Deck Case, while Dagger sat at Serena's feet. Hearty looked at all 3 of the teammates, a little concerned at their lack of communication with each other. She felt it was best to try and speak to them.

"Is everyo-", Hearty attempted to say, before being interupted by all 3 saying, "SHHHHH". Hearty got a little angry with all of them, being so separated from each other while being so close. She noticed Sorin walking towards the group, tray full of food. She smiled and raised her hand in a hello gesture, and he returned it with a smile and nod. He got closer and closer to the group, keeping his gaze fixed on Chain, completely oblivious to his presence. Sorin held his tray in his hand and balanced it on his elbow, allowing his other hand to poke Chain on his left shoulder, then quickly dashing to the right.

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Sorin quickly dashed away as Chain looked around him, confused by what had happened. Hearty giggled a little as Chain franticly looked around. Sorin, feeling smug about the joke, walked away from the group and towards another table, where Fira and Yuki were sat. He took a seat opposite both of them, noticing Fira helping Yuki with her deck, but not as badly as Chain and his friends. "So, what about this card?", Yuki asked, pointing at one of her cards. "Well, that is helpful, but try this instead", Fira suggested, pointing at another card on the table. Sorin couldn't help but think that he should go over his deck, but didn't feel there was a point. He felt his deck was perfect the way it was, and he had more important things to think about. "Hey Sorin", Fira said.

Sorin, still a little dazed from his train of thought, turned his head slightly to face Fira, head still in his hand. "You want to go over your deck too?", Fira asked. Sorin lifted his head from his hand and let out a scoff, "I don't need to fix my deck, it works fine the way it is, and that means it dosn't need changing". Fira rolled his eyes, but muttered out, "Okay then". Sorin never liked anyone tampering with his deck, ever. Ocker once tried to add another card to his deck, and didn't see any play for 2 weeks. Yuki gathered up her cards and placed the back in her Deck Case, as Jace helped her. She stood up rather sharpish and announced to Fira and Sorin, "Well, I need to get going, next class is Rulings and we are learning about Lethal Formation today, I need to be prepared for anything! I'll see you guys after school!". With that, Yuki took off, Jace in tow and brushed past Chain and Team Stardust, still too emersed with their own decks to notice her.

"What about you Sorin, will I see you after school?", Fira once again asked. Sorin looked staright at Fira, then looked away at his own deck. Fira already knew his answer, but still smiled. "It's ok, I got to go watch over my sister anyway, Serena's gonna be out training all day again, so It's down to me again", Fira said as he stood up. He started to walk away from Sorin, before turning his head slightly and saying, "But if you ever need help, I'm always there". With that, Fira walked away, leaving Sorin at the table. Sorin crossed his arms and looked at them, he knew it was rude to not accept their help or even say bye, but he had more things on his mind. Today was an important day for him, but not one he enjoyed.

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Thursday (1 day until the regional qualifiers), Hinagiku Beach, 4:23

Sorin arrived at the beach, needing to take his mind off the day. He originally thought about challenging Fira to a fight, but like he said, he was busy today. Sorin walked onto the sand of the beach, standing about half a mile from the stadium. He walked over to the edge of the water, closed his eyes and simply listened. He could hear the waves crashing back on themselves, over and over. He could feel the wind pushing agaist his face, and hear it shooting past his ears. He could see a bright light through his eyelids, and feel the warm glow of the sun beaming onto them. He slowly opened his eyes to see what stood in front of him, and what he saw was inspiring, to say the least. A picture perfect view. The sea glistening a shining blue colour, with the sun rays reflecting off of the waves, making it look like it twinkled. He felt like nothing else in the world mattered, not one thing. "Never thought I'd see another guy around here", A voice announced.

Sorin turned to see aother boy stood a little further down the beach. The boy had rather pale skin and blue eyes, sporting long black hair and topped off with an earring in the shape of a scythe. He was wearing a black T-shirt, and blue jeans with black sneakers. Sorin had never seen the boy before, but didn't change his tone for him. "Sneaking up on people isn't much of a conversation starter, you know?", Sorin irritatingly questioned. The boy simply walked a little closer to Sorin, with a grin across his face. "I guess your here to pay your respects too?", he asked. Sorin's eyes widened in astonishment, unable to understand how the boy knew about today. Sorin didn't think anyone else knew about the significance of today, except Chain and Serena, who were too busy with the tournament to remember. "How do you-", Sorin started, before the boy raised his hand, and said, "I'd rather not explain with words, I know why your here....Sorin". The boy then pulled out a Core Deck Case and held it tight. "Do you accept my challenge?", he asked. Sorin, surprised he knew his name, also pulled out his Deck Case, gripping it tightly and allowed Ocker Glaser to emerge from the Case. As Ocker formed, the boys Buddy also formed behind him, sprouting a large body, with a set of wings. A large object appeared in front of the shape, slowly extending into the shape of a scythe. The body caught the scythe and red eyes formed on its head, revelaing Purgatory Knights, Death Sickle Dragon. The dragon slowly turned to the boy, and asked, "Your orders, Red?". The boy, named Red, simply smiled and said, "Win this fight".

So this is part 1 of Chapter 7, I hope you all enjoyed it so far and look forward to the fight between Red and Sorin!