Thread: Cold Fragments of Time – Arclights-Yu-Gi-Oh! ZeXal (Fushimi & Momoka)

"Great, if you don't mind then let's walk a little away." He said while walking a little and looking back at Shark. Glancing over at Yuma once more, Shark followed. The two didn't go far, they could still see III and Yuma, but there was no way they could hear their conversation.

Finally breaking the silence, IV was the first to speak. "Been a while, hasn't it.... Ryoga?"

Shark looked a little puzzled. "...How do you know my name? Not only that, that pink haired guy also knew Yuma's...?"

Smirking, IV threw a card right at Shark. Taking hold of it, Shark saw that it was... Mirror Force? What was the meaning of showing that to him? "....What's this for?"

"Oh, nothing much... Do you remember the National Duel Circuit tournament?" IV replied back.

Continuing to glare, Shark's ears perked up. Of course he did. How could he forget? That tournament... The one he was disqualified from, and the one during which his sister got hospitalized...

Still smirking, IV turned around. "You were disqualified for taking a peek at your opponents deck that was conveniently placed there. What if... It wasn't just a coincidence?"

Eyes widening, Shark got what he was getting at. "...You... You set me up!" Finally realizing, he clenched the card and scowled even more at IV. "Why, you...!!!"

"Wait just a moment. If you want your revenge now, it'll have to wait for now." Sneering more, he continued, "This was just a nice little hello. You should probably go back to that friend of yours for now, Ryoga."

Continued to glare at him, Shark wanted to get his revenge then and there so bad, but what could he do at the moment? He was in no state to do so... He had been losing recently, after all. Reluctantly, Shark looked back at IV once more, and then went over to where III and Yuma were.

"Yuma-kun..?" III said, watching Yuma not pay any attention to him. Hearing III speak, he quickly jolted his head back to glaring at him. "Wha-? Oh, sorry. I was just... watching Shark!"

"Shark? Oh, your friend. Hm..." III got lost into thought for a moment. I wonder... that boy seems familiar... could he have been the one who lost to Nii-sama in that tournament?

Looking away awkwardly, Yuma was just anxious for Shark to get done talking to IV. "That pendant. It's a bit interesting, isn't it?" III suddenly said, causing Yuma to perk up.

"Yeah! My dad gave it to me. It's really special. Makes me feel like I can do anything, you know? Like kattobing!"

"Katto..bing...?"

Realizing that III would of course not know his way of "kattobing" he quickly shook his head. "It's when you never give up and can do anything when you put your mind to it! You're a duelist, aren't you?" III nodded, he was of course a duelist. Hearing Yuma talk this way made him somehow... happy feeling. The joy came to an end though as soon as Shark came walking back. That signaled III's time to speak with Yuma was over.

"Shark! Hey, so, did you know that guy?" Yuma curiously questioned.

Still having somewhat of a scowl, Shark looked away as soon as he was near Yuma. "...I guess you could say that."

"III, are you ready to go yet?" IV shouted still a little away from the three.

Upon hearing that, Shark looked back over and glared at IV again, causing IV to notice and smirk. Beginning to walk away now, Shark turned to Yuma. "Hmph, I'll be over there until you two are finished."

Could say that? So then... I guess those two do know each other.

III looked over towards IV and gave him a nod and began to walk away. Before he was gone though, he looked over to Yuma and Shark. "I'll be seeing you both again soon." He then ran over to IV. "Nii-sama, I shouldn't have given him that Numbers yet, right? Number 32: Shark Drake..."

Yuma stared at Shark for a moment, wondering what had transpired between him and IV. He seemed to be in a bad mood.... he always was, but this seemed worse somehow. Walking over to Shark, he pulled onto his sleeve. "Shark? You're acting kinda... different somehow."

"Nope. Tron hadn't said to do so yet." Sneering, IV continued, "Heh. Therefore, no need to give that card to my 'number one fan" yet."

Feeling a pull on his sleeve, Shark quickly pulled away. "What...? No, I'm not." He said, sounding obviously pissed off. "Besides, none of your business if I am anyway."

I shouldn't be getting mad at Yuma. Not that I care though... Then again, he has nothing to do with this. So I shouldn't involve him in it...

"Alright, Nii-sama." He responded, as he began to walk away with IV. I can sense it... Nii-sama is becoming a cold person.

"None of my... Shark, it is my business! We're friends and you now live with me." Yuma said, sounding concerned. "But I'm kinda curious... how did you know him? I don't think he's in school, is he? Well, at least our school anyway."

The two eventually made it back, and entered Tron's room. After laughing at his cartoons, Tron finally got up and went towards both of the brothers. "So did you two see Tsukumo Yuma and Kamishiro Ryoga?" He asked, giggling a little.

IV nodded with a frown. "Why did we even bother to though?" He really didn't mind, since he got to see Shark angry, but he was curious why they went to the trouble, and didn't even do anything.

Turning around, Tron spoke, "No reason~ You two can leave for now. I'll tell you when I have new orders."

"...Come on, III." IV looked back at Tron once more and then exited the room.

Shark glared at Yuma. "Hmph, I didn't ask to stay at your place and I told you, I'm not your friend." Avoiding eye contact now, he continued, "How I know him... I don't need to tell you."

Watching Tron, he wondered how his father got to be this way. He wasn't going to ask though, as it would only cause problems. Wondering why Tron even told him to go meet Yuma, he was very curious for what he had in store.

"Alright, Nii-sama." III said, walking out while taking a quick glance at Tron.

Yuma could tell that it would take days for Shark to open up to him. Which slightly hurt... but he wasn't about to give up. "... Fine. Maybe we aren't friends and maybe you'll never tell me why, but I just want you to know that I care about you, Shark." Walking away now, he looked back at Shark. "Come on, let's go see Kotori and Tetsuo."

Tron turned back around though. "Wait, III. I might have a job for you."

IV stopped by the door, but quickly after, walked out. It was none of his concern what III was supposed to do, after all.

Not knowing what to say, Shark simply followed. He just couldn't trust Yuma. Or maybe he did, and that was why he was keeping distance? Shark himself wasn't fully certain.

Suddenly hearing Tron say his name, III quickly turned around. "Uh... yes?" He nervously said, with a tiny gulp. Nii-sama is leaving the room... I don't know why, but... when he's not around, I get more nervous around Tron. Feeling that IV was becoming more distant, it made III sad. He never was able to make IV truly smile, but he wouldn't give up. "Tron, what should I do?"

Yuma continued to walk on and caught a glimpse of Kotori. "Hey, Kotori!" She turned around to see both Yuma and Shark together, much to her surprise.

Running over, she waved. "Yuma! Um... Shark." She recalled the last time they spoke to each other, making this slightly awkward. "It's a bit unusual to see you both together. What's up?" She said, looking towards Shark.

Smirking at noticing how III got more nervous as soon as IV left, he began to speak, "How would you feel about getting closer to Tsukumo Yuma?" Tron asked the pink haired boy.

Shark really wasn't in the mood to see Kotori, or anybody, for that matter. Not only that, thinking back at their last meeting, it only strained things more. "...I would like to know as well. For some reason, I'm staying at his house for some time."

"Get closer to... Yuma-kun?" He repeated back. "I'm not sure what you..." He was puzzled. Why would he have to become closer to Yuma of all people? Tron must have some sort of plan involving him.

Hearing that Shark was now staying with Yuma, her eyes got wide. "Staying with Yuma?!" She said loudly. "Sheesh, Kotori. Are you trying to deafen us? He's staying with me because I offered for him to. Right, Shark?"

"Yuma, perhaps you should ask Shark more about that IV person..."

"Eh? That still bugging you Astral? He was just an acquaintance."

Astral could feel that IV was someone who has a Numbers in his possession, which made him curious.

"You don't get what I mean?" Tron chuckled. "I mean, become friends." Thinking of a fun way to entertain himself, he thought of another suggestion. "Or, you could get closer to him in a way that isn't just 'friends.' If you know what I mean~"

Looking over at Yuma, Shark nodded. "...Yeah. He was being persistent as always, so I had no choice." He said with an awkward laugh at the end. Why did I just laugh? This situation is nothing to smile about.

A bit confused, III stood, trembling slightly. He was even beginning to feel nauseous. Nii-sama... why did you have to leave the room? I don't know what to... Every word Tron said made his nausea worse. "Um... what... what do you mean, Tron?"

Hearing Shark laugh a little made Yuma feel extremely happy, he even started laughing just from hearing that pleasant sound. "Hahaha! So, now to find Tetsuo..." He said, walking off with Shark and Kotori.

III's shaking brought amusement to Tron. "Oh? You don't know what I mean~?" He asked while sneering. "I mean, maybe becoming more than just friends with him. You know, lovers, maybe?"

Shark was surprised to hear Yuma laughing and blushed a little, out of embarrassment or not. Following behind, Shark felt a little... Glad...? Shaking his head, he didn't want to feel that way. The only thing he should concentrate on was revenge.

Tetsuo noticed the three and rode on his skateboard over there. "Yuma, Kotori!" Noticing Shark with them, he looked even more surprised. "Shark...? Why's he with you guys?"