Chapter 60 - Path To Liberation, All Or Nothing (Chap 58)

Synopsis: The King of Draknights and The Queen of the Unparalleled Beauty are back together once again. But one trial must be overcomed for they wish to be together for life. Will it be Hou or Shiloh takes the mantle of Buddy Visionary?Gar Trio: We're The Gar Trio.Garcat: It's Shiloh Vs Lost Ren and they were having their hands full.Gardog: Lost Ren had a 100 % chance of winning but what happened unexpectedly was that Shiloh evolved halfway.Garbird: She became the god of Unparalleled. Or Unparalleled beauty. Whatever you call it. And frankly even I don't fall asleep.Garcat: Lost Ren's G Crystal was held useless against her. Emma even evolved into GodCape Valiente and scored the win.Gardog: And at the end, Hou & Shiloh admitted their true feelings toward one another and become a lovely couple again. It's so beautiful.Garcat: And now outcomes the finals. It's Hou vs Shiloh, guys. Say it with me. Buddy...Gar Trio: FIGHT!!!Anime Opening: Jo No Ka.A wonderful sunny day and Shiloh is lying down on a hill in a park in LA. She is humming and waving herself as she enjoys the view of LA. Her smile is wonderful as she glaze at the view of the sky. Later, Hou arrives with some Ice Cream.Hou: Want some?Shiloh: Hou...(Blush and close her eyes) Sure.Once Hou sat down, they enjoy their ice cream while sitting up.Hou: I'm sorry for...what I did.Shiloh: You mean the breaking up? I'm over it.Hou: Yeah?Shiloh: Yeah. But Shiloh stands up and looks eye to eye to Hou's face. She's incredibly serious and Hou's feeling stunned.Shiloh: (points his chests) But don't. Ever. Do. It. Again.Hou: Okay...Shiloh returns to her smiling self. Hou thinks to himself "Not over it huh?". Shiloh: It's been awhile huh?Hou: Yeah...You know...I'm proud of us. We both reached all star level. Having evolved our buddies. And we even unlocked our God Forms. Though I'm still surprised that you're able to do so.Shiloh: Frankly, I believe my glowing deck has something to do with it. Like the other day after the fight against Ageha, my deck glows all of the sudden after I said I want to shine and surpass you.Hou: That so?Shiloh: (Panics) I'm not saying I want to be your enemy okay? I just well...one day I want to be able to be stronger. Stronger than you as well....Ah shoot.Hou: Are you alright?Shiloh: (Comes clean) It's just if I'm able to surpass you then it means I'm stronger and even I can protect you. So that you don't have to protect me all the time.Hou: I see...(sigh) Shiloh, I am your boyfriend and...frankly I feel like it's the man's job to shield their love ones. Shiloh: (Chubby) Hmph. Fine. Then I don't love you. So that you don't have to protect you.Hou: (Awkward) Really...They both chuckle.Shiloh: Just kidding. It's just I love you alot. (grab his hands) And I don't want to lose you.Hou: I know. I love you too. And I just want to spend time with you. Shiloh smiles blushingly. The two butterfly kiss each other in comfort before looking at each other eye to eye warmly. Suddenly, a phone just rang. This made the two surprised and Hou covers his face in embarrassment and Shiloh chuckles. Hou: It's mine...Shiloh: Nice ringtone...Hou picks up his phone and Tasuku is on the line.Hou: Yes Commissioner?Tasuku: Did I call you at a bad time?Hou: With all due respect. Yes.Tasuku: (Chuckles) My apologies. But can you and Shiloh report to base. It's regarding our next move.Hou: Ah?At LA's Buddy Police Branch, everyone is in a meeting room. Tasuku. Lost Ren. Rouga. Cerberus. Emma. Garga. Scott. Light. Agent Ren. Hou & Shiloh. Everyone is paying attention to what the Commissioner has to say.Tasuku: Our preparations are done. The Buddy Police are prepared to counter against Kyoya's invasion. However, it alone cannot stop him. That's why myself, the forensics department, Scott, Light & Agent prepared these.Tasuku carries and opens a suitcase on a table. Inside the suitcase reveals card sleeves ???Hou: Card Sleeves?Rouga: Is this a joke?Agent: Not card sleeves. Anti-energy coatings. Light: You know. Like the ones they made to protect Geil from being Lostrized?Hou: Oh.Shiloh: But how do these coatings...well...Tasuku: Assuming that Azi Dahaka still absorbs energy, This coating does the same. However, the difference is that it should shield your buddies from being brainwashed.Garga: Very clever. But may I ask. When is this developed?Tasuku: Last two weeks before the Final round begun.Garga: I should have known. Tasuku: What's wrong Garga?Garga: Azi Dahaka already absorbed much even before the tournament start. And this coating was developed recently. And sure the coating does the same yes. But won't this mean we won't have enough energy to shield ourselves?Tasuku: Which is why I need Hou's Mirage Crystal and his protection powers. You can say it's a booster.Hou Ren: On It. (Lifts his suitcase)Garga & Shiloh: Where that came from?Hou Ren: Magic. (Opens his suitcase and holds out his Mirage Crystal) Tasuku: (Nods) Alright. Let's head to the Laboratory. At the lab, Hou wields out the Mirage Crystal in front of Tasuku who is holding the suitcase of coatings.Shiloh: Wait. Hou: What is it?Shiloh: Can I join too? I want to share my powers too. That way you don't have to bear the burden alone.Hou: Ah...Emma: I'll join as well. I want to support my buddy's wish.Garga: I concur. I'm Hou's buddy. I should join as well.Lost Ren: Then I'll join as well. I'm his rival after all.Tasuku: Alright. But be careful not to strain yourself too much.The four then tap on Hou's shoulders while everyone stands back and watch.Hou: Mirage Crystal. Grant Us Power. The Mirage Crystal heard his wish and enhances their bodies as their blue aura glows bright. Power surges through them as they react in shock. Everyone stares in surprise.Rouga: What power...Hou hands back the crystal to Agent Ren and the three transform into their God forms and Hou creates an energy spell and directs it at the coatings. The remaining four sends their powers through the wave and the Coating glows as it accepts the power. Tasuku was able to brace himself as the holds it up. Tasuku: Incredible...Hou: Keep going guys.They shoot even more as they yell and eventually their bodies are drained as they collapse on the ground. Everyone's shocked as they run in and checks on them.Agent: Are you guys okay?Hou responds slightly. Garga: Our lifeforce...Emma: They're drained...Hou: (gets up slightly) Did it work?Tasuku: Yes... (Shows the glowing Coatings) Hou: Nice. (Looks down)Tasuku: Stay down. I'll get some food for you. I'll be right back. (Leaves)Rouga: You guys sure are crazy...Meanwhile at the World Buddy Stadium Hotel, Kyoya & Azi Dahaka discuss something in his hotel room.Azi Dahaka: Kyoya. Kyoya: What is it?Azi Dahaka: Let me fight already. Let me destroy an opponent already.Kyoya: Patience, Azi Dahaka. You will soon fight soon enough. My, you absorbed a lot of power haven't you?Azi Dahaka: Naturally. I can feel myself growing stronger rapidly everyday. Kyoya: I can see that. Soon my wish will come true.Azi Dahaka: However, that boy and his friends are onto us. Including Rouga & the Buddy Police.Kyoya: Let them. Like I said, I will have my wish come true. I will not stop at anything to achieve my desires.At the Stadium, the match hasn't started yet. Shiloh's friends and family just arrived to the stadium.Elijah: Phew, Made it. I swear traffic was a nightmare.Judah: Yeah. It's a good thing the match hasn't start yet.Micah: Either way, who are you guys voting for?Josiah: I think Hou's going to win, considering that he uses the Dragon Ein and all.Friend # 1: I think Shiloh got this.Friend # 2: Yep, probably Shiloh.Friend # 3: I just wanna eat some popcorn.Daniel: Bruh.Meanwhile the knights also arrive.Blaze: We're not competing but we might as well cheer on, am I right?Magician: True. Although, I don't want to pick sides so I'm cheering for both.Sensei: Same.Trickstar: No way, Hou's gonna win for sure.Rockstar: Ma Man.Kaizer: I think Shiloh's gonna win. After all, she evolved recently.Sailor: Same.Poet: Wait look, it's about to start.Ion then appear as the commentator on the stage.Ion: Thanks for the wait everyone. And now, I officially say that the Final Match of the Gaen Cup is Officially UNDERWAY.The Crowd cheers loud.Ion: Only two players remain and they have come to settle the score. Only ONE Champion will earn the title of "Buddy Visionary". Enough Talk, Let's Bring Out Our Competitors.As the crowd cheers loud, Shiloh & Emma enters the stage first.Ion: She may be young but she is incredibly skilled. Followed by possessing sheer beauty. Shiloh Nelson.The Crowd cheers even more. Then outcomes Hou Ren & Garga.Ion: Her opponent is the leader of the Draknights. He who never resorts to defeat. Teng Hou Ren.Same Reaction. Both Players made it to the stage.Ion: Believe it or not. Those two are leaders of their team. At the same time, they are one amazing couple. But Only One Will Survive and becomes champion of the cup. Who would it be?Hou Ren: Ion really does have to expose us doesn't she?Shiloh: Yeah. Hou Ren: Anyways, have you recovered yet?Shiloh: Not exactly....but it's not going to stop me from kicking your butt.Witnessing this, Hou becomes serious.Shiloh: Listen. Hou. I know we just got back together. But I won't be holding back.Hou Ren: That's my line. Copycat.Shiloh: (Hmph) Teehee.Ion: Okay, you lovebirds. Enough of the drama. Now's lets start luminzing.Shiloh: Oh Great Maiden who reached unparalleled heights. While exploring in the world of fantasies. Luminize, Folktale Wonderland Part III.Hou Ren: A deity dragon brigade descends on the battlefield. Come On. Gather. Champions of Great Strength. Dark Luminize, Dradeity "Z".Ion: Buddy.....Fight.Both: Raise the flag.Shiloh: Dungeon World.Hou Ren: Dragon EIN.As the match goes live, all of the competitors are spectating from the seats. Prince Alec & Eden Hanazono are observing them from their homes. Hou Ren's parents are observing from home. Ion: At Last, The Final Match has begun. The Battle between a lovely duo and leaders themselves. And the first move.....goes to Hou Ren himself.Hou: Draw. Charge & Draw. I equip AK 47. (Equips Item) Blaze: Ey. My item's first.Hou: I call Trickcat "Asher" to the left. Trickcat: Dummy cat rules.Trickstar: You got this.Hou: When placed, I gain 1 gauge and...(deck manipulation) Successive Cast. Divine Dragon Creations. (Draws 4 cards)Ion: Woah, Hou manipulated his deck and increased his hand times 4.Hou: I buddycall Deity Gargantua Zenith to the right.Garga: All are powerless before my blade.Hou: And I cast Gar Oracle Zenith. Shiloh: Woah...you're intense. (Thought) He not only manipulated the cards but he's able to gain some resources. Hou: Set spell. Brewing Of Excelsior. (Stands in the center) Draknight's Formation: Universal. Let's go.All: Right.Hou: Garga. Attack Shiloh.Garga: As you wish. (Attacks) Here I come, Shiloh.Shiloh: Come on.Garga hits.Shiloh's Life: 10 -> 8Hou: (Moves back) Shiloh. I know the two of us are a couple. But I'm also your mentor. You better not disappoint me.Ion: Looks like Hou starts off with a simple two damage. Let's see how Shiloh responds.Shiloh: Oh I won't. Let's do this. Draw. Charge & Draw. I equip...Shiloh equips a new armor. Her bronze chestplate displays a winged logo while she also wears some armed gloves.Shiloh: Folktale's Armor, Arms Biblio.Ion: Oh. It looks like Shiloh's got a new item.Shiloh: I buddycall Soaring Emma to the right. Emma: Greetings Everyone.Ion: And there's her buddy Emma folks. And with Emma's ability, Shiloh moves three monsters into her item's soul after discarding her deck.Shiloh: Arms Biblio's ability. For each card in it's soul, it gains 3000 power & defense. Thus, I have 16000 power & 9000 defense.Daryl: Interesting. That item provides for offense and defense. With even more cards in the soul, I suspect she can surpass Hou's G-EVO Z ability.Shiloh: Hurrying White Seeker, Henry to the left. When Henry enters play...Ion: Woah. Henry has evolved too. Shiloh: When placed, I search for a SET card and add it to my hand. I set Enchanted Wonderland.Hou Ren: Enchanted Wonderland?Shiloh: Now I cast. Unparalleled enhance. (Pays 1 gauge) I draw 2 cards and place one monster from my hand into any of my card's soul. I choose Wonderland. (Does so) I call Man Slaughtering Wolff to the center.Wolff: (Appears) Raugh, You called me, Shiloh?Ion: New cards one after another. Incredible. And because Shiloh's item has 3 soul cards, Emma's Size is reduced by one.Shiloh: Hou. Today's the day that I will surpass you. So that no matter what, (attacks) I can protect you. (punches)Hou blocks with his rifle but he takes damage otherwise.Shiloh: Wolff. Attack Trickcat.Wolff defeats Trickcat.Trickcat: I still have a long way to go. (Destroyed)Hou: Trickcat !!!Wolff: When I destroy a monster, Shiloh gains life equal to the destroyed monster's critical.Ion: This means her life's at 11.Shiloh: Enchanted Wonderland's effect. During each player's attack phase, I move up to three cards from my dropzone to my deck and shuffle it. I draw a card and move a monster from my hand to any of my card's soul. I move Jordan to Arms Biblio.Masato: Hmm...I bet this is for Valiente.Gwen: Yep. The more cards Shiloh has, She can increase power and many more. Shiloh: Henry. Emma. He's all yours.Both: Right. (Attacks)Shiloh: With their abilities, Henry lets me look at the top 3 cards of my deck and add a monster to Enchanted Wonderland. And Emma allows me to draw a card and move another monster from my hand to Arms Biblio. Ion: Incredible. Shiloh's pumping up one soul card with another. And Henry's attack lands.Hou Ren's Life: 7 -> 5Hou: I cast. Hou Ren & Shiloh "Yin & Yang". All of the sudden, the pink yin & yang symbol appear below and everyone's surprised as both of their life points are swapped.Ion: Say What? Their Life Points Got Swapped.Hou: (Smug) Oopsies.Shiloh: (Being Childish and Happy) Hey!!!! How dare you.Ion: Looks like Hou now has 11 life and Shiloh has 5. But despite that Hou still takes 2 damage leaving him with 9 life.Daryl: Dang. Hou really "turned" things around.Cross: Indeed.Shiloh: Welp. I can't do anything. My turn is over.Ion: Shiloh dealt some damage to Hou but he suddenly pulled the Uno Reverse Card and swapped their life points. Talk about insane.Blaze: When you think about it, They aren't a strong couple for nothing. When they first met, they become great friends.Sensei: Then they become Master & Student.Magician: And now, they become Great Rivals. What a Journey Huh?Sailor: They certainly come a long way.Rouga: However, only one of them can reign supreme. They both awakened their God Forms so to speak.Lost Ren: Will it be Shiloh who will surpass her Master & Boyfriend. Or Hou Ren, who will confront his love and bring home the win? This is going to be fun.Elsewhere...Kyoya: They both are strong. I can't wait to see who I am fighting against. Soon. My Image will become a reality.Ion: It's a showdown between the two champions. Which side will win? I can't wait.Anime Ending: B.O.V.Hou: The final match is still underway and we are as strong as ever. However, I must not lose and I have a trump card up on my sleeve. Next time, "Knockout". Join Us For A Buddyfight.Story End.