"Damn you, Commons!" - Helix's lair for Arc-V parody scripts

[HelixReactor]

The end is coming near. Here's what will most likely be the final script of the Arc-V era.

I hope you'll enjoy the read ^_^



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Narrator: Previously, on Yu-Gi-Oh! Rushed V:

Shun: Bring me back my big sis!!

Leo: I’m sorry, she can’t be brought back… I should’ve thought of my daughter’s pieces as actual human beings before I start this ridiculously convoluted plan…

Shun: I instantly forgive you.

Leo: Oh, really? Well, I don’t know I can make up for all of this, but--

Shun (Suddenly grabbing Leo by his throat): Silly Leo. Do you really think you can take away my big sis from me, and get away with it this easily? … Leo? Are you still listening to me? … Whoops, I may have accidentally snapped his neck. Did ya see that, big sis?

Everyone else: …

Shun: … I made myself sad…

Narrator: Back to the episode.

(Episode starts with Jack Atlus being Jack Atlus)

Jack: SAKAKI YUYA!!

Edo (from the other side of the portal): SUMAIRU WALDO!!

Yuya: … Can we continue this discussion somewhere else, or at least quiet it down?

Jack: Nonsense! I, JACK ATLUS, never keep my discussions a secret from anyone! I, JACK ATLUS, do not have an indoor voice for that anyway! ‘tis the only thing that I, JACK ATLUS, do not possess!

Yuya: Okay. So what do you want?

Jack: SAKAKI YU--

Yuya: Okay, I get that part.

Jack: I, JACK ATLUS. challenge you to a Riding Duel!

Yuya: Sorry, not interested.

Jack: What?! How dare you?! You can’t refuse my challenge! You are the King!!

Yuya: I’m fairly certain that title stopped having any meaning by the end of the Synchro Arc. And even if I still was the King, I just refused your challenge, so that makes you the King now. Aren’t you happy?

Jack: … Oh. Okay then. See ya later, bye!

(Opening sequence, suddenly interrupted by Jack)

Jack: Hold on a second! This isn’t what I came here for!!

Yuya: Dude, I have no reason to Duel you right now. I’m doing a Lancers Tour. And I’m only doing it because Reiji told me so. For that matter, I don’t really get the reason behind it, but I trust Reiji to know what’s going on here.

Reiji (looking away): Hum… Sure… Let me check the plan again…

(Reiji turns on his Duel Disk and reads the plan)

1)Take care of baby Reira, even though it’s technically just baby Z-Arc, because Reira expelled his own soul when assimilating Z-Arc’s.
2)Have Yuya Duel all of the Lancers, even though Serena is missing. (Note: Should Reira also count in this one?)
3)Bring smile to baby Z-Arc, because that’ll apparently bring Reira back (Notes: If Reira is brought back, what happens to Z-Arc’s soul? If Reira is brought back, does he turn into his normal age again? If baby Z-Arc makes a psychotic smile, will it be enough to bring back Reira, or will it permanently prevent Reira from coming back? Does bringing back Reira’s smile also bring back the rest of his emotions?)

Reiji (mumbling to himself): This is ridiculous… Who wrote this...?

Leo (in a questionably alive state): I love you, son...

Yuya: So, either you give me a good reason to Duel you, or I’ll be going back home.

Jack: With this attitude of yours, you’re not going to save anyone!

Yuya: I’m just following the plan here…

Jack: I’m not talking about that! I’m talking about your fear of using your dragons!

Yuya: What are you talking about? I’ve been using Odd-Eyes all this time!

Jack: Oh… But… Yeah! Your others dragons! You’re afraid of using those, right?!

Yuya: I don’t have other dragons!

(Pendulum starts swinging)

Yuya: Or maybe I do, now? Is there something else I should know? How do I make this thing recover all of my memories at once? Why did I have to forget everything to begin with anyway?! In any case, I’m not afraid of using the other dragons.

Jack: Prove it, then!

Yuya: Sure. My next Duel should be with Reiji, so if you’d like to come with me--

Jack (slamming his leg on the ground like a spoiled brat): But… I want you to Duel again meeee!

Yuya: Okay, fine! But I don’t have a D-Wheel, so it’ll just be regular Action Due--

Jack: Don’t worry! I’ve brought your D-Wheel with me!!

Yuya: Huh? But how?! Didn’t I leave that thing in the middle of the road…? Ugh. It doesn’t matter, let’s get this over with quickly… So, where do you want us to do this?

Jack: Come with me! (Rides into the portal)

(Yuya follows Jack into the portal)

Jack: We’ll be doing this, here! In this Dimensional Highway!

Yuya: BRUUUUNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Jack: … What?

Yuya: … Nevermind me.

Jack: Okay then…

Yuya: Something’s bothering me though, about this whole place...Because of Arc-V, there’s a single portal to other dimensions in every world, but the “highway” itself is completely straightforward. So how come we always get to a different - and to the right one, for that matter - if we’re always following the same route?

Jack: I dunno. Thinking makes my head hurt. All I want right now is to Duel you!

Melissa: People of the Shiti, and the whole world, good afternoon! It is I, Melissa Claire! And I’m gonna miss you all so much very soon....

Yuya: Ugh… Why is she here?

Melissa: Today we’re broadcasting all around the worlds a Riding Duel in one of the most unusual fields!

Yuya: Does it really need to be a Riding Duel? I mean, the whole “highway” is really just a five minute walk…

Melissa: It’ll be a rematch between our Friendship Cup Finalists: Sakaki Yuya, aaaand… Jack Atlus! The winner becomes the King of the new united world!

Yuya: And the loser gets thrown into the sun, right?

Melissa: Uhm… What?

Yuya: Nothing~~

Melissa: … … This is an amazing idea!!

Yuya: … Right, I forgot you Synchro Dimension folks are completely nuts…

Melissa: Now then, without further ado! Riding Duel: Acceleration!

Reiji (carefully watching the Duel): It’s a good thing I’ve installed cameras all over the dimensional void. Huh… I wonder how I did that…?

Sora: It’s nice to be able to watch a Duel between Yuya and Jack, since we had to skip on that during the Synchro Arc, isn’t that right, Shun? … Shun?

(Shun wasn’t watching the Duel. Instead, he was just scrolling through an photo album on his Duel Disk.)

Sora: Shun, what are you doing?

Shun: Just looking at pictures of me and my big sis when we were still babies.

Sora: Shun, how many times do we have to tell you that you’ve never actually spent any time with Ruri when you were a child… (Glances at Shun’s Duel Disk) Shun, those are all fanart.

Shun: Yeah, I know. It’s a very welcome change from all the brainwashed Ruri pics I had to go through back during the Doktor’s subplot… You sick bastards…

Asuka: You must understand that the Professor needed to find back his daughter at all costs…

Shun: Shut up, and let me enjoy myself, for once!

Sora: Asuka, what’s with your sudden change of heart over the Professor?

Shun: More importantly: Why are you even here? You add nothing to the story!

Asuka: I dunno. I’ve been told I had certain assets that would hopefully distract the viewers from all the incoherences in the current plot. I’m not sure what they’ve meant by that.

(Meanwhile, back to the Duel)

Jack: Yuya! Why aren’t you Summoning your dragons yet?!

Yuya: Oh, I don’t know, Jack! Could it possibly be because of those floodgate cards you have on your side of the field?

Jack: That’s the point, Yuya! In order to overcome your fears, you need to find a way to go around my cards’ effects!

Yuya: Huh. That’s actually pretty deep, coming from you. But I’ll pass. The cards I have in my hand should be more than enough to defeat you.

Jack: Use your goddamn dragons, Yuya!!

Yuya: Ugh.., Fine, fine… (Picks up an Action Card and activates it without even looking at it) Action Magic: Lazy Cyclone. Now your floodgate cards are destroyed, or whatever.

Jack: Yuya… That’s just Evasion…

Yuya: As if anyone cares.

(Jack’s cards get destroyed anyway)

(Yuya’s pendant starts swinging)

(Yuya suddenly finds himself in a completely blank world)

Yuya: H-Huh? Where am I…?

Screaming voice: EGAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Yuya: Oh. I must be inside my own head. Hi, Yuto.

Yugo: Ugh… Isn’t there a way to make him shut up…? And him! (points at Yuri) Why is he here? Why did you invite him?!

Yuya: I should be the one asking questions here! Besides, it doesn’t look like Yuri’s planning to do any harm.

(It looked like Yuri was scribbling something on a notebook.)

Yugo: Oh? What are you writing? Lemme see. (Snatches the notebook out of Yuri’s hands)

Yuri (tearing up): H-Hey…!

Yugo: Hmm? What is this? Are you making a comic book? Hey, is this… us? Are you making a story about us?

Yuri: (Nods head timidly)

Yugo: Let’s see here… Genesis Omega Dragon… Adam Factor.... Eve Factor… You know, you really need to stop making up terms like that, if you’re not going to bother explaining them. Also, the whole thing feels really rushed.

Yuri: Hey…

Yugo: It’s okay, you’re still new at this. Here, I’ll help you out. (Sits down next to Yuri.)

Yuya: Looks like the beginning of a new fiendship. (Suddenly finds himself back in the real world) Well that lead absolutely nowhere! Still, now that Jack’s cards are gone, I can…

(Yuya summons all of the Dimensional Dragons)

Jack: That’s right, Yuya! You finally did it! But now, it’s my turn to bring out my strongest cards! Synchro Summon! Come, Level 12, Unimpressive Nova Dragon!!

Yuya: … Why “Unimpressive”..?

Jack: Well everyone has a lame Level/Rank 12 upgrade of their ace now! I, JACK ATLUS, will not fall behind on that trend!

Yuya: If you say so… In any case, time to use that broken Starve Venom/Clear Wing Combo! Starve Venom, you’ll bring back Reira’s smile, right?

Starve Venom: I promise nothiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing! D:

(Jack’s Life Points fall down to 0)

(Jack falls off the route)

Yuya: BRUUUNOOOOOOOOOOOOOO---err, I mean, JACK!

Jack: Don’t look down on me, Yuya! Now, keep driving until you’ve reached your next challenge!

Yuya: Never! I’ll save you, Jack! Quick, Starve Venom!

Starve Venom: I’m on it!

(Starve Venom flies in the direction of the exit)

Yuya: H-Huh? Wait, where are you going that way? Jack’s right here…!

Starve Venom (coming back): It’s just that I had a better idea~~

Melissa (trapped inside one of Strave Venom’s flower-thingies): L-Let me go immediately! I’m a very important TV personality, you know?

Starve Venom: Okay!

(Starve Venom throws Melissa into the Dimensional Void, which for some reason triggers an explosion strong enough to eject Jack back into the lane.)

(A little later, in the Pendulum Dimension)

Reiji: Very well, Yuya. Now that you’ve defeated the rest of the Lancers--

Yuya: But what about Serena? And does Reira count or…?

Reiji: Yeah, I dunno about that… The point is that your last remaining available challenger is me, your boss. I have high hopes that this Duel will be far more grandiose than our previous ones. Now, are you ready?

Yuya: Yes. With this final Duel, I promise to bring back Reira’s smile, and to save Yuzu!

Reiji: … Wait, didn’t you tell me that Hiragi Yuzu was trapped inside a giant balloon in my father’s lab?

Yuya: … Oh god, you’re right...! I need to go save her right now! D:

(End of the episode)

[Pendulum]

Alright, reply to "Episodes 141-142":

Hold on, I thought we were done with this one forever.

I know, right?

I know. I just want to see you drown while trying to use them.

Ahahahah what?

Sayaka: Don’t worry about that, Allen. I fixed them earlier for you so that that sort of accident never happens.

AHAHAHAH!!

in case some young girl wants to come over to my place and live there!

... Twisted.


So much mistery. I wonder why too.

Reira: (Reveals hair)

Reiji: … That’s it. I’m done here…

Ahah shock!

Nakajima: Mister Reiji said we just need to cure her with Egao.

Himika: That doesn’t make any sense!

Hey, it seems to work.

Oh yeah, this isn’t Standard anymore. It’s the Pendulum Dimension now.

I can only see a facepalm after this.

Himika: What?! What are we going to do with our school’s Fusion, Synchro, and Xyz classes then?!

Nakajima: I have no idea what you’re talking about.

This just went to a whole new level. .. .Again.

I, OTOKO GONGENZAKA, find that recap episodes are unmanly! But I, OTOKO GONGENZAKA, am under contract. So I, OTOKO GONGENZAKA, will just pretend that everything’s fine…

Sooo... Pretending is more manly than recapping is unmanly?... I guess?...

Sawatari: Oh come on, recap episodes aren’t that bad! And we’ll be having fun in another tournament! You guys like tournaments, right? Remember the Friendship Cup?

This is why Sawatary always loses.

Well, you’re still here, so I don’t see why I wouldn’t be.

Kaboom!

Duelists locked in battle! Kicking the earth and dancing in the air alongside their monste--

I actually forgot this was a thing.

Hey Yuya! Remember that time where Mickey Mouse and that other Rankzanpakuto Duelist beat the hell out of you?

Ohohohahahahah

Hey Tsukikage! Remember when your brother died here?

Wooooow!! Burned.

Yuya: Nah, I was more thinking of when he couldn’t stand seeing you being crushed by the Obelisk Force of all people.

Tsukikage: …

Yuya still has a piece of Z-Arc; I can see that.

Ruri (Suddenly punching the Doktor in the face): ORA!
[...]
Ruri (Resumes punches): ORA! ORA! ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA! ORAAAAAAAAAA!

@UltimateKuriboh, I get these references!

Yuya: … That never happened…

Shun: Yeah, but you wish it did! … I wish it did…

This makes me laugh, seriously. Ahah very good.

Young Sayaka: *Sigh* I wish I had a sister like that…

?...

DENNIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS!

DENNISUUUUUUU!!
I like Dennis.

Leo: I don’t get it, everything looks fine on paper…

*facepalm* So did Arc-V, I guess.

We call an exorcist?

It does makes sense.


Ahah, Helix, it has been so long! Great script! You're still in shape! And I have more to read, I see. Just keep your art up!

[HelixReactor]

Glad you liked it, Pendulum! ^_^

But like you said, there's still more to come :P

This is it! The final Arc-V script! As always, this one's one episode ahead from the show :P

I hope you'll enjoy the read, and I hope you'll find this ending to be satisfying ^_^




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Narrator: Previously, on Yu-Gi-Oh! Rushed-V:

Reiji: Congratulations, Yuya, you passed the protest… Err, I mean, the pro test.

Yuya: Hurray! I can’t wait to see all of our problems being fixed!

Gloria: … Why are we here?

Himika: Reira is still a baby…

Yuya: But did he Egao?

Himika: Yes, but that’s not the issue he--

Yuya: Then I don’t care!

(Rei Sphere shows up and Yuzu comes out of it)

Reiji: Hold on a second, where’s Serena?

Shun: And Ruri?!!

Amanda: And Rin?!... Wait, do we even know who Rin is?

Yuya: Who cares? Yuzu’s here!!

Reiji: The other selves of Yuya didn’t come back either.... (Turns to Leo) This is all your fault, you know!!

Gloria: Wait, why is he also here?

Leo (Shrugging): Oh well, these things happen. You can’t have it all, you know? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Reiji: …

Narrator: And then they laughed it off, and everybody had a good time! … Uhm… (Looks through his papers) … Wait, that’s it?! Where’s the rest of it?! (Takes a pen and a blank sheet) Fine, if noone’s gonna bother completing this…

Gloria: … Okay, seriously, why are we all here?

(No opening sequence for you today. This is a final episode, remember?)

Yusho: The show’s not over yet, folks!

Reiji: I agree. There are still too many things that we need to resolve.

Yusho: Indeed! You cannot end the series without having a Ceremonial Duel!

Reiji: Huh? My protest… err, pro test with Yuya was the Ceremonial Duel!

Yusho: You dare call an exam a Ceremonial Duel? Kids these days make Ceremonial Duels out of everything nowadays…

Reiji: … Fine. Do you want to have the final Duel of the show?

Yusho: Of course! Now then, son!

Yuya: Dad.

Edo (Mouth foaming): SAKAKI YUSHO…. AND SAKAKI YUSHO NO MUSUKO… SUMAIRU WALDO…!!!

Reiji: Man, I haven’t seen anyone getting this triggered before… Except maybe the audience after episode 148.

Gloria: Do we really need to stay here? Do we not have anything better to do?

Gracegao: Nonsense. thee cannot escape from the Egao. Tis futile to resist. Allow it to embrace thee. ♦_♦

Gloria (Crying): O… Okay.... ;-;

Yusho: So, son? Are you coming or not?

Yuya: No. I want to spend some time with Yuzu.

Yuzu: Yuya…!

Yuya: Yuzu!

Yuzu: Yuya!

Yuya: Yuzu!

Yuzu: Yuya!

Sawatari: Oh no! They got the Kotori Syndrome! That stuff’s contagious! Quick! Bring a flamethrower! We must decontaminate the area at once!

Shun: But my sister’s there…! D’:

Gongenzaka (Tearing up): Silly Sawatari. You do not understand the beauty of love. Let them have some peace together. Both of them have been through so much. I bet the other selves within them also want to talk to each other after being seperated for so long.

Yuto: Ruri!!

Ruri: Come any closer to me, and I’ll show you an even worse fate than dying in death.

Yugo: Rin!! <3

Rin: …

Yugo: … Rin? Are you okay?

Rin: …

Yugo: Oh yeah, I forgot you had very little to no established personality… I’m suddenly feeling not very well… Is that how getting back to my sense after being in love for so long feels like…?

Serena: So are you gonna pay attention to me or…?

Yuri (Too busy writing to even bother looking at her): Hey…

Starve Venom: Don’t bother him. He’s feeling very inspired right now. I’m sure he’s going to come up with a masterpiece! (Sneaks behind Yuri) Wait… I’m a Level 7 now? Why you do this to me, Yuri?!! ;-;

Yusho: Yeah yeah, this is cute and all, but I don’t care. I’m just here to Duel my son.

Yuya: Dude, you don’t even remember my name.

Yusho: What? Of course I do! You’re… Yu... Yu… (Takes out a cheat sheet from his pocket, and mutters to himself) Let’s see, the tomato-looking one is… Yuto!

Yuya: See?

Yusho: … Okay, I admit. I just wanted to spend more time with Yuri, but he’s dead now, so you’ll have to do.

Yuya: …

Yusho: I’m sorry that you’re not my favorite son… You’re quite at the bottom of the list, actually...

Yuya: … … Okay, fine, I’ll Duel you. But I’m only doing it for Yuri!

Yusho: Perfect! Duelists locked in battle! Kicking the earth and dancing alongside their monter--ouch, my back… Man, my body really isn’t what it used to be… Is this what happens when you do nothing for so long?

Yuya: So you want to spend more with Yuri, huh? Fine, but you’re gonna have to deal with me too, here! Fusion Summon! Come, Odd-Eyes Venom Dragon!

Asuka (With gleaming eyes): It’s… so… beautiful!

Sora: … Did you forget the part where that Dragon’s owner ruthlessly carded you?

Shun: Seriously, what even is your character?!

Yusho: *Gasp* How dare you that to my favorite son’s dragon?!

Yuya: … This is going to be more morally painful than I thought… Anyway, what sorts of special cards are you gonna be using today?

Yusho: What do you mean?

Yuya: You know, like Reiji was using cheap knock-offs of previous villains. Although I’m not sure why his fusion ace looked like Yubel. I mean, Yubel wasn’t really much of a Fusion user.

Reiji: Oh, that wasn’t Yubel. That was Zorc.

Yuya: That makes even less sense! Wait… If Purplish Armageddon was supposed to be Zorc… Then that dragon it was riding, it was… Oh… Oh god…

Yusho: A-ha! A distraction! (Picks up an Action Card) Would you look at this! It’s exactly what I needed!

Yuya: Dad. It always does that unless the plot wants it otherwise. And I’m not gonna let you outrun me in the Action Card race; that’s my specialty! I set on my Pendulum Scale the Scale 1 Performapal Galaxy-Eyes Magician!

Kaito: [Triggered]

Yusho: Yeah, not letting you.

Yuya: H-Huh? B-But why?

Yusho: Have you seen me? I can barely dance the Action Duel intro; you can’t possibly run across the field picking cards in my shape! Have some respect to your old man, young boy!

Yuya: Fine, fine. I’ll just use something your favorite son would do against you. Like the Starve Venom/Clear Wing Combo.

Yusho: Oh, come on… [LP -> 0] You’re not fun at all…

Yuya: Like father, like son, huh?

Reiji: Okay, that was interesting and all, but how is that going to fix any of our proble--

(Sudden explosion)

(Z-Arc suddenly appears out of nowhere)

Z-Arc (With Rita Repulsa-quality lip synching and gestures): A-ha! After only a few episodes that really went nowhere, I am free at last! Fools! Did you really think you were gonna get rid of me that easily? I am a god here, you hear me?! (Reiji steps forward) Huh? What do you think you’re doing? H-Hey! You can’t just use the En Words against me like that! For you to do that to a god… How disrespectful! N-No… I’m fading away again… Noooooooooooo! (Vanishes)

Reiji: Huh. I was hoping the universe would get reset again, and everything would go back to normal, as in, after dad’s first screw up normal.

Leo: Woops. I guess I’ve broken the very fabric of reality too much for that to happen again. My bad. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Reiji: … … Oh, you… …

Narrator: And then they laughed it off, and everybody had a good time again! Because if the writers aren’t even gonna bother giving an ending to their own show, why should I?

Narrator: Up next: INTO ZA VRAINZU!! … Yeah, that sounded dumb. Never make me say it again…

Gloria: … WHY ARE WE STILL HERE?!!

(End of the series)

[Pendulum]

Ok, it has been a while!
I'll go on a rampage and read the last two of your scripts, @HelixReactor!
Here goes:



Classic Shun.

Jack: Nonsense! I, JACK ATLUS, never keep my discussions a secret from anyone! I, JACK ATLUS, do not have an indoor voice for that anyway! ‘tis the only thing that I, JACK ATLUS, do not possess!

Ahahaha I'm laughing at this.


The Akaba plan... Seems like a good plan, no doubt.


I too wonder where Yuya left his D-Wheel.

It is I, Melissa Claire!

This always reminds me of "It is I, LeClerc!".

Yuya: Ugh… Why is she here?

I know, right?

Shun, those are all fanart.

Mood killer.

Shun: Yeah, I know. It’s a very welcome change from all the brainwashed Ruri pics I had to go through back during the Doktor’s subplot… You sick bastards…

This is just comical ahah

Yuya: Ugh.., Fine, fine… (Picks up an Action Card and activates it without even looking at it) Action Magic: Lazy Cyclone. Now your floodgate cards are destroyed, or whatever.

Faithful reproduction.

Melissa (trapped inside one of Strave Venom’s flower-thingies):

Finally!


Eheh, not bad, not bad, Helix.


Now, onto the final chapter!

Reiji: Congratulations, Yuya, you passed the protest… Err, I mean, the pro test.

Oh my god, I corrected this on the wiki, what a coincidence.

And then they laughed it off, and everybody had a good time!

We just need the credits now.

Yuzu: Yuya…!

Yuya: Yuzu!

Yuzu: Yuya!

Yuya: Yuzu!

Yuzu: Yuya!

Ahahahah this is ridiculously comical. So dumb aahahah

Wait… I’m a Level 7 now? Why you do this to me, Yuri?!! ;-;

I imagine SVFD's voice as something deep and with much throat. So this sounds very funny ahah

Yuya: That makes even less sense! Wait… If Purplish Armageddon was supposed to be Zorc… Then that dragon it was riding, it was… Oh… Oh god…

Ahahahohohoh yeah....

Yuya: Like father, like son, huh?

Buuurned!!
Nice.

Gloria: … WHY ARE WE STILL HERE?!!

So philosophical...

And that's the end and couldn't have been better!
What projects do you have now, Helix?

[HelixReactor]

Took ya long enough, Pendulum >:3

Just kidding; I'm glad you liked them ^_^

Future projects, huh? To the risk of quoting myself, well, we'll be going INTO ZA VRAINZU pretty soon :P

[HelixReactor]

And now, INTO ZA VRAI--yeah, yeah, I think you already get it by now.

I hope y'all aren't suffering from severe withdrawal by the end of this month-long hiatus.

It was about time I resume the script production, too. So how about we get a quick look at how VRAINS may end up? :P

As it technically is a new series, I'd really like to have your opinion on this script, both on the content and the characters; since the writing style is pretty much the same as for the Arc-V scripts, it's important for me to know if I can keep things as they currently are, or if I need to change some stuff.

In any case, I hope you'll enjoy the read ^_^




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Narrator: Here at Yu-Gi-Oh! Scripts Corp, we understand that our audience* does not like to have to read the same old jokes over and over again. As such, to prevent this new series from becoming just a rehash of the previous one, we have decided to implement an Arc-V recycled jokes counter, in order to keep ourselves in check [Arc-V Recycled Jokes Counter: 0]. Now, without further ado, let us begin our new show: Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS....!

Dennis: Featuring Dennis, from the Dennis May Cry series!! [Arc-V Recycled Jokes Counter: 0 -> ∞]

Narrator: That’s… not a real thing…

Dennis: It will be if you don’t let me in.

Narrator: *Sigh* Whatever…

(Episode starts in cyber-space, with the Knights of Hanoi using their monsters to destroy some virtual barrier that is protecting some virtual building)

Knight #1: Are you sure it’s hiding here?

Knight #2: According to our intel, it must be. Why else would this place be this heavily protected?

Knight #1: I guess so…

Knight #2: Our newest source of intel has never been wrong before. They would never give us any information if they weren’t absolutely certain of it before.

Knight #1: Who are they anyway? You keep mentionning them, but you’re the only one to have ever been in contact with them.

Knight #2: Truth be told, I’ve never really had any conversation with them. One day, they just started sending me messages that contain the data we need. Even if I try to contact them, I very rarely get an answer back. The point is, someone out there is supporting our cause and is doing everything in their power to help advance our plans.

Knight #1: I guess so. Once we’re done with this, our plans will be finally complete.

(Knight #1 checks the plan on his Duel Disk)

1.Get the thing.

Knight #1: Yes. Very soon, the Knights of Hanoi shall triumph.

(The barrier gets shattered)

Knight #2: It must be aware of our presence now, so let’s proceed with caution.

Voice from the inside of the building: Huh. Took you long enough to break it. You sure like idly expose your identities, too. You sure you are some expert hackers?

Knight #3: H-Huh? W-Who’s there?!

Voice from the inside of the building: Interesting question. Perhaps your friend over there can answer that?

Knight #2: D-Don’t tell me… You’re the one who…?!

Voice from the inside of the building: Ever heard of stranger danger?

Knight #1: L-Let’s retreat…! (Maniacally presses on his Duel Disk)

Voice from the inside of the building: By the way, did you give a try to that software I sent you yesterday?

Knight #2: That thing that was supposed to let us…

Knight #1: The… The Log Out option...! It’s… It’s gone…!

Voice from the inside of the building: Whoops. I must’ve screwed up somewhere.

Knight #2: You monster…!

Voice from the inside of the building: Says the cyber-terrorist.

Knight #1: What are we gonna do now…?

Voice from the inside of the building: Don’t be so sad. Just think of it as if you were in that other shitty show. You’re a big fan of it, right?

Knight #2: What is he talking about?

Knight #1 (Looking away): I… I have no idea…

Voice from the inside of the building: From what I’ve been reading, you’re particularily fond of the second arc, right? Would you like to talk about it?

Knight #1: S-Shut up!! D-Duel us!! If we defeat you, you’ll fix our Duel Disks for us!... Right?

Voice from the inside of the building: Meh. I don’t feel like it. Besides, you aren’t exactly in a position to negociate.

Knight #2: If you won’t Duel us, then we’ll…!

Voice from the inside of the building: I’m bored. I’ll be going home now. See ya later.

Knight #2: Don’t you dare-- *Sigh* He’s already gone…

(Meanwhile, back in reality)

Yusaku (Removing his VR helmet): Amateurs.

Narrator: Born from the need of creating new rules just for the sake of creating new rules: Speed Duels! They’re totally not named after another set of rulings! As for what they mean, they’re just a slightly more boring version of the regular card game rules! To think that people would enjoy playing with just 5 cards in their Extra Decks… The future, everybody!!

(SONO CHI NO SADAME…. JOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOJO!)

Narrator: The city of DenCity! More like the city of density, amirite? … *Sigh* What am I doing…? Why did I have to get this low…?

(Episode resumes with Yusaku going to a hot dog stand)

Kusanagi: So? How did it go?

Yusaku: Boring.

Kusanagi: Of course it was. But you mustn’t give up now.

Yusaku: Why not? What happens if I let them get their hands on that thing? Why does anyone want to get their hands on that thing anyway?

Kusanagi: Well…

Yusaku: As far as I care, it’s just an annoying mascot character.

Kusanagi: Maybe, but if anything that has been told about it is true, it possesses a very wide knowledge of--

Yusaku: Unless it has amnesia. I bet it’s going to have amnesia.

Kusanagi: … In any case, the Knights of Hanoi aren’t the only people you must be cautious about. The people of SOL have already made their moves. The Knights may very well just be a bunch of delinquents, but there’s no telling what SOL is capable of doing once they capture that AI.

Yusaku: Meh. At least they look competent enough to know what they’re doing.

Kusanagi: That’s not the point… You’re gonna need to also compromise SOL’s intel. I can help you out, if you want?

Yusaku: Not interested.

Kusanagi: I’m well aware of that… (Writes something on a blank card, and gives it to Yusaku). If you can talk to this person, I’m sure you’ll find a way to get into SOL.

Yusaku (Reads the card): Oh. Her. Yeah, I doubt she’s going to be useful at all.

Kusanagi: You won’t know unless you try. Isn’t that your motto?

Yusaku: Screw that. That’s the show’s theme, not mine.

Kusanagi: *Glares*

Yusaku: Fine, fine…

(Later that day, at DenCity High School)

Yusaku (Approaching Aoi): Excuse me. Are you Aoi Zaizen?

Aoi: Yes? What is it?

Yusaku: Oh. It really is you… Something feels wrong here… (Looks at Aoi intensily)

Aoi: Is… something wrong?

Yusaku: Yeah… I’ve been told you’re supposed to be my sidekick, but… No… That can’t be it…

Aoi: Why’s that? What’s the matter?

Yusaku: Well… You’re… You’re flat.

Aoi: … I’m sorry, what?

Yusaku: Yeah. I mean… You’re in high school in a Yu-Gi-Oh! show, AND you’re supposed to be part of the main cast. So how come you… Surely there must be a mistake…

Aoi: Excuse me?! I’ll have you know that I’m a Charisma Duelist!

Yusaku: I see. I’m so sorry.

Aoi: It’s okay. We all make mistakes.

Yusaku: No, I mean, I’m so sorry you’ll have to end up as fodder for the big bad.

Aoi: … … That’s it. Fujiki Yusaku! I challenge you to a Duel!

Yusaku: No thanks. What does that have to do with anything anyway?

Aoi: What’s that? Are you scared? Perhaps you’re afraid of accidentally revealing your secret identity?

Yusaku: What secret identity?

Aoi: You know what I’m talking about… Playmaker.

Yusaku: Oh, that. Nah, I’m not keeping that a secret or anything. I mean, have you seen my Avatar? Of course people would recognize me.

Aoi: Keeping your true identity so public on the Internet… That doesn’t sound very wise.

Yusaku: Hey, I could’ve been that guy over there.

Go: I, OTOKO GO ONIZUKA, AM A CHARISMA DUELIST, AND AN INTERNET CELEBRITY!! BUT I, OTOKO GO ONIZUKA, MUST DO EVERYTHING IN MY POWER TO KEEP MY ONLINE LIFE AWAY FROM THE REAL WORLD!!

Aoi: Fair enough… So, now that I know who you are and all…

Yusaku: It must’ve taken you a while to connect the dots.

Aoi: Are you going to Duel me, or what?

Yusaku: Didn’t I just tell you I’m not interested?

Aoi: So why did you come to me?

Yusaku: Right, finally on topic. I need to know more about your brother, Akira Zaizen.

Aoi (Blushing very heavily): O...Onii-chan…!

Yusaku (Eyes rolling): Yeah… You know what? This was a mistake… I’ll just go google his name… It’ll be saner… For both our mental heaths’ sake…

Aoi: Wait! (Looks down, and starts playing with her hair timidly) You know… I can tell you a lot my big brother...

Yusaku: No, really… It’s okay… I don’t want to know…

Aoi: But first… I want you to have a Duel against me…

Yusaku: Are you even listening to me..?

(Aoi activates her Duel Disk, transporting both herself and Yusaku into cyber-space)

Yusaku: Oh. I didn’t know you could force someone into VRAINS. Huh. So that’s why there’s been a lot of children missing lately…

Aoi: To think that I would get to meet the legendary Playmaker in person one day…

Yusaku: Same goes to you… Uhm…?

Aoi: Blue Angel.

Yusaku: Yeah, whatever. You know, you have some pretty big wings… Are you trying to compensate for something?

Aoi: … I’m starting to regret challenging you to a Duel…

Yusaku: Trust me, I’m already regretting talking to you in the first place.

(One painful experience later)

Aoi: I can’t believe I lost… But… That was fun!

Yusaku: No. No it wasn’t.

Aoi: You really like Dueling, don’t you?

Yusaku: Not really, no.

Aoi: I really love Dueling, too. (Looks dramatically at the glitchy sky) Maybe one day, I’ll be able to tell him my true feelings… That I really like to play with cards… What do you think he’s going to feel about it?

Yusaku: I don’t even know the guy, but I’m sure he’s already judging you every single moment of his miserable life.

Aoi: So? What did you want to know about my big bro?

Yusaku: Ah, finally…

(A few hours later, somewhere in cyber-space, the Knights of Hanoi are examining a small cluster of data)

Knight #1: So this is where it’s hiding? You’re sure of it this time, right?

Knight #2: Yes, don’t worry. I hacked into SOL myself.

Knight #1: S-SOL?! How could you do it so fast?! I thought their security was top-notch!

Knight #2: It seems someone had already compromised their defenses before I even got there. There’s no doubt it’s Playmaker’s doing. I’m surprised we arrived here before him.

Yusaku: Actually, I’ve been here for a few hours already. I thought you’d notice me, but I guess I don’t really stand out much.

Knight #1: Y-You…! (Suddenly stops moving at all)

Yusaku: Hmm? What’s up with your friend? Is he having a Vietnam flashback? [Shamelessly Easy Jokes Counter: 1 -> 2]

Knight #2: What do you want from us, Playmaker?

Yusaku: I’m sorry to say this, but apparently, I can’t let you keep the annoying mascot.

Knight #2: We won’t let you have it without a fight!

Yusaku: Sure. Bring it on.

Knight #2: Oh, you won’t be fighting us. Your battle will be against our friend over here!

(A giant Knight of Hanoi suddenly shows up)

Yusaku: Okay. I admit I didn’t see that coming. Show me what you’ve got, buddy,

Knight #3: (Standing menacingly)

Yusaku: …

Knight #3: [Standing intensifies]

Yusaku: …

Knight #3: Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona!

Yusaku: … Huh?

Knight #3: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Olympique de Marseille!

Yusaku: I don’t think I get it…

Knight #3: Manchester United vs, Liverpool!

Yusaku: Okay. What’s up with your spambot?

Knight #2: I don’t know… It usually also spits out random pieces of news of dubious legitimity… Ugh… Forget it… We’re out of here… You can keep the AI...

Yusaku: Wait. I’m not letting you go until you explain to me why you want that thing so much.

Knight #2: The Knights of Hanoi were assembled 12 years ago, with the sole purpose of getting revenge against society. Back then, our founders suffered from a terrible humiliation. We believe that capturing the AI will help us advance our plans to get our revenge.

Yusaku: I don’t really get it, but okay.

Knight #2 (Falls on his knees and starts crying): Sirs Ashley, Bram, Carl, we have failed you…

Yusaku: Right… I’ll be taking this with me, now…

(As Yusaku touches the cluster of data, it begins reforming itself as the mysterious AI lifeform)

AI: Gooooooooooooood morniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing everybodyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy~~~

Yusaku: Yeah, I don’t have time for this. (Grabs the AI firmly and shoves it in his pocket)

(Later that day, at SOL Techonology’s HQ, in Akira’s office)

Akira’s assistant: Sir, we have received reports about the AI. It appears it has been captured.

Akira: Is that so? To think that we were finally able to locate its position… I mustn’t have underestimated the Knights of Hanoi.

Assistant: No sir, it wasn’t the Knights. The one currently in possession of the AI is the hacker known as Playmaker.

Akira: Playmaker, huh? If he’s working alone, then the AI will most likely always be on him. Very well then. We’ll begin our operations to take it back tomorrow.

Assistant: Very well, sir.

Akira (Dramatically looking at the window in his office that gives a view of the entire city): After that, we’ll finally be able to begin our true plans. Those naive citizens must be thinking that all our company does is… What was our cover again?

Assistant: *Shrugs*

Akira: Eh. It doesn’t matter. The point is, SOL doesn’t just stand for… What was it supposed to be standing for again?

Assistant: *Shrugs*

Akira: It doesn’t matter either. The point is, the true meaning of SOL is… (Dramatic close-up) Seeking Other Lifeform.

(Evil laughters)

(End of the episode)


*So… Pendulum, and… Pendulum, I guess.

[HelixReactor]

*Cough* *Cough* Yup, shouldn't have left the place for so long...

Now then, how can I justify such a long absence..? Guess I've been a little too lazy... ><

But it seems that during the time I was away, two recap episodes popped up.
... Wait, how long was I off again? o.o

So yeah, as per the tradition (Heh, more or less), this the recap script for the first 20 episodes of VRAINS. Think of it as a setup for how the Commons!VRAINS character would have been like if I ever bothered writing a non-recap episode of the show (Pilot doesn't count).

There may be a few little tiny hints to what may or may not have happened in yesterday's episode. Nothing particularily spoilery, but here's a warning anyway.

If anyone around still cares for these, sorry for the long wait, and I hope you'll enjoy the read ^_^




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Narrator: Welcome to Link VRAINS! It’s a wonderful new world in which instead of getting heavily injured while playing card games because of Real Solid Vision, you get permanent brain damage instead! So many new Duels await you in Link VRAINS, but first: a plot episode.

Revolver: Die, Cyberse!

Blue Ignis: What did we ever do to you..? We’re just virtual gnomes floating around in this tiny bubble… The floor is lava, and we’ve got nowhere else to go…!

Yellow Ignis: Maybe he’s just jealous of our circular rainbow?

Orange Ignis: D-Don’t worry guys… I-I’m sure we’ll find a way to get out of this mess…

Ai: Goooooooooood evening everybodyyyyyyyyyy~~

Red Ignis: … We’re doomed.

(SONO CHI NO SADAME... JOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOJO!)

Shima: Hello!

Yusaku: Go away.

Shima: Okay!

***

Yusaku: Who are those people on the screen?

Kusanagi: They’re the Charisma Duelists, GO Onizuka and Blue Angel.

Yusaku: Charisma Duelists?

Kusanagi: A nice term they use to cover away their insecurities in the real world. It also means they’re going to be fodder to the enemy attacks soon.

Yusaku: Got it.

Kusanagi: By the way, Yusaku, did you know about Speed Duels? Long ago, people used to ride on Data Storms to play card games.

Yusaku: That sounds both stupid and dangerous.

Kusanagi: But, five years ago, Data Storms suddenly dissapeared, and soon enough, people forgot about Speed Duels.

Yusaku: Coudn’t they… I dunno, reprogram those?

Kusanagi: In any case, let’s get to work now. Both Hanoi and SOL are making a move.

(Thunderbolt hits Yusaku)

Yusaku: Dammit, I’m still alive.

Ai: Hmm? Where am I? Is this... Hey! Why did you trap me in your Duel Disk?!

Yusaku: Frankly, I don't know, but I feel like I'm gonna regret this soon.

Ai: Your Deck isn't fit to fight this generic Hanoi grunt!

Yusaku: Pretty sure it always did fine.

Ai: Cyberse! Data Material: Unlock! Let's go, Playmaker, Speed Duel!

Yusaku: I didn't ask for this.

Ai: By the way, Speed Duels are the same thing as Master Duels, except you have less space.

Yusaku: Do I already know how to Speed Duel?

Ai: I was just telling you that--nevermind.

Knight: Skill hatsudo: Double Draw!

Ai: Oh yeah, and I guess you can cheat once in a while without being called out. But this Skill he used... I've never seen it before!

Yusaku: Really? What does it do?

Ai: But don't worry, Playmaker, we have our own special weapon! Quick! Jump into that tornado that can destroy the very fabric of this world!

Yusaku: Yeah, no.

Ai: When you use Storm Access, you have to remember a few things: Hitotsu: Try not to get killed. Futatsu: Pray to RNGesus you actually get something good out of it after recklessly putting your life in danger for a piece of virtual cardboard.

Yusaku: Okay, and what about mittsu?

Ai: Why should there be a third point?

Yusaku: Then it's not interesting. Also this skill is dumb, there's no way I can rely on it. Power Integration!

Knight: Noooo! Why didn't I put my only monster on the middle zone like a normal person would?! But... It's not over yet, Playmaker. For when I remove this mask, it shall be the end of you!

Yusaku: Oh goodie..

Ai: No no no no no! We are NOT doing this again! (turns into a monster and eats the Knight)

Yusaku: So if you can turn into that thing, why do you stay in that single eyeball form? Or in my Duel Disk for that matter. Please get out of my Duel Disk.

Ai: I dunno. I'm not a very smart AI...

***

Dr. Kogami: How's the plan going?

Revolver: Heh, good enough, I guess.

Dr. Kogami: Okay. I'm not a very important character, so I must be going now, bye.

Revolver: Guess I should go, too. (logs out) *cough cough* Good God, why does it always smell so bad in here...?

***

Akira: I need your help to track down Playmaker.

Ema: Sure, as long as you have money, you can count on me. (Makes a high leap with her motorcycle) Into the VRAINS! (Ema's body dissapears, and her motorcycle crashes down on a few pedestrians)

***

Onizuka: I, OTOKO GO ONIZUKA, REFUSE TO SHARE THE SPOTLIGHT WITH PLAYMAKER, SO I, OTOKO GO ONIZUKA, SHALL MAKE A MANLY DECISION: DRESS UP AS A TERRORIST!

(Meanwhile, in Yusaku's room, Careless Whisper is playing in the background)

(Roboppy quickly returns Ai in his glass box)

Ai: Oh, y-you're back early today...

Yusaku: Yeah, we've got work to do. Huh, I don't remember leaving the Disk's USB stick out. Well, whatever.

***

Yusaku: Arawarero, mirai no kitchen sarkitto! Sarkitto! Sarkitto!

Onizuka: Uhm... Are you alright?

Yusaku: Sarkitto! Sarkitto! Sarkitto! (glitches out) Sarkitto! Sarkitto! Sarki--

(Blue screen of death)

***

Aoi: Hey, Playmaker! I challenge you to a Duel!

Revolver: Hmm... Perhaps we can have her help to achieve our plans?

Specter: Very well, I shall convince her to join us. Young ladies quickly succomb to the charms of a young man such as I. (gets inside Aoi's head and makes a Vector Face™) Jyan-Jyan-Jyaaaaaaaaan~~

***

Aoi (under the influence of the virus): I am... I am...

Revolver: A Knight of Hanoi!

Aoi: BARIAN SEKAI NO TAME NI!

Revolver: Heh, close enough.

Specter: Don't worry about her, Revolver-sama. She may be a little confused for the time being, but I can assure you that she is well under our control.

(Aoi starts screaming in intense pain)

Revolver: Specter, what the hell did you do to her?!

Specter: I-I don't know... I was only supposed to...

Revolver: Specter, make it stop! She's just a girl!!

(Fast-forward to Akira in Aoi's hospital room)

Akira: Aoi... I don't understand... Why did you have to do this to yourself..? Is it because of me..? What did I do wrong for you to decide to put yourself in so much danger...?

(Flashback transition)

(Flashback takes place at the Zaizen Residence, in Akira’s room)

Aoi (Entering the room): Onii-chan…

Akira: *Sigh* What is it, Aoi..?

Aoi (Blushing heavily): There’s something I want to tell you… Anooooo... Onii-chan… I… I… I’m Blue Angel!

Akira: I already know that, Aoi.

Aoi: Eh?! B-But how…?!

Akira: Aoi, I own Link VRAINS. Of course I know that you use it and who you are there.

Aoi: I thought you were just a security manager there…

Akira: That means I own the entire country. Don’t ask me how that works.

Aoi: I see… I guess that means you must be working very hard…

Akira: Maybe. I’m being distracted at the moment, though. If only that nuisance could go away.

Aoi: Anoooo… Onii-chan… I… I love yo--

Akira: Why are you still here?!

(End of the flashback)

Akira: Truly, I do not understand...

***

(Yusaku and Revolver are having their Speed Duel. Yusaku is about to Summon his recently Accessed Firewall Dragon)

Yusaku: Arawarero, mirai no kitchen sarkit--

Revolver: Proceed with the plan, Father.

(Suddenly the Data Storm goes crazy)

Dr. Kogami: It seems Playmaker is drowning inside the vortex. Hey, if he can't make it to the ground, maybe you can swim alongside him and have a Speedo Duel against him. Eh, get that, son? A Speedo Duel. It's funny because it sounds the same as... Son? Hello? Revolver, can you hear me?

Revolver: ...Unfortunately, yes. Also, Playmaker is right in front of me. Now then, Playmaker, let us have a Master Duel, where Link Monster can show their true potential!

Yusaku: You just want to have a normal-sized Extra Deck, don't you?

Revolver: Look, 5 cards is just not enough, okay?!

(Fast-forward to Yusaku defeating Revolver. Revolver attempts to escape the area)

Ai: Leaving so soon? I don't think so! (Turns into a monster and bites off Revolver's arm) Huh, so he was keeping the data about my true body in there? Why though?

Yusaku: I don't care. Let's just hurry and give the vaccine to Zaizen.

Ai: Oh, about that, Playmaker, wouldn't be better if we keep part of the program to ourselves? Imagine if Hanoi wants to make other people fall into a coma like Blue Angel, even if they use a different virus, at least we can have a solid base to start working with for a cure.

Yusaku: Nah, the writers can't possibly be this lazy.

(Meanwhile, in the hospital, Aoi is slowly waking up from her coma)

Akira: Aoi!

Aoi: O-Onii-chan...?

Akira: Aoi! (Hugs Aoi very tightly) Aoi, I'm so sorry you went through this... Because of this, you... you...

Aoi: Onii-chan... It's okay. It was my fault after all... I shouldn't have disobeyed you...

Akira: No, Aoi... We've been so distant, yet so overprotective to each other lately... We need to stop this. We need to become honest with each other, to rebuild on relationship on trust, so we can form a family again together.

Aoi: Onii-chan... (blushes heavily) Yes... Let's do that!

Akira: By the way, you're grounded. Forever. Not gonna let something like that ever happen to you again.

Aoi: Wait, what?

Akira: Why aren't you locked in your room, Aoi?!

(Meanwile, back in Hanoi's base)

Dr. Kogami: Revolver! Are you alright?! Here, let me help you...

(Revolver's arm regrows)

Revolver: Thank you, Father.

Dr. Kogami: Don't worry about it, I'm glad I could give you a hand, my boy. Eh, see what I did there, son? I literally just gave you a--

Revolver: Yes, Father, I got that...

***

Ema: Link Summon!

Ai: Whoa! Playmaker! Did you see that?! She made a Link Summon without jumping inside the portal!

Yusaku: Indeed. Truly, she is a very talented Duelist.

***

Aoi: Playmaker! I owe you one, remember? Let me help you deal with these Duelbots!

Yusaku: I don't need your help. Hey, you! The Duelbots! I've got a question for you!

Duelbot#1: State your query.

Yusaku: Hitotsu: So in order to defend SOL Technology's database, you challenge intruders to a Speed Duel, right?

Duelbot#1: Affirmative.

Yusaku: Futatsu: Having a Speed Duel requires you letting in a Data Storm inside the database, no?

Duelbot#2: That is correct.

Yusaku: Mittsu: But Data Storms delete data, so don't they induce a risk of data loss in the place you're trying to defend?

Duelbot#1: Uhmmmmmmmm...

Duelbot#2: Cannot compute! Cannot compute!

(Duelbots jump into a vortex and disintegrate)

Yusaku: See? I didn't need your help. Now please go away. Here, I'll even let you have Ai if you do.

Aoi: No thanks.

Yusaku: I tried...

***

Akira: Playmaker! I will not let you continue your pointless revenge! Give me the Ignis, and you'll be free to go and live a normal life!

Yusaku: Give me one reason why I should hand over Ai to you!

Akira: Well, you were trying to give it to my sister for free just a moment ago. That, and without the Ignis in SOL Technology's possession, we cannot relocate the Cyberse World. Without our intervention, the Internet will die very soon.

Yusaku: ... Huh, so that's what it was all about. Alright then, here's your Ignis, and your proof of ownership. Just gotta sign here and here. Okay, seems like we're done here; have a good day, sir!

(End credits)

(Rewind effect)

Yusaku: Hanoi Lost Project... During that nightmare, everything revolved about Duels...

Akira: Sorry to break it to you, kid, but things have always been that way here.

Yusaku (ignoring him): And then, there was that mysterious voice...

(Flashback transition)

???: Hey, you. You want to survive, yes?

Yusakid: W-Who'se there? S-Show yourself!

???: Make a meme. Make a meme, and have everyone copy you. Make a meme, and become the hero of the story. Make a meme, and live beyond everyone's expectations.

(End of the flashback)

Yusaku: Whoever that was, if they are still captive, I swear to find where they are trapped and save them!

Akira: Have you considered that it could actually be one of your abductors trying to make you follow their plans?

Yusaku: I... Uhm... Okay, I'm getting tired of this! Sarkitto! Sarkitto! Sarkitto!

Akira: You know you could just attack me directly, right? Unless... You are trying to teach me and and my sister to have a happy life and stay away from the darkness of your revenge?

Yusaku: No, of course not. I'm just in a really bad mood!

***

(Revolver and Dr. Kogami are walking in Link VRAINS' underground)

Dr. Kogami: This Seed I have in my hand, soon it shall grow from the depths of this world, and then, Link VRAINS will finally be destroyed. (Throws the Seed inside the sewers) Eh, did you see that, son? I sent that thing into the DRAINS! Eh? Eh?

Revolver: ... God I wish this place could be deleted already...

(End of the recap)

[HelixReactor]

Time to restart the actual production at a slightly faster pace.

Here's the script for episode 27, which marks either the beginning of another arc, or the end of Another arc. Yeah, still not entirely sure where they're going with this. ><

In any case, I hope you'll enjoy the read ^_^





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Narrator: Previously, on Yu-Gi-Oh! DRAINS:

Baira: I summon a mummy! Then I summon a second mummy! Then I summon this other mummy! Here's one more mummy, and now I activate this Virus card!

Aoi: A Virus Deck!

Baira: Well... I guess... But is this really the first thing you think of at this point of the game?

(Fast-forward - Aoi gets smashed into a building, and crashes through three walls)

Aoi: This isn't going to stop me... Look at me, y'all!

(Aoi dashes into an opaque window, breaks it, and safely lands on her D-Board)

Aoi: Did you see that? Ain't I awesome?!

(Fast-forward - Dinner time)

Akira: So I heard that Blue Angel has defeat the created of the Another virus.

Aoi: I...

Akira: Good job!

Aoi (blushing heavily): Onii-chan... Thank you!

Akira: I'm so proud of you, Aoi.

Aoi: Onii-chan... Anoo... I... I...

(Image fades away; setting changes to one of a hospital)

Doctor: I believe it is time to say goodbye...

Akira: No, wait! It's still too early! There's still so much I want to tell her..!

Doctor: Mr. Zaizen... Any more irrealistic images will only make her realize the truth... Don't you want her to have a... peaceful transition?

Akira: No... I don't want her to go... There must be a way to save her!

Doctor: It's no use, Mr. Zaizen... The brain damage she received from smashing into those walls was far too important. She may have been able to make it if she took a safer route afterwards, like those holes she made in the walls. Repressing her memory of missing her D-Board was a miracle...

Akira: I see... Very well... Goodbye, Aoi. (Gently holds her arm, and shuts down her Duel Disk)

Narrator: ... ... *Ahem* Back to the episode.

(Episode starts in Baira's VR room; the TV footage shows Revolver closing Baira's eyes)

(Kusanagi looks through Baira's machine and takes out a CD out of it)

Kusanagi: We may be able to be find her mental data in here, or whatever's left of it...

Yusaku: Right. Now let's get out of here before anyone finds us. Hitotsu: Considering the large amount of rooms in this apartment, she must have been living here with a lot of other people. Futatsu: If so, it's far from impossible that all of her flatmates are also Knights of Hanoi, so she can work without needing to be secretive about it. Mittsu: If there really are other Knights of Hanoi living here, it will be even more problematic for us if they saw us here.

Ai: Is... Is she dead?

Yusaku: Unlikely. The footage was from her point of view. She has only been put out of commission. Perhaps they have turned her into an Another?

Ai: Another what?

Yusaku: Another Another.

Ai: Yeah, that's what I'm asking you!

Yusaku: ...

Kusanagi: What matters now is that the Removal Program has been distributed VRAINS-wide, so it's safe to say that this Another arc is already over.

Ai: Another arc? I thought we were still in the first one!

Kusanagi: No, the Another arc was another arc.

Ai: Huh? So what's with this other arc?

Kusanagi: No, I mean...

Ai: Oooh, wait! I think I get it! We were in another arc, and then we had another arc, the Another arc, and we're going into another arc!

Kusanagi: I... I guess...?

Yusaku: ... Couldn't they just call it VRAINS Syndrome? Or anything that's less confusing, really... Seriously, who came up with this term..?

(Meanwhile, in the depths of Link VRAINS, Dr. Kogami is laughing maniacally)

Dr. Kogami: Oh, come on, I'm not being evil or anything! I'm just having the fun of my life! Well, not exactly, because, y'know, I'm kinda--

Revolver: Father!!

(SONO CHI NO SADAME…. JOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOJO!)

(Episode resumes at the Duel Club's meeting room)

Club President: Ladies and gentlemen, I'm happy to announce to you all the Duel Club is finally back in session! I know that hour and a half of hiatus was painful to you all, but now we can finally resume our Club's activities!

Yusaku: Yeah, about that, what do you usually do in here?

Club President: Well, we talk about Duels, and... Well I guess that's about it.

Yusaku: Fascinating.

Club Member#1: In any case, these past couple of days have been very eventful!

Club Member#2: Yeah! I hope we'll see more exciting stuff like that soon! ... Minus the casualties, of course.

Club Member#3: I want to see more of Teddy Bear Onizuka!

Club Member#1: ...

Club Member#2: ...

Club Member#3: ... What?

Club President: *Ahem* By the way, has anyone seen Zaizen lately? It's like she never comes to school anymore.

Club Member#1: Rumors say that her brother locked her up in her room and cut off their Internet so that she can't log into Link VRAINS.

Ai: He's not doing a great job, huh?

Yusaku: Shut up.

Club Member#1: What?

Yusaku: I was telling Shima to shut up.

Shima: Huh?! But I didn't say anything yet!!

Yusaku: Now you did, so please shut up.

Shima: P-President! Are you going to let him behave like that in out Club?!

Club President: Heh, I'll allow it.

Club Member#2: Back to Zaizen. Do you think she might have became an Another? I've heard not all of them woke up yet.

Yusaku: Oh, she's in another world alright.

Club Member#2: What do you mean?

Yusaku: Well, you see--

Club President: Oh, I think our time's up for today. We'll talk about this tomorrow.

Yusaku: I wish classes could also just last 5 minutes.

(Yusaku packs up his stuff; his phone rings)

Yusaku (answering the phone): What is it?

Kusanagi: Just wanted to tell you that I just finished deciphering Taki Kyoko’s mental data.

Yusaku: I'm on my way.

(Yusaku rushes out of the meeting room)

Shima: Wait, Fujiki, you dropped something! (Picks it up) Huh, Cyberse Wizard? Haha! I knew it! Fujiki really is a big fan of Playmaker! But wait... Only Playmaker has these Cyberse-type cards... And now that I think of it... Hold on, I just realized! GO Onizuka is Onizuka Go!!

(Shima's Duel Disk starts beeping)

Disk: Warning: Your episodic allowed amount of screentime will soon be reaching its end.

Shima: Huh?! But I didn't show up in a lot of episodes! Can't I just stay a little longer?

Disk: Negative. Your allowed amount is not stackable.

Shima: Come on... Just five more minutes...

Disk: Denied. Any further appearances today will be treated as intrusion. Intrusion is a crime punishable by law.

Shima: Please... At least let me give this back to Fujiki--

Disk: Ranyu Penalty, nii sen pointo ♪

(Meanwhile, in Kusanagi's truck)

Yusaku: So, what did you want to show me?

(Kusanagi inserts the CD in his computer. A video starts showing footage of Baira and Faust)

Baira: Faust... Do we really have to do this..? If our plan succeeds, Revolver will forever be known as the most dangerous cyber-criminal in history!

Faust: This choice is not ours to make, Baira. Revolver has decided years ago that he will carry this burden. All we can do is provide him our support.

Baira: Faust... We have known Revolver since he was a child. You were like an older brother to him, and yet...

Faust: Like I said, we have no saying on this matter. We need to--

Baira: Do you think I can be his big sister?!!

(Static. Footage ends)

Kusanagi: So, what do you think?

Yusaku: Sure are a lot of people with a sibling complex in this show. You think the writers have one of their own too?

Kusanagi: Uhm... Sure. But this isn't what I was trying to tell you. This woman, Taki Kyoko, has known the leader of the Knights of Hanoi for you. If we dig a little deeper into her history, we might be able to discover Revolver's true identity. From there, we can find out his current whereabouts and top him for here!

Yusaku: Oh. Oh yeah, sure.

Kusanagi: This Faust person is another Hanoi active admin, no? So he must be roaming around Link VRAINS at all times. If you can find him there, you might be able to get more clues out of him. I'll try to look him up on my side too. If Hanoi really has important ties to SOL Technologies, he must have also been working for them at some point - I'll start from there!

Yusaku: You sure seem pumped up...

Kusanagi: Well Yusaku, one of us has to do our job at some point.

Yusaku: Isn't your job just to make would-be wise comments at the beginning of the next episode previews?

Kusanagi: ...

Yusaku: In any case, I don't feel like going to VRAINS just yet.

MC: Attention, citizens of DenCity! I'm your one and only favorite Duel Commentator, Nameless MC! And today, if for some reason, you're still tolerating my voice, we have a very exciting Duel for you! It's yet another attack from the Knights of Hanoi, lead by another of their higher-ups, codename: Faust! He will be facing the newest hero in town!

???: Greetings everybody! My name is Lonely Brave, and I shall be your new savior!

Yusaku: That voice...

Ai: Oi, Yusaku, you seem more annoyed than usual. What's the matter?

Yusaku: That is not of your concern.

Ai: Could it be that you know this new "hero"? Ah le le! Could that be that annoying classmate of yours?! Oi, Yusaku! You can't let him handle Hanoi on his own! He's a total idiot! He won't last a minute against them! He'll get turned into an Another in no time!!

Yusaku: That is not of my concern.

Shima: I Summon Cyberse Wizard!

Yusaku: That's...!

Ai: Oi, oi! Could it that he knows that you're Playmaker?!! Oi, Yusaku! This is really bad! There's no way he'll keep the truth to himself, and there's no telling what Hanoi would do to him to get that info!

Yusaku: Calm down. Hitotsu: I highly doubt he actually knows anything. Futatsu: Cyberse Wizard isn't a particularly important card in my Deck, so people -including Hanoi- can assume that Playmaker just gave it to a fan. Mittsu: Worst case scenario, Shima will become an Another, and I don't think anyone would complain about that.

Ai: Hmm... I guess you have a point there. And it's true that there's no way that kid really knows about you.

Shima: Aaaah, this card? Let's just say me and Playmaker have been buddies for a very, very long time! From high school, to be precise!

Yusaku: ... Okay, let's dive in just in case.

(Meanwhile, in Link VRAINS, Shima is getting rekt by Faust)

Faust: How pitiful. I'm make your elimination as painless as possible. Now for the finishing blow.

Yusaku: Stop right there!

Shima: Ha! Playmaker!! Did you come to save me?!

Yusaku: Nope, just came here to laugh at you.

Shima: Aw, that's harsh, Playmaker. Are you trying to encourage me the same way as with Dark Onizuka?

Yusaku: Nope, I really mean it this time.

Ai: Oi, Playmaker, would you concentrate a little, please?

Yusaku: Oh, right, sorry. I'll be taking over the Duel for you. Out of fairness, I will start with the same LP count as Lonely Brave. Is that okay?

Faust: Very well, Playmaker. ... No wait, Lonely Brave only had 50 Life Points left, wouldn't that mean..?!

Yusaku: Ha! Too late!

Ai: Oi, Playmaker, remember that we're in the area of effect of a Data Gale - there are no vortexes you can use Storm Access on!

Yusaku: How naive. Hanoi wouldn't create conditions that would prevent their leader from using his full-power. Under a Data Gale, everywhere is the Data Storm! Therefore! (Raises arm) Skiru hatsudo: Storm Access!

Revolver: Oh, so I could just do that? Nice! Pretty sure that's not how that's supposed to work, but heh.

Yusaku: Now, Convenientcode Talker! Use your convenient effect to grant us a convenient victory! Convenience Store!

Faust: Oh noes! (Vanishes/gets purged)

Shima: Playmaker! You... You saved me!

Yusaku: Unfortunately, yes, I did...

Shima: Playmaker... Is there anything I can do to return you the favour?

Yusaku: Well... I guess there is something I can ask you to do. Would you like to have Ai?

Shima's Disk: Denied.

Shima: Yeah, I'll pass.

Yusaku: Dammit…

(Meanwhile, in Hanoi’s lair)

Revolver: Genome… Baira… Faust… It seems that all of the important leaders of our Knights have fallen.

Specter: I’m still here, you know..?

Revolver: Playmaker and his friends truly have become a major threat to our progress. They may not act as a team, but they’re certainly seeing him as their leader. I can no longer rely on others to take them down. I need to take this matter in my own hands. Besides, I still have my revenge to take as well. Father, please be patient. I’ll be done with these nuisances soon, and then we’ll finally be able to commence the final phase of your plan.

(End of the episode)

[HelixReactor]

Time to dust off this place... again.

VRAINS' first season is over, so I suppose next episode is going to be yet another recap.

... Oh? It's not? Well allow me to fix that, then!

The following recap covers the entirety of the Tower of Hanoi arc

As always (if anyone's still around to see these), I hope you'll enjoy the read ^_^




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Narrator: It’s another nice day in Link VRAINS, when suddenly… An eclipse! Quick, everybody, run for your lives!

Dr. Kogami: Yes, don’t just look at it like idiots, and run, or else your lives will never be the same ever again! Mwahahahahahaha!

Revolver: Indeed. There is no telling to what will happen to the consciousness of the people who will get absorbed by the Tower of Hanoi.

Dr. Kogami: Huh? No, I meant, you can’t just look directly at an eclipse without special glasses; you’d turn blind!

Revolver: … Right… By the way, what’s the eclipse for in our plan?

Dr. Kogami: What do you mean? I didn’t put it there!

Revolver: So we’re never gonna talk about it again?

Dr. Kogami: Nope!

(SONO CHI NO SADAME…. JOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOJO!)

(Meanwhile, Yusaku is minding his own business at Café Nagi, when suddenly)

Yusaku: There’s a monster in Link VRAINS!

Kusanagi: Don’t be rude, Yusaku. The Knights of Hanoi are human beings like everyone else.

Yusaku: Can you blame me?

Kusanagi: Fair enough. Anyway, how can you tell that there’s a monster in there?

Ai: It’s because of his Link Sense.

Kusanagi: You’ve been mentioning that a couple of times now. Can you explain to us what exactly is Link Sense?

Ai: Nope!

(A little later, in Link DRAINS)

Ema: Oh, Playmaker~ Are you here for the treasure as well? Well, too late, my fireflies are already looking for it~

Yusaku: I don’t care about your treasure. Actually, I still have no idea what you mean by treasure.

Ema: Software vulnerabilities.

Yusaku: That… That surprisingly makes sense.

Ema: Well then, I’ll be going this way now~ Bye~

Yusaku: Sure. Have fun dying.

Ema: Wait wha--

(Fast-forward to a wacky chase scene, and then to Ema getting Trisbaena’d)

Ema: Playmaker… I’m sorry… I’ve let you down…

Yusaku: Don’t be. It was the obvious outcome. If anything, you were actually fulfilling my expectations.

Revolver (to himself): Wow. And then people say I am the bad guy…

Ema: That Revolver… He has a terrifying Trap Card…

Yusaku: Really? What does it do?

Ema: I don’t know… I attacked with one of my monsters… And then suddenly… all of my Attack Position monsters were destroyed.

Yusaku: …………………….

Ema: Farewell, Playmaker… (Gets absorbed into the red blob thingie)

Revolver: The preparations are now complete. Emerge! Tower of Hanoi! Behold, Playmaker! This tower will absorb the minds of anyone nearby!

Yusaku: Oh great, we’re doing another Another arc.

Revolver: What? No! This is the Tower of Hanoi arc! It’s very different!

Yusaku: I’m sure it is.

Revolver: Surely you have a lot of questions regarding how it functions! But I will tell you nothing of value!

Yusaku: Not really. Hitotsu: You just said it absorbs people. Futatsu: It’s gonna absorb people until it’s fully charged. Mittsu: Obviously, something bad is going to happen afterwards.

Revolver: I… I guess? But surely you must wonder what that “something bad” is going to be!

Yusaku: Don’t know, don’t care.

Revolver: ...

Yusaku: There is one thing that puzzles me, though: What the hell was that monster doing in the sewers?

Revolver: Oh, that. It is a creation of Hanoi. A very important piece of the foundation of the Tower.

Yusaku: Care to give me any good reason why you didn’t directly implement it inside the Tower instead of giving it a life and let it run wild until it’s used as fodder for your plans?

Revolver: Nope!

(Go and Aoi show up)

Go: Don’t worry, we’re here to save the day!

Yusaku: Ha! Yeah, right!

Go: What was that?!

Yusaku: Nothing. By the way, be careful. Revolver has a very terrifying Trap Card.

Go: We’ll keep that in mind. Let’s go, Blue Angel!

(Go and Aoi run each in a separate direction)

Ai: Wait, Blue Angel! The Tower is from that direction!

Yusaku: Leave her be. She’s going to be useless anyway.

Yusaku: See?

Specter: Jyan jya-jyaaan~

Yusaku: Bekuta…

Specter: Oh, no~ I am Supekuta, a totally different character~

Yusaku: Sure you are.

Specter: Allow me to reveal something to you, Playmaker: I, too, am a victim of the Lost Incident.

Yusaku: That can’t be true. You don’t follow of Rule of Three.

Specter: Indeed I do not. I follow the Rule of Tree.

Yusaku: Huh?

(Specter starts hugging Sunavalon Dryas)

Specter: Mommy~

Yusaku: Uhm…

Specter: I love you, mommy~

Yusaku: Yeah… I think I’m just gonna go see myself elsewhere…

Specter: You’re not going anywhere, Playmaker! Not before I finish telling you my backstory! Yes! The world needs to be destroyed! I will never forgive the human world for having cut down my mother tree! That tree… She was everything to me! She protected me from the bad weather, from wild animals. She fed me when I was hungry. She also changed my diapers, etc, etc.

Yusaku: Ever considered that that tree was producing some hallucinogenic substances, and this is why it needed to be cut down?

Specter: Don’t you dare speak about my mother that way, Playmaker!

Yusaku: Yeah, yeah, are you done with your backstory yet?

Specter: Yes...

Yusaku: Cool. (Blows up the bridge) Oh no. Falling.

(Data Storm shows up and carries back Yusaku to the firm ground)

Yusaku: How convenient. Ai, did you do that?

Ai: No! Although I wonder why it didn’t come to my mind…

Yusaku: Useless as ever, I see.

Ai: Stop being so rude with me… Surely you must wonder about the mysterious origin of that Storm?

Yusaku: Why? Are you really gonna tell me?

Ai: Nope!

Yusaku: I don’t care, then. Well then, let’s move on.

Ai: Yeah! Let’s honor Zaizen’s sacrifice!

Yusaku: Oh yeah, he was in this episode. What an idiot.

Ai: Oh, look! Onizuka and Revolver are having a Duel! Let’s patiently wait for our turn!

Yusaku: … Why? Hitotsu: Our objective is the Tower, not Revolver. Futatsu: There’s no guarantee that beating Revolver in a Duel is going to stop the Tower. Mittsu: Why the hell would he implement such a dumb fail-safe anyway?

Ai: I dunno, why did you get me locked inside your Duel Disk unless someone beats you in a Duel?

Yusaku: … Touché.

Revolver: I activate Mirror Force!

Go: Wait… That’s it? That’s the terrifying Trap Card?

Ai: Oh yeah, Playmaker, didn’t you already figure that out? Why didn’t you inform Onizuka and Blue Angel about it?

Yusaku: Because: Hitotsu: I wouldn’t exactly sound serious if I warned them “Be careful! He has Mirror Force!”. Futatsu: Also for the lolz. Mittsu: Honestly, I didn’t think either of them would make it this far.

Ai: Oh no! Onizuka is dead!

Yusaku: What a shocking development.

Revolver: Now, Playmaker! It’s finally your turn! Let’s have a Speed Duel!

Yusaku: Can’t we just do it here? It looks pretty dangerous up there.

Revolver: What is it, Playmaker? Do you truly value your life that much?

Yusaku: … Yes?

Revolver: Well, too bad! It’s Speed Duel Time!

Yusaku: Oh no. I’m losing the Duel. Also my arm.

Ai: Don’t worry, Playmaker, I’ll give you *Snrk* a hand! *Giggles*

Yusaku: …

Ai: Also I’m dead!

Yusaku: Yay!

(30 seconds later)

Ai: Just kidding, I’m back!

Yusaku: Good god, even Astral had longer deaths…

Revolver: It seems I have no choice but to cheat as well... Oh no, my arm...! Oh no, those debris are going to…!

Dr. Kogami: ZA WARUDO!

Ai: Whoah! Playmaker! Did you see that?!

Yusaku: Of course I did! The power to pause an online game… This must be our strongest enemy to date!

Revolver: Uhm, father? Can you resume the VRAINS? I’m kinda in the middle of a Duel right now.

Dr. Kogami: Oh, sure! But first, let me *Srnk* give you a hand! *Giggles*

Revolver: …

Dr. Kogami: Also, remember son: [Insert 5d’s reference here]

Revolver: What does that have to do with anythi--

Dr. Kogami: Dunno. Also, I’m dead! For real this time!

Revolver: Father, no!!

Ai: Don’t worry, he’ll come back soon! (30 seconds pass) Any second now… Any second now… Yeah, okay, he’s dead.

Revolver: (Rage quits)

Yusaku: Hey, come back here, you little...! That’s it! We’ll settle this in real life!

(A little later, in real life)

Revolver: Hello, I’m Kogami Ryoken. I’m sure you have a lot of questions to ask me.

Yusaku: Not really. Well, there is one thing I’d like to know: Can you tell us what’s with that red triangle marks on your hand?

Revolver: Nope!

Yusaku: Well that was useless. Okay, back to VRAINS now.

Ai: I thought you wanted to settle this in real life?

Yusaku: Unfortunately, it turns out card game by punches are not allowed.

Revolver: Now, Playmaker! Behold! The legitimate game mechanic that will boggle your mind for some reason: Extra Link!

Ai: Oi, Playmaker! This is really bad! Is there anything you can do?!

Yusaku: Well, there is one thing: EGAO!

Ai: …………………….

Revolver: …………………….

Yusaku: That’s right, Revolver! I don’t need your Extra Link! For I have another Summoning Mechanic up my sleeve!

Revolver: C-Could it be…?!

Yusaku: Just kidding, here’s an Extra Link. But look! Firewall Dragon’s in it!

Revolver: Could it be you’re going to make it evo--

Yusaku: Just kidding, it’s just fodder for Decode.

Revolver: But…

Yusaku: And now I won.

Revolver: You… You’re gonna pay for this, Playmaker…! (Dramatic exit)

(Yusaku logs out, and finds Ryoken having a hard time standing up)

Revolver: Just… give me a second there… Dammit, still also need to get that yacht ready…

(Meanwhile, in an alternate timeline)

Revolver: Hahahahaha! It’s over, Playmaker! The Tower of Hanoi is complete! Soon, Link VRAINS and the Cyberse world will finally be erased! … Any second now… Any second now… Huh? Why’s it not doing anything…?

Yusaku: Well, the Tower is complete, yes, but you still have to assemble it elsewhere, one disk at a time.

Revolver: … What?

Yusaku: I mean, that’s how the Tower of Hanoi game works, right?

Revolver: … … Father, did you…?

Dr. Kogami (From Digital Hell): Hahahahahaha!

(Back to the main timeline)

Yusaku: Well then, I suppose I don’t need you anymore (Insert a card inside his Duel Disk).

Ai: Whoah! Yusaku! I’m finally free! I’m gonna miss you so much! Are you going to miss me, Yusaku?

Yusaku: Just… go away…

Ai: Kay, Bye!

(30 seconds later)

Ai: Just kidding, I’m back!

Yusaku: Goddammit!

(End of the recap)

Narrator: Up next: Playmaker returns!

Yusaku: I didn’t go anywhere, though...

[HelixReactor]

Following what appears to now be the tradition of one script every eternity or so, here's Episode 54, because it'd be a real shame if I were to make more recap scripts for VRAINS than actual content!

It's a tad short compared to previous scripts, but I hope you'll enjoy the read ^_^





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Narrator: Previously, on Yu-Gi-Oh! TRAINS

Blood Shepherd: Duel me, Playmaker!

Yusaku: Sorry, not interested.

Blood Shepherd: Mittsu.

Yusaku (immediately stops moving): I'm so turned on right now.

Narrator: Back to the episode.

Blood Shepherd: It's over, Playmaker, I put you right where I wanted.

Yusaku: Sure you did.

Blood Shepherd: Of course I did! You followed everything my AI said! You fell right into my trap!

Yusaku: I know it's a little too early to say this, but: Sore wa dou kana?

Blood Shepherd: N-NANI?!

Yusaku: Oh, please, were you even trying? Even Soulburner and Flame are more subtle than you.

Ai: Wait, what do you mea--

Yusaku: Shush. We'll get to that soon enough.

Blood Shepherd: No matter. You already set up a field that's ideal to my victory. Unless...

Ai: Your next line is: "You already prepared a back-up plan, haven't you?"!

Blood Shepherd: You already prepared a back-up plan, haven't you? ... NANI?!

Ai: Mwahahahaha! Did you really think Playmaker would fall for such an easy trap? You should know by now that you must never trust AIs! ... Wait.

(LIKE A DATA STORM, JUST JUMP INTO THAT DATA STORM! GET YOURSELF A FREE CARD, AND NOBODY WILL QUESTION IT!~)

(Meanwhile, not too far away)

Ema: Hm, the data really is getting heavier over here..

Aoi: Yeah, what does that even mean? There's nothing here.

Ema: Oh, you know, we're going pretty deep down into Link VRAINS, so the air pressure is getting higher.

Aoi: But there's no... ugh, nevermind.

(Ema suddenly stops moving)

Ema: Hold on, Blue Girl! I can see more surveillance bots down there.

Aoi: We'll have to use Stealth Mode again, then. ... Huh? It's not working!!

Ema: I know. It only works once.

Aoi: Huh?! Why?! What is it with you people and one-time use programs?! What did you have in mind when you made this?!

Ema: Well... uhm... You see...

Aoi: You didn't really make this, didn't you?

Ema: It... was a trial version I found online...

Aoi: Then why did we get out of Stealth Mode in the first place?!

Ema: I don't know! It seemed like a good idea at the time! I didn't come to my mind that there'll be surveillance all around the restricted area, and not just the entry!

Aoi: Oh, great. So what are we gonna do now?

Ema: We must retreat for now. There's no other choice.

Aoi: And give up on the mission my Onii-chan gave me?! No way!

Ema: What are you gonna do, then?

Aoi: I'm gonna destroy those bots! Hey, you digital dummies!

Ema: Blue Girl, no! They're gonna see you!

Aoi: Pfft, that doesn't matter. They won't know who I am.

Bot: Warning. Intruder detected. Identified. Codename: Blue Angel.

Aoi: E-Eh..?

(Close bots start firing lasers at Aoi)

Aoi (while avoiding the attacks): I knew this new look needed reading glasses...!

Ema: Of course. So, you still set on destroying those bots?

Aoi: O-Of course I am! Hey, you digital dummies! I am not Blue Angel! My name is Blue Girl, and I use a very different Deck! Look! I Summon Dino-Idol Lycrospinosaurus!

Ema: Did... Did I miss a fad or something...?

Aoi: Watch me, Onii-chan... I will complete your mission for sure! Oh, Onii-chan, I wish you could give me your one-time use log-out program more often~

Ema: ... ... ...

(Meanwhile, back at Playmaker vs. Blood Shepherd)

Blood Shepherd: I don't understand... Why aren't you falling for any of my traps...?

Ai: Muuuu... You still don't understand that you'll have to try a lot harder if you want to trap Playmaker!

Blood Shepherd: Well then... What if I told you I was expecting you not to for any of the traps I set so far, but only because I'm planning something much bigger!

Ai: Uh huh. I know I'm supposed to be the idiot here, but even I can see that you're just full of BS, man!

Yusaku: Indeed. Those are his initials, after all.

Blood Shepherd: You...!

Yusaku: Now, I Link Summon Firewall Dragon, then I tribute it, in order to make space for Cyberse Magician! Go, Cyberse Magician! Cyberse Magic!

Blood Shepherd (falls off his D-Board): Oh noes... [LP -> 0] (To himself) Well... I guess I'm no longer the bounty hunter I used to be... After all those years, it was inevitable that I would lose my touch... I still remember my most successful mission... I got to pod race against Ema and Zaizen... And then I pushed Ema on the ground for no justifiable reason... Yeah, that was fun; I wish I could do that again some time... But not anytime soon... I wonder how long it'll take before I finally hit the ground...

???: Brad!!

(Ema appears out of nowhere and catches Blood Shepherd mid-flight)

Ema: Brad... I finally realized who you were!

Blood Shepherd: Ema..?

Yusaku: Ghost Girl!

Ai: The witch!!

Yusaku: Ghost Girl, do you know this man?

Ema: Yes. His name is Brad Shepherd. He's... my brother.

Ai: Woooooooooooooooooooaht?!!

Yusaku: As surreal as it may sounds, I'm starting to get a little tired of this joke.

Ema: But it's true! We both have purple hair in real life, and we're both treasure hunters! We'll do anything for money! Surely we must be brother and sister!

Yusaku: Yeah, whatever. By the way, what are you doing here?

Ema: Oh, you know, hunting down the Ignis.

Ai: You witch!! You could at least wait until I'm off before you say that!!

Ema: Don't worry, I'm not interested in you.

Ai: Ah, okay then. ... Hey!!

Aoi: Don't forget about me! I'm also here!

Yusaku: Oh, hey, Blue Angel. I almost succeeded in pretending you weren't around. So, what's with the silly getup?

Aoi: It's not silly! It's my action outfit! And I'll have you know that my name is now Blue Girl!

Yusaku: Fascinating.

(Ema messes with the Duel Disk of a half-conscious Blood Shepherd, forcefully logging him out)

Ema: In any case, it appears we'll all heading to the same place, so let's go together.

Yusaku: Right. The enemy is probably going to be very dangerous. It'll be good to have you guys as fodder.

Ema: Wait wha--

(Meanwhile, at the Legion of Doom)

Mysterious figure: It appears that Playmaker and his allies are coming to us. We only need Playmaker and Soulburner for our plan, but I'd rather have the other nuisances dealt with quickly. Hal, where is Bohman?

Bohman: *Distant confused screaming*

Mysterious figure: Is he okay...?

Hal: Yeah, he always does that in the morning.

Mysterious figure: Oh, good, for a moment, I thought he still had some of Kusanagi Jin's mental data inside him. That boy really is full of trauma; I wonder why..

Bohman: *Still screaming*

Mysterious figure: ... We really need to do something about this guy, too... In any case, can you do this on your own for now, Hal?

(Dramatic close-up)

Hal: Yes, sir, I'm ready.

(End of the episode)