Chapter 20- The Way it Ends

“That’s it, Yami. It’s over.” Kristiann stated in relief as her and James’ monsters disappeared from the field. As the smoke cleared, they saw that Yami had returned to his original form and that they were back in the church arena of St. Leos. It was for certain; this duel was over.

“Hmph, imagine this: me a victim to my own darkness.” Yami chuckled weakly as the Seal of Orichalcos began to move slowly and close in around Yami. “So this is it, hunh? Well, I guess it doesn’t matter. Like I said the darkness doesn’t go away forever. I’ll be back someday, and when I do then you’ll both suffer.” Yami said calmly. “No, Yami, you’re wrong. While it may be true that darkness will always exist, it can never win as long as love and friendship control our lives.” James countered. “Hmm, you’re still holding on to that belief, are you?” Yami chuckled evilly as the Seal continued to move in towards him. “Of course, love and friendship always win the day.” Kristiann replied.

“Ah, stubborn as always… but I suppose that’s the way you always were. It doesn’t matter, this may be the end now, but it won’t last forever.” Yami smiled as he fell to his knees and the Seal closed in around his body. “T-the darkness will rise again sometime, you can’t stop that. Goodbye James, I will control you soon enough. Goodbye Kristiann, my dear, I’ll seal you away and make you pay someday for this. But for now I’ll leave you with a little parting gift… Farewell.” Yami bid farewell as his eyes flashed red once more before returning to James’ brown. Then the Seal of Orichalcos fully wrapped around him and the green light shined up from the ground. Yami winced in pain as the green light took his soul. He smiled darkly one last time before the green light stopped and the Seal of Orichalcos disappeared and Yami’s soulless body fell facedown to the ground.

“So that’s it.” James said. “Yea we did… James!” Kristiann exclaimed as James grew weak and fell to the ground as well, unconscious. She ran towards him, but stopped when a bright light flashed across the world and blinded her.

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The sun was shining brightly as James opened his eyes again. “W-what happened?” James asked quietly to no one in particular. He was lying on his back on the bench where they first met Yami. He sat up and noticed that Kristiann was sitting and waiting next to him on the same bench.

“James, you’re awake!” Kristiann shouted as she hugged her lover. “Hey there, honey. What happened? The last thing I remember is Yami’s soul being taken by the Orichalcos. Then I fell unconscious.” James stated as he returned the embrace. “Aw, honey after you collapsed a bright light blinded me. When I woke up I was sitting here on this bench. But you were still out, so I sat here waiting for you to wake up.” She said as she nudged her head against his arm.

“So I guess it’s finally over. Wait, it’s the same time now as when we first began the duel, what happened?” James asked as he stroked her head. “I’m not too sure, but I think that the whole thing wasn’t really real. I think it was just some kind of dream.” Kristiann replied. “Or a nightmare.” James added.

“But now it’s finally over. Kristiann together we conquered the darkness inside of my heart, and this time, its not coming back, not as long as we’re together.” James said romantically. “Yes, the nightmare is finally over, let’s continue our walk now.” Kristiann added as she stood up. “Ok.” James replied as he stood up. “One more thing though, honey. I love you.” James said. “I love you too, baby.” Kristiann replied as their lips touched each others and they stood in a kiss and eternal embrace. “Now let’s go, honey.” James said to her. “Together.” Kristiann added as they joined hands and walked on under the sunlight of love and friendship.