//------------------------------// // Duel 9: Breaking the News // Story: Yu-Gi-Oh! Friendship is Dueling 6: Nightmare's Awakening // by Bahamut0 //------------------------------// The next day... Burst woke up and stretched. He felt a bit better after the huge shock to his system last night, but it still weighed down his mood. Burst sighed as he got dressed. "I guess I'd better tell everyone about the news today. It's good to know I don't have to face this alone..." After he ate breakfast, Burst got his deck and headed for school. "Have a good day Burst!", his mom called out. "Yeah....good." Burst activated his dragon powers and flew off for school. "Might as well get this day over with.", Burst said as he walked inside. The day went by fairly normal, and soon enough lunch period hit. And when he went to see his friends, they noticed his mood. "Hey buddy. You alright?", Inferno asked. "Yeah Burst. You look pretty down.", Ace noted. "That's not like you." "C'mon Burst. Talk to us.", Gold said. Burst sighed. "I've broken up with Celestia.", Burst said flatly. Everyone's jaws dropped. "Oh man...", Steel said. "Dude. That's so brutal...", Ice added. "That's horrible!", Shadow nearly shouted. "I can't believe it....", Night said in shock. "That's so sad...", Fang said as his eyes teared up. "Hey, man. We're here for ya.", Veenus said with a small smile. The girls noticed and walked over to them. "Gold? What's going on?", Sunset asked. "Burst just broke up with Celestia.", Gold responded. "WHAT?!", Pinkie screamed! Earning her some glares from the other girls. "Darling! How did this happen?!", Rarity asked. "You two seemed so happy.", Rainbow Dash noted. Burst sighed. "It happened last night. I saw her kissing another guy. And from the looks of things, they had just come back from a date. But the worse part was seeing WHO she was kissing." "I'm sure it can't be that bad...", Inferno began. "It was Sombra.", Burst said flatly. "No way! I thought you obliterated him back at Duelist Kingdom!", Rainbow Dash said in shock. "Now he's back and he steals your girlfriend?!" "That's what happened.", Burst said sadly. "That's a cryin' shame sugar cube.", Applejack said as she pulled her hat down. "Th-that's...so...sad...", Fluttershy sobbed. "I'll have a root beer float waiting for you at Sugar Cube Corner.", Pinkie said as she patted Burst on his back. "Thanks all of you. But I think I should just move on. I've had my first girlfriend, and I should have expected my first heartbreak too. Plus, let's be honest. What I had with Celestia wouldn't have lasted long anyway." "Huh. He sure moved past the five stages of grief pretty quick.", Twilight noted. "Trust me Twi. It still hurts. A LOT. But if I just wallow in it, then I'm going nowhere." "Oh..C'mere!" Sonata scooped up Burst into a tight hug! "That's nice of you Sonata......but I kinda need to breathe....!" "Whoops!", Sonata said with an embarrassed smile. "What she said, but with less mushiness.", Aria added. "Never knew heart break was this bad...", Adagio noted. "C'mon dude.", Inferno said with a small smile. "That root beer float's going to sound pretty good after today." "Yeah.", Burst said with a slight smile. "See ya at Sugar Cube Corner." The rest of the day went by pretty quick, and Burst was just about to head to Sugar Cube Corner. That is, until a familiar face stopped him. "Feeling a little down in the dumps?", Nightmare asked as she approached Burst. "Yeah. Let's just say that I saw an upsetting sight last night." "Wanna talk about it?" "Sure. Why not? I've told most of my friends. I guess I forgot to tell you Nightshade. I broke up with my girlfriend last night." "Oh dear. I'm sorry to hear that. What happened?" "I found her coming back from a date with another guy, and I caught them kissing. Needless to say, I was pretty heart broken." "Well, you seem to be a bit more stable when I last saw you.", Nightmare said with a smile. "Yeah, I guess I....wait. What do you mean when you last saw me?" Nightmare giggled. "I told you that you already knew my name. And that you would see me when you woke up, and that I'd find you." "You...you were that girl I saw in my dreams. Well, thanks for helping me. Hey...I'm off to Sugar Cube Corner to get my mind off my heartbreak. Wanna come with?" "I'd love to. Lead the way." Burst walked Nightmare over to Sugar Cube Corner, and they sat down at the counter. "Here you are Burst.", Pinkie said. "Hope you feel better." Burst took the drink. "Thanks Pinkie. I guess I really am feeling a bit better.", Burst said as he looked to Nightmare. "You want anything Nightshade?" "Strawberry sundae.", Nightmare replied. Pinkie went off to get Nightmare's treat ready. "I know I'm probably saying this too much, but...thank you. For visiting in my dreams when I was sad. Especially after last night. Plus, it also helped I had plenty of good friends to help me move on." "I wouldn't know much about friends. I...never had many." "That's not true. You've got me." "Really?" Burst nodded. "I wouldn't have brought you with me if I didn't think you were my friend. Besides, the whole group welcomed you. Of course we're friends!" Nightmare smiled. "I suppose I should thank you as well Burst. I have so little here, but at least I'm not alone anymore." "Alone? Don't you have a family?", Burst asked. Nightmare was silent. "Oh. Sorry Nightshade. I shouldn't have asked." "It's fine you didn't know. I don't even have a place to stay." "Well....maybe I can fix that last part. My place has an extra room. Nobody uses it, so..." "Burst...", Nightmare said with a sly smile. "Are you offering me a place to stay at your house? I didn't think we were that far in our relationship." "Wh-What?!" Burst blushed. Nightmare laughed. "Relax. I'm just teasing you. It's not like we're dating." Nightmare then inched closer to Burst. 'At least...not yet.' "That's quite the generous offer. And I'll gladly take you up on it." "Great! I'll let my mom know we'll be having an extra resident." Burst called up his mom, and notified her about Nightmare's situation. "Okay. We'll be home soon." Burst turned to Nightmare. "Well Nightshade, looks like we're gonna be under the same roof for a good while." "I don't think I'll have any problem with that.", Nightmare said with a smile. Pinkie then handed Nightmare her sundae. 'One step closer...', Nightmare thought as she and Burst enjoyed their treats. "You're really sweet Burst." "C'mon! That was too easy!", Burst said with a chuckle. "I guess you're right." The two soon finished their treats and headed to Burst's house, and Burst's mom greeted them. "Hello. You must be Nightshade. I'm Lumina. Burst's mother. I hope you'll find the room to your liking." "Trust me. I've slept on worse." Nightmare set her bag down and took a deep breath. "Looks like I've found a better shelter." Nightmare then heard Burst knock on her door. "Just wanted to let you know, dinner's going to be ready soon." "Thanks." "Oh, and feel free to knock on my door if you need anything. My room's upstairs." "I'll keep that in mind.", Nightmare said with a smile. "And Burst?" "Yeah?" Nightmare then walked up to Burst and hugged him tightly. "Thank you. For everything." "...You're welcome.", Burst said with a small smile. Burst headed for his room, and texted his friends. "New resident in my home. Nightshade's gonna be living with me. Plz try and help me make her feel welcome.' Burst sent the text, and powered down his phone. "Things are looking up." The rest of the day went by pretty fast, and Burst and his mom were joined by Nightmare for dinner. Soon enough, it was time for bed. "Time to turn in for the night." Burst stopped by Nightmare's room. "Goodnight Nightshade." "Sweet dreams Burst.", Nightmare said with a smile as Burst headed for his room. 'At least today had a happy ending.', Burst thought with a smile as he drifted off to sleep.