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// Duel 2: Countdown to the End Part 2 
// Story: Yu-Gi-Oh! EQG 9: Endgame 
// by Bahamut0 
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	As any night, Nightmare was going about the dreamscape. Watching over her friends and loved ones dreams. However, one person's s dreamscape was turbulent. It was Burst's. For the first time since she'd known him, Burst was having a bad dream. Wasting no time, Nightmare entered Burst's dream and ended it. Burst turned to face her and let out a sigh of relief. "You're having trouble sleeping Burst. That's the first time you've ever had a bad dream. Is something wrong?"

"Sorry Moon.", Burst said. "It's just...I'm a bit troubled about Sunset. She was attacked by a duelist and they stole BLS from her. They used some weird kind of magic to steal it after they won the duel. I know she's safe now, but I can't help but worry about everyone else. All of us could be targets. Also, Blue Eyes sensed something. A monster whose presence eclipses the god cards. He says the power of a monster like that...there's no telling what destruction it could wreak. Moon...I'm scared." Nightmare held Burst tight.

"Don't be afraid Burst. Know that you have friends who will always stand by and support you. And know this above all else: Celestia and I love you with all of our hearts. No matter how isolated you may seem, you're never alone. You taught me that. You helped me end my nightmares. Let me end yours." Nightmare continued to hold Burst tight. Burst was comforted by her presence and gazing at her starry hair. Soon, he fell asleep. "Sweet dreams Burst. Leave tomorrow's problems to tomorrow's you."

The next day...

Burst woke up and found Nightmare smiling at him. "Thanks for last night. I needed that.", Burst said with a smile. 

"Then let's not keep today waiting.", Nightmare said with a smile as she kissed Burst's forehead. Burst met his friends at school, and thing seemed to carry on normally. That is...until lunch period hit. Out of nowhere, lightning cracked across the sky! Burst and the others' monster partners sensed whatever darkness was causing this, and they ran out to face whatever new evil had arisen! A swirl of darkness materialized, and a cloaked woman stepped through.

"I'm guessing you're the one behind this.", Burst said sternly. The woman nodded as she removed the hood of her cloak. She had pitch black hair and pale white skin.

"Greetings Burst. I am known ans Abyss.", Abyss said with a dark smile. "I saw you defeat my pitiful son. Blitz Surge."

"And I'm guessing you're here for vengeance?", Burst asked. Abyss let out a dark giggle.

"No. In fact, I'm overjoyed he was destroyed. I thought I could use him to subjugate the god cards. But thanks to you, I have an even better tool. Allow me to thank you by defeating you!"

"You used your own son as a tool?!?!", Burst shouted! "I may have been his enemy, but Blitz was still a worthy opponent! And I won't let you disgrace his name after he's gone! Let's duel!" Abyss then let out a laugh.

"AHHHAHAHAHAH! THEN LET THE ENDGAME BEGIN!"