//------------------------------// // Duel 7: Drama // Story: Yu-Gi-Oh! Friendship is Dueling 6: Nightmare's Awakening // by Bahamut0 //------------------------------// 'Hmm. Now if I were that brat, where would I be right now?', Sombra thought. 'He's probably in high school if I'd have to guess his age range. He's not a Crystal Prep kid. So there's only one other high school I can check out....' Sombra showed up at CHS, and decided to shift into his shadow form. Soon enough, he spotted Burst. 'There you are! It would be so easy to force you into a duel with me. Then again, Nightmare could disintegrate me for even looking at you the wrong way. I must find another way to get at you.' Sombra followed Burst, and saw him talking with Celestia, and began to form a plan as he saw how they acted around each other. 'Nightmare said she wanted Burst. I think I know how to give him to her....' Sombra slithered off and simply waited to enact his plan. As the day went on, school eventually let out. Celestia had just packed up her things, and was on her way home. That is until she literally bumped into someone. "Oh. Sorry about that." Celestia took a moment to get a good look at who she ran into. "No problem.", Sombra said with a smile. "Though, I'd call this a pleasant run-in. Quite literally." "You're quite the charmer.", Celestia said with a small smile. "But I'm afraid I'm already taken." "Well. Whoever has you must be quite the lucky man." "Well, he's a younger guy. But he's very sweet. The two of us have had pretty good relationship so far." "Fair enough. But don't you think he's the least bit...immature?" "Not as much as I'd have thought.", Celestia answered. "Sorry. But I didn't get your name." "Sombra. The guy who got his butt kicked at Duelist Kingdom by a kid almost half his age. Burst Stream. That was his name." "Funny. I'd have thought you'd have some sort of grudge match against Burst. He told me you were pretty mad when he beat you." "No. I learned an important fact I forgot. There's always someone stronger. So can I get the name of the woman who's captured the heart of the dueling champion?" "Celestia. And might I ask why you want to know?" "Isn't Burst a bit young for you? Let's be honest. Do you really think you're going to be able to hold on to him?" "To be honest? I don't really know. Why?" "Burst has his whole life ahead of him. And he'll have plenty of chances to love. But you seem like a woman who needs someone who can stay with her. Just humor me with one date. That's it. And we'll see where it goes." Celestia was hesitant in answering. She really did love Burst, but she didn't want him to miss out just for the chance of staying with her. She couldn't be that selfish. "I'll humor you. Just say when." "Dinner tonight. My treat.", Sombra said with a smile. 'Looks like I've still got my charm.' "Then I guess I'll see you then." Night soon fell, and Celestia prepared for her date. Luna however, noticed her sister's troubled mood. "Tia? Are you really sure about this?" "Maybe this is for the best Lulu.", Celestia said with a sigh. "For me and Burst. I don't want him to miss out on his life just so he can keep me." "But you two are so happy together!", Luna countered. "Celestia, you've been the happiest I've seen you in years. And you're telling me NOW you're just going to give it up?" "Luna. That's enough." Celestia rubbed her temples. "Look. I'm just not sure of things. If things go well with this date....then maybe I should call it quits with Burst." Celestia saw Sombra pull up. "I'd better get going." As Celestia left, Luna sighed. "Poor Burst...." Meanwhile, Celestia was on her date with Sombra. And if she could be honest with herself, she was enjoying herself. 'Well, he certainly knows how to treat a woman. Not to mention he's the very definition of tall, dark and handsome. And he does have a bit more of a mature appeal to him. Maybe this won't be so bad.' As their date came to an end, Sombra took Celestia back home. "You sure know how to show a girl a good time." "I'm glad I could see you smile.", Sombra said with a grin. "So can I give you a goodnight kiss?" Celestia was nervous, but went in for it. 'Perfect.' The two had just gotten started when Burst showed up. "Hey Celestia? I was wondering why......" Burst was silent when he saw Celestia kissing Sombra. "Oh." Celestia was shocked to see Burst. "I....I better leave. Sorry for intruding." "Burst, wait!" Celestia grabbed onto Burst's arm. "Burst, I'm sorry! It's just..." Burst put his hand up to Celestia. "Celestia. Don't. You don't have to apologize for anything. I knew what we had wasn't going to last very long, but I'm happy it happened. We had fun while it lasted, but let's both be honest. A woman like you and a guy my age? It wouldn't have been forever. So, I guess this is goodbye." Burst summoned his dragon wings, and flew off for home. At the same time, Celestia let out a sigh as Sombra came up to her. "Please be alright Burst. I'd hate it if you were hurt because of me.", she whispered. "He's young. It'll take some time, but he'll heal.", Sombra said with a small smile. 'Just as planned.' "I...hope this didn't ruin tonight." "I'll be alright. I think I just need to sleep this off. Goodnight Sombra." "Goodnight Celestia." As Celestia went inside, Sombra smiled. "Why do I need to hurt you Burst? I've already caused you pain no physical wound could cause." Back at Burst's house, Burst had just gotten into bed. And he immediately burst into tears as he went to sleep. Wanting to forget the pain of what he just saw.