7. Yu-Gi-Oh Arc-V: A New Story of Pendulum (Fusion Arc)

Chapter 14 Red Eyes Horror

The path toward the volcano rumbled beneath their feet. The air was thick with heat, and the faint glow of magma shimmered along the dark rock walls. Yuri, Asuka, Johan, Dennis, and Kenzan made their way toward the summit, the distant roar of the crater echoing through the island.

Asuka's eyes remained fixed ahead. "My brother... he might be there..." Her tone was firm, but there was a trembling undercurrent that even she couldn't hide.

"So what's the problem with your brother, Asuka?" Johan asked, his voice cautious. "Is he being controlled by the parasite?"

"I don't think that's the case." Dennis replied, arms folded. "I've partnered up with him a lot of times. He often wore that mask of his instead of showing off his face."

Yuri's gaze hardened. "Fubuki was really popular with everyone in the school. He was usually cheerful and optimistic... and he also teases Asuka a lot."

"Did you really need to say that?" Asuka's face turned bright red; the heat of the volcano was no match for her embarrassment.

Kenzan chuckled, scratching his head. "Geez, Yuri-aniki really is blunt..."

Yuri didn't smile. "But after that mask... he's become ruthless and cold. According to Yuya and the others, it might be the work of Erebus—one of the sinister four that we're facing."

The others fell silent as the terrain shifted from black stone to glowing red. Steam hissed through cracks in the ground, and the heat intensified until breathing itself felt heavy. Finally, at the edge of the crater, a shadow stood waiting—Fubuki Tenjoin, his mask glinting in the molten light.

"So you have come, Asuka..." His voice carried a chilling calm as his coat fluttered against the rising heat.

"Brother..." Asuka stepped forward, her fists trembling. "I have decided. I am not going to run away like last time. I'll be your opponent in this duel."

Fubuki's smirk was faint but unmistakable. "That's what I wanted to hear from you." He took a single step forward—immediately, a duel platform surged upward from the heart of the volcano, a glowing ring of energy forming above the molten pit.

"Did he just stand above the volcano like that?" Asuka asked in disbelief, watching her brother balance effortlessly on the blazing surface.

"Why don't you come, Asuka?" Fubuki's eyes gleamed behind the mask. "Don't worry about falling into the lava. I would never do that to my sister."

"Brother..." Her breath shuddered. Even through the heat, a chill ran down her spine. She drew in a deep breath, steadying herself. "I'm ready."

Yuri placed a hand on her shoulder. "If you're scared, you don't have to do this."

"No, it's fine." Asuka's voice was resolute as she stepped onto the molten platform. "I have to do this."

"That's the spirit." Fubuki's Duel Disk whirred to life as red light illuminated the field. Asuka mirrored him, her disk glowing blue.

Both raised their hands in unison. "Duel!" (Asuka:4000)(Fubuki:4000)

Asuka drew her next card, her eyes shining with determination. "I use Ritual Magic: Machine Angel Absolute Ritual! And I release Level 5 Cyber Tutubon to Ritual Summon!" She raised her arm as a crimson aura flared behind her. "Angel of light hiding healing powers. Bring recovery with your lovely form. Descend! Level 5! Cyber Angel – Nasateiya! (ATK:1000/DEF:1000/Level 5)"