Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal The Supreme King Dragon's Advent

Chapter 2: Clash of Brothers - Ren vs Ryoga

Quick A/N: Not to be a 🤓 or anything. But I just want to put a warning that there will be swears and curses used throughout this fic. This is a warning for minors who are reading this fic as I do not want Daddy WP to just outright ban my works on this site for showing swears as if it's my responsibility to take care of children instead of their goddamn parents. Anyways, I just want you to know that there will be OC Monsters and Spells used in this fanfic. I'll probably upload the cards and their effects later after this chapter.

Edit: After reading a few ygo fics, I decided to change my writing style for the duel scenarios to make it easier to read. Also for my offline readers, I'll be uploading all the oc cards and the original cards than I tweaked for the sake of plot convenience after I publish Chapter 3.

The atmosphere seemed to tense as Ryoga and Ren faced each other with determined looks. Their Duel Disks emitted a soft hum, signifying their readiness to engage in a battle that held more than just the fate of a duel-it held the fate of Rio's freedom.

Ryoga's anger burned within him, fueled by his protectiveness over his sister Rio. He believed that Ren's presence in Rio's life was unnecessary and unwanted. The words Ren had spoken, advocating for Rio's independence, had only fueled the flames of Ryoga's misunderstanding. In his mind, Ren's plea had transformed into an insult, a challenge to his capability as Rio's older brother.

Ren, on the other hand, maintained a calm demeanor, aware that the battle ahead extended beyond the realm of cards and strategy. He knew that he needed to find a way to bridge the gap between them, to help Ryoga understand that his intentions were pure. Ren believed in guiding rather than dictating, and he yearned to show Ryoga that his involvement in Rio's life was not meant to undermine their sibling bond.

As the tension reached its peak, Ren broke the silence. "Kamishiro, I know you're protective of your sister, and that's admirable. But she's growing up, and it's important to give her the freedom to make her own choices. I'm not here to replace you; I simply want to be a friend she can rely on. Can't we find a way to fix this in a peaceful way?"

Ryoga's eyes narrowed, his anger blinding him to Ren's genuine intentions. In his mind, Ren's words were a mere façade, an attempt to manipulate Rio for his own gain. The idea of letting him be around Rio felt like a betrayal to his sister, as if Ren's influence would overshadow his own. "You're full of shit and you know it. Let's end this already."

With a heavy sigh, Ren realized that words alone wouldn't break through the walls of Ryoga's mistrust. It was clear that actions spoke louder in this case. He knew that the only way to communicate his intentions clearly was through the language they both understood-dueling. Ren reminds himself that the upcoming duel was not just about proving his worth but also about finding a way to bridge the gap between Rio and her brother.

The two of them pulled the first 5 cards on top of their shuffled deck. Understanding Ren's acceptance of the challenge, Ryoga's grip on his cards tightened as he prepared to unleash his wrath upon Ren, hoping to expose what he perceived as a hidden agenda.

"Duel!"

"Duel!"

Ryoga: 4000 LP

Ren: 4000 LP

"My turn, Draw!" Ryoga's heart raced as he drew his first card, his grip on the card tightening with anticipation. With a quick swipe, he revealed the card and a confident smile stretched across his face. "I Normal Summon Big Jaws!" Ryoga announced, pointing to the imposing shark-like monster that emerged from the depths.

Big Jaws - 1800/300

Level: 3

The sight of Big Jaws caused Ren's eyebrows to furrow slightly. He analyzed the monster, aware of its potential threat as Ren prepared himself for Ryoga's next move. "Heh. Show me what you got in store for me." Ren said inside his mind, excited to test Ryoga's strength.