Dueling Critters, a Smiling Critters x Yu-Gi-Oh AU Story

Chapter 51

Chapter 51: Bubba Bubbaphant Vs Howard Howler (Harriet): Chains Of Brotherhood

Bubba, Bobby and PickyPiggy meanwhile were sprinting on the streets as they were following the pink pillar of light close to them.

“Wherever the closest pink light is at, we'll see what's going on!” Bubba said, “And it looks like it's just a few inches away from our left!”

Then, the three saw some critters running away.

“It's definitely coming from that light!” PickyPiggy said, “Let's go!”

As they went over to their left, they saw the light shining in the middle of the street.

“Why would a light shine down on a random street?” Bubba wondered, “Makes no sense.”

“Guys, look!” Bobby said, “Someone is near the light!”

What they all saw was another Masked Critter in red and black, slowly looking at anyone in his path. He then looked at Bubba and his friends and slowly walked towards them. Bubba, Bobby and PickyPiggy braced themselves for who's to come. Stopping midway, the Masked Critter deactivated his mask. Red smoke started to come out of the mask as he then took it off, revealing his face. It was Harriet, and to Bubba, it's a familiar face.

“Wait… Aren't you Howard Howler?!” He said,

“...My name isn't Howard anymore.” Howard said, “It's Harriet.”

“But… You're Holden's older brother!”

“Brother? I never had a brother… I failed to even protect one, same for a family. What I was born to protect, is The Hour Of Joy.”

“There's no joy around here!” PickyPiggy said,

“Yes!” Bobby said, “You're hurting a lot of people and even trying to force them to join you!”

“Do you really believe in your own lies?” Howard asked,

“That's the truth!” Bubba said, “And we feel like you need to understand it as clearly as day!”

“By?”

Bubba walks forward.

“I know you have a Duel Disk at your hand.” He said, “The other masked critters have them.”

Howard smiled as he activated his Duel Disk without hesitation.

“So be it.” He said,

“Well, that's a quick response.” Bubba said as he and Howard got into position while Bobby and PickyPiggy moved out of the way, “Don't take this personally though, I'm about to make you eat my words as the truth.”

“We'll see what happens. Because it's time for a Shadow Game!”

“Shadow Game?”,

“A Shadow Game is when your life is at stake in this duel. If you win, then I'll go away. If I win, then I'll take you to Hell and back as one of us.”

“Bubba…” Bobby said, worried,

“Don't worry, I'll get through this.” Bubba said to Bobby,

“But your luck nowadays when you duel is sorta… not in the right place.” PickyPiggy said,

“I might find a good use for my luck in this duel, Picky.”

“...Ok, good luck.” Bobby said as she and PickyPiggy hugged Bubba,

“Thanks.”

Bubba activated his Duel Disk and straightened his glasses as he was face-to-face with Howard.