Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ The Return of Noah II - The Great Revenge ❯ Gladiator Ren ( Chapter 12 )

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Chapter Twelve - Gladiator Ren

“Wow, so this is the Warrior making machine!” Ren exclaimed. Noah was showing her his inventions he planned to put into production soon and he thought he might need a second opinion.

“Ah ha!” Noah laughed heartily. “That’s a funny name for it. I just call it ComStruc. It’s short for The Combat Structure, which would simply mean to structure for combat.”

“Could I try it some time?” Ren pleaded. Noah looked into her soft eyes. How could he say no to a face like hers. Of course, on the other hand he didn’t want to harm her, even if the prototype was safe.

“Sir,” Mike, Noah’s right hand man, came into the room wearing a business attire. “We have received info that there has been a breach on the island. Some one has passed through and made it into the tower. We’re still trying to locate whoever they are, but I assure you, sir, we’ll find them.”

“You had better.” Noah said sternly. Mike walked out of the room and once again Noah was left with the question Ren had given him as she still pleaded in her eyes. “Of course you can. You can even try it out right now.”

“Okay, great!” Ren said.

Noah handed her a headband. This head band sent signals to the brain so that soldiers who were using the item would be able to fight with great ease depending on what mode they chose.

“I’m going to set you on Gladiator mode.” Noah said as he adjusted the modes of the headband.

“But Noah, what if I were to attack you?” Ren asked. “Doesn’t the headband also make you want to fight?”

“To fight only the enemy. But I’m not your enemy.” Noah said kindly. Ren still looked a little confused. “Here, just try it out and you’ll see what I mean.” So Noah arranged the mode and soon Ren was set to gladiator mode.

“Hmm, I don’t feel any different.” Ren said as she stood still.

“Maybe you’d feel a little different if you dressed the part.” Noah said as he looked through a box. He pulled out a female gladiator suit and handed it to Ren. “This comes with the headband, along with a whole bunch of clothing, mens and women. That should fit you and you can change in the restroom right down the hall.”

“Alright,” Ren said as she headed for the door.

Seto, I know you’re here, and I know why you’re here too. Noah looked out a window. But it’s sad really. Because when you come looking for her, Ren will be all but easy to obtain.


“I’m back,” Ren yelled as she entered into the invention room. “How do I look?”

“Beautiful,” Noah said as he looked at Ren with glowing eyes. “But of course you’ll need a staff.” Noah handed her a long jeweled staff. “It’s light weight and won’t do to much harm to anyone. Follow me, okay Ren, we’ll do a quick test.” Ren followed Noah out of the invention room and out into the hallway. “Many of my men have tested this product with other modes, using the same weapon as your using now. But I’ve never been able to test the gladiator mode yet. Let’s see how well it works.”


Seto and Mokuba both hid at a corner on the third floor. Seto had heard goons talking about how Ren was on the fourth floor, but even if Seto and Mokuba were able to get to the third it was much harder to get to the fourth. Before, when they had entered the tower, they were able to go through the stairway. But before they could reach the fourth floor they were immediately discovered. So as they ran through the halls of the third floor, dodging any attempt to be seen or heard, they learned of where Ren was and now Seto was most definitely going to come up with a plan.

“This way Mokuba.” Seto whispered to his brother. They both ran to the other side of the hall where the stair way was and opened the door. A fiery of hollers could be heard from down the hall. But Seto and Mokuba payed no mind as they ran up the stairs and into the hall way of the fourth floor.


“I don’t get it?” Ren said with confusion. “Who am I suppose to fight out here?”

“Oh don’t worry, their coming.” Noah said with a grin.


Seto and Mokuba ran further down the hall and turned a corner. Suddenly, before anyone could have predicted it, Mokuba had hit into Mike and was caught.

“Great! Well, I have one little brat!” Mike said triumphantly.

“Hey, let Mokuba go!” Seto yelled.

“No Seto, go find Ren, come back for me once you get her.” Mokuba said as he struggled from the grasp of Mike.

“I can’t just leave you Mokuba!” Seto said in a confused tone. “Let him go!”

“Heh, I don’t think so.” Mike said with a laugh. “However, I’ll be willing to let you see Noah. That is if I have Mokuba as collateral.”

“Just go Seto! Ren needs your help, not me! She needs to know who you are! Break the Curse!!” Mokuba yelled.

“Shut up twerp! That’s a lot of ha ha mumbo jumbo. There’s no way Seto will ever break the curse!” Mike said.

“We’ll just see about that.” Seto said as he headed down the hall.


“When is this person going to be here?” Ren asked. Just then Seto turned the corner and saw both Noah and Ren.

“Why, there he is right now!” Noah said with an evil grin. “Battle as hard as you can. He is your enemy and I am your general. So do as I say and take him down!”

At these words Ren began to charge at Seto and swung the staff at him several times.

This is brilliant! Once Seto is weak I will execute my long awaited revenge. I just need to get him in the arena room, then everything will be set. Noah thought to himself as he watched Ren fight. He’ll never have the heart to attack Ren, so my plan is bullet proof.

“Ren! I won’t fight you!” Seto said sternly as he averted everyone of her attacks. “You know me, remember?”

“No! I don’t know you!” Ren said a loud as she hit Seto at his side. He almost fell to the ground, but regained his strength just in time before another attack was made.

“Good show Ren!” Noah praised aloud. “But I think a more appropriate setting would be the arena.”

“Is this how he treats you Ren?” Seto questioned her. “Like some sort of pet who does tricks? He doesn’t even like you!”

“Don’t even say that!” Ren said as she grabbed a hold of the collar on Seto’s shirt. “Now come with me.” Ren dragged Seto to the arena which Noah led them to and Mike along with Mokuba followed after them.

“Alright! It’s time to do battle.” Ren said as she stood in her stance on the arena floor.

“Ren, I’m not going to fight you.” Seto said aloud.

“I don’t think you really have a choice, Seto.” Noah said with a grin. “Ren is using one of my latest inventions. The ComStruc. This device makes her like any fighter imaginable and right now she is like a gladiator. If you can defeat her you can take over the company. However, if you fail the company is still mine.”

“And what about Ren? Where will she go?”

“I’ll keep her of course. She’s very valuable you know. A future heir to Narrow Tech.”

“You snake!” Seto yelled. “I’m going to defeat you Noah! One way or another.”

“You tell him Seto!” Mokuba yelled. Mike held him back.

“Are you ready to fight?” Ren asked.

“Like I have a choice.”

Ren took her staff and aimed it for Seto’s head. Seto ducked and tried tripping Ren with his hand. Ren only evaded the attack. Truly she had become a very skilled fighter. Ren hit Seto on the shoulder with a punch of her hand. Seto barely flinched, and came at Ren as he tried to knock her off balance from behind. No good. Ren dodged this attack as well and went for Seto’s side. This time Seto managed to block with his arm and fight off the staff, causing it to go out of wack. Ren twirled the staff back in it’s right position and hit Seto on the neck. This sent Seto straight to the floor in a motionless state, declaring Ren the victor.

“Ren?” Seto said weakly. “Don’t you remember me at all? I’m Seto Kaiba. You know who Mokuba is and you know who I am. I’m the true owner of Kaiba Corp.” Seto said as he got up.

“Hmp, lies!” Ren said as she got off the arena floor and joined Noah.

“I’m very sorry Seto, but you lost.” Noah said with an evil laugh. “But don’t worry. You’ve done a good thing by coming here. You’ve made it easier for me to have my revenge.”

Suddenly, out of the ground, silver cuffs came out and locked Seto’s legs. Trapping him on the arena. Then the floor around him began to fall and all that was left was the ground he was standing on.

“What are you doing Noah! This wasn’t our agreement!”

“Of course it was! I promised I’d have my revenge and now I will.” Noah said as he pressed a button on the wall. Suddenly flames began to raise from the ground and Seto was nearly engulfed in the heat.

“Ren! You have to listen to me. You must remember me!” Seto said aloud from the blazes of the fire that surrounded him. “The secret lies around your neck. Remember who I am!”

“Don’t listen to his silly lies! Your place is with me, and it always has been.” Noah said sternly. Ren knew that. But for some reason she felt as though she needed to check to see if there really was something on her neck.

“Seto!” Mokuba’s voice rang out over the roaring of the flames. “Ren, you must remember Seto, you have to remember me! Look at what is around your neck!”

Ren hesitated when she looked at Noah and saw the hatred for Seto in his eyes. But her hand somehow found it’s way to the item around her neck. This necklace seems familiar. Ren thought to herself.

Seto saw she was looking at the necklace he had given her and was studying it. Trying to remember where and why she had gotten it. “Ren, you got that necklace from me! Because you gave me a Blue-eyes necklace. The Kiryu is your favorite monster, don’t you remember? That’s why I got you the necklace.”
Ren suddenly began to remember a little. Her mind began buzzing with a few memories of Seto, but they were faint.

“Ren! Do you remember me?” Seto asked again.

“It’s faint, but I do know you. Se..to Kai..ba. But how did I know you?” Ren asked.

“I knew your father so you knew me!” Seto yelled, but before he could say much more Seto was stopped by his coughing. The smoke that came from the fire had gotten into his throat and soon it would get into his lungs. He had to get out of there fast. “Ren, Noah’s the bad guy. He’s the one who took my company away from me.”

“It’s all lies!” Noah yelled. “Nothing but lies!”

“I don’t thing so.” Seto said weak, but sternly. Suddenly, Seto fell to the ground without warning.

“Seto!” Mokuba yelled.

“Seto.” Ren said as she stepped towards the flaming pit. Ren didn’t know why, but she felt as if she needed to save Seto. She didn’t know how exactly she knew him, but she was more then willing to help someone if they were hurt.

“Ren! What are you doing?” Noah asked as Ren used her special ability to jump the great distance to where Seto was lying helpless.

“I’ll help you.” Ren said with a smile. Suddenly Ren felt at the top of her head. The headband was gone. It had been lost in the pit. But now how were they suppose to get over?

“I knew you’d remember me.” Seto said weakly as he gave Ren a faint smile.

“I still don’t remember who exactly you are. I only remember what you name is and why you gave me this necklace.” Ren said as she tried to open the cuffs. “Oh no, I can’t get them to open.”

“Ren, I have one more thing to tell you. Something I’ve never told you before. Even when I almost kissed you, when you visited me when I was poisoned by Brian, and when you tripped me just to get my attention. I’ve never said this until now.” My only hope is that these words will bring you out of your trance. Seto thought. Seto got up and looked Ren straight in the eyes. Her blue eyes gave him assurance that what he was about to say was the right thing and Seto never felt more confident in his life. “Ren, I want you to know, I love you.”

A sudden surge of vibes hit Ren and almost immediately her memory was returned.

“Seto!” Ren said as she embraced him. “What have I done? Forgive me I–
“It’s alright.” Seto said as he held Ren in his arms.

“No! It’s impossible! He broke the spell!” Noah exclaimed angrily.

“Way to go Seto!” Mokuba cheered.

Seto gave a faint smile, but suddenly fell to the floor once more. “Seto!” Ren shook him, but the smoke suddenly began to get to her, and soon she had fallen as well. Ren’s head lay still on Seto’s chest as they both lay motionless on the ground.

“Ren!” Noah was alarmed by what had happened. What had he done? Noah fell to the floor. And then, for some weird reason, Noah’s evil personality began to melt away. “I have to save them!” Noah pressed the button on the wall as fast as he could. When the floor of the arena had come together, Noah ran to the aid of Ren.

“Ren, are you alright!?” Noah asked in a scared tone. “Ren!”

Ren opened her eyes and coughed a bit before actually waking up. Ren lifted her head from Seto’s chest and looked at him. He was still knocked out from the smoke.

“Ren, you're alright!” Noah said as she hugged Ren.

“Noah I a–

Ren had no idea how to act. How come Noah had stopped the flames?

“Ren, it’s me now! I’m back to the way I was before.” Noah said. Ren looked into his eyes. She looked at him suspiciously, but her eyes softened as she saw his and found them to be kind looking.

“Noah, your back.” Ren said hugging Noah again.

Now Seto was beginning to stir.

“Seto,” Noah said as he saw Seto stir. “Look, Seto’s okay.”

“Huh?” Seto seemed a bit confused.

“Seto, it’s Noah, he’s back to the way he was before.” Ren said cheerfully. “He’s back! And so are you!” Ren gave Seto a hug and after that they all got out of the arena room. Of course, Noah ordered Mike to let go of Mokuba. Then they all headed back to Kaiba Corp where everything was set back to normal.

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