Ruka/Luna (5Ds) VS Anzu Mazaki/Tea Gardner (Duel Monsters)
Ruka
Anzu Mazaki
Voting ended onJan 19, 2024
please use this as an opportunity to say why you like a character, not why you don't.
Propaganda under the cut!
Ruka
She’s a sweet little gal who can see duel spirits!!
luna/luka/ruka can see duel monsters spirits. she had a heavy burden placed on her when she was THREE YEARS OLD to protect the world of duel monsters spirits. as if that is enough to put on her shoulders, she's also sickly and oh yeah, they decided to also give a signer mark. she's three. she's on her death bed. she's expected to save two worlds. like this kid literally cannot catch a break. oh yeah, also her parents? they're never around. only person in her life is her twin brother, who is loud and that rubs against her autism in the wrong way.
yes, she's autistic. do not argue with me. no i'm serious don't argue with me. lil miss luka has the failure to be diagnosed all weird little autistic girls are subjected. if she was a boy, y'all would see her autism for what it is but that's not the point of this rant. anyway her first time meeting yusei, she didn't care about his criminal mark because his duel monster friends said he's okay and that's good enough for her: the duel monsters said this criminal on her couch is a good guy! therefore acab. this is also the first time an adult has ever treated her like her thoughts and opinions matter, mostly because there was never an adult in her goddamn life in the first place (shout out to her parents for ABANDONING TWO TWELVE YEAR OLDS to their own fuckin devices).
can't forget the fortune cup, where lua takes her place at first and LOSES IN THE FIRST ROUND, damaging her professional duel record (not like it matters because the writers decided it didn't matter what luka does after the series ANYWAY so who cares if her record is damaged :) ). she gets dragged in anyway and tortured by a child psychologist - classic weird autistic girl moment. during this she has a vision of the duel monster world and realizes oh yeah this is real, i'm supposed to protect this, and like. CANNOT. CATCH. A SINGLE. BREAK.
aki takes an interest in luka because of her powers too! all while divine is a tool to her brother and she's forced to watch divine torture her brother :) awesome stuff. literally. cannot catch a fuckin break.
next season her first duel is a loss against some weird kid from the future, and her second duel is against aporia where she literally dies (her brother brings her back to life). she is a character of untapped potential and deserves the world. vote for luka.
Anzu Mazaki
the original It Girl, very underrated
anzu masaki is stubborn. she’s all about friendship and she believes in you soooo much. she’s the type to give you a lecture while picking you up because she’ll never leave you stranded but you should take better care of yourself. she has dreams of being a dancer and takes that risk in moving to whole different COUNTRY to follow her dreams. vote for anzu!!!
(for @ygo5dsmonth2020: the holy light of protection, now cross and become eternal life! She may be small, but she is mighty! Bow down to the protector of the Spirit World—Luka/Luna! Today’s day is all about her!)
“Kuribon, slow down!”
Luka breathed hard, following the Spirit that only she could see. To others, she looked like a child running about the square with fun fury. But in reality, Kuribon was desperate. It bounced and chortled at her, waiting momentarily before continuing forward at mad speed. It’s actions were erratic and frenzied, unlike Kuribon had ever been before.
Something was terribly wrong.
“Brrri!”
Kuribon jumped again, heading toward Yusei’s garage. Luka continued to follow, an understanding met between the two. The Signers were the best help the Spirit World could gather, Luka being the gateway. Whoever Kuribon was seeking would most likely be a Signer with great power. Kuribon was probably looking for Yusei himself. Which was good because despite the others not often believing she could enter the Spirit World, Yusei was the most understanding.
As they got closer, Kuribon jumped inside the garage. Luka followed, panting and resting for a moment once within. She looked up to find Jack, Crow, and Yusei all working on Crow’s duel runner. Jack was mainly standing beside the table with Yusei, looking over the schematics of Blackwing while Crow sat upon the machine, revving its engine.
“Again.” Yusei commanded. Crow nodded, twisting the handle and revving the engine once more. Stats on the computer jumped up, Yusei making a face at them. Jack seemed to make a disgruntled noise that matched Yusei’s concerns.
Searching, Luka found Kuribon to be bouncing on Jack’s shoulder, squealing loudly and trying desperately to get his attention. He was none the wiser, straightening and folding his arms across his chest to glare darkly at the computer screen.
“Oh, hey Luka! What brings ya ‘ere?” Crow lifted the visor of his helmet to meet Luka’s gaze. He grinned at her. Kuribon continued to screech, especially as Jack turned to regard Luka with Yusei.
“Luka, what’s wrong?” The line of Yusei’s lips changed from agitated to extreme worry. He looked her over, peered into her eyes and noticed her pattering heart of fear and anxiety. She opened her mouth, ready to explain herself, but she stopped quickly.
“Brri! Brri!” Kuribon continued to try to pull Jack with it toward Luka but to no avail. She had promised her Spirit friend that she wouldn’t say a word until they got to the Spirit World. There were enemies waiting in the shadows, waiting to grab a hold of Kuribon, herself, and apparently Jack.
Steeling herself, Luka stalked forward until she was in front of Jack. He looked down at her, his hands going to his hips. Reaching up, Luka grabbed a hold of his left palm, holding his larger hand in her two. His eyes widened for a moment.
“Jack, come with me. I need your help.” Luka walked backwards, taking Jack with her. He was dumbfounded, easily letting her drag him forward toward the garage opening.
“Wait, wait. What’s wrong?” Jack paused, forcing Luka to stop as well. She was much weaker than Jack, only able to dangle or pull without much budge on his arm.
“Yeah, lil’ miss. Jack ain’t much help fer most things. Ya might want Yusei er I.”
“Hey!” Jack glared at Crow who just shrugged, his own concern too much on Luka to really shake Jack more than that. Even Yusei had stood from his seat, coming over to see what he could do. Kuribon continued to chatter, now by Jack’s foot and trying to push him forward despite being unseen and being unable to move the strong former-king.
Tears prick Luka’s eyes as she glanced toward the shadow, seeing a pair of red eyes stare back. She tugged at Jack’s palm again, sniffing and trying to appear strong,
“Please, Jack. Just you. I need just you.”
Jack looked to Crow and Yusei as if to ask for help. But both of them were stumped, looking to each other with a silent conversation. Luka felt Jack finally budge, his feet allowing himself to be driven forward with her as he accepted her request. She wiped quickly at a tear, smiling at him as she pulled him forward.
“Thank you, Jack.”
“S-Sure.” Flustered, Jack glanced back at Yusei and Crow once more. Kuribon squeaked before bounding forward, seeing that Jack was now following. Luka continued on Kuribon’s path, her hand tightly within Jack’s to keep him moving forward.
They went to the center of the square, standing before the water fountain. Kuribon jumped on the edge, making small chirping noises that only Luka could understand. She pulled Jack forward once more, having him stand before her in front of the water fountain. She looked around, feeling eyes and whispers cascade around her. Jack pressed his free palm to her shoulder, garnering her attention once more.
“Come on, Luka. You usually aren’t so mysterious. What’s wrong? Yusei, Crow, and I… we can help.”
Glancing back up at the blonde, Luka gave him an apologetic smile. Kuribon chittered again before jumping into the fountain behind them, a large yellow vortex opening.
“I know you can. And that’s why I’ve asked you to come with me. Do you… trust me, Jack?”
Jack arched an eyebrow at her, “Of course.”
Luka held his fingers, throwing yet another apologetic smile up at him.
“Thank you, and… I’m sorry!” Luka threw herself forward, wrapping her arms around Jack’s waist and sending him back, surprised. He cried out as they fell toward the fountain, but instead of water, Luka and Jack fell through the vortex.
In a blink of an eye, Luka and Jack were falling through the air. Luka had her arms tightly around Jack’s waist, holding him close. She could feel his fear, his own palms holding her close, protecting her. Some tears ripped from her eyes, floating up in the sky as they fell.
In the next moment, they were safely on the ground, Kuribon materializing out of sparkles beside them. Remnants of glitter fell off their bodies, Jack lying on the grass with wide eyes as he stared at the sky, arms still holding Luka to his chest. His screaming had stopped.
“Jack, are you okay?” Luka quickly sat up, pulling out of Jack’s tight embrace to look down at his face. He blinked, his violet irises coming back into focus. He glanced around them, sitting up as well, his heart thumping powerfully in his chest. Even Luka could feel it. She felt so bad.
“Where… are we?”
“The Spirit World. I’m so so sorry, Jack! I should have told you we were coming here, but Kuribon insisted that I keep quiet about it!”
“Brri!” Kuribon jumped up, landing on Jack’s knee. He flinched, his eyes focusing on the Spirit like he had gone insane. Luka quickly grabbed his palm. She should have said something, should have warned him of what her ‘request’ actually meant.
“I know this doesn’t help, but Kuribon said bad Spirits were watching, and Ancient Fairy Dragon is wounded. She needs power—Burning Soul’s power to regain her strength. I should have told you more. I’m so sorry—”
Jack’s palm landed on her head, smoothing her hair and pausing her ramblings. She looked at his eyes, finding the scrutiny and anxiety gone. Only a smirk and confidence remained.
“It’s alright. Take me to this dragon. I’ll help in the best way I can.”
“You’re not mad?”
“I’m not happy.” Jack lifted Luka off of him, getting to his feet and helping her to her own. Kuribon jumped at their side, squeals and chatter coming from it. “But I understand. Besides, Ancient Fairy Dragon has done a lot for us. It’s time I return the favor.”
Luka smiled, her arms coming around Jack’s hips in a tight hug. He patted her shoulder, but she could feel his adoration for her despite his standoffishness.
“Brri! Brri!” Kuribon jumped ahead, stopped, and called out to them. Luka could hear the specific words in her mind, Kuribon saying to follow to get to Ancient Fairy Dragon.
“Thank you, Jack.” Luka gave the blonde one more tight hug before she pulled back, smiling and laughing as she followed after Kuribon. Jack shook his head, but he followed as well. Burning Soul would give Ancient Fairy Dragon the power she needed. The power to send both Luka and Jack back to the Living World, as well. And the best part was Luka did not invite bad Spirits with them. She kept her secret, pulled Jack to help her and showed just how much she trusted him.
Glancing back at the older blonde, Luka smiled. Maybe she could live up to the name Ancient Fairy Dragon gave her: protector of the Spirit World. Especially with friends like Yusei, Crow, and Jack around.
Masumi Kotsu/Julia Krystal (Arc-V) VS Ruka/Luna (5Ds)
Masumi Kotsu
Luca
Voting ended onDec 26, 2023
please use this as an opportunity to say why you like a character, not why you don't.
Propaganda under the cut!
Masumi Kotsu
she's the coolest and best duelist of the LDS trio it isn't even close. also has a gay little rivalry with Yuzu which is a delight. honestly her or mieru should have gotten a shot at being a lancer. one of the strongest side characters of s1
Luca
She’s a sweet little gal who can see duel spirits!!
luna/luka/ruka can see duel monsters spirits. she had a heavy burden placed on her when she was THREE YEARS OLD to protect the world of duel monsters spirits. as if that is enough to put on her shoulders, she's also sickly and oh yeah, they decided to also give a signer mark. she's three. she's on her death bed. she's expected to save two worlds. like this kid literally cannot catch a break. oh yeah, also her parents? they're never around. only person in her life is her twin brother, who is loud and that rubs against her autism in the wrong way.
yes, she's autistic. do not argue with me. no i'm serious don't argue with me. lil miss luka has the failure to be diagnosed all weird little autistic girls are subjected. if she was a boy, y'all would see her autism for what it is but that's not the point of this rant.
anyway her first time meeting yusei, she didn't care about his criminal mark because his duel monster friends said he's okay and that's good enough for her: the duel monsters said this criminal on her couch is a good guy! therefore acab. this is also the first time an adult has ever treated her like her thoughts and opinions matter, mostly because there was never an adult in her goddamn life in the first place (shout out to her parents for ABANDONING TWO TWELVE YEAR OLDS to their own fuckin devices).
can't forget the fortune cup, where lua takes her place at first and LOSES IN THE FIRST ROUND, damaging her professional duel record (not like it matters because the writers decided it didn't matter what luka does after the series ANYWAY so who cares if her record is damaged :) ). she gets dragged in anyway and tortured by a child psychologist - classic weird autistic girl moment. during this she has a vision of the duel monster world and realizes oh yeah this is real, i'm supposed to protect this, and like. CANNOT. CATCH. A SINGLE. BREAK.
aki takes an interest in luka because of her powers too! all while divine is a tool to her brother and she's forced to watch divine torture her brother :) awesome stuff. literally. cannot catch a fuckin break.
next season her first duel is a loss against some weird kid from the future, and her second duel is against aporia where she literally dies (her brother brings her back to life). she is a character of untapped potential and deserves the world. vote for luka.
(for @ygo5dsmonth2020: Our first free day! Use this day to either introduce yourself to the crowd or feel free to leave it open! It’s up to you!)
Since I’m a YGO 5Ds fanfic writer, I decided to use this free day to write a small drabble. I absolutely adore kingcrabshipping, and the idea of Jack and Yusei being married. So, here is some fluffy married parental happiness for ya:
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Lightning shot across the sky like the breaking of glass outside the window, illuminating the bedroom in a flash of white. Jack opened his eyes, blinked, and inhaled quick and deep as he was roused from sleep. A tanner arm was limply pressed over his hip. Yusei’s soft breaths tickled the back of Jack’s neck. Well, at least his husband wasn’t disturbed.
The roll of thunder growled. Yusei flinched, twitching his fingers on Jack’s hipbone. After he settled, Yusei pushed his palm to Jack’s stomach. He pressed closer, his chest snugly fitting against Jack’s back. He released another sigh, air puffing and shifting Jack’s neck hairs. Okay, so Yusei was slightly perturbed by the storm.
With his husband settled once more, Jack closed his eyes. As he inhaled, he could count the ending roll of the thunder. It died off, leaving just the pattering of rain against the window glass. A small creak outside the bedroom door peaked his interest. His body went rigid, his ears honing in on the floorboards groaning from a passerby. It squeaked again as the person came back, shifting their weight upon their heels just outside. Too light to be Crow, and too anxious to be overlooked.
Jack released an exhale, sitting up. Yusei’s arm limply landed in his lap as he turned toward the the bedroom door. It was cracked open just a tad, allowing both Jack and Yusei to react to anyone coming inside their space. Normally, it was void of people, but at this moment, a small face peeked within, one hand on the door and the other clutching a small teddy bear to her chest. Her turquoise hair was down and tussled, obviously distraught from a restless sleep.
Rubbing his eyes, Jack’s voice scratched his throat as he spoke,
“What’s wrong, Luka?”
The female twin hugged the bear tighter to her chest, her eyes going to the window as more light flashed in the distance. Jack rubbed at his neck, too sleepy to really understand her plight. His muscles were stiff from a sudden wakefulness, distracting him.
“Can I… sleep here tonight? With you?”
She shifted on her feet again. Almost ashamed of herself, her bright eyes quickly darted to the bear in her clutches. Thunder rolled and she flinched, violently. Jack sighed, bumping his fist against Yusei’s chest. His husband inhaled sharply, a small groan escaping his lips before he sluggishly turned on the bed, placing space between himself and Jack.
“Sure. Come on.” Jack lifted the covers, patting the now empty spot. Another flash outside the window moved Luka. She crawled onto the bed, maneuvering over Yusei’s unconscious form. She spared him a glance, unsure, but Jack pulled at her arm to help her settle upon the sheets.
“He’s dead to the world. Don’t worry about him.” Jack confirmed by patting Yusei’s chest. He barely moved, a snore escaping his lips instead. Luka giggled, holding her bear to her chest as Jack motioned for her to lie down. He placed the covers on top of her, a roll of thunder reverberating in the room. She barely twitched as he settled beside her, lying on his side and putting his arm down on top of her over the covers. She was caged between him and Yusei, protected from the elements and sounds. She snuggled close, seeming to enjoy it.
Jack closed his eyes. The bed shifted as Yusei turned once more, his arm plopping on top of Jack’s. His chin rested on the top of Luka’s head, eyes closed and breath puffing out onto Jack’s face. He smirked, listening to Luka giggle again as she was fully protected in both their arms. Even as another strike of lightning hit outside, Luka barely noticed. Instead, she fell asleep soundly.
Jack rested as well, a soft and sweet smile upon his lips.
