//------------------------------// // Ticket to the World // Story: The World Duel Championships X // by The Avenger //------------------------------// Ticket to the World Its night in Ponyville, the stars that come out during Luna’s night sky are sparkling. At the Friendship Rainbow Castle, Twilight Sparkle, having just tucked Orion into bed, is in the main living area, when her husband walks into the room. “Hey, honey,” Twilight said as she gives him a peck on the cheek. “How was guard duty today?” “Uneventful for a change,” Twilight’s husband said as he lays down on the couch. “That’s good,” Twilight said as she gives him a try of steamed buns. “The kids went to the Grand Restaurant Plaza in Manehattan earlier today.” “Good, I’m starving,” Twilight’s husband said as he takes a bit while Twilight turns on the TV, then they suddenly see DJ Pon-3 on-screen. “Listen closely folks, ‘cause I got big news!” She said, getting the two’s attention. “Competitions to select Equestria’s reps for the upcoming World Duel Championships X, will be held all over the country at the same time in a few days from now! Do you hear me? Sure you do! Now pay attention ‘cause here comes the rules for this puppy: Winning because of a knockout earns, you guessed it, 1 point. Winning because of a stadium out earns, oh yeah, 2 points. But, continue to duel with all the time you have in the matches, which is 20 minutes. The four competitors who earn the most points will move on to the finals! So, ponies and anyone else, all around the country, come together at the arenas if you want to earn a ticket to the world!” With that, the announcement ends and goes to some drama movie. “Oh yeah! I forgot the next World Duel Championships is taking place soon,” Twilight’s husband said. “I remember when you first took part in the World Duel Championships I,” Twilight said. “Too bad your team didn’t win, but coming in second place is pretty good.” “Yeah,” Twilight’s husband said, remembering losing to the Haywaiian team in the finals. “Who do you think is gonna be on our team?” “Uh … How should I put this?” Twilight said, knowing who one member of the Equestrian team is. ================================================================== A few days later, up in Canterlot, where there are three stadiums in total, … “The world! The World Duel Championships X!” An excited Taurus shouted up into the sky at Canterlot’s main stadium. “I’m going, and I’ll take on the world! Yeah baby!” He added before running off toward the rodeo stadium. “What are you gonna do?” A pegasus asked his friend, who’s also a pegasus. “We need to come up with a plan if were gonna earn the most points in the limited amount of time we got.” He answered. “Good point. So it might be best to avoid stadiums where there will be strong opponents.” The other pegasus said, before the two fly off toward the stadium in Cloudsdale. “Wow, there sure are a lot of ponies,” a pegasus with a pale blue coat, a brilliant orange and amber mane that looks on fire, dark gray eyes, and a flaming lightning bolt for a cutie mark, wearing the trademark suit for the Wonderbolts, said to Spitfire and Soarin, and a little pegasus filly that has a brilliant orange coat, a dark blue mane that has brilliant orange and amber highlights, emerald-green eyes, without a cutie mark. “There sure are, Firestorm,” Spitfire said. “Just be careful, okay?” “Mom!” Firestorm groaned. “Coming through!” A young unicorn colt, at least two years older than Bucky, shouted as he runs up to the stadium. He has a fluffy yellow-orange mane that bangs over his forehead, light green eyes that look like their filled with joy, a white coat, and a sound wave for a cutie mark. The unicorn colt then bumps into the filly by accident. “Ouch!” They both said. “Blaze!” Spitfire said as she kneels down and checks on her daughter. “Are you okay?” “I’m fine, mom,” Blaze said as she gets up. “Sorry about that,” the unicorn colt said as he gets up. “I just wanted to register before the matches started. I’m Yu, by the way.” “Nice to meet you, Yu,” Firestorm said as he shakes hoofs with the colt. “Arn’t you kinda young to be dueling?” Soarin asked. “I’m a year above the age requirement,” Yu said. “I hope I can get back at that guy.” “What guy?” Blaze asked. “Some unicorn from the Crystal Empire who kept butting into the line I was always in, and taking the last thing before I could get it when I was at the last Crystal Fair,” Yu answered. “Wow. You know how to hold a grudge then,” Firestorm said. “The last Crystal Fair was eleven months ago.” “Yep. Hope to see ya in the finals, Firestorm!” Yu said as he runs inside. “Wow, he talks fast,” Spitfire noted. "He recognized you right away," Blaze said to her brother. “Which stadium are you going to?” Soarin asked his son. “I think the sky stadium downtown,” Firestorm said. “Okay. Hope you take first place,” Blaze said as Firestorm flies toward the sky stadium as fireworks explode in the sky above each of the stadiums, as Bismarck, Bucky, Orion, Flora, Peach, Berry & Cherry, and Radiance, along with their parents, walk up to the stadium. “Whoa! What a crowd. There are so many ponies here today,” Orion said. “There must be at least 300 ponies here,” Rarity said. “Actually, 295 are here,” Pinkie said, getting a confused look from Rarity. “Where’s Tempest and Sagittario?” Rainbow asked. “Yeah, where are they?” Applejack asked. “Me, me, me!” “Me, me, me!” Two voices from behind loudly said. They see that its Tempest and Sagittario, pushing at each other as they run up to the stadium, creating a dust cloud. “I’m first!” “No, me!” Tempest shouted. “Me!” “Me!” “Tempest! Sagittari-” Rainbow tried to say, only for the two to run past her really fast, which nearly makes her fall. “Tempest!” At that, the two quickly backtrack to where their friends are. “Sorry about that mom,” Tempest said with a blush. “Nice to see that you two are starting to get along,” a voice from behind said. Tempest and Sagittario turn around, and see Andromeda with her aunt and uncle, Princess Cadence and Shining Armor. “Hey mom. Hey dad,” Sagittario said. “You entering the tournament, Andi?” Sagittario asked his cousin. “I don’t think so,” Andromeda admitted. “I’m not sure I’m warrior material or anything like that.” “Uh, about that Andromeda,” Twilight said as she and her husband smile sheepishly. “You're … already on the team,” Andromeda's father said, which shocks Andromeda. “WHAT!?!?!” ================================================================== A few minutes later, inside the stadium … “Thanks for waiting everyone. Buckle up! Because the official competition to select Equestria’s international team starts now!” DJ Pon-3 said on a giant plasma screen, which makes everyone in scream in anticipation. The screen then shows some of the other stadiums taking part, including the competitors at the stadiums. “First off, due to a special ruling and her attempted recreation of Star Swirl the Bearded’s time travel spell, the Daughter of Princess Twilight Sparkle has already been chosen as a regular for team Equestria. Who will be the next one to join Andromeda?” “I still can’t believe I’m already a regular member of the team,” a pouting Andromeda said to her parents in a booth above the stands. “It was Celestia’s idea,” Andromeda’s father said. “She thought that you have gotten unsure of yourself since you tried to recreate the spell. She thinks being the leader for Equestria’s representative team will be the best way for you to regain the confidence you once had,” Twilight said. “Hmmm,” was all that escaped from Andromeda’s mouth. “Oh yeah! Here, Andromeda,” Twilight said as she pulls out a purple colored electronic contraption that looks like a flat book-like thing with a white apple that's missing a pice on one side from a nearby bag with her magic, and gives it to Andromeda. “Consider this as an early birthday present.” Twilight said as Andromeda takes the contraption with her magic and opens it. “No way! This is an Zapple Brick!” A shocked Andromeda said. “These won’t be available for another 15 months!” “I got it after I saved the Apple company from a takeover,” her father said. “It’s custom built for you. It has a 1500 mm camera, which can take the sharpest of pictures and videos, an analyzer for when you find someone or something you have a hard time understanding.” Twilight said as the countdown begins. “Now, let’s get this party started!” Pon-3 said. “3 … 2 … 1 … GO!” The competitors and crowd simultaneously said, beginning the qualifying round. “So, the duels have begun at various arenas all at once! Remember, competitors, try to win as many points as you can in the remaining 19 minutes and 28 seconds and aim for the top four.” “I need as may points as I can get,” Tempest said as he locks eyes on an opponent. “Better go for the two point win.” “Look at Taurus,” pon-3 said, watching the matches at all the stadiums from a series of cameras and monitors. “Showing us his overwhelming strength, he earns 2 points. Berry and Cherry also earn two points! Firestorm has just now earned 4 points, but they’re sure to climb even higher than the sky!” “All right, two 2 pointers!” Firestorm said on the monitor. “Now, where is he?” Yu asked, when he hears some noise from the other end of the arena. “There!” The unicorn colt said as he runs toward that end of the arena, and sees Sagittario standing above some ponies he had already defeated. “Ha-ha! There he is! If I want to go to the world championships, I gotta beat that guy,” Yu said as he runs toward Sagittario, only for an older unicorn to get in front of him. “Let’s duel, buddy!” The unicorn said to Sagittario. “Hey, no fair!” Yu complained, when he is suddenly grabbed by another older unicorn and dragged to a free stadium. “Found ya!” The unicorn said as he drops Yu at one end and quickly runs to the other. “Let’s duel, kid!” “Awwww! Fine!” An annoyed Yu said as he gets ready. “Everyone sure does want to go badly,” Twilight said as her brother and his wife enter the booth. “Especially our son,” Cadence said as she and Twilight give a hug to each other. “Ah see your son, and he’s doing well,” Applejack said when she spots Sagittario beating the unicorn, and Yu running up to the stadium he’s at. “Ha-ha-ha! It’s about time!” A relieved Yu said. “It’s my turn now. Let’s do this!” Yu said as he runs toward the stadium, only for Bismarck to get in front of him. “Let’s duel, Sagittario,” Bismarck said. “Whoa! Bismarck, I didn’t know they knew each other. But still, it's no fair! No fair! No fair!” a surprised Yu said, when… “Found ya!” A pegasus said as he grabs Yu and drags him to a free stadium. “All righty then, there’s not much time left, duelists,” Pon-3 said as the plasma screen shows that there are 5 minutes left. With that, all of the competitors begin to duel really hard and fast, some of them beginning to cheat, others being defeated. “Three minutes left,” Pon-3 said as Taurus and the others push it into overdrive now. “Two minutes left,” Pon-3 added, while Firestorm defeats his 183rd opponent. “Pick up the pace, as there’s only 1 minute left!” Pon-3 said as Sagittario and Bismarck are still dueling, with Yu waiting behind Bismarck, having already defeated 150 opponents just by waiting for Bismarck and Sagittario’s duel to end. “Aw, come on! Come on! Hurry up, Bis-Biz!” Yu said to Bismarck, who doesn't hear. “Time to finish this!” Bismarck said as he takes his lasso and tries to lasso Sagittario. “Don’t think so!” Sagittario said as he disappears, having teleported. “Ugh! Ah hate it when he does that!” Bismarck said, when Sagittario grabs him by his leg and throws him out of the stadium. “Ha! Two more points for me!” Sagittario said as Tempest, Berry & Cherry run up to Bismarck to see if he’s okay. “Are you all right, Bis?” Berry asked. “Ah’m fine,” Bismarck said as he gets up. “That was a great fight, Bismarck,” Sagittario said. “Now, who’s up next?” “Me! Me! Me!” Yu excitedly said as he runs into the ring. “I am, Mr. Butt-in-Ski.” “What!? ‘Mr. Butt-in-Ski’?” Sagittario asked. “Wait, I remember you. Your not still made about what happened at the last Crystal Fair, are you?” “Oh yeah, big time,” Yu answered. “Now I can get you back from the last time I saw you.” Yu added, which makes Sagittario chuckle a little. “Good luck with that. Let’s do it!” Sagittario said with a serious face. Suddenly, they all hear a whistle. “Time's up, stop dueling,” Pon-3 said, which makes Sagittario and Yu fall down in pure shock. “Give me a break! That sucks!” Yu nearly yelled. “That's too bad, but time ran out. That’s the way she goes.” Sagittario said, which makes Yu hangs his head low. “Ugh, I can’t believe my luck!” Yu complained. “Aw, don’t be so bummed out,” Sagittario said. “If you passed the qualifying round, I’ll be your opponent. Since I’m sure to have passed the qualifying round!” Sagittario said, laughing soon afterward, which makes Yu mad. “Here we go, it’s time to announce the results,” DJ Pon-3 said, getting everyone’s attention. “The average number of points earned by the participants is 87, so you had to do better than that to make it. Which 4 have passed the qualifying round? Check it out!” Pon-3 said, making everyone who participated hold their breath as the top 20 are shown. ================================================================== At one of the stadiums near Appaloosa, two unicorn mares who bear a striking yet disturbingly resemblance to the Flim Flam Brothers watch in utter anticipation, and see that they both won 143 points. “Ah, the Shim Sham Cousins fail to qualify, being at twentieth and nineteenth place.” Pon-3 said, which makes the two nearly fall over. “What!?” They both said as the list goes up. ================================================================== “Neeext!” Pon-3 said as the list reaches the top ten. “Berry and Cherry Pie also fail to reach the next level. Unbelievable.” Pon-3 said, which makes the two siblings nearly fall over due to them having won 203 points. “So many amazing competitors fail to qualify one after another, leaving only 7 remaining.” She said, making Bismarck, Sagittario, Tempest, Firestorm, Yu, and … “Taurus, 270 points. Tempest, 294 points. And Bismarck, 295 points. All gone. Too bad, so sad,” Pon-3 said, which shocks the four. “We didn’t make it!” A shocked Tempest said. ================================================================== “Aw! How can that be!? I earned the most points in this arena! I should have made it!” Taurus screamed in the rodeo stadium, as two unicorn watch him. “But there was an average of 87 points, and Bismarck earned 295!” One of the unicorns pointed out. “And even that wasn’t good enough. This is a super high level competition.” The other said. “Hold on, boys and girls,” Pon-3 suddenly said. “It’s time to announce the final four qualifiers!” ================================================================== “In fourth place,” Pon-3 began to say as some music is added. “Yu, with 300 points!” “In such a short amount of time?” Bismarck asked. “How manny ponies did he beat to earn 300 points?” Rainbow asked in the booth. “Aw man. I’m only fourth?” A disappointed Yu said. “Next, in third place, having won 350 total points … Sagittario!” “What!?” A stunned Sagittario asked. “No way! I’m not in first place?” “And second place goes to, with 370 points … Firestorm!” ================================================================== “Hmmm. So, if I’m not in first, then who is?” Firestorm asked in the sky stadium. ================================================================== “What? Big bro is not in first!?” A devastated Blaze said. “Then who is?” Spitfire asked. “So who’s in first place?” Yu yelled, saying what is on everyone's mind. “And on the top of the qualifying round … ================================================================== … having won a whopping 500 points!” “Five?! Did she say 500 points?” A shocked Firestorm asked. ================================================================== “No way!” The Pie twins said. “You're kidding me!” Yu said. “For real?” Sagittario said. “That’s an awful lot. Who could it be?” Andromeda asked, everyone in the booth just as shocked. “And the winner is …” Pon-3 said as a picture of a unicorn with a dark green mane that spikes high above his head along with a ponytail that drapes behind his head, a brilliant azure coat, and sharp light green lion-like eyes that have long scars shaped like cross going across them is shown. “Leone!” “Leone!” A shocked Bismarck, Berry & Cherry, and Tempest all said. “Leone?” An equally shocked Andromeda, Radiance, Flora, Orion, Peach and Bucky asked. ================================================================== “Leone buddy, yeah!” A very happy Taurus said. ================================================================== In a stadium near Dodge Junction, about 250 ponies are all lying on the ground, having all been defeated by the Lion Gale Force Wall of Leone, the tornado roaring like a lion. “Boom! That's the scoop. The four qualifiers have been decided. There are four more tickets to the World Duel Championships X still up for grabs, two of which will be given to two wildcard entries which will be announced tomorrow. So folks, who will take them?” Pon-3 asked as pictures of the four qualifiers are shown. ================================================================== At a hotel in central Canterlot, Sagittario is fast asleep on the bed he’s using, while his family, along with Tempest’s, Andromeda’s and Bismarck’s are in the main room. “Sheesh! Look at Sagittario, sleeping so peacefully like that,” Tempest said. “I’m kinda glad I didn’t participate in the qualifying round,” Andromeda admitted. “If I had known that Leone was competing…” “Calm down, Andi,” Orion said. “Besides, Sagittario made it past the qualifying round, so he has a chance of making it to the team.” “Good point, Orion,” Bucky said, which makes Bismarck and Tempest hang their heads low. “Oh, don’t be like that, you two,” Rainbow said to the two young stallions. “We not trying to be mean.” Tempest’s father added. “It’s okay,” Tempest lied. “The two of you still have a chance,” Cadence said. “The Equestrian team will have two wildcard entries before the finals tomorrow. You just have to hope you luck doesn't run out.” “Hey, that’s right!” Bismarck said. “Nooooooo! I’m in third place!? You gotta be kidding!” Sagittario suddenly shouted. “Huh? A dream? Ugh, I can’t stand waking up from a nap tired. Nuts!” Sagittario added as he gets out of the bed. “Yep, he’s still upset he didn’t took first place,” Shining Armor said as he and Cadence look on in embarrassment. ================================================================== Out near the Wonderbolt Academy, Firestorm is on his home's roof, looking at the city of Canterlot in the distance. “Almost time for the finals.” ================================================================== In the middle of the Equestrian badlands, on a blimp heading for Canterlot, Leone is at the foredeck of the public area, anticipating for the finals tomorrow. “Soon, Andromeda, I will show you more of my power.” ================================================================== At Canterlot Central Park, which is not far from Princess Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns, Yu is practicing. “Better get ready, Mr. Butt-in-Ski,” Yu said, referring to Sagittario. “Because I’m gonna fix your little red wagon and then go on to the world,” Yu said while chuckling. ================================================================== It’s almost afternoon in Canterlot, and above one of the stadiums, fireworks go off as the final matches to choose the last members of team Equestria for the World Duel Championships. “So, at last, the finals to decide who will take part in the World Duel Championships X will begin.” Pon-3 said, which makes all of the spectators scream in anticipation. “The first match will be the spunky Yu, VS the one and only Sagittario! Mares and gentlecolts, the second match will be the amazing Leone, VS the cunning Firestorm.” Up in a royal balcony above the stadium, Celestia and Luna, along with Twilight and her friends and their families, along with Spitfire, Soarin, Blaze and Taurus, watch as the spectators scream in anticipation. “I wonder why Leone is in the second match.” Taurus wondered. “Don’t worry,” Tempest said to the minotaur. “With these four, no matter who duels who, it’s bound to be an exciting afternoon.” Tempest said as Andromeda pulls out her new Zapple Brick. “Your gonna use you new Zapple Brick?” Orion asked. “Yep. I want to try out the analyzer,” Andromeda said as she sets the Apple Brick up as Sagittario and Yu walk out into the arena. “Go get em, Sagittario!” Orion and his uncle, Shining Armor, cheered. “You too, big bro!” Blaze said, not caring that her brother isn’t dueling yet, while Sagittario and Yu head out to the 50 foot stadium. “We finally get to duel!” An excited Yu said to Sagittario. “This time, I’ll make sure you won’t get in my way!” “Ha! No matter what kind of moves you have, it won’t hurt me at all,” Sagittario said. “Time to cut the talk and find out who will get a spot as a participant in the world championships!” Pon-3 suddenly said. “Ready! Three … two … one … GO!” DJ Pon-3, the two competitors and crowd all simultaneously said as Yu and Sagittario fire a blast of magic at each other. “Beating drums! They greet each other with a big bang! The first clash solves nothing,” Pon-3 commented as Sagittario runs around Yu, who is closely following. “Sagittario tries to flank Yu, but the colt is following close behind him. Unbelievable.” “I got you now!” Yu said as he prepares another blast of magic. “Don't think so!” Sagittario said as he teleports away, right when Yu fires. “That tactic is Sagittario’s main bread and butter,” Bismarck said as Sagittario reappears behind Yu. “He’s behind me?” Yu asked. “Now I got ya!” Sagittario said as he fires a punch at Yu. “Not quit. Sonic Shield!” Yu said as a small bubble appears around him, which stops Sagittario’s punch dead. “Holy sound-speakers! Yu created some kind of shield which blocked Sagittario’s attack!” Pon-3 commented. “But how?” Sagittario asked. “Ha-ha! I know how to use magic that can manipulate sound, which means I can do things like creating a shield of solid sound around me.” Yu answered. “Humph! Looks like your pretty good after all,” Sagittario said. “Not just ‘pretty good.’ Now its my turn!” Yu said as he charges another spell with his light green colored magic. “Sonic Wave!” Yu said as he fries waves of light green light at Sagittario, who just barely avoids them. When they hit the group, the solid ground turns to dust in a nanosecond. “Whoa! Yu’s blasts are raining down on poor Sagittario, who’s barley able to dodge them,” Pon-3 commented as Sagittario does his best to avoid the sonic waves. “I can’t believe that little colt knows magic that allows him to control sound vibrations,” Twilight said as they watch the duel. “You may know how to use sound magic like that, but I can teleport in an instant, like this!” Sagittario said as he disappears in a flash of deep blue colored magic. “Fine, dodge this,” Yu said as he closes his eyes and concentrates. In his mind's eye, he sees how Sagittario teleported and sees a small flash of light somewhere else, one-second before he appears there. “There you are!” Yu said as he fires a sonic wave where a small flash of light appears, before Sagittario appears, who gets it by the sonic wave and sent flying. “What!?” Shining Armor and Cadence both asked as Sagittario lands right at the edge of the stadium. “Aw, so close.” A disappointed Yu said. “You figured out where I was gonna appear at?” Sagittario asked. “After watching the way you use your spells and how you moved for a while, I understood where you will reappear perfectly. This time I’ll finish it!” Yu said before he fires some sonic waves at Sagittario, who barely avoids them. “Yu has just shown us the skills of a boy genius!” Pon-3 said. “He has read Sagittario’s movement and magic and is hunting him down.” Pon-3 said as Sagittario slips on the ground, having been turned to sand due to the sonic waves that hit everything in the ring. “This is bad!” Sagittario said as he tries to get up, but the sand has become deep enough that it’s hard for him to move properly. “Now’s my chance!” Yu said as he begins to charge another spell. “What is Yu up to now?” Luna asked. “You don’t think he knows that…?” Twilight tried to say, only to be interrupted by Yu casting his spell. “Say hello to the Inferno Blast!” Yu said as a spot on the ground glows bright green. Suddenly, a giant geyser of bright green supersonic light erupts from that spot and shoots up into the sky, while creating a pricing noise that causes everyone to cover their ears. “Ah! That’s … an Inferno Blast all right!” Celestia said as she tries her best to shield her ears, along with everyone else. “Ah! My head!” Orion said. “It’s making me teeth hurt!” Peach added as Sagittario is slowly be pulled in. “Why am I being sucked in?” Sagittario asked, trying his best not to be pulled in, the sand making things harder than they should be. “Thats’s because the super sonic light sucks anything in, and once any opponent is sucked in, the noise becomes so loud that they go unconscious,” Yu answered as Sagittario gets closer to the Inferno Blast closer and closer by the second. “How is that possible?” Sagittario asked. “This is a really advanced spell that few have mastered. In other words, Mr. Butt-in-Ski’s match ends here!” Yu excitedly said as Sagittario gets closer to the Inferno Blast. “There’s no way Sagittario can escape that force. It’s next to impossible to resist it,” Twilight said. “No, it’s not over,” Shining Armor suddenly said, getting the group's attention. “It’s in Sagittario’s eyes. He hasn’t given up yet!” “Ah! Forget about it!” Sagittario yelled out. “Not like this! No! Not ever! There must be someway out of this! I just got to think,” Sagittario said as he begins to hit his head with one of his hoofs. “Think! Think! Think! Ow! That hurts! Oh, that was me.” Sagittario said when he realizes what he just did, which makes Yu laugh. “Ha-ha-ha! Don't hurt yourself. It's hopeless no matter how much you think about it.” Yu pointed out. “You're right!” Sagittario said, which surprises Yu. “Thinking long and hard about things just isn’t like me. I just have to believe in my power, by using all the power I have! I need to do a one point breakthrough!” Sagittario said as he charges right toward the Inferno Blast, which shocks his friends and family. “What does he think he’s doing!?” A shocked Andromeda asked. “You're so desperate that you planning a suicide attempt. Is that it? Nighty night, then.” Yu said, confident that whatever Sagittario is up too won’t work. “Yeah, right,” Sagittario said. “The one who’s going asleep is not me: its you! Crystal Spell: Flash of Lightning!” Sagittario said as deep blue energy surrounds his horn. When it hits the Inferno Blast, a long red gash is created, which shocks Yu and everyone else. An explosion happens and Yu is sent flying out of the stadium. “It’a a done deal!” DJ Pon-3 said as the crowd cheers for Sagittario’s victory. “Say hello to the second representative for team Equestria, Sagittario Armor!” “How do you like them apples?” Sagittario said. “I saw it, but I’m not sure what it was,” Taurus said as Andromeda checks her computer. “He used one point,” Andromeda said, getting the others attention. "What!?” They all asked. “Sagittario focused all of his power and magic at the tip of his horn and broke through the Inferno Blast using all of his strength,” Andromeda said as she recreates the moment in her computer. “I’m impressed,” Celestia said to Shining Armor and her niece. “Despite the way your son acts, he’s hiding plenty of potential.” Celestia said to the two as Sagittario jumps around a bit, saying that he won and that Yu lost. “I can’t believe I lost to him in a match like this,” Yu said as he gets up, with Sagittario having overheard. “Oh well. Can’t be helped now. Whatever,” Yu said, not knowing that Sagittario is running toward him. “Nice job- WAHH!” Was Yu’s reaction when he sees Sagittario run toward him. “Yu! That was swell fun! Wasn’t that a total blast?” Sagittario asked as he stops in front of Yu. “Yes, we did have a really great duel, didn’t we? Yes, we did. I had fun too, Mr. Butt-in-Ski -- I mean Sagittono.” “‘Sagittono’? What’s that?” Sagittario asked. “I’m Sagittario Armor!” “No, you're not.” “I’m one of the world's number 1 duelist! Understand? Sagittario Armor!” Sagittario shouted, which eventually makes Yu laugh hard. “So, now only 3 spots as a representative for Equestria remain. The two wildcard entries will be announced before the second match,” Pon-3 said as the screen shows Leone and Firestorm. “Who will win in the end? Firestorm or Leone? Which one of them will win the duel for the last and final spot and earn their tickets to world championships?”