The Duel between Flash and the Duel-Bot continued. Although Flash had far more life points then the robot, he now faced a monster that was so overwhelming in power that Flash wasn't sure how he could beat it. Ultimate Justice Robo Mecha Union Fighter launched its all out attack against Magna Wolf, which would decimate Flash's life points if it connected. And what was worse was that unless he could win, Twilight would remain trapped inside an air tight room with no way out.
"Do something Flash" Scootaloo called to her brother.
Flash quickly jumped into action, "I activate the Trap card Interception. Now my stronger monster can take the hit in place of Magna Wolf, Flash Heart" the dragon jumped in and collided with the onslaught getting destroyed in the process.
Flash: 2400
Duel-Bot: 1400
"That was a close one" Spike said, breathing a sign of relief.
"But Flash's best card was destroyed" Scootaloo said.
"But since it's a Pendulum Monster" Twilight said over the phone, "it'll go to the Extra Deck which he can summon it from again."
"So as long as Flash has the Pendulum Scales set" Spike said, "he can continuously summon his Pendulum Monsters to protect himself."
"But that won't work forever" Relic said, "and Flash is on a time limit here. He can't afford to waste his time defending."
"But what can he do?" Scootaloo asked, "as long as that monster is equipped with those Spell cards Flash can't use any of his Spells, Traps or Monster effects to weaken or destroy it."
"Then he has to get rid of them before he can focus on attacking" Relic said.
Flash had heard that and knew he was right. Until those three Cosmic Battle Armour cards were gone, his monster wouldn't stand a chance against Mecha Union Fighter. And what was worse was the Duel-Bot might have other cards to equip to it, protecting it more and increasing the monsters ATK power.
Looking down at his hand he saw he had Brass Wing Magna Hawk, Magna Fighter Deck Striker, a Trap named Code Change and Reverse Polarity. None of them could help him right now.
"Turn End" the Duel-Bot said, "analysing data to calculate chances of victory....analysis complete. Chances of Duel-Bot victory one hundred percent."
"It's my turn" Flash said drawing, only to see it was his Lightspeed Spell. Even if he used it none of Flash's Monsters could beat...WAIT. "I'm using my Scale four Gladio and Scale eight Solaris to carve the arc of victory," the portal formed above him. "I PENDULUM SUMMON."
The portal opened and a beam of light shot out.
"Shine you light of victory once more, Flash Heart Dragon." (A2500/D2000/L7/P4)
"Why'd he play Flash Heart in ATK mode?" Scootaloo asked.
"Obvious" Flash said with a smirk, "how else would I attack with him" Flash Heart flew towards the robot.
"Is he nuts" Spike said.
"If he attacks he'll have barely any life points left" Relic said.
"Think again" Flash said, "don't forget Gladio's Pendulum Ability raises Flash Heart's ATK by eight hundred." (A3300/D2000/L7/P4)
"But that's not enough" Scootaloo said.
"It will be after I use my Lightspeed card" Flash activated his Spell card, "this card raises my Light attributed monsters ATK by a thousand points." (A4300/D2000/L7/P4)
"That's enough to destroy Union Fighter" Spike said.
"GO" Flash Heart flew at the robot, an aura of light surrounded it.
"Activating Mecha Copter's ability from Monster Graveyard" the Duel-Bot said, "by removing it Duel-Bot may negate activation of Spell card and destroy it."
"What" Flash said as he looked at his card as it exploded and the upwards, as the light disappeared weakening his monster. (A3300/D2000/L7/P4)
Mecha Union Fighter once again fired his cannons which struck Flash Heart destroying him.
Flash: 1600
Duel-Bot: 1400
Meanwhile in the air tight room Twilight was listening to everything that was happening. She could tell Flash was in trouble, and not just from the monster he was battling, but also from himself. He was so focused on beating the Duel-Bot that he wasn't thinking his moves out like he usually did, and now he was defenceless.
"I change Magna Wolf to DEF mode and summon Deck Striker, also in DEF mode" the steampunk with the metal gauntlet appeared. (A1300/D500/L3)
"Now initialising Draw Phase" The Duel-Bot said as he drew. "Main Phase, now activating Spell card designated as Mage Power. Function, plus five hundred ATK power to equipped monster for each card in Spell slash Trap Zone. (A6100/D2600/L10) "additionally with one new equipped Spell, Ultimate Justice Robo Mecha Union Fighter gains three hundred power. (A6400/D2600/L10)
Everyone grew more scared as the Duel-Bot's monster grew even stronger. "This monster should be illegal" Scootaloo said.
"Flash is in big trouble" Relic said.
"Battle Phase, Ultimate Justice Robo Mecha Union Fighter target and destroy Magna Wolf" the robot aimed all it's weapons at Magna Wolf, and fired destroying it. "Turn End."
"My draw" Flash said, drawing his card only to see it was Trap he hadn't used before. "I once again carve the arc of victory and Pendulum Summon" the portal formed and opened.
"Flash Heart Dragon." (A3300/D2000/L7/P4)
"I now summon Brass Wing Magna Hawk." (A1400/D800/L4) "I end my turn with a face down."
"Now initialising Draw Phase" The Duel-Bot said as he drew. "Main Phase, now activating Spell card designated as Emergency Injector. Function, return all monsters on opponents side of the field to deck, then shuffle deck."
"WHAT" they all yelled.
Suddenly a machine appeared between them that looked like the machine from Compulsory Evacuation Device. It's doors opened and a vacuum force pulled Flash Heart, Deck Striker and Magna Hawk inside, before the doors closed and the machine activated and his three monsters were fired out of the chimney like top. Once they were in the air the three monsters transformed into lights which flew into Flash's Deck.
"For each card returned to deck opponent gains five hundred life points" the Duel-Bot said.
Flash: 3100
Duel-Bot: 1400
"Battle Phase. Ultimate Justice Robo Mecha Union Fighter attacks you directly." The giant Tokusatsu robot aimed its many weapons down on the young teen, before it unleashed hell upon him.
"FLASH" Scootaloo screamed.
"Watch out" Spike called.
Flash felt like all was lost. His best cards had been nullified by this robot, his best friend was running out of time and he was powerless to do anything. He would do anything for a chance to turn everything around, for some hope to save...hope. Flash looked down at his face down and realised this was his only shot, and as the attack neared he activated it.
The three audience members watched in horror as Flash was consumed by the blasts. "No" Spike said falling to his knees, as the chance to save his sister was lost.
"Wait" Relic said, "look."
Spike looked back up and saw Flash standing in the flames, his life points untouched, and he wasn't alone. A girl in Steampunk attire carrying a large bronze shield stood infront of him, blocking the attack from making contact. (A1800/D0/L4)
"Thanks Arma" Flash said to his monster, who turned and smiled back at him.
"Error" the Duel-Bot said, "error."
"What's the matter?" Flash asked, "oh your wondering why I didn't go down. It's quite simple, I activated my Beacon of Hope Trap card" his face down flipped up. "I was able to activate it because you attacked me directly, and it allowed me to draw one card and if it was a Monster I could summon it."
"So Flash drew Magna Fighter Arma" Spike said.
"That has to be the luckiest draw in the history of Duelling" Relic said.
"You see Motor Mouth" Flash said, "as long as Arma is in DEF mode she's indestructible. You may have your most powerful offensive monster, but I've got my powerful defensive monster."
"Information obtained...analysing...no counter measure detected" the Duel-Bot said.
"Alright" Spike and Scootaloo said, "the bot doesn't have a card to beat him" Spike finished.
"Not yet at least" Relic said, "the Duel-Bot works by running countless Duel scenarios through its processor. With each new draw he'll analyse and try to find a way, so it'll only be a matter of time before the Duel-Bot can get around it."
"What ways are there to getting around monsters that can't be destroyed?" Scootaloo asked.
"Damage" they all looked down at Spike's phone as Twilight spoke. "Monsters that can't be destroyed are usually easy to give damage to under the right circumstances, and if the Duel-Bot has a card like Fairy Meteor Crush that can grant Piercing Damage."
"Then an indestructible monster with zero DEF points will be useless" Spike said. Suddenly he could hear coughing from the phone, "Twilight" he looked back up at Flash. "Hurry Flash, Twilight doesn't have much time left."
"You don't think I don't know that" Flash said.
"Turn end" the Duel-Bot said, "analysing data to calculate chances of victory....analysis complete. Chances of Duel-Bot victory ninety eight percent."
"Don't count you chickens till they hatch" Flash said.
"Scanning" the Duel-Bot said, "no poultry detected."
"No I mean...oh forget it, my turn" he drew his card and saw it couldn't help him but might be handy in a tight spot. "I'll throw down a face down and end my turn."
"Now initialising Draw Phase" The Duel-Bot said as he drew, "information obtained...analysing...no counter measure detected. Turn End."
"My draw" Flash smiled seeing his best card again, but he wouldn't do much good against Ultimate Justice Robo Mecha Union Fighter. "But he would be an okay defence if I need him" Flash said, "once again my Pendulum Monsters will carve the arc of victory." The portal formed above him, "I PENDULUM SUMMON."
The portal opened and a beam of light shot out.
"Shine your light of victory once again, Flash Heart Dragon." (A2500/D2000/L7/P4)
"Flash Heart's back" Scootaloo cheered.
"But he won't be much use" Relic said.
"I end my turn" Flash said.
"Now initialising Draw Phase" The Duel-Bot said as he drew, "information obtained...analysing...counter measure detected."
"That can't be good" Spike said.
"Main Phase, now activating Spell card designated as Stop Defence. Function, switch one monster from DEF to ATK."
"NO" they yelled as they watched Flash Heart stand up.
"If he's in ATK mode Flash's life points a vulnerable" Scootaloo said.
"Battle Phase, Ultimate Justice Robo Mecha Union Fighter target and destroy Flash Heart Dragon" the robot aimed all it's weapons at Flash Heart, and fired.
"I activate my Trap, Brittle Shield" Flash said as his face down flipped up. "This card switches an attacking monster to defence, as long as its ATK is more then it DEF" Flash Heart kneeled back into DEF mode just as the blast struck him. "Nice save Flash Heart, now rest up in my Extra deck" Flash told his monster."
"Turn end" the Duel-Bot said, "analysing data to calculate chances of victory....analysis complete. Chance of Duel-Bot victory ninety seven percent."
Spike meanwhile was still trying to comfort his sister. "Don't worry Twilight, Flash will have you out soon."
"I know he will" Twilight replied. Her eyes were growing heavier as the last of the air entered her lungs, slowly her consciousness began to fade.
"You'll be fine I promise" Spike said, but he received no answer. "Twilight...Twilight...TWILIGHT" Spike turned back to Flash, "you've got to end this now."
Flash knew he was right, he had to finish this or it would be to late for Twilight. He looked down at his deck and spoke, "okay deck, I know you have a way to let me win. And we can lose the next hundred Duels, and I won't mind if you can just help me this once. I...DRAW." He looked at the card he'd drawn and couldn't believe it, "my Pendulum Cards will carve the arc of victory one more time." The portal formed above him, "I can summon monsters levels five through seven all at the same time. I PENDULUM SUMMON."
The portal opened and two beams of light shot out.
"Shine your light of victory one last time, Flash Heart Dragon." (A2500/D2000/L7/P4)
"Snap to it, Lumino Jaw Dragon." (A2300/D1600/L5/P5)
"How is Flash suppose to win with those two?" Scootaloo asked.
"When Lumino Jaw Dragon is Special Summoned" Flash explained, "I can send every card in your Spell and Trap card zone to the bottom of your deck."
"He can?" everyone asked in shock.
"Error" the Duel-Bot said, as Lumino Jaw Dragon flapped its wings and sent the cards flying away.
"Without those Equip Spells your monster loses a few points" Flash said, the Mecha Union Fighter lost power. (A3200/D2600/L10) "and now he's also vulnerable to my card effects" Flash said, as he activated the card in his hand. "I activate Reverse Polarity, which will increase Flash Heart's ATK power by the difference in his and Union Fighters while lowering you machines by the same amount. (A3200/D2000/L7/P4), (A2500/D2600/L10) "and don't forget that Gladio's ability is still in play, meaning an extra eight hundred ATK points for all of my Pendulum Summoned monsters. (A4000/D2000/L7/P4), (A3100/D1600/L5/P5)
"Now Flash Heart is stronger then Union Fighter" Spike said.
"Take him down" Scootaloo cheered.
"Flash Heart Dragon" Flash ordered "ATTACK." Flash Heart's boosters burst into life, propelling him up towards the machine. Mecha Union Fighter fired it's many weapons in an attempt to save itself, but Flash Heart flew through them completely unscaved and with one mighty punch...he ripped through the robot forming a giant hole through its centre. Ultimate Justice Robo Mecha Union Fighter sparked and sizzled before exploding and its pieces falling on top of the Duel-Bot.
"Mal-mal-malfunction" were the Duel-Bots last words as it shorted out.
Flash: 3100 (Winner)
Duel-Bot: 0
"HE DID IT" they all yelled.
Flash didn't have time to celebrate, as he turned to the doors and waited.
"Why aren't the doors opening?" Scootaloo asked.
"Don't tell me the bot wasn't connected to the security system" Spike said, but his fears were quickly diminished as a clanging sounded before the doors slowly raised.
"Twilight" Flash rushed towards it, sliding under the doors as the were half way up.
Twilight laid unconscious on the floor.
"Twilight" Flash gently lifted her up, "come on wake up."
"Twilight" Spike said, standing above them
"Is she breathing?" Scootaloo asked.
"Ambulance please" Relic said on his phone.
"Twilight" Flash placed her back on the ground, and put his ear to her chest listening for a heart beat. "No" he began chest compressions before he plugged Twilight's nose and gave one big breath into her mouth, "come on Twilight" he repeated the process until.
Twilight let out a cough as Flash breathed in again, and soon that cough broke out into a full fit as her eyes opened.
"Twilight" Flash smiled seeing her awake.
"Hey" she said smiling back, "I'm guessing this means you won?"
"Yeah" Flash said pulling her into a hug, which was joined by Spike and Scootaloo.
Twilight was admitted to Canterlot hospital for check ups.
Spike had phoned home and told his parents what had happened and soon they, Shinning Armor and Cadance had rushed to the hospital.
"So is she going to be okay?" Applejack asked when she and their friends arrived.
"She should be" Flash said, "the doctors will be keeping her in for observations."
"I hope she'll be okay" Fluttershy said.
The doors to Twilight's room opened and her parents, brothers and Cadance walked out. As soon as they closed the doors they were swarmed by Twilight's friends, all asking whether Twilight was okay.
"She's fine" Twilight Velvet "but she won't be going anywhere for a while." She then walked up to Flash and pulled him into a hug, "She and Spike told us what you did. Thank you for saving her."
"It was nothing" Flash said.
"It wasn't nothing" Shinning Armor said, "I've faced that Duel-Bot and haven't managed to get passed level five. You beat it at its highest level possible."
"It's not just me you should thank" Flash said pulling out his deck, "the Duel-Bot didn't have my deck's cards in its system. If I didn't have my Pendulum Cards then I might not have been able to save her, so really you should also thank the one who gave them to me. Whoever they are."
"So it didn't have any card in your deck in its database?" Cadance asked.
"By the looks of it" Flash said.
"That's odd" Cadance said, "The Duel-Bot's systems are linked with the Freeze Industries Database. And your cards should also be in that Database since they wouldn't react to the Duel Disks if they weren't.
"Really" Flash said looking down at them.
"They only way your deck would be in the system and not be accessible to the Duel-Bot is if they were classified," Shinning explained.
"But why would Flash's deck be classified?" Rainbow asked.
"Who knows" Shinning replied.
Cold Steel sat on his deck watching the recording of Flash's Duel against the robot. If he was impressed he wasn't showing it, as he rewound the footage and began to watch it again.
"You seriously need to get yourself a new hobby" a female voice spoke.
Cold turned and saw a teenage girl with red and yellow hair stepping into his office, before walking over to his desk.
"What I do with my time is no concern to you" he replied
"Considering I was the one who had to sneak that electro pulsar into the museum, wait until one of his little friends was alone in that room and then sneak the pulsar back out. I'd say I've earned a little info" the girl snapped back.
"Just stick to the plan" Cold said. "To see how far that boy is capable of going, he needs to be pushed."
"And exactly how many people are you willing to risk to push him."
"Had he failed I would have released the doors manually" Cold said, "the girl was in no serious danger."
"Aw you do care" the girl joked, "and all this time I thought there was nothing but ice in that chest."
"That's enough" Cold almost yelled, "now unless you have something of actual importance to talk about. Then get out because I have things to do" he spun around and looked out his window, over looking the city.
"Well I was going to hand you the new cards you designed" that got his attention, making him spin back around.
"Their complete?" he said.
The girl went into her pocket and pulled five cards which she placed on his desk, "hot off the presses."
Cold picked them up and actually smiled a sincere smile. "Perfect, after a little practice we'll see what the boy is truly capable of."
"And then what?" the girl asked.
"We prepare for the coming storm" Cold replied, "it won't be long before my brother makes his move. But when he does we'll be ready."