//------------------------------// // HE vs DC:Part 1 // Story: Yu-EQ-Gi-oh:Linked Paradox // by Quillion9000 //------------------------------// Recap Sweetie Bell and Astral came to stand across from one another. “Just because I’m younger than you, don’t go thinking this will be an easy victory.” Sweetie declared. “I’m going to give it my all for my teammates.” “That’s the spirit.” Astral smiled. “You won’t have to worry about a thing because I never give any less than my best.” “Alright, it’s time to start this opening duel!” Autumn declared. “Let me hear you count it down everyone!” Everyone counted down together. “3. 2. 1. Let’s Duel!” Both duelists activated their duel disk. (Astral 4000/Sweetie 4000) Yugioh: Road to Quantum Opening ( watch?v=WXx21ivOCLU) Don't you dare replace Your first and only want (Young Flash Sentry stares up at Flash Industries with his father and brother as Magnus ruffles their hair.) Don't give up on the chase Keep holding on! (Teenage Flash is riding through Canterlot atop a duel runner before coming to a stop outside the open gates of a large complex with multiple buildings.) Everything had gone to failure (Young Flash stands in front of Canterlot Middle Schools statue and watches in despair as young Twilight, Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Rainbow Dash leave him going separate ways from himself and each other.) My ambition turned into my broken dreams (Flash is sent flying outside a building and into the grace outside as lighting arcs through the sky followed by thunder. Soon, it begins to storm on him.) I left a promise out to die (Flash kneels beside his younger brother, Forward Base, who is currently crying. He stands before facing Ethan with a determined expression.) Every word I still remember (Young Flash is standing on the roof as a young Sunset is waiting for him.) They've been ringing in my head on full repeat (The scene transitions to the park at night as Flash stands across from Sunset in shock while she laughs at him. His fists clench and he activate his black duel disc causing a blue energy blade to appear.) Can't get your talk to ever leave my mind (Young Flash is panting with tears in his eyes as he stands in the middle of his father's home office with books having been scattered. Anything that could be wrecked was.) But now, from the clouds There's a wind that gives me a boost (Young Flash sits on his knees before a coffee table. Laid out before him is a blank deck of cards, his laptop, and a flash drive. He inserts the flash drive into the computer and plays a video.) My heart, burning hard Is about to light my fuse (Young Flash watches as his father appears on screen. After a moment, his expression changes from sorrow and anger to a proud smile.) (Let's try again!) Live in the now and break your confines Take ahold of this precious time (precious time) (Flash is in his room as the sun shines through the window and her finishes packing his things. He tucks the blank deck into his deck box before walking out of the room.) Glory days (glory days) 'Cause your life is not to trade (Flash is seen walking down the sidewalk with Shadow Lock conversing happily with him before they enter a car and drive off.) (Let's try again!) Bring back the color as you advance Paint it red, and then take a chance (take a chance) (Young Flash and Shadow Lock stand across from each other in a room of the decaying Duel Sanctuary. Both wield black duel disk as Flash's blue energy blade and Shadow's black energy blade come out.) Shout it loud (shout it loud) 'Cause your style's worth a bow (Flash stands outside the sanctuary and stares down the stairs as he imagines a transparent version of his brother running up to meet him before he vanishes. Rather than be sad, Flash gives a small smile before walking back inside.) Don't you dare replace Your first and only want (Teen Flash gets off his duel runner and looks back at the transparent version of his younger self who smiles and gives him a thumbs up before vanishing. Flash smiles and puts his hands in his pockets before walking onto the grounds of the large complex.) Don't give up on the chase Keep holding on! (Flash looks up at the building as he draws closer to the entrance with a look of resolve. He stops as transparent version of the Humane 6 as their current ages appear before him. Flash nods to them before they vanish. He then walks into the building.) Arena “Since my team is reacting to the duelist your team sent out, I shall go first.” Sweetie declared. “I’ll start by summoning Trickstar Lycoris(LV 3/1600/1200).” A female fairy in a pink dress and wielding a sword appeared. “I then activate the field spell Trickstar Light Stage.” The arena became a stage of light while the area was filled with vibrant colors causing the crowd to be amazed. “When this card is activated, I can add a Trickstar monster from my deck to my hand.” “Sweetie Bell is pulling out some set up and dazzles us with a beautiful field.” Autumn declared. “It remains to be seen where she’s going with these plays.” “I now activate Trickstar Vison.” Sweetie continued. “First, I get to special summon a Trickstar from my hand, but their attack will be halved, and its effects will be negated. I choose Trickstar Mandrake(LV 2/0/1000) in defense mode.” A fairy with blue hair and in a green dress appeared. “Since she’s already at 0 ATK, there’s nothing to half. The last effect of Vision then activates allowing each of us to draw a card.” Both players drew, but Lycoris glowed purple as did Astral (Astral 3600/Sweetie Bell 4000).” “Huh, what just happened?” Astral questioned confused. “Many of my Tricksters have effects which deal you 200 life points for certain actions whether it be willingly or unwillingly. Lycoris deals you damage every time a card is added to your hand. Thanks to Light Stage, you take an additional 200 anytime a Trickstar deals you damage.” “There it is folks.” Autumn declared. “It’s Sweetie Bell setting up for success. The question is, can Astral counter the damage, or will he fail?” Red Corner Flash clenched his fist on his pants. “Burn damage.” Flash may use burn damage, and he’s even faced burn damage; however, those instances were different since he could act to take his mind off the crushing defeat Sunset handed him. Currently, he was sat on the sidelines watching someone else having to handle it. Twilight noticed this and put a comforting hand on his shoulder. Flash felt it and looked at his friend before taking a deep breath to calm himself. He knew he looked weird to an outsider, but burn damage, plus dark magic, was the reason he ended up in the hospital. “Thank you, Twilight.” Flash nodded. “I’m alright.” Blaze simply raised an eyebrow before deciding she didn’t care. Arena “What an interesting strategy.” Astral smiled. “What else do you have?” “Just two set cards for now.” Sweetie declared. “It’s your move.” “Time to kick this duel up a notch.” Astral drew (Astral 3200/Sweetie 4000). “That 400 points of damage isn’t all you’re going to take on your turn.” Sweetie declared. “I activate my first face down Trickstar Reincarnation. This trap banishes your entire hand, and forces you to draw a new one. That’s 7 new cards and 1600 points of damage.” “You have some real bite to you, and this is a deck type unlike anything I’ve faced.” Astral did as the card instructed and took the damage (Astral 1600/Sweetie 4000). “Now, you’re going to see what I can do.” “Sweetie deals a devastating blow to Astral knocking out well over half his life points.” Autumn declared. “Now, it’s the fiery duelists turn, so let’s see if he can even the score.” “I summon Proto Cyber Dragon(LV 3/1100/600).” A smaller, protype of the cyber dragon appeared. “Now, I can special summon Gizmek Yata, the Gleaming Vanguard(LV 6/2050/2050) by tributing my normal summon Proto Cyber Dragon.” A large, gold metaled machine bird with four wings appeared. “This monster has two important effects. The first activates if he is summoned through his effect granting me 2050 life points to restore much of what I lost (Astral 3650/Sweetie 4000). You’ll learn the second a little later.” “Just like that, Astral comes back with a perfect counter.” Autumn declared. “It’s an impressive move.” Sweetie declared. “You haven’t seen anything yet.” Astral declared. “My life points are still lower than yours, so I’m equipping Gizmek Yata, the Gleaming Vanguard(LV 6/4100/2050 effect) with the spell card Megamorph doubling his ATK.” “That’s a problem for now, but it may not be depending on who you attack.” Sweetie declared. Nightshde’s still in defense mode meaning you’d deal no damage but retain the ATK. You could also take out Lycoris, but then your monster’s ATK will be halved.” “I’m aware but I have it covered.” Astral stated. “First, Gizmek will destroy your Lycoris (Astral 3650/Sweetie 1500).” Gizmek Yata, the Gleaming Vanguard(LV 6/1025/2050 effect). “Now I can use Gizmek’s other effect.” During my Main Phases, if Gizmek was normal or special summoned this turn, I can perform another normal summon. I will tribute Gizmek to normal summon Cyber Dragon(LV 5/ATK 2100/1600).” The machine dragon appeared. “That was a wonderful combo pulled off by Astral.” Autumn declared. “He not only dealt damage, but he also managed to deal with the negative repercussions of Megamorph.” “This guy is good.” Sweetie thought. “That was a masterful play, but I’m not giving up.” “Good to hear because I wouldn’t want this duel to end too soon.” Astral smiled. “That said, I still got a few more plays up my sleeve. I activate one of the effects of my Cyber Changer(LV 1/500/500 effect). By only having one monster on my field, I can special summon him. I then activate another of his effects allowing me to make his level the same as another monster I control. I’ll target Cyber Dragon.” Cyber Changer(LV 5/500/500 effect). “Now, I overlay my two level five monsters to construct the overlay network. Two monsters lend their power to the network and fuel a monster whose powers meld to match the situation. I Xyz summon my ace Cyber Dragon Nova(R 5/O 2/2100/1600).” A silver and dark red cyber dragon with wings appeared. “It’s been a while since you last summoned me Astral.” CDN spoke to Astral through his mind. “Sorry about that old friend.” Astral thought back. “I’ve either not had the cards to summon you, or it hasn’t been the right time. Now you’re here, so let’s show them what you can do.” “I couldn’t agree more.” CDN thought. “There we have it.” The crowd cheered as Autumn spoke. “Astral continues to bust out card after card taking this duel to new heights.” “That Xyz monster has the exact same ATK as the original Cyber Dragon, so its effects must be the main draw of the card.” Sweetie thought. “I will equip Cyber Dragon Nova(R 5/O 2/2600/2100 effect) with the union monster Torque Tune Gear boosting her ATK/DEF by 500, causing my monster to be treated as a tuner, and an effect I will only reveal when it matters. I’ll then set one card.” Blue Corner “I’m starting to wonder where our former principal found a duelist like that.” Scootaloo stated. “Kind of makes me wish I’d insisted on dueling him.” “I have no idea, but it’s clear we can’t underestimate Harmonious Element.” Apple Bloom stated. “No kidding.” Spike agreed. “Kind of makes me wonder just how strong Flash and Twilight have gotten.” Red Corner “Astral has a strong lead.” Twilight stated. “He’s been playing well.” “He has, but this duel is only two turns in.” Flash stated. “What matters now is playing smart.” “We’ll see if he can.” Blaze shook he head. “Frankly, I don’t have much faith.” Arena “Alright, it’s my turn!” Sweetie drew. “I activate my remaining face down Level/Rank Draw. This trap has varying draw effects depending on the monster I banish from my grave. Since I’m banishing my level three Lycoris, I can draw three more cards. Now, I set one monster before activating my Book of Taiyou to flip that monster into attack position. The monster I set was Cyber Jar(LV 3/900/900).” A mechanized jar with a face appeared laughing as wormholes opened beneath every monster on the field. “This monster, when flipped, destroys every monster on the field. Once they’re destroyed, we both get to excavate the top five cards of our deck, summon any level four or lower monsters, and add the rest to our hands.” “I had equipped Nova with Tune Gear to protect her from battle destruction but being destroyed by card effect is where Nova shines.” Astral was prepared to protect Nova. “Still, it feels much too early to let Nova go.” “Don’t do it Astral.” Nova thought back to him. “Monster abilities are meant to be appreciated and used. Let me go and bring out a fusion. Show everyone you can compete at this level.” “I hear you Nova Dragon and thank you.” Astral looked at Sweetie as Nova was dragged into the wormhole along with Mandrake and jar. “I could protect Nova through Tune Gear’s effect, but then her own effect wouldn’t shine like it should.” “What do you mean?” Sweetie asked. “You assume my field will be clear beyond what I could summon from my deck, but when Nova is destroyed by your card effects, I can special summon any machine Fusion monster I choose from my extra deck.” Astral declared. “I choose Cyber End Dragon(LV 12/4000/2800).” The huge, three headed machine dragon appeared roaring at Sweetie Bell. That got people cheering at seeing such a monster. “Hold onto your hats folks because these duelists are going at it big time with another string of well put together plays.” Autumn declared. “Sweetie attempted to wipe the fields and garner monsters, but she was unaware of the power Astral’s own monster have.” Sweetie stared from the monster to her deck with uncertainty. “Looks like it all comes down to what I end up getting because you’re pretty much set.” “It looks that way, but don’t despair.” Astral smiled. “I won’t hear it after you got me to bring this out. You’re in the World Leagues while many others never get this chance. Win or lose, you’ll have my respect by dueling your best till the end.” “I hear you.” Sweetie gained a determined expression. “Let’s see what we end up getting.” “Alright, let’s see what the cards gift me.” Astral drew five cards. “I summon The White Stone of Ancients(LV 1/600/500) and Genex Ally Birdman(LV 3/1400/400) in defense position.” Sweetie excavated the top five cards of her deck. “I summon Trickstar Nightshade(LV 1/100/0), another Trickstar Mandrake(LV 2/0/1000), Trickstar Lilybell(LV 2/800/2000), another Trickstar Lycoris(LV 3/1600/1200), and Trickstar Narkissus(LV 4/1000/1800).” A young fairy in pink attire, a fairy with long, pig tailed hair, and a fairy with yellow hair appeared alongside Mandrake and Lycoris. “Now, I activate the effect of my Light Stage to target your set card and make it unable to be activated until the end of the turn.” “Looks like Sweetie Bell is building towards something big, but can it compete with Cyber End Dragon?” Autumn questioned. “I’m hoping it does, but we’ll just have to see.” Sweetie nodded. “Appear circuit which leads to the future. Arrowheads confirmed. The condition is Fairy monsters. I set Trickstars Nightshade, Mandrake, and Lilybell in the Link Markers. Fairy of the wand heed my call. Link Summon Trickstar Foxglove Witch(2200/Link 3).” A fairy in pink and black attire appeared wielding a wand. “This is the strength I cultivated with my friends. Link summoning. If Foxglove is special summoned, you take 200 life points of damage for every card you control. I count three monsters and one set card which equals 800 life points plus another 200 for my field spell (Astral 2650/ Sweetie 1500) The crowd went wild. “There you have it folks.” Autumn declared. “A Link summon from Sweetie Bell. Just under a year ago, Harmonic Industries introduced this method into the world. Despite taking another 1000 life points, will this method lead to Sweetie’s victory?” “Now, Lycoris and Narkissus will destroy Genex and White stone.” Sweetie declared. “With them gone, Foxglove will attack Cyber End Dragon with Light Blast!” Fox Glove moved her wand in a circle generating a disc of light. “After what you said before, I doubt this is your way of ending the duel on your terms.” Astral held out his arms. “So, what are you plotting?” “Let me show you.” Sweetie declared. “During the damage step, I can discard Honest to grant my attacking light monster ATK equal to the targeted monster’s ATK until the end of the battle.” Trickstar Foxglove Witch(6200/Link 3 effect) glowed brilliantly before unleashing a ray of light energy from the disc. This ray washed over Cyber End destroying him (Astral 450/Sweetie 1500).” Trickstar Foxglove Witch(2200/Link 3) Blue Corner “Man, I’ve only ever seen Sweetie Bell this fired up when she duels us.” Scootaloo stated. “I know what you mean.” Apple Bloom stated. “She’s pulling out all the stops to win.” “Yeah, that’s the way Sweetie Bell!” Spike cheered. “Show them how strong you are!” Arena “Now, this is what I’m talking about.” Astral smiled. “The perfect type of duel is one which gets your blood pumping. Do you have anything else up your sleeve?” “I have something.” Sweetie declared. “Appear circuit which leads to the future. Arrowheads confirmed. The condition is two Trickstar monsters. I set Trickstars Lycoris and Narkissus in the link markers. Fairy who bears her heat on her sleeve I summon you. Link summon Trickstar Crimson Heart(2000/L 2).” A fairy with long, purple hair appeared wearing an elegant red and blue attire. “Your life points are low, and these monsters are strong. If you want your victory, you’ll need to earn it.” “Is that all?” Astral nodded. “No problem. Since this is the End Phase in which White Stone of Ancient was sent to the grave, I can special summon Blue-Eyes White Dragon(LV 8/3000/3000) from my deck.” The blue eyed and white dragon appeared roaring. The crowd exploded into cheers at seeing such a legendary card. “You’re not just a Cyber Dragon user!?” Sweetie exclaimed in shock. “Where would be the fun in that?” Astral questioned. “Using archetypes may be a favorite, but that doesn’t work for me. This deck is comprised of cards which speak to me. That is how I choose to duel.” “I’m not backing down.” Sweetie declared. “Show me what you got!” Red Corner “Astral seems to have a knack for drawing out the best in his opponent.” Flash began. “The better the opponent is, the higher Astral seems to rise.” Twilight finished. Blaze was still unimpressed. Arena “My turn.” Astral drew. “You’ve played a good game Sweetie Bell, but this is the end. I activate Smile World.” In the space around the area there were smiling faces which mixed well with the dazzling stage surprising everyone. Even the monsters were smiling Trickstar Foxglove Witch(2500/Link 3 effect) Trickstar Crimson Heart(2300/Link 2 effect) Blue-Eyes White Dragon(LV 8/3300/3000 effect) “What is this?” Sweetie asked in amazement. “Why did our monsters’ gain ATK?” “It’s all thanks to Smile World.” Astral declared. “It grants every monster face up on the field 100 extra ATK for every monster we control. That’s three monster for three hundred ATK.” “I’ll bite.” Sweetie stated. “Even if my monsters didn’t gain the boost, your Blue-Eyes wouldn’t be strong enough to end this.” “You would be right, but I have my set Power Gravity.” Astral declared. “With this, I can target one monster I control and 1 monster you control who either gained or lost ATK. Your monster’s ATK is then zeroed out while my monster gains ATK equal to your monsters gained/lost ATK.” Trickstar Foxglove Witch(0/Link 3 effect) Blue-Eyes White Dragon(LV 8/3600/3000 effect) “Looks like I lost.” Sweetie was nowhere near as bummed by that fact as she’d have been. “Good game Astral.” “Good game Sweetie.” Astral pointed at Foxglove. “Blue-Eyes attack Foxglove with Neutron Blast ending this duel!” Blue-Eyes fired his breathe attack over Foxglove destroying her (Astral 450/Sweetie 0). “There you have it.” Autumn declared. “Team Harmonious Element comes out swinging in the first duel. I don’t know about any of you, but I’m starting to believe this team will be going places. The monsters faded and Astral approached Sweetie. “That was a great first duel in the big leagues.” He held out his hand. “I wouldn’t mind throwing down with you again in the future.” Sweetie happily shook the offered hand. “Same here.” “In the end, we see a display of great sportsmanship between these two duelists.” Autumn declared. “What a great end to an exciting duel.” Blue Corner “Sorry guys.” Sweetie Bell rejoined her team. “I wasn’t able to set us up.” “It’s doesn’t matter Sweetie Bell.” Apple Bloom declared. “You gave it your all.” “Agreed.” Scootaloo gave her a thumbs up. “I’ve never seen you that fired up to duel outside our training matches. “No doubt about it.” Spike smiled. “You were awesome out there.” “Thanks guys.” Sweetie turned to looked at the red corner. “Astral is just starting out, and he can still grow. I’ll have to match that if I want to keep up and duel him on par again.” “Alright, I have no doubt Blaze is next.” Scootaloo looked at Apple Bloom. “That means you have to let me go next.” “Just don’t be disappointed if they don’t send her in.” Apple Bloom stated. “Alright!” Scootaloo jumped to her feet. “Here I come Blaze!” She ran over to the podium and touched her duel disk to it before running into the arena. Red Corner Astral had ran back over to his team. “That’s how it’s done.” “You were great out their man.” Flash nodded. “Really in your element.” “It was an impressive duel.” Twilight smiled. “Just what I’d expect from you.” Astral smiled before looking at Blaze. “What did you think of that captain?” “I still think five team members is a stretch, but at least you won’t drag us down… as much.” Blaze walked past him towards the podium as Duel Crusaders had just chosen their next duelist. “Now, it’s my turn.” “Come on, can’t you give the guy some encouragement?” Flash asked. “He did really well out there.” “A strong ant is still nothing more than an ant to the lion.” Blaze simply stated. She touched her duel disk to the podium and walked out to meet her opponent. Arena “We are in for a real treat now everyone.” Autumn declared. “After their last victory, Harmonious Element is hoping to continue the streak by sending out their best. The star of the team is about to throw down.” The crowd loved it. “Blaze! Blaze! Blaze! With Zack “Despite her disposition, the people love her.” Zack thought. Arena “Hold onto your horses because she’ll be facing off with the dino user Scootaloo.” Autumn declared. “At the last tournament to determine the Phenomenon, it was Blaze herself who dashed Scootaloo’s dreams. This promises to be a spectacle.” The two duelists came to stand across from each other. “I knew you would come out next Blaze.” Scootaloo declared. “Get ready because this duel won’t end like the last.” “It will end exactly like last time.” Blaze retorted. “If an opponent isn’t worth my time, my decks answer me to ensure I don’t waste my time. Right now, my deck is calling out to me. You’re no more of a challenge than last time.” Scootaloo stared at Blaze getting serious. “We’ll see.” “Alright, let’s get this duel under way!” Autumn declared. “Say it with me now!” Everyone spokes together. “3. 2. 1. Let’s duel!” (Blaze 4000/Scootaloo 4000) “I’m not going first, but you can draw a sixth card.” Blaze stated. “It won’t matter in the end.” “You’re going to regret underestimating me.” Scootaloo drew. “Since I control no monsters, I can special summon Dinowrestler Coelasilat(LV 2/100/800).” A bipedal Coelophysis appeared wearing blue pants and a red trench coat. “Since I control a Dinowrestler, I can normal summon Dinowrestler Eskrimamenchi(LV 6/2200/0) without tributing.” A bipedal Mamenchisaurus with bones and blue shorts appeared. “Now, Coelasilat will give Eskrimamenchi a tune up to synchro for eight. Spinosaurus of the Dinowrestlers, I call you down to the stage. Come show my opponent our might. Synchro summon Dinowrestler Giga Spinosavate(LV 8/3000/0).” A bipedal white dino in blue and purple attire appeared roaring.” The crowd cheered as Autumn spoke. “Just like that, Scootaloo opens with a power play right off the bat. Will this unreeve the second best in the world?.” “I then set two cards ending my turn.” Scootaloo declared. “On Blaze’s next turn, she’ll go for something big, but little does she know I have a trap to obliterate whatever she summons. Thanks to Spinosavate’s effect, he’ll be the only monster on the field while she’ll be unable to summon.” “I draw.” Blaze stated plainly. “I activate Fusion Fire’s Protection.” “Fusion Fire’s Protection?” Scootaloo asked. “What is that?” “It’s a new card for my Salamangreat deck.” Blaze declared. “The problem with Fusion Fire is that it can only be used once per turn. This card is much the same; however, it has bonus effects if I’m willing to pay the price. By discarding one card from my hand, any monster I create through this card can’t be destroyed by battle. If I discard two cards, any monster I summon can’t be destroyed by battle or affected by card effects. If I were to banish four cards, I could activate effect two as if I had discarded two cards. Naturally, this strong of an effect only last until the end of the turn, but If I banish one of the cards I discard, any monster summoned after this one inherits the boons for the turn.” “N-No way.” Scootaloo declared. “A card like that can’t exist.” “Please, it has its downsides, but I doubt you have a card on field to counter it.” Blaze stated. “If it doesn’t exist, it’s effects shouldn’t work. I discard two cards for effect two and then banish one of those cards for the added inheritance.” “Well, you can’t fuse because last I checked your Fusion monster requires a Link monster.” Scootaloo declared confidently. “You have yet to summon anything like that meaning you activated that card for nothing.” “Again, you would be right if not for a new Salamangreat known as Salamangreat Skink.” Blaze declared. “Like the real-world variant, this card is built to adapt to any situation. By paying 500 life points, I can name any monster type I wish, and he can act as it until the end of the turn.” (Blaze 3500/Scootaloo 4000). “I choose Link. Now I fuse Salamangreats Skink and Emerald Eagle. Two become one to create a devastating chimera. Fusion summon Salamangreat Violet Chimera(LV 8/2800/2000).” A bipedal purple monster with a blade for a hand appeared. “I’ll take it a step further by using the last card in my hand called Fusion of Miracle Fire. By banishing materials from my field or grave, I can conduct a fusion summon. I’ll use Violet Chimera and Skink still acting as a Link monster. Two become one to create what has already been created and grant them new power. Fusion summon Salamangreat Violet Chimera(LV 8/2800/2000). Since Violet Chimera was used to make Violet Chimera, it has everything needed to win.” “Impossible.” Scootaloo thought. “Blaze just defeated me in one turn again.” “If you had a card that didn’t affect Violet, you’d likely survive, but I can tell by the way you stuttered earlier that’s not the case.” Blaze closed her eyes. “I also believe in what my deck tells me. Right now, it’s telling me this is the end. During Blaze’s whole play, the audience was stunned into silence. “Blaze is not messing around.” Autumn declared. “Do her words prove true or has she miscalculated? I suppose this next attack will tell all.” “Violet Chimera destroy Giga Spinosavate with Blazing Inferno.” Blaze declared. “If I fusion summon this monster using Violet Chimera, your monster is reduced to 0 ATK. His original ability then kicks in doubling Chimera’s ATK for this battle. There is more, but this is enough.” Salamangreat Violet Chimera(LV 8/5600/2000 effect) Dinowrestler Giga Spinosavate(LV 8/0/0 effect) A geyser of purple fire erupted below Spinosavate. Scootaloo was so shocked that she didn’t even think to tribute her second face down to save it. Not that it would have mattered since she’d still take the damage (Blaze 3500/Scootaloo 0). “Just like that, Harmonious Element wins another duel.” Autumn declared. Scootaloo stared at Blaze. “W-what just happened?” Red Corner “She’s a stronger duelist than I thought.” Astral stated. “No kidding.” Twilight stated. “She just took out her opponent in one turn.” “She once again displays the heights I must reach if I want any hope of surpassing her.” Flash thought. “Not just her, but you as well Shining Armor.” With Chrysalis “Just as impressive as the day you showed her to me Omega.” Chrysalis thought. “She didn’t even use the deck I wanted to see, but that doesn’t bother me. Soon enough, she’ll come to me, and my plan can commence.” Red Corner Blaze walked back to her team’s corner. “That was amazing!” Astral held up a hand. “Give me a high five.” Blaze walked right past him and sat down on the bench. “The match isn’t over yet.” She looked to Twilight. “You’re next.” “You mean me?” Twilight pointed at herself. “Wouldn’t Flash be a better choice?” “You have to duel some time.” Blaze yawned boardy. “Might as well be now.” “Alright, I guess.” Twilight stood before nodding. “Yeah, I got this.” “We know you do Twilight.” Flash nodded. “Go out there and show everyone what you can do.” “Show them the strength I’ve seen before.” Astral gave her a thumbs up with a grin. Twilight touched her duel disk to the podium and walked out onto the arena floor Blue Corner Scootaloo walked back to her team with her head down. “Hey, it’s alight Scootaloo.” Sweetie Bell stated. “Blaze may have won, but she’s…” Scootaloo laughed before holding her head up to reveal a smile. “That’s Blaze for ya. She’s as strong as they come, but I’ll get a real duel from her one day.” She looked at the team across the way. “I just need to keep improving until her deck won’t answer her like that.” Her teammates all shared a look before smiling themselves. “Alright, we’re down two duelists to their four, so I think it’s time to send in our secret weapon.” Apple Bloom looked to Spike as the next duelist was chosen from the other side. “You’re up. Go out there and show them the power of team Duel Crusaders.” “I’m next which means I’m facing Twilight, but that doesn’t matter. No matter what, I must win this next duel.” Spike looked at his friends before standing. “I got this.” “We know you do Spike.” Sweetie Bell declared. “Good luck.” Spike walked over to the podium and pressed his duel disk to it before walking out.