Yugioh: Road to Quantum Opening
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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.)
Harmonious Element Compound
(Synchro 4000/Trixie 4000)
“The great and powerful Trixie shall take the first turn.” Trixie declared. “I shall start with Second Coin Toss. Once per turn, I will be allowed to redo any coin toss. Next, I shall summon Knight of Pentacles(LV 3/1000/1000).” An alien looking fairy appeared.
“Now, a coin is flipped, and a result declared.” A hologram coin was flipped coming up heads. “That is a result I don’t need to redo. I shall tell you what this means when the time comes. For now, I set a card.”
“She seems to be using Sartorius’ deck. This could be tricky, so I’ll need to stay on my toes.” Synchro drew. “I’ll start with Speed Warrior(LV 2/900/400).” A warrior decked out in gray armor appeared. “I’ll have him attack your Pentacles.”
“Why would you do that when my monster is stronger?” Trixie questioned with a smirk.
“Looks like someone doesn’t know their duel history.” Synchro retorted. “If you had, you might actually recognize this as one of Yusei Fudo’s monsters and know of his effect. When Speed Warrior is normal summoned, I can double his ATK during the Battle Phase.”
Speed Warrior(LV 2/1800/400 effect)
“Say what!?” Trixie shouted in shock.
Speed Warrior struck at Pentacles (Synchro 4000/Trixie 3200). This was followed by the electricity which elicited sounds of pain from Trixie.
“You got me with that one, but since Pentacles’ coin flip was heads, he can’t be destroyed by battle.” Trixie declared.
“Very well.” Synchro stated. “I set one card.”
Speed Warrior(LV 2/900/400)
“Trixie’s turn!” Trixie drew. “I activate my face down Lucky Chance. From here on out, once per chain, I can declare what the coin toss of any card may be. If I call it correctly, I get to draw one card.
Next, I summon Arcana Force VII - The Chariot(LV 4/1700/1700).” A black, fairy like alien with multiple hands appeared. “Like Pentacles, a coin is flipped, and I will declare heads as what the coin toss will be.” The coin was flipped, and it came up tails.
“I use Second Coin Toss to redo the flip and once again declare heads.” The coin came up heads. “Now, I get to draw a card. I’ll then take a chance and activate Ace of Sword. First, I must select a card I control, so I’ll target Chariot.
Then, a coin is flipped. If it comes up heads you take damage equal to the selected monster’s ATK. If it’s tails, I’ll take the damage. I’ll guess it’ll be heads activating Lucky Chance again.” The coin was flipped coming up heads. “Looks like luck isn’t on your side. Go Arcana Sword!”
A sword appeared above Synchro and fell through him (Synchro 2700/Trixie 3200). The electric shock ran through Synchro causing him to cry out in pain.
“Trixie won’t stop there.” Trixie continued. “My Chariot shall destroy your Speed Warrior.”
“I activate the effect of my Devoted Gardna.” Synchro countered. “When a monster of mine with 1000 or less ATK is attacked, I can reduce any damage I’d take from that battle to 0 by discarding this monster.”
“That may be, but you didn’t mention protecting your monster from destruction.” Trixie declared as Speed Warrior blew up. “To Trixie that’s all that matters because Chariot’s coin toss came up heads. That means he can special summon Speed Warrior(LV 2/900/400) to my field.”
“Very well.” Synchro stated. “Then, I shall activate Call of the Haunted to special summon Devoted Gardna(LV 3/1000/1000) from my grave in defense mode.” A warrior in a suit and black armor appeared kneeling before Synchro.
“You’ve effectively managed to protect yourself, so Trixie shall set three cards.” Trixie declared.
“My turn!” Synchro drew. “I tribute Devoted Gardna allowing me to special summon Stardust Synchron(LV 4/1500/1000).” A small, white dragon with light blue accents appeared. “Since he was summoned, I can add a spell/trap which list Stardust in its text from my deck to my hand.
I’ll then normal summon Fake Gardna(LV 4/0/2000).” A warrior in jester clothing appeared. “Now, my Synchron shall give Fake Gardna a tune up to synchro for 8. Shing light which guided me through the darkness appear. Synchro summon Stardust Spark Dragon(LV 8/2500/2000).”
A shining, white dragon appeared. “I then activate his effect allowing me to target a face up card I control. That monster is then protected from any destruction once this turn. I choose Spark Dragon. He will now attack Speed Warrior with Sparking Sonic!”
“Trixie reveals her face down Enchanted Wand.” Trixie declared. “With this, I target one monster I control and destroy it. I choose Chariot. Then, a coin is flipped. If it’s heads, I gain life points equal to the destroyed monster’s ATK. If it’s tails, I loss life points equal to that ATK. For Lucky Chance, I’ll guess it comes up heads. Flip the coin!”
The coin flipped and came up heads. (Synchro 2700/Trixie 4900). When the electricity rushed through Trixie, she once again cried out in pain (Synchro 2700/Trixie 3300).
“You’re not avoiding damage that easily agent of Nightmare!” Synchro declared. “I activate the effect of Reload Archer. By discarding this monster from my hand, my dragon gets to attack one more time this turn provided it’s not a direct attack.
What do you know, Pentacles is still on the field? Go Sparking Sonic!” The dragon fired off a breath attack at Pentacle who managed to hold his ground against the stronger monster (Synchro 2700/Trixie 1800).”
“You’re starting to get on my nerve kid.” Trixie declared annoyed.
“You think I care?” Synchro shrugged and shook his head. “We’re enemies, remember? If I’m getting on your nerves, I’ll consider it a small victory. With that in mind, I’ll end my turn.”
“Oh, I’m going to take you down.” Trixie drew. “This card is the final piece of the puzzle.”
“Sorry to interrupt, but I’m activating my dragon’s effect once more to protect him from destruction once this turn.” Synchro smiled. “Now, proceed.”
“You’re about to meet one of my ultimate monsters, but first Trixie must make preparations.” Trixie declared. “First, I activate Cost Nullification. By destroying one monster I control, this card allows me to constantly halve my life points to bypass any restriction or cost a card may have. So, I destroy my Knight of Pentacles.”
“Where is… Wait a minute.” Synchro looked at her. “You’re going for…”
“Now. Now. Don’t spoil the surprise.” Trixie smirked. “I activate The Material Lord and activate Cost Nullification (Synchro 2700/Trixie 900). Then, I activate The Spiritual Lord and activate Cost Nullification (Synchro 2700/Trixie 450).
Next, I activate the spell The Sky Lord and use Cost Nullification for the final time this turn (Synchro 2700/Trixie 225). Now, I put these three cards within the pond of fate to call the ruler of light. I summon Arcana Force EX - The Light Ruler(LV 10/4000/4000). From my deck.”
A hulking, black monster with twin dragon heads coming out his back appeared.
Synchro stepped back in shock. “You actually managed to summon that thing.”
“You should expect nothing less from the great and powerful Trixie.” Trixie declared. “Now, let’s flip that coin.” She laughed. “What’s best about this is the fact that I don’t need second coin toss since either effect is a boon, but I will guess head to see if I can draw an extra card.”
The coin flipped and came up heads.
“Heads and she’s not going to redo it with that Second Coin Toss… I’ll admit she’d have me if that coin flip turned up tails. Looks like overconfidence really is her undoing.” Synchro smirked. “In the end, fate was ultimately on my side.”
“Wonderful. Not only do I get to draw, but now I get to add a card from my grave to my hand every time he destroys a monster you control.” She drew. “With this final card in my hand, my victory is assured. Go Creative Destruction!”
The monster fired a beam of white light at Stardust Spark Dragon. “I then activate the effect of Honest which grants my attacking light monster ATK equal to the ATK of the monster he’s attacking.” Arcana Force EX - The Light Ruler(LV 10/6500/4000 effect).
“Your arrogance is your undoing!” Synchro declared. “I activate my face down quick-play Half Shut. This allows me to target any one monster and prevent their destruction form battle for the turn provided I also half their ATK. I target Light Ruler!”
Arcana Force EX - The Light Ruler(LV 10/3250/4000 effect).
“What!?” Trixie shouted in shock.
The attack smashed into Stardust Dragon who glowed with white energy as he took it head on and survived (Synchro 1950/Trixie 225).
Trixie grit her teeth. “You may have survived this turn, but I still have my Light Ruler. With him, your chance at victory is slim.”
“A slim chance at victory?” Synchro smiled. “I like those odds, so let’s put it to the test!” He drew. “Just what I needed, but first a pop quiz. When the Dark Signers appeared, what did they use besides the Earthbound Immortals.”
“I don’t know.” Trixie stated. “Why are you asking such a question?”
“I pity your lack of knowledge.” Synchro shook his head. “The answer is Dark Tuners. Monsters which when combined with a non-tuner could create Dark Synchros. Monsters with a negative level.
What do you suppose happens when you take a Dark Tuner, but don’t use it to effectively go negative?” Synchro smiled. “The answer is you can access any monster below the level of the monster you are using.”
“Big deal.” Trixie scoffed. “What good is a monster of a lower level going to do you.”
“Just watch.” Synchro declared. “I summon the Dark Tuner known as Dark Synchron(LV 1/0/0). He can count as any required tuner for a Synchro summon. Now, he shall give my Stardust Spark Dragon a tune down to Synchro for 7.
Light and Darkness go hand in hand. When one is not enough, the other picks up the slack.” Stardust Spark Dragon roared as it was encased in a sphere of darkness. “Archer who got his start in the junkyard appear. Synchro summon Junk Archer(LV 7/2300/2000).”
An orange, machine warrior appeared wielding a cyan bow.
“Alright, you summoned a weaker monster.” Trixie stated. “Still don’t see how that helps you.”
“Allow me to enlighten you.” Synchro held out a hand. “Junk Archer’s special ability allows me to target a monster and banish it until the End Phase.” He smirked. “Naturally, there won’t be an end phase since Archer is more than enough to take you out.”
Trixie’s eyes went wide. “No, this is impossible!”
“Oh, let’s see if that’s the case.” Synchro offered with a smirk. “Send that deformed fairy to the banished zone Archer. Go Banish Shot.” Archer jumped into the air and fired an arrow at Light Ruler’s feet causing a portal to appear which sucked the monster into it.
“No, this can’t be happening!” Trixie declared. “I was supposed to win. I should have won. I will win!”
“Who decided that? Certainly not fate.” Synchro pointed at Trixie. “Take the shot!”
Archer pulled back his arrow and fired at Trixie (Synchro 1950/Trixie 0). Then, the electricity surged through the tether causing the agent to scream in agony before collapsing on the ground. Unlike the others, this tether was half hers and half Synchro’s.
He approached the downed duelist only for a black portal to open beneath Trixie taking her away from the situation.
Dorm Roof
Sombra faced off with Nightmare. “I may not be able to win this time, but I don’t need to. All I need is as much information as I can get.” He looked at his deck. “We’ve been through a lot. Please, continue to support me.” The deck gave off a black sparkle. “Let’s do this.”
“For a man who cannot compare nor comprehend me, you sure seem happy.” Nightmare stated.
Sombra stared at Nightmare with a controlled anger. “Happy… I suppose there are times where I still feel that emotion, but it will not remain if you are still around.” He activated his duel disk. “Let’s fix that, shall we?”
“I suppose this is what I get for attempting to be nice.” Nightmare’s duel disk appeared from her arm. “Let’s finish this quickly.”
(Sombra 4000/Nightmare 4000)
“Since you challenged me, I will go first.”: Nightmare declared. “I activate Malefic World.” The field became stary and distorted. “Now, I shall banish Battlin’ Boxer Lead Yolk from my extra deck to Special summon Malefic Lead Yolk(LV 4/2200/2000).” A red skinned warrior with bone armor appeared. “I end my turn.”
“Malefic monsters… I was hoping she’d use a familiar archetype, but nothing exist on these cards. Still, I can’t let an unknown archetype deter me.” Sombra drew. “I activate Dark World Dealings. Now we discard one card and draw a card.
The card I discarded was Beiige, Vanguard of Dark World(LV 4/1600/1300) meaning I can special summon him to my field.” A purple fiend in bone armor appeared. “Then, I normal summon Fabled Grimro(LV 4/1700/1000).”
A woman in a black dress with black wings appeared. “I then activate Shrink which cuts the attack of your Malefic Lead Yolk(LV 4/1100/2000 effect)’s ATK in half until the end of the turn. My Grimro will attack your Lead Yolk (Sombra 4000/Nightmare 3400).”
Nightmare grunted in pain. “Up to twice per duel Malefic Lead Yolk(LV 4/1900/2000 effect) cannot be destroyed by battle nor card effect. In addition, every time that effect activates, his ATK increases by 800.”
“Very well.” Sombra stated. “I set one card.”
Malefic Lead Yolk(LV 4/3000/2000 effect)
“My turn.” Nightmare drew. “I activate another of Lead Yolk’s effects. By returning Battlin’ Boxer Lead Yolk to my extra deck, Malefic Lead Yolk can attack twice this turn. The first will be launched at your Beige.”
“I activate Draining Shield.” Sombra countered. “This negates you monster’s current attack and grants me life points equal to his ATK (Sombra 7000/Nightmare 3400).”
“Cleaver.” Nightmare Stated. “Still, Lead Yolk has another attack, and he’ll use it to do away with Beige (Sombra 5600/Nightmare 3400). I once again end my turn.”
Sombra’s face showed he was in pain, but he’s trained to deal with Shadow Games. “I got to deal with her Malefic Lead Yolk, so I’ll need card effects or powerful monsters.” Sombra drew. “I activate Cycle of the World.
With this, I can discard or tribute monsters whose levels equal or exceed that of a ritual monster I wish to summon. I will tribute Fabled Grimro fulfilling the requirement. Agent who rings in Armageddon comes to bring about your demise.
Ritual summon Demise, Agent of Armageddon(LV 4/1500/1000).” A skinny fiend in armor appeared. Of course, his name now becomes Demise, King of Armageddon(LV 4/1500/1000). Since he was ritual summoned, I can target your Lead Yolk for destruction.”
“I activate Malefic Lead Yolk(LV 4/3800/2000 effect)’s effect for the second time this turn preventing his destruction and increasing his ATK by 800.” Nightmare declared.
“Just what I wanted.” Sombra declared. “When I control a special summoned monster, I can special summon the Dark Tuner Whet, God of Dark World(LV 8/0/0).” A lengthy, white leviathan fiend appeared. Whet will tune down my Demise to Synchro for level negative four.
Fiend which transcends barriers to slay all who stands before him appear. Synchro summon Dark Fiend Warlord(LV -4/2500/2500).” A bulky warrior in bone armor with a matching sword appeared. “He can attack you directly, but the damage I deal you is halved.
Go, Fiendish Slash!” Warlord lunged past Lead Yolk and struck his sword down on Nightmare causing her to scream in pain (Sombra 5600/Nightmare 2150). “When this monster deals you damage, I can target one card you control and destroy it. I choose Lead Yolk and end my turn.”
“Impressive.” Nightmare stated. “Your powers have grown, so I’ll commend you for that; however, your skills pale in comparison to mine.” She drew. “You’ve put up a good fight, but it’s time I end this.
I banish Neo Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon from my extra deck to special summon Malefic Neo Blue-Eyes Ultiamte Dragon(LV 12/4500/3800).” A huge, three headed blue dragon with bone armoring appeared roaring.
“A malefic version of Neo Blue-Eyes spells trouble.” Sombra thought.
“My dragon will destroy your Dark Synchro monster with Malefic Neutron Blast!” Nightmare declared.
The dragon fired on Warlord who tried to valiantly hold off the attack before succumbing (Sombra 3600/Nightmare 2150). Sombra cried out in pain as he was brought to his knees.
“I then activate my dragon’s special ability.” Nightmare continued. “By banishing a Malefic monster from my grave, my dragon can attack again. I could do this up to two times, but I only have one Malefic monster in my grave at this time.”
“One monster.” Sombra smiled as he was one his hands and knees. “That’s perfect.”
“I banish Malefic Lead Yolk granting my Malefic Neo Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon another attack.” Nightmare continued. “Attack Sombra directly with Malefic Neutron Blast!”
Sombra stood up. “I activate the last effect of Warlord. Whenever I’m about to take damage from an attack or card effect, I can banish him from my field or grave, and halve my life points. This reduces the damage to 0. Go Warlord’s Might!”
(Sombra 1800/Nightmare 2150)
Sombra screamed in pain before the attack hit him sending the leader of Crystal Cavalcade tumbling backwards. He tried desperately to cling onto something. Anything. Just as he went over, he managed to catch the edge of the roof with his right hand.
He cried out in pain but managed to apply a little dark magic at the right time to keep his arm from dislocating, or worse, from the sudden action. He began trying to pull himself back up because this duel wasn’t over yet.
“Quite the impressive display Sombra, but I can’t fathom why you continue to fight?” Nightmare stated. “What? Is it for your lost love and daughter? How can such things…”
“You really don’t understand a thing about humanity, do you Nightmare?” Sombra started to rise back up to the roof. “Of course, everything I’ve done is for my beloved Celestia and our daughter. I would tread into the darkness a million times over for them for them.
They gave my life meaning.” He was back on the roof and walked back into place. “Celestia gave me everything when I had nothing, and Light Breeze’s smile became something worth protecting. They made me a better man.
Then, you came along and ripped my wife away. You took my little princess’ smile away.” He took a deep breathe before glaring at Nightmare. “That is why, even if the darkness ends up corrupting me, it’ll be worth it to rid this world of you.”
“I’ll give you this, despite how much of a thorn you are, I won’t deny you are amusing.” Nightmare chuckled. “I set one card, so let’s see if your skills can back up what you said.”
“Yeah, I thought my words would only be a joke to you.” Sombra glowed with dark energy. “Let’s see how you feel once I take my power another step further. Go, Darkness Draw!”
“Oh, Darkness Draw.” Nightmare stated mockingly. “Hopefully, your powers got you something good because that’s the only card in your hand.”
“It got me just the card I need to end this.” Sombra declared. “I activate Rank-Up-Magic Dark Reign. This spell allows me to target an Extra Deck monster on my field, in my grave, or in my banished zone and special summon him.
Come on back Dark Fiend Warlord(LV -4/2500/2500). Then, their level, negative or positive, gets treated as a positive Rank.” Dark Fiend Warlord(R 4/2500/2500). Finally, I can use that monster to build the overlay network and Xyz summon a monster one rank higher.
From deep within the darkness comes a monster who reigns above all. Xyz summon Reigning Fiend Dragon(R 5/O 1/1000/1000).” A black and red bipedal dragon appeared roaring to the heavens.
“You just keep coming with these impressive plays.” Nightmare praised. “A Dark Synchro became a Rank 5 monster.” She laughed. “Even with 1000 ATK/DEF, I’m betting he has an effect that more than makes up for the low stats.”
“You’re right about that.” Sombra declared. “By detaching one overlay unit form this dragon, I can target one monster my opponent controls and have my dragon gain ATK equal to their ATK. I target your Blue-Eyes. Reigning Gain!”
Reigning Fiend Dragon(R 5/O 0/5500/1000)
“I think you miscalculated since that’s not enough to end me.” Nightmare stated.
“You’re right, but I can change that.” Sombra declared. “I activate Rank-Up-Magic Dark Reign’s graveyard effect. If an Xyz monster activates an effect that detaches an overlay unit, I can banish this card from my gravey and double that monster’s ATK.”
Reigning Fiend Dragon(R 5/O 0/11,000/1000)
“What’s more, this dragon is unaffected by my opponent’s card effects the turn he is summoned.” Sombra pointed at Nightmare’s monster as his black magic ragged around him. “End this Fiend Dragon with Darkness Stream!”
The three headed dragon tried to hold on, but it was useless against such overwhelming power.
“Your dragon may be unaffected by card effects, but that doesn’t mean they are completely useless.” Nightmare declared. “I activate Malefic Turn Around. By halving my own life points, my opponent takes all damage I’d have taken from an attack or effect.”
The darkness around Sombra faded as his eyes went wide. “What?”
A barrier was erected around Nightmare absorbing the damage (Sombra 1800/Nightmare 1075). It then became a sphere of darkness which shot past the dragon and impacted into Sombra’s chest sending the leader flying as he screamed in agony (Sombra 0/Nightmare 1075).
The ring with the symbol of Wdjat flowed with dark magic before shattering and cloaking Sombra with Dark Magic healing him. A portal opened behind him allowing Sombra in but closing before Nightmare could follow.
With Sombra effectively out of her grasp, Nightmare looked to the black dome above. “Looks like all but one of my pieces have fallen, and that last piece isn’t even here anymore.” She turned into black smoke and started to dissipate. “We failed today, but there is always tomorrow.”
Once she was gone, the dome vanished letting the night shine down. This was followed by the lights coming back on signaling an end to this invasion.
Canterlot: Warehouse
Flash and Blaze faced off while preparing to activate their duel disk. What the pair hadn’t noticed was the black and white portal opening off to the side nor had they noticed Sunset step out activating her duel disk at the same time as them.
(Flash 4000/Sunset 4000/Blaze 4000)
Flash noticed the life points and went wide eyed. “No…”
Blaze was confused. “Who’s Sunset?”
“You should have given up when you had the chance Flash.” Sunset approached and came to stand across from them. “If you had just given up on dueling, Lady Nightmare would have let you go. Now, I will break you again.”
The black house appeared around them.
“This is dark magic.” Blaze looked around. “That’s half the magic of him.” At that moment, she heard a familiar whistling in her mind. “I see, so it is time to repay my debt. Very well then.”
“Talking with Sunset is useless, and I’m not entirely certain I can beat her.” Flash looked to Blaze. “Maybe I don’t need to go this alone.” He nodded. “Blaze, I know we need to have a duel for that information, but you got to listen to me.
This is a Shadow Game, and Sunset over there is the one behind it. If you want us to have our duel, I need your help to defeat her. If we work together, then I’m certain she won’t defeat us for this Lady…”
“I’m sorry Flash.” Blaze shook her head. “This duel, I am on no one’s team but my own. That girl’s appearance changes nothing except for the fact that I now have two opponents. This is a Duel Royal.”
“Looks like your teammate has abandoned you Flash.” Sunset chuckled darkly. “Just like all your friends, brother, mother, father, and the girl you love.”
“I have to duel alone.” Flash looked at the ground in shock. “I have to duel two people who’ve shown that they can beat me every which way to Sunday.”
He looked at the house made of darkness as memories of that night came to him. Every life point he’d lost to Sunset. The Knight user couldn’t help but shake as phantom pains from that night flowed through his body.
“What’s the matter Flash?” Sunset asked. “Giving up already? That’s…”
“No…” Flash stated quietly.
Sunset didn’t quite hear him. “Huh, what was that?”
“No.” Flash, still shaking, looked up at his opponents with a look of determination. “I… I won’t give up. Even if I’m alone, I still have my pride as a duelist, and no duelist should give up until the last card is played.” He drew his starting hand. “I’m going to give this everything I got.”
“Well, seem you’re no quitter.” Sunset clenched her fist angrily. “Just like your grandfather. He didn’t know when to quit either. He just kept pressing on destroying everything and one that got in his way.” She drew her starting hand. “In that case, I’ll just have to make you quit!”
“I don’t know what your history is with each other, and frankly it’d expend too much time to learn it.” Blaze stated plainly as she drew her starting hand. “Fact is, all I care about right now is winning this duel and repaying a debt I owe someone.”
Roof of the Warehouse
Omega had appeared on the roof and was here to observe tonight’s events. “The first proper step to turn Flash down the right path is underway.”
Inside the House of Darkness
“You’ll be going first Flash, and you can even draw a card if you want.” Sunset smirked. “Not that it’ll be much help in the long run.”
“I need to pull out all the stops just to survive because my opponents are both extremely skilled.” Flash drew. “I’ll set my Pendulum Scale with Scale 1 Purple Poison Knight and Scale 8 Black Fang Knight.”
A knight with short purple hair and purple armor, and a warrior with black hair and black armor appeared in the blue pillars.
“Flash went and got himself a new deck with Pendulums, huh?” Sunset scoffed. “It won’t be enough.”
“Swing pendulum of my soul. Carve an arc through space and time. Pendulum summon Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon(LV 7/2500/2000) and Odd-Eyes Phantom Dragon(LV 7/2500/2000).” A red dragon and a purple dragon with bone armor appeared within blue pillars.
“I now overlay my two monsters. Dragon with dichromatic eyes and temperature of absolute 0 descend. Xyz summon Odd-Eyes Absolute Dragon(Rank 7/O 2/2800/2500).” A brown dragon with ice scales all over his body appeared. “I then set one card.”
“Alright, my turn.” Sunset drew.
“Let’s see what you can do.” Blaze commented plainly. “This girl doesn’t sit right with me.”
“I don’t need your words to spur me to action.” Sunset declared. “I’ll summon Volcanic Blaze(LV 4/1500/700).” A small, round, and red ball on fire appeared. “Since it’s my Main Phase, this little guy lets me add a random Volcanic monster from my deck to my hand.”
A card slotted out of her deck and she took it. “I was hoping for a monster that Blaze could tune, but this works. Since I added this card through Blaze’s effect, I can special summon what I added. Come forth Volcanic Slicer(LV 4/1800/1200).”
A beige with white armor bipedal monster appeared.
“Two level four monsters.” Flash grit his teeth. “This isn’t good.”
“Glad to see you remember what these monsters make.” Sunset stated with a smile. “First, Slicer deals an opponent of mine 500 life points of damage. I’ll choose you to take that damage Flash (Flash 3500).” Flash grunted in pain.
“Now, I overlay my two level four monsters.” Sunset continued. “When two Volcanics become one, they create a pyro monster of arcane might. Xyz Summon Volcanic Sorcerer(R 4/O 2/1800/1600).”
A large black and red humanoid with bandages infused with arcane magic appeared. “By detaching 1 overlay unit, I can send the top three cards of my deck to the graveyard. For every Volcanic monster sent to the grave this way, I can deal my opponents 500 life points.”
Volcanic Sorcerer(R 4/O 1/1800/1600)
“Every opponent, huh?” Blaze commented simply. “Interesting. Show us what you got.”
“With pleasure.” Sunset drew the top three cards and showed them to her opponents with a smirk. “I’m sending the monsters Volcanic Rocket, Ferocity, and Commander to my grave meaning you both take 1500 life points of damage.”
Sorcerer put his hands together as he generated two rings of fire imbued with archaic magic. He then fired them at Flash and Blaze. Each one nailed their respective duelist hard in the stomach winding them and sending the pair skidding.
(Flash 2000)
(Blaze 2500)
“I’m not done quite yet.” Sunset declared. “I activate Volcanic Fusion. With this card, I can Fusion summon a Volcanic monster, and if my opponent controls a monster form the extra deck, I can use one material in my grave provided I banish both materials.
So, I will combine Slicer from my grave with another Commander from my hand. Volcanic who won’t stay dead and is reborn every time will descend. Fusion summon Volcanic Phoenix(LV 7/2700/2200).”
A fiery phoenix appeared. “When she is Fusion summoned, I gain 500 life points for every monster on the field. I count three so that’s 1500 for me.” (Sunset 5500). “Now my Phoenix will attack Flash’s Absolute Dragon!”
“I detach one of Absolute Dragon’s overlay units to negate your attack.” Odd-Eyes Absolute Dragon(R 7/O 1/2800/2000). “Go Ice Shield!”
Odd-Eyes glowed with ice blue energy as it erected a shield of ice before Flash protecting him.
“Well, looks like someone is lucky.” Sunset stated. “I set two cards and end my turn.”
“My move then.” Blaze drew. ““I will summon Orichalcos Prism(LV 2/600/0).” A green, prism appeared floating on her field. “Whenever I summon one, I can special summon two more from my hand or deck.” Orichalcos Prism(LV 2/600/0)x2. “In exchange for not attacking, my Prisms can deal half their ATK as effect damage to my opponents.”
(Flash 1100)
(Sunset 4600)
Flash cried out in pain as he slammed into the wall of the house while Sunset managed to hold her ground.
“This is really bad right now. I’m lower than both my opponents, Sunset has two Extra Deck Mosnters on her field, and Blaze’s turn is still going.” Flash was worried as he began to stand. “What am I supposed to do?”
“Is that all you got.” Sunset smirked. “I thought you were supposed to be second best.” She waved her hand. “Guess I see why that is.”
“I do not rise to the taunts of others.” Blaze stated plainly. “That said, my turn isn’t over. I activate Ritual of the Orichalcos. This spell card can be used to Ritual summon any Orichalcos Ritual monster so long as their levels equal or exceed that of the one I wish to summon.
I will tribute all three of my prisms on the field along with the Orichalcos Lord in my hand to exceed the level requirement. Orichalcos Dragon who strikes all descend to my field. Ritual summon Blue-Eyes Max Orichalcos Dragon(LV 8/4000/0).”
A colossal, green dragon with blue eyes and a huge wingspan appeared roaring.
“Blaze has a ritual, Orichalcos version of Chaos Max Dragon.” Flash stared at the monster in shock. “Really, how powerful is she?”
“Not bad… I suppose.” Sunset commented.
“Again, I’m not done.” Blaze declared. “This card was once used to steal souls, but now it is the ultimate power for any Orichalcos deck. I activate the Seal of Orichalcos.” The green circle with ancient text appeared on the field.” This grants all my monster’s 500 more ATK.”
Blue-Eyes Max Orichalcos Dragon(LV 8/4500/0 effect)
“Not only that, but since Seal of Orichalcos is on the field, Max Orichalcos Dragon can attack all of my opponent’s monsters once each.” That shocked both Flash and Sunset. “Go, True Orichalcos Burst!”
Blue-Eyes Max Orichalcos Dragon fired off a breath attack at every monster opposing it.
“I detach my dragon’s last overlay unit negating the attack launched at him!” Flash declared. “Go Ice Shield!”
The shield of ice protected Flash and Odd-Eyes once more.
Odd-Eyes Absolute Dragon(Rank 7/O 0/2800/2500)
(Sunset 100)
Sunset screamed in agony as she was knocked into the wall. The girl refused to stand down even considering all the damage she took.
The Volcanic user slowly rose back to her feet panting. “Alright, looks like I underestimated you.” She walked back into place. “Still, this isn’t the end. I’ll finish you both off on my next turn and bring this all to an end.”
“You can try.” Blaze stated. “I set two cards and end my turn. You’re up Flash.”
Flash was wide eyed and terrified out of his mind. Even with this being a different duel, and Sunset on the brink of defeat, he couldn’t stop thinking of his last duel with the girl he had loved.
“I can’t lose again… I won’t lose again… I don’t want to fall here… What do I do?” Flash gripped his head as his breathing intensified. “What do I do!?”
With Omega
Omega chuckled to himself. “Looks like he’s at a sufficient point.” The usually dark hood now displayed one black glowing eye and one white glowing eye. “I will help you.”
Flash’s Mind
Flash suddenly found himself standing in the darkness alone; however, in his current state this only caused him to panic worse than he already was from the duel. Heck, in his current state, he was thinking this was the Shadow Realm or he was dead.
That’s when it started. Everything. His mind replayed every instance of people leaving him. People he used to and still cared for on varying levels. He saw his mother walking out of the apartment the last time he saw her.
“Flash, look after your little brother for me.” Somnambula stated.
“Look after him.” Flash was confused and concerned when he noticed his mom seemed sad. “I mean, yeah I’ll look after Forward, but are you okay?”
“I… I…” She walked over and knelt before Flash. “Flash, you know I’m a strong duelist, right?”
“Ok course, I do.” Flash nodded. “You’re only second to dad. Mom, what’s going on?”
“I didn’t want to do this Flash, but my skills are needed.” Somnambula stated. “In the end, I’m not sure my skills will be enough. I may not make it back.”
“Wh-What do you mean?” Flash asked.
“There’s a duelist whose using his skills to cause a lot of pain to people, and someone skilled needs to step up to stop him.” Somnambula stated. “I should only be gone for a day.”
At the time, Flash was much younger and didn’t really understand. His mom wasn’t helping between asking him to look out for Forward and saying she should only be gone for a day.
“I don’t understand.” Flash stated.
“Flash, no matter what happens, your father, you, and Forward were the best things to happen to me.” Somnambula pulled him into a hug. “I’m sorry I can’t explain more, but hopefully, one day, you’ll understand that I’ve done what I’ve done because I love you all.”
She let go, stood, and walked out the door.
“I don’t…” Flash looked around the apartment. “Mom…” He threw open the door and ran into the hallway, but she wasn’t there. “Mom!”
It just kept going. His friends turning on him when their decks were found in his locker, Sunset turning on him in that park, his father being taken like his mother, and his brother leaving without so much as a goodbye. Those events kept playing through his mind.
Warehouse
Flash was now clenching his fist after his outburst and grit his teeth as every negative emotion filled his being. Rage, sadness, fear, and beyond. Blue-Eyes Orichalcos Max Dragon was backing away.
“Sunset.” Flash’s tone held a calm rage. “You are after me for what my grandfather did. You decided to punish me for his actions. You claimed to love me only to put me through pain. Blaze. You act as though you are better than those around you just because your skilled. In the end…”
Flash opened his eyes to reveal that the left was glowing white while the right was glowing black. “…You two are insects that are beneath me!” A black and white aura flared up around him. “My turn!” He drew.
Sunset and Blazer were uncertain about what was happening; however, the Volcanic user wasn’t about to back down. “I activate the effect of Volcanic Phoenix(LV 7/2700/2200). On the next Stand-By Phase, after she was destroyed, I can special summon her. Then, I can destroy all spells/traps one of my opponent’s controls. I choose your cards Flash.”
Flash’s Pendulum monsters and set card were destroyed. “Is that all that card does. Pathetic. I banish the trap you just sent to my grave, Breakthrough Skill, and use its effects to negate the effects of Blue-Eyes Max Orichalcos Dragon.
“Max Orichalcos is one of the monsters that doesn’t have protection from effects like that.” Blaze looked at Flash. “What is going on with you Flash? What is this?”
“I activate Monster Reborn to special summon Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon(LV 7/2500/2000) back from my grave. Then, I set Scale 3 Xiangke Knight in my pendulum zone. “A warrior in white with green accented armor and wielding a duel bladed sword appeared.
Xiangke’s pendulum effect allows me to target a monster with a rank and treat that as if it were a level. I target Odd-Eyes Absolute Dragon(LV 7/O 0/2800/2500). Now, I overlay my two level seven monsters.
Dragon with dichromatic eyes garners new strength to burn all who oppose me with flames of rage! Xyz summon Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon(LV 7/O 2/3000/2500)!” A large, red dragon with wings of fire appeared.
“Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon.” Sunset stared at the dragon in shock.
That only increased as the dragon roared powerfully first cracking the house of darkness before outright shattering it.
“That card is full of negative emotions.” Blaze was genuinely shocked. “I never thought Flash of all people had these feelings.”
“I now detach all of Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon(R 7/O 0/3000/2500)’s overlay units to destroy every other card on the field. Raging then gains 200 ATK for every card destroyed through this effect. I have one Pendulum card while you each have a monster and two set cards. That’s 7 in total for an increase of 1400 ATK.”
Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon(R 7/O 0/4400/2500 effect)
“N-No way.” Sunset stated shocked.
“That’s an impressive card Flash, but it’s not enough to win this duel.” Blaze declared. “You have two opponents and only one…”
“This dragon can attack twice each Battle Phase.” Flash interrupted. “Neither of you get another turn.” Raging Dragon sparked with electricity as his wings heated up. “Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon attack them directly with Destruction Burst of Rage!”
Raging Dragon breathed a mighty stream of destructive power that washed over both Sunset and Blaze. It even destroyed a large portion of the warehouse behind them (Flash 1100/Sunset 0/Blaze 0).
Flash was panting as his dragon dissipated. It was only once the white and black aura faded that the Knight user passed out collapsing to the ground.