//------------------------------// // The Knight Who Overthrew The King // Story: Cardfight Vanguard EQG: The Cardfighting Club // by MechaTomX //------------------------------// The battle between Thorax and Flash Sentry continued, the advantage was clear for Thorax since he only needed to cause one more point of damage to Flash and he would win, and he hadn't even Ride his avatar, Changeling King. Thorax: 3/6 Damage Flash Sentry: 5/6 Damage But this was Flash Sentry's turn, who Ride his avatar, Flash Heart Dragon. "You're doing great," Spike yelled from the sidelines, "Keep it up Thorax." “Just stay calm and you'll beat him on your next turn,” Ember added. “I just have to hang on this turn and when I get to summon my Changeling King, victory will be ours and we can have our club,” Thorax thought. But at that moment, Flash Sentry looked at him seriously, "If I don't beat you this turn, it's all over." Thorax raised an eyebrow. “So this is it,” Flash Sentry said excitedly, “MY FINAL TURN.” "WHAT?" Spike and Ember wondered at the same time. “Oh no, does that mean we already lost?” Toola Roola asked. “Maybe he's just bluffing,” replied Coconut Cream. "Is he serious?" Spearhead asked. "Of course," Soarin replied, "Flash always gives it his all even when he's on the ropes." “Flash Heart Dragon skill,” said Flash (PWR 13000) "What the?" Thorax asked, "Increase your power." Flash answered confidently, "Flash Heart Dragon gains 1000 more points if Dracokid, Wyvern and Drake are in the Soul and that's permanent." “Now, I call another copy of Sentry Knight by removing my paralyzed Sentry Knight,” Flash said as he placed the card in the front row, “SENTRY KNIGHT.” (PWR9000/G2) "Risky move," said Fleetfoot. “Flash knows he could lose next turn, obviously he's going to risk it all,” added Sperhead. “Flash isn't going to lose,” Soarin said confidently. “Then I call 2 more copies of Flash Heart Wyvern,” Flash said as he placed the 2 copies in the last rear-guard circles on the back row, “FLASH HEART WYVERN.” (PWR8000/G1)X2 "And, I call," Flash placed behind his Vanguard one last unit, "GOLDEN LANCER." (PWR7000/G1) "Just like his battle with Garble," Spike said, "His field is full." “He is betting everything on a final attack,” Thorax said, “This is bad.” "I'm not done yet, my Sentry Knight's power goes up to 11000 if I have Flash Heart Dragon as a Vanguard." (PWR11000)X2 "The worst thing is that he still has the Flash Heart Dragon skill," Spike said worriedly. "Flash Heart Dragon skill, I pay 2 counter-blast and for this turn all my units gain +1000 for each Gold Paladin unit on the field." "Wait, that means..." Thorax said to which Flash continued with a determined look, "A power of 6000 to each of my units." Thorax frowned. “And not only that, by paying that counter-blast, Flash Heart Dragon allows one of my units, including him, to gain an extra Critical,” Flash said, smiling. “Oh My Bugs, he had no mercy,” Thorax said. "Sentry Knight wins the critical." Thorax thought it was weird that he didn't give it to his Vanguard, but maybe he thought he knew he had a Perfect Guard in his hand. “It's time for the attack,” Flash Sentry said as he began to line up his units horizontally. “Sentry Knight supported by Flash Heart Wyvern attacks your Vanguard.” (PWR 31000) Thorax thought about it for a moment, but saw that it was only a single damage, which being a huge power, would not be worth defending. “Damage Trigger check,” Thorax placed a normal unit in his Damage Zone. Thorax: 4/6 Damage Flash Sentry: 5/6 Damage "Good call," Spike said. “Yes, now Thorax will be able to protect himself from the following attacks,” added Moondancer. "Now, my other Sentry Knight, attack." (PWR 31000 Critical 2) Thorax knew what he should do, "I protect myself with Holy Butterfly and Chainsaw Scarab." Thorax placed his Heal Trigger and his grade 1 unit in the Guard Zone. (SHLD 35000) Flash frowned. “Damn, he managed to block it even at full power,” Spearhead added. But Soarin already knew what Flash was planning, he smirked, "Flash, you son of a pegasi." “Nice save,” said Toola Roola. “But Flash could still pull off a Critical Trigger,” Coconut Cream told her causing her to worry. "Don't worry, I'm sure Thorax has that planned," Spike added. “Grr, final attack,” Flash said as he brought his Vanguard horizontally, “Flash Heart Dragon supported by Golden Lancer.” "Then it's game over for you," Thorax said as he placed a card in the Guard Zone, "Queen Bee Bodyguard." (SHLD 0) "So..." Flash Sentry said seriously, "A Perfect Guard." “It doesn't matter if you get a Critical, you won't be able to get past my defense,” Thorax told him with a determined smile, “You could have gone to the nationals, but I'm not only fighting for my best friend, he taught me so well, and for that I'm also fighting for myself, that's why I can't afford it. lose." "Oh Thorax," Spike was touched. "You are someone special to my son," Nurse Chrysalis approached, "Even if you don't know it, you have done a lot for him." Spike smiled, "Thank you Miss Chrysalis, but, he's done a lot for me too." “You two complement each other,” Twilight Sparkle told her, “Thorax is your best friend not because you have similar things you both like, but because you can each support the other in their weakest points, turning them into strengths.” "Maybe that's exactly why Principal Cadence put you two together that time," Nurse Chrysalis said, "She knew you two would get along just fine." "Hehe, that's Cadence," Spike replied with a chuckle. "It's just how we became friends with Twilight," said Lyra Heartstrings, "The principal was teaching classes that day and she had us work in groups of 6, we were missing one member and she introduced us to Twilight." "Hehehe, nice memory," Twilight Sparkle said, "We'll thank Cadence when this is over." Back to battle. It was a defining moment for Flash Sentry, Thorax had put up a Perfect Guard, but he knew he still had a slim chance to turn the tables in this Cardfight. “Twin Drive, first check,” Flash pulled a card from his deck, frowning as he saw that it was a normal unit. “Come on guys, let's win this,” Flash said in his mind. "FINAL CHECK," shouted Flash and with all his might he pulled the second card from his deck. “You came,” Flash said, smiling. Thorax felt concern, Flash had pulled something, but it couldn't be a Critical Trigger. "It was a good battle Thorax, you were a great opponent, I doubt if I was going to win, but this ends now," Flash Sentry said and then revealed the card he drew, "Grand Hoof the Ancient Knight, its a Stand Trigger." "What?" Thorax asked surprised. “NOOOOO,” Spike yelled. "Spike what's up, can he break his defense with that Trigger?" Minette asked. “No, but it can put a non-Vanguard unit back on Stand,” Spike replied. "And what's worse," Ember added, "One of their units has a Double Critical." “Uh-oh.” “Sentry Knight get up and gain more power,” Flash brought his unit up vertically. "Oh no," Thorax looked at the cards in his hand, "I don't have enough power to defend myself, I have no choice, I must let the attack hit me." “ATTACK,” Flash Sentry once again placed his remaining unit horizontally. (PWR 27000 Critical 2) At that moment Thorax imagined himself on the planet Cray, he saw Flash Heart waving his sword at him. “GYAHHHH,” Thorax yelled as he placed his cards in the Damage Zone. Back in the real world, Thorax saw the end result and hung his head. Thorax: 6/6 Damage Flash Sentry: 5/6 Damage (Winner) “With 6 damage, the winner of this Cardfight is Flash Sentry,” Lemon Zest announced, “With this, Wonderbolt Academy manages to defend by taking this round.” After that, she updated the board. Crystal Prep. Spike Ember Thorax Toola Roola Coconut Cream Wonderbolt Academy. Flash Sentry Soarin Spitfire Fleetfoot Spearhead “Well done Flash,” Twilight Sparkle shouted, “Now that's a comeback.” "Hey, I remind you that Flash is on the opposing team," Lemon Hearts told her. "I'm sorry," Twilight apologized as she blushed. “That's the way to go Flash,” Spearhead yelled. “I can't believe I doubted him,” added Fleetfoot. “That is our leader,” Soarin said proudly. Thorax was looking down, clearly processing his defeat. Flash was going to say something but Thorax spoke first. "That was incredible," Thorax told him with a smile as he extended his hand, "You defeated me before I could summon the Changeling King." "I'm sure if you had summon it out, I would have lost," said Flash Sentry as he held out his hand, after they shook hands, Thorax left with his team, but not before hearing something from Flash, "Let's play again some day.” Thorax smiled in agreement. Thorax had returned to his team, and the smile he wore faded as he looked at his friends, "Guys, I'm sorry." They came over to comfort him, after all, he had done very well. “If only our club had won,” Thorax said as he wiped away a tear that had sprung from his eye. "Its okay Thorax," Spike said placing his hand on his shoulder, "You did great, and we're still ahead." “You should be proud of yourself,” Ember told him. “Just as I'm proud of you, come here Thorax,” Nurse Chrysalis said as she hugged Thorax, he was going to object, but he really needed a hug. "Thank you mom, but our club is in danger." “Not for long, I'll take care of this,” Coconut Cream said as she approached the table. “Good luck Cream,” Toola Roola told her. "Well, I'll need it," Coconut Cream replied, "But its okay, I intend to expose Flash's weakness, so when Spike faces him in the next Cardfight, he'll be ready to..." But Spike cut her off as he scowled, "Wrong attitude." "Huh?" asked Coconut Cream. "You must fight to win, Cream, you must aim for the gold," Spike told her. "Exactly, you don't go into a cardfight thinking you'll lose," Ember told her, "It doesn't matter who your opponent is." Coconut Cream was hesitant, but then smiled, "Understood, I'll fight to win." "That's the spirit," Toola Roola told her, "Now go get him." As Cream retreated, Moondancer walked over to Thorax. "Thorax, that was amazing." "Thank you Moondancer, I think Flash was stronger than I anticipated," Thorax replied. Moondancer shook her head, "Anything can happen in a cardfight, I've already been taught that." Thorax smiled, "I guess you're right." "And about that, I was wondering, if you could ever, um, teach me how to play better?" Moondancer asked blushing. Thorax blushed but then smiled, "Of course." “Okay, thank you very much,” Moondancer thanked her but she noticed that Twilight was looking at her with a smirk. "So, Thorax," Twilight Sparkle whispered in Moondancer's ear. "I don't know what you're talking about," Moondancer tried to defend herself, "He'll just teach me how to play, besides, I like the bugs he uses in his deck, that's all." "Are you sure its only that?" Twilight asked her still with her smirk. "Yeah, this is a very strange behaviour for someone like you Monny," said Lyra Hheartstrings with a smirk. Moondancer's face was completely red, she couldn't answer. Coconut Cream had arrived at the table and spoke to Flash Sentry, "I'm your next opponent, let's have a good cardfight." Flash Sentry smiled, "It would be my pleasure." “I like their spirit, if you're all ready, the next battle begins,” Lemon Zest announced. “From the Wonderbolt Academy, Flash Sentry,” Lemon Zest announced as Flash remained at the table. “And from Crystal Prep, Coconut Cream,” Lemon Zest announced as Cream sat down at the table and placed her deck there. The two shuffled their decks and drew 5 cards, but not before turning their Vanguard face down. “I will return 1 card,” Coconut Cream said. “I will return 2 cards,” Flash Sentry said. Then the 2 shuffled their decks and took out the cards. But Flash frowned, which didn't go unnoticed by Coconut Cream. "His look indicates that he dealt a very bad hand, this is my chance, I have to win this, I will not allow the council to prevent another club from a friend," Coconut Cream thought as she turned to see the student council with a look of anger. “I don't like the way that brat is looking at us,” Indigo Zap said. “Just ignore her,” Sugarcoat said. "I can't ignore that," Zap replied desperately, "It drives me crazy." “Then do what you have to do outside of school,” Sunny Flare told her to try to make her shut up. “Begin,” Lemon Zest told them. At that moment, they turned over the card they left on the table while the two of them shouted: STAND UP, VANGUARD. STAND UP, THE VANGUARD. Coconut Cream: 0/6 Damage Flash Sentry: 0/6 Damage Coconut Cream flipped her card over, it showed a kind of coconut with legs that had red lines painted around them, "COCONUT PAWN." (PWR5000/G0) As Flash flipped his, "FLASH HEART DRACOKID." (PWR5000/G0) “So she is using the Neo Nectar clan,” Soarin said. "The plant deck?" Fleetfoot asked to which Soarin nodded. "I had not seen that clan," Twinkleshine said. "It's the Neo Nectar clan," Spike said. “A clan from my own nation,” Thorax added. “It's a plant clan specialized in calling up Plant Tokens to form a devastating attack lineup,” Ember finished. “Plant Tokens?” Moondancer asked. “I think you'd better see it in action and learn from it,” Thorax replied. "I'll start, Ride," Cream set up a unit that looked like a stronger version of Coconut Pawn, but this one was bigger and had a shield on his arm, "COCONUT SOLDIER." (PWR7000/G1) “Soldier Skill, if she Rides a Coconut Pawn, I can call a Plant Token,” Coconut Cream said as she reached for a card that wasn't in her deck and placed it behind her Vanguard, “PLANT TOKEN.” (PWR6000/G0) "Oh, I think I got it," Moondancer said. Flash smirked, "I see you'll also build an army, but no matter how strong it is, you won't beat my deck that specializes in teamwork." Cream smiled, "You're in for a surprise, so you shouldn't underestimate the power of the Neo Nectar clan." “Don't worry, I won't,” Flash Sentry replied knowing it would be another tough battle just like Thorax's.