Domino City: Morning…
Scootaloo had been carefully observing the roving crowds attempting to catch even a glimpse of anyone they were meant to find. Unfortunately, this meant she wasn’t looking ahead and ended up bumping into someone. The person remained standing while she collapsed to her butt.
“Oh, I’m sorry.” The voice sounded familiar. “I wasn’t looking where I was going and ended up bumping into you.”
“Well, that makes two of us since…” Scootaloo began.
The Vendread user stopped upon looking at who appeared to be Twilight Sparkle. If Scootaloo had been thinking, she’d have realized this wasn’t the Twilight anyone at CHS knew. This one wore her hair in a pony tail, had on glasses, and wore the Crystal Prep uniform.
Not to mention the Twilight from Equestria couldn’t have possibly come through the statue. Even though Scootaloo and Rainbow weren’t generally on talking terms after everything with Anon-a-Miss, she’d have still known had the other Twilight returned.
With thoughts of Anon-a-Miss, the tournament, Sunset, and attempting to amend the various relationships, she wasn’t thinking all that clearly. “Twilight!”
“Uh, yes?” Twilight questioned confused.
“What are you doing back?” Scootaloo asked. “Did you find a way because you somehow found out about Anon-a-Miss?”
“Anon a what?” Twilight asked.
Something came to her mind vaguely about that, but she didn’t pay much attention to the social aspect of things beyond how they directly impacted things of interest to her. Even then, it wasn’t something she looked all that deeply into.
“I’m sorry, could we perhaps back up a bit?” Twilight asked. “How is it that you know me?”
“Wait…” Scootaloo suddenly realized her mistake the more she looked at this Twilight, and it finally sunk in upon seeing her duel disk. “Oh no, you’re not Twilight.”
“I’m not Twilight?” Twilight was only more confused now. “What are you talking about?”
“Uh…got to go!” Scootaloo panicked before running.
“Hey, wait!” Twilight called.
She immediately followed since her curiosity had been peeked; however, psychical activity was not her strong suit. Fortunately, Scootaloo had no idea how to navigate the city and ended up cornering herself in an alleyway. Before she could attempt to run out, Twilight entered.
She was doing her best to be ready just in case this person attempted to run past her. Though, she didn’t like her chances if they tried. Beyond the fact that she wasn’t all that physical, Twilight would never hurt someone to get her way. That’s not how she was raised.
“She’s about to run, so I need to come up with something quick.” Twilight noticed the duel disk, knew what it meant, and had managed to see others at Crystal Prep utilize the game as she was about to. “Duel me!”
That stopped Scootaloo from booking it past her. “W-What?”
“Sorry.” Twilight cleared her throat embarrassed. “I meant, we’re both Battle City competitors, so we should duel. In addition to the locator card and rare card, we shall bet information. If I win, you must tell me what you’ve been talking about. If you win, I will drop it. Sound good?”
This was a bit more forward than Twilight typically was, but her interests could often override her lacking social skills. Her current desire to figure out how someone like Yugi Muto could make such a haphazard deck work was why she was even in this tournament.
All said, she had every reason to make Scootaloo her first opponent. She needed to start getting locator cards, and this person had spoken of things which drew her attention. Twilight needed to figure this out, so she would. Scootaloo had her own thoughts on the matter.
The first is that she had royally messed up. She also saw this as an opportunity to acquire a locator card, which was an important goal. Not to mention she was thinking of the easiest way out of this. Unlike before, she was solely focused on this rather than a million different thoughts.
Ultimately, the younger girl saw this duel as her best chance at correcting this. “Okay, I give you my word we will duel if we can leave the alleyway. I also promise I won’t run should you agree to this.”
“That seems fair.” Twilight agreed.
So, the pair left the alleyway and moved to stand across from one another.
“Let’s Duel!”
(Scootaloo 4000/Twilight 4000)
“Alright, I believe I shall go first.” Twilight drew. “I’ll keep it simple by summoning Morphtronic Boomboxen(LV 4/1200/1800) in defense mode.” A red boombox appeared. “Then, I shall end my turn with one set card.”
“Despite the circumstances, this is still a Battle City duel, so I’ll need to keep in mind everything I learned from Flash.” Scootaloo drew. “Alright, I’ll start off by activating Revendread Evolution allowing me to Ritual Summon a Vendread from the hand or grave.”
“A ritual player is a rare one.” Twilight noted.
“Unlike your average ritual spell, this one will destroy whatever I summon with it on your next End Phase.” Scootaloo continued. “In return for that, I can use monsters from my hand, field, and/or 1 Vendread monster from my deck to bust out something that equals the levels sent to the grave.
I’ll offer up Scar of the Vendread(LV 6) from my deck as the full cost to bring out Revendread Slayer(LV 6/2400/0).” A dark hero in blue and orange armor with a skull symbol appeared.
“That’s clever in that it keeps the hand cost to a minimum, and they appear to be Zombie-type monsters meaning I should expect graveyard effects to kick in.” Twilight thought.
“Since Scar was sent to the grave, I can add any 1 Vendread spell or trap from my deck to my hand.” Scootaloo proceeded. “Now Slayer, destroy Boomboxen with Piercing Blow!”
“My Morphtronics have effects based on what position they are in.” Twilight informed. “Since Boomboxen is in defense position, I can negate any 1 attack on Morphtronic monsters.”
Boomboxen blasted out sound that stopped Slayer in his tracks.
“Alright, I’ll set one card and end my turn.” Scootaloo declared.
“My move.” Twilight drew. “I’ll normal summon my Morphtronic Remoten(LV 3/300/1200).” A white remote with robotic appendages appeared.”
“I activate my face down Vendread Daybreak.” Scootaloo declared. “Since you officially control more cards than I do, this trap has me target any 1 Vendread Ritual monster I control. In exchange for that monster monster’s ability to direct attack, I can destroy all other cards.”
“I counter with my Morphtronic Forcefield.” Twilight played her trap card. “This counter trap negates the activation of and destroys any spell/trap that would destroy a face-up Morphtronic I control. Then, I can add any Morphtronic card from my deck to my hand.”
“Dang it, that’s a good card, and it means I got nothing to stop her from utilizing that tuner.” Scootaloo thought before firming up. “Alright, bring out whatever you’re insist on keeping those monsters our for. I can take it.”
“You might change your mind after seeing what I summon.” Twilight declared. “Remoten will give Boomboxen a tune up to synchro for seven. I call upon a dragon who draws upon the arsenal locked within my deck. Synchro summon Power Tool Dragon(LV 7/2300/2500).”
A yellow, mechanical dragon appeared.
“That monster is one hundred shy of overcoming my Slayer.” Scootaloo noted.
“Hardly a cornering amount with a deck like mine.” Twilight voiced. “First, I activate one of my dragon’s effects. Once per turn, I can choose any three equip spells from my deck. I select United We Stand, Premature Burial, and Double Tool C&D.”
Each card appeared as an enlarged hologram before flipping and shuffling to the point Scootaloo couldn’t know which card was which. “Now, you will select one at random and it will be added to my hand while the remaining two are shuffled back into my deck.”
“Alright, you can have the right card.” Scootaloo declared.
“Why thank you.” Twilight declared. “I’ll immediately equip Power Tool Dragon with Double Tool C&D as well as Power Pickaxe.”
“What do they do?” Scootaloo asked.
“One of Double Tool’s effects is that Power Tool Dragon(LV 7/3300/2500 effect) gains one thousand ATK during my turn.”
“That makes him way stronger than Slayer.” Scootaloo declared.
“As for Power Pickaxe, it’s one of my best solutions to people who utilize monsters form the grave.” Twilight informed. “Once per turn, I can banish any 1 monster from my opponent’s grave with a level less than or equal to the equipped monsters.”
“Power Tool Dragon is a Level 7 monster!” Scootaloo shouted.
“That means so long as he is on the field with this equip, all monsters with levels less than or equal to his are viable targets.” Twilight informed. “Power Tool will now banish Scar. Additionally, my dragon now gains 500 more ATK until the End Phase.”
Power Tool Dragon(LV 7/3800/2500 effect)
“That monster just jumped to over one thousand stronger than mine!” Scootaloo thought stunned.
“Now, Power Tool Dragon will destroy your Slayer which activates Double Tool’s second effect.” Twilight informed. “When a monster equipped with this card attacks, the opponent’s monster’s effects are negated during that Battle Phase.”
Power Tool Dragon charged forward before drilling through the zombie monster destroying him (Twilight 4000/Scootaloo 2600). “As you can see, my dragon can be quite effective in shutting my opponent down.”
“By negating effects during the entire Battle Phase, I can’t utilize Slayer’s remaining effect.” Scootaloo realized.
“With that, I shall set one card before ending my turn.” Twilight declared. “You’re move.”
Power Tool Dragon(LV 7/2300/2500)
“Alright, I draw!” Scootaloo drew. “Perfect. I activate Vendread Charge allowing me to send any Zombie-type monster from my hand or field to the grave. Then, I can special summon a Vendread monster from my deck. I special summon Vendread Revenants(LV 4/1800/1200).”
A horde of zombies appeared. “Next, I activate Mezuki’s grave effect, I sent him from my hand through Vendread Charge, banishing him to special summon any Zombie monster I wish from there. I call upon my Revendread Slayer(LV 6/2400/0) once more.
Next up, I activate Ravenous Vendread which first allows me to special summon any Vendread I wish from my hand, deck, or grave in face down defense position except for Scavenger. I’ll bring about my Vendread Chimera(LV 5/2300/0).”
A grotesque, amalgam of zombies appeared before being flipped face down.
“She just acquired three monsters for little cost.” Twilight noted.
“With that, Ravenous now goes into its secondary effect requiring the ritual summon of a Vendread Ritual Monster form my hand or grave. All levels must equal or exceed that of the monster I want to ritual summon.
Additionally, I can only utilize monsters I control on the field, so I offer Chimera and Revenants. I’ve exceeded the cost to bring about a monster of devastation. Ritual Summon Vendread Scavenger(LV 8/2800/0).” A hulking zombie wearing a minimal black cloak appeared.
“That monster is two levels higher than Slayer.” Twilight noted. “Its effects must follow accordingly as being stronger.”
“My turn is hardly over at just this.” Scootaloo continued. “Both offered monsters have unique effects when offered for a ritual. When Chimera is tributed or banished for a Ritual Summon, all monsters you control lose 500 ATK/DEF.”
Power Tool Dragon(LV 7/1800/2000 effect)
“Whoa, that has the potential to be devastating.” Twilight commented.
“If you think that of Chimera, then let’s see what you think of Revenant.” Scootaloo declared. “When it’s used for a ritual while on the field, the monster it was fed into can banish any one monster once per either of our turns. All you own is Power Tool Dragon.”
“Power Tool Dragon!” Twilight exclaimed. “Banishment was the one thing I couldn’t protect him from.”
“Without any monsters to protect yourself, I have more than enough power to end this.” Scootaloo declared. “Slayer and Scavenger, attack Twilight directly.”
“I activate my face down Kunai with Chain.” Twilight countered. “Even though I no longer control a monster, this trap’s first effect is still viable allowing me to target any 1 attacking monster and switch them to defense. I’ll target Scavenger.”
Scavenger was wrapped by the chain and forced back into a kneeling position leaving only Slayer to finish out the direct attack (Twilight 1600/Scootaloo 2600).
“Alright, I have nothing further to play, so that ends my turn.” Scootaloo declared. “I thought I had her with that last play, but she countered it easily. This Twilight really knows how to play the game.”
“You’ve played a good game, but this is the end.” Twilight drew before selecting a different card from her hand. “I activate Book of Moon allowing me to target any one monster you control and flip them face down. Considering the effects bound to Scavenger, he is my target.”
“Not good.” Scootaloo was worried now. “With Scavenger flipped face down, I can’t use him to stop her from potentially Synchro summoning anything more.”
“With your monster suppressed, I’ll summon Gadget Gamer(LV 3/300/300).” Twilight pressed on bringing out a robotic monster with multiple missile packs. “When he’s normal summoned, I can add any Level 1 Machine-type monster I wish form my deck to my hand.
While useful, don’t think I’m about to summon that with this next effect. I now tribute Gamer allowing me to special summon any Morphtronic I wish from my hand followed by Gadget Hauler(LV 6/1300/0) from my hand or deck.
The Morphtronic from my hand will be Morphtronic Scopen(LV 3/800/1400) while Gadget Hauler will come from my deck.” A microscope appeared alongside a semi-truck. With these two monsters, I have everything I need.”
“A level 3 tuner and a level 6 monster.” Scootaloo took a step back. “You have a level 9 Synchro monster?”
“Good to see you followed along.” Twilight declared genuinely. “Scopen will give Hauler a tune up to Synchro for 9. When the basics aren’t enough, it’s time for an upgrade. Synchro summon Power Tool Braver Dragon(LV 9/2500/2300).”
A bulkier, larger Power Tool Dragon appeared.
“All that work for a monster two levels and two hundred ATK higher?” Scootaloo questioned before going wide eyed. “Its effects must be devastating.”
“I activate Braver Dragon’s special ability.” Twilight continued. “Any time he’s special summoned, I can equip up to 3 different equip spells from my deck or grave to him. I’ll equip Braver Dragon with Double Tool C&D, Megamorph, and United we Stand.”
Double Took C&D grants my monster 1000 more ATK during my turn, United we Stand grants him 800 more ATK for every monster I control, and Megamorph doubles whatever the equipped monster’s original ATK is provided my life points are lower than yours.”
Power Tool Braver Dragon(LV 9/6800/2300 effect)
Scootaloo stepped back in shock. “Over 6000 ATK!”
“I take it by your expression that you can’t defend against this, so I will end this duel.” Twilight declared. “Power Tool Braver Dragon, destroy Scootaloo’s Slayer with Braver Drill!”
Braver Dragon charged forward with his drill whirring before it pierced right through Slayer obliterating him (Twilight 1600/Scootaloo 0).
“She took my down handedly.” Scootaloo was stunned, but that quickly faded as Twilight approached. “You claimed victory, so here are your prizes.”
The Vendread player gave her locator card and Vendread Executor which she hadn’t the chance to use in their duel.
“I don’t think any of your present cards fit my deck, so I don’t really need this prize.” Twilight kept the locator card before passing the ritual monster back to its prior owner. “Now, what is going on?”
“Right, I owe you an explanation.” Scootaloo looked around, noticing they were still alone, before pulling the older girl back to the alleyway just to ensure it. “Okay, what I’m about to tell you isn’t exactly my thing to tell, but you did win. So, do you believe in magic…”
Black Crown
Through attempting to find his first duel, Spike ended up wondering into Black Crown which was a sprawling shopping center that seemed just as big as Canterlot’s own mall. As he walked, he saw various items you couldn’t get back home along with a variety of vending machines.
“Whoa, they got food, not just candy and chips, in vending machines here.” Spike marveled at them as he passed. “This is amazing!”
“Before you go getting something to eat, why don’t the two of us work up an appetite through a duel?” A male voice called out.
Spike turned to see a tall guy with medium length purple hair and light blue eyes. He wore a white, long-sleeved shirt with a light purple accent, light purple jeans, and a matching scarf. Spike felt as though he’d seen this guy somewhere, and it suddenly hit him.
“Wait, you’re Arctic Ace.” Spike noted. “You finished in the Top 12 of Duelist Kingdom where you lost to that Gladiator Beast user.”
“That is right; however, I’m aiming to do better this tournament.” Arctic smiled. “So, how about it? Willing to put your locator and rarest card on the line?”
“Well, I was hoping to face people who placed in Duelist Kingdom, so you’re on.” Spike declared.
The two moved apart from one another.
“Let’s Duel!”
(Spike 4000/Arctic 4000)
“I’ll go first!” Arctic drew. “I’ll start with my Lemon Magician Girl(LV 2/800/600).” A female spellcaster with blond hair and in yellow robes appeared. “I’ll then end my turn with one set card. You’re move.”
“Alright, I draw!” Spike drew. “Nice, I’ll start with my Axe Dragonute(LV 4/2000/1200).” A bipedal black and purple dragon with a large axe appeared. “Now, my dragon will slice your spellcaster in half.”
“That would be true if not for the fact my Magician Girls come with powerful effects that work once per turn.” Arctic declared. “For instance, Lemon allows me to special summon any spellcaster I wish from my hand. Then, your attack gets redirected to them.
That’s not all since your monster will lose half their ATK. Of course, it’s not all bad when the monster summoned by this effect has its effects negated. Still, Lack of effects hardly matter in the situation. I special summon Night’s End Sorcerer(LV 2/1300/400).”
A boy in a brown cloak with blond hair appeared as Lemon Magician Girl waved her wand cloaking Axe Dragonute(LV 4/1000/1200 effect) in an aura that cut him down to half his size. He was also compelled to attack Sorcerer destroying himself (Spike 3700/Arctic 4000).
“Well, that was unfortunate.” Spike took one card from his hand. “I end my turn with one set card.”
Arctic drew. “I’ll normal summon Fortune Fairy Swee(LV 4/0/0).” A fairy in a blue dress with blue hair appeared. “Now, Sorcerer will give Swee a tune up to Synchro for 6. Synchro summon Night's End Administrator(LV 6/2300/1400).” A glowing man in medieval attire appeared.
“When he or another Spellcaster is special summoned, I can banish any one card from your grave. All you have is Axe Dragonute. I’ll then attack you directly with Lemon Magician Girl.” She blasted Spike (Spike 2900/Arctic 4000). “I’ll follow it up with Administrator.”
“I activate my face down Counter Gate.” Spike had hoped he’d have attacked in the opposite order, but this would have to do. “This negates your direct attack and allows me to draw a card. If that card is a monster, I can special summon them.” He drew. “Alright, I just got Pandemic Dragon(LV 7/2500/1000)!” A long, black dragon with large, purple claws appeared.
“Alright, I’ll end my turn.” Arctic declared.
“My move!” Spike drew. “I’ll start by activating one of Pandemic Dragon’s effects allowing me to target and destroy any one monster you control with less attack than him. I chose your Lemon Magician Girl. Next, I’ll activate Stamping Destruction.
Since I control at least one dragon-type monster, this card targets and destroys one spell/trap you control. Your only back row is destroyed, and you then take five hundred life points of damage (Spike 2900/Arctic 3500).
Now, I’ll summon Dwarf Star Dragon Planeter(LV 4/1700/1200).” A half black and half yellow dragon appeared. “With everything in place, Pandemic Dragon will now destroy Night’s End Administrator.”
Pandemic Dragon fired off a breath attack destroying the spellcaster (Spike 2900/Arctic 3300).
“When Night’s End Administrator is destroyed by battle or your card effect, I can special summon any one Level 4 or lower Spellcaster I wish from my grave.” Arctic declared. “Welcome back Lemon Magician Girl(LV 2/800/600).”
“That’s rough.” Spike commented.
“What my deck may lack in conventional power, it more than makes up for with effects.” Arctic responded.
“Yeah, I see that.” Spike stated. “I have no choice but to end my turn; however, that activates my Palneter. During the End Phase he was normal summoned, I can add any Level 7 light or dark attributed monster from my deck to my hand. You’re move.”
“Let’s see what I get!” Arctic drew before smiling. “I just drew Fortune Fairy Hu(LV 3/0/0), and whenever I happen to draw into a Fortune Fairy, I can automatically special summon them.” A fairy in a green dress with green hair appeared. “Now, I’ll normal summon Arcane Apprentice(LV 2/1000/400).” A spellcaster with arcane purple robes appeared.
“A tuner monster plus the two monsters on your field means you can go into a level seven Synchro.” Spike declared.
“That’s exactly what I’m going to do as Apprentice gives Lemon and Hu a tune up to Synchro for 7. I call upon the might of the magician whose studied the arcane. Synchro summon Arcanite Magician(LV 7/400/1800).” A mighty spellcaster in white and purple robes appeared.
“A level seven monster with only 900 ATK?” Spike questioned.
“I’ll get to dealing with that in a moment, but first Arcane Apprentice’s effect activates.” Arctic declared. “Since he was sent to the grave for a Synchro summon, I can add the trap Assault Mode Activate from my deck to my hand.
“Now, since Arcanite Magician(LV 7/SC 2/2400/1800 effect) was Synchro summoned, he’s bestowed with two spell counters with granting him 1000 ATK for each one.” Arctic declared.
“That makes him stronger than my Pandemic Dragon!” Spike exclaimed.
“It does; however, attacking with this power is unnecessary.” Arctic responded. “By simply removing one spell counter, Arcanite Magician, can destroy any one card you control. I’ll remove both his spell counters to destroy both your monsters.”
Arcanite Magician(LV 7/400/1800)
“Another of Pandemic Dragon’s effects activates.” Spike declared. “If he’s destroyed by battle or card effect, all monsters you control loose one thousand ATK.”
Arcanite Magician(LV 7/0/1800 effect)
“That dragon of yours is just full of surprises it seems.” Arctic took one card form his hand. “I’ll set one card and end my turn.”
“That set card has a good chance of being Assault Mode Activate, but I have no idea what that does.” Spike drew. “All I can do is this.” He nodded. “I activate Polymerization to fuse the Dark attribute Darkest Diabolos, Lord of the Lair with the Light attribute Arkbrave Dragon.
Light and Dark merge into a dragon strong enough to weather destruction. Fusion summon Legendary Light and Darkness Dragon(LV 8/3200/2700).” A half black and half white dragon with a mane of golden hair appeared roaring.
“I activate Assault Mode Activate allowing me to tribute a Synchro monster I control and special summon 1 ‘/Assault Mode’ monster from my deck, that contains that tributed monster’s name, in attack position. I call forth the magician whose power is heightened for combat.
Special summon Arcanite Magician/Assault Mode(LV 9/900/2300).” A mighty spellcaster in blue and orange robes appeared. “Just as with his prior form, he garners two spell counters granting him 1000 more ATK for each one.”
Arcanite Magician/Assault Mode(LV 9/SC 2/2900/2300 effect)
“If that’s all it does, then my dragon can weather this, but first…” Spike took a card from his hand. “I summon Eclipse Wyvern(LV 4/1700/1600).” A red and white wyvern appeared, but he saw no reason to use its effect. “Now, my fusion will destroy Assault Mode with Darkest Nova!”
The dragon flew up before firing off a beam of white energy enshrouded by a black aura which obliterated Assault Mode (Spike 2900/Arctic 3000).
“Every /Assault Mode has the conditional effect that should they be destroyed from the field; their original counterpart can be special summoned from the grave; however, this is no synchro summon.” Arctic declared. “So, I’ll summon Arcanite Magician(LV 7/400/1800) in defense.”
“That’s a smart effect to protect the duelist, and it means my Wyvern can’t attack unless I want to lose one hundred ATK.” Spike noted. “I don’t have anything more to play, so I’ll end my turn.”
“This kid is really good, but I still got cards to play.” Arctic drew. “That is certainly a good one that shall grant me access to one of my new boss monsters.” He took that card and played it. “I activate Miracle Synchro Fusion.”
“Miracle Synchro Fusion?” Spike asked.
“Compared to various fusion cards, the pool of extra deck monsters this grants someone access to is fairly small.” Arctic informed. “In fact, all I can access with this is a Fusion monster that list a Synchro monster as material.
What’s more, this card banishes any materials while only allowing for the use of monsters on the field or from my grave. In accordance with that, I’ll banish my Arcanite Magician from the field with his Assault Mode variation from my grave.
I call upon the Arcanite Magician whose spent ages studying the arcane arts. Fusion summon Supreme Arcanite Magician(LV 10/1400/2800).” A spellcaster in arcane blue and black robes appeared.
“You have a whole other level beyond Assault Mode!?” Spike exclaimed in shock.
“Honestly, didn’t think I’d be showing this now, but you’ve kept pace to the point I need to keep upping the ante.” Arctic declared. “Speaking of such, just as with the prior forms, Supreme Arcanite Magician(LV 10/SC 2/3400/2800 effect) garners two counters.
This grants him the same 1000 ATK boost for each, but by removing one, I can utilize one of two effects.” Arcanite Magician(LV 10/SC 1/2400/2800 effect). “The first is the one I utilize now allowing me to target and destroy any one card you control. You fusion is that target.”
“That monster of yours is impressive, but my Legendary Light and Darkness Dragon(LV 8/2700/2200 effect) has his own effect in that any time he would be destroyed, I can simply decrease his ATK/DEF by 500 instead.”
“I’ll give it to you that its one powerful monster, but my turn isn’t over yet.” Arctic declared. “I activate Spellcaster’s Calling allowing me to special summon any 1 Spellcaster from my deck with a different name from any other card I control.
In return, I can only special summon from the extra deck for the rest of the turn. I call upon Fortune Lady Earth(LV 6/?/?).” A woman in black and yellow appeared wielding a staff.
“That monster has mystery ATK/DEF?” Spike questioned.
“That’s right because my Fortune Lady’s derive power from their level.” Arctic stated. “Fortune Lady Earth(LV 6/2400/2400 effect)’s ATK/DEF is equal to her level x 400. Though, Earth won’t be sticking around for long after I summon Fortune Lady Past(LV 1/?/?).”
A female spellcaster in black and orange robes appeared. “Her ATK/DEF is equal to 200 x her level.” Fortune Lady Past(LV 1/200/200 effect). “Now, she will give Earth a tune up to Synchro for 7. I call upon the Fortune Lady that can defy fate.
Synchro summon Fortune Lady Every(LV 7/?/?).” A woman with light blue hair and a white with black attire appeared. “Like all Fortune Ladies, one of her effects grants her ATK/DEF equal to her level. Like Earth, hers is 400 x her level.”
Fortune Lady Every(LV 7/2800/2800 effect).
“What does she do to stop my dragon?” Spike asked.
“Right at this very moment, she can’t do a thing.” Arctic responded. “What both my monsters can do is attack. Supreme Arcanite Magician will destroy Eclipse Wyvern while Fortune Lady Every will attack your fusion. Go, Supreme Arcane Blast and Fortune Rending!”
Both spellcasters blasted Spike’s field with their respective magic destroying Eclipse Wyvern and further weakening Legendary Light and Darkness Dragon(LV 8/2200/1700 effect)(Spike 2100/Arctic 3000).
“With that, I shall end my turn.” Arctic declared. “Your move.”
“Right, I draw!” Spike drew before smiling. “Well, we’ve both Fusion summoned this duel, so I think it’s only fitting we both Synchro as well. I summon Shadow Dragon(LV 3/500/1700).” A dragon made of shadows appeared.”
“Are you planning to Synchro summon a level 11 monster?” Arctic asked.
“While I do have a level 11 Synchro, it wouldn’t be wise.” Spike responded. “Instead, I’ll utilize Shadow Dragon’s ability. If he is used for a Synchro summon, one material for it can come from my hand. The tradeoffs are that I can only Synchro dragons, and the materials are banished.
Those are perfectly fine by me as Shadow Dragon will give the Heliosphere Dragon(LV 4) from my hand a tune up to Synchro for 7. Descend dragon and raze my opponent’s field! Synchro summon Kuibelt the Blade Dragon(LV 7/2500/1900).”
A bipedal, white dragon embedded with purple spheres and wings comprised of golden blades appeared. “If this card is Synchro summoned, I can destroy any one monster you control, and I choose Every!”
“Gr, that is one powerful effect.” Arctic noted.
“Especially since this move finally punctures your defenses.” Spike declared. “Kuibelt, destroy Supreme Arcanite Magician with Blade Storm!”
Kuibelt’s flew up before beating his wings and sending down a storm of blades that obliterated Supreme Arcanite Magician (Spike 2100/Arctic 2900).
“This is about to be a lot of damage.” Arctic thought.
“Now, Legendary Light and Darkness Dragon attack Arctic directly with Darkest Nova.” Spike ordered causing the dragon to fly up and fire down a white energy enshrouded by a black aura (Spike 2100/Arctic 700). “With no cards left in my hand, I end my turn.”
“At your End Phase, Fortune Lady Every(LV 7/?/?) can activate her graveyard effect.” Arctic declared. “By banishing one other spellcaster who resides there, I can special summon her back to the field. I’ll complete the banished set by choosing Supreme Arcanite Magician.”
Fortune Lady Every(LV 7/2800/2800 effect)
“Even with how strong that monster is, my dragons are enough to weather them.” Spike declared.
“We’ll see about that.” Arctic put his hand on his deck. “Given how he’s matched me move for move, I don’t think I can afford another turn. To pull this off, I need one monster to pair with the one I already have in my hand.” He drew before smiling. “Alright, time to get to work.
I just drew Fortunate Fairy Hikari(LV 1/0/0), and like all my Fortune Fairy’s, she can be special summoned provided I draw her.” Arctic declared. “Now, before I get to the rest of my turn, all Fortune Ladies have their own shared effect.
Every Stand-By Phase of mine they are around to see, their level increases by 1 which means more strength by their shared effect.” Fortune Lady Every(LV 8/3200/3200). “That’s not all as Lady has a unique effect tied to her level increase.
Thanks to that going off, I can target any one monster you control and banish it meaning your Legendary Light and Darkness Dragon is no longer an issue. Go, Fortune’s Folly!” A black void appeared beneath the fusion which he fell into.
“No, my dragon.” Spike lamented.
“Everything is almost set.” Arctic took the last card from his hand. “All I need is to use my normal summon on Angraecum Umbrella(LV 3/500/1400).” A blue haired boy and a pink haired girl appeared.
“Another tuner!” Spike exclaimed. “Are you going for a Level 12?”
“Nope, don’t have one of those nor a level 11, but what I do have is enough.” Arctic declared. “Umbrella will give Hikari a tune up to Synchro for 4. Synchro summon Armory Arm(LV 4/1800/1200).” A black and red metal arm appeared.
Once per turn, this monster can equip itself to any monster on the field and boost their ATK by 1000. I target my Fortune Lady Every(LV 8/4200/3200 effect) before taking aim at your Blade Dragon and ending this with Fortune Devastator!”
Every rushed forward as she coated Armory Arm in her magic energy and slammed it home into Kuibelt destroying him (Spike 400/Arctic 700).
“You said you were ending this with that last attack, but I’m still left with life points.” Spike declared.
“I assure you this is the end because of Armory Arm’s last effect.” Arctic declared. “It deals you damage equal to the ATK the monster has within the grave.”
Every lunged through Spike taking out what remained of his life points (Spike 0/Arctic 700).
“Even with the upgrades I’ve made to my deck, that was no easy duel.” Arctic thought.
“Well, you beat me.” Spike approached taking this defeat in stride just as Shining would. “Here is your locator card and my rarest card being that level 11 I mentioned.”
“Star Eater…this is pretty powerful.” Arctic nodded as he tucked both away. “Should have expected that from such a tough duelist.”
“Don’t know if I ak that tough when I lost my first duel of the tournament.” Spike commented.
“That is the risk we face in a tournament like this.” Arctic stated. “The potential to be mismatched is out there, but I think ninety percent of the time you’d have come out of top.”
“Maybe.” Spike shrugged before walking away. “Anyways, good luck in the rest of the tournament.”
Arctic smiled as he watched Spike leave. It was a hard fought first duel, but he came out on top. Now, he just had to do it a few more times to reach that next round.