“Asura Kaiser, go finishing hold!” roared Scootaloo winning her match.
“Go Vortex Dragon! Cleanse this land as it bathes in your flames!” said Spike as he won his match.
“Nice work Spike. You're heading to the second round.” said Rainbow Dash.
“Of course I am.”
‘Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, and Spike have all made it through to the next round. I’m going to work hard to keep up with them,’ thought Apple Bloom.
“There you are Apple Bloom.” said Diamond Tiara.
“Check it out you're not going to believe this match.” said Silver Spoon.
Apple Bloom looked and saw the pony in the ninja outfit was fighting.
“Your first mistake was fighting a ninja. Secret ninja magic blaze.” said the ninja, putting a card on the table.
“Wow, this mare is something.” said Silver Spoon.
“She’s so awesome” said Diamond Tiara shocking Apple Bloom and Silver Spoon.
“Thank you for the excellent battle my young friend.” said the ninja
“Oh man” said the colt.
“You should be proud of your performance. Facing a ninja master like me is no easy task. I would be happy to offer you a rematch if your interested.”
“No way I’m never fighting a costume freak like you ever again.”
“You don’t think I’m cool.”
“How can you call yourself an adult walking around here like that you're an inbercentment.”
“This tournament sure does attract different ponies.” said Apple Bloom.
“Oh, she shows up here every six months when we hold our shop tournament and always dressed as a ninja master.” said Sweetie Belle.
“Yeah”
“I’m not sure if she’s one of our regular customers or not. I mean with that mask on nopony knows who she is.”
"So her identity is a mystery?"
“Well the results of round one are in.” said Rarity editing the brackets.
“Apple Bloom look at your next match.” said Silver Spoon.
Apple Bloom looked at the brackets. “You mean I have to fight Ninja Master Neo?” Apple Bloom looked back and notice she was gone.
“Look she has disappeared.” said Diamond Tiara.
“No she’s not” said Sweetie Belle pointing to a part of the wall that looked like it has a lump in it.
Opal came up to that part of the wall and sniffed it “Meow.”
“Go away my furry friend, you’ll blow my cover.” said Ninja Master Neo dropping her tarpe revealing herself to the crowd. “It would appear you have broken through my super secret ninja hiding technique. Are you also a ninja?”
“Meow”
She looked at the brackets. “Well fate has chosen you as my next opponent Apple Bloom. Just call me Ninja Master Neo.”
“How can you be so sure I’m Apple Bloom.” said Apple Bloom.
“Well I, my heighten ninja sense told me you were the right pony.”
“Ninjas are cool.” said Diamond Tiara.
“And that is just the tip of the cool iceberg Diamond Tiara.”
“Wow, you know my name too.”
“I have this strange feeling I know you from somewhere.” said Apple Bloom.
“Yeah something about your voice and coat seems familiar.” said Silver Spoon.
Ninja Master Neo was nerves.
“Have you you girls been hanging out with this ninja behind my back?” asked Diamond Tiara.
“No, it’s not like that.” said Apple Bloom.
“Exactly right, I never meet this girls before.” said Ninja Master Neo.
“Is that so Apple Bloom?” said Diamond Tiara.
“Wait a second, I think I remember were I heard that voice.” said Apple Bloom remembering what happen at school. “You’re Miss Cheerilee aren’t you?”
“NOOOOOO” said Ninja Master Neo.
“But...”
“Nonononono.”
“Could I have the attention of all are winning fighters from the first round, come up here please.” said Rarity
“Now’s my chance smoke bomb.” said Ninja Master Neo throwing it down, but only a little puff of smoke came out.
“That’s it.” said Silver Spoon.
“Can’t use a real on indoors.”
“Your consideration for the rest of use is adorable.” said Sweetie Belle.
“Allow me to explain how the finals will work. the four winners from our next round of fighters will move on to represent their block in the tournament finals. Once we have our finales there will be a draw to decide pairings. You never know who will face off.” said Rarity
‘That means if I’m lucky. I can win this fight and get paired up with Spike in the next round,’ thought Apple Bloom
“If there are no questions, I say lets begin our next two matches, ok? Lets start with A block. This young player is new to the game, but never backs down from a challenge, Apple Bloom! Her opponent none other than the mystery fighter Ninja Master Neo. And second from D block, we have a player that just moved back into town, but is already making a big impact, Spike! And his opponent, last years champion, Cranky Doodle!”
“Wow, you won last years Card Capital’s tournament.” said Apple Bloom.
“Not just the last one, but the last three tournaments.” said Cranky.
“Oh, thats really great” said Apple Bloom with a worried tone.
“What's wrong, are you worried I’m going to lose my next battle or something.” said Spike.
“Not exactly.”
“Keep your mind on your own fight, I can handle him no problem.”
“What's that, listen here, you're just another step for me on my way to my fourth championship.” said Cranky.
“Now thats the fighting spirit we like to see around here. So let get to it everyone. Players please take your possessions.” said Rarity the crowd applauded wheel the players got ready.
“This fight is going to be amazing.” said Scootaloo with Snips, and Snails nodding in agreement.
“Looks like both of the tables are worth watching.” said Rainbow Dash
‘I hope Spike wins his match’ though Apple Bloom
“Your absent mind betrays you.” said Ninja Master Neo
“Oh I’m sorry.” said Apple Bloom
“It’s important to keep focus on the battle that lies ahead. We both have a big role to play here, Apple Bloom.”
“So you're really are Miss Cheerilee.”
“No why would you think that I’m Ninja Master Neo got it. Now battle me with honour.”
“Right”
“Now let the second round begin.” said Rarity
“Stand Up The Vanguard” said Spike
“Stand Up Vanguard” said Cranky
“Lizard Runner, Undeux”
“And my Lizard Runner, Undeux”
“Stand Up Vanguard” said Apple Bloom
“Jump down from the shadows” said Ninja Master Neo
“Barcgal”
“Stealth Beast, Hagakure”
Apple Bloom turned into Barcgal and Ninja Master Neo turned into an half pony and half wolf with two swords on in each front hoofs.
“You're about to get a lesson in pain from the Nubatama ninja’s. It begins with a card. Check out this move, ninja body replacement.”
“Body replacement?”
She ture a smoke bomb down and a black dragon appeared. “Stealth Dragon, Dreadmaster”
“Wow she’s the real deal that was a special ninja technique.” said Diamond Tiara
“It’s just a regular ride.” said Silver Spoon
“My turn has ended.” said Ninja Master Neo
‘I wasn’t sure what to expect for the ninja master, now I see she plays just like anyone else.’ thought Apple Bloom “I ride Wingal, then I move Barcgal back to rear guard and I call Little Sage Marron. The I’ll have her attack your vanguard.” She shot magic lighting at the dragon.
8000 to 7000
“Lets see is there a surprise waiting for us.” (No trigger)
“Next I support Wingal with Bargal and attack your Dreadmaster. Checking for a drive trigger.” (no trigger) She jumped and slashed her.
“I check again for a damage trigger.” (No trigger)
“Thats the end of my turn.”
“Ah this will be a painful berdine. As a ninja it is my job to withstand the pain of battle. Throughout history ninja’s had their metal tested over and over again. I stand and draw, ninja body replacement Stealth Beast, Chigasumi.” Smoke appeared and she turned into a half pony and half tiger. “Now behold my true powers as a ninja master. Ninja body doubles.” She through two smoke bombs and two more Chigasumi’s appeared.
“Sweet she actually made copies of herself.” said Diamond Tiara
“No no no all she did was played more copies of the same card.” said Silver Spoon
‘This is ok, she talking then most players. But she is playing like anyone else would. I just have to fight as I always do.’ though Apple Bloom
“Don't look so relax. If you thought playing against a ninja master would be easy. You made a mistake that you won't recover. Dreadmaster arise. Supported Dreadmaster I’ll attack Wingal with Chigasumi.” He jumped up and slashed her.
“I check for a damage trigger check.” (no trigger)
“Might I ask a question, how many cards do you have in hoof right now?”
“I have five.”
“If thats the chase I will pay the cost of one counterblast. I damage with Dreadmaster in support and currently you have more cards in hoof then I do. So I’ll force you to send one of those cards to the drop zone.”
“I have to discard one.”
“Witness the silent power of the Nubatama ninja’s. You hold more card’s then me and I’ll make you pay for that. I call it the ninja super discard winning move.”
“Thats an awful name.” said Silver Spoon
“I’m sorry Barron.” said Apple Bloom putting it in the drop zone. “Is this your plan you’re going to make me discard one card at a time no problem.”
“You’re carefree attitude show you've yet to understand the massive impact on card can have on a battle. This is the painful lesson I’m going to teach you. I attack Wingal with my vanguard Chigasumi, check for a trigger (no trigger).” She slashed her.
“Checking for a damage trigger it’s Gancelot.”
“Apple Bloom” said Applejack in a worried tone.
“Apple Bloom doesn't look to good.” said Snips
“Do you think she could still win.” said Snails
“I have to say that ninja’s no push over. You can do it Apple Bloom.” said Scootaloo
“Now I attack your Wingal with my threed Chigasumi.” said Neo
8000 to 6000
“I guard with Wingal.” said Apple Bloom
8000 to 11000
The last Chigasumi slashed the other Wingal.
“With that my turn is over.”
(Chigasumi) (Chigasumi) (Chigasumi) 2 damage
(Dreadmaster) (RG) (RG)
“Man forcing Apple Bloom to discard card really weakens her deck. This Nubatama ninja are fearsome.” said Diamond Tiara
“It’s just skill.” said Silver Spoon
‘I don’t care what cards or ability my opponent uses my Royal Paladin’s will fight on.’ thought Apple Bloom “Here I go, Stand up my Avatar! Ride Blaster Blade, I call the Knight of Silence Gallatin and he attacks your Chigasumi.”
“Now witch Chigasumi are you referring to?
“Oh yeah there are three of them. I’m attacking the vanguard Chigasumi.”
10000 to 8000
“Your call I guess I’m checking for a damage trigger.”(no trigger)
He slashed her with his sword. “Next I attack the same Chigasumi with Blaster Blade supported by Bargal, drive trigger check.”(no trigger) She swung her sword firing blue flames from it hitting her opponent.
“Damage trigger check.” (no trigger)
“Finally I’m going to contain the attack your vanguard with Marron.” She shot lighting at her but all that was there was a log.
“Witness the ancient art of log suption.”
“So cool” said Diamond Tiara
“Whats the big deal she just use a card to defend and called it something different.” said Silver Spoon
“Thats right.” said Apple Bloom
“This is when it gets really fun for me. I only have two cards in hoof but you have three.” said Neo
“No not again.”
“Exactly I can activate Hagakure’s counterblast. When called to the guardian cycle he can make you discard.”
‘I have to drop on of this, but I won’t stand a chance without Alfred and I need Epona to guard. I guess my choice is made for me.’ “I send Solitary Knight, Gancelot to the drop zone.”
“You can’t just throw away a grade three unit.” said Diamond Tiara
“This is awful.” said Silver Spoon
“Plus, her attack failed. Apple Bloom is in deep trouble.”
(Marron) (Blaster Blade) (Galliation) 2 Damage
(RG) (Barcgal) (RG)
“When facing a ninja never let your guard down it doesn't matter if you're on offence or defense. I see you are finally understanding todays lesson a single card can change the game. Next it’s my turn, ninja body replacement Stealth Dragon Voidmaster.” There was smoke then she was a purple dragon with no wings. “Embodiment of Armor, Bahr enter. I attack Blaster Blade with Chigasumi supported by Dreadmaster.”
15000 to 9000
“This looked bad if it goes though I’m going to get rid of another card.”
“Then choose your best option.”
“Dragonic Overlord’s counterblast, with support from Bahr my Overlord will attack your Tejas. Now I’m going to check the drive trigger (no trigger). Overlord stands and attacks Ganlu, checking the drive trigger again. I got a critical giving all the effects to my vanguard. My Overlord stands for a second time and attacks your vanguard.”
“I can’t guard” said Cranky in a shocked tone.
“Check the drive trigger. (no trigger) Dragonic Overlord burn them all.” He breathed fire consuming his opponent. (both no trigger)
“And the winner is Spike” proclaimed Rarity.
“No way, how did he bet me so quickly.” said Cranky
“He’s strong.” said Sweetie Belle
“I guess you missed a step.” said Spike
“What a great way to win.” said Apple Bloom
“I was in the middle of my first attack are you going to guard it?”asked Neo
“Well…” ‘Thats right I don't have time to waste right now I have to hurry up and win so I can fight Spike. If I have to discard anyway might as well stop the damage.’ “I guard with Epona.”
15000 to 19000
He hit a young earth pony riding a big beetle.
“Looks like you made the right decision you would have lost that card anyway. But your hoof has shrunk once again and now with on card I have you backed into a corner.”
“Yeah well you also have on card hoof so maybe you're the one in trouble.”
“You tell her Apple Bloom.” said Rainbow Dash
“Your Dreadmaster and Hagakure there discard abilities won't affect me as long as I have the same or fewer cards than you.” said Apple Bloom
“You are right” said Neo.
“Thank you, which means you can't get rid of my last card unless you shrink your hoof.”
“Another correct answer.”
“I can still fight you even if I only have a few cards to work with.”
“I appreciate that fighting spirit, but I think your forgetting something important. I already have a grade three vanguard and twin drive and twin drive is about to give me a big advantage. With the support of Bahr I attack Blaster Blade with Stealth Dragon, Voidmaster.”
17000 to 9000
“I don’t guard.”
“The power of ninja twin drive the first check (no trigger), second check the embodiment of spear has blessed me with a critical trigger Chigasumi gets the attack power bonus and Voidmaster will gain the plus one critical.” She swung her tail around and hit her with it.
“Checking for a damage trigger” (both no triggers)
“Hang in there Apple Bloom” said Scootaloo
“Now my hoof has three cards and you're stuck with one. I can’t make you discard any more but I don’t need to anymore. I hoped you payed attention to todays lesson because you're about to tack the final exam. I attack Blaster Blade with Chigasumi, sense my hoof is bigger than yours Chigasumi gains 3000 power until the end of the battle.”
‘Making me discard makes her units more powerful this is unreal.’ He swang at her her. (No trigger)
“That puts her at five damage.”
“What can she possibly do with one card.” said Sweetie Belle
“I guess only a ninja can stop a ninja.” said Diamond Tiara
“We always play a game of number whether you have more cards or less card we ninjas always have an answer. I can only imagine your despair. Being cornered like a rat. Now I pass it over to you. This turn will be your last Apple Bloom think long and hard about the move you're going to make. But you tiny hoof really limits your options right about now.”
