//------------------------------// // Ride 11: Ninja Fighter Withdraws! // Story: Cardfight Vanguard Equestria Saga // by VanguardLuard //------------------------------// ‘Here goes nothing, Elaine it’s a good card but not that good at attacking. I know what to do, this is my chance.’ thought Apple Bloom “Enter the fray, kneel before your king I ride the King of Knight Alfred.” “Oh you have Alfred the king of the Royal Paladin’s. He gains attack power for each of his loyal allies correct. I’m impressed you have a card that strong in your deck. Will it help I wonder.” said Neo “So that’s what she has been holding on to.” said Silver Spoon “Keeping a grade three in hoof is exactly what I would have done. Looks like Apple Bloom is finally starting to learn.” said Diamond Tiara “Alfred skill gives him an extra 2000 power for every Royal Paladin in the rear guard. With a maximum boost of 10000.” said Rainbow Dash “Add that to his own number and he is attacking for 20000 a turn.” said Spike “My Voidmaster only has 9000 attack power even if I were to guard with a 10000 point sheil it still would not be enough the attack would get though quite easily. How ever you only have three Royal Paladin’s in your rear guard. Witch mean he only has a 6000 point bonus. What you really need to do is call two more units. But with one card in hoof, I’m afraid thats not an option.” said Neo “Thats where your wrong. Royal Paladin units share a bond of trust and therefore I can call into battle state from my deck.” said Apple Bloom “What” “First I move Marron back, then I activate Barcgal and Alfreds abilities. Join the battle Flogal, Knight of Silence, Gallatin your king calls.” “Five Royal Paladin’s just like the I wasn't aware you could do that sort of thing.” “Yeah paladin’s now how to work together for the greater good.” “Is that so, then perhaps you can show me the true power of your clan.” “I support Gallatin with Flogal and attack your Voidmaster.” He slashed at her but he just cut a log in half. “Not again” “It’s the ninja art of log suption.” said Diamond Tiara “So your talking like a ninja too.” said Silver Spoon “Nice try but unfortunately an attack of that level isn’t going to get through my defenses.” said Neo “Yeah, how about this. I attack you with Alfred.” said Apple Bloom 20000 to 9000 “At 20000 attack power, I have no choice but to tack the damage.” “It’s time for my twin drive first check (no trigger), second check. Yes stand trigger activated.” “What” “I add 5000 power to Gallatin plus I stand the Gallatin that just attacked.” She charged at Neo slashing her with her sword. (No trigger) “Your doing great Apple Bloom. You got her at five damage already.” said Scootaloo “Just one to go.” said Snips “You’re going to win.” said Snails “Using the support of Marron I attack with Gallatin.” said Apple Bloom 23000 to 9000 “Ninja art of log suption.” An earth pony appeared. “Thats not enough to stop the attack. Quickly my ninja’s go forth protect Voidmaster Master at all cost.” Both of her ninja’s jumped in to protect her. Gallatin just put his sword away. “Was that ever a close call.” “Ha”said Spike “What's wrong.” said Rainbow Dash “That was a bad play she should of let the attack go through.” “I see, since she had to use intercepts on that last I guess that one card in her hoof doesn't have a damage shield.” “Yeah thats got to be the case. Which mean they only way she going to survive Apple Bloom’s next attack if she is able to draw a heal trigger.” “So if she needs to pull a heal trigger to win. She’s better off try to get it earlier in the turn rather than later right.” “Exactly, it would have reduced the damage and her vanguard would receive an extra 5000 attack power on top of that.” “Now it makes sense with a boost to her attack power she would not have to use as many cards to guard against attacks. That last play but her in a really bad spot.” “Her inability to think ahead just cost her the game this fight is over.” “With Gallatin standing once more I attack your vanguard for the win.” said Apple Bloom 10000 to 9000 ‘Who is this filly?’ Neo asked herself remembering how Apple Bloom was in school. ‘In the classroom she a nervous wreck but on the battlefield. It’s a completely different story she’s overflowing with confidence. How did this happen?’ “Well Ninja Master are you going to guard they attack or not?” “Looks like I’m checking for a damage trigger, no such luck.” Gallatin slashed Void Master with his sword “You’ve beaten me.” “Are winner is Apple Bloom.” announced Rarity the crowd clapped the hoof and cheered. “I did it.” said Apple Bloom “That was amazing Apple Bloom.” said Scootaloo “Wow buddy talk about a epic comeback.” said Diamond Tiara “Thanks girls.” said Apple Bloom “I know she win after all she beat me right.” said Silver Spoon “Like that’s hard to do.” said Diamond Tiara they all laughed. “Pretty impressive for her first tournament.” said Rainbow Dash “Hey when exactly did you get so good?” asked Diamond Tiara ‘Good work Apple Bloom, it appears you made some new friends.’ thought Neo “Man, can you believe you beat a real ninja master.” said Diamond Tiara “She may look like a ninja but thats really just…hold on where she go.” said Apple Bloom “Why hello are those my students over there.” said Cheerilee “Oh hello Miss Cheerilee” said Apple Bloom “What a coincidence bumping into you girls here. Are you girls playing participation in this tournament?” “Yeah and Apple Bloom hear fought a real ninja master and won.” said Diamond Tiara “Wow really thats amazing. I would of love to see that battle.” “Anyway, what are you doing here Miss Cheerilee?” asked Silver Spoon “Well you see I heard there was a card tournament. So I figured why not go and check it out.” “You don’t say.” “If you like vanguard so much then why don’t you try playing it sometime.” said Diamond Tiara “Yeah not a bad idea.” said Cheerilee “Hay Miss Cheerilee what’s in the bag you’re caring? asked Apple Bloom “It’s nothing important. I definitely not a ninja costume.” said Cheerilee nervously She hoped they would not notice the bag. “Ok It’s time for our next two cardfights.” said Rarity “Sweetie Belle could you hold on to this for me?” asked Cheerilee ‘Thanks for being a great teacher, Ninja Master Neo’ thought Apple Bloom “We will now start our last matches of the second round, lets start.” said Rarity “Stand up Vanguard!” “This is it Asura Kaiser go, finishing hold.” said Scootaloo “The winner Scootaloo.” said Rarity “All right.” said Scootaloo “You're in the finals Scootaloo.” said Snips “Yeah the finals.” said Snails “But of course, you didn’t really think the great Scootaloo would lose in the second round.” said Scootaloo “Thats good I’m glad she made it.” said Apple Bloom “It looks like Sweetie Belle is having a tough battle.” said Silver Spoon “They both have four damage.” said Apple Bloom “And there units look evenly matched.” said Diamond Tiara “Yeah its a close fight.” said Silver Spoon ‘Pretty close? Well, I guess that's how it seems at a glance.’ thought Sweetie Belle “Activating Amaterasu’s soulcharge, now I get to check the top card of my deck.” ‘Silent Tom.’ “I’ll send this card to the bottom of my deck. Then next I call Oracle guardian Hermes, his eye predicts the future and can see through all. Until this turn is done you will have to play with you hoof revealed.” A stone earth pony appeared. “What” said Twist “Thats Hermes skill, you have to show me your cards.” “There” “Brigitte and Tristen, now show me the top card of your deck.” “What that too.” “Sorry, but that’s the way this card works. But that card back on top please. I’ll have Hermes attack your Stardive Dragon.” 10000 to 10000 “Tristen will guard that attack.” One side of the staches face broke off and showed metal from his eye he shot a laser then Tristen got in front stop in it. 10000 to 15000 “Next with the support of Cocoa I’ll have Silent Tom attack your vanguard.” 14000 to 10000 “Twist won’t be able to guard with that because its a grade three.” said Apple Bloom “And Sweetie Belle knows Twist can’t defend against it.” said Diamond Tiara “But that’s not all.” said Silver Spoon “I check for a damage trigger.” said Twist “You don’t have trigger.” said Sweetie Belle “Sweetie Belle stacked the deck against Twist by leaving that card on top.” said Silver Spoon “What a scary way to play.” said Diamond Tiara ‘That how it was when I fought against her.’ thought Apple Bloom “I attack with Amaterasu, boosted by Gemini. I’m checking twin drive, Milk, Wisepony no triggers. They only why you will survive is if you get a heal trigger.” said Sweetie Belle “Damage check, no trigger.” Amaterasu shot a magical blast at the white and yellow dragon. The winner is Sweetie Belle.” said Rarity the crowd clapped the hoof and cheered. “There you have it after two action packed rounds we have are four finalist. A block winner Apple Bloom.” “”Way to go Apple Bloom don’t lose ok.” said Diamond Tiara “I think thats the plan.” said Silver Spoon “B block winner Sweetie Belle, the winner of block C Scootaloo, and are block D winner Spike.” said Rarity the crowd clapped the hoof and cheered. “Thank you ladies and gentlecolts but there is one thing we have to do before we move on.” “We’re drawing numbers right.” said Scootaloo “Nope, it’s time for lunch.” Scootaloo fell down like they do in those anima then she got straight up. “Are you serious.” “Check it out its on today schedule and everything.” Scootaloo looked at the schedule. “Oh, look at that.” “Like I was saying well break now for lunch and meet her at one o'clock. So please don’t be late.” Apple Bloom looked at the clock and say it was 11:55. “Thats just over an hour.” said Apple Bloom “Why do we have to wait an hour I want to get this going right now.” said Scootaloo “Well unlike you some of us actually need to eat.” said Sweetie Belle “Oh I didn’t bring anything.” said Apple Bloom “Not to a problem Apple Bloom I brought us some food.” said Applejack “Really thanks Applejack.” “Excuse me, I hate to say this to you but your not aloud to eat your lunch in the store.” said Sweetie Belle “Oh sorry I didn’t know Sweetie Belle.” said Applejack “We have a no food or drink palace here.” “Well yeah the cards would not be worth anything all covered with food.” said Apple Bloom “Makes sense, I guess we're having picnic then Apple Bloom.” said Applejack “You don’t have to you can eat in our kitchen Applejack.” said Rarity “Why thats mighty kind of you Rarity. But I don’t want to impose.” “Not at all Applejack I don’t mind. Scootaloo,Rainbow Dash, and Spike you can have some too.” “”Really, thanks” said Scootaloo “I’ll gain you later there is something I have to do first.” said Spike “Yeah me too” said Rainbow Dash Applejack, Rarity, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, and Apple Bloom went to have lunch. Spike and Rainbow Dash where in the card shop by themselves. Spike was looking through his deck. “So what do you think of the tournament?” asked Rainbow Dash “I expected better” said Spike “Really, don’t you find it interesting that Sweetie Belle made it into the semi-finals. When she only started playing vanguard just a few weeks ago. You got to emite that is pretty cool right.” “That just shows how weak this players are.” “Yeah but what about Apple Bloom? She worked really hard to get to this point and it’s all because she’s hoping for the chance to play against you. That would be a good match.” “Apple Bloom’s not good enough to battle me. Just like everypony else here. Most of these ponies here don’t even know how to play. None of them should be called vanguard fighters.” “You try to act cool Spike but I actually think you're having a good time.” “Yeah right.” “Oh come on. Now let get something to eat.” “Sure” “Welcome back everypony the time has come for us to determine pairings for the final rounds. There are four slips of paper inside this box and each one has a number written on it . All of the fighters will draw one to decide there postings. Now will start with Apple Bloom.” said Rarity “Right” said Apple Bloom but her hoof into the bow and pulled out a piece of paper. “Now just wait to open it until so you can do it at once.” “Ok” “Next, pick a number Spike.” Spike put his claw in the box and pulled out a number. “your turn Sweetie Belle.” Sweetie Belle did the same thing. “And know the last one.” “Saving the best for blast.” said Scootaloo “Seriously” said Diamond Tiara “Best for blast.” said Silver Spoon “I think she meant best for last.” said Rainbow Dash “Now let find out the results.” said Rarity ‘Here it is my chance to get match up against Spike.’ thought Apple Bloom “Comeon lets see.” They open their pieces of paper. “I’m One” said Apple Bloom “Four” said Spike ‘One and four, I guess I wont be playing Spike after all.’ thought Apple Bloom “I’m three” said Sweetie Belle ‘Then that means.’ “It looks like we get to battle each other again.” said Scootaloo ‘I’ll have to bet Scootaloo to move on.’ “I’m not going to hold back on you Apple Bloom you got that.” “I won’t hold back either.” “The winner of this matches will move on to the finals. Let the semi-finals begin.” said Rarity