“Here we have it folks the home stretch of the Card Capital tournament. Now for are semi-final match up. We have Spike vs Sweetie Belle and at the other table we have Apple Bloom vs Scootaloo.” announced Rarity
“This is your big chance Scootaloo win this and you're off to the finals.” said Snips
“Yeah the finals.” said Snails
“Yeah” agreed Scootaloo. ‘But Apple Bloom has came a long way since we last fought. I’ve got to give it my best.’
“Apple Bloom you’ve worked so hard to get this far and I just want you to know I’m proud of you and no matter what happens we're going to celebrate later.” said Applejack
“Really, thanks Applejack.” said Apple Bloom ‘She is one of the best players I have ever fought. But defeating her is my chance of facing Spike again. Losing this battle is not an option.’
“Players it’s time for use to decide who will go first. Will flip a coin to see who go first. One will flip and the other will. Whoever wins will go first.” Rarity announced
“You can flip Apple Bloom.” Apple Bloom flipped the coin in the the air. “Tails” When it landed on the table it was facing tails. Scootaloo had a shock look on her face.
“Oh no Scootaloo will have to tack the first turn now. What a horrible way to start the game.” said Snips
“This is not good.” said Snails
“Oh yeah you told me you like going second. But look at the bright side by going first you can upgrade your vanguard faster.” said Apple Bloom
“That’s because the person going second can attack first. Also my deck so aggressive it’s better if I get the first attack. But you know I don’t care how this game starts as long ends with me taking another step towards being shop champion.” said Scootaloo
“Oh you think it’s going to be that easy do you. This isn’t going to end like the last time we fought.”
“Well it looks like thing are heating up.” said Rarity
“Rarity we have decided over here too.” said Sweetie Belle
“Will both sides please get ready.”
‘Spike is the best cardfighter to ever set hoof in this store.’
‘Rainbow Dash said she just learned how to play but I can’t take it easy on her.’ thought Spike
“With are players ready to go let the games begin.” announced Rarity
“Stand up Vanguard!”
“Lizard Runner Undeux”
“Lozenge Magus”
“Battleraizer”
“Barcgal”
“I ain't holding back Apple Bloom.”
“Right, let’s both give it our all.”
“I’m going to start this match by riding Tough Boy. I move Battleraizer to rear guard. That will end my turn.”
(RG) (Boy) (RG)
(Battleraizer) (RG) (RG)
“First I ride Little Sage Marron. I move Barcgal to rear guard. Then I call Flogal and Epona. I hope your ready for my first.”
“Oh I’m ready.”
“I support Flogal with Epona and attack Tough Boy.” Flogal jumped up and headbuted her.
“I check for a damage trigger. (no trigger)
“Marron attacks your vanguard with the support of Barcal. I check for a drive trigger.” (no trigger) She opened her book then shot magic lighting at Tough Boy.
“Another damage trigger check.”
“I end my turn”
“You sure not wasting any time are you. Now it’s my turn. The great Scootaloo rides Brutal Jack.”
‘ Why did it have to be him. Last time we fought Brutal Jack was too much for me to handle. I won’t let that happen again.’
“Next I call the King of Sword, Shining Lady, And Lucky Girl.” A pink cat with a big blue bow around her neck appeared. “I active his counterblast to release Brutal Jack.”
“Oh boy here comes Scootaloo’s first crushing attack.” said Snips
“This is the great Scootaloo’s opening attack.” said Snails
“I attack Marron with the King of Sword.” He swang his sword at her.
“Checking for a damage trigger. Alright critical trigger activated giving all the effects to Marron. Marron’s power is all the way up to 13000. Your attack won’t get in so easily now.”
‘She’s right Shining Lady can’t get through but Jack can.’ “With support from Lucky Girl I attack your vanguard with Brutal Jack. Let’s not forget about his skill he gains 5000 power when boosted by another Nova Grappler unit.”
“21000 attack power.” said Silver Spoon
“Drive trigger check.” (No trigger) She opened her mouth and fired a laser.
“Checking for a damage trigger. (no trigger)
“With support of Battleraizer I’ll have Shining Lady attack Flogal. Plus Battleraizer’s skill Shining Lady gains 3000 power.” She and hit the dog with a whip that came out of the side of her hoof.
“Nice move” said Rainbow Dash
“I see her attack wasn't strong enough to deal damage to Apple Bloom so she decided to go for the rear guard instead.” said Cherilee
“I end my turn by shuffling Battleraizer back into my deck.”
‘Last time that guy ran all over me. Alright two damage is no big deal. This is it time for me to take the lead.’ “I ride Gallatin I also call Marron. I’ll have Epona support Marron and attack Brutal Jack.” She shot lighting at the dragon.
“I check for a damage trigger. Stand trigger activated Brutal Jack just gained 5000 attack power. Plus I will stand the King of Sword.”
‘If I attack Jack, I won't have enough power.’ “With Barcgal’s support I’ll have Gallatin attack the King of Sword. Checking for a drive trigger.” She slashed at the King.
“This game has been fun so far. But I think it’s time we took things to the next level right Apple Bloom. Sore into battle the the king of keeping it real Mr Invincible. I move Shining Lady back then I call Mr Invincible and Brutal Jack. I soulcharge with Mr Invincible’s skill.”
“Rarity why did Scootaloo flipped that card over?” asked Applejack
“Oh thats what Mr Invincible dose once you soulcharge you can flip on card in the damage zone face up. It work well with Brutal Jack because you will counterblaste before you attack with him.” said Rarity
“Oh I see now. Come on Apple Bloom you win this.” cheered Applejack
“Brutal Jack was bad enough…”said Silver Spoon
“But two Invincible’s” said Diamond Tiara
“Apple Bloom what will you do now.” said Rainbow Dash
“Now I counterblast to release Brutal Jack. Then I attack with Jack.”
11000 to 10000
“I guard with the Knight of Rose, Morgana.” Jack opened his mouth and fired his laser her when a blond armored earth pony mare appeared.
11000 to 15000
“Next up I’ll attack With Invincible boosted by Lucky Girl.”
15000 to 10000
‘I wont be able to defend against this.’
“Twin drive first check (no trigger), and the second check (no trigger).” She flow up high then came at her punching her.
“Checking for a damage trigger.” (No trigger)
“Lastly attack with Mr Invincible supported by Shining Lady.”
15000 to 10000
“I guard with Llew.” He flow up about to hit her when a colt appeared blocking his attack.
15000 to 20000
“That my turn.”
“She managed to only take one damage. Last time this two faced of Apple Bloom was torn to shreds by Brutal Jack.” said Silver Spoon
“Haven’t you learn anything Apple Bloom always stands her ground.” said Diamond Tiara
‘Perfect!’ “It’s about time I fight back with everything I’ve got. The path of the light shines brights enter the battle and lead the way ride King of Knights Alfred. Then I call Blaster Blade to the rear guard.”
“She’s putting Blaster Blade in the rear guard.” said Diamond Tiara
“You know I don’t think is seen Apple Bloom play him like that before.” said Silver Spoon
“When I call Blaster Blade as long as there is a Royal Paladin unit in the Vanguard circle I can activate his counterblaste at the cost of two and retire a grade two or greater rear guard. I choose to retire Brutal Jack.” Blaster Blade stabbed the ground with his sword and magical lighting went through the ground hitting the dragon.
“So much for Brutal Jack, that was a great move.” said Silver Spoon
“Hold on since when did Blaster Blade have that kind of ability?” asked Diamond Tiara
“Since always, you do know something that basic.” said Rainbow Dash
“Well Blaster Blade is only grade two I’m too busy collecting grade three to learn about those weaker cards.”
“And that’s why you lose.” noted Rainbow Dash
“I activate Barcgal’s skill to superior call Flogal. With the support of Flogal I’ll have Blaser Blade attack your vanguard.”
14000 to 10000
“I guard with Shout.” He was swung his sword and a squid appeared and blocked they attack.
14000 to 15000
“I attack with Alfred and as you know he attack with support from all his allies. Which means he will get another 10000 power.”
20000 to 10000
“I don’t guard.”
“Twin drive check first (no trigger) and second (no trigger).” He ran up and swung his sword.
“Checking for a damage trigger.” (no trigger)
“I attack with Marron supported by Epona.”
13000 to 10000
“I guard with Shout.”
“That’s the end of my turn.”
“The classic hit and run strategy.” said Cherilee appearing behind Silver Spoon and Diamond Tiara giving them a shock.
“When did you…” said Diamond Tiara
“This is truly a match between two great warriors.”
“You sound like…” said Silver Spoon
“I sound like a teacher is that it sorry I won’t want to remind you of school on a day like this.”
“And they award for most eager spectator go to.” Rainbow Dash joked as Cherilee was walking away.
“I stand and draw.” said Scootaloo
‘She has two grade three’s units. But all I have to do survive her attack’s. And on my next turn I can finish this match.’ thought Apple Bloom
“I activate Mr Invincible’s soulcharge. With the support of Shining Lady I’ll have Invincible attack.” He swept down and punched her.
“Damage trigger nothing.”
“It’s about time we finish this Apple Bloom. With a boost from Lucky girl I’ll have my vanguard attack your’s.”
15000 to 10000
“Oh on” gasped Diamond Tiara
“This is really bad if Scootaloo pulls a critical trigger it’s all over.” stated Sliver Spoon
“Apple Bloom” Applejack said quietly in a worried tone.
“I guard that attack with Flash Shield Iseult.”
“Oh why did you have to do that.”
“Activate Iseult’s skill, by dropping a card from my hand I nullify your attack.”
“So by using that ability Apple Bloom also makes the resulting twin drive completely usless.” Stated Rainbow Dash
“Twin drive first check (no trigger) second check.”
“A critical trigger.” said Diamond Tiara
“With plus one damage that attack would have been enough for Scootaloo to win the match.” Said Silver Spoon
She swooped down when an earth pony in a maids outfit raised one of her hoofs up and a shield appeared from the glove. She hit the shield the returned.
“Thats the end of my turn.”
‘Thank you Iseult.’
“Well first it was Blaster Blade and now it’s Iseult. She just keeps getting better.” said Cherilee
“Final Turn” said Spike
“Were not done yet.” said Sweetie Belle ‘This hoof should be good enough defend. I got to stop all three of his attack or I’m finished. Two Nehalems and a Vortex Dragon. I’ll guard the first Nehalem’s attack with a Lozenge Magus. I’ll have to use the rest of my hoo to stop his Vortex Dragon, but I’ll need a heal trigger to survive his final attack’
“Counting on that heal trigger. Your determination to keep fighting is impressive, but this is the end of the line. Draw I attack Amaterasu with Nehalem supported by Aermo.”
16000 to 10000
“I guard with Lozenge Magus.” ‘It’s not over I can stop these attacks. I just have to hold out a bet longer and I’m back in the game.’
“With the support of Jarran my Vortex Dragon attacks your vanguard.”
18000 to 10000
“I guard with Maiden of Libra and Milk.” ‘I used my entire hoof but thats enough protection as long as he doesn't get a drive trigger here.’
18000 to 20000
“I check the twin drive, first check.”
“I stand and draw.” said Apple Bloom ‘Ok I can win this match.’
“I got a drive trigger. (Stand Trigger) This is exactly what I needed I raise Vortex Dragon power up by 5000 and I’ll have Nehalem stand up.” He breathed out and burned all three of them.
‘I used up my entire hoof to defend it and it still wasn't enough.’ (no trigger)
“Our first player moving on to the championship match is Spike.” Announced Rarity then the crowed cheered.
“He’s Strong” said Silver Spoon
“Yeah but Sweetie Belle sure can play too.” said Rainbow Dash
‘Spike won his match’ thought Apple Bloom
‘Spike’ thought Scootaloo
