//------------------------------// // Ride 22: The Holy Dragon Descends! // Story: Cardfight Vanguard Equestria Saga // by VanguardLuard //------------------------------// ‘Two grade threes. If this happened a few weeks ago. I would been to scared to think strate. But this is nothing I can’t handle.’ thought Apple Bloom “Here I go, Ruin Shade attacks Alfred. I activate her skill to increase her power.” said Thunderlane sending two cards to the drop zone. 11000 to 10000 “I guard with Wingal.” 11000 to 15000 Ruin Shade slashed at the dog then tried for Apple Bloom but she blocked it with her sword. “Spirit Exceed boosted by Evil Shade attacks your vanguard. Activating Evil Shade’s skill to increase Exceed’s power. I check the twin drive first (no trigger), second (no trigger).” He ran up and slashed her with his swords. “Damage trigger check.” (No trigger) “She’s been hit for four.” said Scootaloo in a worried tone. “Guiding Zombie supports my other Spirit Exceed in an attack on your vanguard.” 15000 to 10000 “I guard with Elaine.” He charged her put Elaine put up a magical shield stopping him. “I end my turn.” “Nice I keep the damage to one through that whole assault. Now it’s my turn, I draw and call the Solitary Knight, Gancelot.” (Gallatin) (Alfred) (Gordon) (Wingal) (Gancelot) (Marron) “She has filled up her rear guard Alfred is coming at full strength.” “Gallatin attacks your vanguard with support from Wingal.” 16000 to 10000 “I guard with Samurai Spirit and Ruin Shade will intercept.” 16000 to 20000 Gallatin slashed both of the pirates then went back. “Lets see how you deal with an attack from Alfred.” “I know it her, but it’s like she’s overflushing with confidence.” said Scootaloo “I think you mean to say overflowing.” said Rarity correcting Scootaloo “Somethings different about the why she is playing.” said Sweetie Belle “I’ve notice it to. She’s been unreadable positive about the fight. You can get that just by looking at her.” said Rarity “Face your punishment.” said Apple Bloom sending an energy wave at Thunderlane. “Now for the twin drive first check(no trigger), second (no trigger).” “Damage check.” (no trigger) “I’ll have Marron support Gordon in an attack on your vanguard.” He ran up and stabbed him. “Checking for a damage trigger.” (no trigger) “With that I end my turn.” “That five damage for Thunderlane.” said Blossomforth is a shocked tone. “And Apple Bloom is at four.” said Pipsqueak “How is she beating my big brother.” said Rumble ‘Yes I got him cornered with only one point to go.’ thought Apple Bloom Thunderlane just laugh. “Well Apple Bloom you sure have became a tough fighter. Pushing me all the way to five damage like that. You deserve a reward. Meet the fearsome new face of the pirate of the abyss Granblue.” he said holding the card up. “That card must be from the new expansion set.” “Serge of the seven seas arise. I ride King of Demonic Seas, Basskirk” He turned into an earth pony with a head full of tentacles with a whip. “I soulcharge to give him 2000 power until the end of turn. Next I activate Guiding Zombie’s skill. I send him to the soul and take the top three of my deck and put them in the drop zone.” “You don’t think….” said Silver Spoon “Oh he’s going to….” said Diamond Tiara “See I told you. Here it comes something big.” said Rainbow Dash “That makes eight units in the soul. Now witness the ultimate resurrection. Counterblast for five. Then I soulblast for eight. Sleeping warriors of the watery deep rise into action in name of the demon lord. Two Commodore Bluebloods and two Dandy Guy, Romarios to the rear guard circle. I retire Spirit Exceed.” said Thunderlane “Four units out of the drop zone at the same time.” said Apple Bloom “With this skill I can resurrect up to five units. But this four are all I need.” “Show her the power of the Granblue pirates Thunderlane. Show the not to take the champions so lightly.” said Blossomforth “I hope Thunderlane doesn't scare Apple Bloom too badly.” said Pipsqueak “Amazing with this level of play. It’s hard to determine a winner.” said Rarity “It’s looking like the one who runs out of options first will lose.” said Scootaloo Rumble pulled on the string which pulled on Scootaloo’s wing making her fall out of her site. “Don’t forget.” he said tugging on the string but not reeling her in. “Apple Bloom, you got to win this one for me.” pleaded Scootaloo “I have to defend this attacks.” said Apple Bloom “Here I come, I attack Alfred with Blueblood boosted by Romario.” 18000 to 10000 “I guard with Epona.” He fired a beam from his horn hitting a armored earth pony colt riding a big bug. “Evil Shade support Basskirk and attacks Alfred. I activate Evil Shade’s skill.” 22000 to 10000 “I guard that with Flash Shield Iseult. I activate Iseult’s skill. By discarding a Royal Paladin from my hoof. Iseult can nullify the attack.” He swang his whip at Apple Bloom but Iseult raised one of her hoofs up and a shield appeared from the glove blocking the whip. “Checking twin drive first check.(no trigger) Second check a critical trigger. I give all the effects to my standing Blueblood. Now with support for Romario, he attacks Alfred.” 23000 to 10000 “I guard with Wingal.” “This attack is too powerful to be stopped the easily.” “That is why I’m having Gordon intercept as well. When Gordon intercepts an attack as long as there is a Royal Paladin unit in the vanguard circle 5000 power is added to his shield.” The other Blueblood did not even fire. “I end my turn.” “I don’t believe it. Thunderlane was not able to do any damage her.” said Blossomforth “Wow” said Pipsqueak in shocked “Apple Bloom is doing great.” said Silver Spoon “Excuse me Applejack but does Apple Bloom have a twin sister that none of us have have never meet before.” “No it’s just me, Apple Bloom, and Big Mac.” said Applejack “Oh yeah.” In the waiting room. “I wonder if Apple Bloom could win this.” said Cadence “Yeah her opponent is sitting at five damage.” said Celestia “It’s too close to call. At first glance it looks like Apple Bloom has a chance to win. But we can’t underestimate her opponents determination.” said Luna Back in the arena. ‘My last attack forced her to use up almost all the cards in her hoof. I just have to make it to my turn and she will be defenseless. Then the game is mine. I So no matter what I do I have to hold out. Till my next turn.’ thought Thunderlane ‘This is it if I want to defeat Thunderlane is going to have to be on this turn. I just need to deal one more point of damage to win. My Royal Paladins and my friends in team Crusaders are counting on me to win and I won’t let them down. What is strange feeling.’ thought Apple Bloom looking at her deck having a strange feeling. “What’s wrong Apple Bloom?” asked Scootaloo “It can’t be.” said Spike ‘It’s like a card was calling to me, telling me to use it.’ thought Apple Bloom draw her card. ‘This is perfect time to use this card.’ “Beacon of hope bring judgment to the battlefield I ride Soul Saver Dragon.” Apple Bloom transformed into a white and blue female dragon. “Soul Saver Dragon, but why I thought….” said Scootaloo in a shocked tone “Is something wrong?” said Sweetie Belle “I stopped her from putting that into her deck. It was one of the new cards she got in her booster pack.” “That card is really strong. But I don’t think you should use it. With all it’s different abilities it may be too tough to master.” said past Scootaloo ‘Scootaloo tried to stop me. But then on the way in I gotta feeling and its because in that feeling that I now have the chance to win. I’m gonna make a good use of this chance.’ thought Apple Bloom “I activate Soul Saver Dragon soul blast at the cost of five. Are you ready for the power of the Royal Paladin’s. I add 5000 to Gallatin, 5000 to Marron, and 5000 to Wingal too.” “You're raising the power of your units just like that.” said Thunderlane “That Soul Saver Dragon’s skill I can give up to three units 5000 power until end of turn. Also known as the Holy Charging roar. I mov Marron to the front, Gancelot is retiered and I call one more Marron. I attack Basskirk with Gallatin supported by Wingal.” 26000 to 10000 I guard with Rough Seas Banshee and intercept with two Bluebloods.” ‘All this power of hers means I have to use more cards to guard.’ 26000 to 30000 An earth pony mare with a grey mane and tail with an eye patch appeared, and the two Bluebloods stepped in as well. As Gallatin attack them and then retreated. “I’ll have Marron support Soul Saver Dragon and attack your Vanguard. Also I activate Soul Saver Dragon other skill. Soul Saver Dragon gain 3000 power when it attacks the vanguard.” 21000 to 10000 “I guard with Gust Jinn.” A pegasus with a red mane and tail. “By discarding one Granblue unit I nullify you attack. It’s the same skill as Iseult.” “Twin drive first check(no trigger).” ‘As long as she doesn't draw a trigger here. I can still win this.’ “Second check (stand trigger), stand trigger activated. Gallatin stands with an extra 5000 power.” She held out one of her claws and fired a energy ball at him. But the pegasus flapped his wings and blowing the attack away. “Good defending it’s not easy to stop an attack like that.” “No matter what happens I’m never gonna give up.” “Marron attacks your vanguard.” 11000 to 10000 “I guard with Knight Spirit” 11000 to 20000 Marron shot lighting from his horn but Knight Spirit stop it with his sword. “She almost had him.” said Diamond Tiara “She was so close.” said Silver “I’m not sure if I should be relieved or worried.” said Pipsqueak “If you were cheering for Thunderlane you should be worried. Because Apple Bloom still has one more attack. But Thunderlane won’t be able to guard. He used up all his card in his hoof and no more intercepts. His out of options.” said Blossomforth “Ok Thunderlane here I come.” said Apple Bloom “There is nothing I can do. But as I said before I’ll never give up.” said Thunderlane “Gallatin are opponent battled us with honor. Give him a swift end. Attack!” Gallatin ran towards him and slashed Thunderlane with his sword. “Damage trigger check.(no trigger) It looks like I lost.” “She did it.” said Rainbow Dash “Good work Apple Bloom.” said Applejack “I did it, I won.” said Apple Bloom “The winner is Apple Bloom. And so the winners of Ponyville’s Regional Qualifier. Are team Crusaders.” announced Pinkie Pie ‘Spike, I couldn’t have done this without you and the support of team Crusades. And my Royal Paladins where a big help too.’ thought Apple Bloom “You did it Apple Bloom. That was awesome. You beat Thunderlane, we’re chapions.” said Scootaloo “Then that means….” “We’re heading to the National Tournament.” finished Rarity “She did great.” said Sweetie Belle Spike remembered what happened in the battle. “Did she just. No not possible.” whispered Spike ‘What was that weird feeling. I got during the match.’ wondered Apple Bloom “Thunderlane are you ok?” asked Blossomforth “Have you ever known me to get disappointed from a loose before. I just have to train even hard for next time.” said Thunderlane “Thundlane I just wanted to say that was a wonderful fight.” said Apple Bloom “I underestimated you Apple Bloom. But that won't happen again. But I got to warn you Nationals are going to be even tougher. You girls and Spike are going to have to train real hard for it.” “Scootaloo.” Scootaloo looked and Rumble. “Team Crusaders won. So I’ll give up on making you my wife.” Scootaloo let out a breath of relief. “I’ve decided, I’ll just become your husband.” said Rumble as Scootaloo runned away. Then he grabbed on to one her back legs. “I don’t think Rumble will ever get the hint.” said Applejack Scootaloo tried to get Rumble off her even tried to buck him off. Until Thunderlane came over and said. “Now Rumble you have to stop.” “Why is that.” asked Rumble “Scootaloo has the National Tournament coming up. You can’t both her with this like marriage.” “Thank you.” said Scootaloo “The wedding can wait till after the tournament.” Once Scootaloo heard that she was shocked. “Ok I can wait.” said Rumble letting go of Scootaloo’s leg. Scootaloo ran to her team in fear that Rumble might come after her again. At the awards ceremony. The three princess came out to give the awards. “Cangoulations” said Cadence putting the medal around Sweetie Belle. “Thank you.” said Sweetie Belle “Do your best at Nationals.” said Luna putting the medal around Scootaloo. “I will.” said Scootaloo “We all wish you the best of luck.” said Celestia putting the medal around Spike. “Thanks.” said Spike “You two.” said Celestia putting the medal around Apple Bloom. “Thank you.” said Apple Bloom Celestia lead in and whispered in Apple Bloom's ear. “Your welcome visit us at PSY anytime. You can even bring your friends if you want.” “OK team Crusaders has earned the right to go off and compete in the Vanguard National Tournament. Everypony, how about we give them a big round of applause.” said Pinkie Pie The crowed cheered and gave them an applause. “This is all because of you Apple Bloom. If you hadn’t beat Thunderlane. We would been second place. But we’re champions, and we’re going to the Nationals.” said Scootaloo “Then we’re going to get married.” said Rumble “NO WE’RE NOT” shouted Scootaloo ‘We’re heading to the National tournament. Some of the strongest cardfighters from all over Equestria will be there. But no matter what I won’t runaway. I got my clan to back me up and my friends. I’m going to give it my all.’ thought Apple Bloom