//------------------------------// // Ride 36: The King of Underground Fights // Story: Cardfight Vanguard Equestria Saga // by VanguardLuard //------------------------------// At Card Capital, there were ponies playing vanguard. In the back was Apple Bloom, and Scootaloo were playing vanguard. “I guess, he isn’t here today either.” said Apple Bloom in a disappointment tone. “Yeah, we haven’t seen him in like a week. Either way he would say. It’s my business, where I go and what I do.” said Scootaloo ‘Spike!’ thought Apple Bloom looking depressed. ‘I don’t think she is listening.’ Spike was walking into the Everfree Forest. And Rainbow Dash followed right behind him. ‘I’ve been wondering where he goes on his own lately. I don’t know why Spike would be in the Everfree Forest?’ thought Rainbow Dash then she followed him into the old castle of the pony sisters. And saw ponies in the castle. She walked through them trying not to be notice. She saw in the center was Spike standing in front of a white muscle pegasus. Then they put there vanguard decks down. ‘Why are they playing vanguard here?’ “It can’t be….” “When I win I’m taking your deck. Because if you enter an underground cardfight you have to put something up.” said the pegasus “Thats what it is.” “It dosen’t matter. I’m not going to let you win.” said Spike “Doesn't he know the kind of ponies that play here. Are nothing but cheaters. The rules don’t mean anything to them. Spike, why would you be involved with this crowd.” Then the pegasus draws from his deck but get the second card not the first card. ‘It’s the first draw and he’s already cheating. I don’t believe it!’ “Let’s see, which card should I play? It hard to decide! ” said the pegasus as he grabbed a card from his bag in front of him. ‘He switched cards. Didn’t you notice Spike?’ ‘I would be breaking the rules if they were any.’ Later. “My dragons are unstoppable. If you don’t want to get burned. Then stay away from the eternal flame.” said Spike as the Pegasus fell to the floor. “You staked your deck and snuke a card in from your bag. And even still you weren’t able to beat me.” ‘You mean he notice all of that cheating. Didn’t say anything and beat him anyway.’ thought Rainbow Dash “Ok, I beat you! Now as promise bring The King out.” demanded Spike “Who’s The King?” asked Rainbow Dash “As if, you think you can casule call out the King of the underground fights. You really thought The King would play against you.” said the Pegasus “If you want to fight The King you have to fight all of us.” said a stallion “Let’s do this!” “Wait! Ok, this is as far as it goes.” said Rainbow Dash come out from where she was. “Rainbow?” said Spike “Who are you?” asked the Pegasus I’m Rainbow Dash, and I’m with Spike.” said Rainbow Dash “So!” “I think you're better off not get involved with him. He has connections.” she whispered into his ear. “I remember him now! He hangs out with Twilight Sparkle. Who is the personal student of Princess Celestia as well as her older brother is Shining Armor who is married to Princess Cadence as well the caption of the royal guard.” he said in shock as he relived. As the ponies talked Rainbow took Spike and left. At the park. “Don’t ever go back to that place.” said Rainbow Dash “I can go where I want.” said Spike “This is about Flip Side?” “He has nothing to do with this.” “You're obviously talking about him. Not that I blame you, after seeing that amazing fight. At National’s.” ‘I guess, the training camp wasn’t much of a challenge. So that why you're going to this underground fights. Looking for somepony stronger to battle with. Spike!’ she remembered some of the past. As well as what Pinkie and Fluttershy said about him. “I remember when he was here last. He was nicer.” said Fluttershy “Yeah, ever since he got back. He asks so cold it’s like he doesn't want to make any friends.” said Pinkie Pie “What happened to him?” “I don’t know.” ‘To me you're still the same dragon. Sure you don’t smile much anymore and your way harder on yourself then you used to be. You're still not bad.’ At the castle. “Please forgive me King. I won’t lose again.” said the pegasus “Forgive you? I don’t think that’s possible.” said someone in the shadows then a chain went around the Pegasus right hind leg and tripped him on to his back. “What would ponie think if I let a weakling on my team.” “Please forgive me.” The chain was removed for his leg. “Ok, I’ll give you one more chance. Spike, I would like to meet him.” Then Rainbow Dash entered the castle. “I’m here to see The King.” “What do you what with me.” said the King coming out into the light revealing he was Discord. “Discord, you're the king of underground fights?” “Yes, after I was reformed. Princess Cadence and Luna don’t really care what I do as long I don’t try to take over Equestria or cause mass chaos.” “Well I wanted to ask you if Spike cames come back if you can send him back?” “You made this too easy.” Spike us laing at the park. The Pegasus and two others walked up to him. Then took him to the castle. Then he say Rainbow Dash tied up. “Rainbow Dash!” “I’m sorry! This is embarrassing!” said Rainbow Dash “Ok, I think that enough of a reunion. I heard you were looking to meet me.” said Discord coming over. “Discord, so you're the king of underground fights.” said Spike “That’s right, did you thought it would be somepony else.” “Give me back the idiot.” “Are you talking about me?” asked Rainbow Dash “Who else would it be?” “You have a point there.” “You know there are two sides to everything. The dull world where rules are followed and where it’s tough because there are no rules. So what world do you want to be apart of?” asked Discord “None of That has nothing to do with me.” said Spike “It seems you got mad skillz. How about you join me.?” “No thanks!” “What!” said the group “Now thats the face of someone. Who doesn't trust anyone. Well except for a few and one of them is card fighting. They don’t lie, you either win or lose. That’s all! And only the winner get everything. If you win, Rainbow Dash is yours. But you don’t stand a chance. I can see the outcome already.” Discord snapped his claws and a table appeared and three gloves. Spike went over and put one on as well as Discord and Rainbow Dash had a glove on. “Why do I have to wear one, too? Wait is this a Motion Figure System?” asked Rainbow Dash as the other ponies ran back to a safe place. “This is where the king of underground fights is determined. It’s old-fashioned, but always available for a fight at this level.” said Discord “Stand up!” “The.” only Spike “Vanguard!” A bright light appeared and the monsters appeared behind them. “Wait a second! Why do I have to join in?” asked Rainbow Dash “You're in the best place. The machine is a prototype that wasn’t released.” said Discord “But I’m in the middle of the battle field. I would like watch with them.” “Not a chance, I want to keep an eye on you. As well I don’t want Spike to lose sight of what’s at stake here.” “As if!” said Spike “I’m going to show you a fight against me is not for the faint of heart. I draw! I ride Alluring Succubus. I activate Gatekeeper’s skill soulcharge. And one more for Succubus’s skill.” ‘That was quick!’ thought Rainbow Dash “Look at that two soulcharges on his first turn.” said the Pegasus “That’s the King he knows everything about the Dark Irregulars.” said a stallion “I ride Iron Tail Dragon! I move Conroe back and call Embodiment of Armor, Bahr. I attack with Bahr.” said Spike Bahr ran to Rainbow Dash and jumped over her and slashed his sword at Succubus. (no trigger) “I can’t believe how strong this machine is. I can see why the other run, I would too.” said Rainbow Dash “I attack with Iron Tail Dragon.” (No trigger on both sides.) “It’s my turn! I ride Decadent Succubus and call one to rear guard.” said Discord. Alluring Succubus turned into a mare just like her but without the wings and has a snake around her front hooves. “The I activate my vanguards Succubus’s skill whenever a Dark Irregulars is called to the rear guard I can soulcharge. I call March Rabbit of Nightmareland.” A Rabbit with glasses appeared. “I also call Imprisoned Fallen Angel, Saragael.” A mare Pegasus with a red mane and tail that was wrapped in chains appeared. “That means he’s going to….” said Rainbow Dash “With my vanguard Succubus’s skill I soulcharge two more cards. Then I soulblast three cards to release Imprisoned Fallen Angel.” Then the chains around Saragael were loosened. “Then I’ll have Fallen Angel attack you.” Saragael flew up went above Rainbow Dash and tackle Iron Tail Dragon. “Then I attack with my vanguard. Drive trigger Check.” (no Trigger) Succubus ran up and wiped the dragon. “Damage trigger check. (Critical trigger) I got a critical trigger and I give all the effects to my Iron Tail Dragon. “I attack with my Succubus with a boost from March Rabbit.” 15000 to 12000 “I guard with Demonic Dragon Mage, Kimnara.” 15000 to 17000 “It’s your turn.” “I ride Dragon Knight Nehalem. I move Bahr back and call Gattling Claw Dragon and Flame Edge Dragon.” a dragon with a scythe but without the handle. “I activate Conroe’s counterblast, by retiring him I can search my deck for a grade one or lower Kagero unit and add it to my claws.” “You search for Wyvern Guard, Barri. So you figured out my plain.” “Figured out your move? What is he talking about?” said Rainbow Dash “With the Edel Rose he has. He can add 5000 power with a counterblast. As well as plus one critical. But it requires Werwolf Sieger to be in the soul. That’s why he left him in after he send it to the soul.” said Spike “So you figured out I was going to ride Edel Rose next turn. So you use Conroe’s skill in order to find the can help you survive her attack.” said Discord ‘I thought this would be easy for Spike. But it looks like Discord knows what he’s doing. I guess the world of underworld fighters are stronger than I thought.’ thought Rainbow Dash “I attack with Flame Edge Dragon.” The dragon charge at her and slashed at her with his blade. (no trigger) “When Flame Edge Dragon’s attack hits I can activate his skill and soulcharge. Then Dragon Knight Nehalem attacks.” The dragon started to charge but stopping before it crushed Rainbow Dash. “No, don’t step on me 10000 to 9000 “I guard with the Dark Queen of Nightmareland.” A mare with an orange mane and tail with a whip appeared to stop his attack. 10000 to 19000 “I check for a drive trigger, (draw trigger) I got a draw trigger. I give the power to Gattling Claw Dragon and then I draw.” Nehalem fired lighting from his spear and hit the Queen. “I attack with Gattling Claw Dragon boosted by Bahr.” Gattling Claw Dragon raised his gun a fired some of the shots almost hit the three of them before hitting Succubus. “Damage trigger check.” (no trigger) “How are you two staying so calm? I will say I like doing some extreme stuff. But this is taking it too far.” said Rainbow Dash “That dragon is good.” said the Pegasus “We are pretty much small fries next to him.” said a stallion “It’s time for a change of strategy. As long you got Barri. There is no use for my Edel Rose. I ride Demon Eater.” Succubus turned into an earth pony mare with green mane and tail. “I activate her skill so I can soulcharge at the state of my main phase to add 2000 power. The I soulblast to release Fallen Angel. I activate Edel Rose’s skill I show her then add her to the top of my deck and search for a copy Werwolf Sieger and add it to my claws. Now my Fallen Angel attacks you.” She charged at Nehalem and hit him. “Now his at three damage.” said the pegasus “Now Demon Eater attacks.” 12000 to 10000 “I guard with Blue Ray Dracokid.” “Twin drive first check, (Critical Trigger) critical trigger. I give all to Succubus! Second check! (no trigger) I attack with Succubus with a boost from March Rabbit.” 20000 to 10000 “I guard with Barri! By discarding a Kagro unit I can nullify your attack! I end my turn.” ‘Now that Barri is out of the way. I just I have to survive to next turn then I’ll win.’ “I ride Dual Axe Archdragon, then I call Bahr. Then Gattling Claw Dragon attacks with Bahr support. (no trigger) I attack with Archdragon.” 10000 to 10000 “I guard with Blitzritter.” 10000 to 20000 “Twin drive, first! (no trigger) Second, (critical trigger) critical trigger! I give all effects to Flame Edge Dragon. With a boost from Bahr, Flame Edge Dragon attacks.” 22000 to 10000 “I guard with Werwolf Sieger, Succubus and Fallen Angel intercept.” 22000 to 25000 Flame Edge Dragon flew above them and slashed the three units. “I end my turn!” “I don’t know if I can keep watching this!” said the Pegasus “No, this is fun, and I have a feeling it’s about to get even more fun. I draw, welcoming to the battlefield a maiden with a heart of darkness, I ride Edel Rose.” His vanguard turned into an earth pony mare with blue mane and tail. “I call Doreen the Thruster and Dark Queen.” A unicorn mare with a black mane and tail appeared. “What? He has a second Edel Rose!” said Rainbow Dash in shock “I’m activating Edal Rose’s counterblast! As long as Werwolf Sieger in the soul. She gains 5000 and plus one critical. Now I activate again. If this attack hits it will do three damage. I’ll be the winner. But first I’m going to get rid of that interceptor. Dark Queen attack Flame Edge Dragon with support from March Rabbit.” She jumped up and wiped the dragon. “You saw me put Edal Rose back to the deck and thought you could use Barri. That was a mistake. I already had a second one. Sometimes you have to fool your opponent. With a boost from Doreen, Edel Rose attacks.” “I guard with Barri!” “What! But you used it?” “So you two Edel Rose, your mistake that I only had one Barri.” “Drive trigger check,(both no triggers) no trigger.” “Final Turn! I call Blazing Core Dragon and Blue Ray Dracokid. With a boost from Blue Ray, Archdragon attacks. Drive trigger check.” (both no trigger) Archdragon swung his ax at her. (no trigger) “I heard that you were the strongest welder of the Dark Irregulars. But I know someone who is even stronger.” “I…. lose….” “Now as agreed give me the hot head.” “I think I would prefer idiot. I hoped you enjoyed your self because this is the last time you are using me as bait.” said Rainbow Dash “What do you mean?” “Yeah right, you know I was going to came back here and ask them to leave you alone. So when I was taken it played right into your plain. And you wait until I tell Celestia and Fluttershy about this” as Rainbow Dash finished talking Discord started to laugh. “And what’s Fluttershy going to do? She asked me to prank you for the prank you pulled on her four days ago.” said Discord “You mean this was a prank?! You were planning this the whole time?!” “Well to tell the truth I was still thinking of a good prank. Then you came in and asked about Spike. Then it hit me, the idea for the perfect prank. The plain was for Spike to lose. Then I would send you to a dark void where you thought you were doomed to spend your entire life. Then I would bring you out and tell you it was all a prank. Unfortunately it didn’t work out that way. Plus I wanted to see how good Spike was” “What?! You mean, Spike didn’t know?!” “That’s right.” Spike and Rainbow Dash left. At Card Capital. “We waited all day and Spike still not here.” said Apple Bloom “When can we go home. I’m so tiered!” said Scootaloo