//------------------------------// // Ride 51: Golden Glow // Story: Cardfight Vanguard Equestria Saga // by VanguardLuard //------------------------------// At sweet apple aches Applejack was at the table editing her deck. Then Apple Bloom came down saw her sister editing her deck and remembered what she did under Psyqualia. Then Applejack saw her. “Come on Apple Bloom eat some breakfast.” “Sorry I’m not hungry.” said Apple Bloom then walked away. ‘What is wrong with you Apple Bloom. You haven’t been yourself lately.’ thought Applejack Apple Bloom entered her room. ‘I was losing myself to Psyqualia. And it wasn’t my opponents. I also treated my friends awful as well. So, what should I do?’ thought Apple Bloom she opened a drawer and was about to but her deck in there. Then she remembered her first battle with Spike, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo and closed it without butting her deck in it. She pulled out Blaster Blade and remembered what happened after her last match with Spike. Apple Bloom left the house in a hurry with her deck. ‘I know, the moment I pulled out Blaster Blade.’ Apple Bloom was outside Card Capital. ‘Throw vanguard, I learned to face my problems head on. I learned because Scootaloo, Sweetie Belle and Spike were there. I want to keep playing vanguard, with my friends. I’m not sure if they will forgive me but I have to apologize.’ Apple Bloom entered and a lot a ponies playing vanguard. ‘I have to tell them.’ “It’s more lively than the last tournament.” said Rarity “We are having another tournament?” asked Apple Bloom “Yeah, that’s why you came right?” asked Sweetie Belle “No, but why are we have a tournament the finals aren’t done yet? So why are we having a qualifier?” “This is not a qualifier. This tournament is for everypony to have fun. Today is not about winning or losing, but having fun. You're going to enter, right?” asked Rarity “But I….” “And don’t worry if you're late. There is no deadline to enter.” “Liston….” “Just signup and have some fun.” “Come on Apple Bloom.” said Scootaloo Apple Bloom took a signup sheet and started to fill it out. “Here is how it goes it doesn't matter how many fights you have. Then once the tournament is done the player with the most wins will be the victor.” said Rarity “So thats how it works.” said Apple Bloom “Thats right!” said Scootaloo Apple Bloom turned in her slip. “Alright lets do this.” said Scootaloo as she took Apple Bloom. “Sweetie Belle, why don’t you go and fight as well. I’ll handle the entry and judging.” said Rarity “Todays shop tournament is divided into two divisions. 12 and under and 13 and older. Also known as junior and senior divisions” said Scootaloo “I guess we are junior division.” said Apple Bloom “Normally yes, but Rarity said use three will be in the senior division. Because we have fought and won in the the national level and doesn't want them to fight an unfair fight when we are a lot stronger then them.” said Scootaloo “Hey look, Applejack is fighting.” said Apple Bloom. Then the two of the walked to her table. “Apple Bloom, I’m glad to see you here.” said Applejack Apple Bloom looked at the deck she was playing with and notice it was a different clan. “Applejack you're using a new deck.” “Yeah, Rarity thought I might like this clan much better than Oracle Think Tank. Then she gave me the cards I need to make a deck and you know what I like Neo Nectar a lot more.” “Are you going to make your move or are you done?” asked Cranky “Sorry, I attack your vanguard with Maiden of Trailing Rose boosted by Lady of the Sunlight Forest.” Then Snips and Snails walked up. “I see you two have entered the tournament.” said Snips “Yeah, we are in the senior division.” said Scootaloo “We are in the junior division.” said Snails Sometime has past. “Go Asura Kaiser finishing hold!” said Scootaloo as she won her match. Then Silver Spoon and Rainbow Dash entered. “There they are.” said Rainbow Dash Sweetie Belle came up to Silver Spoon and ask her. “Are you here for the tournament?” “Yes.” said Silver Spoon “So thats two more more for the senior division.” “Actly three Diamond Tiara will be here soon.” “What aren’t they supposed to be in the junior division?” asked Scootaloo “Didn’t you forget Silver Spoon’s birthday was 3 months ago and Diamond Tiara’s was just last month.” “Oh yeah, well this is are first time we got invited to their birthday parties. As well we weren't friends until a while ago.” “It’s ok, I know we have been mean to you in the past. But I’m glad thats over with now.” said Silver Spoon “So when will Diamond Tiara get here?” As soon as Scootaloo asked that they heard a voice said. “A ninja is a master of stealth.” A sheet fell to the floor revealing Ninja Master Tiara. “No it’s time for a fight.” She stuck her hoof into her shirt. “Did I put it here or here. Will it looks like I forgot my deck. Of all the days to forget it, it had to be when the shop was having a tournament.” “It looks like the Ninja Master forgot her weapon.” said Rainbow Dash laughing “I don’t think none of us are surprised.” said Scootaloo “Here use this deck, Diamond Tiara.” said Rarity levitating a deck. “I’m not Diamond Tiara. I cannot accept another's charity.” said Ninja Master Tiara “You can pay me for it later.” “Ok, if you insist.” “It’s the trial deck Golden Mechanical Soldier.” ‘To many grade one’s and two’s.’ “This deck seems weak. This wont work for me. But I think I know somepony who might enjoy it. Diamond Tiara, Diamond Tiara, Diamond Tiara!” She said as she left. Then a little bit after Diamond Tiara came. “Sorry I took so long, Silver Spoon.” said Diamond Tiara “It’s ok.” said Silver Spoon “Just so you know I’m borrowing this deck. So it won't reflect my true abilities. So let’s fight.” “Stand up, Vanguard!” “You look series!” said Silver Spoon “I ride Tough Boy! I ride King of Sword! I ride Gold Rutile!” said Diamond Tiara “I don’t believe it. Diamond Tiara has ridden to the next grade on each of her turns.” said Scootaloo “I attack Deathrex with Gold Rutile!” said Diamond Tiara “I lost!” said Silver Spoon as the six card went to the damage zone. “Good game!” “Want to go one more time?” “Your on!” ‘See just got lucky last time.’ They played again and Diamond Tiara won again. “I can’t believe I lost again.” “Excuse me?” said a colt “Me?” asked Apple Bloom “Yeah, I would like it if you look thru my deck, since you’re in the national tournament, Apple Bloom.” “Well, if you think I’m good enough.” Apple Bloom and the colt went to the front desk to look at the deck. “It looks like you are using a lot of the same cards I’m running.” “Do you think I should keep using Alfred or should I take him out for one of the newer grade threes? I can't decide.” “If you like to use Alfred you can still use him.” “Good, I didn’t want to take him out of my deck.” ‘It’s amazing to see everypony having fun. Vanguard is a great game it bring together great friends. I was so focused on winning, I forgot to have a goodtime.’ “Gold Rutile attacks.” said Diamond Tiara “Ok this is weird Diamond Tiara just beat Rainbow Dash.” said Silver Spoon “Well, I say luck is playing apart. I mean she has been drawing the only copy of Gold Rutile every game.” said Rainbow Dash “Really I didn’t know she only had one of them. Wow that is lucky.” “Only a few more wins and nopony can deny I’m the best player in the store. Who should I fight next, Apple Bloom.” Me!?” said Apple Bloom “Go on.” said Rarity “Stand up, Vanguard!” sometime later. “My turn, I draw. Only on grade three, this deck is weak.” said Diamond Tiara “I don’t think you should have said that.” said Silver Spoon “I ride Gold Rutile. I guess I have no choice but to call this lower units to the field. I call King of Sword, Oasis Girl and the Screaming’ and Dancing Announcer, Shout. This is a weak bunch of units.” “She complains a lot for someone who made a disinte formation.” said Rainbow Dash “The King of Sword attacks with support from Oasis Girl. (no trigger) Now with support from Tough Boy, Gold Rutile attacks.” “I guard with Flash Shield, Iseult.” “A perfect guard. I check the twin drive, first check. (no trigger) Second check, heal trigger. That 5000 power to NGM Prototype and recover one damage. With a boost from Shout, NGM Prototype attacks.” (Stand trigger) “A bad time to get a stand trigger.” said Scootaloo “She needed a heal trigger.” said Sweetie Belle ‘I need to finish her of this turn.’ thought Apple Bloom “I stand and draw. I activate King of Alfred counterblast. I superior call Knight of Silence, Gallatin, then I activate Barcgal’s skill to superior call Flogal from my deck. I attack Prototype with Gallatin with a boost from Flogal.” “Thats what I get for using weaklings.” said Diamond Tiara as she send Prototype to the drop zone. “Now I attack with King of Knights Alfred.” “No guard!” “I check the twin drive, (no trigger, critical trigger) I got a critical trigger. Thats 5000 power to the standing Gallatin and the critical stay with my vanguard.” “I guess I have to check for to triggers.” (both no triggers) “Now Gallatin’s attacks with a boost from Flogal.” “I guard with Shining Lady and Ring Girl Clara.” “I end my turn.” “Now it’s time for my final turn.” “Why to be modest.” said Sweetie Belle “I call King of Sword and activate Oasis Girl’s counterblast to give her 1000 power. I use it again and three more times. Oasis Girl boosts the King of Sword’s attack.” “I guard with Epona and Marron.” “It’s incredible that she did five counterblasts in a row.” said Scootaloo “But I think she might of done it without thinking.” said Sweetie Belle “I attack with Gold Rutile boosted by Tough Boy.” said Diamond Tiara “I guard with Llew, and Gallatin intercepts.” “Drive trigger, first check. (no trigger) Second check, I got another heal trigger. The 5000 power will go to my standing King of Sword and I recover one damage. Now with a boost from Shout my King of Sword attacks.” “I don’t guard!” The six card was not a trigger. “Looks like I lost.” “She is really strong when she has a balanced deck.” said Scootaloo in shocked then she shook her head. “No she just got lucky.” “Apple Bloom!” whispered Applejack sawing her fight. Then She saw Apple Bloom smile. ‘I’m glad she is back to her old self.’ “Nice fight!” said Sweetie Belle “Fight me next, Apple Bloom?” asked Scootaloo “Sure.” said Apple Bloom “It looks like things are back to normal.” said Rarity “I’m sorry, I feel terrible for the way I treated you girls.” “What are you talking about we are just glad you are back to normal.” said Scootaloo “Yeah!” argead Sweetie Belle “But…..” said Apple Bloom “Remember what I said today is all about having a good time playing together.” said Rarity “Yeah, let’s fight!” said Scootaloo “Welcome back.” said Sweetie Belle “Thank you!” sad Apple Bloom