Episode 1 [Part 2] - Arrival of a Unlikely Hero
[Dusk’s Life Points: 8000]
[Grey Wing’s Life Points: 8000]
[Turn 1: Grey Wing]
[Dusk's Cards in Hoof: 5]
[Grey Wing's Cards in Hoof: 5]
“Allow me to be the first. I draw!” Grey Wing said he drew a card from his deck and scanned. through his hoof. “I summon Skull Knight #2 in Attack mode.”
Everypony watched as he took one of the cards and placed it onto one of the five open slots of his duel disk; the monster slots.
A portal appeared in front of Grey Wing and soon, a fearsome warrior rose from it. It wields a large sword and pointed it towards Dusk. A small screen appeared near it to display its stats for all to see.
[Skull Knight #2] [ATK: 1000] [DEF: 1200] [Level: 4]
“What is that?!”
“Did he summon a monster?!”
Many ponies watching the duel were both surprised and shocked of what they have just seen. Somehow in their eyes, Grey Wing summoned a creature they never seen before despite being a pegasus; having no magic whatsoever.
Twilight Sparkle, despite the situation she was in, couldn’t help but be in awe of what she was witnessing.
However, Grey Wing didn’t stop there. “Then I will activate the Spell, Double Summon.”
He placed the card into one of the five openings beneath the monster slots; the Spell and Trap slots. Soon, a large holographic image of the card appeared before Grey Wing for all to see.
“When this card is activated, I can conduct two Normal Summon this turn. Then I will release my Skull Knight #2…”
The monster in question burst into particles of light, but another portal opened beneath where it once stood.
“To Advance Summon Summoned Skull!”
Now, a demonic being rose to take the released monster’s place as it made a seething roar which scared the crowd.
[Summoned Skull] [ATK: 2500] [DEF: 1200] [Level: 6]
“Since I released Skull Knight #2 to Advance Summon a fiend-type monster, I can Special Summon another Skull Knight #2 from my deck, which I have to then shuffle.”
Everypony watched as the monster that vanished soon reappeared back on Grey Wing’s side of the field.
[Skull Knight #2] [ATK: 1000] [DEF: 1200] [Level: 4]
While many in the crowd muttered that Dusk may not stand a chance against a monster like Summoned Skull, Celestia have faith in him as she watches the duel.
“Since I can’t attack during the first turn, I will end my turn.” Grey Wing said with a dark smile.
[Turn 2: Dusk]
[Dusk's Cards in Hoof: 5]
[Grey Wing's Cards in Hoof: 3]
“Don’t think you have the advantage just yet. I draw!” Dusk shouted as he drew his card and looked through his hoof to make his own move. He hid his surprise that he was able to hold his cards despite having no fingers.
"First, I play Pot of Greed. It allows me to draw two cards from my deck."
After drawing the cards, he gazes upon them and smiled.
“Excellent. I play the Field Spell, Temple of the Six!”
A slot opened on the right side of the blade part of the duel disk as Dusk placed a card on it. After the slot closed, everypony watched as the environment around them changed. The buildings in the city vanished and in their place were hundred of dead trees and the afternoon sky quickly darkens.
As for the tower, it was replaced with a massive building with a design that was completely unknown to the ponies. To Dusk, it was a Japanese temple and its gate has a glowing symbol at its center.
“What happened to the city and the sky!?” The crowd panicked at the shocking change to their surroundings.
“Don’t worry! What you are all seeing is an illusion!” Dusk shouted to the crowd in hope of easing them after watching the changes done due to his Field Spell. He then turned his attention to Dusk Wing.
“Also, since you control a monster and I have none, I can Special Summon Elder of the Six Samurai, which I will put in Defense mode.”
Soon, a being within a box-like contraption appeared on Dusk’s side of the field; its mechanical legs crouching.
[Elder of the Six Samurai] [ATK: 400] [DEF: 0] [Level: 3]
“Next, I will summon Legendary Six Samurai – Kageki in Attack mode.”
To the right of the Elder of the Six Samurai, a warrior wearing brown armor appeared ready for battle. He was unique for he has four arms; one normal pair wielded dual katanas while the mechanical pair on his back wielded dual katana-like batons.
[Legendary Six Samurai – Kageki] [ATK: 200] [DEF: 2000] [Level: 3]
“When Legendary Six Samurai – Kageki is Normal Summoned, I can Special Summon a Level 4 or lower "Six Samurai" monster from my hand, apparently now my hoof. Also, this card gains 1500 ATK whenever I control another “Six Samurai” monster with a different name.”
The warrior raised his weapons into the air as an electric aura surrounded him; indicating he was being powered up.
[Legendary Six Samurai – Kageki] [ATK: 200 (+)> 1700]
“With his effect, I then Special Summon Tuner monster, Kagemusha of the Six Samurai, in Defense mode.”
Now, a warrior wearing green armor and wielding a spear appeared as he kneeled into a defensive posture to the left of the Elder of the Six Samurai.
[Kagemusha of the Six Samurai] [ATK: 400] [DEF: 1800] [Level: 2]
“Tuner monster? You don’t mean…!”
“Looks like you know what I am planning to do. It seems you know more about Duel Monsters than I thought.”
Grey Wing looked upon Dusk in shock as the latter raise his right hoof into the air.
“I’m tuning my Level 2 Kagemusha of the Six Samurai to my Level 3 Elder of the Six Samurai!” Dusk shouted as the former jumped into the turned into two stars, which flew into the air as the latter jumped into the air.
In the air, the stars then lined up in a straight line and then changed into glowing green rings. The Elder then move into the two rings before stopping at the center. Soon, he turned into three stars as they lined up straight within the rings.
Everypony watched in awe of the sight as Dusk begun to chant something.
“Never yield against the unrelenting storm! Witness power born through unity!” Suddenly, a pillar of light shot through the rings, consuming the stars and then the rings themselves.
“Synchro Summon! Stand Strong! Legendary Six Samurai - Shi En!” From the pillar of light, a warrior-like monster appears wearing intimating crimson armor and had dragon-like wings on his back. As the monster landed on the ground, his katana drawn and ready for battle.
[Legendary Six Samurai - Shi En] [ATK: 2500] [DEF: 1400] [Level: 5]
“What was that!?”
“Look at that thing! He might have a chance after all!”
Many ponies looked upon Dusk’s powerful monster in awe and became relieved that he had a chance in defeating Grey Wing after all.
“Where did you find him your Majesty?” Shining Armor hastily ask Celestia regarding Dusk and his skill in Duel Monsters; an otherwise unknown card game. The rest of the royal guard also share the same thought.
“Not at the moment captain. When the duel is over, I promise will explain everything about Dusk to everypony.”
Celestia spoke as she remained focused on the duel and could tell that Dusk wasn’t done just yet since the symbol on the gate of Temple of the Six was glowing.
“Temple of the Six effect now activates. Each time a "Six Samurai" monster is Normal or Special Summoned, a Bushido Counter is place on this card. Since I summoned four “Six Samurai” monsters, the card gains four counters.”
Dusk pointed to the gate of the temple as four circles appeared on the gate’s four corners, symbolizing the Bushido Counters.
[Temple of the Six - Bushido Counters 0 (+)> 4]
“What is the point of…” Grey Wing stopped when he noticed that his monsters begun to be surrounding with a green aura. “What is happening to my monsters?!”
“Another effect of the Temple of the Six.” Dusk answered with a smile. “Your monsters lose 100 ATK for every Bushido Counter on this card.”
“What?!” Grey Wing yelled as he watched as Summoned Skull and Skull Knight #2 became weaker due to the Field Spell.
[Summoned Skull] [ATK: 2500 (-)> 2100]
[Skull Knight #2] [ATK: 1000 (-)> 600]
“Prepare yourself! Shi En! Attack Summoned Skull!”
Shi En boldly charged at the fiend as he prepared to strike the monster down.
“Blue Flame Strike!” Dusk shouted as Shi En cleaved his katana across Summoned Skull’s chest. The fiend roared as it glowed and shattered into countless particles.
Grey Wing roared as well for his Life Points was cut down as well.
[Grey Wing’s Life Points: 8000 (-)> 7600]
“I am not done yet! Kageki! Attack Skull Knight #2!”
Kageki’s mechanical arms on his back were rotating their own weapons rapidly as he looked at the fiend.
“Thunder Slash!” Soon, Kageki was propelled towards Skull Knight #2 and using his other pair of arms, cut down the fiend with his katanas.
Grey Wing’s Life Points drop further as he brace for impact.
[Grey Wing’s Life Points: 7600 (-)> 6500]
“I set three cards face-down and end my turn.” Dusk place his remaining cards into his duel disk, appearing on the field face down.
Dusk turned his head to the crowd as they cheered for him, seeing him take the lead in the duel.
“Incredible!”
“Come on Dusk! Bring Grey Wing down!”
Both Celestia and Shining Armor were smiling what he had accomplished. Despite her mouth being covered, Twilight was trying to make a smile of her own. Grey Wing in turn became angry of the setback of losing his monsters and Life Points.
[Turn 3: Grey Wing]
[Dusk's Cards in Hoof: 0]
[Grey Wing's Cards in Hoof: 3]
“Why you…! I draw!” Grey Wing yelled as he drew a card. “I play my own Pot of Greed, which allows me to draw two more cards.”
After two more cards, Grey Wing smiled darkly as he looked through his hoof.
“How is this? Next, I play Mystical Space Typhoon, which allows me to destroy 1 Spell or Trap card on the field!”
“Don’t tell me…” Dusk spoke as he knows what Grey Wing is targeting.
“Indeed! Say goodbye to your Field Spell!” Upon playing the Spell, the card appeared on Grey Wing’s field and from it, a cyclone appeared and struck the Temple of the Six.
Shattering it into pieces, the Field Spell slowly vanished as everypony watch the reappearance of their city and the tower while the sky returned to normal. While relieved that Dusk was telling the truth, they were concerned since he was losing his advantage.
"Now I play Cost Down! By discarding 1 card, the Levels of all monsters in my hoof goes down by 2.”
‘Does he mean to…’
“I summon Beast of Talwar in Attack mode.” A muscular fiend appeared on Grey Wing’s field, wielding a pair of large curved swords.
[Beast of Talwar] [ATK: 2400] [DEF: 2000] [Level: 6]
“Then I play Premature Burial. By paying 800 of my Life Points, I can Special Summon a monster from my Graveyard in Attack mode and equip this card to it.”
[Grey Wing’s Life Points: 6500 (-)> 5700]
“Return! Summoned Sku…!”
“No!” Dusk interrupted. “I active Shi En’s first effect! Once per turn, whenever my opponent activates a Spell or Trap Card, I can negate the activation and then destroy it!”
“What?!” Grey Wing shouted as Shi En raised his katana and it begun to glow. Soon, Premature Burial was negated and destroyed.
“You…! I'll then play Axe of Despair and equip it to Beast of Talwar!” A sinister looking axe soon appeared in front of the fiend, which it grabbed after sheathing one of its swords. “Now my monster gains an additional 1000 ATK!”
[Beast of Talwar] [ATK: 2400 (+)> 3400]
‘Not good…’ Dusk thought as the crowd were horrified of Grey Wing’s reversal.
“Time for you to pay! Beast of Talwar! Destroy Shi En!”
Beast of Talwar charged towards the warrior with one of its swords and the axe prepared to strike down the samurai.
“I activate Shi En’s second effect!” Dusk shouted “If this card would be destroyed, I can destroy another face-up "Six Samurai" monster I control instead! Kageki, protect your comrade!”
Just before the fiend could strike, Kageki quickly moved in front of Shi En. Looking back, Kageki nodded his head to Shi En before gazing upon the fiend with his weapons raised in a defensive maneuver.
However, the Beast of Talwar laid down a barrage of attacks, which broke through Kageki’s blades and destroying him in the process.
Dusk braced himself as he finally taken damage to his Life Points.
[Dusk’s Life Points: 8000 (-)> 7100]
“While I lost some Life Points, Shi En wasn’t destroyed.” Dusk said as Grey Wing growled in anger that his opponent retained his key monster.
“I end my turn.”
[Turn 4: Dusk]
[Dusk's Cards in Hoof: 0]
[Grey Wing's Cards in Hoof: 0]
“Now it is my turn. I draw.” After drawing his card, Dusk then pointed to one of his set cards to the right.”
“I activate my Trap, Sixth Sense.” The card flipped up and soon, a die appeared on Grey Wing’s field.
“What is this?” Grey Wing questioned.
“First, I declare 2 numbers from 1 to 6 and then you roll the die. If the result is one of the numbers I declared, I can draw that many cards. If the result is none of the declared numbers, then I have to send a number of cards from the top of my deck to the Graveyard equal to the result.”
“You are going to gamble then?”
“Apparently, I am. I choose number 5 and 6.” Dusk declared.
‘High numbers? Like that is going to help you.” Grey Wing then pointed his hoof at the die in front of him, which caused to roll towards the ground.
Everypony watched as the die rolled and finally stopped. However, they all groaned in disappointment as the result was the number 4.
“Ha! You gambled and you lost!” Grey Wing laughed.
Dusk was relatively calm of the outcome as he sends the top four cards of his deck to the Graveyard.
“I activate my next Trap, Six Style – Dual Wield.” Dusk pointed to the center set card. “If the only monster I control is a “Six Samurai” monster and it is in Attack mode, I can target 2 cards my opponent controls and return them back to the hoof.”
“But… I only got…” Grey Wing muttered as the only cards he controls was Beast of Talwar and its equip card, Axe of Despair.
“It is obvious what is going back to your hoof.” Dusk spoke as the effect of his trap soon caused Beast of Talwar and its Axe of Despair to vanish from the field. Soon, the cards reappeared in Grey Wing’s hoof.
“I active my final Trap, Double-Edged Sword Technique. I can Special Summon two “Six Samurai” monsters from my Graveyard.”
“But you only got one monster in your Graveyard and it is that samurai.” Grey Wing stated before he realizes that was no longer the cast. “Wait… Sixth Sense!”
Dusk merely smiled. “I got more than one samurai in my Graveyard, so I’ll summon these two!” Two portals soon appeared as a figure begun to rise up from each one.
“The Six Samurai - Zanji!” From one portal, appeared a warrior wearing dark orange armor and wielding a naginata.
[The Six Samurai - Zanji] [ATK: 1800] [DEF: 1300] [Level: 4]
“And The Six Samurai - Irou!” From the other portal, appeared a warrior wearing dark purple armor, wielding a nodachi and had something like a blindfold over his eyes.
[The Six Samurai - Irou] [ATK: 1700] [DEF: 1200] [Level: 4]
“This can’t be!” Grey Wing shouted as he saw that his opponent has three monsters while he has nothing. “I can’t afford to lose like this!”
Upon seeing that Dusk was about to win, the crowd of ponies were ecstatic as they cheered him on. Celestia and Shining Armor were also cheering while Twilight was rejoicing despite her words being muffled.
“It is over Grey Wing! Shi En! Zanji! Irou! Direct Attack!” Yelled Dusk as his three monsters charged at Grey Wing with their weapons ready. One by one, they struck at the Pegasus.
While leaving no wounds, Grey Wing screamed as he felt the strike from each of Dusk’s monsters, cutting his Life Points into nothing.
[Grey Wing’s Life Points: 5700 (-)> 3200 (-)> 1400 (-)> 0]
[Winner: Dusk]
As the pegasus fell to the ground, a large screen appeared above the center of the field, declaring Dusk the winner of the duel along with a picture for everypony to see. Soon, the holograms were being shut off as Dusk’s monster dissipated into nothing.
While the crowd was cheering loudly for Dusk’s victory against Grey Wing, he moved towards Grey Wing to check on his status.
Much to his shock, a dark aura manifested from Grey Wing’s body and formed into something akin to a wraith. He and the ponies heard it scream as its form slowly break down into nothing.
The duel disk on Grey Wing’s hoof also shared the same fate; vanishing and leaving only the cards he used behind.
After the wraith and duel disk were gone, the dome also vanished as well. Soon, the royal guard rushed in to apprehend Grey Wing while Shining Armor went to untie Twilight and both hugged each other in joy.
Dusk soon approached Celestia, who was overjoyed of the outcome of the duel.
“You both stopped Grey Wing and saved my student. For this, you have my deepest gratitude.”
Dusk merely lowered his head in respect. “I was doing what I believed was right.”
It was then the entire crowd of ponies quickly surrounded Dusk, becoming overwhelmed by the questions being thrown at him.
“Where did come from?”
“What do you know about these cards?”
“Could you teach me how to play?”
Celestia couldn’t help but giggle at the scene. Dusk could only sigh as he tried to answer their questions as best he could. Yet, he was also happy with the outcome of the duel.
Despite being Earth and was in a world that was like a kid show, it was always a good day for him when nobody got hurt or a life is saved.
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this is great hope you update more!
grat story and i found it at the beast time i just finished the og anime and you get
out of 5
I think you meant Beast of Talwar as summoned skull was denied being revived.