Yugioh: Worlds Collide

by ShootingStar25

Chapter 123: Friends till the End

Author's Note:

Based on the title, you know what this is a reference to.

The situation was a dire one. Isaac and Sunset had left with Applejack to tackle a problem in Appaloosa which turned out to be none other than the final leader. Thankfully, Isaac was able to take down their boss as he proved to be the last outlaw standing. For what it was worth, it seemed that everything was fine. The mission had been completed, but yet it wasn't. Sunset had stepped away from the party for a bit when she was attacked by a mysterious pony who had a piece of the Tantabus that Twilight and her friends sealed away as they infused it with Sunset's mind as they hoped to carry out their plan for revenge. So with that Sunset was nowhere to be found, as Isaac was now blaming himself for not protecting his friend.

Twilight caught wind of this when she overheard Isaac crying in his room as he didn't want to look at the princess. Twilight was concerned that when she put her hoof on Isaac as it caused him to burrow his face into the princess' fur as she comforted the colt. Isaac then explained the situation to Twilight who simply said that they would find and save Sunset. And so Twilight sent word to the princesses, to which Celestia was heartbroken to hear her former student was kidnapped and now brainwashed. Luna did her best to calm her sister as she panicked as she informed Twilight and her friends to find the culprit and take them down, while she helped to stabilize her sister and keep the kingdom from worrying. Twilight gave her word as she told the others and they began to get to work. They spent days trying to figure out where Sunset could possibly be, but given that Equestria was a big place, it would take forever to search.

During this time, Isaac was in his room as he held Sunset's duel disk in his magic. Isaac was still kicking himself as he felt responsible for all this. Sunset was the one who had asked his help to rid her home of these Duel Monsters and through thick and thin they did. But when it mattered the most, he was unable to help her and as a result it now meant she was in danger and he let it happen. Isaac looked at the Red-Eyes card he gave Sunset as he could feel the dragon's spirit as it was calling out for its mistress.

"Please, forgive me, Red-Eyes. I'm sorry I couldn't protect, Sunset." said Isaac as he let out a few tears. "But I swear on my life, that I will find her and I will do whatever it takes to reunite the two of you. I promise." Red-Eyes appeared before Isaac as he let out an angry growl as he looked at the colt.

Both Mahad and Mana appeared as they sensed Red-Eyes' fury as they prepared to protect their master from harm. Isaac put his hoof out as he told his magicians to stand down as he approached the dragon who was still anger. Red-Eyes gave a death glare and scowl at the colt; Isaac looked at the creature before he put his head down and left himself wide open to let Red-Eyes take its anger out on him. Red-Eyes then unfanged its teeth and looked to attack Isaac. Mahad and Mana were about to leap into action to protect their master when Red-Eyes just brought its head down and looked at Isaac straight in the eyes. The dragon was upset about Sunset, but he also knew that his mistress trusted Isaac as she would often tell him that Isaac wasn't one to give up on his friends. So Red-Eyes made it clear to Isaac that he should find Sunset as it let out a menacing growl.

"Thank you." said Isaac as he put his hoof out and touched the dragon's face. "I promise to bring Sunset home, not just for you, but for everyone around her and the rest of your comrades." said Isaac. Red-Eyes heard Isaac's words as they rang true and he vowed to help the colt in any way possible as he disappeared back into his card. Isaac's magician gave their word as they too would help search for Sunset. With that Isaac exited his room as he saw the others and began to help in searching for their lost friend.

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And so it went, all potential searches ended up empty as the gang was trying to find their lost friend. Isaac was determined to bring Sunset home that he couldn't afford to sleep, not until he found the orange unicorn. Still it was but an fruitless effort, Twilight had managed to convince Isaac to get some sleep as she told him that she would continue the search. Isaac was hesitant, but Twilight clocked him on the head as she gave him a stern talking. And so Isaac made his way to his room as he hoped to get some rest. Just as he made his way to his room, he noticed a small note that was laid on his bed as he grabbed it with his magic. He read through it as his eyes grew wide.

"If you want to save your friend, then come to this location. And come alone, or else... well, millions will die."

Isaac looked at the place as he pulled a book from one of his shelfs as it had a map of the place. He then saw where it was located and saw that he could get there through the train. So with a determined look, Isaac had his plan as he got ready to get some sleep. Morning rose as the sun was in the sky, for many they would still be asleep, but for a certain colt he was more than awake. Isaac put on his clothes and slotted on his duel disk as he prepared himself. He then made his way to Twilight's room as he slowly opened it to see the princess was still asleep. Isaac approached the purple mare as he looked at her and ran a hoof through her mane.

"I'm going to fix all this." said Isaac softly. He then brought his lips to kiss Twilight on her forehead as she smiled. Isaac then left a note on her table stand as he walked out of the room and exited the castle.

Isaac made his way to the train station. He purchased a ticket as he got onboard the train and prepared to head towards his destination. The rattle of the train was in his mind as he was the only one on at the moment. Throughout the ride, Isaac was looking at his deck as he prepared himself for what he might expect. He soon looked at his saddle bag on his side as in it was Red-Eyes and it started to bring back memories for the colt.

(Flashback)

"I think this might help you." Isaac then pulled a card out of his back pocket and handed it to Sunset.

Sunset looked at it and was surprised with what Isaac was giving her. She had to do a double take as she looked at the card; she then looked at Isaac who had a goofy smile on his face.

"You sure about this?"

"Of course, unfortunately, I don't have all the proper cards to support it. That is going to be a challenge on your part. You need to be willing to put in the effort, do you think you can do that?"

"You have my word, Isaac. I promise to not let you down and to show this card the proper respect." stated Sunset.

"Next I'm going to summon out the card you gave me. I summon Red-Eyes Black Dragon." said Sunset as her monster appeared.

"Well, I have one person to thank and that's Isaac. He gave me a second chance when nobody else would; eventually I repented for all my troubles and mischief. Then Isaac gave me my Red-Eyes Black Dragon as he said it represented my untapped potential." Sunset then pulled out her deck and looked at it.

(End of Flashback)

"I have a promise to keep. And I will save you Sunset, count on it." said Isaac as he was getting closer to his stop.

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In the city of Baltimare, there was a hooded figure as they overlook the docks as the sounds of waves crashed against the piers. Soon behind them appeared Sunset as she was under the control.

"Isaac should be arriving momentarily. Time for him to pay for messing with my plan." said the person.

"And do you think that he'll come." said the Tantabus as it came out of the voice of Sunset.

"Trust me, Isaac has been given the role of the good guy. And as the good guy, it's his responsibility to try to save everyone, it's just the law of nature. So I've taken it upon myself to make sure that he dies like the hero he is. I managed to free you from the ether, but I extracted a part of you. So I used my magic to bring you back to life but in order for you to fully survive, you need a host. More importantly, their mind. So while Isaac may think that he's coming to save his friend, he'll soon realize it was all for nothing. Because once you've fully consumed Sunset's mind, you'll have no need for the host and then you can manifest your own body." snickered the mysterious figure. "Now take this deck, I've prepared for you."

"Of course." said the Tantabus.

"When Isaac is forced to battle his brainwashed friend, he's sure to lose it all. HA HA!" laughed the figure. "This is my most ingenious scheme yet. I took the things that mean the most to Isaac-- his friends."

"Brilliant plan." said the Tantabus.

"I know. Now come on, Isaac. For this will be the last duel, you'll ever fight."

Isaac's train had pulled into the station as he stepped onto the platform. He looked around as he saw several ponies talking and getting ready to board their own train. He then adjusted his cap as he prepared to make his way to his destination. Isaac was now walking to where the note told him to meet as he soon found himself walking to the harbor as he neared the pier. While he was walking, he noticed someone ahead of him as they were standing still. That figure was none other than Sunset as she was waiting for Isaac.

This is it. When that fool realizes I've turned his friend against him, he'll be completely devasted. said the Tantabus as they were talking through Sunset's mind.

"Well, well."

"Sunset!" shouted Isaac.

"Not exactly." said Sunset as her voice was distorted. "Sunset is not present. She's gone away."

"Who are you, and what have you done with Sunset?!"

"Who I am is of no concern, at least not yet. But what should be a concern is whether or not she'll still be in one piece after I'm done corrupting her mind. Now if you want your friend back, then you'll listen to me."

"Listen, Sunset. You've got to be in there." said Isaac as he tried to reach Sunset's inner voice.

"It's pointless. Now, you listen, Isaac. We're playing by my regulations. I'll release your pathetic friend as soon as I get what I want. However, there's only one way to do this. You and I are going to duel." said Sunset as she lifted up her leg to show a duel disk and deck.

"You're insane!" shouted Isaac.

"Refuse and your friend will be mine forever!" said Sunset.

"Release her from your mind control!" demanded Isaac. "Sunset, I know you can hear me. You must break free. Understand?" Sunset just stared at Isaac. "Sunset, I know you're in there, and I'm going to set you free. Whoever has you under control, their power is weak compared the strength of our friendship. Please say something, Sunset. Sunset!" shouted Isaac.

"You'll never set her free unless you follow me, Isaac." said Sunset as she began to walk with Isaac slowly trekking behind her. She led the two of them to a section of the pier as the dock was in the shape of a duel arena with the water in between the two platforms where the duelists would stand. "Welcome to my special dueling arena. Look around you, should you accept, you'll be battling against your friend in a duel like none you've ever experienced for the highest stakes imaginable."

Isaac then took his position as he began to walk to one side of the dock as Sunset was across from him as the water separated the two of them. Given the situation, it seemed like he had no choice. "All right, let's duel. If it means saving my friend." said Isaac.

"Let's begin." snickered Sunset as she was now holding chains in her magic and locked Isaac's legs inside them.

"What is this?" asked Isaac as he felt the chains around his legs were dragging him down.

"Notice that we're both securely fastened to a chain that leads to a large anchor hanging above you. 30 seconds after a player's life points hit zero, the anchor will drop to the bottom of the sea. Now look down," said Sunset as Isaac did as she told him, "that small yellow box is your life point counter, but it also contains the key to your survival. When one player's life points reach zero, the other player's box opens, revealing a key that unlock their shackles. Remember you'll have 30 seconds to free yourself before the anchor drops." snickered Sunset.

"So the loser of this duel will be dragged to the bottom of the ocean while the winner frees themselves at the last minute?" said Isaac.

"That's right, quite ingenious. Isn't it?" smiled Sunset evilly. "And for this duel, since we're upping the stakes and I'm the one in control, we're going to battle with 4000 life points to get some excitement."

"You're a sick individual." said Isaac with a scowl on his face.

"Thank you. Now then, do you agree or not!" demanded Sunset.

"Hold on, if I win this duel? Do you promise to free Sunset from your control?" asked Isaac.

"You'll have to fish her out of the sea first." said Sunset. "And just in case, you had any plans on refusing to duel, think again! If there's no winner within 60 minutes, the anchor will automatically drop, sending both of you plummeting into the sea. But you will lose, Isaac."

"You're not going to get away with this." said Isaac.

"Now then, if everything is set, let's get the show started." said Sunset as she activated her duel disk.

"Very well." said Isaac as he reached for his saddle bag to pull his deck out with his magic. I can't risk Sunset's health, so I'll avoid using my Egyptian God cards, it's much too risky. Wait a second. As Isaac was pulling out his deck, he noticed a certain card behind his god cards as it caught his attention. I know something that may be able to help. Sunset's Red-Eyes Black Dragon. Isaac was now thinking back to when he first gave Sunset the card. This card means so much to Sunset, I gave it to her to signal our friendship. Well, I'm putting it in my deck; I made to promise to her and Red-Eyes that I would unite them and that's exactly what I'm going to do. Isaac then placed the card on top of his deck as he activated his duel disk and the autoshuffler kicked in as it projected a gold card tray. I know the real Sunset is in there somewhere, and maybe there's a way I can use this card to save her.

"I think it's time to begin this duel." said Sunset in her distorted voice.

"It's time to duel!" shouted Isaac.

"Opponent detected. Streaming data. Duel mode set. Initiating. Commencing duel." said their duel disks.

Sunset's Life Points: 4000-

Isaac's Life Points: 4000-

"Isaac, you draw the first card. It's the beginning of the end for you." stated Sunset.

Turn 1: Isaac

I've got to find a way to stop this duel. When that anchor falls down, it's taking one or maybe both of us down with it.

"What's the problem, Isaac? Are you too frightened to play a card?"

"I don't think so, Sunset." said Isaac as he drew his card. "I summon Gazelle, the King of Mythical Beasts." Isaac now had his monster appear as it was in defense mode. "That ends my turn." I don't know what Sunset has in that deck of hers, so I better play it safe until I figure it out.

Turn 2: Sunset

"Very well." said Sunset as she drew her card. "Isaac, time to say goodbye to your Gazelle, for I play Raigeki, which destroys it."

"Not that card." said Isaac as he watched his monster be destroyed.

"And now I summon Alligator's Sword. Attack his life points directly!" shouted Sunset as her monster took a big swipe at Isaac who felt the brunt of the attack.

"Ahh!" said Isaac.
Isaac's Life Points: 2500-

"Ha ha! Surrender yet, or do you want some more? I hope you're not going easy on me because we're old friends, Isaac. You'll be sorry." stated Sunset.

Turn 3: Isaac

"My turn, and I summon Big Shield Gardna in defense mode."

Turn 4: Sunset

"So, you think that's enough to protect your life points, Isaac? So naïve." said Sunset as she drew her card. "I play my Hinotama magic card. Now watch closely as its power blasts away your life points." A fire ball then came hurling from the sky as it collided with Isaac who felt the pain of the attack as he now had some scuffs on his body.
Isaac's Life Points: 2000-

I've got to figure a way out of this. I'm already down to half of my life points. And if I lose this duel, then all of Equestria and Sunset are in danger! But if I win, then she gets dragged to the bottom of the ocean! There must be a solution!

"Time is running out, Isaac."

She's right. In less than an hour, that anchor drops automatically and we're both doomed. Come on. Heart of the Cards, guide me!

Turn 5: Isaac

"It's my move." said Isaac as he drew. Let's see, her Alligator's Sword has 1500 attack points, and I don't have anything powerful enough to beat it. But I do have Big Shield Gardna, which has enough defense points to keep me safe for now. But I still need to figure out a way to win this duel without hurting Sunset. That trap card might help me for now until I can figure out a plan. Well, here goes. "I place this card facedown, and then shall summon Kuriboh in attack mode and end my turn."

"Are you playing some sort of joke? Kuriboh's weak! It only has 300 attack points. Why would you play it in attack mode, unless you're trying to lose this duel on purpose to save your friend?" said Sunset.

Turn 6: Sunset

"Alright, then. If losing is your goal, then let me help you." said Sunset.

"I won't lose. Understand? I'll defeat you and free Sunset from your control!"

"Wrong. I'm afraid that this time you're in over your head, Isaac. So now, Alligator's Sword, attack his Kuriboh!" shouted Sunset.

"Hold it right there! Activate facedown card!"

"It's a trap!" stated Sunset.

"Alligator's Sword is now caught in my Spellbinding Circle! Your monster's power has decreased by 700, while my Kuriboh is safe and sound."

"All right, Isaac. I've had enough of your childish games. Now it's time for me to regain control of this duel. Ready? Since it worked so well last time, I'll use another one! Hinotama, attack his life points!" laughed Sunset as she had a sick smile on her face as Isaac felt even more pain as he let out a scream. A pillar of smoke came from his body as Isaac could smell the after heat of the fireball as he laid on the floor.
Isaac's Life Points: 1500-

"I've attacked your life points yet again, Isaac. Ha ha ha. You're finished. As soon as I wipe out the rest, that anchor will drop. Taking you with it right into the sea." laughed Sunset.

"I can assure you that won't happen." said Isaac.

"Is that so, Isaac? I say you're no position to make threats."

"I know the real Sunset is still in there." said Isaac as he slowly lifted himself up from the ground. "And I'm going to set her free no matter what it takes."

"Isaac, your friend is long gone."

"I don't think so."

"Then make your move. Not that it matters, neither one of your monsters is powerful enough to defeat my Alligator's Sword."

Turn 7: Isaac

"It's my move." Come on, heart of the cards. Please guide me and help me to rescue Sunset. Isaac then picked up his card as he was shocked by what he pulled. Its Sunset's Red-Eyes Black Dragon! This is my only hope! This Red-Eyes has always been special to Sunset. Its what symbolizes our bonds as friends. She's got to remember it! I gave it to her to help her remind of the untapped potential she still had when it came to Duel Monsters and to help her atone for her sins. Once she sees it, the real Sunset will break through. This better work. "I know you're in there somewhere, Sunny. I just hope that you're paying close attention, cause I'm about to jog your memory with an old friend of yours that's not too easy to forget-- your Red-Eyes B. Dragon." said Isaac to himself.

"Remember when time runs out, that anchor will drop. So make your move!" stated Sunset.

In order, to summon Red-Eyes, I'll need to sacrifice 2 monsters. Luckily, I've got Kuriboh and Big Shield Gardna on the field. All I need to do is send them to the graveyard and I can bring out Red-Eyes. Isaac was about to do it when a thought crossed his mind. But wait, is that the right call? I mean, what if Sunset has something that can destroy Red-Eyes and with only 1500 life points, I have to be careful bout which card(s) I play. As soon as my life counter reaches zero, that anchor will pull me into the ocean and the entire world of Equestria will be in jeopardy.

"Go! What's taking so long?!" shouted Sunset as she was getting impatient.

There's got to be a way to show Sunset this card without actually summoning it to the field. Maybe that card can help, but then again, that's an even risker move. Still, no matter what the risks, Sunset is my friend and I have to do whatever it takes break the mind control over her and save her. There's no other choice. After all we've been through, the bonds we share of our friendship will always stay intact. I promised that I'd always be there for her and she'd always be there for me. And I'd never break a promise to a friend no matter what. So now it's time to show what true friendship is all about.

"I play Exchange!" said Isaac.

"A foolish move." said Sunset. "Look at you. You must be desperate to play a card like that. But if you insist, I'd be glad to take a card from your hand, Isaac." said Sunset as she began to walk around over to Isaac's side of the field while Isaac just stood there with his eyes closed as he waited for her. "Not that I need any help. Show me your pitiful cards. Now... which one shall I take?" Sunset now looked at Isaac's hand as she scanned his cards, soon she got to a certain card as it caused her to gasp and do a double take. "Aah! My Red-Eyes!" said Sunset as she recognized her signature card.

"Silence, Sunset!" yelled the Tantabus inside her mind. "You're under my control now. You have no mind of your own. I own you!"

"Well, pick your card, Sunset. You can have anyone you want, including the Red-Eyes B. Dragon." said Isaac as he just held the cards in front of Sunset as he still had his eyes closed.

It's the card that Isaac gave me. My Red-Eyes! Sunset was now starting to remember when she was gifted this by her friend. It seemed to have an effect on Sunset as she could feel her mind starting to resist.

"Quiet, you fool! I'm in control of your mind." shouted the Tantabus.

Isaac... needs that card. Sunset was now starting to resist more, the longer she stared at Red-Eyes. She could feel the tiny bit of presence of her dragon as it was calling out to her as he too tried to wake her up.

"You will do as I say and take that Red-Eyes Black Dragon card from Isaac, now. You have no mind of your own, Sunset. Say it!"

"I... have no mind of my own." repeated Sunset.

"Excellent. So take Isaac's Red-Eyes right now." Sunset seemed to listen as she was about to select that card.

"Your friend is long gone." said Sunset. "So I'll be taking your Red-Eyes Black Dragon." said Sunset as she had her magic grip her choice.

It's not working, she's still under control. Isaac then opened his eyes as he saw that Sunset was struggling to remove the card as she was fighting with her magic. Almost like she was doing everything in her power to not pick that card.

I can't take Red-Eyes. Isaac needs it.

"No, you fool. Take that dragon now. I command you. Take the Red-Eyes from Isaac." yelled the Tantabus as Sunset put her other hoof to her head as she was fighting herself.

"No, I can't. Not that card." said Sunset as she was fighting.

"Obey me. Take that card so that we can finish Isaac off, now."

"No! Isaac needs it."

"Take it now!" shouted the Tantabus as Sunset now pulled a card out of Isaac's aura as she held it up high in her magic. Safe to say that Sunset was somehow able to break free for just a moment as she didn't take Red-Eyes from Isaac's hand.

"Ha! Yeah, Sunset! You didn't take it." said Isaac in a cheerful voice.

"What? How dare you disobey me! You'll pay for this." stated the Tantabus.

"Sunset?" asked Isaac.

"No. I told you. Sunset is long gone. And I'm here to defeat you, so I don't need your Red-Eyes to secure my victory." said Sunset as she was back to being controlled.

"That's what you think. Now I get to pick one of your cards, Sunset." Isaac then selected the card he wanted from Sunset as he took it with his magic.

"I said, Sunset is gone... and you're finished." With that both players had made the exchange as Sunset began to walk back around to her side of the dueling field.

"We'll see about that." said Isaac with a smile on his face. "You can deny it all you want, but I know my friend is in there and I'm gonna set her free."

"You're fooling yourself."

"I don't think so. That's why you didn't take my Red-Eyes, cause the real Sunset is in there fighting to get out."

"That's enough."

"Admit it. As soon as she saw that card, the real Sunset came through."

"What are you talking about? I'm controlling her mind!" yelled out the Tantabus.

"Not for much longer. I know I can use this card to stop you and bring my friend back." said Isaac as he showed off Red-Eyes. "Just wait."

"Don't hold your breath. Now, let's get on with this duel, already. So that I can get rid of you, once and for all."

"It's still my turn, so stand back." said Isaac.

"Go ahead and make your pathetic move, Isaac. There's not a card in your hand that can stop me from wiping out the rest of your life points."

"And now I sacrifice my 2 monsters, so that I can summon this to the field. Red-Eyes Black Dragon!" shouted Isaac as his two other monsters were now gone as they were replaced by Sunset's signature card. Red-Eyes let out a mighty roar as it was hoping to get its mistress to break free which seemed to work as Sunset was starting to slowly remember the bond she had with that monster.

"It's my Red-Eyes. Isaac!!" called out Sunset.

"That's right, Sunset. Fight it." shouted Isaac. "Look at your Red-Eyes and break free."

"This can't be happening. I'm losing control over my mind slave; my power over her is slipping away." said the Tantabus as it could feel Sunset resisting as it felt itself becoming weaker.

"That's right, Sunset. I know you remember your Red-Eyes."

"I remember my dragon." said Sunset as she was looking directly at Red-Eyes as it was stilling calling out to its mistress.

"Sunset! I'm going to try to blast you back to your senses. If it doesn't work, then you, me and all of Equestria are in danger. Sunset, I'm only doing this cause I'm your friend." said Isaac as he had tears in his eyes. "Now prepare to be knocked back to your senses. Red-Eyes B. Dragon. Attack her Alligator's Sword with Inferno Fire Blast!!" shouted Isaac as Red-Eyes could feel Isaac's spirit as they combined their energy as it let out his attack and took out Sunset's monster as Sunset was knocked to the floor.
Sunset's Life Points: 2400-

"Are you there, Sunset?"

"Argh! Get back up and fight, mind slave."

"Hey, Sunset, is that you?" asked Isaac as Sunset was getting back to her feet.

Turn 8: Sunset

"Sorry, Isaac. Your trick didn't work. I'm still in control." said Sunset in her distorted voice. "And now its time. I'll wipe out what's left of your life points. It's time for me to finish you off, so say goodbye." Sunset then drew her card. "As I attack your life points again with yet another Hinotama magic card. Fire Shower Attack." stated Sunset as another ball of fire came raining down from the sky as it made contact with Isaac who felt the power of the attack and was thrown onto the ground.
Isaac's Life Points: 1000-

"What's the matter, Isaac? Did my direct attack leave you speechless?" mocked Sunset.

Isaac was struggling to get back up as he looked at Sunset. Please, Sunset. Come to your senses.

"Surrender yet, Isaac?"

"Listen, I'm not going to stop till my friend is safe from harm."

"Too late, cause I'm about to send you into the sea when I summon Rocket Warrior. Any monster struck by Rocket Warrior loses 500 attack points for the duration of the turn. Then I'll play Attrition. Rocket Warrior, attack now. In its invincible mode. it will weaken your Red-Eyes while remaining unharmed." Sunset's monster then transformed as it took Red-Eyes head on as it weaken the dragon. "And now my Attrition card activates. It takes the attack points of my Rocket Warrior and subtracts them from your Red-Eyes, making it even weaker. How sad." said Sunset. Soon her mind was starting to go into shock as she could feel the pain that Red-Eyes was feeling. It seemed that when Sunset felt Red-Eyes getting weaker, she could feel its suffering and it was affecting her mind.

"What's going on? I feel my control weakening again."

Red-Eyes let out a cry as Sunset put her hoof to her head as she could hear her monster suffering. Isaac noticed this and he knew that he was starting to make progress with freeing Sunset.

I hope that move was able to help Sunset be free before it's too late. Cause that anchor's gonna fall into the ocean in about 20 minutes taking me and Sunset with it! But if Sunset, comes to her senses soon, we may be able to escape. I gave Sunset Red-Eyes to symbolize our bond and I know that its stronger than whatever is controlling her. I've already seen signs of her breaking free. When Sunset saw her Red-Eyes B. Dragon, it triggered something in her.

"You're little friendship plan, won't work Isaac." said Sunset. "Your friend's mind belongs to me! Isaac! Get on with the duel! The sooner you make a move, the sooner I can eliminate your life points! And you better act quickly, because you only have 14 minutes before that anchor pulls you and your friend into the ocean's depths! Then you'll be out of my way once and for all!"

Turn 9: Isaac

"Make your move, Isaac!"

"Fine!" said Isaac as he drew his card. "Since your turn is now over, Red-Eyes regains 500 attack points!" Red-Eyes gave a soft growl as it was still lying on the floor as it felt weak from Sunset's card. "Get ready!"

Beta the Magnet Warrior could help! I need to free Sunset's mind! And last turn when Sunset attacked her favorite card-- Red-Eyes B. Dragon- the real Sunset broke through. So I have to make that happen again if I'm going to save her and get us out of this mess! But Red-Eyes is weak and if it does get attacked, I could be in great danger.

"I place two cards facedown! And then I summon Beta the Magnet Warrior in attack mode! And that will end my turn."

Turn 10: Sunset

"How foolish!" said Sunset.

"He could have attacked us! Instead he left himself wide open for us to attack him! So don't disappoint me!"

"It's time to end this!" Sunset then drew her card.

"Excellent. Panther Warrior is strong enough to destroy that Red-Eyes and Isaac, too!"

"Destroy Isaac."

"That's right my obedient servant! So do it!" demanded the Tantabus.

"Alright Isaac! Time to wipe out your Red-Eyes and your life points! I play Panther Warrior! You're done!" Sunset now had her new monster as it looked vicious. "But first, before I strike, I'll transform Rocket Warrior into its invincible mode!" Rocket Warrior then transformed as it headed straight for Red-Eyes.

"Not so fast, I reveal my facedown trap! Activate Magic-Arm Shield! I'll intercept your Rocket Warrior and redirect the rocket attack! Towards your Panther Warrior! And thanks to your Attrition magic card, Panther Warrior loses 1500 attack points bringing its strength all the way down to 500! Also, because Rocket Warrior was in its invincible mode, your monster loses 500 extra attack points leaving it with zero!" said Isaac as he used his card and changed the direction as Rocket Warrior had now collided with Panther Warrior as it was weaken.

"You're only delaying the inevitable. I end my turn, and so now Rocket Warrior's effect is over, my Panther Warrior regains the 500 life points it just lost."

Turn 11: Isaac

"Big deal! Watch this!" said Isaac as he drew his card. "I sacrifice Beta the Magnet Warrior, so that I can summon my Beast of Gilfer! I'll save you yet, Sunset! Now my mighty beast attack her Rocket Warrior!" shouted Isaac as his monster unleashed a powerful attack that caused Sunset to put her front leg up to cover herself as she suffered a few scuffs of her own.
Sunset's Life Points: 1700-

"You there, Sunset?"

"No! Sunset is gone! See unlike your dragon, I've got plenty of strength left!"

She's right. Thanks to her Attrition card, Red-Eyes is down to a measly 900 attack points. And I can't let it get destroyed. It may be my only hope to save Sunset.

"I'm afraid it's only a matter of time before you and your pathetic little friend are out of my way for good!" said Sunset as the timer was now at 10 minutes and 46 seconds as it continued to count down, fast.

Turn 12: Sunset

"Say goodbye to the rest of your life points!" stated Sunset as she drew her card. "Ready to lose everything?"

"Come on, Sunset! You've gotta break free!" yelled out Isaac as he was still slightly in pain. "Snap out of it Sunset! Time is running out!" Maybe if I bring up some more old memories, she'll remember something! "Come on, Sunset. Don't you remember the Fall Formal? The duel that we had! You gotta try, think back!"

(Quick Flashback)

"Let me be serious for one second, there was only one person who I wanted to face in this entire tournament and that person was you. Nobody has your passion, your drive, your fire, your desire, your will to win. No one except me! From one duelist to another and I mean this with everything, you are good. You have more talent than I've seen from everybody who's walked through those doors. That's why I've come to respect you not only as a duelist but also someone who is worthy of being called my enemy." stated Sunset.

"Stay down!! Just stay down!!! Everytime I've beaten you to a pulp, you still find some way to get back up! I kick your ass and you get back up. I kick your ass again and you still try to get back up!! Maybe your parents told you that if you face a bully and they're beating you down then you should just get back up. Well let me tell you, the next time that bully is not going to let you get up. They're going to keep beating you till they make sure that you don't get up! I said that you were going to be in for the beating of a lifetime, but you still are trying to fight. So tell me!! What do I have to do!? What do I have to do to get you out of my life!? Tell me!!! Sunset now had the evil look in her eyes as the evil magic surrounding her was starting to take control as her hair was now floating.

"Now you know, Sunset. You said it yourself, that I'm going to be in for the beating of a lifetime. Well that's like saying that the sun will come up tomorrow. Of course I know that, I know that. But I also know what it takes to beat you! You see that's the difference between us. You have no passion for anyone but yourself! You're tough, you're powerful, and you're damn good. But what separates me from you Sunset is heart. And when the chips are down, you may beat the hell out of me but you're going to have beat every last breath out of this body!!" The magic that had entered Isaac's deck was started to surround Isaac, but only Sunset noticed this.

"That's why I dislike you!!! You come out here and do your little song and dance and people actually think that you're some kind of noble hero! It sickens me to my stomach that you actually believe what these sheep think is true about you! You don't belong here with me and you're no more than a fraud! I! HATE! YOU!!!!" Sunset screamed that her voice echoed around the room.

"Why am I still here? Well right now, I here to shut your mouth! Why am I still here, that's an easy answer because I've finally found the answer to a question I've been asking my whole life!" Isaac looked at Celestia for a second to which she knew what he was talking about. "They keep telling me, what do I duel for? Well I duel out of love!"

Sunset had a disgusted look on her face like that was most stupidest answer she ever heard from someone.

"Oh no, don't get me wrong I see you, I see the look on your face. Because we don't use/say the word love around here, especially if you're a guy because when we say that we don't look tough. Please I'm a grown ass man, I could do/say what the hell I want and I don't give a damn on what anybody else thinks! I love this game, I love the fact that I can make people happy, I love every little aspect that Duel Monsters brings to me and my life! I love the look on these people's faces; I love the smiles that I put on for the people not just in here but also for the fine folks at home watching and to the readers who're reading this story. It warms my heart when I'm pulled to the side and people say 'thank you'. I am here out of love, what the hell are you doing here!! Cause I'm not just fighting for me, Sunset. I'm fighting for everybody whose dream was to be here, whose dream was to stand here on the grandest stage of them and say they've made it. Know that because this is my life! This is my passion! This is all that I got!!!" screamed Isaac.

(End of Flashback)

"Remember how angry you were, you were hell bent on taking over CHS? And I stopped you and gave you a second chance. It was the day after that, that I gave you Red-Eyes." said Isaac.

"I-sa-ac" said Sunset as she was starting to remember. Soon she had another memory return.

(Flashback)

"Red-Eyes Black Dragon. So tell me did you bully someone into getting that card or did you steal it?" stated Twilight.

"What are you talking about?"

"I know all about you Sunset; I know that you used to be a former bully that ran roughshot around here. You made people's lives so miserable that when they lost to you in a duel you would sometimes force them to hand over some of their best cards. In some cases, you even tore them apart. So who did you beat to get that card?"

"I didn't beat anybody to get this card, this was given to me by my friend."

"Oh please, do you actually want me to believe that someone gave you such a card? Whoever they were was stupid to just hand over a powerful card to a former power hungry maniac."

"I'm not that kind of person anymore, I've changed."

"Please, you may fool these people and your teammates, but I see right through you. You're nothing but a phony, in fact you've hit rock bottom so hard that you've resorted to using a normal deck so that they can actually think you're one of them."

“My cards symbolize the bonds I’ve forged with my friends. They’re unique and special, they’re proof of how far I’ve come!" Sunset sighed and looked down at her duel disk. "Make what you want of me, but I'm serious when I say that I'm not who I once was and that this deck is a reflection of my new attitude. Someone gave me a chance when no one else would and that alone is reason to keep fighting."

(End of Flashback)

"Or how about the Spring Fling when I selected you as my opponent?" said Isaac as another memory came rushing to Sunset's mind.

(Flashback)

"I've got a bunch great selections, but I've made my choice. This individual I feel deserves to have this opportunity to face me for this title. After what has been nearly a crazy school year, I feel like this person deserves the opportunity to showcase how far they've come since they began. Their journey is one that I feel should be recognized and well it showcases that a person can change if their given the opportunity. Now if she should choose to select me and accept my challenge, well... I..." The crowd leaned in as Isaac was about to make his decision. "I select Sunset Shimmer."

"Well, I gave my reason. You're a different person from when we met; you've undergone a lot of stuff that has morphed you into the young lady I see standing before me. There's nobody else who I want to share the dueling field than with you. I chose you Sunset because I want to face you. I want to see what you can do, no magic, no smoke and mirrors, just a straight up duel. I want to see if you've learned anything since turning over a new leaf."

"You're right, things are different this time. I'm no longer some girl who's lonely and just finding a way to take her anger out on everybody else. This time I fight with passion, I fight with a purpose in life. I can't thank you enough; Isaac, you're the reason why I'm standing here as who I am. If you didn't stop me, when you did. Who knows how different this place might have been? And I like to think that you beating was the best thing that could have happened; but you also know me as someone who doesn't like to lose. Even if that person is someone who I deeply care and I would pour my heart and soul out cause everytime I step on the field with you, I feel alive. I feel free knowing that I can be myself and just go all out, and it's all thanks to one person: You. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you." stated Sunset.

(End of Flashback)

"And I can't forget about the gift you gave me for my birthday." said Isaac.

(Flashback)

"You're right, Pinkie." said Sunset as she let out a sigh. "If anybody has to thank Isaac for all he's done it's me. He helped to redeem me and gave me a second chance. Not many people would even think about that; he put his reputation on the line as the champ and decided to help me when everybody else thought I should disappear." Sunset gripped her deck even tighter. "So I say let's make sure that Isaac knows just how he means to us!" The girls all gave a rowdy cheer as they felt Sunset's words.

Isaac took Sunset's gift and his eyes grew a bit. Sunset's gift was a poster, but not just any poster. It was a poster of Isaac's idol as it had his signature and everything. Isaac knew how rare this was, not to mention expensive. "How... how did you get this? This is a one of kind, limited edition poster. These things are hard to find, let alone pretty pricey."

"Let's say that I did some digging on the internet and found a copy online. All I had to do to win it, was beat the guy who owned it in a duel." smiled Sunset. "I know how much it means to you."

"I can't even describe how I'm feeling, thanks Sunset." This time it was Isaac who took first action as he gave Sunset a hug.

(End of Flashback)

"I... remember..." spoke Sunset softly.

"That's right, fight it Sunset!" shouted Isaac.

"I remember... how annoying you are. Not to mention, stupid. I told you, your friend is long gone so stop trying to save her."

"Never!" yelled Isaac.

"Now I'll play 2 cards facedown on the field and end my turn. So, try and attack my monster if you dare!" said Sunset.

"Once he does, I'll crush Isaac! He can try to reason with his friend, Sunset all he wants... she'll never break free from my magical grip! And soon victory will be mine!" laughed the Tantabus. "Excellent dueling, my mind slave. It's almost over!"

Turn 13: Isaac

"Snap out of it!"

"Haven't you realized that your friend isn't coming back! You're dealing with me now and I'm about to take everything away from you!" said Sunset as the timer was now at 5 minutes and 35 seconds.

"Sunset, wake up! Time's running out." said Isaac as he drew his card. This trap card may help.

"Nothing can save you!!"

"Well, I'll place one card facedown and now... Beast of Gilfer! Attack her Panther Warrior!" said Isaac as he gave his monster its order. "This is for your own good, Sunset!"

"You've fallen into my trap, Isaac! And your foolish mistake will cost you dearly! As soon as your beast attacks, you're done!"

"Don't be so sure about that! Gilfer, roast her Panther Warrior with your flame attack!"

"Wrong! Reveal Skull Dice! And just to make sure that my move works... I'll add this card! My Graceful Dice! Stop his attack now!" Sunset's facedowns then flipped up as two mini monsters appeared with huge dice in their hands. "Graceful Dice will increase my monster's attack points according to the roll of the die! While Skull Dice reduces your monster's strength! And I'm feeling very lucky today!"

"Guess again!" responded Isaac.

"What?!"

"Now I'll reveal my magic card De-Spell! I'll use it to destroy your Graceful Dice!" Isaac's card then got rid of Sunset's blue die. "Sorry to disappoint you Sunset, but now you can't raise the attack points of your Panther Warrior!"

"But I can still weaken your monster! Go Skull Dice!" Sunset's red die then began to roll as it tumbled. Soon the die stopped rolling and it landed on the number 2. "A two?!"

"Sorry, that only cuts my monster's attack strength in half!" said Isaac as his his Beast of Gilfer was reduced to 1100 attack but was still strong enough to defeat Panther Warrior.

"My monster is doomed!" stated Sunset as her creature was destroyed and she took some more heavy damage.
Sunset's Life Points: 1100-

"You may have destroyed my Panther Warrior, but you're about to lose this duel, Isaac! In just over 5 minutes, you'll sink to the bottom of the sea."

This is my last chance to get through to Sunset and save us both!

Turn 14: Sunset

"The end is near, Isaac!" said Sunset as the timer was now at 3 minutes and 50 seconds. "So here goes!" said Sunset as she drew her card.

"Meteor of Destruction! Excellent work my mind slave! That's just the card to finish Isaac off! Now destroy your friend!" ordered the Tantabus.

"One more move and you'll be gone for good! The card I hold in my hand is the key to my victory! As soon as I play it, you'll be gone forever!"

"Not if I set you free, Sunset!"

"The moment I've been waiting for is about to arrive! It's all over, Isaac!

"Come on, Sunset! This is your last chance to break free!" yelled Isaac.

"Ignore that fool! All he's done is make you play second fiddle! Before he came into your life, you were the best duelist both in and out of Equestria. You were unstoppable, nobody could touch you! Then he comes along and hogs all the spotlight, he said he would never betray his friends. But he did the ultimate betrayal when he decided to become the center of attention and toss you aside. That was rightfully yours and he took it from you. Not to mention he chose to be with someone else and he's demoted you to be being nothing more than his side piece. Now time to make him pay!" shouted the Tantabus. "Now finish him off with Meteor of Destruction, once the card is played, Isaac will take 1000 points of damage. Now do as I command and strike the final blow against him!"

"This is it, Sunset!!! You have to remember who you are!!! Now!!" shouted Isaac at the top of his lungs.

"I... I... am... Sun-set." Sunset was now starting to feel her mind fighting back as she clutched her head. Isaac noticed that Sunset was trying to fight back as she struggled with the thing controlling her mind. "It's faint... but I also remember my friends... I remember the Fall Formal... and you helping me to atone for my sins by giving me a second chance... and all the other battles/duels I've had." Sunset now starting to regain her memories as she started to remember her friends. She was remembering how her life had become for the better since meeting Isaac; all of it was coming back and the final breaking point was a recent memory.

(Quick Memory)

"And this..." Sunset then pulled out her Red-Eyes Black Dragon card. "Without you, I probably would never have gotten this card. This card was a reminder to show my hidden potential and I did that, but I also gained a valuable companion. And I thank you, Isaac."

(End)

"It's real..." struggled Sunset.

"You have no past!!! Now Finish Him!!! Destroy Isaac!!!"

"AHHH!" shouted Sunset. "Get outta out of my head!!!"

"Your feeble brain is no match for my power! Play, the card!!"

"I can't!!!" yelled Sunset as she fell down to her knees. "He's my friend! I won't destroy Isaac!"

"Fight it, Sunset!" shouted Isaac as he called out to the orange unicorn.

"Silence! Obey me!!"

"You can do it, Sunset! I know you can. Be Strong!!"

"Gotta... be... strong..."

Our friendship is strong, and I know her will is too! She's just gotta keep fighting and break free before that anchor drops into the ocean taking us with it! Isaac looked up at the time and saw that only 1 minute and 49 seconds remained. Come on, Sunset. Time is running out!

"Ahh!" let out Sunset as the power inside her mind was now taking full effect as it absorbed her mind. "It's over, Isaac! I activate... Meteor of Destruction. So by paying 500 life points, I can deal you 1000 points of direct damage! Looks like your friend was weaker than you thought!"
Sunset's Life Points: 600-

A portal opened up and a meteor was heading straight for Isaac as it hurled through the air in blinding speed. While this was happening, Sunset could see all of this happening as she saw her friend fighting to save her.

"Isaac... help me pleaaase!!!!" shouted Sunset as that last shot image was enough to fully break free of her mind control. "Aah!!" A pillar of light came from Sunset as the source of the mind control was starting to dwindle.

"What's happening? No... no! My control! I'm losing control!" shouted the Tantabus as it felt its grip on Sunset's mind slipping away until it could no longer.

"Get the hell out of my head!!!!" shouted Sunset.

"This can't be happening!!!! No, seems Sunset's will was too powerful to overcome! NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!" shouted the presence as it was obliterated by Sunset's power and disappeared forever.

Meanwhile from the shadows, the mysterious figure was watching the duel as they were seeing what was happening. They just simply had a disappointed look on their face. "Seems even it was too weak to control the mind of one who holds the value of friendship."

"Isaac!" said Sunset in her normal voice.

"You did it!" said Isaac as he was happy to see her safe. I knew her heart was too strong to be controlled. There's only one thing left to do! "Trap card... activate! Mystical Refpanel will stop Meteor of Destruction!" Isaac's then was able to suck in the power of the meteor as it held it in place. "My trap card has absorbed the effects of the card! Now my Mystical Refpanel can redirect the meteor's attack to wherever I want! I'm not gonna put you in danger, Sunset Not after all this."

"... Isaac." spoke Sunset softly.

"It's alright, and now I have to put an end to this duel. There's not much time left..." said Isaac as the counter was now reaching the final 20 seconds, "If one of us doesn't win, then we'll both be pulled under, and there's no way I'm gonna let that happen, Sunset!"

"What are you saying, Isaac?"

"I'm saying I've decided to save you, Sunny. There's no point in both of us going down. And if I lose, you're safe."

"But... I can't let you do this, Isaac."

"It's my decision." said Isaac as he felt tears falling down his eyes. "Just promise me, you'll look after the others. So now..."

"No, Isaac!"

"Take care of our friends. Now it's time!" shouted Isaac as he was crying. "Refpanel direct your attack towards me!" Isaac's card then turned towards Isaac as it shot the powerful meteor straight at him.

"Isaac!" shouted Sunset as she watched her friend take the bullet for her while shedding some tears of her own.

Isaac took the attack head on as he closed his eyes and accepted his fate. The attack caused Isaac to fall down as his jacket and cap were blown off of him and he was left with even more scuffs along his fur. With that Isaac's counter reached zero as the box on Sunset's side opened up to reveal a key.
Isaac's Life Points: 0-

Sunset looked down and saw the object in front of her. The key. But I can't just save myself! I gotta help Isaac, too! Sunset looked up and saw the timer had counted down and registered a loser as it reset and now 30 seconds appeared until it would pull Isaac into the ocean.

"Sunset, free yourself now..." said Isaac as he was worn out and looked at his friend, "... you've only got 30 seconds to make it out... then the anchor falls... you have to unlock your chains now... come on, Sunset... hurry... before the anchor falls and pulls you under..." said Isaac as he removed his duel disk from his leg as he made sure to protect his deck and let them live.

"Err! Forget it! No way, am I letting you become fish food! We're in this together Isaac, and there's no way I'm letting you take the fall. We're gonna make it out of this! Ohh! Don't give up, Isaac... I'll think of something!" At the moment, a thought occurred in her brain. That's it! Meteor of Destruction has another effect... since Isaac has a monster on the field, I can force it to attack me. This duel isn't over yet! "Red-Eyes Black Dragon!" shouted Sunset as her dragon looked at its mistress and was happy to see she was okay. "Attack! Wipe out my life points, so Isaac's key will be revealed!" Red-Eyes heard Sunset's request as the fire in its eyes burned as it obeyed and fired an attack as it made contact with Sunset as she now had some scuffs on her coat.
Sunset's Life Points: 0

Winner: Draw

Good old Red-Eyes, thanks buddy. Sunset then saw her dragon disappear as it gave one last growl as it was happy to have its mistress back. "Isaac, you've always been the one to save people, well now it's my turn." Sunset then took off the duel disk she was wearing and tossed it as she looked to save Isaac. But the moment she bent down to grab the key with her magic, the timer ran out and with a sudden jerk, pulled both ponies into the water as the anchor dropped at a fast speed with the help of gravity. Both ponies were now underwater as Sunset was still conscious as she saw Isaac just floating there.

"Isaac! I'll save you!" spoke Sunset through a spell as she was talking while she held her breath.

"It's alright, Sunset." spoke Isaac as he used his magic to quickly snatch the key from Sunset as he unlocked her chains and pushed her to float back to the surface.

"No! Isaac!" shouted Sunset as she couldn't believe that Isaac would do that.

"Well, seems I won't be able to make it back home. My friends, mami and papi, I'm sorry. Looks like your son isn't coming back." was all Isaac said as he closed his eyes and let the anchor pull him into the ocean as he drifted away.

"Hurry!" shouted a voice as that was the last thing Isaac heard as a dark silhouette appeared in front of him. After that everything was black.

---

"Give him some oxygen!" said a voice.

Soon Isaac started to hear some voices as he slowly started to see some light. It then surrounded him as it caused him to open his eyes and he saw Sunset who was pumping his chest up and down as she put her mouth to his as she was giving him some CPR. That caused Isaac to let out a cough as bits of water and spit were shot out of his mouth as he got the flow of oxygen into his system as he took some deep breaths.

"Isaac!" shouted Sunset.

"Hey... what..."

"You're safe." shouted Sunset as she wrapped the colt in a hug. "I thought you were going to die."

"What happened?" asked Isaac.

"You were sucked into the ocean." said another voice which happen to be Twilight and the rest of their friends along with Spike.

"Twilight? You're here." said Isaac.

"Of course! After I read that note you left me, I immediately had Spike gather the others and we all hopped onto the next train to Baltimare. We arrived at the last moment, when the timer reached zero and the anchor dropped. So we rushed over and that's when Sunset came up from the water. She then told us that you were still under and you didn't have your key, so just as Dash was about to grab it and dive down. Something happened."

"Your deck started to glow." said Spike as he held Isaac's duel disk in his tiny arms.

"Huh?" Isaac then looked up in the sky as he saw his Dark Magician. "Mahad, you..."

"Yes, master."

"Thank you." was all Isaac said as he was glad his most loyal monster was willing to rescue him.

"It's my duty to protect you, now and forever." said Mahad as he floated down and bent down to look at his master. "I will always be there."

"Thanks, my friend." said Isaac as he extended his hoof out and Mahad grabbed it with his hand as they looked at each other and were grateful to have the other in their lives. With that, Mahad disappeared back into Isaac's deck as he was left with a smile on his face.

"Let's go home, y'all." stated Applejack.

---

It was about midnight when they arrived back in Ponyville as everypony was glad they were able to track down Sunset and bring her home safety. Isaac had entered his room when he saw Sunset was sitting on his bed as she had wanted to talk with him. He then made his may over as he took a seat next to the orange mare.

"Listen, I'm sorry for how I acted. I... I... just couldn't help it. It was messing with my mind."

"I understand, but I never gave up on you. I knew the bond of our friendship was strong, whoever they were that thought they could control your mind, left out the biggest mistake. Your heart, as long as we remember the bonds we've forged with each other, that's where the real magic comes from. You were able to pull through and show just what kind of magic you have inside." said Isaac. "And I've told you before, that I never give up on my friends."

"And I'm grateful to have someone like you in my life. Thanks, Isaac." smiled Sunset as she brought the colt into a hug.

Isaac wrapped his hooves around the mare as she nuzzled against his neck and held the unicorn. Sunset then brought her face to look at Isaac as she leaned in and made contact with his lips. She then used her magic as she removed his cap and jacket off of Isaac as she put her hooves on Isaac's chest as she pushed him on his bed. Sunset then got on top of Isaac as she began to nibble on the colt's mane and eventually made her way to his ears. Isaac followed Sunset's actions as he started to move his hooves along Sunset's body as he got her to evoke some sexy moans of pleasure. Once Isaac made it to her backside and massaged her flanks, Sunset felt it as she pulled a bit tightly on Isaac's ear as she let out a moan. She then looked at Isaac as she gave him a seductive grin. Sunset then brought her muzzle to make contact with Isaac's as she continued to kiss him as Isaac just kept rubbing her flank as she let out sounds of pleasure into Isaac's mouth. After sometime, she removed her lips as Sunset looked at the colt she had pinned down; she then placed her head under Isaac's chin as they both closed their eyes and for the rest of the night they stayed like that embraced in each other's arms as they kept one another safe.

Comments

[nightshroud96]

"Trust me, Isaac has been given the role of the good guy. And as the good guy, it's his responsibility to try to save everyone, it's just the law of nature. So I've taken it upon myself to make sure that he dies like the hero he is. I managed to free you from the ether, but I extracted a part of you. So I used my magic to bring you back to life but in order for you to fully survive, you need a host. More importantly, their mind. So while Isaac may think that he's coming to save his friend, he'll soon realize it was all for nothing. Because once you've fully consumed Sunset's mind, you'll have no need for the host and then you can manifest your own body." snickered the mysterious figure. "Now take this deck, I've prepared for you."

But if this is the Tantabus the Mane 6 fought, shouldn't it be within Luna?
In the episode, the Tantabus wasn't destroyed or banished. Luna simply locked back within herself after it shrunk due to it was weakened since apparently Luna's guilt went away. Honestly I feel like Luna's guilt is still there but will come back worse given how the show had her fail and FAIL so much. Really, Luna needs therapy right there. Not a simple speech from Twilight.
So the Tantabus should still be within Luna's power/mind/body(?) rather than being in the Ether.

Anyway, liked the duel quite a bit and referencing one of the duels in Battle City there.
Red Eyes was utilized pretty good theme-wise throughout the story.
Though I still really wished Spike was allowed to use it(and its support) in his deck(s) too and bond with the dragon. Since he has alot of potential too and well.. if he's using Joey's cards in one of his decks(including the good and the bad cards Joey used), it doesn't seem right that Spike is blocked from using Joey's most iconic card if in any of his decks he is going to use the cards(both good and bad) that Joey used mixed in there.

Still a pretty great chapter there.

I am wondering if this cloaked pony happens to be human-world Starlight Glimmer again like it looks like she was behind the whole Gamemaster fiasco too?

[nightshroud96]

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I just hope I am not getting on anyone's nerves.

Anyway um..
Think Sci-Twi should face some consequences for what she did to Spike there in that chapter there?

[Fluffy-Boi]

Love this chapter. The Duel between Issac and Sunny was awesome. This duel and Yugi Vs Joey will be my favorites.