Yu-Gi-Oh! crossover that takes place some time after the Friendship Games; and is a modified version of the World Racing Grand Prix arc from Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's, but with more modern game mechanics; such as Pendulum Summoning.
Three months have passed since the Friendship Games -- and the "Duel Monsters" card game has evolved into a live stage, where the Duelists run around while dueling and even compete in high-speed races! With the creation of these "Turbo Duels" comes the biggest Turbo Duel competition ever organized: the World Racing Grand Prix (or the W.R.G.P., as it's known!) Join Silver Chance as he and his team race for the finish in Yu-Gi-Oh! EG: W.R.P.G. U.S. Selection Arc! Aim for the W.R.G.P.!
(In addition to cards exclusive to the anime, I will also be making some custom cards of my own just to make things more interesting! The cover art was created by H-StallionWolf.)
It was a nice, sunny Saturday for Silver Chance. It was just him and his friend Lyra Heartstrings practicing for the U.S. Grand Prix: a tournament where all of the greatest Turbo Duelists from around the country would duke it out for the title of “number one team in the U.S.” and a chance to represent America in the WRGP.
Silver had been brimming with barely contained excitement since another friend of his, Sunset Shimmer, had told him all about it during lunch the previous day.
Silver and Lyra were locked in the midst of a practice duel when the Mane Seven came to their table to spectate. Silver had his Clear Wing Synchro Dragon on his field squared up against Lyra’s own Bloom Diva the Melodious Choir. Lyra ordered her Bloom Diva to attack Clear Wing but Silver used his monster’s special ability -- coined “Dichroic Mirror” -- to negate Diva’s own effect and destroy it.
On the next turn, Silver had his monster perform a counterattack, wiping out the remainder of Lyra’s Life Points. The Mane Seven were very impressed with Silver's performance; especially Sunset Shimmer.
“That was an amazing finish, Silver. Have you ever thought about entering the U.S. Grand Prix?” Sunset asked, remembering Silver's new Duel Runner.
“You mean that big Turbo Duel tournament? I have thought about it, actually... but doesn’t the registration process require you to have a team of three Duelists to enter?” Silver replied.
“It does -- but the first leg of the tournament isn’t for another two months, so you have plenty of time to put a team together if you’re worried about that,” Sunset answered, reliving some of Silver's worries.
“First leg?” Silver asked; trying to get a better understanding as to what Sunset meant.
“There are four different locations across the country, which means there are technically four different tournaments, and you must win the first one to qualify for the next -- so on and so forth." Sunset paused for a moment before adding, "One more thing, they are using a new Action Field called ‘Speed World V’ for the tournaments, so don't be afraid to use Action Cards if you need to.”
Silver gave it a minute of thought. “Alright, Sunset. I’ll make sure that I enter just as soon as I find two more Duelists to join my team.”
Sunset grinned and nodded. “Well then, I hope to see you there. Good luck!”
Lyra had learned from yesterday's loss -- and now she knew just how to beat Silver's, Clear Wing.
“I activate the Quick-Play Spell Forbidden Chalice!” Lyra shouted as she slid a Spell Card inside of her Duel Disk’s Spell/Trap Card Zone, projecting an image of a red-headed priestess holding a golden cup.
“This spell may give your dragon 400 extra ATK points, but it also negates your monster's effect; so you can't stop my Diva from beating you this time around!” Lyra explained as her Diva bounced all the damage back at Silver.
Silver grunted and picked himself up off the ground, after all the damage had managed to knock him down, and congratulated Lyra on her very impressive victory.
Lyra thanked him with a smile and said: “I only did what you taught me to do -- always try to learn more about what you're up against, and consider all of your options!”
Silver made sure she knew just how impressed he was with how far she had come in only one week. Lyra wanted to be a part of Silver's new team, and thanks to her victory he officially accepted her as a full-fledged member. On a less fortunate note, they only had less than two months to find a third duelist to fill in the vacant space in their squad.
Silver and Lyra kept searching the town, briefly interviewing a fair handful of fellow Duelists they came across, until a relatively small child -- couldn’t have been more than eleven years old, or so? -- suddenly ran up to them out of the blue and tried to beat the daylights out of Silver.
Silver avoided her weak and wild punches and kicks until the kid ran out of breath and settled down.
“Can I help you? I don’t think I know you; why all the aggression?” Silver asked.
The girl stood tall and introduced herself haughtily. “My name is Amber Rich, and because of you beating my cousin in a duel, my family's reputation is falling apart!” Amber replied as she pulled out her gaudy jewel-encrusted Duel Disk. Silver reluctantly pulled out his own and equipped it to his arm, and the two of them began their impromptu Duel.
DUEL Silver Chance: 4000 LP Amber Rich: 4000 LP
“Ladies first!” Amber said as she drew her opening hand, looking at it in intense concentration. “First, I activate the Field Spell, Geartown! Thanks to this Spell, I can Tribute Summon ‘Ancient Gear’ monsters with one fewer tribute!”
A whole city made of gears and clockwork began to build around the field.
"And while we’re on the subject of ‘Ancient Gears,’ since I have no monsters on my field: I can Special Summon Ancient Gear Repairman from my Hand!”
, A tall, mechanical man with a wrench for one hand and a drill for the other wearing a grey hard hat with a glowing green eye, rose from a blue portal and stood -- ready to fight.
Ancient Gear Repairman LV: 5 ATK: 2000
“When I Normal or Special Summon my Repairman, you take 600 points of damage!”
Ancient Gear Repairman slammed his wrench on his chest, and a minigun already in motion pushed its way forcefully out of his chest and fired an immense barrage of bullets at the defenseless Silver.
Silver: 3400 LP Amber: 4000 LP
“Next: I tribute my Repairman to Tribute Summon my mightiest monster, Ancient Gear Golem!”
An absolutely massive robotic man that bore a striking resemblance to a Roman soldier appeared where Amber's Repairman had previously stood and loomed menacingly over the entire field.
Ancient Gear Golem LV: 8 ATK: 3000
“As much as I would like my Golem to pummel you with its big metal fist, I can't -- since this is still the first turn of the Duel and all. Instead, I’ll place two cards face-down and end my turn!” Amber said as two holographic face-down cards projected themselves behind the towering Ancient Gear Golem.
“My turn; I draw!” Silver said as he drew his sixth card. Silver thoroughly checked his hand and saw his strategy manifest before him as he envisioned a yellow line draw its way from one card to another in his mind.
A cute little white dragon appeared and beamed at Amber’s menacing golem with bright eyes and an even brighter smile.
Buster Whelp of the Destruction Swordsman LV: 1 ATK: 400
“When Buster Whelp is Normal Summoned, I can add any ‘Destruction Sword’ card from my Deck to my Hand -- except for another copy of itself -- so I will add Dragon Buster to my Hand. Next, by tributing my Whelp: I can Special Summon the monster known as Buster Blader from my Hand!”
Buster Whelp jumped into a blue portal and not even a moment later, a swordsman clad in dark blue armor armed with a mighty buster sword emerged from the same vortex, briefly brandishing his weapon with only one hand to demonstrate his immense strength.
Buster Blader LV: 7 ATK: 2600
“Next; by sending the top card of my Deck to the Graveyard, I can special summon Glow-Up Bulb back from my Graveyard with its own effect!”
A bulb with one eyeball positioned eerily in its center adorned with a white flower began to bloom onto the field.
Glow-Up Bulb LV: 1 DEF: 100
“Now, I tune my level one Glow-Up Bulb with my level seven Buster Blader!”
Glow-Up Bulb popped out of the ground and burst into a star, and then turned into a single green ring -- which encircled Buster Blader, who himself transformed into seven additional stars which formed up into a straight line and turned into a blinding beam of light.
LV 7 + LV 1 = LV 8
"mighty dragon that guards the treasure of the hero -- come to my aid, and protect thy hero and his allies! Synchro Summon! Rise up, Buster Dragon!”
A large, dark-colored dragon -- which appeared to be a much larger and more grown-up version of Buster Whelp -- emerged from the light and landed with a great thud in front of Silver and folded its wings in a defensive position.
Buster Dragon LV: 8 ATK: 1200
“Pff! Like that weakling could beat me,” Amber gloated. “You should have just stuck with your puny swordsman!”
“It’s too bad for you that I’m not finished yet,” Silver replied simply.
“What do you mean?” Amber shouted.
“When Buster Dragon is on the field; all of your monsters become Dragon-types!"
Amber's Ancient Gear Golem began to emit a flurry of sparks as it began to be disassembled and reassembled into a more draconic form.
“That’s not all! As long as I don't currently control a ‘Buster Blader,’ then Buster Dragon lets me Summon one right from my Graveyard!"
Buster Dragon roared and slammed its tail on the ground, and as if called forth by its mighty beast companion, Buster Blader jumped out of a portal that opened on the point of impact and took a fighting stance yet again.
Buster Blader's great sword was replaced by a blade of similar make, but with its own distinct design.
“What? Y-you can't equip a monster from your hand!” Amber said in a shocked tone.
“Not unless the monster says you can, and Dragon Buster's effect allows me to do just that!” Silver replied. “Next: Dragon Buster can Special Summon itself to the field by un-equipping from my Blader.”
Buster Blader threw his sword at the ground and a cute little dual-horned white dragon appeared from within.
“Wait, what? Where did you get a card that impossibly rare?” Amber asked, not able to believe what she was seeing.
“From winning the Canterlot Grand Prix, actually,” Silver replied. “This card allows me to perform both a Fusion Summon and a Synchro Summon simultaneously using the same two monsters on my field!”
Silver's Buster Blader and Dragon Buster split into two copies of themselves and the first set of two set themselves up to perform the Synchro Summon.
“I will once again tune my level one Dragon Buster with my level seven Buster Blader!”
Dragon buster threw its sword into the air and retreated back inside it and them transform into a star and then into a green ring that encircled Buster Blader and turned him into seven stars and then a beam of light.
LV7 + LV1 = LV8
"Darkness born from the void of nothingness -- claw your way to this mortal realm, and burn my opponent to ash! Synchro Summon! Appear, Void Ogre Dragon!”
A blood-red dragon with rubies embedded into its body and gigantic, silver claws emerged from the Synchro Summon’s light, flew down to the field and let lose a mighty roar.
Void Ogre Dragon LV: 8 ATK: 3000
“And now I’ll fuse my Buster Blader together with my Dragon Buster!”
The second set of monsters rose up and spun inside a swirling vortex of light.
“Soul of the dragon that denies even the mightiest of beasts, combine with the hero who slays all evil that stands in his path! Fusion Summon! Rise, Buster Blader The Dragon Destroyer Swordsman!”
A monster took form and emerged from the portal, strongly resembling the original Buster Blader, but his armor was more elaborate and now took on a two-toned color scheme -- both bright white and deep blue with a gold trim. The blade the new swordsman wielded was jagged and far more draconic in nature than its prior form’s.
“Thanks to my Buster Dragon’s effect, your Golem’s new Dragon-typing gives my Swordsman 1000 more ATK and DEF!”
“No way! With all that power on your field, I won’t be able to survive this turn!” Amber shouted.
“No, you sure won’t. Battle! Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer: attack her Ancient Gear Golem with your Dragon Soul Slash!”
Buster Blader sprinted at the mechanized monster on Amber’s side of the field and then jumped high into the air -- in a spectacular display of agility, despite its armored appearance -- and slashed Ancient Gear Golem right down the center, causing it to explode in fragments of crystallized light.
Silver: 3400 LP Amber: 3200 LP
“And now, since your field is wide-open, my Buster Dragon and Void Ogre can attack for game unhindered. Go get her, you two!”
Both Buster Dragon and Void Ogre unleashed great fireballs at Amber, engulfing the pouting child in devastating orange and black flames.
“Whoa! That was amazing, Silver -- you beat her in just one turn!” Lyra cheered as the holograms disappeared.
Amber Rich stomped her foot on the ground and ran back to her uncle and cousin, who had apparently been waiting and watching her and Silver’s Duel. “This ISN’T OVER!” she shouted, shaking her fist at both Silver and Lyra where they stood.
Silver and Lyra shared an amused glance and decided to call it a day; since it was getting late. Amber had taken up a good deal of time and Silver's energy, after all. They bid their farewells and went their separate ways.
Meanwhile, in a distant land: more specifically, at the towering crystalline “Castle of Friendship,” Princess Twilight Sparkle was cooped up in her lab, experimenting with ways to store magic and bring it with her through the portal when she needed it.
After her (initially awkward) run-in with her human counterpart, and learning how she made a fully-functional device capable of storing powerful magic, Twilight had been inspired to make her own, hopefully, more stabilized, version of it.
After a multitude of hours spent researching the topic and expending her own magic for testing purposes, Twilight finally crafted three working prisms that could store as much magic as she needed… she hoped, anyway.
Twilight, exhausted and proud of her work, placed the three prisms on her desk and trotted off to her bedroom for some well-deserved rest.
Later that night, however; a mysterious pony snuck quietly through the portal, and began searching the castle for Twilight's laboratory. After some time spent searching the many, many rooms the castle was composed of, the stallion managed to find just what he was looking for.
He snagged the prisms Twilight had just finished working on and booked it back to the portal, but not before Twilight and her pupil Starlight Glimmer began chasing after him -- having noticed that several of the rooms in the castle appeared to have been torn apart by someone apart from themselves due to the mysterious pony’s carelessness.
Just when the two thought they had him cornered, he tossed a smoke bomb he brought along with him, and used the smokescreen cover to escape through the still-open portal, and caused an avalanche of books to not only bury the portal but to close it and buy enough time for him to return to his teammates as he ran through.
Twilight and Starlight went straight to work to dig the portal out, also searching for Twilight's journal so they could re-open the portal and warn Sunset Shimmer and Twilight’s other friends from that world.
After hours of re-shelving and searching, Twilight managed to find her journal and place it back on the pedestal atop the mirror and the portal re-opened in a flash. Twilight debated with herself for a few minutes -- to Starlight’s mild annoyance -- but eventually decided to bring Starlight along with her, since she now knew it was alright for two of the same person to exist in the same world. Probably.
The two ponies steeled themselves, then jumped bravely through the portal into the other world beyond.
In front of the base of the portal Twilight and Starlight emerged from, Starlight was shocked by her new form. Twilight -- remembering how she had been mostly the same way her first trip through -- explained how the portal worked to Starlight, calming her and giving her a bit of time and confidence to get used to her new form. Twilight explained the situation to Sunset and the others and after hearing Twilight's description of the thief Sunset know who it was.
“So that's what Team Skull Crush is up to...” Sunset theorized.
“Who's Team Skull Crush?” Twilight and Starlight asked in unison.
“They are the most dangerous team on the Pro Circuit; they are known for severely injuring their opponents before their matches and cheating in the ones they actually do play. No one can report it to the officials because they’re good at covering their tracks so they leave no real proof,” Sunset explained.
“Pro Circuit?” Twilight asked, reminded of something from back in Equestria.
“The Pro Circuit is a series of Turbo Duel tournaments where the greatest Turbo Duelists compete for the title of the world's Greatest Turbo Duelist,” Sunset explained.
Twilight and Sunset simultaneously realized what these “Skull Crush” goons were going to use Twilight’s experimental magic prisms for. Sunset, remembering the chaos that had ensued during the Midnight Sparkle incident, told Twilight and Starlight they needed to stop them as quickly as physically possible.
Twilight asked Sunset where they were going to be, and all Sunset could really tell her was that they were going to be competing in the US Grand Prix. Evidently, they were impossible to track down, as their base was well-hidden, likely cloaked somewhere in the city in plain sight. Sunset came to the conclusion that the only way they could get the prisms back was to beat them at the US Grand Prix before they could enact their plan.
Sunset, knowing now she needed to get a squad together quickly, asked if Twilight and Starlight wanted to join her team -- to which they agreed since they honestly had no one else they could turn to. Sunset informed the two others of the unfortunate fact that they had only two months before the Grand Prix and decided to use that time to teach them everything she knew about the Duel Monsters card game and about Turbo Duels.
Twilight and Starlight, fortunately enough, already knew about Duel Monsters, as a version of the same card game existed in their world and they had tried it out for a time, so they were already halfway there! All they needed to do now was to learn about Turbo Duels, a process that they were sure would be difficult as neither -- being ponies and all -- had ever ridden anything even remotely like a motorcycle before. Sunset decided to ask Principal Celestia if she and her team could use the school track to practice, a request that the principal in question was happy to approve of.
Silver came to the school as soon as Sunset had contacted him in regards to the arrival of Twilight and her student, with a few older practice Runners as per her orders. Silver drove up to the school in his car; complete with a hitch carrying the two necessary Runners.
Sunset told the others about Silver Chance -- how he was a skilled programmer and a highly-regarded Runner technician. Silver wished he could have been of more help, but he regretfully informed the group that he had his own team to work on... and a third duelist to recruit. Sunset thanked him for the help he had been able to provide, all the same.
When the time came for Starlight and Twilight to actually try riding the Runners, Sunset told Twilight to try and think of the time she spent learning to fly, as the mechanics behind her wings would probably translate well into learning to ride a Runner. Twilight remembered what Rainbow Dash taught her about flight -- especially her lessons about turning -- and even managed to make an almost perfect sharp turn; before she flew off her Runner.
Sunset was relieved she had also procured some safety equipment from the gym beforehand.
Starlight, on the other hand, was a bit slower on the uptake -- hitting the gas harder than necessary and falling off her runner before even reaching the first turn. Not willing to give up, the two persevered, and on her second attempt Twilight made it past the first turn! But, due to her inexperience, she couldn’t keep it going and fell off part of the way through the second.
Starlight had observed exactly how Twilight made the turn, and by mimicking how she had done so she managed to complete a whole lap without falling off. Sunset and Twilight were both impressed with Starlight's fast progress, congratulating her.
Twilight, inspired by her student, kept going until she had finally mastered how to ride a Duel Runner.
Meanwhile; back in Equestria, Rainbow Dash was scouring Twilight’s massive castle, looking for Twilight so she could help settle a dispute between herself and Applejack, but she was nowhere to be found. When she finally caved in and checked the library, she found a note on the table, reading as such:
“Dear everypony, sorry to disappear so suddenly like this; but Starlight and I left for the human world through the mirror to hunt down a thief that stole an important experiment I was working on. Don’t worry about us -- we will be back as soon as possible. Just try not to get into any trouble while I’m gone!
Your friend, Twilight Sparkle.”
Skimming through the letter a few times to make sure she understood the situation, Rainbow flew off and told the others about Twilight’s absence after gathering them together, echoing her message about not worrying too much.
Applejack decided to put her and Rainbow's dispute aside until Twilight came back, calling a temporary truce. The others weren’t too terribly concerned about Twilight since this had become pretty normal for her as of late. Everypony agreed to go about their days as normal until Twilight returned, and went back to what they had been doing.
In the human mirror world, behind the Silver Mansion; Silver and Lyra were back at it again -- practicing for the courses they would be facing during the US Grand Prix. Silver programmed his Solid Vision generator to create virtual copies of every possible race course they figured they would encounter during the tournament.
They spent a while practicing loops and vertical turns while keeping their cards from falling out of the holder, as the loss of their cards made for a decent bit of incentive. They succeeded after only a few attempts and decided to stop training for the day. Worried about their progress, Silver decided to go check on Sunset and her team. Silver grabbed his keys, and he and Lyra drove to CHS to check on the newly-formed team.
Twilight and Starlight were resting, exhausted after driving a complete three laps around the track. Sunset decided it was time they moved up to real Runners, since the practice models were pretty sub-par, performance-wise, and would be unfit for the Grand Prix.
Silver and Lyra arrived just in time to hear Sunset's resolve. Silver, glad to help as always, invited Twilight, Starlight, and Sunset back to his workshop -- where he’s built plenty of custom Runners for his friends and family.
Once there, Silver asked if they had any blueprints -- or even some general ideas -- of what kind of designs they wanted. Taking note of Silver's Runner and how it had sleek wings equipped to it, Twilight asked if he could do something along the same lines with her own. Silver agreed and asked if there was anything else she wanted to include in its final design. Twilight said she was fine with that, and told Silver he could feel free to include anything else he thought would be necessary.
As for Starlight, she just wanted something quick and functional that could keep up with the rest of her team. Silver had the three girls wait a few minutes while he sketched out the base designs, and showed them to Sunset and the others when he was finished -- and they were amazed at how Silver had managed to design something so perfect for both of them in such little time.
“These are amazing, Silver! How much will we owe you for them?” Sunset asked.
“Eh, let’s say it’s no charge this time. Consider these gifts, for saving our school and all,” Silver replied. “I’ll have your Runners ready to go by sometime next week,” he added as he pinned the plans to his drawing board.
“Uh, that will be just fine! I’m sorry for making this request on such short notice, by the way,” Sunset apologized.
“It's OK! Lyra and I still have plenty of time for training. Besides, what are friends for?” Silver replied.
After a round of quick farewells; Sunset, Twilight, and Starlight left and decided to go back to Sunset's apartment so Twilight and Starlight could settle in. It seemed they would be here for a while, after all.
Silver went right to work on the commissioned Runners Sunset and the others had asked for and began looking through his inventory for the parts he needed. Lyra, tired of waiting in the background, decided she would help him and try to get the Runners ready even just a little bit faster.
“Silver, do you think maybe I can I help you out?” Lyra asked nervously.
“Sure! I could really use it. But; I must warn you -- this is some very advanced stuff, so I will try and explain things as simply as I can,” Silver replied as he continued to parse through the materials he had available.
Silver decided to start off by constructing Twilight's Duel Runner since hers would likely take much more time. He began by building the frame, making it look as similar to her pony form in her own world as he could, only a drab metallic gray instead of vibrant lavender. He then lined the wheels up with the axles and placed the support pins inside. Next, he laid out the parts he would be using to build the wings and horn that would eventually be placed on the machine and asked Lyra to help him paint the frame and the miscellaneous parts. Lyra was very excited to help out with the painting, as she enjoyed that particular art form more than most.
Silver informed Lyra that they would need the “midnight purple”, “indigo”, and “pink” containers of paint. Silver grabbed two airbrushes and hooked a container of midnight purple to each of them. He shook them both and handed one to Lyra. At first, the excited girl went a bit crazy with it, but Silver told her to ease up a bit -- that painting a vehicle “requires a slow and steady touch, you know?” Lyra contained her excitement and slowed down, and she managed to give the wing a neat, even coat of paint to match the opposite wing that Silver had already completed.
Next came the horn; which would come to serve as the damage projector for any effect damage Twilight would inflict on either herself or her opponent. As it was a relatively small and simple part, Silver was able to finish the paint job quickly all by himself. Once complete, he laid it next to the wings.
After that was done; Silver and Lyra began painting the main body of the Runner, and after the purple parts were all finished, Silver wheeled the dolly he had set them on before they had gotten down to work into the cooling chamber to let the paint dry. While the main parts were being cooled and dried, Silver decided to work on the armored plating that would be welded to the main body, the onboard computer, and the Duel system.
Silver gave Lyra a detailed picture of what color was to be used on what part of the plating -- and reminded her once again to be slow and steady in her technique -- while he went to work on programming the Duel interface and onboard systems. Lyra painted the plating indigo, likening it to Twilight's mane, and included some pink streaks as well. By the time she finished, Silver had already completed the Duel interface, and he decided to check on the body’s progress.
Silver grabbed his coat and gloves and entered the cooling chamber to retrieve the main body and the additional add-ons. Pleased with the results, Silver wheeled the parts out and placed them into his heating room to melt the ice off. Silver told Lyra that it was time to put the paint away while he wheeled the plating inside the cooling chamber.
After Silver exited the chamber, he then went back to the heated room and retrieved the body and add-ons. While Silver and Lyra waited for the plating to cool off and harden, the intercom system inside Silver's workshop buzzed loudly, causing the two to jump in surprise.
“Master Chance; there is a ‘Ms. Applejack’ here to see you and Ms. Lyra,” Silver’s family butler announced over the intercom speaker.
“Applejack? All right, let her in,” Silver said as he removed his coat and gloves.
The butler escorted Applejack down to Silver's workshop and left them to get back to his other duties with a curt bow. Applejack explained that she had stopped by to bring Silver and Lyra some of her family's famous fizzy apple cider after Sunset had told her and their other friends all about the Duel Runners she had asked Silver to build.
Silver told her about the progress he had made on Twilight's Runner, and how Lyra had helped him out with the detail work. Applejack, Lyra, and Silver each popped open a bottle and took a short break. Silver, not one to break for too long, checked his watch after only a few minutes and grabbed his coat and gloves. He went into the cooling chamber to retrieve the plating and move it to the heating room.
Silver told Applejack that he and Lyra were almost finished with the frame, and asked if she would like to stick around for a bit longer to watch them work. Applejack accepted his offer and decided to watch Silver and Lyra in action.
With the thawing process finished, Silver wheeled the plating out and told Lyra to put some gloves and face protection on while he looked for his welding torch. She quickly obliged, ready to see some sparks fly. Silver had Lyra hold the plating in place while he welded it to the rest of the body. With the plating all welded down the fresh Runner looked more like a real custom Duel Runner one would see going wild on the track.
Silver installed the wings and horn next, now that the body of the machine had been put together. He included a storage space beneath the seat so Twilight could carry anything she needed in a convenient fashion. After the headlights and seat were properly installed as well, Silver then hooked up the onboard computer and ran a few diagnostic tests to check the Runner’s basic functions. Finally, Silver then installed the last -- and most important -- part of any good Duel Runner: the engine.
Silver figured that since this was Twilight's first-time Turbo Dueling, he would install a decent standard-issue engine instead of his experimental prototype. No need to be needlessly fancy or anything. With that out of the way, Twilight's Runner was almost ready. All Silver needed to do now was to take it on a test drive, and check the wings, horn, and boosters to make sure it all worked out like he had planned.
Silver programmed the Solid Vision generator to create, in his own words, the “perfect track” for testing the wings. This track came with a ramp with a nine-foot gap between it and the next batch of solid ground. Silver mounted the runner and turned the ignition. He waited for the onboard computer’s countdown to reach zero and took off.
Silver first put the handling to the test, and it worked perfectly -- even for a novice. Next, he tried out the boosters, and they managed to push him close to 88 MPH, and very close to the ramp. As the ramp swiftly approached, Silver activated the wings and the runner glided seamlessly over the gap and landed safely on the other side.
After the test run, Silver declared Twilight's Runner complete and ready to go! Silver, Lyra, and Applejack decided to take this chance to relax again -- after Silver refilled Twilight's tank and threw a tarp over it for protection.
Silver decided he would begin work on Starlight's Runner after school tomorrow and that it was best to take a breather for now. Applejack was impressed by how much time and work went into building even a single Duel Runner.
Silver declared proudly to Applejack that once he took over his father's company, he would change the direction from weapon-construction to building the best Duel Runners in all the world.
As they spoke, Silver Chance’s father Silver Bullet walked in and asked Silver how the Runners he had promised his friends were coming along. With pride, Chance told him he that he had just finished one of them about ten minutes ago, and had even tested it himself.
Bullet was impressed by how much detail and testing his son put into his work, and knew that his company would be in very good hands once he retired.
Meanwhile; in an alleyway next to a local diner, the group of girls once knows as “Sirens,” the Dazzlings -- were defeated in a duel by a mysterious girl wearing a blue hood. The mystery girl took each of the Dazzling rarest cards upon their loss.
“Ooh, not my Black Rose Dragon! Any card but her!” Sonata whined as if her favorite childhood toy had been snatched away from her.
As the mystery girl mounted her Duel Runner and took off for the open road, she opened the locket around her neck and spoke softly to the picture of Silver Chance that lay inside.
“Soon... I: Lightning Dust will be able to stand on the same stage beside you, my silver soulmate,” Lightning Dust whispered as she drove off into the darkness.
Silver and Lyra were in the midst of placing the armor plating on Starlight’s custom Runner when the workshop’s intercom system buzzed loudly. They both put the as-of-yet unwelded plating carefully on the ground so Silver could respond to the summons.
“Master Chance, your young clients are here about their Runners,” the butler announced, his gruff voice sounding clearly through the speaker.
“Here already? Bring them in. We’re almost finished,” Silver replied.
Silver and Lyra were already back to welding the plating onto Starlight’s runner as Sunset and the others entered the workshop.
“So, how are things coming along?” Sunset asked Silver as she looked around the workshop.
“We put the finishing touches on Twilight’s Runner yesterday. All that’s left to do is to install the Duel interface and onboard computer.” Silver informed her. “I’d say we’re almost at the finish line.”
Sunset, Twilight, and Starlight watched with mild to immense intrigue as Silver installed the onboard computer and ran some diagnostic tests on the new Duel interface. With a sigh -- of both pride and relief -- Silver finally declared both Runners one-hundred percent finished.
“Hey, Sunset; think it’d be OK to start Twilight and Starlight on their next lesson? You guys can use my personal track and everything, and I’d like to see them make some progress.”
After only a little bit more subtle nagging, Sunset told him that it “would be perfect,” since their next lesson would be a big one -- exactly how to actually Turbo Duel.
Silver wheeled both of the shiny, new Runners to his track and set them up at the starting line. As he did so, Sunset proposed an idea to Silver -- one she’d had some time ago.
“So, Silver... what do you say we have an impromptu practice team match for this lesson?” Sunset asked.
“Practice team match? Exactly what do you have in mind, Sunset?” Silver asked.
“Nothing too complex. You and me, against Twilight and Starlight. Since we already know what we’re doing, it’ll be a good learning experience for the both of them,” Sunset replied.
“That sounds just fine to me. Hey, Lyra; sorry to bother you -- but can you get us the practice bands from my workshop?” Silver asked her as he and Twilight were set to prepare for the first Duel. Nodding her head vigorously, Lyra took off to retrieve the requested items.
Luckily, Sunset had readied an explanation in regards to the rules of team dueling for the two uninformed Duelists. “It’s like this: each team member starts with 4,000 Life Points, and when a player’s Life Points drop to zero, the current turn skips to the End Phase. Any cards left in play at that time are transferred over to the next Duelist on the team. If a player chooses to pass the baton to the next Duelist while they still have points left, those points don't transfer over to the next player. If, for any reason, a player is unable to pass the baton to the next-in-line on their team; it’s counted as an automatic forfeit. You guys get all that?”
After receiving a few hesitant nods -- which were apparently good enough for her -- from the others, Sunset and Starlight went to their respective sides of the track and waited for their teammates to pass the baton. Lyra returned from the workshop and tossed both Silver and Twilight an unassuming, blank white fabric patch and moved to the side of the track so she could give the signal.
Twilight and Silver applied their respective patches, and Lyra raised her hand up high. “This is going to be good. Activating the Action Field ‘Testing Course’!” Lyra shouted as the Solid Vision generator created an elaborate Duel track full of half-pipes and ramps -- amongst other obstacles. After the track had finished forming, both Silver and Twilight’s Duel interfaces activated.
“DUEL MODE: ENGAGED. AUTOPILOT: STANDING BY!” A computerized voice announced as the Duel Disks attached to the Runners activated and a field display appeared on-screen.
Lyra snapped her fingers, and a bubble full of Action Cards popped -- and all of the cards inside dispersed randomly across the entire track.
Once it seemed the cards had settled in place, Lyra threw her hand down with a wide grin and wild laughter. “Go!” she shouted as the two Duelists sped out from their starting positions.
Twilight remembered how Sunset told them that in a Turbo Duel, whoever rounds the corner first gets the first move. Twilight pressed -- what she hoped -- was her nitro button, and found herself screaming all the way as she passed Silver by a nose in a blur of motion.
Silver was impressed by how quickly Twilight had located her nitro button, but that did not mean he was just going to sit back and let her go first; so he pushed his left throttle down and shoved it forward activating his own nitro boost. He rocketed past Twilight and rounded the corner first, earning himself the first move. Both Duelists drew their opening five-card hands and the Duel began.
“Better luck next time, Twilight! First; I activate the Spell Card One for One!” Silver said as a Spell Card depicting a lotus flower blooming from within a fiend was projected. “By discarding one monster -- my Buster Blader, to be exact -- from my Hand, I can special summon Glow Up Bulb from my Deck in Defense Mode.”
A bulb with one eyeball and a white flower emerged from the Spell Card and took its place on Silver’s field.
Glow-Up Bulb LV: 1 DEF: 100
“Next; I Normal Summon Buster Whelp of the Destruction Swordsman in Attack Mode!” An adorable little white dragon appeared and flew next to Silver, squawking happily.
Buster Whelp of the Destruction Swordsman LV: 1 ATK: 400
“When Buster Whelp is Normal Summoned, I can add any ‘Destruction Sword’ card from my Deck to my Hand, so I will choose Destruction Swordsman Fusion! By tributing my Whelp, I can then Special Summon Buster Blader right from my Hand!”
Buster Whelp flew headlong into a blue portal and Silver’s mighty armored swordsman emerged from the other side with a wide swipe of its blade.
Buster Blader LV: 7 ATK: 2600
“Now; I tune my level one Glow-Up Bulb with my level seven Buster Blader!”
Glow-Up Bulb popped out of the ground and burst into a star. This star then turned into a single green ring, which encircled Buster Blader -- turning him into 7 stars and forming a straight line that burst into a beam of light.
LV 7 + LV 1 = LV 8
“mighty soul of the king! Rise up from the depths of Hades, and burn all who stand before me! Synchro Summon! Incinerate, Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend!”
A demonic looking dragon with a broken left horn, wings of blazing hot fire, and a gauntlet made of bones and magma encased over its left arm burst forth from the bright light with an earth-shaking roar and readied itself for battle.
Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend LV: 8 ATK: 3000
“Finally, to finish things off; I’ll play two cards face-down and end my turn!” Silver said as two face-down Set cards appeared behind Scarlight.
“A powerful Synchro Monster right off the bat… well, it’s my turn now; so I’ll draw!” Twilight said as she drew her sixth card. Twilight checked her hand a few times over and in it, she found a way to destroy Scarlight.
“First; I play the Spell Ancient Rules,” Twilight said as a Spell Card that showed a scroll that displayed an ethereal dragon above several lines of ancient, mysterious writing projected on Twilight’s field. “Using the magic of the Ancient Rules, I can call forth my Dark Magician from my Hand!”
A magician clad in a deep purple robe and an absurdly pointy hat jumped out of a blue portal and stood haughtily, with his arms crossed and face set in a stoic line.
Dark Magician LV: 7 ATK: 2500
“Next; I activate the Spell Thousand Knives -- which can only be activated while Dark Magician exists on my field -- and when I play this Spell I can target and destroy one monster you control. Of course, I’ll be targeting your Red Dragon Archfiend!” Twilight said as a thousand knives (in accordance with the card’s name) materialized behind Dark Magician, and with a flick of his wrist, began to fly straight at Scarlight with blistering speed.
Not ready to let his dragon go down so easy, Silver looked around and noticed an Action Card coming up on his left, quickly leaning to his side to pick it up off the ground. Snatching it just in time, he decided to immediately make use of it. “I activate the Action Card Mirror Barrier!” Silver said as a translucent mirror ball encased Scarlight’s body, shattering all of the knives on impact. Twilight shared a frown with her magical monster, a bit disheartened that her very first move had failed.
“It’s OK, Twilight!” Sunset shouted to her from the sidelines. “The Duel’s just started! Don’t give up!”
Twilight nodded at Sunset and picked a new card from her Hand. “Then let’s try this: I activate the Quick-Play Spell Card Dedication through Light and Darkness! It lets me tribute Dark Magician from the field to Special Summon my Dark Magician of Chaos from my Deck!” Twilight shouted as her Dark Magician vanished in a flash of light, replaced by a blue-skinned magician with black armor and a horned hat.
Dark Magician of Chaos LV: 8 ATK: 2800
“I’ll Set this one card face-down and end my turn!” Twilight announced as a Set card appeared behind her new chaos magician. “At the End Phase of the turn that Dark Magician of Chaos is Summoned, I can add one Spell Card from my Graveyard back to my hand, so I will retrieve my Dedication through Light and Darkness.”
“Not bad. But it’s my turn again; so I draw!” Silver said as he drew his next card. Silver theorized that twilights face-down could turn the tables against him if he was not careful, so he decided to bait her into using it as soon as possible.
“I activate the Spell Raigeki! This card destroys all of the monsters on the opposing side of the field.” Silver said as a massive bolt of lightning descended from the sky and forked its way toward Dark Magician of Chaos.
“Not so fast! I activate my face-down Counter Trap, Dark Bribe! In exchange for allowing you to draw one new card, your Raigeki is negated and destroyed.”
Silver drew his free card and decided to act, now that he had tricked Twilight into using her only Set card. “I activate Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend’s monster effect! Once per turn, he destroys all Special Summoned monsters on the field -- other than himself -- whose attack points are equal to or less than his. That means your Magician of Chaos is toast!”
Scarlight slammed his left claw onto the track and a fiery crevice split open and erupted a stream of lava that engulfed Dark Magician of Chaos and destroyed him.
“That's not all there is, though. You also take 500 points of damage for each monster destroyed by this effect.” Twilight was unable to avoid the scalding lava Scarlight generated, and she felt the burn.
Silver LP: 4000 Twilight LP: 3500
“Since my Dark Magician of Chaos was destroyed... he is banished instead, by his own effect,” Twilight said reluctantly.
“That’s too bad; he won’t be doing much for you in that state. Battle! Scarlight, attack Twilight directly with your Molten Power Force!” Silver shouted as Scarlight reared his head back and fired a stream of magma at Twilight.
Silver LP: 4000 Twilight LP: 500
“Now; I activate my face-down Call of the Haunted, which lets me bring back my Buster Blader from the Graveyard in Attack Position.” A portal appeared next to Scarlight, and from it, Buster Blader jumped out and took a fighting stance.
Buster Blader LV: 7 ATK: 2600
“And now, Buster Blader: finish her off!” Silver shouted as Buster Blader charged at Twilight ready to slash her with his gargantuan sword.
Twilight, not ready to call it quits, noticed an Action Card coming up on her right and leaned for it. She grabbed it, read over its effect quickly, and activated it. “I activate the Action Card Evasion! Your attack is negated and my Life Points are safe!” Twilight leaned sharply to the left and Buster Blader’s downward swing missed her completely.
Silver was impressed by Twilight’s quick thinking and decided he wanted to see what she would do next. “I end my turn!” Silver said as he and Twilight flew by the starting point, finishing the first lap.
“My turn again. I draw!” Twilight said as she drew her card. Twilight thought over her move very intently, as she was now down to a mere 500 Life Points. Twilight decided it was best to go for broke at this point.
“I activate my Spell, Silent Doom, to bring back my Dark Magician from the grave!” Twilight said as Dark Magician returned to her field, kneeling and crossing his arms in a defensive stance.
Dark Magician LV: 7 DEF: 2100
“Shouldn’t have done that, Twilight! I activate the Trap Xyz Double Offering!” Silver said as a Trap Card with a picture of yellow streams of light coming from a pair of bracelets flipped up on his field. “This Trap can be activated when you Summon a monster that has the same level as one that I control and allows me to use both it and the monster on my field to perform a Xyz Summon! I overlay your level seven Dark Magician and my level seven Buster Blader, and use them to build the Overlay Network!”
Dark Magician and Buster Blader turned into streams of purple and orange energy before entering a spiraling, black galaxy-like portal, which contracted then expanded in a burst of light.
“Legendary black dragon with eyes of crimson red, harden your body and spirit with the force of a hundred diamonds; and burn my foes to ash! Xyz Summon! Rise, Rank 7; Red-Eyes Flare Metal Dragon!”
A new dragon that appeared to be a mechanical version of the Red-Eyes B. Dragon unfurled its metallic wings, raised its tail, and let out a mighty roar.
Red-Eyes Flare Metal Dragon Rank: 7 ATK: 2800 Units: 2
Twilight, unsure of how to proceed any further, was just about ready to give up when she noticed an Action Card in the air above her. Using a nearby halfpipe, she flung her Runner high enough to grab and activate it. “I activate the Action Card Phoenix Arrow! This card hits you with 1500 points of direct damage!” The horn on Twilight’s runner conjured and shot a flaming arrow that took the shape of a phoenix and slammed right into Silver, exploding fiercely on impact.
Silver LP: 2500 Twilight LP: 500
“Ouch; that’s quite the damage for just one card. Well, I commend you on being able to make a dent in my Life Points -- but I'm afraid this is the end for you, all the same. When you activate any card or effect while my Flare Metal is on the field, it burns away 500 of your own Life Points.”
“What?!”
Flare Metal flapped his wings and a wave of embers washed over Twilight. To signify that she had lost and was unable to take any more damage, the Runner emitted smoke as if it had taken a heavy blow.
Twilight drove her smoking Runner back to the starting line and passed the baton to Starlight, who gave her a small, encouraging smile. Twilight tried to return it as her student kicked her Runner into action and drove off, but she felt like she had really failed at something important for the first time in her life. Silver had barely given her any openings and took advantage of every move she made. It was all so frustrating!
Lyra noticed that Twilight was feeling down, so she decided to try and cheer her up. “That was a great duel, Twilight! You should be proud,” she said as she placed her hand gently on Twilight’s shoulder.
“Proud? What am I supposed to be proud of? I lost,” Twilight retorted.
“Well, that’s true, but… may I share something with you?” Lyra asked.
“Uh. Okay. What is it?” Twilight replied.
“You lasted longer than Silver’s last opponent. He beat them in just one turn. At least you put up a fight.” Lyra told Twilight, whispering conspiratorially -- like this was some special secret no one else was supposed to hear.
Knowing just how powerful Silver was and that she had managed to stay him for as long as she could cheer Twilight up a little. She thanked Lyra and began cheering for Starlight. “Even up the score! You can do this, Starlight!”
“It’s my turn now; so I draw!” Starlight said as she drew her sixth card. Starlight checked her hand, searching for a way to get rid of Silver’s dragons.
“Let’s see how you like this! I activate my own Raigeki to destroy every monster you control!” Starlight said as the same bolt of lightning Silver had called down before blasted towards Scarlight and Flare Metal, leaving a huge plume of smoke in its wake. Starlight grinned, certain she destroyed both of Silver’s dragons... until the smoke cleared, revealing that Red-Eyes Flare Metal Dragon was still flying high -- without so much as a scratch on its body.
“What? How is Flare Metal still alive!?” Starlight shouted in shock.
“As long as my dragon has at least one Overlay Unit, he can't be destroyed by any card effects,” Silver explained. “And since you activated your Raigeki, you take 500 points of direct damage.” Flare Metal flapped his wings and sent a wave of fire and embers at Starlight, burning the air around her.
Silver LP: 2500 Starlight LP: 3500
“Great. So; I basically just played a card that did damage to myself and nothing else... moving on! I Summon Elemental Hero Blazeman in Attack Mode!” A man covered in the fire with orange armor flew onto the field and threw his fist forward with a grunt as if he was posing for the cover of a comic book.
Elemental Hero Blazeman LV: 4 ATK: 1200
“When I Normal or Special Summon Blazeman, I can add the Spell Card Polymerization from my Deck to my Hand! Next; I activate Blazeman’s other effect. By sending Elemental Hero Necroshade from my Deck to my Graveyard, Blazeman’s ATK, DEF, and his Attribute become the same as Necroshade’s until the end of my turn!” The flames on Blazeman’s body burned a bright purple, taking the shape of Necroshade.
1200 + 400 = 1600
“Now, I activate Mask Change -- sending Blazeman to my Graveyard to summon my Masked Hero Anki in Attack Position!” Blazeman’s mask vanished and was replaced by Anki’s mask, then Blazeman’s body transformed into that of the Masked Hero Anki, and with a wave, he dispelled the flames around him.
Masked Hero Anki LV: 8 ATK: 2800
“Flare Metal burns you for 500 points, once again!” Flare Metal flapped again and sent another wave of fire at Starlight. “That’s already a fourth of your Life Points; you’d better stop it quickly!”
Silver LP: 2500 Starlight LP: 3000
“Next; I equip Anki with the Equip Spell Mist Body, which means that he can't be destroyed in battle.” Anki’s body was shrouded in a thick mist, giving him a phantom-like appearance. In response to the new Spell’s activation, Flare Metal flapped his wings again -- burning Starlight for 500 more points.
Silver LP: 2500 Starlight LP: 2500
“Battle! Masked Hero Anki attacks your Red-Eyes Flare Metal Dragon!” Anki leaped at Flare Metal and raked its clawed fingers right across the dragon’s chest. Flare Metal valiantly tried fighting back, but its claws could not hit the phantasmal hero, and with a pained cry it exploded in a torrent of flame.
“When Anki destroys a monster in battle, I can add one "Change" Quick-Play Spell Card from my Deck to my Hand -- so I will add a copy of Mask Change II to my Hand! Finally, I’ll place one card face-down and end my turn!” Starlight said as a face-down card appeared behind Anki.
“It’s my turn now; I draw!” Silver said as he drew his third card. He checked for a way around Anki, but he was unable to find one. Luckily, he noticed an Action Card coming up above him and used a well-placed ramp to jump high and grab it. “I activate the Action Card Hand Recharge! This Action Card allows me to return all the cards in my Hand to my Deck, and draw five new cards to replace them.”
Silver placed his hand on top of his Deck and shuffled it; after which he drew his new cards in accordance with his Action Spell’s text. Silver was delighted to see he had drawn a powerful hand containing only Pendulum Monsters and decided to test Starlight’s ability to handle a surprise twist.
“I’ll use the Scale 1 Dragonpulse Magician and the Scale 8 Timegazer Magician to set up my Pendulum Scale!” Silver said as two slots at each end of his Duel Disk opened up, closing after he placed the Monster Cards in his Hand on each side. The word “PENDULUM” appeared on his display screen, and two pillars of light shot up on either side of Silver’s Runner.
In the midst of the left pillar; a boy in a white robe with a long, braided ponytail and a dual-bladed sword floated motionless above a stylized 1, and on the right side appeared a magician in a black robe, equipped with a red scarf and a gauntlet with a gold scythe-like object attached -- and he floated above a stylized 8.
Silver: ♦1___________8♦
“Now that that’s done, I can Pendulum Summon any monsters between the levels of two through seven!” Silver announced. “Pendulum Summon: appear, my monsters!” he added as he placed three new monsters onto his Duel Disk. Three streams of light came out of a portal that manifested in-between the magicians that made up the Pendulum Scale, and these lights transformed into three copies of the same dragon, a blue orb inside their chests, two green orbs on their left wings, one red orb on their right wing, and piercing heterochromatic eyes of red and green. “Come forth; my three Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragons!”
Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon [3] LV: 7 ATK: 2500
“A… Pendulum Summon? Well, no matter how many monsters you Summon, they can’t survive this! I activate my Trap, Bottomless Trap Hole -- so now all three of your dragons are destroyed and banished!” Starlight said the ground tore open up beneath all three Odd-Eyes dragons and swallowed them whole, leaving a grimacing Silver’s field wide open. “Well, I guess you passed that test with flying colors. I end my turn!” Silver said as he and Starlight approached the starting line once more.
“My turn; I draw!” Starlight said as she drew her next card, ready and willing to deliver the final blow. “Battle! Anki, attack Silver directly with your Shadow Claw Strike!” Starlight commanded as Anki vanished, reappearing in front of Silver and slashing him with pointed claws, causing his damaged Runner to furiously emit smoke.
After the smoke cleared, Silver looped back around to the starting line and passed the baton to Sunset -- along with his set Pendulum Scale. Sunset offered Silver a smirk and a nod as she took off. Silver grabbed a remaining bottle of the fizzy apple cider Applejack had brought over, and leaned back, ready to watch the finale of their training exercise on the screen by his side. After only a minute or so, Sunset caught up to Starlight and drew her own opening hand.
“Looks like it’s down to just you and me, Starlight. It’s finally my turn, and I’ll draw!” Sunset said as she drew her sixth card. She spent a few seconds thinking about how she could get past Anki until she remembered that Silver had left her with his Scales. “I’ll use Silver’s set Pendulum Scale to Pendulum Summon two copies of Quillbolt Hedgehog from my Hand!” Sunset said as two streams of light transformed into a pair of orange hedgehogs with bolts for quills on their backs.
Quillbolt Hedgehog [2] LV: 2 ATK: 800
“Next; I Normal Summon my Jet Synchron!” Sunset said. A tiny robot that looked like a jet turbine skated onto the field next to Sunset.
Jet Synchron LV: 1 ATK: 500
“I tune my level one Jet Synchron with both of my level two Quillbolt Hedgehogs.” Jet Synchron spun its turbine-like body furiously before bursting into a star, then a ring -- encircling the two hedgehogs before turning them into a pillar of light.
LV2 + LV2 + LV1 = LV5
“Clustering stars, become a force that can accelerate past the limits of humanity -- and become an unstoppable force of good! Synchro Summon! Take to the skies, Jet Warrior!”
A humanoid warrior with an upper body that resembled a jet plane descended from the sky and landed next to Sunset, using its rear booster to keep up with her Runner.
Jet Warrior LV: 5 ATK: 2100
“Since I used Jet Synchron as Synchro Material, I’m allowed to add a ‘Junk’ monster from my Deck to my Hand, so I choose to add Junk Synchron to my Hand. That's not all, though -- when I Synchro Summon Jet Warrior, I can ‘bounce’ one of your cards -- returning it back to your Hand -- so I am ‘bouncing’ your Anki right back to your Extra Deck!” Jet Warrior spun his turbines and created a tornado that blew Anki off the field, dispersing the mist that surrounded him.
“Battle! Jet Warrior, attack Starlight directly with Flaming Whirlwind!” Jet Warrior rapidly spun his turbines once again, this time summoning two twisters, and then fired the flamethrowers on his wings; creating two flaming tornadoes that whipped across the field and burned Starlight severely.
Sunset LP: 4000 Starlight LP: 400
With a groan, Starlight shook her head and did her best to recover. She spotted an Action Card coming up on her left and grabbed it, hoping it could save her. It wasn’t nearly as powerful as she had hoped, but it would do for now. “I activate the Action Card Medi-Charge; which gives me an extra 800 Life Points. That should keep me in the game a bit longer.”
Sunset LP:4000 Starlight LP:1200
“We’ll see about that. I end my turn!” Sunset said.
“It’s my turn again, and I’ll draw!” Starlight said as she drew her card. She was excited to see that she had drawn just what she needed. “Since Elemental Hero Necroshade is in my Graveyard, I can Normal Summon a high-level Elemental Hero monster without tributing any monsters just once, and I’ll take advantage of that to Summon my Elemental Hero Bladedge!” A man made of solid gold with wings and razor-sharp blades under his arms slid next to Starlight, striking a formidable pose.
Elemental Hero Bladedge LV: 7 ATK: 2600
“Battle! Bladedge, attack Jet Warrior with you Slice and Dice attack!” Bladedge charged at Jet Warrior with his blades pulled back, ready to chop up his opposition -- until Sunset grabbed an Action Card of her own.
“I activate the Action Spell Card, Miracle! Not only does this protect my monster from battle destruction, but it cuts the damage I would have taken in half.” A barrier formed around Jet Warrior and the damaging shockwave Bladedge’s attack produced fizzled out as it struck Sunset’s Runner.
Sunset LP: 3750 Starlight LP: 1200
“Good thing I was ready for something like that to happen. I activate the Spell Card Broken Blade Stab,” Starlight said as a Spell depicting an image of a splintered katana burying itself into a screaming warrior’s chests was projected onto her field. “I can only activate this card when a monster of mine fails to destroy a monster of yours, and it deals half of your monster’s Attack Points as direct damage to your Life Points.” A similarly broken katana flew out of the card’s image and ran itself into Jet Warrior’s body, and bits of scrap metal split off of its form and clipped Sunset and her Runner.
Sunset LP: 2700 Starlight LP: 1200
“With that, I end my turn!” Starlight said as her Spell Card’s image faded away. Jet Warrior pulled the blade from its chest with a grunt and threw it to the ground, where it splintered fully and dissipated.
“Not a bad move, but I’m still in the lead. It’s my turn, and I draw!” Sunset said as she drew her card and scanned through her hand. Sunset confirmed that she had nothing to get past Bladedge... but she did notice an Action Card to her right and snagged it. She looked at the card and laughed. “What a way to end it, huh? I activate the Action Card Phoenix Arrow -- so you take 1500 points of direct damage. Game over, Starlight!” Sunset made the motion of firing an arrow of flame from an invisible bow and watched it turn into a blazing phoenix, striking Starlight’s Runner and causing it to smoke.
With the duel over, Sunset and Starlight pulled over at the starting line and shared a friendly handshake.
“Congratulations!” Silver said, clapping his hands together as he approached the others, Twilight and Lyra in tow. “You two did great out there. I’d call this a successful lesson! You might want to work on your Decks a bit, though -- you’re probably not ready to deal with Team Skull Crush just yet.”
“Hey, what was that Summoning method you used?” Starlight asked Silver. “The, uh, ‘Pendulum’ thing. I never saw it used in any Duels back in Equestria. Twilight?”
Twilight shook her head. “I was surprised, as well. It seems like a very powerful technique.”
“Pendulum Monsters are a relatively new form of monster,” Silver explained. “They are unique in that they are both Monster Card and Spell Card. When used as Spells, they are set in their own Zones -- called ‘Pendulum Zones’ for obvious reasons -- and have different effects depending on which Zone you place them in.” Silver demonstrated by opening the Pendulum Zones on his Duel Disk, using the same magicians from before to set the Scales. He placed one of his Odd-Eyes dragons on the field in a Monster Zone.
“As I said in the Duel, Pendulum Summoning allows you to Summon multiple monsters from your Hand, as well as face-up Pendulum Monsters from your Extra Deck, all at the same time. Due to the fact that they’re all Summoned at once, if you can respond to the Summon -- like Starlight did with Bottomless -- you can potentially destroy all of the Summoned monsters.”
“Wait,” Twilight interrupted. “Face-up Pendulum Monsters… in the Extra Deck?”
“I’m getting to that; don’t worry. Usually, when a Pendulum Monster is destroyed it goes to the Extra Deck instead of the Graveyard. They go to the grave when their Summons are negated, they are discarded or otherwise specifically sent there from the Hand or Deck, or when they are detached as Xyz Materials.”
With the brief, an impromptu lesson about Pendulum Summoning and Pendulum Monsters finished; Sunset, Twilight, and Starlight gathered up their respective Duel Runners and went back to Sunset’s place for the night. Lyra stayed behind to help clean up Silver’s workshop and ended up crashing at the Silver Mansion for the night.
After a long, boring day of school; Silver and Lyra decided to go to the “Rich Dome” -- a local arena -- to train for the W.R.G.P., inspired in no small part by Twilight and Starlight’s determination. Upon their arrival, however; they were informed that they could not use the track as it was currently undergoing repairs and general maintenance checks -- after Team Skull Crush had nearly destroyed it during their last practice session.
The two Turbo Duelists had to settle for ordinary Action Duels, instead, but at least it would still help keep their skills sharp. As Silver was preparing his Duel Disk, he ran straight into a boy with gold-ish skin, and yellow and gold hair. His outfit consisted of a bright gold jacket, white t-shirt, blue jeans, and strikingly red sneakers.
“Sorry! I didn’t see you there,” Silver said as he brushed himself off.
“It's OK; accidents happen,” The boy said, picking himself up off the ground. He stopped short, noticing just who he had bumped into. “Hey, aren’t you that Silver Chance: the guy who won the Canterlot Grand Prix?”
“I am, actually. And again, I'm sorry for bumping into you... um… what’s your name?” Silver asked.
“Oh, I’m Golden Rise. It's a pleasure to meet you, man,” Golden replied. His face fell as he noticed he had dropped the card he had been holding. “Oh, shoot! Hang on a sec,” Golden added, dropping back to the ground to search for his prized possession.
Silver noticed a card next to where he and Golden hit the dirt -- almost humorously just outside of Golden’s line of sight -- and picked it up. Silver admired the rare dragon depicted on the card’s artwork. “This what you’re looking for?”
Golden sprang back to his feet and looked at the card held out in Silver’s hand, heaving a sigh of relief as he took it back for himself. “It is! The Crimson Dragon here is my rarest card... and in a way, it’s also my closest friend.”
Silver nodded solemnly, understanding the bond a Duelist shared with their cards all too well. He considered some of his strongest monsters his friends, too. Silver and Golden walked to the Dueling field, where Lyra was in the middle of a heated battle. Or rather, at the end of one. The two Duelists watched as Lyra’s Life Points ticked down to zero as the playing field declared her opponent -- another of Silver’s friends from school, Pinkie Pie -- the winner. Pinkie and Lyra shook hands and chatted idly as they left the field, meeting up with Silver and Golden.
“Hi, Silver! Who’s your new friend?” Pinkie asked, waving as she bounded over to the two boys.
“This is Golden. I met him while I was getting my Dueling equipment ready.” “Ooh! A new friend to Duel! I love Dueling new friends! Goldie, right? You wanna Duel?” Pinkie asked, bouncing up and down on her toes in excitement. Golden turned to give a questioning look to Silver, who merely shrugged, his face showing only a hint of a smile.
“She’s excitable like that. Go ahead; show me what you and that dragon of yours have got,” Silver offered. Golden nodded determinedly and accepted Pinkie’s challenge.
Both Pinkie and Golden took their positions, and with that out of the way; the Action Field “Mercury Frontier” was activated by a nearby Solid Vision tech with a thumbs-up -- and the arena was transfigured into a landscape of the planet Mercury, complete with an old western-style town that served as the central starting point, with a 20-kilometer perimeter marking the outer limits of the map.
After the Duel Field had finished forming and the technician gave the Duelists the final “OK!”, the familiar Action Card-filled bubble popped over the town, dispersing the cards across the planetscape and signaling the official commencement of the Duel.
DUEL Pinkie Pie LP: 4000 Golden Rise LP: 4000
“Hope you don’t mind; I’ll start!” Pinkie said as she drew her opening hand. She picked up a card from amongst the five and placed it energetically on her Disk. “To start: I’ll Normal Summon Performapal Silver Claw in Attack Mode!”
A grey wolf with silver claws wearing a dark blue muffler and a spiffy spotted bow tie leaped onto Pinkie’s field and let out an echoing -- yet strangely jovial -- howl.
Performapal Silver Claw LV: 4 ATK: 1800
“I’ll play two cards face-down, and end my turn,” Pinkie said as she mounted Silver Claw, tearing off to run around the barren desert-like environment along the town’s outskirts in search of useful Action Cards with a quickly fading “Whee!”
“Looking for Action Cards before the Duel’s even really gotten rolling? That’s an Action Duelist, all right. It’s my turn now; so I draw,” Golden said as he picked up his newest card and looked over his Hand. “For my first monster, I’ll Summon my Lord of Dragons in Attack Mode.”
A wizard with a flowing blue cape across armor reminiscent of the bones of a dragon appeared in front of Golden, ready to fight for his master.
Lord of Dragons LV: 4 ATK: 1200
“Next, I activate The Flute of Summoning Dragon! I can only activate this Spell when Lord of Dragons is on my field -- and it allows me to Special Summon up to two Dragon-type monsters from my Hand,” Golden explained as his Lord of Dragons caught the flute produced by the Spell Card -- and with a deep breath he blew the signal, calling for the rise of its draconic allies. “With Flute of Summoning Dragon’s effect, I Special Summon both my Crimson Dragon and Alexandrite Dragon to the field in Attack Position!”
Out of one of the portals opened by the power of the flute arose a dragon with crimson red scales, crystalline wings with an impeccable sheen only matched by its crystal talons; and out of the other came another, smaller dragon with scales of many glittering alexandrite stones and fiercely orange eyes.
Crimson Dragon LV: 8 ATK: 3000
Alexandrite Dragon LV: 4 ATK: 2000
“I can’t let it be that easy! I activate my face-down Bottomless Trap Hole in response to the Summon -- so now your dragons go ‘Bye-Bye!,” Pinkie said as a massive hole began to open beneath Golden’s new monsters, only to be stopped short by a mechanical dragon dropping a bomb into the hole. “Huh?”
“Looks like they won’t be leaving so soon, after all. By sending Missile Dragon to my Graveyard, I can negate the activation of any Spell or Trap,” Golden explained as he fished an Action Card from the clutches of a cactus-like alien plant, deciding to hold onto it for later.
“I activate Crimson Dragon’s effect! Once per turn; I can destroy one of your face-up monsters, and my dragon gains ATK points equal to that destroyed monster’s ATK.”
Crimson Dragon fired a bright crimson fireball at Silver Claw that destroyed him completely, sending Pinkie sliding into an Action Card, but not before Crimson Dragon absorbed Silver Claw’s 1800 ATK.
3000 + 1800 = 4800
Pinkie picked up the Action Card before her only to have it be struck by an arrow of light. “Hey! What gives?!” Pinkie shouted as her new card was destroyed before she could even finish reading it.
“Sorry about that. I activated the Action Card called Cosmic Arrow. Since you added an Action Card to your Hand, this card revealed and destroyed it,” Golden replied. “Next; I overlay my Lord of Dragons and Alexandrite Dragon and build the Overlay Network!”
Lord of Dragons and Alexandrite Dragon turned into streams of energy and went into a black galaxy-like portal which exploded in a flash.
“Fangs of pitch-black darkness, rise up against the foolish oppression! Descend now! Xyz Summon! Come forth! Rank 4! Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon!”
A black dragon with metallic armor covering parts of its body, gleaming yellow eyes, and several purple orbs positioned near its wings roared and took its battle-ready position, baring its fangs.
Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon RANK: 4 ATK: 2500 UNITS: 2
“Battle! Crimson Dragon, attack Pinkie’s Life Points directly,” Golden declared as Crimson Dragon fired a stream of fire that shined as bright as crimson. Pinkie ran from the flames as fast as she could -- noticing another stray Action Card lying on top of a boulder up ahead and grabbing it.
“I activate the Action Card Mirror Attack! This redirects your monster’s attack to another monster on the field, so Crimson Dragon’s new attack target is your Dark Rebellion!” A mirror appeared in front of the fire, reflecting Dark Rebellion on its surface. The broken shards of the destroyed mirror were shot back at Dark Rebellion, destroying it with a cry.
Pinkie LP: 4000 Golden LP: 1700
“That could have gone better. I end my turn by setting one card face-down,” Golden said as a face-down card appeared behind the Crimson Dragon.
“Better luck next time. I draw!” Pinkie said as she drew her next card with a flourished spin, leaving a pink trail of light in her hand’s wake. Pinkie knew that she needed to do something about Crimson Dragon and its 4800 ATK, but she did not have much to use in her hand -- until she noticed an Action Card wedged in another of the strange cacti and grabbed it.
“I activate the Action Card Hand Recharge! This sends all the remaining cards in my Hand back to my Deck, and lets me draw five new cards to replace them!” Pinkie returned her weakened Hand to her Deck and shuffled it, then drew her fresh cards. “Next, I activate my face-down Trap Card, Reckless Greed; which lets me draw two more cards, but in exchange: I must skip my next two Draw Phases,” Pinkie explained as she drew two more cards, bringing her hand up to a total of seven.
“I activate my own face-down Trap, Gamble,” Golden said as a Trap Card with a picture of an in-progress poker game flipped up on his field. A Solid Vision coin engraved with the same symbol that Golden wore appeared in his right hand.
“Ooh! What does that do?” Pinkie asked, thinking of a gambler and what exactly that would entail on a card.
“Since you have at least six cards in your Hand and I have zero, I can activate this Trap... but here’s the thing that gives this trap its name. I flip a coin and call ‘Heads’ or ‘Tails’. If I am correct, I draw until I have five cards in my Hand, but if I'm wrong my next turn is skipped entirely,” Golden explained.
“Wow! Talk about very, very, very, very high stakes!” Pinkie said, heavily emphasizing the final “very.”
Golden took a deep breath and flipped his coin. As the coin went higher into the air, the tension from the spectators gathered became heightened as they anticipated the final outcome. The coin flipped over and over and made its descent back down to his hand. Both Pinkie and Golden were feeling nervous, as this was sort of a “make or break” moment. Golden caught his coin and flipped it onto the back of his hand.
“Come on... Tails!” Golden said as he revealed his coin. To his relief, he saw that it had landed on his predicted “Tails,” and drew the full five cards from his Deck.
“Phew! That was weirdly intense! Anyway, I set the Pendulum Scale with the Scale Three Performapal Seal Eel and Scale Eight Odd-Eyes Unicorn!” Pinkie said as her Pendulum zones opened and she placed the scales inside. On the left side was a stuffed eel with bandages over its mouth swimming through the air above the number “3,” and on the right side was a green unicorn wearing a blue vest and a bow tie above the number “8.”
♦3__________8♦
“But that’s not wide enough for what I want to do, so I’ll activate the Spell Card Scale Up to raise my Unicorn’s scale by two!”
♦3_________10♦
“Now I can Pendulum Summon multiple monsters between Level four through Level nine; so I Pendulum Summon my Performapal Laugh Maker, and the Silver Claw you destroyed earlier from my Extra Deck!” shouted Pinkie as a smiling man in an orange robe appeared from the Pendulum portal on the left side of Silver Claw.
Performapal Silver Claw LV: 4 ATK: 1800
Performapal Laugh Maker LV: 8 ATK: 2500
" But waits there's one more guess we need to invite to the party so next I'll Normal Summon Performapal Lizardraw.
an orange lizard in a red tuxedo with Trap Cards for frills appeared on the right side of Silver Claw and waved its cane before planting it on the ground in front of him.
Performapal Lizardraw LV: 3 ATK: 1200
“Now I activate Seal Eel’s Pendulum Effect; which allows me to negate the effects of your Crimson Dragon!” Seal Eel spat it's bandaged onto Crimson Dragon’s forehead and dropped it’s ATK value back down to 3000.
4800 - 1800 = 3000
“Next, I’ll activate my personal favorite card, Smile World! This Spell gives all monsters on the field 100 extra ATK for every monster the both of us control -- so with four monsters on the field that's 400 points!” Every monster on the field burst into wide smiles as they gained power from Pinkie’s card.
3000 + 400 = 3400
2500 + 400 = 2900
1800 + 400 = 2200
1200 + 400 = 1600
“Laugh Maker’s effect now activates! When I declare an attack: he gains 1000 additional ATK points for every monster with ATK higher than its original printed ATK!” All the smiling monsters on the field erupted into laughter, which Laugh Maker absorbed with a twirl of his staff and a grin.
2900 + 4000 = 6900
“Battle! Laugh Maker, attack Crimson Dragon with your Laughter Spark! Finish this!” Laugh Maker spun his staff again in a wide arc and generated a large face adorned with a big smile that sparked with electrical energy.
Laugh Maker extended his staff and threw the face toward Crimson Dragon. Golden tried running for an Action Card to save his dragon and his chances, but he was not quick enough to obtain one in time, resulting in his loss.
Pinkie Pie LP: 4000 Golden Rise LP: 0 Winner: Pinkie Pie
With the duel over, Golden and Pinkie shook hands and exchanged words of praise as the Action Field and remaining monsters around them dissipated.
“Excellent work, Golden. I’m impressed,” Silver told the recently defeated Duelist. “Pinkie’s an unpredictable one -- even I didn’t see that last move coming. Powering up your monster so her own could gain extra points like that? Of course, you wouldn’t be ready for it.”
“Thanks!” Pinkie said, smiling wide.
After parting ways with both Golden Rise and Pinkie Pie, Silver -- realizing just how hungry he was -- decided to invite Lyra out for lunch at their favorite restaurant. On the way out of the Dueling Fields, a girl with green skin and striking orange and yellow hair stopped them in their tracks.
“I finally found you, Silver Chance; and now you're all mine!” the girl said as she grabbed tightly onto Silver’s free arm.
“Wh-? Do you know this girl, Silver?” Lyra said with a displeased look.
“Uh… I don't know. Maybe?” Silver said as the girl let him go.
“Really? Well then, let me refresh your memory: it was the final match of the Canterlot Grand Prix, and you beat me by a hair with your Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend,” the girl elaborated as she showed Silver her locket.
“... Lightning Dust?” Silver asked.
“That’s me! Glad you finally remember,” Lightning replied with a smug look.
“Well, uh, Lightning: meet my girlfriend, Lyra Heartstrings,” Silver said with a waving motion directed at Lyra.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Lightning,” Lyra said, happy with the way Silver had made their loving relationship clear right from the start.
“Well, we were about to head to the Crystal Grill for lunch, but... would you care to join us, Lightning?” Silver asked, knowing that Lightning would probably follow them anyway.
“Sure! Sounds good; lead the way,” Lightning replied as she put her bike helmet on.
Silver, Lyra, and their new tagalong Lightning Dust made their way to the Canterlot Mall to get to the Crystal Grill, one of the fanciest restaurants in Canterlot, to catch up and talk.
Silver, Lyra, and Lightning were enjoying lunch when Rainbow Dash and Rarity passed them by, noticing them seated at the restaurant. Rainbow, not happy to see Lightning anywhere near her friends, approached their table and asked Silver if she could have a word with him in private. Silver was initially confounded, but excused himself and followed Rainbow to the restrooms.
“Why are you and Lyra hanging with Lightning Dust?” Rainbow asked with a sense of dread.
“Lyra and I bumped into her when we were hanging out at the Rich Dome, so we invited her to join us for lunch,” Silver replied, confused and wondering where exactly Rainbow was going with this.
“Lightning is a bad chick -- and super reckless! I'm surprised she’s not still rotting in juvie,” Rainbow said.
“What did she do to end up in juvie? And why are you even telling me all this?” Silver asked.
Rainbow sighed. “A few years ago; at Duel Camp, I and some of my friends were practicing Action Duels -- Lightning was there too, and she would beat the living heck out of her opponents whenever they would try to grab an Action Card. She didn’t even care if she almost broke their bones! I can still remember how she nearly killed Fluttershy over a measly 200 points of damage! The counselors stopped the Duel, but she kept going after Fluttershy anyway; so they called the police. “Needless to say; they expelled her, too. What I’m saying is: watch your back or she might just go gunning for you or Lyra next,” Rainbow said, remembering how Fluttershy had almost given up on Dueling for good after the incident.
Rainbow and silver returned to their friends and Silver asked Lightning if what Rainbow told him was true. Lightning confessed that it was true and told him she changed after the two years she spent in Juve. Silver believed her but Lyra was not sure if she should trust her so she decided to duel her and see if she really did change.
At Silver’s family’s mansion; Lightning and Lyra were preparing their Duel Disks inside Silver’s Solid Vision Projection Room. Silver, Rainbow, and Rarity were in the control room, setting up the Action Field’s settings -- eventually choosing the Action Field known as Wela Volcano. The Solid Vision generator created a field made of rock and brimstone -- a huge volcano located smack dab in the center of it all. After the Field had finished materializing, the Duel began.
“I’ll take the first move,” Lyra said as she drew her opening hand. She picked up a card from within it and placed it in her Duel Disk. “I’ll start by activating the Continuous Spell Valhalla, Hall of the Fallen!” A cloud containing an ornate hall appeared high in the sky, a rainbow-colored bridge linking it to the ground below.
“Thanks to this Bifrost; once per turn when I control no monsters, I can Special Summon one Fairy-type monster from my Hand! I’ll use Valhalla’s effect right away to summon my Mozarta the Melodious Maestra in Attack Mode!” A blue fairy in an elegant red gown adorned with music note motifs descended from the Bifrost bridge.
Mozarta the Melodious Maestra LV: 8 ATK: 2600
“That’s not all; I use Mozarta’s monster effect to Special Summon Shopina the Melodious Maestra in Attack Mode from my Hand!” A lavender fairy in a purple gown descended onto the field playing the piano in thin air.
Shopina the Melodious Maestra LV: 7 ATK: 2300
“I place one card face-down on the field and finally activate my Field Spell, The Sanctuary in the Sky!” The field on which Lyra and Lightning stood tore from the ground rose into the air, the volcano lifted high into a cloud bank -- on which sprung forth a floating temple.
“Hold on! Isn't that illegal? There’s already a Field Spell in play!” Rainbow objected, looking around at the new arena.
“No; it's legal. The most recent rules say that each player can have a Field Spell in play and the previous one stays. It’s been that way for a while now, actually,” Silver replied as he procured a rule book and showed Rainbow Dash the ruling.
“Oh. Wait; does that mean there can be three Field Spells activated at once? If both players have one and the Action Field counts, I mean.”
“I suppose that’s the case.”
“Anyway; thanks to my Field Spell, any battle damage I would take involving my Fairy-type monsters is reduced to 0! Good luck touching my Life Points now. With that; I end my turn!” Lyra said. Getting a jump on the late game, she immediately started looking for useful Action Cards.
“My turn, now. I draw!” Lightning said as she drew her card, checking her hand. Lightning decided to try and get rid of Lyra’s monsters as quickly as possible so she could actually do some damage to her opponent. “First; I’ll Normal Summon my Raidraptor - Vanishing Lanius!” A mechanical bird coated with green metal plating soared high above the field before landing gracefully in front of Lightning.
Raidraptor - Vanishing Lanius LV: 4 ATK: 1300
“With Vanishing Lanius on the field, I can use its effect to Special Summon another ‘Raidraptor’ monster from my Hand. I’ll be Summoning another copy of Vanishing Lanius, and then using its effect to summon my third and final one!” Two more Vanishing Lanius soared down from the sky and flanked both sides of the original raptor.
Raidraptor - Vanishing Lanius (2) LV: 4 ATK: 1300
“Now my field is set. I overlay all three of my Vanishing Lanius to build the Overlay Network!” All three of Lightning’s monsters turned into streams of purple light and vanished into the familiar Xyz Summoning portal.
“Obscured falcon, raise your claws sharpened by adversity! Spread your wings of rebellion! Xyz Summon! Come forth! Rank 4! Raidraptor - Rise Falcon!” A larger mechanical bird wearing teal and midnight blue armor spread its wings and ignited the exhaust pipes lining its wings, flying in circles around the field before landing in front of Lightning -- apparently waiting for her to mount it.
Lightning heeded her bird’s call and hopped on its back before it hovered off the ground. “Now; I activate Rise Falcon’s effect! By detaching an Overlay Unit, Rise Falcon can gain Attack equal to one Special Summoned monster’s effect -- Mozarta’s, in this case.” One of Rise Falcon’s Overlay Units left its orbit around the avian monster and hit Mozarta square on, draining the offensive power of the Fairy and allowing Rise Falcon to absorb its strength.
UNITS: 3 - 1 = 2
100 + 2600 = 2700
“And that's not all! Rise Falcon can attack all of your Special Summoned monsters once each. Say your goodbyes to your Melodious monsters, Lyra. Battle! Rise Falcon, attack Shopina!” Rise Falcon shrouded itself in a cloak of fire and then dove head-on at Shopina, screeching all the way.
“I activate my Continuous Trap: Pitch Change Allegro!” Lyra shouted as a Trap Card with a picture of a conductor signaling wildly to inspire his choir flipped over on the field. “Not only does this Trap double my Melodious monsters’ ATK when you declare an attack, but it cuts yours in half!” Lyra’s monsters sung out loudly in a louder, more aggressive tone. Rise Falcon’s screech transformed from one of fury into one of pain as the sound drained its power.
2600 * 2 = 5200
2300 * 2 = 4600
2700 / 2 = 1350
Rise Falcon continued its attack, but in its weakened state, it was easily destroyed by Shopina. Lightning was sent sliding off of her monster into a boulder, conveniently landing right next to an Action Card.
Lyra LP: 4000 Lightning LP: 750
Lightning picked up the stray Action Card and activated it. “I activate the Action Card Uber Charge, which allows me to regain Life Points equal to half the battle damage I took this turn.”
Lyra LP: 4000 Lightning LP: 2375
Lightning kicked herself back up on her feet and sprinted forward, looking for more Action Cards to bolster her defenses. “I place one card face-down, and then I activate the Quick-Play Spell Mystical Space Typhoon to target and destroy your Pitch Change Trap!” A star-riddled typhoon swirled into being and annihilated Lyra’s Trap, returning her Melodious monster’s Attack Points to normal.
5200 - 2600 = 2600
4600 - 2300 = 2300
“I end my turn there. You won't be able to hit me that hard again!” Lightning said as she kept her eyes open for any potentially game-changing Action Cards.
“You think so? It’s my turn; I draw!” Lyra said as she drew her card. Lyra was wary that Lightning’s face-down could potentially be something that could destroy her monsters, so she decided to use the card Silver gave her as a gift for use in the W.R.G.P.
“I summon the Tuner monster: Effect Veiler!” A young girl with blue hair wearing a white dress with angelic wings made of fabric descended from the sky and floated beside Lyra.
Effect Veiler LV: 1 ATK: 0
“I’ll now tune my level one Effect Veiler with my level seven Shopina!” Effect Veiler flew above Shopina and enveloped it in the Synchro Summoning rings, in which Shopina burst into a pillar of light.
"Clustering wishes will become a new, shining star! Become the path its light shines upon! Synchro Summon! Take flight, Stardust Dragon!" A white and light blue dragon with purple crystals on his chest and shoulders shined as bright as the stars themselves appeared and loosed a mighty roar before hovering in place by Lyra’s side.
Stardust Dragon LV: 8 ATK: 2500
“Battle! Mozarta, attack Lightning directly with your Melody of Doom!” Mozarta charged her baton with a burst of energy, and then fired a ray of music scores at Lightning -- but she was ready with an Action Trap.
“I activate the Action Trap Eruption! Normally, this card would destroy both of our battling monsters -- but as I’m fresh out of monsters to destroy; you're taking the blow all by yourself!” Lightning explained, laughing as the magma and flaming rocks blew out of the card and struck the field.
One of the stray molten rocks smashed down especially hard on a thin layer of the field beneath her feet, causing Lightning Dust to nearly losing her balance and fall into the pool of lava that was forming below. Lyra, aware of the danger Lightning was now facing, tried reaching out to her, but the other girl was just out of her range. Lyra scrambled wildly for ideas... until it finally hit her, in front of her all along.
“I activate my Stardust Dragon’s effect! By tributing my dragon, I can negate the activation of an effect that would destroy a card and destroy it, instead!” Stardust wrapped its wings around the top of the volcano and then exploded, sending a veritable blizzard of stardust all across the field below, rapidly cooling the lava.
Unfortunately; as it began to harden, Lightning lost her grip and began to fall -- which from this elevation would likely result in serious injury, or worse. Lyra declares the end of her turn as quickly as possible, allowing Stardust Dragon to return from the Graveyard just in time to scoop Lightning up and bring her back onto the field, relatively unharmed.
Stardust Dragon LV: 8 ATK: 2500
“You... saved me. But why?” Lightning asked, panting as she recovered from her harrowing near-death experience.
“A real Duelist fights with honor and respect! ... but mostly I just didn’t want you to die. We’re supposed to hash it out in a game, not fall to our demise. You know how embarrassing that would be on the tombstone?” Lyra replied, laughing. She then added. “It's your turn, Lightning. What do you say we finish this Duel the right way?”
Lightning smiled and nodded at Lyra as she got back to her feet and began her turn. “My turn; I draw!” she said as she drew her card. “I activate my face-down Continuous Trap: Call of the Haunted, which allows me to bring back my Rise Falcon.” Rise Falcon rose up from the grave, ready to soar back into action.
“I now activate the Spell Rank-Up-Magic Raid Force! This ranks up my Rise Falcon into a ‘Raidraptor’ Xyz monster that’s one rank higher by using it as an Overlay Unit!” Rise Falcon turned into a stream of light and entered a portal like that from which it had originally emerged.
“Oh; mighty bird of prey, evolve with the flame of a phoenix -- and burn those who get in your way to ash! Rank Up; Xyz evolution! Rise, Raidraptor - Blaze Falcon!” A mechanical bird covered in red armor flew out of the portal and unleashed a mighty battle cry.
Lightning mounted her falcon and flew around looking for an action card until she noticed one of the sides of the volcano and grabbed it.
“I activate the Action Card Spirit Sealing! This card will negate Stardust Dragon’s effect until the End Phase of this turn.” A spirit tag was forcefully applied to Stardust’s forehead -- coating the great shining dragon in a red aura.
“Next; I activate Blaze Falcon’s effect! By detaching one Overlay Unit: I can destroy all Special Summoned monsters that you control, and inflict 500 points of direct damage to you for each one!” Blaze Falcon opened the missile launchers in its wings and fired a barrage of missiles at Mozarta and Stardust and destroyed them.
UNITS: 1 - 1 = 0
Lyra LP: 3000 Lightning LP: 2375
“Battle! Blaze Falcon, attack Lyra directly!” Blaze Falcon unleashed all of its ballistic weapons on Lyra; sending her careening back into another Solid Vision boulder with a “thud.” An Action Card fell off its perch atop the boulder and landed right in her waiting lap.
Lyra LP: 2000 Lightning LP: 2375
“I end my turn with one Set card,” Lightning said as a face-down card appeared behind her poised Blaze Falcon.
“Ngh… ow. My turn; I draw!” Lyra said as she drew her card and picked up the Action Card she had so graciously been given.
“I activate my face-down Quick-Play Spell, Rank-Up-Magic Revolution Force -- which just like Raid Force ranks up my Blaze Falcon into a Raidraptor Xyz monster that's one rank higher!” Blaze Falcon turned into a stream of light and became an Overlay Unit for the next level of its evolution.
“Oh, mighty bird of prey; evolve once more and let the revolution begin! Rank Up Xyz Evolution! Ascend; Rank 6, Raidraptor - Revolution Falcon!” An even more heavily-equipped mechanical bird with black plating descended onto Lightning’s field.
“Ranking Up on my turn, huh? We’ll see how far that gets you. Anyway; I activate the Action Card Hand Recharge! I can return any cards in my current Hand to my Deck, and draw a new one with five fresh cards!” Lyra returned her Hand to her Deck and drew her new cards.
“Next -- I activate the Spell Card Polymerization from my Hand. By using the Melodious monsters Shopina and Sonata in my hand, I can Fusion Summon a Fusion Monster!” Shopina and Sonata appeared behind Lyra and hummed a harmonious tune as they spun into a swirling vortex.
“, spirit of a great pianist; combine with the spirit of fun and ignorance! Fusion Summon! Sing out loud, Bloom Diva the Melodious Choir!” A flower bloomed onto the field and from it burst forth a yellow fairy with a voice as beautiful as the petals that surrounded it.
Bloom Diva the Melodious Choir LV: 6 ATK: 1000
“Battle! Bloom Diva, attack Revolution Falcon with Deflate Shot!”
Bloom Diva sent a blizzard-like flurry of yellow flower petals flying towards Revolution Falcon.
Lightning frowned. “I don't know what it is you’re planning, but if you want to lose -- then that’s fine by me! I activate my Revolution Falcon’s effect! When it battles against a Special Summoned monster, it reduces its Attack to 0!”
1000 - 1000 = 0
Lyra grinned and laughed aloud. “I was hoping you would do that! My Bloom Diva can't be destroyed by battle or card effects, and I take no battle damage! However, the damage is bounced back to you -- equal to the difference between your Revolution Falcon’s original Attack and my Diva’s current Attack!”
The petals blasted forth by Bloom Diva intensified in force and smashed into Lightning, sending her off her falcon and knocking her to the ground.
Lyra LP: 2000 Lightning LP: 375
“Now to end this! From my Hand, I activate the Spell Card Fusion Blast! This Spell inflicts half of the Attack points of a Fusion Monster I control as direct damage to you! It’s over!” Bloom Diva channeled a wave of energy and fired it straight at Lightning, blasting the rest of her Life Points away and reducing them to zero.
With the Duel concluded, Lightning and Lyra headed back to the control room to meet up with the others. Lightning formally apologized to Rainbow Dash for what she did back at Duel Camp all those years ago and requested that she pass the message on to Fluttershy if she could.
Rainbow accepted her apology with an outstretched hand and a firm shake and agreed to pass it on to Fluttershy when she next saw her. Her first mission accomplished, Lightning then asked Silver if he would accept her as an official member of his team -- after he had finished congratulating Lyra on her well-earned victory, anyway.
“After watching that Duel I’d say you’re plenty qualified. Welcome aboard, Lightning Dust,” Silver said, to Lightning’s great delight.
Now that their team had been assembled, the next item on the to-do list was what to come up with a team name. They decided that the answer to that question would have to wait for another day, as there were plenty of other preparations they would need to make before the W.R.G.P came around, but at the moment -- everyone was worn out and ready to eat after bearing witness to such an intense Duel. Silver invited everyone to stay over for dinner so they could chat a bit more.
Meanwhile; back at Sunset’s apartment, Twilight and Starlight were busy discussing strategies when Sunset returned and told them that Silver had managed to find himself a third duelist to join his team. As Sunset told the two the new recruit’s name, Twilight felt a sharp sense of dread.
“Lightning Dust?! Why is she on his team? Does Silver have some kind of death wish or something?!” Twilight shouted, her judgment clouded by the memories of her own world’s Lightning Dust nearly blowing her and friends out of the sky with a rogue tornado.
“Whoa! Calm down, Twilight. This is something about Equestria, right? It's version of Lightning Dust? Tell me about her,” Sunset said, taking a seat. “Better to get it off your chest now then to keep worrying about it.”
Twilight took a few deep breaths, and told both Sunset and Starlight about the events that had transpired back at the Wonderbolts’ Academy, and how Lightning Dust’s reckless behavior not only endangered her lives and those of her closest friends -- but had also almost caused Rainbow Dash to give up on her lifelong dream.
Sunset remembered seeing her around town a few times back when she first came to the human world and Canterlot City, but she never thought of her as such a reckless bully. Starlight considered asking Rainbow Dash about her when she and Twilight returned home, wanting to hear the story in full from her point of view.
“So what happened to Equestria’s Lightning Dust?” Sunset asked. “After all of that went down, I mean.”
“She was stripped of her lead pony status and expelled from the Academy almost immediately afterward. None of us have seen or heard from her since.” Twilight had a brief thought that maybe -- just MAYBE -- the Lightning Dust on Silver’s team might be the very same Lightning Dust from Equestria.
Sunset debunked that theory when she explained to Twilight that the human world’s Rainbow Dash told her all about Lightning’s aggressive style of Dueling, and how her wild episode had occurred when they were still young, only twelve years old, so it was highly unlikely that the two were the same person.
Twilight was a little disappointed to be disproved so easily but cheered up some when Sunset told her about her initial mistake regarding Principal Celestia -- dead convinced that Princess Celestia had chased her right through the portal -- when she first came to the human world, and the two shared a laugh. Starlight rolled her eyes and left the two to their little bonding moment.
Silver awoke the next morning exhausted, but ready to start the day. He got dressed quickly as he could and grabbed his Deck; loading it into the custom deck box clipped onto his belt. After he was properly ready he left his room and headed out to meet the others. When Silver entered the main foyer, he saw that all the others were already prepared for the day and were waiting for him.
“Finally! We've been waiting for you, Silver,” Rainbow Dash said, with a minor twinge of annoyance.
“We sure have. What took you so long, anyway?” Lightning said impatiently.
“I was up a little late thinking of possible team names,” Silver replied.
The group of three spent some time going through the listed names Silver had concocted -- Lyra and Lightning suggested some of their own along the way as well -- until they zeroed in on the last few they all liked.
“... and finally: Team Silver Wing,” Silver said as he reached the last name on his list. “All in favor?”
Lyra and Lightning nodded their heads in agreement -- and so Team Silver Wing was officially born. With the name out of the way, the next step in their branding session was the team logo. It was agreed that it needed to be something easily recognizable... and also cool. Silver elected to give each of them some time to come up with their designs.
Lyra’s idea involved drawing her signature lyre, but with wings on it. Silver and Lightning disagreed with her design, feeling it failed to capture what the team was really about.
Lightning drew a thunderbolt, also with wings, but Silver and Lyra prompted her to scrap that idea since it seemed similar to a familiar logo that they were sure they couldn’t get away with.
While Silver, Lyra, and Lightning debated their team logo’s final design, a slightly bored Rarity accidentally knocked over Silver’s family crest. When Silver saw it land right on top of Lyra and Lightning’s fallen drawings, Silver had a flash of an idea. He quickly drew a rough sketch of the design that had appeared in his mind... after he had placed the crest back where it was, that is. Silver showed the sketch to both Lyra and Lightning -- who both gave it their sign of approval.
Silver commissioned Rarity to work on their outfits for the Grand Prix, as he knew she’d be able to make something great for them. Silver informed her that they needed their logo to be sown on their outfits somewhere visible if they were to be permitted to enter the competition.
Silver showed Rarity to his mom’s old sewing room -- and Rarity was in absolute heaven after seeing all kinds of gemstones and fabric imported from different countries and the finest materials money could buy, all within her reach.
Silver left the logo design with Rarity for reference while Silver, Lyra, Lightning, and Rainbow all left for the Runner Supply Shop to collect the parts they needed to upgrade Team Silver Wing’s Runners.
A few hours later Silver, Lyra, Lightning, and Rainbow were busy loading Silver’s trunk with the parts they had bought when they heard an explosion across the street, most likely from the nearby parking lot.
Silver and Rainbow went on ahead to see what had happened when they saw two shifty-looking thugs picking on a defenseless girl with light grayish skin, blue eyes, dual-toned scarlet, and crimson hair topped with an equally crimson bow.
“Give us your two rarest cards -- or else!” One of the thugs said as he pulled out the gun concealed on his person.
The other thug echoed the thoughts of the first, while also pulling out his weapon. Rainbow was just about ready to charge in and fight them head-on, but Silver grabbed her by the arm, warning her that if she ran in there recklessly -- she could end up being the one whose life was in danger instead.
Rainbow managed to cool down long enough to listen to Silver’s plan. Silver knew that he and Rainbow could not directly engage an armed opponent, so they decided to improvise a little. The thugs were just about ready to pull the trigger when two cards -- thrown almost like shuriken, for all intents and purposes -- knocked the guns right out of their hands and sent the bullets high into the sky.
“Who in the bloody Tartarus do you two think you are? Picking on a helpless woman like that!?” Silver shouted angrily as he retrieved his thrown card.
“Us? We are a part of Team Skull Crush. Maybe you’ve heard of us? The names are Oil Slick and Gutrot,” Oil said as he moved to retrieve his dropped gun, alongside his partner Gutrot.
Silver, noticing their movements, kicked the discarded weapons and sent them sliding into the sewers where no one could find them -- not that it would matter, as the sludge would render them utterly useless.
“Hm… Rainbow Dash, what should we do now that the big bad guns are gone?” Silver asked his friend sarcastically.
“I’ll tell you what we should do: we should give them the boot!” Rainbow said as she collected her fallen card.
“In just a second.” Silver ran over to the girl that had until recently been held at gunpoint and pulled her to her feet with a hefty grunt. “Are you OK, Ms...?” Silver asked, hoping the girl would pick up what he was putting down.
“Well; Angel Wings, you might want to get behind us -- ‘cause we are about to teach these thugs a thing or two about justice!” Silver said as he pulled out his Duel Disk and snapped it on. Rainbow followed his lead and retrieved hers as well. The two thugs shared a glance -- likely wondering if it was worth it -- but agreed to their challenge.
Silver explained the rules of this particular Tag Duel as such: both players on one side share a field and a Graveyard. Each player has 4000 Life Points, but if just one player on either side has their points reduced to 0, then both players on that side lose.
The thugs agreed to the conditions, with the addition of the “ante rule”: where both sides put one of their rarest or most powerful cards up for grabs. Lyra and Lightning arrived just in time to watch the duel alongside Angel Wings.
“I’ll start things off!” Rainbow declared as everyone drew their opening hands. “First; I activate the Field Spell U.A. Stadium!” The empty lot around the four Duelists was gradually replaced by a futuristic-looking stadium -- complete with empty stands for Lyra, Lightning, and Angel Wings to sit in and spectate the Duel from.
“Next; I Normal Summon my U.A. Midfielder.” A soccer player clad in orange and green cybernetic armor arose from the card kicking around a ball made from electricity. He stopped his showboating and planted his foot on it, glaring at his opponents all the while.
U.A. Midfielder LV: 4 ATK: 1200
“My Stadium’s effect now activates! Since I Normal Summoned a ‘U.A.’ monster, I can add another one from my Deck to my hand; so I’ll choose U.A. Dreadnought Dunker!” The stadium sent data to the jumbotron, displaying Dreadnought Dunker’s stats before Rainbow placed the card in her hand. “Next; I return my Midfielder to my Hand to Special Summon the U.A. Dreadnought Dunker I just got from my Deck!” Midfielder turned and left the field, tagged in by a basketball player in a blue and orange jersey with a silver chest plate.
“One more thing you should know about my Stadium; if I Special Summon a ‘U.A.’ monster, all of the monsters I control gain 500 extra Attack points!” The floor of the stadium lit up brightly as electrical currents flowed towards Dreadnought Dunker beneath the surface.
“With all that out of the way, I end my turn with two Set cards,” Rainbow said as two face-down cards appeared behind Dreadnought Dunker on her field.
“My turn now, kid! I draw!” Oil said as he drew his sixth card. “First; I Normal Summon Hook the Hidden Knight.” A fiendish-looking knight with hooks in place of both its hands in addition to two more hooks attached to its feet rose out of the shadows from within Oil’s field.
Hook the Hidden Knight LV: 4 ATK: 1600
“That should do it for now. I play one card face-down and end my turn!” Oil said as a Set card appeared behind his knight.
Angel Wings shrunk back in her seat at the sight of the new card. “That's the monster that did me in...” she said, her voice dripping with fear.
“Relax, Angel. Silver will do something about it,” Lyra assured her, putting an arm around the rattled girl. “He’s good at this.”
“Must have a good effect if you’re so confident in those mediocre stats. It’s my turn now; so I draw,” Silver said as he drew his sixth card. “For my first move: I activate the Spell One for One! By discarding my Glow-Up Bulb from my Hand, I can Special Summon my Buster Whelp of the Destruction Swordsman from my Deck in Attack Mode!”
Buster Whelp of the Destruction Swordsman LV: 1 ATK: 400
“Now that it’s on the field, I tribute my Whelp with its effect to Special Summon Buster Blader from my Hand!” A swordsman clad in cobalt armor wielding a mighty buster sword stood tall and confident, ready to slice up any opponent in his way.
Buster Blader LV: 7 ATK: 2600
“I’ll also Set one card face-down, and end my turn there,” Silver said as a face-down of his own appeared behind his swordsman.
“Saving the best for last! It’s finally my turn; so I draw!” Gutrot said as he drew his sixth card. “First; I activate the Continuous Spell Predaponics! Once per turn; I can use this card’s effect to Special Summon a level four or lower ‘Predaplant’ monster from my Hand or my Graveyard. With it, I’ll Special Summon Predaplant Flytrap! A flytrap-like plant began to grow and then snapped its mouth like it just captured its prey.
Predaplant Flytrap LV: 2 ATK: 400
Next; I’ll be Normal Summoning my Predaplant Moray Nepenthes! Another flytrap-like monster began to grow only this time it was blue with two heads and blood around the mouth of both heads.
Predaplant Moray Nepenthes LV: 4 ATK: 1600
Now that I have two non-Token DARK-Attribute monsters on the field, I activate the Spell Polymerization! By fusing my Predaplant Flytrap and my Predaplant Moray Nepenthes, I can call forth an incredible power!” Inside the vortex swirled two flytrap-esque Plant-type monsters, one with a single head and the other with two.
“Two beautiful flowers with an insect-alluring fragrance; become one! From the hell that burns beneath your petals, gives birth to another awe-inspiring terror! Fusion Summon! Appear, the poisonous dragon with hungering fangs! Level 8! - Starving Venom Fusion Dragon!” An almost plant-like dragon with red orbs covered poisonous fangs and barbs arose with a terrible roar as it landed on the field.
Starving Venom Fusion Dragon LV: 8 ATK: 2800
“With that, I end my turn,” Gutrot said as his dragon -- true to its name -- looked mighty hungry, salivating at the sight of the two fresh meals on the other side of the field.
“Eugh. That thing is beyond creepy! It’s come back to my turn; so I’ll draw!” Rainbow said as she drew a third card. “Like before, I’ll Normal Summon U.A. Midfielder.” The same soccer player from earlier came back on to the Stadium floor, ready for a repeat performance.
U.A. Midfielder LV: 4 ATK: 1200
“Speaking of things I did before, I’ll use my Stadium’s effect again! This time I’ll be adding U.A Left Wingman to my Hand.” As it had with Dunker, the jumbotron displayed the information regarding the new monster Rainbow added to her Hand on its screen.
“Next; by returning Midfielder to my Hand, I can Special Summon my shiny new Left Wingman!” A hockey player clad in light blue armor wielding a curved stick of the same color skated onto rainbow’s field, clapping hands with Midfielder as it returned to the “bench.”
U.A. Left Wingman LV: 7 ATK: 2600
“When my Left Wingman is Normal or Special Summoned, I can Special Summon U.A. Right Wingman from my Hand or Deck straight to the field. Come on out, Right Wingman!” Another hockey player with the same blue armor -- but holding a red hockey stick instead of the matching color -- skated on up next to his partner. The two hit an electrically charged puck back and forth as if they didn’t have a care in the world.
U.A. Right Wingman LV: 7 ATK: 2600
“Get this: when I have both Left and Right Wingman on my side of the field, you can't target any of my monsters for attacks!” Rainbow said, confident she had already won due to her monsters’ soft lock combination. “Battle! Left Wingman; attack Hook the Hidden Knight!” Left Wingman skated forward while lightly hitting a puck in a sort of dribbling fashion; and then when in a suitable position, slammed it with enough force to turn it into a lightning-quick projectile.
Oil Slick wasn’t about to let Rainbow destroy his monster without a fight. “I activate Hook the Hidden Knight’s effect! When it is targeted for an attack, both of our monsters switch to Defense Mode, and you take 800 points of damage!” Both Hook and Left wingman switched battle positions and Rainbow got zapped by Hook.
“Now that your Knight has used its effect time for my Right Wingman to get rid of it. Right Wingman repeated the same steps as his partner and this time managed to nail Hook and destroy him.
“ Now it's time to summon something more powerful I activate the Trap Wonder Xyz this trap lets me Xyz Summon during the Battle Phase so I will Overlay my Left and Right Wingman to build the Overlay Network. Both Left and Right Wingman turned into streams of orange energy that entered a galaxy like portal and exploded.
“Oh, supreme playmaker that guides his team to victory, and never abandons them -- lead us all to victory! Xyz Summon! Appear, Rank 7: U.A. Ultimate Coach!” A man in blue and white armor wearing a headset, whistle, and a blue and white shirt checked a clipboard in his hand -- his “roster” -- and took his battle position.
U.A. Ultimate Coach RANK: 7 ATK: 3300 UNITS: 2
“When U.A. Ultimate Coach is successfully Xyz Summoned: all other effects on the field are negated until the End Phase of this turn! Ultimate Coach blew his whistle thus shutting everything else down
“ Now to continue my battle phase Ultimate Coach attacks Starving Venom. Ultimate Coach charged furiously at Starving Venom only for Gutrot to smile.
“ Go ahead because as soon as my dragon is destroyed all Special Summoned monsters on the field are also destroyed. Gutrot was sure his plan was going to work until Rainbow countered.
“ I knew someone like you would try something like this so during the damage step I activate the Continuous Trap U.A Penalty Box When one of my U.A Monsters attacks one of yours I can banish your monster for two turns. A referee appeared and blew his whistle before cramming Starving Venom into a penalty box on the sidelines.
“ Since your monster left the field it triggered a replay Ultimate Coach attack Gutrot Directly. Ultimate Coach charged at Gutrot and sent him flying a few inches.
“Dreadnought Dunker, attack Gutrot for game!” Dreadnought Dunker began dribbling the ball like crazy before shooting a Hail Mary from half court that was sure to hit its mark.
“Not so fast, kid! By discarding my Battle Magnet from my Hand, your attack is redirected to me,” Oil said as he placed a card from his Hand into his Graveyard. A fiend with a giant magnet attached to his back attracted the ball towards him before vanishing into the Graveyard in a haze. The rebounded ball hit Oil right in the face, causing him to lose his footing and stagger.
“I end my turn,” Rainbow Dash said, disappointed that her attack had failed to end the game.
“Back to me; I draw!” Oil said as he drew his fourth card. “I Summon my Chain the Hidden Knight.” A fiendish looking knight with chains built into his arms climbed out of the shadows and took its position.
Chain the Hidden Knight LV: 4 ATK: 1700
“When I Normal Summon my Chain Knight, I can Special Summon one level four or lower monster from my Graveyard -- so I’ll bring back my Battle Magnet.” Chain the Hidden Knight threw his chains into the ground and pulled the other fallen fiend out of the grave by his magnet.
Battle Magnet LV: 4 ATK: 800
“Next; now that I have two monsters, I Overlay both my Chain and Magnet.” Chain the Hidden Knight and Battle Magnet turned into streams of purple energy and entered an Xyz portal which exploded as per usual.
“Formed from pitch-black darkness, to fight those foolish enough to oppose it with its treacherous fangs! Now, descend! Xyz Summon! Appear! Rank 4! Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon!". A black dragon with metal armor covering parts of its body, gleaming yellow eyes, and purple glassy-looking orbs positioned near its wings roared and took its position in front of Oil Slick.
Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon RANK: 4 ATK: 2500 UNITS: 2
I was hoping you would do that because now I can Activate the Quick Play Spell Destruction Swordsman Fusion this allows me to Fusion Summon a Fusion Monster that lists Buster Blader as material using monsters on either side of the field so I fuse my Blader with your Dark Rebellion. Both Buster Blader and Dark Rebellion were absorbed into a portal and spun around.
“Mighty Dragon of darkness and vengeance combine with the hero that slays all evil that stands before it and forms a stronger blade! Fusion Summon! Rise! Level 8! Buster Blader the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman!
Buster Blader the Dragon Destroyer took his position on the field and stabbed his sword into the ground.
“ As if that will stop me I activate the Equip Spell Xyz Revival this brings my Dragon back in Attack Mode and equips it with this card. Dark Rebellion returned only for Silver to Smile.
Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon RANK: 4 ATK: 2500 UNITS: 0
“ Too bad that won't help you because while Dragon Destroyer is face-up on the field all Dragon-Type monsters you control are forced into Defense mode and before you ask my Swordsman can do Piercing Damage. A wave of power suddenly hit Dark Rebellion and forced it to hide behind its wings.
Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon RANK: 4 DEF: 2000 UNITS: 0
“ I end my turn with one card face-down,” Oil said with a hint of rage.
“My turn! I draw,” Silver said as he drew his third card. “I’ll send the top card of my Deck to the Graveyard to Special Summon Glow-up Bulb from my Graveyard with its effect.” A bulb with one eyeball and a white flower bloomed onto the field.
Glow-Up Bulb LV: 1 DEF: 100
“Now I’ll tune my level one Glow-up Bulb with Rainbow’s level seven Dreadnought Dunker!” Glow-up Bulb transformed into a star, then into a single green ring that encircled Dreadnought Dunker, enveloping him in a column of light.
LV7 + LV1 = LV8
“ mighty soul of the king! Rise from the depths of Hades and burn all who stand before me to ash! Synchro Summon! Incinerate, Level 8! Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend!” Silver’s signature demonic, fiery dragon reared its head and loosed a mighty roar as it prepared itself for combat.
Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend LV: 8 ATK: 3000
“Battle! Buster Blader the Dragon Destroyer, attack Dark Rebellion with your Dragon Soul Slash!” Buster Blader ran at incredible speed, dragging his sword across the ground behind him, and then jumped high into the sky. A flash of light shone through his sword that resembled a mystical blue dragon and was about to hit until Oil reacted.
“ I activate the Trap Half Unbreak this not only protects my dragon from destruction in battle but it also cuts the damage in half. A bubble appeared around Dark Rebellion and cushioned the blast enough for Oil to stay in the duel.
“That won’t help you. I enter Main Phase Two and activate Scarlight’s effect! He destroys all Special Summoned monsters with an ATK value equal to or less than his own, and inflicts 500 points of damage to you for each monster destroyed.” Scarlight pounded the ground with his left hand and caused a pillar of magma to erupt around Dark Rebellion and destroy it and then burn Oil and Gutrot in the process.
Oil and Gutrot turned back to run away, but Silver and Rainbow caught them before they could get too far. Starving Venom and Dark Rebellion were claimed as their collective reward for beating the two thugs since both sides had agreed to the ante rule. Rainbow told Silver he could keep both cards since neither of them worked well with her Deck. Angel Wings approached Silver and thanked him -- and Rainbow -- for saving her life.
“Um... I just wanted you to know that you are my new favorite Duelist in the world! And... y-you can bet on my support for the W.R.G.P,” Angel Wings said timidly.
With the situation resolved; Silver, Lyra, Lightning, and Rainbow took the car back to Silver’s mansion to check in on Rarity and their tournament outfits. After they returned, the group of four unloaded all the parts into the workshop for later use. With that done, they decided to see exactly how far along Rarity was with their riding suits.
Once in the sewing room, Rarity showed them her work -- and they were very impressed with it, as was expected. Lyra’s suit was a solid white, with mint green highlights and a mint green skirt sewn to the outside. Lightning’s was black with orange highlights, but this one was more tomboyish and thus lacked the skirt attachment. Silver’s, as per his request, was modeled somewhat after the suit of one of the greatest Turbo Duelists in the world: Jack Atlas. Only his new suit was in light blue instead of Jack’s traditional white.
Each suit had the freshly-crafted Silver Wing logo stitched onto the upper right of their suits’ chest areas so the officials would recognize them as legitimate participants in the tournament. With everything all set for the W.R.G.P; Team Silver Wing began working on upgrading their Runners while Rarity and Rainbow bade them farewell and returned home.
Meanwhile; near a suspicious building: a defeated Oil Slick and Gutrot stumbled their way inside, hoping they remained unseen. They entered an elevator and hit a small button hidden behind the emergency phone, traveling to a secret basement level twice the size of the actual building. In this wide space was a track for practicing Turbo Dueling, a garage area, and a kitchen area -- but what was more interesting than even the facilities was the person in the back Oil and Gutrot approached and began talking to.
“... and then they just straight-up stole our rarest cards! Out of nowhere!” Oil said, motioning wildly as he finished “recounting” his day to the mysterious figure.
“So... Silver Chance is competing as well. Looks like we’ll soon see how he deals with our new powers,” the gang’s leader said darkly as he casually threw the knife in his hand at a tattered picture of Silver hung up on the wall.
“Yes; we will, Keith,” Gutrot said as he retrieved Keith’s knife, tossing it back to his leader.
Keith caught the blade out of the air and glared at the photo in disgust. “It’s payback time for knocking me out of the Canterlot Grand Prix, Chance,” Keith practically hissed as he adjusted his bandana.
The day following the incident, at CHS: Rainbow Dash was regaling Sunset and her other friends with the tale of her Tag Duel with Silver, and how they had spectacularly beaten two members of Team Skull Crush. Sunset could not believe how weak team Skull Crush was or their spineless actions -- but she also couldn’t understand why Silver had agreed to the illegal ante rule.
Rainbow came to Silver’s defense, telling Sunset that he was “just doing what he had to!” in order to defend Angel Wings -- and nabbing their Starving Venom and Dark Rebellion dragons was just an added bonus. Sunset wasn’t happy about the way things had gone but decided not to press the matter of Silver’s behavior anymore -- since she knew that, in the end, he had done the right thing.
Silver and Lyra arrived to join the others, telling them that he and Lyra were going to Appleloosa, Texas for the week after Silver received a letter from a woman named Barbara requesting his assistance. Lyra was concerned that the sudden plea for help might, in fact, have been some kind of elaborate trap -- so she decided to go along with him, just in case anything happened.
Silver and Lyra spent some time before their departure preparing their Runners for the long dirt roads they would be traveling on once they reached the Texan Desert. Sunset and the others gathered in front of the gates to Silver’s mansion to see the two off. Rarity packed a few things inside both of her friends’ storage compartments and told them she had prepared them some outfits for their trip -- since it would be a “crime against fashion!” if she let them roam around a western town dressed like city folk. Lyra, struck by curiosity, examined the outfit Rarity made for her -- noticing just how... flashy it was.
“Um, Rarity? No offense or anything; but not even Clint Eastwood would wear something like this around,” Lyra said, waving around the hat in her hand as she looked it over.
“Forgive me darling, but… Clint who?” Rarity asked.
“The western movie actor,” Applejack replied. “You ain’t never heard of him?”
Silver told Lyra to just accept Rarity’s generosity and warned her they were about to leave and that she should finish preparing herself. Once they were finished; the two riders waved goodbye to their friends one last time, started their engines, and set off for their destination.
After some driving, Lyra and Silver exited the city limits and decided to stop for lunch before they entered the Nevada Desert, pulling in at a local Hay Burger to eat. While ordering their meal, the cashier asked where Silver and Lyra were off to -- to which Silver simply replied “Appleloosa.”
The cashier was impressed that a couple of teenagers like them were traveling out of state at such a young age. She warned them to beware of sandstorms while riding through the deserts, but Silver assured her that they had that part covered -- since their helmets were designed to prevent them from inhaling exhaust fumes, sand would be no different. Silver and Lyra finished eating, thanked the cashier for her advice, and began their long drive through the deserts of Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Silver and Lyra rose swiftly through the Nevada Desert, intent on making it through before the sandstorm began -- a goal they only narrowly managed to accomplish, the early signs becoming apparent right before they crossed the border.
As they entered Arizona, the temperature in the air rose slightly and the terrain became a little bumpier. Silver and Lyra joked that their helmets “might get stuck” to their heads if they did not reach New Mexico in time. Eight hours passed during their stay in Arizona before they reached the New Mexican border as the sun began to set.
Finding a hotel for the night, Silver took it upon himself to clean out all the sand out of his and Lyra’s Runners and perform some additional basic maintenance while Lyra got a room for them. When Lyra returned and questioned Silver about his actions, he explained that if they allowed the sand to build up in their wheels: they would almost certainly wind up crashing or breaking down before ever reaching Appleloosa. Not quite understanding, Lyra took Silver’s words at face value -- since he was the runner expert -- and did her best to assist him in finishing up. With the wheels all cleared, the two turned in for the night so they would be able to get going as soon as possible.
The next day; the two Runners were checked out and back on the road bright and early. The New Mexico desert was even hotter than the expanses of Arizona, but Silver and Lyra kept pushing through to their destination.
Upon reaching Texas and reviewing the route, Silver regretfully informed Lyra that it was still a two-hour drive to Appleloosa from their current location. Along the way; they noticed that there were an awful lot of mines -- and people dressed in rags pushing minecarts full of some kind of ore seemed to be working in them.
Silver explained to Lyra that the ore she was looking at was called “Dyne,” a mineral used to create Duel Runners. Lyra noticed that throughout the entire trip, Silver had only really been talking about Runners -- but given his mechanic’s background and the importance of the vehicles, she realized she probably should have expected that.
As their destination neared, the two riders heard a scream rip through the sounds of the wind and pulled over to find its source. What they saw across the way was a terrible sight: a man in rags getting brutally whipped by a gang of large men in Western clothing. Before the man passed out from the intensity of the pain, he threw his locket toward the cliff where the two horrified bystanders stood. Silver caught it out of the air and in it he saw a picture of none other than Applejack and her siblings. Silver held tightly to the locket and made a vow to save the man before he and Lyra returned to the path.
The two made it to Appleloosa not long after and were greeted by a woman dressed as a showgirl upon entering the city limits. “Welcome to town! The name’s Barbara,” she greeted, sizing up the duo. “Hey; are you, by chance... Silver Chance?” Barbara asked.
“Yes; I am. And this here is my companion, Lyra,” Silver replied. “It’s nice to meet you, Barbara.”
“Likewise! I’m glad you came. As you probably read in my letter, there has been a turf war going on between the Appleloosan residents and the Buffalo tribe -- and the reason I called for you specifically, is because this involves an old friend of yours,” Barbara said.
Just as Barbara had begun to explain the situation, the bell of the tower in the Town Square rang loudly, and two men, positioned ten paces apart directly in front of it, glared at each other. Silver recognized the one on the left as his old rival, Sky Stinger, with whom he had lost touch. Both he and his opponent slowly reached for a gun-like object holstered to their sides.
Once their hands wrapped around the guns’ grip, they drew them quickly and slapped them onto their wrists, Sky about a second faster than the other man. Their “guns” transformed into Duel Disks styled after revolvers. Since Sky had been quicker on the draw, he was to have the first move. Both opponents locked eyes as they drew their opening hands.
DUEL Sky Stinger LP: 4000 ??? LP: 4000
“I’ll start by summoning Infernity Mirage!” A fiendish looking monster, resembling a Native American wearing a large, red headdress appeared on the field in front of Sky.
Infernity Mirage LV:1 ATK:0
“I’ll wrap things up by Setting these two cards. That ends my turn,” Sky said as two face-down cards appeared behind Mirage.
“My turn! I draw!” the mystery duelist said as he added his sixth card to his hand. “I Summon my Illegal Keeper in Attack Mode.” A disturbed-looking cowboy with spindly spider legs appeared on the field with his guns drawn, moving skittishly as he eyes flicked from object to object.
Illegal Keeper LV: 3 ATK: 1300
“Next; I activate the Spell, Hand Reset!” The mystery duelist said as a Spell Card with artwork zoomed in on the reset button on a gaming console appeared on the field. “This card forces both of us to send all the cards in our hand back to the Deck, then re-draw the same amount.”
“I activate the Trap, Full Salvo!” Sky countered by revealing a Trap depicting a barrage of missiles being fired. “This card sends my entire hand to the Graveyard, and inflicts 200 points of damage to you for each card that I discard.” Sky discarded the last two cards in his hand and two missiles materialized from within his card and flew at the mystery duelist, exploding once in range and leaving a dent in his Life Points.
Sky Stinger LP: 4000 ??? LP: 3600
“Before you bother asking, your Spell won't effect me now that my hand is empty,” Sky pointed out as his opponent applied his card’s effect.
“Not that it matters. Battle! Illegal Keeper, attack Infernity Mirage!” Illegal Keeper’s hands snapped up and he repeatedly fired his guns at a blistering pace.
“I activate the Trap, Extreme Wild Fire,” Sky said as he revealed a card with a picture of a forest engulfed in wild flames. “This card not only stops your attack, it also deals damage to you equal to triple the value of your monster's ATK!” The mystery duelist began to get consumed by a very huge flame.
Sky Stinger LP: 4000 ??? LP: 0
Winner: Sky Stinger
As the holograms disappeared, a stagecoach rode up to the Duelists and the drivers lassoed the mystery duelist, tossing him into a coffin and loading it in the back of the coach. Barbara explained to Silver and Lyra that the new mayor of Appleloosa declared a new policy: that if you lose a Duel in the square, you get sent to the mines inside the mountain to mine for Dyne, and that anyone foolish enough to try and escape would be beaten horribly -- and almost never heard from again.
Lyra was mortified by the horrible fate that had fallen upon Appleloosa. Silver swore on his honor that he would put an end to the system and Lyra jumped at the chance to do what she could to help -- prompting Barbara to tell them her plan.
Barbara told Silver about the two warring Duel groups, one of which was the Buffalo Tribe -- the group that Sky was currently a part of -- and that the only way to save him was to defeat him, but first; Silver needed to try and get into the town’s duel gang.
Agreeing to go along with the plan, Silver and Lyra figured now was as good a time as any to change into the outfits Rarity gave them. Silver emerged wearing a light blue cowboy outfit with a poncho that had his crest sewn on it, while Lyra came out in a similar outfit -- only in a shade of mint green instead.
Barbara took a good long look at their ensembles and laughed, saying that “not even Clint Eastwood” would wear anything like that. Lyra could only shrug and admit that she said the very same thing to their friend who had designed the outfits before they left.
Silver returned to Barbara’s house to prepare his Deck to take on these so-called “Duel gangs,” knowing that he was likely going to be in for quite the experience during his stay in the town. He could only hope that he would be able to save Sky Stinger and the rest of the citizens before it was too late.
The next morning Silver grabbed his holster and got ready to challenge the Appleloosa gangs best duelist. Lyra told Silver to be careful and wished him luck. Barbara told Silver the gang’s hideout was located on the other end of town and Silver left to challenge them.
At the Hideout three guys dressed as outlaws were polishing their gun disks when Silver burst through the door demanding to join their gang and drew his gun faster than all three of them and got the first move. The three outlaws drew their guns and prepared to duel.
“ I’ll start,” Silver said as he drew his opening hand. Silver remembered Barbara telling him about how these three use a combo attack to blast their opponent’s life points to 0 before they could do something and the only way to win was to finish them in one turn. First I activate Polymerization fusing my Buster Whelp with my Buster Blader. Buster Whelp and Buster Blader began to fuse and turn into a vortex.
“ soul of the companion of the hero fuse with the hero who slays all evil! Fusion Summon! Rise Buster Blader The Dragon Destroyer!. A stronger version of Buster Blader took form and evolved into a warrior with white and dark blue armor with a dragon looking sword.
Buster Blader The Dragon Destroyer LV:8 ATK:2800
“Next I play two cards face-down and end my turn,” Silver said as two face-down appeared behind his Dragon Destroyer.
“ My turn I draw,” Outlaw#1 said as he drew his sixth card. I summon Fuse Ray Blaster in attack mode. A cartoonish looking cowboy with a sombrero and a scattergun took its position and locked on to Silver.
Fuse Ray Blaster LV:4 ATK:1600
I will end my turn and let my partners do the rest,” Outlaw#1 said as he signaled the other two to begin the plan.
“ My turn I draw,” Outlaw#2 said as he drew his sixth card. I summon another Fuse Ray Blaster. The same cartoon cowboy from the last turn appeared and this time the other one lighted his gun.
Fuse Ray Blaster LV:4 ATK:1600
“ Now I activate my Blaster’s effect while it's in attack mode and another one is summoned he shoots you for 800 points of damage,” Outlaw#1 said as his monster fired at Silver and nailed him.
“ I end my turn,” Outlaw#2 said as he prepared to give his monster the order to shoot.
“ My turn I draw,” Outlaw#3 said as he drew his sixth card. I summon another Fuse Ray Blaster. A third cartoon cowboy appeared and the other two ignited their guns.
Fuse Ray Blaster LV:4 ATK:1600
“ Blast away,” Outlaws 2 & 3 said in unison as they blasted Silver for 1600 points of damage.
“ I end my turn so are you going to give up or are we going to have to shoot you more next turn,” All three outlaws said in sequential order.
“ I will never give up,” Silver said as he drew his card. First, I activate the trap Draconic Curse,” Silver said as a trap with a picture of a warrior sprouting a pair of dragon wings revealed itself. This card changes all of your monsters into dragon types and gives my Buster Blader or a fusion monster that lists Buster blader as material an extra 500 attack points. All three Fuse Ray Blaster began to turn into dragons while Buster Blader the Dragon Destroyer began to become more powerful. Two things you should know first my Dragon Destroyer gains 1000 Atk and def for every dragon on your field and in your graveyard second now that your Fuse Ray Blasters are Dragon-Types they are forced into Defense Mode. All three Blasters were forced to take a defensive stance.
Fuse Ray Blaster x3 LV:4 DEF:800
2800+3500=6200
“Next I activate my other set card Call of the Haunted to bring back my Buster Whelp. Buster Whelp rose from a portal and gave the outlaws the stare.
Buster Whelp LV:1 ATK:400
“ Next I activate Cards for Gold Scales,” Silver said as a spell with a picture of someone trading a card for a golden scale. This card allows me to draw one card for every dragon-type monster on the field so I get to draw four cards. Silver drew his four cards and prepared to make his turnabout. Next, I play The Claw of Hermos and fuse it with my Buster Whelp to fusion summon my ultimate weapon Red-Eyes Black Dragon Sword. A red dragon fused with Buster Whelp and out of the fusion came a sword that looked a lot like Red-Eyes Black Dragon. Now I equip my sword to my Dragon Destroyer and it increases his attack by 1000 and 500 for every dragon on our fields and in our graveyards.
6200+3000=9200
“Next I activate Destruction Sword Art: Accel Slash,” Silver said as a spell with a picture of Buster Blader running at an extremely fast pace with his sword dragging across the ground. By paying 1000 life points my Dragon Destroyer can attack all of your monsters.
“ Battle Buster Blader the Dragon Destroyer attack all three of their Fuse Ray Blasters with Dragon Soul Ultimate Slash. Buster Blader swung his sword and sent a black shockwave flying towards the outlaws and slashed the Fuse Ray Blasters and sent the outlaws flying into the wall behind them.
Silver:600 Outlaw#1:0 Outlaw#2:0 Outlaw#3:0
Silver deactivated his gun disk and spun it around a bit before putting it back in his holster. The boss spoke through the intercom system and congratulated Silver on his very impressive victory and asked him if he would duel for him against the Buffalo Tribe. Silver agreed and went back to Barbara’s house to tell her and Lyra the first phase of the plan was complete. Barbara explained to Silver that after he beats Sky Stinger before they haul him off to the mines she would blow up the coffin and they are to escape under the smokescreen. The Duel between gangs would begin in four hours so Silver began working on his deck. Silver pulled out his Void Ogre Dragon and remembered the last duel they had.
Six years ago on the Playground at Cloudsdale Elementary Silver and Sky were near the climax of a duel.
“ Cyber Archfiend attack Silver directly,” Sky said as Cyber Archfiend shot a bolt of lightning at Silver. I activate my trap Magic Cylinder. Cyber Archfiends attack was absorbed by one cylinder and blasted out the other right back at Sky.
Silver:800 Sky:0
“That was a great duel Sky,” Silver said as he helped Sky up.
“ You were great as well Silver,” Sky replied.
Silver and Sky left the Playground and went to their Treehouse on the tallest hill in Cloudsdale. This was Silver and Sky’s hangout where they could relax after a stressful day of school. Silver and Sky were relaxing watching the clouds go by outside their window thinking about their futures.
“ Silver do you have any ideas of what you are going to be in the future?” Sky asked with the thoughts of that guest speaker in his mind.
“ I’m going to be the greatest Turbo Duelist in the world and I'm going to carve my name in the history books,” Silver said with a lot of determination.
“ That sounds like a very great goal and a great future,” Sky replied.
“ As for me I'm going to become the strongest duelist in the universe and no one will ever beat me,” Sky said with an even greater amount of determination.
“ Well you're going to have to get past me first Sky if you want that title,” Silver said.
“ Just you wait I'm going to become stronger than you and I'm going to beat you,” Sky replied and both he and Silver began laughing.
Silver and Sky both had very ambitious goals but that never messed with their friendship. Silver told Sky that he and his family would be moving once he graduated. Sky was not worried since friends come and go but their bonds last a lifetime. Sky gave Silver his Void Ogre Dragon as a token of their friendship and as a promise to one day challenge each other for the title of number one duelist. Silver gave Sky a copy of the key to the lock of their treehouse since he won't be around and knew Sky would keep maintaining it. Silver and Sky went their separate ways but not before shaking hands and promising to one day challenge each other again.
Silver looked at Void Ogre Dragon and promised to get Sky back. Lyra opened the door and told Silver it was time for the duel. Silver grabbed his holster and left for the Town Square.
The bell in the town rang out a single boisterous tone indicating the beginning of the long-awaited duel. Silver and Sky took their positions and reached for their guns. Silver and Sky drew and Sky won the first turn and both he and Silver drew their opening hands.
DUEL Sky Stinger LP: 4000 Silver Chance LP: 4000
“I’ll start,” Sky said as he pulled a card out of his hand. I’ll start by summoning Infernity beast. A fiendish looking hound leaped out of the portal and growled at Silver ready to tear him apart.
Infernity Beast LV: 3 ATK: 1600
“Next I play one card face-down and end my turn,” Sky said as a facedown card appeared behind his beast.
“My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his sixth card. Silver recognized this scenario from a mile away. Silver theorized that Sky’s face down was a card meant to drain his hand so he could use his beast’s effect. Silver took two cards from his hand and began his move.
“I set the pendulum scale with scale 1 Dragonpulse Magician and scale 8 Timegazer Magician,” Silver said as he slid his scales inside the slots that opened from the two ends of his disk and the word PENDULUM flashed across his monster zones and two pillars of light rose up. In the left pillar, a boy in a white robe long braided ponytail and a twin sword stood motionless above the number 1 and on the right was a magician in a black robe with a red scarf and a gauntlet with a gold scythe attached to it stood above the number 8.
Silver:♦1_________________8♦
“Now I can pendulum summon monsters between levels 2 through 7,” Silver said as he placed two monsters on his duel disk and two streams of light and transformed into Buster Blader and Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon.
Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon LV: 7 ATK: 2500
Buster Blader LV: 7 ATK: 2600
“Battle Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon attack Infernity Beast with Rasen Strike Burst. Odd-Eyes ran forward and unleashed a breath of spiraling red energy.
“I activate my trap Depth Amulet,” Sky countered by activating a trap with a picture of a skeleton necklace with several gems on it. by discarding a card from my hand I can negate your attack, however, I must destroy my amulet on my third end phase.
“I activate Timegazer’s pendulum effect when a pendulum monster I control attacks I can prevent the activation of your trap card. Timegazer extended the scythe on his arm and conjured up a clock spinning in reverse and caused Sky’s trap to reset itself. Odd-Eyes continued his attack and blow Infernity Beast up. Now Odd-Eyes’s effect activates when he destroys a monster in battle the damage is doubled.
Sky LP: 2200 Silver LP: 4000
“Buster Blader attack Sky directly. Buster Blader ran across the field dragging his sword across the rocky terrain until Sky pulled a card from his hand and used it. I activate Battle Fader’s effect from my hand when you declare a direct attack I can special summon it and end the battle phase,” Sky said as a fiendish looking bell appeared and began ringing putting an end to the battle.
Battle Fader LV: 1 ATK: 0
“I place one card face-down and end my turn,” silver said as a face-down card appeared behind Silver’s monsters.
“My turn I draw,” Sky said as he drew his third card. Sky was thinking until he saw what he needed.
“I activate Twin Twisters and destroy your scales,” Sky said as he discarded a card from his hand. A pair of cyclones began to fly towards DragonPulse and Timegazer until the path of the Cyclones was diverted to Silver’s face-down.
“I activate my trap Pendulum Insurance,” Silver said as his face-down revealed to be a trap with a picture of someone signing a contract with the word PENDULUM written on it. When cards in my pendulum zones are targeted by an effect not only are they not destroyed but I can change the target to this card and have it take the hit.
“I knew you would do something like that so I faked you out so I could do this,” Sky said as he played the last card in his hand. I summon Infernity Necromancer. A skeleton in a torn up purple robe appeared out of a shadow.
Infernity Necromancer LV: 3 ATK: 0
“When I summon Necromancer it switches into defense mode. Necromancer crossed his arms and kneeled down.
Infernity Necromancer LV: 3 DEF: 2000
“Now that my hand is empty I can now use Necromancer’s effect and special summon Infernity Cleric in atk mode. A skeleton woman in a red healer’s outfit holding a staff with a sapphire cross took her position after jumping out of a portal.
Infernity Cleric LV: 4 ATK: 1800
“Now I tune my level 4 Cleric with my level 3 Necromancer and level 1 Battle Fader. Cleric stabbed her staff into the ground and then burst into four stars and then into four green rings that surrounded Necromancer and Battle Fader.
LV1 + LV3 + LV4 = LV8
“The dead and the living...The moment they meet at zero, above the cage of eternity, the demonic dragon comes out! Synchro Summon! Come forth, Infernity Doom Dragon!” A grey fiendish looking dragon began to descend from the flash of light and roar.
Infernity Doom Dragon LV: 8 ATK: 3000
“Next Clerics effect activates since I have no cards in my hand Cleric allows me to gain life points equal to the monster I synchro summoned. Sky began to be covered in a blue aura and his life went up.
Sky LP: 5200 Silver LP: 4000
“Since I have no cards in my hand my Doom Dragon Destroys your Buster Blader and inflicts half of its atk as damage to you. Doom Dragon fired a purple fireball and it blew Buster Blader up and Silver was caught up in the blast.
Sky LP: 5200 Silver LP: 2450
“Since I can't attack thanks to this effect I end my turn,” Sky said
“My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his second card. Silver checked his hand and figured now was the time to bring his friend back. I normal summon Buster Whelp. A white baby dragon jumped out of a portal and stared at Doom Dragon.
Buster Whelp LV: 1 ATK: 400
“When Buster Whelp is normal summoned I can add a Destruction Sword card to my hand so I will add Dragon Buster.
“Next I activate the spell Tuner’s Summoning Jutsu,” Silver said as a spell with a picture of Glow-Up Bulb standing in a puff of smoke appeared. This card allows me to summon two tuner monsters one from my hand and one from my deck as long as their levels are the same as the one I targeted with this card So I summon Dragon Buster from my hand and Glow Up Bulb from my deck. A huge puff of smoke covered Silver’s field and when it cleared a bulb with one eye and a whelp carrying a sword stood one side of Buster Whelp.
Dragon Buster LV: 1 ATK: 400
Glow Up Bulb LV: 1 ATK: 100
“Next I tune my level 1 Buster Whelp with level 7 Odd-eyes Pendulum Dragon. Buster Whelp burst into a star and then a single green ring and surrounded Odd-eyes.
LV7 + LV1 = LV8
" mighty dragon that guards the treasure of the hero come to my aid and protect thy hero and his allies! Synchro Summon! Rise! Level 8! Buster Dragon!” A dark colored dragon landed in front of Silver and folded its wings in a defensive position.
Buster Dragon LV: 8 DEF: 2800
“I activate Buster Dragon’s effect since I don't control a Buster Blader I can summon one from my graveyard. Buster dragon slammed its tail on the ground and out of the portal came Buster Blader.
Buster Blader LV: 7 ATK: 2600
“Next i tune my level 1 Dragon Buster with level 7 Buster Blader. Dragon Buster threw its sword into the air and then went into it and burst into a single star and then a green ring that surrounded Buster Blader.
LV7 + LV1 = LV8
"Darkness born from the void of nothingness claw your way to this mortal realm and burn my opponent to ash! Synchro Summon! Appear! Level 8! Void Ogre Dragon!” A blood red dragon with rubies embedded in it and silver claws flew down and roared.
Void Ogre Dragon LV: 8 ATK: 3000
Right after Void Ogre was summoned Sky felt a memory coming to him.
“Sky my family is moving after graduation so I’m leaving our treehouse to you,” Silver said as he gave him a copy of the key to it.
“In that case Silver please take this,” Sky said as he handed Silver a card.
“Your Void Ogre Dragon? Isn't this your rarest and most valuable card?” Silver asked.
“Don't worry i will find another besides i want you to have it as a sign to one day see each other again and duel for the title of the world's greatest duelist,” Sky said as he and Silver shook on it.
“I remember so you did remember that promise we made,” Sky said
“Of course i remembered all these years i was training for this duel and to be honest despite the circumstances I'm enjoying our duel,” Silver said as he smiled.
“I wish i could do the same but Vapor trail is in danger and i must keep winning if i want to see her again,” Sky said with tears in his eyes.
“Sky don’t worry me and my girlfriend traveled through four different desserts to save you and i promise we will save Vapor as well,” Silver said as Sky wiped the tears from his eyes.
“Anyway, i pendulum summon my Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon from my extra deck. Odd-Eyes appeared from a red stream of energy and roared.
Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon LV: 7 ATK: 2500
“Next i tune my level 1 Glow-Up Bulb with level 7 Odd-Eyes. Glow-Up bulb burst into a star and then into a single ring and surrounded Odd-Eyes.
LV7 + LV1 = LV8
“mighty soul of the king rises from the depths of hades and burn all who stand before me! Synchro Summon! Incinerate! Level 8! Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend! A demonic looking dragon with a broken left horn and wings of fire and a gauntlet made of bones and magma on his left arm flew down and prepared to fight.
Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend LV: 8 ATK: 3000
“Now i mill the top card of my deck to special summon Glow Up bulb from my graveyard. Glow-Up Bulb sprouted from the ground and took shape.
Glow Up Bulb LV:1 ATK:100
“ Now i tune my level 1 Glow-Up Bulb with my level 8 Buster Dragon. Glow-Up Bulb burst into a star and then a ring and encircled Buster Dragon and turned it into eight stars.
“ mighty soul of the king bathed in the lava from the depths of hades evolve and grow stronger than ever before! Synchro Summon! Burn! Level 9! Hot Red Dragon Archfiend Abyss! A stronger and spikier version of Red Dragon Archfiend took form and slashed the magma around it with the axes fused into its forearms.
Hot Red Dragon Archfiend Abyss LV: 9 ATK: 3200
“ What an impressive line up you have Silver,” Sky said in amazement.
“ Battle Scarlight attack his Infernity Doom Dragon. Scarlight sent a breath of fire at Doom Dragon while Doom Dragon countered with its own fire breath. Both dragons kept sending more and more power into their attacks until eventually they were both destroyed.
“ Abyss attack Sky directly. Abyss charged at Sky and slashed him with one of its axes.
Sky LP:2000 Silver LP:2450
“ And now Void Ogre attack for game,” Silver said as memories of his friend played before him. Void Ogre fired a dark red Fireball at Sky and caused his life points to drop to 0 as he let out some tears.
As the holograms disappeared two guys dressed in black pulled up in a carriage hauling coffins and roped Sky and tried dragging him into an empty coffin. Just as they were about to load Sky up Silver threw the dynamite at the coffin and blew it open and saved Sky. The coffin haulers were furious and tried to capture both Silver and Sky until a gunshot went off and put an end to the commotion. Out of the smoke came a man with black hair a white shirt and a brown vest but what was most noticeable was a yellow mark burned on the left side of his face.
“ LOTTEN?” Barbara shouted out of fear.
“ I thought you were executed how are you still alive?” Barbara asked.
“ I was not executed they killed my nearly identical twin brother so after the day of the execution i escaped and stole the deed for Appleloosa,” Lotten said with an arrogant tone.
“ So you stole the deed prepare to duel thief,” Chief Thunderhooves said as he grabbed his gun disk while Lotten pulled his out after the chief did.
DUEL Lotten LP:4000 Thunderhooves LP:4000
I’ll start,” Thunderhooves said as he drew his opening hand. Chief Thunderhooves wasted no time making his move. I set a monster and end my turn.
“ My turn i draw,” Lotten said as he drew his sixth card. Lotten had an evil looking grin as he made his move. First i summon Gatling Ogre in atk mode. A mechanical purple ogre with a Gatling gun in his chest appeared ready to shoot.
Gatling Ogre LV:3 ATK:800
“ Next i set 5 cards face-down. As Lotten set his back row Gatling Ogre began loading its ammunition. Now i activate Gatling Ogre effect i inflict 800 points of damage to you for every spell and trap i send to my graveyard. Gatling Ogre began cranking his Gatling gun and destroyed Chief Thunderhooves in one turn.
Lotten LP:4000 Thunderhooves LP:0 Winner Lotten
With Chief Thunderhooves beaten both Silver and Sky were rounded up and thrown into coffins but not before Silver threw his hat to Lyra. Lyra found a note hidden inside Silver’s hat and told Barbara to come with her back to her place so she could read the note without anyone eavesdropping.
At Barbara’s House Lyra began reading the note Silver left for them.
“ Dear Lyra and Barbara i wrote this note during the last duel so here is my plan. From what Sky told me he got mixed up in this feud because someone kidnapped his girlfriend Vapor Trail. While me and Sky try to escape the mines you two try and find where Vapor Trail is and rescue her. If you two find her try and meet us at the entrance to the mines and we will plan further from there.
Lyra asked Barbara if there was anywhere someone might keep hostages and she told her nothing like that was anywhere in Appleloosa. Lyra theorized that maybe Vapor was being held somewhere outside the town limits and tried remembering what she and Silver saw on their way to Appleloosa. Lyra remembered a small building near the place they saw a man whipped to death and figured maybe Vapor was there. Lyra grabbed her helmet and hopped on her runner and left while Barbara tried to bring Silver his runner for his escape.
Inside the mines, Silver and Sky were being escorted to the digging site while being held in stockades. Silver noticed a loose nail and decided to grab it with his hand before they released them. After Silver placed the nail in his pocket the guards placed shock collars around both Silver and Sky’s necks and told them if they disobey them or slack off they would be hit with 200 volts of electricity. Silver and Sky began digging for dine while they waited for the right moment to escape. One of the workers began to feel tired and collapsed and the guards came and activated their duel disks and activated a random card thus activating the shock collar around his neck. Sky began to lose hope after seeing what happened and Silver told him to stay strong. Silver remembered Barbara telling him about the mines and how the guards work in shifts and change every six hours and that it takes fifteen minutes for the previous guards to leave and the next ones to arrive so Silver told Sky when the next shift change begins he and Sky would try to escape. Thunderhooves wanted in after overhearing Silver’s plan. Thunderhooves explained how the Buffalo Tribe and the townspeople used to be friends until Lotton took over from the shadows and change everything. Thunderhooves swore he would help restore that friendship once Lotton was dealt with. Silver told Thunderhooves for the plan to work he needed to cause a riot when the next shift begins so Silver and Sky would have enough time to escape and save the town. Thunderhooves was a bit skeptical at first since he thought they would run away once they escaped the mines but Silver placed his fist over his heart and told Thunderhooves he swore upon his family’s name he would not abandon everyone and Thunderhooves agreed to the plan.
Meanwhile, on the outskirts of Appleloosa Lyra enter the building and found an underground lair where Lotton lived while the police tried to hunt him down. Lyra saw pictures of Barbara and Lotton in Crash Town before the divorce. As Lyra went deeper she heard muffled screams coming from a room next to the mantle. Lyra opened the door and saw a girl with white skin and blonde hair with sky blue and seafoam green high lights in it. Lyra untied her and removed her gag and then the girl began saying thank you repeatedly.
“ Are you Vapor Trail?” Lyra asked.
“ I am and who are you? Vapor replied.
“ I’m Lyra my boyfriend and Sky sent me to rescue you.
“ IS SKY OK IS HE HURT,” Vapor said as she panicked.
“ He and my boyfriend were captured but I'm sure they are going to be just fine,” Lyra assured Vapor.
Just as Lyra and Vapor were about to end their conversation a secret passage began to open and from out of it came a drill-shaped duel runner with multiple arms holding duel disks and in the driver’s seat was none other than Lotton himself. Before Lyra and Vapor could escape Lotton lassoed them and tied them both back to back and then threw them into the trunk of his runner. Lotton was about to retreat to his den when he got a report from one of the guards on duty that a riot was going on in the mines. Lotton grabbed his deck and set off to the mines.
Back in the mines Silver and Sky made it to the entrance where Barbara was waiting with Silver’s runner and deck. Silver told Sky to get behind him when Lotton began to chase them. Silver figured the only way out was to duel him while Sky holds on.
“ I activate the Speed World III Field Spell,” Silver said as he pressed a button on his throttle.
" DUEL MODE ENGAGED AUTOPILOT STANDING BY!” A computerized voice said as both Silver’s and Lotton’s duel disks turned on and a field display appeared on the screen.
DUEL Silver:4000 Lotton:4000
Since the tunnel was a straight shot with no turns Silver got the first move since he was ahead of Lotton. Both Silver and Lotton drew their opening hands.
" I’ll start,” Silver said as he pulled a card from his hand. I’ll start by placing one card face down and end my turn.
“ My turn I draw,” Lotton said as he drew his sixth card. I summon Gatling Ogre in atk mode. The mechanical ogre from before appeared ready to blast.
Gatling Ogre LV:3 ATK:800
“Next I place five cards face down. As Lotton set each of his cards Gatling Ogre began loading its ammunition. I activate Gatling Ogre effect I inflict 800 points of damage for every spell/trap I send from my field to the graveyard. Gatling Ogre began firing until a blue haired girl used her ivory scarf to block the bullets and save Silver.
“ WHY ARE YOUR LIFE POINTS UNTOUCHED?” Lotton yelled as the cavern began echoing.
“ I used my Effect Veiler to negate your monster’s effect this turn,” Silver replied.
“ I end my turn,” Lotton said with a hint of disappointment in his voice.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his fourth card. Silver needed to do something about the Ogre before Lotton could shoot again. Since Lotton still has his whole back row Silver just needed something strong enough to beat Gatling Ogre. First, I activate Emblem of Dragon Destroyer which allows me to add Buster Blader from my deck to my hand. Silver’s deck began to shuffle and stuck out the card that Silver was searching for. Next i normal summon Buster whelp. Buster Whelp flew right next to Silver and kept flying.
Buster Whelp LV:1 ATK:400
“ I activate my trap Narrow Tunnel,” Lotton said as a trap with a picture of a mine tunnel flipped up. Thanks to this trap we both can only summon one monster per turn but don,t even think about summoning more monsters because this trap destroys any new monsters you might be thinking of summoning.
“ I activate Twin Twisters so by discarding a card from my hand I can destroy your trap and my set card. Silver’s spell sent two tornadoes and blew away Narrow Tunnel and Silver’s set card which Silver was glad to destroy. Since I destroyed my Destruction Sword Forge I can special summon a destruction sword monster from my hand deck or graveyard so I summon my Sprite Buster Destruction Sword from my deck. A cute blue whelp jumped from a portal carrying a sword with a fairy wing design on the handle.
Sprite Buster Destruction Sword LV:4 ATK:600
“ Next I tribute Buster Whelp and special summon Buster Blader from my graveyard in atk mode. Buster Blader leaped out of the portal and prepared its sword.
Buster Blader LV:7 ATK:2600
“ Next I use Sprite Buster’s effect to equip it my blader and as long as Sprite Buster is equipped all effect damage is negated. Buster Blader’s sword began to transform into the sword Sprite Buster was carrying. Battle Buster Blader attack Gatling Ogre. Buster Blader ran fast and slashed Gatling Ogre in half and then caused it to explode.
Silver:4000 Lotton:2200
“ I end my turn,” Silver said as the smoke cleared.
“ My turn I draw,” Lotton said as he drew his card. Lotton was mad now and decided to show Silver his more advanced tactics. First, I activate Call of the Haunted to bring back Gatling Ogre. Gatling Ogre rose from a portal and prepared its gun.
Gatling Ogre LV:3 ATK:800
“ Next I tribute Gatling Ogre and summon my Full Armor Ogre. Gatling Ogre went into a portal and in its place came an ogre dressed as a blacksmith with AK47s for hands.
Full Armor Ogre LV:5 ATK:1600
“ Next I activate my Skill Successor and my Rush Recklessly Skill Successor gives my monster an extra 400 Atk while Rush gives it an extra 700 Atk. Full Armor began to absorb the power of both cards and loaded his guns.
1600+400+700=2700
“Battle Full armor Ogre attack Buster Blader. Full Armor Ogre fired both his guns and the first bullet struck the sword and pierced through it while the second one destroyed Buster Blader and then began spinning and floating in mid-air.
Silver:3900 Lotton:2200
“ Now my Ogre’s effect activates since he destroyed your monster you take 1000 points of damage. The bullet then went straight for Silver and shot him in the shoulder.
Silver:2900 Lotton:2200
“ Sprite Buster’s other effect activates when the monster he was equipped to is destroyed I can special summon him. Sprite Buster rose from a portal and wielded its sword in its mouth.
Sprite Buster Destruction Sword LV:4 ATK:600
“ I end my turn and now my Ogre’s atk go back to normal,” Lotton said as the aura around Full Armor Ogre.
2700-1100=1600
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his second card. Silver needed a way around Lotton’s Ogre and noticed he drew exactly what he needed. I summon Timebreaker Magician in atk mode. A child in a black robe leaped out of a portal and wielded his sword like he was ready to fight.
Timebreaker Magician LV:3 ATK:1400
“ Now I tune my level four Sprite Buster with my level three Timebreaker. Sprite buster leaped into the air and then transformed into four stars and then into four rings which surrounded timebreaker and caused him to turn into three stars and then into a green light.
3 + 4 = 7
“mighty dragon that speeds through the boundaries of time and space rise from the ashes and shine your wings brighter than the sun! Synchro Summon! Roar! Level 7! Clearwing Synchro Dragon.
A white dragon with emerald wings began to fly through the mines and then stopped by Silver’s side.
Clearwing Synchro Dragon LV:7 ATK:2500
“ Next I equip my Clearwing with Dragon’s Galeforce now when Clearwing attacks you cannot activate spells or traps during the battle phase. Clearwing began to be covered in a coat of wind that spun around its whole body. Battle Clearwing attack Full Armor Ogre with Whirlwind Slash. Clearwing flew as high as it could inside the narrow tunnel and began to spin while charging at Full Armor and then ripped him apart.
Silver:2900 Lotton:1300
“ When Full Armor Ogre is sent to the graveyard I can special summon Gatling Ogre from my graveyard. Gatling Ogre raised again and took its position.
Gatling Ogre LV:3 ATK:800
“ I end my turn,” Silver said as lotton began to laugh maniacally.
“ My turn I draw,” Lotton said as he drew his card. Loton knew he had Silver now since he drew one of his deadliest cards. I tribute Gatling Ogre so I can special summon my Big Cannon Ogre. Gatling Ogre vanished and was replaced by a big ogre dressed as a general with three cannons on his back.
Big Cannon Ogre LV:7 ATK:2400
“ Next I banish my Skill Successor from my graveyard so I can give my new monster an extra 800 atk points. Big Cannon Ogre began flexing its muscles as it gained power.
2400+800=3200
“ Battle Big Cannon Ogre attack Clearwing. Big Cannon Ogre began to load its cannons and fired at Clearwing filling the cavern with smoke. Lotton was sure he destroyed Clearwing until a green flash indicated it survived.
“ HOW IS YOUR DRAGON STILL ALIVE?” Lotton shouted as he nearly caused an echo.
"By sending Dragon’s Galeforce to the graveyard Clearwing can negate its destruction,” Silver replied.
“ But my Ogre still inflicts double the damage,” Lotton countered as Silver began to feel the force of the blast.
Silver:1500 Lotton:1300
“ I end my turn and now Big Cannon returns to normal,” Lotton said as his monster lost its power boost.
3200-800=2400
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his card. Silver drew exactly what he needed and figured now is the perfect time to end this. I equip your Ogre with Megamorph since my life points are greater than your Life Points your ogre loses half of its atk points. A red aura began to cover Big Cannon Ogre as it lost half of its atk.
2400-1200=1200
“ Battle Clearwing attack Big Cannon Ogre and end this. Clearwing charged at hyper speed until Lotton activated his last resort.
“ I activate the trap Explosive Wall with this card you really will go down with a bang. Lotton pulled an explosive out and threw it at Silver’s runner but instead, it sends both Silver and Lotton in opposite directions. Both Clearwing and Big Cannon Ogre vanished indicating the duel was interrupted before a winner was declared. Lotton took some damage from the explosion but was still able to ride. Silver activated the wings on his runner and rode the shock wave out of the mines and he and Sky landed near the outskirts of Appleloosa. Silver cleared the dust and sand out of his runner’s intake tank and prepared to ride. Sky told Silver to just give up and go home before things got worse. Silver asked why Sky gave up hope and Sky told him to follow his direction to somewhere close to the western end of Appleloosa.
Silver and Sky arrived at what looked like a cemetery with wooden crosses and duel disks tied to them. Silver noticed most of the names were of people who were sent to the mines and forced to work until they died. One grave, in particular, caught Silver’s attention. This was the grave of Bright Mac which was the man who threw Silver his locket before collapsing. Silver removed his helmet in respect and placed the locket on the grave. Just then Sky noticed the duel disk on the grave still had some life left in it. Sky placed his arm through the duel disk and ripped it off the grave and swore to never give up again.
Outside the town Saloon, Lotton was drinking while Lyra and Vapor were still tied up and hanging from one of the arms of Lotton’s runner. Barbara was also tied up and was hung on another arm of the runner. Lotton knew Silver and Sky would never abandon their ladies and would return for them, in fact, he was counting on it. Right after Lotton set his bottle down a piece of dine broke it and Lotton was not pleased to see who launched it.
“ DO YOU REALIZED WHAT YOU DONE YOU BROKE A PERFECTLY GOOD BOTTLE OF KENTUCKY RED-EYES,” Lotton shouted as Silver and Sky walked closer.
“ WHO CARES ABOUT YOUR STUPID WHISKEY WE WANT OUR GIRLS BACK,” Sky shouted back ready to stab Lotton with the broken bottle.
Silver reminded Sky that they should leave the execution to the authorities once they arrived. Lotton was really mad now and decided to challenge both Silver and Sky at the same time as an example of what happens to those who piss him off. Lotton had one condition for this duel since it's two on one Lotton gets an opening hand of ten cards while Silver and Sky each start with five cards. Sky and Silver accepted and they drew their duel disks. Lotton drew the fasted so he got the first move. Everyone drew their opening hands and the duel began.
DUEL Lotton:4000 Silver:4000 Sky:4000
“ I’ll start,” Lotton said as he pulled a card out of his hand. I summon Gatling Ogre in atk mode. Lotton’s signature monster appeared and ready his gun.
Gatling Ogre LV:3 ATK:800
“ Next I place five cards face-down. As Lotton set each card Gatling Ogre began loading its ammo. Next, I use my ogre’s effect to send my entire back row to my graveyard and burn Sky for 4000 points of damage. Gatling Ogre fired away and blasted Sky until his life reached 0.
Lotton:4000 Silver:4000 Sky:0
Lotton began to laugh evilly thinking he beat Sky until Sky got back up covered in a flaming blue aura.
“ You think that lame trick will work on me again well not this time,” Sky said as the blue aura began to manifest into a black fiendish looking creature with eyes in different places.
Infernity Zero LV:1 DEF:0
“ What kind of monster is that and why are you still in this duel?,” Lotton asked.
“ When my life points hit 0 by effect damage i can special summon Infernity Zero by discarding the other cards in my hand and as long as Zero is on the field i don,t lose even if my points are at 0 however for every 500 points of damage i take i gain a death counter and when i reach three Infernity Zero self destructs and takes me down with it,” Sky explain. Lotton decided to try again. I set four cards face-down and use my Ogre’s effect again to send two of my set cards to my graveyard to inflict 1600 points of damage to you Sky. Just as Lotton was about to use his ogre’s effect he felt a gun being pointed at his head.
“I activate Infernity Doom Slinger’s effect from my graveyard when I have no cards in my hand I can banish this card and negate the damage I take but that all depends on what my top card is. If it's a monster than you take all the damage that was negated along with the damage I took but if it's a spell or trap I take the damage I took this turn. You can also choose not to accept the effect but if you do you can't inflict any more damage this turn so what will it be?,” Sky said as Doom Slinger prepared to pull the trigger. Lotton considers his options and figured wasting his other two face downs would be a bad idea.
“ I choose to decline the effect,” Lotton said as Doom Slinger vanished.
“ My turn I draw,” Sky said as he drew his card. Sky looked at it with a hint of satisfaction. Looks like you missed you chance to finish me so I place one card facedown and end my turn. Lotton looked mad since his caution failed him.
“My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his sixth card. Silver had everything he needed to deal with Lotton. First I activate the spell Future Synchro by sending a tuner and non tuner from my deck to my graveyard I can synchro summon using those monsters as material so I send Buster Blader and Buster Whelp to my Graveyard and synchro summon Buster Dragon. Buster Dragon descended from the sky and took its position.
Buster Dragon LV:8 DEF:2800
“ Not only do all your monsters become dragons but during my turn, if I don't control a Buster Blader I can summon one from my graveyard. Buster blader jumped out of the portal and readied his sword.
Buster Blader LV:7 ATK:2600
“ Now that Gatling Ogre is a dragon my Blader gain 500 atk.
2600+500=3100
Silver was about to play his next card until Lotton said something.
“ I know you're hiding behind that Sprite Buster in your hand,” Lotton said as Sprite Buster was shot right out of Silver’s hand. I activated my trap Pinpoint Shot I declare a card name and if you happen to be holding it in your hand I send it to the graveyard. Silver discarded Sprite Buster and continued his turn. I equip my Buster Blader with Curse Buster Destruction Sword. Buster Blader’s sword vanished and was replaced with a black sword with a golden skull on the hilt. Finally, I place two cards facedown and end my turn.
“ My turn I draw,” Lotton said as he drew his card. Lotton was down to one set card and not enough to hurt Sky until he saw what he drew. I activate Star Trade this spell lets me draw one card for every two levels each of our combined monsters has and I count eighteen so I draw nine cards. Lotton drew his nine cards and examined them. Next, I switch Gatling Ogre to def mode.
Gatling Ogre LV:3 DEF:800
“ Next i activate the equip spell Double Arms this spell doubles all effect damage my ogre inflicts. Gatling Ogre was equipped with a second row of bullets. Next i set three cards face down and use Gatling Ogre’s effect to send one facedown to my grave to inflict 1600 points of damage to you Sky. Gatling Ogre fired rapidly. I activate the trap Dodge Roll this trap negates any damage to me for one time only. I use my Ogre effect again. Lotton used another set card and was confident in his victory until Silver stepped in. I activate the trap Half Shield this cuts your effect damage in half. The shield may have saved Sky but not by much.
Infernity Zero: 1
“ I end my turn,” Lotton said realizing what Silver and Sky were planning. Lotton realized Silver and Sky were trying to deplete his ammo so he decided to stop after his second try.
Silver asked Sky if he was ok and Sky said he was. Sky told Silver about how after he moved life became harder and cost him almost everything. Silver told him not to worry about the past and focus on what he has and what they were dueling for. Sky brushed himself off and began his counter attack.
“ My turn I draw,” Sky said as he drew his card. Sky smiled as he saw what he drew. I special summon Infernity Archfiend since I had no cards in my hand when I drew him. A bluish demon with orange hair began to rise from a portal and spreads his arms out.
Infernity Archfiend LV:4 ATK:1800
“When I special summon my archfiend I can add one infernity monster to my hand so I add Infernity Mirage and summon it. A phantom Indian began to materialize next to Infernity Archfiend.
Infernity Mirage LV:1 ATK:0
“I tribute my Mirage and special Infernity Necromancer and Infernity Beast from my graveyard. A fiendish looking wizard and a hell hound jumped out of the portal.
Infernity Necromancer LV:3 ATK:0
Infernity Beast LV:3 ATK: 1600
“ Next I use Necromancer’s effect to summon Infernity Beetle from my graveyard. A black Hercules beetle with a bent horn flew onto the field.
Infernity Beetle LV:2 ATK:1200
“Battle infernity Beetle attack Gatling Ogre with Beetle shoot. Infernity beetle flew very fast and charged at Gatling Ogre. I activate the trap Back Attack Ambush when you declare an attack not only can I end the battle phase but I also get as many Ambush Tokens as you have monsters so that's four tokens. Infernity Beetle flew back to Sky’s side of the field and four beavers with torches took their positions on Lotton’s field.
3100+2000=5100
Ambush Token x4 LV:1 DEF:100
“Next I tribute my tokens and inflict 500 points of damage for each one. The beaver set their shells on fire and began rolling at Sky. I activate Curse Buster’s effect all the opponent’s effects are negated. Buster Blader swung his sword and used the wind to put the flames out and sent the ambush tokens back to Lotton’s field. I end my turn.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his second card. Silver needed a way through all of Lotton’s defenses and noticed he drew the best way to do so. First, I unequip my Curse Buster and summon it in atk mode. A whelp with a skull on its head manifested out of the sword and grabbed it with its mouth.
Curse Buster Destruction Sword LV:3 ATK:1500
“ Next I equip Buster blader with Nitro Booster,” Silver said as a spell with a picture of a rocket pack materialized. Buster Blader was then outfitted with a rocket pack with lasers on the shoulders. Battle Buster Blader attack Gatling Ogre. Buster Blader used the rocket pack to move faster while dragging his sword across the ground and then slicing Gatling Ogre up the center and causing it to explode.
5100-500=4600
"Now Nitro Booster’s effect activates when the equipped monsters destroys a monster in battle not only can I force any one of your monsters in def to atk but I can attack that monster as long as I drop my monster’s atk by 1000. The lasers fired at the Ambush Token on the left of where Gatling Ogre once stood.
Ambush Token #2 LV:1 ATK:100
4600-1000=3600
“Buster blader Attack that token. Buster blader jumped high and brought the sword down on the token and sent Lotton a few feet back.
Lotton:500 Silver:4000 Sky:0
“ Curse Buster attack the token on the far right. Curse Buster flew up high and somersaulted at the token with its sword sticking out creating a shimmering buzz saw. With that, I end my turn.
“ Now I'm mad,” Lotton shouted as he drew his card. First, I play Card of Burial Magic by banishing three spells from my graveyard I can draw two cards. Next, I tribute my remaining two Ambush tokens to summon Blaster Ogre. An ogre dress as a general carrying a giant bazooka took its position and ready its weapon.
Blaster Ogre LV:7 DEF:3000
3600-500=3100
“ BE CAREFUL BOYS THAT MONSTER HAS A VERY DEADLY EFFECT,” Barbara shouted warning Silver and Sky.
" My ex is right twice per turn my ogre can destroy the strongest monster on your field and inflict half of that monster’s atk as damage to the controller. Lotton began thinking of who to shoot at first and then remembered Infernity Zero keeping Sky in the duel and decided to aim at him. Blaster Ogre take aim at Infernity Archfiend Great Snipe First Shot. Blaster Ogre Took aim and fired at Infernity Archfiend and shot a hole through him and then the bullet began spinning in mid-air aim at Sky.
" That archfiend had 1800 atk half of that is 900 whats that add up to another death counter for you. The Bullet hit Sky right in the back and the counter next to him went up to two.
Infernity Zero: 2
“ Blaster Ogre now take aim at Infernity Beast Great Snipe Second Shot. Blaster Ogre fired again and the bullet went straight for Infernity Beast. I activate the trap Skill Twist. The bullet turned right and blow up Buster Blader instead and Silver took the hit for Sky.
Lotton:500 Silver:2450 Sky:0
“ Skill Twist allows me to change the target of an effect to another appropriate target, in this case, my Blader. Sky thanked Silver for saving him and asked why he would sacrifice his deck’s headliner like that. Silver told Sky that friends protect each other and that his Blader will return on his turn. I place one card facedown and end my turn.
“My turn I draw,” Sky said as he drew his card. Sky felt ready to end this now. I activate Blaster Cartridge by sending the top four cards of my deck I can draw one card. Lotton noticed one of the cards Sky milled was infernity Doom Slinger. Now Blaster Cartridge goes to the top of my deck. Next, I set one card face down and then I tune my level two Beetle with my level three Beast and level three Necromancer. Infernity Beetle burst into two stars and then into two rings which turned both Beast and Necromancer into stars.
2+3+3=8
“ The dead and the living...The moment they meet at zero, above the cage of eternity, the demonic dragon comes out! Synchro Summon! Come forth! Level 8! Infernity Doom Dragon!.! A grey fiendish looking dragon began to descend from the flash of light and roar.
Infernity Doom Dragon LV:8 ATK:3000
“ Next I Activate Doom Dragon’s effect when I have no cards in my hand I can destroy a monster on your field so I will destroy Blaster Ogre. Doom Dragon fired a purplish fireball at Blaster Ogre until Lotton countered. I activate the trap Metal Coat by equipping this card to my ogre it can’t be destroyed by card effects. Blaster Ogre turns metallic and withstood the fireball. I end my turn.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his second card. Silver needed to get rid of Blaster Ogre before it was too late. First, my dragon brings Buster Blader back to my field. Buster blader rose from the portal.
Buster Blader LV:7 ATK:2600
“ Next I activate Star Blast and pay 1500 points to decrease my Blader’s level by three.
LV:7-3=4
Lotton:500 Silver:950 Sky:0
“ Now I tune my level three Curse Buster with my level four Buster Blader. Curse Buster threw its sword into the air and turned into three rings and turned Buster Blader into four stars.
3+4=7
" mighty dragon that speeds through the boundaries of time and space rise from the ashes and shine your wings brighter than the sun! Synchro Summon! Roar! Level 7! ClearWing Synchro Dragon! A white dragon with emerald wings began to fly high into the sky and then landed by Silver’s side.
Clearwing Synchro Dragon LV:7 ATK:2500
“ I activate my trap Infernity Spirit by banishing an Infernity monster from my graveyard I can transfer that monster’s atk to another monster on the field like Clearwing Synchro Dragon.
2500+1800=4300
“Battle Clearwing attack Blaster Ogre with whirlwind slash. Clearwing began spinning while charging at Blaster Ogre. Don’t think so by destroying Metalcoat I can negate my monster’s destruction. Silver ended his turn but just before Lotton took his turn his goons all pointed their rifles at Silver and Sky thus interrupting the duel and caused the holograms to vanish. Lotton pulled out his gun and was about to shoot Silver first until a flying card knocked the gun out of his hand. The card was Raidraptor Rise Falcon which meant only one person could have saved Silver.
“Sorry for crashing the party but that's my leader you're pointing at,” Lightning said as she jumped off the roof of the Saloon.
One of the goons was about to take the hostages until a light blue fist punched him in the jaw and knocked him out.
“ You two were not thinking of having fun without us were you?” Rainbow said mockingly.
Silver was glad his friends arrived just in time. Lotton set off a chain of explosions and used the confusion to escape. Silver told Sky to take his runner and chase Lotton down and finish this.
A few miles away from Appleloosa Lotton was almost to the next town until Sky jumped off of Silver’s runner and grabbed Lotton and rolled on the ground with him. Lotton knew why Sky would chase him and both he and Sky picked up the duel from where they left off only without Silver. Both Blaster Ogre and Infernity Doom Dragon reappeared.
Lotton:500 Sky:0
“ My turn i draw,” Lotton said as he drew his card. Lotton remembered that Sky had Blaster Cartridge as his top card and Doom Slinger in his Graveyard and decided to end this. I activate Blaster Ogre’s effect. Blaster Ogre fired and destroyed Doom Dragon and the bullet began spinning and then missed Sky by three inches. Lotton felt Doom Slinger’s gun against his head. I activate Doom Slinger’s effect along with Infernity Climber’s effect i draw my top card and if it's a monster you take the damage if it's not i take the damage. Lotton accepted the effect thinking he would win. Just as Lotton was about to declare his damage Sky revealed he drew a monster. Doom Slinger was not the only card I milled his guy is called Infernity Climber when I have no cards in my hand I can move this monster to the top of my deck so it looks like I win. As the sun began to set on the horizon the final blow was struck and Lotton collapsed from defeat.
The next day the townspeople and the Buffalo Tribe were busy repairing the damage Lotton caused to the town while the authorities began hauling off all of Lotton’s goons to the Hill County Prison while Lotton himself was being hauled off to Death Row.
“ You may have escaped death once but not this time Lotton cause once we arrive at Death Row we are immediately strapping you in the electric chair at full voltage,” The guard said as he threw Lotton against the back of the patty wagon.
Chief Thunderhooves and Sheriff Silverstar thanked Silver and Sky for getting the deed back and for restoring the bond between the Townspeople and the Buffalo Tribe. Silver handed the deed to Barbara and told her she owns Appleloosa now and to make it great again. Barbara was pleased with Silver’s decision and promised to do her best. Silver Lyra Lightning and Rainbow all met at the gate and prepared to leave when Sky and Vapor told them to hang on for a moment. Sky wanted to ask Silver what he is going to do once he and his friends return to Canterlot and Silver told him he and his team have the W.R.G.P to prepare for. Silver and Sky bumped fists as a sign to one day return to their hill in Cloudsdale and challenge each other for the title of number one. With that Silver and his friends started their runners and left into the raising sun.
A few days have passed since Silver and Lyra returned from Apploosa and the W.R.G.P is just a week away. Silver Lyra and Lightning were practicing until Silver Bullet came with some bad news.
“ Chance I have some bad news the Blueblood Corporation just manage to buy fifty percent of our company and they are close to taking over,” Bullet said as he caught his breath.
Silver heard about the Blueblood Corporation. They are the most ruthless companies in the country and when they find a business that is high in the stock market they try and take over. Bullet told Silver how this concerned him since Blueblood was known for giving people a sporting chance he agreed to return his shares if a representative of Silver Corp could defeat him in a duel. Bullet knew his son was very skilled and decided to make him the company's representative. Silver agreed and Bullet told him to be careful.
Silver Lyra and Lightning arrived at Blueblood Corp and Blueblood himself escorted them to his private field. Silver stated the terms of the duel and Blueblood agreed. Blueblood signaled his employee to activate the action field Dimension Crossroads and a bunch of portals opened and revealed six different fields some Silver had seen before and some were new to him. Blueblood Corp was experimenting with dimension travel and decided to test it with action fields.
DUEL Silver:4000 Blueblood:4000
“ I’ll start,” Blueblood said as both he and Silver drew their opening hands. Blueblood began running towards the Wela Volcano portal as he pulled a card from his hand. First, I summon Ancient Gear Hunting Hound. A mechanical hound began to run right next to Blueblood.
Ancient Gear Hunting Hound LV:3 ATK:1000
“ When my Hunting Hound is normal summoned you take 600 points of damage. A flamethrower stuck out of Hunting Hounds mouth and burned Silver.
Silver:3400 Blueblood:4000
“ I end my turn,” Blueblood said as he mounted his hound and jumped through the volcano portal.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his sixth card. Silver ran into the volcano portal and grabbed a card from his hand. First, I activate Destruction Sword Vault,” Silver said as a spell with a picture of all the swords being placed inside a vault began to materialize. Once per turn this card lets me add a Destruction Sword monster to my hand so I will use it to add Dragon Buster to my hand. The vault opened and Dragon Buster came out and joined Silver’s hand. Next i summon Buster Whelp. Buster Whelp jumped out of a blue portal and flew next to Silver.
Buster Whelp of the Destruction Swordsman LV:1 ATK:400
“ When Buster Whelp is normal summoned I can add a Destruction Sword card to my hand so I will add another Dragon Buster to my hand. Next, I tribute my whelp and summon Buster Blader. Buster Whelp vanished and Buster Blader took its place.
Buster Blader LV:7 ATK:2600
“ Battle Buster Blader attack Hunting Hound. Buster Blader ran and dragged its sword across the ground. Blueblood noticed an action card on a rock up ahead and grabbed it. I activate the action card Evasion now your monster’s attack is negated. Buster Blader swung and missed and Silver moved to his main phase two. I equip Dragon Buster from my hand. Buster Blader’s sword was replaced and then tossed at the ground. I unequip Dragon Buster to special summon it. Dragon Buster grabbed the sword and took a fighting pose.
Dragon Buster Destruction Sword LV:1 ATK:400
“ Next I activate Level Selector,” Silver said as a spell with a picture of a menu of cleared levels on a flat screen appeared. This spell allows me to declare a level and change the monster I target with this card to become that level so I change Buster Blader to level six.
7-1=6
“ Now I tune my level one Dragon Buster with my level six Buster Blader. Dragon Buster turned into a star and then into a green ring and turned Buster Blader into six stars.
6+1=7
“ mighty dragon that speeds through the boundaries of time and space rise from the ashes and shine your wings brighter than the sun! Synchro Summon! Roar! Level 7! Clearwing Synchro Dragon.
]A white dragon with emerald wings began to fly through the sky and then stopped by Silver’s side.
Clearwing Synchro Dragon LV:7 ATK:2500
“ I end my turn,” Silver said as he mounted Clearwing and he and Blueblood entered the portal to Mercury Frontier
“ My turn I draw,” Blueblood said as he drew his fifth card. Blueblood stopped outside of the town and dis-mounted his hound. I activated the field spell Gear Town. An entire city made of gears and clockwork began to grow out of the ground and began to spread to the other fields. Thanks to this city I can summon ancient gear monsters with one less tribute so I tribute my Hunting Hound to summon Ancient Gear Golem. A giant robot that bore a striking resemblance to a Roman soldier appeared where Blueblood’s Hunting Hound was.
Ancient Gear Golem LV:8 ATK:3000
“ Next I activate the spell Insane Summon Gear this spell lets you draw two cards but in exchange, I get to summon up to two more copies of one of my ancient gears that I already have on my field from my hand deck or graveyard. Silver drew his two cards and two more Ancient Gear Golems rose from the ground.
Ancient Gear Golem x2 LV:8 ATK:3000
Silver flew around looking for action cards until he noticed one on the roof of the saloon in the starting town. Silver grabbed it while the other two golems rose from the ground. Before the battle phase begins I activate the action card impenetrable now my Clearwing can't be destroyed by battle or card effects until the end of the turn. Battle Ancient Gear Golems attack Clearwing with triple mechanized melee. All three golems began charging at Clearwing and sent him flying into a boulder with one punch from each of them. The impact almost made Silver lose his grip.
Silver:1900 Blueblood:4000
“ Next I activate the spell polymerization and fuse my three golems. All three Ancient Gear Golems began to spin inside a vortex.
“ O mighty warriors of the Roman empire unite and become a force stronger than my foes and crush them! Fusion Summon! Charge! Ultimate Ancient Gear Golem! A giant centaur version of Ancient Gear Golem took its position and raised its giant claw ready to fight.
Ultimate Ancient Gear Golem LV:10 ATK:4400
“ I end my turn,” Blueblood said as he climbed onto his Golem.
“My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his fifth card. Silver needed a plan and noticed he drew the perfect one. I activate Megamorph and equip it to my Clearwing. Clearwing began to be covered in a green aura as its atk doubled.
2500x2=5000
“ Battle Clearwing attack that rusted-out steam-driven pile of junk. Blueblood was really mad from that comment about his monster. Clearwing climbed into the air and struck Ultimate Golem and caused it to explode.
Silver:1900 Blueblood:3400
“Now I'm mad when Ultimate Ancient Gear Golem is destroyed I can summon Ancient Gear Golem ignoring the conditions. Ancient Gear Golem rose from the rubble.
Ancient Gear Golem LV:8 ATK:3000
“I activate Twin Twisters by discarding my Glow Up Bulb i can destroy your GearTown. Two twisters blew away all of the buildings and clockwork leaving a barren wasteland. Finally, I play raigeki to destroy your Golem. A bolt of lightning struck down Ancient Gear Golem and blew it up. I end my turn,” Silver said as he and Blueblood entered the portal to the action field Cosmic Station. This field was a space station about the size of the sun and big enough to house it.
“ My turn I draw,” Blueblood said as he drew his third card. Blueblood was laughing when he drew his card. If you thought my Ultimate Golem was my best card this one will really shock you. I activate the spell Miracle Ancient Gear Fusion,” Blueblood said as a spell with a picture of rusty gears spinning materialized. This spell lets me banish fusion materials from my graveyard and fusion summon an Ancient Gear fusion monster. All five of Blueblood’s monsters began to mix inside the vortex.
“Oh, mighty shoulders of the Roman empire and mechanical hound that never loses its foes combine and run my foes over! Fusion Summon! Full steam ahead! Ancient Gear Steam Engine!
A grey train with the head of Ancient Gear Golem on the front began to pull next to Blueblood.
Ancient Gear Steam Engine LV:12 ATK:?
“ Before you ask about its atk my engine’s atk is multiplied by the number of materials used to summon it times 1000. Steam Engine began blowing its stack as it gained atk. Blueblood jumped on top of his Steam Engine and began chugging through the station.
0+5000=5000
Silver began flying around the station looking for action cards until he found one on the ceiling until one of Blueblood’s banished cards stopped Silver and knocked the card into Blueblood’s hand. Blueblood activated the card. I activate the action card Twinkle Comet this not only drops Clearwing by 1000 but you also take 500 points of damage. Clearwing got hit by a meteor and Silver fell off from the recoil.
5000-1000=4000
Silver:1400 Blueblood:3400
Clearwing caught Silver in time and flew back to the station. Before the battle began both Silver and Blueblood entered the portal to the next field which was the action field Sky Kingdom. Both Silver and Blueblood raced through the skies and the Battle began.
" Battle Steam engine attack Clearwing. Steam Engine opens its cannons and began firing while Silver flew around for action cards and Blueblood searched as well. Both Silver and Blueblood grabbed action cards from the cloud bank ahead.
" I activate the action card Phoenix Arrow this inflicts 1500 points of damage. Blueblood sent a phoenix-like arrow at Silver.
" I activate the action card No Action this stops your action card. Silver and Blueblood kept going and kept fighting with a clash of action cards.
" I activate the action card thunderbolt this card destroys your monster. blueblood thought he won the fight but Silver countered.
" I activate the action card Mirage this negates Clearwing’s destruction. The clash kept going until they entered the action field Ice Mountain. Silver and Blueblood kept racing until they both reach the top of the mountain and both grabbed action cards.
" I activate the action card Ice Ball this reduces your atk by 1500. Blueblood fired a giant snowball at Clearwing until Silver stopped it.
" I activate the action card No Action. Silver stopped the snowball and both Silver and Blueblood continued to race until they reached the sixth and final field Coliseum of warriors. This reminded Silver of how Yugi and Kaiba had their duel during the battle city finals. There was only one action card left and both Silver and Blueblood ran for it. Blueblood grabbed it before Silver but was not happy with what he grabbed.
" Reluctantly I activate the Action Trap Battle End this trap not only ends the battle phase but we both gain 600 life points. Both Silver and Blueblood were covered in a blue aura.
Silver:2000 Blueblood:4000
“ Don't think you're safe just because the battle is over I activate my Steam Train’s other effect I banish all the spells and traps I used during this turn and you take 200 points of damage for each one. All nine of the cards Blueblood used began filling Steam Engine’s cannon and Silver got hit by a lot of power.
Silver:200 Blueblood:4000
“ I end my turn give up Silver you're hanging on by a thread now and on my next turn that thread will snap,” Blueblood said as he jumped off his monster.
4000+1000=5000
Silver fought Blueblood with everything he had and all of his spirit but in the end, he failed. For the first time in his life, he let everyone down.
“ DON, T GIVE UP SILVER YOU'RE STILL IN THIS,” Lyra shouted with all her might.
“ Lyra,” Silver said.
“ YEAH YOU MAY NOT HAVE MANY LIFE POINTS LEFT BUT YOU STILL HAVE YOUR FRIENDS,” Lightning shouted equally loud.
“ Lightning,” Silver said.
Just then Silver felt something in his soul and began to see a silhouette of a dragon telling Silver to summon it.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver shouted with a renewed spirit. What Silver drew really renewed his spirit. It was the very card giving to him by his father. First, I mill my top card in order to summon the Glow Up bulb from my graveyard. Glow-up Bulb began to bloom onto the field.
Glow-Up Bulb LV:1 DEF:100
“ Next I tune my level 1 Glow-Up Bulb with my level 7 Clearwing. Glow-Up Bulb turned into a star and then into a single green ring that turned Clearwing into seven stars.
7+1=8
“ Oh, mighty dragon that shines brighter than the sun evolve and shine brighter with wings of crystal and power! Synchro Summon! Evolve! Level 8! Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon!. An evolved version of Clearwing with wings made of crystals began to descend from the sky and land next to Silver.
Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon LV:8 ATK:3000
“ Next I activate the equip spell Silver Family Sword: KasaiŌkami and equip it to Crystal wing. A katana with a crescent-shaped blade near the handle appeared and caused Crystal Wing to have its wings glow red. This spell is an old family heirloom that gives my monster an extra 1000 atk.
3000+1000=4000
“ Battle Crystal Wing attack Steam Engine. Crystal Wing flew high above the Colosseum and moved in a constellation pattern before diving down. I activate Crystal Wing’s effect when it battles a level five or above monster it gains atk equal to that monster’s atk. Crystal Wing began glowing as it gained power.
4000+5000=9000
“ 9000 ATK? ,” Blueblood shouted as Crystal Wing dived faster. Crystal Wing dive bombed Steam Engine and blew it up. All the pieces of debris began to bury Blueblood as his life dropped to 0.
Silver:200 Blueblood:0 Winner: Silver
The field began to vanish and Blueblood was down from losing. Silver told Blueblood this was one of the most intense duels he ever had. Blueblood told Silver he wanted someone to help test his latest dimensional portal creator and knew the only way to do so was to threaten another company. Silver told Blueblood he did not have to do that he could've just asked and he would have come. Blueblood returned the fifty percent of Silver Corp’s stocks he bought to Silver and Silver told Blueblood he made an amazing field and told him to submit his invention to Industrial Illusions and he would put a good word in for him.
Back at Silver’s Mansion Silver was telling his father about his duel with Blueblood. Bullet was impressed by Blueblood’s new invention.
“ So Blueblood really pulled it off,” Bullet said remembering how he and the other companies made fun of him for his ridiculous idea.
Silver went back to his room and decided to ready his deck for the W.R.G.P. As Silver was preparing he received an email from the organizer showing the pairings for the first round.
At Sunset’s Apartment, Twilight and Starlight were preparing their decks when Sunset came out of her room and told them they sent her the pairings for the first round. Twilight and Starlight were ready for the worse of the worse.
Inside Team Skullcrush HQ Bandit Keith just received the first round pairings with a warning attached telling them any more misconduct and they are disqualified. Keith was fine with that since most of the competition is already unfit to ride so now they have less competition to deal with. Keith told Oil Slick and Gutrot to load the prisms and get ready for operation wheelie lock. Oil Slick loved this one and Gutrot loved it too. Keith was sharpening his knife and then threw it at his picture of Silver.
“ And soon your next Silver and your girls too,” Keith said as he retrieved his knife.
The day of the W.R.G.P is finally here and the Stadium was filling up fast. The audience was at the edge of their seats as the MC announced the start of the tournament. The jets began to sky-write the name of the tournament and the audience began to cheer. The MC began to announce the rules of the tournament for everyone new to the world of Turbo Duels and then introduced the first matchup of the day.
“THEY MAY BE NEW TO THE SCENE, BUT THEY ARE PLENTY EXPERIENCED! PLEASE WELCOME TEAM SILVER WING!” the MC shouted as Silver and his team entered the Stadium.
Golden Rise and Angel Wings waved their signs in the air showing their support for Team Silver Wing. Both Silver and Lyra’s parents also cheered from their Luxury Box. The Human Seven cheered the hardest considering who their first opponents were.
“AND FROM THE PRODIGIOUS CRYSTAL PREP ACADEMY: THE DIVAS OF VICTORY, THE LADIES OF CLASS -- PLEASE WELCOME TEAM SHADOWBOLT!” the MC shouted as the Shadowbolts entered the Stadium.
Everyone in the stands cheered… except for a cold-hearted woman wearing a blue dress who just scowled, making the Shadowbolts more than a little nervous. This woman was their principal, and a tyrant as well. The Shadowbolts ignored the woman and prepared to begin the match. The first two duelists for the round were Lemon Zest and Lyra. Lemon began searching her playlist while Lyra patiently waited for her to be ready.
“ACTIVATING THE ACTION FIELD: SPEED WORLD V!” the MC shouted as he snapped his fingers.
The track began to change into a course full of half-pipes and ramps and other obstacles. A bubble full of Action Cards floated to the center of the field and then popped and scattered -- spreading the cards across the track.
“DUEL MODE ENGAGED; AUTOPILOT STANDING BY!” A computerized voice said as their Duel Disks turned on and a field display appeared on the screen.
The countdown began and Lemon chose her songs for the Duel. After the countdown reached zero, both Lyra and Lemon took off. Lemon was fast, but Lyra was faster. Lyra activated her nitro and passed Lemon by a nose, but Lemon swiftly countered with her overboost system and rounded the corner first. Lemon remembered Indigo telling her that the overboost system would decrease her speed after two minutes so she needed to time it right. Lemon got the first turn, and with that decided she and Lyra drew their opening hands.
“I’ll start by activating the Field Spell ‘Symph Amplifier’,” Lemon said as a pair of fifty-foot speakers appeared in the middle of the field. Now, whenever I activate the effect of a ‘Symphonic Warrior’ card I gain a ‘Symphonic Counter’! As for what I do with them… you’ll have to wait until later to find out. Next; I set the Pendulum Scale with the Scale One ‘Symphonic Warrior Miccs’ and Scale Seven ‘Symphonic Warrior Guitar’. Two columns of light began to appear with a microphone-like robot above a stylized “1” on the left and an electric guitar-like robot with its own miniature guitar above an equally stylish “7” on the right.
Lemon: ♦1___________7♦
“Now I can Summon monsters between the levels of two and six all at the same time! But before I get to that, I’ll Set a monster and end my turn.”
“My turn; I draw,” Lyra said as she drew her sixth card. As Lyra drew, the bass emanating from Lemon’s runner threw her focus off. Lyra just could not concentrate with “I May Fall” sounding out at full blast, so she missed her first opportunity to grab an Action Card. One good thing about Lemon’s love of music was that, in a Duel, it could throw her opponent off their game. Lyra made her move despite the noise. “First; I activate the Continuous Spell ‘Valhalla, Hall of the Fallen’.” A cloud appeared behind Lyra, trailing behind it a rainbow bridge that connected itself to the ground below.
“This allows me to special summon a Fairy-type monster from my Hand as long as I don't currently control any monsters on my field; so with its effect I Special Summon ‘Aria the Melodious Diva’ in Attack mode!” A purple fairy in a rouge dress with an orange skirt descended from the Bifrost and began to sing a wonderful tune.
Aria the Melodious Diva LV: 4 ATK: 1600
“Next; we Battle! Aria, attack Lemon’s Set monster! Aria began singing -- softly at first, before rising into a raging crescendo -- and then fired a concentrated spear of sound at Lemon’s monster which flipped up and revealed a synthesizer-like robot with a keytar, and the new robot strummed up a sonic wave that bounced the spear back at Aria.
Symphonic Warrior Synthess LV: 4 DEF: 1900
“You activated my Synthess’s Flip Effect! I can add a ‘Symphonic Warrior’ monster from my Deck to my Hand; so I will add ‘Symphonic Warrior Drumss’ to my Hand. Oh; and remember, since your monster had lower Attack than my monster’s Defense, you take the difference as damage!”
Lyra: 3700 LP Lemon: 4000 LP
“I also gain a Symphonic Counter since I used an effect.” One of the lights on the speakers that arose from Lemon’s Field Spell began to glow.
Symph Amplifire: 1 Symphonic Counter
“I place one card face-down and end my turn,” Lyra said as a face-down card appeared in the Zone directly behind Aria.
“My turn; I draw,” Lemon said as she drew her third card. Lemon decided that it was time to unleash her secret weapon. “First: I activate Guitarr’s Pendulum Effect! By discarding ‘Symphonic Warrior Basses’ from my Hand I can special summon a Symphonic Warrior monster from my Deck, so I’ll Special Summon Symphonic Warrior Drumss.”
Symphonic Warrior Drumss LV: 2 ATK: 700
“Next: my amp gains yet another counter.” Another light sparked to life upon the amplifier.
Symph Amplifire: 2 Symphonic Counters
“Now I’ll Normal Summon another Symphonic Warrior Drumss -- the one I added to my Hand earlier.” Another drumming robot appeared next to the first and began drumming itself in time with the original monster.
Symphonic Warrior Drumss (2) LV:2 ATK:700
“Let’s time this right! I now tune my level two Drumss with my level four Synthess!” The first Drumss twin began to play a mighty powerful drum solo before suddenly transforming into two stars -- and then again into two bright rings that encircled Synthess.
LV4 + LV2 = LV6
“Oh, great dragon of ice! Freeze in place those who would dare threaten me and my allies! Synchro Summon! Roar: ‘Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier’!” A fierce-looking dragon with a body made up entirely of ice began to form and rise up next to Lemon.
Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier LV: 6 ATK: 2300
“I can now tune my other level two Drumss with my level six Brionac!” The second Drumss played the same upbeat solo and burst into two stars, then two rings and encircled the newly Summoned Brionac.
6 + 2 = 8
“Again; I will Synchro Summon! Rise up, ‘Crimson Blader’!” A red swordsman with giant twin swords took its position, brandishing its blades at Lyra threateningly.
Crimson Blader LV: 8 ATK: 2800
“Not so fast! I activate my Trap Card ‘Solemn Warning’ by paying 2000 Life Points! Your Synchro Summon is negated and your mighty swordsman falls!” As Lyra paid her points a deity of unknown origin appeared and mercilessly struck down Crimson Blader with lightning and destroyed it completely.
Lyra: 1700 LP Lemon: 4000 LP
“Bummer... I end my turn,” Lemon said as she spotted an Action Card. She quickly leaned to the side and snatched it up before her opponent could do the same. Lemon looked over the card and decided to hold on to it for later.
“My turn; I draw!” Lyra said as she drew her fourth card. Lyra decided it was high time to charge in since Lemon was now utterly defenseless. “Since I control a face-up ‘Melodious’ monster I can Special Summon ‘Sonata the Melodious Diva’ in Attack mode.” A yellow fairy with green hair and a blue dress decorated with multiple music notes appeared and sung a short harmony together with Aria.
Sonata the Melodious Diva LV: 3 ATK: 1200
“While Sonata is on the field after being Special Summoned; all Fairy-type monsters that I control gain 500 additional Attack points!” Both Sonata and Aria began singing louder, their powerful voices causing a minor distortion in the air around them.
Aria, the Melodious Diva: 1600 + 500 = 2100
Sonata, the Melodious Diva: 1200 + 500 = 1700
“Next up; I Normal Summon ‘Adagio, the Melodious Diva’ in Attack mode!” A blue fairy with orange hair and a red dress with a music clef on it appeared and completed the melody Aria and Sonata sang.
“Battle! Aria, you’re up first! Attack Lemon Zest directly!” Aria conjured up another musically-based spear and threw it straight at Lemon’s Runner.
Lemon, however, was prepared. “I activate the Action Spell Card: ‘Evasion’! Now your attack is negated and my Life Points are saved!”
“Oh yeah? Try evading these two attacks! Adagio, Sonata; it’s your turn now to attack Lemon directly!” Adagio and Sonata began to harmonize and both let out spears of sound much like Aria’s that this time managed to nail Lemon Zest right in-between the headphones.
Lyra: 1700 LP Lemon: 800 LP
As Lemon shook off and recovered from the attacks, she noticed another Action Card on her left side and leaned down to nab it just as she had the others. “I activate the Action Spell Card ‘Medi-Charge’, which allows me to gain back 800 of my lost Life Points. What’ll you do about that?” she taunted, turning to sneer at Lyra.
Lyra: 1700 LP Lemon: 1600 LP
“Hm. What will I do about that, I wonder? Oh, I know: I’ll go ahead and tune my level one Adagio with my level four Aria and level three Sonata!” Adagio’s song rang out one final time as she took a prayer stance, the usual tuning transformation sequence turning her into a star and then a ring that expanded in size and enveloped both Aria and Sonata.
LV4+LV3+LV1=LV8
"Clustering wishes will become a new shining star! Become the path its light shines upon! Synchro Summon! Take flight: Stardust Dragon!" A white dragon with scattered blue scales that sparkled across its powerful form appeared; shining as brightly as the stars in the sky themselves. It took flight as its master commanded and joined in speeding down the track by Lyra’s side.
Stardust Dragon LV: 8 ATK: 2500
“I end my turn,” Lyra said as she tried to grab an Action Card.
Lemon reacted more quickly than Lyra had anticipated and managed to snag it instead; cutting her off.
“Before my turn begins, I activate the Action Card ‘Insurance Draw’! This lets me draw one new card for each attack you managed to hit me with this turn -- so I’ll be drawing two cards from my Deck!
“And now that it’s my turn; I draw again,” Lemon said as she drew her fourth card. Lemon Zest decided that now was the time to finally end this. “First things first; the Spell Card ‘Crank Up The Volume’,” Lemon said as a spell manifested on her field -- artwork depicting a speaker being “cranked up” to a much higher volume. “While Symph Amplifier is on the field; this card adds a whopping three more Symphonic Counters to it!” Three more lights lit up on the amp.
Symph Amplifire: 5 Symphonic Counters
“Next; I activate the Spell ‘Symphonic Encore’! This awesome card Special Summons as many Symphonic Warrior monsters as possible to the field from my Graveyard!” All of Lemon’s previously scrapped robots came back for an empowered encore.
Symphonic Warrior Basses LV: 1 ATK: 600
Symphonic Warrior Drumss (2) LV: 2 ATK: 700
Symphonic Warrior Synthess LV: 4 DEF: 1900
“And now… for the moment of truth! I activate Symph Amplifier's effect! By removing five Symphonic Counters from this card, you take 300 points of damage for each Symphonic Warrior card that I control, including the two in my Pendulum Scale! Do the math, Lyra -- I have six Symphonic Warrior cards; which means you take 1800 points of damage! I win!” All of Lemon’s monsters began to play the resounding rock ballad of Lyra’s defeat. Lyra sighed as her Duel Runner began to emit smoke and her Life Points dropped to a crushing “0”.
Lyra Heartstrings: 0 LP Lemon Zest: 1600 LP
Winner: Lemon Zest
Lyra dejectedly pulled her still-smoking Runner into Silver Wing’s pit and passed the baton and Stardust Dragon to Lightning.
“Sorry that I couldn’t beat her, Lightning. She is… she’s tough,” Lyra said as she gave control of her dragon to her teammate.
“Don’t sweat it, Lyra. You did everything that you could. Now you can relax and leave the rest to me!” Lightning said as she slapped the armband on her arm. Lightning sped off and Lyra sat down, looking a little depressed -- that is until Silver Chance approached and sat down with her.
“Lyra, don't feel sad. You dueled perfectly!” Silver said with a smile.
“What difference does it make? I lost. And badly,” Lyra replied sadly.
“Lyra, this is a team sport. If one player loses, there are still two more that can keep the fight going,” Silver reasoned, managing to cheer up Lyra -- at least a little bit.
“Now; let's go cheer Lightning on, and see what happens next?” Silver suggested as he and Lyra went back to the pit to monitor the screens set up there.
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Meanwhile, inside the local Saloon in rustic Appleloosa, Sky and Vapor were watching the fierce Duel on the plasma screen; along with the townspeople and the buffalo tribe. Barbara decided to use all the gold and gems Lotten had stolen to bring Appleloosa into the more modern age, while still maintaining its western charm and atmosphere.
Sky was a bit ashamed that Team Silver Wing had gone and lost the first duel of the match; but Vapor reminded him that it was far from over -- and Silver Chance had yet to even take the stage, so their team still had a “fighting chance”. Everyone cheered for Lightning as she took over for Lyra as the second leg of the Duel began.
Lightning caught up with Lemon Zest and the duel picked up again. The tune on Lemon’s playlist changed to something more rock and roll based. Lightning recognized this song as “This Will be the Day” and felt ready to fight harder. As Lemon and Lightning approached an oncoming ramp Lightning and Lemon hit their nitrous and jumped. Lightning activated her wings and glided across while Lemon raised her front wheel and hit her nitro again and barely made it. Now that the ramp was cleared the duel could properly begin.
DUEL Lightning Dust: 4000 LP Lemon Zest: 1600 LP
“My turn -- I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her sixth card. Lightning felt very pumped up by the song Lemon was playing. “First; I activate the Spell Card: Pendulum Theft!” Lightning’s card acted like a digital camera and snapped a few pictures of both Miccs and Guitarr, and phantom versions of both monsters appeared in Lightning’s Pendulum Zones. “This Spell allows me to use your Pendulum Scales to perform a Pendulum Summon this turn.” Lightning pulled out four of the cards in her hand and proceeded to place all of them on her field. “I Pendulum Summon two copies of Raidraptor - Vanishing Lanius, and two copies of Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn!” Two mechanical birds clad in green-plated armor and two black vultures with blue head feathers swooped down onto Lightning’s field as they let loose a cacophony of powerful screeching.
Raidraptor - Vanishing Lanius (2) LV: 4 ATK: 1300
Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn (2) LV: 5 ATK: 2000
“Time to bring out the heavy artillery! First, I will overlay both of my Vanishing Lanius.” Both Vanishing Lanius transformed into two streams of purple light-based energy and entered a swirling galaxy-like portal; which promptly exploded.
“Avian hunter of the afterlife, seek the truth with your dark eyes, and grasp glory with your sharp talons! Xyz Summon! Take flight! Rank 4! Raidraptor - Force Strix!” A fierce looking mechanical owl swooped down onto Lightning’s field; pumped up and ready to fight.
“I almost forgot! Force Strix gains 500 ATK and DEF for every other Winged Beast-type monster that I control. But I'm not done just yet, so next, I activate: Rank-Up-Magic Raid Force! This card allows me to rank up my Force Strix into a ‘Raidraptor’ Xyz Monster that's one rank higher.” Force Strix transformed into the same stream of purple energy as the Vanishing Lanius earlier; also entering the galactic portal and then exploding in a brilliant flash.
“Ferocious falcon, break through this fierce battle and spread your wings! Destroy our gathering foes! Rank Up! Xyz Change! Come forth! Rank 5! Raidraptor - Blaze Falcon!” A mechanical falcon with red plated armor that was armed to the beak with missiles concealed within in its wings formed from the aftermath and then landed on Lightning’s field.
“Time to fly into battle! Blaze Falcon, attack Lemon directly with ‘Missile Bombardment’!” Blaze Falcon unleashed a massive air strike -- raining missiles mercilessly down upon Lemon until she grabbed an Action Card from her left.
“I activate the Action Spell: Sonic Boom! Not only does this Action Card put a stop to your air raid, but the Battle Phase is also ended.”
“Fine. I will end my turn,” Lightning conceded as she and Lemon passed by the pits.
“My turn; I draw,” Lemon said as she drew her third card. Lemon decided to wipe Lightning out nice and early so the real target -- Silver Chance, of course -- would stop hiding, come out, and fight.
“First I summon another copy of Synthess in ATK mode.” Another synthesizer robot with a keytar appeared and started playing a few random notes.
Symphonic Warrior Synthess LV: 4 ATK: 1200
Lemon was about to perform another Synchro Summon to get herself back into a winning position until Lightning suddenly swerved to grab an Action Card and activate it. “I activate the Action Spell: No Escape! This Spell prevents you from tributing any monsters or using them as material for a Synchro, Fusion, Ritual, or Xyz Summon until the End Phase.” The light around Lemon’s monsters dimmed and was replaced by chains -- binding them securely in place.
“Fine, then. I Set this one card face-down and end my turn,” Lemon said as a facedown card appeared in her middle zone behind her robots. Lemon noticed an Action Card in the air above her and used the nearby half pipe to jump up and grab it. Lemon figured that she would need it later, based on how this Duel had been going and held onto it.
“My turn; I draw!” Lightning said as she drew her card. Lightning decided to end this before Lemon could pull off something huge and take a bigger lead over Team Silver Wing. “First -- I activate my Blaze Falcon’s effect! By detaching one Overlay Unit from my falcon, I can bomb your field and destroy all your Special Summoned monsters, and inflict 500 points of damage for each one that ends up destroyed.”
UNITS: 3 - 1 = 2
Blaze Falcon flew high and above the stadium and unleashed a massive shower of missiles from its many stores and blew all of Lemon’s robots to absolute smithereens, causing her to drive directly into the wild wall of fire they had left behind. Just as Lightning was about to celebrate her victory; Lemon came speeding out of the blaze, unharmed.
“Nice try. I activated the Action Spell: Acceleration. This card revs me up so I can move faster than the damage you inflicted… or, tried to inflict.”
Lightning still considered her move to be an S-ranked victory since she had managed to clear Lemon’s entire front line. “Well, let’s see you speed past this: time for battle! Sirocco, swoop in and finish her off!” Sirocco flew in and tried to rake its claws across Lemon’s Runner, but she countered with her Set card.
“I activate Magic Cylinder! Not only does this card stop your attack dead in its tracks, but it fires it right back at you, as well.” Sirocco was sucked into one cylinder and fired out the other, striking Lightning directly from behind.
Lightning Dust: 2000 LP Lemon Zest: 1600 LP
“You still can’t stop me from winning! Stardust Dragon, end this with your ‘Cosmic Flare’!” Stardust threw its head back and fired a stream of fire as white and bright as the stars in the sky from its mouth, nailing Lemon Zest and reducing her Life Points to 0. Not only did the damage cause her Runner to emit smoke, but it also entirely shut off her sound system.
Lightning Dust: 2000 LP Lemon Zest: 0 LP
WINNER: Lighting Dust
Lemon pulled into Team ShadowBolts’ pit and pulled up next to Sunny Flare. Lemon seemed upbeat after fighting both Lyra and Lightning, despite her loss.
“Sunny! I leave the rest to you,” Lemon said as she passed the baton, her Pendulum Scales, and Field Spell to Sunny. Sunny was hoping to fight Silver since her part in the team’s strategy was crucial to their victory -- but first, she needed to remove Lightning from the picture. Sunny slapped the team’s armband on and took off. Sunny took no time at all in catching up with Lightning, and the next Duel began.
DUEL Lightning Dust: 2000 LP Sunny Flare: 4000 LP
“My turn; I draw,” Sunny said as she drew her sixth card with a bit of her own flair -- or, “flare,” some might say. Sunny needed to get rid of Lightning quickly before she was defeated. “First, I use Lemon’s already set Pendulum Scales to Pendulum Summon my Phantom Knights of Ragged Gloves and my Phantom Knights of Silent Boots.” Two phantoms made of blue fire and clad in various kinds of armor began to materialize on Sunny’s field -- one being a ghost equipped with a pair of worn out gloves, and the other being a ghost wearing torn up clothes with chains running in perfectly good boots without making a sound.
The Phantom Knights of Ragged Gloves LV: 3 ATK: 1000
The Phantom Knights of Silent Boots LV: 3 ATK: 200
“Before I Xyz Summon -- sorry, spoilers! -- I activate the Spell Magical Flameburst! This card destroys all of the Spells on my field, and you get burned for 400 points of damage for each one!” The Symph Amplifier along with the Miccs and Guitarr in her Scales burst suddenly into flames which pulled back and hit Lightning one at a time.
Lightning Dust: 800 LP Sunny Flare: 4000 LP
Meanwhile, inside the Luxury Box -- an old man with blue skin, wearing an ivory scarf and a commander’s uniform entered the room and calmly took his seat right next to Silver Bullet.
“Commander Wind Rider, sir! What brings you here today?” Bullet said as he offered the commander a customary salute.
“At ease, Bullet. I'm only here to watch my granddaughter compete... and she seems to be in quite a bind,” Wind Rider replied.
“ Don’t worry. She took down Lemon, and even if Lightning falls my son will be there to finish the match in their favor,” Bullet reassured him.
Back in the duel arena, Lightning was poised right at the edge of defeat. Lightning remembered her grandfather telling her that back in the old days of Turbo Dueling, having under 800 Life Points was a very bad thing, since it went past the safety line and the opponent could easily burn them with the effects of certain easily usable cards. Sunny snapped Lightning out of her train of thought as she made her next move.
“Time to give you the hook from this duel -- or should I say, the sword? I overlay my Ragged Gloves and Silent Boots.” Both of Sunny’s monsters turned into streams of purple energy much like Lightning’s own monsters and entered the Xyz portal like the Raidraptors had before.
“Collective soul of the Knights who have fallen on the battlefield -- revive, and become the light that rends the darkness! Xyz Summon! Come forth! Rank 3! The Phantom Knights of Break Sword!” A headless horseman covered in jet-black armor consumed entirely by bright blue fire galloped onto the field and then brandished his broken sword at Lightning.
“In case you were wondering when Ragged Gloves is used as Xyz Material, the new monster gains an extra 1000 ATK.” Sunny decided to end this quickly.
“Time to ‘cut’ you from this Duel! Break Sword, go and slice up that Falcon.” Break Sword began charging and then leaped high into the air. Lightning began searching for Action Cards and noticed there was one up in the air above her. Lightning hit her nitro and soared into the sky, landing atop of Blaze Falcon. Lightning flew up even higher and grabbed the Action Card in a dramatic flourish.
“I activate the Action Spell: Decoy! This card allows me to redirect your knight’s attack to another one of my monsters, so your new target is Stardust Dragon!” Break Sword abruptly changed course and tried to slay Stardust Dragon where it flew, but its assault was bounced back and the tip of Break Sword’s already shoddy blade snapped right off and spun into the air.
“Since Lyra summoned Stardust using Adagio as one of its Synchro Materials, it can’t be destroyed in battle,” Lightning said while sticking her tongue out.
“But you’ll still take the damage from the battle!” Sunny said as the broken shard moved impossibly around in the air and nicked Lightning square in the back.
Lightning Dust: 300 LP Sunny Flare: 4000 LP
“I end my turn. But don’t think you can last much longer, because on my next turn you’re finished!”
“My turn, I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her second card. Lightning’s hand did not look good and she was holding on by a mere thread. Lightning was just about ready to give up until she noticed a clutch Action Card in the road up ahead and grabbed it. Lightning smirked as she saw what it was, and dubbed it “her final hope”.
“I activate the Action Spell: Hand Recharge! Thanks to this Spell, I’ll be returning all the cards in my Hand back to the Deck, and drawing five new cards.” Lightning returned her current hand to her Deck slot, and after the deck was automatically shuffled she drew her allotted five cards. Lightning could see that she now had a much higher chance to at least leave Silver with one heck of a parting gift.
“This one... is for our leader! I set the Scale One: Raidraptor Shield Lanius, and Scale Eight: Raidraptor Sword Lanius in the Pendulum Scales!” Two columns of light began to appear, a mechanical bird with gold plating and a force field generator on its back above a stylized “1” on the left and a mechanical bird with silver plating and swords for quills on its wings above a stylized “8” on the right.
Lightning: ♦1___________8♦
“Normally, I would summon monsters between the levels of two through seven, but I'm going to do all that I can before I fall! I will start by using Blaze Falcon’s effect -- by detaching one more Overlay Unit, I can destroy your Break Sword and inflict 500 points of damage right to your Life Points!”
UNITS: 2 - 1 = 1
Blaze Falcon flew up high and unleashed another fierce barrage of missiles as Lightning almost managed to completely forget that this was all just part of a game.
Lightning Dust: 300 LP Sunny Flare: 3500 LP
“Tough break! When my Break Sword is destroyed, I can bring back the two monsters that I used to summon it, and raise their levels by one -- so that brings them both up to level four.” Ragged Gloves and Silent Boots returned to Sunny’s field, but Lightning was still in full-on war mode.
The Phantom Knights of Ragged Gloves LV: 3 + 1 = 4 DEF: 500
The Phantom Knights of Silent Boots LV: 3 + 1 = 4 DEF: 1200
“Doesn’t matter! I activate my Rank-Up-Magic Revolution Force! This Spell allows me to rank up my Blaze Falcon even further into a ‘Raidraptor’ Xyz Monster that is one rank higher!” Blaze Falcon dived into the swirling Xyz portal in a familiar stream of violet energy.
“Prideful falcon, spread your wings dyed crimson red in the blood of heroes! Advance through the path of our revolution! Rank-Up Xyz Change! Come forth! Rank 6! Raidraptor - Revolution Falcon!” An even bigger falcon with obsidian-black plating with exhaust pipes in the place of many of its feathers began to fly onto Lightnings field with a defiant shriek.
“Now, it's time to go to war! My first Sirocco attacks Ragged Gloves!” Sirocco swooped down and slashed at Ragged Gloves, mauling and destroying it instantly. “My second Sirocco now attacks Silent Boots!” The second Sirocco attacked Silent Boots the same way as the first and slashed Sunny’s remaining monster to ribbons.
“Finally, Revolution Falcon: attack Sunny Flare directly!” Revolution Falcon began to fly higher than any of Lightning’s monsters had before, and then dived in a flash down at Sunny, covered in a coat of destructive fire.
Lightning Dust: 300 LP Sunny Flare: 1500 LP
“Now, Stardust Dragon; end this!” Stardust roared and unleashed its shimmering dragon breath upon the ShadowBolt. As the final attack approached her in a blur of motion, Sunny saw an Action Card out of the corner of her eye and grabbed it in a fit of desperation.
“This may be my final turn... but I'm not going to go down just like that! I activate the Spell Card: Dark Overlay Conversion! This card allows me to convert up to two dark attribute monsters on the field into Overlay Units for one of my Xyz Monsters.” Both Siroccos turned into two purple spheres of light and then began to orbit around Revolution Falcon.
Lightning was about to end her turn until she noticed another Action Card on her left and leaned in to grab it. Lightning began to feel regret that she could not quite finish Sunny off, but also proud that she had accomplished her tour of duty for the team’s sake.
“I may be going down, but our leader is one tough soldier. Now it's time for me to go! I activate the Action Trap: War Zone -- a card which hits both of us for 600 points of direct damage.” A barrage of bombs began to rain down and struck both Lightning and Sunny. Lightning’s Runner emitted the signature Duel-ending smoke as her Life Points dropped to 0.
Lightning Dust: 0 LP Sunny Flare: 900 LP
WINNER: Sunny Flare
Lightning pulled into Team Silver Wing’s pit and pulled over next to Silver, passing the baton to him -- along with all the cards left in play.
“May my troops aid you and your army to victory! Good luck, Captain!” Lightning said as she saluted Silver.
“At ease, Lightning! ... and thank you for your brave sacrifice,” Silver said as he placed the armband on his arm and then took off. Silver remembered fondly how his father would talk about his days in the army and how it made him the president of his company.
Back inside the local Saloon in good ol’ Appleloosa; Sky, Vapor, the townspeople, and the Buffalo Tribe all began to cheer loudly as Silver took the stage after the fierce battle that had taken place between Lightning and Sunny.
Sky decided to forget being upset this time around, as Lightning had inflicted some massive damage to Sunny during her war-fever assault.
Vapor, on the other hand, was concerned as to why Silver would have a warmonger on his team.
Sky told her that both Silver’s father and Lightning’s grandfather used to be in the US Army together, but chose to take different paths after retirement. Silver Bullet chose to run his father’s company while Wind Rider decided to spend his golden years with his granddaughter.
Everyone’s eyes were glued to the screen -- watching Silver take off for the next leg of the duel.
Silver sped right past Sunny and then drew his opening hand. Sunny decided it was time to commence “Phase Two” of the plan to beat Team Silver Wing. Despite everything Lightning had left behind for Silver, Sunny was determined to keep fighting.
DUEL Silver Chance: 4000 LP Sunny Flare: 900 LP
“My turn -- I draw!” Silver said as he drew his sixth card. Thanks to Lightning, Silver had a good initial lead over Sunny in terms of card advantage. Silver was eager to end things before they got any tougher for him. “I use Lightning’s already Set Scales to Pendulum Summon my Buster Blader in Attack Mode!” Buster Blader appeared from a stream of orange energy and swung his sword in a wide arc; ready to fight.
Buster Blader LV: 7 ATK: 2600
“Time for me to end this! Buster Blader: attack Sunny directly!” Buster Blader charged forward and leaped into the air. Just as Buster Blader was about to land his attack Sunny grabbed an Action Card and activated it.
“I activate the Action Spell: Sonic Boom! Not only does this stop your attack, but it also ends the Battle Phase!”
“Fine. I Set three cards face-down and end my turn,” Silver reluctantly said as each of his face-downs appeared behind his one monster.
“My turn; I draw!” Sunny said as she drew her fourth card. Sunny decided to initiate the plan she had in mind -- hopefully leaving Indigo in a good position to fight Silver. “First, I summon The Phantom Knights of Tattered Scarf.” A phantom made of blue fire wearing a black tunic and a ripped up blue scarf materialized on Sunny’s field.
The Phantom Knights of Tattered Scarf LV: 4 ATK: 1200
“Since I Normal Summoned Tattered Scarf, I can use its first effect to summon The Phantom Knights of Ragged Gloves from my Graveyard and make it level four!” Sunny explained as Tattered Scarf threw its scarf into a portal and dragged Ragged Gloves back from the great beyond.
The Phantom Knights of Ragged Gloves LV: 3 + 1 = 4 ATK: 1000
“I hope you’re ready for what I’m gonna do next -- I Overlay my Tattered Scarf and Ragged Gloves!” Both of Sunny’s phantoms turned into purple streams of energy and entered the galaxy-like Xyz Summoning portal.
“Collective souls of the knights that have fallen on the battlefield -- revive, and become the light that protects the innocent! Xyz Summon! Come forth! Rank Four! The Phantom Knights of Shattered Shield!” A headless knight wielding a massive shield, run through with a multitude of cracks across its surface, was enveloped in a blue fire; falling hard onto the field. The new knight slammed what was left of his shield onto the ground and crouched behind it.
The Phantom Knights of Shattered Shield RANK: 4 DEF: 3000
“Since I used Tattered Scarf as a Xyz Material, you must mill the top five cards from your Deck!” Shattered Shield threw out some blue flame-like threads that went flying at Silver’s Deck, yanking five cards from it.
36 - 5 = 31
“Don't think you're off the hook just yet -- because next, I activate the Spell Level Domination! This Spell Card forces you to mill cards equal to the level of the highest level monster you control. Since that's your friend’s Stardust Dragon: you have to mill a total of eight cards.” Silver began the milling process again and then realized what Sunny was doing. She was aiming to beat Silver by Deck Destruction.
31 - 8 = 23
“Before I let you whittle away at my deck any further, I activate my Trap: Destruction Sword Showdown!” Silver said as a trap depicting an image of Buster Blader fighting an army of dragons revealed itself. “This Trap not only switches your monster hiding behind that shield in Defense Mode to Attack Mode; it also forces it to attack my Buster Blader.” Shattered Shield placed his massive shield on his back and drew a long cobalt sword made from the spirits of the fallen warriors.
The Phantom Knights of Shattered Shield RANK: 4 ATK: 1100
Sunny’s monster charged forward at Buster Blader until Sunny noticed an Action Card to her left and leaned in to grab it. Sunny felt relieved as she saw what she had grabbed.
“I activate the Action Spell Offensive Block! This allows me to switch my monster back to Defense Mode, which will also cancel the attack.” Shattered Shield skidded to a halt and sheathed his sword, pulling his massive shield back out and kneeling behind it once more.
The Phantom Knights of Shattered Shield Rank: 4 DEF: 3000
“Now that your little attempt at finishing me off is done, I activate Shattered Shield’s effect! By detaching one Overlay Unit: I can force you to mill two more cards from your Deck for each face-up monster on the field!
UNITS: 2 - 1 = 1
“Since you have three monsters, and I have the one; that's a total of eight cards that you can kiss goodbye.” Shattered Shield slammed his shield on the ground and sent the debris flying at Silver’s Deck. Silver milled the eight extra cards with a frown.
23 - 8 = 15
“To end things off, I play one card face-down!” Sunny said as a face-down card appeared behind Shattered Shield.
“My turn -- I draw!” Silver said as he drew his third card. Silver needed to end this before his Deck ran out if he wanted to win, and he figured the best way to do so was to break through that sturdy shield of Sunny’s. “First: I Normal Summon the Tuner monster Golem Buster Destruction Sword in Attack Mode!” A grey dragon clad in gold armor carrying a heavy sword made of freshly-dug ruby flew up as high as it could before dropping the sword and landing on the hilt.
Golem Buster Destruction Sword LV: 2 ATK: 800
“Next; I play the Trap Call of The Haunted and bring back my Whirlwind Buster from the Graveyard!” Another grey dragon rose up from a portal, but this one had feathers in its fur and was carrying a different sword with a wing-like design on the hilt. It flew next to Silver carrying its sword.
Whirlwind Buster Destruction Sword LV: 1 ATK: 300
“Time for me to bring out my secret weapon! I tune my level two Golem Buster with my level one Whirlwind Buster and level seven Buster Blader!” Golem Buster jumped off its sword and then burst into two stars and then two green rings that encircled Buster Blader and Whirlwind Buster which then formed into a straight pillar of light.
1 + 7 + 2 = 10
“mighty hero who slays all that is evil; evolve -- with the power of a mighty dragon’s flame, come forth and slay my foes! Synchro Summon! Slay them all! Level Ten! Buster Blader The Dragon Champion!” A much stronger version of Buster Blader with ruby colored armor and an impossibly big sword with six different gems embedded into the blade appeared and raised his sword high above his head.
“As you probably guessed: just like Buster Blader, my new monster gains extra ATK for every dragon that's on our fields and in our Graveyards! Dragon Champion gains a shiny new 1000 for each!” Dragon Champion’s sword glowed brightly as it absorbed the power of Stardust from the field and the veritable army of Dragons sent to Silver’s graveyard. Silver was about ready to declare his attack when he saw an Action Card in front of him and grabbed it.
“I activate the Action Spell Silver Wind! This gives my Stardust Dragon an extra 800 Attack Points!” Stardust was briefly surrounded by a shining silver tornado, that when dispersed left Stardust covered in a shimmering silver aura.
2500 + 800 = 3300
“Time for me to smash that shield of yours! Dragon Champion, attack Shattered Shield with Elemental Dragon Soul Slash!” The six gems on Dragon Champion’s sword began to flash and six beams each representing one of the six attributes spun around the sword as Dragon Champion swung down hard and sent a rainbow tornado blasting against Shattered Shield, eventually breaking through its shield and then destroying it in a great explosion.
“Fool! You just activated my Shield’s final effect! When it’s destroyed, either by battle or by an opponent’s card effect, you must mill the top six cards of your deck!” The fragments of the broken shield struck Silver’s Deck once again and blue flames covered the top six cards, sending them to the Graveyard to join Silver’s other milled cards.
15 - 6 = 9
“No matter! As long as I still have a chance I will keep fighting! Stardust Dragon; let's put an end to this!” Stardust was about to pull its head back to attack until Sunny interrupted Silver’s command.
“I activate the Trap Damage Lance! When you attack me directly with a monster with over 2000 Attack Points, not only does your monster lose 1000 ATK -- but you also take 1000 points of direct damage!” An energy wave hit Stardust and drained its ATK by 1000 and then washed over Silver.
3300 - 1000 = 2300
Silver Chance: 3000 LP Sunny Flare: 900 LP
“Gooooooo! Cosmic Flaaaaaaaare!” Silver shouted with all his might as Stardust launched its beam attack and sent Sunny into a state of shock as her runner sputtered and emitted a trail of white smoke.
Silver Chance: 3000 LP Sunny Flare: 0 LP
Winner: Silver Chance
3300 - 800 = 2500
Lyra was cheering loudly in celebration of Silver’s victory -- until Lightning pointed out that Silver now only had nine cards left to work with against the last member of Team Shadowbolt, who would be coming out fresh.
Sunny Flare pulled into her team’s pit and handed the baton to Indigo Zap for the final leg of the Duel. “Well, Indigo; the stage is yours! Silver only has nine cards left, so feel free to drag things out as much as you want.”
“That Dragon Champion thing might be a challenge, though -- and I'm so stoked to accept it!” Indigo said as she took off, catching up with Silver in record time and drawing her own opening hand.
DUEL Silver Chance: 3000 Indigo Zap: 4000
“My turn -- I draw!” Indigo said as she drew her sixth card. Indigo decided to first deal with Lightning’s Revolution Falcon. “First; since I currently have no monsters on my field, I can Special Summon my Photon Thrasher from my Hand!” A paladin made of light blue energy wearing cobalt armor appeared and readied his sword.
Photon Thrasher LV: 4 ATK: 2100
“Next, I Normal Summon Photon Crusher in Attack Mode!” Another warrior made of light blue energy appeared and then spun its double tipped club around and then held it forward, taking a fighting stance.
Photon Crusher LV: 4 ATK: 2000
“Now that I have two monsters with at least 2000 ATK on my field, I can Tribute them both so I can Summon my ultimate beast!” Both of Indigo’s monsters vanished as were replaced by strange looking shuriken which Indigo grabbed, tossing it high into the air, where it spun around and gathered energy inside of it.
“Here comes a creature more savage than a supernova! Watch as he destroys all that oppose him! Behold, my Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon!” The shuriken expanded, transforming into an armored dragon made of light photon energy, with eyes as deep and swirling as the galaxy itself.
Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon LV: 8 ATK: 3000
8500 + 1000 = 9500
“I hope you’re ready, Chance! Galaxy-Eyes, attack Revolution Falcon with Photon Stream of Destruction!” Galaxy-Eyes reared its head back and fired a beam of photon energy from its wide-open mouth. “During the Battle Step, I activate Galaxy-Eyes’ effect! When he battles with a monster, he can banish both it and himself -- but here's the part you won't like! If he banishes a Xyz monster with this effect, he absorbs its remaining Overlay Units and gains 500 extra ATK for each of them!”
Both monsters disappeared from the field, but after the battle ended, both Galaxy-Eyes and Revolution Falcon returned to their previous positions -- but this time, Lightning’s Falcon had indeed lost its Overlay Units and Galaxy-Eyes had gained strength from each of them.
3000 + 2000 = 5000
“I end my turn by setting two cards face-down!” Indigo said as two Set cards appeared behind Galaxy-Eyes.
“My turn -- I draw!” Silver said as he drew his third card.
9 - 1 = 8
Silver needed a plan to get past Galaxy-Eyes. With no Overlay Units, Revolution Falcon had little to no tactical use, so Silver decided to do something with it.
“To start things off: I activate the Spell Rank-Up Magic: Elemental Dragon Force! This Spell allows me to turn Revolution Falcon into a Dragon-Type Xyz monster that is one rank higher -- as long as its Attribute is the same as Revolution Falcon’s DARK Attribute!” Revolution Falcon turned into a burst of purple energy and then entered into the swirling, galaxy-like Xyz portal.
“ mighty falcon of revolution; break free of your metal shell and evolve into a dragon of ultimate power! Rank-Up Xyz Evolution! Rise! Rank Seven! Red-Eyes Flare Metal Dragon!” Revolution Falcon’s abandoned metallic armor shattered and from the explosion emerged Silver’s mighty Flare Metal Dragon.
Red-Eyes Flare Metal Dragon Rank: 7 ATK: 2800 Units: 2
“Oh, and I almost forgot: Elemental Dragon Force then becomes an Overlay Unit for my new monster.” Pondering his next move, Silver decided to try and trick Indigo into using Galaxy-Eyes’ banishment effect to clear the way for his other monsters to end the match.
“Time to finish this! Dragon Champion, attack Galaxy-Eyes!” Dragon Champion launched his attack with the hopes Silver had that Indigo would fall for his trap. However; Indigo knew just what Silver was planning -- and decided not to use the effect of Galaxy-Eyes this turn, instead she allowing him to destroy it.
Silver Chance: 3000 Indigo Zap: 2500
“Nice try, Silver -- but I'm on to you! I knew you would try and trick me into banishing our monsters so mine would revert back to its original power level, while yours would only get stronger, but I'm not letting that happen! Now; since my Galaxy-Eyes bit the dust I can activate my Trap: Big Bang Overlay! When a ‘Photon’ or ‘Galaxy’ monster I control is destroyed by battle, I can Xyz summon using monsters in my Graveyard regardless of their levels -- and end your turn automatically!” Photon Thrasher, Photon Crusher, and Galaxy-Eyes all rose from the Graveyard and then turned into bright yellow streams of energy only Galaxy-Eyes’ light was spearheaded, instead of flat like the others.
“Here comes a monster with more fury than ten black holes put together! Watch as he rips your hope to shreds! Xyz Summon! Roar! Rank Eight! Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon!” A three-headed dragon made of a deep crimson energy roared fiercely as it flew onto Indigo’s field.
“There’s this one thing I must mention: when Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon is used as a Xyz Material for this monster’s Xyz Summon, all of your face-up cards have their effects negated!” Neo Galaxy-Eyes roared once more and unleashed a pink soundwave that not only shut down Shield and Sword Lanius but also drained Dragon Champion of his additional draconic power.
9500 - 6000 = 3500
“Which means it’s my turn now -- I draw!” Indigo said as she drew her second card. Indigo finally had everything she needed to beat Silver and win the Duel. Now; she only needed to act.
“Now I activate Neo Galaxy’s effect! By detaching an Overlay Unit, not only can Neo steal all of your monster’s Overlay Units, but each one stolen gives him 500 Attack Points and it can declare another attack for each one absorbed!” Neo Galaxy-Eyes latched onto and absorbed both of Flare Metal’s Overlay Units, using their power to grow even stronger.
4500 + 1000 = 5500
“Time for me to win this! For the glory of Crystal Prep! Neo Galaxy-Eyes, attack Dragon Champion with Ultimate Photon Stream of Destruction!” Neo Galaxy-Eyes fired a massive burst of red photon energy from its mouth, but the attack but was cut short when Silver played his last face-down card.
“I’m not going to let this end here! I activate my Trap, Synchro Out! This Trap allows me to return my Dragon Champion from my field to my Extra Deck and Special Summon all the materials used for its Summon as long as they’re still in the Graveyard.” Buster Blader, Golem Buster, and Whirlwind Buster all came back to the field in Defense Mode -- and Neo Galaxy’s attack was stopped dead.
Buster Blader LV: 7 DEF: 2300
Golem Buster LV: 2 DEF: 1500
Whirlwind Buster LV: 1 DEF: 2000
“Fine, then! Using the three attacks its effect allows it, I’ll just use my Photon Dragon to attack all three of them!” Neo Galaxy-Eyes launched another attack. As the blast approached, Silver noticed one final Action Card up ahead of him, and he decided to pin his hopes on it. Silver accelerated and grabbed it -- relieved to see that it could save him.
“I activate the Action Spell Zero Out! This Spell lets me target one monster on the field and reduce its ATK to zero until the End Phase of the turn!” Neo wound up with a black zero stamped on its chest as its power drastically dropped.
5500 - 5500 = 0
Neo continued to attack since there was no turning back now and hit Golem Buster which caused it to deflect the blast with the power of reflection and hit Indigo right in the chest with a beam of light.
Silver Chance: 3000 Indigo Zap: 1000
Indigo decided to end her attack since there was no point in attacking any further if she had no attack power to use.
“Before I end my turn, I activate the Trap Photon Blast! This destroys one of your cards and inflicts 800 points of direct damage to you -- and the card I choose to destroy is Flare Metal!” A burst of blue light hit Flare Metal and blasted it into oblivion, catching Silver in the ensuing fiery blast.
Silver Chance: 2200 Indigo Zap: 1000
0 + 4500 = 4500
“My turn -- I draw!” Silver said as he drew his third card.
8 - 1 = 7
Silver was still on a clock -- he needed to end this before he ran out of cards. Fortunately for him, Indigo had opened up one of his Monster Zones so he could Summon another monster in its place.
“First, I Normal Summon Dragonpulse Magician in Attack Mode!” A man in a white robe wielding a double caliber with a long braid spun his sword and prepared to fight.
Dragonpulse Magician LV: 4 ATK: 1800
“Time for me to bust out my ace! I tune my Golem Buster With Dragonpulse Magician and Whirlwind Buster!” Golem Buster threw its massive stone sword into the air with a lot of adrenaline and turned into two stars and then two rings and performed the usual synchro summon process.
1 + 4 + 2 = 7
“ mighty dragon that speeds through the boundaries of time and space! Rise from the ashes and shine your wings brighter than the sun! Synchro Summon! Roar! Level Seven! Clear Wing Synchro Dragon!”
A bright white dragon with see-through, emerald-tinted wings flew out and maneuvered swiftly through the mines, stopping by Silver’s side and letting loose a mighty roar.
Clear Wing Synchro Dragon LV: 7 ATK: 2500
“But I’m not stopping there! Next, I mill my top card to Special Summon my Glow Up Bulb from my Graveyard!”
7 - 1 = 6
Glow-Up Bulb sprouted from the Graveyard and then bloomed on to Silver’s field.
Glow-Up Bulb LV: 1 DEF: 100
“Now; it time that I showed you my newest power! I tune my level one Glow-Up Bulb with my level seven Clear Wing!” Glow-Up Bulb burst into a star and then a ring and encircled Clear Wing’s body.
7 + 1 = 8
“ mighty dragon that shines brighter than the sun! Evolve, and shine brighter than before -- with wings of crystal and power! Synchro Summon! Evolve! Level Eight! Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon!”
An evolved version of Clear Wing -- sleeker, with wings made of shining crystals descended from the sky and took its previous form’s place next to it master, Silver.
Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon LV: 8 ATK: 3000
“Before I begin the battle, I activate the Spell Rank Exchange! This spell changes one Xyz monster’s Rank into a Level -- so I change Neo Galaxy-Eyes from a Rank Eight monster to a Level Eight monster!”
“Time for me to end this! Crystal Wing, attack Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon and end this Duel!” Crystal Wing cried out and shot up high into the sky. It moved quickly and in a constellation-like pattern, before diving down, covered by a whipping whirlwind of energy.
“Before you ask; when Crystal Wing fights with a level five or higher monster, it gains that monster’s Attack Points during the damage calculation! It’s all over here!” Crystal Wing’s speeding form glowed brightly as it gained the power of the opposing dragon.
3000 + 4500 = 7500
Crystal Wing rammed into Neo Galaxy-Eyes and ripped right through it, destroying it in a blaze of light and flame, thus draining the last of Indigo’s Life Points.
“It’s all over, ladies and gentlemen! The winners of the first round of the A-Block are Team Silver Wing!” The MC shouted as Silver took a celebratory victory lap. Indigo shrugged and drove her way to her team’s pit and parked, moving to high-five her own and the other team for a well-fought and well-earned victory.
Silver pulled over and went to the center stage to join his team in the GG high five. Unfortunately; the principal of Crystal Prep ran out of the stands and onto the stage in hysterics just to yell at the Shadowbolts for losing.
“You three... are absolutely WORTHLESS! Not to mention a COMPLETE disgrace to the RESPECTED name of CRYSTAL PREP HIGH! You three will NEVER be allowed to show your faces in MY establishment EVER again because you three are hereby EXPELLED!” Cinch shouted down at her students with all the fury she could muster.
Silver already had enough of this uptight old hag treating Lemon, Sunny, and Indigo like her own personal tools after only about a second of listening to her, and decided to stand up to her and defend them.
“Now just WHO do you think you are, putting our new friends down like that?! They may have lost the Duel, but they gave it EVERYTHING they had! My dad was right about you! You ARE a TYRANT!” Silver shouted back to her face, almost as loud as she had been.
Lemon and the other two Shadowbolts were surprised, but touched by Silver’s words -- and the crowd chanted Silver’s name as he showed such sportsmanship as he stood up for his opponents. As Cinch came ever closer to popping a blood vessel, she opened her mouth to argue, but Dean Cadence and the Superintendent of ECPS came on to the stage to offer their own two bits on the matter at hand.
“Young Mister Chance here is RIGHT, Principal Cinch. This was meant to be a FRIENDLY competition, and the ONLY reason the school board approved of your students’ entrance into this tournament was to IMPROVE our relationships with other schools! But YOU only care about some stupid legacy! Abacus Cinch; I hereby relieve you of your position as the principal of Crystal Prep High School, and move to remove you as a teacher from the Equine County School District -- effective immediately!” the Superintendent declared with all the authority she had.
Dean Cadence walked up to Silver and thanked him for doing what no one ever had the courage to do, and for defending her students. Silver told her that he was just doing what he thought was right. The crowd’s cheers grew ever louder as Cinch was escorted out of the arena by the stadium’s security for causing a disturbance.
Silver invited the Shadowbolts to come to celebrate with him and his team, but they said they had to decline the offer since they had a school system to rebuild -- and with no principal left to guide them they were needed back at CPA. The Superintendent told them that she planned to promote Cadence to the principal’s seat since she felt Cadence would do a better job -- and that she had the right attitude for it.
Back at the Saloon in Appleloosa, Sky Stinger -- along with everyone else in town watching the match -- began to cheer loudly as both sides went back to their pits to park and proceed to the endgame high-five. Sky was impressed by Silver’s resolve, and his courage when it came to defending both his friends and even his rivals. Vapor quipped at Sky to get his attention off the TV to join her and the others in the celebration of Team Silver Wing's first victory. The bartender pulled out the highest quality barrel of cider Appleloosa had, and everyone drank to the first win of Silver Wing’s W.R.G.P. season.
Sometime later, after the group had returned to the Silver Mansion: Silver and his team were celebrating their first victory in the W.R.G.P tournament, currently in the midst of a victory toast.
“To our first victory! Hopefully; the first of many!” the three of them said together as they clinked their glasses against the others’.
While the celebration was in motion, Sunset and the rest of the Mane Seven -- or Nine, in this case -- came to congratulate them on their well-earned victory, not to mention Silver’s valiant act of courage that may have solved the massive friendship problem known as Crystal Prep.
Sunset relayed that she and her team had also won their first round. Sunset alone managed herself against all three of the opposing Duelists after their first member had swept through both Twilight and Starlight. Silver was impressed by that feat and hoped that they would eventually meet in the final round.
As Silver and Sunset fist bumped on that promise that they would do just that, Silver’s family butler reminded him that the second half of the first round of the A-Block was about to start, in just ten minutes! Silver and his friends left for the Stadium as quickly as they could to see who Team Silver Wing would be up against in the upcoming second round.
Everyone arrived at the Duel just in time to see the endgame of the third Duelist from Team Wonderbolt. Unfortunately. their opponent was one that Silver remembered all too well: Oil Slick of Team Skull Crush, and his signature monster, Hook the Hidden Knight.
Just as the Duel was about to end, Soarin’s Runner’s rear wheel suddenly locked up and caused him to spin out and crash in a spectacularly brutal way. The on-site medics rushed to his aid and wheeled the significantly injured Duelist out -- along with his teammate, Spitfire. Their final member Fleetfoot was the lucky one of the group. She had come out of the Duel with only minor injuries.
Due to Soarin’s crash and subsequent disqualification by technicality: Team Skull Crush was declared the winner by default, as the officials could not find any evidence of foul play or signs of sabotage. Not only did Silver decide to avenge the injured team; but he also swore he and the others would get to the bottom of all this.
At the Canterlot City Hospital, Silver and his friends met up with Fleetfoot and asked how she and her teammates were doing. Fleetfoot sadly told them they got banged up so bad in the crashes that the doctors had given them a twenty percent chance of pulling through without any permanent damage.
Silver was now more determined than ever to end this before more people got hurt. He asked Fleetfoot to come with him and his team to help figure out how Skull Crush did all the damage they did without ever being caught.
Back in Silver’s workshop, Silver and co. were intently watching the video footage of the last match -- but from all the available angles from which the match had been captured, they could not find anything incriminating. Silver was just about to give up in frustration until a mysterious figure appeared at the door.
“I believe this should be of some use to you. More so than what you’re watching now, at least,” the figure said as she tossed Silver a USB flash drive. The mysterious person soon revealed herself -- and both Silver and Lyra recognized her as an old friend of theirs.
“Bonbon! Where have you been all this time?” Lyra said as she hopped up and hugged her friend.
“Hi, Lyra. Well, there is something I never told you. I'm an elite operative for the World Organization Of Human Protection. Under normal circumstances, I’m not really allowed to tell anyone about this; but since this is bound to be beneficial to the mission, I can,” Bonbon explained, looking around and over her shoulder for any stray, listening ears.
Silver plugged the drive into his computer and saw recordings of all the Duels Team Skull Crush had participated in, dating back to their first known Duel as a unit. Bonbon explained that she was assigned to investigate these guys and that she had been at it for months now.
Silver watched closely during the match between Oil Slick and Spitfire and noticed how at the exact moment Spitfire declared an attack, her back wheel locked up -- causing her to crash. Silver made a note of something that may have caused the wheel lock and decided to try testing his theory during the next match. Silver skipped ahead to the Duel with Soarin and again noticed the same thing happen. Unfortunately; he still could not find anything specific, until he briefly glimpsed a faint shadow protruding unnaturally from the shadow of Soarin’s Runner.
Silver theorized that whatever the shadow was, it had something to do with the magic that had been stolen from Twilight. Lyra felt more determined than before to take them down, but Bonbon warned her to stay out of this match, concerned for her good friend’s safety. Lyra stood her ground, telling the agent that she was a part of Team Silver Wing, too; and had every right to fight as one! Bonbon knew there was no getting through to Lyra with just words, and decided to settle this another way.
“Fine! If you're so insistent on Dueling, then why don't we settle this with a Duel? If you win, you can Duel alongside your teammates. But if I win, you drop out of this match,” Bonbon offered as she prepared her Duel Disk.
Lyra, of course -- confident as ever -- accepted her conditions without a second thought.
Silver escorted them to his S.V. room, and once the two were situated, activated the Action Field “Twilight City”. The room slowly began to shift into a nighttime city setting; full of tall buildings, colorful, flashing lights, and a collection of speakers sounding out a catchy 70’s-style theme. The bubble full of action cards rose high above the city, then burst once the Duel began.
“I’ll start!” Lyra said as she drew her opening hand. “First: I activate the Continuous Spell Valhalla, Hall of the Fallen!” Lyra’s signature Bifrost formed in front of one of the shining city lights, thus refracting the colors of the rainbow everywhere. “When I have no monsters on my field, I can use this Spell to Special Summon a Fairy-Type monster from my Hand. So, I will use this effect to Summon Mozarta the Melodious Maestra from my Hand!” Mozarta slid gracefully, almost like a practiced figure skater, down the bridge -- and swayed to and fro to the rhythm of the music playing in the background.
Mozarta the Melodious Maestra
LV: 8
ATK: 2600
“But; I’m not stopping there, because once per turn: Mozarta allows me to Special Summon another LIGHT Fairy-Type monster from my hand; so I will Special Summon Elegy the Melodious Diva!” A green-skinned fairy with dark green hair, wearing a purple and gold outfit flew out next to Mozarta and danced beside her to the music as well.
Elegy the Melodious Diva
LV: 5
ATK: 2000 + 300 = 2300
2600 + 300 = 2900
“Here is the best part: not only does Elegy protect all of my Special Summoned monsters from destruction by a card effect, but if she is on the field after being Special Summoned, all Fairy-Type monsters that I control gain 300 extra ATK.” Both Mozarta and Elegy sang out a higher-pitched tone as their Attack Points rose.
“Finally; I Set two cards face-down and end my turn!” Lyra said as two face-down cards appeared behind both of her monsters.
“My turn; I draw,” Bonbon said as she drew her sixth card. Bonbon remembered Lyra’s Melodious cards very well. She had been playing with the Deck since they were kids, after all. Bonbon remembered every single card in Lyra’s Deck -- and how to counter them.
“First; I activate the Field Spell SPYRAL Resort.” A new building burst from the ground in the center of the city. “Thanks to this new, prime piece of real estate -- you cannot target any of my other ‘SPYRAL’ cards with card effects. Next; I summon SPYRAL GEAR - Drone.” A jet-black drone held aloft by four propellers sporting three cameras on its underside and a pair of mechanical arms flew down just low enough for Bonbon to grab on, and the duo flew up above the cityscape.
SPYRAL GEAR - Drone
LV: 1
ATK: 100
“Time to do some recon! I activate my Drone’s effect! Now I'm allowed to look at the top three cards of your deck, and arrange them in any order I want.” The drone’s camera sent a narrow infrared beam flying towards Lyra’s Deck and three holographic images appeared in front of Bonbon -- showing her Sanctuary in the Sky, Aria the Melodious Diva, and1st Movement Solo. Bonbon decided to put the Sanctuary on top, 1st Movement as the next card down, and Aria on the bottom of the small stack. The cards in Lyra’s Deck glowed for a moment before dimming, as if something had happened to them. Lyra began running for Action Cards; in hopes of defending herself against incoming attacks.
“Time to call in some back-up. I activate SPYRAL Super Agent’s effect from my Hand! I declare one card type -- meaning Spell, Trap, or Monster -- and if I guess your top card correctly; I can Special Summon him. My intel tells me your top card... is a Spell!” A hologram was projected above Lyra showing her Deck’s topmost card: specifically, The Sanctuary in the Sky -- a Spell Card. Then out of the sky descended a handsome-looking man in a suit holding a briefcase and equipped with a whole arsenal of spy gadgets.
SPYRAL Super Agent
LV: 4
ATK: 1900
“I activate my Trap, Solemn Strike! It may cost me 1500 Life Points, but it is worth it to get rid of your agent!” Lyra said as a bolt of lightning struck down Super Agent.
Lyra: 2500
Bonbon: 4000
“Fine. I Set two cards face-down and end my turn. At this point, I’ll be returning Super Agent to my Deck in order to sustain my Resort.” SPYRAL Resort fizzled out for a moment but rematerialized as a solid series of objects when Bonbon returned her monster to her Deck.
“My turn -- I draw!” Lyra said as she drew her next card. She already knew what it was, thanks to Bonbon and her Drone. Lyra was very cautious about making sudden moves, as Bonbon’s Set cards could turn the tables if she wasn’t careful to play around them. Noticing an Action Card on top of one of the city buildings, Lyra commanded Mozarta to launch her at Bonbon’s Drone -- which she then leaped off, to Bonbon’s surprise, and landed on the roof of the building in question to grab the Action Card.
“I activate the Action Spell Hand Recharge! This allows me to return the one card in my Hand back to my Deck, shuffle it, and draw five new cards.” Lyra returned her only remaining card back to her Deck and drew five new cards. Lyra was surprised to see that among her new Hand was the very same card she returned to obtain it.
“You're not the only who can change the field. I activate my Field Spell: The Sanctuary in the Sky!” The city around them was cloaked within a cloud bank as the whole city was raised into the sky and a huge temple rose from the outskirts. “As long as my sanctuary is around, any battle damage involving my Fairy-Type monsters becomes zero!”
“Next; I use Mozarta’s effect to Special Summon Guardian Angel Joan from my Hand!” A woman in a brilliant white and gold outfit descended from the sky and landed gracefully next to Mozarta.
Guardian Angel Joan
LV: 7
ATK: 2800
“I knew you would do something like that -- so that's why I had this! I activate my Trap, Alchemy Summon!” Bonbon said as a trap with an image of a transmutation circle summoning a monster flipped face up on her field. When you Normal or Special Summon a monster: this card allows me to Summon up to three monsters from my Hand or Deck as long as their combined levels equal the level of your Summoned monster.” Two glowing transmutation circles appeared to occupy two of Bonbon’s monster slots.
“With the power of my Trap, I Summon SPYRAL Super Agent and Charming Resort Staff from my Deck!” Super Agent fell from the sky again -- only this time, landing in a chair at a table with his suitcase, while a lovely woman in a waitress uniform served him some coffee.
SPYRAL Super Agent
LV: 4
ATK: 1900
Charming Resort Staff
LV: 3
ATK: 300
“Summoning monsters off of my Summon? Not bad -- but let’s get back to me! I equip my Mozarta with this -- Spirit Instrument: Gage’s Cello,” Lyra said as a cello branded with a green insignia on it materialized in Mozarta’s hands. The fairy gave the new instrument a quick once-over before she began to tug at the strings. “The tune from this fine instrument prevents you from targeting Mozarta with card effects, but that is just the beginning! Next; I activate the Continuous Spell: Spirit Flute Duet! While this card is face-up on the field, if any of my ‘Spirit Instrument’s ever get destroyed, this card gains one Clef Counter. As for what it does with them... well, you will have to wait and see.” Lyra felt that she was ready to end this, her board set up exactly as she wanted it.
“Let the symphony begin! Mozarta, attack Bonbon’s Drone with Minuet of Forest!” Mozarta began playing her cello wildly as a score of green music notes flew towards Bonbon’s Drone. The impact caused the drone to explode, and the force of the blast sent Bonbon flying into a wall, where an action card fell into her lap once she hit the ground.
Lyra: 2500
Bonbon: 1200
“I activate the Action Spell Damage Draw! Now; since I took over 2000 points of battle damage, I can draw two cards.” Bonbon drew her two cards, but Lyra‘s expression implied that she wasn’t particularly impressed.
“More cards won’t help you here, Bon. Moving on; Elegy, attack Charming Resort Staff!” Elegy let out a sonic screech that caused Charming Resort Staff to drop her platter and cover her ears as the intense sound shook her very being, eventually destroying her.
“If you think I’m letting you end this THAT fast, you're nuts! I activate my Trap, Defense Draw! Not only does this Trap Card reduce the damage from your attack to zero, but I also get to draw another card.” Bonbon drew her card, hoping that she would survive long enough to swing the tempo back her way.
“Let's see you run away from this, then! Joan, attack Super Agent!” Joan began gathering light energy in her hands, and once charged she then fired the built-up power at Super Agent -- blasting the man back and destroying him; sending Bonbon soaring again, right smack dab into the middle of her resort.
Lyra: 2500
Bonbon: 300
“But that's not all! When Joan destroys a monster in battle, I regain Life Points equal to the destroyed monster’s Attack Points!” Joan flew behind Lyra and began channeling her healing powers into her master, bathing her in a shining, yellow light.
Lyra: 4400
Bonbon: 300
“You may be doing good right now, Ly; but now I have everything I need to end this Duel on my next turn!” Bonbon declared -- with maybe just a HINT of overconfidence in her voice, which Lyra was sure to note.
“Too bad there is no next turn for you, my friend! I activate the Quick-Play Spell, Mystical Space Typhoon -- and with it, I’ll destroy my own Cello!” Lyra said as a powerful tornado swept up Mozarta’s cello and blew it apart, a green orb of light flying into Lyra’s Spirit Flute which caused one of the pipes to glow the same bright green. “Time for the finale! I activate the effect of Spirit Flute Duet! By sending it to the Graveyard, you take 800 points of damage for each Clef Counter this card has on it -- and since I have one, that’s 800 points. How’s that for a crescendo?” Lyra asked, taking a bow as Bonbon’s Life Points fell to zero as the spirit and her Flute were consumed in a beautiful burst of destruction.
Lyra: 4400
Bonbon: 0
WINNER: Lyra Heartstrings
As all three distinct Field Spells flickered and eventually vanished, Lyra and Bonbon walked back to the control room together to speak with the others while having a chat about the match and its results. Bonbon now recognized Lyra as a skilled, confident duelist -- one well fit to handle herself. Bonbon told Lyra she was free to aid Silver against Team Skull Crush, but also to be very careful of herself, as their dirty tactics were well-known amongst Duelists.
Back in Silver’s workshop, he told Bonbon the story of the two members of Skull Crush he and Rainbow Dash had fought, and how they had Decks that specialized in both Fusion and Xyz tactics, and mentioned his theory in regards to what their leader would end up specializing in. Silver thought through the matchup for a bit, then decided on the roster order for this round.
“Since Skull Crush led off with Oil Slick in the last round... Lightning, you will be the first out of the gate. Since your Runner is built for speed and handling, you can easily avoid whatever tricks he ends up using,” Silver said as he drew the diagram of his line up.
“The next one in line will obviously be Gutrot and his Predaplants, so Lyra: I'm leaving him to you. I know that you’ll be able to handle it.”
“Hold on! If what you're implying turns out to be true, then wouldn’t Lyra’s Runner be melted down to the point of disqualification?,” Bonbon interrupted, not a big fan of where Silver was going with this.
“You’re right -- but fortunately for us, I have that covered. I have coated our Duel Runners with a special protective coating my father had his top scientists create in order to temporarily reduce the effects of any chemical burn,” Silver replied, showing everyone the barrel that he had borrowed from his father and the relevant information regarding its contents.
“But, Lyra; there is one thing you MUST know. The guys at the lab told me that it will only last you about thirty minutes or so when moving at high speed, so it very important that you finish your duel within that time limit. You don't necessarily have to win, just make it back to the pits and pass the baton to me,” Silver added, relieving some of the building pressure from a stressed-looking Lyra.
“Back to the roster -- if everything goes as planned, then ultimately I will handle the team leader and fight to claim victory for us once again,” Silver said as he showed the final part of his diagram, depicting his triumph over Skull Crush and their anchor player.
Bonbon pulled Silver aside to tell him about some reports she had filed on the leader of Team Skull Crush -- how he was known for using machines, especially ones armed with powerful weapons. Silver told Bonbon about how his parents were overprotective of him as a child and that his father had advised him from an early age to always wear a bulletproof vest underneath his clothes.
Bonbon gave Silver a wireless headset for communication purposes -- officially drafting Team Silver Wing into the mission once and for all, with the intent to finish things once and for all. Bonbon told everyone that the next match would be starting soon and that she needed to go and check in with her forces to see if they accomplished what they had been ordered. Bonbon walked out of the front door, grabbed a rope ladder that fell from the sky, and then took off in an agency helicopter.
Sometime later, high above the stadium, Bonbon made sure to check in with her subordinates to confirm one last time that everything was going according to plan.
“We have all the available officers from every single county in the state ready and on standby, Agent Sweetie Drops!” The Subordinate said as he saluted her.
“Good. How about our field surveillance?” Bonbon asked as she checked an item off of her list.
“We have all of Team Skull Crush’s pit wired with hidden cameras and microphones -- so we will know exactly what they are doing and saying at all times,” The Subordinate replied; adding that the connection between the group and Team Silver Wing was ready, as well.
“Perfect! All right, gentlemen! Let's end this mission once and for all!” Bonbon shouted as her subordinates cheered in delight.
Right before the match was set to begin; inside the Stadium, both teams were in the final preparation stages for the next round of the tournament. Silver rallied his teammates, to give them some final words of encouragement before the trio had to possibly risk their lives in this round.
“Ladies; before we ride out there -- even though winning this match is very crucial, in more ways than one -- just remember: no matter what happens, or how badly they cheat, play fairly with honor and respect. Most importantly... have fun out there, and give it all you have!” Silver declared with a raised fist. He, Lyra, and Lightning put their hands together in between themselves. Silver counted to three, and they all cheered “Go, SILVER WING!” as they raised their hands up high.
Up in the stands, Fleetfoot took a seat next to some of Silver’s fans, among them Golden Rise and Angel Wings. Fleetfoot told the two starstruck friends about how Silver and his team had promised to bring Skull Crush down for her and the injured Wonderbolts. Angel Wings was nervous about watching a Duel involving the same thugs that had tried to hurt her -- prompting Golden to try and help her relax, telling her that she was among friends, safe in the stands with them. His words calmed Angel, and the group began cheering loudly for Team Silver Wing’s victory.
The M.C. went on to announce the start of the much anticipated second round.
“LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! IT'S TIME FOR THE SECOND ROUND OF THE A BLOCK, AND OUR FIRST TEAM IS NONE OTHER THAN... THE WRECKERS OF THE TRACK, THE BREAKERS OF BONES, THE DUDES OF DESTRUCTION! TEAM SKULL CRUSH!” The M.C. shouted at the top of his lungs as the audience began to “boo” the group with all of their might.
“AND COMING IN RIGHT NOW, AS OUR SECOND TEAM; THE RULERS OF THE SKY, THE HEROES OF OUR HEARTS, THE SWORDS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS: TEAM SILVER WING!” The M.C. continued as the audience's “boos” and heckling changed into cheers of adulation for the heroes of this story.
Both sides went to their respective pits and began their preparations for the Duel. Silver tested his newly acquired mic’s connection with Bonbon -- informing her they were ready to begin the operation. Bonbon responded quickly, already on her end, taking care to remind Silver to keep Lyra safe. Silver assured the worried agent that he would not let her down. Lightning took up her position as she waited for Oil Slick to position himself as well. With both sides primed and ready, the race for the first move was set to begin.
Both Oil Slick and Lightning burst out of the pits at top speed. As they both approached the corner, Lightning decreased her throttle and allowed Oil Slick to take the first move -- just as planned. Silver had told Lightning prior to the Duel’s commencement that she needed to let Oil Slick go first so he could test his theory, but to make it look convincing so that Skull Crush would not become suspicious. Both Oil and Lightning drew their opening hands and the Duel began.
DUEL
Oil Slick: 4000
Lightning Dust: 4000
“Too slow! I’ll start by summoning Hook the Hidden Knight in Attack Mode!” The same fiendish-looking monster that started this burning rivalry between the two teams materialized from the shadows and stuck its hook forward with a low growl.
Hook the Hidden Knight
LV: 4
ATK: 1600
“Now that my favorite monster is out and ready, I Set one card face down and end my turn,” Oil Slick said as a facedown card appeared behind Hook The Hidden Knight.
“My turn! I draw!” Lightning said as she drew her sixth card. Lightning needed something stronger than Hook -- and it so happened that she had the perfect monster for the job!
“First; since you're the only one with monsters on your field, I can Normal Summon Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn without any sacrifices!” A black vulture with blue head feathers swooped down and let out a powerful screech.
Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn
LV: 5
ATK: 2000
“Next: I activate the Spell Feather of the Raven,” Lightning said as a Spell Card with a picture of a black feather enshrouded in a dark aura materialized on the field.
“By discarding a Winged-Beast with 1500 or less ATK from my hand, I can draw two cards! The card I choose to discard is Blackwing - Kasai the Black Flame!” Lightning discarded her card and then drew two cards from her Deck. Lightning was glad to see that she drew just what she needed.
“For my next move; since I already have a Blackwing monster on my field, I can Special Summon Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind!” Another vulture took flight, only this one was smaller with yellow skin.
Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind
LV: 3
ATK: 1300
“Now -- it's time to battle! Sirocco, attack Hook the Hidden Knight!” Sirocco charged at Hook and prepared to slash at it with its claws.
“Is everyone watching?” Silver asked both Lyra and Bonbon -- the latter through his communications device.
“Bad idea! You just activated my Knight’s effect! Go, Shadow Hook! Not only does this effect switch my Knight and your Sirocco to Defense Mode -- but you will also take 800 points of damage!”
Hook the Hidden Knight
LV: 4
DEF: 0
Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn
LV: 5
DEF: 900
Oil Slick: 4000
Lightning Dust: 3200
As Oil’s monster dealt its damage, Lightning noticed a hook coming out of her Runner’s shadow by the rear wheel and swerved hard to the left -- just in time to avoid it. Silver asked if Bonbon had seen what he had -- and she responded that she most certainly had. Bonbon asked Silver if there was some way he could get Lightning to try and draw the creature out further. Naturally, Lightning agreed to do her part.
“Now that your Knight is already in Defense Mode, you can’t use that effect again! So now, Gale: it's your turn to attack Hook the Hidden Knight!” Gale unleashed a pair of whirlwinds from her wings and send them flying towards Oil’s Knight.
Oil needed to save his Knight to keep his strategy alive, and he put his hopes in the Action Card coming up in his path. “I activate the Action Spell, Evasion! You should already know what that does -- and so my Knight gets to stick around a while longer!”
Lightning deduced that whatever Oil was planning required his knight to remain on the field and decided to do her own scheming, for a change. “I set two cards face-down and end my turn,” Lightning said as two set cards appeared behind her Blackwings.
“My turn! I draw,” Oil said as he drew his fourth card. Upon glancing at his drawn card, a wicked grin split Oil’s lips wide.
“First: I’ll switch Hook the Hidden Knight back to Attack Mode.” Hook the Hidden Knight returned to its proper fighting stance.
Hook the Hidden Knight
LV: 4
ATK: 1600
“Next; I Summon Charge the Hidden Knight in Attack Mode.” Another knight rose up from the shadows and materialized. This knight looked similar to Hook, only this one held a sword reminiscent of a switchblade in its right arm and a shield generator in its left.
Charge the Hidden Knight
LV: 3
ATK: 1200
“When I Normal Summon Charge, he allows me to Summon a level three or lower monster from my Hand -- so I will Special Summon Spark The Hidden Knight!” Another knight appeared out of the shadows -- only this one had a pair of lightning rods for hands.
Spark the Hidden Knight
LV: 2
ATK: 600
“Ready for more? Because now I’ll tune my level three Charge with my level two Spark in order to Synchro Summon my newest weapon!” Charge raised his switchblade-like sword and then turned into three stars and then into rings that encircled Spark and turned him into two stars.
LV2 + LV3 = LV5
“Mighty king of the shadows! Rise up from the pits of Hades, and render your verdict on these mortal fools! Synchro Summon! Smite thy foes: Darkness the Hidden King!” A bigger fiend appeared, wearing a golden crown and scarlet cape. He swung about a mighty big black Excalibur-esque sword before resting it across his back.
Darkness the Hidden King
LV: 5
ATK: 2700
“OK... so that's a new one. But what does His Highness do, exactly?” Lightning asked -- knowing full-well that Oil was probably going to explain anyway.
“What he does is this: he forces you to attack my Hook! But that's not all, of course. During the End Phase of the turn Hook uses his effect, he is switched back into Attack Mode.” Lightning felt like she was all but trapped against Oil’s new monster -- until she saw a potentially life-saving Action Card to her right. Oil tried to ram into Lightning and knock her off her Runner but she kept her balance and threw in a tight spinning maneuver to knock him back instead while grabbing the Action Card.
“Did you honestly think that would work?! I practically invented that move when I was twelve! But; back to the Duel! I activate the Action Spell, Elimination! This card destroys the monster on your field with the highest Attack Points and deals 1000 points of direct damage to you! Get ready, because your king is about to be dethroned” A bolt of lightning descended upon his Darkness and obliterated him in a glorious explosion. A shard of his once-mighty sword nicked across Oli’s back before it disintegrated into dust.
Oil Slick: 3000
Lightning Dust: 3200
“Fine; guess I’ll just have to beat you the old-fashioned way. I Set two cards face-down and end my turn,” Oil said as two additional Set cards flanked the one Oil had placed at the start of the Duel.
“My turn! I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her third card. Lightning really wanted to end the game right then and there, but Silver told her to hold off until he gave her the signal.
“First: I switch my Sirocco back to Attack Mode.” Sirocco got back up on its feet and readied its claws.
Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn
LV: 5
ATK: 2000
“Next; I summon Blackwing - Blizzard the Far North in Attack Mode!” A pudgy white seagull-like bird with black hairs in between its bushy eyebrows with black tipped feathers on its wings took flight and perched in position next to Gale.
Blackwing - Blizzard the Far North
LV: 2
ATK: 1300
“When I Normal Summon Blizzard, he allows me to resurrect a level four or below Blackwing from my Graveyard in Defense Mode -- so with this effect, I bring back my Blackwing - Kasai the Black Flame!” A phoenix-like bird man wearing a blue scarf with red tassels flew in on a black updraft before landing next to Blizzard and taking a knee in a defensive position.
Blackwing - Kasai the Black Flame
LV: 4
DEF: 800
“Time for us to fight one more time! Sirocco, attack Hook the Hidden Knight!” Sirocco charged at Hook just like last time, claws pulled back in preparation for one final strike.
“Didn't you learn your lesson last time? My Knight forces your monster to switch to Defense Mode along with himself, and deals 800 points of damage to you!” Sirocco switched back to Defense Mode and Lightning grunted as she took another dose of damage.
Hook the Hidden Knight
LV: 4
DEF: 0
Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn
LV: 5
DEF: 900
Oil Slick: 3000
Lightning Dust: 2400
“Haha, no -- I did not, Slick, forget about your Knight’s effect. In fact; I was counting on you to use it! And now: here’s a penalty for you -- since my Sirocco failed to destroy your Knight, I can discard Blackwing - Etesian of Two Swords to inflict 1000 points of damage to your Life Points! Sirocco unleashed a whirlwind that hit Oil as an afterimage of Etesian manifested behind Lightning’s other monsters.
Oil Slick: 2000
Lightning Dust: 2400
Just as Lightning was about to make her next move, she noticed the same hook from before reaching out of the shadows. Lightning activated her Runner’s wings and boosted up into the air. As Lightning took off, the creature in the shadows climbed out of its hole and tried to knock Lightning right out of the air. The crowd was just as shocked as Lightning was -- and that was saying something! Silver asked Bonbon if she was seeing this too, and she told him she was -- even if she was having a hard time believing it.
Twilight now finally realized why Skull Crush stole her experiment: they wanted to bypass the safeguards of the Solid Vision System without anyone realizing it. Normal hacking methods may have been detectable, but magic is an untapped resource, was untraceable. Lightning got the “OK” from Silver to finish the Duel, now that the mystery of Skull Crush’s ability to cause real damage was solved.
“Time to end this. I activate the Trap, Urgent Tuning! This card allows me to Synchro Summon a monster during the Battle Phase with the monsters currently on my field -- so, now; I tune my level three Gale the Whirlwind with my Level five Sirocco and Level four Kasai!” Gale flapped its wings and flew high into the air and then turned into three stars and then three rings that encircled Sirocco and Kasai.
LV4+ LV5 + LV3 = LV12
“Darkness descending from the sky, let fly your arrow of justice and pin my foes in place! Synchro Summon! Take aim: Blackwing - Teba the White Arrow!” A white bird man wearing a light blue tunic wielding a golden bow appeared from within the flash of light and then landed next to Blizzard.
Blackwing - Teba the White Arrow
LV: 12
ATK: 3500
“Summon whatever you want, girlie! As long as my Hook is in Defense Mode, you can’t touch me,” Oil said, laughing maniacally.
“Think again, Slick! When Kasai the Black Flame is used as Synchro Material for the Synchro Summon of a Blackwing Synchro Monster, that monster gains the ability to inflict piercing battle damage!”
“Like I would let that happen! I activate my Trap, Copy Shield. This Trap brings my Knight's DEF up to equal your Teba’s ATK value -- so it looks like we’re at a stalemate.”
DEF 0 + 3500 = 3500
“For now. I thought you would try something like that; so now I activate Teba’s effect! By tributing another Blackwing monster on my field, I can reduce your Knight’s Defense Points to 0 until the End Phase of this turn.” Teba fired a cluster shot of arrow at Hook which stuck themselves into its armor and drained its Defense Points back to their original null value.
DEF 3500 - 3500 = 0
“Time for me to put an end to your reign of terror. Teba the White Arrow, attack Hook the Hidden Knight with White Lightning Shot!” Teba drew his bow back and fired a massive arrow of light that then split into a cluster of arrows that then turned into many bolts of lightning that struck down Hook the Hidden Knight.
“I activate the Trap Reviv -- ngh!” Oil said, cut short as the damage hit him like a ton of bricks.
Oil Slick: 0
Lightning Dust: 2400
Winner: Lightning Dust
“I activate the Trap, Revival Knight! This allows me to bring Hook the Hidden Knight back to the field in Defense Position for my teammate to use.” Hook came back from his shadowy grave, ready for the next leg of the Duel.
Hook the Hidden Knight
LV: 4
DEF: 0
“I’m not letting you pass that thing off to your friend -- because in response to your Knight’s revival, I’ll activate the Counter Trap, Gravity Collapse! By sacrificing my Teba, your Knight’s resurrection is negated.” Lightning thanked Teba for his services as he left the field, along with Hook the Hidden Knight and the Shadow Monster that had caused all of the damage.
“ You may have stopped my Knight but I'm still going to finish you I Activate my final trap Minefield Mass Detonation this trap inflicts 3000 points of damage to both of us but since I already lost your taking all the damage. The track up ahead was suddenly littered with exposed mines that exploded in gigantic bursts of flame as Oil and Lightning approached, draining the rest of Lightning’s Life Points.
Oil Slick: 0
Lightning Dust: 0
Both Lightning and Oil drove back to their respective pits to pass the baton to their second duelists.
“ Lyra I hope you're ready for an extremely intense duel,” Lightning said as she passed the baton to Lyra.
“I’m more than ready! See you and Silver in about thirty minutes... or maybe even less!” Lyra said confidently as she took off.
Meanwhile, in Team Skull Crush’s pit, Oil passed his team’s baton to Gutrot.
“Sorry I couldn’t leave you with my Knight, Gutrot. But, at least I got rid of that major obstacle for you,” Oil said as he passed the baton -- his voice tinged with fear as he glanced over at their leader.
“Don’t worry, Oil. My poisonous plants will melt them down before they can even reach the pits!” Gutrot said as he revved his engine and rode out after Lyra.
Back at the Canterlot City Hospital, Spitfire and Soarin woke suddenly from their unconscious state -- both feeling like they had awoken from a great nightmare. The doctors taking care of the duo were astounded by their sudden recovery and advised them to stay in bed -- at least until they received the test results from earlier.
Spitfire and Soarin were adamant in their need to return to the stadium to support their friends. The doctors were sure they would inevitably regret doing this, but they discharged them both with the condition that they don’t try to do anything strenuous for the next couple of weeks. Spitfire and Soarin agreed to the terms and left to meet Sunset and Sci-Twi in the parking lot soon after.
Sunset was glad to see her fellow Wondercolts alive and well. Sunset told them about how Lightning had defeated Oil Slick but was dragged down by him a few moments later by a devastating Trap Card Oil saved as his final trick. Spitfire and Soarin were both amazed at her victory and worried for the team’s safety -- as the next duelist from Skull Crush was well-known for using acid-spewing plants, and that could put their saviors at a huge disadvantage.
Later on in the stands, both Spitfire and Soarin made their way to the row where Fleetfoot sat. Fleetfoot was shocked to see the two Wonderbolts approach. “Guys! I'm glad you’re both okay -- and what do you know? You're just in time to watch the next duel,” she said as she helped her injured teammates to their seats.
Spitfire returned Fleetfoot’s greeting and asked just what she and Soarin missed. Fleetfoot told them that Lightning had Summoned one heck of a level twelve Synchro Monster, but she had to sacrifice it to get rid of Hook the Hidden Knight once and for all. They let her know that Sunset had already told them about the rest.
With the full Wonderbolts roster at their backs, Team Silver Wing had that much more support -- and Lyra was sure to need it, as her Duel was put on a timer before it could even begin.
Meanwhile, in the Appleloosian saloon, Sky Stinger and the rest of the town cheered loudly as Lyra took off. The bartender made sure to serve up his best cider for everyone watching the match, while Vapor was busy helping some of the patrons set up some homemade banners representing Team Silver Wing. Since the group’s first victory, Vapor had decided to decorate the inside of the saloon to show the town’s support for their savior. Everyone still watching hoped Lyra would make it through this match -- since she was likely unfamiliar with Skull Crush and their underhanded tactics.
Lyra and Gutrot rounded the corner and the next Duel began as both players drew their opening Hands.
DUEL Lyra Heartstrings: 4000 Gutrot: 4000
“My turn! I draw,” Gutrot said as he drew his sixth card. Gutrot had an evil grin on his face as he pulled out his first card.
“First; I Summon Predaplant Sakura Wolf in Attack Mode!” A pink wolf covered in cherry blossoms burst forth with a vicious growl and ran next to Gutrot as he tore down the track.
Predaplant Sakura Wolf LV: 4 ATK: 1500
“Next; I’ll play two cards face-down and end my turn,” Gutrot said as two Set cards appeared behind Sakura Wolf.
“Then it’s time for me to draw!” Lyra said as she drew her sixth card. She suddenly felt a pang of nervousness -- she did not have the luxury of taking her time like her teammates had. She needed to act fast.
“For my own first move, I’ll Summon Adagio the Melodious Diva in Attack Mode.” A blue fairy with orange hair and a red dress descended to Lyra’s side as she sang her melody.
Adagio, the Melodious Diva LV: 1 ATK: 1000
“And since I have a Melodious monster on my field, I can Special Summon Octavia the Melodious Songstress to follow her up!” A grey fairy with black hair and grey highlights donning a stunning black dress with purple clef notes embroidered on it descended next to Adagio and added her voice to the expanding melody.
Octavia the Melodious Songstress LV: 5 ATK: 2200
“But don't think I'm done yet -- because I tune my level one Adagio with my level five Octavia!” Adagio entered a praying stance and turned into a star and then into a single green ring then encircled Octavia, turning her into five stars that fell into alignment.
LV5 + LV1 = LV6
“Oh, mighty queen of the symphony! Raise your lovely voice high and shatter my fragile foes! Synchro Summon! Sing Loudly, Requiem the Melodious Queen!”
A green flower appeared and bloomed beautifully as a light yellow fairy wearing a regal, crimson dress with a clef brooch pinned to the chest area leaped out and began to sing loud her own resounding melody.
Requiem the Melodious Queen LV: 6 ATK: 2900
“I was waiting for something like that! Now I can activate my Wolf’s effect! When you Summon any level two or higher monster, I can target it and place one Predator Counter on it -- which transforms it into a level one DARK Attribute monster.” Sakura Wolf exhaled a veritable blizzard of petals from within its gaping maw. Upon approaching Requiem, the petals converged and turned into a monstrous, sickly green creature that clamped onto the royal Melodious monster -- and she howled out a pained scream as a dark aura surrounded her.
Predator Counter: 1
LV: 6 - 5 = LV: 1
“Ha ha! Now that the field is set, I activate my face down Quick-Play Spell, Super Polymerization!” The people in the stadium were shocked to hear Gutrot’s declaration. Super Polymerization had been banned on the competitive circuit for quite some time, yet the system had recognized his as a legal play and let it go through.
“How is that possible?! The system should not have accepted that card!” Sci-Twi cried out, as baffled by the card’s appearance as the rest of the crowd.
“I know how. My prisms are overriding their Duel Disk and Runners’ systems, so they can essentially do anything they want,” Twilight said as she looked down at the floor in shame. She hated the idea of her magic being misused so greatly and for something so cruel. Sunset did her best to cheer her up -- reminding Twilight that none of this was her fault, and she could not have possibly known anything like this would even be a possibility.
“With the power of this card, for the mere price of a one-card discard cost from my Hand, I can fuse my Sakura Wolf with your Requiem to perform a Fusion Summon!” Both Sakura Wolf and Requiem were absorbed into a black vortex of darkness in the sky.
“ mighty wolf who prowls the cherry blossom grove -- fuse with the corrupt melody of the queen of the symphony and become one! From the hell that burns beneath your petals, gives birth to another awe-inspiring terror! Fusion Summon! Appear, the poisonous dragon with hungering fangs! Level 8! - Starving Venom Fusion Dragon!”
Gutrot’s signature Fusion Monster roared as it took the field, poison dripping from its rows of pointed teeth.
Starving Venom Fusion Dragon LV: 8 ATK: 2800
“What?! How do you still have that card? I thought Silver took it from you when he and Rainbow crushed you!” Lyra shouted, the monster’s appearance striking her with fear.
“Who said that was my only copy? I had four of them back then -- and your boyfriend stole the fourth from me! But, enough about that; let's get back to the Duel, shall we? Since my Sakura Wolf was used as Fusion Material along with the monster he tagged with a Predator Counter, you take 500 points of damage!” Starving Venom opened its mouth wide and fired a stream of acid at Lyra. The special coating on Lyra’s Runner caused the acid to slide right off, but some of it burned through the sleeve of her riding outfit.
Lyra Heartstrings: 3500 Gutrot: 4000
“Time for ‘Plan B,’ I guess... I will now activate the Spell, Melodious Encore,” Lyra said as a Spell Card with an image of Bloom Diva singing along with several other monsters appeared next to her. “This card allows me to Special Summon up to two Melodious monsters from my Graveyard in Defense Mode, so I’ll be bringing back Adagio and Requiem. Come on back, ladies!” Both of Lyra’s monster returned to their previous places but now took a prayer stance.
Adagio, the Melodious Diva LV: 1 DEF: 1800
Requiem the Melodious Queen LV: 6 DEF: 2500
“Now; I tune my level one Adagio with my level six Requiem, so I can Summon my newest powerhouse!” Adagio repeated the same action from before and encircled Requiem, again turning her into six stars that fell into alignment.
LV6 + LV1 = LV7
"Chilling flames, engulf the entire world! Pitch-dark flower, set into bloom! Synchro Summon! Appear now! Level 7! Black Rose Dragon!"
A gigantic red rose appeared on the field and unfolded its petals -- soon revealed to be wings -- as a black dragon manifested its true form from within, covering the arena in a shower of smaller, strikingly crimson rose petals.
Black Rose Dragon LV: 7 ATK: 2400
“My dragon’s effect immediately activates! Right, when I Synchro Summon Black Rose Dragon, I can destroy every card on the field -- and because I’ll lack anything to go after, your Starving Venom won't be destroying anything of mine!”
Black Rose Dragon unleashed a raging hurricane of rose petals that engulfed everything on the field -- including Black Rose Dragon, herself. Gutrot just laughed, thinking that Lyra had made a huge misplay; when in fact, Lyra had planned for this all along.
“Silver told me about Starving Venom’s effect -- specifically how it would destroy any Special Summoned monsters on my field upon being destroyed itself, so I had this card ready for when I needed it! Now that the field is cleared, I’ll activate the Spell, Synchro Reborn!” Lyra said as a Spell Card with the image of a holy cross encircled by synchro rings appeared beside her.
“This card allows me to Special Summon a Synchro Monster from either player’s Graveyard to my side of the field, so I’ll revive my recently destroyed Black Rose Dragon!”
A tear in the sky opened and Black Rose Dragon emerged from it, once again ready for combat.
Black Rose Dragon LV: 7 ATK: 2400
“Time to battle! Black Rose Dragon, attack Gutrot directly with your Black Rose Flare!” Black Rose Dragon unleashed a stream of dark purple fire from its maw which swallowed Gutrot in a violent burst of billowing violet flame.
Lyra Heartstrings: 3500 Gutrot: 1600
Gutrot rode on through the flames, his Life Points significantly depleted -- but his sneering face implied he wasn’t bothered. “You fell right into my trap! Since I took damage, I can activate the effect of the Trap, Venom Seed from my Graveyard. I took over 2000 points of damage this turn, so I can Special Summon two Predaplant monsters from Graveyard -- as long as their combined Attack Points are equal to or less than the 2400 damage I took. With this effect, I will bring back my Sakura Wolf and my Cordyceps.”
Two purple buds sprouted in the space behind Gutrot and bloomed into two plant-like monsters: one being the same wolf monster from before, and the second was a monstrous-looking seedling.
Predaplant Sakura Wolf LV: 4 ATK: 1500
Predaplant Cordyceps LV: 1 ATK: 0
“I can't do much else this turn... so I guess I’ll end my move there,” Lyra said as she and Gutrot rounded the corner.
“Too bad. My turn again; I draw!” Gutrot said as he drew his fourth card. Gutrot decided it was high time to show Lyra the true power of his Deck.
“I activate the Polymerization Spell Card from my Hand and use it to fuse my Sakura Wolf with my Cordyceps!”
Both Sakura Wolf and Cordyceps rose up and were sucked inside the fusion vortex as they converged into a single entity.
“ mighty wolf who prowls the cherry blossom grove! Fuse with the seed of monstrous evil and become one! From the hell that burns beneath your petals, gives birth to another awe-inspiring terror! Fusion Summon! Appear, the poisonous dragon with hungering fangs! Level 8! Starving Venom Fusion Dragon!”
Another copy of Starving Venom burst forth from the new portal, looking somehow more vicious than the last one had -- as if enraged by its twin’s defeat.
Starving Venom Fusion Dragon LV: 8 ATK: 2800
“Your boyfriend may have one of my Starving Venoms, but does he know about its evolved form -- and how much more dangerous it is?” Gutrot asked, with a dark glint in his eye. “Before I can show you, I have to activate the Spell: Fusion Recovery! This card allows me to bring both my Polymerization and Sakura Wolf back to my hand.”
“Next; I activate that very same Polymerization, and use it to fuse the Sakura Wolf in my hand with my Starving Venom on the field!” Gutrot said as his entire body was cloaked in a shadowy, dark purple aura.
Sakura Wolf and Starving Venom howled in unison as they too spun together inside the swirling fusion vortex.
“Poisonous dragon with hungry fangs! The mighty wolf that prowls the cherry blossom grove! Now become one, and indulge yourself as you desire! Fusion Summon! Come forth! Level 10! Greedy Venom Fusion Dragon!”
The monster that emerged from the vortex seemed as if it were a larger version of its previous Starving form. Its body was more twisted in appearance and its disposition was more ferocious than before, and its scales glinted brightly where they had once been dark. The new beast let out a primal, rage-filled roar -- one that filled the stands with fear much more efficiently than Starving Venoms.
Greedy Venom Fusion Dragon LV: 10 ATK: 3300
“Here is your first lesson about this card: once per turn, I can target one face-up monster you control and drain all of its Attack Points until the End Phase... not that your dragon will even last that long!”
Greedy Venom shot its numerous vines at Black Rose, piercing through her and draining her attack strength as she fell to the track.
2400 - 2400 = 0
“Now; it's time for me to end this! Greedy Venom, attack Black Rose Dragon with Venomous Vine Strike!” Greedy Venom unleashed even more of its concealed vines and whipped them towards Black Rose. Lyra panicked and briefly forgot herself, but snapped back to attention when she saw an Action Card coming up on her left. Gutrot noticed the card as well -- and in an effort to keep it from her, he tried to knock her off her runner by smashing his own into hers. Lyra’s eyes went wide in shock, but suddenly she heard Lightning’s voice explode over her mic.
“LYRA! Spin on your rear wheel and KNOCK HIM BACK!” Lightning shouted, in hopes that would be enough to save her teammate.
Lyra calmed herself and did as Lightning told her, successfully knocking Gutrot back and retrieving the Action Card in one fell swoop.
“I’m not going anywhere -- and neither is my dragon. I activate the Action Spell, Miracle! This prevents my dragon from being destroyed and halves the battle damage I’d take from this battle.” Black Rose was smashed back by the vines and crashed headlong into the concrete right next to Lyra, some of the residual acid dripping from Greedy Venom’s appendages onto her racing outfit and burning several holes into the material.
Lyra Heartstrings: 1850 Gutrot: 1600
Gutrot was furious that his attack had been thwarted by a high school girl and snagged another upcoming Action Card for himself. After seeing what it was, he laughed like crazy; his face becoming more and more manic by the second.
“This is payback! I activate the Action Spell, Acid Burn! This card inflicts a free 300 points of damage to you.” Gutrot fired a stream of acid from his hand and managed to completely burn through the rest of Lyra’s sleeve -- luckily, not the sleeve adorned with her team’s armband.
Lyra Heartstrings: 1550 Gutrot: 1600
“You may have survived this time, but on my next turn, you’re finished! For now; I’ll end my turn. Go ahead and make your last pathetic move, Heartstrings!” Gutrot shouted as Black Rose’s power rushed back into it.
0 + 2400 = 2400
“Then I guess this next card is going to help me decide things. I draw!” Lyra said as she drew her second card. Lyra was beginning to feel weak from all the pain inflicted by the acidic substances fired at her, putting her on more of a timer that she had been in the first place.
“First; I activate the Equip Spell Megamorph, equipping it to my Black Rose Dragon.” Black Rose roared and reared her head back as she was shrouded in a brilliant green aura that doubled her attack points.
2400 x 2 = 4800
“I think it’s time for me to end this! Black Rose Dragon, attack Greedy Venom with Black Rose Flare!” Black Rose Dragon unleashed its black flames upon Greedy Venom, which went up in a fiery explosion of black cinders and burnt leaves.
Lyra Heartstrings: 1550 Gutrot: 100
“You just made your last mistake, kid -- because when Greedy Venom is destroyed; it destroys your monsters along with it!” Black Rose was covered in the flaming debris of Greedy Venom’s destruction and it too burned away into the wind.
“I’m not finished yet. I Set one card face-down and end my turn!”
“I draw!” Gutrot said as he drew his third card. Gutrot was sure he had this game won and wanted to take the chance to go in for the kill.
“I activate my Greedy Venom’s final effect! By banishing one Starving Venom from my Graveyard, I can bring my dragon back for revenge!” A crevice opened in the ground below and Greedy Venom rose up from it with a mighty roar.
Greedy Venom Fusion Dragon LV: 10 ATK: 3300
“I had a feeling you would do something like that, so I’ll activate the Counter Trap Solemn Strike in response -- by paying 1500 Life Points, I can negate your monster’s Special Summon and keep it in the grave where it belongs.” A bolt of lightning blasted Greedy Venom back into the dirt and left Gutrot utterly defenseless.
Lyra Heartstrings: 50 Gutrot: 100
Out of options for this turn, Gutrot was backed into a corner with no monsters or Spells that could help him. The final outcome of the Duel suddenly depended entirely on the mere handful of Action Cards left on the track. Both Gutrot and Lyra saw a single Action Card up ahead and both raced for it, desperate to make their final push. Gutrot repeated his maneuver from earlier in the match and tried to knock Lyra off her Runner, but Lyra was able to see through his predictable tactics and won the Action Card. Lyra used up most of her remaining strength to activate her final prize.
“I activate the Action Spell... Flame Ball! This card… it inflicts 200 points of direct damage to you, Gutrot,” Lyra said weakly, as a ball of fire shot from the card. Gutrot was engulfed by the flames and thus his Life Points ticked all the way down to zero. He returned to his team’s pit with his head low and his Runner smoking.
Lyra Heartstrings: 50 Gutrot: 0
Winner: Lyra Heartstrings
Lyra tried to return to the pits, but as she could barely move her arms she had to keep on fighting. Meanwhile, Gutrot passed over the baton to a very angry Bandit Keith -- who not only took the baton but also Oil Slick and Gutrot’s magic prisms -- and inserted them into his own Runner along with the one already installed. The machine roared with power as the magical devices surged within.
“You’re lucky I still need you losers to even qualify for the W.R.G.P! Now; stay here and don't move -- not until I say so!” Bandit Keith yelled at his cowering lackeys before he took off in a flash of red, white, and blue.
Keith caught up with Lyra in just about ten seconds flat and drew his opening hand. Both he and Lyra declared the Duel’s commencement, but Lyra was unable to put much energy into it -- as opposed to Keith, who practically barked out the word.
DUEL Lyra Heartstrings: 50 Bandit Keith: 4000
“My turn! I draw!” Keith said as he drew his sixth card. Keith already had everything he needed to summon his greatest weapon, but he decided to save it for the one who had disgraced him in the first place and set his plans in motion.
“First; I Summon Trap Reactor - Y FI in Attack Mode.” A dark green fighter jet robot with gun barrels lining its chest and face flew next to Keith and prepared to strike.
Trap Reactor - Y FI LV: 4 ATK: 800
“Before I wipe you out for good, I Set three cards face-down,” Keith said as three card backings appeared in a line behind his Trap Reactor.
“That’s better. Now; time to end you! Trap Reactor, attack Lyra directly!” Trap Reactor fired a barrage of bullets at Lyra. While most of them banged up the body of Lyra’s runner one of them ripped through Lyra’s shoulder as her Life Points hit zero, eliciting a pained shriek from the girl.
Lyra Heartstrings: 0 Bandit Keith: 4000
WINNER: Bandit Keith
As Lyra’s Runner emitted a plume of smoke, she collapsed -- her arm fell in a way that steered her Runner on the course until the autopilot took over and led her back to her team’s pit, barely stopping in time for Lightning to take the baton and pass it on to Silver.
“Did I... do good, Silver?” asked Lyra as she struggled to maintain consciousness long enough to hear Silver’s answer.
“You did perfectly, Lyra. Now have yourself a nice, long rest -- and just leave Keith to me,” Silver replied. He lightly kissed Lyra just in time for her to conk out with a goofy smile snaking its way onto her face.
“Lightning, please help Lyra to the stadium infirmary.... and watch over her for me, OK? I'm going to end this once and for all,” Silver declared with a determined look in his eyes. Lightning saluted him in confirmation and carried Lyra off to get her to the medical team.
Silver revved his engine and took off -- filled with a burning desire to end this before any more innocent people ended up hurt, or even killed. Keith, on the other hand, felt a great surge of power building up in and flowing through him, courtesy of the magic that had been stolen by Twilight.
Meanwhile, in the sky above, Bonbon was heartbroken after seeing her best friend severely injured as a result of her Duel. She was nearly on the verge of tears before her grief was stunted by a sudden voice on the other end of her comm link.
“Bonbon, don’t worry about Lyra. I know she’ll make it through this. Her spirit is strong. Now stand by and watch me win this, for her and everyone else in this arena,” Silver said with an astounding degree of confidence.
Bonbon knew he couldn’t see her, but still, she nodded. “End this, Silver. We’re counting on you.”
Those seated in Appleloosa’s saloon were on the edge of their seats after seeing Lyra shot in the shoulder. All in attendance cheered when Lyra made it back to Team Silver Wing’s pit and Silver took off to take her place on the field of battle. Vapor joined Sky and the others as they watched the final leg of the second round of the tournament commence.
Silver caught up to Keith and he drew his opening Hand.
DUEL Silver Chance: 4000 Bandit Keith: 4000
“My turn! I draw!” Silver said as he drew his sixth card. Silver realized what Keith was planning after seeing his Trap Reactor and checked over his hand to weigh his options.
“First: I summon Buster Whelp in Attack Mode.” Buster Whelp rose up from its card and flew next to Silver, rhythmically beating its wings to keep up with him.
Buster Whelp of the Destruction Swordsman LV: 1 ATK: 400
“I knew you would go for your standard opening move -- so now I activate my Hidden Soldiers Trap Card! When you Normal Summon a monster, this card allows me to summon a level four or lower DARK Attribute monster from my Hand. Using it, I will Special Summon Spell Reactor - RE in Attack Mode.” A crimson draconic jet armed with missiles on its underside flew next to Trap Reactor and unleashed a mechanical, screeching roar.
Spell Reactor - RE LV: 3 ATK: 1200
“When I Normal Summon my Whelp: I'm allowed to add a ‘Destruction Sword’ card from my Deck to my Hand, so I will grab my Wave, Buster Destruction Sword.”
“Next; by tributing my Whelp, I can Special Summon his master from my Hand -- so say hello to my Buster Blader!” Buster Blader leaped out of the portal and readied his sword.
Buster Blader LV: 7 ATK: 2600
“Now, Buster Blader: slash apart his Y FI!” Buster Blader dashed at Trap Reactor with blinding speed and leaped into the air, his sword raised above his head. When Buster Blader came crashing down and attacked the field a huge plume of smoke appeared. After the smoke cleared it was revealed that Keith’s Reactor was still alive, much to Silver’s surprise.
“How is Trap Reactor still alive? My monster was much stronger!” Silver pointed out, demanding an explanation from his opponent.
“When your monster attacked, I activated my Fake Explosion Trap Card. When this card is activated: not only are my monsters not destroyed by the battle -- but after damage calculation, I can Special Summon my Summon Reactor - SK from my Hand!” An army green plane-like robot appeared between Trap Reactor and Spell Reactor thus completing Keith’s trio of machines of military might.
Summon Reactor - SK LV: 5 ATK: 2000
“Reactor may have survived, but you still take the damage from my attack.” Keith felt a wave of damage rush into him as Silver reminded him of that fact.
Silver: 4000 Keith: 2200
Keith noticed an Action Card to his left and leaned in to grab it. Keith laughed as he saw what it was.
“Turns out your last attack was pointless -- because I activate the Action Spell Maximum Healer! This card restores my Life Points back to where they were before your last attack, so that brings me back up to 4000,” Keith said as he continued laughing while his points shot back up, effectively negating Buster Blader’s earlier attack.
Silver: 4000 Keith: 4000
“I’m not done yet! Now that my forces are in place, I activate the Delta Reactor Trap Card. By sending Spell Reactor, Trap Reactor, and Summon Reactor to my Graveyard: I can Special Summon Flying Fortress SKY FIRE from my Deck -- ignoring its Summoning conditions!” All three “Reactor” monsters flew into the sky above and collided into each other with a bright white flash, and when it faded, in their place was a massive amalgamated robot laden with gun turrets and hidden missiles flew down ready for war.
Flying Fortress SKY FIRE LV: 8 ATK: 3000
“It’s going to take more than some overgrown bomber plane to beat me. I set a card face-down!”
“Haha; you fool! During your turn, when you Summon a monster or Set a Spell or Trap Card, my SKY FIRE destroys it and inflicts 800 points of damage straight to you!” SKY FIRE locked its guns onto Silver’s set card and then fired at it shooting it full of holes and hitting Silver in the back but not hurting him.
Silver: 3200 Keith: 4000
“No; Keith -- you're the fool because you just destroyed my Destruction Sword Forge -- and when it's destroyed by a card effect, I can Special Summon a ‘Destruction Sword’ monster from my Hand, Deck, or Graveyard. So: from my deck, I Summon Thunder Buster Destruction Sword in Attack Mode.” A dragon whelp appeared, carrying a sword hilt in its mouth. The small beast swung the hilt with its mouth and from it emerged a blade shaped like a lightning bolt, electricity lacing across its surface.
Thunder Buster Destruction Sword LV: 1 ATK: 500
“Now, I equip Thunder Buster to my Blader -- and in case you were wondering: your Machine-Type monsters are unable to activate their effects while Thunder Buster is equipped.” Buster Blader’s sword was replaced a larger version of Thunder Buster’s lightning blade that zapped SKY FIRE, deactivating its guns and creating electrical interference throughout its entire body.
“Now that you cannot punish me for doing basically anything, I Set two cards face-down and end my turn.”
“My turn! I draw!” Keith said as he drew his second card. Keith was furious that he could not use SKY FIRE’s effect to remove Silver’s monster, so he decided to just attack and get rid of it the old-fashioned way.
“Flying Fortress SKY FIRE, attack Buster Blader with Air Storm Barrage!” SKY FIRE locked its guns onto Buster Blader and then fired.
“I knew you would do that, so I activate the Continuous Trap, Rebirth Judgement! This Trap allows me to declare a monster Type and all monsters in both our graveyards are changed into that type and as you may have guessed: I choose ‘Dragon’. So, now; my Blader gains 1500 Attack Points from each of your Reactors!” Buster Blader glowed with a powerful aura, gaining strength from the Dragons now present in Keith’s Graveyard.
2600 + 1500 = 4100
Buster Blader pulled back and swung his sword deftly, deflecting the barrage of bullets back at SKY FIRE, which went crashing down. It exploded the moment it made an impact with the track, leaving a massive crater in its wake.
Silver: 3200 Keith: 2900
“You're going to pay for that! Because you destroyed my monster, I can discard Battle Reactor - JP0 from my hand -- and with it: blow your monster to kingdom come!” An extremely heavily-modified Japanese “Zero” fighter plane fitted with an underside missile flew from the direction of the sun to drop in unexpected and then let loose its missile on top of Buster Blader, annihilating the sword wielder in a fiery blast.
“Now that your Thunder Buster is gone, I'm free to light you up whenever I want! But for now, I’ll just Set one card face-down and end my turn.”
“My turn! I draw!” Silver said as he drew his third card. With the field cleared, Silver decided to go on the offensive.
“First; I activate the Spell, Return of the Destruction Swordsmen!” Silver said as a spell depicting an image of Buster Blader standing in the forefront of a distant sunset -- its armor broken and its skin bruised. “This Spell allows me to Special Summon one Buster Blader, along with as many ‘Destruction Sword’ monsters as possible from my Graveyard.” Buster Blader rose up out of a portal, with Buster Whelp and Thunder Buster following behind.
Buster Blader LV: 7 ATK: 2600 + 2000 = 4600
Buster Whelp Destruction Sword LV: 1 ATK: 400
Thunder Buster Destruction Sword LV: 1 ATK: 500
“Hope you're ready! Because now; I tune my level one Buster Whelp with my level seven Buster Blader!” Buster Whelp flew into the air and turned a single star and then a Synchro ring that encircled Buster Blader and turned him into seven stars that fell into alignment.
LV7 + LV1 = LV8
" mighty dragon that guards the treasure of the hero -- come to my aid, and protect thy hero and his allies! Synchro Summon! Rise up, Level 8! Buster Dragon!”
Buster Dragon emerged -- as glorious as ever -- and flew next to its master, Silver, as it unleashed its mighty roar.
Buster Dragon LV: 8 DEF: 2800
“Since I now have no Buster Blader on my field, my dragon is able to bring him back from beyond the grave!” Buster Dragon slammed its tail on the ground and from the fissure it created, Buster Blader leaped out -- ready for battle once more.
Buster Blader LV: 7 ATK: 2600 + 2000 = 4600
“Time for me to end this! Buster Blader, attack Keith directly!” Buster Blader ran toward his quarry at top speed and leaped high into the air, ready to bring his blade down on Keith, but the bandit was ready to counter his assault.
“I’m not going to lose that easily! I activate the Counter Trap, Negate Attack! Not only does this stop your attack completely, but it then automatically ends the Battle Phase.” Buster Blader’s sword smashed into the barrier projected by the barrier and the swordsman jumped back to Silver’s side, his attack rebounded.
Silver was considering his remaining options -- that is until he noticed an Action Card coming up ahead and grabbed it. He had mixed feelings about this particular card but had no choice but to activate it -- as it was a Trap Card.
“I activate the Action Trap, Reckless Charge! This card inflicts 600 points of direct damage to you; but in exchange, I must end my turn. Silver’s Runner slowed down, seemingly all on its own, and trailed closely behind Keith. The Runner suddenly accelerated and rammed him from behind -- damaging Silver’s headlights in the process.
Silver: 3200 Keith: 2300
Keith was beyond furious now -- and the magic inside his Runner reacted to his emotions, transforming him into a raging demon of vengeance. His skin slowly turned a fiery, crimson red while his hair spiked upward as if it were no longer bound by gravity, tearing clean through his bandanna. He sprouted a pair of black demon wings that ripped through the back of his clothing and finally; he was coated in a dark aura of malicious magical energy.
The power radiating from his eyes shattered apart his trademark shades, revealing pitch-black sclera and piercing blue irises. Sunset recognized this power, remembering her actions at the Fall Formal. She could only stand by and hope Silver would figure out a way to stop him.
“Sci-Twi” wanted to ask her equine counterpart for details regarding the current events. Princess Twilight told her, voice laced with apprehensiveness, that Keith had gone mad with power and told her about Sunset’s similar brush with that kind of power. She explained how she and the human versions of her friends absorbed the power and purged the evil from Sunset, but Twilight felt that even if Silver did the same to the mad Duelist, Keith would not convert to the side of good.
“You're dead now, Chance! My turn; Demon Draw!” Keith shouted, his voice dark and eerie. He drew a card, and it seemed to be covered in the same dark aura as its controller. Keith threw his head back and let out a horrific laugh when he looked closely at the card his power had provided him.
“If you thought Flying Fortress SKY FIRE was my best card -- you're in for something much worse! But first; I summon my Black Salvo in Attack Mode.” A creepy-looking bomb-like creature appeared on Keith’s side of the field and laughed along with its master.
Black Salvo LV: 3 ATK: 100
“When I Normal Summon Black Salvo, I can Special Summon a level four DARK Attribute Machine-Type monster from my Graveyard in Defense Mode! So; welcome back, my Trap Reactor - Y FI!” Black Salvo coughed up a cluster of bombs that exploded on impact with the ground; and out from the blast came Trap Reactor, flying high in the sky.
Trap Reactor - Y FI LV: 4 DEF: 1800
“Time for me to show your my ultimate weapon! I tune my level three Black Salvo with my level four Trap Reactor to Synchro Summon your demise!” Black Salvo burst into three stars and then three black synchro rings that encircled Trap Reactor and turned him into four stars that fell into alignment, and a flash reminiscent to the standard Synchro Summon -- but a deep black in color -- radiated out as Keith’s latest horror was born.
LV4 + LV3 = LV7
“Mechanical wings of fury and death: fly out from the depths of Hades and burn my opponent to cinders! Synchro Summon! Blast away! Level Seven! Dark Strike Fighter!” A bomber jet-like robot descended from the sky and revved its turbines in a threatening manner.
Dark Strike Fighter LV: 7 ATK: 2600
4600 + 1500 = 6100
Silver grimaced, remembering his weakest monster was left in Attack Mode and opened him up for some serious damage. His fears were quickly halted when he noticed an Action Card coming up on the road ahead. Drawn by Silver’s line of sight, Keith also noticed the Action Card -- and quickly applied an extra layer of acceleration by flapping his new wings, sending Silver against the stadium wall, completely ripping the sleeve of his outfit and bruising his upper arm a bit. He recovered but ultimately lost the Action Card to Keith. Keith resumed his previous insane laughter. It turned out that the Action Card was just what he was hoping for.
“I could not have asked for a more perfect Action Card! Behold the Action Spell. Living Bomb! This Spell summons a ‘Living Bomb Token’ to my field in Attack Mode.” A gold robot with a bomb-shaped insignia on its chest appeared next to Keith’s Fighter and slammed its fists together.
Living Bomb Token LV: 12 ATK: 1000
“This is bad! Silver is in for a world of hurt!” Sci-Twi said, panic rolling off of every word in waves.
“How so? That token’s weak -- it won't do much harm to Silver,” Sunset told Sci-Twi.
“It's not the token alone that worries me! It’s that Dark Strike Fighter’s effect! By tributing a monster; Keith can inflict 200 points of direct damage to Silver multiplied by the level of the sacrificed monster -- and Living Bomb Token is level twelve, so that’s 2400 points of damage!” Sci-Twi frantically explained.
“TWENTY FOUR HUNDRED?!” The rest of the gang shouted, shocked. That much damage would be a massive blow to Silver if he was unable to stop the machine’s effect.
“I’m afraid your fate is now sealed! I activate Dark Strike Fighter’s effect: and by tributing my token, you take 200 points of damage times its level. In case you’re not great at math: that's 2400 points of damage! Rest in pieces, Silver Chance!” Dark Strike Fighter loaded up its main cannon with the Living Bomb Token and fired it at the younger Duelist in a ball of golden flame.
“You think I wasn’t aware of your monster’s effect? I was more than prepared for it! I activate the Trap, Healing Pulse!” Silver shouted as a Trap showing a Spellcaster healing a fallen Warrior flipped up and blocked the fire. “When an effect that burns me for damage is activated, this Trap negates it and converts it into extra Life Points for me instead!” Silver was covered in a light blue aura as his Life Points rose significantly above his default 4000.
Silver: 5600 Keith: 2300
“Enjoy those points while you can, because now; I activate the Spell Missile Reloader!” Keith shouted as a Spell with an image of gun turret being reloaded was displayed. “By banishing all the monsters in my Graveyard, I can allow my Fighter to gain 500 Attack Points for each one until the End Phase!” The spirits of all of Keith’s fallen monsters flew into the chest of Dark Strike Fighter one by one and fueled him with a great deal of amplified power.
2600 + 3000 = 5600
6100 - 3000 = 3100
“Dark Strike Fighter, attack Thunder Buster!” Dark Strike Fighter ascended rapidly above Silver's monsters and prepared to drop a highly devastating bomb on Thunder Buster. Silver’s worries came back anew until he spotted another clutch Action Card on his left and leaned in to grab it. Keith tried to beat him to the punch once again, but Silver succeeded this time around and activated the card in desperation.
“I activate the Action Spell, Miracle! Not only does my monster survive this battle, but the damage I take is halved.” A barrier appeared around Thunder Buster and protected him from annihilation, but the blast from Keith’s machine’s cannon ended up hitting Silver hard and shattered all the damaged areas across the track that had built up during the last two duels, along with this destruction this one had also inflicted.
Silver: 3050 Keith: 2300
“You may have survived that attack... but next turn: you’re finished!” Keith shouted as he grabbed another Action Card from above him and then activated it.
“Before you get around to doing anything, though; I activate the Action Spell, Spirit Blast! This card inflicts damage equal to half of one of your monster’s current Attack -- so it looks like your star monster is about to turn on you.” Buster Blader watched as his spirit flew from him and slashed his namesake buster sword straight across Silver’s chest, completely shredding Silver’s bulletproof vest and leaving a huge laceration going down his torso in a left diagonal line of deep red. Despite the blood loss inflicted by the magically amplified wound, Silver kept fighting -- like the valiant warrior his father raised him to be.
Silver: 1500 Keith: 2300
“Keith... no matter how many times you shoot at me, try to blow me to bits, or slice at me... I will never give up! As long as I have friends worth fighting for; you will NEVER break me!” Silver roared at the top of his lungs. At his words, something began to resonate within Keith. He got the strange feeling that something was trying to break free from his body.
“What is going on?! My power... is rejecting me!” Keith howled in pain as three brilliant streams of magic burst out of his body. His body retained its demonic form, but one of the three streams flew headlong into Silver’s body, healing all his sustained injuries and sealing the huge gash in his chest. A gold necklace with a ruby crescent moon that looked a lot like Silver’s crest materialized around his neck as the light within him seemingly died down.
Inside the stadium’s infirmary, Lightning was intently watching the Duel when she saw the streams fly out of Keith. She quickly noticed that the other two were coming her way. She turned toward the door just in time to see the second one enter her own body, leaving a gold necklace much like Silver’s, but decorated with a turquoise lightning bolt around her neck. She watched the third stream enter Lyra’s unconscious form, and suddenly, the heart monitors the girl had been hooked up to began reading signs of Lyra’s vitals recovering at an alarming rate. It took only moments for the girl to open her eyes.
“Lightning... where am I? I’m still alive?” Lyra asked blearily. She then noticed a gold necklace of her own with an emerald lyre-shaped gem on it that definitely hadn’t been there as far as she could remember around her neck.
“We’ll find that out soon enough, but right now? Let's get back to the pit. Silver needs us,” Lightning insisted. She helped the other girl out of her bed, and two rushed back to the pit as fast as their legs could take them.
Silver and Keith passed the pits just as the two made their way back, and he was relieved to see that both Lyra and Lightning were alive and looking well. Suddenly; Silver noticed that the top card of his Deck shimmered brightly, and as he touched it with his fingertips, it seemed to call out to him.
“My turn! I draw!” Silver shouted with all his might. A golden trail followed the arc of his card as he pulled it from the rest of his cards. Silver was surprised to see that the card he drew was something he never put in his Deck, figuring that the magic must have made it especially for him. Silver decided to put all his trust into his new card and made his move.
“First; I’ll once again equip my Thunder Buster to my Buster Blader!” Buster Blader’s sword was replaced with the same bolt-like sword from earlier and he brandished it, sensing that this battle was nearing its end.
“Next; from my hand, I equip Wave Buster to my Buster Blader!” Buster Blader’s sword then transformed into a silver cutlass that glowed with a white aura, only retaining the electrical sparks from Thunder Buster’s influence. “When Wave Buster is equipped, you can’t activate any Spell Cards -- and don’t forget: that includes Action Cards.”
“And for my final card; I activate the Equip Spell, Harmony Sword: Equus Magica!” Silver said as a Spell that showed six gems -- recognized by Princess Twilight as the six elements of harmony -- embedded into a massive black sword appeared on the field, expelling the pictured weapon onto the field, where it was embedded in the track.
“Time to finally end this! Buster Blader, attack Dark Strike Fighter with Harmony Sword Flash!” Buster Blader hefted the sword with his free hand and sprinted toward Keith with long, determined strides before launching himself into the air, despite the supposed size and weight massive sword he was now wielding, and then came barreling down as his newly-obtained weapon formed a brilliant rainbow in its wake as he slashed straight through Keith’s monster. Dark Strike Fighter was split in two and its pieces blew apart into fragments, the debris striking the demonic Duelist.
Silver: 1500 Keith: 1800
“Now, Equus Magica’s effect activates! When the equipped monster destroys your monster in battle, you take direct damage equal to the destroyed monster’s Attack Points!” The six gems on the sword began to glow, and as Buster Blader swung the blade with all his might, a rainbow-colored cyclone of energy was hurtled at Keith -- not only draining the rest of his Life Points but removing any trace of the demonic power left inside him as well. Keith’s Runner spat out a plume of smoke; but when the smoke cleared, he was back to his normal self.
Silver Chance: 1500 Bandit Keith: 0
WINNER: Silver Chance
“IT’S FINALLY OVER, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! After THREE CRAZY, INTENSE Matches: THE WINNER OF THE A-BLOCK SEMI-FINAL IS TEAM SILVER WING!” The MC shouted as the rainbow cyclone swept through the track and mystically repaired the damage dealt to it from all three Duels.
As Silver dismounted his Runner, an enraged Keith pulled his knife from its sheath and began charging at Silver -- with the intent to kill him where he stood.
“I may have lost the duel, but I'm taking your life as payback for stealing everything from me!” Keith shouted as he approached Silver. As Keith pulled back his arm, prepared to thrust it into his foe, a mysterious-looking wall appeared and shattered the blade in its entirety. Before Keith could so much as think to react, the entire arena was steadily filled with police officers from every county in California. Some came in standard squad cars, some on board Duel Runners, and a select few showed up driving a patty wagon -- but the most noticeable deployments were the imposing Goyo monsters and Gate Blockers now present in the arena. The one who did the honors of slapping the cuffs on Keith was none other than the sergeant of Equine County’s police force: Shining Armor.
“Bandit Keith: you and your two lackeys are under arrest for multiple counts of destruction of public and private property, reckless endangerment, hacking official KaibaCorp equipment, cheating in an official tournament, and just for you -- attempted murder!” Shining Armor spat as he hauled Keith, Oil Slick, and Gutrot off to the patty wagon while one of the other officers confiscated their decks and runners, the latter to be impounded. Bonbon jumped out of the helicopter and made her way to the arena to thank Silver for his help with the organization’s mission and for sticking by Lyra til the end. Silver accepted her thanks but insisted that he was simply doing the right thing.
A few hours later; Silver, Lyra, and Lightning joined the rest of their friends in the stands to watch the conclusion of Team Harmony’s Duel against Team Dragon Burst. It was Sunset against Garble -- and Sunset was ready to deliver the final blow.
“Junk Warrior, attack Garble directly with Scrap Fist!” Junk Warrior charged forward, its clenched fist charged with energy, and smashed into Garble with an intense force, reducing his Life Points to zero.
Sunset Shimmer: 600 Garble: 0
WINNER: Sunset Shimmer
“That’s it, Ladies and Gentlemen! The winners of the B-Block Semi-Finals are Team Harmony!” the MC shouted as the crowd’s cheering exploded throughout the stands. The MC waited for some of the hype to die down before he announced the final pairing.
“The final round has now been decided: it’s going to be a match between Team Silver Wing and Team Harmony! Join us tomorrow -- same time, same place -- for one epic finale! Until then, Duel fans!” The MC shouted as the lights dimmed and everyone filed out of the stadium among murmurs and excited speculation as to who would come out on top.
Outside the arena, Silver met with Twilight as to return her magic to her, but what Twilight said really surprised him.
“You know, Silver... magic can choose someone it deems worthy. Both your resolve and indomitable fighting spirit must have won it over -- so as it stands, those necklaces belong to you and your teammates now. Over the two months Starlight and I have been here, I’ve learned that I can trust you and your friends with it. Use it well, use it wisely,” Twilight said -- remembering the saying from some cartoon she saw on Sunset’s TV.
Silver thanked her for her words and wished her and her team the best of luck in the coming match. Silver, Lightning, and Lyra each decided to return to their own homes to prepare for what just might turn out to be the most epic Duel of their lives.
Silver awoke the next day, primed and ready for the Duel he and his teammates had been fighting for; now having dealt with a tyrannical principal and three dangerous criminals in the process. Silver checked his closet for the remains of his racing suit -- but found that it was missing. Curious, Silver headed for the foyer to ask his family’s servants if they have seen it, but he instead met with Rarity, Lyra, and Lightning.
“Oh; hello, Silver! If you've come to find where your racing suit went and disappeared to, look no further -- I simply borrowed it so that I could fix it up along with Lyra’s here, since those absolute brutes nearly destroyed them,” Rarity said as she showed Silver the newly-mended suits.
Silver was impressed by the speed and quality of Rarity’s work -- it was like they were never burned or ripped at all. Silver thanked Rarity for the repair job and grabbed his suit, leaving the three in the foyer while he went back to his room to change. After several minutes had passed, Silver returned clad in the suit, ready to ride again.
A few hours later; the final round was all set to commence shortly, and both teams were about to enter the Stadium’s center.
“AND NOW; IT IS FINALLY TIME FOR THE MOMENT YOU’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR, LADIES AND GENTS! THE FINAL MATCH OF THE CANTERLOT CIRCUIT!” the MC shouted excitedly, warming up the crowd before introducing the teams.
“Our FIRST TEAM IS OUR CROWD FAVORITES! IN THE PREVIOUS ROUND, THESE THREE FOUGHT AGAINST DANGEROUS CRIMINALS AND WON! Please, WELCOME OUR HEROES! TEAM SILVER WING!” the MC bellowed over the roaring crowd as Silver, Lyra, and Lightning entered the stadium, waving to the people in the stands.
“And, THEIR OPPONENTS; THE SECOND SET OF NEWCOMERS TO THIS YEAR'S CIRCUIT! THE DIVAS OF MAGIC! SOME EVEN CALL THEM THE REINCARNATIONS OF THE THREE BEST DUELISTS IN HISTORY! PLEASE WELCOME TEAM HARMONY!” the MC called off as Sunset and her team entered from the other side, their excitement enough to rival both the spectators and their opponents.
Both teams met on the center stage to shake hands and promise a friendly and well-fought Duel. Silver and Sunset had both hoped this match would come to pass, and were glad to see that it was now reality. Both teams headed back to their respective pits and debated amongst themselves as to decide who would go first. Sunset agreed to let Twilight lead Harmony’s lineup while Silver agreed to let Lyra do the same for Silver Wing. Both Duelists mounted their Runners, pulled up to the starting line, and prepared to hit the gas once the green light appeared.
“Activating the Action Field, Speed World V!” the MC shouted as the track began to shift and change -- various ramps and stunt jumps rising up from the ground.
“DUEL MODE: ENGAGED. AUTOPILOT: STANDING BY,” the computers on both Runners announced in unison as the competitors’ Duel Disks activated and their field displays came up on screen.
As the field materialized before them, the center stage in front of the MC opened up and a giant dome, resembling something from a BMX rally -- albeit a little more extreme, maybe -- emerged from the ground.
“For this final match, we’re introducing a special addition to the field! Say ‘hello’ to the Colossus Sphere!” the MC explained as the gigantic plexiglass ball that easily dwarfed any construct many of those in attendance had ever seen settled itself fully on the stage. Additional bits of track led to the two doors that led in and out of the dome.
“Here's how the Colossus works, everyone: when two Duelists drive inside it, the doors will close and the Duelists will drive around in 360 degrees as their monsters fight -- ‘cause once they enter, the current turn will skip to the Battle Phase -- and the doors won't open up again until the Main Phase Two starts,” the MC announced as the jumbotron displayed an animated diagram as a demonstration.
Lightning was practically shedding tears of joy as she admired the amazing dome, excited to rev her wheels inside it. Lyra, on the other hand, seemed apprehensive about going inside. Silver assured Lyra that there was nothing to worry about and encouraged her to have fun out there now that the real danger was out of the way. The match they had all been dreaming of was finally about to happen -- and it came with a special stage to ride on, too.
With the track now fully prepared, the countdown began. Both duelists blasted off as soon as the green light flashed. Twilight hit her nitro and rocketed past Lyra -- having gained more control over her ride with time. Lyra did the same, but her timing was a tad too late, which meant that Twilight rounded the corner a few seconds before she did. Both Duelists drew their opening hands and the Duel began.
“The first move is mine, so to start things off: I will summon Magician’s Rod in Attack Mode.” The unmanned staff of the Dark Magician fell from the sky and wedged itself into the track until the phantasmal spirit of the magician in question pulled it from its place and brandished it at Lyra.
Magician’s Rod LV: 3 ATK: 1600
“Now; the power of my rod activates! When Magician’s Rod is Normal Summoned, it allows me to search my Deck for a Spell or Trap that includes ‘Dark Magician’ in the card’s text -- so I will add Dark Magic Circle to my Hand.” The rod shone a mystical blue and the card Twilight was looking for emitted the same soft light as well, calling out for her to pick it out.
“Next; I activate the card I just obtained, the Continuous Spell, Dark Magic Circle!” A giant arcane glyph appeared in the space above Twilight and glowed brightly. “When I activate this card, I can look at the top three cards of my Deck -- and if any one of them indicates ‘Dark Magician’ in its text or the card is Dark Magician himself, I will reveal it and add it to my Hand. The other two are placed back on top of my Deck in any order I want.” Three cards appeared from the glyph above Twilight, and after a few moments of deliberation, the center one flipped over, revealing what Twilight added to her Hand. “I will add Eternal Soul to my hand and place the third card revealed on top of my deck.” The card Twilight revealed went into her Hand and the first card was placed back on top of her Deck, the third card stacking on top of it.
“Finally; I Set two cards face-down and end my turn,” Twilight concluded as two Set cards appeared in the row behind Twilight’s monster.
“My turn! I draw!” Lyra said as she drew her sixth card. Lyra was impressed by Twilight’s vast improvement. Instead of going straight into Dark Magician, she was building up her field for him in order to compound his impact on the game. However; that did not mean she was going to pull any punches! “I --”
“Before you do anything; in response to your draw, I activate my Trap, Conquered Territory!” Twilight said as a Trap with artwork displaying a picture of a Romanic general planting his kingdom’s flag revealed itself. “This card allows me to activate a Field Spell straight from my Deck! So; with this effect, I activate my Secret Village of the Spellcasters.” The entire stadium was covered in a shrouded forest of enchanted trees littered with huts. The Field’s influence even spread to the Colossus Sphere, coating it with its own set of trees and soft lights.
“What’s the deal with all of these trees?” Lyra asked, her curiosity piqued.
“These trees will prevent any player lacking Spellcaster-Type monsters on their field from activating Spell Cards. Otherwise, I knew you would be going straight for your Valhalla card. I studied your team’s Duels closely and noticed how heavily you three rely on Spells and other various Equip effects -- so now that I’ve sealed them, what will you do? How in the world will you beat this combo? Please, Lyra! Show me what you can do!” Twilight challenged.
“For starters; I’ll Summon the Tuner Monster, Rising Diva.” A white-skinned teenage girl wearing a red spellcaster outfit with a microphone-like wand in her hand sung a cheerful tune as she took her spot on the field.
Rising Diva LV: 2 ATK: 1200
“Sorry to ruin your strategy so quickly, but my Diva is a Spellcaster! Not only that; but she is also treated as having ‘Melodious’ in her name, so now I can Special Summon Octavia the Melodious Songstress from my Hand!” Octavia appeared behind Rising Diva and added her more solemn voice to Diva’s singing.
Octavia the Melodious Songstress LV: 5 ATK: 2200
Before Lyra could declare her attack, her and Twilight’s autopilot systems interrupted and directed the two of them into the Colossus Sphere. The doors closed behind them, thus signaling the beginning of the 360 degrees of action.
“Time to battle! Rising Diva, attack Magician’s Rod! Oh; and before you ask, Octavia gives my Melodious monsters 800 extra Attack Points during the Battle Phase.”
1200 + 800 = 2000
“Not so fast! I activate the Trap, Vanishing Illusion,” Twilight shouted as a Trap with an image of a puff of smoke on a stage flipped face up. “When a Spellcaster-Type monster I control is targeted for an attack, I can banish that monster until the End Phase, then end the Battle Phase to prevent any additional attacks.” Magician’s Rod disappeared in a puff of smoke and the doors opened, allowing both Duelists to return to the track.
“Since I can't attack anymore, I’ll activate my Mystical Space Typhoon and use it to uproot your Field Spell!” A giant, shimmering typhoon tore through all the trees and huts in the stadium, thus freeing Lyra’s ability to use Spell Cards, even if she were to lose her diva. “Finally: I Set one card face down and end my turn.”
“Due to Vanishing Illusion’s effect: during the End Phase, Magician’s Rod returns to my field.” Magician’s Rod rematerialized and pointed his rod at Lyra, waiting for his chance to attack.
Magician’s Rod LV: 3 ATK: 1600
“My turn! I draw!” Twilight said as she drew her fourth card. Twilight had managed to fend off Lyra long enough to draw just what she needed. “I Normal Summon Magician’s Robe in Attack Mode.” Another phantasmal being appeared, this time wearing the robe of the Dark Magician.
Magician’s Robe LV: 2 ATK: 700
“I’ll follow that up by Setting two cards face down and ending my turn.” As Twilight’s turn came to a close, she noticed an Action Card up ahead and grabbed it. Twilight wasted no time in activating it after quickly reading it.
“Before your turn begins; I activate the Action Spell, Hand Recharge! I’ll return the only card left in my Hand back to my Deck and draw five new cards to replace it.” Twilight placed her remaining card in the stack and shuffled her Deck before drawing her new cards. Lyra grit her teeth. Twilight could be planning anything now that she had obtained all of that advantage.
“My turn! I draw!” Lyra said as she drew her fourth card. Lyra needed some way to clear all of Twilight's cards from the field before she could benefit from them. Lyra had the perfect card in mind but first needed to keep her monsters safe until the right time to summon the monster she needed came along.
“I activate my Field Spell, Melodious Concert Hall!” The stadium once filled with calming nature was suddenly turned into a wide-open opera house, which included a stage that materialized by the MC. “Thanks to this Field Spell, all of my ‘Melodious’ monsters cannot be targeted for attacks or by any other effects!” Lyra thought that she had halted Twilight in her tracks… that is until she noticed Twilight smiling wide like this new development did not faze her at all.
That’s fine with me! I activate my Robe’s effect! During your turn; by discarding a Spell or Trap Card from my hand, I can Special Summon my ace monster straight from my Deck. So; I discard this Spell, and from my Deck: I Special Summon my Dark Magician in Attack Position!” Dark Magician leaped out of the portal created by Robe and landed between it and Rod, his arms crossed and his face set in the same serious expression he always seemed to wear.
Dark Magician LV: 7 ATK: 2500
“Now; my Circle’s other effect activates! Since I summoned Dark Magician, I can borrow his power to banish one of your cards -- so I choose to banish your Field Spell! The Concert Hall fell apart just as quickly as it had risen, and the rubble and debris were sucked up by the Dark Magic Circle.
“You may have gotten rid of my Field and summoned your Magician, but I'm not done yet! I tune my level two Rising Diva with my level five Octavia to Synchro Summon the monster that will turn the tables on this match!” Rising Diva leaped into the air and spun around like she was some kind of magical girl and transformed into two stars that then turned into two green rings that encircled Octavia and turned her into five stars that fell into alignment.
LV5 + LV2 = LV7
"Chilling flames, engulf the entire world! Pitch-dark flower, set into bloom! Synchro Summon! Appear now! Level 7! Black Rose Dragon!"
A gigantic red rose appeared on the field and unfolded its petal-like wings as a jet-black dragon arose from within, covering the arena in a torrential shower of crimson rose petals. She loosed a proud roar as she glared down at Twilight’s gathered Spellcasters.
Black Rose Dragon LV: 7 ATK: 2400
“I know what you're trying to do. You're going to blow apart the field, hoping to clear my entire board in one move. Well; I'm not letting that happen! I activate my Continuous Trap, Dark Magic Sealing Blade!” Twilight said as a trap with a picture of Dark Magician wielding a sword marked with various arcane runes on it flipped up. “This Trap not only stops your dragon from activating her effects, it also banishes her from the field for two turns!” Twilight’s Trap fired the sword on the picture at Black Rose, running through her wing. With a cry, she vanished from the field. Just as Lyra was about to give up and end her turn, she noticed another Action Card above her and used the half pipe to grab it. Twilight tried using the other one to grab it as well, but Lyra beat her to the punch this time around and both of them landed back on the track. Lyra was relieved to see she had managed to snag something that could save her.
“I activate the Action Spell, Phoenix Chain! This card allows me to bring back the monsters that I sent to my Graveyard this turn, and inflict 400 points of direct damage to you for each monster brought back.” A flaming phoenix appeared and sent two of its five tail feathers falling into a portal, using them to pull out Rising Diva and Octavia. Its first mission complete, it waved its wings, whipping a wave of embers at Twilight before vanishing.
Rising Diva LV: 2 ATK: 1200
Octavia the Melodious Songstress LV: 5 ATK: 2200
Lyra: 4000 Twilight: 3200
“In addition; I Special Summon Sonata the Melodious Diva to back up my other two monsters.” Sonata descended from the sky and landed next to Octavia adding her own flair to the harmony crafted by the others.
Octavia the Melodious Songstress: 2200 + 500 = 2700
“I Set two more cards face-down and end my turn,” Lyra said as two more Set cards appeared behind Lyra’s monsters.
“My turn! I draw!” Twilight said as she drew her fifth card. Twilight had a good field prepared so far -- and now it was time to summon her newest monster. “First; I tribute my Magician’s Robe and Magician’s Rod so I can Tribute Summon my Magician of Dark Illusion in Attack Mode.” A shadowy silhouetted version of Dark Magician took form and brandished its staff at Lyra.
Magician of Dark Illusion LV: 7 ATK: 2100
“My new monster’s name is treated as ‘Dark Magician’ while it’s on the field, so that means my Circle activates! This time, I choose to banish your Octavia.” Dark Magic Circle glowed again, ready to pull Octavia into it -- but Lyra wasn’t ready to let her go just yet.
“I activate the Trap, Fairy Rescue!” Lyra said as a Trap Card that showed a fairy in a cage being set free flipped up. “When one of my Fairy-Type monsters is targeted by a card effect, this card negates that effect and allows me to draw two cards.” Octavia was covered in a golden light that protected it from Twilight’s Spell and Lyra drew her two extra cards.
“No matter! I will now overlay my level seven Dark Magician and Magician of Dark Illusion in order to build the Overlay Network!” Both of Twilight’s magicians turned into purple streams of energy and then they both entered a swirling galaxy-like portal.
“Soul of the mighty servant of the great pharaoh, travel through time and space and aid me in this fight! Xyz Summon! Behold, Rank 7! Ebon High Magician!”
An evolved version of Dark Magician now wearing cobalt armor with silver trim and light blue garbs beneath it landed on his knee and placed his staff between his legs.
Ebon High Magician Rank: 7 DEF: 2800 Units: 2
“Next; I activate Ancient Rules, and with it, I Special Summon another Dark Magician!” The second Dark Magician leaped out of the portal conjured by the Ancient Rules and pointed his own staff at Lyra, ready to fight.
Dark Magician LV: 7 ATK: 2500
“I hope you’re ready for another round in the Sphere,” Twilight said as she and Lyra drove back into the Colossus Sphere and prepared to battle as the doors shut tight behind them once more.
“Dark Magician, attack Rising Diva with Dark Magic Attack!” Dark Magician charged up energy in the tip of his staff and fired a green blast of powerful magic at Rising Diva.
“If you think I'm letting that hit, you are so very wrong! I activate the Trap, Urgent Tuning! This card allows me to Synchro Summon during our battle, so with it, I tune my level two Rising Diva with my level five Octavia and level three Sonata to Synchro Summon the monster that means everything to me!” Rising Star did her magical girl spin and turned into two stars and then two green rings that encircled both Octavia and Sonata and turned them into eight stars that fell into alignment.
LV5 + LV3 + LV2 = LV10
“Song of the hero spread far and wide -- let your legendary melody bring hope to the masses and this battle’s victory to me! Synchro Summon! Rise! Level 10! Zelda the Melodious Goddess!”
A white-skinned maiden with a blue dress and long blonde hair wielding a golden lyre that looked almost identical to Lyra’s family crest rose from the field where there were once three. She idly strummed her lyre and hummed a powerful, triumphant composition.
Zelda the Melodious Goddess LV: 10 ATK: 4000
“That’s quite the monster you’ve Summoned. She must have one heck of an effect if she requires all that effort to bring out. Not to mention how she’s packing 4000 ATK by herself,” Twilight analyzed, amazed by Lyra’s monster.
“This card is very special to me. It was the first card my mom ever gave me, and I’ve been saving it for a special occasion -- just like this one. As for what she does? You will have to wait and see. But for now, my move triggered a replay so you can choose to stop your attack or try again” Twilight decided not to back down and searched the dome for Action Cards and noticed one floating smack dab in the center of the sphere. She leaped off her Duel Runner and pulled off some death-defying acrobatic stunts in order to grab said Action Card, to the delight of the audience in attendance, and landed back on her Runner safe and sound. Twilight quickly activated the card she had obtained.
“I activate the Action Spell, Miracle! Normally; this would be used in response to one of your attacks, but I'm going to use it to save my monster and myself.” Dark Magician was covered in a barrier as his attack bounced off Zelda and flew straight back at him, damaging Twilight in the process.
Lyra: 4000 Twilight: 2450
The doors of the dome opened again and both Lyra and Twilight drove back onto the main track and began the next part of the duel. Twilight searched for more Action Cards and noticed one way above a huge gap in the track and decided to take a chance at getting it. Twilight calculated her trajectory and hit her nitro and at third gear, she blasted into the air before activating her wings and soaring above the gap -- but she was not quite high enough to snag the card, so in a moment of unbridled confidence she decided to leap from her Runner and grab it. Twilight’s stunning bound was fortunately successful and she got the Action Card -- but now she had to land back on her Runner or she and her team would be disqualified. Twilight may have been rather light, but without her actual wings the laws of gravity would triumph over her, so she did what she thought Rainbow Dash would do -- and nosedived straight towards her Runner, pulling up only at the last possible second and successfully remounting it. Twilight decided it was time to hit Lyra for some damage now that she had managed to astound herself and everyone else in the stadium.
“I activate the Action Spell, Phoenix Arrow! This spell inflicts 1500 points of direct damage straight to you!” The horn on Twilight’s Runner glowed in preparation, but Lyra decided she would rather not take the damage.
“I'm not letting that happen! In response; I activate the Trap, Damage Eraser! Now; instead of losing Life Points, I gain the amount I would have lost instead.” Lyra was confident that the machine that hooked itself to the back of Lyra’s Runner would save her until Twilight -- being at least three moves ahead, like she had been throughout the Duel -- had a countermeasure ready.
“I activate my Counter Trap, Damage Boost! When you activate an effect that would negate the damage inflicted by one of my card effects, your effect is negated and the initial damage is doubled!” As the Damage Eraser crackled and vanished, the flaming Phoenix Arrow doubled in size and intensity, flying even faster towards Lyra. She noticed an Action Card on her left and both swiped and activated it in one quick motion.
“I activate the Action Spell, Acceleration! This card allows me to outspeed the damage you were going to hit me with.” Lyra’s Duel Runner accelerated into high gear and the giant phoenix behind Lyra dissipated as the harsh and sudden winds snuffed it out. Twilight was starting to think she would never catch up to Lyra at this rate.
“I end my turn,” Twilight said reluctantly as half of the runes on the sealing sword glowed.
Dark Magic Sealing Sword: 1
“My turn! I draw!” Lyra said as she drew her card. Lyra was more than ready to end this Duel already and decided it was time to show Twilight what her monster could really do.
“It's about time I showed you what Zelda is capable of! I activate her effect: ‘Ballad of Time’! This powerful effect negates all of your card effects on the field until the End Phase -- also, you can’t activate any of your Set cards during this turn, either!” Zelda ran her fingers across her lyre and the sound reverberated, covering Twilight’s cards in a golden aura that essentially completely nullified them.
“Now; it's time to battle!” Lyra said as she and Twilight once again drove into the Colossus Sphere and began their 360-degree battle.
“Zelda, attack Dark Magician with Light Bow Barrage!” Zelda summoned forth her magical golden bow and fired an arrow of light that transformed into a cluster shot of arrows that pierced through the Dark Magician and vaporized him.
“I'm not letting you near my Life Points anymore! You may have stopped the cards on my field, but my hand is untouchable -- or at the very least, untouched -- so I can discard my Kuriboh to negate the damage from your attack!” Twilight and her Runner were covered in a swarm of fluffy little Kuriboh that formed a protective bubble around her and absorbed all the damage.
“Not bad... but this duel is still far from over! For now, I Set one more card face down and end my turn,” Lyra said as they both exited back to the track while a Set card appeared behind Zelda.
“My turn! I draw!” Twilight said as she drew her third card. Twilight was really backed into a corner now. With Lyra’s monster negating her effects on the field and no idea what her Set card was, she really needed some kind of a miracle to get out of this one.
“First; targeting Zelda, I activate the Equip Spell, Dark Binding Chain,” Twilight said as a spell with a picture of a dragon shackled to a pillar materialized. “The monster equipped with this card has their effects negated and cannot attack -- but here is the best part: if that chain is destroyed, the equipped monster is banished!” Twilight’s spell fired a chain made of dark magic at Zelda and tied her up. When she struggled in an attempt to break free, the magical chain zapped her with a charge of dark energy.
“Next; I Summon Magician’s Valkyria in Attack Mode.” A magician girl wearing an outfit very similar to her predecessor rose out of a portal and spun her staff around with a flourish.
Magician’s Valkyria LV: 4 ATK: 1600
“Finally; I Set one card face down and end my turn -- and during this End Phase, my Sealing Sword’s effect is finished and your dragon comes back,” Twilight said as a Set card appeared behind Ebon High and the second half of Sealing Sword lit up before vanishing from the field, thus freeing Black Rose Dragon from her prison.
Dark Magic Sealing Sword: 2
Black Rose Dragon LV: 7 ATK: 2400
“My turn! I draw!” Lyra said as she drew her card. Lyra was really enjoying this Duel. No one had really ever pushed her this far before and her whole body trembled with excitement as she thought of ways to defeat her capable opponent.
“One last thing about my Equip Spell... I forgot to mention it before, but you take 800 points of damage during each of your Standby Phases,” Twilight mentioned as the chain binding Zelda sparked up suddenly and unleashed a burst of electricity that coursed across Lyra.
Lyra: 3200 Twilight: 2450
“No matter; because I activate my Trap, Dimension Leap!” Lyra said as a Trap with a picture of Stardust Dragon entering a wormhole flipped up on the field. “This Trap allows me to banish one of my monsters until the Standby Phase of my next turn, and as you may have guessed: I'm using it on my Zelda -- thus freeing her from your chains!” A wormhole appeared above Zelda and sucked her in, causing the chains that previously bound her to fall to the ground and shatter.
“I now Summon Adagio the Melodious Diva in Attack Mode.” Adagio descended next to Black Rose Dragon and began her own unique vocalizing.
Adagio the Melodious Diva LV: 1 ATK: 1000
“Too bad she won't be around for long, because I activate my Trap: Dark Renewal! I can activate this Trap when you Summon a monster, and it allows me to tribute your monster and one of my own to Special Summon a Spellcaster-Type monster from my Deck or Graveyard.” A red coffin with gold metal framing appeared in a shroud of black smoke and opened up wide, sucking Magician’s Valkyria and Adagio into itself as wisps of energy before snapping shut.
“And now; with the power of these two monsters, I bring back my Dark Magician from beyond the grave!” The coffin opened up once more and Dark Magician raised from it, ready to fight again.
Dark Magician LV: 7 ATK: 2500
Both Twilight and Lyra drove for the Sphere, knowing what came next.
“Time to fight! Dark Magician, attack Black Rose Dragon with Dark Magic Attack!” Dark Magician sent another green orb of magical energy at Black Rose Dragon while Lyra scoured the Sphere for Action Cards and noticed one above her. She reached her arm out to grab it and then activated it on impulse.
“I activate the Action Spell, Evasion! Now your attack is blocked and both my dragon and my Life Points are safe.” Black Rose Dragon reared her head to the left and the sphere of energy missed and made an impact with the Sphere’s wall. Twilight clenched her fists tight around her Runner’s handlebars, and determined not to be outdone, she activated an Action Card of her own in response.
“I activate the Action Spell, Compensation! Whenever one of my attacks fails, I'm allowed to draw two cards.” Twilight drew her two cards and decided to show Lyra what her Xyz monster could really do.
“Now; I activate my Ebon High Magician’s effect! While he has Xyz material: I’m allowed to activate a Quick-Play Spell or a Trap Card from my Hand -- however; I must detach an Overlay Unit afterward. With this effect, I’ll activate the Quick-Play Spell, Dedication Through Light and Darkness! This Spell allows me to tribute my Dark Magician and summon something even more powerful: the legendary Dark Magician of Chaos!” Dark Magician was lost within a plume of thick, black smoke before being sucked into the card. Soon after, he was replaced by a magician with dark blue skin, wearing a leather outfit with a tri-pointed hat. His long flowing mane of black hair pulled in one’s eyes like a black hole.
Dark Magician of Chaos LV: 8 ATK: 2800
UNITS: 2 - 1 = 1
“It's still my Battle Phase, so I will have Dark Magician of Chaos attack Black Rose Dragon with Scepter Strike!” Dark Magician of Chaos leaped into the air and flung an orb of dark magic at Black Rose Dragon from his scepter and blew the flowery dragon apart into a blizzard of singed petals.
Lyra: 2800 Twilight: 2450
Twilight and Lyra exited the sphere and returned to the track.
“I switch my Ebon High Magician to Attack Mode.” Ebon High stood up tall and pointed his staff at Lyra with a hardened look in his eyes.
Ebon High Magician RANK: 7 ATK: 2300 UNITS: 1
“From my Hand: I activate the Equip Spell, Xyz Power Shift, and equip it onto Ebon High! This card swaps the Attack and Defense points of a Xyz Monster that it ends up equipped to.” Ebon High Magician struck a kind of “powering-up” pose as he felt the power surge through him.
2300 + 500 = 2800
“With that; I end my turn. At which point: my Dark Magician of Chaos allows me to add anyone Spell Card from my Graveyard back to my Hand. I think I will choose... my Secret Village,” said Twilight as she retrieved her lost Field Spell.
“But that’s not the end of it, because I also activate the effect of the Spell Returning Empire from my Graveyard! When a Field Spell is added to my Hand, I can banish this card to activate it immediately -- so now my Secret Village returns in full force.”
“Wait... since when did you have that in your Graveyard? I don't recall you using that during the Duel,” Lyra wracked her brain, thinking back on every move they made and couldn’t remember. Unless, of course...
“Remember back when I used my Robe’s effect to Summon my Dark Magician? Well, ‘Empire’ was the card I used to pay the cost for that effect. You see; I knew we would reach this point, so I prepared well in advance for it.”
As the forest and village huts from the beginning of the Duel sprung up anew right before her eyes, Lyra grit her teeth and frowned, knowing her Spells were locked down all over again.
“My turn! I draw!” Lyra shouted, hoping she would draw the one card that could save her. Lyra looked at the card she drew -- and was at first disappointed that it was a Spell Card, but then remembered she had a monster that could help her out of this situation.
“First things first; during my Standby Phase, Zelda returns to me from the beyond!” A wormhole opened up above and out of it came Zelda, playing her lyre and humming her song.
Zelda the Melodious Goddess LV: 10 ATK: 4000
“Now; I activate Zelda’s effect, Ballad of Time!” Zelda struck away at the chords that made up her ballad, encasing Twilight’s cards in a beautiful golden glow and preventing them from utilizing any of their effects.
“Next; since I have a Melodious monster on my field, I can special summon Rising Diva from my Graveyard.” Rising Diva rose from a portal and winked at Twilight before returning to her earlier song.
Rising Diva LV: 2 ATK: 1200
“Now that my Spells are free again, I can activate the card that will end this: the Spell Card, Melodious Music Storm!” Lyra shouted as a spell with a picture of Adagio, Aria, and Sonata singing their music to a wild crowd materialized on the field. “I can only activate this card when I have a ‘Melodious’ Fusion or Synchro Monster on my field. This card destroys every card on your field and inflicts 500 points of damage for each card destroyed by this effect. I count five cards in total, so you’re taking 2500 points of damage, Twilight!” Zelda’s fingers blitzed across her instrument’s strings as Rising Diva’s voice called out in song to accompany her. Twilight’s cards were changed one by one into music notes that smashed into Twilight, each one ringing out a powerful sound in corresponding order of scales as Twilight’s runner sputtered and emitted a plume of smoke while her Life Points hit zero.
Lyra Heartstring: 2800 Twilight Sparkle: 0
Winner: Lyra Heartstrings
“That was a very amazing Duel! Congratulations are in order -- but first; I have one last trick up my sleeve! Since you destroyed my Ebon High Magician, I can Special Summon a DARK Spellcaster-Type monster from my Deck; so I’ll summon my third copy of Dark Magician!” A violet portal opened up and out of it came Twilight’s third and final Dark Magician.
Dark Magician LV: 7 ATK: 2500
Twilight returned to her team’s pit after a long-fought Duel. She may have lost, but she did manage to give her prized student a good start for her turn as well as put a significant dent in Lyra’s Life Points. As soon as Twilight came to a full stop, she passed the baton and her Dark Magician to Starlight with a smile.
“Win this one for us, Starlight! Make sure to be careful when fighting that Zelda, though,” Twilight warned.
Starlight nodded, knowing full well who and what she was up against. “Don’t worry, Twilight! I'm ready for anything Lyra plans to throw at me,” Starlight replied with confidence.
Starlight took off and Twilight took her seat next to Sunset.
“By the way, Twilight... where did you learn all those fancy acrobatics you did?” Sunset asked -- very impressed by the stunts Twilight had done.
“Rainbow Dash -- the one from back home, I mean -- taught them to me when she was teaching me how to use my wings. Though, to be honest, I was just as amazed that I could do them even without my wings as anyone else,” Twilight replied.
Back in Appleloosa, everyone gathered in the saloon was enthralled as they watched the final match, cheering loudly as Lyra delivered the final blow to Twilight. Sky Stinger and Vapor Trail were both amazed and impressed by Lyra’s ability to turn Twilight’s own field against her. As Starlight took off, the bartender prepared his premium cider for everyone, as this was a very special match. All eyes were glued to the screen -- waiting to see what would happen next.
Starlight sped along the track and caught up with Lyra. She drew her opening hand, hoping to draw some good cards that she could use to deal with the 4000 ATK-powered goddess that stood in her way.
DUEL
Lyra Heartstrings: 2800
Starlight Glimmer: 4000
“My turn! I draw!” Starlight said as she drew her sixth card. Starlight did not have much to deal with Zelda just yet, at least not as far as she could tell. She checked what was available to her on her field and in her hand -- and her strategy manifested itself in her mind as a multi-part diagram, a purple line drawing a connection from one card to the next in her head.
“First off: I activate the Spell, Hero’s Sacrifice,” Starlight said as a card that showed a brave hero flying high into the atmosphere carrying a ticking bomb manifested on her field. “By sending the topmost five cards from my Deck to the Graveyard, I can Special Summon a level five or higher monster from my hand in Attack Position, but I must reduce that monster's ATK by 800 when it hits the field.” Starlight milled her top five cards: Hero Signal, Elemental HERO Avian, Elemental HERO Burstinatrix, Elemental HERO Necroshade, and Dramatic Return.
34 - 5 = 29
“From my hand: I Special Summon Elemental HERO Neos in Attack Position!” The audience was in awe as a muscular, humanoid white alien with cobalt eyes, red and blue torso markings, and a blue orb in the center of his chest descended from the sky and struck a heroic pose.
Elemental HERO Neos
LV: 7
ATK: 2500 - 800 = 1700
“Time for me to show you my new monster! But to do so; I must activate Polymerization -- and use it to fuse my Neos with Twilight’s Dark Magician!” Both Neos and Dark Magician jumped into the air and spun inside the fusion vortex.
“Mighty hero of Neo Space! Fuse with the servant of the great pharaoh and call forth the ancient spells, buried across time and space! Fusion Summon! Appear! Level 9! Elemental HERO Neos Magician!” Neos reemerged from the vortex, only this time wearing a blue magician’s robe while wielding a blue staff with a shimmering ruby on the end.
Elemental HERO Neos Magician
LV: 9
ATK: 3500
“When Neos Magician is successfully Fusion Summoned: I can add any Spell Card from my Deck to my hand, so I will retrieve the Field Spell, Skyscraper!” Starlight added her card to her already existing hand and decided to put it into immediate action.
“Now; I will activate the very same card. Behold! The Field Spell, Skyscraper!” An entire city rose up from the ground around the duelists. Tall buildings sandwiched the tracks around them as they sped down the track. Neos Magician perched himself on top of the tallest building in the center with his staff pointing up as he gazed at his city below.
“First it was those massive trees, now all these tall buildings... what's next, a space station?” asked Lyra sarcastically, already knowing Sunset would have something else absurd up her sleeve.
“Guess you’ll just have to wait and see -- if you make it to her, that is. But for now; let's battle!” Starlight said as she and Lyra drove towards the Sphere.
“In case you were wondering, these buildings are not just for show -- when one of my Elemental HEROes attacks a monster stronger than it is, they gain 1000 ATK during damage calculation!”
“That's quite the Field Spell. Guess I know what comes next.”
“That’s right; it's time to battle. Neos Magician, attack Zelda with Ancient Meteor Dive!” Neos dove off the building he was standing on and coated himself in a cloak of blue fire that burned brightly, turning into a rainbow of swirling flames as he moved ever faster. The power of the Skyscraper field flowed through him, enhancing his already great strength.
3500 + 1000 = 4500
Neos made contact with Zelda by coming to a hard stop and running his extended scepter right through her. She cried out as she exploded in a shower of sparks.
Lyra Heartstrings: 2300
Starlight Glimmer: 4000
4500 - 1000 = 3500
“Now that your monster is gone, my Magician activates his other effect. When he destroys a monster in battle, I'm allowed to add an ‘Elemental HERO’ or ‘Neo Spacian’ monster from my Deck to my hand -- so I will add Neo Spacian Grand Mole to my hand.” Starlight added her card and both Lyra and Starlight left the Sphere with the Battle Phase concluded.
“Finally; I set two cards face-down and end my turn,” Starlight said as two set cards appeared behind Neos Magician.
“Now that your turn is over, Zelda comes back from the great beyond!” Lyra said as a yellow pillar of light shot down from the sky and Zelda appeared out of it, fully healed.
Zelda the Melodious Goddess
LV: 10
ATK: 4000
“There is one thing about Zelda that I forgot to tell your teammate. If she is destroyed by battle, she comes back from the Graveyard in Attack Mode at the End Phase of the turn -- but that’s not all! When she comes back: she allows me to add a card from my Graveyard to my hand; so I will retrieve the Action Spell, Acceleration.” The Action Card that Lyra wanted to bring back slid out of her Graveyard and she took it back into her hand -- ready for when she would need it.
“My turn! I draw,” Lyra said as she drew her second card. She was on the edge with Skyscraper out. Lyra was worried that If she tried to attack Starlight’s HERO monsters, they would just power up and counter-attack. Lyra decided to do what she could to protect herself and build up her field until she had a proper plan of attack.
“For my first number this turn; I will Special Summon Lyricist the Melodious Songstress in Attack Mode.” A mint green fairy with hair the same cool, minty colors as Lyra’s set in a traditional Chinese style with gold hair ornaments and wearing a shimmering gold kimono appeared out of a sudden fog, fanning herself as she sang.
Lyricist the Melodious Songstress
LV: 6
ATK: 2400
“I activate Lyricist’s effect! Once per turn: I can change the level of a ‘Melodious’ monster that I control to a level from one to six until the End Phase of my turn, so I will make Rising Diva level six.” Lyricist began singing and Rising Diva voice began to grow higher as her level went up.
2 + 4 = 6
“Now that the stage is set, I will overlay my level six Lyricist and level six Rising Diva!” Both monsters transformed into streams of bright yellow energy, merging together in the galactic Xyz Summoning portal.
“Mighty flower of the springtime! Bloom from the sound of battle and sing your lovely song! Xyz Summon! Sing Loudly! Rank 6! Bloom Idol the Melodious Choir!” A pink flower descended from the sky and bloomed spectacularly as a pink fairy wearing a pink gown that looked very much like the flower she bloomed from sung out loud as she landed gracefully in Lyra’s Monster Zone.
Bloom Idol the Melodious Choir
RANK: 6
ATK: 2500
UNITS: 2
“Since Lyricist was used as Xyz Material: when my idol destroys one of your monsters, you will be forced to mill one card for every 500 points of damage you take -- but even before that; I activate Zelda’s effect! Ballad of Time!” Zelda played her signature ballad, and at its call, both Neos and the entire cityscape around them were encased in a golden aura as both Lyra and Starlight drove towards the Sphere.
“Before I attack; I activate my Bloom Idol’s effect! By detaching an Overlay Unit: your Neos has his Attack Points reduced to 0 until the End Phase.” Bloom Idol sang a song that drained the energy from Neos, the Neo Spacian hero feeling weaker with each passing note.
3500 - 3500 = 0
“Bloom Idol! Attack Neos Magician with Cherry Blossom Shot!” Bloom Idol took a breath and sung a high note that then transformed into a flurry of cherry blossom petals that spun around Neos Magician before slashing at him like thousands of miniature swords. The monster cried out in pain and exploded, covering the inside of the Sphere with flaming flower petals -- some of which landed on Starlight’s Deck.
“I'm not letting you finish me off that easily! Since you destroyed my Fusion Monster in battle, I can banish Dramatic Return from my Graveyard and Special Summon the Monsters that I used to Summon my monster from my Graveyard in Defense Mode -- and the best part is: they can't be destroyed this turn.” Neos and Dark Magician both leaped out of the portal that formed at the bottom of the Sphere and kneeled in front of Starlight with their arms crossed.
Dark Magician
LV: 7
DEF: 2100
Elemental HERO Neos
LV: 7
DEF: 2000
“There’s no real point in attacking anymore now that those two are here, so I’ll end my turn,” Lyra said as the golden aura around the buildings faded away.
“My turn! I draw!” Starlight said as she drew her third card. She placed the card in her hand and used her duel interface to check the contents of her Graveyard, seeing that she was very close to fulfilling the conditions for Summoning two of her best monsters.
“I summon Card Trooper in Attack Mode.” A little robot appeared and briefly looked around itself in alarm before turning itself to face the opposition again.
Card Trooper
LV: 3
ATK: 400
“I activate my Trooper’s effect! I can mill up to three cards from my Deck, and my Trooper gains 500 attack points for each card sent in this way. So; naturally, I will pay the maximum cost for this effect.” Starlight repeated the milling process again, thus filling her Graveyard with more resources for her to use: Elemental HERO Clayman, Elemental HERO Blazeman, and Triple Resurrection.
400 + 1500 = 1900
23 - 3 = 20
“Perfect! It looks like I milled the exact card I needed. I activate the effect of Triple Resurrection from my Graveyard! By banishing this card, I can Special Summon up to three Normal Monsters from my Graveyard in Attack Mode, so from my Graveyard I revive the Elemental HEROes Avian, Burstinatrix, and Sparkman!” A huge portal opened up in front of Starlight and out of it came a winged man in a green costume, a grey-haired lady in a skintight red jumpsuit, and a man with gold and cobalt armor whose face was completely covered by a light blue helmet.
Elemental HERO Avian
LV: 3
ATK: 1000
Elemental HERO Burstinatrix
LV: 3
ATK: 1200
Elemental HERO Sparkman
LV: 4
ATK: 1600
“I'm not finished yet; because next, I will activate the Spell, United Draw!” Starlight said as a spell with an image of five weak monsters holding hands materialized on Starlight’s field. “This card allows me to draw one card for every Normal Monster I have on my field, and including Twilight’s Dark Magician, that makes five monsters -- so I draw five cards.” Starlight drew her five cards -- glad to see that she drew everything she needed for a major play.
20 - 5 = 15
“Now that the preparations are complete -- it’s time for me to finish what Twilight started! I activate my Double Fusion! For the cost of 500 Life Points, I can Fusion Summon twice this turn using just this one card.”
Lyra Heartstrings: 2300
Starlight Glimmer: 1000
“For my first Fusion Summon, I will fuse my Avian and my Burstinatrix!” Both Avian and Burstinatrix leaped into the air and linked their arms together as they spun into the fusion vortex.
“Winged avenger of the skies above! Fuse with the mistress of fire and equality, and become the flame of hope that saves all! Fusion Summon! Rise Up! Level 6! Elemental HERO Flame Wingman!” A mysterious green hero with one wing on his right shoulder blade and a draconic left arm perched himself on top of the center building, waiting patiently for Starlight’s command.
Elemental HERO Flame Wingman
LV: 6
ATK: 2100
“And for my second fusion, I will fuse Flame Wingman with my Sparkman to Fusion Summon the monster that will help me end this!” Flame Wingman leaped into the air and Sparkman followed behind. Both monsters spun within the swirling fusion vortex.
“Mighty hero who carries the flame of hope, fuse with the hero of lightning that leads the way to the future and evolve into a beacon of hope! Fusion Summon! Evolve! Level 8! Elemental HERO Shining Flare Wingman!” An evolved version of Flame Wingman descended gently from the sky and landed on the same building on which Flame Wingman once stood, illuminating the sky above like a rising sun.
Elemental HERO Shining Flare Wingman
LV: 8
ATK: 2500
“Before you ask me about his attack points, there’s one thing I must point out -- Shining Flare Wingman gains 300 ATK for each of his comrades that rest in the grave, so since I currently have eight Elemental HEROes in my Graveyard that's a total of 2400 extra attack points.” The spirits of all of Starlight’s fallen heroes began to gather around Shining Flare Wingman as he powered up using their energy.
2500 + 2400 = 4900
“There's more! I activate the Spell, Miracle Contact! By shuffling the Neos that is on my field with Grand Mole in my hand and Flare Scarab in my Graveyard back to my Deck, I can Fusion Summon a Neos Fusion Monster while ignoring the Summoning conditions.” Neos’ body turned fully blue as he flew into the sky along with Grand Mole and Flare Scarab.
“Mighty hero of Neo Space, combine forces with the mole that tunnels through the cosmos and the scarab that burns brighter than the sun itself! Triple Contact Fusion! Erupt! Level 9! Elemental HERO Magma Neos!” Neos descended from the sky in armored plating, his right arm covered in molten rock and the claws of Grand Mole adorning his left.
Elemental HERO Magma Neos
LV: 9
ATK: 3000
15 + 3 = 18
“Here’s the thing you should know about Magma Neos: it gains 400 additional attack points for every card that is currently in play, so with seven cards on my field and two on yours -- that makes a total of nine cards, so Magma Neos gains 3600 attack points! Let’s see you beat over that!” Magma Neos began to power up as the magma flowing along his body began to glow brightly with an intense heat.
3000 + 3600 = 6600
“Those are some powerful monsters. Let's see what they can do!” Both Lyra and Starlight drove for the Sphere and the battle began.
“Time to end this! Shining Flare Wingman, attack Zelda with Shimmering Skydive Scorcher!” Shining Flare Wingman dove from the roof of the building and spun in the air as he was wreathed in solar energy that allowed him to devastate the goddess once more.
Lyra Heartstrings: 1400
Starlight Glimmer: 1000
“If I’m remembering correctly, Zelda returns to the field during the End Phase and will use her effect when she does so, right? Wrong! Because when Shining Flare Wingman destroys a monster in battle, you take damage equal to that monster’s attack points!” Shining Flare Wingman fired a green stream of energy at Lyra, only for her to suddenly accelerate and move out of its range -- avoiding the damage completely.
“I'm not done yet! Remember the card Zelda brought back for me? Well; behold the Action Spell, Acceleration! Now your effect damage is negated.”
“I did not forget. In fact, that was only just the first wave. Here comes the second: Magma Neos, attack Bloom Idol with Meteor Meltdown!” Magma Neos held its hands close together and slowly built up a giant meteor. Once fully formed, it launched the massive ball of rock at a defenseless Bloom Idol. Lyra noticed an Action Card up ahead and grabbed it, activating it out of sheer desperation.
“I activate the Action Spell, Battle Heal! Not only does this end the Battle Phase, but we both gain 1000 Life Points.” Both Lyra and Starlight exited the Sphere and were enveloped in a green aura as their life recovered.
Lyra Heartstrings: 2400
Starlight Glimmer: 2000
“I end my turn there. Normally: this is the part where Magma Neos would return to my Extra Deck, but I think I have a better idea. I activate the Continuous Trap, Contact Expansion! This Trap negates the effect that would send a ‘Neos’ Fusion Monster back to my Extra Deck during the End Phase. However; to keep this Trap active, I must pay 500 Life Points during each of my Standby Phases.”
“Now; just like you said earlier, my Zelda returns to the field -- and I get a card from my Graveyard back to my hand!” Zelda returned to her previous position from the same shining pillar of light that rose up from the ground before.
Zelda the Melodious Goddess
LV: 10
ATK: 4000
“Too bad! I was prepared for that. I activate the Trap, Summon Penalty! When you Special Summon a monster you take damage equal to half of that monster’s attack points,” Starlight cut in as she revealed her Trap Card. A red pentagram appeared beneath Zelda and zapped her with a painful shock, dealing a hefty blow to Lyra as well.
Lyra Heartstrings: 400
Starlight Glimmer: 2000
“Damage aside; I still get a card from my Graveyard, so I will add my Melodious Music Storm back to my hand,” Lyra declared as she retrieved her lost Spell Card, ready to take her turn.
“My turn! I draw!” Lyra said as she drew her second card. Lyra knew she was bound to lose at this rate and decided to try and leave something behind for Lightning to use once she had been tagged in.
“I may be going down, but I'm going down fighting! I activate the Spell, Xyz Sacrifice!” Lyra said as a Spell appeared on her field that depicted two Xyz monsters falling into a ravine. “By tributing Bloom Idol, I can destroy one of your monsters -- so with it, I can take down Magma Neos!” Bloom Idol leaped at Magma Neos and tackled him, shoving the Neo-Spacian Fusion into a purple portal that closed up instantaneously behind them.
“When a ‘Neos’ Fusion Monster leaves the field, my Contact Expansion is automatically destroyed,” Starlight explained as her Trap Card fizzled out and left the playing field due to its own effect.
4900 + 300 = 5200
“For my next -- and possibly my last -- trick: I activate the Spell, Melodious Music Storm! And I'm sure you remember what this one does, but just in case you need a reminder: it destroys all your cards and inflicts 500 points of damage for each one!”
A few seconds after Lyra activated her card Starlight noticed an Action Card next to her and grabbed it. Starlight looked at it and grinned. “I activate the Action Spell, Magical Firewall! Not only does this negate your card’s activation, but you also take 500 points of damage in kind. You’re done, Lyra!”
Lyra’s card was set aflame, and the ashes and embers left behind scattered and fell to the ground around her as her Life Points dropped to zero. Her Runner was covered entirely by a cloud of smoke as the computer systems declared Starlight the winner.
Lyra Heartstrings: 0
Starlight Glimmer: 2000
WINNER: Starlight Glimmer
The defeated Lyra drove her Duel Runner back to her team’s pit and handed the baton and her Zelda to Lightning. Filled with excitement and anticipation, Lightning cracked a smile for the first time in quite a while.
“Lightning! Be careful out there; Starlight still has one powerful monster in play,” Lyra warned as Lightning took the baton from her outstretched hand.
“Don’t worry, Lyra. Starlight may have a powerful monster on her side, but I have something even better!” Lightning assured her teammate as she prepared to take off. After revving up her engine, Lightning took off from the starting line -- quickly gaining on Starlight.
Meanwhile: on the roof of the stadium high above the crowds, a mysterious cloaked figure finished off the last of their notes on Lyra’s Duel, and with a flourish they flipped the page, ready to fill their next section on Lightning.
“Rest up, Miss Heartstrings; everything is going all according to plan,” The cloaked figure murmured into the pages of their book. The figure then broke into an ominous, echoing laugh -- nearly drowned out by the cacophony of the crowd, as the match below raged on.
Lightning accelerated into high gear and caught up to Starlight. She drew her opening hand and the Duel picked up again.
DUEL Lightning Dust: 4000 Starlight Glimmer: 2000
“My turn! I draw!” Lightning said as she drew her sixth card. Even though Lyra left her most cherished monster with her, Lightning knew she still needed something more if she wanted to win this game. Lightning picked a card from her hand and played it to the field, determined to start strong.
“First: I activate the Spell, Dark Hole! This card will destroy all of our monsters; so Mister Hot, Bright, and Shiny -- along with that worthless tin can and that magician -- are no more.”
“But... that will also destroy your monster as well! Why would you do something so reckless?” Starlight wondered aloud before she suddenly realized what Lightning was planning.
“I see you’ve caught on! That’s right: during the End Phase, Zelda comes back -- but before all that, I activate my own Field Spell, Raidraptor Mega Hanger.” A giant mechanical fortress descended from the clouds and hovered over the city that was still in play. “Thanks to this fort of mine, whenever I Normal or Special Summon a ‘Raidraptor’ monster: I can Special Summon another copy of that same monster from my hand or Deck once per turn, during either player's turn!”
“Speaking of which... since I have no monsters on my field, I can Special Summon Raidraptor Upgrade Lanius from my hand in Attack Mode.” A black and green mechanical bird appeared and flew next to Lightning as it let loose a mechanized screech.
Raidraptor - Upgrade Lanius LV: 5 ATK: 2000
“Now Mega Fortress’s effect activates! With it: another Upgrade Lanius takes flight from my Deck and joins the one on my field.” A flurry of activity ignited upon the Mega Fortress as the runway was loaded with a second Upgrade Lanius that was launched into the sky before it took flight of its own accord and soared alongside the first.
Raidraptor - Upgrade Lanius LV: 5 ATK: 2000
“That’s not the end of my flock! Since I control a ‘Raidraptor’ monster, I can Special Summon Raidraptor Repair Lanius in Defense Mode.” Another mechanical bird took flight, only this particular one had a number of arms with repair and maintenance tools in its back.
Raidraptor - Repair Lanius LV: 5 DEF: 2900
“Now that my monsters are ready, I Overlay my two Level Five Upgrade Lanius with my Level Five Repair Lanius.” All three of Lightning’s monsters turned into streams of purple energy and entered a galaxy-like portal and exploded.
“Wings of crimson and claws of steel! Fly high and incinerate my foes to ash! Xyz Summon! Burn Brightly! Rank 5! Raidraptor Torch Phoenix!” A crimson mechanical bird with exhaust pipes for feathers and chains for tail feathers descended from the sky and flew above Lightning as it emanated an intense heat.
“3000 Attack Points? That’s very strong, indeed -- and I'm guessing that bird has an effect I should be worrying about?” Starlight asked, fully well knowing that she may come to regret asking.
“Absolutely correct! Here is a demonstration! By detaching an Overlay Unit: Torch Phoenix destroys all of the cards that are on your field and you take 400 points of damage for each card destroyed by this effect.”
UNITS 3 - 1 = 2
Torch Phoenix absorbed one of its Overlay Units into its chest and flew higher into the air, then dropped a massive amount of bombs onto the city below -- destroying it completely. During the recreation of The London Blitz created by Lightning, Starlight managed to appear safely out of the blaze holding an Action Card that had blown towards her during the bombing. She activated it to the field with a smirk.
“While your Phoenix was busy destroying my city, I managed to grab the Action Spell, Reversal! Now: instead of losing Life Points, I gain the same amount I would have lost.” Starlight was covered in a green aura as her Life Points rose up.
Lightning: 4000 Starlight: 2400
“You may have avoided my blitzkrieg, but now the effect of Upgrade Lanius activates! When it's detached from a Xyz Monster, I'm allowed to add a ‘Rank-Up-Magic’ Spell from my Deck to my hand -- and the one I'm adding is Rank-Up-Magic Phoenix Force.” Lightning’s Deck flashed, and one of her cards lit up so she knew which one to grab. Both Lightning and Starlight drove for the Sphere, ready for battle.
“Time for me to knock you out of this match. Torch Phoenix, attack Starlight directly with Flame Impact Revolution!” Torch Phoenix flew higher into the sky and dived down toward Starlight at an incredible speed while covering itself in a coat of fire.
“I'm not going anywhere -- but this guy is! By banishing Necro Gardna from my Graveyard, I can extinguish your Phoenix’s flames and stop its attack.” The spirit of Necro Gardna charged at Torch Phoenix and stopped its attack before vanishing once again.
Both Lightning and Starlight exited the Sphere, and Lightning decided to show Starlight something even more powerful.
“You may have stopped my Phoenix’s attack, but that does not mean I'm finished. Next up; I activate the Spell Rank-Up-Magic Phoenix Force,” Lightning said as a Spell with a picture of the Raidraptor emblem covered in red and blue fire appeared on the field.
“This card Ranks Up my Torch Phoenix into a ‘Raidraptor’ Xyz Monster that is three Ranks higher and also becomes an additional Overlay Unit for that monster. So; I will rebuild the Overlay Network with my Torch Phoenix!” Torch Phoenix turned into a stream of purple energy and entered a galaxy-like portal that exploded.
“Mighty bird of legend, forged from the flames of battle! Evolve into an even mightier bird and transcend the atmosphere! Rank Up Xyz Evolution! Take Off! Raidraptor Satellite Cannon Falcon!” A new falcon with red and white plating equipped with many futuristic blasters materialized on the field, screeching as it took off like a rocket -- stopping high above the clouds and almost completely unseen by the Duelists on the ground.
“As much as I would love to keep fighting, I'm afraid I must end this now -- so for my final move, I activate the Spell Xyz Soul Blast!” Lightning said as a Spell with a picture of a Xyz Monster firing its Overlay Units as if they were a volley of missiles appeared on Lightning’s field. “This Spell detaches all of Satellite Cannon Falcon’s Overlay Units, and you take 1,000 damage for each one. So; with four units, that’s 4,000 damage! Looks like that's the end for you.” Four purple stars appeared around the Raidraptor emblem in the sky that seemed to actually be Lightning’s monster, surging with power.
“It's not over ‘til the last card is played, and I do have a card left to play! That card is my Seven Slot Summoner! When I would take effect damage; I can discard this card and halve the damage, but that's not all -- I can also Special Summon up to three Level Seven monsters from my hand, Deck, or Graveyard -- so from my Deck, I bring back the Elemental HERO Neos! And from my Graveyard, I resurrect Dark Magician -- and I’ll play both in Attack Mode.” Neos and Dark Magician appeared out of a purple portal and stood to await Starlight’s command.
Elemental Hero Neos LV: 7 ATK: 2500
Dark Magician LV: 7 ATK: 2500
“Good thing I was prepared for that. By discarding Raidraptor Charger Lanius: any effect damage I inflict becomes doubled. There is no way I'm letting you out-maneuver this move, by any means!”
Before the distant stars were revealed to actually be huge purple flaming meteors, Starlight saw an Action Card above her and grabbed it as she passed underneath. Starlight was not happy about it -- but had no other options, so she activated it anyway.
“Fine! If I'm going down, you're going down with me. I activate the Action Spell, String of Fate! Whenever I would take effect damage: this card inflicts that damage to both of us at the same time, instead. Looks like that's the end of our time in the spotlight.” A red string appeared and tied itself around both Starlight and Lightning’s pinkie fingers, linking the two Duelists together. As the meteors fell and crashed around Starlight one by one, the vibrations from the string affected Lightning, draining her Life Points as well.
Lightning Dust: 0 Starlight Glimmer: 0
DRAW
“I may be going down, but remember that Zelda comes back now that my turn is over.” A yellow light appeared overhead and Zelda came back from within it, awaiting the next Duelist.
Zelda the Melodious Goddess LV: 10 ATK: 4000
Both Starlight and Lightning drove for their respective pits and handed their batons to the next Duelists, who were both ready on standby and waiting for their chance.
“Sorry. I couldn’t keep things going and my best attack failed,” Lightning said with a sigh as she passed the baton and the cards on her Duel Disk over to Silver.
“It's okay, Lightning. It was still a draw and not a loss, so be proud of yourself and enjoy the next match,” Silver said before taking off.
At the same time, Starlight pulled into her pit and passed her own baton to Sunset.
“That was the most fun match I ever had! Too bad I was forced to end it in a draw,” Starlight said as she passed the baton and her monsters to Sunset.
“Don't worry; a draw is not so bad -- besides, I have been waiting for this matchup for a long time,” Sunset said as she took off.
Both Silver and Sunset took off at incredible speed. Silver felt the feelings of his teammates resonate in both of the monsters they had left him with. Sunset felt the same way about the monster her team left her with, overjoyed by the fact she could square off against such a worthy foe.
“Well, Silver. This is it: the match we promised each other a couple of months ago!” Sunset said with giddy anticipation.
“Indeed it is, Sunset! Let's give it our all, and give the audience a great show,” Silver said as the crowd cheered louder.
DUEL Silver Chance: 4000 Sunset Shimmer: 4000
“My turn! I draw!” Sunset said as she drew her sixth card. Even though Sunset valued the bonds of her team she wanted to start things off with just her and Siver since she had been wanting this match for months now. Sunset drew the exact card she needed to do just that.
“To start thing off: I will activate the Spell Future Warp,” Sunset said as a Spell with a picture of a wrestler being zapped inside a time machine appeared on Sunset’s field. “This Spell banishes all of our monsters for the next two turns.” Both the monsters on each side of the field were hit by a green bolt of lightning that removed them from the game board without a trace.
“I want this match to start off just between the two of us -- besides, this won't be fun if it ends as quickly as the last game did,” Sunset said, a sentiment she shared with Silver, who nodded in agreement.
“Anyway, back to the Duel! I discard Level Eater from my hand to Special Summon Quickdraw Synchron.” A robotic cowboy with blue plating appeared and reached for the gun in his holster, ready to fire at a moment’s notice.
Quickdraw Synchron LV: 5 ATK: 700
“Now; I activate Level Eater’s effect from my Graveyard. By reducing the Level of a Level Five or higher monster I control by one, I can Special Summon it to the field.” A black bug with a single red and yellow Level star on its back appeared from the grave and passed through Quickdraw, reducing its Level.
5 - 1 = 4
Level Eater LV: 1 ATK: 600
“Next up; I Summon Synchron Carrier.” An orange and yellow tow truck-like robot appeared and began loudly blaring its siren as it landed next to Sunset.
Synchron Carrier LV: 2 ATK: 0
“Before I go into just what my Carrier does, I activate the Spell, Tuning! This allows me to add a ‘Synchron’ Tuner monster to my hand, but I must mill my top card after I do so. I will add Junk Synchron to my hand.” Sunset added her chosen monster to her hand and then milled the top card from her Deck.
33 - 1 = 32
“Now to explain what my Carrier does. Once per turn: during the Main Phase, I can Normal Summon or Set a ‘Synchron’ monster one additional time, along with my primary Normal Summon -- so I will summon the monster I just added: Junk Synchron!” A robot with orange plating made of various items, thin orange glasses, and a long white scarf appeared next to Carrier.
Junk Synchron LV: 3 ATK: 1300
“When I Normal Summon Junk Synchron: I can Special Summon a Level Two or lower monster from my Graveyard, so I will bring back Tuningware.” A tiny robot with a yellow scarf and a pot for a hat spun around and then landed in the Zone next to Junk Synchron.
Tuningware LV: 1 DEF: 300
“Five monsters at once without a Pendulum Summon... that is very awesome. Can't wait to see what you’ve got planned next!” Silver said with excitement.
“Well; get ready to see just that -- because I tune my Level Three Junk Synchron with my Level Two Synchron Carrier.” Junk Synchron pulled the ripcord on his chest plate and revved its engines before turning into three stars, then three green rings that encircled Synchron Carrier and turned it into two stars that fell into alignment.
2 + 3 = 5
“Scholar of the future! Show me the path to victory and enlighten my foe! Synchro Summon! Appear! Level Five! Tech Genus Hyper Librarian!” A man dressed like an uppity college professor landed onto the field and began looking closely at his futuristic tablet.
Tech Genus Hyper Librarian LV: 5 ATK: 2400
“But wait, there's still more to come! Now; I tune my Level Four Quickdraw Synchron with my Level One Level Eater to Synchro Summon a creature that will bring my plan to the next stage.” Quickdraw fired its gun at a roulette table and shot a hole through a card that looked like a road-paving robot and then turned into four stars, then four rings that encircled Level Eater and turned it into a single star.
1 + 4 = 5
“Clustering wishes! Become the law that shines brighter and brings justice to the streets below! Synchro Summon! Shoot em all! Level Five! Road Sniper!” A golden mechanical soldier with silver armor plating pulled out his highly customized sniper rifle and took aim at Silver.
Road Sniper LV: 5 ATK: 2300
“Librarian’s effect activates! Whenever a player performs a successful Synchro Summon: I’m allowed to draw one card, and the best part is that it's a passive effect -- so I can just keep on using it,” Sunset said as she drew her new card.
“I activate Road Sniper’s effect. Once per turn: I'm allowed to Special Summon a Level Two or lower Warrior or Machine-Type monster from my Deck in Attack Mode, and you take damage equal to its Attack Points! With this effect, I Special Summon Jet Synchron from my Deck.” Road Sniper fired a yellow flare that then turned into a road of light that a turbine-like robot skated onto the field with, coming to a hard stop next to Road Sniper.
Jet Synchron LV: 1 ATK: 500
“Since Jet Synchron has 500 Attack Points, you take 500 points of damage.” Road Sniper took aim and fired a shot at Silver, nailing him right in the back.
Silver Chance: 3500 Sunset Shimmer: 4000
“For the next one, I tune my Level One Jet Synchron with the Level One Tuningware.” Jet Synchron began spinning its turbine and then burst into a star and then transformed into a ring and encircled Tuningware and turning it into a single star.
1 + 1 = 2
“Clustering wishes will call out a new speed's horizon! Become the path its light shines upon! Synchro Summon! The Power of Hope! Synchro Tuner! Formula Synchron!” A race car-like robot appeared and transformed into a semi-humanoid robot form and crossed its arms.
Formula Synchron LV: 2 DEF: 1500
“Now; the effects of Hyper Librarian, Formula Synchron, and Tuningware chain to each other -- each of them allowing me to draw one more card,” Sunset added as she drew her three cards. As much as Sunset wanted to bring out her ultimate weapon, she also wanted to give Silver a fair chance.
“ I set two cards face-down and end my turn,” Sunset said as two set cards appeared behind her monsters.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his sixth card. Silver recognized this setup Sunset had and realized that if he tried destroying her monsters she would summon something more powerful and end things fast.
“ First I set the pendulum scale with scale one Thorn Buster Destruction Sword and scale nine Pollen Buster Destruction Sword. Two pillars of light sprang up between Silver. In the left one a whelp carrying a red sword with a vine design engraved on the blade and a rose shaped pommel appeared above a stylized one and in the right one, a whelp carrying a golden sword with a butterfly-like hilt appeared above a stylized nine.
Silver: ♦1___________9♦
“Now, I can simultaneously Summon multiple monsters between the Levels of Two and Eight.” A portal opened from the web that was created in the sky and three streams of light came out.
“I Pendulum Summon My Buster Blader, Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, and Curse Buster Destruction Sword from my hand!” Buster Blader landed and readied his sword while Odd-Eyes unleashed a mighty roar upon landing. Finally, while not as imposing, a whelp with a skull-like hat carrying a black sword decorated with a golden skull on the hilt in its mouth appeared alongside the larger monsters.
Buster Blader LV: 7 ATK: 2600
Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon LV: 7 ATK: 2500
Curse Buster Destruction Sword LV: 3 ATK: 1500
“Before I continue my move, this is one thing you should know: my Thorn Buster’s Pendulum Effect negates all your monsters’ effects while I control Buster Blader, so your precious Accel Synchro won’t work this time,” Silver pointed out as the waves of energy emanating from Thorn Buster wrapped all of Sunset’s monsters in thick, pointed vines.
“I knew you might try something like this -- which is why I Set this card. I activate the Trap Card, Synchro Air Raid!” Sunset said as a Trap with a picture of Dark Strike Fighter dropping bombs onto a city revealed itself. “This Trap allows me to destroy one card on the field for every Synchro Monster I control. Since I have a total of three, I can destroy three cards! Say goodbye to your Pendulum Scales and... my other Set card.” Road Sniper took aim at Pollen Buster and shot it down. Hyper Librarian swiped at his tablet and fired a square shaped beam from said tablet at Thorn Buster and destroyed it as well. Finally, Formula Synchron leaped into the air and drop-kicked Sunset’s other Set card.
“Before my Set card gets destroyed, I will activate it -- so behold: my Conquered Territory,” Sunset said as the same card Twilight used in her section of the Duel activated. “You remember what this does, right? Just in case you don’t: it allows me to activate a Field Spell from my Deck, so I activate my Field Spell: Starlight Junktion!” New segments of track began to replace certain parts of the track and formed a clover-shaped junction with lights that made the stadium sparkle like the city at night around the Sphere and added new ways in and out of the Sphere. “There is one thing Twilight did not tell you about this Trap, though. If it’s activated while you already have a Field Spell in play, your Field Spell is demolished.” Suddenly; the fortress hovering above the stadium self-destructed and crashed into the arena before exploding into a blizzard of pixels.
“Allow me to explain what my Field Spell does. Whenever I perform a Synchro Summon during your turn, I can send any one of your cards back to your Deck -- and in case you did not know, Accel Synchro Summons count as Synchro Summoning during your turn.”
“Well; since my Scales are gone, I guess it's time to use my original strategy. I still have my Normal Summon, so I will Summon Buster Whelp in Attack Mode!” Buster Whelp flew out of its portal and landed next to its master.
Buster Whelp LV: 1 ATK: 400
“I’m sure you remember what happens when my Whelp is Normal Summoned -- he allows me to add a ‘Destruction Sword’ card to my hand, so I think I will go with an old favorite: Dragon Buster Destruction Sword.” Silver added the card to his hand and activated Dragon Buster’s equip effect, much like he always tended to do.
“I will equip Dragon Buster from my hand, and then I will unequip him to Special Summon him to the field.” Buster Blader’s sword changed for a brief moment, but he immediately threw it aside and the whelp carrying it appeared and landed onto the field as it caught the hilt in its mouth.
Dragon Buster Destruction Sword LV: 1 ATK; 400
“I’m sure you remember that you’re not the only one who can Synchro Summon, Sunset! I tune my Level One Dragon Buster with my Level Seven Buster Blader to Synchro Summon one of my best cards.” Dragon Buster leaped into the air and swung its sword before turning into a star and then a green ring that encircled Buster Blader who turned into seven stars that fell into alignment.
LV 7 + LV 1 = LV 8
" mighty dragon that guards the treasure of the hero -- come to my aid, and protect thy hero and his allies! Synchro Summon! Rise up! Level Eight! Buster Dragon!” Buster Dragon descended from the sky and took up its defensive position like it always did.
Buster Dragon LV: 8 DEF: 2800
“I didn’t forget. But you should remember that when one of us Synchro Summons, I get to draw one card,” Sunset reminded Silver as she drew her free card, courtesy of Buster Dragon.
“That's fine by me because now Buster Dragon's first effect activates. If I don't control a Buster Blader, he Summons one from my Graveyard. Appear, Buster Blader!” Buster Dragon slammed its tail on the ground and Buster Blader leaped out from the portal it opened and prepared his sword.
Buster Blader LV: 7 ATK: 2600
“Let's not forget my dragon’s passive effect. It turns all of your monsters into Dragon-Types.” All of Sunset’s monsters transformed into futuristic-looking dragons while still maintaining their original aspects and unique features.
2600 + 1500 = 4100
“As much as I would like to attack your monsters, they are what is keeping mine stronger -- so I will end my turn here.”
Future Warp: 1
“My turn! I draw,” Sunset said as she drew her fifth card. Sunset planned to end things, but Silver interrupted her.
“My dragon’s other effect now activates! During your turn: I'm allowed to equip a Destruction Sword card from my Graveyard to Buster Blader, so I will equip Dragon Buster. Now; you can’t Summon any more monsters from your Extra Deck.” The sword Dragon Buster was carrying replaced the sword Buster Blader was holding.
“Nice try, Silver; but I’ve seen you use that tactic more times than I can count, so I will counter it by activating the Quick-Play Spell, Cosmic Cyclone! By paying 1000 Life Points, I can target one Spell or Trap Card and banish it -- and as you may know, while Dragon Buster is equipped to your monster it counts as a Spell Card. So, say goodbye!”
Silver Chance: 3500 Sunset Shimmer: 3000
A purple vortex appeared and sucked up Dragon Buster and Buster Blader’s transformed sword and undid the short-lived lock on Sunset’s Extra Deck.
“Now that my Extra Deck is freed up again; time for me to show you my ultimate monster!” Sunset shifted to Mach 1 as she declared her Summoning.
“I tune my Level Two Synchro Tuner Formula Synchron with my Level Five Road Sniper and Level Five Tech Genus Hyper Librarian!” Sunset shouted as she leaned right and took off from the nearby ramp.
"When the gathering stars become one, a new bond will illuminate the future! Become the path its light shines upon! Limit Over Accel Synchro!” Sunset shouted with all her might before vanishing in the middle of her jump and then reappeared ahead of Silver with her new monster. The light of evolution! Level Twelve! Shooting Quasar Dragon!" A stark white dragon with scales as bright as the stars appeared and left a trail of stardust in its wake.
Shooting Quasar Dragon LV: 12 ATK: 4000
4100 - 1000 = 3100
“That's quite the dragon you’ve Summoned. I'm guessing it must have some powerful effects?” Silver asked, knowing he must stay on his guard.
“Indeed it does. Like, for instance: my dragon can attack a number of times, equal to the number of non-Tuners used to Summon it. Since my non-Tuners were Road Sniper and Hyper Librarian, it can attack twice -- but that’s not all. Once, during either of our turns: it can negate the activation or effect of any card and destroy it!”
Both Silver and Sunset drove towards the Sphere and began the battle.
“Time to fight! Shooting Quasar Dragon, attack Buster Blader with Creation Burst!” Two orbs of light appeared in Shooting Quasar’s claws. The first one was thrown at Buster Blader before it took the spiritual form of Road Sniper before his eyes, charging headlong at Buster Blader with his rifle pointing forward like a blade. Silver was worried until he saw an Action Card beneath him and leaped down to grab it. Silver used Odd-Eyes as a mount and jumped back onto his Runner. Silver activated his new Action Card just in the nick of time.
“I activate the Action Spell, Miracle! Not only does this halve the battle damage, but my Buster Blader lives to fight another day.”
“Nice try! I activate Quasar’s effect, so your card’s effect is negated. Quasar’s attack continues!” Silver’s Action Card was covered in a white aura that then destroyed it.
Silver noticed another Action Card and grabbed it, activating it out of desperation. “I activate the Action Spell, Double Attack! This doubles my Blader’s current Attack Points until the End Phase of this turn!” Buster Blader began to glow with power as his Attack Points skyrocketed.
3100 x 2 = 6200
The ghostly form of Road Sniper collided into Buster Blader and was deflected back at Shooting Quasar Dragon, thus destroying it and creating a huge plume of smoke that covered the whole interior of the Sphere.
Silver Chance: 3500 Sunset Shimmer: 800
Silver was about ready to declare his next attack until the smoke cleared and Sunset appeared from within with a new dragon by her side that shared the same shimmering white scales as the last one.
Shooting Star Dragon LV: 10 ATK: 3300
“What is that dragon? And how did you Summon it?” Silver asked, confused by what had happened within the smoke.
“Simple! When Shooting Quasar Dragon is destroyed, he allows me to summon Shooting Star Dragon from my Extra Deck -- so now I attack Odd-Eyes with Stardust Mirage!” Shooting Star charged at Odd-Eyes and created a trail of afterimages in its wake as it moved at blistering speeds and destroyed Odd-Eyes.
Silver Chance: 2700 Sunset Shimmer: 800
Both Silver and Sunset exited the Sphere and Sunset continued her turn. “I set four cards face-down and end my turn,” she said as four Set cards appeared behind her newly Summoned Shooting Star Dragon.
6200 - 3100 = 3100
“My turn! I draw!” Silver said as he drew his card. Silver needed some way to regain his ground before Sunset could do any more damage to him.
“First; I activate the Spell Rebuild Pendulum! If there are any face-up Pendulum Monsters in my Extra Deck, I can activate Pendulum Monsters from my Deck whose scales are in between the highest and lowest Scale number there. Since Thorn Buster is Scale One and Pollen Buster is Scale Nine, I can activate two Scales between Two and Eight -- so I activate the Scale Two Wolf Buster and Scale Eight Dragonpit Magician from my Deck directly to the field!” A whelp carrying a silver Excalibur-like sword with a golden wolf head design on the hilt appeared above a stylized two and Dragonpit Magician appeared above a stylized eight.
Silver: ♦2____________8♦
“Now I can Pendulum Summon multiple monsters between the Levels of Three and Seven.” A pink hole opened above Silver and three streams of light burst forth from it.
“I Pendulum Summon my Thorn Buster and Pollen Buster Destruction Sword monsters, alongside Odd-Eyes!” Thorn Buster and Pollen Buster clashed their swords together as they landed on the field and Odd-Eyes let loose a mighty roar.
Thorn Buster Destruction Sword LV: 4 ATK: 1600
Pollen Buster Destruction Sword LV: 3 ATK: 1200
Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon LV: 7 ATK: 2500
“Thorn Buster’s effect now activates! When this card is Special Summoned: I can destroy one of your cards for every ‘Destruction Sword’ monster I control. Including my Scales, that's four -- so I will destroy your back row.” Silver was sure he had won until Sunset pointed out one little flaw in his plan.
“My Shooting Star Dragon negates one effect that involves destruction per turn, so my cards are safe,” Sunset said mockingly, amused that Silver had missed such an important part of Shooting Star’s effect.
“That's what you think! My Wolf Buster’s Pendulum effect negates the effects of all your Monsters as long as I control Buster Blader, so your dragon can't do anything to stop me.”
Sunset was less amused that she had missed Wolf Buster’s effect, but she was not deterred. “I still have my backup plan. I activate my Trap, Starlight Road! Since at least two of my cards are being targeted for destruction: I can negate your monster’s effect and destroy it instead.” Sunset’s revealed Trap Card fired a white blast of energy at Thorn Buster and destroyed it. “But here’s the best part: after I do that, I can Special Summon Stardust Dragon straight from my Extra Deck.” Stardust Dragon appeared out of a flash of light and roared.
Stardust Dragon LV: 8 ATK: 2500
“Not bad. I activate Pollen Buster’s effect! When you Special Summon a monster: I can tribute this card and at least one other ‘Destruction Sword’ monster and draw two cards.” Silver sacrificed Pollen Buster, Buster Whelp, and Curse Buster then drew his two cards, relieved to see that he drew exactly what he needed and right when he needed it.
“Time for me to Summon my part of our team’s plan -- and to do just that, I activate the Spell Destruction Swordsman Fusion!” Sunset was worried since she knew what that card did and could not stop it at the moment.
“I fuse my Buster Blader with your Shooting Star Dragon to Summon my Deck’s greatest weapon.” Both Buster Blader and Shooting Star Dragon were absorbed by the vortex above them.
“Soul of the dragon that connects the bonds of friendship, combine with the hero who slays all evil that stands in his path! Fusion Summon! Rise, Buster Blader The Dragon Destroyer Swordsman!” Silver’s Dragon Destroyer landed next to Odd-Eyes and readied his sword for battle.
“You may have stopped my dragon from using any of its effects, but I'm not done yet,” Sunset said with determination.
“Maybe so, but don't forget that your dragon now must switch to Defense Mode.” Dragon Destroyer stabbed his sword into the ground and unleashed a magic wave onto Sunset’s field that forced all her Dragon-Type monsters, or rather, her single Dragon-Type monster into Defense Position.
Stardust Dragon LV: 8 DEF: 2000
“Finally; I set one card face-down and end my turn. During my End Phase, my Scales are destroyed, since I used Rebuild Pendulum to activate them.” Both of Silver’s Pendulum Scales self-destructed as a storm cloud appeared and violent winds blew them away.
Future Warp: 2
“Now; the effect of Future Warp has ended, and our monsters return.” The monsters left behind by both side’s teammates reappeared and looked confused as to what had happened while they were gone.
“My turn! I draw,” Sunset said as she drew her card. Sunset had everything she needed to end this, but she had to find a way to get her monsters back into Attack Position to do so. She noticed that, luckily, she drew exactly what she needed to do just that.
“I may not be able to attack with everyone, but I can attack with my ace -- so, I equip Stardust Dragon with the Equip Spell Soldier's Pride! This Spell switches the monster that it’s equipped to into Attack Mode and prevents that monster from switching battle positions -- however; that monster must battle the monster on your field with the highest Attack Points.” Stardust Dragon switched back to its fighting stance, ready for battle.
Stardust Dragon LV: 8 ATK: 2500
“I see. So; you’re betting everything on your dragon. That's fine, but you do realize I have him outmatched in more ways than one, don’t you?” Silver pointed out. He was sure that was the case -- until he remembered all of Sunset’s face-down cards.
“That’s right! I'm not just betting on my dragon -- I'm also betting on my friends, as well! So; first, compliments of the pony who guided me back to the path of friendship: I activate Dark Spiral Force! While I control ‘Dark Magician,’ I can choose another monster I control and double that monster’s Attack Points, so I choose Stardust Dragon!” Sunset and Twilight both said in unison as Dark Magician began channeling his magic into Stardust.
2500 x 2 = 5000
“And next, from my newest friend: I activate Neos Spiral Force! While I control Elemental HERO Neos, just like with Dark Spiral Force, I can double my dragon’s current Attack Points a second time,” Sunset and Starlight both said in unison as Neos fired a beam of blue energy into Stardust and poured additional power into him.
5000 x 2 = 10000
“We still have one more face-down to play, so I activate my Trap: Stardust Spiral Force,” Sunset said as a Trap with a picture of Stardust Dragon channeling white energy through its body activated. “While I control Stardust Dragon, this card once again doubles its Attack Points -- only this one lets Stardust Dragon attack, unlike the other two.” Stardust Dragon began building up even more power as it began to shine brighter.
10000 x 2 = 20000
“Hope you’re prepared for the final battle, Silver, ‘cause here I come!” Both Silver and Sunset drove towards the Sphere, ready for their final battle.
“Stardust Dragon, attack Buster Blader the Dragon Destroyer with Shooting Spiral Sonic!” Sunset, Starlight, and Twilight all shouted in unison as the combined power of their monsters fused with Stardust’s “Cosmic Flare” attack.
“Very impressive, but don't count me out of this Duel yet -- because I activate my Trap, Quadrupole Note Attack,” Silver said as a Trap with a picture of all four ‘Dimension Dragons’ combining forces revealed itself. “You're not the only one that can draw strength from their friends, because thanks to the monsters they left me with I can use this card now! Since I control at least one Fusion, Synchro, Xyz, and Pendulum Monster: I can choose one monster that is attacking or being attacked, and have it absorb your monster’s Attack Points! Looks like I win, Sunset.” Dragon Destroyer absorbed all the power that Stardust had gained and countered Sunset’s final attack.
7800 + 20000 = 27800
Buster Blader the Dragon Destroyer swung his mighty sword and sent Stardust Dragon’s ultimate attack right back at it -- destroying it, along with the rest of Sunset’s remaining Life Points.
Silver Chance: 2700 Sunset Shimmer: 0
WINNER: Silver Chance
Both Duelists exited the Sphere and drove back to their respective teams’ pits.
“THAT'S IT! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, AFTER ONE HECK OF A FINALE, THE WINNERS OF THE CANTERLOT SELECTION STAGE ARE TEAM SILVER WING!” The MC belted out his congratulations as the crowd went absolutely crazy with their cheering. Both teams met on the center stage to shake on a very amazing Duel.
“I must say Silver, that last card was very unexpected! I never knew you had that one,” Sunset said.
“That card has been in my collection for a long time, but I could never use it before because the activation requirements are very difficult to meet all by yourself -- but when you have teammates like mine, anything is possible,” Silver said with pride. Lyra and Lightning blushed and fidgeted at the praise.
“AND NOW, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN; LET'S HEAR IT ONE MORE TIME FOR TEAM SILVER WING! WE WISH THEM THE BEST OF LUCK IN THE NEXT LEG OF THE PRIX -- TO BE HELD IN THE FABULOUS LAS PEGASUS!” The MC shouted as the crowd’s booming roars echoed through the stadium.
A few hours later, at the statue in front of CHS, everyone gathered at the entrance to the portal to see Twilight and Starlight off -- but not before Silver stopped Twilight to give her something.
“Twilight. I would like for you to take these as thanks, for giving me and my team a Duel to remember,” Silver said as he handed Twilight his spare copies of the Stargazer and Timegazer Pendulum magicians.
“I know you said Equestria has not discovered Pendulum Summoning yet, but I know you can make great use of these cards and bring the game to its next level back home.”
“Silver... you have no idea what this means to me. Thank you!” Twilight said as she leaped at Silver and hugged him tightly. Suddenly overcome with a sense of embarrassment, she caught herself and apologized.
“Anyway; we need to get going now. Best of luck with the rest of the circuit!” Twilight encouraged with a wave as she and Starlight returned through the portal.
Back in Equestria, inside the Castle of Friendship; the others were waiting in the library for Twilight and Starlight to come back -- and sure enough, after only a few minutes of anticipation, they did.
“Twilight! Starlight! What took you guys so long?” Pinkie asked.
“You might not believe us if we told you,” Starlight said.
“Ooh! You spent the last two months training for a Duel Monsters tournament that required you two to learn a new style of dueling and came close to reclaiming your magic prisms from the meanies that stole them only to have them choose a handsome red-headed boy and his two friends in the end instead and then you challenged them to one doozy of a Duel but lost and then he trusted you to bring a new Summoning mechanic back to Equestria with you?” Pinkie asked at high speed without even pausing to breathe, summarizing their journey in surprising detail.
“Wha -- How did you know?” Starlight asked.
“Just a hunch!” Pinkie said as she squeed.
“In any case, I'm just glad to be home. How about you, Starlight?” Twilight asked.
“I am, too. It was nice seeing another world and all, but next time -- let’s just keep all the evil plans and bloodshed out of it,” Starlight said before bidding the rest of the girl's goodnight and heading to her room to rest.
“Well, girls; I have some work to do now that I’m back, but come tomorrow there is something I want to show you,” Twilight explained to her confused friends before leaving them to their own devices to head to her lab.
Twilight pulled out her Equestrian Duel Disk. It worked like an ordinary Duel Disk, only it was obviously more optimized for use by ponies. Twilight forged new slots for the ends of the blade of her Disk and then soldered the wiring into the main interface. After successfully integrating the Pendulum Zones into her Duel Disk, Twilight went to sleep, excited about showing them off.
The next day in the throne room, the Mane Six gathered around the central map and waited for Twilight to get ready. Twilight confidently entered the throne room, ready to show her friends what she had learned from her most recent adventure.
“Uh, Twilight? Please tell me you did not call us all the way here just for a Duel,” Rainbow Dash said impatiently.
“Just watch, everypony,” Twilight said as two slots opened on the far ends of her Duel Disk.
“I set the Pendulum Scale with the Scale One Stargazer Magician and Scale Eight Timegazer Magician!” Twilight said as she set the cards Silver gave her into the slots and then closed them. Two columns of light shot up as Stargazer appeared over a stylized one and Timegazer appeared over a stylized eight.
Twilight: ♦1______________8♦
Twilight explained the ins and outs of this new Summoning technique -- and everypony gathered was completely amazed by it.
“Whoa! When can I get cards like those?” Rainbow asked Twilight excitedly.
On a beach by the outskirts of Canterlot City a teenage boy with white skin, crimson hair and blue eyes washed up to shore and a ECPD squad car stopped a few seconds after seeing him come to shore. The officer helped him up and drove him to the hospital to check his condition.
A week later Shining Armor and his wife Cadence invited Silver Lyra and Lightning to join them for lunch under false pretences. Lightning was too busy enjoying her huge plate of food to ask why Shining Armor and Cadence would blow their measly government salaries on them.
“ Ok why are you being so nice to us?” Lyra asked addressing the elephant in the room.
“ What can't friends take friends out to lunch once in awhile,” shining said looking a bit nervous.
“ Forgive me for also feeling suspicious as well but both of our dads taught us that nothing in life is free and that everything comes at a cost in one way or another,” Silver said with a serious tone.
“ listen we are just being friendly that's all,” Shining rebutted trying to stay calm.
“ So there is nothing you want from us?” Lyra pressed trying to break through shining and Cadence’s deception.
“ No not at all well there is this one thing,” shining replied finally cracking.
“ I knew it here it comes,” Lyra said in an irritated tone.
“ A week ago this teenage boy washed up on the beach outside the city and the chief put me in charge of him but me and my family can't take care of him anymore since he keeps messing with twilly’s potions and she is dangerously close to exploding on him,” shining said reminiscing on the time Sci Twi burst into flames after he accidentally blew up her room by knocking over some very unstable chemicals.
“And our home insurance can't handle any more explosions not to mention dealing with flurry heart is stressful enough,” Cadence added worriedly about her newborn daughter.
“ So basically you're dumping this guy on us you do realize we are in the middle of a competition we don't have time for babysitting,” Lightning finally chimed in.
“ Oh so you won't accept our request but you would gladly wolf down the expensive lunch we went out of our way to bring you to,” Shining said with a hint of rage in his tone.
“ Fine so where is this stray you want us to take in?” Lyra asked
“ He should have joined us a while ago,” Cadence replied wondering the same thing.
“ Well if your down wasting our time we have preparations to make so thanks for the meal,” Lightning said as she Lyra and Silver bid farewell and left.
Silver Lyra and Lightning entered the parking garage still talking among themselves.
“ I can’t Believe we let their trojan horse roll in,” Lightning said still peeved.
“ Well, you were the one you pigged out on all that fried shrimp,” Lyra pointed out.
“ Well, you cried at that movie they took us too,” Lightning retorted.
“ Is it my fault they took us to the first movie I and Silver saw on our first date?” Lyra replied still remembering that night.
Just as the three of them were talking Lightning noticed a teenage boy fiddling with her runner. Lightning was not happy about that and stomped over to the boy and punched him into the wall behind them.
“ NOBODY TOUCHES MY RIDE AND GETS AWAY WITH IT, IN FACT, DON'T EVEN LOOK AT MY RUNNER,” Lightning shouted and took off in a hurry.
Cadence and Shining ran into the garage after hearing the shouting from inside the restaurant and came running.
“ We heard shouting is everything alright?,” Shining asked.
“ We are but that guy sure is, not we saw him near Lightning’s runner and she did not take it well,” silver replied pointing to the boy resting on the fractured area of the wall.
“ Ratchet I thought we told you to meet us in the Restaurant,” Cadence said with a hint of disappointment.
“ I'm sorry ma'am it's just after seeing that amazing runner and how it was leaking oil I thought I could patch it up that's all,” Ratchet replied bowing his head in shame.
“ So I'm guessing this is the stray you wanted us to adopt?” Silver inquired.
“ Yep this is Crimson Ratchet or Ratchet for short and after one of my men found him passed out on the beach during his patrol he took him to the hospital the doctor said he has amnesia but somehow the only thing he remembers so far is his name,” shining explained.
While Shining was explaining things Lighting drove back on her runner and grabbed Ratchet by his shirt and drove off.
“ This geek is coming with me he has some explaining to do,” Lightning said as she sped off.
“ Uh oh this won't be good we have to go now we changed our minds we will take Ratchet in after we save him,” Silver said as he and Lyra took off.
Silver and Lyra returned to Silver’s Workshop which served as Team Silverwing’s base of operations and found Ratchet cowering in front of Lightning.
“ Ok tell me what did you do to my runner,” Lightning shouted until silver interrupted.
“ What exactly do you think he did to your runner?” Silver asked Lightning.
“ My engine is running well as new with no leakage at all and my thruster system is re-charging faster than usual,” Lightning replied.
“ All I did was repair your engine and adjusted the way your CPU crunches algorithm but that's all I swear,” Ratchet said timidly.
“ ok I have no idea what you said but it sounds like you gave Lightning more speed,” Lyra said.
“ you got to tell me how you did what you did,” Silver said as he helped Ratchet up. Ratchet told Silver about how he just remember his mechanic and engineering skills after lightning knocked him into the wall. Silver Theorized when Lightning sent him flying into the wall the blow to the head must have awakened part of his memory and even though Lightning was prepared to do it again Silver told her any more blows to the head could destroy the only parts of Ratchet’s memory he has. Silver offered to let Ratchet stay with him and his two teammates at his mansion since he had nowhere else to go and he accepted. Silver let Ratchet in on a project he was working on by showing ratchet a blueprint for a trailer to carry all three of team Silverwing’s Runners along with all the maintenance equipment needed to keep them functioning properly. Ratchet was impressed and offer an idea for an improvement. Ratchet suggested that they make the trailer transform into a mobile repair station. Silver was impressed by the idea but did not know where to begin with that part. Ratchet recalled gathering some unique materials not from anywhere on earth after mentioning his idea.
“ Looks like we are making good progress with your memory,” silver said and then asked him to try and remember where he found them.
“ I commissioned a scientist in a very high tech town off the coast of Maine to make them for me,” Ratchet replied recalling his last location before he ended up where he was now.
Silver Bullet came by along with shining armor just as Silver and Ratchet were talking.
“ Silver we found something very interesting by the place Ratchet passed out at,” Shining said as he told his men to bring it in. Shining’s men wheeled in a bunch of crates all shipped from the Griffon Rock Labs. Ratchet opened them and saw that the Tcog he commissioned along with some other synthetic Cybertronian parts made it. Ratchet then regained the final piece of his memory. Ratchet was on his way back to the mainland when a harrier jet flew out of a cloud bank and began blasting the ship thus sending Ratchet a drift. The crates were assumed to have been lost to Davy Jones's Locker fortunately they survived. He may not know how and why but none of that mattered he and Silver could start plans for their project.
“ By the way, Silver did you manage to begin constructing the trailer part?” Ratchet asked as he began unloading the parts.
“ No not yet in fact my team an I were about to collect materials until Shining Armor told us to meet him and his wife,” Silver replied.
“ I apologise for eavesdropping but if your looking for a trailer you could try the Junkyard they may have one,” Shining said while telling Silver the directions.
Silver and company found the Junkyard and Lightning was amazed by the mountains of scrap and dirt. Silver told everyone to split up and search. Lightning climbed up one of the mountains very carefully not to cause an avalanche. Once Lightning made it to the top she began looking around and noticed the mountain on the northern side of the Yard had something big with four wheels on the end of it wedged into the side of it. Lightning called the others and told them to meet her by the northern end of the Junkyard and that she may have found what they were looking for. Lightning asked if anyone had any ideas on how they were going to take the trailer out until they heard a grouchy old man shout from the distance.
“ You darn kids better get off my property before I show you I mean busi,” The old man shouted before breaking his back.
“ Are you ok sir,” silver asked while quickly running to help the old man only to nearly get hit by him.
“ I'm fine sunny just not as young as I used to be anymore now why are you four trespassing on my property,” The old man asked.
“ We were looking for a truck trailer for a project we are working on,” Ratchet replied.
“ Is that so well your in luck I do have one but don't think I will just give it to you junk this big and valuable is not something I would part with without a fight,” The old man said as he pulled out his dusty old school duel disk with makeshift pendulum zones built in.
“ I'm guessing if we want the trailer one of us must defeat you?” Ratchet asked.
“ That's right sunny but I must warn you I was a national champion back in my day,” The old man said while laughing a bit.
“ Ok I will accept your challenge,” Ratchet replied as he pulled out his duel disk and slapped it on.
“ Before the duel starts can you tell us your name please,” Silver asked.
“I could but once you see my deck you will know,” The old man replied.
Both sides activated their duel disks and drew their opening hands.
DUEL Crimson Ratchet:4000 Rusty Grinder:4000
“ Age before beauty i’ll start,” Rusty said as he pulled a card from his hand. First i activate the Field Spell Scrap Factory. A bunch of crushers and cranes began to burst out of the ground along with a giant container full of molten slag. Not only does this card give my Scrap Monsters an extra 200 attack and defense but once per turn when one of them is destroyed by a card effect i can Special Summon another Scrap Monster from my Deck. And on the subject of Scrap monsters i Summon Scrap Hunter in attack mode. A tank like robot made of various pieces of junk began rolling onto the field and pointed its rusty chainsaw at Ratchet.
Scrap Hunter LV:3 ATK:1600 + 200 = 1800
“ Before I end my turn I will activate the Continuous Spell Supply Squad,” Rusty said.
“ My turn I draw,” Ratchet said as he drew his sixth card. Ratchet was not holding anything that could come close to 1800 attack points but then he remembered attack points were not everything.
“ For my first move, I summon Morphtronic Celfon in attack mode. A yellow cellphone appeared and began to transform into a yellow and silver robot.
Morphtronic Celfon LV:1 ATK:100
“ I know what your thinking only 100 attack points but that's not important but before I show you I activate the Spell Machine Duplication this spell targets a Machine-type monster with 500 or less attack I control and lets me special summon up to two more copies of that monster from my deck. Two more copies of Celfon appeared and repeated the same transformation sequence as the first.
Morphtronic Celfon X2 LV:1 ATK:100
“ Now I activate Celfon # 1’s attack effect once per turn Celfon dials a random number between one and six and iexcavate cards equal to that number as for the reason why I will show you soon. The top and center buttons on Celfon’s chest began lightning up randomly until the number four stayed lit and Ratchet picked up the top four cards of his deck and smiled after seeing what some of them were.
“ Now here is the part I forgot to mention if I excavate at least one Morphtronic Monster I can pick one of them and summon it and the rest of the cards go back to the deck so I will Special Summon Morphtronic Chargeon in attack mode. A black cylindrical portable charger appeared and the bottom part unfolded into legs and arms unfolded from the sides and the top extended up revealing a head with light blue eyes.
Morphtronic Chargeon LV:4 ATK: 1600
“ Chargeon’s attack effect protects all my morphtronic monsters from being destroyed by battle and I take no battle damage from battles involving my morphtronic monsters but I'm not done yet I activate my second Celfon’s effect and I'm sure you remember what that does. The second Celfon began the dialing process and stopped on three this time and ratchet picked up three cards.
“ And it looks like I will be summoning another monster so I will special Summon Morphtronic Clocken in defense mode. A white clock appeared and began to ring loudly.
Morphtronic Clocken LV:2 DEF:1100
“ Next I will activate my clocken’s defense ability once per turn while it's in defense mode I can add one morph counter to clocken. The first zero on clocken’s clock display turned into a one.
Morphtronic Clocken: 1
“ Finally I will set two cards face down and end my turn,” Ratchet said as two set cards appeared behind his monsters.
“ My turn i draw,” Rusty said as he drew his fourth card. Normally Rusty would not be scared of this setup but with Chargeon standing he could not touch Ratchet. Rusty then remembered that Morphtronics have one major weakness their effects change depending on what mode there in and noticed he drew the exact card he needed.
“ I activate the Spell Reprogram,” Rusty said as a spell with an image of a scientist rewiring a robot appeared on Rusty’s field. This cards changes the battle mode of all your machine type monsters good luck trying to protect your life points now.. Sparks began to emanate from all of Ratchet’s monsters as all three Celfons and Chargeon transformed back into their disguise modes while Clocken changed into robot mode.
Morphtronic Celfon X3 LV :1 DEF:100 + 2500 = 2600
Morphtronic Chargeon LV:4 DEF: 1000 + 2500 = 3500
Morphtronic Clocken LV:2 ATK:600 + 500 = 1100
“ Ha jokes on you when Chargeon is in defense mode all my morphtronic monsters that are also in defense mode gain 500 defense points for each Morphtronic Monster I control so with five monsters that's 2500 points lets see you break that,” Ratchet said as Chargeon plugged three other cords into each of the Celfons.
“ Oh, those four are not my target that ticking alarm clock of yours is,” Rusty said as he continued his move. Since you manage to fill your whole front board I can Special Summon Scrap Breaker from my hand normally I only need you to have one monster for this but thanks for your generosity. Half of a warrior was pulled in by a crane and lowered onto the field before activating its hover jets.
Scrap Breaker LV:6 ATK:2100 + 200 = 2300
“ When i summon Breaker this way i can target one of my Scrap monsters and destroy it. Scrap Breaker slammed his fist onto the ground and caused Scrap Hunter to explode. Now Supply squad’s effect activates when one of my monsters is destroyed by battle or card effect i draw one card. Rusty drew his card with as much strength as his old muscles would give him.
“ Now my Factory’s effect activates since Hunter bit the dust I Special Summon Scrap Mind Reader from my deck. A robot made from a gyroscope a broken office chair and some various other stuff were lowered in by a crane.
Scrap Mind Reader LV:1 ATK:0 + 200 = 200
“ Next I equip my Mind Reader with the Equip Spell Synchro Boost not only does my Mind Reader gain 500 attack points but its level goes up by one.
200 + 500 = 700
1 + 1 = 2
“ Now that my field is set i tune my level two Mind Reader with my level six Breaker to Synchro Summon my decks ace. Mind Reader began blowing flames out of its exhaust port before bursting into two stars that then changed into two green rings that encircled Breaker and turned him into six stars that fell into alignment.
LV6 + LV2 = LV8
“ Spirits of the old and outdated join forces and build a new force that will exceed everyone and melt down all who oppose me!” Synchro Summon! Appear! Level eight! Scrap Dragon! A dragon made of various pieces of junk began to descend from the sky and let out a metallic roar.
Scrap Dragon LV:8 ATK:2800 + 200 = 3000
“ Next I will set one card face down and use Scrap Dragon’s effect by targeting one of my own cards I can target one of yours and destroy both cards so I'm marking my set card and your chargeon for destruction. Narrow red beams fired from Scrap Dragon’s eyes and formed a red grid around Rusty’s set card and Morphtronic Chargeon and then fired a barrage of circular saws that destroyed Rusty’s set card first and then began flying towards Chargeon. Chargeon looked like it was about to be shredded until Ratchet decided to use one of his own set cards.
“ I activate the Trap Morphtronic Replacement,” Ratchet countered as a trap with an image of Celfon taking a hit for Clocken flipped face up. When one of my Morphtronic monsters is about to be destroyed by a card effect i can change the target to another Morphtronic monster i control so the new monster that is marked for destruction will be my Celfon in the middle. The saw that was about to hit Chargeon changed course and tore apart the Celfon in the middle.
2600 - 500 = 2100
2600 - 500 = 2100
3500 - 500 = 3000
“ No matter because the card I destroyed was Scrap Revival when this trap is destroyed by a card effect I can target one Scrap monster in my Graveyard and bring it back in defense mode so I will revive my Scrap Breaker. Scrap Breaker rose from the ground and took up a defensive stance.
Scrap Breaker LV:6 DEF:700 + 200 = 900
“ I may not be able to get rid of that Chargeon of yours but i can still hit your weakest link. Scrap Dragon Attack Morphtronic Clocken with Propane Combustion Blast. Scrap Dragon unleashed a cloud of propane gas from its pipes and then unleashed the flamethrower from its mouth and ignited the gas causing an explosion that covered the duel field and rattled the mountains of junk surrounding everyone a little causing small amounts of junk to fall. Rusty was sure he hit his target but when the smoke cleared Ratchet was unharmed and Clocken was safely back into disguise mode ticking soundly.
Morphtronic Clocken LV:2 DEF:1100 + 2000 = 3100
“ That's impossible how is your monster still alive and how did it change to defense mode?” Rusty asked trying to remember everything before this point.
“ I activated my Morph Transition Trap Card when one of my Morphtronic monsters is targeted for an attack not only does my trap negate that attack it also changes the battle position of the attack target so it looks like we are still at a stalemate. Silver recognized this move from his dad’s old video tapes of the 2001 Rookie Circuit.
“ Your Rusty Grinder the twelve-year state duel champion aren't you?” Silver asked before Rusty snapped out of his shock.
“ I was the State Duel Champion until some hot shot rookie cheated me out of my title and scraped me and my runner and left several scars across my body from the shards of debris that dug into me,” Rusty replied and lifted his shirt showing everyone the scars all across his body. Dueling was the second biggest part of my life and now I'm just a junk collector.
“ You mean your crash from the finals against that creepy skull-faced man Bonez,” Silver asked remembering how he and his dad nearly cried after seeing that day.
“ Yes after that the world told me to get off the track and leave the dueling to the next generation,” Rusty replied with a hint of anger.
“ Rusty you're wrong nobody wanted you to quit in fact there is something you missed Even though Bonez won by default the officials considered his actions to be a result of misconduct and banned him from the game forever. Everyone was hoping for your recovery and your return to the Circuit. Rusty then felt a sense of joy after hearing Silver told him everything.
“ It's still your move Rusty do you want to keep going?” Ratchet asked now knowing who he was up against.
“You're on I set one card face down and end my turn,” Rusty said with renewed spirit.
“ My turn I draw,” Ratchet said as he drew his third card. Ratchet decided it was now time to fight Synchro with Synchro.
“ First since it's my main phase I activate Clocken’s defense effect I add another Morph Counter to Clocken. The one on the timer display changed to a two.
Morphtronic Clocken: 2
“ Next up i activate the Spell Morphtronic Charge,” Ratchet said as a spell with an image of Smartfon with a battery displayed on its screen appeared. This spell gives any card with Morph counters already on it another two morph counters so my clocken will gain two more counters.. The two on clocken’s display changed into a four.
Morphtronic Clocken: 4
“ Now I activate the second half of Clocken’s defense effect by tributing it you take 1000 points of damage for each morph counter it had so with four counters that 4000 points of damage. Clocken began to ring before it self-destructed and sent four shards of its body flying at Rusty.
“ I will not let things end here sunny I Activate the Trap Scrap Blockade When ever I would take effect damage from an opponent’s card effect this trap reduces that damage by 500 points times the number of Scrap Monsters on my field so with two monsters your damage is reduced to 3000 looks like I'm still standing. A fence made of barb-wire and various pieces of discarded junk rose in front of Rusty and blocked one of the four projectiles while the other three slipped through the gaps in the barb-wire and struck Rusty in the abdomen one after the other.
Crimson Ratchet:4000 Rusty Grinder:1000
“ Just so you know my trap has another effect you take 1000 points of damage for each Scrap Monster I control. The Barb wire fence suddenly charged up with electricity and fired some electrified pieces of junk at ratchet.
Crimson Ratchet:2000 Rusty Grinder:1000
“ now that we both finally dealt some damage I switch all my monsters back to attack mode. All of Ratchet’s monsters changed back to robot mode.
Morphtronic Celfon LV:1 ATK:100
Morphtronic Celfon LV:1 ATK:100
Morphtronic Chargeon LV:4 ATK: 1600
“ now i activate my first Celfon’s attack effect you remember it dials a number between one and six and i can summon one Morphtronic monster among the cards i excavate. Celfon began the dialing process and the five remained lit and Ratchet revealed his top five cards. Looks like it's time to call out another monster so i will summon the tuner monster Morphtronic Scopen in attack mode. A microscope like robot appeared and started switching its lenses around a little.
Morphtronic Scopen LV:3 ATK:800
“ Now I will tune my level three Scopen with my level four Chargeon to synchro summon my ace. Scopen leaped into the air and then burst into three stars which then turned into three green rings that encircled Chargeon and turned it into four stars that fell into alignment.
" Docking strength with courage to protect the earth's peace race forward to the future and bor through my foes! Synchro Summon! Envoy of strength! Level Seven! Power Tool Dragon MK2! A yellow mechanical dragon with piercing red eyes glowing blue circuit boards built into its plating with a blue welding torch on its left arm and a silver high speed screwdriver on its right arm flew down and slowly hovered down prepared to fight.
Power Tool Dragon MK2 LV:7 ATK:2300
“ When Power Tool Dragon MK2 is successfully Synchro Summoned I can Banish three Equip Spells from my Deck Face Down and during each of my stand by phases you must choose one of them and that card will go into my hand. Ratchet chose his three spells and banished them face down.
“ Now on to my Dragon’s main effect once per turn by banishing a morphtronic card from my Graveyard i can search my deck for a Equip Spell and add it to my hand so i will banish Morphtronic Celfon from my graveyard and to my hand i will add Double Tool C&D. Ratchet’s deck began shuffling fast and after it stopped a single card stuck out and Ratchet pulled it out.
“ Now I equip my Dragon with Double Tool C&D and Rapid Accel Wing. The welding torch and screw driver on Ratchet’s dragon was replaced with a drill and circular saw and its wings were replaced with a new set equipped with futuristic nitro burners. First, up my C&D not only gives my Dragon 1000 extra attack points but when he attacks your monster’s effects are negated next up is Rapid Accel Wing when the equipped monster inflicts battle damage that damage is doubled.
2300 + 1000 = 3300
“ Time for me to end this Power Tool Dragon MK2 attack Scrap Dragon with Piercing Screw Impact. Power Tool Dragon MK2 took off like a rocket and charged at Scrap Dragon with his drill pointing forward and spinning extremely fast after hitting Scrap Dragon and then sent a whirlwind of junk and various pieces of scrap flying at Rusty.
Crimson Ratchet:2000 Rusty Grinder:0
WINNER: Crimson Ratchet
As the holograms began to vanish Ratchet ran over to Rusty to see if he is ok after taking such a hit. Rusty got back up laughing and commenting that he never had a duel this great in years.
“ As per our agreement the trailer is yours but i must ask how are you going to move something this big?” Rusty asked. Silver mentioned his father loaned him one of his companies big rigs to pull it. Rusty fired up his excavator and began digging the trailer out carefully not to damage the haul. After almost an hour of digging the trailer was finally freed though covered in dirt and grime. Silver asked the truck driver to back in and help hook the trailer up. With the trailer hooked up Silver and co bid Rusty farewell and returned back to the Silver Mansion.
An hour later Silver Lyra Lightning and Ratchet looked over the trailer and Lightning commented that they have a lot of work to do.
“ How are the four of us going to finish a project like this before the next tournament?” Lyra asked before Sunset suddenly appeared.
“ You won't at least not without our help,” Sunset said as the rest of her friends and the members of the Shadowbolts walked behind her.
“ A little birdie told me you were working on something big and with so little time Sunset suggested we all lend a hand,” Fluttershy said.
“ And since you put yourself on the line to defend us from our former Principal we owed you one,” Sugarcoat said adjusting her glasses.
“ By the way silver darling what are you planning to do with this ug disgusting looking hunk of junk?” Rarity asked a bit disgusted by the filthy truck trailer.
“ Well after we clean it we are going to modify it for our runners and tools,” Silver replied.
“ Enough talking about it let's do it,” Ratchet said as he brought out the cleaning supplies. Pinkie decided to use her exploding powers to cover the whole trailer in a massive explosion of soap form and rarity created platforms for Rainbow to run on while she used her super speed to wash the mud off. The trailer shined like it just came off the assembly line. Silver opened the trailer and noticed the inside was covered in dirt as well. Pinkie decided to use another soap bomb and flooded the inside of the trailer with soap form. By the time the foam dissolved the dirt was gone but now the trailer was full of bubbles. After an hour of cleaning the trailer out it was late so everyone went home for the night and decided to begin the construction part the next day.
The next day Silver and Ratchet began sorting out the pieces for the construction phase. Lyra and Lightning then showed up with the others carrying some supplies. Silver laid out the blueprint for everyone to see.
“ Ok everyone here is how we will do this Me and Ratchet will handle the technical stuff Lightning and Indigo you will help with cutting and welding Lyra and Rarity you two are very great at creative stuff so you two will handle the detail work Applejack and Rainbow can you two help with any areas that need fixing Sunset you and Twilight mind helping me and Ratchet with the wiring as for everyone else do whatever you can to assist we have three days so lets do it,” Silver explained like a foreman in a construction site.
Everyone followed Silvers instructions and went to their stations. Silver and Ratchet measured the space in the far back of the trailer for where to put the wall that will separate the gears and T cog from the rest of the stuff. Silver marked the line for where the metal plate will be going. Ratchet specified the exact measurements for what Silver needed. Lightning may not be the best at math but indigo being from Crystal Prep had that covered and marked the lines for Lightning to cut. Lightning used her plasma cutter to cut the metal sheet out and had applejack carry it inside the trailer and held it still for Lightning and indigo to weld down. After the wall was up Lightning began cutting open a exit which would serve as the door into the area Silver and Ratchet referred to as the Gear housing. Silver and Ratchet got to work on installing the T-Cog and other components needed to create a transforming vehicle. After a few hours of installing and wiring the most important part was finished now came the practical parts installing the wheel locks for the Runners and the door for the Gear housing and other various stuff. Sunset and Twilight got to work on building and securing the wheel locks in place. Silver and Ratchet installed the computers and tool racks that would flip out after the trailer transforms. Lyra told Rarity about how Silver wants the teams logo on the sides and Rarity agreed to do so and used her powers to hold the stencil of the Silver wing logo in place and create a platform for Lyra while she began spray painting careful not to fill the letters in yet. After finishing the shape Lyra switch to her red paint and filled in the S and W on the Stencil. After finishing one side successfully Lyra and Rarity repeated the process on the other side. With most of the work done all that was left was to test the transformation sequence and to install the door and lock on the Gear Housing. Lightning and Indigo began working on the door and installed it perfectly. Silver decided to install the secret panel for the lock himself and programed the sequence. After almost a whole day of work the project was finished and Silver Lyra and Lightning all placed their fingers on the button and Silver motioned Ratchet to place his finger on the button too since he is now a official member of Team Silver Wing. All four of them hit the button together and the roof of the truck trailer went up and retracted into the area where the wall dividing the housing and back of the trailer and the walls by the door folded out and covered the logo and the other half of the walls folded out and the tools and computers flipped out of the walls. After seeing the final result the Trailer was a complete success and everyone cheered for joy. Everyone went home for the night and Silver and Ratchet hooked up the trailer and loaded all the tools and repair equipment into the racks. With two days left before their departure Silver did some last minute checks and with everything ready Silver and Ratchet went to bed ready for what the next leg throws at them.
Silver woke up excited to squeeze in some practice before the next leg begins next week. After doing his daily routine of getting ready Silver left for the Dining Room to meet Ratchet. Ratchet along with Silver’s parents were talking among themselves until they noticed Silver enter the room.
“ Silver how come you never told me your mom was Ruby Style?” Ratchet asked.
“ Because she is usually overseas meeting with clients,” Silver replied.
“ I heard about your heroic actions against those thugs and rushed back here as fast as i could to see if your ok,” Ruby said still worried about Silver’s well being.
“ Mom that was a few weeks ago and I can assure you me and my teammates are back on our feet and much stronger than ever,” Silver replied showing her his element of courage.
Sunset recently told Silver and his team that Princess Twilight looked into the reason her magic chose them and manifested into new elements of harmony. Silver was chosen for his bravery and willingness to put his life on the line for others thus granting him the Element of Courage. Lyra was chosen for her ability to solve what her opponent’s strategies could be thus granting her the Element of Wisdom. And Lastly Lightning was chosen for her strong heart and her ability to push through no matter how dangerous the opponent was thus granting her the Element of Power. Ruby was not convinced even though Bullet assured her what he saw was without a doubt real. Before Silver’s parents started an argument the phone rang and Bullet answered it.
“ Hello Silver Residence,” Bullet said.
“ Hi Bullet this is Blueblood is your son home i have something i want to talk to him about,” Blueblood replied.
“ Sure one sec,” Bullet replied and then gave the phone to Silver.
” Hello?” Silver asked.
“ Silver i manage to make a breakthrough in my latest project and i would like for you to see it,” Blueblood replied excited about his new invention.
“ Sure I will be there,” Silver replied.
“ Great oh but first i must send my intern to your place to set up the other end of it is that ok?”
“ One sec,” Silver replied. Silver told his father about Blueblood’s new invention and asked if it was ok for his intern to come by and set one end of it up here. Bullet told him it was ok for them to use the Solid Vision Room for that since when its not turned on its just an empty room. Silver got back on the phone with Blueblood.
“ Dad says it's ok we even discussed the perfect spot to test it,” Silver said.
“ Great she should be there any minute now,” Blueblood replied.
“ See you soon bye,” Silver said and then hung up. Silver got back just in time to prevent his parents from fighting. Silver told his mom magic is kind of hard to explain and to just trust him on this. Ruby was a bit reluctant but knew her son would never lie to her so she agreed to put her belief aside for now. Just as Silver finished his breakfast the doorbell rang. The butler answered the door and told Silver Sci-Twi was here to see him. Silver left the Dining Room to meet with her.
“ Twilight what brings you here?” Silver asked.
“ Mr. Blueblood sent me here,” Sci-Twi replied.
“ Wait your the intern Blueblood was talking about?” Silver asked.
“ Yep after seeing my latest invention Blueblood offered me a part-time job working for his company’s Tech department,” Sci-Twi replied with a lot of excitement.
“ Congrats that’s a huge opportunity,” Silver said while he escorted Sci-Twi and the box of parts she had to The Solid Vision Room.
“ My father figured this place would do nicely since it's an empty room when deactivated,” Silver said.
“ He is right to have us use an empty room since the gravitational force might suck everything in if something goes wrong,” Sci-Twi replied.
“ By the way what is this invention of Blueblood’s?” Silver asked.
“ I'm glad you asked since your duel with Mr. Blueblood he has been inspired to create a transwarp gateway basically the idea is to use the principles the Alcubierre drive or Alcubierre warp drive (or Alcubierre metric, referring to metric tensor) is a speculative idea based on a solution of Einstein's field equations in general relativity as proposed by Mexican theoretical physicist Miguel Alcubierre, by which a spacecraft could achieve apparent faster-than-light … ,” Sci-Twi said even though she lost Silver already.
“ In English?” Silver asked.
“ What Twilight means is this new invention is designed to teleport you between two points,” ratchet translated.
“ oh ok wait how did you know that?” Silver asked.
“ I actually saw something like this back in Maine they called it a ground bridge,” Ratchet replied.
Sci-Twi went on about how this device worked and how if this experiment was a success Blueblood Corp will have solved part of the energy crisis meaning less smog and less traffic. Silver was impressed with this idea while checking his watch and told everyone he had to get going. Sci-Twi knew where Silver was going and told him she would radio him when her end was ready. As Silver was leaving Lyra and Lightning came in. Silver explained to them where he was going and told them he would see them soon.
Silver arrived at Blueblood Corp and Blueblood showed Silver to the portal he would be going through. As Blueblood explained how it worked the radio on Blueblood’s desk rang.
“ Mr. Blueblood we are ready on our end,” Sci-Twi said.
“ Acknowledged we are ready on our end too,” Blueblood replied.
Blueblood flipped the switch and the portal unleashed a blue energy field. Blueblood warned Silver that there may be some temporary side effects when he reached the other side. Silver knew what he was getting himself into and just went with it. Silver went through and began to feel the turbulence. As the turbulence continued Silver’s Element began to shine and Silver felt like he was being split apart. Silver lost consciousness and was suddenly flung through the other end.
Silver suddenly woke up in his room and saw everyone was around him.
“ Silver I'm glad you're ok,” Lyra said as she hugged Silver while crying.
“ What happened?” Silver asked.
“ You came out of the portal unconscious along with another person so we brought both of you here,” Sci-Twi replied while pointing to a girl who looked like a female version of Silver. The girl suddenly woke up and Swi-Twi noticed she also had the Element of Courage around her neck. Sci-Twi theorized that the warp field must have reacted to Silver’s element and caused some kind of magic based cloning.
“ I can assure you I am not a clone I am Silver well a part of him anyway,” The girl replied.
“ A part of him? What do you mean?” Lyra asked.
“ My guess Silver’s personality must have split thus the reason for Ms. Silver being here,” Sci-Twi theorized.
“ Ok but what part of Silver is she?” Lyra asked.
“ I am the part of him that balances his sense of justice with compassion and mercy without me he would be just as bad as those Skullcrush thugs you took on,” Silver,s twin replied.
“ Ok can we call you something else because it's kind of weird calling you by our friend’s name,” Lightning asked.
“ How about Blazing Sapphire?” Ruby asked as she entered the room.
“ Why?” Lyra asked.
“ Because that was the name I would have given Silver if he was a girl,” Ruby replied.
Sci-Twi reported her results to Blueblood and he told her to focus on recombining the two Silvers for now and that he will put this project on hold. Sci-Twi theorized that the energy field must have triggered Silver’s Element and manifested a part of Silver he was holding back. Sunset rushed in to check up on Silver and to tell them Princess Twilight sent her instructions for a magic fuser. Sci-Twi suddenly shouted that she just figured out the answer. She explained that since Silver and Sapphire both have the same element and are the same person if they merged both elements Silver and Sapphire would be whole again but generating the amount of power necessary to power the device would require a lot of magic. Sci-Tw called BlueBlood and told him she figured out how to fix the problem and would require the new action field prototype they been working on. Blueblood sent the field to Silver’s console and all that was left was to build the device. Swi-Twi manage to finish building the fuser within the hour and told both Silver and Sapphire to prepare their duel disks. Sci-Twi explained that they were going to use this duel to generate the power needed to power the fuser. Before the duel would start Sci-Twi strapped a Silver wristband like object on both of Silver and Sapphire’s free hands.
“ What is this band all about?” Silver asked.
“ This band as you call it will harvest the magic your duel will release and transmit it to the fuser which will be sitting in the center of the Action Field,” Sci Twi explained as she turned the device on. The top of the fuser glowed light yellow indicating the charging process as starting.
“ Activating the Action Field Planetary Crossroads,” Lyra shouted as she hit the button and the starting field became Mercury Frontier. Both duelist were confused until Sci-Twi told them this was another prototype Action Field that linked nine different Fields together and that each field has a portal that leads to the next. The sound of nine bubbles popping at once echoed through the room as the duel began and both players drew their opening hands.
DUEL Silver Chance: 4000 Blazing Sapphire: 4000
“ Ladies first,” Sapphire said as she checked her hand. Sapphire decided it was time to show Silver the true power of his deck.
“ First i set the Pendulum Scale with scale three Fusion Magician and scale eight Timegazer Magician,”. A witch dressed in a regal purple dress with a matching witch hat and a cobalt scepter appeared above a stylized one and Timegazer magician appeared above a stylized eight.
Sapphire:♦3]___________8♦
“ Now i can summon multiple monsters between the levels of four and seven so i will Pendulum summon Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, Harmonizing Magician and Dragonpulse Magician. Three lights came out of the hole and out of the lights came Odd-Eyes making his usual entrance along with a grown-up version of Tuning Magician and Dragonpulse Magician.
Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon LV:7 ATK:2500
Harmonizing Magician LV:4 DEF:0
Dragonpulse Magician LV:4 ATK:1800
“ But I'm not done with my summoning yet when Harmonizing is pendulum summoned from my hand she calls another Magician from my deck in defense mode to join her so please welcome Timebreaker Magician,” Harmonizing Magician stabbed her tuning fork like staff into the blue ground beneath her and created a portal of her own and out of it came Timebreaker Magician kneeling down with his sword in front of him.
Timebreaker Magician LV:3 DEF:0
“ Now it's time to show you the power you fear I tune my Level four Harmonizing Magician with my Level three Timebreaker to Synchro Summon a card you cherish all too well,” Harmonizing Magician slammed her tuning fork on the ground and burst into four stars which then turned into four green rings that encircled Timebreaker and turned him into three stars that fell into alignment and created a flash of light.
4 + 3 = 7
“ mighty dragon that speeds through the boundaries of time and space! Rise from the ashes and shine your wings brighter than the sun! Synchro Summon! Roar! Level Seven! Clear Wing Synchro Dragon!”
Clearwing took flight and landed next to Odd-Eyes and unleashed his roar along with Odd-Eyes.
Clear Wing Synchro Dragon LV: 7 ATK: 2500
“ Is that Silver's ace monster why does she have it?” Lyra asked knowing what the answer may be.
“ Silver’s deck is a combination of Destruction Sword and Pendulum Magicians right well it looks like both archetypes were divided among the two of them so if Sapphire has the Magicians then it's obvious what Silver has,” Sci Twi explained.
“ I end my turn,” Sapphire said as she mounted Clearwing.
“ My turn i draw,” Silver said as he drew his sixth card. Silver checked his hand and made his move.
“ First i Summon Buster Whelp in attack mode,” Buster Whelp flew down and landed next to Silver though a bit scared of Silver.
Buster Whelp LV:1 ATK:400
“ As you may know when i normal summon my Whelp i can add a Destruction Sword card to my hand so i will add Dragon Buster to my hand. Next By tributing my Whelp i can Special Summon Buster Blader from my hand. Silver’s Whelp jumped into a portal and out of it leaped Buster Blader carrying his sword behind his back.
Buster Blader LV: 7 ATK: 2600 + 1000 = 3600
“ I equip Dragon Buster to Buster Blader now you can't summon that demon,” Buster blader’s sword was replaced with the imperial sword Dragon Buster carried. Everyone watching the duel noticed Silver really did have fears.
“ Silver your fear is unwarranted nothing bad will happen when the four dragons are gathered,” Silver still did not believe his counterpart since the nightmares about Zarc haunted him ever since he obtained all four dragons.
“ Enough talk time to battle Buster Blader attack Clearwing with Destruction Sword Flash. Buster Blader leaped into the air and charged at Clearwing with his sword raised above his head. Clearwing and Sapphire took off and searched for action cards. Sapphire noticed one on the roof of the saloon and grabbed it just in time.
“ I activate the Action Spell Evasion now your attack is negated,” Clearwing performed a barrel roll and dodged Buster Blader’s sword. Silver was not ready to give up and pulled a card from his hand.
“ You may have dodge one attack but i'm not done yet from my hand i activate the quick-play spell Element Clone,” Silver said as i spell card with an image of a monster made of fire flying ahead of Red Dragon Archfiend appeared. When my Monster’s attack is negated this card becomes a exact copy of that monster with effects and all. The ground began to shake as a blue rock creature with an exact likeness of Buster Blader slowly rose from the ground and ready its weapon.
Element Clone LV:7 ATK:2600 + 1000 = 3600
“ Let's try this again Element Clone pick up where Buster Blader left off and attack Clearwing. Element Clone slid across the ground and then formed a mountain to launch himself at Clearwing. Both Silver and Sapphire ran for action cards and each of them nabbed one. Sapphire did not hesitate to activate hers.
“ I activate the Action Spell Miracle now my Dragon is safe and I only take half the damage,” Silver countered with his own action card.
“ I activate the Action Spell No Action now your Action card is negated and even though my clone can't destroy any monsters it battles you will still take the full force of its attack,” Element Clone slammed Clearwing into the ground and the prism on Sapphire’s band began to glow green as the damage hit her.
Silver Chance: 4000 Blazing Sapphire: 2900
“ Charging level is now at fifteen percent,” Ratchet said as Sci-Twi monitored the duel.
“ Keep going you two we need more power,” Sci-Twi shouted.
“ I set two cards face down and end my turn,” Silver said as he started running for the portal to the next field. Sapphire trailed behind him and reached the edge of the current field. They both entered the portal an ended up on a field that look like an Amazonian temple with a huge goddess statue in the center all sitting on yellow ground.
“ Welcome to the Action Field Venus Sanctuary,” Sci-Twi said through the intercom.
“ My turn i draw,” Sapphire said as she drew her card. Sapphire started looking for Action cards and suddenly noticed one on the steps and grabbed it. She didn't waste any time activating it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Hand Recharge now I trade the only card in my hand for a whole new hand,” Sapphire returned her only card to her deck and shuffled it then drew five new cards. Sapphire was pleased with what she drew.
“ First things first time to send your pesky sword to the grave so I activate the Spell Pendulum Break while I control a pendulum monster in my monster zone I can destroy one Spell or Trap on your field so there goes your Dragon Buster,” Dragonpulse Magician fired a blast of energy that vaporized Dragon Buster.
“ Now I activate Fusion Magician’s Pendulum Effect by discarding one card from my hand I can fusion summon using herself and a monster in my other Pendulum Zone so I will fuse Fusion Magician with Timegazer Magician. Both Fusion Magician and Timegazer leaped out of the Pendulum Zones and entered the fusion vortex.
“ Mighty witch that combines souls fuse with the magician that reverses the flow of time and become one! From the hell that burns beneath your petals, give birth to another awe-inspiring terror! Fusion Summon! Appear, the poisonous dragon with hungering fangs! Level 8! - Starving Venom Fusion Dragon!”
Starving Venom descended from the vortex and began absorbing the synthetic greenhouse gases in the air on this Action Field then synchronized his roar with the other two dragons.
Starving Venom Fusion Dragon LV: 8 ATK: 2800
3600 + 500 = 4100
3600 + 500 = 4100
“ But I'm not done yet now I summon Cosmo Magician in attack mode,” A magician in a black robe with glittering stars on it and a witch hat with the same details spun her staff around and then brandished the end with the planet like tip with two orbiting rings on it at Silver.
Cosmo Magician LV:4 ATK: 1900
“ Now to summon the last and most certainly not least dragon I overlay my level four Dragonpulse Magician and Cosmo Magician. Dragonpulse turned into an orange stream of energy while Cosmo turned into a purple stream of energy and both spun around each other before entering a Galaxy-like portal and exploding.
“Formed from pitch-black darkness, to fight those foolish enough to oppose it with its treacherous fangs! Now, descend! Xyz Summon! Appear! Rank 4! Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon!". Dark Rebellion descended from the sky and synced his mighty roar with the other three dragons.
Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon RANK: 4 ATK: 2500 UNITS: 2
“ You may have summoned those spawn of the demon but i will not let them hurt me or anyone because i activate The Trap Monster Chain this card prevents either of us from attacking for a number of turns equal to the amount of monsters i control so since i have two monsters we can't attack for two turns” All four Dragons began to be encased in two rings of chains made of energy along with both of Silver’s Bladers.
Monster Chain: 2
“ I never saw Silver this scared before usually, he would keep fighting no matter the odds,” Lyra said in a sad tone.
“ I agree what happened to that shining hero who saved me from my loneliness?” Lightning replied.
“ I may not know about this demon Silver is referring to but I do know the real Silver is in there somewhere,” Sci-Twi said.
“ I'm ending this phobia once and for all I activate the Spell Perspective Change,” Sapphire said as a spell with a picture of a boy and girl switching minds appeared in front of her. This card switches control of all of our monsters until the end phase of my next turn. I get it Silver your scared that you will hurt everyone closes to you but holding your full power back will only hurt you more. Remember that time you unlocked Clearwing’s next stage when things were looking hopeless well that only happened because he sensed your true fighting spirit. Now by the power of my spell card Clearwing, Dark Rebellion, Odd-Eyes and Starving Venom go to him and bring him back,”
Both of Silver’s Bladers leaped over to Sapphire and crossed their swords in front of her while all four Dragons ran over to Silver and tried to bring him back to his senses. Silver began to feel like he was about to lose control.
“ Uh, Twilight The system is showing signs of Silver’s heart rate rising,” Ratchet said sounding very concerned.
“ Oh no at this rate Silver may die if this keeps going we must stop the duel right now,” Sci-Twi said as she reached for the controls.
“ Don,t you dare stop this duel Silver needs to keep fighting,” Sapphire shouted thus scarring Sci-Twi a little. Twilight told her that Silver was in danger and sapphire told Sci-Twi that if he dies then that's too bad.
Silver was face to face with the Demon ZARC. ZARC tried to fuse with him until a light green ball of light appeared.
“ No i will not allow you to take my master away from me,” The light said as it glowed brighter. The light extinguished the Shadowy form of ZARC and began to take form. The light turned out to be the spirit of Clearwing.
“ Silver there is no reason to fear us i know somewhere in your memory you remember the trials and hardships we faced together,” Clearwing said as something began to spark in Silver’s mind. Silver remembered the first time he received Clearwing.
Ten years ago in front of a card shop in Cloudsdale City Silver was at the edge of defeat with his own Scarlight being used against him. Silver only had his Level four Dragonpulse Magician and one set card to defend him.
“ You may have survived this turn but next turn you're finished so go ahead and make your last pathetic move kid,” The mystery man said while laughing mockingly.
“ My turn i draw,” Silver said as he drew his card. Silver drew a level three tuner but with no level seven synchros he could not use it. Silver was about to give up until a feather fell from the sky and struck Silver’s duel disk. The feather began to glow green and Silver’s extra deck began to glow as well. Silver checked his Extra Deck and saw he had a new level seven synchro.
“ First I Summon Curse Buster Destruction Sword in attack mode,” Curse Buster rose from the portal and leaped onto the field carrying his sword in his mouth.
Curse Buster Destruction Sword LV:3 ATK:1500
“ Time to see what this card can do I tune my Level Three Curse Buster with my Level Four Dragonpulse Magician to synchro summon my new monster. Curse Buster threw his sword into the air and leaped into it then burst into three stars that then turned into three green rings that encircled Dragonpulse and turned him into four stars that fell into alignment.
“Oh, mighty dragon that speeds through the boundaries of time and space! Rise from the ashes and shine your wings brighter than the sun! Synchro Summon! Roar! Level Seven! Clear Wing Synchro Dragon!” Clearwing flew through the streets before stopping by Silver’s side.
Clear Wing Synchro Dragon LV: 7 ATK: 2500
“ Nice dragon kid but he is no match for the one I stole from you already,” The man pointed out.
“ For now but just you wait I will get my other dragon back but for now I end my turn,” Silver said.
“ Your funeral I draw,” The man said as he drew his card. The man decided to end this.
“ I activate Scarlight’s effect all Special Summoned Effect monsters are destroyed and you take 500 points of damage for each one looks like I win,” Scarlight slammed his claw on the ground and unleashed an eruption onto Silver’s Field.
“ I activate Clearwing’s effect when a Level five or above monster activates its effect Clearwing negates that effect and destroys that monster. Dichroic Mirror! Clearwing shined its wings and unleashed rays of light onto Scarlight and destroyed it.
“ Sorry about that Scarlight now since Clearwing destroyed him with its effect his 3000 attack points are absorbed by Clearwing until my end phase. Clearwing began to glow as it gained power.
2500 + 3000 = 5500
“ Next i activate my Trap Counter Blast Strike,” Silver said as a trap with an image of Buster Blader stabbing his sword into the ground and sending a shockwave revealed itself. When one of my monsters gains attack points this traps forces them to attack even if it's not my turn.
“ So basically we're skipping to the battle phase now?” The man asked.
“ Yep and now Clearwing attack him directly with Whirlwind Slasher,” Clearwing flew above and began to spin rapidly as he nosed dived thus creating a green tornado while hitting the mystery man.
Mystery Man: 0 Silver Chance: 500
WINNER: Silver Chance
“ And from then on you and I strive to become stronger together,” Silver remembered all the battles he and Clearwing went through. As Silver regained his faith in Clearwing the spirits of the other three dragons appeared before him.
“ Like Clearwing said there is no reason to fear us in fact without me your team would have lost that final battle,” Odd-Eyes pointed out. Silver remembered that heated battle of power he had with Sunset.
“ And lets not forget how you and your rainbow haired friend manage to liberate me and Starving Venom from those jerks who abused our powers,” Dark Rebellion said. Silver suddenly remembered that tag duel and finally regained his faith in the Dimension Dragons.
“ Silver’s heart rate is stabilizing,” Ratchet said with a hint of relief. Sci-Twi was dumbstruck as to how someone could go from critical to normal that fast. Lyra told her Silver must have conquered whatever demons he was afraid of.
“ Glad to see your back on your feet,” Sapphire said with a hint of sarcasm.
“ Thanks for renewing my faith in my friends,” Silver said while running for action cards. Sapphire knew with Silver’s chain still in play she could not attack so she decided to end her turn.
“ I set one card face down and end my turn,” Sapphire said as her set card appeared behind the two bladers she now had.
“ My turn i draw,” Silver said as he drew his second card. Silver checked for action cards and saw one in the right hand of the giant statue in the Courtyard of the Temple. Silver mounted Clearwing and flew around the statue in a spiral and leaped onto the hand of the statue then grabbed the Action Card. Silver was glad he found this one and activated it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Flame Blast This destroys a face-up Spell or Trap I control and inflicts 700 points of damage to you,” Monster Chain burst into flames and went flying at Sapphire until she smiled.
“ I hoped you would try this I activate my Trap Damage Rebound whenever i would take damage from an opponent’s card effect this trap negates that damage and sends it back at you with double the power,” The flames orbited around Sapphire for a bit and then went flying back at Silver. Silver mounted Clearwing again and took off looking for action card. As Silver approached the portal to the next field the flames hit him and knocked him off of Clearwing’s back. The gem on Sapphire’s Band glowed green as the magic she generated was sent to the fuser
Silver Chance: 2600 Blazing Sapphire: 2900
“ Charging Level now at forty percent,” Ratchet reported to Sci-Twi as the Fuser’s light turned orange. Sci-Twi was glad to hear that after almost losing Silver. The chains binding the monsters all snapped and Silver decided to bring the battle to the next field. Both Silver and Sapphire enter the portal to the next field and found themselves on a field that looked like an island with crystals and some of the standard stuff you find on a island.
“ Welcome to the Action Field Hope Island,” Sci-Twi said over the intercom. Silver decided now was the time to fight long side his new friends.
“ First I activate the Spell Raigeki now both of my Bladers are destroyed,” A bolt of lightning struck down Buster Blader and Element Clone thus leaving Sapphire defenseless.
“ Time to battle Clearwing attack Sapphire directly with Whirlwind Slasher,” Clearwing flew above the island and dived down while pinning creating a green tornado. Sapphire began searching for action cards and noticed one on top of a palm tree then leaped for it successfully grabbing it. Sapphire activated it in a desperate attempt to survive.
“ I activate the Action Spell Battle Lock now you can't attack this turn,” All four dragons ended up being chained thus preventing them from attacking.
“ Before i end my turn i activate the Continuous Spell Destruction Sealing Swords,” Silver said as a Spell with an image of Dragon Buster and Curse Buster stabbing their swords into the ground appeared. This spell seals off one of your empty monster zones for each destruction sword monster and Buster Blader monster in my GY so with three monsters i seal your left Middle and rightmost monster zones. Silver’s Spell card fired three swords each one hitting the declared zones and started glowing red.
“ Now I will end my turn,” Silver said
“ My turn i draw,” Sapphire said as she drew her card. Sapphire was in a bind now that she will only get two of her dragons back instead of all of them. Since Silver is still in control of them he can easily decide who stays with him and may benefit from who he keeps.
“ I set one card face down and end my turn and during my end phase my dragons come back to me but since your spell only leaves me with two monster zones I can only get two of them back so who will it be?” Sapphire asked awaiting Silver's plan.
“ I will return your Odd-Eyes and Dark Rebellion,” Silver replied knowing that even with only two of the dragons he still had the edge. Odd-Eyes and Dark Rebellion ran back to Sapphire ready to fight.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his card. Silver remembered how each of the dragons worked and decided to act.
“ First I Activate the Spell Dragon’s Last Stand,” Silver said as a spell with an image of Blue-Eyes White Dragon charging full speed at Buster Blader appeared. This spell not only doubles my Dragon-type monsters attack points but it also prevents you from activating Spells or traps during the Battle Phase. Both Clearwing and Starving Venom began to glow as their power raised.
2500 x2 = 5000
2800 x2 = 5600
“ Next I activate Starving Venom’s effect I target your Odd-Eyes and steal both its name and effects so now when he attacks you will be hit twice as hard. Starving Venom sent his vines out and bit into Odd-Eyes and began sucking on him and stole his effect.
“ Now it's time to end this Starving Venom attack Odd-Eyes with Poison Whiplash,” Starving Venom unleashed his vines and started whipping Odd-Eyes until Sapphire did something about it.
“ I may not be able to use Spells or Traps now but i still have Monster Effects so i use Cosmo Magician’s effect since she was used for xyz material for a DARK Attribute xyz monster she grants that monster a one time effect by detaching an overlay unit I can reduce my battle damage to 0 once this turn. Dark Rebellion absorbed one of is overlay units and a black hole appeared in front of Sapphire and sucked up all the damage.
UNITS: 2 - 1 = 1
Also since I detached Cosmo Magician her other effect activates when she goes to the GY I can attach one Pendulum Monster that is face up in my Extra Deck to the xyz monster I detached her from so I attach Harmonizing Magician to Dark Rebellion. A Black Star flew right at Sapphire's Extra Deck and Harmonizing Magician flew into Dark Rebellion and regenerated the overlay unit he lost.
UNITS: 1 + 1 = 2
“ Either way Odd-Eyes is still destroyed now on with the battle Clearwing attack Dark Rebellion with whirlwind slasher. Clearwing flew above the island and dived back down in its green tornado that nailed Dark Rebellion from above and destroyed him thus sending Sapphire sliding into the crystals behind her while Silver’s magic was sent to the fuser.
Silver Chance: 2600 Blazing Sapphire: 400
“ Charging level now at seventy-five percent,” Ratchet said.
“ Now that the battle phase is over I activate my trap Xyz Reborn this trap Special Summons a xyz monster from my GY and attaches this card to it so come back to me Dark Rebellion. Dark Rebellion rose from the GY and absorbed the Trap that brought him back.
Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon RANK: 4 ATK: 2500 UNITS: 1
“ I end my turn,” Silver said as his dragon’s attack returned to normal.
5000 - 2500 = 2500
5600 - 2800 = 2800
“ My turn I draw Sapphire said as she drew her card. Sapphire drew the exact card she needed and wasted no time activating it.
“ I activate the Equip Spell Phantom Cloak and equip it to my Dark Rebellion,” Dark Rebellion began to lose all traces of visibility and looked more like a ghost than a dragon. This card allows my dragon to attack you directly in exchange my monster cannot switch battle positions.
“ Enter battle Dark Rebellion attack Silver Directly with Mulling Mantable Charge. Dark Rebellion began charging and phased through Clearwing while Silver kept running for action cards.Silver found an action card but was hit before he could grab it and Sapphire had her magic transferred to the fuser.
Silver Chance: 100 Blazing Sapphire: 400
“ Charging level now at ninety-six percent we’re almost ready to go,” Ratchet said as the light on the machine began to flash.
“ Time to wraps things up you two we are almost ready,” Sci Twi said over the intercom. Luckily both Silver and Sapphire were down to the last bit of their Life Points. Silver proceeded to grab the Action card he found and was glad to activate it.
“ Sapphire thanks for renewing my faith in my dragons and for showing me I have nothing to fear which is why I'm glad to make this move I activate the Action Spell Refracting Crystal this card inflicts 500 points of damage to both of us for each monster we have so since I have two and you have one I take 1000 and you take 500. A giant crystal raised from the ground and sent a prism across the field and washed over all three dragons creating a rainbow-colored light that drained the rest of Both Silver and Sapphire’s Life Points and two beams fired out the bands on their arms and sent the last of the magic into the fuser.
Silver Chance: 0 Blazing Sapphire: 0 DRAW
“ Charging complete we are ready to begin,” Ratchet said as the field disappeared and the light turned green. Sci Twi entered the room and told Both Silver and Sapphire to enter the machine. Before Sapphire went in she wanted to say one last thing to Silver.
“ Silver never forget to use all your power if possible,” Sapphire said before entering the fuser.
“ Got it,” Silver said as he entered his end of the fuser. Sci-Twi pulled the switch and the fuser began to make a lot of noise as a blue light moved along the tube on Silver’s side and a red light moved along the tube on Sapphire’s side both entering the center chamber. As soon as the light turned off the center chamber opened and out came Silver whole again.
“ What happened?” Silver asked. Sci Twi explained everything that went on to Silver.
“ I see looks like my element must have given me the aid I needed,” Silver said as he took out his Dimension Dragons.
Six hours later Silver invited Lyra and Lightning over to watch the southern division of the Selection Circuit with him. The Current match up was Team Nebula vs Team Heroes in the final round of the Winneola Stage. The Second Duel ended and Team Heroes was down to their Last Duelist. Team Nebula still had their first Duelist and he barely took any damage.
“ And now taking the last leg for Team Heroes is Chris Steamer will he be the one who finally takes Ren Darkbright down or will this be a clean sweep for Team Nebula,” The Mc said as the crowd began to cheer louder.
DUEL Chris Steemer:4000 Ren Darkbright: 3000
“ My turn i draw,” Chris said as he drew his sixth card. Chris was nervous since this guy manage to wipe out his teammates like they were mere amateurs. Chris muster all of his courage and made his move.
“ First i activate the Spell Twin Summon Level Ten,” Chris said as a spell with an image of two high level monsters flying out of their cards appeared. This card allows me to Special Summon two Level ten monsters from my hand but their effects are negated and their attack points are halved so from my hand i Special Summon Rocket Arrow Express and Snow Plow Hustle Rustle. A blue train with a turbojet on top of the train engine sped by Chris along with a giant red snow plow.
“ Why would he summon out two heavyweight monsters like those only to strip them of their effects and half of their attack points,” Lightning asked confused by Chris’s move.
“ He did not summon those for attacking with so pay close attention to their levels and you will see your answer,” Silver explained.
“ Oh now I see since both of them are level ten he is going to xyz summon with them,” Lightning said.
“ Correct but let's hope he has something good,” Silver replied.
“ Now I overlay my Rocket Arrow and Hustle Rustle in order to build the overlay network,” Both Rocket Arrow and Hustle Rustle turned into streams of orange energy and entered a galaxy like portal and exploded.
“ Mighty train of the future run across the tracks of time and aid me in this fight! Xyz Summon! Full Speed Ahead! Rank 10! Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Gustav Max! A giant tank-like train sped around the stadium before stopping next to Chris.
Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Gustav Max RANK:10 ATK:3000 UNITS:2
“ Now your in for it by detaching an overlay unit from Gustav Max it inflicts 2000 points of damage. Gustav Max began to transform and a really long cannon began to push out of it. The cannon began charging then fired. Ren acted like this did not faze him and calming activated his set card.
2 - 1 = 1
“ I activate the Trap Damage Reflect this sends those 2000 points of damage back at you. The cannon fire was suddenly reflected back at Chris and he was hit really hard.
Chris Steemer:2000 Ren Darkbright: 3000
“ Since I can't out match your monster I end my turn,” Chris said as he hoped for an action card.
“ My turn I draw,” Ren said as he drew his card. Ren wasted no time activating his newly drawn card.
“ I activate the Spell Sombra Sword Rite,” Ren said as a spell with a Picture of an innocent little whelp being sacrificed appeared. This spell banishes up to three Dragon-Type Monsters in either of our GYs but in order to beat you i only need to banish one so i Banish Red-Eyes Black Chick from my GY and as you already seen my Buster Dark gains 500 attack points for each Dragon-Type monster that is banished and with five now banished that's 2500 extra attack points. The camera moved onto a dark and evil looking version of Buster Blader as he gained more power.
4600 + 500 = 5100
“ Time to end this Buster Dark attack Gustav Max with Sombra Sword Slash,” Buster Dark leaped into the ground and turned into black smoke that moved beneath Gustav Max before leaping out and stabbing his massive sword through and caused Gustav Max to explode and Chris’s runner to emit smoke.
Chris Steemer:0 Ren Darkbright: 3000 WINNER:Ren Darkbright
“ It's all over folks the winners of the Whinneola Stage are Team Nebula,” The Mc shouted as the crowd cheered loudly. Ren looked like he was not impressed with his victory. Silver recognized that expression it was the look of someone looking for a real challenge.
“ Looks like we have one team in particular to look out for,” Silver said as the thought of that evil version of his deck’s headliner was still fresh in his mind. Lyra and Lightning were worried Team Nebula would be their next opponent. Silver assured them they won't be meeting them for awhile.
“ Relax we are in separate divisions we are in the western division and they are in the southern division we either won,t be seeing them until the final leg or they fail to qualify somewhere along the way,” Silver said as he showed them a map showing the lines and numbers dividing the country. Silver also mentioned that the bracket for the Las Pegasus stage would consist of teams who won the qualifying rounds that were held in the other states in their division. Lightning felt like she was forgetting about something after Silver mentioned the bracket for Las Pegasus.
Inside the Penthouse Suite at a Hotel in Las Pegasus, the Dazzlings were discussing their strategy for when a certain someone shows up.
“ Do you really think she will come Dagi,” Sonata asked as ignorant as always.
“ Oh she will come alright Sonata the qualifiers are child's-play for a strong duelist like her,” Adagio replied while rubbing her newly formed pendant.
“ It’s great that mystery woman restored our pendants and singing voices but that spell she added to them really ruins it for us,” Aria said in her moody tone.
“ True that obedience spell may force us to be her servants but she did promise to remove it if we became the representatives for America and win the W.R.G.P,” Adagio said trying to stay positive before the tournament.
“ But what makes you so sure we will win,” Sonata asked.
“ Because a girl like that has no friends and there is no way she can beat all of us by herself,” Adagio replied remembering their last encounter.
“ But didn't she already do that?” Aria asked.
“ Yes but those were one on one duels this is a relay so even if she beats one of us her Life Points and cards will stay the same so we can counter and keep hitting her,” Adagio replied.
The Dazzling all called it a night and eagerly awaited the arrival of their target in the morning.
Silver woke up ready to set off for Los Pegasus. He grabbed his suitcase and deck box then proceeded to meet Ratchet and the others downstairs. Everyone was waiting for Silver in the Dining Room. After Silver arrived and took his seat they discussed their plans for their mini vacation before the division selection stage. Lyra and Silver wanted to check the casinos out and luckily for them Silver’s family has special connections so he could just waltz right through the entrance regardless of his age. Lightning only cared about the buffets. As for Ratchet he just wanted to relax before the challenging task he would face during the tournament.
“ So we are all in agreement we will meet up in front of our hotel after all of our fun,” Silver said.
The others agreed with the plan. Silver’s mom came and told Silver and his friends to be careful while on the road. Silver told her they will be fine. Silver’s truck driver came in and told Silver the truck was loaded and ready to go whenever he and his team are.
“ Oh before i forget Rarity wanted me to give these to all of you,” Ruby said as she gave Silver and his friends parcels with their names on them. Knowing Rarity Silver guessed what was inside. Silver and co grabbed their suitcases and followed their truck driver to the truck. Silver rode shotgun while Ratchet and the girls rode in the back seat. The driver told Silver and his team how honored he was to be their personal transport for the rest of the circuit. As they drove past the state line the temperature suddenly spiked ten degrees and everyone began to sweat a little. Silver told everyone not to worry since after the sun goes down the climate will be less hot and the real fun can begin. Upon the horizon a bunch of colorful signs with built-in lights began to appear indicating Team Silverwing reached their destination. Silver pulled out the notice he printed out and told the driver to let them off by the Sky Princess Hotel. Luckily the hotel was right in front of them and The driver let them off and one of the tournament organizers was there to greet them.
“ Welcome to Las Pegasus Team Silverwing you're the second team to arrive please proceed to the front desk and check in,” The organizer said. Silver and his team walked over to the front desk while Silver’s driver took the truck to the nearest Truckstop and promised to meet them at the Stadium on the day of the competition. Silver rang the bell and the women at the desk immediately responded.
“ We are here to check in we are team Silverwing,” Silver said.
“ Silverwing Silverwing ah yes here you are you four are in the Canterlot suite,” The Receptionist said as she handed Silver the keys to the room. Silver handed each of his fiends one of the keys as they left for the elevator with their luggage.
“ Allow me to carry all of that for you mister Chance,” The Bellhop said as he loaded all of the luggage onto his cart. Silver and his group entered the elevator and the Bellhop pushed the button for the top floor. The bellhop started some light conversation until the light for floor thirty seven lit up indicating that they reached their floor. Silver and the others exited the elevator and proceeded down the hall to the room near the end of the hall. Silver swiped his key card and he and his friends were amazed by the size of the room. The bellhop told them if they needed anything to give the front desk a ring as he unloaded the baggage from his cart. Silver tipped him generously before returning to his friends.
“ Ok before we do anything else let's decide on who is sleeping where,” Silver said as he grabbed some straws from the mini bar. Silver wrote some numbers on paper and tied them to the straws before shuffling them inside a box. Each of them took turns drawing. Silver drew two Lyra drew one Ratchet drew four and Lightning drew three.
“ So it's decided me and Lyra will share one bed and Lightning and Ratchet will share the other,” Silver said while Lyra was blushing at the idea.
Silver and company opened their parcel and found that Rarity did pack them exactly what they thought she did. Silver was packed a grey suit with a black tie while Lyra was packed a dark blue ankle length dress with a mint green boa. Lightning as pack a similar outfit only in black. Lightning was at first reluctant since this girly stuff was not her style but she gave in after Silver and the others told her to just accept Rarity’s gift. Ratchet had the same thing as Silver but in black instead. Lyra and Lightning went into the bathroom to change while Silver and Ratchet remained in the main room to change. As Silver and Ratchet took their shirts off Ratchet noticed the slanted scar across Silver’s chest and inquired about it.
“ Silver how did you get a scar that huge?” Ratchet asked worried about his new friend.
“ Relax Ratchet it's nothing serious it happened during the semi finals of the Canterlot Stage. It was us against three of the worst cheaters to ever pick up a deck and it was me against their leader. I may have been protected from his bullets but he manage to use a powerful Action Card combined with the magic he and his team stole from a friend of ours to turn my headliner against me. The magic made his sword powerful enough to slash through my bullet-proof vest and leave me with this huge battle scar i have today. The magic may have healed it but only long enough for me to reach the infirmary for the medics to patch it up,” Silver regaled as he and Ratchet continued to change. Lyra and Lightning came out of the bathroom looking like movie stars. Silver’s heart skipped a beat after seeing Lyra all dolled up. Lightning looked uncomfortable but tried to suck it up. Silver and Co decided to try and hit the Casino first since anyone going to Las Pegasus would not called it a vacation unless they play at the main attraction of this city. After reaching the lobby the bouncer recognized Silver and lowered the velvet rope for him and his friends.
“ Welcome, Mr. Chance I'm guessing these lovely ladies and the other gentlemen are with you?” The bouncer asked.
“ Indeed they are,” Silver replied.
Silver went to the counter to buy some chips and came back with $40000 worth of chips. Silver split the chips up among his friends so each of them had $10000 to gamble with. Silver and co decided to start with some slots. The reels kept spinning and spinning until all four machine all lined up a complete row of sevens causing a miniature tidal wave of coins to sweep them off their seats. Meanwhile a shady figure was watching from his office overlooking the casino itself at Silver and co.
“ Win as much as you can you four because soon I will take everything and then some from you in the end,” The figure said before his intercom buzzed.
“ Yes?” The figure asked.
“ Mr. Gladmane Silver and his friends are breaking the bank should we throw them all out?” A voice said.
“ No need Shady leave them to me just tell them to meet me at the dueling ring for one last game,” Gladmane said as he grinned while a red seven began to glow on his hand.
Silver was eagerly watching the ball on the roulette wheel spin until it landed on the exact number he declared.
“ Seventeen black Mr. Chance wins the pot, The dealer said as all the chips were pushed to Silver. Silver and his friends all decided to stop while they were ahead until a shady looking man approached them.
“ My oh my that is quite the haul you four amassed,” the man said while smiling.
“ Why thank you we were just on our way to cash all of it in,” Lightning replied.
“ Already but we still have one last game for you to play,” The man said while rubbing his hands.
“ Listen as tempting as that sounds I think we are smart enough to know when to stop,” Silver replied until the man pulled him and told them he insists Silver plays. He dragged Silver and threw in into the Duel Ring where Gladmane was waiting for him.
“ Thank you, Shady, why don't you show our guests to their seats,” Gladmane said as Silver got back up. Shady showed Lyra and co to their front row seats while Silver asked what was going on.
“ Silver my boy you and your friends are winning way too much so i'm taking everything back faster than that fedora of yours can spin but in the spirit of our city i propose a bet you put up everything you and your friends won and i will bet double that amount so by my math you and your friends won 30’000000 so i bet 60’000000 and as an added measure if i win I'm taking your shares of Silver Corp,” Gladmane said with an evil grin. “ And before you try to refuse i have your friend’s lives in my hands because if you refuse i will make you and your friends work off your massive debt and daddy won,t save you this time,” Gladmane added causing Silver to ripped out his duel disk ready to fight. Silver and Gladmane prepared to duel as the SV operator prepared the Action Field.
“ Activating the Action Field Chaos Casino,” The operator said as the field began to turn into an assortment of giant tables and slot machines began to form along with a giant roulette wheel in the center of it all.
DUEL: Silver Chance:4000 Gladmane:4000
“ I will start things off,” Gladmane said as he pulled a card from his hand. To start things off i will activate the Continuous Spell Take A Chance this card allows me to roll a die and if I roll a six my current Life Points are multiplied by five anything else and they return to the point of where they were before this card was activated.
“ Like your even going to get that,” Lightning retorted.
“ Prepare to swallow those words, little lady,” Gladmane said as he threw his die into the air. A faint red seven appeared as the die began to fall back down and land on six.
Silver Chance:4000 Gladmane:20000
“ Suddenly I now have 20’000 Life points,” Gladmane laughed as his life points skyrocketed higher than Silver has ever seen before.
“ Next I summon Roulette Warrior in attack mode. A warrior wearing black armor with a red spade on the chest plate and a red cape along with two roulette wheel blades on his arms leaped out of a portal and spun his blades.
Roulette Warrior LV:3 ATK: 1500
“ As much as I would like to show you what my monster can do I must wait until next turn to benefit from it but for now I end my turn,” Gladmane said.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his sixth card. Silver felt intimidated already after seeing Gladmane’s Life Points climb higher than anyone he ever faced and unfortunately for him he had no monsters he could summon this turn so he decided to rely on Action Cards for now.
“ Oh, by the way, Mr. Chance there is one thing you should know about this particular field all the Action cards here all depend on your luck so there's no way you can beat me,” Gladmane taunted but failed to sway Silver’s resolve. Silver leaped into the air and pulled the lever of one of the giant slot machines down and watched as the reels all came up green Ss and spat out an action card along with a trifle amount of giant gold coins. Silver grabbed the action card and activated it in hopes of turning things around.
“ I activate the Action Spell Draw Dice by rolling a die I can draw cards equal to the number I roll so let's see what I get. A giant gold die suddenly fell from the sky and rolled across the field then suddenly spun on one of its corners before stopping and landed on three. Looks like I draw three cards. Gladmane looked a bit flustered since his power should have rigged it to come up one. Silver drew his three cards and managed to draw something useful.
“ I summon Buster Whelp in attack mode,” Buster Whelp flew out of his portal and looked like it was entranced by all the glitz and glamour of the action field.
Buster Whelp LV:1 ATK:400
“ When my whelp is normal summoned I can add a Destruction Sword card to my hand so I will add Wave Buster to my hand. Silver moved his declared card from his Deck to his hand then pulled another card from his hand. Next, I tribute my Whelp to Special Summon my headliner Buster Blader. Buster blader leaped out of the portal left behind by Silver’s Whelp and brandished his sword at Gladmane.
Buster Blader LV:7 ATK:2600
“ Now I equip Wave Buster from my hand to Buster Blader. Buster Blader’s sword was replaced with the cutlass Wave Buster was carrying and he pointed it at Gladmane with the intent to slash him with it.
“ Thanks to this mighty cutlass your face-up spell cards are negated so no more Life Points for you also you can't activate any new Spell cards. Silver thought he had this won until Gladmane started running for Actions Cards. That won’t work my Wave Buster prevents all spells from activating and that means action cards too. Who said anything about Action Spells I'm going for something else. Gladmane landed on a button and the roulette wheel in the center began to spin rapidly until it suddenly stopped on a red space that shot an Action Card into Gladmane’s hand. Gladmane wasted no time in activating it.
“ I activate the Action Trap Dice Bullets this Trap allows me to roll a die and you take 800 points of damage depending on the result so let's see what fate holds for you. Gladmane grabbed the dice that materialized suddenly and threw it into the air. The same red seven flashed again and just like before the die landed on six and a gun barrel appeared and the die split into six bullets and each one entered one of the six chambers ready to fire. A revolver suddenly materialized and the rounds were loaded into it. Well, Mr.Chance if my math is correct six times eight is fifty-two so that's 5200 points of damage which is more than enough to wipe you out so I will be taking my money and your freedom now. As the gun fired its rounds Silver pulled a card from his hand while looking confident.
“ I activate the Quick-Play Spell Damage Wall whenever I would take Effect Damage I mill one card for every 1000 points of damage I would have taken and reduce the damage by 1000 for each card milled. Silver milled his top five cards (Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, Dragon Buster Destruction Sword, Destruction Swordsman Fusion, Dragonpulse Magician, Destruction Sword Haki) and a transparent glass wall erected in front of Silver deflecting the bullets weakening the density of the glass as each one hit until the sixth one pushed through the glass slowly until it broke through and sped past Silver’s right cheek and left a small scratch on it.
30 - 5 = 25
Silver Chance:3800 Gladmane:20000
“ Now that I dodged your attempt at finishing me I enter my Battle Phase and have Buster Blader attack, Roulette Warrior. Buster Blader ran and then leaped into the air and prepared to strike with his cutlass.
“ Hold it Mr.Chance i activate my warrior’s effect When he is the target of an attack I flip a coin and call heads or tails and if I'm right not only is your attack negated but the attacking monster loses 500 attack points but if I'm wrong Roulette Warrior self-destructs and I take damage equal to the combined attack points of it and your attacking monster but that is no concern to me since I have points to spare now go, Guard Roulette,. Both of the blades on Roulette Warrior’s arms fused into one big wheel and began spinning rapidly as Gladmane flipped his coin into the air and called heads. The wheel stopped suddenly on black as gladmane smiled at his result.
“ Well well well looks like I win now Buster Blader you owe me 500 points now pay up. Buster blader’s sword was blocked and razor-sharp poker chips rained down on Buster Blader as his attack power went down.
2600 - 500 = 2100
“ you may have dodged that move but I'm not beat yet so I set three cards face-down and end my turn,” Silver said as three set cards appeared behind Buster Blader.
“ My turn I draw,” Gladmane said as he drew his fourth card. Gladmane was glad Silver had his spell on lockdown since that minimized the risk of losing his massive lead.
“ I must thank you for stopping my spell since during my Standby Phase I would have lost 1000 points for having it out but even so I summon Knife Gambler in attack mode. A well-dressed man in a tuxedo with a holster full of daggers on his left side appeared and tipped his hat.
Knife Gambler LV:4 ATK: 1800
“ I activate my Gambler’s Effect I roll a die and depending on the number I roll I can destroy up to three of your cards. A die materialized in Gladmane’s hand and he threw it and the red seven flashed as Knife Gambler threw one of his knives at the die and cause it to land on six again. Looks like I can destroy three of your cards so I will destroy your Buster Blader along with two of your set cards. Knife Gambler threw three of his knives at the declared targets. Gladmane thought he had Silver until Silver did something.
“ I activate the effect of Destruction Sword Haki from my GY when my Buster Blader is targeted by a card effect I can banish this card from my GY to negate its destruction, however, I must unequip a card that is equipped to him to do so. Wave Buster was suddenly coated in a shiny black aura and Buster Blader deflected the knife that was intended for him and then dropped Wave Buster which caused the spirit of the whelp carrying it to come out and grab it.
Wave Buster Destruction Sword LV:3 ATK:1200
“ Also i must thank you for destroying the two set cards i wanted you to hit because you just destroyed my Destruction Sword Forge and my Mind Transfer Boobytrap so first my Boobytrap activates since it was destroyed by an opponent’s card effect i gain control of the monster on your field with the highest attack points so Knife Gambler is mine. A Japanese character appeared on Knife Gambler’s forehead and he ran and stopped next to Wave Buster. Now my Forge activates since it was destroyed by a card Effect i can Special Summon a Destruction Sword Monster from either my Hand Deck or GY so from my Deck i Summon Xyz Buster Destruction Sword in attack mode. A whelp carrying a black curved sword with a pattern that looked like two comets spinning around each other appeared and readied its sword.
Xyz Buster Destruction Sword LV:4 ATK:1600
“ Either way now that your cutlass is out of the way I Activate Take A Chance again you remember I roll a die and if I get six my life points multiply by five. Gladmane rolled his die and the red seven flashed as the die came up six just like the last few times.
“ And now I am sitting on top of 100’000 Life points,” Gladmane laughed as his Life points skyrocketed again.
Silver Chance:3800 Gladmane:100,000
“ You may have taken my monster but now I'm about to bust out my secret weapon but first I activate the Spell Triple Clone,” Gladmane said as a spell with an image of three Avian clones appearing behind the original appeared. This allows me to tribute a level three monster on my field then lets me Special Summon three level one monsters from my hand in attack mode so say goodbye to my Roulette Warrior and say hello to my three Dice Levelers. Roulette Warrior glowed yellow and then split into three lights that hit the remaining three cards in Gladmane’s hand then three portals opened and three ice like creatures came out each one saying the word dice.
Dice Leveler x3 LV:1 ATK:100
“ Now I activate the effect of all three of my Dice Levelers I roll one die for each of them and their levels increase by the amount each die lands on. Three dice manifested in Gladmane’s hand and he threw them into the air and his monsters threw theirs as well. The same red seven flashed as the dice all landed on six which causes Lightning Ratchet and Lyra to panic since it is now clear Gladmane was either really lucky or was somehow cheating. All three Dice Levelers glowed as their levels raised all the way to seven.
1 + 6 = 7 x3
“ Now that the stage is set I overlay all three of my level seven Dice Levelers to build the overlay network. All three Dice Levelers turned into streams of yellow energy that spiraled around each other as they entered a galaxy like portal that somehow looked more sinister than the usual one and exploded.
Appear Number 7 Lucky Straight. The red Seven that has been flashing throughout this duel now flashed with a much more solid color as a strange looking cone with a roulette wheel spinning on top appeared and started transforming into a purple and yellow striped jester with a cane with the same number seven on the top of it.
Number 7 Lucky Straight RANK:7 ATK:700 UNITS:3
“ Numbers I never saw that archetype before,” Silver said not too worried.
“ Believe me Mr.Chance these are no ordinary monsters each one has certain magical abilities like for instance my powerful luck,” Gladmane replied.
“ So that's how you were able to roll six every time you were cheating,” Lightning shouted.
“ you can say whatever you want but nowhere in the official rules says magic is forbidden now on to my monster’s effects first one thing that all number monsters have in common is they can only be destroyed in battle with other number monsters so since you don't have any you can’t destroy my monster in battle now on to my monster’s main effect but first i will attack Buster Blader and by detaching a overlay unit i roll a die and Lucky Straight’s attack points are multiplied by the result til the end of the Battle Phase. Lucky Straight absorbed one of its overlay units into its cane and threw a purple die with yellow spots into the air and as predicted at this point came up six. Lucky Straight began to grow more powerful as a yellow aura surrounded it.
700 x 6 = 4200
“ Now go Lucky Straight attack Buster Blader with Super Lucky Nova,” Lucky Straight sent an energy projection of his hand flying towards Buster Blader. Silver started running for Action Cards and noticed one stuck to the side of one of the slot machines and grabbed it just in the nick of time.
“ I activate the Action Spell Poison Dice this card lets me roll a die and your attacking monster loses 500 attack points times the result until the End Phase. A giant die was rolled and left some poison in places where it landed and then came up five. The poison from the dice smothered the energy hand and shrunk it.
4200 - 2500 = 1700
Buster blader swung his sword and not only split the hand in half but also made the first dent in Gladmane’s Life Points.
Silver Chance:3800 Gladmane:99,600
“ So you manage to make a small dent I still have way more Life points remaining so, for now, I end my turn and Lucky Straight’s attack points return to normal.
1700 - 1000 = 700
Silver was on the edge now since he is face to face with a monster he can't destroy in battle. Silver was about to give in until his element began to glow and the top card of his deck glowed as well.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver shouted with all his might as he drew his third card while created a crimson trail. Silver saw he just drew another card generated by his element and saw his strategy manifest in his mind with a yellow line moving from one card to another.
“ First I activate the Trap Replacement Technique Level Four,” Silver said as a trap with an image of a swordsman stabbing his sword into a log while a ninja was watching from the tree behind them flipped faceup. this card allows me to tribute a level four monster on my field to special summon another level four monster from my deck so I will tribute your Knife Gambler and from my Deck, I Summon Magma Buster Destruction Sword in attack mode. Knife Gambler was sucked into a portal and out of it came a whelp carrying a sword forged from the iron of a meteor and it swung the sword around creating some embers in mid-air.
Magma Buster Destruction Sword LV:4 ATK:1200
“ Now I equip all three of my monsters on to Buster Blader. Wave Buster Xyz Buster and Magma Buster all fused into one sword with Xyz Buster being the main body and the influence of Wave and Magma Buster inherited by it.
“ Time for me to try my luck I activate the Spell Blind Destruction I guess what the type of your top card is and you draw and reveal it and if the card is the type I guessed it's destroyed and you take 1000 points of damage but if I'm wrong the card is added to your hand and I take 2000 points of damage.
“ Please, my luck is clearly stronger than yours so you're just hurting yourself with that move.
“ Maybe but I'm risking it all to win it all now I call Spell lets see if I'm right. Gladmane drew his card and had a look of irritation indicating Silver guessed correctly.
“ My top card was Sun Scale so you are correct. Sun Scale suddenly cracked down the center and split in two before exploding and taking 1000 points from Gladmane.
Silver Chance:3800 Gladmane:98,600
Suddenly the magic from Lucky Straight began to drain from Gladmane and Silver noticed things have changed in his favor now.
“ You may have been correct but since you destroyed my Sun Scale you take 500 points of damage,” Gladmane generated some fire in his hand and threw it at Silver burning him a little.
Silver Chance:3300 Gladmane: 98,600
“ I end my turn,” Silver said as he decided to wait and see if his hunch was correct.
“ My turn I draw,” Gladmane said as he drew his card. Gladmane decided to end this once and for all.
“ First during my Standby Phase Take A Chance inflicts 1000 points of damage to me. Gladmane was hit with a wave of damage.
Silver Chance:3300 Gladmane: 97,600
“ Now I Activate Take A chance’s effect I roll a die and my Life points will raise higher than before. Gladmane threw his dice and the result surprised everyone watching.
“ One nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Gladmane’s spell pulled a lot of chips out of him the chips representing his Life points which returned back to the default 4000.
Silver Chance:3300 Gladmane: 4000
“ No point in trying anymore so I end my turn,” Gladmane said as he lowered his duel disk to his side.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his third card. Now that Gladmane was back to 4000 Life Points Silver had a very good chance to finish this.
“ Now I activate my final Spell Destruction Sword Rush,” Silver said as a spell with an image of Buster Blader and two clones running at high speed appeared. This spell allows my Buster Blader to attack as many times as the number of cards equipped to him so with three cards plus his normal attack that's a total of four attacks this turn plus when Xyz Buster is equipped your Xyz monster’s effects are negated and when Magma Buster is Equipped Traps can,t be activated so here's the first attack. Buster Blader charged at high speed and slashed Lucky Straight right down the middle causing him to explode.
Silver Chance:3300 Gladmane: 2600
“ And the second attack will be a direct attack. Buster Blader slashed at Gladmane only for him to stand his guard against it.
Silver Chance:3300 Gladmane: 500
“ And now the third attack will end this. Buster Blader charged forward and sent Gladmane flying into a pile of giant gold coins as his Life Points finally hit 0.
Gladmane got back up as the Action Field vanished and Silver reminded Gladmane about the terms of their agreement. Gladmane backed out and tried to run away until a mysterious man as big as a wrestler wearing a black cloak blocked his path and grabbed him by the collar.
“ You have failed us for the last time Gladmane and worst of all you were about to break a verbal deal well not this time now give Silver what he earned and also give him Lucky Straight,” The man said before releasing him.
“ This is just the beginning there is a huge storm a coming so be ready,” Gladmane said before the Number was absorbed into Silver’s element. Silver felt like something big was going to happen somewhere along the way but focused more on collecting Gladmane’s part of their bet. The mystery man then ripped out what looked like some kind of magic from Gladmane and then turned his attention to Silver.
“ Remember my name Team Silverwing for this won't be the last time you see me I am Sterben Lariat of Team Demise and our goal is world domination. You may have beaten some of our pawns but those were just the first wave” Sterben said before vanishing into a portal that opened up beneath him. Silver and co made their way to the counter to cash in their chips and left with $90,000000. Silver decided to split it four ways and the others agreed that since Silver did the fighting he can keep the extra 10’000000.
“ Well that was exciting so what do you guys want to do next?,” Silver asked as he and his friends exited the Casino. Lightning was about to suggest dinner until they ran into some familiar faces even more familiar to Lightning
“ Well well well if it isn't the punk that stole my sister’s favorite card,” Adagio said mockingly.
“ You three i thought i crushed you in that alleyway,” Lightning said.
“ More importantly what are you three doing here and how did you get your pendants back,” Silver asked remembering how these three nearly broke him and Lyra up.
“ Why we are here for the W.R.G.P Division Qualifiers silly Silver,” Sonata chimed in.
“ And as for the return of our magic some mystery lady restored it and promised us more power if we beat you guys,” Aria said in an annoyed tone.
“ Which state did you three scrubs scurry off to in order to reach this stage,’ Lightning asked still not convinced.
“ We Scrubs as you called us just happen to be the winners of the Salt Lick City Circuit in Utah for your information,” Adagio retorted.
“ Big deal those wimps are nothing we thought through much tougher odds,” Lightning retorted back.
“ Oh you mean your match against Team Skull Crush those guys were good guinea pigs for the magic experiment our new boss came up with but we are in a different league than them,” Adagio said while rubbing her pendant.
Lightning and the Dazzlings kept at it for what felt like minutes until Silver finally broke the fighting. Silver grabbed Lightning by the wrist and dragged her off then told the Dazzling they will see them on the track tomorrow.
Silver and co were enjoying the buffet at the restaurant in their hotel after all the excitement that happened today. As everyone was eating Lyra brought up the topic that was still fresh in everyone’s mind.
“ Who do you think that Sterben guy was and isn't it pronounced Steven?,” Lyra asked.
“ No Lyra Sterben is a German word used by hospitals and it means to die,” Silver clarified.
“ That sounds like the perfect name for him since that guy looked like he could kill us with those big muscles of his,” Lightning added.
“ We will worry about Team Demise later but for now let's focus on making it through the tournament tomorrow,” Silver said before everyone went back to eating.
Meanwhile in a castle on top of the Tatra Mountain Range in Slovakia Sterben was talking to the leader of Team Demise who was sitting on his throne like some kind of king.
“ Sorry boss but Gladmane failed us and lost Number 7 to Silver Chance,” Sterben said with a hint of regret.
“ Its ok Sterben we still have ninety-two left besides our lovely scout is still out their monitoring our biggest threat and will probably be back soon with their weaknesses,” The leader said.
“ By the way Vinca why are you interested in this Silver guy so much,” Sterben asked.
“ Because that family of his were the ones who provided our enemy the weapons that destroyed our once great country of Aresia and slaughtered all of our people so this is an eye for an eye,” Vinca replied. As Sterben and Vinca continued their conversation a portal opened up and a woman with glasses and blue hair with light blue highlights wearing a white peacoat with black fur around the collar and skirt area came out of it.
“ Ah, Lydia nice to see you how is your scouting on Team Silverwing going so far,” Vinca asked.
“ So far I manage to learn that Silver’s teammates are not too much of a threat but Silver has some new power so he might be our biggest problem,” Lydia replied.
“ that's a good start keep tailing them they might be hiding something we need to be ready to face them if they make it into the world stage,” Vinca said. Lydia reopened her portal and warped back to Los Pegasus ready to keep recording her target.
The day of the tournament came and everyone filled the stands faster than usual. The bright sun was refracting the light from all the shiny buildings in Los Pegasus in a beautiful prism all over the Stadium. As the clouds above blocked the sun and caused the light to die down all the teams gathered in the center for the opening ceremony.
“ Ladies and Gentleman put your hands together for the eight teams that have worked their way to reach our lovely city,” The mc shouted as she gestured towards the big screen showing all eight teams standing on stage. The audience cheered their loudest as the camera shifted to each team.
“ And now let's introduce the Teams first representing the state of California is Team Silverwing,” the Mc shouted as the crowd erupted in applause.
“ Representing the state of Oregon is Team Wild Claw,” The Mc shouted as the crowd cheered again.
“ Representing the state of Washington is Team Navy Steel,” The Mc shouted as some of the audience held up some white sheets of paper and created a giant American flag with them.
“ Representing the state of Idaho is Team Lucky Clover,” The Mc shouted as the crowd continued to cheer.
“ Representing the state of Montana is Team Wild Spades,” The Mc shouted as the crowd kept cheering.
“ Representing the state of Wyoming is Team Heavy Metal,” The Mc shouted while the crowd cheered.
“ Representing the state of Utah is Team Dazzlings,” The Mc shouted as the cheering kept going.
“ And finally representing the state of Arizona is Team Crimson Night,” The mc shouted but the crowd was not as loud due to the fact that this team looked kind of creepy and gothic.
“ Now that introductions are out of the way let's go to the board and see the match ups,” The Mc shouted as the screen showed the bracket for this tournament,” Silver was surprised his team was in the A block and going first again. Silver was also relieved that the main enemy was not in the same block as them this time.
“ And our first match up in the A block is Team Silverwing and Team Navy Steel,” The crowd cheered as the match up appeared on screen.
“ And now we will have a thirty-minute intermission to allow both teams to set up and then we will reintroduce our competitors for this match,” The Mc shouted as the spotlights dimmed.
The truck for Team Silverwing backed in just in time and Silver Lyra and Lightning pulled their runners out While Ratchet prepared to activate the transformation sequence and his tools. The Leader of Team Navy Steel which was a white man dressed in a naval lieutenant’s uniform with a few metals on his right side came to Silver to introduce himself.
“ My name is Lieutenant Ironthorn of the Second Division Aviation Unit your father was our former captain until he retired how is Captain Bullet by the way?” Ironthorn said.
“ Nice to meet you and my dad is doing pretty well he is probably watching this match right now,” Silver replied.
“ Glad to know and good luck on the track,” Ironthorn said as he returned to his team’s pit to check the status of their setup. After both sides finished setting up their pits the Mc returned to her podium ready to announce the start of the first match.
“ We are back folks and now Starting our A block off on our left are our nation's greatest troops. The defenders of both our seas and sky give it up for Team Navy Steel,” the Mc shouted as the three members of Navy Steel walked into the stadium the third member carrying an American Flag like any of the armed forces would do during special events.
“ And on the right are the saviors of Canterlot City. The Wings of the sunny skies give it up for Team Silverwing” The Mc shouted as Silver Lyra and Lightning entered the arena with some of the teenage male spectators adding some whistling to the cheers for Lyra and Lightning. Naturally Lightning hated it and Lyra felt flattered.
“ Alright duel fans now that our teams our introduced lets get this match started so first taking the first leg for team Navy Steel is Jet Mistral. The crowd cheered as a light blue skinned man wearing a camo riding suit riding a camo runner almost identical to Silver’s only equipped with a overboost system meant for a much faster take off.
“ And riding the first leg for Team Silver wing is Lyra Heartstrings. The crowd cheered equally loud as Lyra pulled up next to Jet a bit intimidated by the fact she and her team are up against the navy.
“ Miss Heartstrings don't be so nervous we may be official members of the Military but for now we are just regular competitors like you and your friends. Jets words calmed Lyra down and the duel was about to begin.
“ Now activating the Action Field Speed World V,” The Mc shouted as she snapped her fingers. The entire stadium began to change into a track full of ramps and half-pipes along with a giant roulette wheel near the center for an added twist. The bubble containing the action cards burst and scattered them all across the field as both duelists took off once the green light flashed. Lyra was neck and neck with Jet until Jet increased his throttle some more and took the corner at the last minute thus earning him the first turn.
DUEL Lyra Heartstrings:4000 Jet Mistral:4000
“The first move is mine so to start I will Summon Mecha Phantom Beast Tetherwolf in attack mode. A helicopter with the motif of a wolf began to slowly descend into the stadium hovering above jet and unleashed a mechanical howl.
Mecha Phantom Beast Tetherwolf LV:4 ATK:1700
“ Now I activate Tetherwolf’s effect when it is normal summoned I can create a Mecha Phantom Beast token. Tetherwolf revealed a hologram projector on its underside and created a hologram of itself right below it.
Mecha Phantom Beast Token LV:3 ATK:0
“ Normally this is the part where Tetherwolf’s level increases by the level of my tokens but I will discard my Level Jammer to negate that effect you see whenever a Monster’s level changes I can discard this card to revert that monster’s level back to its original Level. A strange device with a display screen clamped itself to Tetherwolf and flashed a seven which then changed into a four.
“But one token is not enough now I activate the Spell Flying V Formation,” Jet said as a spell with an image of five jets flying in a V formation appeared. While i control a Mecha Phantom Beast monster i can Special Summon three more Mecha Phantom Beast tokens in Attack Mode. three miniature hologram projectors suddenly took flight and projected three more copies of Tetherwolf and all five monsters took the form of the Flying V.
Mecha Phantom Beast Token x3 LV:3 ATK:0
“ Five monsters already you navy guys sure don,t waste any time,” Lyra said a little impressed.
“ that's just the beginning ms heartstrings now I activate another Spell Tuner Swap,” Jet said as a spell with an image of Junk Synchron changing places with Dark Resonator appeared. This allows me to tribute one monster on my field and Special Summon a Tuner Monster from my Deck with the same level in attack mode so I will tribute one of my tokens and from my deck I Special Summon Blue Impala. One of Jet’s tokens flew into the air and exploded and out of the blast descended a blue impulse with the motif of an impala.
Mecha Phantom Beast Blue Impala LV:3 ATK:1400
“ Now that the stage is set I tune my level three Blue Impala with my level four Tetherwolf to synchro summon one of our best troops. Blue Impala took off at top speed and disintegrated and turned into three stars that turned into three green rings that encircled Tetherwolf and turned it into four stars that fell into alignment before it all flashed.
LV4 + LV3 = LV7
“ Mighty soldier of the sky above let your vigilant eyes and mighty wings take off at top speed and protect our country from our foes! Synchro Summon! Take flight! Level Seven! Mecha Phantom Beast Concoruda!” A red and yellow plane with the motif of a garuda began to hover over Jet while keeping up with him and Lyra.
Mecha Phantom Beast Concoruda LV:7 ATK:2400
“ And finally I will set three cards face-down and end my turn,” Jet said as three set cards appeared behind Jet’s fleet.
“ My turn I draw,” Lyra said as she drew her sixth card. Lyra felt like this was too easy since Jet’s tokens have no attack and no defense points and considered the possibility that one of Jet’s face downs could hurt her if she rushed in recklessly. Lyra noticed she drew exactly what she needed.
“ For my first move I activate the spell Show Starter,” Lyra said as a spell with an image of a curtain opening and an audience settling down. This spell prevents you from activating your set cards until the end of the Battle Phase. Lyra’s spell sent some music scores flying towards Jet’s back row and not only turned all the cards black but engraved a clef on each of them.
“ Now that the coast is clear i activate Polymerization and fuse the Adagio Aria and Sonata in my hand to create a new monster. The three monsters in Lyra’s hand glowed and all three cards transformed into the monsters depicted on the cards and spun in the vortex.
“ Mighty lead singer of the concert, Song of fun and ignorance, song of indifference combine into one and bring this show to its finale! Fusion Summon! Take the stage! Level Nine! Leafa the Melodious Countess. A green and white flower began to descend from the sky and began to slowly bloom revealing a blonde haired fairy with blue eyes wearing a white and green gown with green music clefs on the white parts and then began to sing softly.
Leafa the Melodious Countess LV:9 ATK:?
“ Why is your monster’s attack points undetermined?” Jet asked Lyra.
“ The fusion materials will determine those you see for each monster I used to Fusion Summon this card that amount is multiplied by 1000 so since I used three monsters Leafa attack points are 3000,” Lyra explained as Leafa’s tune began to pick up in volume.
0 + 3000 = 3000
“ But that's just her attack points her real effect is she gets one attack for each monster I used to summon her so since I used three monsters Leafa can attack three times, oh and in case you thought I was not paying attention I noticed your tokens have no attack points so this might hurt a little.
“ Time to battle Leafa attack his first token with Melody Burst Stream. Leafa gathered her energy from her lungs and unleashed a wave of concentrated sound towards one of Jet’s tokens. Jet looked around and saw an action card straight ahead. Lyra noticed it too and tried to grab it before Jet did, unfortunately, Jet was faster and successfully grabbed it and wasted no time in using it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Reinforce this gives the token you are attacking an extra 1000 attack points until the end of the turn. The token that was under attack was coated in a coat of metallic liquid which reinforced its metal plating.
0 + 1000 = 1000
“ That is still not enough to save your life points,” Lyra pointed out as her attack covered the area they were in and a thick layer of smoke covered both of them. Lyra was sure she reduced Jet’s fleet until the smoke cleared and the token was still flying high.
“ How is your token still alive my attack was clearly stronger so it should have been destroyed,” Lyra asked confused.
“ Simple Concoruda is one of our best soldiers as long as he is around my tokens can,t be destroyed by battle or card effects but don,t worry your attack still hit me hard,” Jet pointed out.
Lyra Heartstrings:4000 Jet Mistral:2000
“ Then I will just get rid of your Concoruda Leafa focus your next attack on Concoruda. Leafa fired another concentrated blast of sound and aimed it for Jet’s Concoruda. Jets noticed a clutch action card and grabbed it. Lyra also grabbed an action card and both her and jet activated them at the same time.
“ I activate the Action Spell Take Flight since your attacking my Concoruda it gains 600 attack points until the end of the Battle Phase looks like both our monsters are going down. Concoruda began doing a loop de loop as its attack points raised significantly.
2400 + 600 = 3000
“ Not exactly Jet because I activate the Action Spell Miracle so my Leafa is sticking around for act three since she can't be destroyed in battle this turn. Leafa elegantly spun around the explosion and landed back on Lyra’s field and curtsied.
“ Time to finish this Leafy attack the token on the far left,” Leafa fired her sound wave at the token on the far left of Jet’s field. Jet saw another Action card and grabbed it. Even though Jet was about to lose this match he could at least deal some damage to Lyra before going out the door.
“ I may be going down but not before I make one last move I activate the Action Spell Phoenix Arrow this powerful Action Spell deals 1500 points of damage to you so good luck dealing with my teammates. Jet unleashed the flaming arrow that transformed into a phoenix which then proceeded to nail Lyra as Leafa’s attack nailed her target and ended the first leg for Team Navy Steel.
Lyra Heartstrings:2500 Jet Mistral:0
Winner: Lyra Heartstrings
Jet proceeded to his team’s pit and pulled in to pass the baton along with his set cards and remaining tokens.
“ Sorry I could not keep the fight going for long Gale that fusion monster really took me by surprise,” Jet said as he dismounted his runner.
“ Not to worry Jet now that the battle is over we are now free to trigger our plan and besides this is Captain Bullet’s son we are talking about he assembled a very good team I'm actually excited to see what else they have,” Gale said as she mounted her runner and donned her helmet. Gale took off at rapid speed and caught up to Lyra faster than normal and drew her opening hand.
“ And now riding in for the second leg of Team Navy Steel is the lovely Gale Valentine,” The Mc shouted as a woman in her mid-twenties wearing the same camo riding suit as jet only this one was the woman’s version and the same long golden blonde hair as her mother flowing in the wind. The males in the audience began to whistle and hoot at her like most men do with pretty women. Gale ignored all of it and focused her sights on Lyra.
DUEL Lyra Heartstrings:2500 Gale Valentine:4000
“ My turn I draw,” Gale said as she drew her sixth card. Gale decided to pick up where Jet left off before Lyra sealed his back row.
“ First i Activate one of the cards my teammate graciously left for me behold the Quick-play Spell Scramble!! Scramble!! Since i only have tokens on my field and you have that fusion monster of yours this spell allows me to tribute both of my tokens and Special Summon an equal amount of Mecha Phantom Beast Monsters from my deck however they will be shuffled back into my deck at the end phase so say goodbye to my tokens and hello to Black Falcon and Coltwing. Both of Gale’s tokens flew into the air and collided into each other and out of the explosion came a osprey with a colt motif and a black bird type aircraft with a falcon motif.
Mecha Phantom Beast Black Falcon LV:4 ATK:1200
Mecha Phantom Beast Coltwing LV:4 ATK:1600
“ But that not the end of my squadron when Coltwing is Special Summoned he creates two Mecha Phantom Beast Tokens to back him up. Coltwing launched two drones and the drones projected holograms of two smaller versions of Coltwing. Mecha Phantom Beast Token x2 LV:3 ATK:0
“ Now both my monster will gain six levels thanks to my tokens,” Gale’s monster began to glow with a green aura as their levels skyrocketed.
4 + 6 = 10 x2
“ But that’s not the end so from my hand I activate the Continuous Spell Token Ballista,” Gale said as a Spell with an image of said mentioned weapon with a Sheep Token loaded on to it appeared and then manifested into a giant green ballista that landed on the center stage awaiting ammunition. Once per turn this spell allows me to tribute one token monster I control and inflict 700 points of direct damage to you and I will use this effect right now. Gale loaded one of her two tokens into the ballista and the token was launched and transformed into a fireball that nailed Lyra right in the back.
Lyra Heartstrings:1800 Gale Valentine:4000
“ Now with one less token on my field both Coltwing and Black Falcon lose three levels. Both monsters began to shift down a little as their levels dropped.
10 - 3 = 7
“ Now that i have the right levels i overlay my Black Falcon and Coltwing. Both Black Falcon and Coltwing transformed into streams of green energy and began to orbit around each other as they entered a black galaxy like portal and exploded.
“ Mighty Mechanical dragon of the sky roar loudly and incinerate my foes to ashes and them blow them away with your mighty turbines of destruction! Xyz Summon! Report for duty! Rank Seven! Mecha Phantom Beast Dracossack! A Mechanical dragon that looked a lot like some kind of plane began to descend from the clouds above and then unleashed a mighty mechanical roar left the audience shaking in their seats from all that decibel and horsepower.
“ Before you point out the difference between our monster’s attack points let me tell you none of that will matter because i am activating Dracossack’s effect once per turn by Tributing a Mecha Phantom Beast monster i control i can target one card the field and destroy it however Dracossack can,t attack on the turn it uses this effect so i tribute my remaining token so i can destroy your Countess. The remaining Token on Gale’s field was absorbed by Dracossack and Dracossack unleashed a flamethrower from its mouth that was aimed directly at Leafa. Lyra noticed an clutch Action Card on her left and leaned in to grab it successfully. Lyra wasted no time in activating it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Mirror Barrier so now my Leafa is safe. Leafa was placed inside a transparent disco ball which shielded her from Dracossack’s flamethrower and kept her alive.
“ You may have dodged one of my monster’s effects but now i activate Dracossack’s other effect by detaching one overlay unit Dracossack generates two tokens to keep it safe from being destroyed in battle or by card effects. Dracossack ate one of its overlay units and the jet strapped on top of it launched two drones that projected two miniature versions of Dracossack to flank the original Dracossack on both sides.
2 -1 = 1
Mecha Phantom Beast Tokens x2 LV:3 ATK:0
“ Oh and just so you don,t pull off another triple attack like last time I’m activating an oldie but a goody behold the Continuous Trap Gravity Bind now as long as this trap remains in play all level four or higher monster is not allowed to attack and since Xyz monsters have ranks instead of levels Dracossack is immune to this card’s effect. The entire stadium was crushed under a heavy wave of gravity that left Leafa pinned to the ground with her legs crossed trying desperately to get back up while all of Gale’s monster flew safely above the field unaffected by the drastic change in gravity.
“ I set two cards face down and end my turn,” Gale said as two set cards appeared in Gale’s final S/T zones.
“ My turn i draw,” Lyra said as she drew her second card. With Gravity Bind in effect Lyra was stuck until she drew exactly was she needed.
“ I may not be able to attack but I can still use Leafa for something so first I activate the Spell Fusion Blast this card inflicts half of Leafa’s current attack points to you as direct damage so take this. Leafa mustered all of her strength to channel an orb of light and fired it despite the strange way it was moving because of the heavy gravity it still nailed Gale for a good amount of damage.
“ I thought you would resort to something like this so i activate my Trap Souvenir Grenade,” Gale said as a trap with an image of a female sniper hugging a swordsman while holding a grenade that was set to go off flipped face up. Whenever i would take effect damage this trap inflicts that damage to both of us. An active grenade was tossed onto the track right between Gale and Lyra before exploding and covering them in a thick layer of smoke. When the smoke cleared both Gale and Lyra were covered in black smudge marks.
Lyra Heartstrings:300 Gale Valentine:2500
“ You may be thinking hurting myself like that was reckless but as members of the US Navy we are always willing to take a bullet for our great nation no matter how much it hurts,” Gale said as the next action card was coming into view. Gale hit her nitro to grab it before Lyra and succeeded and after slowing down Gale wasted no time in activating her newly acquired Action Card.
“ Looks like we reached the end of your little performance so I activate the Action Spell Acid Burn this inflicts 300 points of damage to you which is exactly the amount I need to end this. Lyra remembered the last time she was hit by this spell but this time she was ready for it.
“ I'm not going anywhere yet so in response to your Action Card i Activate the Quick-Play Spell Fusion Breaker,” Lyra said as a spell with an image of Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon blasting an army of monsters appeared. By returning Leafa to my Extra Deck not only do i negate your effect damage but i destroy all the cards on your field so looks like I'm safe. As Leafa took her bow and left the field a pulse of energy was released from Lyra’s spell card and blow everything on Gale’s field up covering her side in a thick layer of smoke. When the smoke cleared not only was Dracossack still Flying high but the last remaining set card left behind by jet was still there.
“ That was a nice try however you did not destroy everything remember those tokens I had well they gave their lives to protect Dracossack from Destruction,” Gale explained as she pulled another card from her GY to explain how one of her set cards was still there as well.
“ Also since you destroyed this card i was able to rescue my Teammates last set card too with this. it's a handy Trap card called Booby Trap R,” Gale explained showing Lyra a Trap Card with an image of a yellow ethereal R over a purple portal. When this set card along with one or more Spells or Traps is destroyed by an opponent’s card effect simultaneously this card allows me to chose one of those cards from my GY and reset it on my field as for what it is you will just have to wait and see.
“ Looks like this really is the end for me but at least I cleared the way for my friends I end my turn so give me your best shot,” Lyra said as she smiled a little.
“ My turn I draw,” Gale said as she drew her fourth card. Gale suddenly saw why Silver chose Lyra for his team not just because of the love the two of them shared but because Lyra was a great strategist. It was like she was a song composer and her monsters where the orchestra.
“ Well Miss Heartstrings I must say it has been quite an honor to duel you and I am very impressed with your skills so now it's time to see what your friends can do,” Gale said as she prepared to give her monster her next command.
“ Ready Lyra time to battle Dracossack give miss Heartstrings a proper send-off with Turbine Fireblast. Dracossack unleashed a huge cyclone from the turbines on its wings and added the fire from its flamethrower to create a flaming tornado that blew away the rest of Lyra’s Life Points and caused her runner to emit smoke.
Lyra Heartstrings:0 Gale Valentine:2500
WINNER: Gale Valentine
Lyra drove back to her team’s pit and pulled over right next to Lightning who was getting ready to take off. Lyra handed the baton over to Lightning.
“ I must say Lyra that was an impressive first win and an impressive match against the daughter of a legendary duelist,” Lightning said to Lyra as she slapped the band on her arm.
“ Thanks, Lightning I never thought we would see a legendary Duelist today but before I forget whatever you do be careful against Dracossack and their last set card something tells me it's going to be a game finisher,” Lyra replied as Lightning hit her gas and took off.
Meanwhile inside the Living Room of the Silver Mansion Silver Bullet along with his wife Ruby Style, Wind Rider, Edgar Heartstring and his wife Sylvia Heartstrings were watching the match on Bullet’s 100” plasma screen with surround sound and everything. Edgar and Sylvia cheered loudly as their daughter took her to leave from the duel and Wind Rider was thinking very hard about Team Navy Steel.
“ Hey Bullet aren't those the kids that enlisted with our unit eight years ago,” Wind rider asked after the names of the first two members refreshed his memory.
“ Why yes those are the new recruits we trained years ago and if their leader is who i think it is than our kids will have one heck of a challenge,” Bullet replied.
“ Well one thing for sure our Lyra proved her mettle today so let's get back to watching,” Sylvia said while Edgar agreed with her.
“ Ladies and Gentlemen hope your ready for a true battle in the sky because wheeling in for the second leg of Team Silverwing is none other than the rebel Lightning Dust,” The Mc shouted as Lightning almost broke her accelerator trying to keep up with the military grade jet boosters Team Navy Steel had on their runners.
Lightning sped up and barely made it past Gale and her military grade Runner. After Lightning past Gale she drew her opening hand and the duel picked up.
DUEL Lightning Dust:4000 Gale Valentine:2500
“ My turn I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her sixth card. Lightning was intimidated by Dracossack after remembering how her grandfather dominated his opponents with it back in the day but still maintained her focus and made her move.
“ First since I have no monsters on my field I can Special Summon Blackwing-Gofu the Vague Shadow in attack mode. A brown bird that was tied up with two chains began to ride down onto the field on a tornado and unleashed a light screech.
Blackwing - Gofu the Vague Shadow LV:5 ATK:0
“ But he is not alone because when I Special Summon him from my hand this way he creates two Vague Shadow Tokens to join him. Two more tornados suddenly blew onto the field and out of them came two transparent birds.
Vague Shadow Token x2 LV:1 DEF:0
“ Since I control a Blackwing Monster I can Special Summon Blackwing - Bora the Spear in attack mode. A black spiral of wind appeared and out of it came a vulture man with the hood of a vulture and a black spiral lance which he spun around and then pointed it at Gale with one hand.
Blackwing - Bora the Spear LV:4 ATK:1700
“ But that's not the end of it because now I activate the Spell Blackwing Illusion,” Lightning said as a spell with an image of Gale the Whirlwind covered in black energy in the shape of a much bigger bird appeared. By sending a Blackwing or Assault Blackwing Synchro Monster from my Extra Deck to my GY I target one non tuner Blackwing Monster I control and that Monster gains the name and Effects of that Synchro Monster until my next Stand-By Phase so I send Blackwing Armor Master to my GY and transfer its powers and name to Bora the Spear. Bora was then covered in a veil of black energy and was then turned into a shadow version of Armor Master.
“ Now I can Activate Gofu’s Effect by banishing it along with one or more non-tuners I control not only can I target and Special summon a Blackwing Synchro Monster from my GY but that monster is also treated as a Tuner so I Banish Gofu along with my tokens to bring back the original Armor Master. All three monsters turned into three black tornados that crashed into each other and out of them came a birdman wearing black armor with orange trim along with wings of the same colors with blue gems embedded in them and then landed elegantly and raised its fist up ready to fight.
Blackwing Armor Master LV:7 ATK:2500
“ Now that my field is ready time to Battle my first Armor Master will attack Dracossack. The shadow version of Armor Master charged forward and spun around creating a black tornado around it.
“ You do realize My Dracossack is stronger than either of your monsters,” Gale pointed out only for Lightning to interrupt.
“ My Armor Master has two great effects first it can't be destroyed in battle and I take no damage but here is the best part any monster it battles is tagged with a wedge counter but I will get to that soon. The shadow punched Dracossack in the head and left a black metal quill jabbed into its head.
Wedge Counter: 1
“ Now on to the subject of what a Wedge counter does by removing it from the monster, it is tagged to that monster’s attack and defense points are reduced to zero until the end of the turn. The wedge was removed from Dracossack and it started cracking all over.
Wedge counter: 0
2600 - 2600 = 0
“ Now the real Armor Master will attack Dracossack with Black Tornado Strike. The real Armor Master repeated the same motion as its shadow like Dubbel ganger. Gale was about to check her hand until she spotted a clutch Action Card and grabbed it then wasted no time activating it.
“ I'm not going down that easy because I Activate the Action Spell Miracle so not only does Dracossack live but the damage is halved. Gale thought she was safe until Lightning pulled a card from her hand.
“ I may not be able to destroy your monster but I can increase the damage so by discarding Kalut the Moon Shadow from my hand Armor Master gains 1400 attack points. An afterimage of Kalut appeared behind Armor Master and poured it power into it.
2500 + 1400 = 3900
Armor Master charged harder and send Dracossack crashing into the wall of the Stadium while Gale felt the damage from the battle.
Lightning Dust:4000 Gale Valentine:550
“ Now I enter Main Phase Two so I Normal Summon Blackwing - Jin the Rain Shadow. A blue birdman wearing a green hakama drew his sword and slashed the air around him.
Blackwing - Jin the Rain Shadow LV:1 ATK:600
“ Now that we are close to the end I Tune my Level one Jin with my Level four Armor Master to synchro summon something new. Jin flew into the air and slashed the air around him before turning into a single star that then changed into a single green ring that encircled the shadow version of Armor Master and turned it into four stars that fell into alignment and flashed.
LV4 + LV1 = LV5
“ Darkness formed from the pit of fear and loneliness form now into a bird of prey and hunt down my opponent without mercy! Synchro Summon! Manifest! Blackwing - Blake the Dark Shadow! A black raven-like bird women wearing a purple kimono with a black katana on her side drew her sword ready to fight and unleashed a light feminine screech.
Blackwing - Blake the Dark Shadow LV:5 ATK: 2400
“ Why are you Synchro Summoning now the battle is over,” Gale asked Lightning feeling she would soon regret asking.
“ Simple so I can use Blake’s effect when She is Synchro Summoned I can target one set spell or trap on your field and lock that card down for as many turns as the number of Winged-Beast type monster currently in my GY so since I have three Winged Beasts in my GY your set card can,t be activated until your third end phase. Blake threw a dark blue feather like kunai at Gale’s only set card and covered it with electricity indicating it can,t be used.
“ But that's just her upon summoning effect her real effect deals 600 points of damage to you for each Blackwing monster I control so since I have two you take 1200 points of damage lets see you try and beat that. Blake pulled her katana back and swung it creating a black wave of energy and sending it towards Gale. Gale noticed a clutch Action card on top of a half pipe and drove for it. Gale flipped into the air and grabbed it just in the nick of time and activating it.
“ I’m not going down like that because I activate the Action Spell Recovery this action card increases my life points by 1000 so it looks like I live to see my next turn,” Gale was covered in a green aura as her life points went up slightly.
Lightning Dust:4000 Gale Valentine:1550
Just as gale regains enough points to survive Lightning’s last-ditch effort to finish her off the wave of energy hits her.
Lightning Dust:4000 Gale Valentine:350
“ Looks like my Grandfather was telling the truth when he said his platoon was the best so for now I set my one card Face-Down and end my turn and during the end phase your Dracossack gets all of its Attack Points back.
0 + 2600 = 2600
“ My turn I draw,” Gale said as she drew her fifth card. With Gale’s only set card on lockdown, she did not have the option to finish this with one attack so she had to deal with Lightning Synchros with her own cards.
“ First I Use Dracossack’s effect by detaching an overlay unit he creates two Mecha Phantom Beast tokens to protect itself. Dracossack ate it last overlay unit and the jet on its back generated two more tokens.
1 - 1 = 0
Mecha Phantom Beast Token x2 LV:3 ATK:0
“ Next I Activate the Continuous Spell Machine Revolution,” Gale said as a spell with an image of a radio tower sending signals to an army of robots appeared on Gale’s field and then caused that same tower to sprout in the center of the stadium. This spell gives all of my Machine-Type monsters an extra 600 attack points for each machine type monster on the field so since I currently have three my monsters each gain 1800 attack points. Dracossack along with its tokens unleashed a screech as they gained more power.
2600 + 1800 = 4400
0 + 1800 = 1800
0 + 1800 = 1800
“ But that's not the end of it next I activate another spell behold Limiter Removal now the attack points of all my Machine Monster are doubled. All three of Gale’s monsters began to drop what looked like a speedometer as their attack points skyrocketed.
4400 x 2 = 8800
1800 x 2 = 3600
1800 x 2 = 3600
“ 8800 attack points you must really want to end this that badly,” Lightning pointed out knowing this may be her end.
“ Indeed I do now I enter my Battle Phase and start by having my first token attack blake the Dark Shadow. Gale’s first token began to fire small flames at Blake only for Lightning to counter that move.
“ Not so fast Gale I activate the Trap Urgent Tuning and I'm sure you know what this does this card allows me to Synchro Summon during the Battle Phase,” Lightning said as the flames were stopped.
“ But you don't have any Tuner Monsters out how do you plan to Synchro Summon without one?” Gale asked until she remembered Lightning’s first turn.
“ That's right when Armor Master was brought back by Gofu’s effect he was treated as a Tuner Monster so now I tune my level seven Armor Master with my level five Dark Shadow to Synchro Summon a monster that will end this part of the match. Armor Master flew into the air and transformed into seven stars that then turned into seven green rings that encircled Blake and turned her into five stars that fell into alignment and flashed brightly.
[bLV]5 + LV7 = LV12
“ Darkness rises as the blades of destruction slash through the light and splash my opponent in red! Synchro Summon! Slash them! Assault Blackwing - Akane the Falling Snow! A bird women in a red kimono with yellow feather patterns wielding a pair of twin swords with curved blades flew down and landed elegantly while brandishing one of her swords at gale.
Assault Blackwing - Akane the Falling Snow LV:12 ATK: 5000
“ Very powerful monster so I will call off My token’s attack and instead attack with Dracossack. Dracossack unleashed its wind and combined it with its flamethrower and sent a super-powered flaming tornado at Akane but Lightning did not look phased by it.
“ You won't beat me that easily because since I summoned Akane with only Synchro Monsters she gains half of your monsters attack points during the damage step. Akane began to power up as Dracossack’s flaming tornado came closer.
5000 + 4400 = 9400
Akane slashed through the tornado and send a red shockwave flying towards Dracossack. Gale was about to lose until the wind from Akane's slash send a nearby Action Card flying towards her and she grabbed it. Gale wasted no time in activating it.
“ I may be going down but not before I finally make a dent in your Life Points so I Activate the Action Spell Phoenix Arrow you remember this card inflicts 1500 points of damage to you but that's not all I'm doing I also discard my Damage Amplifier to double that damage. The flaming Arrow took flight and took the shape of a phoenix then afterwards of gold rocket like robot entered the center of the flames and boosted the speed of the arrow and caused it to nail Lightning Faster as Akane’s attack nailed Dracossack and finished Gale off and caused her runner to emit smoke.
Lightning Dust:1000 Gale Valentine:0 WINNER: Lightning Dust
“ Well done Lightning you manage to survive my final assault and as you may have already known during the End Phase Limiter Removal destroys all of my Machine-Type Monsters but my Dracossack survives thanks to its tokens so only my tokens are gone also the attack boost ends so Dracossack’s attack points return to 3200.
8800 - 5600 = 3200
Blackwing - Blake the Dark Shadow: 1
Both of Gale’s token self-destructed and covered most of Gale’s side of the field in smoke as she drove back to her team’s pit. As Gale pulled up next to her commanding officer she handed him her Dracossack and her spell card along with Jet’s final set card and her team's baton.
“ I must admit sir Commander Bullet’s son choose two fine teammates and I'm excited to see what he can do,” Gale said as she dismounted her runner.
“ Thanks to the cards you and jet left me we should be in a good position to find out once I draw him into this duel,” The Lieutenant said as he prepared to take off. Lieutenant Ironthorn hit the gas on his runner and took off like a rocket and reached Lightning in record time.
“ And now ladies and gentlemen taking the final leg for Team Navy Steel is Lieutenant Vert Ironthorn,” the mc shouted as the crowd cheered loudly. Vert caught up with Lightning and drew his opening hand.
DUEL Lightning Dust:1000 Vert Ironthorn:4000
“ My turn I draw,” Vert said as he drew his sixth card. With Akane still flying above and his team’s ace in the hole still on lockdown Vert felt like he needed a miracle to get out of this and noticed he drew exactly what he needed.
“ To start things off I activate the Spell Overlay Regen by targeting a face-up Xyz Monster on the field this card becomes an overlay unit for that monster so Dracossack gets one Overlay Unit. Vert’s spell turned green and flew towards Dracossack and turned into a green overlay unit that started orbiting around it.
0 + 1 = 1
“ Now that our monster is rearmed I activate the Spell Flying V formation as you may have remembered while I control a Mecha Phantom Beast Monster I can Special Summon three Mecha Phantom Beast tokens to my field. Vert’s spell launched three drones than then projected three mini holograms of Dracossack and all four of vert’s monsters formed an almost perfect flying V.
Mecha Phantom Beast Token x3 LV:3 ATK:0
“ And thanks to Machine Revolution all of my monsters gain 600 attack points for each Machine monster currently in play so with four monsters that a total of 2400 attack points. All of Vert’s monsters began to do loops as their attack went up.
3200 + 1800 = 5000
0 + 2400 = 2400 x3
“ But I'm not done yet next I Summon Mecha Phantom Beast Turtletracer in attack mode. A silver aircraft shaped like a turtle began to descend and took its position on the left end of the formation thus completing the Flying V.
Mecha Phantom Beast Turtletracer LV:3 ATK:500
“ With a new Machine monster now on the field, my army gains 600 more attack points. All of Vert’s monster’s performed barrel rolls while their attack went up further.
5000 + 600 = 5600
2400 + 600 = 3000 x3
500 + 3000 = 3500
“ Now Turtletracer’s effect goes off its level is increased by the total amount of my tokens so since each of them is level three Turtletracer is now level twelve. Turtletracer began to shift gears as its level reached its maximum height.
LV: 3 + 9 = 12
“ Next I'm giving my Turtletracer some more firepower with the Equip Spell Level Drone Strike this spell gives the equipped monster 400 attack points times that monster’s level and since Turtletracer is level twelve now he gains 4800 attack points. Some kind of guidance system appeared on top of the shell of Turtletracer and it unleashed a bunch of blasters that remained to levitate around it.
3500 + 4800 = 8300
“ 8300 attack points you navy guys never hold anything back,” Lightning said.
“ Well as members of the US Navy we always fight with everything we got to defend our seas and skies even if it means our end,” Vert said.
“ Anyway time to battle Turtletracer attack Akane the Falling Snow and end this match. Turtletracer began to charge forward while it’s blasters spun around him and fired a beam made of green energy. Lightning spotted a clutch Action Card floating across the gap of the ramp ahead and accelerated while engaging her wings then nabbed the Action Card in time to save herself.
“ I activate the Action Spell Evasion so Akane dodges your attack. Akane performed an elegant spin as she moved out of the way of the beam in time as Lightning landed back on the track.
“ You may have dodged one strike but I still have our ultimate weapon on deck so now Dracossack attack Akane. Dracossack spun its turbines and generated a tornado and mixed in the fire from its flamethrower. As Dracossack’s attack drew near two Action Cards were spotted up ahead. Both Lightning and Vert charged ahead and they each grabbed one then activated them.
“ I activate the Action Spell Evasion again looks like I dodge another one,” Lightning said before Vert countered her claim.
“ Guess again Lightning I activate the Action Spell No Action so it looks like my attack goes through. The flaming tornado engulfed Akane and incinerated her as she screamed in pain.
Lightning Dust:400 Vert Ironthorn:4000
“ Now that I finally took down your boss monster I will have one of my tokens swoop in to finish you off. One of the Mecha Phantom Beast tokens began to fire shots at Lightning until she pulled up her GY.
“ I'm not out yet when you declare a direct attack on me I can banish one of my Blackwing Monsters from my GY to Special Summon Blake from my GY in Defense Mode then your attack is drawn to her. Lightning banishes Kalut from her GY and out of the portal came Blake taking up a defensive stance.
Blackwing - Blake the Dark Shadow LV:5 DEF:3000
The tokens attack was redirected to Blake who used her katana to block the bullets. Vert was about to end his turn until he noticed another Action Card up ahead. Lightning noticed it to and tried to make a grab for it but was not fast enough so Vert grabbed it in the end and wasted no time activating it.
“ I'm not done yet next I will have my second token attack Blake and during the damage step, I chain the Action Spell Charge Recklessly this give my token another 600 attack points. The token picked up the pace of its fire as its attack went up more.
3000 + 600 = 3600
Blake tried to dodge the bullets but in the end, she was blasted to the points of exploding. Lightning was not too pleased to see Blake fall.
“ Since I used Blake’s effect to summon her she is banished when she leaves the field,” Lightning said as her last line of defense left the field.
“ Lightning you put up a good fight you even delayed our ace in the hole but I'm afraid this is the end my final token will attack you directly. Vert’s last monster attack Lightning directly and Lightning knew she had nothing left to fight back with so she took the hit and her runner emitted smoke.
Lightning Dust:0 Vert Ironthorn:4000 WINNER: Vert Ironthorn
“ That was a good match Lightning and I eagerly await your leader and what he can do,” Vert said as he passed the pits. The seal on Team Navy Steels set card began to weaken some more.
Blackwing - Blake the Dark Shadow: 2
Lightning pulled up next to Silver who was getting ready for the final leg of the match.
“ Looks like we are in for one doozy of a match any ideas on how to win this?” Lightning asked Silver as she passed the baton to him.
“ Against monsters like these not brute force that's for sure but I know my deck will respond to me,” Silver replied and then took off.
Meanwhile back inside the Silver Mansion everyone watching the match cheered as Silver took off. Bullet and Wind Rider were mighty impressed with how their former cadets managed to generate so much strength from a deck whose only purpose was to create tokens.
“ Looks like silver is in for one heck of a battle he made need some new tricks for this one since not even his deck’s headliner could reach that high,” Bullet pointed out.
“ True but we all know our son he is very calculative so I know he has a plan,” Ruby said.
“ And now ladies and gentlemen take the final leg for Team Silverwing is their leader Silver Chance,” The MC shouted as the crowd erupted with the loudest cheers so far. Apparently, Navy Steel was not the only one waiting for Silver to take the stage after seeing his actions back in Canterlot City Team Silverwing now became the crowd favorites to represent the western division. Silver caught up to Vert and drew his opening hand.
DUEL Silver Chance:4000 Vert Ironthorn:4000
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his sixth card. Silver was up against some heavy firepower and had nothing in his hand that came close to matching any of Vert’s monsters but he did have a plan to defend himself.
“ First I'm activating the Field Spell Destruction Sword Village. A medieval style village began to build all around the track and the final piece of it was a huge black castle in the back of all of it. This card not only gives my Buster Blader an extra 500 attack points but as long as it is on my field you can,t target it with card effects.
“ Now onto my strategy so first I Summon Buster Whelp in attack mode. Buster whelp flew in and felt intimidated by Vert’s fleet of monsters.
Buster Whelp of the Destruction Swordsman LV:1 ATK:400
“ When I Normal summon my Whelp he allows me to add a Destruction Sword card to my hand so I will add Thunder Buster to my hand. Silver’s deck shuffled until one card stuck out of it and Silver placed it in his hand.
“ Next I tribute my Whelp to Special Summon Buster Blader from my hand. Buster Blader leaped out of the portal and readied his sword to take on Vert’s army.
Buster Blader LV:7 ATK:2600 + 500 = 3100
“ Next I Equip my Blader with the Thunder Buster I added to my hand and while it's equipped your army can no longer use their effects. Buster Blader’s sword was replaced by a photon sword shaped like a thunderbolt that then sent a wave of electrical interference towards all of Vert’s monsters and caused some of them to power down.
“ And with Turtletracer’s effect negated its level and attack points drop. Some of the drones surrounding Turtle tracer vanished until only three remained.
12 - 9 = 3
8300 -3600 = 4700
“ But I'm not done yet next I activate Cosmic Cyclone by paying 1000 life points I can banish one Spell or Trap on your field so my target will be Machine Revolution.
Silver Chance:3000 Vert Ironthorn:4000
A purple vortex appeared over the area where the transmission tower Gale left behind was and began to suck up the tower as it began to collapse from the violent winds that swept it up. Once the tower was gone all of Vert’s monster began to lose power.
5600 - 3000 = 2600
3000 - 3000 = 0 x3
4700 - 3000 = 1700
“ Now that everything is out of the way time to battle Buster Blader attack one of his tokens. Buster Blader charged at high speed and leaped into the air with his sword pointed forward like a missile. Vert noticed an Action Card to his right and he leaned in to grab it. Vert wasted no time in activating it.
“ If you think I'm making this easy you're wrong because I Activate the Action Spell Battle Change this card changes the target of your monster’s attack to another monster I control so Buster Blader’s new target will be Dracossack. The token that was in Buster Blader’s path ascended higher and Dracossack intercepted Buster Blader and took a direct hit as Buster Blader pierced right through Dracossack and caused it to explode
“ Either way your still taking damage,” Silver pointed out as a shard of metal from Dracossack fell down and nicked Vert.
Silver Chance:3000 Vert Ironthorn:3500
“ Now that your boss monster is gone I set two cards face-down and end my turn,” Silver said as two set cards appeared behind Buster Blader.
“ My turn I draw,” Vert said as he drew his third card. Vert checked his hand for a way to regain his team’s advantage but currently had nothing that could help until he looked at the card he drew. Vert decided to put his faith in that card.
“ First I will activate the Spell Processor Reformat,” Vert said as a spell with an image of a pie chart on a computer screen appeared. This card allows me to draw one card for every machine type monster I currently control however I must destroy all machine type monster I control during the End Phase so with four monsters I draw four cards. Vert drew his four cards and was glad he drew what he needed.
“ First I Activate my own Machine Revolution. The same radio tower Gale played erected in the same place as hers was and started transmitting.
0 + 2400 = 2400 x3
1700 + 2400 = 4100
“ But that's not all I also Activate the Equip Spell Spare Photonic Stabilizer,” Vert said as a Spell with an image of a mechanic inside the core room of a starship replacing a tube-like device appeared. This spell allows me to Special Summon a Machine-Type Monster from my GY and equips it with this card and the monster I want back is Dracossack. A portal opened in the sky and out of it came the lifeless mechanical husk of Dracossack being lowered down by a bunch of chains. The chains held Dracossack in place while a compartment on its underside opened up and the tube-like object from the card went inside and reactivated Dracossack.
“ Now I enter My Battle Phase and have Dracossack Attack Buster Blader. Dracossack finished its recharge process and unleashed its turbines to create its whirlwind and then added its fire to it sending a flaming tornado at Buster Blader. Silver noticed a clutch Action Card above him and grabbed it. As the tornado drew closer the struggle to hold on to it began and Silver manages to activate it just in the nick of time.
“ I activate the Action Spell Evasion now Dracossack attack is negated. Buster Blader swerved left and the flaming tornado dissipated.
“ You may have survived one attack but I have another one lined up Turtletracer Attack Buster Blader. Turtletracer fired its attack drones and aimed for Buster Blader. Silver wasted no time in responding to this attack.
“ Not so fast I Activate the Trap Equip Blast,” Silver said as a trap with an image of a sniper watching their rifle blow up on them flipped face up. This trap destroys all Equipped cards on the field and you take 800 points of damage for each card destroyed by this effect so with two cards on your field and one on mine that's 2400 points of damage. Thunder Buster along with Vert’s two Equip Spells self-destructed and Vert got caught up in the blast confused by Silver’s plan.
Silver Chance:3000 Vert Ironthorn:1100
4700 - 1200 - 600 = 2900
3000 - 600 = 2400 x3
3 + 9 = 12
“ What was the point of doing that you just unsealed my monster’s effects,” Vert pointed out until he realized what Silver’s goal really was.
“ The point was to get rid of Dracossack you see your Photonic Stabilizer Equip Spell has one more effect I'm sure you left out on purpose if it leaves the field the monster equipped with it is destroyed and before you try to point out how my Thunder Buster is gone too it doesn't matter Dracossack’s anti-destruction effect missed its timing also without the drones your Turtletracer loser its power boost. Dracossack blew up and covered Vert’s field in a plume of smoke.
“ Either way Turtletracer is still strong enough to take down Buster Blader because when Spare Photonic Stabilizer is destroyed by a card effect it gives another machine type monster I control another 400 attack points until the end phase. Turtletracer switched to its original weapon and fired a barrage of bullets at Buster Blader as the energy from the core of Dracossack surged through Turtletracer.
2900 + 400 = 3300
Silver noticed another Action Card ahead and accelerated for it. Vert also accelerated to beat Silver to it. Unfortunately for Vert, the wind generated by his tokens blew the Action card into the air and silver performed a wheelie then used his nitro to take off into the air. Silver manages to snag the Action Card and activated it upon landing back on the track.
“ I activate the Action Spell Take Flight this give my Buster Blader an extra 600 attack points since your attacking him. Buster Blader charged forward and deflected the bullets with his mighty buster sword.
3100 + 600 = 3700
Buster Blader readied his sword and slashed apart Turtletracer which left Vert with just his tokens.
Silver Chance:3000 Vert Ironthorn:700
2400 - 600 = 1800 x3
“ I may not be able to attack anymore but I still have cards to play so now I activate the Spell Explosion Draw by destroying any number of machine type monsters on my field I can draw one card for each monster so I will destroy my remaining tokens to draw three cards. The last of Vert’s forces exploded as he drew one card for each monster destroyed.
“ I know you might be thinking you have me outmatched but not for long, for now, I will set three cards face down and end my turn,” Vert said as three set cards appeared in his back row thus filling it. The seal on the set card that Team Navy steel set at the beginning of the match finally broke and Vert was now preparing for one final assault.
3700 - 600 = 3100
Blackwing - Blake the Dark Shadow: 3
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his card. Silver had to end this before whatever Vert was planning happened. Unfortunately Silver wasted his last move and his best weapon against machines just to inflict a huge dent. Silver looked at the card he drew and was sad he drew nothing he could use this turn. Silver could not risk attacking carelessly so he decided to end his turn.
“ Not so fast Silver I activate my Trap Battle Mania so now you are forced to attack me whether you want to or not. Buster Blader felt like a powerful force came over him and tried to control himself but failed as he prepared to strike.
“ since you leave me no choice Buster Blader will attack you directly. Buster Blader charged forward and raised his sword above his head.
“ Now I activate my other Trap Draining Shield so now I regain Life Points equal to Buster Blader’s attack points so now I'm back in command of this match. Buster Blader crashed into a barrier that sucked some of the force of the attack and converted it into Life Points for Vert.
Silver Chance:3000 Vert Ironthorn:3800
“ Since I have no other options I will place one card face down and end my turn. Silver said as another set card appeared behind Buster Blader.
“ My turn I draw,” Vert said as he drew his fifth card. Vert was almost ready to begin the next phase of the plan.
“ First I Summon Mecha Phantom Beast Stealthray in attack mode. A bomber plane shaped like a manta ray began to fly into the stadium and hovered behind Vert.
“ Next I activate Spell Revival for the cost of 1000 Life Points this card allows me to activate a spell from my GY so I will activate Flying V Formation.
Silver Chance:3000 Vert Ironthorn:2800
Three copies of Stealthray began to manifest alongside the original and created an almost perfect formation.
“ Now Stealthray’s level increases from three to twelve thanks to my tokens. Stealthray began to power up as its level skyrocketed.
3 + 9 = 12
“ But I'm not done yet next I activated the Trap Call of the Haunted to bring back Turtletracer. Turtletracer rose from the ground and shook most of the dirt off as it took off into the air again.
“ Now that I have what I need I overlay my level twelve Stealthray and Turtletracer. Stealthray and Turtletracer both turned into streams of green energy which then orbited around each other as they entered a galaxy like portal.
“ Mechanical wings of the galactic navy fly high and fast as the stars guide you on the path to justice and freedom leaving those who stray from that path in your stardust! Xyz Summon! Rise Up! Rank 12! Galactic Naval Fleet ship - Galaxia!
A giant cobalt starship almost twice the size of a naval battleship with a unique insignia on the side equipped with multiple futuristic cannons and runway on the deck began to descend above the stadium and blocked out half of the sun with its sails.
“ That's quite the battleship you summoned too bad I have to sink it,” Silver said still trying to remain confident.
“ You won,t be sinking this ship especially since I'm about to use its effect once per turn by detaching an overlay unit I can Special Summon a Machine-Type monster from my hand or GY so I will use this effect to bring back my old friend Dracossack. The overlay unit went into the ship and it dropped its winch into a portal and then pulled Dracossack out.
“ I'm not letting you finish me off here so first I activate my Trap Prologue of the Destruction Swordsman by sending a Destruction Sword card and one Buster Blader from my deck to my GY I can Special summon Buster Dragon from my Extra Deck but it will be destroyed during the end of the next turn so I will send the Buster Blader in my deck along with my Dragon Buster to my GY. As Silver send the two cards from his deck to his GY Buster Dragon appeared and took up a defensive position.
Buster Dragon LV:8 DEF:2800
“ As long as Buster Dragon is on my field all your monsters become Dragon Types. All of Vert’s monsters began to transform into dragonic versions of themselves while Galaxia turned into a dragon oni like ship.
“ That won't make much of a difference because I activate the Spell Power Bond this spell not only does this allows me to fusion Summon a Machine-Type Fusion Monster but it also doubles that monster’s attack points so I fuse all three of my tokens with Dracossack in order to Fusion Summon our platoon’s ultimate weapon.
“ Not so fast I Activate my other set card Destruction Swordsman Fusion This allows me to Fusion Summon my own Fusion Monster that includes Buster Blader as material and I can use monsters on both sides of the field so I will fuse my Buster Blader with one of your tokens so now you have one less material to work with. Buster Blader and one of Vert’s tokens fused together.
“ Soldier of the air force combine with the hero that slays all evil in its path! Fusion Summon! Rise! Buster blader the Dragon Destroyer! Dragon Destroyer landed on the ground and drew his sword ready to fight.
“ Nice monster now let me show you mine. All three of Vert’s monsters were sucked into a vortex and began to merge.
“ Mighty mechanical dragon of the skies combine with the two underlings of the air force and become one! Fusion Summon! Take Flight! Mecha Phantom Beast Phoena A-37!
A Cessna A-37 dragonfly with the motif of a phoenix began to descend down and hovered behind Vert.
“ It may be at 7700 Attack points but as long as my Dragon is on the field your monster is now a dragon and my Dragon Destroyer forces all Dragon-Type monsters my opponent controls to cower and hide in Defense mode. Galaxia withdrew its cannons and lowered its sails before switching its forcefield generator on.
Galactic Naval Fleetship - Galaxia RANK:12 DEF: 2000 UNITS:1
But Poena, on the other hand, stood its ground and remained on the offensive.
“ Allow me to explain what Phoena can do first it gains 500 attack points for each material used to Fusion Summon it but that's just the beginning it is unaffected by the opponent’s card effects on the turn it was Fusion Summoned.
Vert began the next phase of his plan and left Silver with no options.
" Now to deal with that pesky dragon of yours I equip Buster Dragon with the Equip Spell Null Blaster this spell not only shuts your dragon's effects down but destroys it during the Endphase. Buster Dragon's influence began to fade and Galaxia turned back to normal.
“ Time for our unbeaten last attack to commence I activate the spell Limiter Removal this doubles the attack points of all machine type monster I control. Phoena began to power up more.
7700 x 2 = 15400
5000 x 2 = 10000
“ Next I will activate our team's final card that Jet left for us at the start of this match so behold our Trap Sonic Boom this doubles Phoena’s original attack points once more. Phoena took off into the sky above and prepared to dive bomb as its power went up more.
15400 + 5000 = 20400
“ You may think this is overkill but we take no chances both in battle and in duel monsters. Silver you team has performed splendidly but this is our final attack so unless you can stop this we win Phoena Attack Dragon Destroyer with Sonic Boom Strike.
Phoena revved its jets and unleashed a powerful sonic boom that blasted the clouds and created a loud sound that resonated throughout the stadium. Silver was about ready to give up until he spotted a glimmer of hope in the form of a clutch action card flying towards him from the force of the sonic boom that occurred. Silver activated it in hopes of saving himself.
“ I activate the Action Spell Encore this allows me to target one Action Card in my GY and copy its effects so I choose to copy the Action Spell Evasion. Buster Blader the Dragon Destroyer leaped out of the path of Phoena and caused it to crash right onto the track and Vert was very impressed with Silver’s quick thinking.
“ Very impressive Silver in all of our duels you were the first to dodge our ultimate combo so now I will end my turn and during the Endphase not only are my monsters and Buster Dragon destroyed Power Bond inflicts damage to me equal to Phoena’s original attack points. Both of Vert’s monster’s exploded and covered the field in a huge plume of smoke.
4800 - 2000 = 2800
Silver Chance:3000 Vert Ironthorn:300
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his card. Silver could not attack since Dragon Destroyer’s effect prohibits it from attacking directly so Silver needed another plan luckily he drew something that could possibly help him win this.
“ First I activate the Spell Soul Charge This card allows me to Special Summon as many monsters as I want from my GY but I can't conduct my Battle Phase this turn and I take 1000 points of damage for each monster brought back by this effect so from my GY i Special Summon Buster Blader and Buster Whelp. Both Buster Blader and Buster Whelp leaped out of a portal and took their positions.
Buster Whelp LV:1 ATK:400
Buster Blader LV:7 ATK:2600 + 500 = 3100
Silver Chance:1000 Vert Ironthorn:300
“ But I'm not done yet now I tune my level one Buster Whelp with my level seven Buster Blader to synchro summon an old friend of mine. Buster Whelp flew into the air and turned into a single star that then turned into a single green ring which then encircled Buster Blader and turned him into seven stars that fell into alignment and flashed.
LV7 + LV1 = LV8
“ mighty soul of the king! Rise up from the depths of Hades, and burn all who stand before me! Synchro Summon! Incinerate, Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend!”
Scarlight took its position and unleashed its mighty roar.
Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend LV: 8 ATK: 3000
“ What was the points of summoning him if you can't attack this turn?” Vert asked wondering what Silver was Planning.
“ I may not be able to attack but Scarlight has a very powerful effect once per turn he destroys all face-up monsters on the field who’s attack points are less than is own and you take 500 points of damage for each one. Dragon Destroyer you served me well and now you are dismissed. Scarlight slammed his palm on the ground and unleashed a flood of magma on the field that swallowed up Dragon Destroyer and finished off the rest of Vert’s Life Points. Vert was smiling as his runner emitted smoke.
Silver Chance:1000 Vert Ironthorn:0
WINNER:Silver Chance
“ And that's it Ladies and Gentlemen the winners of the first round of the A block are Team Silverwing,” The Mc shouted with all her might.
Both teams took center stage to shake hands but not before Team Navy Steel did something they rarely did.
“ Team Silverwing we salute you,” Vert said as Gale and Jet did the same.
“ Remember this you three we only salute duelists who play this game with honor respect and courage and all three of you proved you had just those. Both teams shook hands and then proceeded to clear out for the next match.
Outside the Stadium Silver and co were loading up their runners when Vert ran up to them in a hurry.
“ Silver I almost forgot to give you this it was your father’s signature card he told me if I and you should ever face each other and you won I was to entrust it to you. Silver accepted the card and finished loading up his team’s runners then told his truck driver to return to the truck stop and to come back tomorrow for the next match. As Silver and co were on their way to the stands they ran into Team Crimson Night but what shocked them was who was with them.
“ Fluttershy what are you doing here?” Lightning asked.
“ And what's with the goth getup,” Lyra asked just as confused.
“ While you three were busy training for this tournament my penpals from Arizona asked me to join their team so I said whatever and here we are now we have a match to win or not either way who cares,” Fluttershy replied in her most goth like mannerism ever.
As Silver and his friends took their seat Silver decided to give Rarity a call to see if she knew something about this.
Meanwhile by a TV screen inside the Canterlot Mall Sunset and her friends were watching the Los Pegasus Circuit on TV and cheered loudly as they saw Silver’s finishing move. During the commercial breaks, Rarity heard her phone ring and saw Silver was calling her. She answered after hearing her favorite verse from her ringtone.
“ Hello Silver,” Rarity said.
“ Rarity we just ran into Fluttershy not so long ago and she is acting different,” Silver replied.
“ Different how?” Rarity asked.
“ She was wearing a very gothic outfit with black eyeshadow, cross-like jewelry and was acting very indifferent like she was Edgar Allan Poe or something,” Silver replied.
“ Oh no not again I thought I told her we liked her for who she was,” Rarity said in a dramatic tone.
“ So you know something about this?” Silver asked.
“ Afraid so darling you see last year I was invited to compete in a Fashion Show overseas so I needed someone to take care of my shop while I was gone. I asked everyone I could trust with it but the only one who did not turn me down was Fluttershy. At first, she was nervous and scared but after I suggested she tried pretending she was acting she kind of got absorbed in her characters and actually became them and this goth Fluttershy you mentioned was one of them,” Rarity replied.
“ Ok, but why is she doing it again?” Silver asked.
“ The tournament you're in is a huge event viewed in sold-out stadiums by cheering crowds right,” Rarity asked.
“ Yes and I also know Fluttershy would rather hang with you guys then be watched by thousands of people,’ Silver replied.
“ Well my guess is that she must have been so nervous she caved in to her goth persona for strength but there should be nothing to worry about this time it's only a game she should be back to the Fluttershy we all know and love once its over,” Rarity said before the Mc announced the next match and Silver hung up.
“ What was that all about?” Sunset asked.
“ Oh, just Silver showing concern for Fluttershy or should I say Fluttergoth,” Rarity replied.
“ We really need to burn those costumes of hers before we lose her for good,” Rainbow said remembering last time.
“ Now Rainbow don't be so dramatic this is Fluttershy’s way of dealing with her stagefright besides multiple personality disorder is not that bad,” Sci-Twi said losing the others after she mentioned Fluttershy’s condition.
“ Multiple what now?” Rainbow asked.
“ Multiple Personality Disorder it's basically where a person has more than one personality some have a few others have a lot. Studies show us that each personality is triggered by certain actions in Fluttershy’s case a change in wardrobe or style am I correct Rarity?” Sci-twi explained.
“ You are darling but i'm sure she will return to being the sweet shy girl we all love after this but for now let's just cheer her on,” Rarity said.
Pinkie just got back from the Food Court with everyone’s orders and asked if she missed anything. Rarity told her about the discussion on MPD Twilight was telling them about. Everyone laughed and returned to watching the next match.
The events of yesterday’s match between Team Crimson Night and Team Lucky Clover still remained in everyone’s minds after seeing the creepy way they won the match. Silver, Lyra, Ratchet, and Lightning never thought such a scary looking monster existed. Despite what they saw they still pressed forward and proceeded to their pit ready to fight and hopefully bring the Fluttershy they love back. The Mc began to announce the start of today’s match.
“ Welcome to day two of the Los Pegasus Circuit ladies and gentlemen and now introducing our first team the Shadows of the night The queens of the blood moon Team Crimson Night,” The Mc shouted as the audience tried their best to cheer as the three gothic ladies entered the stadium.
“ And now our second Team the swords of courage the wings of California Team Silverwing,” The Mc continued as the crowd cheered loudly for Silver and his team as they enter the Stadium on their side.
Both Lyra and the first rider for Team Crimson Night took their starting positions on the track as the action field ( Speed World V) Activated and covered the field with half pipes and ramps like usual. Before the runners activated the Mc took a moment to introduce the first riders for the match.
“ Taking the lead for Team Crimson Night is none other than the mysterious Scarlet Thorn,” The Mc shouted as a red girl with Black hair with red streaks in it wearing a black riding outfit with a red hood similar to a certain someone from (RWBY) only not as cheerful and upbeat as the genuine article.
“ And Taking the Lead for Team Silverwing is the lovely Lyra Heartstrings,” The crowd cheered as Lyra pulled up next to her. Lyra felt a sense of dread coming from Scarlet like she was not even alive anymore. Both duelists activated their runners ready to take off.
“ DUEL MODE ENGAGED AUTOPILOT STANDING BY,” The computerized voices on their runners said as their duel disks activated.
Both duelists took off and Scarlet’s cape flew off her back and luckily her teammate caught it for her. Everyone was more shocked to see Scarlet’s face. She looked like one of those people who has not slept in weeks but what was more noticeable was the distant look in her eyes like she was some kind of zombie. Lyra felt a bit frightened that Scarlet ended up taking the corner first and won the first turn of the match. Both players drew their opening hands and the match began.
DUEL Scarlet Thorn:4000 Lyra Heartstrings:4000
“ To start things off I activate the Field Spell Zombie World. The entire track began to turn into an eerie graveyard full of bones and purple fog. The children in the crowd began to feel like they just entered their worst nightmare.
“ Now as long as we ride through this cemetery not only do all of our monsters on the field and in our GYs become Zombie type monsters but neither of us can to Tribute Summon anything other than Zombie type monsters,” Scarlet said while reaching for her next card.
“ And on the subject of zombies, I summon Pyramid Turtle in attack mode. A small Pyramid began to rise from the ground then a turtle shell rose up beneath it and a turtle with an Egyptian headdress popped its limbs out revealing the whole monster.
Pyramid Turtle LV:4 ATK:1200
“ Next I activate the Continuous Spell Everliving Underworld Cannon now whenever a Zombie type monster is Special Summoned to my field you take 800 points of damage. A cannon made of bones began to rise from the ground and floated behind Pyramid Turtle ready to shoot Lyra when signaled.
“ Finally I set two cards face-down and end my turn,” Scarlett said as two set cards appeared between her cannon.
“ My turn I draw,” Lyra said as she drew her sixth card. Lyra was in a bind already since any monsters she summons or ends up in the GY become Zombie types and Scarlet’s set cards could put her in a more compromising position if she was not careful. Lyra suddenly realized that even though her field and GY were affected her hand was safe.
“ First I activate my own continuous Spell Valhalla Hall Of The Fallen. Lyra’s Bifrost suddenly materialized and poked a hole through the gloomy sky above and shined a ray of sunlight into the Stadium. You may have infected my Field and GY with your Field Spell but my hand is untouched so since I have no monsters on my field I can Special Summon one Fairy-Type monster from my hand so from my hand I Special Summon Mozarta the Melodious Maestra in attack mode. Mozarta descended down the Bifrost and elegantly landed on the field.
Mozarta the Melodious Maestra LV:8 ATK:2600
“ But my Field Spell still turns her into a zombie did you forget,” Scarlet replied as Mozarta began to scream in agony. Mozarta’s skin began to rot rapidly, her eyes began to leak blood, and finally, her clothes and wings began to look ragged like she just popped out of the ground.
“ Dead or alive Mozarta can still fight and I will have her attack your turtle. Mozarta fired a ray of musical notes only the round part of those notes now looked like skulls at Pyramid Turtle and caused it to explode.
“ I activate my trap Defense Draw so now the damage from your attack is reduced to 0 and I draw one card. Scarlet drew her card and then proceeded to her next move.
“ Also since you destroyed my Pyramid Turtle I can use its effect to Special Summon a Zombie type monster with 2000 or fewer defense points from my Deck so I will Special Summon my Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon in Attack Mode. Out of the gloomy skies above a zombified version of (Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon) descended and unleashed a loud roar.
Red-Eye Zombie Dragon LV:7 ATK:2400
“ And since I Special Summoned a Zombie type monster to my field my cannon blasts you for 800 points of damage. Scarlet’s cannon took aim and then fired a ghostly soul at Lyra which phased right through her but not before taking some of her life force with it.
Scarlet Thorn:4000 Lyra Heartstrings:3200
“ Not bad but I'm still not giving up so I set one card face-down and end my turn,” Lyra said as a set card appeared behind Mozarta.
“ My turn I draw,” Scarlet said as she drew her second card. Despite being a bit weaker than Mozarta Scarlet was determined to destroy Mozarta and posses her. Scarlet noticed the first Action Card of the match coming up and grabbed it. She looked it over and showed a small grin indicating she grabbed a good one.
“ I activate the Action Spell Power Dice this card allows me to roll a die and my monster gains 400 attack points times the number I roll until the end of the turn not that it matters my Red-Eyes will still be able to beat you no matter the result. A black die with red spots materialized in Scarlet’s hand and she throws it into the air and caused it to expand and roll onto the center stage where it landed on four.
“ Looks like my Red-Eyes gains 1600 attack points let Tirek’s judgment rain down on you. Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon unleashed a mighty roar as its attack points went up.
2400 + 1600 = 4000
“ Now that my Zombie is revved up it's time to battle Red-Eyes attack Mozarta with Inferno Zombie Blast. Red-Eyes unleashed a blue fireball from its mouth and mozarta began to decompose as the fire burned her and destroyed her.
Scarlet Thorn:4000 Lyra Heartstrings:1800
“ Now my Zombie Dragon’s effect activates whenever it destroys a Zombie-Type monster in battle and sends it to the GY I can summon that monster to my field. A pale hand with a red cuff on it popped out of the ground on Scarlet’s side of the field and the rest of Mozarta rose out groaning.
Mozarta the Melodious Maestra LV:8 ATK:2600
“ And since my field spell makes all of our monsters zombies my cannon blasts you again. Scarlet’s cannon fired again and took more of Lyra’s life force.
Scarlet Thorn:4000 Lyra Heartstrings:1000
“ And since it's still my Battle Phase I attack you directly with your Mozarta. Mozarta slowly waved her baton and fired another ray of music notes at Lyra. Lyra was not going to just let things end here so she acted quickly.
“ I knew you would try something like this so I activate my Trap Draining Shield this stops your attack and allows me to gain Life Points equal to Mozarta’s attack points so it looks like in still in this. A barrier appeared around Lyra and the ray of music was absorbed and converted into Life Points.
Scarlet Thorn:4000 Lyra Heartstrings:3600
“ Guess I have no choice but to end my turn now,” Scarlet said as Red-Eyes lost its power boost.
4000 - 1600 = 2400
“ My turn I draw,” Lyra said as she drew her fourth card. Lyra was face to face with two powerful monsters and no way to touch her opponent until she saw what she drew.
“ First I use my Valhalla to Special Summon my Guardian Angel Joan in attack mode. Joan descended from the Bifrost and elegantly landed on the field like the angel she was.
Guardian Angel Joan LV:7 ATK:2800
“ Summon whatever you want because your monsters will still fall under the influence of my Field Spell. Joan began to feel the effects of the Zombie World affect her until Lyra made her next move.
“ I'm aware of that which is why I'm going to get rid of it so for the next move I activate Twin Twisters by discarding a card from my hand I can destroy up to two spells or traps on the field so I will discard this and blow away your Zombie World and Everliving Underworld Cannon. A pair of cyclones shot out of Lyra’s card one of them destroyed Scarlet’s cannon while the other sucked up the purple fog along with the whole cemetery thus changing the scenery back to the track they were racing on.
“ Now that your nasty Field Spell is gone my monsters are no longer Zombies so now your burn combo is no more,” Lyra pointed out as Joan and Mozarta began to regain their lively appearance.
“ Now it's time to Battle Joan attack Mozarta. Joan began channeling light energy and then fired it at Mozarta thus destroying her and sending her back to Lyra’s GY.
Scarlet Thorn:3800 Lyra Heartstrings:3600
“ and since Joan was successful in destroying Mozarta and sent her to the GY Joan allows me to gain Life Points equal to the destroyed monster’s attack points. Joan flew above and started channeling her healing powers into Lyra and raised her Life Points above the default 4000.
Scarlet Thorn:3800 Lyra Heartstrings:6200
Lyra was about to make her next move until she noticed an Action Card ahead but Scarlet also saw it. Both Lyra and Scarlet accelerated for it and Lyra just barely made it. Lyra snatched the Action Card at the last second and activated it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Hand Recharge so I return the only card in my hand back to the deck and draw five new cards. Lyra returned her card back to her deck and the auto shuffler activated then she drew her five cards and was glad she drew what she was hoping for.
“ I set two cards face-down and end my turn,” Lyra said as two set cards appeared behind Joan.
“ My turn I draw,” Scarlet said as she drew her third card. Scarlet was enraged that some music lover tore her world down but smiled again after seeing what she drew.
“ I'm getting my world back and to do just that I activate the Spell Magical Stone Excavation so by discarding two cards from my hand I can bring Zombie World back to my hand. Scarlet discarded the last two cards in her hand and Zombie World stuck out of her GY and went back into her hand.
“ Now if you don't mind I would like to play it again,” Scarlet said as her cemetery came back just briefly.
“ As a matter of fact I do mind so I'm stopping this by activating the Counter Trap Cursed Seal of the Forbidden Spell so by discarding a spell card from my hand not only is your spell negated and destroyed but you are also no longer allowed to activate any copies or any cards with the same name for the duration of the duel so your little zombie virus is no more,” Lyra said as Scarlet’s Field Spell was suddenly covered in a yellow aura as it re-entered Scarlet’s GY.
“ Since I have nothing else left I must end my turn,” Scarlet said with a hint of anger.
“ My turn I draw,” Lyra said as she drew her third card. Now that Zombie World was no longer a problem Lyra decided to unleash her true strength.
“ First I Activate Call of the Haunted so I can bring Mozarta back from my GY. Mozarta rose from the GY fresh as a daisy not that Zombie World was permanently disposed of.
Mozarta the Melodious Maestra LV:8 ATK:2600
“ Next I use Mozarta’s effect to Special Summon Splendid Venus from my hand. A winged goddess wearing a golden dress with gold armor and a scepter with an amber gemstone on the tip descended from the clouds and landed elegantly next to Mozarta.
Splendid Venus LV:8 ATK:2800
“ My Venus has two great effects first all non-Fairy-Type Monsters lose 500 attack and defense points and the second is the activation and effects of my Spell and Trap cards cannot be negated. Red-Eyes Zombie Dragon began to moan as it lost power.
2400 - 500 = 1900
“ But I'm not done summoning yet next I Normal Summon Freya, Spirit of Victory in attack mode. A blue haired girl in a blue dress with blue boots and red pom poms appeared out of a pink puff of smoke and began to cheer for her team.
“ While Freya is on my field all my Fairy-Type monsters gain 400 Attack and Defense also while I have at least one other Fairy-Type Monster on my field beside Freya she can't be targeted for attacks. Freya began to cheer thus causing all of Lyra’s other Monster to grow stronger.
2800 + 400 = 3200
2800 + 400 = 3200
2600 + 400 = 3000
“ For my next move I activate the Spell Titania’s Guidance,” Lyra said as a Spell with an image of a giant projection of a fairy queen addressing her subjects appeared on Lyra’s field. This card allows me to draw one card for every Fairy-Type monster I control so since I have four Fairies I draw four cards.
Lyra drew her four cards and then proceeded to explained her spells second effect.
“ One more thing about this card you should know if one of the cards I draw is a Fairy-Type Monster I can reveal it and Special Summon it and I just so happened to have drawn this one. The card Lyra revealed was Athena and then out of the card came a Roman goddess wearing a white dress wielding a silver shield and pike.
Athena LV:7 ATK: 2600 + 400 = 3000
“ I never saw Lyra summon so many powerful monsters at once before nor have I seen her play those ones before,” Lightning said in admiration.
“ Those aren't just any monsters those were some of the monsters from Lyra’s very first deck you see Lightning before Lyra discovered her love of music and the Melodious Deck she played with a deck consisting of Fairy cards and those were her go to monsters,” Silver explained to Lightning while remembering the rest of this combo.
“ Next i Activate The Sanctuary in the Sky. The entire Stadium was lifted into a cloud bank and the sacred building appeared in the back of the Stadium.
“ Time to Battle Joan attack Red-Eyes. Joan began channeling light energy and fired it at Red-Eyes thus causing it to disintegrate into ash and leaving a good dent in Scarlet’s Life Points.
Scarlet Thorn:2600 Lyra Heartstrings:6200
“ Now Joan’s effect activates so now I gain Life Points equal to your Zombie Dragon’s attack points so that 2400 points for me. Joan channeled her healing powers into Lyra thus raising her points even more.
Scarlet Thorn:2600 Lyra Heartstrings:8600
“ Now Venus shall end this. Venus began to channel the sun’s energy and fired it at Scarlet. Scarlet noticed a clutch Action Card and Grabbed it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Evasion so now I dodge your attack. Scarlet swerved out of the way and into another Action Card which she also grabbed.
“ You may have dodged one attack but let's see you dodge this one Mozarta attack, Scarlet, Directly. Mozarta fired her ray of music notes and Scarlet responded with her newly acquired Action Card.
“ I activate the Action Spell Double Dodge this card allows me to block two attacks this time. Scarlet dodged the first attack which came from Mozarta and Lyra was thinking about how to handle this next attack. Lyra only had one attack left and naturally knew Scarlet would block the stronger of the two so she decided to send in Freya.
“ Since I already know you're going to try and block Athena’s attack I will send Freya to attack Directly. Freya leaped high into the air and performed a somersault in the air and dropped kicked Scarlet.
Scarlet Thorn:2100 Lyra Heartstrings:8600
“ Finally I set two cards Face-Down and end my turn,” Lyra said as two set cards appeared behind her army of monsters.
“ My turn I draw,” Scarlet said as she drew her card. Scarlet was completely cornered now with her field spell sealed away and an army of powerful monsters staring her down she felt like she had nothing until she looked at what she drew. Scarlet felt like she drew the perfect card to turn this duel around.
“ I activate the Spell Spirit Rebellion,” Scarlet said as a spell with a picture of a timid ram girl being whipped to death by her master only for a handsome man to swap places with her and block the whip. If you control monsters with 2000 or more attack points this card inflicts damage to you equal to the combined amount of those monster’s attack points and if my math is correct that 12400 points of damage look like I win this round. All of Lyra’s powerful monsters looked back at her with anger and hatred in their eyes then they all started to attack her until Lyra responded.
“ I activate my Continuous Trap Defense Spires in the Sky While Sanctuary in the Sky is on my field this Trap Reduces all Effect Damage I would take to 0 looks like your final attempt to finish me failed. Four limestone pillars with ancient runes carved on them and a blue orb on top of each of them rose from the four corners of the Stadium and projected a blue energy field above the whole Stadium which drew all the damage to the top of the field and shot it into the sky above.
“ You win this round so I will just end my turn go ahead and finish me if you want,” Scarlet said as she went back to her goth-like mannerism.
“ My turn I draw,” Lyra said as she drew her card. Lyra had this one won and decided to deliver the final blow.
“ Time to end this match and I think I will have my favorite monster do the honors Mozarta attack Scarlet Directly. Mozarta fired her ray and Scarlet began to crack a smile as her life points reached zero and her runner emitted smoke.
Scarlet Thorn:0 Lyra Heartstrings:8600
Winner: Lyra Heartstrings
Scarlet drove back to her team's pit and passed the Baton to her teams next rider Nisha.
“ Hope you have better luck than I did at this point that Heartstrings girl is practically invincible,” Scarlet said as Lyra passed by.
“ Don,t worry I will shatter her light with our darkness just sit tight oh and here is your cloak back,” Nisha replied as she returned Scarlet’s cloak and took off.
Meanwhile, at Sci-Twi’s house, the Mane Seven minus Fluttershy was gathered by Twilight’s big screen watching the match. Everyone was both shocked and amazed by Lyra’s dueling. Lyra clearly had all her bases covered. she even manages to permanently disable Crimson Night’s main Field Spell. After yesterday’s matches, Sci-Twi noticed that Zombie World was the key card to their whole strategy. While Scarlet set the field and infects their opponents Nisha would swarm in and suck the life out of them while Fluttershy just sits and watches. Fluttershy did not take the field in the last match since Scarlet and Nisha managed to wipe out all three members of Team Lucky Clover almost instantly mostly due to their strategies backfiring on them. That's what you get when you base all your strategies on luck.
“ Do you think we will get to see Fluttershy ride this time,” Pinkie asked.
“ With a field like Lyra’s i'm not sure she will last long even if she did,” Rainbow replied.
“ I thought Lyra played with a Melodious deck so what's with all these other monsters she has out,” Sci-Twi asked.
“ Something tells me those other monsters have always been a part of her deck remember the Melodious Archetype started out small so most duelists supported it with other Fairy based tech cards like her Sanctuary in the Sky for example,” Sunset pointed out.
Everyone went back to watching the match and noticed Fluttershy sitting behind the monitors when the camera pointed at Team Crimson Night’s pit. Fluttershy was still dressed in her goth persona but she looked bored watching the action.
“ And now taking the second leg for Team Crimson Knight is Nisha Bloodstone,” The MC shouted as Nisha caught up to Lyra and drew her opening hand.
DUEL Nisha Bloodstone:4000 Lyra Heartstrings:8600
“ My turn I draw,” Nisha said as she drew her sixth card. Nisha was at an overwhelming disadvantage with Lyra having more than twice as many Life Points as her and a whole army of powerful monsters ready to crush her in an instant. Despite these odds, Nisha proceeded to fight and pulled a card out of her hand.
“ First I activate the Field Spell Vampire Kingdom. The sky above Lyra’s Sanctuary began to turn dark as a blood moon began to rise shining its light onto a Victorian style village that began to appear inside the cloud bank and the final touch was a Victorian style castle placed on the opposite side of the Stadium.
“ Let me guess another Zombie based Field Spell?” Lyra asked remembering how she took advantage of your teammates Zombie World in the last match.
“ You could say that but this one has better effects first any Zombie Monsters I control that attack gain 500 attack points during damage calculation buts that's just for starters whenever a card is sent from your Deck to your GY I can discard a DARK Vampire monster from my hand or Deck then destroy one card on the Field.
“ But I'm not finished yet next I activate the Continuous Spell Call of the Mummy this card works just like your Valhalla Spell only this one lets me Special Summon a Zombie type Monster instead and I will use its effect right now to Special Summon Vampire Duke from my hand. A bat suddenly flew onto the field and then vanished in a puff of smoke before turning into a vampire with purple skin and a cape as dark as the night sky.
Vampire Duke LV:5 ATK:2000 - 500 = 1500
“ Now Duke’s effect activates when I Special Summon him I declare one card type (monster, spell or trap) and you must send a card of that same type from your Deck to the GY and I chose Spell. Lyra pulled a Spell card from her deck and sent it to her GY.
“ Now my Kingdom’s effect activates by discarding Vampire Lord from my hand I can destroy Guardian Angel Joan. A swarm of bats flew out of Vampire Duke’s cape and swallowed Joan up thus making her vanish from the field.
“ Next I activate the Spell Book of Life this card lets me Special Summon a Zombie-Type Monster from my GY and allows me to banish a monster from your GY so I will Revive my Vampire Lord and from your GY I will banish your Joan so you can't raise your points any higher. A coffin rose from the ground next to Duke and out of it came Vampire lord himself.
Vampire Lord LV:5 ATK:2000 - 500 = 1500
“ Next I will overlay my level five Vampire duke and Vampire Lord in order to build the overlay network. Both of Nisha’s vampires turned into purple streams of energy and orbited around each other before entering a galaxy like portal and exploding.
“ Mighty knight of darkness lend me your sword and slay those who oppose me! Xyz Summon! Appear! Rank five! Crimson Knight Vampire Bram. A white vampire with long white flowing hair and demonic looking armor landed on the track and brandished his sword at Lyra.
Just as Nisha was about to make her next move she spotted an Action Card on her left and leaned in to grab it. After snatching it she swiftly activated it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Hand Recharge so I will return the only card in my hand back to the Deck and draw five cards. Nisha returned her final card to her deck and shuffled it then drew her five cards. Nisha was close to initiating her counter-attack but she still needed one last card to pull it off.
“ Since I can't outmatch your monsters yet I will set one card face down and end my turn,” Nisha said as a set card appeared behind Bram.
“ My turn I draw,” Lyra said as she drew her second card. Lyra clearly had this match won and decided to end this quickly.
“ I think it's about time I win this for my team Mozarta attack Bram With Melody of Doom. Mozarta fired her ray of notes at Bram. Just as the attack was fired both Lyra and Nisha saw a clutch Action Card ahead and raced for it. Nisha increased her throttle and managed to snatch the Action card a split second before Lyra could and activated it.
“ It's not the end of me yet because I Activate the Action Spell Illusion Dance this card switches all of our attack position monsters into defense mode until the end of the turn good luck hurting me now. A catchy tune began to play as all the monsters on the field began to dance happily to the beat.
Mozarta the Melodious Maestra LV:8 DEF:2000
Splendid Venus LV:8 DEF:2400
Freya, Spirit of Victory LV:1 DEF:100
Athena LV:7 DEF: 800
Crimson Knight Vampire Bram RANK:5 DEF:0 UNITS:2
“ Since I can't attack anymore I will Special Summon Sonata the Melodious Diva from my hand. Sonata elegantly descended onto the field and landed in the empty spot where Joan used to be.
“ Finally I will set one card face down and end my turn so now all of our monsters return to attack mode. As Lyra’s set card appeared behind her monsters all the monster on the field stopped dancing and returned to their fighting positions.
“ My turn I draw,” Nisha said as she drew her fifth card. Nisha still did not get her game changer yet and was about to do something until Lyra interrupted.
“ During your Standby Phase, I activate another old favorite of my the Trap Solar Ray this card inflicts 600 points of damage to you for every LIGHT Attribute monster I control so since I have five on my field that's a total of 3000 points of damage lets see you survive that. All five of Lyra’s monster began to channel light energy and then fired it at Nisha slamming her with a massive beam of light.
Nisha Bloodstone:1000 Lyra Heartstrings:8600
“ Now that your beam has faded I activate the Spell Blood Potion,” Nisha said as a spell with an image of a glass container full of deep red liquid which was actually blood appeared. This spell inflicts 600 points of damage to you and increases my Life Points by 600. Lyra felt like she was bitten by a vampire and Nisha felt like she was getting stronger.
Nisha Bloodstone:1600 Lyra Heartstrings:8000
“ Next I activate the Trap Hope for Escape when the difference between our life points is 1000 or more by paying 1000 life points I can draw one card for every 2000 points between us so since your at 8000 and I'm now at 600 I can draw three cards.
Nisha Bloodstone:600 Lyra Heartstrings:8000
Nisha drew her three cards and was very happy to see that she finally reached the card she wanted.
“ Now it's time to turn this duel around I activate the Spell Blood Rain,” Nisha said as a spell with an image of people running for cover from what looked like red rain appeared. I can only activate this card if I control a Zombie-Type Vampire monster and what this card does is destroy every card on your side of the field and then you take 800 points of damage for each card destroyed by this effect and if my math is correct that's eight cards so you take 6400 points of damage. A dark cloud cover appeared above the Stadium and it suddenly began to rain corrosive Blood which began to melt down Lyra’s Sanctuary along with its defense system but the worst of it was all of Lyra’s Monsters screaming in pain as they all began to feel their skin melt off before exploding into pixels and Lyra was pounded hard by the rain that destroyed her field.
Nisha Bloodstone:600 Lyra Heartstrings:1600
“ And now that Splendid Venus is gone My monsters can now fight at full power.
2000 + 500 = 2500
“ But before I end this match I will set three cards face down. Three set cards appeared behind Bram as he readied his sword for the final attack.
“ Now it's time to end this Bram attack Lyra directly with Shadow Sword Strike. Bram suddenly grew vampire wings and charged at Lyra then slashed her from behind thus causing her runner to emit smoke as her life points went down to 0.
Nisha Bloodstone:600 Lyra Heartstrings:0
Winner: Nisha Bloodstone
Lyra drove back to her team's pit and pulled up next to Lightning who was ready to go.
“ Good luck out there Lightning and be cautious I have a feeling this is just the calm before the storm,” Lyra said as she passed the baton to Lightning.
“ Don,t worry Lyra she is now passed the safety line and finishing her off should be a piece of cake,” Lightning said as she donned her helmet and took off.
“ And now taking the second leg for Team Silver Wing is the mighty Lightning Dust,” The Mc shouted as Lightning caught up to Nisha and drew her opening hand.
DUEL Nisha Bloodstone:600 Lightning Dust:4000
“ My turn I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her sixth card. Lightning felt confident she could end this in one turn and proceeded to do so.
“ First I will Summon Raidraptor- Vanishing Lanius in attack mode. Vanishing Lanius took flight and landed in front of Lightning.
Raidraptor-Vanishing Lanius LV:4 ATK:1300
“ I activate my Lanius’s effect once per turn during my Main Phase I can Special Summon another Raidraptor from my Hand so I will use this effect to Summon another Vanishing Lanius and use the same effect to call the third one. Two more Vanishing Lanius appeared and flanked the first one on both sides.
Raidraptor-Vanishing Lanius x2 LV:4 ATK:1300
“ But that's not the end of it next I activate the Spell RaidRaptor Upgrade,” Lightning said as a spell with a picture of (Satellite Cannon Falcon) being equipped with bigger blasters appeared. This spell allows me to change the levels of all my Raidraptor monsters on my Field to a level between three or six until the end of the turn so I'm changing their levels to five. All three Vanishing Lanius began to grow as their levels changed.
4 + 1 = 5 x3
“ Now that my monsters are ready I overlay all three of my level five Vanishing Lanius in order to build the overlay network. All three of Lightning's monsters turned into streams of purple energy that orbited around each other before entering a galaxy like portal and exploded.
“ Mighty bird of prey sharpen your crimson claws and hunt down my foes! Xyz Summon! Rise! Rank five! Raidraptor- Blaze Falcon. Blaze Falcon took flight and unleashed a mechanical screech as it hovered above Lightning.
“ Next I Activate the Spell Raven Daggers,” Lightning said as a spell with a picture of a raven feather with a blade like a point piercing through a set card appeared. I can only activate this spell while I control at least one Winged-Beast type monster and this card can destroy all your Spells and Traps and I gain 400 Life Points for each card destroyed by this effect. Blaze Falcon ascended higher and sent five flaming blades flying towards Nisha’s Kingdom along with the rest of her Spells and Traps while Lightning gained more life.
Nisha Bloodstone:600 Lightning Dust:6000
Nisha suddenly began to laugh a little.
“ What’s so funny I just destroyed your Kingdom and your back row?” Lightning asked a bit worried.
“ Because you played right into my hands you see i knew someone like you would go for my back row before anything else so I was prepared for that you see you destroyed a handy Trap card called Zombie Bed and when this set card is destroyed and sent to the GY I can Special Summon one Level Four or lower Zombie-Type Monster from my Deck and since I had two Zombie Beds I can Summon two Monsters instead of one so from my Deck I Special Summon Uni-Zombie and Vampire Lady in attack mode. Two coffins rose up on Nisha’s Field and out of one came a pale fat zombie and a skinny green zombie stitched together and out of the other came a female vampire with a purple dress.
Vampire Lady LV:4 ATK:1550
Uni-Zombie LV:3 ATK:1300
“ Also since you destroyed my Cursed Grave Trap Card I regain 700 life points for each Zombie-Type Monster I control so since I now have three Zombies that 2100 points look like I'm back in this. Nisha was suddenly covered in a black aura as her points climbed out of the danger zone.
Nisha Bloodstone:2700 Lightning Dust:6000
“ So what your still not safe I activate Blaze Falcon's effect by detaching one overlay unit I can destroy all of your Special Summoned Monsters and deal 500 points of damage for each one.
3 - 1 = 2
Blaze Falcon ascended higher and dropped a bunch of bombs onto Nisha’s field and blew up all her monsters. Nisha drove out of the smoke with her monsters still intact.
“ Looks like I'm still in this because before your air raid hit my monsters I discarded my Necro Cleric from my hand not only does this card protect my monsters but any effect damage I would take is converted into Life Points for me.
Nisha Bloodstone:4200 Lightning Dust:6000
“ Yeah well I still have my attack and in case you didn't know Blaze Falcon can attack directly so let's see you dodge this. Blaze Falcon nosed dived at Nisha and scratched her with one of its talons.
Nisha Bloodstone:3200 Lightning Dust:6000
“ Not bad but this is far from over,” Nisha said as she brushed herself off.
“ Maybe but I'm not done yet either so, for now, I will set one card face-down and end my turn,” Lightning retorted as a set card appeared behind blaze Falcon.
“ My turn I draw,” Nisha said as she drew her third card. Nisha decided it was time to bust out her ultimate weapon and decided to do just that by setting her field up for it.
“ First I will Summon the Tuner Monster Plaguespreader Zombie in attack mode. A purple zombie that looked like a mishmash of random animal parts suddenly appeared out of a cloud of purple smoke that appeared on Nisha’s field.
Plaguespreader Zombie LV:2 ATK:400
“ Next I activate Uni-Zombie’s effect by discarding a card from my hand I can target one monster on my field and increase its level by one and I choose to use this effect on himself. Nisha discarded her card and Uni-Zombie gained a level.
3 + 1 = 4
“ Now that the levels are set I tune my level four Uni-Zombie with my level four Vampire Lady to synchro summon a monster that will have you screaming for mercy. Uni-zombie suddenly split in two and then turned into four stars which turned into four green rings that encircled the Vampire lady and turned her into four stars that fell into alignment and created a beam of light.
LV4 + LV4 = LV8
"Darkness born from the void of nothingness -- claw your way to this mortal realm, and burn my opponent to ash! Synchro Summon! Appear! Level Eight! Void Ogre Dragon!”
Void Ogre Dragon suddenly clawed a hole into the fabric of the universe and flew out of it and landed next to Bram.
Void Ogre Dragon LV: 8 ATK: 3000
“ That's it that's the monster that's supposed to scare me I seen my friend use that card and let me tell you I'm not scared of it,” Lightning retorted thinking her opponent was mocking her.
“ Oh this is not the monster I'm talking about but this next one is so I Tune my level two Plaguespreader Zombie with my Level Eight Void Ogre Dragon to Synchro Summon my real secret weapon. Plaguespreader moaned for a bit before turning into two stars and then into two green rings which encircled Void Ogre and turned him into eight stars which then fell into alignment and created a flash of light.
LV8 + LV2 = LV10
“ Spirits of the fallen and condemned join forces and form a mighty dragon that will rot my foes to the core! Synchro Summon! Rot them all! Level Ten Dragocytos Corrupted Nethersoul Dragon!
A creepy looking dragon made of bones and purple life force energy began to slither onto the field and unleashed a scary roar that scared most of the kids in the stands.
“ Ok now that one looks more intimidating and not just because it has 4000 attack points but because it looks like the stuff nightmares are made of,” Lightning said a bit frightened this time.
“ Well, you should consider yourself lucky that since I used Uni-Zombie’s effect my Dragon can't attack yet since now only Zombie-Type Monster are permitted to attack this turn so I will have my Bram attack Blaze Falcon with Shadow Sword Strike. Vampire Bram flew into the sky and charged at Blaze Falcon with his shadowy sword pointed forward and pierced right through it.
Nisha Bloodstone:3200 Lightning Dust:4500
“ I knew you would do that so now I activate the Quick-Play Spell Rank-Up-Magic - Doom Double Force,” Lightning said as she flipped her set card face up. When one of my Raidraptor Xyz Monsters is destroyed by Battle and sent my GY this turn not only can I bring it back to the Field but I can use it to Xyz Summon another Raidraptor Xyz Monster that is twice the Rank of the one I brought back. Blaze Falcon rose out of a portal and suddenly turned into a stream of purple energy that flew into a galaxy like portal and exploded.
“ Mighty falcon forged from the flames of battle evolve now into the ultimate bird of prey and hunt my foes to no end! Rank Up Xyz Evolution! Take Flight! Rank ten! Raidraptor - Ultimate Falcon!
A much bigger falcon made of steel and gold plated armor took flight and unleashed a mechanized screech.
“ Not bad but my dragon still outmatches it,” Nisha retorted.
“ For now it does but just wait until my turn begins and things will go my way again,” Lightning replied with a hint of confidence.
“ Since my Battle Phase is now over I have no choice but to end my turn,” Nisha said a bit annoyed.
“ And during the End Phase, Ultimate Falcon reduces your monster’s attack points by 1000. Ultimate Falcon unleashed a beam of light that drained both of Nisha’s monsters of 1000 attack points each.
4000 - 1000 = 3000
2500 - 1000 = 1500
“ My turn I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her card. Lightning was very worried since she did not have many options at the moment until she spotted a possible game-changing Action Card further ahead. Nisha also saw it and both Lightning and Nisha raced for it. Lightning managed to successfully nab the card a split second before Nisha and read it over relieved she grabbed something that might give her some more options all she needed was some luck.
“ I activate the Action Spell Draw Dice this card lets me roll a die and I draw cards equal to the result so let's see if lady luck is on my side today. Lightning rolled her die and it landed on six. Naturally Lightning was really excited to see your luck was really good.
“ Looks like I get to draw six cards now your in for it. Lightning drew her six cards and was smiling widely after seeing she drew a very impressive hand.
“ Now I activate the Spell Super Overlay Regen,” Lightning said as a spell with an image of (Red-Eyes Flare Metal Dragon) absorbing monster souls from a cemetery appeared on Lightning’s field. This card allows me to attach as many monsters as possible from my GY to a face-up Xyz Monster I control but I will take 300 points of damage for each monster I attach so I will use this effect to attach all three of my Lanius to Ultimate Falcon. The spirits of all three of Lightning’s Vanishing Lanius flew into Ultimate Falcon and then turned into overlay units which then zapped Lightning a little for each one.
1 + 3 = 4
Nisha Bloodstone:3200 Lightning Dust:3600
“ Now that I have more units to work with I will activate Ultimate Falcon’s effect by detaching an overlay unit for the rest of this turn all your monsters lose 1000 attack points and all your cards and effects cannot be activated. Ultimate Falcon absorbed one of its units into the ring on its back and emitted a black shockwave that shut down all of Nisha’s effects and drained her monsters of 1000 more attack points.
4 - 1 = 3
1500 - 1000 = 500
3000 - 1000 = 2000
“ Now it's time to end this Ultimate Falcon attack Bram with Ultimate revolution Strike. Ultimate Falcon began charging energy in the center of the ring on its back and fired a beam of dark energy at Bram thus destroying it and making a huge dent in Nisha’s points.
Nisha Bloodstone:200 Lightning Dust:3600
Nisha felt worried now that she hanging on by a thread now until she saw a clutch Action Card up ahead which Lightning also noticed. They both raced for it and Nisha unleashed her runner nitro and snagged the card before Lightning did. Even through Nisha could not activate it now she could still use on her turn.
“ Guess I will just end my turn normally this is the part where your monster’s attack goes back to normal but since my Falcon would have drained 1000 attack points from them right now they stay where they are now,” Lightning said still feeling like she was still on top.
“ My turn I draw,” Nisha said as she drew her third card. Nisha needed some way to beat Lightning Falcon and seized her chance to do so.
“ First during my Standby Phase Bram comes back in Defense Mode and then my Dragon’s second effect activates during my Standby Phase your Falcon’s attack is halved and you take damage equal to the amount it lost. Dragocytos unleashed a roar that caused Ultimate Falcon to spark as its attack was cut in half and a dark aura surrounded Lightning inflicting a small amount of pain on her and Bram leaped out of a portal and kneeled on one knee in front of his sword.
3500/2 = 1750
Nisha Bloodstone:200 Lightning Dust:1850
Crimson Knight Vampire Bram RANK:5 DEF:0
“ Next I activate the Spell Dark Core by discarding a card from my hand I can banish a monster on the field.
“ Too bad it won't do you any good even if you get rid of Ultimate Falcon your Dragon will still be at 2000 attack points,” Lightning retorted even though Nisha did not look fazed by it.
“ Who said I was aiming for your Falcon I'm using this card on Dragocytos,” Nisha replied as a dark sphere appeared around Dragocytos and vanished along with it.
“ Why would you banish your own monster?” Lighting asked until she realized what Nisha was up to.
“ You will find out soon,” Nisha replied. Nisha saw an Action Card come up on her right and leaned right to grab it. Nisha now had just what she needed to end this.
“ Now that I have what I need I activate the Equip Spell Different Dimension Reincarnation by discarding the Action Card I just grabbed I can bring one of my banished Monsters back and equip it with this card and I bet you already know who is coming back so please welcome back from limbo Dragocytos. A tear began to open in the air in the stadium and out of it came Dragocytos with what looked like some kind of energy theater tied to it linking it to the very tear it created.
“ Now that my Dragon is back to full power I will have it attack Ultimate Falcon with Corrupted Soul Strike. Dragocytos opened the mouth on its chest and fired a blast of purple energy that completely disintegrated Ultimate Falcon and caused Lightning’s runner to emit smoke as her Life Points hit 0.
Nisha Bloodstone:200 Lightning Dust:0
Winner: Nisha Bloodstone
Lightning drove back to her pit and pulled up next to Silver who was getting ready to go.
“ All right dragon slayer lets see how you handle this one,” Lightning said as she passed the baton on to Silver.
“ You know I will and hopefully win this one real quick,” Silver replied before taking off.
Meanwhile back at Sci-Twi’s House, everyone was cheering loudly after seeing one of the most legendary cards hit the field.
“ I can't believe Team Crimson Knight had a card that awesome up their sleeves,” Rainbow said still starstruck by Dragocytos.
“ Say doesn't Silver have that monster too,” Sci-Twi asked remembering seeing Silver’s collection one time.
“ He does have it but I don't think we ever saw him use it in an official duel before,” Sunset replied.
But why would he not include it in his deck I mean he has a good balance of Dragon-Type Monsters to choose from for material,” Rainbow asked.
“ Maybe because he does not have a DARK Attribute tuner Monster that can be used to summon it he does have Dragon Buster but it's only a level one and most of the Dragons he uses are Level Eight so to summon Dragocytos he would either need a level two Dark Tuner or a Level nine Dragon-Type Monster,” Sci Twi deduced and theorized.
“ Point taken let's just hope he won't hurt Fluttershy too much since I can imagine how scared she must be feeling right about now,” Rarity said as everyone went back to watching the match.
“ And now Taking the final leg for Team Silver Wing is the mighty Silver Chance,” The Mc shouted as Silver caught up with Nisha. Silver drew his opening hand and the duel picked up but this one was not going to last too long.
DUEL Nisha Bloodstone:200 Silver Chance:4000
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his sixth card. Silver decided to end this one quickly and decided to summon his ultimate weapon the old fashion way for this one.
“ I may go down but my dragon will live on and Fluttershy will win this for us,” Nisha boasted thinking she was safe.
“ Your wrong about that you see my Dragon Destroyer not only forces your dragon-type monster to cower and hide in Defense mode but their effects are also negated but those are just for starters the best part is he can also do piercing damage so Fluttershy is on her own for this one. Silver’s monster stabbed his sword into the ground and sent a magical shockwave at Dragocytos and forced it into a Defensive position.
“ Now that I have that dragon of yours cowering behind its wings time to battle Dragon Destroyer attack Dragocytos with Dragon Soul Slash. Dragon Destroyer charged at Dragocytos with full speed as his massive sword began to glow white. Both Silver and Nisha saw two Action Cards up ahead and both of them grabbed one each hoping they grabbed a good one.
“ I activate the Action Spell Miracle not only is my dragon safe but the damage is cut in half looks like my dragon is staying put.
“ Guess again I activate the Action Spell No Action this negates the activation and effect of Miracle so it looks like Fluttershy is on her own for this leg. Dragon Destroyer continued his charge and slashed Dragocytos through the middle thus causing it to unleash what looked like corrupted spirits from the scratch that was made and caused Dragocytos to explode taking the rest of Nisha’s life points with it.
Nisha Bloodstone:0 Silver Chance:4000
WINNER:Silver Chance
Nisha droved back to her team’s pit and passed the baton to what looked like an already nervous Fluttershy.
“ Calm down Fluttershy just imagine the crowd is not there,” Nisha said as she gave the baton to Fluttershy. Fluttershy did what Nisha said and it worked all Fluttershy could see was the track and Silver.
“It's working now let's win this,” Fluttershy said with renewed strength.
“ That a girl and remember we are counting on you,” Nisha said shouting the last part as Fluttershy took off.
Fluttershy caught up to Silver and drew her opening hand. With Nisha now defeated her GY left with her so Silver’s Monster lost its power boost.
4800 - 2000 = 2800
DUEL Fluttershy:4000 Silver Chance:4000
“ My turn I draw,” Fluttershy said a bit timidly as she delicately drew her sixth card. Fluttershy still felt nervous since this was the first time she went into action. Despite her stage fright she still wanted to help her pen pals since their third rider was unable to make it due to a serious accident during training. Fluttershy musters up some of her courage and made her move.
“ First I will activate the Continuous Spell Guarded Treasure for the cost of five cards from my hand I can draw two cards but that's not all while the card is still active I can draw two cards during my Draw Phase instead of one. Fluttershy discards all the cards in her hand and drew her two cards just then a bunch of effects went off from Fluttershy’s GY.
“ Now I activate the effects of my two Fabled Lurries’ Fabled Cerburrel, Fabled Ganashia and my Fabled Catsith from my GY First when Catsith is discarded from my hand I can destroy one card on the field and I think I will go with your Dragon Destroyer. The spirit of Catsith threw its ball at Silver’s Monster and caused it to fall into a purple portal before it closed up behind it.
“ Next up my Ganashia Special Summons itself from my GY when it's discarded and it gains 200 attack points as well. A blue elephant with a dark blue vest and piercings on its big ears rose out of the ground and unleashed its cry.
The Fabled Ganashia LV:3 ATK:1600 + 200 = 1800
“ Next both of my Fabled Lurries Special Summon themselves when they are discarded. Two purple bat-like children with green eyes and red masks flew out of the ground and onto the field with creepy grins.
Fabled Lurrie x2 LV:1 ATK:200
“ And finally Cerburrel Special Summons itself from my GY when he is discarded. A Cute red Cerberus puppy dug its way out of the track and began to unleash a triple growl at Silver.
The Fabled Cerburrel LV:2 ATK:1000
“ Next I activate the Spell Monster Reincarnation so by discarding one card from my hand I can bring a monster from my GY to my hand and the monster I'm bringing back is Catsith. Fluttershy discarded the last card in her hand and Catsith slid out of her GY and in her hand.
“ Since I still have my Normal Summon I will Summon Catsith in attack mode. A fiendish looking black cat leaped out of the portal and hissed a little.
The Fabled Catsith LV:1 ATK:800
“ Now that my field is set I tune my level one Catsith with my level three Ganashia to synchro summon a creature that will prove useful. Catsith threw its ball into the air and pounced on it before turning into a single star and then a single green ring that encircled Ganashia and turned him into three stars which fell into alignment.
3 + 1 = 4
“ Mighty beast from limbo appear before me and aid me in this fight! Synchro Summon! Appear! Level four! The Fabled Kudabbi!”
A donkey with its faced covered by a white mask appeared while carrying a white bat-like creature on its back.
The Fabled Kudabbi LV:4 ATK:2200
“ Kudabbi’s effect all depends on how many cards are in my hand so since my hand is empty he can't be destroyed by battle or card effects,” Fluttershy said still in her goth mode.
“ Time to finish this Kudabbi attack Silver directly. Kudabbi was whipped by the bat riding it and charged straight for Silver. Silver noticed an Action Card above a gap in the ramp ahead and switched to third gear then accelerated more with Kudabbi still hot on his tail. Silver deployed his wings and grabbed the Action card then activate it while gliding above the track.
“ I may not be able to destroy Kudabbi but I can still block its attack so I will Activate the Action Spell Sonic Boom this stops your attack and ends the Battle Phase. A soundwave suddenly repelled Kudabbi and sent it back to Fluttershy’s field.
“ I guess I have no choice but to end my turn,” Fluttershy said in a bit of a monotone voice.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his fourth card. Silver felt like Something was off about Fluttershy since she did not bother to Synchro something stronger and left her monster in attack mode. Silver decided to try and take advantage of this opening.
“ First I summon Buster Whelp in attack mode. Buster Whelp flew onto the field and began to act cute for the crowd.
Buster Whelp LV:1 ATK:400
“ Aww you're the cutest thing ever,” Fluttershy said dropping her goth mannerism. Silver then realized he must have found the trigger to bring the original Fluttershy back and then noticed she began to look frightened. Fluttershy than began to lose control of her runner. Fluttershy was coming close to losing her balance and falling off.
“ I better end this fast,” Silver said to himself and acted quickly.
“ When my Whelp is Normal Summoned I can add a Destruction Sword card from my Deck to my Hand so I will add Destruction Swordsman Fusion to my hand. Silver added his card to his hand and quickly proceeded to his next move.
“ Next I activate an old classic the Spell Card of Sanctity and as you may know this card makes both of us draw until we each have six cards in our hand. Silver drew four cards while Fluttershy still trying to keep her balance nervously drew six cards. Silver decided now was the time to act since a ramp was just around the corner and unless he can finish this now Fluttershy will get hurt badly.
“ Now I use my Whelps effect to tribute it and Special Summon Buster Blader from my GY. Buster Whelp jumped into a portal and out of that portal came Buster Blader ready to fight.
Buster Blader LV:7 ATK:2600
Both Silver and Fluttershy rounded the corner and during that turn Silver acted.
“ Now I activate the Spell Trap Booster by discarding one card from my hand I can activate a Trap Card from My hand this turn so I will discard this and Activate the Continuous Trap Dragonic Curse this turns all of your monsters into Dragon Types. All of Fluttershy’s monster began to transform into Dragonic forms of themselves.
Now my Blader gains 500 attack points for each of your monsters. Buster Blader began to power up and prepared for battle.
2600 + 2500 = 5100
The ramp was coming up fast and Fluttershy was starting to feel like she was going to die.
“ Don't worry Fluttershy I'm right here Buster Blader attack Fabled Lurrie. As both Fluttershy and Silver jumped the ramp Buster Blader slashed apart Lurrie and reduced Fluttershy’s Life Points to zero.
Fluttershy:0 Silver Chance:4000
WINNER: Silver Chance
Fluttershy suddenly fell off her runner and Silver ordered his Buster Blader to save her. Buster Blader sheathed his sword and grabbed Fluttershy and brought her back to the ground safely as for her runner it failed to make it across the gap and crashed into the wall. The stadium staff rushed towards the burning wreckage and extinguished it before it could grow out of control. Fluttershy felt bummed that she failed her team and noticed they were running towards her.
“ Flutters thank the heavens your ok are you hurt anywhere?” Scarlet asked frantically.
“ No thanks to Silver I'm still in one piece,” Fluttershy replied with her original voice.
“ Thank you, Silver, you truly are a hero,” Nisha said dropping her goth act as well.
“ You guy are not mad that I lost the match and wrecked one of your runners,” Fluttershy asked timidly.
“ A tournament can be played again and a Runner can be rebuilt but the lives of your friends are irreplaceable so we don't care if we lost we are just glad you're still alive,” Nisha said as she and Scarlet hugged Fluttershy while crying.
“ It's no wonder Fluttershy became your friend underneath all that dark makeup and gothic outfits are a couple of sweet girls,” silver added after noticing the crowd was eating this up.
“ AND THERE YOU HAVE IT LADIES AND GENTLEMEN AFTER SUCH A HEARTFELT DISPLAY LIKE THIS THE WINNERS OF THE A BLOCK SEMI FINAL IS TEAM SILVER WING,” The Mc shouted as the crowd cheered for them.
Silver offered to take the debris that was Fluttershy’s runner off of the cleanup crews hands and promised Fluttershy he and Ratchet would have it fixed in no time when they got home.
An hour later Fluttershy Nisha and Scarlet joined Team Silver Wing in the stands to watch the B block Semi-Final Match. What was most noticeable was that Team Crimson Night was dressed like ordinary teenage girls now.
“ Surprised to see three lovely girls like us Silver just kidding we know you're spoken for,” Nisha said while lightly laughing.
“ In any case, I'm glad you decided to stick around especially you Fluttershy I know your probably still nervous but I'm sure the others will be glad to know your safe,” Silver replied.
The match between Team Dazzlings and Team Heavy Metal was about to begin and Silver and his team paid very close attention to both sides since whoever won this match would be their next opponents. Both Duelists took their positions at the starting line and took off with lightning speed.
Sometime later Team Heavy Metal was down to their final rider and Team Dazzlings were still on their first one and the strange thing about it was that the other team did not bother to put up any kind of a fight like they were possessed by something. Silver recognized this power it was similar to the Dazzlings previous magic that causes feelings of anger and hatred to take hold of their victims while they feasted on their magic only this time it looked more like they brainwashed the other team into throwing the match just so they could fight the ones they were really after.
“ Horse Prince attack this loser directly and end this match, Horse Prince hopped on to his fiery stallion and galloped all over the other guy reducing his life points to zero and ending the match.
Aria Blaze:4000 Metal Screech: 0 WINNER: Aria Blaze
“ And that all Ladies and Gentlemen facing Team Silver Wing in tomorrow's final match will be Team Dazzlings” The Mc shouted just as the audience cheered loudly as if nothing happened. Silver and the others all knew what really happened and Silver had a sneaking suspicion that Team Demise was behind all of this.
Meanwhile outside the Stadium Lydia was telling Vinca over her phone about the status of Team Silver Wing and on how their next set of pawns are in place to face them.
“ Excellent and what of the other teams in the US?” Vinca asked while formulating a backup plan should Team Silver Wing beat the Dazzlings.
“ Well most of my statistics show that the only other team that is conquering the rankings is Team Nebula from Maremont Florida and I think you may be interested to see what deck their leader uses it seems to be the polar opposite of Silver’s Deck,” Lydia replied and manage to give Vinca an idea.
“ Perfect I have a new mission for you I am sending a blank number card to you your mission is to give this to the leader of Team Nebula as insurance that those brats will never make it to the World Stage,” Vinca said.
“ I'm on it,” Lydia replied as Vinca hung up.
The blank card in question appeared out of a portal created by Vinca and the blank number flew into Lydia’s hand and she placed it in her coat pocket. She then opened her own portal to the city of Savannah Georgia to start her mission.
Meanwhile, by the pool at a fancy hotel in the city of Savannah, a red-headed boy with gray skin wearing black swim trunks was resting in a chair next to a girl with blue hair and light blue skin wearing a blue bikini that was the same color as her hair who was working on her tan. These two were both members of Team Nebula specifically their Leader Ren Darklight and their second rider Asuka Atlas. A portal opened by the entrance to the pool and out of it came Lydia who immediately felt the summer heat hit her and unbuttoned her coat. As she approached the two members of Team Nebula the girl spoke in an irritated tone.
“ Lady do you mind moving your blocking my sun,” Asuka said.
“ Listen I have something for your leader,” Lydia said just as irritated.
“ For me what exactly is it?” Ren asked his curiosity piqued.
“ Just a very unique card that will guarantee victory no matter what,” Lydia said as she pulled said card from her coat pocket and gave it to Ren.
Suddenly the card began to change in front of ren revealing a Xyz Monster that was a swordsman with red eyes wearing black armor with crimson trim with a huge blade that was made of crimson colored steel and the number 60 on his armors left shoulder plate. Ren liked what he was given and asked Lydia what the catch was.
“ There is a team from the western division my boss wants you to deal with should they ever win against their final opponents in Los Pegasus but if they don,t make it you're still allowed to keep the card since it's already bonded to you,” Lydia explained before she disappeared into her portal.
“ So Ren who do you think this team is they want to be eliminated?” Asuka asked.
“ Who knows but whoever they are I hope they are really strong because these lightweights we keep getting paired against are starting to get boring,” Ren replied but with a hint of darkness in his voice indicating the number starting to take hold of him.
Lydia returned to Los Pegasus to keep her eye on the final match and the Dazzlings to make sure they hold up their end of the agreement they made to her.
The events from yesterday’s B block final were still fresh in everyone's mind but despite all of this Team Silverwing was determined to win this final match and hopefully had a good countermeasure against the Dazzlings new powers. As Silver and his team entered the Stadium their elements began to resonate indicating Equestrian Magic was in the vicinity of their location. Silver and his friends were shrouded in some kind of magical field as if their elements were protecting them from something. As the entrance to the track came up they heard the Mc begin her announcement.
“ And now Ladies and Gentlemen the moment we all been waiting for it's finally time for the final match of the Los Pegasus Stage of our Selection circuit and our first team entering the Stadium is the rulers of Alfheim the conquerors of the skies above please welcome Team SilverWing,” The Mc shouted as Silver and his team entered the Stadium with the crowd cheering loudly for them.
“ And their opponents the Sirens of Saltlick City the songstresses of the west please Welcome Team Dazzlings,” The Mc shouted as the Dazzling entered from their side of the Stadium while singing their mind controlling melody which made everyone in the Stadium cheer for them except for Fluttershy and her friends who were also protected from their magic thanks to Fluttershy’s Element.
“ And now without further ado let's start this final match now activating the Action Field Speed World V,” The Mc shouted as the ramps and half-pipes began to materialize all around the track but what was noticeable this time was a very special addition to the field just for this match. Among certain parts of the track were some tiles with flashing arrows that were either pointing forwards or backward.
“ In case most of you were wondering in order to prepares our duelists for the hidden surprises they may face once their quest for the World Championship Cup begins each final match will include a surprise addition to the field that will test your ability to adapt to anything the host country will throw at you and for this match we added what we call speed regulators,” The Mc explained as a demonstration appeared on screen. The arrows that point forwards slightly increase your current speed and the ones pointing backward reduces your speed slightly so the challenge for this match was to keep your speed level under control because the key to being a good turbo duelist is to always maintain constant control over your runner. Your opponent will crash into you if you move too slow move too fast and you will lose control.
“ And now taking the first leg for team Silver Wing is everyone's favorite Fairy Queen Lyra Heartstrings,” The Mc shouted as Lyra took her position at the starting line hoping to bust out another impressive board like last time.
“ And taking the first leg for Team Dazzlings is the fire princess herself Aria Blaze,” The Mc shouted as Aria as indifferent as ever took her position next to Lyra. both duelists activated their runners.
“ DUEL MODE ENGAGED AUTOPILOT STANDING BY.” A computerized voice said as both duelists took off.
DUEL Lyra Heartstrings:4000 Aria Blaze:4000
Both duelists thought for the first corner until Aria unleashed her secret booster and rounded the corner a few seconds before Lyra thus earning her the first move as both players drew their opening hands.
“ To start things off I will activate the Continuous Spell Fire Formation - Tenki and when I activate this card it allows me to add a level four or below Beast-Warrior type monster from my deck to my hand and I think I will add Brotherhood of the Fire Fist - Boar to my hand. A card pushed out of Aria’s deck and she added it to her hand before proceeding to her next move.
“ Next I will activate another Continuous Spell called Fire Formation - Tensu and this one allows me to Normal Summon a Beast-Warrior-Type monster one additional time along with my primary Normal Summon and one thing I left out about my spells each of them gives my Beast-Warrior Type Monsters an extra 100 attack points. Aria checked her hand and decided to proceed to Summon some offense.
“ Now on to my summoning phase since a have a least one Fire Formation Spell or Trap currently in play and no monsters on my field I can Special Summon Brotherhood of the Fire Fist - Coyote from my hand. A jade green flame appeared on Aria’s field and a man wearing orange and purple armor holding a chain which turned out to be the coyote’s leash appeared out of the fire which turned into a flaming jade green coyote that growled like a real animal.
Brother of the Fire Fist - Coyote LV:5 ATK: 2000 + 100 + 100 = 2200
“ Next I will Normal summon Brotherhood of the Fire Fist - Bear and Brotherhood of the Fire Fist - Boar both in attack mode. A purple flame and a red flame both appeared on Aria’s Field. Out of the purple flame came a big man with gold armor and a red sash spinning his pike around with the fire on the tip of it before the flame transformed into a purple boar made of fire and began to oink aggressively and out of the red flame came a muscular man wearing black red and gold armor drawing his sword and slashing the fire and making it turns into a bear made of fire that unleashed its roar.
Brotherhood of the Fire Fist - Boar LV:4 ATK:1100 + 100 + 100 = 1300
Brotherhood of the Fire Fist - Bear LV:4 ATK:1600 + 100 + 100 = 1800
“ Next I will tune my level four boar with my level four bear to Synchro Summon the flame of your demise,” boar spun his pike around and then he and his flame animal burst into four stars and then four green rings that encircled Bear and turned him into four stars that fell into alignment.
LV4 + LV4 = LV8
“ Flames of vengeance and hatred join together as we incinerate all those who stand against us and leave them burning for all eternity! Synchro Summon! Stand Up! Level Eight! Brotherhood of the Fire Fist - Kirin!
A man with a long black beard wearing a green robe with gold trim over what appeared to be black armor wielding a long staff brandished it a Lyra as a Kirin made of black fire manifested next to him ready to fight.
Brotherhood of the Fire Fist - Kirin LV:8 ATK:2000 + 100 + 100 = 2200
“ Now Kirin’s effect goes off when he is Synchro Summoned I can set a Fire Formation Spell or Trap directly from my Deck so I will set this card and end my turn for now and before I forget my Kirin reduces all your monster's attack points by 100 for each Face-Up Fire Formation card I control,” Aria said as a set card appeared behind Kirin.
“ My turn I draw,” Lyra said as she drew her sixth card. Lyra checked her hand and felt like she had nothing that could deal with a pair of 2200 attack point beat sticks until she and Aria noticed the first Action Card of the match coming up. Both Lyra and Aria gunned their thrusters but Aria drove on to a decrease speed tile and slowed down enough for Lyra to win the Action Card and use it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Draw Dice you know what happens I roll a die and draw cards equal to the result so let's see what lady luck has for me today. A gold die materialized in Lyra’s hand and she threw it into the air causing it to expand and roll across the track before landing on six.
“ Looks like today is my lucky day I get to draw six cards. Lyra drew her six cards and smiled after seeing what she drew.
“ And it looks like my luck keeps getting better because I now have everything I need to win this in one turn. Aria was looking a bit nervous after hearing Lyra make that statement but tried her best to remain indifferent.
“ So for my first move I will Activate my own Continuous Spell Valhalla Hall of the Fallen and as you may have known from my previous duels this card allows me to Summon a Fairy-Type Monster from my hand as long as I have no monsters on my field so I will use this effect to Special Summon Guardian Angel Joan in Attack Mode. Guardian Angel Joan elegantly descended from the sky and took her position behind Lyra.
Guardian Angel Joan LV:7 ATK:2800 - 200 = 2600
“ But that's not all I also Summon Solo the Melodious Songstress in attack mode. A red fairy with blonde hair wearing a red dress with puffy sleeves, a gold bodice, gold tassel on the hem and a purple layer of chiffon underneath sang as she pirouetted onto the field.
Solo the Melodious Songstress LV:4 ATK:1600 - 200 = 1400
“ Next I activate the Field Spell World Tree Yggdrasil. A giant tree made of white wood began to sprout in the center of the Stadium and ripped open nine different portals with its branches linking the nine worlds to this one.
“ Ok what is the meaning of this humongous tree you planted,” Aria asked while not amused as always.
“ This tree is called Yggdrasil and is considered to be the center of the cosmos in Norse mythology but that's not the important part what this tree does is give all my Fairy-Type Monsters an extra 1000 attack points when they battle one of your monsters buts that's just its first effect its other effect is once per turn I can Special Summon a level four or below Fairy-Type Monster from my hand in Defense Mode so with this effect i Special Summon Tamtam the Melodious Diva in Defense Mode. A purple Fairy wearing Chinese style clothing carrying a crimson gong with gold trim and gold music notes on it took her position and bang the gong signaling her arrival.
Tamtam the Melodious Diva LV:4 DEF:2000
“ Now Tamtam’s effect goes off when she has Special Summoned while a control another Melodious Monster I can add Polymerization from my Deck to my Hand. Lyra pulled her card out of her deck and proceeded to her next move.
“ Next I activate the Spell Tuner Teleport,” Lyra said as a spell with an image of Jet Synchron appearing out of a bolt of lightning appeared. This card lets me target a Tuner Monster in either of our GYs then lets me Special Summon another Tuner Monster from my Hand or Deck as long as its level is half of whatever The target’s level is so since boars level is four I can Special Summon my Level two Rising Diva from my Deck in attack mode. Rising Diva suddenly appeared out of a bolt of lightning and began to sing her melody along with Solo and Tamtam.
Rising Diva LV:2 ATK:1200 - 200 = 1000
“ what good will any of those weak monsters do other than your Joan they can't hurt me,” Aria said still not amused.
“ Who said I was going to attack with them I have something bigger planned so for my next trick I tune my level two Rising Diva with my level four Solo and level four Tamtam to Synchro Summon my most powerful diva. Rising Diva performed her magical girl spin and turned into two stars and then two rings which encircled Solo and Tamtam turning them into eight stars that fell into alignment and created a flash.
LV2 + LV4 +LV 4 = LV10
“Song of the hero spread far and wide -- let your legendary melody bring hope to the masses and this battle’s victory to me! Synchro Summon! Rise! Level 10! Zelda the Melodious Goddess!”
Zelda began strumming her harp as she landed onto the field and prepared to fight.
Zelda the Melodious Goddess LV:10 ATK:4000 - 200 = 3800
“ Impressive monster but she do much against me because I activate the Continuous Trap Fire Formation - Kaiyo now all my Beast-Warrior type monsters gain another 300 attack points and the ability to inflict piercing damage. Both Kirin and Coyote began to feel their power grow stronger.
2200 + 300 = 2500
2200 + 300 = 2500
2600 - 100 = 2500
3800 - 100 = 3700
“ Think again Aria Zelda’s effect not only shuts down all cards effect on your side of the field it also prevents you from setting any new cards from your hand go Ballad of Time. Zelda began strumming her harp covering all of Aria’s cards in a golden aura thus shutting down all of her power boosts.
2500 - 300 - 100 -100 = 2000
2500 - 300 - 100 -100 = 2000
3700 + 300 = 4000
2500 + 300 = 2800
“ now that I have you back to normal power time to battle Zelda Attack Kirrin with Light Bow Barrage. Zelda conjured up her golden bow and fired a barrage of arrows at Kirin. Just the arrows came halfway to Kirin both Lyra and Aria Spotted a clutch Action Card up ahead and raced for it. Just as Lyra was about to close in on the Action Card she drove over a reverse speed regulator and was forced to fall back thus earning Aria the Action Card which she used right away.
“ Looks like I'm not taking any damage but you are because I Activate the Action Spell Mirror Attack this card redirects your attack to another monster you control so Zelda is going to clip your Joan’s wings. A mirror appeared in front of Kirin and reflected Guardian Angel Joan before the arrows shattered it and sent the shards flying at Joan thus destroying her and inflicting the first dent in Lyra’s Life Points.
Lyra Heartstrings:2800 Aria Blaze:4000
“ Now that you wasted your attack what now,” Aria said while slowly smiling.
“ I set four cards face-down and end my turn,” Lyra said a bit irritated from her monster’s attack hurting her.
“ And now your Zelda’s little performance ends and my cards get their effects back,” Aria said as the golden aura faded and the flames on Kirin and Coyote roared higher.
2000 + 300 + 100 + 100 = 2500
2000 + 300 + 100 + 100 = 2500
4000 - 300 = 3700
“ My turn now I draw,” Aria said as she drew her second card. Aria felt a bit intimidated by Zelda and her 4000 attack points and noticed she drew exactly what she needed to deal with her.
“ First I Activate the Spell Wild Draw,” Aria said as a spell with an image of a jungle man standing in front of a waterfall holding a card up in the air materialized. This spell allows me to draw one card for each Beast, Beast-Warrior and Winged-Beast type monster I currently control so since I have two Beast-Warrior type monsters I get to draw two cards. Aria drew her two cards and lightly smiled at what she drew.
“ Time for Zelda to fall I Activate the Continuous Spell Fire Formation - Yoko in addition to giving my Beast-Warriors another 100 attack points when I activate this card I can target one of your cards and destroy it by discarding a Beast-Warrior from my hand so I discard my Brotherhood of the Fire Fist-Snake and destroy your Zelda. The flaming spirit of Snake flew out of the Spell and tightly wrapped himself around Zelda then squeezed her tightly causing her to scream in pain until she burst into pixels.
2500 + 100 = 2600
2500 + 100 = 2600
“ Now that your strongest monster is out of my way your wide open and now I enter my Battle Phase and have Coyote attack you directly. The man released his leash and the green fiery coyote began to pounce on Lyra until she smiled.
“ I'm not as vulnerable as you think Flame Queen I activate my Trap Dramatic Melodious Return,” Lyra shouted as a trap with an image of Zelda and four other Melodious Monster appeared out of a thick fog on stage performing flipped face up. Whenever a Monster with over 2000 attack points attacks me directly this card negates that attack and allows me to Special Summon as many Melodious Monsters as possible from my GY in attack mode. A thick fog covered the field which sent Coyote back to its master and Zelda’s harp playing along with some lovely singing voices began to fill the Stadium and all Aria could make out was a bunch of silhouettes in the fog until it cleared and revealed Zelda along with Solo, Tamtam and Rising Diva singing.
Zelda the Melodious Goddess LV:10 ATK:4000 - 400 = 3600
Rising Diva LV:2 ATK:1200 - 400 = 800
Solo the Melodious Songstress LV:4 ATK:1600 - 400 = 1200
Tamtam the Melodious Diva LV:4 ATK:1000 - 400 = 600
“ But my orchestra is not finished yet because I also activate the Trap Morzarta’s Second Movement,” Lyra said as a trap with an image of Mozarta signaling a choir to sings more loudly. When I Special Summon a Melodious Monster I can Special Summon Mozarta the Melodious Maestra from my Hand or Deck. A portal from above opened and out of came Mozarta slowly falling elegantly before taking her position and adding her voice to the act.
Mozarta The Melodious Maestra LV:8 ATK:2600 - 400 = 2200
“ Yay well it's still my Battle Phase and I will have my Kirin attack Tamtam. The black kirin made of fire charged at Tamtam causing her to look scared until Lyra activated another one of her set cards.
“ You will have to do better than that and to show you I Activate the Quick-Play Spell Accel Fusion by discarding Polymerization from my hand I can Fusion Summon during your turn with the monsters on my field so I fuse Mozarta with my Rising Diva, Solo, and Tamtam to summon a monster equal in strength to my Zelda. Tamtam waved goodbye before joining the other three monsters in the vortex.
“ Lovely queen of the symphony, Teen Superstar of magic, greatest dancer in Alfheim, Imperial daughter of the empress combine into one and bring this show to its finale! Fusion Summon! Take the stage! Level Nine! Leafa the Melodious Countess. Leafa landed elegantly next to Zelda and began to sing along with Zelda’s harp playing.
Leafa the Melodious Countess LV:9 ATK:?
“ Do you honestly think a monster with undetermined attack points is going to make a difference,” Aria said not amused.
“ The fusion materials will determine her attack points you see for each fusion material used Leafa gets 1000 attack points so with four materials that 4000 attack points it looks like I did make a difference. Leafa began to power up as the spirits of all four monsters flew into Leafa.
0 + 1000 x 4 = 4000 - 400 = 3600
“ fine, I enter my Main Phase 2 and Activate my Field Spell Temple of The Fire Fist. A Chinese temple began to rise right in front of Yggdrasil and inside the temple was zodiac depicting each of the members of the brotherhood.
“ So you played some fancy looking Chinese building what does that accomplish,” Lyra asked.
“ Once per turn this building as you call it allows me to destroy one Fire Formation Spell or Trap and activate a new one from either my hand or deck so I will use this effect to destroy Yoko and from my deck I will activate Fire Formation - Gyokkou I can activate this card by targeting one of your set cards and stop you from activating it and my monsters keep the 100 points they would have lost when Yoko was destroyed. Also when a Fire Formation Spell or Trap is Activated I can draw one card from my Deck. Aria drew her card and decided to hold on to it till the time was right.
“ With that, I will end my turn,” Aria said as she and Lyra rounded the corner.
“ My turn I draw,” Lyra said as she drew her third card. Lyra needed to find some way to beat Aria before whatever she has planned happens. Lyra figured Aria’s Fire Formations were the key to her plan and decided to do something about it.
“ First I Activate the Spell Melodious Music Storm this card destroys every card on your side of the field and you take 500 points of damage for each card destroyed by this effect. Lyra’s spell began to turn Kirin and Coyote into music notes and nailed Aria but the rest of Aria’s cards were unaffected.
Lyra Heartstrings:2800 Aria Blaze:3000
“ How are your Formation cards still here my storm should have destroyed them?” Lyra asked frantically.
“ There is another effect about my Temple I neglected to tell you as long as it's on the field all Fire Formation Spells and Traps cannot be destroyed by my opponent’s card effects but don,t worry you still destroyed my monsters but that does not mean I'm done for,” Aria replied.
3600 + 400 = 4000
3600 + 400 = 4000
“ We will see time to Battle Zelda attack Aria directly with Light Bow Barrage,’ Zelda summoned her golden bow and fired a barrage of arrows at Aria. Aria noticed both an action card and a speed boost pad ahead and went for them. Aria accelerated faster than before and snagged the Action Card then wasted no time in activating it.
“ I'm not going anywhere just yet because I activate the Action Spell Sonic Boom not only is your attack negated but the Battle Phase also ends. A sonic boom blocked all of Zelda’s arrows and Lyra was not taking it well.
“ Fine guess I have no choice but to end my turn with one card face-down,” Lyra said as a set card appeared behind Leafa.
“ My turn I draw,” Aria said as she drew her second card. Aria began to smile some more after seeing what she drew.
“ I must thank you for destroying my Monsters Heartstrings because you just gave me what I needed to summon my greatest weapon because since I now have exactly five FIRE Attribute Monsters in my GY I can Special Summon Pyrorex the Elemental Lord in attack mode. A fissure opened up on the track and started to unleash a geyser of magma that began to take the form of a black T-Rex made of hardened lava and still on fire unleashed a mighty roar
Pyrorex the Elemental Lord LV:8 ATK:2800
“ And now I use Pyrorex’s effect when this card is Special Summoned I can target one monster you control and destroy it then we both take damage equal to half of that monster’s attack so say goodbye to Zelda again. Pyrorex stomped its foot and unleashed a ton of lava that went flying at Lyra’s Zelda. Lyra was not gonna go down that easily so she went for her set card.
“ Before my Zelda says her goodbyes I activate the Trap Solar Ray this card inflicts 600 points of damage for each LIGHT Attribute monster I control so since this is chain link 2 my Zelda counts so you take 1200 points of damage. Zelda and Leafa both channeled light energy in their hands and fired it at Aria before Zelda was consumed by the lava and started to scream in pain.
Lyra Heartstrings:2800 Aria Blaze:1800
“ You may have beaten me but my sisters will not be as easy especially since I'm leaving them with a good start,” Aria said as the lava burned the rest of her Life points and caused her Runner to emit smoke.
Lyra Heartstrings:800 Aria Blaze:0
WINNER: Lyra Heartstrings
“ I may be down to 800 Life Points but during the End Phase, Zelda comes back from the GY. A beam of light came from the sky and out of it came Zelda good as new.
Zelda the Melodious Goddess LV:10 ATK:4000
“ And when she is Summoned by this effect I can add a card from my GY to my hand and I think I will take back Solar Ray. The declared slid out of Lyra’s GY slot and she placed it in her hand.
Aria drove back to her team's pit and came back to an all too eager Sonata and a patient looking Adagio. Aria passed the baton along with all the cards Aria manage to keep in play including her Elemental Lord.
“ Don't screw this up Sonata remember if we fail that lady will steal our voices for good which means we can never sing or speak again,” Aria said with a hint of fear in her voice.
“ Don,t worry Ari I got this and this line up of Spells and Traps along with Pyrorex there is no way those three will beat me plus I still have my own cards to fight them with so we are golden,” Sonata said before taking off.
“ And now Ladies and Gentlemen taking the second leg for Team Dazzlings is the always fun-loving Sonata Dusk,” The Mc shouted as the men in the crowd went nuts for her. Sonata manages to rack up a bigger fanbase than her sisters because of her bubbly personality and looks.
Meanwhile back at Sci-Twi’s House Sunset and the others were watching the final match and was impressed by how Lyra turned the tables on Aria with one card.
“ How was Lyra able to do that if Zelda was about to be destroyed?,” Pinkie asked confused by what happened.
“ It's simple Pinkie the last card activated in a chain resolves first,” Sunset answered.
“ So last is first?” Pinkie asked.
“ Yep so since Lyra used Solar Ray after Pyrorex activated its effect Zelda was able to stick around long enough for Lyra to inflict enough damage to used Pyrorex’s effect against Aria,” Sunset replied.
“ Too bad she could not get rid of Pyrorex because if she did Aria would be forced to skip her next Battle Phase,” Sci-Twi pointed out.
“ Not to mention all those Spells and Traps Aria managed to save if Sonata has a deck that uses Beast-Warriors as well then our friends will be in real trouble,” Rainbow added.
“ What kind of Archetypes specialize in that particular monster type?,” Rarity asked.
“ Well other than Brotherhood of the Fire Fist there are also Lunalights, Zoodiacs, Gladiator Beasts, and Phantom Beasts,” Sci-Twi explained.
“ Whatever Sonata is running let's hope Silver and his team can handle it,” Applejack added remembering how strong they are.
“ For now let's just watch the rest of the match and see what happens,” Sunset said.
Everyone went back to watching the duel and began rooting for Lyra to win this one too.
Sonata caught up with Lyra in no time thanks to the speed boost from the speed regulators. Sonata drew her opening hand and the duel continued.
DUEL Lyra Heartstrings:800 Sonata Dusk:4000
“ My turn I draw,” Sonata said as she drew her sixth card while creating a light blue trail of light. Sonata checked her back row or an unused zone and luckily found one.
“ First I will set the Pendulum Scale with Scale one Lunalight Wolf and Scale five Lunalight Tiger. Two columns of light shot up between Sonata. In the left one was a purple wolf girl wearing a black fur dress and an amber mask above a stylized one and in the right one was a yellow and black tiger girl wearing a golden mask with an emerald on the left side of her face above a stylized five.
Sonata: ♦1________5♦
“ Now I can Pendulum Summon Lunalight Monsters between the levels of two through four all at the same time so behold my Lunalight Crimson Fox and Lunalight Blue Cat. A pink portal opened up above Sonata and out of it came a pink fox girl wearing a short dress with crimson colored hair and a fox tail of the same color and a gold half mask covering the left side of her face and a light blue catgirl wearing a similar outfit and a golden half mask covering the right side of her face both of which looked like they were ready to pounce on Lyra.
“ You may think my creatures are still too weak but my kitty cat has claws and by that I mean her effect when Blue Cat is Special Summoned like she was just now she helps another one of my Lunalights out by doubling their current attack points until the end of the turn so let's see how you like my foxy little friend now. Blue Cat began to glow with a blue aura as Crimson Fox began to feel her friends power pour into her.
2400 x2 = 4800
“ But don,t think my fox is ready to fight just yet because I am accessorizing her with the Equip Spell Lunalight Dimension Claws. A pair of gold gauntlets with the Lunalight emblem engraved into them and a set of razor sharp gold daggers which are meant to act like the claws of a wild animal materialized onto Crimson fox and she was ready to fight.
“ Now that my foxy friend is ready to play time to battle Crimson Fox why don,t you give Zelda the hook or should I say claw. Crimson Fox ran like red lightning and leaped into the air while doing a summersault and then raked her golden claws right across Zelda causing her to scream before glowing and caused Lyra’s runner to emit smoke.
“ You may have defeated me but Zelda will come back for my Team to use,” Lyra said until she noticed something different going on with Zelda.
“ Not this time Heartstrings because when a monster equipped with Lunalight Dimension Claws destroys a monster in battle that monster is banished instead of going to the GY so this was Zelda’s final performance. Zelda began to fade until there was no longer any trace of her left.
4800 - 2400 = 2400
Lyra drove to her team's pit and passed the baton and all of her cards that were still in play to Lightning.
“ Lightning please be careful because I can tell Sonata is up to something and those monsters of hers are just the warm-up act,” Lyra said as she passed the baton to Lightning.
“ You mean her Fusion Monsters right I remember how annoying they were but I got this,” Lightning said before taking off. As Lightning entered the fray the Mc introduced her.
“ And now Ladies and Gentlemen taking the second leg for Team Silver Wing is the queen of the skies Lightning Dust,” The Mc shouted as Lightning drew her opening hand.
DUEL Lightning Dust:4000 Sonata Dusk:4000
“ My turn I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her sixth card. Despite having a 4000 attack beat stick in play Lightning remembered that Crimson Fox had an effect that would leave her at a disadvantage if she was not careful. Lightning noticed she did not have much to work with but still acted.
“ First I activate the Quick-Play Spell Twin Twisters by discarding a card from my hand I can destroy up to two Spells or Traps on the field so I discard this and destroy your temple and Lunalight Dimension Claws. A pair was tornados flew out of Lightning’s card and demolished the temple Aria left behind along with Sonata’s Equip Spell. Sonata did not look fazed by this development, in fact, she looked glad to see those particular cards destroyed.
“ Big mistake meanie you see there was one last effect my sister forgot to mention about her Field Spell when it leaves the field all Fire Formation cards are bounced back into their controller’s hand and by the rules of this tournament since Ari is no longer dueling and her cards are now mine that makes me the cardholder so they go back to my hand. All four Fire Formations turned into light blue lights before returning to Sonata’s hand.
2400 - 600 = 1800
2200 - 600 = 1600
“ And there is another effect you triggered when Lunalight Dimension Claws leaves the field I can pay 500 Life Points to place it at the top of my deck so I will do just that. A yellow aura surrounded Sonata as she paid for her spell’s cost and Dimension Claws slid out of her GY and was placed on top of her Deck.
Lightning Dust:4000 Sonata Dusk:3500
“ Its still my turn and that was just the beginning so next I will Summon Blackwing - Blizzard the Far North in attack mode. A puggy white seagull took its position next to Leafa and looked serious.
Blackwing - Blizzard the Far North LV: 2 ATK: 1300
“ When Blizzard the Far North is Normal Summoned he allows me to Special Summon a Level four or below Blackwing from my GY in Defense Mode so I will bring Back Assualt Blackwing - Basinse the Iron Wall. A big Gambel’s Quail with biceps carrying a big metal shield and a matching pike dressed as an imperial guard took up a defensive position behind his shield.
Assault Blackwing - Basinse the Iron Wall LV:4 DEF:2800
“ Oh and just so you know since Gyokkou is now in your hand the set card Lyra left behind is now freed so now I will activate it. Lightning crossed her fingers and hoped Lyra left something good for her behind. The card flipped face-up and revealed to be the Trap Melodious Rhythm Buster.
“ Awesome she left me with Melodious Rhythm Buster while I control a Melodious Fusion or Synchro monster I can destroy all Spells and Traps on the field and draw one card for each card destroyed by this effect. Leafa sang and created a shockwave of music that destroyed both of the Spells Lyra left behind and Sonata’s Scales before Lightning drew four cards.
“ Next since I control at Least one Blackwing Monster I can Special Summon Blackwing - Sakura the Spring Bloom from my hand. A pink peacock bird women wearing a kimono of a darker shade of pink landed elegantly on the field next to Basinse and fanned herself.
Blackwing - Sakura the Spring Bloom LV:4 ATK:1600
“ Now that my flock is assembled I tune my level two Blizzard with my level four Basinse and my level four Sakura to Synchro Summon a bird you may remember from our last encounter. Blizzard flew into the air and burst into two stars that then turned into two green rings that encircled Basinse and Sakura turning them into eight stars that fell into alignment and created a flash.
4 + 4 + 2 = 10
“ Darkness descending from the kingdom of birds bring forth the mighty black blade and slash my foes to pieces! Synchro Summon! Burn! Level Ten! Assault Blackwing - Shusui the Autumn Blaze!
An orange birdman with the characteristics of an American robin wearing a crimson samurai outfit with a black katana on his side landed next to Leafa and slashed the air creating a slight breeze going Sonata’s way.
Assault Blackwing - Shusui the Autumn Blaze LV:10 ATK:3800
“ Oh no not that one that's the monster that beat me and lost me my rarest card,” Sonata said while panicking slightly until she heard Adagio speak through the mic in her helmet.
“ Calm down Sonata she may have beaten you with that the last time but this time you have a chance to win and it's coming up right about now. Sonata looked ahead and saw what her sister meant. There was a clutch Action Card ahead and Sonata used the speed booster she drove over to slingshot herself at it before Lightning could grab it and snatched it. Sonata looked at it and decided to hold on to it for now.
“ You may have been successful in getting that Action Card but I’m sure you remember what Shusui does and in case you forgotten here is a litter refresher first when he is successfully Synchro Summoned all monsters on your side of the field have their effects negated until the end phase but that's only the beginning when he battles he gains half the attack points of the monster he attacks until the end of the turn. All of Sonata’s monsters were covered in orange flames indicating their effects were negated.
“ I enter my Battle Phase and will have my Shusui attack Crimson Fox with Flame Vacuum Slash. Shusui drew his sword and sent a slash of burning air flying towards Crimson Fox until Sonata activated the Action Card she picked up earlier.
“ I activate the Action Spell Truce not only does this end the Battle Phase but we both gain 500 Life Points. Shusui sheathed his sword and the flames dissipated and both Lightning and Sonata gained points.
Lightning Dust:4500 Sonata Dusk:4000
“ I set three cards Face-Down and end my turn,” Lightning said as three set cards appeared behind Shusui.
“ My turn I draw,’ Sonata said as she drew her sixth card. Sonata wasted no time in bringing back the Fire Formations that were sent back to her hand.
“ First I activate Fire Formation - Tenki as you may remember when this card is activated I can add a Level four or below Beast-Warrior type monster from my Deck to my hand and I think I will add Lunalight Black Sheep to my hand. A card slid out of Sonata’s deck and she added it to her hand.
1800 + 100 = 1900
1600 + 100 = 1700
“ Next up is Fire Formation - Tensu now I can Normal Summon A Beast-Warrior type monster one addition time but I will get to that later.
1900 + 100 = 2000
1700 + 100 = 1800
“ Now it's time for Fire Formation - Gyokkou and as long as this spell is in play you can't activate the set card in the center. Gyokkou sent a beam of light at the declared card setting it on fire thus indicating it could not be used.
2000 + 100 = 2100
1800 + 100 = 1900
“ I'm sure you can guess what this next card is based on my pattern,” Sonata said as a set card appeared next to Gyokkou. Lightning knew that it was Fire Formation - Kaiyo and that if she allowed Sonata to use it hiding in defense mode would not keep her Life Points safe.
“ Before you even think of destroying the card I activate my Field Spell Infinity Sanctuary. The field transformed into a silver courtyard with a mighty statue of a strong hero in the center. As long as this card is in play all Continuous Spells and Traps I control cannot be targeted or destroyed by Card Effects. Lightning felt annoyed by the fact that so far the Dazzlings have gone to such lengths to protect four simple cards.
“ Now that everything's in place time to activate Black Sheep’s effect by discarding it I can add Polymerization to my hand. A card stuck out of Sonata’s deck and she added it to her hand.
“ Now I will activate Polymerization fusing Lunalight Crimson Fox and Lunalight Blue Cat into a monster that will end this fast. Crimson Fox and Blue Cat raised into the vortex and began to fuse together.
“ Instincts of a fluffy huntress combine with the reflexes of a wild predator and become of unstoppable force! Fusion Summon! Pounce! Level seven! Lunalight Cat Dancer! A Purple cat women wearing a very revealing harem outfit and a gold mask with a purple headdress began jiggling her breasts while dancing before preparing to strike.
Lunalight Cat Dancer LV:7 ATK:2400 + 300 = 2700
“ Since Crimson Fox was sent to the GY her effect activates now Shusui loses all of his attack points until the end of the turn. A crimson flame surrounded Shusui until he slashed it and extinguished it.
“ How is your monster able to resist that effect?” Sonata asked frantically.
“ Simple since I used Blackwing - Sakura the Spring Bloom as Synchro Material Shusui is unaffected by any monster effects other than his own. Sonata thought she was done for until she saw an Action Card up ahead and grabbed it then wasted no time in activating it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Draw Dice I'm sure you already know what this does it allows me to roll a die and I draw cars equal to the result now let's roll. A blue die appeared in Sonata’s hand and she threw it and watched it bounce around until it landed on three.
“ Looks like I can draw three cards. Sonata drew her three cards and looked pleased with what she drew.
“ Now on to my first Normal Summon I Summon Lunalight White Rabbit in attack mode. A white rabbit girl wearing an Arabian outfit and a long white veil wielding a hammer of the same color leaped onto the field ready to fight.
Lunalight White Rabbit LV:2 ATK:800
“ When my bunny is successfully Normal Summoned she allows me to summon another Lunalight Monster from my GY in Defense Mode so please welcome back Blue Cat. White Rabbit slammed her hammer on the ground and opened a portal which Blue Cat leaped out of and took a fighting stance.
Lunalight Blue Cat LV:4 DEF:1200
“ As you may remember when Blue Cat is Special Summoned she doubles the Attack points of another Lunalight Monster I Control so my Cat Dancer gains another 2400 attack points. Cat Dancer began to power up awaiting Sonata’s command.
2700 + 2400 = 5100
“ Now that my Cat Dancer is powered up time to activate her effect by tributing another Lunalight monster she can attack all of your monsters twice each sure the first strike may not destroy them but the second one will and for each successful attack you take 100 points of damage so say goodbye to my White Rabbit and say hello to a world of hurt. White Rabbit vanished and Cat Dancer pulled out her daggers ready to fight.
“ Time to Battle Cat Dancer attack Shusui the Autumn Blaze. Cat Dancer threw her daggers at Shusui only for him to deflect them with his sword but Lightning, on the other hand, ended up taking the damage from the battle.
Lightning Dust:3200 Sonata Dusk:4000
“ Your monster may have survived the attack but Cat Dancer inflicts another 100 points of damage since her attack was successful. Lightning felt more pain from the attack as Sonata pointed the effect out.
Lightning Dust:3100 Sonata Dusk:4000
“ Now for attack number two on Shusui go Full Moon Mayhem. Cat Dancer slowly moved her arms in a circular motion before channeling energy and blasting it toward Shusui. Lightning spotted a Clutch Action Card up ahead and so did Sonata. Both Lightning and Sonata raced for it. Sonata pulled ahead and just as she was about to grab it her runner slowed down and Lightning swooped in and grabbed it.
“ Looks like I win the action card which I will activate now behold the Action Spell Reinforce since your attacking my Shusui he gains 1000 attack points. Shusui powered up while sonata did not look the slightest bit impressed.
3800 + 1000 = 4800
“ Yeah well, my Cat Dancer is still stronger than Shusui so all you did was cushion the blow a little. The Beam of Light hit Shusui and Lightning felt the force of the attack. Sonata was sure her attack destroyed Shusui until Lightning drove out of the smoke with her monster intact and without a scratch on it.
Lightning Dust:2800 Sonata Dusk:4000
“ How is Shusui still alive my last attack should have destroyed it?” Sonata asked more worried than before.
“ When Assault Blackwing - Basinse the Iron Wall is used as Synchro Material for a Blackwing or Assault Blackwing Synchro Monster that monster cannot be destroyed by Battle but don,t worry your attack still nailed me and I already know what’s next. As Lightning predicted Cat Dancer dealt her another 100 points of damage.
Lightning Dust:2700 Sonata Dusk:4000
“ You may have saved your Monster but I'm still free to attack your partner’s monster so Cat Dancer attack Leafa the Melodious Countess. Cat Dancer threw her daggers at Leafa only for Lightning to respond to it.
“ I knew you would try that so I activate the Trap Synchro Fusion Tag Out,” Lightning said as a trap with an image of (Elemental Hero Tempest) tagging in (Colossal Fighter) in the corner of a wrestling ring flipped face-up. When a Fusion Monster I Control is targeted for an attack I can banish that monster and Special Summon a Synchro Monster whose level is equal or less than the banished monsters from my Extra Deck, however, I will take 200 points of damage times the summoned monster’s level so I Banish Leafa and from my Extra Deck I Special Summon Black-Winged Dragon. Leafa bowed gracefully before vanishing and suddenly a black feathered dragon with red and black wings appeared right where Leafa was standing.
Black-Winged Dragon LV:8 ATK:2800
“ very cool monster but like you just said your trap deals you damage and now you must take it,” Sonata pointed out thinking she was going to win.
“ Actually no I don't because my dragon has an effect called Damage Drain and how it works is whenever I would take effect damage I can place a black Feather Counter on this card instead, however, my dragon loses 700 attack points for each counter he has. Lightning’s trap sent out a beam of light from around Black-Winged Dragon only for it to be absorbed and swallowed by the dragon which caused the lower section of his wings to light up.
0 + 1 = 1
2800 - 700 = 2100
“ Oh and before you try to say you can still attack you can't because my Trap also ends the Battle Phase. Sonata was not too pleased to hear that and looked annoyed.
“ Fine I end my turn and Blue Cat’s effect ends. Cat Dancer’s attack points returned to where they were.
5100 - 2400 = 2700
“ My turn I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her fourth card. Lightning needed a way to get rid of Sonata’s back row but with her sanctuary in play, she could not touch it. Just as Lightning was about to do something Sonata interrupted her train of thought.
“ Before you decide to do anything I activate my Fire Formation - Kaiyo and I'm sure you remember not only do my Beast-Warrior Type Monsters gain 300 attack points they also gain the ability to inflict piercing damage. Cat Dancer looked like she was getting stronger.
2700 + 300 = 3000
1900 + 300 = 2200
“ Like that will make a difference now back to my move so first I will activate the Continuous Spell Black Whirlwind now when I Normal Summon a Blackwing Monster I add another Blackwing monster with fewer attack points from my deck to my hand. Sonata was looking nervous after hearing about Lightning’s spell card and suddenly realized what she was planning.
“ Next I activate the Spell Dark Eruption this spell lets me add a DARK attribute monster with 1500 attack or less from my GY to my hand and who better than my Blackwing - Blizzard the Far North. Lightning added her declared target back to her hand.
“ Next I Summon Blizzard the Far North. Blizzard flew back onto the field and pecked at the ground to use its effect.
Blackwing - Blizzard the Far North LV: 2 ATK: 1300
“ As you may remember when Blizzard is Summoned he brings back a Level four or lower Blackwing monster from my GY in defense mode so welcome back Assault Blackwing- Basinse the Iron Wall. The same ripped Quail from earlier came back and hid behind his shield like last time.
Assault Blackwing - Basinse the Iron Wall LV:4 DEF:2800
“ And now Black Whirlwind activates so now I can add a Blackwing Monster that has less than 1300 attack points from my deck to my hand so I will add Blackwing -Breeze the Zephyr to my hand. Lightning’s declared card slid out of her deck and she placed it in her hand before it started to glow indicating its effect activating.
“ Since Breeze the Zephyr was added to my hand it is automatically Special Summoned to my field. A tornado appeared on Lightning’s Field and out of it came a orange and yellow bird that took an offensive stance.
Blackwing - Breeze the Zephyr LV:3 ATK:1100
“ Now that my field is set I Tune my Level two Blizzard the Far North with my Level Four Basinse the Iron Wall to Synchro Summon a Monster that will really help me out. Blizzard the Far North flew into the sky and turned into two stars that then turned into two green rings that encircled Basinse and turned him into four stars that fell into alignment and flashed.
4 + 2 = 6
“ Mighty bird of Asgard let your majestic wings soar and strike all who oppose you with your legendary blade and all the fury of the gods! Synchro Summon! Take Flight! Level Six! Blackwing - Nothung the Starlight!
A Muscled birdman wearing a black outfit with gold wristbands and a gold belt carrying a very mighty looking sword presumably the one he was named after.
Blackwing - Nothung the Starlight LV:6 ATK:2400
“ When this monster is Special Summoned you take 800 points of damage and I can reduce one of your monster’s attack and defense by 800 so take this. Nothung sent a black shockwave flying a Sonata and nailed her.
Lightning Dust:2700 Sonata Dusk:3200
“ As much as I would like to take that Cat Dancer of yours down a peg I have something else in mind because Pyrorex is the one who will lose 800 Attack. Pyrorex suddenly was covered in a dark aura as its power began to drain.
2800 - 800 = 2000
“ Now it's time to Battle Nothung attack Pyrorex with Sacred Thunder Slash. Nothung took to the skies and unleashed a bolt of Lightning from his sword and sent it falling toward Pyrorex thus destroying it.
Lightning Dust:2700 Sonata Dusk:2800
“ Now that I got rid of Pyrorex you must skip your Battle Phase during your turn but I’m not giving you another turn because I'm ending this here and now Shusui attack Cat Dancer with Flame Vacuum Slash and just so you know Shusui now gains half of your dancer’s attack points so this one will hurt more. The Vacuum slash grew bigger as shusui grew stronger.
3500 + 1500 = 5000
As the Slash came closer to Cat Dancer Sonata saw an Action Card above her and reached for it. Sonata felt relieved to see she pulled exactly what she needed literally out of thin air.
“ Looks like I'm not going anywhere because I activate the Action Spell Evasion so my Cat Dancer is going to sashay around your flame. Cat Dancer spun elegantly and leaned back like a ballroom dancer while Lightning’s attack went passed her and missed.
“ So you live to see another turn too bad I stopped you from conducting your Battle Phase so there is nothing you can do to me so I will end my turn and now Shusui’s attack points return to normal.,” Lightning said as she and Sonata reached the corner and turned.
5000 - 1500 = 3500
“ My turn I draw,” Sonata said as she drew her fourth card. Sonata needed something to keep her safe until her next turn and saw she drew a possible game changer.
“ First I Activate the Spell Fusion Recovery this allows me to bring Polymerization and Crimson Fox back to my hand. Both cards slid out of Sonata’s GY and she added them to her hand.
“ Now I Activate Polymerization again this time fusing my Blue Cat with my Cat Dancer to summon a kitty that is even more vicious. Blue Cat and Cat Dancer began to rise into the vortex and began to fuse.
“ Reflexes of a mighty predator combine with the elegance and grace of a majestic feline and evolve into a even greater beast of fury! Fusion Summon! Growl! Level eight! Lunalight Panther Dancer!
A black women wearing a very sexy blue fur outfit that made her look more like a panther with two golden blades on her arms spun around and then made a very seductive pose.
“ As much as I would like to unleash my Panther’s claws on you my Battle Phase is skipped so I will just activate the Spell Lunalight Pendulum Dance,” Sonata said as a spell with an image of Lunalight Wolf and Lunalight Tiger dancing in the moonlight of a full moon appeared. This allows me to add two Lunalight Pendulum monsters that are either in my GY or face-up in my Extra Deck back to my hand so I will add the Lunalight Tiger and Lunalight Wolf that are face-up in my Extra Deck back to my hand. Sonata’s extra deck slot opened and out of it came the cards she selected which went back to her hand.
“ Now I reset my Pendulum Scale with Scale one Lunalight Wolf and Scale five Lunalight Tiger. Lunalight Wolf re-appeared above a stylized one and Lunalight Tiger appeared above a stylized five.
Sonata: ♦1________5♦
“ With that, I will end my turn with a face-down,” Sonata said as a set card appeared behind Panther Dancer.
“ My turn I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her third card. Lightning felt like she was up a creek against Sonata’s back row until she saw what she needed and saw her strategy manifest in her mind.
“ First I activate the Spell Black Hurricane Sweep,” Lightning said as a spell with an image of Gale the Whirlwind along with some of her fellow flock whipping up a bunch of black violent winds sweeping up some set cards appeared. This card allows me to destroy all Spell and Trap cards on your side of the field. Some violent winds began to blow at Sonata until she made her move while enduring the wind.
“ Not so fast I activate the Continuous Trap Pendulum Insurance this card protects my Pendulum Scales from destruction and now that its face up my Sanctuary protects it from destruction too.
“ Yeah well then what is protecting the Sanctuary itself from destruction,” Lightning said and then smirked as the violent winds from Lightning’s spell card began to tear the place apart and returned the field back to the track they were racing on.
“ Nice try but my Scales and back row are still safe so much for your counter-attack,” Lightning said tauntingly until she noticed Lightning still smiling.
“ Actually I have you right where I want you now because without your Field Spell your cards are now wide open so now I activate the Spell Reckless Destruction,” Lightning said as a spell with an image of an angry swordsman slashing up his own fleet of battleships in an attempt to kill his opponent appeared. This card allows me to destroy all your Spells and Traps however I will take 400 points of damage for card destroyed by this effect. A barrage of slashes came out of Lightning’s spell card as each one slashed apart each of the Fire Formation Cards along with Pendulum Insurance and Lightning’s scales. All the damage caused by Reckless Destruction was heading towards Lightning until Black-Winged Dragon moved in front of her and absorbed all the damage and caused all of the feathers on the lower section of his wings to glow.
1 + 1 = 2
2100 - 700 = 1400
3400 - 600 = 2800
Now that I have your back row cleared time for finally end this Shusui attack Panther Dancer with Flame Vacuum Slash. Shusui sent his flaming slash flying towards Panther Dancer until Sonata pulled a card from her hand.
“ My Panther is going nowhere because when a Lunalight Fusion Monster I control is targeted for an attack I can Special Summon Lunalight Green Hawk from my hand to end the Battle Phase. A green girl wearing a turquoise feathered dress with a small feathered tail and sharp eyes with a gold half mask covering her face flew in front of the fire and whipped up a strong gust of wind to repel the fire and landed next to Panther Dancer.
Lunalight Green Hawk LV:1 ATK:600
“ Fine I end my turn with one card Face-Down,” Lightning said as a set card appeared behind Lightning’s flock.
“ My turn I draw,” Sonata said as she drew her second card. Sonata felt like she needed to bring out her big guns since now that her sister’s cards are gone she needed to fight with her own strength. She looked at her hand and saw nothing that could help until she saw what she drew.
“ First I activate the Spell Card of Burial Magic by banishing three spell cards from my GY I can draw two cards. Sonata banished Tenki, Tensu, and Gyokkou from her GY and drew her two cards. Sonata really smiled after seeing what she drew.
“ If you thought my Panther Dancer was fierce your really going to fear what I have next because I activate Another Polymerization fusing the Purple Butterfly in my hand with the Green Hawk and Panther Dancer on my Field. Panther Dancer and Green Hawk rose into the air and Purple Butterfly appeared on the other side of Panther Dancer.
“ Fluttering fury of a nighttime huntress, Sharp eyes of a skyward predator, combine with the savage might of a mighty Jungle Cat and become an ultimate force! Fusion Summon! Roar! Level 10! Lunalight Leo Dancer!
An indigo women dress in a very sexy fur outfit with a blue lion mane and gold accessories slashed the air and took a fighting stance.
Lunalight Leo Dancer LV:10 ATK:3500
“ Now that I have my ultimate weapon in play you're finished because not only can Leo Dancer attack twice during the Battle Phase but at the end of the Damage Step of when she attacked all of your Special Summoned monsters are destroyed so I hope you're ready to lose. Leo Dancer attack Breeze the Zephyr. Leo Dancer drew her sword and charged at Zephyr like a lion on the hunt. Sonata was sure her attack would work until Lightning activated her set card.
“ My platoon is not going anywhere because I activate the Continuous Trap Hurricane Wall,” Lightning said as a trap with an image of a category five hurricane repelling an army flipped face up and summoned forth a category five tornado around Lightning and her monsters. As long as this card is in play your not allowed to attack any of my Winged-Beast type monsters however I must pay 500 Life Points during my Standby Phase or destroy this card. Leo Dancer tried to fight her way through the wall of wind but was sucked in and flung back to Sonata’s side of the field. Sonata was worried now because with her turn about to end Lightning was well prepared to wipe her out.
“ That's it I'm all out of moves so go ahead and finish me off but when Dagi takes the stage your so going to get it,” Sonata said awaiting the final blow to come.
“ My turn I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her card. Lightning was ready to deliver the final blow but first, she had two things she needed to do.
“ First I pay 500 Life Points to keep Hurricane Wall in play. A gold aura surrounded Lightning as she paid for Hurricane Wall.
Lightning Dust:2200 Sonata Dusk:2800
“ Next I Summon Blackwing - Kasai the Black Flame in attack mode. Kasai landed next to Zephyr on his black whirlwind and took an offensive stance.
Blackwing - Kasai the Black Flame LV:4 ATK:1200
“ Now Black Whirlwind activates and allows me to add a Blackwing monster with less than 1200 attack points from my deck to my hand so I will add Blackwing - Ghibli the Searing Wind to my hand. Lightning added the declared card to her hand and proceeded to her next move.
“ Now I Tune my Level three Zephyr with my Level four Kasai to Synchro Summon the monster that will end this duel. Zephyr flew into the air and turned into three stars and then three green rings which encircled Kasai and turned him into four stars that fell into alignment.
4 + 3 = 7
“ Darkness forge from the power of camaraderie sharpen your blade and strike down my foe with the feelings and strength of all our friends! Synchro Summon! Take Flight! Assault Blackwing - Chidori the Rain Sprinkling!
A birdman in green and black armor with a blackbird motif slashed his sword at the air and prepared to strike.
Assault Blackwing - Chidori the Rain Sprinkling LV:7 ATK:2600
“ This is the monster that will end this duel because Chidori gains 300 attack points for each of his fellow Blackwings that rest in my GY and by my count that's five so he gains 1500 attack points. Chidori the Rain Sprinkling powered up as an Action Card came up.
2600 + 1500 = 4100
Lightning grabbed the Action Card and smiled after seeing what she grabbed. She wasted no time in activating it.
“ Time to end this Chidori the Rain Sprinkling attack Leo Dancer with Lightning Sword Strike and as an added buff I activate the Action Spell Double Attack this card doubles Chidori’s attack points during the Battle Phase. Chidori began to grow stronger as he flew faster.
4100 x 2 = 8200
“ 8200 attack points? Now I'm am most certainly screwed,” Sonata said as the memory of her and Lightning’s first encounter flashed before her.
“ That’s right and I'm going to use every last one of them to wipe you out,” Lightning said as Chidori brought down his sword and caused Leo Dancer to scream in pain before exploding and draining the rest of Sonata’s Life Points causing her runner to emit smoke.
Sonata drove back to her team's pit and pulled up next to Adagio who looked a bit upset that Sonata lost and the odds of Silver taking the stage looked slim.
“ Sorry I could not defeat her again Dagi and I'm more sorry she destroyed our team combo,” Sonata said while looking very sincere.
“ Just take your seat next to Aria and let me handle this I'm not losing my voice forever because of your blunders,” Adagio said as Sonata passed the baton to her before taking off. Sonata looked both sad and scared. Aria reluctantly tried to comfort her while whispering her and Adagio secret plan in her ear. Sonata suddenly perked up after hearing there may be a chance their voices would remain safe.
As Adagio drove onto the track the Mc started her introduction.
“ And now Ladies and Gentlemen taking the final leg for Team Dazzlings is the always sparkling Adagio Dazzle,” The Mc said as the crowd cheered loudly.
Meanwhile back at Sci-Twi’s House Sunset and the others were very amazed by Lightning’s board and her amazing finish.
“ First Lyra stepped up her game and now Lightning stepped up hers if Silver does the same then we may already know who will be representing our country this year,” Rainbow Dash said in sheer awe.
“ I know right when Silver first assembled his team they were off to a rocky start and now they are in the final match for the second part of the selection circuit,” Sunset replied just as excitedly.
“ Let's just hope they can keep this momentum going because I have a nagging feeling they will be facing some extremely strong opponents at the end of the road,” Sci-Twi added.
Sunset and the others returned to watching the match as Pinkie returned with more snacks and drinks. Sunset asked the others if they wanted to come with her to see the final match in person should Silver and his team reach that point.everyone was on board with the plan but until then they focused on the current match and eagerly welcome them and Fluttershy home.
Adagio caught up to Lightning and drew her opening hand.
DUEL Lightning Dust:2200 Adagio Dazzle:4000
“ My turn I draw,” Adagio said as she drew her sixth card. Despite being outmatched by four Synchro Monsters and a dragon that can absorb effect damage Adagio remained calm and collective.
“ First I will Summon Bujin Yamato in attack mode. A red and white stone statue with a gold belt and silver pieces of armor appeared and punched its fist forward.
Bujin Yamato LV:4 ATK:1800
“ Next I activate the Continuous Spell Fire Formation - Tenki. Lightning was surprised by Adagio’s move since she assumed only Aria had that card.
“ Are you surprised as most duelists know one of the key elements of building a good deck is using cards that support it so naturally, I would also have Fire Formation cards as well but enough about that since I activated Tenki I’m allowed to add a level four or lower Beast-Warrior-Type monster to my hand so I will add Bujin Arasuda to my hand. Adagio pulled out her declared card and continued her move.
1800 + 100 = 1900
“ Next up is Fire Formation Tensu and as you remember this one allows me to Normal Summon a Beast-Warrior-Type monster one additional time so I will use this effect to Summon Bujin Arasuda in attack mode. A gold and Silver statue appeared next to Yamato and crossed its arms.
Bujin Arasuda LV:4 ATK:1600 + 100 + 100 = 1800
1900 + 100 = 2000
“ Now its time for me to show you my power so I will overlay my level four Yamato and level four Arasuda to build the overlay network. Yamato and Arasuda transformed into yellow streams of energy which orbited around each other before entering a galaxy like portal and exploding.
“ Spirits of old and spirits of strength combined into one vessel and bring me victory in this fight! Xyz Summon! Burn! Rank four! Bujintei Kagutsuchi!
A warrior wearing silver armor covered in flames of several colors appeared and raised his arm with his shield up ready to fight.
“ Quite the beast but it still can,t touch me looks like I’m going to win this one too,”
“ Oh I’m not done yet I still have up more my sleeve so first when Kagutsuchi is Xyz Summoned I mill five cards of my Deck to my GY and Kagutsuchi gains 100 attack points for each Bujin card milled by this effect. Adagio milled her top five cards (Bujingi Centipede, Bujingi boar, Bujingi Quilin, Bujingi Fox, Bujingi Sinyou).
“ Excellent I just milled five Bujins so Kagutsuchi gains 500 attack points. Kagutsuchi began to power up.
2700 + 500 = 3200
“ You may think you're invincible but that dragon of yours is only creating a weak point for me to strike and before I do so I activate the Spell Wild Nature’s Release this allows me to add the defense points of a Beast type or Beast-Warrior-Type monster to their attack points however during the end phase that monster will be destroyed Looks like this will be the end of the line for you. Kagutsuchi began to power up as the spirit of the wild filled his soul.
3200 + 2000 = 5200
“ Before I strike your weakest link I activate the effect of Centipede from my GY since I control a Beast-Warrior type Bujin monster I can banish Centipede to destroy one spell or trap you control so I will destroy your Hurricane Wall. the spirit of Bujingi Centipede appeared and began to chop up Hurricane Wall thus causing Lightning’s defensive wall to clear up.
“ And finally I activate the Spell Bujin Power - Kyubi Aura,” Adagio said as a spell with an image of Bujingi Fox covered in an orange aura that took the shape of a nine-tailed fox. This card allows one of my Beast-Warrior Type Monsters to attack all of your monsters once, however, the battle damage you will take is halved and any effects your monsters may have are negated so those extra powers you gave Shusui, Nothung, and Chidori are now negated nor can Shusui use his own effect. Kagutsuchi became covered in the same orange cloak from the picture and suddenly became more aggressive.
“ Now that everything is ready its time to end you Kagutsuchi unleash the first attack on Chidori. Kagutsuchi charged at Chidori with his shield in front of him and bashed Chidori into the wall of the stadium and damaged Lightning.
Lightning Dust:1650 Adagio Dazzle:4000
“ And the second attack will be on Nothung. Kagutsuchi bashed his shield into Nothung before retreating back to Adagio’s side for the next attack. Before Lightning took the damage she manages to grab a clutch Action Card during the commotion.
Lightning Dust:250 Adagio Dazzle:4000
“ Since you destroyed my monster in battle I activate the Action Spell Life Policy when one of my monsters is destroyed by Battle I regain Life Points equal to that destroyed monster’s attack points so since Nothung had 2400 Attack Points I gain 2400 Life Points looks like i,m still in it. Lightning was covered in a green aura that restored her points somewhat.
Lightning Dust:2650 Adagio Dazzle:4000
“ So I still have two attacks left and I have done the math all you did was delay the inevitable and now my third attack will be on Shusui. Kagutsuchi threw his shield like a disk and annihilated Shusui and the disk kept going.
Lightning Dust:1950 Adagio Dazzle:4000
“ And now for my final attack, I will get rid of Black-Winged Dragon you may survive by a thread but after the Battle, I will cut it. Kagutsuchi’s shield boomeranged back and was about to hit Black-Winged Dragon. Just as Lightning was about to lose hope another Action Card appeared and she grabbed it just in time.
“ My dragon is going nowhere because I just grabbed the Action Spell Evasion so it looks like I will live to deal some damage to you. Black-Winged Dragon flew above the path of the attack and landed back down without a scratch.
“ Fine I end my turn and during the End Phase Wild Nature’s Release destroys my monster but that is not happening because when a Bujin Beast-Warrior type monster is about to be destroyed I can detach an overlay unit from Kagutsuchi to save it. One of Kagutsuchi’s overlay units flew into his chest before the destruction effect kicked in.
2 - 1 = 1
5200 - 2000 = 3200
“ My turn I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her second card. Lightning was prepared to deal some damage and hoped she could last long enough to do so.
“ First I'm going to use Black-Winged Dragon’s effect First I remove all Black Feather counters from my dragon then I target one of your Face-Up monsters and it loses 700 attack points for each counter removed and you also take damage equal to the amount of attack your monster lost. The darkened parts of Black-Winged Dragon’s wings changed back to their original color and a wave of dark energy washed over Kagutsuchi.
3200 -1400 =1800
1400 + 1400 = 2800
The wave of darkness then washed over Adagio draining some of her points.
Lightning Dust:1950 Adagio Dazzle:2600
“ And now I enter my Battle Phase and have Black-Winged Dragon attack Bujintei Kagutsuchi with Noble Stream. Black-Winged Dragon fired a stream of dark energy at Kagutsuchi and Lightning was sure she beat it until Adagio pulled a card from your GY.
“ Not so fast when one of my Beast-Warrior Type Bujin monsters is involved in a battle I can banish Bujingi Sinyou from my GY during the Damage Step my monster gains the attack points of your monster until the end of the Damage Step, however, the damage you take is halved. A shadowy form of Black-Winged Dragon appeared behind Kagutsuchi and gave him more power.
1800 + 2800 = 4600
Kagutsuchi deflected the Noble Stream right back at Black-Winged Dragon. Lightning noticed an Action card high in the air and used the Speed Boost to gain more air on the half-pipe then grabbed the Action Card while doing a barrel roll before landing back on the track and activated said card.
“ I activate the Action Spell Miracle so not only is my Dragon safe but the damage is halved some more. A barrier appeared around Black-Winged Dragon and the damage to Lightning was severely reduced.
Lightning Dust:1500 Adagio Dazzle:2600
“ Since my attack on Kagutsuchi failed time for plan B during my Main Phase 2 I activate the Spell Darkness Dragon Roar,” Lightning said as a Spell with an image of (Red-Eyes Black Dragon) unleashing a mighty roar of dark energy. I can only Activate this Spell while I control a DARK Attribute Dragon-Type monster this card allows me to target one of your monsters and destroy it then you take damage equal to the destroyed Monster’s attack points looks like Silver can sit this round out. Lightning was sure she won until Adagio smiled.
“ Guess again Lightning because I activate Kagutsuchi effect you remember When a Beast-Warrior-type Bujin monster I control is about to be destroyed I can Detach an overlay unit from Kagutsuchi instead. Kagutsuchi absorbed his last overlay unit and survived.
1 - 1 = 0
“ Fine I end my turn,” Lightning said reluctantly.
“ My turn I draw,” Adagio said as she drew her card. Adagio felt ready to end this and had everything she needed to do so.
“ First I activate the effect of Bujingi Quilin in my GY while I control a Beast-Warrior type Bujin monster I can banish this card and target one face-up card you control and destroy it and since your whirlwind is no threat to me I'm going after Black-Winged Dragon. The Spirit of Quilin began to charge towards Black-Winged Dragon. Just as Lightning thought her only monster was done for she notices a clutch Action Card and grabs it. She reads it over and activates it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Mirror Berrier so now my Dragon is safe. A translucent Mirror ball appeared around Black-Winged Dragon and deflected the blade of Quillin.
“ Curses and this card won,t help now since your Dragon can,t be destroyed by card effects now. Adagio felt conflicted until she remembered she can still attack.
“ I may not be able to destroy your monster with effects but I can do it by battle so I will have Kagutsuchi attack Black-Winged Dragon. Kagutsuchi charged at Black-Winged Dragon and prepared to strike. Lightning noticed two Action Cards above her and so did Adagio. They both hit a speed booster and launched off the ramp. They each grabbed an Action Card and both activated them.
“ I activate the Action Spell High Dive this gives Kagutsuchi an extra 1000 attack points,” Adagio said as Kagutsuchi gained more power.
3200 + 1000 = 4200
“ Well I activate the Action Spell Encore this allows me to copy the effects of one Action Card in my GY and I chose to copy the effects of Evasion so your attack is now negated. Black-Winged Dragon flew higher and Kagutsuchi stabbed his sword into the track and tried to pull it out.
“ You may have dodged that but I'm not finished yet so I end my turn with one card face-down,” Adagio said as a set card appeared behind Kagutsuchi.
4200 - 1000 = 3200
“ My turn I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her second card. Lightning was getting tired of this game of cat and mouse and noticed she drew something useful.
“ First I activate the Spell Synchro Legacy,” Lightning said as a Spell with an image of a dying man passing a synchro monster to someone appeared. By Banishing all the Synchro Monsters in my GY I can draw one card for each one banished. All of Lightning fallen Blackwing Synchros appeared in spirit form and flew into Lightning’s Deck and she drew four cards. Lightning was happy she finally drew her game finisher.
“ Next I activate Raigeki to finally get rid of Kagutsuchi. A bolt of lightning struck Kagutsuchi and caused it to scream before exploding at long last. Adagio was not taking it well and activated her set-card in sheer rage.
“ If you think I’m letting you attack me and end this you have another thing coming so as payback for destroying my monster I activate The Quick-Play Spell Revenge Murder,” Adagio shouted in anger as a Spell with an image of someone stabbing another person with a bloody katana appeared. When one of my monsters is destroyed by a card effect you take damage equal to my destroyed monster’s attack points. A bloody sword was fired from the spell card and was on a direct course for Lightning. Everyone especially Silver and Lyra were worried because if that sword stabbed Lightning not only would she lose the match but she may die as well before passing the baton to Silver. Lightning was worried as well until her Dragon intercepted the blade and took the hit.
“ Thanks for saving me Black-Winged Dragon you're a real lifesaver and as for you-you vile monster I’m not letting a low blow like that go unpunished My dragon may have lost 700 attack points for using his effect to save me but now I'm going to inflict that pain on to you. Lightning felt a great surge of power coming from her element and the top card of her Deck began to glow yellow.
0 + 1 = 1
2800 - 700 = 2100
“ I feel something calling to me and to get to it I activate the Spell Feather of the Raven by discarding a Winged-Beast type monster with 1500 or less attack from my hand I can draw two cards. Lightning discarded her Ghibli the Searing Wind and drew her two cards while a trail of yellow light followed. Lightning was surprised to see her element created a unique card just for her.
“ Remember when I said I was going to inflict the pain of my monster on to you well now I’m going to do that and then some so First I activate the Spell Soul Revive,” Lightning said as a spell with an image of a ball of yellow light returning to a wrinkly body in an open coffin appeared. This spell allows each of us to chose a monster in our GYs and summon it back in attack mode, however, we each take 500 points of damage afterward so I choose to bring back my Breeze the Zephyr. Breeze rode out of the GY on its whirlwind and took a fighting stance.
Blackwing - Breeze the Zephyr LV:3 ATK:1100
“ And I will bring back my Kagutsuchi. Kagutsuchi rose from Adagio’s GY ready to fight again.
“ Now that we have our monsters time for us to take the damage or should I say you because my dragon absorbs my damage and gains another counter. Black-Winged Dragon absorbed Lightning’s damage while Adagio took her damage.
Lightning Dust:1500 Adagio Dazzle:2100
1 + 1 = 2
2100 - 700 = 1400
“ Next I Activate another Spell called Black Feather Charge Up,” Lightning said as a spell with an image of Black-Winged Dragon absorbing damage appeared. This adds another two counters to Black-Winged Dragon. The rest of Black-Winged Dragon’s winged became darkened and now Lightning’s game finisher was almost set.
2 + 2 = 4
1400 - 1400 = 0
“ And now for my newest card behold the Equip Spell Harmony Metal of Loyalty,” Lightning said as a metal with the red thunderbolt shaped gem of loyalty embedded into it was pinned onto the chest of Black-Winged Dragon. This metal is only awarded to those who display true loyalty to their comrades in the face of danger which my Dragon has just demonstrated and this metal comes with an added bonus when the equipped monster attacks or activates its effect your not allowed to use any card effects in response to that effect or attack so whatever effects you have in your GY are now nullified. Adagio had a look of shock on her face after seeing a flash of what will happen after the duel appeared in her mind.
“ And now for the finisher, I activate Black-Winged Dragon’s Effect by removing all four of its counters not only does Kagutsuchi lose 2800 attack points but you also take 2800 points of damage. Black-Winged Dragon unleashed all its anger onto Kagutsuchi and Adagio but draining all of Kagutsuchi’s attack points and all of Adagio’s Life Points which caused her runner to emit smoke thus ending the duel.
2700 - 2700 = 0
Lightning Dust:1500 Adagio Dazzle:0
WINNER: Lightning Dust
“ IT’S FINALLY OVER LADIES AND GENTLEMEN IN A VERY IMPRESSIVE AND AWE-INSPIRING MATCH THE WINNERS AND YOUR WESTERN DIVISION REPS ARE TEAM SILVERWING,” The Mc shouted as the crowd erupted with applause and cheers. The Dazzlings, on the other hand, all had a look of terror and fear on their faces as if they were about to be severely punished by someone. As determined by their expressions a portal opened up in front of the dazzlings and out of it came a very enraged woman with blue hair wearing a white peacoat and she was gunning for the Dazzlings.
“ You three are absolutely pathetic you couldn't even bring our main enemy out onto the track so I will be taking these back since you failed to hold up your end of our agreement,” The women screamed as she ripped the pendants right off of all three of the Dazzlings necks and then crushed them under her four-inch heel like they were just glass. As the pendants shattered all the magic the Dazzlings had begun to flow out of their throats and then they looked more scared.
“ Are you three ok?” Silver asked very concernedly. Adagio tried to say something but nothing came out.
“ What did you do to them, lady?” Lightning asked with a hint of rage.
“ Simple these three failed the assignment I gave them so as punishment I took their voices away since those were their most cherished possession. Lightning was about to charge in and beat the living crap out of this women until Silver grabbed her arm and stopped her.
“ Lightning stand down I agree this is very cruel and unacceptable but if you attack her in front of all these people our team will be disqualified and this lady will get what she wants,” Silver said while Lightning cooled down.
“ Darn and I thought baiting your weakest link into assaulting me and succeeding would bring our plans back on track but I was wrong still you deserve some kind of reward for making it this far so I suppose I will tell you my name. I am Lydia Haywood of Team Demise and I'm sure you already met my associate Sterben.
“ Why are you guys going after us and what Silver have to do with this,” Lyra asked hoping to get to the bottom of this.
“ You will find out at some point but know this you three are not out of the woods just yet because I set up one last opponent for you three especially for Silver and this is one match you will need to give your all in because this guy has a very strong hatred of weakling,” Lydia said before disappearing into her portal. Silver felt tired of this Team Demise ruining what was supposed to be a fun tournament and turning it into a vendetta against him for some reason. As Silver Slammed his fist onto the ground his element reacted and shot a beam at the broken fragments of the Dazzlings pendants and fixed them along with changing them from red to green. The Pendants was then placed around the Dazzlings necks.
“ What the heck just happened?” Adagio said and then was surprised to hear herself speak again. All three of them began singing and while the voices sounded as lovely just like before they met Sunset and her friends nobody was under their control.
“ Uh, why is nobody being controlled by us?” Sonata asked.
“ Simple my magic only restored your voices and singing now you three no longer have any magic so now you can't use it to hurt or manipulate anyone ever again. Now you three are nothing more than regular teenage girls with lovely singing voices and I suggest you get used to it,” Silver said as the green of their pendants dulled indicating they had no magic at all.
“ Since when did our elements have that ability,” Lightning asked.
“ I think they always had that ability. After watching your match Lightning I finally figured out how our elements work. Basically, if we are in a pinch and we show one of the key principles of the original elements of harmony they will react and aid us,” Silver explained after reviewing the data he gathered.
With the currents events that occurred ended the Mc got back to her announcing duties.
“ This concludes our leg of the circuit so please give Team Silver Wing one last round of applause and we will see them in two weeks in the historical city of Fillydelphia,” The mc said before the crowd erupted into a much louder amount of cheers and applause.
A few hours later Silver, Lyra, and Lightning were in the front lobby with all their luggage while Fluttershy was hugging her friends before joining Silver and his friends for the ride back to Canterlot City. Ratchet pushed the Dollie with the pieces of Fluttershy’s runner into the back of the truck and chained them down for safety. After everything was packed Team Silver Wing was heading home.
Meanwhile inside one of the Ballrooms inside Silver’s Mansion Sunset and the others decided after Pinkie kept pleading with them twenty times to celebrate Team Silver Wing’s victory. As the last of the decorations and stuff was finished Sunset heard the sound of a truck backing in and knew they were back. Everyone hid and turned the lights off. After Silver opened the doors and flipped the light switch everyone jumped out.
“ Congratulation on winning the Division Selection Circuit Team Silver Wing,” Everyone shouted as the party cannons went off and confetti rained down.
Lightning was very touched by this since no one ever did something this nice for her. Everyone began to mingle and Fluttershy reunited with her friends. As the party kept going Silver decided it was time to head outside and think for a bit. Lyra followed him silently since she had a feeling this had something to do with what he was told.
Silver was on his balcony reflecting on everything that has happened. As he was reflecting Lyra came up to him.
“ Sorry for disturbing you Silver but is everything alright?” Lyra asked concerned.
“ Everything that has happened so far Team Skullcrush, The Dazzlings and now we have another team waiting for us. I,m just not sure about winning this anymore what if we lose and Team Demise succeeds with their plans,” Silver replied.
“Let's not worry about that right now instead just focus on the positive side we won the right to represent our division in the Final Four and we are much stronger than before,” Lyra said cheering Silver up a little.
“ Your right we can do this no matter the odds we are still Team Silver Wing the team that brings justice and stands up for those who can't stand up themselves,” Silver said with renewed spirit. Just them Lightning showed up.
“ There you two are come quickly everyone is waiting,” Lightning said as she grabbed their arms and pulled them.
Everyone was waiting for the guests of honor to arrive and give a speech about their exploits. Silver was the first to begin.
“ When I first assembled this team I was hoping to compete for the fun of it but despite a few villains getting in our way we made it much farther than I was expecting and are still going strong so thank you for supporting us through our journey and we all hope you will keep doing so as we take our next step,” Silver said and then passed the mic to Lyra.
“ Thank you, Silver, and as for why I joined Team Silver Wing I mostly just wanted to be with Silver who helped me become a stronger duelist than I was before. I was worried my skill level was not good enough and losing the first leg of our first match did not help at all but Silver gave me hope and in a most amazing turnabout showed me and everyone that even when your close to the brink of defeat there is still hope and since then I improved a lot and when Bandit Keith shot me into a coma I felt Silver fighting with everything he had and the magic of our team manifest before us so I'm ready for anything they throw at us next,” Lyra said and then passed the mic to Lightning.
“ Thank you, Lyra for that heartfelt speech and as some of you gathered here may remember I was not exactly the girl I am today back then. I remembered all the amazing stories my Grandfather would tell me about his exploits in the Navy and I wanted to be just like him too but unfortunately I went about it the wrong way and hurt people without thinking of the consequences and after hurting a very delicate person I was locked away in Juvie for two years. After I finally got out everyone avoided me like the plague since most people change for the worse when in prison but one day during the final round of the Canterlot Grand Prix I found someone who saw a skilled duelist and not a degenerate criminal and after I found him again some of you here still had doubts about me including a certain alicorn princess but after hanging with Silver I finally realized the meaning of the phrase look before you leap so I ready for anything they can throw at me,” Lightning said as the room filled with applause.
After the speech ended everyone decided to go home for the night but not before cleaning up the mess. Silver told them they did not have to do it but everyone insisted. After the Ballroom was cleaned up everyone left and Lyra and Lightning decided to go back to their own houses for the night. Silver retired to his bedroom and went to bed eager for what tomorrow will bring.
Meanwhile, that same night in a dripping wet alleyway Abacus Cinch was resting in a moldy old cardboard box with nothing but the tattered remains of her outfit when she heard three voices coming her way.
“ I cannot believe that Silver Chance would restore our voices only for them to be powerless,” Adagio shouted in anger while kicking a can at the wall.
“ I know right when we still had our magic we were like running CHS and we even had the principal and vice principal under our control,” Sonata said but with less anger.
The mention of Silver Chance sparked Cinch’s interest and she crawled out of her box to speak with the Dazzlings.
“ Did I hear you three mention something about Silver Chance?” Cinch asked.
“ We did but why are you, interested lady?” Aria asked sarcastically.
“ Because I also have some beef with Silver because of him undermining my right to punish my students and the School Board backing him up I lost everything my job, my car, my house, even my dignity,” Cinch replied while motioning to her tattered clothes and moldy box.
“ Wow that was very brutal and I thought losing our magic was awful,” Sonata said feeling bad for Cinch.
“ Did you say magic? I think I might be able to help with that,” Cinch said as she pulled a circular device out of her blazer pocket.
“ What is that,” Adagio asked.
“ When a certain former student of mine left Crystal Prep Academy I raided her Secret Lab and found this hidden in one of her drawers. It's called a Spectrometer this device can absorb magic from anyone, however, I can't get this one to work for some reason,” Cinch explained.
“ Who are you anyway,” Sonata asked saying what her sisters were thinking.
“ Oh how rude of me I’m Abacus Cinch,” Cinch replied.
“ I'm Adagio Dazzle and these are my sisters Aria Blaze and Sonata Dusk,” Adagio said while pointing at her sisters.
“ Anyway back to my proposition since you three are experienced with equestrian magic and I have the device for stealing it I propose an alliance I give you three your magic back and you help me reclaim my school before that pink pansy Cadenza drives it down the toilet. Deal?” Cinch asked awaiting Adagio’s response.
It was a sunny morning and everyone was busy doing their own thing. Silver and Rachet were making repairs on Fluttershy’s runner and upgrading it. Lyra and Lightning were helping Silver’s mom with her fashion line. The upcoming opponents Silver was told about stilled weighed on his mind but that did not stop him from enjoying this peaceful day. As Ratchet added the final touch to Fluttershy’s runner Fluttershy herself came in.
“ Fluttershy you're just in time we just finished repairing your runner and let me tell you it wasn,t easy the crash really did a number on it we had to replace most of the vital parts and systems and replace the frame,” Ratchet said as he wheeled it out.
“ Thank you now I can focus on the upcoming citywide duel tournament,” Fluttershy said with a hint of confidence in her tone.
“ While we were busy in Los Pegasus Twilight told me about this huge battle royal style tournament that is taking place today and I figured since you and your team have two weeks before the next leg you guys would like to enter,” Fluttershy said before reverting back to her usual shy self.
“ Sounds exciting Ratchet would you like to enter too?” Silver asked.
“ Would I,” Ratchet said excitedly.
Silver rushed off to tell the girls about the tournament excitedly.
Ruby was busy working on the adjustments of the dress Lyra was wearing and asked Lyra about the battle scars that were still present on her body.
“ These are nothing to worry about the doctor said they should be all better tomorrow compared to Silver I was lucky but that huge scar of his is permanent,” Lyra replied.
“ Well the men in our family are some of the toughest fighters in the seven seas not even the sailors at the Salty Spitoon could compare to Silver and his father,” Ruby said before she heard a knock on the door.
“ Come in,” Ruby said.
Silver enter excited to tell Lyra and Lightning about what Fluttershy told him and ratchet. Silver blushed slightly after seeing what Lyra was wearing.
“ Sorry for the intrusion but Fluttershy told me and ratchet about a good opportunity to sharpen our skills for the next leg and I wanted to ask if you and Lightning wanted to enter with us?” Silver asked.
“ I'm definitely in,” Lightning said as she slammed her fists together.
“ Count me in as well,” Lyra said.
Ruby told Silver to wait outside while Lyra changed. After Lyra finished changing she and Lightning met Silver and Ratchet by Silver’s garage. All four of them took off for the Rich Dome to sign up for this citywide tournament and maybe pick up some new skills.
At the Rich Dome, everyone Competing was waiting eagerly for the games to begin. Suddenly a puff of smoke appeared on the center stage and out of the smoke was the current CEO of Kaiba Corp Mokuba Kaiba and the crowd cheered wildly until he silenced them.
“ First allow me to welcome the lucky fifteen duelists to the KC Battle Fest. Before we do introductions allow me to explain the rules of the competition this a Battle Royal style Action Duel where the entire city of Canterlot is the Battlefield and where we are right now is the starting point. Next, let's explain how these duels will work as everyone knows when one duelist challenges another they are required to accept that challenge but here is something you may find interesting if those duelists run into another active duel the format becomes a tag duel with all the stats of their duel still remaining however if you cut in on an active duel without fighting anyone you will take what is called an intrusion penalty and take 2000 points of damage immediately and this damage cannot be negated but don,t worry you won't be disqualified for it you will just be starting the duel with only half your life points so feel free to save your friends if you need to. Now onto the goal of this tournament as I said before, there are fifteen duelists competing and the last duelist standing wins and the winner will receive a very special prize. A very rare and one of a kind card made by none other than my older brother Seto Kaiba before he left. Now that I explained everything lets introduce the duelists,” Mokuba said as he pressed a button that caused the list of duelists to be displayed on the jumbotron.
“ One last thing I forgot to mention you see that thousand next to each of your names those are called Duel Points or DP for short. This is how we determine the rankings and the winner. Whenever a duel is started you each decide how many points your betting, however, the number can,t be higher than the amount the one with the most has. You lose a duel your opponent gets all the points you wagered and in the event of a tag duel or team up the winners will split the points they earned from that duel. If your DP total reaches zero you are out of the tournament so good luck and have fun, everyone,” Mokuba said.
As the crowd cheered louder Mokuba snapped his fingers and suddenly the entire city began to transform into a field with five different fields.
“ Welcome to the Action Field Five Great Nations,” Mokuba said as all fifteen duelists were warped to random points on the field courtesy of Blueblood corps newly finished and fully functional warp technology.
A few minutes later Silver found himself wandering around a desert landscape with all the building still there. Silver noticed a drone flying above him and remembered the starting point was the Rich Dome and concluded that the duels were being live-streamed back to the audience. As Silver kept walking he was suddenly ambushed by Rainbow Dash and she challenged him.
“ We may be friends Silver but for today we are enemies so no holding back on me,” Rainbow said as she prepared her duel disk.
“ I always fight with all I got that is a part of my creed, ” Silver said as he prepared his duel disk.
“ How many points shall we wager?” Silver asked.
“ does 300 sound fair to you?” Rainbow asked.
“ Sounds good to me,” Silver replied.
With the stakes set and the excitement in the air both Silver and Rainbow activated their duel disks and drew their opening hands.
DUEL Rainbow Dash:4000 Silver Chance:4000
“ I’ll start,” Rainbow said as she checked her hand. Rainbow saw she drew a good start and hoped Silver had no countermeasures. Rainbow pulled a card from her hand and made her move.
“ First I activate the Field Spell U.A. Stadium. The area of the desert around Silver and Rainbow was replaced by a futuristic stadium. Silver remember this from his tag duel with Rainbow and know what was coming next.
“ As I’m sure you remember when I Normal Summon a U.A. monster I can add another one from my Deck to my Hand and on the subject of monsters, I Summon U.A. Midfielder in attack mode. A soccer player wearing futuristic armor began kicking a ball made of electricity around before planting his foot on it.
U.A. Midfielder LV:4 ATK:1200
“ Now my Stadium’s effect activates since I Normal Summoned a U.A. monster I can add another U.A. monster to my hand so I add U.A. Rival Rebounder to my hand. A card slid out of Rainbow’s deck and she placed it in her hand.
“ Next I return Midfielder to my hand so I Special Summon U.A. Goalkeeper in Defense Mode. Midfielder tagged in another soccer player with futuristic armor only this one was more buff and took a defensive stance like he was guarding a goal.
U.A. Goalkeeper LV:6 DEF:2800
“ Finally I set two cards facedown and end my turn,” Rainbow said as two set cards appeared behind Goalkeeper.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his sixth card. Silver remembered how Rainbow’s deck worked and decided to slow it down.
“ First I’m activating the Continuous Spell Quiet Life when this card is in play when either of us Normal Summons a Monster we can't Special Summon a monster during that turn and vice versa. Rainbow was a bit upset that Silver shut her down so quickly.
“ I may not be able to use my tag out on my turn but I can still do this Activate the Trap U.A. Substitution,” Rainbow said as a trap with an image of midfielder going back to the bench and another teammate coming out to the field flipped face up. This card allows me to Special Summon a U.A. monster from my hand in attack mode so from my hand I Special Summon U.A. Rival Rebounder. A Basketball player wearing a cobalt jersey with futuristic armor appeared and took an offensive stance like he was ready to steal the ball from his opponent.
U.A. Rival Rebounder LV:6 ATK:2200
“ And since this was a Special Summon your spell can't stop my Rebounder’s effect since I Summoned him during your turn he allows me to Special Summon another U.A. monster from my Hand or GY so from my hand I Special Summon U.A. Right Wingman. A hockey Player in blue armor with a red hockey stick skated onto the field and slid next to Rival Rebounder.
U.A. Right Wingman LV: 7 ATK: 2600
“ But that not the end of my lineup when Right Wingman is Normal Or Special Summoned I'm allowed to Special Summon his partner U.A. Left Wingman from my Hand or Deck so I will do just that. Another hockey player skated onto the field but this one had a blue hockey stick and slid next to Goalkeeper.
U.A. Left Wingman LV: 7 ATK: 2600
“ Now that I have both Left and Right Wingman on my field your no longer allowed to attack my monsters because they both have the same effect that only allows you to attack them.
Silver was impressed with Rainbow’s combo. Silver tried to lock her and she locked him tighter but that did not mean he was going to give up so he pulled a card from his hand.
“ Not bad Rainbow you even set up a great defense but the duel is just starting so next I activate the Spell Next World by selecting one of your monsters I can Normal Summon a monster with the same level from my hand with no tributes required so I choose your Left Wingman. A carpet with a bunch of pictures depicting Indian deities appeared in the center of the field and Left Wingman was laying in the center of it.
“ What is that carpet doing to my Left Wingman?” Rainbow asked.
“It's just an illusion your monster is still on your field but back to my spell since Left Wingman is level seven I can Normal Summon my Deck’s Headliner without tributing so I Normal Summon my Buster Blader in attack mode. Buster Blader appeared out of the illusion on the carpet and ready his sword for battle.
Buster Blader LV:7 ATK: 2600
“ Like that will do any good thanks to your Quiet Life your not allowed to Special Summon this turn so your ace is standing alone this turn,” Rainbow said thinking she had this one won.
“ Your right I can't Special Summon this turn but I can Still do this, I equip Dragon Buster onto Buster Blader. Buster Blader’s sword was replaced with Dragon Buster’s imperial sword.
“ Now that Dragon Buster is equipped you are not allowed to Summon monsters from your Extra Deck But that’s not all I'm doing I also equip my newest monster Necro Buster Destruction Sword on to Buster Blader. Buster Blader’s imperial sword suddenly transformed into a knight’s sword with a bone like hilt and handle.
“ When Necro Buster is equipped your not allowed to activate effect’s from your GY but that's not why I equipped him, for now, I end my turn with one card facedown,” Silver said as a set card appeared behind Buster Blader.
“ My turn I draw,” Rainbow said as she drew her second card. Rainbow needed to think carefully before summoning this turn since Quiet Life would limit her to that summon method. Rainbow smiled after seeing what she drew.
“ First I Summon U.A. Midfielder in attack mode. Midfielder ran back onto the field kicking his ball around before stopping next to Goalkeeper and planting his foot on his ball.
U.A. Midfielder LV:4 ATK:1200
“ Now that my attack force is gathered I Equip my Rival Rebounder with the Equip Spell U.A. Powered Jersey not only does this give Rebounder 1000 attack and defense but any damage he inflicts is doubled so prepare to lose Silver. Rival Rebounder began to power up as his uniform became more futuristic.
2200 + 1000 = 3200
“ Now it's time for me to win this Rebounder attack Buster Blader. Rebounder started to dribble like crazy and then attempted a three-point shot right at Buster Blader. Silver started moving and noticed a clutch action card then grabbed it. Silver looked it over and decided to hold on to it for later and instead activated is facedown.
“ I activate the Continuous Trap DNA Surgery,” Silver called out dramatically.
“ Oh no that card changes all of our monsters to whatever type you want and knowing you I know where this is going,” Rainbow said a bit worried.
“ That's right I choose Dragon and you know what that means my Blader gains 500 attack points for each of your monsters. All of the monsters on the field began to turn into dragonic versions of themselves including Buster Blader who was powering up.
2600 + 2500 = 5100
The ball slid across the surface of Buster Blader’s sword and went flying back at Rival Rebounder nailing him right in the chest and into Rainbow Dash.
Rainbow Dash:2100 Silver Chance:4000
“ Nice turnaround but my monster is going nowhere because I activate Goalkeeper’s effect once during your turn I can Target one U.A. monster I control and during this turn, it cannot be destroyed by battle or card effects and I am using this effect on my Rival Rebounder. Rival Rebounder was covered in a green aura indicating its invincibility.
“ Nice save but I’m afraid I won because now that the battle is over I can Activate the Action Spell Battle Dance this card forces all monster on the field to switch to attack mode and they must attack this turn if able. Goalkeeper suddenly took an offensive stance and prepared to fight.
U.A. Goalkeeper LV:6 ATK:1000
“ Since you leave me with no choice Left Wingman attack Buster Blader and during the attack, I will activate the Trap U.A. Victory Shot,” Rainbow said as a trap with an image of a hockey player making a game-winning shot into the goal flipped face up. When one of my U.A. monsters declares an attack this card gives that monster an extra 300 attack points for each face-up U.A. monster I control until the End Phase so since I have a full team on the field that's a total of 1500 attack points. Left Wingman powered up before sending a knuckle puck flying towards Buster Blader.
2600 + 1500 = 4100
Rainbow Dash decided to use the attack as a diversion while she searched for Action Cards and luckily found one. I activate the Action Spell Miracle so my damage is cut in half and Left Wingman survives. Buster Blader used his sword to deflect the puck and nailed Rainbow Dash in the head with it.
Rainbow Dash:1600 Silver Chance:4000
“ Now it's Right Wingman’s turn to attack Buster Blader. Right Wingman did the same thing as his partner while Rainbow looked for more Action Cards to use. Rainbow saw another one in the corner of her Stadium and used it instantly. I activate the Action Spell High Dive this gives Right Wingman an extra 1000 attack points. Right Wingman powered up and made his knuckle puck shot.
2600 + 1000 = 3600
“ That's still not enough to beat me,” Silver said as he started looking for Action Cards now hoping to match Rainbow’s speed and stop her before the Battle Phase ends. Buster Blader deflected the puck back at Right Wingman destroying him and knocking Rainbow slightly off balance.
Rainbow Dash:100 Silver Chance:4000
Rainbow grabbed another Action Card and was disappointed with what she grabbed.
“ Well, Silver looks like you win there is no longer anything I can do to save myself Midfielder your turn to attack. Midfielder kicked an electrically charged ball at Buster Blader only for Buster Blader to send it back at him and finish off Rainbow Dash.
Rainbow Dash:0 Silver Chance:4000
WINNER: Silver Chance
Silver Chance: 1300 Rainbow Dash:700
“ That was a good game Silver and very impressive how you beat me during my turn,” Rainbow said as she and Silver shook hands.
“ I must admit when you summoned your Wingmen I thought I was locked out but you managed to hold out longer than I expected when I forced your monsters to attack,” Silver said before he and Rainbow went separate ways.
As the tournament went on many intense duels took place and a few duelists have already been eliminated. As Silver was going through the Fire Zone he saw Pinkie and Golden in the middle of a duel. The board was set up exactly the same way their last duel was and Silver noticed Pinkie was going to attack with Laugh Maker like last time.
“ I enter my Battle Phase and have Laugh Maker attack Crimson Dragon with Laughter Spark. Laugh Maker generated a smiley face with electricity and fired it at Crimson Dragon. Golden started searching for Action Cards like last time and this time he managed to grab one just in time. Golden wasted no time in activating it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Evasion so I dodge your attack. Crimson Dragon flew higher and dodged the electricity.
“ Yay looks like we can find out how things should have ended,” Pinkie said excitedly.
“ I have no other monsters that can beat Crimson Dragon so I end my turn lets see what you got Goldy,” Pinkie said.
6900 - 4000 - 400 = 2500
3400 - 400 = 3000
2200 - 400 = 1800
1600 - 400 = 1200
“ My turn I draw,” Golden said as he drew his sixth card. Golden saw the card he drew would have changed everything if he survived that day and now it was time to see how things would have turned out.
“ First I activate the Equip Spell Xyz Revival this allows me to bring back Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon in attack mode and equip him with this card. Dark Rebellion came out of a portal and the spell went into him.
Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon RANK:4 ATK:2500 UNITS:0
“ Next I activate the Spell Overlay Conversion this allows me to target two of your monsters and turn them into overlay units for my dragon so I will target your Silverclaw and Lizardraw. Both of Pinkie’s monster was absorbed by Dark Rebellion and then turned into overlay units.
0 + 2 = 2
“ Now that I have my dragon back I activate his effect by detaching two overlay units I halve Laugh Maker’s attack and Dark Rebellion gains that attack. Dark Rebellion absorbed his units and bound Laugh Maker with electricity and absorbed half his attack.
2 - 2 = 0
2500 /2 = 1250
2500 + 1250 = 3750
“ I enter my Battle Phase and have Dark Rebellion attack Laugh Maker with Lightning Disobey. Dark Rebellion charged at Laugh Maker while Pinkie started looking for Action Cards. Pinkie found one on top of a mound of hardened lava and grabbed it. Pinkie wasted no time activating it.
“ I play the Action Spell Take Flight this gives Laugh Maker an extra 600 attack points sure it may not save him but it will cushion the blow. Laugh Maker powered up before getting nailed by Dark Rebellion.
1250 + 600 = 1850
Pinkie Pie LP: 2100 Golden Rise LP: 1700
“ Not bad but let's see how you handle Crimson Dragon’s attack. Crimson dragon fired a crimson colored fireball at Pinkie who snatched another Action Card in time and used it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Weakness this causes your dragon to lose 1000 attack points until the End Phase. Crimson Dragon began to feel weak as its attack continued.
3000 - 1000 = 2000
Pinkie Pie LP: 100 Golden Rise LP: 1700
“ Not bad Pinkie but it's time to end this I activate the Spell Dragon Fire Blast,” Golden said as a Spell with an image of a dragon breathing fire from the sky appeared. This card inflicts 300 points of damage to you for each Dragon-Type monster I control so since I have two that's 600 points of damage looks like that's game. Golden’s spell fired a stream of orange fire at Pinkie and drained the rest of her Life Points.
Pinkie Pie LP: 0 Golden Rise LP: 1700
WINNER: Golden Rise
Golden Rise: 2500 Pinkie Pie:0 Pinkie Pie: Eliminated
“ Well Golden looks like my time in the spotlight is up best of luck with the rest of the tournament and don,t forget to have fun,” Pinkie said before being teleported back to the Rich Dome to join the others losers in the stands.
“ This has been a very exciting tournament so far ladies and gentlemen now before we continue showing you the action let's look at the board and see who is in the lead,” The Mc said as the list appeared again on the jumbotron.
“ And there you have it folks fifteen started five are out and now back to the action,” The Mc shouted as the Jumbotron returned to the drone camera.
Lyra wandered into the mist zone and noticed a silhouette hidden in the mist. The silhouette turned out to be Indigo Zap.
“ Prepare to duel Lyra and I'm putting all my points on the line for this one,” Indigo said while preparing her duel disk.
“ Sounds good to me I will do the same,” Lyra replied while preparing her duel disk.
DUEL Lyra Heartstrings: 4000 Indigo Zap: 4000
“ I will start,” Lyra said as she pulled a card from her hand. Lyra checked her hand and made her move. First I activate the Field Spell The Sanctuary in the Sky and I'm sure you already know what this does any battle damage I take involving my Fairy-Type monsters is reduced to zero but I’m not stopping there next I Activate Valhalla Hall of the Fallen when I control no monsters this card allows me to Special Summon a Fairy-Type monster from my hand and I will use it to Summon Mozarta the Melodious Maestra in attack mode. Mozarta slid down the Bifrost and sang her song.
Mozarta the Melodious Maestra LV:8 ATK:2600
“ Finally I set two cards face and end my turn,” Lyra said as two set cards appeared behind Mozarta.
“ My turn I draw,” Indigo said as she drew her sixth card. Indigo checked her hand and noticed she drew some good cards and acted.
“ First I activate the Spell Photon Lead this allows me to special summon a level four or lower LIGHT monster from my hand and the monster I’m summoning is Photon Gemini Twins. A pair of kids wearing space armor with photon energy flowing in it appeared and stood back to back.
Photon Gemini Twins LV:4 ATK:1500
“ And since this was a Special Summon I still have my Normal Summon and when summoning a high-level Photon or Galaxy monster my Twins count as two tributes instead of one so I tribute my twins to Summon Photon Caesar in attack mode. A knight in cobalt armor with gold trim carrying a shield with the same colors and a sword appeared and struck a heroic pose.
Photon Caesar LV:8 ATK:2000
“ And when Photon Caesar is Normal or Flipped Summoned he allows me to summon another one from my Hand or Deck to join him so here comes the second one from my Deck. Another knight appeared and mimicked the first one.
Photon Caesar LV:8 ATK:2000
“ Now that I have two monsters I overlay both of them to Xyz Summon a monster that will end this quickly. Both Photon Caesars turned into streams of yellow energy and entered a Galaxy-like portal and exploded.
“ Mighty Dragon of the galaxy lost between the void come to me now and tear my foes to shreds! Xyz Summon! Appear! Rank Eight! Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon! A dragon made of photon energy with hardened parts in certain areas and blinding wings slowly descended and unleashed a mighty roar
Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon RANK:8 ATK:3000 UNITS:2
“ Now I activate Cipher Dragon’s effect by detaching an overlay unit Not only do I gain control of one of your monsters but that monster also becomes an exact copy of my dragon with its effect negated however only the original can attack directly this turn go Cipher Projection. Galaxy-Eyes sent out waves of light that enveloped Mozarta and snatched her up and sent her onto Indigo’s field before she transformed into an exact duplicate of Cipher Dragon.
2 - 1 = 1
2600 + 400 = 3000
“ But don't think I'm finished just yet because now I’m busting out the Continuous Spell Cipher Interference while I control two or more Cipher monsters with the same name when one of them attacks its current attack points are doubled during damage calculation. Indigo was about ready to finish Lyra off until she remembered her set cards and noticed she drew the perfect card to secure her victory.
“ Almost forgot about your back row and to get rid of it I activate the Spell Galaxy-Eyes Mealstorm,” Indigo said as a spell with an image of Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon unleashing all its fury on a dead planet appeared. I can only activate this card while I control a Galaxy-Eyes monster and it allows me to destroy one Spell or Trap card on the field for each Face-Up Galaxy-Eyes monster I control and just so you know the monster I stole with Cipher Dragon’s effect counts as well so say goodbye to your face-down cards. Both of Indigo’s dragons unleashed a mighty blast of energy on both of Lyra’s set cards which revealed to be Defense Draw and Draining Shield.
“ Now that I have a clear shot it's time to battle Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon attack Lyra directly with Cipher Stream of Destruction and now Cipher Interference will double its attack points it was nice knowing you Heartstrings. The blast grew stronger as it came closer.
3000 x 2 = 6000
Lyra was sweating after seeing the attack come right towards her without any way to defend herself until a bird appeared right in front of her and took the hit for her.
“ Who said you could finish my friend off so quickly Indigo,” A silhouette said from inside the mist. Lyra recognized that voice and was very relieved to see her come to her rescue.
MK: Allow me to welcome the lucky fifteen duelists to the KC Battle Fest.
IZ: Mighty Dragon of the galaxy lost between the void come to me now and tear my foes to shreds! Xyz Summon! Appear! Rank Eight! Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon!
IZ: Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon attack Lyra directly with Cipher Stream of Destruction
The mist began to clear up and the silhouette revealed to be Lightning Dust who suddenly checked her Duel Disk and saw a message appear next to her picture.
INTRUSION PENALTY 2000 LIFE POINTS
Lightning was suddenly shocked and fried a little from her Duel Disk.
“ Where did you come from and how did you block my attack on Lyra?” Indigo asked frantically.
“ I was in the area and decided to help my teammate and to answer your second question I used the effect of my Ghibli the Searing Wind to block that attack you see when you declare a direct attack I can Special Summon this card from my Hand to take the hit so now your out of monster’s that can attack,” Lightning said while showing Indigo the card she used.
“ Fine I end my turn,” Indigo said as Galaxy-Eyes attack points return to normal and Mozarta went back to Lyra.
6000 - 3000 = 3000
“ My turn I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her fifth card. Lightning needed to be careful with Cipher Dragon on the field and needed to deal with it before Indigo’s next turn since she will use it to steal either one of her or Lyra’s monster and end this quickly.
“ First I Activate the Spell Feather of the Raven by discarding a Winged-Beast type Monster with 1500 or fewer attack points from my hand I can draw two cards and the monster I discard will be Blackwing - Kasai the Black Flame. Lightning discarded her monster and drew her two cards Lightning was pleased to see she drew her game changer and now needed to set the conditions for it.
“ Next I activate the Spell Foolish Burial this allows me to send a monster from my Deck to my GY and the monster I’m sending is Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor. Lightning pulled out her Deck and grabbed Vayu from it then sent it to her GY.
“ Now that the conditions are set I can Summon my secret weapon since I have exactly three DARK Attribute Monsters in my GY I can Special Summon Dark Armed Dragon from my hand. A black dragon that looked like a corrupted version of the Original Armed Dragon appeared out of a black void in the sky and unleashed a mighty roar.
Dark Armed Dragon LV:7 ATK:2800
“ How long have you had that card in your collection?” Indigo asked remembering what this monster can do.
“ This card has been a part of my deck for a very long time but I only take him out for special occasions like now,” Lightning said before continuing her turn.
“ Now I activate Dark Armed Dragon’s effect by banishing a DARK attribute monster from my GY I can destroy one card on the field so by Banishing Ghibli from my GY I destroy Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon. Lightning removed her card and Dark Armed Dragon unleashed a breath of dark fire from its mouth and caused Galaxy-Eyes to scream in pain as it was reduced to ashes. Lightning decided now was the best time to move in for the kill.
“ Now that your dragon is out of the way time to battle Dark Arm Dragon attack Indigo directly with Dark Luminizer Blast. Dark Arm Dragon gathered a sphere of black energy in his claw and then threw it at Indigo. Indigo started running away from the blast trying to find a clutch Action Card and thought she saw one in the mist only for it to be nothing and got nailed.
“ Finally I set two cards face-down and end my turn,’ Lightning said as two set cards appeared behind Dark Arm Dragon.
“ My turn I draw,” Lyra said as she drew her card. Lyra remembered that Indigo has one card left and her gut was telling her she needed to Beat Indigo this turn or she would revive her dragon and possibly summon a much stronger one next. Lyra noticed she drew an old classic from her mom’s days of dueling and figured it could work.
“ First I activate the Spell Soul Release this oldie allows me to banish up to five cards from either player’s GY and I chose to Banish both your Photon Ceasers, your Gemini Twins, Your Galaxy-Eyes Mealstorm, and lastly your Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon. A beam of light hit Indigo’s duel disk and went into her GY slot and banished all five of the declared cards.
Now that I banished all of your options time to win this Mozarta attack Indigo directly. Mozarta fired her score of music notes and Indigo began her search for Action Cards. Indigo grabbed one and looked at it only for her to be disappointed with it. The notes hit Indigo and the duel ended.
“ You got lucky this time Lyra but next time we duel I will be the one on top,” Indigo said before she was teleported back to the Rich Dome.
“ Now that was a great duel folks now let's check in on our next duelist shall we,” The Mc said as the monitor switched to the Stone Zone it showed Silver currently engaged in a one on four duel against Applejack, Rarity, Ratchet, and Golden each controlling a monster of one of the four Summoning methods.
“ For my next move I activate the Spell Destruction Sword Art: Accel Slash at the cost of 1000 life points my Dragon Destroyer can attack all of your monsters.
Buster blader the Dragon Destroyer prepared his mighty sword for battle while all four of Silver’s opponents were looking real scared right about now.
“ Time to start the countdown to victory Dragon Destroyer attack Master Diamond. Buster Blader rushed at Master Diamond and as Master Diamond tried to use his sword to fend off the attack it shattered along with Master Diamond.
“ Now attack Orea the Sylvan High Arbiter. Buster Blader unleashed a mighty shockwave that slashed Orea in two causing it to screech in pain before exploding.
“ And finally attack Odd-Eyes and end this duel. Buster Blader leaped into the air and unleashed all his strength into one final attack and caused Odd-Eyes to explode and Silver to win the match.
Silver Chance: 5000 Rarity:0 Golden Rise:0 Crimson Rachet:0 Applejack:0
Applejack,Rarity, Crimson Ratchet, Golden Rise: Eliminnated
“ Now that was an extremely impressive victory in all my year as an Mc I have never seen a one on four duel before let alone the one beating all four simultaneously and now let's look at the board and see where Silver stands after that impressive duel. The jumbotron changed to the ranking of the tournament and everyone was amazed by how many points Silver amassed during the course of this tournament.
“ Looks like we are down to our top five duelists ladies and gentlemen and my what a good group we have and now it's time for us to begin the next phase of the tournament this is going to be a five-way duel between our finalists and the rules for this one are simple first no one is allowed to attack until each player has taken one turn, Second there will be a limit of twenty action cards between your current positions and the center of the map. Third, this will be an all or nothing match so when a player’s life points reach zero all their DP will go to the Duelist who delivered the finishing blow and wherever you standing was when you lost will be your place in this tournament. Now let's get the finals rolling,” The Mc shouted as he snapped his fingers and all five Duelists activated their Duel Disks and their screens showed five different field displays all lined up in a pentagon shape.
“ Now for the turn order we are going from highest to lowest so since Silver has the most DP he will start us off than Twilight than Sunset than Lyra and finally Lightning so good luck everyone,” The Mc continued before Silver took his turn. Silver started running as he made his move.
“ To Start things off I Summon Buster Whelp in attack mode. Buster Whelp appeared next to Silver and flapped its wings hard to try and keep up with him.
Buster Whelp LV:1 ATK:400
“ When my Whelp is summoned I can add a Destruction Sword card to my hand so I will add Necro Buster Destruction Sword to my hand. Silver grabbed his card and proceeded to his next move.
“ Next I tribute my Whelp to summon my Buster Blader in attack mode. Whelp disappeared and in its place stood the monster Silver always calls upon in his duels.
Buster Blader LV:7 ATK:2600
“ Finally I set two cards facedown and end my turn,” Silver said as two set cards appeared behind Buster Blader and Silver’s display switched to the next player’s field.
“ My turn I draw,” Sci-Twi said as she drew her sixth card. Twilight remembered how Silver draws on the power of his opponent’s to win his duels and noticed she drew the perfect card to seal his power away.
“ First I activate the Continuous Spell Dimensional Fissure now any monsters that go to the GY are banished instead,” Sci-Twi explained as a purple hole opened up in the center of the Action Field.
“ Next I Activate another Continuous Spell Chaos Distill now any of my cards that are sent to the GY are Banished instead. A Large strange looking furnace appeared and unleashed some steam. Everyone was confused by Sci-Twi’s move because she activated two cards with similar effects.
“ In case neither of you is following all of this I just prevented all of us from sending monster’s to our GY and Chaos Distill is necessary for me to play these the Spells Steel Lamp and Lead Compass I can only activate them while I have Chaos Distill in play now I can Summon Alchemy Beast Salamandra the Steel and Alchemy Beast Leon the Lead from my Deck in attack mode. Both of Sci-Twi’s Spells went into her furnace and out of the furnace flew a medium-sized dragon made of steel and a lion made of lead.
Alchemy Beast - Salamandra the Steel LV:3 ATK: 500
Alchemy Beast - Lean the Lead LV:3 ATK:500
“ Finally I set one card Face Down and end my turn,” Sci-Twi said as a set card appeared on her field and her field display turned to Sunset’s field. As Sci-Twi ran she spotted the first Action Card of the duel and snatched it. Before Sunset could make her move Sci-Twi activated it.
“ Before your Turn begins I activate the Action Spell Hand Recharge this allows me to return the only card in my hand back to my deck and draw a whole new hand. Sci-Twi returned her card back to her deck and drew a whole new hand which Sci-Twi was glad about since she got what she needed.
“ My turn I draw,” Sunset said as she drew her sixth card. Sunset was impressed with what Sci-Twi did. Not only did she stop Silver from using the GY she also sealed away the effect of another of Silver’s go to cards as well.
“ First Since I have no monsters on my field I can Special Summon Junk Forward in defense mode. A platinum robot with a tailpipe appeared and took a defensive stance.
Junk Forward LV:3 DEF:1500
“ Next I summon Synchron Carrier in attack mode. An orange and yellow tow truck like robot appeared and parked right next to Junk forward.
Synchron Carrier LV:2 ATK:0
“ Now I activate my Carrier’s effect which allows me to Normal Summon a Synchron monster one additional time during my main phase so with this effect I summon Junk Synchron in attack mode. An orange robot with an ivory scarf appeared and revved its engines a little.
Junk Synchron LV:3 ATK: 1300
“ And even though they will all be banished I tune my Level three Junk Synchron with my Level Three Junk Forward and Level two Synchron Carrier to summon my ace. Junk Synchron pulled really hard on its ripcord and caused its engines to roar loudly before turning into three stars that then turned into three green rings that encircled Junk Forward and Synchron Carrier turning them into five stars that fell into alignment.
2 + 3 + 3 = 8
"Clustering wishes will become a new shining star! Become the path its light shines upon! Synchro Summon! Take flight: Stardust Dragon!" Stardust flew onto the field ready to fight.
Stardust Dragon LV:8 ATK:2500
2600 + 500 = 3100
“ I set two cards Face Down and end my turn,” Sunset said as two set cards appeared behind Stardust Dragon and the field display switched to Lyra.
“ My turn I draw,” Lyra said as she drew her sixth card. Lyra felt intimidated already by Sunset and Silver’s monsters but Sci-Twi was easy pickings since her monsters were so weak.
“ First I activate the Continuous Spell Valhalla Hall of the Fallen when I have no monsters on my field I can Special Summon a Fairy-Type monster from my hand and I will use it to Summon my Mozarta the Melodious Maestra. Mozarta elegantly descended down the Bifrost and began singing softly.
Mozarta the Melodious Maestra LV:8 ATK:2600
“ Next I use Mozarta’s effect to Summon Guardian Angel Joan from my hand. Joan elegantly descended from the heavens and landed next to Mozarta.
Guardian Angel Joan LV:7 ATK:2800
“ Finally I set One card Face Down and then end my turn by Activating the Field Spell The Sanctuary in the Sky,” Lyra said as her surroundings transformed into a cloud bank and her field displayed switched over to Lightning.
“ My turn I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her sixth card. Lightning noticed she drew her secret weapon right off the bat but no longer had a way to set the conditions for it. Even though she could not fill her GY she could still summon something to protect herself.
“ First since everyone has a monster on their field and I don,t I can Summon Blackwing Sirocco the Dawn without any tributes. Sirocco flew down and unleashed a screech.
Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn LV:5 ATK:2000
“ Next since I have a Blackwing on my field I can Special Summon Blackwing Gale the Whirlwind from my hand. Gale flew in and landed next to Sirocco.
Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind LV:3 ATK:1300
“ And finally I set two cards Face Down and end my turn,” Lightning said as two set cards appeared behind Sirocco and Gale then the field display changed back to Silver. As soon as Lightning ended her turn all five of them reached the center of the map ready to fight.
“ My turn I Draw,” Silver said as he drew his third card. Silver needed a way to get rid of Sci-Twi’s fissure and unfortunately, he had nothing to destroy it with so he decided to just attack.
“ Time to battle Buster Blader attack Salamandra the Steel. Buster Blader charged in and leaped into the air. Sci-Twi looked pleased with Silver’s attack and acted.
“ I knew you would do this so now I activate the Continuous Trap Elemental Absorber let's see you get past this. Another strange machine appeared on Sci-Twi’s field.
“ Do you honestly think that will stop me,” Silver said as is Blader came close to nailing Salamandra the Steel.
“ It will once I banish The Rock Spirit from my hand to activate the effect of Elemental Absorber now all EARTH attribute monsters cannot attack. Elemental Absorber spun and projected a symbol for EARTH and a rock wall erected in front of Salamandra the Steel making Buster Blader’s sword break from the impact thus causing him to retreat back to Silver’s field.
“ Fine, I end my turn by Equipping Dragon Buster onto Buster Blader. Buster Blader’s broken sword was replaced by the imperial sword Dragon Buster had.
“ My turn I draw,” Sci-Twi said as she drew her fifth card. Sci-Twi smiled at what she drew and wasted no time in activating it.
“ As I’m sure you may not know my Alchemy Beasts have the ability to attack directly but before that, I activate the Spell Breaking Point,” Sci-Twi said as a spell with an image of a martial artist breaking a boulder and reducing it to rubble. This spell doubles the attack points of all my Rock-Type monsters until the End Phase at which point they will all be destroyed. All of Sci-Twi’s Monsters began to power up.
500 x 2 = 1000 x5
“ Now who to attack first I know I will attack Silver first so I attack Silver with everything. All five of Twilight’s Monsters unleashed all their attack on Silver until he did something.
“ I don't think so I Activate the Counter Trap Negate Attack not only does this stop your attack it ends the Battle Phase,” Silver said as all of Sci-Twi’s monsters all came to a halt.
“ So you live to see another turn but I’m not done yet before my Spell destroys my monsters I activate another Spell called Black Process - Negledo I can only activate this card while Chaos Distill is in play and my hand is empty By banishing all of my Alchemy Beasts on the field I can draw two cards per beast. All of Sci-Twi’s monsters vanished and Sci-Twi drew ten cards. Sci-Twi was amazed by what she drew and continued her move.
24 - 10 = 14
“ Next I Activate the Spell Bronze Scale Just like most of my cards this one can only be activated while Chaos Distill is in play and this allows me to Summon Alchemy Beast Ouroboros the Bronze from my hand. Sci-Twi’s spell went into her furnace and out of the furnace came a snake made of bronze.
Alchemy Beast - Ouroboros the Bronze LV:3 ATK:500
“ But he won't be around for long because I sacrifice Ouroboros to Tribute Summon Silver Homunculus in attack mode. Ouroboros disappeared and in its place stood a rock creature made of silver.
Silver Homunculus LV:5 ATK:?
“ Before everyone asks why my monster’s attack and defense is undetermined my banished cards will determine them because for each of my banished cards Silver Homunculus gains 200 attack and defense so with sixteen cards currently banished that's a total of 3200 attack and defense. Silver Homunculus powered up.
0+ 3200 = 3200
“ But that's not all next I activate the Spell White Process - Albedo I can only activate this card while Chaos Distill is in play and it allows me to Summon Golden Homunculus from my Deck. A bigger rock creature took shape and made of gold appeared next to Silver Homunculus.
Golden Homunculus LV:6 ATK:?
14 - 1 = 13
“ Golden Homunculus gains 300 attack and defense for each of my banished cards so with seventeen cards now banished that's a total of 5100 attack and defense for my Gold and an extra 200 for my Silver. Golden Homunculus powered up along with Silver Homunculus.
0 + 5100 = 5100
3200 = 200 = 3400
“ Since my Battle Phase was ended I will end my turn by setting two cards Face Down,” Sci-Twi said as two set cards appeared behind her monsters.
“ My turn I Draw,” Sunset said as she drew her second card. Sunset could not go after Sci-Twi because of the two powerhouses on her field until she saw what she drew.
“ You may think your safe because of your monsters but I just drew a way around them behold the Spell Wind Slash,” Sunset said as a spell with an image of a cyclone slashing up a bunch of trees appeared. This card allows a WIND Attribute monster to attack directly so now Stardust can do just that. Stardust felt stronger from that spell card.
“ Now to inflict some damage Stardust Dragon attack Twilight directly with Cosmic Flare,” Stardust unleashed his white fire breath until Sci-Twi reacted to the attack.
“ Nice try Sunset but by Banishing Garuda the Wind Spirit from my hand Elemental Absorber prevents all WIND Attribute monsters from attacking and my monsters gain more power. Elemental Absorber spun and generated the symbol for WIND before sending a tornado to block the Cosmic Flare and extinguish it like a vacuum.
5100 + 300 = 5400
3400 + 200 = 3600
Sunset was in a bind now with two powerful monsters on Sci-Twi’s field and Silver preventing access to everyone’s extra deck her set card were useless.
“ Fine I end my turn,” Sunset said reluctantly.
“ My turn I draw,” Lyra said as she drew her second card. Lyra needed a way around Sci-Twi’s defenses and noticed she drew just what she needed.
“ I activate the Spell Mystical Space Typhoon this allows me to destroy one Spell or trap on the field such as Elemental Absorber. As the cyclone from Lyra’s spell came closer to Sci-Twi she reacted to it.
“ I thought someone would try this so in response I activate my Fake Trap when one of my Trap cards is about to be destroyed this card takes the hit instead. Fake Trap intercepted the cyclone and was destroyed.
“ Fine but don't think I'm done yet because next, I activate the Spell Fairy Aura,” Lyra said as a spell with an image of Honest covered in a deep blue aura appeared. This doubles the attack points of my Fairy-Type Monsters however they will be destroyed during the End Phase. Mozarta and Joan were covered in the same deep blue aura from the card Lyra played.
2600 x 2 = 5200
2800 x 2 = 5600
“ Now it's time to battle so first I will have Mozarta attack Silver Homunculus and I bet you don't have anything to block this. As Mozarta fired her score of music notes Sci-Twi proved Lyra wrong.
“ I do have something to stop you with and that is my Elemental Absorber by Banishing Diana the Light Spirit from my hand all LIGHT Monster on the field cannot attack. Elemental Absorber spun again then generated the symbol for LIGHT and summoned a bright light that blocked Mozarta’s vision and caused her aim to go off course. Lyra was expecting Sci-Twi to try this and reacted.
“ I knew you would do that so now I activate the Continuous Trap DNA Transplant this allows me to change all of our monsters on the field to whatever Attribute I want and the one I chose is DARK. All of the monsters on the field except for Sirocco and Gale were covered in a dark aura indicating they are now DARK attribute monsters.
“ Now that all of our Monsters changed Attributes we are no longer bound by your Elemental Absorber. Sci-Twi looked really nervous now that Lyra broke through her defense and started running for Action Cards.
“ Now that Elemental Absorber is not a problem time to continue and I will have Joan attack Golden Homunculus. Joan unleashed a blast of dark light and demolished Golden Homunculus before Sci-Twi could reach an Action Card.
“ Normally this is where I gain Life Points equal to your monster’s attack points but since it was banished instead of going to the GY that effect does not activate. Lyra felt like she won even though her attack made Silver Homunculus stronger.
3600 + 200 = 3800
“ I gave it my best so now I end my turn and during the Endphase my monsters are destroyed and banished. Mozarta and Joan exploded and were sucked into the fissure above.
“ My turn I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her third card. Lightning decided since Sci-Twi is unreachable she would focus on someone else first.
“ First I activate the Trap Dark Eradication,” Lightning said as a trap with an image of a card covered in black fire revealed itself. This card allows me to destroy one Spell and/or Trap for every DARK Attribute monster currently on the field and my opponent takes 400 points of damage for each card destroyed by this effect so thanks to Lyra’s Trap all of our Monsters are DARK Attribute so now I can Destroy five cards on the field so the first card I destroy is Dragon Buster. Buster Blader’s imperial sword was consumed in a Black fire before being destroyed and his original sword returned good as new.
“ Next from Twilight’s Field, I destroy Dimensional Fissure and Elemental Absorber. Elemental Absorber was set on fire and the fissure in the sky imploded.
3800 + 400 = 4200
“ And Finally I destroy Lyra’s Sanctuary and DNA Transplant nothing personal Lyra its every Duelist for themselves now,” Both of Lyra’s card was set on fire and the five flames each gathered on Lightning’s fingertips.
“ Now who should I inflict the damage too eeny meeny miny moe who the Biggest losey oh It’s Twilight,” Lightning said as she threw her flames at her and then burned her for 2000 points of damage.
“ Before I get to the best part I activate Gale the Whirlwind’s effect I target one monster on the field and halve its attack and defense and I use this effect on Silver Homunculus. Gale unleashed a whirlwind that chipped away at Silver Homunculus and shrunk it down a peg.
4200 - 2100 = 2100
“ Next I summon Blackwing Shura the Blue Flame in attack mode. A raven birdman flew down and landed next to Gale the Whirlwind ready to fight.
Blackwing - Shura the Blue Flame LV:4 ATK:1800
“ Now that my monsters are gathered time to battle Sirocco attack Lyra directly. Sirocco flew above and was about to rake his claws into Lyra but not before Lightning pulled a card from her hand.
“ And during the Damage step when one of my Blackwings attack I can send Kalut the Moon Shadow to my GY to give that monster 1400 attack points until the end phase. Sirocco gained power as his attack came closer and closer.
“ Lyra was teleported back to the stadium to watch the remaining four duelists continue.
“ Next I will have Shura attack Silver Homunculus. As shura charged in Lightning spotted an Action Card and grabbed it. After reading it over and seeing Twilight grabbed one too Lightning activated hers first.
“ I activate the Action Spell Over Sword this gives my Shura an extra 500 attack points during the battle. Shura powered up and manage to exceed Silver Homunculus attack just in time.
1800 + 500 = 2300
“ Like I will let you hurt me more I activate the Action Spell Evasion so your attack is now negated.
“ Think again nerd Over Sword has another effect you can’t stop the attack of the targeted monster. Shura continued its attack and shattered Silver Homunculus.
“ But I’m not finished attacking just yet because I now activate the Trap Urgent Tuning this allows me to Synchro Summon during the Battle Phase. But before Lightning could do it Sci-Twi chained her set card.
“ Before I let that happen I chain my Continuous Trap Macro Cosmos when I activate this trap I can Special Summon Helios the Primordial Sun from my Deck in attack mode. the whole duel field turned into outer space. Oh and just like before all cards sent to the GY are banished instead. Before Lightning’s Synchro Summon happened a mummy with a small ball of fire that looked like the sun appeared on Sci-Twi’s field
Helios the Primordial Sun LV:4 ATK:?
“ Now here is the part you might hate Helios’s attack points are 100 times the number of banished monsters so with fifteen monsters currently banished Helios is at 1500 attack points. Helios powered up but Lightning was not impressed since what she is summoning will beat that hands down.
0 + 1500 = 1500
“ No matter because I tune my level three Gale the Whirlwind with my Level Five Sirocco the Dawn and Level four Shura the Blue Flame to Synchro Summon a monster that will trump that mummy easily. Gale flew above and turned into three stars and then three green synchro rings that encircled Sirocco and Shura before turning them into nine stars that fell into alignment
LV4+ LV5 + LV3 = LV12
“Darkness descending from the sky, let fly your arrow of justice and pin my foes in place! Synchro Summon! Take aim: Blackwing - Teba the White Arrow!” A white bird man wearing a light blue tunic wielding a golden bow appeared from within the flash of light and landed ready to fight.
Blackwing - Teba the White Arrow
LV:12
ATK:3500
“ Nice monster but thanks to your Synchro Summon Helios gets stronger. Helios gained more power as Sci-Twi said.
1500 + 300 = 1800
“ Whatever now to take you down Taba attack Helios the primordial Sun with White Lightning Shot. Sci-Twi looked around for Action Cards and luckily found one just in time. Lightning was sure she was close to victory until Sci-Twi played her Action Card.
“ I activate the Action Spell Desperation when one of my monsters is being attacked this card doubles that monster’s attack points during the Battle Phase and if my math is correct and it always is Helios should now be stronger than Teba. Helios grew stronger and Teba’s arrow came closer.
1800 x 2 = 3600
Teba’s arrow orbited around Helios and then went flying back at Teba and destroyed him.
“ Fine I end my turn,” Lightning said as her final option disappeared before her.
3600 -1700 = 1900
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his third card. Silver was glad to see he finally drew something that could help him.
“ First I Activate the Equip Spell Silver Family Sword: KasaiŌkami and Equip it to my Buster Blader. Buster Blader’s sword transformed into a katana with a crescent-shaped blade near the handle. This gives my Blader an extra 1000 attack points. Buster Blader powered up and he prepared to strike.
3100 + 1000 = 4100
“ No hard feeling Lightning but I have to do this Buster Blader attack Lightning directly. Buster Blader charged at Lightning and slashed at her while she took it.
Lightning was teleported back to the Stadium and then saw why Silver attacked her.
1900 - 400 = 1500
“ Now I get it he eliminated me so he could drop Helios’s attack points,” Lightning said as she took her seat.
“ Finally I set one card Face Down and end my turn,” Silver said as a set card appeared behind Buster Blader.
“ My turn I draw,” Sci-Twi said as she drew her third card. Sci-Twi was glad to see she drew exactly what she needed to win this match.
“ First I activate the Quick-Play Spell Planet Alignment while I control Helios the Primordial Sun this alignment destroy all of your monsters and you each take 300 points of damage. The planets aligned with Helios and a beam of light formed.
“ My monster is going nowhere because I activate My Trap Metal Coat this equips on to my Buster Blader and protects him from being destroyed by card effects. Buster Blader was covered in a white glow that saved him from the light.
“ And I also activate A trap Synchro Shield this equips on a Synchro Monster I control and protects it from being destroyed by card effects. Stardust Dragon was covered in a green aura as the light faded.
“ Fine so your monsters are safe for now but if you thought my Primordial Sun was scary this next monster will really burn you up and to show you I activate A spell that is a mouthful Yellow Process - Kitolenics this allows me to tribute Helios the Primordial Sun and Summon Helios Duo Megistus from my Deck. Helios vanished and in its place was a bigger mummy with a bigger sun that had a smaller one orbiting around it.
Helios Duo Megistus LV:6 ATK:?
12 - 1 = 11
“ And Duo Megistus attack and defense is 200 times the number of banished monsters so with sixteen monsters now banished that 3200 attack points. Duo Megistus powered up and prepared to fight.
0 + 3200 = 3200
“ Now I activate the Spell Chaos Greed since I have over four cards banished and no cards in my GY I can draw two cards. Sci-Twi drew her two cards and smiled at what she got.
11 - 2 = 9
“ Perfect now I can win this so now I activate the Spell Equip Steal,” Sci-Twi said as a spell with an image of a thief stealing a legendary sword appeared. This allows me to take a equip card from a monster on my opponent’s field and changed the equip target to one of my monsters and the card i'm taking is Silver Family Sword: KasaiŌkami. Buster Blader’s sword reverted back to normal While Duo Megistus gained more power.
3200 + 1000 = 4200
4100 - 1000 - 3100
“ Now that I have the weapon time to get rid of those shields of yours and to do that I activate the Spell Solar Singer I can only Activate this card while I have Helios Duo Megistus on my field this spell lets me destroy up to two cards on your side of the field so I will destroy Synchro Shield and Metal Coat. Both of the declared cards were reduced to ash and Both Buster Blader and Stardust Dragon returned to normal.
“ Now it's time to win this Helios Duo Megistus attack Stardust Dragon. Megistus unleashed a barrage of fireballs at Stardust and destroy it.
“ Your done Sunset because you see Silver’s family Heirloom has another effect when the equipped monster destroys a monster in battle you take damage equal to that monster’s attack points. Megistus raised the sword above it and unleashed another fireball this time wiping out Sunset.
Sunset was teleported back to the Stadium to watch the final match between Sci-Twi and Silver. Even though Silver has the lead in Life Points that will definitely change soon.
“ And then there are two since there is not much else I do I end my turn,” Sci-Twi said.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his second card. Silver was at a huge disadvantage with Megistus looming over him and his families prized card being used against him. Silver checked his hand and had nothing he could do this turn.
“ I set one card Face-Down and end my turn,” Silver said as a set card appeared behind Buster Blader.
“ My turn I draw,” Sci-Twi said as she drew her card. Sci-Twi was very pleased with what she drew and wasted no time in activating it.
“ I activate the Spell Libra’s Verdict,” Sci-Twi said as a spell with an image of a maiden holding a scale appeared. This card can only be activated if I have less cards in my deck than you do and it forces you to mill until we both have the same amount left than we each draw two cards so since i'm down to eight cards you must mill until you have that many left. As Silver milled his card one by one they were sucked into the void of space.
31 - 23 = 8
“ Now we draw two cards. Both Silver and Sci-Twi drew their two card and Sci-Twi,s Megistus grew more powerful.
8 - 2 = 6
8 - 2 = 6
3200 + 1800 = 5000
“ Now it's time to end this Duo Megistus Attack Buster Blader and end this duel. Megistus send its fireballs flying at Silver. As the flames consumed Silver Sci-Twi was sure she won until the flames cleared and Silver was still standing.
“ What's the matter you looked shocked,” Silver said.
“ You should have been beaten how are you still standing,” Sci-Twi asked.
“ Take a closer look Twilight,” Silver said motioning to his Trap card.
“ You activated a Trap?” Sci-Twi said in a panicked tone.
“ That's right it's a card called Nutrient Z since Megistus was strong enough to wipe out over 2000 of my Life Points I was able to activate this card just in time so I received an additional 4000 Life Points before your attack did any damage.
“ I’m not beat yet Twilight I still have hope and I always will,” Silver added.
“ But not for long Silver remember I still have your Heirloom and since I destroyed your Monster his attack points are inflicted to you. Another Fireball hit Silver and this time he felt it.
“ You may have survived that but now I'm going to show you my ultimate weapon I play the Spell Red Process rubedo this allows me to Tribute Helios Duo Megistus so I can Summon Helios Trice Megistus from my Deck. Duo Megistus vanished and in its place came three mummies each with their own sun.
Helios Trice Megistus LV:8 ATK:?
“ And now for her attack points Trice Megistus gains 300 attack and defense points for each monster that is banished so with twenty eight monsters banished well see for yourself,” Sci-twi said as her triple threat gained power.
0 + 8400 = 8400
“ 8400 attack points that is a lot of power,” Silver said being intimidated for the first time.
“ That's right Silver and next turn you get to feel what it's like to get the ultimate sunburn so go ahead and make your final move,” Sci-Twi said with a hint of darkness in her voice.
Silver felt like there was nothing more he could do and was about to surrender until his element reacted and his top card glowed.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver shouted as he drew his card with all his might creating a rainbow trail of light. Silver saw it the solution to his predicament. Silver wasted no time in acting.
“ First I activate the Equip Spell Different Dimension Reincarnation by discarding a card from my hand I can bring back one of my banished Monsters and equip it with this card so I will discard this and bring back my Buster Blader. Buster Blader leaped out of a tear in the fabric of the universe linked to a tether.
Buster Blader LV:7 ATK:2600
8400 - 300 = 8100
“ So what all you did was lower my monster’s attack slightly you still can't win,” Sci-Twi pointed out.
“ I will with this the Spell Mirror Portal Return,” Silver said as a spell with an image of the wondercolts statue and the other end of the portal in a split screen appeared. This card returns all banished monsters to our decks and allows us both to draw a card. As all the monsters came rushing back into their owner’s decks Trice Megistus began to dim as if it was dying.
8100 - 8100 = 0
5 + 13 = 18
5 + 15 = 20
“ Now we both draw. Both Sci-Twi and Silver drew their cards and Silver decided to end it.
“ Time to win this Buster Blader attack Helios Trice Megistus and end this duel,” Buster Blader charged at Megistus with all he had destroyed them along with the rest of Sci-Twi’s Life Points.
“ And there you have it ladies and gentlemen after such an intense duel the winner of the KC Battle fest is Silver Chance,” The mc shouted as Silver picture filled the arena And Both Silver and Sci-Twi were teleported back to the Stadium. Mokuba asked Silver to come on stage and accept his prize.
“ Here it is Silver the card my brother was saving for a worthy duelist Buster Platinum a monster that exceeds Buster Blader may it aid you in future duels,” Mokuba said as the paparazzi began taking pictures of Silver holding his new card. As Silver and his team exited the Stadium Silver’s father showed up to remind him and his friends that the Southern Division selection match is about to start.
Silver and his team made it just in time to catch the final match on tv. Silver noticed that this time the guy from last time was not riding and that the other team was down to their last rider. Everyone got a sense of joy and seriousness from this women.
“ I Activate Trapeze Magician’s effect by detaching an overlay unit he allows my Stilts Launcher to attack twice so I will have him do that. Stilts Launcher took off and kicked the other guy twice and finished him off before he could react.
Asuka Atlas:2500 Duelist B: 0 Winner: Asuka Atlas
“ That's it folks after three days of intense action the winners and our southern division representatives are Team Nebula,” The Mc shouted as the team appeared on screen with their leader still showing that same bored expression on his face only this time Silver sense something dark and creepy coming from him. After the match ended Silver told his team that it was time to train and time to prepare for what may be their toughest challenge yet.
With the Final, Four Tourney coming up in four days Silver and his team were preparing to depart for Fillydelphia. As Silver packed his bags Ratchet came by to tell him the truck is all loaded and the others were waiting for him. Silver grabbed his luggage and met with everyone in the foyer. The truck pulled up in front of the mansion and Silver and his team got into the cab. Silver printed out the fastest route to Fillydelphia and told his driver to follow it. What Lyra and Lightning noticed was this route went through Appaloosa. Lyra asked if they had time to visit their friends in Appleloosa. Silver said they could since they still had three days to get to the hotel and check-in. Before they left Sunset and her friends arrived just in time to see them off.
“ Good luck you three,” Sunset and the others shouted in unison before the truck drove off.
As they drove past the city limits Lyra felt like she was reliving the time she and Silver went to Appleloosa only this time in a big rig instead of their runners. Hours have past and they reached the first stop on their road trip. Silver and Lyra noticed most of Appleloosa changed since they last saw it. The truck driver decided to stop by the gate to let Silver and his friends explore while he went to the nearest truck stop to refuel. As they entered the city Sky Stinger was the first to greet them.
“ Long time no see Silver and Lyra and I see you have a new member,” Sky said as Vapor Trail caught up to him.
“ Pleasure to meet you Sky I’m Ratchet Team Silverwing’s mechanic,” Ratchet said.
“ I see everyone did some renovating since we last came here,” Silver said noticing most of the modern conveniences.
“ Yep after Lotton’s execution all his assets went to Barbara and she brought our town to the twenty-first century,” Sky said as they all walked to the saloon to catch up. Once inside Silver and his team noticed all the decorations with their team logo on them But what was most noticeable was the big screen TV. Everyone in the Saloon noticed Silver and the others and crowded them. Sky told everyone to back up and let them through. Sky asked Silver about some of his matches including a certain one that really hurt him.
“ The scar may be permanent but it healed long ago besides it takes more than that to sink this battleship,” Silver said quoting something his dad said.
As Silver and Sky caught up Sky told Silver about a rumor he heard about one of the final teams.
“ Silver I know you four worked really hard to reach the final four and I already know you will not back down but I must warn you about the team that won the northern division they are three of the most dangerous ladies you ever met. It all started about a week ago while we were watching the final match of the Northern Division a sheriff from the County Police Station came by to place some wanted posters on the board and once the match ended the other team ended up in bad shape like their monster’s had real magic. All three of them looked like they suffered from frostbite which made no sense since we are in the middle of spring right now,” Sky said as he showed Silver their pictures. Silver recognized these three.
“ Do you know something about them?” Sky asked.
“ I have not met them exactly but when I and my team did our research on Team Skull Crush an urgent news feed came up about a trio of girls who escaped from a prison near Gardenia and these are those girls that escaped I never guessed they would be in this tournament too,” Silver replied.
“ Wait a sec if they are competing in the W.R.G.P like you said they are then wouldn't they be in the Western Division with you guys?” Sky asked.
“ The rules say you need to be an American citizen to qualify for this tournament they did not say you had to compete in the exact state you live in,” Silver pointed out.
“ The last team we thought Team Dazzling came from Canterlot City just like us but they competed in the Salt Lick City Qualifiers instead,” Silver added to further explain his point.
Sky asked how they planned to deal with these three and the teams from the south and midwest as well. Silver told him he and his team would cross that bridge when they get to it and for now enjoy the few moments of peace they will have before the fight. Silver showed Sky his new card and he was impressed with it.
“ Do you think Buster Platinum will be enough?” Sky asked.
“ That and some skill,” Silver replied.
“ Well let’s see what it can do,” Sky said pulling his duel disk out.
“You're on,” Silver said as he did the same.
As Sky and Silver positioned themselves in the town square everyone gathered to watch the duel. Lyra and Lightning cheered for Silver as the duel began.
DUEL Silver Chance:4000 Sky Stinger:4000
“ I’ll start,” Sky said as he pulled two cards from his hand. First I set the Pendulum Scale with Scale one Infernity Wizard and Scale seven Infernity Huntsman. Two columns of light shot up on Sky’s field in the left one a fiendish looking wizard appeared over a stylized one and in the right one, a three-eyed fiend with solid black skin wearing a red cloak appeared over a stylized seven.
Sky: ♦1___________7♦
“ Now I can Pendulum Summon Monsters between the levels of two and six simultaneously. Sky did just that has two streams of light came from the sky above.
“ I Pendulum Summon Infernity Destroyer and Infernity Beast. A fiendish looking hound and a scary looking fiend appeared on Sky’s field.
Infernity Destroyer LV:6 ATK:2300
Infernity Beast LV:3 ATK:1600
“ And finally I activate the Field Spell Infernity Nightmare Realm. Suddenly the bright Texas sun was blocked out by an eclipse and the town square transformed into a creepy landscape with dead trees and black fog. While this card is in play not only do all my Infernity Monsters gain 500 attack points but during my End Phase, all cards in my hand are banished until my next Stand-By Phase. All of Sky’s Monsters took a breath of the black fog and powered up.
2300 + 500 = 2800
1600 + 500 = 2100
“ And with that, I end my turn,” Sky said As his Wizard began to glow.
“ Oh and now that my hand is empty my Wizard’s Pendulum Effect goes into play as long as I have no cards in my hand and this guy is out all my Spell cards cannot be destroyed by card effects.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his sixth card. Silver was impressed with how Sky manage to upgrade his deck since they last dueled and noticed he drew into his new card right away but could not summon it yet because he lacked the cards needed to summon it. Silver decided to take a risk with what he was about to play.
“ First I activate the Spell Pot of Hatred,” Silver said as a spell depicting a red pot with a scary looking face depicting hatred appeared. By milling the top five cards of my Deck I’m allowed to draw three cards. Silver milled his top five cards ( Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, Dragon Buster Destruction Sword, Sprite Buster Destruction Sword, ClearWing Whelp, Buster Blader)
34 - 5 = 29
Silver than drew his three cards and was glad to see he drew exactly what he needed.
“ Next I summon Buster Whelp in attack mode. Buster Whelp appeared and looked frightened by the creepy scenery.
Buster Whelp LV:1 ATK:400
“ When my Whelp is Normal Summoned I can add a Destruction Sword card to my hand so I will add Necro Buster Destruction Sword to my hand. Silver added his card and proceeded to his next move.
“ Now I tribute my Whelp to Summon Buster Blader from my GY. Buster Whelp vanished and in its place, Buster Blader appeared ready to fight.
Buster Blader LV:7 ATK:2600
“ Now that I have everything I need time to test out my new card I tribute my Buster Blader to Special Summon Buster Platinum in attack mode. Buster Blader glowed and was replaced with a bigger and stronger version with platinum armor and a bigger sword also made of platinum.
Buster Platinum LV:9 ATK:3200
“ So this is Buster Platinum pretty impressive,” Sky said as the crowd also enjoyed what they saw.
“ If you think this is impressive let me tell you his effects First his name is treated as Buster Blader while on the field and in the GY buts that not the best part he gains 800 attack points for every dragon-type monster on our fields and in our GYs so you could say Buster Blader can now draw on the power of both his alleys and his enemies. As Silver explained the second effect Buster Platinum grew stronger.
3200 + 2400 = 5600
“ Time to Battle Buster Platinum attack Infernity Beast with Shining Sword Flash. Buster Platinum took off like a rocket and then leaped into the air and swung his massive blade like a guillotine. As Buster Platinum came closer Sky did something.
“ Impressive move Silver but I’m not out yet because I activate Infernity Huntsman’s Pendulum Effect while I have no cards in my hand and my opponent declares an attack I can Special Summon him and redirect your attack to him. Infernity Huntsman leaped out of the Pendulum Zone and on to the field and then drew out his mechanical scythe ready for battle.
Infernity Huntsman LV:4 ATK: 2000 + 500 = 2500
“ Yeah well, you're still taking damage when Buster Platinum destroys your huntsman. Buster Platinum repeated his attack and swung down on Infernity Huntsman destroying him and covering the field in a layer of smoke.
Silver Chance:4000 Sky Stinger:900
“ Impressive Silver you manage to inflict a ton of damage but I'm not out yet next turn things will swing my way,” Sky said. Silver knew Sky would do just that if he did not end things this turn.
“ During my Main Phase 2, I activate the Spell Seven Star Reincarnation,” Silver said as a spell with an image of Red-Eyes Black Dragon glowing with light energy appeared. By banishing a Level Seven Monster from my GY I can Special Summon up to two Monsters from my GY as long as their combined Levels equal seven so I banish Buster Blader from my GY and Special Summon Sprite Buster Destruction Sword and Clearwing Whelp from my GY. Out of two portals came a baby version of Clearwing Synchro Dragon and a blue whelp carrying a sword with a fairy wing design on the handle.
Clearwing Whelp LV:3 ATK:1200
Sprite Buster Destruction Sword LV:4 ATK:600
“ Now that I have them out I tune my Level four Sprite Buster with my Level three Clearwing Whelp to Synchro Summon my finisher. Sprite Buster turned into four stars and then four green rings that encircled Clearwing Whelp and turned him into three stars that fell into alignment.
“ mighty dragon that speeds through the boundaries of time and space rise from the ashes and shine your wings brighter than the sun! Synchro Summon! Roar! Level 7! ClearWing Synchro Dragon!” Clearwing zoomed onto the field and unleashed a mighty roar.
Clearwing Synchro Dragon LV:7 ATK:2500
“ Now for the part that will end this When Clearwing Whelp is used as Synchro Material for Clearwing Synchro Dragon you take 1000 points of damage while Clearwing gains 1000 attack points. Clearwing powered up and then unleashed a green sonic wave on Sky.
2500 + 1000 = 3500
Silver Chance:4000 Sky Stinger:0
Winner: Silver Chance
As the holograms disappeared Silver and Sky shook on a well-thought duel.
“ I must say Silver you definitely got much stronger since we last met,” Sky said while laughing.
“ We have been training for this tournament for weeks and now we are close to winning it,” Silver said while laughing with Sky. after all the excitement Silver and Sky decided to have a quick drink before Silver and his team got back on the road. Silver and Sky toasted to victory in the final four tournament and in the final match. As they finished their cider Lyra came in and told Silver the truck was here and ready to go. Sky and the rest of the town wished Silver and his team the best of luck before hitting the road again.
Eight hours later Silver and his team arrived in Tallahassee and they arrived at a truck stop just in time to call it a night. Silver decided to check on the back to see if everything is safely secured. Silver checked and everyone’s runners were still safely secured and all their tools were still in their drawers. Silver’s driver suggested they eat something before getting back on the road. Silver agreed and they all went to the diner that was built into the truck stop. Silver noticed most of the drivers were looking at him and his team like they were out of place.
“ Where are you kids going on a school night like this,” One of the drivers asked.
“ We are on our way to Fillydelphia for the Final Four Tournament,” Lightning said.
“ You four are Team Silverwing correct,” Another driver asked.
“ Indeed we are,” Lyra replied.
Silver and the others joined the truckers for dinner and told them about their many duels and how they survived up to this point. As they enjoyed their dessert Silver’s Driver told him it was almost time to hit the road again now that he has enough caffeine to get him through the night. Silver and his team said their goodbyes and got back on the road. Silver, Lyra, Lightning, And Ratchet went to sleep and the driver kept going on the long road through Georgia.
Silver woke up and noticed they were still on the road. Silver asked his driver where they were and he told him they were currently in West Virginia meaning they were close to Fillydelphia. As Silver and his driver were talking everyone else woke up and decided now would be a good time to stop for breakfast. They stopped by a truck stop near the border to Pennsylvania and decided to grab something to go and get back on the road so they can get info on the other three teams that survived the second round. As Silver and his team finished eating they arrived at their hotel and then unpacked their stuff. Silver went to the front desk to check him and his team in.
“ I'm checking in for Team Silverwing,” Silver said before the receptionist checked his reservations.
“ Ah yes Team Silverwing you guys are the final team to arrive your in the suite next to Team Nebula,” The Receptionist said while giving Silver four room keys.
Lyra and the others arrived just in time for Silver to give them their keys and to load their luggage for the bellhop to carry. They entered the elevator and just like last time reached the top floor and entered their suite. Everyone agreed with the same sleeping arrangement as last time and relaxed before the big event.
Meanwhile back in Canterlot City Sunset and the others were relaxing on the hill overlooking the outdoor stage until a girl with long orange hair blue eyes wearing a light blue mini dress with blue jeans and boots came up to them.
“ Excuse me but are you guys the Rainbooms?” The girl asked.
“ yes we are and you are,” Sunset asked back.
“ My name is Bloom and I have a question have you seen these three,” Bloom said while holding up a picture of three girls.
“ No, we have not,” Sunset said before another girl with long blonde hair tripped and knocked bloom into Sunset activating Sunset’s magic. Sunset saw into Bloom’s mind and saw all the battles Bloom and her friends had with these girls they were looking for. Sunset took a moment to recover before asking about her and her friends.
“ What exactly are you and your friends and why do you fight these girls?” Sunset asked.
“ What are you talking about Sunset,” Sci-Twi asked.
“ When Bloom bumped into me just now I saw into her mind and seen some pretty strange things and I see she and her companions are not human,” Sunset replied.
“ No point in hiding it now your right we are not human we are fairies and as you may have seen those girls we are looking for are a group of evil witches called the Trix and just now we noticed they escaped from the prison we made specifically for them and we have no idea where they are now,” Bloom said while helping her friend up. The rest of Bloom’s friend arrived just in time for introductions.
“ These are my friends Stella, Flora, Musa, Techna, and Aisha,” Bloom said before Sunset took her turn to introduce her friends.
“ Nice to meet all of you I,m Sunset Shimmer and these are my friends Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie,” Sunset said before Techna shared something with Bloom.
“ I have some good news and some bad news Bloom,” Techna said.
“Let's start with the good news,” Bloom said.
“ The good news is I found a huge lead on where the Trix are,” Techna said before pulling out a PDA.
“ And the Bad News?” Bloom asked.
“ See for yourself,” Techna said as she showed everyone a display of the Final Four Tournament bracket. Everyone was in shock over what they saw but the Rainbooms were even more shocked.
“ Why are you guys so shocked?” Stella asked.
“ If these three are as dangerous as you said they were then our friends may be in more danger than they ever were before,” Sunset said in a scared tone.
“ Do you guys know Team Silverwing?” Musa asked.
“ More than you know they consist of three of our close friends Lyra Heartstrings, Lightning Dust, and Silver Chance,” Sunset replied.
“ Then there is no time to lose we must stop them before it's too late,” Bloom said.
“ I’m afraid it may be too late already you see Silver and his team left for Fillydelphia yesterday and by my calculations, they should have arrived at their destination already,” Sci-Twi said.
“ And what Calculations would those be?” Techna asked.
“ Well it takes hours to drive from state to state and traffic is always a variable to take into account so if we add that to the usual travel time along with the fact a trucker could go for days without sleep Silver and his team should be relaxing in their hotel room by now,” Sci-Twi said as she showed her work on her tablet.
“ Not to mention getting there in time is a problem even with my super speed I would be too worn out before I could even reach the state border,” Rainbow pointed out.
“ Well there is one thing we could try but I'm not sure we could all fit,” Sunset said before pulling out her phone and dialing a number.
“ Who are you calling Darling?” Rarity asked.
“ Silver obviously I need to warn him before he and his team get hurt,” Sunset replied.
Meanwhile back in Fillydelphia Silver and his team were preparing for tomorrow’s duel. After Silver received the bracket for tomorrow he thought back to what Sky told him and informed his team to be ready to face some very dangerous foes. As they were preparing Silver’s phone rang and he noticed Sunset was calling.
“ Hello,” Silver said.
“ Silver you need to stop your in great danger,” Sunset said frantically.
“ If you're talking about Team Trix we already know and it’s going to take more than a little frostbite to take us down,” Silver replied.
“ Silver just stop before you guys get hurt you already proved your strength but this is not equestrian magic you're dealing with its something far more dangerous,” Sunset pleaded.
“ Team Silverwing never backs down beside we need to keep fighting we have an even tougher opponent ahead of us,” Silver pointed out before hanging up.
After that conversation with Sunset Silver warned his teammates about the danger they may face and despite that, they agreed to keep fighting. Everyone went to bed ready to face the Trix.
The next day Silver and his team arrived at the stadium ready to take on the Trix. As the other teams arrived the Mc prepared to make his announcement.
“ Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the final four tournament and now let's introduce the four teams that fought their way to reach this point so first up the team from Canterlot City California representing the west Team Silverwing,” The Mc shouted as Silver and his team entered the Stadium.
“ Next up we have the team from Maremont Florida representing the south Team Nebula,” The Mc shouted as Team Nebula entered the Stadium looking as fierce in person as they were on tv.
“ Next up the team from Seabrook New Hampshire representing the north Team Trix,” The Mc shouted as the Trix entered the Stadium acting like they were just normal people when Silver already knows the truth about them.
“ And finally the team from Aspen Colorado representing the midwest Team Diamond,” The Mc shouted as the final team entered the Stadium.
“ And now that we introduced our teams time to get things started so our first match will be Team Trix vs Team Silverwing good luck to both sides and now let's begin,” The Mc shouted as the fireworks filled the skies above the stadium.
Both sides prepared for the match and set up their stations. While Silver and Ratchet did their checks on their runners the Trix were gearing up for the first match. After everyone was ready the first duelists for both teams took their positions at the starting line.
“ Taking the first leg for Team Trix is the diva of lightning Stormy and taking the first leg for Team Silverwing is the musical prodigy of Canterlot City Lyra Heartstrings,” The Mc shouted as the crowd erupted in cheers and applause.
“ And now for the best part activating the Action Field Speed World V,” The Mc shouted as he snapped his fingers and caused some jumps, ramps, and half-pipes to manifest before both runners activated their duel disks.
“ DUEL MODE ENGAGED AUTO-PILOT STANDING BY,” A computerized voice said as both screens displayed a field display.
Both duelists took off and Stormy rounded the corner before Lyra and got the first move.
DUEL Stormy:4000 Lyra Heartstring:4000
“The first move is mine and to start things off I activate the Field Spell StormWitch Stronghold. A mountain began to rise from the center of the stadium and on the summit of that mountain was a medieval castle. As long as this card is in play all WindWitch and StormWitch monsters I control gain 600 attack points. And on the Subject of StormWitches, I summon StormWitch - Purple Spark in attack mode. A little girl with purple hair wearing a black dress riding a broomstick flew into the stadium laughing.
“ Now for the painful part when Purple Spark is Normal or Special Summoned I inflict 600 points of damage to you. Purple Spark summoned her wand and fired a small jolt of electricity at Lyra. When that jolt hit Lyra she screamed in pain like she was hit by real electricity.
Stormy:4000 Lyra Heartstring:3400
“ Like that, well there is a whole lot more where that came from and Since a control a StormWitch monster I can Special Summon the Tuner Monster StormWitch - Red Charge. Another witch flew in on her broomstick but this one had red hair and was wearing a tattered red dress.
StormWitch - Red Charge LV:3 ATK:1200 + 600 = 1800
“ And just like with Purple Spark when Red Charge is Normal or Special Summoned I inflict another 600 points of damage to you. Red Charge summoned her wand and sent a pulse of red electricity through Lyra’s body hurting her some more.
Stormy:4000 Lyra Heartstring:2800
Lyra was expecting Stormy to Synchro Summon by this point but Stormy had other plans for her.
“ Finally I set two cards face-down and end my turn,” Stormy said as two set cards appeared behind her monsters.
“ My turn I draw,” Lyra said as she drew her sixth card. Lyra was already weak and her turn just started. Stormy interrupted Lyra before she could make her move.
“ I,m not done with you yet loser during your Standby Phase I activate my Trap Power Short,” Stormy said as a trap with an image of a bolt of lightning causing a power box to explode flipped face up. This card inflicts 400 points of damage for each Thunder-Type monster I currently control so since I have two you take 800 points of damage. A bolt of lightning was fired from Stormy’s card and nailed Lyra from behind thus hurting her some more.
Stormy:4000 Lyra Heartstring:2000
“ Ok I’m getting sick of this so first I activate the Continuous Spell Valhalla Hall of the Fallen this allows me to Special Summon one Fairy-Type monster when I have no monsters on my field so I will use it to Summon Guardian Angel Joan from my hand. Joan descended from the Bifrost and prepared to fight.
Guardian Angel Joan LV:7 ATK:2800
“ But I’m not done yet next I equip Joan with the Equip Spell Melodious Flute of Healing I can only equip this card to a Fairy-Type monster and when you use an effect that inflicts damage this flute increases my Life Points by that amount instead. Joan began playing a crimson flute and suddenly the whole stadium was filled with her peaceful melody.
“ Now that I stopped you from hurting me further Time to Battle Joan attack Red Charge. Joan fired a beam of concentrated light at Red Charge but Stormy was prepared for it.
“ I knew you would go after my monsters so now I activate my Trap Urgent Tuning now I can Synchro Summon during the Battle Phase so I will do just that by tuning my Level three red Charge with my Level four Purple Spark to Synchro Summon a creature that will wipe your angel off the field. Red charge turned into three stars and then three green rings that encircled Purple Spark and turned her into four stars that fell into alignment.
4 + 3 = 7
“ From the highest heavens, I call upon the queen of lightning and command her to strike my foe down! Synchro Summon! Strike! Level Seven! StormWitch - Thunder Queen!
A woman wearing a regal black robe with long purple hair and a mighty staff that could summon the elements appeared and laughed menacingly.
“ Regardless I continue my attack,” Lyra said while looking for Action Cards and grabbed one that appeared above her. Lyra wasted no time activating it.
“ I activate the Action Spell High Dive this gives Joan an extra 1000 attack points looks like I still win. Joan began to power up before striking at Thunder Queen.
2800 + 1000 = 3800
“ Nice try but Thunder Queen cannot be destroyed by Battle or Card Effects on the turn she was successfully Synchro Summoned,” Stormy retorted before Lyra retorted back.
“ Yeah well because of the battle you still take damage. Stormy was suddenly hit by the damage from Joan.
Stormy:3400 Lyra Heartstring:2000
“ I end my turn by setting two cards face down,” Lyra said as three set cards appeared behind Joan.
3800 - 1000 = 2800
“ My turn I draw,” Stormy said as she drew her card. Stormy was furious now that her burn effects were pointless now but still kept fighting. Stormy saw what she drew and smiled.
“ First I activate the Spell Pot of Hatred by milling five cards from my deck I can draw two cards. Stormy milled her top five cards ( WindWitch - Glass Bell, WindWitch - Ice Bell, StormWitch - Green Jolt, WindWitch - Gust Bell, StormWitch - White Flash) then she drew her two cards and smiled at what she drew.
“ Now it's time I showed you something more powerful but First I activate the Spell WindWitch Storm Front,” Stormy said as a spell with an image of Glass Bell and Ice Bell calling forth a tornado appeared. By paying 500 life points I can Special Summon up to two Wind Witch Monsters from my GY in Defense mode so welcome back my Wind Witch - Glass Bell and Wind Witch - Ice Bell. Two witches flew out of the sky one with a white outfit and teal hair and another in a similar outfit but with ice blue hair.
WindWitch - Glass Bell LV:4 DEF:1500
WindWitch - Ice Bell LV:3 DEF:1000
Stormy:2900 Lyra Heartstring:2000
“ Since I Special Summoned Glass Bell I can add a Wind Witch monster from my deck to my hand so I will add Windwitch - Snow Bell to my hand. Stormy added her card to her hand and then used it.
“ Next I summon WindWitch - Snowbell. A small little bell with wings on top of it and sapphires for eyes appeared and mimicked the sound of a doorbell.
WindWitch - Snowbell LV:1 ATK:100 + 600 = 700
“ Now that I have everything I need I will start by tuning my Level four Ice Bell with my Level three Glass Bell to Synchro Summon my second wave. Ice Bell flew into the air and flew back down faster before bursting into four stars and then into four green rings that Glass Bell flew into before turning into three stars that fell into alignment.
3 + 4 = 7
“ Winds of power and magic converge and become a force of great strength! Synchro Summon! Blow through! Level seven! WindWitch - Winter Bell!
A creature made of ice began to manifest and unleashed a light jingle.
WindWitch - Winter Bell LV:7 ATK:2400
“ But that's not the end because now I tune my Level one Snow Bell with my Level Seven Winter Bell to Synchro Summon an even stronger creature that is sure to blow you away,” Snow Bell turned into a single star and then a single ring that encircled Winter Bell and turned her into seven stars that fell into alignment.
“ Fearsome winds that blow through everything become frigid and freeze my opponents in eternal slumber! Synchro Summon! Ice her! Level Eight! WindWitch - Blizzard Bell!
A Witch with white hair wearing a regal sapphire dress riding on a broomstick with a medium sized silver bell on the front appeared and unleashed a very sinister laugh.
WindWitch - Blizzard Bell LV:8 ATK:3000 + 600 = 3600
“ Now you're in for it loser when Blizzard Bell is successfully Synchro Summoned all cards on the field are destroyed and you take 300 points of damage for each card so with three cards on my field and five on yours that's 2400 points of damage enjoy the frostbite loser. Blizzard Bell unleashed a mighty blizzard onto the field and everything was starting to freeze over. Lyra was scrambling for ideas until the intense wind from the blizzard blew a clutch Action Card her way. Lyra caught it and smiled after seeing what she grabbed and activated it.
“ Sorry Stormy but your blizzard is canceled I activate the Action Spell Spirit Sealing this negates Blizzard Bell’s effects until the end of the turn. Blizzard Bell was tagged with a spirit tag that drained her power.
“ Fine but I still have my monster’s attacks to hit you with so I will start by having Blizzard Bell attack your Joan with White Out Flash. Blizzard Bell sent out a concentrated blizzard aimed for Joan. Lyra reacted to the attack by using one of her set cards.
“ I activate my Trap Draining Shield not only does this stop your attack I also gain Life Points equal to your attacking monster’s attack point. A forcefield appeared around Lyra and the Blizzard was absorbed by it as Lyra grew stronger.
Stormy:2900 Lyra Heartstring:5600
“ Yeah well, I still have another attack loser lets see you dodge this Thunder Queen attack her Joan with Thunderbolt Barrage. Thunder Queen unleashed a whole bunch of Lightning bolts from the sky and sent them flying towards Joan. Lyra was worried until she spotted another Action Card but unfortunately so did Stormy. Stormy hit the gas on her runner and out sped Lyra thus winning her the Action Card. Stormy was not happy with what she grabbed but had no choice but to use it.
“ I activate the Action Trap Battle End this ends the Battle Phase and we both gain 600 Life Points. Both Lyra and Stormy were covered in a blue aura.
Stormy:3500 Lyra Heartstring:6200
“ Don,t think you're out of the woods yet loser because on my next turn your finished but for now I end my turn.
“ My turn I draw,” Lyra said as she drew her second card. Lyra felt close to losing unless she could take down Stormy’s monsters. Lyra noticed she drew exactly what she needed.
“ First I summon Freya, Spirit of Victory in attack mode. Freya appeared out of a puff of pink smoke and began to cheer.
“ Like that is going to stop me your little cheerleader doesn't hold a candle to my monsters,” Stormy said mockingly.
“ Maybe but since she is on my field all Fairy-Type monster I control gain 400 attack points and as long as I have another Fairy-Type monster out you can't attack her. Stormy was a bit annoyed by this sudden move.
“ Next I activate the Spell Card of Sanctity now we both draw until we both have six cards in our hand. Both Lyra and Stormy drew until they both had six cards in their hand. Lyra was glad she drew more options.
“ Next up I activate the Spell Fairy Guide,” Lyra said as a spell with an image of a blue pixie guiding a brave knight appeared. This card allows me to Special Summon a Level Five or higher Fairy-Type Monster from my hand and with it I Special Summon Mozarta the Melodious Maestra in attack mode. Mozarta sang as she landed next to Freya.
Mozarta the Melodious Maestra LV:8 ATK:2600 + 400 = 3000
“ What are you planning none of your monsters can beat me and you just made me one step closer to crushing you,” Stormy said even more furiously.
“ They will once I play the Quick-Play Spell Double Cyclone by destroying one of my Spell or Traps I can destroy one of yours so I will destroy my Hall of the Fallen along with your Stronghold. Two tornadoes appeared the first one destroyed Lyra’s Spell and then combined with the other one and destroyed Stormy’s castle along with the mountain it once stood upon.
3200 - 600 = 2600
3600 - 600 = 3000
“ With your stronghold now destroyed my monsters can now win against yours but first I will use Mozarta’s effect to Summon Priestess of the Sky from my Hand. A woman with long blonde hair wearing a golden greek dress wielding an enchanted gold sword appeared and prepared to fight.
Priestess of the Sky LV:7 ATK:2500 + 400 = 2900
“ Before I get to what my Priestess can do I think a change in scenery is in order so I activate my Field Spell The Sanctuary in the Sky. A cloud bank formed and a temple formed on top of it.
“ While this card is in play all battle damage involving my Fairy-Type monsters is reduced to 0 and now that my Sanctuary is in play my Priestess’s effects activate first all effect Damage you take is doubled and all effects that restore my Life points are doubled so looks like I win. Lyra thought she now had the edge until Stormy noticed an Action Card high above and used the half pipe to grab it. Stormy was glad she grabbed something that could help her this time.
“ Time to break through your combo loser I activate the Action Spell Elimination not only does this destroy your strongest monster but you also take 1000 points of damage. Stormy thought she had this one until Lyra made your move.
“ I don't think so I activate the Counter Trap Sentinels in the Sky,” Lyra said as a trap with an image of divine angels shooting light arrows at an incoming dragon appeared. I can only activate this trap while Sanctuary in the Sky is on my field and when you target my cards with an effect that destroys them not only does this negate that effect you also take 800 points of damage and since my Priestess is on the field that damage is doubled so now you take 1600 points of damage. The sentinels from the card appeared and fired a barrage of light arrows at Stormy’s action card and destroyed it. The remaining arrows were powered up and struck Stormy hard.
Stormy:1900 Lyra Heartstring:6200
“ So that's why you would risk letting me draw more cards so you could reach your Sanctuary and set up this combo,” Stormy said in shock.
“ That's right and now that my cards are in place time to battle Joan attack Blizzard Bell. Joan gathered light energy and fired it at Blizzard Bell. Story reacted to the attack.
“ If you think I’m letting you destroy my monster your crazy I activate the Effect of WindWitch - Gust Bell from my GY by banishing her I can prevent a WindWitch Monster I control from being destroyed in battle. An afterimage of a girl with white hair riding a broomstick appeared and formed a wall of wind around Blizzard Bell sending the light energy upwards.
“ So you still take the damage from my attack. Stormy was suddenly hit by the energy that was deflected.
Stormy:1700 Lyra Heartstring:6200
“ You may have survived one of my attacks but I still have two more let's see you dodge this Mozarta attack Thunder Queen. Mozarta summoned her baton and fired a score of music notes at Thunder Queen. Stormy was irritated until she noticed a clutch Action Card above her and grabbed it. She looked it over and activated it.
“ Looks like I live this round I activate the Action Spell Double Dodge this allows me to block two attacks so it looks like your all out of attacks. Lyra felt like she could not end this.
“ Fine, I end my turn by setting one card Face Down,” Lyra said as a set card appeared behind her monsters.
“ My turn I draw,” Stormy said as she drew her seventh card. Stormy had so many options now and took her time deciding what she should do. Stormy decided to show Lyra her ultimate weapon and try to finish her with it.
“ First I activate the Spell WindStorm Fusion,” Stormy said as a spell with an image of Winter Bell and thunder Queen fusing together. This allows to Fusion Summon a Fusion Monster that lists a WindWitch or StormWitch monster as material using monsters on my field and/or in my hand so I will Fuse Blizzard Bell and Thunder Queen to Fusion Summon my ultimate weapon. Blizzard Bell and Thunder Queen rose up and began spinning in the fusion vortex.
“ Mighty Queen that commands the elements of nature combine with the head witch of the frozen north and become the ultimate force of nature! Fusion Summon! Appear! Level Twelve! Ultimate WeatherWitch - Hurricane Empress! A witch wearing a regal golden dress with some silver storm and wind designs on it wielding a golden two-headed snake like scepter with a topaz in one mouth and an emerald in the other appeared and unleashed a very ominous laugh.
“ Pretty strong Monster you have too bad you can't hurt me with it,” Lyra pointed out.
“ Not yet she can't because when she is successfully Fusion Summoned she destroys all cards on the field other than herself and you take 800 points of damage for each card destroyed so since she is the only card on my field I have nothing to destroy but you have eight cards on your field so that 6400 points of damage coming your way looks like its game over you-you loser. Hurricane Empress unleashed 100 mph winds on the field and the stadium was being torn apart like it was caught in the middle of an actual category five hurricane as All of Lyra’s card were swept away by the winds and Stormy was about to celebrate her victory until Lyra came out alive and still in the game.
Stormy:1700 Lyra Heartstring:1800
“ That’s impossible how are you still standing my Monster’s effect should have reduced your life points to 0?” Stormy asked shocked by what she was seeing.
“ It would have is not for my Trap Fairy Bond this card restored my Life points by 500 for every Fairy-Type monster I controlled so I was able to recover enough life to survive your Hurricane,” Lyra said while looking for Action Cards that were not blown away by the wind. Lyra noticed one of the Action Cards falling and grabbed it just in time. Lyra knew she was done for and decided to use the Action Card she grabbed to deliver one final blow before Stormy crushed her.
“ I may be going down but not before I take some of your life with me behold the Action Spell Phoenix Arrow this inflicts 1500 points of damage to you. The horn on Lyra’s runner fired an arrow made of fire that took the shape of a phoenix and nailed Stormy for some major damage.
Stormy:200 Lyra Heartstring:1800
“ Time for me to finish you Hurricane Empress attack this loser directly with Ultimate Gale Force Slash. Hurricane Empress conjured up a massive tornado that sent a barrage of compressed blades made of wind that were sent flying towards Lyra. Silver and Lightning were now staring at what may be Lyra’s end. Lyra was ready to accept her doom until a life-saving Action Card that was swept up by the severe winds from earlier fell into Lyra’s lap and she swiftly activated it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Evasion looks like I’m not dying here or anywhere today Stormy because I dodge your assault. Lyra maneuvered through the blades like an expert and then made it safely out of the storm.
“ You may have dodged that but let's see you dodge my Empress’s effect once per turn I can target a WindWitch or StormWitch monster In my GY and you take 400 points of damage times that monster’s level so I target Blizzard Bell and since she is Level eight that's 3200 points of damage lets see you avoid this. Hurricane Empress sent of whirlwind flying out of the emerald on her scepter and Lyra was hit with enough force to rip her riding suit in certain places but luckily not damaging the baton for her team.
Stormy:200 Lyra Heartstring:0 WINNER:Stormy
Lyra droved back to her team’s pit and passed the baton to Lightning who was waiting patiently for your turn.
“ Be careful out there Lightning these girls have the ability to inflict real damage and I have a feeling this is just the tip of the iceberg,” Lyra said as she passed the baton to Lightning.
“ Relax Lyra thanks to you Stormy is now hanging on by a thread and I doubt all three of them use the same deck so once she’s out the Empress will not be able to use her effect,” Lightning said before taking off.
Silver told Lyra to head to the infirmary to have the cuts she sustained looked at and treated. Lyra did just that while Silver kept his eyes on the duel.
Five minutes earlier in the skies above Sunset and her friends both old and new were riding in the private jet Silver gave Sunset permission to use for when they departed for Manehattan but Sunset told the pilot they needed to leave much earlier since it was a literal matter of life and death. As they were flying over Virginia the pilot noticed a massive tornado appear on the horizon and then noticed it disappear a bit after it formed. The pilot found it strange how a tornado would appear in the middle of sunny skies.
“ That is most certainly Stormy’s handy work but what are those small things that are slowly coming down,” Techna asked noticing the specs.
“ My guess Action Cards whatever Stormy did must have swept them up and now the match has turned into a matter of luck,” Sunset replied.
“ How long before we get there,” Stella asked impatiently.
“ Assuming the weather does not change again five minutes,” The Pilot said through the intercom.
As they flew closer to the Airfield in Fillydelphia the first leg of the duel ended and a much greater opponent was waiting in the wings.
Sunset and the group finally landed in Fillydelphia and rushed to find the stadium where the match was taking place. Luckily for them, it was close and everyone ran as fast as they could to get there before things escalated.
Meanwhile back in the Stadium Lightning took off and prepared for her match.
“ And now taking the second leg for Team Silverwing is Lighting Dust,” The Mc shouted as Lightning caught up to Stormy and drew her opening hand.
DUEL Stormy:200 Lightning Dust:4000
“ My turn I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her sixth card. Stormy may be down to her last 200 life points but her monster was still towering over her. After seeing her hand Lightning suddenly saw her strategy manifest before her.
“ First I summon Blackwing - Fane the Steel Chain in attack mode. A raven-like bird dressed as a ninja appeared and took a fighting stance.
Blackwing - Fane the Steel Chain LV:2 ATK:500
“ And since I control a Blackwing Monster I can Special Summon Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind from my hand as well. Gale flew down and took her position next to Fane.
Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind LV:3 ATK:1300
“ Since I now control exactly two Blackwing monsters I can Special Summon this next monster by halving its attack and defense points so come on out Blackwing - Revali the Sharp Shooter. A blue birdman wearing a blue tunic pulled out a golden bow and prepared to fire it.
“ Now that I have my monsters out I Activate Gale’s effect once per turn Gale halves one of your monster’s attack and defense points. Gale unleashed a whirlwind on Hurricane Empress and lowered her power.
5000 - 2500 = 2500
“ Now I tune my level three Gale the Whirlwind with my Level three Revali the Sharp Shooter to synchro summon the bird that will dethrone your empress. Gale turned into three stars and then three rings that encircled Revali and turned him into three stars that fell into alignment.
“ Darkness rising from the depth of the abyss shoot my foes and bring me victory! Synchro Summon! Shoot them all! Level Six! Assault Blackwing - Kageboushi the Great Sniper!,”
A birdman wearing green futuristic armor carrying a Hecate II with some extra modifications appeared and began to take aim.
Assault Blackwing - Kageboushi the Great Sniper LV:6 ATK: 2800 + 1000 = 3800
“ When Revali is used as Synchro Material for a Blackwing Synchro Monster that monster gains 1000 attack points,” Lightning pointed out as her monster got stronger.
As Lightning was gearing up to attack A Clutch Action Card landed in Stormy’s lap while the rest of the cards that were blown away finally came back to earth but scattered in different places on the track. Stormy wasted on time in activating it before Lightning’s attack.
“ I’m not going down that easy loser because before you try to finish me I activate the Action Spell Phoenix Elixir this restores my Life points by 2000. Stormy felt her strength come back as Lightning watched in disbelief.
Stormy:2200 Lightning Dust:4000
“ Fine but my sniper has an effect that will seal my victory but before I show you I set Two cards face-down. Two set cards appeared behind Fane and Kageboushi.
Now I enter my Battle Phase and I will have Kageboushi attack Hurricane Empress with Black Bullet Scatter Shot. Kagebushi locked on to Hurricane Empress and then fired a black bullet that then split into multiple bullets that were about to hit their target in its vital spots until Stormy reacted to the attack.
“ My monster is going nowhere because by Banishing StormWitch - Green Jolt from my GY Hurricane Empress cannot be destroyed by this battle. A green forcefield appeared around Hurricane Empress and blocked the bullets.
“ So what you're still going to take damage,” Lightning pointed out as the bullets went past Hurricane Empress and struck Stormy instead.
Stormy:900 Lightning Dust:4000
“ I'm not done yet because my Fane the Steel Chain has the ability to attack directly even when you still have monsters out so I will have him do just that. Fane leaped into the air and then threw a kunai at Stormy with perfect precision and accuracy. Lightning noticed an Action card up ahead and grabbed it while making the turn. Lightning smiled after seeing what she just grabbed.
“ I activate the Action Spell Over Sword which will boost Fane’s attack by 500 which is just what I need to end this. Fane’s kunai picked up speed as Fane grew stronger.
500 + 500 = 1000
“ That makes no difference because by Banishing StormWitch - White Flash from my GY I can negate your attack. A bright white light flashed in an attempted to blind Fane only for it to fail.
“ Nice try but when a monster targeted by Over Sword attacks that attack cannot be stopped so it looks like I win,” Lightning said as the kunai nailed Stormy in the chest and drained the rest of her Life Points and her runner to emit smoke.
Stormy:0 Lightning Dust:4000
WINNER: Lightning Dust
Stormy pulled over next to Darcy and handed the baton to her along with her ace monster.
“ That loser may have won this battle but not the war,” Stormy said as she passed Hurricane Empress to Darcy.
“ Keep telling yourself that while I show them what real pain is like,” Darcy said as she took off.
Outside the Stadium Sunset and her friends arrived and tried to get in but the guards would not let them past.
“ For the last time ladies no tickets no admittance,” the guard said as he was about to call for backup. Bloom and the others knew they were getting nowhere and flora used her plant magic to spray the guard with sleep powder and ran inside just in time to see Darcy take the track and catch up to Lightning.
Darcy caught up with Lightning and drew her opening hand.
DUEL Darcy:4000 Lightning Dust:4000
“ My turn I draw,” Darcy said as she drew her sixth card. Darcy was glad Stormy saved her ace and gave Darcy a chance to win but thanks to Lightning its attack was halved. Darcy made her move hoping Lightning falls for it.
“ First I set a monster,” A set monster appeared next to Hurricane Empress. Darcy was certain Lightning would take the bait.
“ Time to battle Hurricane Empress attack Fane the Steel Chain. Hurricane Empress sent her wind blades flying towards Lightning until Lightning smiled.
“ I knew someone like you would try and hit my weakest link so I set this the Trap Urgent Tuning and just like your teammate I will use it to Synchro Summon.
“ How are you planning to do that loser in case you forgot you have no tuner monsters.
“ One thing about my Assault Blackwings you should know about when they are summoned by using at least one Blackwing monster as material they treat themselves as tuner monsters.
“ This can't be how can such an effect even exist.
“ Rather than explain it I will show you I tune my Level two Fane the Steel Chain with my Level Six Kageboushi the Great Sniper. Kageboushi turned into six stars and then six green rings that encircled Fane and turned him into two stars that aligned with each other.
“ Darkened gales, reveal hidden wishes on your wings! Synchro Summon! Appear! Level Eight! Black-Winged Dragon!,”
Black-Winged Dragon appeared and unleashed a mighty roar.
Black-Winged Dragon LV:8 ATK:2800
The appearance of Black-Winged Dragon triggered a replay and Darcy decided to stop her attack only for Lightning to chain another of her cards.
“ Before you even think of stopping your attack I activate the Trap Fighting Force,” Lightning said as a trap with an image of two martial artists unleashing their full strength on each other flipped face up. This card forces all monsters in attack mode to attack if able to and since Synchro Summoning Black-Winged Dragon triggered a replay your Empress must attack and be destroyed. Hurricane Empress summoned another hurricane only for Black-Winged Dragon to counter it with one mighty flap of his wings and caused Hurricane Empress to be swept away by her own natural disaster along with some of Darcy’s Life Points.
Darcy:3700 Lightning Dust:4000
“ You may have beaten my sister’s monster but I have something just as bad up my sleeve but for now I set two cards face-down and activate the Field Spell Lightsworn Paradox. A divine temple in the middle of a massive lake appeared and reflected in the lake was the very same temple in a world of darkness. This cards effects change depending on which monster from which world I use as for what those effects are you will have to wait and see but for now I end my turn.
“ My turn I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her second card. Lightning needed to get past Darcy’s monster before whatever she has planned happens. Lightning noticed an Action Card coming up and grabs it then decides to hold on to it.
“ First I Activate the Spell Shield Crush this destroys one defense position monster on the field. Lightning spell sent a beam of light towards Darcy’s monster until Darcy activated one of her set cards.
“ Nice try loser but I counter that by activate the Trap Reverse Effector when a face-down defense position monster is targeted by a spell or trap this card flips it into attack mode and negates that cards activation, however, the flipped monster goes to the GY afterward not that it matters to me because my set monster is Ryko Lightsworn Hunter. Darcy’s set monster flipped face up and revealed to be a white wolf pup wearing pearl armor with yellow trim.
Ryko, Lightsworn Hunter LV:2 ATK:200
“ And when he is flipped face-up both his effects activate first he destroys one card on the field then I must mill three cards from my deck so I choose to destroy your Black-Winged Dragon. Ryko charged at Black-Winged Dragon with the intent to rip it to shreds with his fangs until Lightning reacted.
“ Perfect Since I milled Wulf he Special Summons himself from my GY. A wolfman wearing Pearl armor wielding a pike appeared and stuck his pike at Black-Winged Dragon.
Wulf, Lightsworn Beast LV:4 ATK:2100
“ And the effect of Eclipse Wyvern also activates since it was sent to my GY I can Banish a level seven or higher LIGHT or DARK Dragon-Type Monster from my deck so I will Banish my Chaos Emperor Dragon-Envoy of the End. The crowd was in complete shock after hearing what Darcy said including Sunset and most of her friends.
“ What is everyone so surprised about?” Stella asked confused.
“ That Card Darcy just banished is one of two legendary cards that most duelists traveled the world to add to their collection the first is Chaos Emperor Dragon-Envoy of the End a card so powerful that it was outlawed in official tournaments until a few months ago and the second is Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning a card with powers comparable to Chaos Emperor that it was never banned on the count of its scarcity, in fact, some said not a single one still existed,” Sci-Twi pointed out.
“ And what's so dangerous about this one,” Bloom asked.
“Let's just say if Darcy brings that card out Lightning is going to be in for a world of hurt,” Sunset replied.
Despite all the hype and confusion in the stands Lightning continued her turn but not before Darcy's Field Spell reacted to Wulf’s arrival and Ryko disappeared.
“ Since I have a Lightsworn on my field Lightsworn Paradox Gives all LIGHT Attribute Monsters I control 800 attack points. Wulf began to power up.
2100 + 800 = 2900
“ That won,t help you once I activate the Equip Spell Dragon Aura and equip it onto my Black-Winged Dragon not only does this give him an extra 500 attack points but if my dragon should be sent to the GY I can banish this card to protect it. Black-Winged Dragon was suddenly covered in a black aura indicating it's attribute as it gained power.
2800 + 500 = 3300
“ Black-Winged Dragon attack Wulf with Noble Stream. Black-Winged Dragon unleashed a blast of dark energy on to Wulf only for Darcy to Counter it.
“ I knew you would try this so I activate the Continuous Trap Lightsworn Barrier when one of My Lightsworn monsters is targeted for an attack I can mill two cards to negate that attack. Darcy milled her two cards ( Lightsworn Sabre, Felis, Lightsworn Archer)
30 - 2 = 28
“ Looks like My luck keeps going because since I milled Felis I can Special Summon him. A tiger man with green hair dressed in a white huntsman outfit appeared and readied his bow.
“ But that's not all I also activate the effect of Lightsworn Sabre in my GY since it was milled I can equip it to one Lightsworn monster I control and that monster gains 700 attack points so I will equip it to my Wulf. A sword handle appeared in Wulf’s hand and as soon as Wulf waved it a beam of light shot out.
2900 + 700 = 3600
“ Fine I end my turn,” Lightning said reluctantly
“ My turn I draw,” Darcy said as she drew her third card. Darcy knew that Dragon Aura card would prevent her from reaching Lightning so she needed to get rid of it.
“ First I activate the Spell Solar Recharge by discarding a Lightsworn monster from my hand I can draw two cards and then mill two cards so I discard Ehren, Lightsworn Monk and draw two cards. Darcy drew her two cards and then milled two cards ( Jenis, Lightsworn Mender, Ryko, Twilightsworn Fighter)
25 - 2 = 23
“ Next I summon Lyla, TwilightswornEnchantress in attack mode. A woman wearing a white robe with a black mantle and witch hat appeared.
Lyla, Twilightsworn Enchantress LV:4 ATK:1700
“ Next I activate the Spell Charge of the Light Brigade by milling three cards I can add a level four or lower Lightsworn Monster to my hand. Darcy milled her three cards ( Shire, Lightsworn Spirit, Rinyan, Lightsworn Rogue, Lumina, Twilightsworn Shaman)
23 - 3 = 20
“ And the monster I chose to add is Minerva, Lightsworn Maiden. Darcy added her card to her hand and continued her move.
“ Now Lyla effect activates when a Spell, Trap or Monster effect is activated I can Banish A Lightsworn monster from my hand or GY and destroy one Spell or Trap you control so I will Banish Rinyan from my GY and destroy Dragon Aura. Lyla channeled Rinyan,s spirit and then fired it at Lightning’s Dragon Aura and destroyed it.
3300 - 500 = 2800
“ Next I activate Felis’s effect by tributing him I can target one monster you control and destroy it there goes your Black-Winged Dragon. Felis fired a barrage of arrows with strings of light attached to them thus pulling Black-Winged Dragon down with him.
“ Now I must mill three cards for using this effect. Darcy milled three cards ( Jain, Twilightsworn General, Twilight Eraser, Judgement Dragon)
19 - 3 = 16
“ Since I milled Twilight Eraser with a Lightsworn Monster’s effect I can Special Summon a Lightsworn monster from my hand so I summon Minerva, Lightsworn Maiden. A red-headed girl wearing a white dress with a snowy owl perched on her arm appeared.
Minerva, Lightsworn Maiden LV:3 ATK:800 + 800 = 1600
“ Now that my forces are gathered time to battle Wulf Attack this loser directly. Wulf charged at Lightning prepared to slash her with his sword. Lightning spotted a clutch Action card above the stadium and also noticed the halfpipe ahead was angled perfectly to reach it. Lightning hit her nitro and launched herself at the Action card then grabbed it successfully. Lightning was relieved to see she grabbed a life saver.
“ I activate the Action Spell Truce not only is the Battle Phase ended but we both gain 500 life points. Wulf stopped his attack and Darcy and Lightning gained more life points.
Darcy:4200 Lightning Dust:4500
“ You may have ended the battle but my turn is not over yet because next, I overlay my Wulf and Lyla to build the overlay network. Wulf turned into a stream of yellow energy while Lyly turned into a stream of purple energy than both streams orbited around each other as they entered a galaxy like portal and exploded.
“ Master of both the light and the dark take form and crush my foe with the best of both worlds! Xyz Summon! Rise! Chaos King Dharkeem!
A man with rainbow wings wearing black fiendish looking armor and a gold sword that sun as bright as the sun appeared and brandished his sword at Lightning.
Chaos King Dharkeem RANK:4 ATK:3000 UNITS:2
“ Allows me to show my Dharkeem’s effect once per turn I can Detach one overlay unit to banish a LIGHT or DARK Attribute monster from my GY and inflict 200 points of damage times that monster’s level so I will banish Eclipse Wyvern and since its level is four you take 800 points of damage. One of Dharkeem’s overlay units went into his sword and the spirit of Eclipse Wyvern appeared before Dharkeem sent a light wave flying at Lightning nailing her in the back and leaving a tear in the back of her riding outfit.
Darcy:4200 Lightning Dust:3700
“ And now that I banished Eclipse Wyvern I can Add Chaos Emperor Dragon back to my hand. Darcy added her banished card back to her hand.
“ As much as I would love to end this now watching you squirm is much more fun so, for now, I end my turn.
“ My turn I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her card. Lightning was up against the wall and the worst has not come yet. Lightning saw what she drew and was glad to see she drew something that could help her a little.
“ I activate the Spell Synchro Reborn and with it, I will revive my Kageboushi the Great Sniper. KageBoushi appeared out of the sky and readied his rifle.
Assault Blackwing - Kageboushi the Great Sniper LV:6 ATK: 2800
“ Now that I have Kageboushi back I activate his effect once per turn I can inflict 500 points of damage for each Blackwing monster in my GY and since I have three you take 1500 points of damage. Kageboushi took aim and fired a black bullet at Darcy.
Darcy:2700 Lightning Dust:3300
“ Now that I have my monster back Time to Battle Kageboushi attack Minerva with Black Bullet Scatter Shot. Kageboushi fired a barrage of bullets at Minerva only for Darcy to block them.
“ Did you forget about my Barrier loser when you target one of my Lightsworns for an attack I can just mill two cards to block it. The barrier appeared and Darcy milled her two cards. ( Punishment Dragon, Twin Dragon Return)
16 - 2 = 14
“ That was all I could do so I end my turn,” Lightning shouted in frustration.
“ My turn I draw,” Darcy said as she drew her third card. Darcy knew she had this one in the bag and made her move.
“ First I'm going to activate the Spell Card of Sanctity this allows us both to draw until we each have six cards in our hand. Lightning was confused as to why Darcy would allow her to draw more cards until it hit her.
14 - 4 = 10
“ Now that the conditions are perfect I remove one LIGHT monster and one DARK monster from my GY to Special Summon Chaos Emperor Dragon-Envoy of the End. A purple portal opened above and out of it came a green dragon with platinum armor and a fiery orange mane of hair ready to destroy everything.
Chaos Emperor Dragon - Envoy of the End LV:8 ATK:3000
“ Time to end this I activate my dragon’s effect by paying 1000 life points all cards on our fields and in our hands go to the GY and you take 300 points of damage for each card sent to the GY by this effect and if my math is correct that is a total of seventeen cards so that's 5100 points of damage been nice knowing you.
Darcy:1700 Lightning Dust:3700
Chaos Emperor Dragon unleashed a mighty huge flame that engulfed the whole track and obscured both duelists from sight. Lightning noticed a clutch Action card come up during the blitz and grabbed it then activated it. As the flames cleared nothing was left on the field and both players had no cards in their hand but what really surprised everyone was the fact Lightning was still in the match.
Darcy:1700 Lightning Dust:300
“ Impossible how can you still have life points left I did the math myself you should be down to 0,” Darcy asked.
“ While you were busy clearing our boards I snatched a very useful action card the same one your teammate used to try and avoid my finisher that's right the Action Spell Phoenix Elixir this card restored my Life points by 2000 before your move did any damage.
“ You manage to survive but now we both have nothing so, for now, I end my turn.
“ My turn I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her card. Lightning needed the perfect card to end this but failed to draw it.
“ I end my turn by setting one card Face-Down,” Lightning said as a set card appeared on her field.
“ My turn I draw,” Darcy said as she drew her card. This duel turned into a battle to draw the perfect card to end this too bad for Lightning she already had this planned.
First I activate the Effect of Twin Dragon Return in my GY if both Judgement Dragon and Punishment Dragon are both in my GY I can banish this card to bring them both to my hand. Darcy added both her dragon’s to her hand and continued her move.
“ Next I activate the Spell Dragon Revival,” Darcy said as a spell with an image of a dragon flying out of a volcano appeared. This allows me to add a Dragon-Type monster in my GY back to my hand so I will add Chaos Emperor Dragon back to my hand. Darcy added her ultimate weapon back to her hand just in time for Lightning to make her move.
“ I activate my Trap Fatel Blackjack,” Lightning said as a trap with an image of a fiend holding a hand equal to twenty and all hope on his next card flipped face up. This deals 400 points of damage to you for each card in your hand and since I knew you would try and bring your dragon back I knew you would hold onto your cards before you could reach it and with three cards in your hand that 1200 points of damage now you can,t activate that effect again. Darcy’s cards glowed black and took her Life Points.
Darcy:500 Lightning Dust:300
“ Big deal I don't need that effect to finish you especially since I'm going to leave your leader with a triple threat. And to start I special Summon Judgement Dragon since I have more than four different Lightsworns in my GY. A gray dragon appeared and unleashed a mighty roar.
Judgement Dragon LV:8 ATK:3000
Before Darcy continued her move she noticed an Action card coming up and grabbed it then smiled after seeing what it was.
“ I activate the Action Spell Draw Dice this allows me to roll a die and draw cards equal to the result. Darcy rolled a die and it landed on two then Darcy drew two cards and smiled more at what she drew.
9 - 2 = 7
“ Next I activate Soul Release to banish five more of my Lightsworns. Darcy took out her Raiden, Minerva, Wulf, Felis, and Ehren then proceeded to her next move.
“ Now that more than four of my Lightsworns left the game I can Special Summon Punishment Dragon from my hand. A black Dragon appeared and unleashed a much scarier roar.
Punishment Dragon LV:8 ATK:3000
“ And now for the return of my ultimate weapon I banish another LIGHT Monster and another DARK Monster to bring back my Chaos Emperor Dragon-Envoy of the End. Chaos Emperor Dragon came back and unleashed its roar
Chaos Emperor Dragon - Envoy of the End LV:8 ATK:3000
“ Now your finished loser Chaos Emperor Dragon end this with Supreme Ruler’s Flame. Chaos Emperor Dragon unleashed a mighty stream of orange fire that nailed Lightning and scorched most of her suit along with the rest of her Life Points.
Darcy:500 Lightning Dust:0
WINNER: Darcy
“ And during my End Phase, I must mill four cards thanks to Judgement Dragon. Darcy milled her four cards.
7 - 4 = 3
Lightning drove back to her team’s pit and passed the baton to Silver.
“ Sorry I could not beat her Silver I never thought she would have such a legendary card up her sleeve,” Lightning said as she passed the baton to Silver.
“ No worries Lightning I'm looking forward to the challenge and besides not many people can say they were hit by Chaos Emperor Dragon,s effect and live to tell about it,” Silver said before taking off.
Sunset and the others arrived and rarity saw another one of her creations was damage and demanded she changed out of it before the men saw her unmentionables. Lightning followed Rarity to the girl's room and the others watched the rest of the match.
Meanwhile, on the roof of the stadium, Lydia was watching the match and was impressed with the Trix.
“ I don,t know who these girls are or how they slipped under our radar but they sure know how to push their opponents to their limits before breaking them,” Lydia said before returning to her observations. Lydia noticed Silver looked more determined to win this.
“ And now taking the final leg for Team Silverwing is none other than their leader Silver Chance,” The Mc announced as the crowd erupted in cheers.
Silver caught up to Darcy and drew his opening hand.
DUEL Darcy: 500 Silver Chance: 4000
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his sixth card. Silver was faced with three powerful dragons and not many ways to take them down. Silver checked his hand and saw his strategy manifest before him.
“ First I activate the Spell Raigeki this destroys all three of your dragons. I knew what you were planning you were going to let me beat you on purpose so you could leave those dragons at the door for your leader to hurt me with afterward.
A bolt of Lightning came down but before the impact, Darcy snagged a clutch action card and activated without hesitation.
“ You are right I was going to throw the match so Icy could deliver the finishing blow but now that's changed I activate the Action Spell Mirror Barrier I may not be able to save all three of my dragons but I can save Chaos Emperor Dragon from destruction so Icy can destroy you with it next turn. A mirror ball encased Chaos Emperor Dragon as the bolt of lightning destroy Darcy’s other dragons while the mirror ball kept the lightning out for Chaos Emperor Dragon.
“ You may have saved your ultimate weapon but I still have cards to play so next I summon Buster Whelp in attack mode. Buster Whelp appeared and was about to make an intimidating face but Chaos Emperor Dragon looked more intimidating and made it cower.
Buster Whelp of the Destruction Swordsman LV:1 ATK:400
“ You challenge my dragon with that worthless weakling what is he going to do cuddle my dragon into submission,” Darcy said tauntingly while Silver was not amused by Darcy belittling his monster.
“ He won,t be challenging your dragon but he will allow me to summon someone who will but first since I Normal Summoned my Whelp he allows me to add a Destruction Sword card to my hand and I will add Snake Buster Destruction Sword to my hand. Silver added his declared card to his hand and then proceeded with his turn.
“ Remember what I said about my whelp summoning a monster that will challenge your dragon well here it comes I use my Whelp’s effect to tribute it to summon forth his master Buster Blader from my hand. Buster whelp flew into the portal and Buster Blader leaped right out and ready his sword to take done the emperor of all dragons.
Buster Blader LV:7 ATK:2600 + 1500 = 4100
“ How did your monster gain attack points?” Darcy asked surprisingly.
“ He’s Buster Blader also know as the ultimate dragon slayer and for each Dragon-Type monster on your field and in your GY he gains 500 attack points,” Silver pointed out.
“ But I'm not done yet next I equip him with the Snake Buster that is in my hand. Buster Blader’s sword was replaced by a golden sword with a snake-like pattern carved into the blade and a serpent mouth design on the handle.
“ While this card is equipped Buster Blader is immune to all card effects that would destroy him. As Silver explained that two Action cards were coming up ahead and both Darcy and Silver grabbed one and they both decided to hold on to them for now.
“ Next I set two cards face-down and now I enter my Battle Phase and will have Buster Blader attack Chaos Emperor Dragon. As Buster Blader was charging forward Darcy pulled her Action Card out.
“ I may not move on but my dragon will I activate the Action Spell Miracle not only does this protect my Dragon from destruction but the damage is halved. Darcy thought she had won until Silver activated his Action Card in response to hers.
“ Neither of you will be moving on because I activate the Action Spell No Action this negates the activation and effect of your Action Card. The barrier around Chaos Emperor Dragon faded and Buster Blader slew Darcy’s Dragon along with the rest of her life points.
Darcy: 0 Silver Chance: 4000
Winner: Silver Chance
4100 - 1500 = 2600
Darcy drove back to her team's pit to a very enraged Icy who was not happy about Silver ruining her team’s strategy like that.
“ Sorry I could not leave Chaos Emperor for you that Red Fountain wannabe is very formidable,” Darcy said as she passed the baton to her sister.
“ No matter I am going to freeze this loser so much even his runner will shatter,” Icy said before taking off.
Sunset and the others watched as the leader of Team Trix took the stage and Lightning and Rarity returned just in time to see it. Everyone was worried about Silver since this is the one that freezes her opponents to the bone.
“ And now taking the Final leg for Team Trix is the Leader Icy,” The Mc shouted as Icy caught up to Silver and drew her opening hand.
DUEL Icy:4000 Silver Chance:4000
“ My turn I draw,” Icy said as she drew her sixth card. Icy was very glad about what she drew and immediately went into action.
“ First since you have four cards on your field and I have zero I can Special Summon Medium of the Ice Barrier from my hand. A woman with long flowing ice blue hair wearing a blue and white dress appeared and acted like she was sensing something.
Medium of the Ice Barrier LV:7 ATK:2200
“ While my Medium is on the field your only allowed to activate one Spell or Trap card per turn so good luck trying to defend yourself now,” Icy said tauntingly.
Silver was not intimidated since his monster still held the advantage. Icy continued her move thus making Silver’s position more complicated.
“ Next I activate the Field Spell Ice Barrier Castle. The entire stadium was buried in a thick layer of snow and at the opposite end of the stadium was a castle made of ice with cannons and everything. Not only do all my Ice Barrier monsters on the field gain 500 attack and defense points but the ones in my hand have their levels decreased by two. Icy,s Medium began to power up.
2200 + 500 = 2700
“ Next thanks to my castle I can summon this next monster without any tributes so come on out Dai-Sojo of the Ice Barrier. A monk dressed in white and blue appeared and took an offensive stance.
Dai-Soji of the Ice Barrier LV:6 ATK: 1600 + 500 = 2100
“ When Dai-Sojo is Normal or Flipped Summoned he automatically switches to defense mode but while he is on the field you can't destroy my monsters with Spell or Trap effects. Dai-Sojo took a meditating stance as he gained power.
Dai-Soji of the Ice Barrier LV:6 DEF:2200 + 500 = 2700
“ Now I Enter my Battle Phase and will have my Medium attack Buster Blader. Medium charged at Buster Blader and was about to slap a bunch of spirit tags on him until Silver went for one of his set cards.
“ I may only be allowed to use one Spell or Trap but I'm going to make it count so I activate the Trap Kitetsu’s Cursed Blade this card becomes an equip card onto a monster I control and it gives that monster an extra 800 attack points and doubles any battle damage that monster inflicts. Buster Blader’s sword was replaced by a katana that resembled one of the legendary Muramasa blades as he powered up while cutting the air in front of him.
2600 + 800 = 3400
Medium continued her attack while Icy grabbed a clutch Action Card and then activated it.
“You're not destroying my monster that easily because I activate the Action Spell Miracle this protects my monster from destruction and halves the damage or in this case brings it back to its original total. As Buster Blader’s sword collided with Icy’s Medium Buster Blader repelled her and then slashed at Icy like he had no control over his sword.
Icy:3300 Silver Chance:4000
“ Not bad but not good enough I still have plenty of cards left to hit you with but for now I set one card face-down and end my turn,” Icy said as a set card appeared behind her monsters.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his second card. Silver needed to get past these monsters before Icy could summon something that could really hurt him. Silver could only use one spell or trap so he needed to chose carefully.
“ Before you even try anything loser I activate my Trap Illusion Mirror of the Ice Barrier,” Icy said as a trap with an image of a woman in a white kimono reflected in a bunch of mirrors flipped face up and manifested said mirrors around her and Silver’s position. This allows me to Special Summon a level four or lower Ice Barrier monster from my deck as long as I have another Ice Barrier monster on my field so from my deck I Special Summon Cryomancer of the Ice Barrier. A swordsman with a sword of ice was reflected in the mirrors and then came out of the one at the top and prepared to fight.
Cryomancer of the Ice Barrier LV:2 ATK:1300 + 500 = 1800
“ Now we are both prohibited from attacking with any level four or higher monsters so your swordsman is just going to have to chill out for the rest of this duel. Buster Blader was suddenly covered in ice and could barely move and Silver was feeling it as well as the fabric on his sleeve began to freeze. Silver made his move hoping to at least get somewhere.
“ First I summon Buster Trainee in attack mode. A blacked haired boy wearing black armor wielding an unusual looking black sword appeared and brandished his sword at Icy.
Buster Trainee LV:3 ATK:1600
“ What can that runt do against any of my monsters he barely holds a candle to them,” Icy said mockingly while Silver was still not amused by it.
“ Well for starters he is level three so he is free to attack but First I equip him with the Equip Spell Crimson Soldier Arsenal - Hecate II,” Silver said as Buster Trainee’s sword was replaced with a red Hecate II sniper rifle. This card not only gives my Trainee an extra 700 attack points but if he destroys a monster in battle he can attack a second time this turn and my Trainee’s effect will make him, even more, stronger since he gains 600 attack points for each card he is equipped with. Buster Trainee began to grow stronger as he focused his rifle.
1600 + 700 + 600 =2900
“ Now that my Trainee is ready to fight time to battle and I will start with that Cryomancer of yours Buster Trainee attack Cryomancer of the Ice Barrier. Buster Trainee fired his rifle and shot a big red bullet at Cryomancer. As the bullet came closer Icy noticed a clutch action card and grabbed it then activated it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Evasion now your attack is negated. Cryomancer dodged the bullet and Silver continued his move.
“ since I have no other options I end my turn,” Silver said.
“ My turn I draw,” Icy said as she drew her third card. Icy knew she had the advantage and decided to keep up the pressure.
“ I sacrifice my Cryomancer in order to Tribute Summon General Grunard of the Ice Barrier. Cryomancer vanished and in his place was a man dressed as a feudal lord wearing armor made of ice preparing for battle.
General Grunard of the Ice Barrier LV:8 ATK:2800 + 500 = 3300
“ Now you're in for more pain because one per turn during my main phase I can Normal Summon one additional Ice Barrier monster from my hand I and will use that effect to tribute my Dai-Sojo so I can Summon General Gantala of the Ice Barrier. Dai-Sojo vanished and in his place was a bald man with no shirt and a fist made of ice.
General Gantala of the Ice Barrier LV:7 ATK:2700 + 500 = 3200
“ and just so you don't try and attack again I activate the spell Surface to bring back Cryomancer in Defense Mode. Cryomancer rose out of the snow and took up a defensive position.
Cryomancer of the Ice Barrier LV:2 DEF:0 + 500 = 500
“ And with that, I will end my turn and during my End Phase, Gantala allows me to Special Summon an Ice Barrier monster from my GY so welcome back Dai-Sojo of the Ice Barrier. Dai-Sojo appeared and took a fighting stance.
Dai-Soji of the Ice Barrier LV:6 ATK: 1600 + 500 = 2100
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his card. Silver needed a way to get his headliner back in the game and then remembered Buster Trainee’s passive effect.
“ First I unequip Snake Buster from Buster Blader to Summon it to my field. Buster Blader dropped his sword and a whelp appeared out of it carrying it in its mouth.
Snake Buster Destruction Sword LV:2 ATK:1200
“ Now I use Snake Buster’s effect to equip him to Buster Trainee. The whelp carrying Snake Buster retreated back into the sword and Buster Trainee grabbed it. And since a new card was equipped to Buster Trainee he gains 600 attack points. Buster Trainee powered up.
2900 + 600 = 3500
“ Now I enter my Battle Phase and I will have my Trainee attack Medium. Trainee fired his Hecate II and managed to nail Medium right between the eyes before causing her to explode.
Icy:2500 Silver Chance:4000
“ Since my Trainee successfully destroyed your monster he can attack again and this time I'm aiming for Cryomancer. Trainee fired another shot and this time nailed Cryomancer dead center causing him to explode and the ice around Buster Blader to melt away.
“ Now that Buster Blader is free he will attack Gantala. Buster Blader charged at Gantala and slashed him in half with an unrestrained slash by Kitetsu.
Icy:2300 Silver Chance:4000
Sunset and the others were amazed by Silver’s lead over Icy and how he managed to turn the tables. Bloom and her friends knew this was not over and that Icy has something up her sleeve.
“ I end my turn by setting one card face-down,” Silver said as a set card appeared behind his monsters.
“ My turn I draw,” Icy said as she drew her card. Icy needed to bring out her secret weapon but no longer had the monsters to do it with yet. Icy was about to end her turn until she spotted an Action Card ahead and grabbed it. She read it and smiled before activating it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Hand Recharge this returns the only card in my hand back to my deck and allows me to five cards. Icy returned the only card in her hand back to her deck shuffled it and then drew five cards. Icy saw her strategy manifest in her mind before acting it out.
“ Now I activate the Spell Aqua Mirage,” Icy said as a spell with an image of a whale surfacing in front of a narrow canal appeared. This allows me to Special Summon a WATER Attribute monster from my GY however it will be destroyed during my End Phase so come on back Cryomancer. Cryomancer appeared out of the snow like he was a clone of himself made of ice and then became the real deal.
Cryomancer of the Ice Barrier LV:2 ATK:1300 + 500 = 1800
Blizzard Defender of the Ice Barrier LV:1 ATK:300 + 500 = 800
“ Now that I have what I need time to show you my true power I tune my Level two Cryomancer with my level one Blizzard and level six Dai-Sojo to Synchro Summon my ultimate weapon. Cryomancer leaped into the air and then transformed into two stars and then two rings that encircled Dai-Sojo and Blizzard and turned them into seven stars that fell into alignment.
“ Mighty hydra made of ice freeze everything in your path and freeze my foes to the bone! Synchro Summon! Roar! Level Nine! Trishula Dragon of the Ice Barrier!
A white and blue hydra appeared and unleashed a mighty roar from all three heads before landing and flying behind Icy.
Trishula Dragon of the Ice Barrier LV:9 ATK: 2700 + 500 = 3200
“ Now you're in for a major beating because when Trishula is successfully Synchro Summoned I can banish one card from your hand, field, and GY so from your field I banish Buster Blader and from your GY I banish Buster Whelp. Trishula unleashed two breaths of ice from two of its three heads one froze Buster Blader and then shattered him along with his equipped card and the other went into Silver’s GY and removed Buster Whelp.
“ Now to deal with that runt of yours I activate the Equip Spell Megamorph since my Life points are lower than yours Trishula’s attack points are doubled. Trishula powered up as it got bigger from Icy’s spell card.
3200 + 2700 = 5900
As Trishula was powering up Silver saw an action card up ahead and grabbed it then saved it after reading it.
“ Now its time for a little payback you Red Fountain wannabe Trishula attack Buster Trainee with triple frostbite blast. Trishula unleashed three simultaneous blasts of ice breath that them combined into one massive attack that buried Buster Trainee in a ton of snow that then destroyed him.
Icy:2300 Silver Chance:1600
“ I activate the Action Spell Damage Draw since I took over 2000 points of damage I can draw two cards. Silver drew his two cards and pointed out to Icy since her life points are higher than his now Trishula loses power.
5900 - 4050 = 1850
“ My monster may have lost a ton of strength for inflicting so much damage but it was well worth it now that there is nothing standing in my way General Grunard attack this loser directly and end this duel. Grunard charged at Silver ready to punch him off his runner until Silver reacted.
“ I been waiting for this I activate the Trap Mirror Force when you declare an attack this card destroys all of your monsters that are in attack mode. A barrier appeared behind Silver and Gurnard's punch shattered it then caused the fragment to stab into Trishula and Grunard thus destroying them. After the smoke cleared Icy came out holding an action card she just grabbed under the cover of the smoke.
“ Here is some more payback for destroying my monsters I activate the Action Spell Phoenix Arrow this inflicts 1500 points of damage to you. Icy fired the arrow at Silver and nailed him right in the back thus freezing him a bit more.
Icy:2300 Silver Chance:100
“ I set two cards face-down and end my turn now go ahead and make your last pathetic move you Red Fountain wannabe loser,” Icy said mockingly as two set cards appeared on her field. Silver was in a very binding situation with his ace banished and his life points down to 100 and two set cards on his opponent’s field that could end this if he made the wrong move. Silver suddenly felt his element react to his thoughts and saw the top card of his deck glow. Silver decided to put all his faith in that card.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver shouted with all his might. Silver saw that he drew exactly what he needed to turn things around.
“ First I activate the Equip Spell Revival Medal this allows me to Special Summon a Level four or lower monster from my GY and equip it with this card and the monster I call back is Buster Trainee. Buster Trainee rose out of the ground and placed the gold around his neck.
Buster Trainee LV:3 ATK:1600 + 600 = 2200
“ Next I activate the Spell Harmony Wave,” Silver said as a spell with an image of a rainbow generated by the elements of harmony appeared. This card destroys all your spells and traps and inflicts 300 points of damage for each card destroyed by this effect. A rainbow was shot out of Silver’s card and it demolished Icy’s castle along with her Set cards which revealed to be Call of the Haunted and Torrential Reborn.
“ Since I destroyed three of your cards that's 900 points of damage. The rainbow suddenly trapped Icy in a rainbow tornado that then faded after the damage was dealt.
Icy:1400 Silver Chance:100
“ Now it's time for me to end this Buster Trainee attack Icy Directly and end this duel. Buster Trainee leaped into the air and prepared to strike. As Buster Trainee came closer Icy saw the very last Action card of the match coming up and grabbed it only to see it could not help her in this situation. Buster Trainee slashed Icy and dropped her Life Points to 0.
Icy:0 Silver Chance:100
Winner: Silver Chance
“ And that's it ladies and gentlemen after three hard though matches of intensity and skill Team Silverwing has secured themselves a spot in the final match,” The Mc shouted as the crowd erupted with cheering and applause for Silver and his Team. The Trix, on the other hand, did not take this loss sitting down and all three of them charged at Silver and his team.
“ If we can,t win your magic than we will just take it by force,” Icy said as she and her sisters tried to steal the elements from around Silver, Lyra, and Lightning’s necks. Bloom and her friends were about to activate their powers until Sunset told them to hold on after seeing something happening.
Icy, Stormy, and Darcy were beginning to disintegrate slowly as if their bodies could not take the magic they were trying to steal.
“ What did you do to us?” Icy shouted.
“ It's not what we did it's what you three tried to do you see Equestrian magic is considered to come from positive feelings like friendship while you three use your magic to hurt people so there is no way our magic would accept you three so it's doing the one thing nobody ever thought of doing and that is giving you three the death sentence you most certainly deserve,” Silver replied.
As the trix kept disintegrating they were going to use what little time they had to try and drag Silver, Lyra, and Lightning down to the afterlife with them. Before they could even reach them they were reduced to ash and scattered among the wind and Darcy’s Chaos Emperor Dragon-Envoy of the End now belonged to Silver. As Silver, Lyra, and Lightning were clearing out for the next match the security guard that Flora knocked out came up to them and was about to escort them out of the Stadium until Silver stopped him.
“ Its ok sir all of them are with us,” Silver said as he showed him his papers.
“ My apologies mister chance allow me to show them to your luxury box while you and your team pack up,” the guard said.
The guard took Sunset and the others to Silver’s Luxury Box while he and his team cleared the pit for the next match. After everything was packed inside the truck and ready to head to Manehattan for the final match Silver, Lyra, and Lightning joined the others in Silver’s Luxury Box to watch the next match and to see who their final opponents will be.
An hour later Team Diamond was down to their final duelist and Team Nebula was only on their second duelist after the first one was defeated like nothing. Silver knew the first guy on Team Nebula was just their sub member and not their actual third member.
Trapeze Magician attack White Directly and end this. Trapeze Magician grabbed its bar and swung at White delivering the final blow and winning Team Nebula the match.
Asuka Atlas: 1400 White Diamond:0
Winner: Asuka Atlas
“ That’s it ladies and gentlemen joining Team Silverwing in the final match is Team Nebula,” The mc shouted as the bracket was updated showing the final matchup. The entire Stadium was filled with cheering and applause for both the winning teams.
“ We will see both teams in Manehattan same time next week,” The Mc shouted before signing off.
As everyone left the Stadium Silver, Lyra, Lightning, and Ratchet were talking with their friends.
“ So its finally over the Trix are gone for good?” Bloom asked.
“ Their ashes have been scattered to the wind and our elements took what was left of their power which was not much,” Silver replied.
“ Wait a sec if you're saying they had so little magic than how were they able to do all that real damage,” Techna asked.
“ It's a common occurrence most of the villains we thought up till now channeled their magic into their cards thus allowing them to cause real damage it does not require a ton of magic power just a spark would be enough,” Silver pointed out.
“ So now all we can do is wait for the next villain to come?,” Stella asked.
“ Looks like it,” Bloom replied.
“ Now that we made it to the final match what should we do now,” Lightning asked.
“ Well we need to get home my parents are probably worried,” Bloom replied.
“ I can help with that,” A familiar voice said as it came up revealing it to be the pilot that got them here.
“ Ah Cruise Control just the man we were waiting for,” Silver said.
“ I can get you ladies home really quickly now that the jet is all fueled up,” Cruise said.
Bloom and her friends followed Cruise back to the jet while Sunset and her friends agreed to stay with Silver and his team for the ride to Manehattan.
Almost a week has passed since the battle with the Trix and the biggest battle of them all was tomorrow. Silver and his team were busy training for their toughest challenge yet while Sunset and her friends were taking in the sights. As Silver and his team were on their way to join the others they noticed a big guy with spiky black hair in an alleyway taking on a group of thugs. Silver and his team decided to see what was going on. A duel was in progress and two of the thugs were already down for the count and the last one was down to nothing.
“ Time to end this Archfiend Zombie-Skull end this. Archfiend Zombie-Skull sent a bolt of black lightning at the thug and finished him.
“ Now take your gang and don,t ever threaten these kids again,” The man shouted sounded as eerie as the monster he summoned. The thugs ran off only to be caught by the manehatten Police Department who just happened to be patrolling the area. The man noticed Silver and his team.
“ Are you three part of that ring of crooks I chased off?” The man asked.
“ No, we heard the commotion and came to check it out,” Lightning said as the man suddenly recognized them.
“ You must be Team Silverwing I’m Tetsu Alucard the first rider of team Nebula,” Tetsu said.
“ Nice to meet you,” Silver said.
“ I know we just met but I need a favor from you three,” Tetsu said.
“ What favor would that be?” Lyra asked.
“ You see our leader Ren has been on a bit of a rampage ever since the Division Selection Tournament in Savannah and things are getting worse so as your next opponents I beg you please save him he is not himself anymore,” Tetsu asked while begging on his knees.
“ What do you think Silver,” Lightning asked.
“ Well if we want to win this we must face Team Nebula and we came this far so Tetsu we accept,” Silver said.
“ Thank you and I have one little tip on Ren’s Deck don,t let him banish any dragons it will just make him stronger,” Tetsu said before taking his leave.
Silver and his team met up with Sunset and her friends and Silver told them about Tetsu’s request. Sunset knew something was off about Ren the moment she saw him. Sunset theorized that Ren was under the influence of a dark power but could not exactly tell what it was. Silver asked Sunset to describe what she felt. Sunset told him it was like something was warping his mind and turning him into a different person. Silver then realized what they were dealing with now.
“ Sounds like Ren is under the control of a Number Monster,” Silver said.
“ Number Monster?” Sunset said confused.
“ You see during our trip to Las Pegasus this corrupt resort owner named Glad Mane challenged me to a duel for my family’s company and he used this monster that allowed him to rig the game in his favor when rolling dice,” Silver explained as he pulled out the monster in question.
“ I never knew monsters like these existed,” Sunset said.
“ Wait if you have that card now then aren't you cheating as well,” Applejack asked.
“ That’s only if I use the card which I don't because I don't need it,” Silver replied.
“ Then why do you have it,” Rainbow asked.
“ Cards like these are too dangerous to leave in the wrong hands so if I should run into anyone using them I will use my magic to take them and seal them away,” Silver replied.
“ That makes sense,” Rainbow said.
As Silver and the others continued talking they noticed it was getting late and decided to go back to the hotel for the night.
The next day Silver and his team arrived early at the stadium to set up for the final duel and so did team Nebula. Silver was very determined to save Ren and win this. As both sides finished setting up their pits the crowd began to fill the stands and Sunset along with her friends had front row seats for this match. Team Silverwing felt relieved to have their friends here for this one.
“ Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the final match of our Selection Circuit as all of you may know the winners of this match will be our country’s representatives in this year's World Racing Grand Prix and now let's introduce the two teams who had fought bravely and valiantly through this circuit First all the way from the sunny state of Florida is Team Nebula consisting of the lord of darkness Tetsu Alucard, The queen of the big top Asuka Atlas, and the knight of shadows himself Ren Darkbright,” the mc announced as the crowd cheered.
“ And all the way from the Golden State of California is Team Silverwing consisting of The diva of music Lyra Heartstrings, The rebel of the skies Lighting Dust, And the valiant hero with a lot of swords Silver Chance,” the Mc announce as the crowd cheered and Sunset and her friends pulled out the banner they made for this match.
After the crowd settled down the Mc revealed the special surprise for this final match which was a bunch of Solid Vision generators popping up all over the city of Manehattan.
“That's right folk for this final match the entire city of Manehattan will be the battlefield but don,t worry with the generous support of our mayor we constructed some special duel lanes that will be above street level but don,t worry we have our eyes in the sky drones to keep track of the action so without further ado lets get this match started so first representing Team Nebula will be Tetsu Alucard and representing Team Silverwing will be Lyra Heartstrings,” The mc announced as both duelists took their positions at the starting line.
“ Now activating the Action Field Speed World V,” The Mc announced as he snapped his fingers and a bunch of jumps and half pipes appeared around the track along with a couple of tunnels leading to the extra tracks outside the stadium.
“ Now before we start this duel a quick explanation about the duel lanes when your life points reach zero or you are unable to draw on your turn due to not having any cards left in your deck a door leading to an alternate path will open and lead you back to the stadium to pass the baton to your next duelist so now everyone lets say it together Action,” The mc along with everyone in the stands shouted as both Tetsu and Lyra took off. Tetsu despite having the bigger runner manage to keep up with Lyra who made the corner first thus earning her the first move. Both players drew their opening hand and the duel began.
DUEL Tetsu Alucard:4000 Lyra Heartstrings:4000
“ The first move is mine and to start things off I activate the Continuous Spell Valhalla Hall of the Fallen. Lyra’s Bifrost appeared and followed her from above. When I control no monsters Valhalla lets me Special Summon a Fairy-Type monster from my hand so with this effect I special Summon Mozarta the Melodious Maestra. Mozarta landed elegantly next to Lyra while singing.
Mozarta the Melodious Maestra LV:8 ATK:2600
“ And now I Activate Mozarta’s effect once per turn she allows me to Special Summon a Fairy-Type Monster from my hand so I will use her effect to Summon Queen of Elysium from my hand. A woman with long flowing hair wearing a regal white dress with light green fairy wings appeared next to Mozarta.
Queen of Elysium LV:8 ATK:3000
“ When my Queen is Normal or Special Summoned I can add the Field Spell Land of Salvation Elysium to my hand. Lyra added her declared card from her deck to her hand before playing it.
“ Now I activate the Field Spell Land of Salvation Elysium. The entire city was covered with lush green grass along with some trees and hills. Now all non-Fairy-Type monsters have their effects negated and cannot attack And just so you don't try to get around it I also Activate the Continuous Spell Field Barrier not only does this protect Elysium it also prevents any other Field Spells from activating. Lyra was sure her field was all but unbreakable and decided to add some extra insurance to make sure it stayed that way.
“ And Finally I set one card Face-Down and end my turn,” Lyra said as a set card appeared behind her monsters.
“ My turn I draw,” Tetsu said as he drew his sixth card. Tetsu was impressed with Lyra’s field and how flawless it was. Tetsu looked for a weak point in Lyra's Field and found one.
“ First I activate the Quick-Play Spell Mystical Space Typhoon and I will use it to tear down your Field Barrier. A cyclone appeared and swept up Lyra’s card disabling the first layer of Lyra’s field.
“ Now that the first layer is gone time to focus on the next I summon Vampire Prince in attack mode. A man dressed as a soldier with a rapier appeared and brandished it at Lyra only to be crushed under the holy power of Elysium.
Vampire Prince LV:4 ATK: 1800
“ Like I said earlier all non-Fairy-Type monster are unworthy to set foot in this sacred land so they can't do anything,” Lyra pointed out.
“ Who said I was done I already know about your effects but if I destroy Elysium I’m free to do what I want So Next I activate the spell Blood Burst,” Tetsu said as a spell with an image of a vial of blood-boiling appeared. I can only activate this card when I have a Face-Up Vampire Monster on my field and it allows me to target one spell or trap on your field and destroy it then you take 800 points of damage so say good-bye to Elysium. Vampire Prince threw the vial of burning blood at one of the trees hoping to burn down everything only for divine light to appear to stop it.
“ How is this possible Elysium should be burning into ruin?” Tetsu asked confused.
“ I never told you about my Queen’s other effect while she is Face-Up on my field and Land of Salvation Elysium is in play Elysium cannot be targeted or destroyed by card effects,” Lyra said.
“ Fine I set two cards face-down and end my turn,” Tetsu said as two set cards appeared behind his prince.
“ My turn I draw,” Lyra said as she drew her card. Lyra was sure she had this won until Tetsu smiled.
“ During your Standby Phase, I activate the Continuous Trap Skill Drain by paying 1000 life points all Face-Up Monsters on the field have their effects negated. Tetsu took a small blow and suddenly the force protecting Elysium vanished.
Tetsu Alucard:3000 Lyra Heartstrings:4000
“ Next I activate the Trap Vampiric Mass Infection,” Tetsu said as a Trap with an image of a mass outbreak of vampires flipped face up. While I control a Vampire Monster this card destroys all the cards on your side of the field and I regain 800 life points for each card destroyed by this effect so with five cards on your field that's 4000 life points. Tetsu Card sent out an army of bats that swarmed Lyra’s field. Lyra smiled as she played her set card.
“ I knew you would try this so I activate the Trap Oberon’s Prank When an effect that restores Life points is activated that effect is negated and we both take damage equal to the amount that would have been gained by that effect so it looks like we are both going down. Lyra was sure her plan would work until Tetsu reacted.
“ Nice try Lyra but when you activate a Trap I can Special Summon Trap Survivor from my hand and negate that Traps activation. A mummy covered in blood-soaked bandages appeared and sent its bondages out to destroy Lyra’s card.
Trap Survivor LV:4 DEF:2000
“ Nice try but I also have an effect to use and its this one when Elysium is destroyed by a card effect all monsters on my field return to my hand so your infection missed two of its marks so you will only regain 2400 life points. Tetsu was covered in a red aura indicating his life points rising.
Tetsu Alucard:5400 Lyra Heartstrings:4000
“ Either way now that Elysium is gone my monsters are now free to attack next turn so unless you have something to turn the tables you're finished,” Tetsu said.
“ You mean like the Quick-Play Spell Fairy’s Return,” Lyra said as a spell with an image of two fairies coming out of the mist appeared on the field. I can Activate this card when Two or more of my Fairy-Type monsters are sent back to my hand and this card allows me to summon them back with their effects negated so welcome back Mozarta and Queen of Elysium. Both of Lyra’s monsters returned unscathed.
Mozarta the Melodious Maestra LV:8 ATK:2600
Queen of Elysium LV:8 ATK:3000
“ So what you still can't touch me thanks to my Skill Drain,” Tetsu pointed out. Lyra was about to declare her attack until she spotted the first Action Card of the game and grabbed it. Lyra was glad she grabbed it and activated it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Monster Draw this allows me to draw one card for every monster on the field so with four monsters that is a total of four cards. Lyra drew her four cards and was glad to see she drew what she needed.
“ Now I activate the Spell Fairy Arrow,” Lyra said as a spell with an image of Fairy Archer shooting an arrow of light appeared. This allows me to destroy one Spell or Trap on the field for each Fairy-Type monster I control so since I have two I can destroy up to two cards but I will only Destroy Skill Drain. Lyra fired an arrow of light at Skill Drain and destroyed it.
“ Now that we can use monster effects again I overlay my Level eight Mozarta and Queen of Elysium to build the overlay network. Both Mozarta and Elysium turned into streams of yellow energy that entered a galaxy-like portal and exploded.
“ Mighty queen of the land of fairies render your verdict on my foes and uphold your decree! Xyz Summon! Rise! Rank Eight! Titania the Fairy Queen!
A tall woman with long snow-white hair wearing a regal white fairy dress and gold fairy wings wielding a massive scythe appeared and readied her weapon.
Titania the Fairy Queen RANK:8 ATK:4500 UNITS:2
“ Going big already I see well good luck beating me with her,” Tetsu said as he grabbed the next Action card and held on to it.
“ Time to battle Titania attack Vampire Prince with Sacred Scythe Slash,” Titania readied her scythe and was close to slicing up Vampire Prince until Tetsu reacted.
“ I activate the Action Spell Evasion now your attack is negated. Tetsu dodged the attack successfully.
“ Fine I end my Turn,” Lyra said.
“ My turn I draw,” Tetsu said as he drew his card. Tetsu smiled after seeing what he drew.
“ I activate the Spell Double Up,” Tetsu said as a spell with an image of a monster with an x2 marker on it appeared. If I have two monsters with the same level both their levels are multiplied by two so now my Vampire Prince and Trap Survivor become level eight. Vampire Prince and Trap Survivor powered up as their levels raised.
4 x 2 = 8 x2
“ Now it's time for me to summon my own heavyweight I overlay my Level Eight Vampire Prince and Trap Survivor in order to build the overlay network. Vampire Prince and Trap Survivor both turned into purple streams of energy and entered a galaxy-like portal and exploded.
“ King of the darkness rise up from your coffin and dig into my foe with your mighty fangs! Xyz Summon! Appear! Rank Eight! Vampire King of Transylvania!
A handsome man wearing a purple suit wielding a cane sword appeared and slashed the air in front of him.
Vampire King of Transylvania RANK:8 ATK:4500 UNITS:2
“ I Activate Vampire King’s effect by Detaching one Overlay Unit I can Special Summon a Rank six or lower DARK Attribute Xyz Monster from my Extra Deck and attach a monster from my GY to it so I detach one Overlay Unit and from my Extra Deck I special Summon Pilgrim Reaper. Vampire King slashed one of its units and caused a portal to open and out it came to a skeleton with grey hair and darkened white wings wielding a scythe wearing a black robe.
2 - 1 = 1
Pilgrim Reaper RANK:6 ATK:? UNITS:1
“ Before you ask about my reaper’s attack points they are 200 times the number of DARK Attribute monsters in both of our GYs so since neither of us has any monsters in our GY he has zero attack points right now but that will change once I use his effect by detaching one overlay unit we both mill the top five cards of our decks. Pilgrim Reaper slashed his overlay unit in two and both halves caused both Lyra and Tetsu’s deck to glow.
1 - 1 = 0
Tetsu milled his top five cards first ( Vampire Lord, Uni-zombie, Vampire Duke, Plaguespreader Zombie, Tristan, Knight of the Underworld).
33 - 5 = 28
“ Looks like I milled five DARK monsters so including the monster I detached that 1200 attack points. Pilgrim Reaper laughed as he grows stronger.
0 + 1200 = 1200
“ Now it's my turn to mill. Lyra began milling her deck ( Guardian Angel Joan, Returning Empire, The Sanctuary in the Sky, Octavia the Melodious Songstress, Adagio the Melodious Diva)
29 - 5 = 24
“ Now it's time to Battle Vampire King attack Titania with Blood Blade Thrust. Vampire King drew his sword and began to thrust rapidly at Titania until Lyra reacted.
“ I activate Titania’s effect when you declare an attack I can detach one overlay unit to stop that attack and gain Life Points equal to the attack points of the attacking monster so thanks for the boost. Titania absorbed one of her units into her scythe and generated a barrier that blocked Vampire King’s attack.
2 - 1 = 1
Tetsu Alucard:5400 Lyra Heartstrings:8500
“ Didn't see that coming guess I will end my turn,” Tetsu said.
“ My turn I draw,” Lyra said as she drew her fourth card. Lyra and Tetsu were pretty much even at this point. Lyra noticed she drew something that could help in this situation.
“ First I activate the Spell Trap Reconstruction,” Lyra said as a spell with an image of someone rebuilding a snare trap appeared. This lets me take one Trap card in my GY and set it on my field but the best part is I can use the card I set on the same turn I set it but I must banish it when it leaves the field and the Trap I choose is Oberon’s Prank. Lyra took her declared card and then set it on the field.
“ Next I Banish Fairy’s Return from my GY To activate its other effect it lets me add two Fairy-Type monsters from my GY to my hand so I will return Octavia and Adagio to my hand. Lyra added her declared cards to her hand and then proceeded to her next move.
“ Next I summon Adagio the Melodious Diva in attack mode. Adagio took her position next to Titania and began singing her melody.
Adagio the Melodious Diva LV:1 ATK:1000
“ Next since I have a Melodious monster on my field I special Summon Octavia from my hand. Octavia appeared and added her solemn voice to Adagio’s
Octavia the Melodious Songstress LV: 5 ATK: 2200
“ Next I tune my Level one Adagio with my Level Five Octavia to Synchro Summon my newest monster. Adagio took a prayer stance before turning into a single star and then a single green ring that encircled Octavia and turned her into five stars that fell into Alignment.
LV5 + LV1 = LV6
“ Mighty white flower of the freezing snow bloom now into a sword that will freeze my foes in place! Synchro Summon! Freeze them all! Brigid the Melodious Princess!
A white flower appeared and began to bloom into a girl with blue eyes flowing ice blue hair wearing a regal white dress with snowflakes on it carrying a white blade with roses on the guard.
Brigid the Melodious Princess LV:6 ATK:2800
“ Now that I have two monsters time for me to end this but first I equip Vampire King with the Equip Spell Megamorph and I'm sure you know what happens when I do,” Lyra explained before Tetsu interrupted.
“ I know what happens when your Life Points are higher than mine the equipped monster has their attack points halved,” Tetsu said as Vampire King shrunk.
4500 - 2250 = 2250
“ Now that my forces are gathered time to Battle Brigid attack Vampire King. Brigid charged forward with her blade and slashed Vampire King leaving ice all across the place she slashed him and caused him to explode.
Tetsu Alucard:4950 Lyra Heartstrings:8500
“ Next I will have Titania attack Pilgrim Reaper with Sacred Scythe Slash. Titania began her attack and Pilgrim Reaper tried to fend it off but failed as his flimsy scythe could not compare to Titania’s and Tetsu took a huge amount of damage.
Tetsu Alucard:1650 Lyra Heartstrings:8500
Tetsu was sure Lyra was finished until a clutch Action Card appeared up ahead and Lyra grabbed it then smiled before activating it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Phoenix Elixir this restores my Life Points by 2000 but I have something else planned so thanks to my Trap Reconstruction Spell I can Activate my face down Oberon’s Prank now we both take 2000 points of damage. Both Lyra and Tetsu were hit by an extremely strong gust of wind and Lyra came out of it alive but Tetsu came out of it with zero Life points.
Tetsu took one of the alternate roads back to his team's pit and passed the baton to Asuka who was waiting patiently for her shot at Lyra.
“ Looks like we finally found a team worthy of fighting us,” Tetsu said as he passed the baton to his teammate.
“ You may be right Tetsu but let's just see if they can drag Ren out to fight,” Asuka said before taking off.
Ren was looking a tad angry after Tetsu lost but calmed down after realizing its just one loss and that Asuka will even the score.
Meanwhile, on top of the empire state building overlooking the stadium, Lydia was observing the match with her own drone. She was slightly annoyed by Lyra’s last move but still made a note of it.
“ Since when does ms heartstrings use cards that reverse healing especially one that her along with her opponent,” Lydia said to herself before her boss called.
“ Vinca what can I do for you,” Lydia asked.
“ What's the status on Team Silverwing?” Vinca asked.
“ Not good sir they must be onto me because Lyra just changed her playstyle up a little,” Lydia replied.
“ Keep observing Lydia and note anything else new we must beat these guys if Ren Darkbright should lose,” Vinca said.
“ And now Taking the second leg for Team Nebula is Asuka Atlas,” The Mc said as Asuka entered the Duel Lane and caught up to Lyra. Asuka drew her opening hand and the duel picked up again.
DUEL Asuka Atlas:4000 Lyra Heartstrings:6500
“ My turn I draw,” Asuka said as she drew her sixth card. Asuka remembered that Lyra’s Titania can stop attacks and heal her and was lucky enough to draw exactly what she needed.
“ First I set the Pendulum Scale with Scale three Performage Bonus Dealer and Scale Eight Performage Nightmare Doll. Two columns of light shot up. In the left one was a creepy looking man with a strange mask flipping a coin appeared over a stylized three and in the right one appeared a gothic doll wearing a black lolita outfit over a stylized eight.
Asuka: ♦3___________8♦
“ Now I can Pendulum Summon monsters between levels four and seven all at the same time so I will do just that. A portal opened from the web that was created in the sky and three streams of light came out.
“ I pendulum Summon Performage Bubble Garndna, Performage Ball Balancer, and Performage Puppet Master. Out of the lights came a little girl dressed as a witch with pink bubbles and a krab wand, A light red clown rolling on a ball bigger than it was, And a man with an owl-like half mask on his left eye and strings on his fingers all ready to fight.
Performage Bubble Gardna LV:4 DEF:2000
Performage Ball Balancer LV:4 ATK:1000
Performage Puppet Master LV:7 ATK:2500
“ My Bonus Dealer’s Pendulum Effect Activates since I Pendulum Summoned three Performages I get to draw two cards. Asuka drew her two cards and was glad about what she drew.
“ Now I activate Puppet Master’s effect once per turn I can take control of one of your monsters in exchange for cutting that monster's attack in half so welcome to my stage Titania. Puppet Master fired a barrage of strings from his fingertips and each of them attached themselves to Titania then Puppet master yanked on them and pulled Titania to Asuka’s field making her look like a lifeless husk of herself.
4500 - 2250 = 2250
“ Next I activate my Field Spell Performage Big Top. The entire city transformed into a giant circus tent with a center ring and everything. Now all my Performage monsters gain 500 attack and defense points. All of Asuka’s monsters began to power up.
2500 + 500 = 3000
2000 + 500 = 2500
1000 + 500 = 1500
“ And for my next trick, I overlay my Level four Ball Balancer and Bubble Gardna in order to build the overlay network. Ball Balancer turned into an orange stream of energy while Bubble gardna turned into a blue one and they each orbited around each other before entering a galaxy-like portal and exploded.
“ "Show must go on! Artisan of the air, swing across the stage with grace! Xyz Summon! Appear now! Rank 4! performage Trapeze Magician!"
A magician clad in white with a purple cape came swinging in a set of trapeze bars that magically appeared and kept swinging around the tent.
“ Allow me to explained what my magician does first I don,t take any damage that is less than his attack points but that's just for starters by detaching one overlay unit I can choose another monster and have it attack twice this turn however it will be destroyed after the battle phase and I will use this effect on your Titania. Trapeze Magician detached one of its units and sent it into Titania.
2 - 1 = 1
“ Time to battle Puppet Master attack Brigid. Puppet Master fired one of his strings at the top of the tent and used it to swing himself at Brigid and kicked her with enough force to destroy her.
Asuka Atlas:4000 Lyra Heartstrings:6300
“ Now that your field is empty time to feel the wrath of your own monster Titania attack Lyra Directly. Trapeze Magician got into position and grabbed Titania’s hands before swinging her and allowing her to kick Lyra for a ton of damage.
Asuka Atlas:4000 Lyra Heartstrings:4050
“ Titania attack her again,” Trapeze Magician swung high and launched Titania into the sky and she came down swinging her scythe down ready to take more of Lyra’s Life Points.
Asuka Atlas:4000 Lyra Heartstrings:1800
“ Now to Finish this Trapeze Magician attack Lyra Directly and end this. Trapeze magician swung faster and was about to kick Lyra until she pulled a card from her hand.
“ I’m not finished yet because when I am Attacked Directly while having 2000 or fewer life points I can Special Summon Fairy Gardna from my hand to stop your attack and add one Spell Card from my GY to my hand. A fairy with Valkyrie style armor and light blue fairy wings appeared and cast a magical barrier that blocked Asuka final attack.
Fairy Gardna LV:3 DEF:2000
“ Now that your attack was blocked time to add that Spell card to my hand and the one I choose is Land of Salvation Elysium. Lyra added the declared card from her GY to her hand before chaining another card in her GY.
“ Since I added a Field Spell to my hand I activate the effect of Returning Empire from my GY by banishing it from my GY I can immediately activate the Field Spell I added to my hand so Welcome back my Elysium. The area beneath the tent turned into a field of grass with some trees which caused Asuka’s monsters to feel like they had their power drained from them.
“ I enter my Main Phase 2 and since the Battle Phase has ended Titania is now destroyed. Titania was suddenly destroyed.
“ I end my turn by setting two cards face-down,” Asuka said as two set cards appeared behind her monsters.
“ My turn I draw,” Lyra said as she drew her second card. Lyra needed a game changer but before she could think Asuka interrupted her train of thought.
“ During your Standby Phase, I activate the Trap Performage Archery Act,” Asuka said as a trap with an image of a blindfolded archer aim his arrow flipped face-up. While I control two or more Performage Monsters I can destroy one card on the field so I destroy Elysium. Asuka’s Trap fired a barrage of flaming arrows that caused Elysium to burn.
“ I activate my Spell Melodious Fusion,” Lyra said as a spell with an image of Mozarta and another monster combining in the fusion vortex appeared. This allows me to Fusion Summon a Melodious Fusion Monster using cards from my hand and/or field but if my opponent control a monster from the Extra Deck I can use monsters in my GY to Fusion Summon by banishing them so I fuse the Mozarta and Adagio that are currently in my GY. The spirits of Octavia and Adagio appeared and Lyra began her chant.
“ Mighty lead singer of the concert fuse with the refined spirit of the concert hall and combine to form a flower that will win me this fight! Fusion Summon! Sing loudly! Bloom Diva the Melodious Choir!
Bloom Diva appeared dramatically and sang her song.
Bloom Diva the Melodious Choir LV: 6 ATK: 1000
“ Like that will beat me in case you forgot my Trapeze Magician negates all damage that is equal or fewer to its attack points,” Asuka said mockingly.
“ That will change once I play this the Spell Zelda’s Second Movement,” Lyra said as a spell with an image of Zelda singer her song in a prayer stance appeared. While I control a Melodious Fusion or Synchro monster all your card effects are negated until the end of the turn. A wave of light hit all the cards on Asuka’s field and everything was down.
3000 - 500 = 2500
3000 - 500 = 2500
Before Lyra made her attack she noticed an Action Card ahead and grabbed it. Lyra smiled and activated it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Encore this allows me to use the effect of another Action Spell in my GY and the one I will use will be the effect of Monster Draw so that means I can draw one card for every monster on the field so that means I draw four cards. Lyra drew her four cards and smiled at what she drew.
“ Perfect I drew just what I needed I activate the Equip Spell Twin Swords of Flashing Light - Tryce and by discarding a card from my hand I can equip it onto my Bloom Diva this may reduce her attack by 500 but it allows her to attack twice. Lyra discarded her card and a pair of twin blades appeared in Bloom Diva’s hands.
1000 - 500 = 500
“ Now that My monster is ready it's time to Battle Bloom Diva attack Trapeze Magician with Deflate Shot. Bloom Diva sent her flurry of yellow flower petals at Trapeze Magician and destroyed it to Asuka dismay.
“ How did my monster fall and why are your Life Points and monster undamaged?” Asuka asked frantically.
“ That's the effect of my Bloom Diva first she can't be destroyed in battle and I take no battle damage but here is the part you're really going to hate if bloom Diva battled a Special Summoned monster its destroyed after damage calculation and you take damage equal to the difference between your monster’s original attack and Bloom Diva’s current attack which by my count is 2000,” Lyra replied as Trapeze Magician blew up and Asuka took the damage.
Asuka Atlas:2000 Lyra Heartstrings:1800
“ You may have destroyed my Magician but he has one last trick up his sleeve when he is destroyed and sent to the GY I can Special Summon another Performage monster from my Deck to take his place so welcome to the field Performage Ringmaster. A man wearing a purple suit with a top hat of the same color appeared and pulled out a few linked rings and welded them like a weapon.
Performage Ringmaster LV:4 ATK:1000
“ When Ringmaster is Special Summoned he allows me to add another Performage Monster from my Deck to my hand and with this effect, I add Performage Damage Juggler to my hand. Asuka added her declared card to her hand before Lyra got on with her turn.
“ Now for my second attack, Bloom Diva attack Puppet Master. Bloom Diva sent her flurry of flower petals at Puppet Master and destroyed it only this time Asuka was prepared for it.
“ I'm not letting you burn me twice because when you activate an effect that inflicts damage I can discard my Damage Juggler to not only negate that effect but also destroy the card it came from so say goodbye to your Bloom Diva. As Puppet Master fell Bloom Diva self-destructed and Lyra ended the Battle phase.
“ I set two cards Face-Down and end my turn,” Lyra said as two set cards appeared behind her remaining monster.
1000 + 500 = 1500
“ My turn I draw,” Asuka said as she drew her card. Asuka was now down to nothing until she saw what she drew.
“ First I activate the Spell Rank-Up-Magic Supreme Magical Force,” This allows me to Special Summon one Xyz Monster that was destroyed by a monster effect and then Ranks it up into an Xyz Monster that is one rank higher with an extra 1000 attack points and the monster I will Bring back is Trapeze Magician. Trapeze Magician made his triumphant return and laugh lightly while swinging above the field.
Suddenly Trapeze Magician turned into a stream of yellow energy and entered a galaxy-like portal and exploded.
“ From the realm of the magical circus, I call upon the greatest of acrobatic artists to aid me in this fight and strike my foe down! Rank Up Xyz Evolution! Appear! Rank five! Performage Trapeze High Magician!
A bigger and much more evolved version of Trapeze Magician took the field and laughed more joyfully than the original.
“ Almost forgot Supreme Magical Force also becomes an overlay unit for the new monster,” Asuka pointed out in case Lyra would ask.
“ Now it's time for the finale and my friend Trapeze High Magician will help me out Since I used a Rank Four Spellcaster-Type Xyz Monster to Summon him I can Detach one overlay unit to allow him to attack two or three times this turn but he can only attack directly once with this effect but I’m afraid either way you lose. An overlay unit flew into Trapeze High Magician’s core and he was ready to deal some damage.
2 - 1 = 1
“ Time to Battle Trapeze High Magician unleash your first attack on Fairy Gardna. Trapeze High Magician swung at Lyra’s Monster and successfully destroyed it.
“ Since you destroyed my Monster I activate my Trap Half Curse,” Lyra said as a trap with an image of a spirit that was half man and half beast flipped face up. When one of my monsters is destroyed by battle this card targets the monster responsible and cuts its attack points in half until the End Phase. Lyra’s Trap fired the spirit of the card at Trapeze High Magician and lowered his attack.
4200 - 2100 = 2100
“ No matter because even with half his attack he is still strong enough to end this,” Asuka pointed out before spotting a Clutch Action Card up ahead. Lyra also spotted the very same Action Card. Both duelists hit the nitro and by a split second Lyra grabbed it and smiled.
“ Looks like I’m still in this because I activate the Action Spell Medi Charge this restores my Life Points by 800. Lyra felt the healing effect of her card as her points went up slightly.
Asuka Atlas:2000 Lyra Heartstrings:2600
“ Even so I still attack. Trapeze High Magician swung himself at Lyra and kicked her right in the back.
Asuka Atlas:2000 Lyra Heartstrings:500
“ I still have one more attack left RingMaster attack Lyra directly and end this. RingMaster charged at Lyra only for her to trigger her set card.
“ I activate the Trap Fairy Blast,” Lyra said as a trap with an image of the Timelords destroying an entire fortress flipped face up. This card destroys every card on the field and we both take 700 points of damage for each card destroyed by this effect and with four cards on your field and zero on mine that's 2800 points of damage looks like its a stalemate. All of Asuka’s cards were destroyed and both her and Lyra were caught in the blast.
Asuka Atlas:0 Lyra Heartstrings:0 DRAW
Both Lyra and Asuka returned to their respective pits to pass the baton to their next duelist. Lyra pulled over next to Lightning who was prime, locked, loaded, and ready to go and passed the baton to her.
“ Well done Lyra you managed to beat two of them,” Lightning said.
“ Thanks, Lightning now just be careful with Ren and Remember what Tetsu told us,” Lyra said before joining Silver by the console.
Lightning waited for the green light while Asuka made it back to her pit only to be confronted by a very pissed off Ren.
“ I'm sorry for losing to that girl Ren but I gave it my best,” Asuka said hoping Ren would forgive her.
“ Your best is meaningless you remember our team's motto only the strong survive well your nothing so stay put while I win this,” Ren said before he and Lightning took off at the same time. Asuka looked heartbroken after hearing what Ren said to her. Tetsu reassured her that was not the real Ren talking just some evil force possessing him. As Lightning and Ren caught up to each other they both drew their opening hand and the duel picked up.
DUEL Ren Darkbright:4000 Lightning Dust:4000
“ My turn I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her sixth card. Lightning had the advantage since both Lyra and Asuka,s duel ended in a draw and it was Asuka’s turn that left Ren completely Defenseless.
“ First since neither of us has a monster on the Field I can Special Summon Raidraptor - Striker Lanius in attack mode. A mechanical bird with red and white armor plating with booster jets on its back and a lance on its underside flew in ready to fight.
Raidraptor - Striker Lanius LV:5 ATK:2000
“ Next I activate the Spell Birds of a Feather,” Lightning said as a spell with an image of two different bird people sharing a drink appeared. When I have a Winged-Beast-Type monster on my field this card allows me to Special Summon another one from my deck with the same Level, Attack Points, and Attribute so with this effect I Special Summon Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn in attack mode. Sirocco took his position next to Strike Lanius.
Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn LV:5 ATK:2000
“ Time to Battle Striker Lanius attack Ren Directly. Striker Lanius fired its boosters and charged straight for Ren. Lightning thought she has this won until Ren pulled a card out of his hand.
“You're not going to hit me that easily because when you declare a direct attack on me I can Special Summon Battle Fader to end the Battle Phase. Battle Fader appeared and rang its bell thus ending the battle.
Battle Fader LV:1 DEF:0
“ I set two cards Face-Down and end my turn,” Lightning said as two set cards appeared behind her monsters.
“ My turn I draw,” Ren said as he drew his fifth card. Ren had everything he needed for his plan and made his move.
“ First I summon the Tuner monster Shadow Whelp of the Sombra Sword in attack mode. A darker version of Buster Whelp with red eyes and a vicious looking expression appeared.
Shadow Whelp of the Sombra Sword LV:1 ATK:400
“ When my Whelp is Normal Summoned I can add a Sombra Sword card from my Deck to my hand and the card I will add is Shadow Slayer Sombra Sword. Ren added his card to his hand and then made his next move.
“ Next I activate the other effect of my Whelp by banishing it from my field I can special Summon his master Buster Dark from my hand. Shadow Whelp suddenly disappeared and in its place stood a darker version of Buster Blader with black armor, red eyes, and a mighty black sword.
Buster Dark LV:7 ATK:2600 + 500 = 3100
Lightning was in shock to see that there was a deck that was similar to Silver’s and then Tetsu’s words flashed through her head.
“ don't let him banish any dragons it will just make him stronger,” Tetsu said as the flashback ended.
“ As I’m sure you already figured out My Buster Dark gains 500 attack points for every Dragon-Type Monster that is Banished,” Ren said before continuing his turn.
“ Next I equip the Shadow Slayer I added to my hand to my Buster Dark. Buster Dark’s sword was replaced by a much more fiendish looking one.
“ As long as this is Equipped you can't summon monsters from your Extra Deck,” Ren said.
“ So your deck is basically a darker version of Silver’s is that right?” Lightning asked.
“ Exactly the Sombra Sword and Destruction Sword Archetypes were meant to represent two sides of the same coin so to say one being a mighty hero and the other being a tyrannical ruler who draws their strength from outside the Space-Time Continuum,” Ren explained before making his next move.
“ Next I activate the Spell Galaxy-Queen’s Light this changes all my monster’s levels to the exact level as my Buster Dark so now Battle Fader becomes Level Seven. Battle Fader was bathed in light as its level went up.
1 + 6 = 7
“ Now that I have the right Levels I overlay my Level Seven Buster Dark and Battle Fader in order to build the Overlay Network. Buster Dark and Battle Fader turned into streams of purple energy and entered a galaxy like portal and exploded.
“ Souls of the dragons banished from Time and Space converge and join my warrior's mighty blade! Xyz Summon! Appear! Number 60 Buster Dictator!
An odd shaped black crystal appeared and began to take shape into a swordsman with black armor with crimson trim and a very big crimson sword along with the most intimidating red eyes anyone has ever seen.
Number 60 Buster Dictator RANK:7 ATK:2800 UNITS:2
“ Impressive monster but now that Buster Dark is gone so is the blade that seals my Extra Deck,” Lightning pointed out Ren not worried in the slightest.
“ It makes no difference Now that my number out allow me to explain what it does first since I used Buster Dark as Xyz Material for it Buster Dictator has his attack points doubled. Buster Dictator felt an incredible surge of power.
2800 x 2 = 5600
“ Now on to his main effect once per turn by detaching one overlay unit I can banish a Dragon-Type monster from either GY and destroy one card on the field and if the destroyed card was a monster you take 500 points of damage times that monster’s level but I will save that for the foe I really want and destroy your set card on the left. Buster Dictator absorbed one of his units into his sword and sent a bolt of red lightning at the card Ren chose. Lightning smiled at her card being destroyed.
2 - 1 = 1
“ I was hoping you would choose that one because you just destroyed my Blackwing - Boobytrap and when its destroyed by my opponent’s card effect not only do you take 1000 points of damage but I also draw one card. An explosive was sent flying towards Ren and then exploded on him.
Ren Darkbright:3000 Lightning Dust:4000
“ Nice shot now it's my turn I enter battle and have Buster Dictator attack Striker Lanius with Crimson Punisher Slash. Buster Dictator charged forward with his sword above him. Just as the blade was about to come down Lightning activated her other set card.
“ Not so fast I activate the Quick-Play Spell Raidraptor - Rapid Xyz since you control a Special Summoned monster I can Xyz Summon a Raidraptor xyz monster during the Battle Phase so I overlay my Level five Striker Lanius and Sirocco in order to build the overlay network. Both Sirocco and Striker Lanius turned into streams of purple energy and entered a galaxy-like portal and exploded.
“ Forged from the armored plating of a space battleship and charged by the power of a supernova let the bird of the cosmos strike you down! Xyz Summon! Take Flight! Rank Five! RaidRaptor - Cruiser Falcon!
A gold and green plated falcon with booster jets in its wings and a missile launcher on its back took off and hovered above Lightning.
“ Nice try but Buster Dictator is still stronger and he will continue his attack. Buster Dictator continued his attack only for Lightning to do something.
“ I may take damage but my Falcon is staying put because when he is about to be destroyed I can save it by detaching an overlay unit. Cruiser Falcon absorbed one of its units to survive the blade but Lightning still felt the impact.
2 - 1 = 1
Ren Darkbright:3000 Lightning Dust:1600
“ You may have survived my attack but next turn you're finished I end my turn with one card Face-Down,” Ren said as a set card appeared behind Buster Dictator.
My turn I draw,” Lightning said as she drew her third card. Lightning was shocked to see she drew Lyra’s Polymerization and thought she was done for until a new monster flashed before her eyes. Lightning suddenly saw her strategy manifest before her eyes and acted on it.
“ First since I control a Winged Beast-Type monster I can Special Summon the Tuner Monster Blackwing - Roc the Warmonger. A birdman dressed as a Viking warrior wielding a mighty ax appeared and unleashed his war cry.
Blackwing - Roc the Warmonger LV:5 ATK:2200
“ When Roc is Normal or Special Summoned he allows me to Special Summon a Level Five or above Winged-Beast-Type monster from my GY but that monster will be destroyed during the End Phase and the monster I will bring back is Sirocco the Dawn. Roc slammed his ax on the ground and out of the crevice came Sirocco ready to fight.
Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn LV:5 ATK:2000
“ Now that the stage is set I tune my Level five Roc with my Level Five Sirocco to Synchro Summon a monster that will help me greatly. Roc flew into the air and turned into five stars and then five green rings that encircled Sirocco turning him into five stars that fell into alignment.
5 + 5 = 10
“ Darkness descending from the kingdom of birds bring forth the mighty black blade and slash my foes to pieces! Synchro Summon! Burn! Level Ten! Assault Blackwing - Shusui the Autumn Blaze!
Shusui slashed at the air and left some embers before taking a fighting stance.
Assault Blackwing - Shusui the Autumn Blaze LV:10 ATK:3800
“ Nice try but this monster can,t hold a candle to Buster Dictator either,” Ren pointed out until Light told him she was not done yet.
“ Ready for a surprise twist I activate the Spell Polymerization fusing My Cruiser Falcon with my Shusui to Fusion Summon my newest monster. Both Shusui and Cruiser Falcon rose up and spun in the vortex.
“ Mighty bird of the ancient kingdom of Wano combine with the Falcon that sours through the cosmos and evolves into a mightier bird of prey! Fusion Summon! Take Flight! Black Raptor - Finch the Warhammer!
A black Finch bird girl wearing orange futuristic armor along with blue goggles appeared and summoned her Warhammer ready to fight.
Black Raptor - Finch the Warhammer LV:12 ATK:4000
“ Impressive monster what does she do besides looking like a confused child,” Ren asked.
“ what she does is once per turn she can cut your monster attack points in half and when she destroys a monster in battle you take damage equal to your destroyed monster’s attack points. Finch called forth a bolt of lightning that hit Buster Dictator and returned him to his original attack value.
5600 - 2800 = 2800
“ Time to Battle Finch attack Buster Dictator with Thunderbolt Smasher. Finch charged at Buster Dictator and swung her hammer swiftly at him knocking him into the track causing smoke to cover the field. Lightning was sure she won until Ren came out of the smoke with his monster still intact.
“ How is your monster still alive that was a direct hit?” Lightning asked confused.
“ One thing all number monsters have in common is they can only be destroyed in battle by other Numbers which by the way your Finch is not but don,t worry your attack packed quite a punch one you are about to taste because I activate the Trap Return Damage when I would take Battle Damage this card sends it back to you. Ren’s card sent the damage done by Finch back at Lightning.
Ren Darkbright:3000 Lightning Dust:400
Lightning was upset she could not beat Ren and knew there was nothing more she could do until she saw the last card in her hand. Lightning them thought maybe she could not do anything more but she could leave Silver with something.
“ I set one card face-down and end my turn,” Lightning said as a set card appeared behind her Finch.
“ My turn I draw,” Ren said as he drew his second card. Ren smiled at what he drew and wasted no time in using it.
“ I activate the Spell Number Blast,” Ren said as a spell with an image of Lucky Straight exploding appeared. While I control a Number Monster I can destroy one card on the field and your Finch will be my target. Buster Dictator channeled the spell's power through his blade and destroyed Lightnings chance of survival.
“ Time to end this Buster Dictator attack Lightning directly and end this. Buster Dictator charged at Lightning and slashed her right in the back causing her life points to reach zero and her runner to emit smoke.
Ren Darkbright:3000 Lightning Dust:0
WINNER:Ren Darkbright
Lightning took one of the side roads back to her pit where Silver was waiting for her and passed the baton and her set card to him.
“ Well Silver it's all up to you now knock him back to his senses,” Lightning said as she took her place next to Lyra.
“ You know I will,” Silver said before taking off.
Meanwhile back on the top of the empire state building Lydia was jotting down her latest data on Lightning and was about to start on Silver next.
“Let's see how you fare against a monster you can't possibly beat Mr. Chance,” Lydia said as she prepared to write Silver’s data.
“ And now ladies and gentlemen taking the final leg for Team Silverwing is none other than their leader Silver Chance,” The mc shouted as the crowd erupted in cheers while Silver kept going.
“ This is it the moment we worked so hard for all those teams we thought both good and bad, all those intense moments, and all the friends we made has all lead to this final match so Ren once I win this and save you I hope to change your views on winning and losing,” Silver said mentally as all the teams and friends he met flashed before his eyes. Silver caught up to Ren and drew his opening hand and the final part of the match began.
DUEL Ren Darkbright:3000 Silver Chance:4000
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his sixth card. Silver was sure Ren would see through his opening move and needed to try a different one.
“ First I summon Sprite Buster Destruction Sword in attack mode. Sprite buster took the field and was slightly intimidated by Ren’s monster.
Sprite Buster Destruction Sword LV:4 ATK:600
“ Next I activate the Spell Dragon Hatching Lv3,” Silver said as a spell with an image of Armed Dragon Lv3 hatching from an egg appeared. This spell allows me to Special Summon a Level Three Dragon-Type monster from my hand so I use this effect to Special Summon Clearwing Whelp in attack mode. A green crystal-like egg appeared and began to shake then cracked and out of it came Clearwing Whelp ready to fight.
Clearwing Whelp LV:3 ATK:1200
“ Next I tune my level four Sprite Buster with my Level three Clearwing Whelp to Synchro Summon my old friend. Sprite Buster flew into the air and turned into four stars and then four green rings that encircled Clearwing Whelp and turned it into three stars that fell into alignment.
“ mighty dragon that speeds through the boundaries of time and space rise from the ashes and shine your wings brighter than the sun! Synchro Summon! Roar! Level 7! Clearwing Synchro Dragon.
Clearwing flew onto the field at top speed leaving a green trail behind him as he flew and then stopped next to Silver before unleashing a mighty roar.
Clearwing Synchro Dragon LV:7 ATK:2500
“ Now for the best part when Clearwing Whelp is used as synchro material for Clearwing Synchro Dragon not only Clearwing gain 1000 attack points but you take 1000 points of damage. Clearwing powered up before unleashing a blast of green energy. As the energy came closer Ren noticed a clutch Action Card and grabbed it just in time. Ren read it over and wasted no time in using it.
2500 + 1000 = 3500
“ I activate the Action Spell Reversal this turns your 1000 points of damage into life points for me so thanks for bringing me back to full power. The blast hit Ren but this time it had the opposite effect of what it was intended to do.
Ren Darkbright:4000 Silver Chance:4000
“ Time to Battle Clearwing attack Buster Dictator with Whirlwind Slasher. Clearwing charged at Buster Dictator and spun creating a green tornado that nailed Buster Dictator and dealt some damage to Ren.
Ren Darkbright:3300 Silver Chance:4000
“ Finally I set two cards face-down and end my turn,” Silver said as two set cards appeared behind Clearwing.
“ My turn I draw,” Ren said as he drew his second card. Ren knew about Clearwing’s effect and how if he tried to use Buster Dictator’s effect Clearwing would destroy it. Ren looked at what he drew and smiled.
“ Your dragon may be safe from monster effects but let's see it escape from this I activate the Equip Spell Enchanted Sword Nothung and equip it to Buster Dictator. Buster Dictator grabbed the sword and crossed both his sword as if he was ready to fight. Not only does he gain 400 attack points but and Dragon-Type monsters you control are destroyed and then banished.
2800 + 400 = 3200
Nothung sent a bolt of power towards Clearwing only for Silver to react to it.
“ My dragon is going nowhere because I activate the card Lightning left for me behold the Trap Dragon Conquerer’s Aura,” Silver said as a trap with an image of a mighty warrior unleashing a powerful force that knocks all his enemies out flipped face up. When one of my Dragon-Type monsters is about to be destroyed by a card effect this negates that effect and I draw two cards. The energy from Nothung dissipated and Silver drew his two cards. Ren was not amused by this and decided to resort to beating Clearwing the old fashion way.
“You're not safe yet because next, I Activate the Spell Sombra Illusion,” Ren said as a spell with an image of a warrior looking through a door that leads to his worst fear appeared. This card allows me to change Buster Dictator’s Name into any monster’s name I declare and he also gains that monster’s effects until the End Phase so I will treat him as Buster Dark. Buster Dictator was covered in a veil of dark magic that turned him into a nearly identical copy of Buster Dark.
3200 + 500 = 3700
“ Now that my monster is stronger time to Battle Buster Dictator attack Clearwing with Crimson Punisher Slash. Buster Dictator leaped into the air and prepared to drop the sword on Clearwing until Silver saw an Action Card ahead and grabbed it. Silver wasted no time in activating it.
“ I activate the Action Spell Evasion now your attack is negated. Clearwing did a loop and dodged Buster Dictator's attack.
“ Fine I end my Turn and during the End Phase, Buster Dictator returns to normal. The veil of dark magic vanished and Buster Dictator was back to his original form.
3700 - 500 = 3200
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his fourth card. Silver knew attacking Buster Dictator would be suicide as long has that enchanted sword was equipped. Silver checked his hand and found the best way to get around it.
“ First I activate the Spell One for One by discarding a monster from my hand I can Special Summon a level one monster from my hand or deck so I will discard Buster Blader and from my Deck I Special Summon Glow-Up Bulb. Glow-Up Bulb sprouted onto the field ready for anything.
Glow-Up Bulb LV:1 ATK:100
“ Next I Normal Summon Buster Whelp in attack mode. Buster Whelp flew onto the field and looked a bit frightened by Buster Dictator.
Buster Whelp LV:1 ATK:400
“ When Buster Whelp is Normal Summoned I can add a Destruction Sword card from my deck to my hand so I will add Necro Buster to my hand. Silver added his declared card to his hand before making his next move.
“ Next I tribute my Whelp to Summon Buster Blader from my GY. Buster Whelp vanished and in its place stood Buster Blader ready to fight.
Buster Blader LV:7 ATK:2600
“ Next I activate the Spell Dragon Impact Return,” Silver said as a spell with an image of Spear Dragon penetrating a solid iron wall appeared. This allows me to Special Summon a Dragon-type Monster from my GY and destroy one Spell or Trap on the field so say hello again to my Buster Whelp and good-bye to your Enchanted Sword Nothung. Buster Whelp flew out of a portal and rammed into Ren’s Sword thus destroying it.
Buster Whelp LV:1 ATK:400
3200 - 400 = 2800
“ now that your nasty sword is out of the way time to bring out my heavy artillery so First I tune my Level one Buster Whelp with my Level Seven Buster Blader to Synchro Summon the first part of my assault. Buster Whelp turned into a single star and then a single ring that encircled Buster Blader which turned him into seven stars that fell into alignment.
" Mighty dragon that guards the treasure of the hero - Come to my aid and protect thy hero and his alleys! Synchro Summon! Rise up! Level eight! Buster Dragon!
Buster Dragon appeared and took a defensive stance and Sunset and the others were impressed by Silver’s move.
Buster Dragon LV:8 DEF:2800
“ What is that monster?” Nisha asked Fluttershy.
“ That is Buster Dragon,” Fluttershy replied.
“ What the heck is that monster,” Asuka asked confused.
“ Buster Dragon while that card is out all of Ren’s monsters become Dragon-Types but that is not all that happens,” Tetsu replied.
“ While Buster Dragon is out on the field all your monsters become Dragon-Types but that's not all once per turn if I don,t control Buster Blader I can Special Summon Buster Blader from my GY. Buster Blader appeared out of a hole Buster Dragon made.
Buster Blader LV:7 ATK:2600 + 500 = 3100
“ Next I will Equip Necro Buster to Buster Blader and then Unequip him to Special Summon him. Buster Blader’s sword was replaced with a knight’s sword which he dropped and the spirit Whelp carrying it appeared.
Necro Buster Destruction Sword LV:2 ATK:900
“ Next I tune my Level One Glow-Up Bulb with my Level Seven Buster Blader to Synchro Summon another one of my best monsters. Glow-Up bulb turned into a single star and then into a single green ring that encircled Buster Blader and turned him into seven stars that fell into alignment.
LV7 + LV1 = LV8
“ Mighty soul of the king! Rise up from the depths of hades and burn all those who stand before me! Synchro Summon! Incinerate! Level Eight! Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend!
Scarlight flew above and landed next to Buster Dragon ready to fight.
Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend LV:8 ATK:3000
“ Are you done yet or are you going to keep filling your GY,” Ren said impatiently.
“ Oh, I’m only halfway there Next I mill my top card to bring Glow-Up Bulb back. Silver milled his top card and Glow-Up Bulb bloomed onto the field.
Glow-Up Bulb LV:1 ATK:100
“ Next I tune my Level One Glow-Up Bulb with my Level Seven Clearwing Synchro Dragon to Synchro Summon its evolved form. Glow-Up Bulb once again turned into a single star and then a single green ring that encircled Clearwing turning it into seven stars that fell into alignment.
LV7 + LV1 = LV8
“ Oh mighty dragon that shines brighter than the sun evolves and shine brighter with wings made of crystal and power! Synchro Summon! Evolve! Level Eight! Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon!
Crystal Wing flew fast and landed next to Scarlight ready to fight.
Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon LV:8 ATK:3000
“ And for my next trick, I tune my Level two Necro Buster with my Level Eight Buster Dragon to Synchro Summon a monster a friend of ours showed us. Necro Buster threw his sword into the air and turned into two stars and then two green rings that encircled Buster Dragon and turned it into eight stars that fell into alignment.
“ Is Silver summoning what I think he is?” Sunset asked.
“ He is using a DARK Tuner and a non-tuner Dragon-Type monster so he must be calling it,” Nisha replied.
LV8 + LV2 = LV10
“ Spirits of the fallen and condemned join forces and form a mighty dragon that will rot my foes to the core! Synchro Summon! Rot them all! Level Ten! Dragocytos Corrupted Nethersoul Dragon!
Dragocytos slithered onto the field and unleashed his unholy roar ready to fight alongside the others.
“ Four Synchro Summons in a row Silver must really want to win this,” Rainbow Dash said.
“It's not that it’s more like he is trying to save Ren from that Number of his,” Sunset said.
Ren was starting to get bored with Silver’s turn until he spotted an Action Card and grabbed it. He smiled after seeing what it was and activated it.
“ Now its time to win this I,” Silver said before Ren interrupted him.
“ I activate the Action Spell Fast Forward this skips the current turn to the End Phase so it is finally now my turn,” Ren said.
“ My turn I draw,” Ren said as he drew his card. Ren had three powerful monsters to contend against. Ren looked at what he drew and knew he would be taking a huge risk with it but activated it anyway.
“ I activate the Spell Card of Sanctity now we both draw until we have sixth cards in our hand. Both Ren and Silver drew their six cards and Ren was happy with what he drew.
“ Perfect I Activate the Spell Sombra Sword Return,” Ren said as a spell with an image of a shadow unicorn with green eyes standing on a crystal cliff appeared. This allows me to Special Summon Buster Dark from my GY so welcome back Buster Dark. Buster Dark leaped back onto the field and took his place next to Buster Dictator.
Buster Dark LV:7 ATK:2600 + 500 = 3100
“ Next I activate the Spell Banishment of the Dragon Lords,” Ren said as a spell with an image of the Dragon Rulers getting sucked into a tear in the sky appeared. This banishes all Dragon-Type monsters on your side of the field so much for your friends. A tear in the fabric of the universe opened and sucked all of Silver’s monsters into it leaving Silver defenseless.
3100 + 1500 = 4600
“ Now that your completely defenseless time to end this Buster Dark attack Silver Directly. Buster Dark faded into the ground and turned into a shadow that sped towards Silver. Silver reacted and pulled a card out of his hand.
“ When you attack me directly I can discard Swift Scarecrow to stop that attack and end the Battle Phase. Swift Scarecrow intercepted the shadow and blocked the sword before it could touch Silver.
“ Fine I end my Turn,” Ren said reluctantly.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his sixth card. Silver needed a plan B since his best monsters got banished before he could use them. Silver saw what he drew and smiled.
“ If you thought my synchro dragons were good this next card top that I banish one LIGHT monster and one DARK Monster from my GY.
Sunset and the others knew what was coming and cheered for Silver.
Chaos Emperor Dragon-Envoy of The End LV:8 ATK:3000
4600 + 500 = 5100
“ I thought that belong to one of those witches your team beat why do you have it?” Ren asked.
“ Did you honestly think I would let a legendary card like this get away from me Darcy is dead now so this card now belongs to me,” Silver replied.
“ Now back to the duel I activate Chaos Emperor Dragon’s effect by paying 1000 life points I send every card on the field and in our hands to the GY and you take 300 points of damage for each card sent to the GY by this effect. Silver paid his points and Chaos Emperor Dragon unleashed his massive flame tornado that destroyed everything.
Ren Darkbright:3300 Silver Chance:3000
As the destruction continued Ren spotted an Action Card and grabbed it then activated it quickly.
“ I activate the Action Spell Phoenix Elixir this restores my Life Points by 2000 looks like I dodged this move as well. Ren regained Life Points before the damage was dealt.
Ren Darkbright:5300 Silver Chance:3000
The flames cleared and both sides of the field were empty and neither player had any cards in their hand but what was most noticeable was that Ren was still in the game.
Ren Darkbright:1400 Silver Chance:3000
“ Now that your number is out of the way hopefully you will come to your senses,” Silver hoped but to no avail.
“ You may have cleared my field but you also cleared yours so now it all depends on our luck,” Ren pointed out.
“ Maybe but it's worth it so, for now, I end my Turn,” Silver said.
“ My turn I draw,” Ren said as he drew his card. Ren was disappointed with his draw since it could not help him now.
“ I set one card Face-down and end my turn,” Ren said as a set card appeared.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his card. Silver was pleased he drew something decent.
“ I activate the Spell Dragon’s Inheritance,” Silver said as a spell with an image of a whelp gaining the powers of a grandfather dragon appeared. By Banishing a Dragon-Type monster from my GY I can draw two cards. Silver banished his Chaos Emperor Dragon and drew his two cards. Suddenly something awoke in Silver. Silver saw a blank card appear before him and it suddenly manifested into a number monster meant for Silver. Silver returned to the duel and made his move.
“ Next I activate the Spell Synchro Reborn to bring back Buster Dragon in Defense Mode. Buster Dragon flew back onto the field and took its defensive stance.
Buster Dragon LV:8 DEF:2800
“ Now I activate Buster Dragon’s Effect since I don,t control Buster Blader I can Summon him from my GY. Buster Dragon opened a portal that Buster Blader leaped out of and then readied his sword for battle.
Buster Blader LV:7 ATK:2600 + 500 = 3100
“ Time to end this Buster Blader attack Ren Directly. Buster Blader charged forward and leaped into the air with his sword at the ready.
“ If you think I am letting this match end here you are most certainly wrong because I activate the Trap Xyz Reborn this allows me to revive an Xyz Monster from my GY and attach this card to it as an overlay unit so welcome Back Number 60 Buster Dictator. Buster Dictator rose from the ground and absorbed the Trap that revived him just in time to intercept Buster Blader.
Buster Dictator RANK:4 ATK:2800 UNITS:1
3100 + 500 = 3600
Buster Dictator saw Buster blader coming and raised his sword to block Buster Blader’s and succeeded but not without taking a little damage.
Ren Darkbright:600 Silver Chance:3000
“ I set one card face-down and end my turn,” Silver said as a set card appeared behind Silver’s Monsters.
“ My turn I draw,” Ren said as he drew his card. Ren smiled after seeing what he drew and made his move.
“ First I activate Buster Dictators Effect by detaching one overlay unit and banishing a Dragon-Type Monster from my GY I can destroy one card on the field. Buster Dictator absorbed his overlay unit into his sword along with the spirit of the Red-Eyes Black Dragon in his GY.
1 - 1 = 0
3600 - 500 = 3100
“ The card I choose to destroy will be your Buster Dragon and you will take 500 points of damage times its level so since it is level eight you take 4000 points of damage been nice knowing you. Buster Dictator unleashed a bolt of lightning on Buster Dragon thus blowing it up. Under the smoke caused by the explosion Silver grabbed a life-saving Action Card and activated it just in the nick of time. As the smoke cleared Ren was shocked to see Silver still in the game.
3100 - 500 = 2600
Ren Darkbright:600 Silver Chance:500
“ That is impossible how do you still have life points left?” Ren asked angerly.
“ Before the damage kicked in I managed to grab the Action Spell Phoenix Antidote this restored my Life Points by 1500 leaving me with enough to stay in the fight.
“ Well, not for long because I activate Another Sombra Sword Return to Bring Buster Dark back for one final attack. Buster Dark leaped out of the portal and took a fighting stance. Silver smiled after seeing Ren do exactly what he hoped he would do.
Buster Dark LV:7 ATK:2600 + 3000 = 5600
“ I was hoping you would do that because now can activate the Trap Xyz Double Offering when you summon a monster that is the same level as one of mine I can use monsters on my field as well as the one you summoned to perform an Xyz Summon so I use your Level Seven Buster Dark and my Level Seven Buster Blader to build the overlay network. Buster Blader turned into a stream of orange energy while Buster Dark turned into a stream of purple energy and they both orbited each other before entering a galaxy-like portal and exploding.
“ Powers of both good and evil join together in a single entity to take on a much stronger foe! Xyz Summon! Rise! Number 76 Majesty Lord Buster! A crystal core covered with black crystal spikes appeared and then began to take the form of a mighty knight with crimson armor a cobalt cape along with both swords wielded by Buster Blader and Buster Dark and the number 76 in blue in the center of his chest plate.
Number 76 Majesty Lord Buster RANK:7 ATK:3500 UNITS:2
“ Nice number you have what does he do,” Ren asked.
“ Well first since both Buster Blader and Buster Dark were used as xyz material to summon him his attack points are doubled. Majesty Lord Buster powered up as Silver mentioned it.
3500 x 2 = 7000
“ 7000 attack points?” Ren shouted in shock as if Silver did the impossible.
“ Yep so tell me Ren have I Satisfied your search for the challenge you were looking for?” Silver asked.
“ More than you know and I have nothing else so I end my Turn,” Ren said as he braced himself for the feeling he was longing for.
“ My turn I draw,” Silver said as he drew his card. Silver felt like he finally found someone he can truly call his rival and his friend so all he had to do now was save him.
“ First allow me to show you what Majesty Lord Buster can do once per turn I can detach one overlay unit to equip one Dragon-Type monster in my GY to Majesty Lord Buster and he will gain the effects of the equipped monster and the monster I chose will be my Ace Clearwing Synchro Dragon. Majesty Lord Buster absorbed one of his overlay units into his chest and his armor began to transform into a Clearwing version of it with his number glowing the same emerald green as its wings.
2 - 1 = 1
“ Time to battle Majesty Lord Buster Attack Buster Dictator with Either Sword Slash. Lord Buster charged at Buster Dictator and delivered a powerful slash that destroyed Buster Dictator along with the rest of Ren’s Life Points.
Ren Darkbright:0 Silver Chance:500
WINNER: Silver Chance
“ And that's it ladies and gentlemen after months of intense duels all over the country the winners and this year’s American representatives in the World Racing Grand Prix our Team Silverwing,” The mc shouted as the crowd exploded into cheers along with some chanting of Team Silverwing;’s name.
Before Ren and Silver returned to the Stadium Silver used his magic to take Buster Dictator and seal him away inside his element thus freeing Ren from its influence. As Ren and Silver made it back to their respective pits Ren got off his runner and approached Asuka.
“ Asuka about what I said earlier I,” Ren said before Asuka hugged him while crying.
“ You don,t need to apologize for anything Tetsu told me it was Buster Dictator talking and not you. I’m just glad to have you back my champion,” Asuka said before smiling again.
“ I’m not a champion anymore Team Silverwing earned that title,” Ren said.
“ You are to me and you always have been,” Asuka said.
After both teams returned to the pits both teams went center stage to shake hands on one of the most epic duels the crowd has ever seen. Ren stopped Silver for a moment.
“ Silver I would like for you to have this as thanks for giving me the challenge I been looking for,” Ren said as he gave Silver his Buster Dark.
“ Your Buster Dark are you sure won't this upset the balance of your deck,” Silver asked.
“ I decided I’m going to build a new deck and start my training from square one again and next time I want a rematch with you,” Ren said as he held his hand out.
“ Then its a promise,” Silver said as he grabbed Ren’s hand.
Both teams packed up their stuff and began the long trip back to their respective states.
A few weeks later Silver was busy catching up on the massive amount of homework he needed to finish before he and his teammates were allowed to graduate with their class. As Silver finished the last of his work he received a text message from both Lyra and Lightning telling him they finished their work and he replied that he was done as well. Silver suggested they all meet up at the diner to celebrate their victory and their future.
At the Diner Silver’ Lyra, and Lighting were enjoying some victory fries while discussing their plans for college.
“ So Lightning what are your plans?” Silver asked.
“ I’m planning to join the Airforce and my Grandfather managed to pull some strings for me to enlist in the top ranking military academy in the country,” Lightning said before asking Silver what his plans were.
“ I’m sure you already knew this but I will be taking over Silver Corp once I finish College so I’m studying to change the direction of the company to something more friendly since we are now in an era of peace,” Silver replied before asking Lyra what her plans were.
“ All I want is to be with you Silver your my whole world when I am injured you feel my pain and When I feel the pain you sense the feelings in my heart not many guys are like you so wherever you're going I’m coming with you,” Lyra replied.
As they continued talking Pinkie Pie came to their table and gave them a complimentary sundae.
“ This is on the house the owner is a huge fan of the W.R.G.P so when she heard you three were here she asked me to bring this to you enjoy,” Pinkie said before skating off.
Silver and his friends enjoyed their sundae and afterward, they all went home to prepare for their final trip of Canterlot High.
The next day Silver, Lyra, and Lightning were all being mobbed by fans of theirs as they made their way to the auditorium for their graduation. They took their seats and waited for Principal Celestia to begin.
“ To everyone gathered in this auditorium I see a lot of kids about to take the next step in their lives especially three students I’m sure you are excited about so first I would like to ask Silver Chance, Lightning Dust, and Lyra Heartstrings to come up here and say a few words,” Principal Celestia said as the students cheered. Silver took the mic first.
“ Firstly I would like to say thanks for cheering our team on through the whole tournament and secondly if I had to give one piece of advice to everyone here it is this: never give up many times I have been pushed to the edge and as the anchor of our team The pressure was great but even with the fear of losing I saw light and I know Lyra and Lighting have as well so to everyone here never give up,” Silver said before taking his diploma and Lightning took her turn.
“ Thank you Silver and I may have not had the greatest life so far and yes even though officially they wiped my record clean but those two years I spent locked up shaped me into the person I am today and my friends who I shared this long journey with have shown me life is worth living when you have something worth fighting for,” Lightning said before taking her diploma and passing the mic to Lyra.
“ Thanks, Lightning and All I have to say are when you find the one don't let anyone get between you I’m may not know where I’m going but all I know is wherever it is Silver will be there,” Lyra said before taking her Diploma and joining her friends.
After hours of waiting and more long speeches Silver, Lyra, and Lightning all decided to take one last photo together before preparing for the W.R.G.P. After they did they went back to their houses to pack. After Silver finished packing he received a text message from Sky Stinger asking him to meet him by their old treehouse tomorrow afternoon and to bring his deck. Silver knew what this meant and prepared his deck.
Meanwhile at Team Demise’s Castle Lydia was explaining her report to Vinca.
“ So that kid finally has his own number along with two of ours now this may be interesting,” Vinca said.
“ Sterben any word on when the W.R.G.P begins,” Lydia asked.
“ Should be in a few weeks the other countries are still deciding who will be their reps,” Sterben replied.
“ Perfect so Silver wants to seal our numbers away so badly well let's see how many he can take,” Lydia said as she sent loaded the pod containing them into a rocket stashed inside one of the towers.
The next day Silver arrived at the hill in Cloudsdale City that Silver and sky always hung out at when they were kids. Silver noticed Sky was waiting for him.
“ So glad you could make it,” Sky said.
“ Glad to be here,” Silver replied.
“ Well Mister champion do you still remember our promise from years ago,” Sky asked.
“ You know I still do,” Silver said as he activated his duel disk at the same time Sky did.
“ Then there's only one word left to say you ready?” Sky asked.
