In a fun and new (read: desperate) way to throw off the shackles of writer's block, I've decided to write a new Yugioh story featuring the characters submitted by you, the reviewers. I'm sure most people know how these go, but in case you're new to this (and don't worry, we all were once) I'll go over the rules. Give me an OC and follow the template below. I'm open to all OCs. I can make anything fit. Feel like making a Mary Sue? Go for it. I won't keep the sureness, but it'll give me lots of room to work. Feel like giving me a dueling animal? Why not! GX and ZeXal already did that; why not get it on the fun? On the (very unlikely) chance I get swarmed with OCS, I might have to cut some off so please, put plenty of effort into your wonderful creations. The more I like it, the more screen time it gets. Here is the template:
Name: Take a guess what goes here! I bet you can't get it right~!
Age: Anything really. Tournaments will happen and school will only be used for relevant characters, so you're welcome to make any aged OC you want.
Appearance: Goes without saying. If school/work/dueling outfit is different from normal then please include them as well.
Personality: A big one! If you're going to put effort into any of these, this is it. Everyone likes interesting characters.
Backstory: Again, effort. Don't go with "Waah! My parents are dead! Waah!" Think of something original and fun. A backstory doesn't have to be horrific and bloody you know. It can be if you want (And dead parents are some of the best kind) but even then give a little variety. If you've written a lot before, then use this as a chance to do something different!
Deck: It's not YGO without dueling! Though given some of the fanfics out there, you might not think that. Any deck you want, though obviously no holy cards. A full list would be nice (especially if you're using your own made up cards) but that's optional. Just the name of an archetype will give me a good idea. Riding duels will be a thing in this story. As for Numbers…not sure yet. I think I'll make that a thing later.
Hobbies, likes, dislikes, trivia; Anything else you think I should know to make them a nice, well-rounded character. Again, weird is not necessarily bad.
Spirit Partner: Not required but encouraged as the Spirit World will be a plot point as you can see below. Obviously something related to the OC's deck, as well as their personality.
The setting will be in a city, much like Domino City though not necessarily that exact place. The setting will change over time as the plot develops, but it will mostly remain a constant. Tournaments will happen, as I said before, and as such don't get mad if your character loses in the first round. It's only logical that someone would have to. I'll be fair and, outside of plot relevant stuff that requires certain characters facing each other or certain characters winning, flip a coin to decide the winners or something like that. Villains are also accepted, and the characters can be submitted through review or PM if you want to keep things private and secretive.
Now whenever I find stuff like this I like to now that the author I'm giving my character to knows what he/she is doing and I'll be able to enjoy the story. So I'll go ahead and post a small prologue for your viewing pleasure and inspiring inspiration.
Turn 0: Let Us Cling Together
The gate was beautiful. The sides of it decorated with utmost care a detail. Roaring monsters and fierce warriors carved out of stone defended the massive, thick wooden doors. Black chains stretched over it between the stone sides. There were six chains in all and the end of each one was held by a different monster on each side. At the very top of the gate was a red stone held in the hands of a stone mage.
Steps echoed down through the basement as the man slowly shuffled towards the gate. His servants were battling above him now. They viciously tore at the knights trying in vain to defend the gateway. The man was covered in a baggy black cloak. It lay on his shoulders, limp and billowy as if the material itself screamed to get away from the man. His movements were odd and twitchy. His arms moved to the sides at random and with each step he seemed as if he would stumble forward. He paid the spasms no mind and continued moving down.
He paused before the gate and lifted his arms up high. The red gem above the gate shone brightly and the chains creaked. The top most chain, held by a dragon on one side and a serpent on the other, crumbled and fell to the cold stone floor with a loud crash. The man laughed a light fluttering laugh of insanity as the chains crashed. His body continued to shudder gleefully and squirmed under the cloak.
"I won't let you!" a loud voice echoed through the room. A pure white blade shone through the darkness as it descended on the cloak. The man hissed as a tentacle flew out from the sleeve. The blades clashed in a twisted flash of light and darkness. The man and knight were knocked aside, both sliding to a halt. The white knight stood tall with his blade still drawn. "I refuse to let you open that gate!" he roared. "You will not succeed in opening that gate! Even if I have to die to stop you!"
The man laughed a light fluttering laugh. "That's always your answer isn't it?" he giggled. "Always so willing to offer your life up. Ah, but I've some time to kill while the chains break so fine. I'll grant your wish for death. Come my pet!" The man shot his hand forth and from his shadow emerged a hideous little creature of jet black metal. It scurried around like a beetle with its wide, circular mouth sucking at the air. Its lifeless white eyes gazed into the knight before its form suddenly cracked.
The knight shuddered as the bug exploded into puss and armor before slowly reforming. The new beast rose up and spread its claws out wide. Its tall lashed as it rubbed its curved claws together. It hissed at the knight with its wings spread wide. It turned to the remaining bits of shell and vomited a thick oily substance from its mouth. The oil ran over the bits and soon the Steelswarm Mantis (2200/0) had brought back the Steelswarm Cell (0/0). The darkness gathered around the man and took the shape of two more hidden cards. "Now boy, show me your strength!"
"I'll do far more than that!" he cried. "I summon you, Sacred Dabaran (1300/800)!" From the sky, despite them being inside a dark basement, came a shining light. A knight in pure white armor descended from the column of light. His long horns shimmered like gold and in his hand he held a chakram of pure holy light. He threw the chakram into the air and from it a new knight came, one dressed in pure white and fiery blue armor. Leonis (1000/1800) landed beside his ally, the two nodding to one another. "Now I'll overlay Dabaran and Leonis to construct the Overlay Newtwork!"
The two knights flew into the air as streams of light. They swirled around and entered the white gate above them form which a column of light exploded. "Oh shining light! Become the twin blades that pierce the darkness! Attack with the furry of the red giant, and wipe out all who would cross this sacred line! I summon you, Sacred Hyades (1900/1100)!" From the column of light emerged the tall knight. Like Dabarn, his horns shined like gold and his thick armor was accentuated by thick gold corners. In his two hands he held in reverse two large white lances with wide red rings for the handles.
"Sacred Hyades, burn back the darkness with Piercing Light!"
Hyades brought his blades up, one of the two bits of light surrounding him was sucked into his blades. His body illuminated the dark basement and forced the Steelswarm abominations back. "Now that they're defenseless, attack!" The knight lunged forward and tore into the Steelswarm Manti.
"Could you tone it down a bit?" the cloaked man asked as the knight set one card face down. "I'm a humanoid abomination bent on multi-universal conquest and I'm not as flowery as you. "Oh whatever. Trap open, Infestation Wave!" Mantis brought his claws up and knocked the blades out of Hyades hands. It shrieked horribly as it let loose a massive burst of black energy form its chest, destroying the knight and vanishing into the darkness.
"No!" the knight cried.
"Yes." The man giggled. "Now, come my pet! Steelswarm Sting (1850/0)!" From his shadow sprang a humanoid wasp. Its tattered amber wings buzzed as it flitted through the air, its massive stinger aimed at the knight. "And now we will continue to spread the infection! I activate Corrosive Contagion Infestation!" The Steelswarm Cell exploded and a dark cloud formed form the inky black ooze. "Now my Sting, strike him down!"
The bug shot forward, striking the knight and piercing his armor. He gasped in pain, clutching his gut as the stinger embedded itself deeply into him. He roared, tearing the bug off of him and tossing him aside. He gasped as he fell to his knees. His vision blurred as the man before him laughed. "Oh yes! Feel the corruption!" he giggled.
"I won't…go down!" the knight declared as he forced himself up. "This light I see will be my guide!" he declared. "I summon you, Sacred Pollux (1700/600)!" In a burst of light a tall knight in thick armor stood. In his arms he held a large sword with two blades coming from the hilt. It stood at the ready, a bright light coming from him. "Thank you." The knight said as he closed his eyes. "With your power, I summon Sacred Acubes (800/2000)!" A new knight stood beside Pollux with large golden claws for gauntlets. Its legs were twisted to the side like a crab's as it hunched down beside his master. "I overlay these two level four monsters to construct the Overlay Network!" the knight declared as he fell to his knees.
The knights flew into the air, once more combining within the center of the golden gate. "As our starlights gather, it strengths the bonds we share! Forming together in a single instant, together we form the blade of holy light! XYZ Summon! I summon you, Sacred Beehive!" And in that instant from the portal a golden knight descended. His form shone and shimmered in the bright light he himself created. His golden gauntlets folded into powerful spiked claws which radiated a powerful aura all their own. (2400/800)
"Luminous Spark!" the knight declared as his voice began to weaken. The venom of the sting was beginning to take its toll and he couldn't even remain kneeling. From his body a bright light shone over the floor, boosting his sacred guardian (2900/800). ""Attack Beehive!" he coughed. "Swarming Light!" The knight flew towards the insect, his claws outstretched. One of the lights surrounding him flew into the claw as his body was blanketed in a silvery aura (3900/800). He grabbed the wasp and cut in two with ease before turning on the cloaked man and sending a holy stream of light with right claw.
The man roared as the light seared into him. His cloak burned away in pieces as he stumbled back. He collapsed to the ground, holding his chest in pain. Sacred Beehive quickly flew back to his master and gingerly held him up. "It's no use." The no longer cloaked man laughed. The final chain behind him snapped in two and the thick wooden doors slid open to reveal a black swirling eternity. "I've won!" he laughed a cracked and psychotic laugh. He cheerfully turned to the gate and ran through it like a child running downstairs on Christmas morning.
The knight forced himself up and tore his helmet off. He fell into his servant's arms as he began coughing violently. Blood spilled form his pale lips as his breathing became erratic. "Follow…" he begged, barely able to gasp out that much. His servant shook his head but the knight pushed him aside. "I must stop him…" he insisted as he stumbled forward. With a wave of his hand he dismissed Sacred Beehive and continued towards the gate. "He must not win…" he cried as he forced himself forward despite the pain. "Not again!"
Well that happened. It'll take a little bit before that's important but it will happen. If you couldn't tell this story is (loosely!) based on the Duel Terminal story so keep that in mind when making your character. Or don't. Again, it's all up to you.