There will be a longer author's note at the end, but for now...
I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V! I hope you enjoy!
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''It's finally time for what you all have been waiting for! The finals of our one and only Friendship Cup!'' The ever energetic MC of the event, Melissa Claire, shouted from the helicopter and the crowd underneath her cheered and yelled in excitement, with the exception of a few Tops people who thought such 'vulgar behavior' was beneath them. They opted to just clap politely. ''We have seen many amazing duels so far, but like always, I'm sure the finals one will blow everyone away!'' And no, she wasn't just saying that because both finalists used Wind decks.
''And to think, it's two Commons...'' A tops woman wearing expensive jewelry and a purple dress sneered, as her husband sitting next to her nodded.
''Truly disgraceful. Is there no good Tops duelists left?'' The man wondered while tugging on his mustache.
''It's not like it matters!'' The two adults looked down at their son who had his face pressed against the glass. ''Neither of them can defeat Jack, it's just impossible.'' The boy said with a wide grin, making his parents smile a little as well. Their son had a point. The King would never lose, especially not to either of the weak Commons in the finals.
''C'mon, show those high and mighty Tops what Commons are made of!'' A young man in ragged clothing yelled, his two friends next to him joining in on the yell.
''Hey mom, who do you think will win?'' A young girl asked, tugging on her mother's hand while tightly holding a worn-out teddy bear on the other. The mother smiled down at her daughter before raising her gaze back up at the two hologram figures.
''It's hard to say. I'm just glad that whoever it is, it will be a Commons winning.'' Tops would see that there were other worthy duelists besides Jack!
''I'm sure all of you know them already, but let's introduce our two finalists anyway. Facing off in the finals are two childhood friends, Yugo and Rin!'' Melissa yelled as she pointed at the Yugo hologram with her right hand and the Rin one with her left hand. The cheering on the Commons side intensified, but the Tops remained neutral to the whole situation, never raising their voices unless it was absolutely necessary.
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Rin and Yugo had already been lead down from the penthouse and to the stadium where they would soon start their duel on their D-Wheels. There was just one little problem with that...
''No, you take our D-Wheel!''
''No, you take our D-Wheel!''
''No, you!''
''No, you!''
Rin and Yugo panted as they kept yelling at each other while the staff looked on awkwardly, not sure whether they should interrupt or not. They didn't understand the importance of the argument after all.
''Why do you have to make this so difficult?'' Rin sighed as she looked at the D-Wheel, their D-Wheel. She then returned her gaze to her childhood friend, who had his arms crossed. ''Just take it, I know you want to.'' No matter how much he tried to make her take the D-Wheel, she knew that Yugo wanted nothing more than to duel the finals match on it.
''But you're the one it's named after.'' Yugo said, causing Rin to clench her hands into a fist.
''I never agreed to name it Ringo!'' Rin yelled, remembering when Yugo came up with the name when she was still asleep and then he went around to tell everyone about it, making it very difficult for her to object to the actual name. ''Besides...there's part of your name in there too...'' Rin blushed a little. It reminded her of those celebrity couple names she saw on magazines...on those rare occasions when she had a chance to read one. N-Not that she and Yugo were a couple or anything of the sort. ''You're the one who's more skilled with it.'' It wasn't a surprise, he was the one who rode on it more often.
''I know, but it's our D-Wheel, one we made it together. It's like..it's like...'' Yugo glanced at the D-Wheel before turning back to Rin. ''It's like our child!'' Yugo said with a grin as Rin's face turned even redder. She was silent for a few seconds and then...''Argh!'' Yugo grunted when Rin suddenly kneeled him in the stomach.
''Idiot! Don't say weird stuff like that!'' Rin looked away from him, trying to get the blush go down while also trying not to think about the implications of what Yugo just said.
''S-Sorry...sorry...'' Yugo took a few moments to catch his breath. No matter how many times it happened, he could never quite get used to Rin suddenly attacking him in some manner. ''What I meant is that it's not right for me just take it for the finals. It's something we both worked on together, equally. For something as important as this, I can't just claim...'' Yugo's sentence was stopped short by, what was in his opinion the most wonderful sound in the world, Rin laughing.
''I understand that, that's why we kept switching around during the previous rounds. But like I said, you're more skillful with it and you're the one who originally proposed the crazy idea of building our own D-Wheel. You're the one who never wants to duel on the ground unless you absolutely have to. '' Yugo blushed a little at the reminder, but continued to listen to what Rin had to say. ''So believe me, I don't mind at all if you take the D-Wheel. I can use a Friendship Cup issued one. So why don't we stop this bickering and have the best duel either of us have ever had?'' Rin asked and there was absolutely no way Yugo could ever say no when Rin was smiling at him like that. She could ask him to eat dirt with that smile on her face and he would do it! ...Maybe.
''Alright!'' Yugo said and put his duel disk on the D-Wheel, where it rightfully belonged. ''Just don't blame it on the D-Wheel when you lose!'' Yugo proceeded to put the helmet on as Rin smiled a bit more.
''There's the Yugo I know and love...even though you have never beaten me before.'' Rin didn't want Yugo dwell on the first part of that sentence too much, not wanting him to know that her love went a bit deeper than friendship.
''There's a first time for everything.'' Yugo grinned and Rin turned around to leave and prepare herself...''Hey Rin...'' Rin turned around and was surprised to see Yugo looking...a bit timid? That wasn't like him. For better or worse, Yugo was the most straightforward person she knew. ''After this duel is over...there's something I want to tell you...'' Yugo averted his gaze from Rin, but even with that helmet on, she could see his cheeks turning red.
''After I win, you mean.'' Rin said, trying not to draw any conclusions from Yugo's behavior. Yes, he could be implying what she hoped he was implying, but what if he wasn't? ''See you on the arena.'' Then Rin ran off, not wanting to be late for what was sure to be the most important duel of her life.
''Rin...'' Yugo stared after her with a distant look in his eyes, when he noticed the staff staring at him. ''What are you staring at?! He yelled and the employess continued to do whatever they were doing before they were interrupted by the lover's quarrel.
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''Now let's welcome our two finalists on to the arena. First up is...'' A cloud of smoke emerged from the garage as it opened up, but soon enough, a D-Wheel jumped out of there and landed on the ground where it did a small spin, before continuing its way forward. ''Yugo!'' Close-up shots of Yugo and his white D-Wheel appeared all over the arena so everyone could have a good look. ''Coming out of nowhere, this young man has been dominating the competition with his fast and powerful synchro plays and duels focused around his Ace Monster, Clear Wing Synchro Dragon. I wonder what he has in store for us today.'' Yugo took in the attention, but he didn't wave or respond to the audience in any way. He couldn't win this duel unless he was 100% focused on it! Nothing would distract...
''Wait, is his name You go?''
''That's what I heard.''
''It's not You go, it's Yugo!'' Yugo yelled at the two men who pretended like they didn't even hear him. ''Sheesh, my name can't be that difficult...''
''Facing off against Yugo is his childhood friend...'' Another puff of smoke was dispensed from the entrance as a new D-Wheel took the stage, this one was green in color with a few white streaks on it and like the D-Wheel before it, after landing, it made a small spin before heading forward. ''Rin!'' Half of Yugo's close-ups disappeared as they were replaced by close-ups of Rin. ''During this entire tournament, Rin has been efficient in dealing both effect and battle damage to her opponents, to the point that some have started calling her *The Ice Princess*. Will she whittle down Yugo's life points today as well?'' Unlike Yugo, Rin waved to the audience a bit, though she was slightly confused about something.
''Who calls me an ice princess?'' Not that she minded the nickname, she just wasn't sure if it fit her. Nevertheless, she rode her D-Wheel to the starting line where Yugo was waiting. ''This is it Yugo. The final...Huh, Yugo?'' Rin noticed that Yugo was looking away from her for some reason. ''Hey Yugo!'' She yelled, but he still didn't look her way.
''Rin looks way too cute in her D-Wheel outfit. I'm sure as soon as I turn around I'll try to hug her and then...'' His thoughts were interrupted when he suddenly found himself face-to-face with Rin, who had grabbed his head so he would face her.
''Let's both do your best, okay?'' Rin asked as she pulled her head back a bit while Yugo was still stunned that she got so close to his face.
''R-Right...'' He glanced over at her and tried his best not to suddenly hug or glomp Rin. A guy could only take a knee to the stomach so many times per day after all.
''It seems both duelits are ready so without further ado...Speed World Neo, activate!'' Melissa snapped her fingers and a field spell known as Speed World Neo appeared on the screens of both D-Wheels.
''Speed World Neo activated. Duel Mode, standby.'' A computer voice from both D-Wheel's said as Yugo and Rin prepared themselves by starting the engines of their respective vehicles. Yugo and Rin glanced at each other and nodded, silently wishing each other good luck one last time.
''3, 2, 1 Riding Duel, acceleration!'' Both D-Wheels left off at the same time, both aiming for that first corner.
''Duel!''
Yugo's Life Points: 4000
Rin's Life Points: 4000
Both D-Wheels were going full throttle, neither giving an inch to the other in hopes of getting the first corner and as such, the first turn of the duel. Rin and Yugo grit their teeth as they neared the turn, until Yugo grinned and slowed down a bit. Rin had no time to react to this and as such, took the first corner first. ''It was looking like they were neck-to-neck, but at the last second, Rin pulls ahead to get the first turn.'' Melissa commented, so eager for the finals duel.
''No, he let me have that first corner.'' Rin thought as she glanced back at Yugo, knowing full well that their custom-made D-Wheel could reach much higher speed than these Friendship Cup issued ones. The only explanation was that Yugo wanted her to have the first turn. ''Well, I won't disappoint him!'' He was going to regret giving this chance to her.
''My turn! When I control no monsters, I can special summon this monster from my hand. Wind Witch - Ice Bell!'' A witch girl riding on a small frozen broom appeared on the field with a wave of its wand.
Attribute: Wind Type: Spellcaster Atk: 1000 Def: 1000 Level: 3
''And when it's special summoned by this effect, I can special summon a Wind Witch monster from my deck and I choose a Tuner monster, Wind Witch - Snow Bell!'' The witch girl was joined by a small bell creature.
Attribute: Wind Type: Spellcaster/Tuner Atk: 100 Def: 100 Level 1:
''Not to mention, when Ice Bell is normal or special summoned, I can inflict 500 damage to my opponent.'' The witch girl waved its wand at Yugo, shooting out cold wind at him. It felt a bit cold for a moment, but the feeling was soon gone.
Yugo's Life Points: 3500
''And just like in all her other duels, Rin inflicts the first damage!'' Melissa's comment was followed by a loud cheer from the audience, especially from people who were holding up Rin signs and even posters.
''I have taken that hit so many times, I can hardly feel it anymore!'' Yugo smirked. ''Besides I'm not worried. Since you used Ice Bell's effect, you can only summon level 5 or higher monsters from your extra deck and right now, you're combined levels are only 4!''
''Oh Yugo, did you really think I would make a mistake like that?'' Rin asked and Yugo just looked away from her, making Rin glare at him a little. ''We may have lived in the Commons, but that doesn't mean I can't do basic math. And I'll show it by activating this, Quick-Play Spell, Wind Bell of Discord! With this, I target one Wind Witch monster I control and summon from my deck a Wind Witch monsters that's lower level than it. So I target Ice Bell and special summon another Wind Witch - Snow Bell.'' Another bell creature appeared, but there seemed to be something a bit...different about this one. ''Now for Wind Bell of Discord's second effect. Since the monster I summoned is a Tuner monster, it becomes a non-tuner and it's level is increased by 1.'' The bell shook a little. ''Now tell me Yugo, how do the levels add up?'' Rin asked with a bit of a smug grin.
''It's six...can we just move on?'' Yugo asked, already regretting what he said.
''As you wish. I tune my now level 2 Snow Bell and level 3 Ice Bell with my level 1 Snow Bell. An endless hail storm blows through, halting everyone in its path. Synchro Summon! Defender of Snow! Level 6! Wind Witch - Hail Bell.'' The three monsters were replaced by one larger one. This one was larger light blue bell, with small limbs and a head jutting out of it. As it landed on the field, it was surrounded by mist and it turned blue.
Attribute: Wind Type: Spellcaster Atk: 1400 Def: 2700 Level: 6
''I set two cards face-down and end my turn. During the End Phase, Hail Bell's effect activates! You take 500 damage for each Wind monster on the field!'' Hail Bell created a small cloud over Yugo that shot out hail at his face, making him flinch.
Yugo's Life Points: 3000
''Awesome Rin!''
''Keep it up!''
''Show that no go who's boss!''
''It's Yugo!'' He yelled to Rin's more...enthusiastic fans. ''Besides, this is expected of her. If she couldn't deal that much damage on her first turn, I would be disappointed.'' Yugo thought about all their previous duels and there wasn't a single one where Rin hadn't managed to deal effect damage on him on her first turn. ''My turn.'' Yugo looked at his hand and smirked. Rin might have good defense, but he had what he needed to break it! ''Stop me if you have heard this before. When I control no monsters, I can special summon this monster from my hand. Speedroid Terrortop!'' On Yugo's field appeared a series of spinning tops, all attached to each other.
Attribute: Wind Type: Machine Atk: 1200 Def: 900 Level: 3
''When...
''When my opponent special summons a monster, I can activate Hail Bell's effect!'' The said monster glowed as a white hole appeared on the field. ''I can special summon one Wind Witch monster from my graveyard and I choose Ice Bell, in defense mode!'' Familiar-looking witch girl flew out of the hole and was ready to shoot out more icy wind at Yugo, but...''Don't worry. I can only use this effect once per turn and the monster that is summoned has its effects negated.'' Ice Bell pouted when it heard this and took its place next to Hail Bell.
''As I was saying before someone interrupted me, when Terrortop is normal or special summoned, I can add one Speedroid monster from my deck to my hand and I choose Tri-Eyed Dice, which I summon to the field immediately.'' A blue dice with three eyes and three sides appeared next to the group of tops.
Attribute: Wind Type: Machine/Tuner Atk: 300 Def: 1500 Level: 3
''Now I tune my level 3 Terrortop with my level 3 Tri-Eyed Dice! Magical sword with the form of cross. Use your power to rend all enemies! Synchro Summon! Appear now! Level 6! Hi-Speedroid Kendama!'' A monster resembling...well, Kendama appeared on Yugo's side of the field with a flash of light.
Attribute: Wind Type: Machine Atk: 2200 Def: 1600 Level: 6
''Next I activate a Spell Card, Hi Speed Relevel! By banishing Terrortop in my graveyard, I make Kendama the same level as it, but more importantly increase its attack by 500 for each level!'' Kendama glowed orange as energy was added to it, increasing its attack power to 3700. ''That 1000 damage on your first turn, I'll pay it back twice over! Kendama attack Wind Witch - Ice Bell!'' Yugo ordered as his monster shot out at the smaller one. The witch girl looked horrified as the sword-like monster approached it and...
''I activate a Trap Card, Bewitching Wind! By targeting Hail Bell, I increase its Attack and Defense Points by 500 and make it the only monster you can attack on this Battle Phase!'' Kendama suddenly changed direction and headed for the other monster, making Ice Bell sigh from relief. ''Time for Hail Bell's final effect. Once per turn, it can't be destroyed by battle!'' Hail Bell took Kendama's attack head-on!
''But because of Kendama's effect, you still take piercing damage!'' Kendama shot two smaller swords that both hit Rin, before returning back to Yugo's side of the field.
Rin's Life Points: 3500
''500 damage is nothing compared to what you're going to get at the End Phase. Thanks to Hail Bell's effect, with three Wind monsters, that will be a total of 1500 damage.'' Rin smiled, but it faded when she heard Yugo chuckling.
''You shouldn't underestimate me like that. I activate Speedroid Doublade's effect from my hand. By discarding it to the graveyard, a Speedroid monster I control can make a second attack!'' For a brief moment, two toy swords clashing against each other could be seen on the field, but they disappeared as soon as they appeared. ''Now Kendama, attack Hail Bell again!'' This time instead of withstanding the attack, Kendama cut through Hail Bell and hit Rin with a tip of its blade, making her flinch.
Rin's Life Points: 3000
''Not bad. I'd expect nothing less from you.'' Rin said, making Yugo blush a little. He personally didn't think it was that impressive, but he would take any compliment from Rin that he could.
''I set two cards face-down and end my turn. At this moment, Hi-Speed Relevel's effect stops and Kendama's attack points return to normal.'' The monster glowed orange again as the power it was infused with left it.
''Back to me then!'' Rin had hoped that her Hail Bell defense would have lasted her a bit longer, but a good duelist always had a back-up plan. ''I tribute Ice Bell in order to Special Summon Wind Witch - Icicle Bell.'' This time a chubbier-looking witch appeared, standing on two frozen brooms.
Attribute: Wind Type: Spellcaster Atk: 2100 Def: 1100 Level: 5
''When Icicle Bell is normal or special summoned, I can special summon one level 4 or lower Wind Witch from my deck and I special summon Wind Witch - White Bell.'' Icicle Bell performed a spell and summoned out a snowglobe with small white wings and lots of snow inside it.
Attribute: Wind Type: Spellcaster/Tuner Atk: 200 Def: 200 Level: 2
''Now I tune my level 5 Icicle Bell with my level 2 White Bell. Midwinter wind. Make ice and snow my power and blow through! Synchro Summon! Appear! Level 7! Wind Witch - Winter Bell!'' A frozen monster with a spherical body, two wings coming out of its head and a ice shard at the bottom took the field. As soon as it appeared, it was surrounded by snowflakes.
Attribute: Wind Type: Spellcaster Atk: 2400 Def: 2000 Level: 7
''There it is, Rin's ace monster!'' Cheering from Rin's side intensified, especially from the Commons.
''A monster that elegant is wasted on Commons.'' A Tops lady said while taking a sip of her tea. ''Mary, don't stand so close to the edge, you might fall.'' She said to her daughter who was nearly leaning off of the rail.
''But it's so pretty! Just like Rin! I want to be like her when I grow up.'' The woman nearly choked on her tea when she heard her daughter say that.
''Rin's ace monster huh...'' Yugo said while looking at Winter Bell. Of course they would think that, they have only seen Rin duel here. He however, knew better.
''I activate Winter Bell's effect! Once per turn, I can target a Wind Witch monster in my graveyard and inflict damage to my opponent equal to its level times 200. I choose Icicle Bell so prepare to take another 1000 points of damage!'' An image of Icicle Bell floated into Winter Bell as it shot out very cold and dangerous looking blizzard.
''I don't think so! I activate Continuous Trap Card, Speedroid Shuriken Hurricane! Now once per turn, when I would take effect damage, my opponent takes that damage instead.'' A storm of shurikens stopped the incoming blizzard and send it back towards Rin.
''I'm prepared too! I activate a Continuous Trap Card, Wind Witch - Healing Blizzard! Once per turn, when I would take effect damage, I gain that amount of life points instead!'' Another blizzard intercepted Winter Bell's one and they both surrounded Rin, but instead of feeling cold or pain, she felt extremely comfortable, almost warm.
Rin's Life Points: 4000
''That card is a clear copy of mine!'' Yugo yelled annoyed, not liking one bit that Rin healed back the damage he had inflicted last turn.
''You're acting like my trap is the only card that redirects effect damage.'' Rin rolled her eyes as Yugo crossed his arms...but he quickly returned them back onto the D-Wheel. ''But it's not like effect damage is the only way to deal damage! Winter Bell, attack Kendama!'' This time instead of a blizzard, Winter Bell formed an ice shard that it shot at the mechanical monster.
''I don't think so! I activate another Continuous Trap Card, Burning Sonic! Now I can negate your attack and increase Kendama's attack by 500!'' Kendama was surrounded in flames that melted the ice shard while also upping its attack to 2700.
''I can top that as well! I banish Bewitching Wind from my graveyard to activate its other effect. I increase Winter Bell's attack and defense by 500 and now it can make a second attack!'' A cold wind surrounded Winter Bell, increasing its attack to 2900, surpassing Kendama once more.
''Another similar card...'' Yugo thought about it, his and Rin's decks really were similar and not only because they were both Wind-focused Synchro decks. Maybe it was a sign of something, something better and greater. Like that they were meant to...
''Winter Bell, attack Kendama once more!'' Rin ordered and her monster created yet another ice shard.
''Huh? Wait!'' But it was too late as the ice shard connected and destroyed Yugo's only monster. And because there was no longer a Speedroid monster on his side of the field, Shurican Hurricane destroyed itself.
Yugo's Life Points: 2800
Rin sighed and slowed down a bit so she would be next to Yugo. ''Are you even taking this seriously?'' Rin asked, making Yugo look even more flustrated than he already was.
''W-What are you talking about?'' Yugo asked, hoping that she wasn't going to ask what exactly distracted him. Rin sighed again and pressed a few times on her screen until an image of a monster showed up, an image of a dice. ''Oh...''
''You could have negated my attack and saved your monster and trap. Why didn't you?'' Rin asked, but before Yugo could even begin to answer. ''And I swear if the answer is I'm going easy on you then I'll make sure it's my foot in your mouth instead of your own.'' Yugo gulped, Rin's tone meant business.
''Right..right...It's, it's part of my plan. Trust me.'' Yugo then sped up to escape the conversation and Rin knew better than try to get Yugo to talk more about this. He was too stubborn for his own good.
''Even though that's one of the reasons I like him.'' Rin thought with a small smile. ''I end my turn.'' She didn't have much defense for this turn, but she doubted that Yugo could beat her in one turn anyway.
''My turn!'' Yugo drew his card and smiled. Yes, exactly what he wanted. ''I activate a spell card, Speedroid Scratch! By discarding a Speedroid from my hand to the graveyard, I can add another to my hand. So I discard Red-Eyed Dice to add Double Yoyo to my hand, which I normal summon.'' True to its name, the monster that appeared was two yoyos attached together.
Attribute: Wind Type: Machine Attack: 1400 Def: 1400 Level: 4
''When Double Yoyo is normal summoned, I can special summon one level three or lower Speedroid monster from my graveyard and I choose the one I just discarded, Speedroid Red-Eyed Dice!'' Yoyos went down into a dark hole and pulled out a yellow dice with red eyes.
Attribute: Wind Type: Machine/Tuner Atk: 100 Def. 100 Level: 1
''When Red-Eyed Dice is summoned, I can target one Speedroid monster I control and change its level to a number from 1 to 6 and I make Double Yoyo a level 3.'' A red number three mark appeared over the monster. ''I tune my now level 3 Double Yoyo with my level 1 Red-Eyed Dice! Thousand-face possessing shadow of the labyrinth. With that sharp blade, render chaotic darkness! Synchro Summon! Level 4, Hi-Speedroid Puzzle!'' A ninja-like monster with many mechanical parts swiftly made its way to the field, running next to Yugo's D-Wheel at the exact same speed.
Attribute: Wind Type: Machine Atk: 1300 Def: 1600 Level: 4
''Yugo, remember what I said about holding back?'' Rin asked. She had a smile on her face, but that tone spelled trouble. Yugo could tell, having heard Rin use the same tone many times before. ''You could have summoned Clear Wing just now, why didn't you?'' Clear Wing was his ace, his most important card. There was no reason for him to not use it!
''Clear Wing won't be coming out until you use your true ace. Only it is worthy opponent for my dragon. Besides, Puzzle can deal with your monster just fine.'' Yugo said, but he could tell that Rin was still angry with him. ''Believe me Rin, I'm going all-out. For this situation, I just thought Puzzle was the better choice.'' And he wanted to show that his deck is more than just Clear Wing.
''Fine then, you better not regret that decision!'' Rin's tone was back to normal, making Yugo sigh from relief.
''Now Puzzle, attack Winter Bell! At this moment, Puzzle's effect activates. When it battles an opponent's special summoned monster, Puzzle's attack points double!'' Puzzle jumped high up in the air and as it came back down on Winter Bell, it suddenly grew in size as its Attack Points increased to 2600. One quick kick later and Winter Bell was destroyed.
Rin's Life Points: 3800
''Since there's no Wind Witch monster on the field, Healing Blizzard is destroyed. When Healing Blizzard is destroyed, we both get to draw one card.'' Rin was very glad about that. With the one she had in her hand, she couldn't do much and this draw was exactly what she needed. Yugo was grateful too, having no cards in his hand before this after all.
''Nicely done Yugo!''
''Show everyone the power of your Synchro plays!''
''Don't let her get an upper hand again Yugo!''
''Hey, they're finally remembering your name.'' Rin teased with a giggle as Yugo frowned. He would be happier about this if his name was actually hard to pronounce or something.
''I end my turn.'' The one card he drew wasn't helpful in this situation, but maybe later down the line.
''My turn!'' Rin smirked, she had all that she needed. ''Well Yugo, you want to see an ace even bigger than Winter Bell. I can give you that. I normal summon Wind Witch - Frost Bell!'' A silver-haired witch on a snow broom appeared this time.
Attribute: Wind Type: Spellcaster Attack: 1200 Def: 1200 Level: 3
''When Frost Bell is summoned, I can special summon one level 3 or lower Wind Witch monster from my graveyard and I choose Ice Bell.'' The ice witch was joined by its friend and the two high-fived together. ''Since Ice Bell was special summoned, you take 500 points of damage and because she was summoned by Frost Bell's effect, you also take damage equal to her level times 200. Let him have it girls!'' The two witch monsters intertwined their wands and created an intense snow storm, that actually had Yugo shivering a bit.
Yugo's Life Points: 1700
''I swear, one of these days I'm going to get a hypothermia from dueling with you. Or at the very least a cold.'' There was a reason he outright refused to duel against her with holograms during the winter.
''Next I activate White Bell's effect from my graveyard. By sending Wind Witch - Freeze Bell from my hand to the graveyard, I can special summon it, but it's banished when it leaves the field.'' A familiar snowglobe-looking bell joined the two witches, but not for long. ''I tune my level 3 Ice Bell and Frost Bell with my level 2 White Bell. Harness all power of snow and ice and make eternal blizzards howl. Synchro summon! Level 8! Wind Witch - Blizzard Bell!'' This monster was very similar in appearance to Winter Bell, with differences being that it's spherical body was see-through, inside of which there was a blizzard going on and the ice the monster was made of was darker shade of blue.
Attribute: Wind Type: Spellcaster: Attack: 2600 Def: 2400 Level: 8
''There it is.'' Winter Bell was an important card in her deck for sure, but Yugo had faced this particular monster too many times to count.
''I activate Blizzard Bell's monster effect. Once per turn I can target one monster my opponent controls, negate its effects and gain those effects as my own. I target Puzzle!'' Cold mist surrounded Puzzle, making it feel weak while Blizzard Bell felt stronger than ever. ''Now Blizzard Bell, attack Puzzle! As per your monster's effect, since Blizzard Bell is battling a special summoned monster, its attack points double.'' And they doubled to very dangerous 5200 attack points.
''If this attack hits, it's all over for Yugo!'' Melissa said, trying to sound impartial, but there was a bit of joy in her tone as well.
''Rin! Rin! Rin!''
''I activate Tri-Eyed Dice's effect from my grave! By banishing it, I negate the attack!'' The blue dice jumped to protect Puzzle, saving Yugo from the fatal attack. ''See, I told you I had a plan.'' Yugo laughed a bit, but Rin wasn't as amused.
''We both know you don't plan that far ahead.'' He only thought one turn ahead, which was probably the real reason for why he summoned Puzzle instead of Clear Wing. ''You really have an amazing luck sometimes. I set a card face-down and end my turn. At this moment, Blizzard Bell's second effect activates. The monster who's effects were copied is destroyed and you take 800 points of damage.'' The blue mist that had surrounded Puzzle earlier suddenly engulfed the monster completely, destroying it without a trace.
Yugo's Life Points: 900
''That's fine by me since I activate Puzzle's effect. During the End Phase of the turn it was sent to the graveyard, I can add one Speedroid monster from my grave to my hand and I choose Double Yo Yo.'' ''Rin might have the upper hand now, but I'll turn it around soon.''
''My turn! I activate a Spell Card, Speed Draw! Since I control no monsters, I draw two cards and then send a Speedroid from my hand to the grave. I choose Speedroid Den-Den Daiko Duke.'' Yugo grinned when he saw his new cards. Now he had a plan of attack and defense! ''I normal summon Double Yoyo and use its effect to summon back Den-Den Daiko Duke.'' This time the Yoyo's brought back a royally dressed machine monster wielding, as the name would suggest, Den-Den Daiko.
Attribute: Wind Type: Machine/Tuner Atk: 1000 Def: 1000 Level: 3
''Level three and a level four...'' Rin knew what was coming, she was looking forward to it.
''I tune my level 4 Double Yo Yo with my level 3 Den Den Daiko Duke! Spread those wondrous and beautiful wings, and strike down your enemies at the speed of light! Synchro Summon! Appear now! Level 7! Clear Wing Synchro Dragon!'' A beautiful white, green and blue dragon appeared on the field with a powerful roar.
Attribute: Wind Type: Dragon Atk: 2500 Def: 2000 Level: 7
''There it is, Yugo's ace monster!'' Melissa had to admit that it was one cool-looking monster, but even then...''But at 2500 attack points, it falls just short of Rin's Blizzard Bell!''
''What an useless move.'' An elderly Tops man said, much to the agreement of his cohorts. ''Still, I have never seen that dragon before. I wonder if the boy would be willing to part with it.'' The man said while stroking his beard, sure that an unique card like that could fetch a nice price.
''Wow, a dragon! It's so pretty!'' A group of commons kid all looked at it in awe while pointing at it.
''I want to ride it!''
''I want to tame it!'' Yugo smiled at all the positive attention his monster was getting and he knew it was only going to get better once he would summon the upgraded one. All he had to do was...
''I activate a Trap Card, Negative Synchro Zone!'' Yugo's smile disappeared. Of course Rin would rain or more appropriately, snow on his parade. ''Since you Synchro Summoned a Synchro monster, that Synchro Monster's effects are negated this turn and you cannot Synchro Summon more this turn.'' A purple circle appeared around Yugo and Clear Wing, clearly weaking the latter monster.
''Tch, plan B then. Since I special summoned a monster, I special summon this monster from my hand in Attack Position. Speedroid 5 6 Plane!'' Next to the amazing and majestic dragon...flew a simple toy plane.
Attribute: Wind Type: Machine Atk: 1800 Def: 0 Level: 5
''When 5 6 Plane is summoned, I can target one monster on the field and it loses 600 Attack Points.'' 5 6 Plane shot two missiles at Blizzard Bell, knocking it down to 2000. ''What was that about Clear Wing being weaker?'' Yugo grinned proudly and Rin, even though she was in losing position, was also smiling a little. Anything to get Tops to realize that it wasn't all about Attack Points and other stats. ''Now Clear Wing, attack Blizzard Bell.'' Clear Wing started spinning until it was surrounded by a cyclone and it crashed right into Blizzard Bell for a very strong impact, making Rin hold tight on her D-Wheel.
Rin's Life Points: 3300
''There's more where that came from. 5 6 Plane attacks you directly!'' The toy plane shot out more missilies and even though Rin dodged them, the impact was enough to shake the D-Wheel quite a bit.
Rin's Life Points: 1500
''I set a card face-down and end my turn.'' Yugo smirked and slowed down his D-Wheel a bit so he would be on the same level as Rin. ''Looks like the tables have turned.'' At this rate, he didn't even need to summon Crystal Wing.
''It sure looks like it.'' Rin panted a bit. Looks like all her worries about Yugo not taking this seriously were unfounded. She was now the one with her back against the wall with no cards on her field or hand. All she had was luck. ''Considering how often you rely on luck, I think it's only fair I do so now as well!'' Rin closed her eyes as she put her hand on her deck. This draw would determine whether or not this duel would continue beyond her turn. ''I draw!'' She flipped the card over and smiled. ''Looks like relying on luck worked out.''
''Awesome! Show me what you can do Rin!'' After all, he didn't want an easy win against her.
''I summon Wind Witch - Glass Bell.'' Another witch dressed in white, this one sporting a green haircut very much like her user.
Attribute: Wind Type: Spellcaster/Tuner Atk: 1500 Def: 1500 Level: 4
''When Glass Bell is summoned, I can add from my deck to my hand a Wind Witch monster and I choose Wind Witch - Flurry Bell. When Flurry Bell is the only card in my hand, I can special summon it.'' The green-haired witch was joined by a purple-haired one with a serious expression.
Attribute: Wind Type: Spellcaster Atk: 1300 Def: 1300 Level: 3
''When summoned by her own effect, I can special summon one Wind Witch from my deck and one from my grave with different levels and with their effects negated. I special summon from my deck, Ice Bell and from my grave, Snow Bell.'' The three witches joined hands with the small bell monster in the middle of them. ''I tune my level 3 Ice Bell with my level 4 Glass Bell. Synchro Summon! Winter Bell!'' A familiar monster hit the field, but Rin wasn't done there. ''I tune my level 3 Flurry Bell with my level 1 Snow Bell. Traveler in the midnight snow, freeze the snowflakes around you! Synchro Summon! Appear now! Level 4! Synchro Tuner, Wind Witch - Powder Bell!'' Unlike the other Synchro monsters who had been more inorganic looking, this was another witch with a very long and flowing white hair and one broom in hand in additon to one she was riding.
Attribute: Wind Type: Spellcaster/Tuner Atk: 1800 Def: 1800 Level: 4
The arena fell silent at the sight of this monster. Not because of its appearance or stats or even in fear of its possible effects. It was all for a very simple reason.
''R-Rin has just summoned a Synchro Tuner! That can mean only one thing!'' Melissa had nearly dropped her microphone in shock, but she caught it just in time.
''No, no way!'' Yugo couldn't believe it. Since when had Rin had that monster and more importanly, the monster that she was going to summon with it?!
''I activate Powder Bell's effect. I can once per turn target one Wind Witch monster in my graveyard and Powder Bell becomes the same level as it. I choose Ice Bell, making Powder Bell level 3. And it's time! I tune my level 7 Winter Bell with my now level 3 Powder Bell.'' Rin sped up with her D-Wheel and while it couldn't reach the same speed as...as Ringo, she was still satisfied with it. ''Freeze over skies, lands and seas, beauty born in the infinite cold! Accel Synchro! Appear now! Level 10! Wind Witch - Absolute Zero Bell!'' Eeveryone in the arena felt the tempeture drop as small snowflakes appeared everywhere, especially on Rin's side of the field. The monster had four wings coming out of a large spherical body that was completely frozen over, a pyramid-like head with a pure white crown on it and legs and arms that were clear blue and quite thick.
Attribute: Wind Type: Spellcaster Attack: 3300 Def: 3000 Level: 10
''Looks like this duel is over with.'' A Tops man said as he stood up from his chair. He was starting to walk away when someone tugged on his pants, that someone being his son.
''Dad, the duel is not over yet.'' He said while pointing back at the chair where the man had just stood up from.
''It might as well be son. There's no way that Yugo boy has anything that can stand up to a monster like that.'' Not only was it powerful, it was bound to have devastating effects. ''Theres no sense in staying here. Now c'mon!'' He grabbed the young boy's hand, but the boy kept pulling back.
''No, I want to stay! I want to cheer for the dragon!''
''When Absolute Zero Bell is Synchro Summoned, my opponent's life points are halved!'' Rin declared, much to Yugo's shock.
''Just like that?! Well, I activate Clear Wing's effect. When a level 5 or higher monster activates an effect, I can negate that activation and effect and destroy the monster!'' In the heat of the moment, Rin must have forgotten Clear Wing's effect. Well that was just fine by...
''I activate Absolute Zero Bell's second effect. By banishing a Wind Witch in my graveyard, I negate the effects of all face-up cards you currently control and you cannot use cards or effects to respond to this effect!'' Clear Wing was completely frozen over, unable to stop the effect which cut Yugo's life points by an exact half!
Yugo's Life Points: 450
''Damn, that's quite the monster.'' Yugo took a moment to catch his breath from such a ferocious effect. To think that Rin had beaten him so many times without ever using this card...She was really taking this as seriously as she could.
''Now it's time to finish this! Absolute Zero Bell, attack Clear Wing Synchro Dragon.'' The said monster froze the ground around it and frozen pillars started to appear, nearing Clear Wing. Yugo navigated around them and just when one was about to hit his signature monster...
''I activate a Trap Card, Speed Crash! By tributing a Speedroid monster I control, I end the Battle Phase and inflict 1000 damage to my opponent!'' 5 6 Plane suddenly flew through all the ice pillars, destroying them, before falling to the ground near Rin in a grand explosion, which she covered from with her arm.
Rin's Life Points: 500
''I should have known you had one more trick up your sleeve.'' Rin had noticed the face-down of course, but there was no way she could back down from any attack, not when the game had advanced this far. ''I end my turn. The way it's looking like right now, this will be your final turn.''
''Yeah, I know.'' Yugo grit his teeth. Rin wasn't being confident for nothing. His life points were below 500, exact sweet spot for so many of Rin's effect damage dealing effects. The chances were high that Rin would draw a Wind Witch monster with a game-winning effect next turn. ''All the more reason to make this draw count!'' Just like Rin before him, he closed his eyes and took a moment before drawing.
''Don't give up Yugo!''
''You can still win this Yugo!''
''Do it for the Commons who believe in you!''
''My turn!'' Yugo drew the card powerfully and, with a nervous gulp he didn't want to admit, he flipped the card over. it wasn't the greatest card in the world, but it would do the trick nicely! ''I activate a spell card, Shock Surpise. By banishing 5 6 Plane from my graveyard, I can destroy Absolute Zero Bell!'' Two thunderbolts shot out from Yugo's spell cards and headed towards the large, icy monster.
''I activate Absolute Zero Bell's effect! I banish Flurry Bell from my graveyard to negate the effects of all your face-up cards!'' Like with Clear Wing before, the thunderbolts froze completely and fell to the ground. ''I hope that wasn't the end of it. That would be quite anti-climactic.'' Even with Absolute Zero Bell by her side, she felt like this duel needed something. A stronger monster on Yugo's side.
''It wasn't! I banish Dai-Dai Daiko Duke in my graveyard to activate his effect. Now I can special summon 1 Tuner monster from my hand or graveyard and I special summon Red-Eyed Dice!'' Level 1 Tuner and his beloved Clear Wing. Everything was set. ''I tune my level 7 Clear Wing Synchro Dragon with my level 1 Red-Eyed Dice. Shine the wings that store the holy light, and strike down your enemies with its radiance! Synchro Summon! Come forth! Level 8! Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon!'' The previous dragon was replaced by an even bigger and majestic-looking one, its wings the purest of white there could be.
Attribute: Wind Type: Dragon Atk: 3000 Def: 2500 Level: 8
''It's the dragon! It's the dragon!'' The tops boy managed to get his arm free from his father's grasp and he ran back to the window. ''It's so cool!
''Isn't this amazing?! Both duelists were at the brink of the defeat yet they both managed to bring out their best monsters! I couldn't ask for a better finals duel!'' Melissa jumped up and down a bit, nearly falling down from the helicopter! Nevertheless, her words didn't fall on to deaf ears.
''Rin! Rin! Rin!''
''Yugo! Yugo! Yugo!''
''Rin! Yugo! Rin! Yugo!''
Yugo and Rin looked at each other and smiled. This was the duel. This was the duel they had dreamed of as children. A duel that would unify the city and grant one of them access to duel against the Duel King. It solidified a certain feeling inside Yugo. Once the duel was over, he would tell her. He would tell her just how much she really meant to him. ''Are you ready Rin?''
''I was born ready.'' Rin said back with a nod.
''Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon, attack Absolute Zero Bell! At this moment, Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon's effect activates! When it battles a level 5 or higher monster, it gains attack points equal to that monster!'' With 6300 Attack Points, he would...
''I activate Absolute Zero Bell's third effect! When it's chosen as an attack target, I can special summon 1 Wind Witch monster from my deck. And just so you know, I have one more Ice Bell in my deck.''
''As if I would let you do that! I activate Crystal Wing's effect! When a monster activates an effect, I can negate that effect, destroy the monster and have Crystal Wing gain attack equal to the destroyed monster's attack!'' The two monsters were engulfed in bright light that forced many of spectators to close their eyes, but once it was gone, Absolute Zero Bell was nowhere to be seen and Crystal Wing had staggering 6300 Attack Points. Yugo smiled, victory was his! ''This is the end! Crystal Wing, attack Rin directly!'' Crystal Wing flew in the sky in specific patterns for a moment, before heading right towards Rin. Rin looked at the incoming attack...and grinned.
''At this moment, I activate Wind Witch - Freeze Bell's effect from the graveyard.'' Yugo's eyes went wide open. She...she still had a graveyard effect she hadn't used?! ''When my opponent attacks me directly, I can special summon this card from my graveyard, end the battle phase...and inflict 500 damage to my opponent.'' Just when Crystal Wing was about to make contact, a chilling wind froze its wings and stopped it in its tracks. From that chilling wind, formed a small witch with a mischievous grin. She formed an icicle on top of Yugo, which fell right on top of him.
Yugo's Life Points: 0
The giant dragon disappeared as Yugo's D-Wheel came to a complete stop. Rin stopped hers as well and waited for the crowd to realize what had just happened. It took a few seconds, but..
''The winner is RIN!'' Melissa shouted at the top of her lungs and the crowd exploded into cheers. Even people on Yugo's side started cheering.
''That was great, both of you!''
''I have never seen such a tense duel before!''
''Worthy of the finals!''
''Rin! Rin! Yugo! Rin! Rin! Yugo!''
Rin got up from her D-Wheel and ran over to Yugo, who was still sitting in theirs. He had his head down so she couldn't read his expression. ''Yugo...'' She hoped he wasn't terribly upset by this result. It was an important match for him, but...it was for her as well. She was about to grab his shoulder when he suddenly raised his head up.
''DAMN!'' He yelled to the sky, shocking Rin and making her take a few steps back. ''I still can't beat you. Not even with Crystal Wing.'' Yugo looked at the card remaining on his duel disk, grabbed it on his hand and smiled. ''It's not your fault buddy, we did our best.'' Yugo put it back to his Extra Deck and turned back to Rin. ''Congrats Rin, you really did it.'' Yugo extended his hand and Rin pulled him out of the D-Wheel, so the two of them were standing close, holding hands. Normally Rin would punch him away when he got this close, but she didn't want to this time.
''I know, I can't believe it myself. I was so sure you would pull off a win somehow. Against every other opponent, you always do.'' It was impressive really, the result of Yugo's flexible dueling. ''And now I get a chance to duel against Jack...'' She glanced over at where Jack was sitting. She was unable to see his expression...or see him at all for that matter, but she hoped he was glad with the opponent he was getting.
''Jack is a tough opponent, but if there's anyone who can do it, it's you.'' Yugo said with a warm smile, making Rin's blush from the close proximity get even deeper.
''Thank you...'' Rin mumbled a bit awkardly. ''Yugo, you said there was something you wanted to tell me after the duel was over.'' Rin felt her heartbeat quicken. Back then she had stayed careful, but something about this moment was making her hope that he was really going to say it.
''Oh...Oh r-right.'' Yugo blushed, even redder than Rin. He was about to open his mouth when he felt a strong, muscular hand on his shoulder. He glanced behind him to see two staff members, both with suspicious grins on their faces. ''What do you wan...'' Yugo's eyes widened and so did Rin's. In the midst of everything they had forgotten it. Forgotten what happens to the losers of Friendship Cup.
''Now come with us, we'll show you where you'll be spending the rest of your life.'' The man pulled Yugo, making Rin lose her grip on him.
''Yugo! Don't you dare hurt him!'' Rin yelled, small tears already forming in her eyes. Why...why did this stupid rule have to exist?
''Let me go! There's something important I have to tell her!'' Yugo fought against the two men, but they were adults and much bigger in stature than him, making his efforts completely futile.
''That's too bad. Should've thought of that sooner.'' The other man said with a small laugh as Yugo's gaze went downcast.
''I know...I know! I know that I should have told her sooner, much sooner! Something like this...I should have told her when I realized it!'' He pulled his gaze back on Rin, his childhood friend and more importantly, the girl he has loved ever since he first laid eyes on her.
''Yugo...'' That intense look in his eyes, she had never seen him look like that before.
Yugo knew he had no choice. It wasn't the most romantic of occasions, but it was now or never. ''Rin I lo...''
''Let him go this instant!'' A loud and commanding voice said, a voice that everyone in the City recognized. Rin and the two men holding Yugo turned towards the sound of the voice to see The Duel King, Jack Atlas walking towards them. ''Did you not hear me? I said to let go of him this instant.'' Jack repeated in an even louder tone.
''But King, you know the rules. The losers are sent to...'' The man stopped his sentence short when Jack glared at him with intensity not many could pull off.
''Don't give me that crap! After a finals duel like this, you would just throw one of the finalists into slavery? I don't accept this! If you want to take this boy, you have to go through me first!'' Jack made a fist and hit his chest to emphazise his point and the two men looked at each other before nodding and letting go of Yugo.
''Fine, but you'll answer to Jean-Michel Roget for this.'' Jack didn't care, he could deal with that man. He watched in disgust as the two men left while Rin got on her knees to get on Yugo's level, who was now sitting on the ground.
''Are you okay? Does it hurt anywhere?'' Rin asked concerned.
''I'm fine. Had they held me for longer, it probably would have hurt.'' Yugo said as he stretched his arms. Those guys really knew how to hold a guy in a death grip. And as much as he wanted to continue what he was going to say to Rin, he had to thank one person first. ''Thank you King. Without your interference...I don't even know what would have happened.'' Yugo stood back up, too caught up in the moment to fanboy about meeting Jack Atlas in person. Jack stared at the two for a moment before turning around. ''Ah, King...''
''I did what I had to do as King. That is all. Rin. I look forward to our duel!'' Jack said, turning his head for one final nod before leaving.
''Thank you King! I won't let you down!'' Rin said with a bow to which Jack responded by raising his right hand while still walking away. She continued to stare after him for a moment before she turned towards the person who was nearest and dearest to her heart. ''Yugo.''
''Rin, about what I was going to say...'' Yugo gulped. ''Why am I suddenly feeling so nervous? When those guys had me, it had all come out so easily, but now I feel so tongue-tied.'' ''I...I...'' Yugo didn't get to say anything else as Rin closed the gap between us and kissed him. Yugo was far too shocked to actually kiss back and Rin soon ended it.
''I know Yugo. I...I you too.'' Rin said, her blush only rivaled by Yugo's. Yugo stood in shock for a moment, before smiling and pulling Rin into a hug.
''You know, it really doesn't feel like I lost.'' Rin pulled back a bit, still in Yugo's arms, but close enough that their faces were touching.
''Good, because I feel like I won the most important duel of my life.'' Rin got a bit closer, their foreheads pressing against each other.
''So do I. And no matter if you lose or win against Jack, you'll always be a queen to me.'' Yugo pulled Rin into a new kiss, a one he was determined to make longer than the first.
...
And it's done! Now for that longer author's note I mentioned. It's not necessary to read, I just want to mention and explain a few things.
1) Main reason why I'm writing this is because I want to see these match-ups happen, but I don't think they will anymore. Yes, Yugo vs Rin already happened, but I fully expected them to have a rematch...and then the whole brainwashing thing was swept under a rug. So because I don't believe bracelet girls will be facing off against the Yu Boys (would love to be wrong though) I'm writing this.
2) As you saw, there are cards made by me in here. It's necessary simply because Ruri and Rin's decks are not as fleshed out compared to the other characters. I can't write a duel with them with what they have right now, hence the original cards. I'm aware that bothers some people, but I'm trying my best with them.
3) Relating to the above, I don't take card requests. With the exception of Yuya vs Yuzu, (because Yuya's deck is so bloated) all duels are already drafted so I have already planned how they're going to turn out. As such, I cannot accept card requests if you have them.
4) I have also decided on the order of the duels so please don't ask for 'this duel' or 'that duel' next. There's only three duels after this anyway, the wait shouldn't be too long. Feel free to guess on who you think is going to win though.
5) Unless the card has only appeared in the anime, I'm going with TCG/OCG versions of the card simply because most of the time they're better and/or more functional than their anime counterparts.
6) This should go without saying, but the characters will be using cards they would actually use in the show, not staples from the actual game. For example, when Yuto will duel, he will not use Dante, Traveler of the Burning Abyss even though that's used in every Phantom Knight deck, because that's not something he would use in the anime.
I think that's all. Review if you liked, review if you didn't like. Oh and Merry Christmas! Since I most likely won't be able to get the next chapter up until Christmas is over.