The Gate Guardian Chronicles: Rising Darkness Ark

Chapter One: First Day Clash, Dragon Slayers Vs Goddesses

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Zane stood at the entrance of Duelist Academy; home to elite duelists. He had always wanted this to happen, rise to the top and become the next King of Games, but to make his dreams a reality, he would have to prove himself to be the best.

Taking a deep breath, Zane walked inside and was immediately highly astonished of what he saw. Dueling arenas the size of small fields were being played on with duelists wanting to pass the test of entering the real dueling world. Walking up to the railings at the top of a balcony, Zane got the full insight of his surroundings. Thousands of people were sitting watching all the duels that were going on and amongst them were some of the teaching staff at the academy.

Taking a seat near the top, Zane took out his cards and examined them. His deck of Dragon Slayers would guide him to victory and take him to his true potential.

Just as he was about to put back his cards, a teenage girl with pink hair walked up to him. Though, the amazing thing about her was the fact that she had blood red eyes.

Zane stood up holding out his hand. "Hi, I'm Zane, nice to meet you." The girl smiled and they shook hands.

"Hello Zane, I am Violet Zuzaku and I couldn't help but notice the deck you were carrying. It seems…odd that someone-especially a kid would carry such a rare and powerful deck. I am curious as to how far your abilities with this deck will take you."

Zane was taken by surprise. Strange thing to say. "Well, you'll soon find out. I should be called down in a minute and then I'll show you why I'm going to be the best." Holding out a victory sign, Zane reached down into his thoughts. This girl violet seems friendly enough. Though why she has red eyes and a lot of curiosity for me, I don't know.

A voice from a large screen brought Zane to his attention. "Can Zane Amari please come to dueling arena twelve please. "Well," said Violet. "I'll be watching you." Zane turned around and started towards the arena. "Oh and Zane." He turned back round trying to hold his nerve for the upcoming challenge. "Good luck." As if receiving power from an unknown source, Zane found his confidence just suddenly boost.

"Thanks Violet, I won't let you down."

When he got to dueling arena twelve, the first thing Zane noticed was the unfamiliar teacher he guessed was going to duel him. The name on his badge was Reo and he wore a light blue shirt which didn't really match his spiked up black hair and sunglasses.

"Hello Zane, I believe that you are here to get a placement in this academy." He activated his duel disk, "because if you are, I'm not going to make any of this easy for you."

Zane smiled as if challenging him. "Two things. One; I'm only expecting you to try your best and two, I'm the best duelist here and so I'll prove it to you with my elite deck of Dragon Slayers."

Reo's smile faded. "What? How can that be possible?" This boy. He cannot have that deck. There is only one of it on this planet and it is meant to outclass everything else. "You say you have a Dragon Slayer deck. But if that's true, I will have to use my real deck against you and believe me, it is something that will crush you and send you home crying."

"Excuse me but I didn't understand anything you just said." He laughed, "But I'll take on any deck you throw against me." His duel disk folded out and he snapped off six cards from his deck. "I'll start this duel if that's alright with you.

Nodding in acknowledgement Reo watched him look over his cards. My first day is proving to be rather interesting. I mean hell, I've faced a Demon girl and now I'm on the verge of playing a player with a deck that I had no idea existed anymore.

Zane 4000

Reo 4000

"I start by summoning Sword Minion in attack mode 1300/900." A D.Slayer with shining steel armour appeared holding a large broad sword. "I end by placing three cards face down." Three holographic cards appeared behind Zane's Sword Minion. "Your turn teacher."

As soon as the rest of the academy teachers had realised the deck Zane was playing, he was soon becoming the centre of attention for the whole stadium.

Reo was actually slightly nervous, though without any hesitation he grabbed six cards from his deck and quickly found a useful combo. "I summon Goddess of Power 1900/1800 in attack mode." An angel with a sword in both hands appeared smiling at Zane." Now, attack the boys Sword Minion." The angel darted forward; swords held in a cross formation but was thrown backwards when all three of Zane's cards flipped up. I should have guessed.

"I activated Forced Gravity Field. This card negates your attack at the cost of one card from my hand." After disposing of a card, a veil of white light surrounded Zane and raised his life points by 500. "My second card was Graveyard of Purification. This refreshing trap card can only be activated when a card from my hand is sent to the graveyard." The remaining card shot out a laser of red energy that crashed into Reo's stomach. "Last but not least is Life Destroyer which knocks off 500 of your life points when I have gained some on my turn."

Zane 4500

Reo 3500

Reo growled quietly, argh that kid is somewhat pulling out a good opening round combo. Though I'll soon take the smile off his face. "I lay two cards face down and finish my turn."

"Looks as if this could be an early victory for me Reo. I mean, shouldn't you have known that with three face down cards, I'm hardly going to let you knock life points off me."

Don't get your hopes up just yet kid. I have plenty more cards to punish you with."

"Ok then, Draw!" Glancing down at the card he had just drawn, Zane's seemingly everlasting smile got even wider. Yep, just what I want. First off, I sacrifice my monster to summon Dragon S. Soldier 1600/1200." Another Dragon Slayer appeared though this one wore black armour and looked higher ranking than the Sword Minion.

"Hah, you sacrificed a card for something 300 points stronger. I'm disappointed Zane Amari."

"God, your babbling is doing my head in. Anyway, when this monster is successfully summoned to the field, I can special summon the two other copies from my deck." Another two soldiers appeared standing side by side the first. "Ok then my Slayers, attack and destroy." The soldier launched their barrage of attacks.

After destroying the angel, Zane's other two soldiers went for Reo's life points and surprisingly made contact.

"Ok, that wasn't meant to work out. I was expecting at least one face down card to flip up."

Still groaning from the pain, Reo managed a weak smile. "Yeah well, I'm full of surprises."

Zane 4500

Reo 300

High up standing in the balcony, a young woman with long black hair wearing a dark trench coat stood arms folded watching closely at the duel going on at arena 12. Interesting play so far Zane Amari. However, you lack what is nessacery of a top class duelist and once you pass this test, I'll show you why. She walked away with positive information.

Reo took a card from his deck. "I'm guessing that it is my turn and so I'll show you how to make a good comeback. I play Prophet from Birth until Death. Now, every time I half my life points, I can summon an angel from my deck or hand.

The first Angel that appeared was wearing a white tunic with a cross bow. "Angel of Purity 1100/1500.

The second angel was wearing a crimson robe and holding a staff with a skull crest implanted on it. "Angel of Death 1700/1400.

The third Angel wore a nearly transparent light blue dress with a bright halo above her head. "Angel of Hope 1900/1100.

Fourthly, there came an angel in a white cloak with four large wings. "Angel of Justice 1700/1600.

Finally, an Angel made from steel with demonic devil wings. "Finally, Angel of Guard 100/2000.

Zane 4500

Reo 9 (Roughly)

"Whoa, you've just let your life points fall to below ten." Zane sniggered, "I don't see that everyday."

"Who says I've done. I activate Mystical River." A river of crystal blue water appeared across the middle of the field splashing Reo with Its fresh water. With this card, I gain 500Lp for every Angel on the field." Reo's life points jumped back up from the danger zone.

Zane 4500

Reo 2509

"I guess if that's what you call a good comeback then I'm fine with it."

"You arrogant fool." Don't you realise, the only reason you're so cocky is because you somehow got that…that deck. Believe me, if you didn't have it then you'd soon realise what I'm talking about. Now, behold as your fate is decided, attack my Angels.

Damn, if I had prepared for something like this I would have laid down a face down trap card. Zane watched in shock as his monster were torn to pieces.

"And now Angels of Purity and Guard, attach him directly." The Angels slammed in to him knocking him over onto his back. "Now, bring on your next pathetic Slayer."

Zane 2800

Reo 2509

Getting up off the ground, Zane drew a card and desperately looked for back up. "Ok then, I summon Soldier of Leon 1500/1200." A Dragon Slayer with a double bladed crimson red sword appeared on the field. "Now I activate Sword of the Slayers which raises my monsters attack by 800." (2300/1200)

"So you do have some fight left in you then. Let me guess, you're going to attack?"

"Guessed right then didn't you. Soldier of Leon, attack his Angel of Guard." The angel rove the sword forward but was stopped when Reo's two face down cards flipped up. "Oh yes, now let me see how cocky you are. Realm of the Angels boosts all angels attack points by 200."

"Two bad that only makes the attack points 300." The Dragon Slayer slashed at through the Angel of Guard only to find it still in perfect form. "What!"

"The second face down was Army of Angels which grants all my Angels immortality until my next go."

Zane raged inside. He's only delaying the inevitable. I'll prove him wrong about me soon enough. "Draw."

Standing away from everyone else, Violet watched on and quietly hoped that Zane would get through the dueling test. If only he knew the truth about his deck. I can only hope that-Suddenly, she found that she flying through the air towards a wall that she smashed into.

She bared her fangs and her eyes lit up. "Who's there?" She walked down one of the hallways and found a man in dark robes appear in front of her. Growling, she made it plain that she was angry. "Who are you?"

"Now now child, you will only speak when you're spoken to." He revealed his hand that appeared to be bones. "As you can see, I'm no normal human. I am a Dark Lord. Now listen closely as I tell you what I want."

"And why would I listen to an undead fiend."

"Oh because this school will become a living hell if you do not. Now, you've heard about the Gate Guardians haven't you?"

"Gate Guardians? Who are they?" She turned to walk away. "Listen, I don't even want to know. I mean, can you believe that I'm listening to an undead. I think I'll go watch paint dry in the lobby."

"Quite an attitude you've got on you there. I find it rather amusing. Though, because you are so stubborn, I will make you my hound Violet Zuzaku." He covered them both in a ball of darkness before disappearing without a trace…

To be continued.

Ok because of the length of the chapter, I'm breaking it up into two parts. So if you can kindly give me your reviews, I'll try and update soon. Thanks and goodbye.