Kindred Spirits Part II

by Koros45

A hero from the present once again collides with one from the past as an ancient evil re-awakens. With his priests Seto and Isis at his side, Pharaoh Atem joins forces with Yusei and the former Signers to combat this rising threat.

2. Chapter 1: Worn Bonds

Koros45 doesn't own Yu-Gi-Oh! Or Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's. With that in mind, enjoy.

Kindred Spirits Part II: Collision

Chapter One: Worn Bonds! Battle of the Rivals!

The throttle was clenched, the gas pedal was pressed, and the red D-Wheel shot out of the darkness and into the sunny duel stadium. The rider stopped on the starting line and turned to the rider in white next to him.

"Best of luck."

The tall rider smiled. "And since when have I needed luck, Yusei?"

The stage was set. With the count of three both D-Wheels shot off down the track, the red bike overshooting the circular white one.

The announcer screamed to the audience as Yusei drew his first card. "Ah! Yusei passed Jack, so the first turn goes to him!"

Yusei SPC: 0 Jack SPC: 0

Yusei LP: 4000 Jack LP: 4000

Yusei Hand: 6 Jack Hand: 5

Surveying his hand, the man made his move. Two cards were set the spell and trap zone, while a defensive monster was played in the zone ahead of them.

Jack accelerated his unique bike; a seat in the middle of a giant, singular wheel, with a pointed front and two massive engines in the back. The man drew a card as he began his turn.

Yusei SPC: 1 Jack SPC: 1

Yusei LP: 4000 Jack LP: 4000

Yusei hand: 3 Jack hand: 6

"Since the opponent controls monsters and I control none, I can special summon Gear Changer from my hand."

A blue portal appeared next to Jack's D-Wheel, and a mass of gears on an axle appeared beside of him. (4/1500/700)

"So that's why you wanted me to go first. You wanted the special summon."

"Next, I'll normal summon Top Runner!"

A sleek white humanoid robot leapt out of another portal as it began to run alongside the D-wheel. (4/1100/800)

"Next, I'll turn my two monsters with one another!

Top runner and Gear Changer flew into the skies as Jack began to chant.

"The King's determination is conceived with a crimson blade ablaze fires of red!"

Top Runner's body separated into four green rings that Gear Changer flew through.

"Appear from beyond the burning heat waves!"

Gear changer's body faded into four stars that aligned with the four rings.

"Synchro Summon! The Burning Fierce God, Crimson Blader!"

With a pulse of green, the rings and stars were gone. In their place was a large new monster. Armed with two broadswords and clad in red armor and a blue cowl, the man's monster roared as it descended to the field.

(8/2800/2600)

The audience roared in reaction to the man's summon as the announcer spoke.

"Oh my! Duel King, Jack Atlus has summoned a level eight Synchro Monster on the first turn! How will Yusei handle this situation?"

The man in the red D-Wheel glanced at the large monster on the other player's field before smiling.

Jack raised his free arm to his monster.

"We battle! Crimson Blader will attack your monster! Red Burner!"

The monster's swords glowed with red light as it slammed them both down on the other man's monster. There was an explosion as both blades connected to the set card. Four blocky arms emerged and shoved the swordsman back to Jack's field.

Yusei's hidden monster emerged; a squat bulky creature made of blue stone, holding what looked like a heli-pad in its four arms.

(2/600/1200)

"Oh my! Yusei's monster was able to repel the attack!"

"So, it seems your monster was able to stop my strategy. But let's see just how long it lasts. I set two cards face down and end my turn!"

Yusei SPC: 2 Jack SPC: 2

Yusei LP: 4000 Jack LP: 4000

Yusei hand: 4 Jack hand: 2

"When I have two or more Speed Counters I can activate the Speed Spell-Angel Baton! I'll draw two new cards and then I'll send one card from my hand to the graveyard!"

Yusei drew the new cards, increasing his hand to five cards, before he discarded one of them.

"I'll discard Level Eater as a cost for Angel Baton."

Then he reached for another card.

"I'll normal summon the tuner monster, Junk Synchron!"

An orange robot appeared, squat in build, and wearing a scarf and goggles.

(3/1300/500)

"Junk Synchron's monster effect! I can revive a level two or lower monster from my graveyard, such as Level Eater!"

With a yank of the ripcord on its stomach, Junk Synchron opened a blue portal adjacent to it, summoning a small red and black ladybug from it.

(1/600/0)

"Now, I'll tune my Junk Synchron with my Fortress Warrior!"

Both duelists sped around the corner of the track as both monsters flew into the sky.

"Clustering stars will call upon a new force!"

Junk Synchron split into three green rings that bisected the body of Fortress Warrior.

"Become the path its light shines upon!"

The body of Fortress Warrior turned transparent as the stars comprising of its monster levels were revealed.

"Synchro Summon!Show yourself, Junk Warrior!"

Like earlier, a blast of green pierced the sky as a large monster descended upon the field. It had purple armor with golden trim, two small red lenses for eyes, and a scarf similar to that of Junk Synchron.

(5/2300/1300)

"I'll activate Junk Warrior's monster effect! Power of Fellows!"

Junk Warrior began to glow as it absorbed energy from the Level Eater next to it.

(2300 + 600 = 2900)

"Furthermore, I'll use the trap card Synchro Spirits to give Junk Warrior five-hundred attack points for every monster I used to summon it. Since I used two monsters, Junk Warrior gains one thousand attack points for the turn!"

(2900 + 1000 = 3900)

"Battle! Junk Warrior, attack his Crimson Blader! Scrap Fist!"

Two thrusters on Junk Warrior's back ignited as the monster rocketed off at Crimson Blader. Gaining speed, the warrior drew back a huge right fist as Crimson Blader leapt to meet the enemy monster.

Junk Warrior's fist slammed into the warrior, knocking it back and causing it to shatter.

Jack LP: 4000 – 1100 = 2900

Jack SPC: 2 – 1 = 1

Jack growled as his bike slowed, allowing Yusei to drive ahead.

Yusei glanced at Jack's field on the screen of his D-Wheel.

"Why didn't he activate his traps in response?"

"At the end phase, Junk Warrior's attack points return to 2900."

"Then it's my turn!"

Jack accelerated as he drew, bringing his hand up to three cards.

Yusei SPC: 3 Jack SPC: 2

Yusei LP: 4000 Jack LP: 2900

Yusei hand: 3 Jack hand: 3

"I'll first use the trap card, Descending Lost Star to revive the defeated Crimson Blader."

With a low groan, the red armored monster appeared, crouched and wary.

(7/2800/0)

"Lost Star Decent revives a synchro monster in the graveyard. However, it is summoned to defense mode and cannot change battle positions. Its effect is negated, its level is reduced by one and its defense points become zero. What could the King be planning with such a card?"

"Then I summon Attack Gainer!"

A small man appeared on Jack's field, wearing smooth black armor and a helmet with a red mane and an ominous, large red eye in the center.

(1/0/0)

"And now, the King shall reveal his most trusted servant! I'll tune my level one Attack Gainer with my level seven Crimson Blader!"

Attack gainer roared as the red dot on its helmet pulsed with a bright light.

"The ruler's heartbeat will now file through here!"

The tuner changed into a single ring that aligned with Crimson Blader.

"Take witness to its creation-shaking power!"

The stars appeared from Crimson Blader's form before they were pierced by the blast of energy.

"Synchro Summon!My very soul, Red Demons Dragon!"

From within the explosion, a fierce roar could be heard. A bulky black silhouette rose and revealed its form to the crowd and duelists alike. A massive red and black dragon, with large claws on hands and feet, three formidable horns protruding from the back of its head, and two powerful wings, Red Demon's Dragon was a sight to behold.

(8/3000/2000)

The dragon's yellow eyes beheld the form of Junk Warrior and roared a challenge to the other monster.

Junk Warrior: 2900 – 1000 = 1900

"What! Why is Junk Warrior's attack dropping?"

Jack spoke up over the announcer's surprised voice.

"Simple. When my Attack Gainer is sent to the graveyard for a synchro summon, an opposing player's monster loses 1000 attack points."

Jack accelerated as Red Demon's Dragon flew behind him.

"And now I'll give your Junk Warrior some payback! Go, Red Demon's Dragon! Absolute Power Force!"

A scorching yellow flame appeared around the dragon's fist as it dived at the other monster. Junk warrior's fist met the dragon's own, and the two monsters struggled, but Red Demon's would not be denied. With a shove, the dragon knocked the warrior back as it shattered upon the track of the duel stadium.

Yusei LP: 4000 – 1100 = 2900

Yusei SPC: 3 -1 = 2

"Impressive! In just one move Jack has evened the odds! What more will we see from these duelists?"

"I'll end my turn. Now, bring forth all of your power! My Red Demon's Dragon will gladly accept it!'

Yusei grimaced at the loss of Junk Warrior, but nonetheless drew the top card from his deck.

Yusei SPC: 3 Jack SPC: 3

Yusei LP: 2900 Jack LP: 2900

Yusei hand: 4 Jack hand: 2

"I activate the trap card, Synchro Spirits! By removing Junk Warrior from the game, I can revive the monsters I used to summon him! Be revived! Junk Synchron! Fortress Warrior!"

Yusei slid Junk Warrior into the removed from play zone on his duel disk as two blue portals opened on the surface of the track. Junk Synchron (3/1300/500) and Fortress Warrior (2/600/1200) flew out of the portals, hovering along as they kept pace with Yusei's D-Wheel.

"Next, I'll normal summon Tuningware!"

With a beep, a small yellow robot appeared, wearing a scarf and a frying pan on its head.

(1/100/100)

"Then I'll use Tuningware's effect: if I use it for a Synchro Summon, I can raise its level by one."

Tuningware beeped as its level adjusted accordingly. (1 + 1 = 2/100/100)

"So now I'll tune my Junk Synchron with Tuningware, Level Eater, and Fortress Warrior!"

The three rings made from Junk Syncron's body flew into the air while the three other monsters followed its path.

"Gathering fighting souls will awaken the raging wicked god! Become the path its light shines upon! Synchro Summon!Obliterate, Junk Destroyer!"

As the light from the summon dimmed, sounds of powered machinery and moving mechanical workings could be heard as a bulky robot flew out of the sky. Four huge wings of white steel held the assembly in the air, while the black armored robot clenched its four fists and let out a groan.

(8/2600/2500)

"When Tuningware is used for a synchro summon, I can draw a card." Yusei drew, adding a fourth card to his hand.

"Furthermore, when I synchro summon Junk Destroyer, I can destroy cards you control equal to the number of non-tuners I used to summon him. Since I used three non-tuners, I can destroy up to three cards. You only control two cards, so I'll destroy both of those! Tidal Energy!"

Five orbs on Junk Destroyer's chest opened and shot rays of blinding light that struck Jack's field. When the light dimmed down, the World King was riding alone, no longer with the re-assurance of Red Demon's or his set card.

"Now, Junk Destroyer! Attack Jack directly! Destroy Knuckle"

Junk Destroyer flew off, raising one of its fists to smash into Jack's D-Wheel when a large ring could be heard. The warrior roared as it was pushed back by an invisible force.

On Jack's field a small creature could be seen; a small imp whose body was a massive bell.

(1/0/0)

"Close, but not close enough. When I take a direct attack, I can special summon Battle Fader from my hand. Not only does this negate your attack, it ends your entire battle phase."

Yusei tensed before setting one card behind Junk Destroyer, putting his hand at three cards.

"I'll end my turn."

"And now, reappear, my trusted vassal! Red Demon's Dragon!"

There was silence. Yusei rode alongside Jack as a burst of pressure came from above the both. A clawed red arm burst from thin air, followed by a head, wings, and the rest of the body. Flames leaped off of the dragon's form as it dove, flying over the field to hover over Jack's Wheel of Fortune.

(8/3000/2000)

"H-how did Red Demon's survive Junk Destroyer's effect?"

Jack smirked at his rival.

"It's simple really. I chained Interdimensional Matter Transporter to your desperate monster's effect. This removed Red Demon's from the game until the end phase.

"OH MY! The King has reversed the situation in his favor!"

Jack drew, grinning as his counters rose.

Yusei SPC: 4 Jack SPC: 4

Yusei LP: 2900 Jack LP: 2900

Yusei hand: 3 Jack hand: 2

"I'll activate my Angel Baton! I'll draw two cards", Jack drew twice, "And then discard Big Piece Golem from my hand as a cost."

"And now, my counter attack! Red Demon's Dragon, incinerate Junk Destroyer! Crimson Hell Flare!"

A burning red flame appeared in the Dragon's maw as it let loose, the stream of flame piercing through Junk Destroyer's frame. Yusei growled as his monster's burning remains slammed into the track, his lifepoints decreasing as they did so.

Yusei LP: 2900 – 400 = 2500

Yusei slid Junk Destroyer into his graveyard, activating a set card as he did so.

"Trap, activate! Truth Reinforce! This trap lets me summon a level two or lower warrior type monster from my deck directly to the field! Come! Doppel Warrior!"

A thin man clad in black combat gear and holding a blue crossbow appeared, an afterimage flickering behind him as he hovered beside Yusei's D-Wheel.

(2/800/800)

"And now at my end phase, Red Demon's Dragon will destroy Battle Fader since it did not attack."

A torrent of flame consumed Battle Fader as Jack's turn ended.

5D's/5D's/5D's

Yusei's mind drifted off earlier that week, two days ago. He'd visited Jack's residence in the Tops.

"Yusei. I know you've come to ask me about something."

"Yes Jack. It's important."

"And I trust you know what will make me listen. Meet me at the stadium in two days. I'd like a formal duel."

Yusei knew that when a challenge presented itself, Jack wouldn't back down. He also knew that Jack wanted a rematch.

5D's/5D's/5D's

Yusei SPC: 5 Jack SPC: 5

Yusei LP: 2400 Jack LP: 2900

Yusei hand: 4 Jack hand: 3

Yusei snapped out of his thoughts before switching off the autopilot. He currently held four cards, and had three speed counters. Jack's field only contained Red Demon's Dragon while his own consisted of Doppel Warrior.

"In order for Jack to understand, through this duel I'll-"

"From my hand, I summon Debris Dragon!"

A small white Dragon flew out of Yusei's new card. It had short limbs and sharp features. (4/1000/2000)

And when Debris Dragon is normal summoned, I can special summon a level two or lower monster from my graveyard! I choose to revive Shield Wing!"

With a squawk an emaciated green pterosaur with feathered wings, appeared on Yusei's field. (2/0/900)

Jack smiled. "So it's come down to this once again, has it? Your dragon against mine?"

Yusei only sent the three monsters on his duel disk to the graveyard before chanting again.

"Clustering hopes form a new shining star!"

Yusei's three monsters flew into the air.

"Become the path its light shines upon!"

The three monsters vanished as the familiar green burst shot through the four tuning rings.

"Syncro Summon! Take flight, Stardust Dragon!"

With a loud cry, a white dragon flew onto the field, its body decorated with patches of blue. While less bulky than Red Demon's Dragon, Stardust Dragon had a majestic presence as it flew alongside Yusei's D-Wheel. (8/2500/2000)

"Furthermore, since Doppel Warrior was used for a synchro summon, I get two Doppel Tokens."

Two ghostly images of Doppel Warrior leapt out of blue portals as they floated behind Stardust Dragon. (1/400/400 X 2)

"Then I'll set two cards facedown. Turn end."

Jack drew, and accelerated as he did so.

Yusei SPC: 6 Jack SPC: 6

Yusei LP: 2400 Jack LP: 2900

Yusei hand: 1 Jack hand: 3

The King surveyed his hand. He had three cards to use.

"If I leave Stardust there, Red Demon's won't be able to destroy both tokens on my next turn."

"I'll attack Stardust Dragon with Red Demon's Dragon! Absolute Power Force!"

Once again, the burning yellow flame ignited in Red Demon's fist as it flew towards Stardust.

"I don't think so Jack! Trap, open! Card Defense! I'll discard Turret Warrior to negate your attack!"

Hundreds of cards flew in front of Stardust, forming a barrier that held off the other dragon.

"Then, when the attack is negated, I can draw another card."

Yusei drew as Red Demon's snorted in frustration before gliding back to Jack's field.

Jack chuckled.

"And once again I can count on you to protect your cards. I wonder how long you'll last with cards like that. I'll set two cards face down and end my turn."

Yusei paused before observing Jack. The man wasn't hesitating at all.

"Two set cards? What are you planning, Jack?"

Yusei SPC: 7 Jack SPC: 7

Yusei LP: 2400 Jack LP: 2900

Yusei hand: 2 Jack hand: 1

Yusei drew, and played a card.

"I'll release one of my doppel tokens to advance summon my Quickdraw Synchron!"

One of the tokens disappeared, as a shimmering green and purple gateway appeared. A brown and blue blur flew out of the closing portal, before landing on the field. It was a small blue robot clad in a red cape and a cowboy's hat, wielding two pistols.

(5/700/1400)

"Then I'll use this trap card, Emerging Awakening."

Stardust roared before vanishing before the surprised crowd.

"This card lets me remove a monster I control from play when I normal summon a monster. Then you'll take damage equal to the removed monster's level times 800!"

Eight orange orbs flew from Yusei's active trap card, slamming into Jack's bike.

Jack LP: 2900 – 800 = 2100

"Then I'll tune Quickdraw Synchron with my remaining token!"

Quickdraw Synchron nodded before splitting into five rings that fell around the single Doppel Token.

"Gathering bonds weave a greater force! Become the path its light shines upon! Synchro Summon! Rev your engines, Turbo Warrior!"

From the flash of light, a large red machine appeared. It was humanoid in appearance, with red plating, two large forearms, and a metal hairpiece. It looked as though it was also a truck, as the monster's chest was the front of a truck, and wheels could be spotted next to the robot's hips.

(6/2500/1500)

"If I can get rid of Red Demon's on this turn, Stardust will come back with 3,300 attack points. Jack's deck isn't defensive, so I'll definitely have the advantage if he can't protect Red Demon's."

"Battle! Turbo Warrior, attack Red Demon's Dragon!"

Twin flames ignited in Turbo Warrior's boots as it blasted off to battle with the red and black dragon.

"Turbo Warrior's monster effect: When it battles with a level six or higher Synchro Monster, the battling monster loses half of its attack points! High rate power!"

Turbo Warrior shot a black tide of energy out at the opposing dragon. Red Demon's roared in pain as the blast caused its attack to drop.

(3000 – 1500 = 1500)

"Pierce! Accel Slash!"

Turbo Warrior raised a claw, glowing with red energy before it slashed at the weakened Red Demon's Dragon.

"As if I'd let your Turbo Warrior destroy Red Demon's Dragon! Trap, activate! Half or Nothing!"

Suddenly, Turbo Warrior flew away from Red Demon's, flying back to Yusei's field.

"Half or Nothing will give you a choice. If you choose to attack, Turbo Warrior's attack points will be cut in half, however if you wish, you can simply end this battle phase."

Yusei grimaced.

"Next turn, Jack will attack with Red Demon's Dragon to clear out Turbo Warrior. If that happens, Stardust can destroy Red Demon's next turn."

"I choose to end the battle phase!"

Red Demon's growled as its attack points rose to normal.

(8/1500 + 1500 = 3000/2000)

"Then I'll reduce my speed counters to one in order for another draw!"

Yusei SPC: 7 – 7 = 0

Yusei's bike suddenly slowed drastically, allowing Jack to shoot on ahead.

"Yusei's sacrificed speed for an extra draw! Let's hope it wasn't in vain!"

"I'll set two cards face down! Turn End!"

"Then it's my turn! I draw!"

Yusei SPC: 1 Jack SPC: 8

Yusei LP: 2400 Jack LP: 2100

Yusei hand: 0 Jack hand: 2

"Battle! Red Demon's, smite Turbo Warrior! Absolute Power Force!"

With a flash of yellow, the chained Turbo Warrior exploded from the enraged dragon's fist.

Yusei LP: 2400 – 500 = 1900

"Don't think I'm done attacking just yet! Reveal face down card! Assault Mode Activate!"

"What? Jack also has that card?"

Red Demon's Dragon roared as it ignited, the flames solidifying to its body, adding mass and power to its burning form.

"My very soul will become wrapped in the armor of hell itself and evolve into a new being! Be born, Red Demon's Dragon/Assault Mode!"

When the flames settled, the new monster could be seen. It was the same monster, but with added bulk, clad in plates of blood red armor on its chest, shoulders, forearms, and shins.

(10/3500/3000)

"Wow! It looks like Jack's got another hidden ace monster! But how will Yusei handle this attack! This could be the end!"

"Now, my monster! Attack him directly! Extreme Crimson Force!"

Yusei cringed as the dragon's burning fist descended upon him. Soon, it would all end.

-5D's-

Effect: This card cannot be affected by any card effects. If a player activates a non-"Speed Spell" Spell Card, they take 2000 damage. During each player's Standby Phase, each player places 1 Speed Counter of their own on this card (max. 12 for each player). When a player takes damage, remove Speed Counters from this card for each multiple of 1000 damage that player has taken.

Once per turn, you can remove any number of your own Speed Counters from this card to activate an appropriate effect:

Seven- Draw one card

Ten- Destroy one card on the field

Twelve- Draw three cards. You cannot activate any of those cards the turn you activate this effect.

I figured that 5D's would have a new Speed World in play after the mess that was the WRGP. I personally preferred when the players had to protect speed counters instead of life points, and didn't rely on burning the opponent to death with Speed World 2, so I just tweaked the original Speed World. I know that the idea of Speed world 3 is hardly new, so just keep in mind that I'll use this version in place of the old one, but don't bother sending me a request to use this since it's rather uncreative.

In addition I decided that the duels should use 4000 LP like in the show. I figured this would make the story more accurate, but that also means I'll have to edit Yusei's duel with Atem sooner or later.

I'd like to give a big thanks to FanficFemale for pointing out how Speed Counters start to increase on the second turn rather than the first.

Glad to be getting feedback. Thanks for your thoughts.