Here we are chapter 3. ENJOY!
It was late at night, and there was a coffin in a lake. As the moonlight hit the coffin it slowly opened revealing a green-haired woman in a red dress with a golden choker around her neck. She hissed sightly as she opened her mouth a little showing fangs...
Jaden jerked up from his bed startling his brother who was eating a steak as it collided with his face, while he groaned as Syrus asked "Jaden you alright?" "I don't know, I just had a really bad feeling." Jaden admitted. "I can't explain it though." They both see Kevin as they both tried to contain their laughter before they started laughing as Kevin dully looked at them, as he told Jaden "Not cool bro."
"Sorry, I'll make it up to you." Jaden replied while catching his breath. "Here." Kevin looked, and saw Zane holding him a paper towel. Kevin said "Thanks man." Before he wiped his face. "Anyway Jaden. What bad feeling was it you have?" "I think another one of the Shadow Riders is coming, I don't know how but I'm sure of it." Jaden answered just as Alexis and Dr. Crowler walked up to them.
"Zane, Kevin, Chancellor Sheppard wants us." Alexis said. Kevin said "Zane, you go on ahead. I'm gonna stay here, and mind Jaden." "Alright, make sure he sticks to his punishment." Zane noted with a smile. "Though given the Steak incident I'd add a day or two." "Nah that was an accident." Kevin told him. "Thanks for that though."
"Don't mention it." Zane replied before walking out with Alexis, Dr. Crowler, and Syrus. "Hey Kevin even though your not a Spirit Key Holder how will you combat the Shadow Riders?" Jaden asked. Kevin said "Just protect you." "Here." Kevin sees his brother giving him what looks like half a medaillion. "What's this?" Kevin asked.
"It's a charm I won after beating the Gravekeeper's Chief in a duel. Professor Banner set the whole thing up, but he said I'd need it." Jaden explained. "Thanks, I have a feeling this will come in handy." Kevin replied before putting the medallion around his neck.
"Looks good on ya." Jaden smiled. Then they both shared a laugh.
In the Chancellor's Office...
"Vampire?!" Chazz cried out, shocked to hear such a mythical creature being mentioned by the Chancellor himself. And here, he thought all sorts of myths were...well, myths! Gathered inside the Chancellor's Office were 5 of the holders of the Spirits Keys; Zane, Chazz, Bastion, Dr. Crowler, and Professor Banner along with Syrus, Chumley, and Alexis who were called upon by Sheppard himself. Jaden was already too injured to come and Kevin was to busy tending to his brother, and Atticus so Sheppard was sympathetic enough to allow them out of the meeting.
"I didn't even know Vampires existed." Bastion mentioned thoughtfully.
"That gossip is currently the talk of the entire academy I'm afraid the rumors may not be rumors after all." Sheppard said concerned. If this talk about a vampire is true they don't know on how dangerous it might be. "Oh, my! An actual vampire? That is indeed frightening!" Banner admitted. Dr. Crowler however scoffed "Please! There's no way a vampire actually exists! It's a mythical joke!" "A joke? It wasn't a joke when Jaden was put in the hospital. Furthermore, if this 'vampire' rumor is true, and if it's involved with the Shadow Riders..." Bastion questioned sternly as he crossed his arms.
"Bastion has a point, besides if we are dealing with a vampire and a Shadow Rider on top of that we need to stop it before someone gets hurt or worse." Alexis added.
"Then there's a good chance that it's already on the island," Zane finished, figuring out what Bastion, and Alexis were talking about. Concern about the new situation at hand, Sheppard glanced at everyone, "Everyone, I sincerely ask that you don't let your guard down no matter what. Be on the lookout for anything strange!" Everyone nodded firmly while Dr. Crowler and Banner nervously chuckled while glancing at one another. It would appear as though they didn't like the idea of a blood-sucking mythical creature lurking around in the shadows of Duel Academy, where she could potentially suck their blood in the middle of the night anytime, anywhere.
Back the infirmary...
Kevin asked "You need something to drink?" "A glass of water would be great, thanks." Jaden mentioned. As Kevin walked to the water machine, Jaden asked, "What do you think Chancellor Sheppard wanted to talk about?" "Maybe something involving the Shadow Riders." Kevin guessed.
The door opened as someone asked "Kevin?" "Right here, Zane." Kevin said walking to Jaden, and handing him the water.
"Sheppard is thinking that the Shadow Rider is a Vampire."
Jaden choked a bit with Kevin patting his back. After Jaden was able breath, Kevin said "A vampire? Vampire's don't exist. That's impossible." "That's what Crowler said." Zane mentioned.
Jaden asked "What should we do?" "Garlic?" Chumley suggested. "I don't think that would work Chumley." Syrus mentioned. "If this Shadow Rider is a vampire then it's not out for blood. It's craving for our Spirit Keys." Jaden said concerned. "That's true, in that case we need to all keep our eyes and ears open." Zane suggested. "Not you Jaden, your too injured to try to help." Kevin said sternly to his brother.
"I'm not just going to sit around here while you guys put yourselves in danger." Jaden argued. "Besides, I have one of the Spirit Keys so that vampire could come after me anyway." "I will have Alexis, Syrus, or Chumley to keep an eye on ya, and duel that Shadow Rider to keep you safe. You three think you can do that for me?" Kevin asked the trio.
"No problem Kevin." Alexis mentioned. "Right you guys?" "Yeah right, I just hope that vampire is willing to take a grilled cheese instead." Chumley said nervously. "Chumley, it's to help Jaden." Syrus argued. "We'll do everything we can to help." "Thank you three. Zane, I suggest we get our decks ready for that vampire." Kevin suggested.
"I was thinking the same thing." Zane agreed. They then walked out, and went to Zane's room to get ready.
In Zane's Room...
"You think this will help?" Kevin showed Zane a King Dragun card he gotten sometime ago. "Yeah, I do." Zane answered. "I actually have something in mind myself." "Like what?" Kevin asked curious. "My Cyber Eltanin." Zane answered. "The last time I used it was to duel you remember?" "Oh yeah. Dang thing gave me a hard time." Kevin laughed remembering what that monster's ability is. "Hopefully it'll do the same thing to this vampire." Zane mentioned.
"Yeah agreed." Kevin nodded.
Unaware to them they are being seen by a bat recording their every move.
In Chazz's room...
"Let's see this vampire get the drop on Chazz," Chazz muttered examining the cards in his hand and trying to come up with a powerful deck. Hidden in his room a bat eyed every card Chazz has recording them all.
In the Ra Yellow dorm...
Bastion was doing the same thing while coming up with great equations, unaware a bat was spying on him.
In Dr. Crowler's room...
"Hmph! A vampire? What next, the Boogyman? Hahahahaha! Who would believe something so ridiculous?" Dr. Crowler laughed to himself writing some test grades.
In Professor Banner's Room...
"Stay away! I know you're out there! I have a huge horror movie collection! I know all your week spots! I'm ready for you!" Banner cried while garbed in ancient spiritial robes with scrolls hanging up on the celling along with garlic while waving a small staff around.
The bat watching over Banner sweatdropped before flying away, believing Banner wasn't worth it's time.
As each of the bats finished watching the duelists they all flew back towards the lake before flying up to the woman sitting in the coffin.
"Interesting, so that's what they have planned. Well then he should make a decent first victim." the woman noted with a cold smile. "Though this one concerns me." The woman sneered spying on Kevin. "Too powerful but I like it. I should face him later, for now..." Her eyes reflects on Zane as she smirked "...He will make a fair bite."
In the Infirmary...
Kevin shuddered while talking to Jaden.
"Is something wrong bro?" Jaden asked.
"Yeah, just a weird feeling I'll be having trouble with girls in the near future." Kevin answered.
In the afternoon.
"Good news, Chancellor! We searched the whole campus!" Chazz announced, reporting in with Kevin, Zane, Bastion, Dr. Crowler, and Banner alongside him. "And there's no-" "VAMPIRE!" Barging in and intruding, Chumley panted as he revealed what he knew. "*Pant* We've got trouble! I saw her! She... she's at the lake!" Astonished, Sheppard stood up from his seat while the others were determined to check out the source of his information. So, the enemy has shown herself ...She meant no mercy at all, especially when one of their Shadow Riders, has caused enough damage to Atticus, and Jaden.
"Lead the way, the sooner we find and stop this vampire the better." Zane mentioned before the group ran out of the office.
Outside of the lake, the fog made it hard to see clearly, making the others, who just arrived, to see nothing but the endless ocean as well as the continuous shrouding fog. A red carpet rolled down from the endless ocean, reaching at the feet of the land; Duel Academy Island. Somehow, the red carpet made it seem as though the ocean was a physical surface to stand on, otherwise, the carpet would have already pummeled underwater by now. Perhaps this was the works of the vampire's powers? "She's coming..." Zane warned, staying alert for anything that happens.
"What now?" Bastion wondered as Dr. Crowler and Banner snuck and hid behind the four strong-willed students; Kevin, Zane, Bastion, and Chazz. "We have to rise to the challenge." Zane answered. "Who's going first? 'Cause if nobody calls up, I'm going first!" Chazz questioned.
"Maybe rock, paper, siccors?" Kevin asked. The three looked at him, as he asked "What?"
"Now isn't the time for joking Kevin." Zane commented.
"I'm not-" Accidentally, both teachers collided with each other with their backs turned, causing them to shriek and for Dr. Crowler to leapt out as if he wished to go first. Not wanting the others to know he was scared, Dr. Crowler quickly said, "I-I'll go first! Yes! That's what I intended to do all along!" "Wow, that's very impressive of you, Dr. Crowler!" Chumley praised, crossing his arms and nodding with a proud look. "Alright Doc C! I knew you had it in you!" Kevin praised.
"Of course, vampire or no vampire this won't take long at all." Crowler stated confidently.
"Yes, we'll be right behind you!" Bastion encouraged. "By a good ten feet away! In a way, you'll be representing the professors!" Banner added cheerfully. "Eep?!" Swiftly facing the others, Dr. Crowler tried to find an excuse to get out of this peculiar situation. "O-Of course, I'll be going first! Ahaha...! But, why don't we pick straws to see who goes first? That way, it'll be fair!"
"Sorry, Crowler! You're up," Chazz said, having already figured out what was on Dr. Crowler's mind. It didn't take an idiot to see how cowardly Dr. Crowler was. "He has a point, you already volunteered." Zane mentioned.
"Right, well then..." Dr. Crowler started before turning toward the lake nervously. "You want a duel Shadow Rider, then come out and face me." Kevin sweatdropped, then offered "If you want I can take it for ya." "No, I'm fine." Dr, Crowler insisted. "Besides, as a teacher I need to set the example for my students." "If you say so." Kevin smiled.
A few minutes later, in the infirmary...
"We've got trouble!" Chumley cried out, bursting inside, disrupting the patients' rest. "Dr. Crowler's gonna duel against the vampire lady!" Chumley cried. "What?! Tell me you're kidding!" Syrus said, standing up from his stool. Concern, Alexis tore her attention away from the unconscious Atticus to the new subject at hand. "That's crazy! It's absurd that he's starting another dangerous duel like that!"
Blinking his eyes awake, Jaden overheard the conversation and grew worried for his teacher. If Dr. Crowler was weaker than him, which he would never admit out loud, and since Jaden just recently got injured from a tough duel with a Shadow Rider, the results will be catastrophic for Dr. Crowler should he actually go through with this duel. "We've got to find him and stop that duel." Jaden decided while starting to get out of bed.
"No way Jaden, you're in no shape to duel anybody. I'll handle this one." Alexis mentioned before running out of the infirmary. "I should at least try to help!" Jaden argued.
Dr. Crowler, was screwed not doubt about that. "Aren't you gonna go to her?" Chazz asked.
"If your in such a hurry why not you go first!?"
Suddenly the fog was vaporized as they looked seeing was the woman "Gentleman... I would've just come to you." The woman said walking to them. She walked down the carpet perfectly. The people in front of her... were her opponent? "Whoa that is one impressive looking vampire..." Kevin trailed off. Banner agreed "Indeed, I might need to get more horror movies."
"Are you always a horror movie fanatic?" Kevin asked which was rethorical question.
"So you're this vampire we've been hearing so much about." Bastion noted thoughtfully.
"Yes, my name is Camula and I am the third of the Shadow Riders." the woman answered.
Camula then asked "Who are you suppose to be?" Talking to Dr. Crowler. "Y-Your opponent!" Dr. Crowler answered frightened. Camula looked a bit disgusted 'I don't think, I'm more interested in him.' Eyeing Zane. Only Kevin noticed, before Camula said to Dr. Crowler bluntly "You are not worthy." Shocking Dr. Crowler as he slumped and yelled out. "I BEG YOUR PARDON!? I HAVE A PHD IN DUELING! THAT TAKES 9 YEARS AT DUEL SCHOOL, YOU TWO KNOW!" Dr. Crowler hollered, a tick mark appearing at the corner of his head. "I see, am I supposed to be impressed by that?" Camula questioned.
"If words won't prove it to you, I'll have to use my cards." Crowler declared activating his duel vest. "Now then let's get this over with."
"It looks like he's so mad he forgot to be scared." Kevin whispered.
"DUEL!"
(Dueling Theme: Gonna Go Far Kid by The Offspirng)
Dr. Crowler: 4000
Camula: 4000
Let the duel begin!
Camula 1st Turn:
"So Key Keeper you don't believe in Werewolfs?" Camula asked as she drew, and smirked. "Well, maybe this will prove it to you. Rise Zombie Werewolf!" A purple Werewolf with chains on it's writs, and messed up trousars howled appearing.
Zombie Werewolf
Dark Type
Level 4
Zombie
ATK: 1200
DEF: 1200
When this card is destroyed by battle, you can Special Summon a card with the same name from your Deck and it gains 500 ATK.
Kevin shuddered as Zane raised an eyebrow, as Kevin explained "I'm fearful of Werewolfs." "Then I set this face-down, and end my turn." Camula ended her turn.
Dr. Crowler 1st Turn:
"What do you take me for? That card is a trap, and that monster is the bait. But I'll bite. I play the spell, Ancient Gear Castle!" Dr. Crowler called as a brown castle armed with a lot of fire-arms appeared behind him. "Whoa! Doc C, do explain what that does." Kevin said in awe.
Ancient Gear Castle
Continuous Spell Card
All "Ancient Gear" monsters gain 300 ATK. Each time a monster is Normal Summoned/Set, place 1 counter on this card. If you Tribute Summon an "Ancient Gear" monster face-up, you can Tribute this card instead, if the number of its counters is equal to or greater than the number of required Tribute(s).
"I'll be more than happy to Kevin." Dr. Crowler stated. "Thanks to this castle all of my Ancient Gear monsters gains 300 attack points. For now I summon Ancient Gear Soldier in attack mode." A rusty solider with a machine gun for a hand appeared.
Ancient Gear Solider
Earth Type
Level 4
Machine
ATK: 1300
DEF: 1300
If this card attacks, your opponent cannot activate any Spell/Trap Cards until the end of the Damage Step.
With the castle it felt stronger. (ATK: 1300 + 300 = 1600) "Now the Camula... I think it's time we give that dog a shot! Attack with, Rapid Fire Flurry!" The Gear Soldier attacked with it's gun as the werewolf howled in agony before it exploded but Camula didn't look fazed by it's Destruction. (Camula: 3600)
"Nice one, Doc C! You show that wolf his place!" Kevin cried impressed. Dr. Crowler agreed by saying "That was fun I should get out of the classroom more often!" "On the contrary... you should study up!" Camula cried, before the Werewolf appeared again but something was different.
(ATK: 1700)
"What!?" Kevin cried.
"Whenever Zombie Werewolf is destroyed, I can summon a new werewolf with an extra 500 attack points." Camula explained. "Now then, is that all you're going to do?" "Wait. If Dr. Crowler is smart, then doesn't he know that?" Kevin asked.
Dr. Crowler quickly said "D-Don't worry everything is under control! I end my turn with one face-down card!"
Dr. Crolwer: 4000
Camula: 3600
Camula 2nd Turn:
"In that case it's my move so I'll start by summoning my Vampire Bat!" A flock of bats appeared.
Vampire Bat
Dark Type
Level 3
Zombie
ATK: 800
DEF: 1200
All face-up Zombie-Type monsters you control gain 200 ATK. If this face-up card on the field would be destroyed, you can send 1 "Vampire Bat" from your Deck to the Graveyard instead.
"Now all face-up Zombie monsters we control gains 200 ATK points, including himself!" Camula shouted.
Zombie Werewolf: (ATK: 1700 + 200 = 1900)
Vampire Bat: (ATK: 800 + 200 = 1000)
"Now Zombie Werewolf attack the Ancient Gear Soldier." Camula commanded. The Werewolf destroyed the soldier that caused a bit of damage. (Dr. Crowler: 3700) "Please that was nothing! I still have more Life Points!" Dr. Crowler said confidently. "Maybe. But now! Vampire Bat attack!" Camula ordered as the bat divided to attack Dr. Crowler, as it took all he have not to scream out in pain. 'I-I can actually feel their little teeth! This is not holographic! This is real! That means one thing! That this really is a Shadow Games!' Dr. Crowler thought as he dropped to his knees his heart beating in fear that he is really doing the real thing losing 1000 Life Points. (Dr. Crowler: 2700)
"Doc C! You okay!?" Kevin asked concerned. "I'm alright, you don't need to worry about me Kevin." Dr. Crowler replied.
"Listen you don't have to endure this. Step down now, and I will duel that one in white." Camula said eyeing at Zane. Chazz smirked "Hear that Zane? It sounds as though your her type." Chazz's head got bonked, as Kevin yelled "Don't even joked about that Princeton! And if she wants Zane, she'll have to go through me, and Doc C."
"If you even think of laying a hand on one of my students you have another thing coming." Dr. Crowler stated. "Now then, I believe play this!" He revealed a trap.
"Hey that's Damage Condenser!" Kevin cried knowing what that trap is.
Damage Condenser
Normal Trap Card
Activate only when you take Battle Damage. Special Summon 1 monster from your Deck with ATK equal to or less than the total Battle Damage you took this turn before activation.
"That's correct, so since I took 1300 points of damage I'm allowed to summon a second Ancient Gear Soldier to the field." Dr. Crowler explained as an identical rusty soldier appeared.
(ATK: 1300 + 300 = 1600)
Dr. Crowler 2nd Turn:
"But he won't be around for long." He drew seeing it was Heavy Storm, and said "I now sacrifice the Ancient Gear Soldier so I can summon MY own four-legged friend. The Ancient Gear Beast!" What appeared in the soldier's place was a rusty hound.
Ancient Gear Beast
Earth Type
Level 6
Machine
ATK: 2000
DEF: 2000
Cannot be Special Summoned. Negate the effects of an opponent's monster destroyed by battle with this card (including in the Graveyard). If this card attacks, your opponent cannot activate any Spell/Trap Cards until the end of the Damage Step.
(ATK: 2000 + 300 = 2300)
"And as your about to see he's well trained! Go Ancient Gear Beast! Show that Zombie Werewolf who's top dog!" Dr. Crowler cried. Kevin protested "That may cause more damage but Camula will bring it back more stronger!" "Actually Kevin, she won't be doing anything of the sort." Dr. Crowler noted calmly. "Any monster destroyed by my Ancient Gear Beast isn't allowed to activate any effects including those that are triggered in the graveyard."
"In other words that werewolf is staying in the graveyard this time." Bastion stated calmly. "Now go Gear Beast attack Zombie Werewolf! Proud Fang!" The beast attacked, as Camula grunted with her confident attitude vanished the minute she couldn't activate her Zombie Werewolf's effect anymore. (Camula: 3200) "Whoa, Zane remind me to get a copy of that card sometime." Kevin smiled.
"Right, just like all the other cards you want to add to your deck." Zane commented."Haha! If you want some tips on Dueling feel free to stop by at my class." Dr. Crowler mocked her, as he bowed.
"Maybe Crowler's lessons really do work." Chazz said.
Bastion sweat, "Quiet he'll only give us more homework."
"Well he hasn't won yet, and if he does pull it off I'd be willing to do more assignments for him." Kevin admitted. "Great, then you can do ours too." Chazz noted calmly. "That would mean you cheated." Kevin told him.
D. Crowler: 2700
Camula: 3200
Camula 3rd Turn:
Caumla drew, as she smirked "Well play, but pity you won't have any more. I activate the Infernalvania Field Spell!" What appeared was a castle symbolizing Dracula's castle.
Infernalvania
Field Spell Card
Once per turn, during their Main Phase, the turn player can discard 1 Zombie-Type monster to destroy all monsters on the field. The turn player cannot Normal Summon or Set during the turn this effect is used.
Dr. Crowler stepped back remembering the danagerous effects of it. "You can't! You'll destroy everything on it!"
"Perhaps, then again we'll have to wait and see." Camula noted. "I discard Vampire Lord in order to activate the effects of Infernalvania and destroy every monster on the field." The monsters were destroyed but Chazz remarked, "But while you do that your not allowed to Normal Summon your monsters anymore." "That bat must have a special ability because Camula doesn't look at the slightest worried." Kevin advised.
"You're correct, by sending a second Vampire Bat in my deck to the graveyard the one on my field won't be destroyed!" Camula replied. The bat remained, as Camula cried out "Now attack that good professor!" While the bats attacked Dr. Crowler cried "No not again!" "Hold on Doc C I'm coming!" Kevin said putting his Duel Disk on. "No, you aren't getting involved." Crowler stated before falling to one knee. (Dr. Crowler: 1700) "This duel is between me and her, and I'm not beaten yet."
"I can't watch this! This is just like when I took Alexis' key!" Kevin muttered. That caught Camula's attention as she asked "You took one of the Spirit Keys? Just who are you?" "I happen to be your former teammate! Does the name Malek ring a bell?" Kevin answered glaring at Camula. "Malek, ah yes I do remember you." Camula stated thoughtfully. "You and Nightshroud were rather close if memory serves."
"Forget it Camula! I am known as Kevin Yuki! Malek was sent to the Shadow Realm, and so as Nightshroud!" Kevin yelled. "I see, that must be why I was sent to claim the Spirit Keys." Camula noted calmly. "Well Kevin Yuki, once I'm done dealing with this fool and have my match with Zane I'm more than willing to duel you myself." "Only if YOU manage to beat Doc C first! He will take you!" Kevin smirked confidently.
Dr. Crowler 3rd Turn:
"Kevin is right." Dr. Crowler said drawing his card. "Yes! I play my Ancient Gear Golem!" A rusty golem appeared.
Ancient Gear Golem
Earth Type
Level 8
Machine
ATK: 3000
DEF: 3000
Cannot be Special Summoned. If this card attacks a Defense Position monster, inflict piercing battle damage to your opponent. If this card attacks, your opponent cannot activate any Spell/Trap Cards until the end of the Damage Step.
"Check it! Crowler's best monster!" Chazz cried. Kevin asked "But he didn't have any monsters to tribute it. How can he summon it like that?" "With the Continuous Spell, Ancient Gear Castle, for the Tribute Summon for another Ancient Gear Golem, the castle can be used for as many sacrifices as however many Monsters you Normal Summoned." Zane explained as the castle vanished.
Dr. Crowler cried out "Now gear golem! Attack her Vampire Bat with Mechanized Melee!" Smashing his iron first onto the group of Vampire Bats, they dispersed like rose petals once again, dropping her Life Points by 2000. (Camula: 1200)
"Sweet I knew he can pull a comeback!" Kevin cheered. "I wouldn't be cheering so quickly, my Vampire Bat is indestructible remember?" Camula questioned as the rose petals rejoined forming the Vampire Bat. "On my next turn, I will definitely smite you using my combo of both Vampire Bat and Infernalvania!"
"I believe you're quite mistaken!" Dr. Crowler said confident.
"What's he going to do?" Chazz wondered, stunned just like the others that Dr. Crowler still has some unexpected tricks up his sleeve. Dr. Crowler announced "Simple! I'm going to destroy every Spell and Trap card on the field! Suffer under the wrath of Heavy Storm!" Powerful gusts of winds overtook the duel and blew away every single Spell and Trap on the field, especially Infernalvania, leaving the field empty except for the Monsters on the field.
Jaden, Alexis, Syrus, and Chumley with him carrying Jaden arrived, as Kevin asked "What are you guys doing!? Jaden is suppose is suppose to stay at bed!" "No way, I'm not going to sit around while my friends are in danger." Jaden repeated. "Besides, so far I'm the only one who's managed to beat a Shadow Rider in a duel." "He has a point." Chumley admitted hesitantly.
"Hmph. You really are weak and predictable, you know that?" Camula replied, acting unfazed, almost as if she knew that would happen. Dr. Crowler scoffed "Please! You don't know what you're talking about!" Revealing her hideous expression with her tongue sticking out sharply, Camula grew serious, yet full of confidence herself. "Oh, don't I?! I activate the Trap card, Zombie Bed!"
Startled, Dr. Crowler said, "You can't! I just destroyed all the Spell and Trap cards!" Camula said smirking "That's precisely what I wanted you to do!" "But why?!" Dr. Crowler ask startled. Being familiar with certain effects like this, Zane said, "Of course! It's so obvious! In order to be activated, Zombie Bed has to be destroyed!" "Very good, my darling! And now that it's effect has been triggered, it allows me to Special Summon Zombie Werewolf in Attack Mode! And due to Vampire Bat's ability, he'll gain 200 more Attack Points upon return!" Camula said as Zombie Werewolf appeared on the field. The Werewolf reappeared, as it's power increased. (ATK: 1200 + 200 = 1400)
"Hold on, even with Zombie Werewolf on the field Crowler's Ancient Gear Golem is the strongest monster in play." Syrus pointed out.
"But she kept countering Doc C's moves like their nothing!" Kevin cried.
"It's almost as if she's psychic herself!" Syrus spoke before shuddering in fear. "A psychic vampire...I never thought I'd actually see one!"
"Hmph. It's easy when you have a hundred flying bats spying on everyone!" Camula bragged, returning to normal. But even with her beauteous appearance, everyone can now see she was a monster both metaphorically and literally on both the inside and out. 'Huh? What's she talking about?' Jaden thought, confused about her previous statement.
A bat flew down besides Camula's shoulder, folding its wings as its eyes glowed red; something Dr. Crowler noticed and was taken aback with a hint of fear. 'Wait did she... AH! That-That cheating snake!' Kevin thought getting angry. "I-I end my turn!" Dr. Crowler stuttered.
Dr. Crowler: 1700
Camula: 1200
Camula 4th Turn:
"In that case it's my move so first I'll use Book of Life to revive Vampire Lord from the Graveyard." Camula stated confidently.
Book of Life
Normal Spell Card
Target 1 Zombie-Type monster in your Graveyard and 1 monster in your opponent's Graveyard; Special Summon the first target, also banish the second target.
"But I can't get Life without stealing it. So I remove your Ancient Gear Beast from play so you can no longer use him! And I will remove my Vampire Lord from play to summon Vampire Genesis!"
What appeared was a bulking Vampire with a fierce appitite for destruction.
Vampire Genesis
Dark Type
Level 8
Zombie
ATK: 3000
DEF: 2100
Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must be Special Summoned (from your hand) by banishing 1 "Vampire Lord" you control, and cannot be Special Summoned by other ways. Once per turn: You can discard 1 Zombie-Type monster to the Graveyard, then target 1 Zombie-Type monster in your Graveyard with a Level less than the discarded Zombie-Type monster's; Special Summon that target.
"And due to Vampire Bat being on the field it gains 200 more attack points." (ATK: 3000 + 200 = 3200)
No words were need to be told that Vampire Genesis was definitely stronger than Dr. Crowler's ace Monster. Even without the boost they would still destroy each other.
Dr. Crowler... had no more tricks left.
Even so, Dr. Crowler,"My students, no matter what happens to me, always remember this, and please promise me one last thing! It's true that I may have been harsh on you, but it's simply because I believe in you! Therefore, if I fall here, there's still hope! Please promise me that you will believe in hope, and that you will never waver or doubt your own hearts!"
"Don't talk like that!" Zane shouted, refusing to believe the reality that is to come. "Doc C don't!" Kevin added also refusing.
"It's fine, I know that one of you will defeat this creature." Dr. Crowler said calmly.
"Have you spoken your final words, Crowler?" Camula called ready to finish this. The pathetic humans before her, should be grateful that she's even allowing him a final word with his students. Dr. Crowler shouted "EXCUSE ME, BUT THAT'S 'DR' TO YOU!" "Ahahaha! If you wish, I will put it in your tombstone when I am finished with you! Vampire Genesis destroy his Gear Golem!" Camula called out.
The Vampire attacked while Dr. Crowler grunted. (Dr. Crowler: 1500) Everyone cried out as Dr. Crowler dared "Is that all!? I thought, that you Shadow Riders, were suppose to be tough!" "Haha you want more? Very well!" The Werewolf slashed Dr. Crowler's torso as he screamed in agony as he lost 1400 Life Points. (Dr. Crowler: 0100)
"Tough enough? Here try this as well!"
The bat attacked a final time. "DR. CROWLER!" Kevin, and Jaden cried out. Dr. Crowler smiled at them "Jaden, and Kevin my boys... avenge me." He dropped on his stomach.
Dr. Crowler: 0000
Camula: 1200
Camula wins the duel!
"His Spirit Key, soul is mine." Camula said as she walked toward their prizes. Watching her approach Dr. Crowler's body, Chazz refused to believe the outcome of the duel. "No way...I can't believe it!" "We-We can't stop her... She already won the duel," Syrus spoke timidly. "Two down, five to go," Camuls muttered picking up Dr. Crowler's Spirit Key, which vanished from her fingertips and towards the holding place where the Sacred Beast cards were hidden. "And now for my second prize!" Camula said in joy.
She took a mini mannequin doll from her pocket and focused her powers onto it. A surging aura consumed Dr. Crowler, and his body before it vanished; his remaining soul stuck in the doll as it transformed into a doll version of himself. In disgust for Dr. Crowler, Camula dropped it to the ground. Angered by this action, Jaden moved in to leap at her. "Why you-!" Zane, and Kevin stopped him from approching. Camula looked over saying "I will see you all next time." Camula walked away before disappearing in the fog. From the fog came a castle.
Kevin took Dr. Crowler in his hand, as he said "You'll not get away with this Camula."
"No she won't, the next time she shows her ugly mug she's mine." Chazz stated angrily. "Zane will you take her? Your the strongest out of all of us." Kevin asked Zane. "I think so, but if she's been spying on us the whole time there's no use adding Cyber Eltanin to my deck." Zane noted thoughtfully. "Yeah I notice that through her bats." Kevin added nodding. "Still, I have a feeling we've only seen a fraction of what she can do." Zane admitted before looking around to see if there were any bats as he took a card from his pocket and handed it to Kevin. "Here, just in case."
"Huh?" Kevin took the card, and gasp. "Yeah, if the worst happens and I somehow lose the duel you'll need that card. I've been holding onto it for you this whole time." Zane mentioned. Kevin nodded, and said "Right Zane." "Hopefully though, you won't need to use it." Zane mentioned quietly. "Yeah a cost like this. Let's head back." Kevin said. "You're right, there's nothing more we can do tonight anyway." Bastion agreed. "Except trying to come up with ways to beat Camula." Alexis said.
Banner agreed "Yeah since two of the Spirit Keys were taken we need to get stronger." "You're right professor, and soon." Jaden agreed. They started to walk away until Kevin tapped Zane's shoulder, as the boy turned to him as Kevin said "I hope you won't lose. You are like an older brother to me. Please give it everything you have."
"Of course, I wouldn't ever do anything less." Zane replied. "Good. No matter what happens I know you wouldn't give her an once of mercy." Kevin smirked as he walked away to follow them. "Exactly." Zane mentioned before turning to look at the castle in the distance before following Kevin.
Back at the infirmary...
"Jaden your lucky Camula didn't do anything to way." Kevin told his brother. "She took Dr. Crowler, that's more than enough. I need to stop her and get him back." Jaden mentioned. "No. We will leave this one to Zane. He's the best out of all of us, and can beat her through her tricks." Kevin told him strenly. "I'm not just going to..." Jaden started.
"This isn't a choice Jaden, you're still hurt and if you duel Camula there's no guarantee you'd make it." Kevin interrupted. "You aren't dueling her." As he said that, Kevin took Jaden's deck and put it into his pocket to make sure Jaden couldn't sneak off to duel. Jaden grumbled, as Syrus said "He means well Jaden."
"I know, but sitting around here knowing Crowler's in danger just..." Jaden started before sighing in defeat. "Just make sure you win Zane." "Okay, but Chumley you will have to carry him there." Kevin said, as he set the Dr. Crowler doll on a stool. "Why me, why not let Chazz do it?" Chumley asked.
"Chazz think you can carry him?" Kevin asked him. "Fine, but you owe me a re-match for this." Chazz said. "I can just beat you again. If Jaden can beat you more than once, then so can I." Kevin told him. "We'll see, I still have a few moves you won't see coming." Chazz mentioned. 'Including the Hurricane, and the King.'
The next day...
They were walking to Camula's castle with Zane leading in as Kevin said "Good luck, Zane." "Right." Zane replied before the group entered a large room. "Were you looking for me?" Camula inquired while stepping out of a door on the opposite end of the room. "Yes. I am your challenger." Zane said stepping forward. "Well then, this will be fun darling." Camula mentioned calmly.
"Let's review the stakes. If you win I will be on my way, and you get Crowler's soul back. But if I win I get your soul, your Spirit Key, and continue my quest for the Spirit Keys." Camula reminded.
"DUEL!"
(Dueling Theme: My Demons Nightcore Version by Starset)
Zane: 4000
Camula: 4000
Let the duel begin!
Camula 1st Turn:
"I'll start by summoning my Vampire Lady in defense mode." Camula stated.
Vampire Lady
Dark Type
Level 4
Zombie
ATK: 1550
DEF: 1550
When this card inflicts battle damage to your opponent: Declare 1 card type (Monster, Spell, or Trap); your opponent sends 1 card of that type from their Deck to the Graveyard.
"Then I'll set one card and end my turn."
Zane 1st Turn:
"Really? A shame?" Zane drawn and said "...Because it won't be enough to protect from what I have planned!"
Power Bond
Normal Spell Card
Fusion Summon 1 Machine-Type Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, using monsters from your hand or your side of the field as Fusion Materials, and it gains ATK equal to its original ATK. During the End Phase of the turn this card is activated, you take damage equal to the amount of ATK gained from this effect at the time of the Summon.
Nobody could contain their gasps when they saw Zane about to trigger the effects of Power Bond. Normally, Zane wouldn't pull out a reckless card such as Power Bond, so naturally this came as a surprise to them. Kevin cried "He's using Power Bond!?"
"Your using Power Bond?" Camula asked not the least suprised. "It allows me to Fusion Summon Machine-Type Monsters with this card, I fuse the three Cyber Dragons in my hand! Now, unite and merge into the all-powerful Cyber End Dragon!" Zane explained. Upon appearing on the field momentarily, the three metallic dragons started to fuse with each other; their bodies and strengths combining with each other to form the most strongest Monster on the field.
"Zane summoned his most powerful Monster on his very first turn!" Alexis gasped. Kevin said "I hope he can pull this off without going through it's side effect."
With the Cyber End Dragon's loyalty right behind him, Zane knew his chances of winning has increased immensely, yet he kept a stern and calm look on his face. He couldn't afford to take any chances prolonging for a victory. He has to carve out a shortcut to victory himself before Camula pulls out a big move on him.
Camula asked "You do recall Power Bond's risks, right? Can you truly handle all the consequences?"
"She's right, Power Bond deals damage equal to the attack points of the monster that it summoned." Bastion noted. "Though in exchange that monster's attack power is doubled."
As Bastion said that, Cyber End Dragon's attack points increased.
"8000 attack points?" Camula asked nervously.
"I don't think consequences will be a problem after this move." Zane noted. "Cyber End Dragon, attack Vampire Lady with Super Strident Blaze!"
Fully charged, Cyber End Dragon fired streams of explosive power from his mouths, which would serve more than enough to wipe out Camula and her Vampire Lady. "I activate the Trap! Red Ghost Moon!" Camula called activating the Trap.
Red Ghost Moon
Normal Trap Card
Activate only during your opponent's Battle Phase. Discard 1 Zombie-Type monster. Gain Life Points equal to the ATK of 1 Attack Position monster your opponent controls. Then, end the Battle Phase.
"When my opponent's monster declares an attack, Red Ghost Moon opens, once I discard a Zombie Type, we gain Life Points through the Attack Points of the attacking monster, at the end of this Battle Phase." Camila explained discarding Zombie Werewolf. A red barrier flared up and shielded all Camula, and Vampire Lady, rending Cyber End Dragon's beam attacks useless as his were absorbed in the fire barrier and changed into sparkles that showered onto Camula. Gritting his teeth, Zane glared at the two, with frustration. While he was focused on making his Monster stronger, he had forgotten all about the set card Camula had laid out. He had to get his head straight! He can't afford to make another mistake like this again!
"That's an additional 8000 points on top of the 4000 I already had." Camula said. "That makes for a grand total of 12000 life points." "Wrong, I use De-Fusion to separate Cyber End Dragon into three Cyber Dragons." Zane countered.
De-Fusion
Quick-Play Spell Card
Target 1 Fusion Monster on the field; return that target to the Extra Deck, then, if all the Fusion Materials that were used for its Fusion Summon are in your Graveyard, you can Special Summon all of them.
"That leaves you..."
"With absolutely nothing! That means that since Red Ghost Moon lost its target, the effect is canceled!" Bastion finished. "My points!" Camula cried out as Cyber End Dragon dispersed into the three original dragons they were composed of.
Cyber Dragon x3
Light Type
Level 5
Machine
ATK: 2100
DEF: 1600
If your opponent controls a monster and you control no monsters, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand).
"Hey, you know what else? Now that Cyber End Dragon's gone, Power Bond isn't effective anymore, which means Zane won't take any Effect Damage!" Chumley spoke up. "As I thought, Zane's pretty cool!" Jaden exclaimed excitedly, making Syrus nod in agreement.
"I set one card facedown and end my turn," Zane said ending his turn.
Zane: 4000
Camula: 4000
Camula 2nd Turn:
"Oh my darling, now I see how you're the top ranked duelist at Duel Academy." Camula noted calmly.
"Actually, you haven't seen anything yet." Zane replied.
"I would hope not, after all I intend to have a lot more fun with you." Camula said.
"I sacrifice Vampire Lady, to Tribute Summon, Vampire Lord!" The lord appeared.
Vampire Lord
Dark Type
Level 5
Zombie
ATK: 2000
DEF: 1500
When this card inflicts battle damage to your opponent: Declare 1 card type (Monster, Spell, or Trap); your opponent sends 1 card of that type from their Deck to the Graveyard. Once per turn, during your next Standby Phase after this card in your possession was destroyed and sent to your Graveyard by an opponent's card effect: Special Summon this card from the Graveyard.
"Then, I remove Vampire Lord from play, in order to Special Summon, Vampire Genesis!" Camula called as the lord, transformed into the evolved form of Vampire Lord.
Vampire Genesis
Dark Type
Level 8
Zombie
ATK: 3000
DEF: 2100
Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must be Special Summoned (from your hand) by banishing 1 "Vampire Lord" you control, and cannot be Special Summoned by other ways. Once per turn: You can discard 1 Zombie-Type monster to the Graveyard, then target 1 Zombie-Type monster in your Graveyard with a Level less than the discarded Zombie-Type monster's; Special Summon that target.
"No! That's the monster that took down Doc C's best monster!" Kevin cried out. "Darling Zane. I promise you some fun didn't I? And now we'll have it, are you excited?" Camula asked.
Zane didn't reply having no mood to talk for now. "Ugh! Your such a bore! Well then this will rose you! Vampire Genesis attack!" Genesis attacked, as Kevin cried out "Zane watch out!" "As fun as this is Camula, I'm going to have to interrupt to activate the Attack Reflector Unit trap card." Zane said calmly.
Attack Reflector Unit
Normal Trap Card
Tribute 1 "Cyber Dragon". Special Summon 1 "Cyber Barrier Dragon" from your hand or Deck.
"A trap?" Camula questioned nervously.
"Yes, one that's evolutionary." Zane explained. "You see, Attack Reflector Unit evolves one of my Cyber Dragons into the Cyber Barrier Dragon."
One of the Cyber Dragons evolved to a new defensive dragon. "And when the Cyber Barrier Dragon is in attack mode, he can put a stop to one of your attacks." At that saying the shields flared up to where Genesis' attack was stopped. "Argh how dare you!" Camula growled seeing her attack didn't pull though.
Zane 2nd Turn:
"My turn! I activate the Spell card, Pot of Greed! This lets me draw two cards from my deck. Then, I activate the Quick-Play Spell, Photon Generator Unit! By sacrificing the two Cyber Dragons on my field, I can Special Summon the Cyber Laser Dragon!" Zane said. A new version of a steel-like dragon resembling Cyber Dragon, yet having more power, appeared on the field right next to Cyber Barrier Dragon.
"Awesome, with Cyber Laser Dragon and Cyber Barrier Dragon Zane's in a great position." Kevin noted. "Next, once per turn Cyber Laser Dragon can destroy a monster you control with more attack or defense points than my Laser Dragon's attack points." Zane continued.
"I bet you talk to all of the girls like that." Camula grumbled knowing she can't protect Vampire Genesis. "No, just the ones I really don't like." Zane replied. "Now go Cyber Laser Dragon, Blue Lightning Lash."
The Laser Dragon attacked with it's tail that destroyed Genesis. "Now attack her directly! Blue Lightning Blast!" The Laser Dragon attacked with it's mouth slamming into Camula as she shrieked being stripped of 2400 Life Points. (Camula: 1600) "Oh, and don't think I forget Cyber Barrier Dragon. Attack! Sonic Screech!" Barrier Dragon fired a blast that slammed Camula at the wall. (Camula: 0800)
"He did it!" Syrus cheered as everyone else was also pleased. Just a little bit more, and Camula will be defeated. "Zane's really amazing, huh?" Chumley asked. "Of course! After all, he did beat me, after all!" Jaden said, grinning. Despite the fact that he lost, it didn't appear like he was that bothered by it. In fact, by acknowledging his defeat, he was also acknowledging a respected duelist like Zane. "Yeah! Now, you guys see why my brother's never lost! This is why I always look up to him! Although, Mom says I've always got the looks!" Syrus said.
"This is perfect! With Cyber Barrier Dragon he can stop one monster stronger than the two, and Zane can use Laser Dragon's effect to destroy him, and repeat this process! What a unique combanation huh!?" Kevin asked excited, that he won't get to use the risky card Zane gave him.
"I set one card and end my turn." Zane said calmly.
Zane: 4000
Camula: 0800
Camula 3rd Turn:
"Zane, you realize you're forcing me to reveal my ugly side." Camula noted as her face turned back into the hideous appearance from her duel with Crowler as she drew her card and revealed it. "And it's about to get even uglier. I activate Illusion Gate."
A mysterious, ancient-looking gate that appeared to be from relics, yet looked untouchable, showed itself right behind Camula. The designs were something out of this world and completely unknown, yet at the same time, held a mysterious power.
"Illusion Gate? Has anybody heard of that card before?" Kevin asked.
"No way." Chazz replied.
"I've never heard of it." Jaden agreed.
"Neither have I." Bastion added.
"Well I have a bad feeling we're all about to learn exactly what it can do." Banner noted nervously.
"Behold! First, this card can destroy all Monsters on my opponent's field!" Camula began explaining the effects of Illusion Gate. The gate doors flung open as a terrifying wind along with a bright light coming from inside the gates started to shine through. The only Monsters left on the field, Cyber Laser Dragon, and Cyber Barrier Dragon, gazed upon the light before vanishing instantly. At the same time, a clone of Camula forged by the Illusion Gate appeared right besides her, almost as if both Camulas were twins.
"But, that's not all Illusion Gate has to offer," Camula continued. "This card can Special Summon a Monster that was used during the duel, ignoring any requirements. And even though you already defused your Cyber End Dragon and returned him to the Extra Deck, he can still be Special Summoned since he was used during this duel." "That's ridiculous!" Zane shouted, losing his cool. "A powerful card that has all those effects... you'd have to pay a serious price to keep Illusion Gate up and running!"
"Yes, you're quite right. Everything has a price," Camula agreed as her clone began glowing. "And the requirement for keeping this card would be...that we would have to offer a soul. Should we lose this duel, our souls will be offered to the Sacred Beasts." "That's...just too life-risking!" Bastion gasped. "Well, good! That's what you get for taking Crowler's!" Chazz scoffed.
"Oh? Who said anything about our soul? Since we are playing a Shadow Game, the shadows don't care whose soul it is they take so long as they get a soul," Camula replied, smirking as she glanced down at Kevin. She finsihed "They simply just wanted one soul. And wouldn't it be more exciting if we took our opponent's best friend as the soul bargainer?"
Eyes widening, Zane immediantly knew what Camula was think as he hollered, "RUN, KEVIN! RUN!"
"Huh? Why?"
Suddenly Camula's clone flew down towards Kevin and bit his neck before dragging him back up to stand next to Camula.
"And now, I summon the almighty Cyber End Dragon." Camula declared as a ghostly version the three headed dragon appeared only for an orange glow to exit Kevin's body and enter the dragon solidifying it.
"Kev!" Zane cried shocked at what just happened.
Camula question "What would you do? I have your best monster, and your best friend?" Zane grunted and was about to make a move to finish off Camula, when she foresaw this and spoke up quickly "Oh! Before you grow hasty, I should let you know that should you ever defeat me in this duel, only your best friend's soul will be taken instead of mine. So, what shall you do?"
'The facedown Trap card on my field is Call of the Haunted,' Zane thought. 'If I brought back Cyber Barrier Dragon, I can use his effect to negate Cyber End Dragon's attack. But, even so...even if I do make it past this turn...What if she pulls off another cowardly move? If I waste more time thinking, Kevin will die! He's already suffering from blood loss, his life draining from Illusion Gate! He doesn't need more treatment from that.'
"So, what will you do?" Camula called. "Win and lose your best friend's soul? Or will you lose and give up your own souls and Spirit Key?" As her clone brought Kevin closer to him.
"Zane... Go on, Zane. Do it. My soul is a small price to pay," Kevin spoke up weakly shocking Zane. "Zane... we are best friends, but I'm not worth it. If she wins they'll be must closer to aquire the Sacred Beasts. And we talked after she took down Doc C. And I know no matter what you'll win. Take care of Jaden for me."
"DON'T SAY THAT!" Jaden screamed, tears running down as Bastion, and Chazz continued to hold him back. "No! No, no, no, no, NO! Please.. .don't do this bro! NO! NO! I WON'T LET YOU! TAKE MY SOUL, CAMULA! I DON'T CARE!" Unable to handle it, he collapsed to the ground before Alexis rushed over to support him.
"Well Zane, this is your final chance." Camula stated calmly.
"Sorry Kevin, looks like I won't be keeping my promise." Zane said. "I stand down."
"Zane don't!" Syrus called fearfully.
"Very well, Cyber End Dragon attack him directly." Camula declared as Zane's ace monster launched it's attack wiping out all of his life points at once.
Zane: 0000
Camula: 0800
Camula wins the duel!
"ZANE!" Kevin cried out.
Zane's body went still and motionless as his eyes went dull, no longer filled with life. Papyrus fell down, acting like the skeleton he was. Holding up more dolls, Camula watched as Zane's body disappeared due to the powers of the Shadow Games. Zane's soul quickly merged with the doll, creating a Zane-lookalike as Camula carried him with much care.
Kevin looked at Camula, rage feeling his mind as he cried "You... You... WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!?"
"What's wrong with me, you were the ones who persecuted my kind. Though once I claim the rest of the Spirit Keys the Sacred Beasts will revive my fellow vampires." Camula answered before disappearing.
"Camula I promise that tomorrow I WILL have my revenge!" Kevin cried out to her wind form.
"Kevin..." Jaden started. "No way, this isn't happening." Syrus sobbed falling to his knees.
They all vanished back outside as Kevin surprised looked around but turned serious again, and started to walk away. "Kevin? Kevin we need to ta-" She moment she place a hand on his shoulder he pushed her off that got her to cry out landing on her bottom. "Look, we know you're angry. We all are but treating her like that won't bring Zane or Dr. Crowler back." Chazz snapped.
"You never seen me like this. It would be wise to not talk to me not that. I had enough! Nonody messes with my three best friends, and they just did! Malek gotten Alexis, Nightshroud took control of Atticus, and now Camula defeated Zane! I have enough! One thing or another I am ending this Shadow Threat if it's the last thing I do!" Kevin cried before stomping out of there.
"So now what, we're supposed to just sit around and wait for him to duel Camula?" Chazz questioned only for Jaden to suddenly run after Kevin.
"Hey Jaden, didn't you hear him? It's pretty obvious he wants to be alone right now." Alexis called.
"Forget it, they're both long gone by now." Chumley pointed out.
Kevin stomped to the Academy as he looked up to the moon, where he said "I will send you to the Shadow Realm, Camula."
Let's see what Jaden want to go after him about.
"Kevin." Jaden called running up to him. Kevin snapped his head to his direction, as he asked "Jaden, what are doing? Your suppose to rest!"
"How can you expect to be resting when I know what you're planning on doing." Jaden argued as tears appeared in his eyes. "You never duel well when you're this angry and if you lose... Don't you remember what happened the last time I almost lost you?"
1h ago"That doesn't matter. I will get this freak to the Shadow Realm!" Kevin argued. "Listen to yourself this isn't you!" Jaden cried trying to get through.
Kevin said "I know. But you never know how much, me and Zane get along. She really crossed the line this time." "You need to clear your mind first!" Jaden told him. Kevin snapped "How? How can I!? She send one of my-"
"STOP!"
Startled they both looked seeing Atticus who was breathing heavily. "Atticus, you need to be in bed." Kevin mentioned. "What are you doing out here?" "I heard you arguing." Atticus said before dropping to his knees as the two Yuki brothers ran to him.
Atticus struggled "Camula... I need to tell you about Camula... She's... she's one of the most ruthless Shadow Riders... She uses cowardly tactics...but most importantly, a...a Shadow Charm that allows her to steal souls...But, you can stop her with another Charm..." "Another? But, where can we find another Shadow Charm to counter Camula's?" Kevin wondered. "I... hold the first half of a Shadow Charm...it could help deflect Camula's magic...and, I noticed that, during my duel with Jaden when I was Nightshroud...that he had...the second half...put them together, and you'd get-"
"The whole Shadow Charm!" Jaden realized. Nodding, Atticus pulled half of his pendant and handed it to Kevin. "Here Kevin... you need to to use it... please... And do it for Zane... But calm down... We'll be fine..." "Okay, I will. Just, get some rest, okay?" Clutching half of the Shadow Charm close to him, Kevin, and Jaden helped Atticus walking back.
"Jaden." Kevin started.
"I know, if I were in your place I'd do the same thing." Jaden finished. "Just promise me you won't let "that" happen again." "Right. I promise. And I will use the card Zane gave me before this." Kevin smiled. "If it's that card there's no way you'll lose." Atticus agreed with a smile as the three of them walked back into the academy. Kevin smirked "Yeah, it is."
They arrived back to see everyone looking shocked. "Atticus, you're awake?" Alexis asked in shock. "Yeah Lex. I notice Zane was defeated. But I think Kevin can help out." Atticus told his sister. "I hope you're right, because we're starting to run out of duelists and Spirit Keys." Chazz pointed out. "Atticus you wouldn't mind doing me a favor, and try to stay awake long enough for me to defeat her?" Kevin asked him. "Deal." Atticus said with a small grin. "I knew I can count on you... Red-Eyes Prince." Kevin smirked at that.
"It's been way too long since I've heard that name." Atticus mentioned with a small smile. "Once you beat Camula, the four of us will finally be back together again."
"Yeah totally. The 4 of us haven't seen each other since I was dragged out of the KC Regionals by mom. Then we reunited in Duel Academy as Obelisk Blues, but we went missing. And after Camula we'll be together again for good." Kevin smiled. "That sounds perfect." Alexis said happily while Atticus grinned in agreement. "Until then who's got the Grilled Cheese!" Kevin asked. "That would be me." Chumley said with a grin.
"Great! There sure are one of my most favorite aside from steaks!" Kevin said, as they laughed. "Yeah, same." Atticus agreed.
The three friends of Kevin, Atticus, and Alexis shared a good laugh. Syrus thought 'I can't help but feel like I'm forgetting something... Aw well could be nothing...'
In Camula's Castle...
"HEY! Is someone gonna get me outta here!" The Dr. Crolwer doll complained being left on the floor.
Too bad for Dr. Crowler. Next chapter is Kevin, vs Camula! Be sure to review!