Quillion9000: So now what do you think of Syrus' Duel?
Zack: I think you did alright writing it, but that's just my opinion. I'm also really enjoying my duel with Proctor Vector.
Quillion9000:I told you, he has a pretty descent all his own.
Zack: Wait, are you making this a three parter?
Quillion9000: Kind of. I intend the third part to be linked with the students heading off to Academy Island. Don't say this is a spoiler Zack. I mean seriously, The fanfiction would be over if you were sent away now
Zack: Eh, I get that.
Quillion9000: Good, so do the disclaimer then.
Zack: Quillion9000 and Unknown entity328 do not own Naruto or Yugioh Gx. They only own their original characters and any plotpoints they may come up with. Enjoy the Story!
Coauthor: Unknown entity328
Exam Field Four
Syrus faced his proctor and brought out his duel disk at the same time.
(Syrus 4000/Proctor 4000).
He tried to tune out the people around him but found it quite difficult. Just all the people looking at him. At least, that's what his mind told him even though he knew there were three other duels going on at the same time.
"Alright kid let's get this over with." The proctor stated sounding rather uninterested. "I'll start by playing Battle Ox(1700/1000) in attack mode." A humanoid ox with red and gold armor and an axe appeared on the field. "I'll then place two cards face down and end my turn."
Syrus drew and looked at his cards before gulping. "I summon Gyroid(1000/1000) in attack mode."
A blue, cartoonish helicopter with a face appeared on the field.
The proctor laughed. "Kid, that card doesn't have nearly enough attack points to destroy my Battle Ox.
"N-not yet it doesn't. I activate the spell Limiter Removal it doubles the ATK of all machine monsters I control at the cost of said monsters' destruction at the end of the turn Gyroid(2000/1000)."
"I'll then activate Mystical Space Typhon to destroy your face down card." The proctor chuckled as he sent Negate Attack to the graveyard. "With that I'll enter my battle phase and attack your Battle Ox."
(Syrus 4000/Proctor 3700)
The Proctor smiled as his monster went to the graveyard. "Not too shabby, but you should have waited to unleash that spell card. Still, a well-executed move all the same."
"Oh man, he's right. I should have waited until I had more monsters out." He looked at his cards. "Gyroid couldn't be destroyed in battle, so setting him in face down defense position would have been preferable." He then spotted a move. "Unless… Yeah, this could work!"
"I'll enter my second main phase and set one card before ending my turn." Syrus stated.
Gyroid broke apart and went to the graveyard as Limiter Removal's second effect kicked in.
The proctor said, "Alright, my move." He drew. "I'll play Armored Lizard(1500/1200) in attack mode." A blue and green lizard appeared. "I'll then take a page from your book and play my own Mystical Space Typhoon."
Syrus was shocked. "My Call of the Haunted!" He sighed and sent it to the graveyard. "This is just great. I don't belong at Duel Academy. If I had just realized Gyroid's effect…"
The proctor smiled. "Don't go cracking on me yet kid. This duel's far from over. I attack you directly with Armored Lizard." The monster slashed at Syrus (Syrus 2500/Proctor 3700). "With that, I'll end my turn."
Syrus drew his next card Power Bond. "I can't use this." Syrus looked up and noticed his brother watching him. "I'm not good enough to use this. I'll need to come up with something else. Think Syrus."
"Hey!" Syrus turned to look at Zack who'd come down to the bottom row. "You need to focus on the duel! Focus on what's in front of you instead of around you!"
Bastion joined him having completed his duel already. "He's right! Calm down, take a deep breath, and look at your hand carefully! It's too early to give up!"
Syrus closed his eyes and took a deep breath. His nerves were still there, but they were much steadier now. Syrus then looked at his hand, once more, to see if he had anything that could beat Armored Lizard.
He didn't see a card that could do that, but he certainly saw a valid strategy. "Submarineroid! How could I have overlooked this?" Syrus took another, deep breathe. "I summon Submarineroid(800/1800) in attack mode."
The proctor laughed. "That card can't beat my Armored Lizard."
"Maybe not, but it has an effect. It can attack you directly, and the damage is equal to its original attack points. Go Submarineroid." Syrus declared.
A torpedo went past the armored dragon nailing the proctor.
(Syrus 2500/Proctor 2900)
"That's not all. Thanks to the second part of its effect, I'm allowed to switch my monster to defense mode." Syrus declared. "I end my turn."
The proctor smirked. "Not bad at all kid. Seem to have gotten your nerves slightly under control as well. I draw." His smirk grew. "I sacrifice my Armored Lizard to play Cyber-Tech Alligator(2500/1600) in attack mode."
A green lizard with wings and red metal attached to its body appeared.
With Zack and Bastion
Zack knew exactly why he was invested in this duel. He saw how timid Syrus was, and something inside of himself wanted to cheer the little guy on. He was glad Bastion had joined him in this endeavor.
"Cyber-Tech Alligator. Syrus will have a tough time beating that." Bastion stated.
Zack smiled. "It's not impossible. We just have to keep cheering him on."
Bastion nodded. "Remember to breath Syrus! Deep breathes!"
Zack sweat dropped. It was an odd thing to say, but it was clearly working. As the old saying goes, 'Why fix what isn't broken'.
Exam Field Four
"I'm not done yet kid. I'll activate Fairy Meteor Crush and equip it to my Cyber-Tech Alligator allowing him to inflict piercing battle damage if he attacks a defense position monster. I then activate Monster Reborn to bring my Battle Ox(1700/1000) back to the field in attack position.
Syrus took a step back. "But that means…"
"That's right kid. I attack your Submarineroid with m Cyber-Tech Alligator." Submarineroid was sent to the graveyard (Syrus 1800/Proctor 2900). "I'll then have my Battle Ox attack you directly." (Syrus 100/ Proctor 2900). "Now, I end my turn. Better make your next move count."
Syrus drew. "Yes, this may just buy me one more turn." He took a deep breathe. "Okay, I set one monster in face down defense position and set one card face down. I end my turn."
"I draw." The proctor looked at the field. "He has one face down card, and a face down defense mode monster. I have nothing to get rid of either except for attacking." He decided to go for it while being careful. "I set a monster in face down defense position "I'll then have Cyber-Tech Alligator attack your face down monster."
"I activate the trap Magical Cylinder with this I negate Cyber-Tech Alligator's attack and inflict the damage to your life points." (Syrus 100/Proctor 400)
The proctor said, "Alright, then I'll have Battle Ox attack your face down." Syrus flipped the monster revealing Steamroid(1800/1800. "I'll admit kid, your far more skilled than I gave you credit for (Syrus 100/Proctor 300). I end my turn."
Syrus drew his next card. He spared one last look at his brother before sighing. He knew winning this wouldn't be enough to prove himself. "I switch Steamroid to attack mode."
"Oh, hoping to end the duel on your own terms?" The proctor asked.
Syrus replied. "I will. You see my Steamroid has an effect that increases it's attack by 500 whenever it attacks a monster, and it decreases if he is attacked."
The proctor's eyes opened wide. "Really?"
"Steamroid, attack Battle Ox." Syrus ordered (Steamroid 2300/1800 after effect).
Steamroid slammed into Battle Ox sending it to the grave yard (Syrus 100/Proctor 0). The holograms vanished/
The proctor smiled. "Well kid, that was some fine dueling. You can expect me to put it in a good word on your behalf."
Syrus sighed. "Thanks."
With Zack and Bastion
Zack jumped and cheered. "That's the way Syrus! Amazing Duel!"
Bastion nodded. "Quiet the display of skill!"
"Would Zack Henderson please return to Exam Field One. I repeat, Zack Henderson to Exam Field One." A voice said over the PA system.
"Alright, time for my redo." Zack stated determined to prove himself.
Bastion nodded. "Luck."
Outside
The suited man said, "Alright ladies that's it. Mark all the no shows, no shows."
The Ra Yellow students began to clean up.
"Wait! I'm not a no show!" A voice shouted getting their attentions as the hand of said voice gripped the railing trying to climb up. "You can count Jaden Yuki as present, thank you."
Jaden climbed up. He wore a high school uniform consisting of black jeans and matching jacket with a red shirt underneath. His brown eyes are positioned directly beneath the bangs of his medium length, fluffy, brown hair.
Inside, Exam Field One
Zack now stood across from Vector. "I hope you're ready to give me a real test this time proctor."
Vector smiled. "Trust me. I intend to deliver. Plus, I want to see what your deck can really do."
They deployed their disk. "Let's Duel."
(Zack 4000/Vector 4000)
With Crowler
The suited man from the front approached Crowler. "I'm sorry to interrupt, but one last applicant has arrived to take his test Doctor Crowler."
"Tell the truant that he'll just have to come back next year. The last duels of the day are already taking place." Crowler firmly stated.
"Doctor Crowler, we should give this duelist a shot. It sounds like he arrived before the people at the check in left." One of the proctors stated.
"He was just a bit late. That's all."
Crowler was furious. "Late is rude!" He stood up and slammed his hands on the desk. "I have no time for slackers." Then his phone rang, and he picked it up. "Hello, and who may I ask is…"
"It's Shepard." The Chancellor said on the other end.
Crowler's demeanor suddenly changed as he smiled. "Ah Chancellor Shepard."
"Just calling to check in and make sure you're giving every duelist their fair shot. Wouldn't want a repeat of last year when you cut a third of the potential applicants for calling you… what was it? Mr. or Mrs. Whatever. Just make sure everyone gets their shot."
"Absolutely" He closed the phone and fell into his seat. "Furry chinned windbag."
"Announce over the PA that late participant Jaden Yuki will be dueling after Zack Henderson." Crowler ordered. "I'll inform you of proctor and deck when the time comes."
With Bastion and Syrus
Bastion and Syrus sat in their regular seats.
Syrus sighed. "It was such a close duel."
Bastion sighed. "Look, once we get to Duel Academy, how about we spend time working on your deck."
Syrus looked at him hopefully. "Really?"
Bastion nodded. "Sure. I'm good at creating decks, and I'm sure another eye might help improve your if it needs it."
"Hey, who's the guy dueling down there?" Jaden asked as he approached the two of them.
They looked back at him.
Bastion replied. "His name is Zack Henderson."
Jaden smiled joyfully. "Has the duel been going on long? What type of deck does he use?"
"No, they're just about to get started." Syrus replied.
Bastion finished. "He dueled earlier but abandoned it when the proctor wasn't giving it his all. Now they're the last match of the day." Jaden fell in shock. "Depending on the result, they could go for two to three duels. He uses a Shinobi deck by the way."
"Jaden Yuki will take his practical after Zack Henderson's. I repeat. Jaden Yuki will take his practical after Zack Henderson's." Someone stated over the PA
Jaden jumped to his feet and sat in Zack's old seat excited. "Alright, I still get a chance to go, and I get to see a match. This day is great."
Exam Field One
"I'm already down here, so I suppose I won't argue the point. I believe you're up first Proctor Vector." Zack stated.
"Indeed, I am, and I think you'll be surprised by the deck I'm using." Vector stated.
"Really, are you not using an exam deck?" Zack stated with a smile. "That's great. Looks like I will get a real test."
"Enough small talk. I'm going to get things started with the field spell Sogen." Vector played his card causing a grassy field to sprout up all around them. "Now any Warrior I play will gain a 200 boost to ATK and DEF."
With Zane and Alexis
"Wait, if he's using a field spell, then does that mean this proctor's using his own deck?" Alexis asked.
Zane nodded. "It does. Before we saw his morals, now we see if he's got the skill to match."
Exam Field One
"I then play Axe Raider(1900/1350 after field bonus) in attack mode." A man in golden armor with a golden axe appeared on Vector's side. "I'll then set two face cards and end my turn."
Zack drew. "My move. I'll kick things off by replacing your field spell with my own. I play Konoha." The field transformed into an old looking city with a dirt road and the two dullest stood in the center Axe Raider(1700/1150). "Now all my Shinobi gain 300 ATK points.
There's also another effect this grants me, but I'll bring that up when it's relevant. Next, I'll summon my Lee(2000/1500 after field spell)." A young man in green spandex with a bowl cut and bushy eyebrows appeared. "I'll then have him attack your Axe Raider."
"That would work if I didn't have Mirror force. Since you declared an attack, this trap destroys all face up ATK position monster." Vector countered.
Zack took his monster placing it in the grave. "You just activated my field spells second effect. When any of my Shinobi are destroyed, I'm allowed to summon a level four or lower Shinobi from my deck. I choose my Sasuke(1800/1200 after Konoha is applied)." A young man in a blue shirt and white shorts appeared. "I'll then set one card before ending my turn."
Vector drew. "I'll play Vorse Raider(1900/1200) in attack mode." A strong, mad beast humanoid looking figure appeared next to Axe Raider. I'll then activate the card I've been saving called Reckless Greed.
This little trap allows me to draw two cards at the cost of skipping my next draw phase." Vector drew. "Perfect. I activate Mystical Space Typhoon destroying your Konoha field spell." The arena returned to normal as the field spell went to the graveyard.
Sasuke(1500/1200) "I'll then activate Divine Sword – Phoenix Blade from my hand and equip it to my Vorse Raider(2200/1200) boosting his attack by 300. Now I'll enter my battle phase. Vorse Raider, attack Sasuke."
"I activate my trap, Paper Bomb. Thanks to its affects your attacking monster loses 500 attack points."
The paper bomb appeared in Sasuke's hands. He ran forward and slapped it across Vorse Raider's chest. It went off bringing Vorse Raider(1800/1200) down. He was still strong enough to destroy Sasuke. (Zack 3700/Vector4000).
"Finally, I'll have Axe Raider attack you directly (Zack 2000/Vector4000). With that, I end my turn. It's your move."
With Bastion, Syrus, and Jaden
Jaden was excited. "This is a great duel."
Syrus looked at him. "Are you kidding? Zack hasn't really been able to do anything since the match started."
Jaden chuckle. "He's done plenty and just look at him. He's having a blast. Plus, I don't think he's not done. No duel is truly over until the last card is played.
Bastion crossed his arms. "He may be right about that, but this duel isn't in Zack's favor right now. Unless he has something in his hands or gets something with his next draw, then this duel is over."
With Chazz
Chazz chuckled. "Look at him try so hard only to fail. Like I said, just another pathetic duelist."
Exam Field One
Zack drew his next card and smiled. "Alright, this is exactly the card I've been waiting on. I play Polymerization to fuse the Naruto and Sakura cards in my hand. This allows me to summon Shippuden Naruto(2800/2500).
A young man with blond hair and an orange jumpsuit with black touches here or there appeared on the field appeared.
Vector was impressed. "I see, you were hiding quiet the surprise."
Zack smirked. I'm not done yet. You see, this card has a neat effect granting me one Shadow Clone Token, in defense position, once every turn. So come forth my toke." An exact copy of Shippuden Naruto(0/0) appeared in defense mode.
"I then play Pot of greed allowing me to draw two more cards, and I'm banking on getting some good ones." Zack drew. "Perfect. I play Monster Reborn bringing back Sasuke(1500/1200) from the grave in attack mode. Next, I'll sacrifice the token to bring out Iruka(2000/1500)."
A man with brown hair and a scare on his nose took the token's place. Lastly, I'll use my last card in my hand. Its name is Will of Fire, and I'll use it to give my Sasuke(2500/1700) A nice big boost to his attack and defense.
"I'll then have Sasuke destroy Vorse Raider." Vorse Raider and his equip spell were sent to the graveyard. (Zack 2000/Vector 3700). "Next, Iruka will destroy Axe Raider." Axe Raider went to the Grave Yard.
(Zack 2000/Vector 3400). "Now Shippuden Naruto, direct attack. Giant Rasengan!" Shippuden Naruto created a large, spiraling sphere that he slammed into Vector (Zack 2000/Vector 600). "I end my turn there."
Vector chuckled. "You really are something, but this duel isn't over quiet yet. I draw." His smile became small. "I play one monster in defense mode before ending my turn."
Zack drew. "I'm going straight into my battle phase. Shippuden Naruto, attack his faced down monster." Vector flipped it over revealing Big Shield Gardna(100/2600) before it was destroyed. "I then use Iruka to attack you directly ending this duel (Zack 2000/Vector 0)."
For a moment, even though he ended it himself, Zack didn't register that he won. Even as the holograms vanished.
Then a smile crossed his face as the unease he'd been feeling slowly began to dissipate. "I won!"
Vector chuckled as he began shuffling his deck. "Don't get ahead of yourself applicant. You still have another duel to win if you wish to get into Duel Academy."
Zack went about shuffling his own. "I didn't forget, but sometimes you must enjoy the moment. I certainly enjoy dueling."
With Zane and Alexis
"Looks like he's got the skill Zane." Alexis stated.
Zane just studied the boy silently.
With Bastion, Jaden, and Syrus
Jaden jumped to his feet. "He did it!"
Bastion nodded. "Those were some well done plays."
Syrus nodded in agreement
With Chazz
Chazz leaned back with a small smile. "He might not be so pathetic after all. Maybe he could belong in Obelisk as second fiddle to me."
Exam Field One
(Zack 4000/Vector 4000)
"Since I lost last time, I get to decide who starts this time. That will be you." Vector stated.
"Alright, I'll start off with Tenten(1400/1200). Then I'll activate her effect allowing me to search my deck for an equip spell and add it to my hand. I choose Will of Fire. Next, I activate Polymerization to fuse my Tenten with the Choji in my hand.
This will allow me to bring out Shippuden Tenten (2000/1600). I'll then equip her with Will of Fire boosting her stats (3000/2100). I'll then set one card and end my turn. Your move proctor Vector."
Vector drew and smiled. "Pretty good start, but I got something better. I'll start off by activating Double Summon. This allows me to summon twice this turn. I'll start off by summoning Queen's Knight(1500/1600) in attack mode."
A woman with long blond hair and red armor appeared. "I'll then use my second summon to bring out King's Knight(1600/1400) in attack mode." A guy with blond beard and long hair with golden armor appeared.
"That's not all. King's Knight's effect allows me to me to special summon a Jack's Knight from deck so long as I have a Queen's Knight on the field. I do, so welcome Jack's Knight(1900/1000)."
He had long blond hair, was skinnier than King's Knight, and wore white armor.
"Wow, you have the knights in your deck?" Zack asked what many people wanted to ask.
Vector smiled. "When I made my warrior deck, I put some thought into it. That's a difference between a serious duelist and kid. Now, my turn isn't over just yet. I'll play the field spell Sogen boosting all my knights by 200 attack and defense."
King's Knight(1800/1600), Queen's Knight(1700/1800), and Jack's Knight(2100/1200).
"I'll then play the equip spell Axe of despair boosting my Jack's Knight(3100/1200) by 1000 more Attack Points. Then, I'll use my powered-up Jacks Knight to attack your Shippuden Tenten."
"Not so fast. I activate my trap card Substitution. This trap card negates one attack saving my monster." Jacks knight slashed into a log as Shippuden Tenten smiled at him. "What's more, instead of going to the grave, it flips back face down to be used again next turn.
Vector smiled. "Alright, then I end my turn."
Zack drew. "Alright, then I'll kick this turn off by playing Monster Reborn bringing Tenten(1400/1200) back to the field in defense position." She appeared, crouched, next to her fusion counterpart
"I'll then activate her effect to search my deck for another equip spell. This time I'm choosing Kunai. I'll immediately play it on Shippuden Tenten(3500/2300). Lastly, I'll use my summon to bring out Naruto(1000/1300) ."
A boy with spiky blond hair and an orange and blue jumpsuit appeared. "He has an ability similar to his fusion counterpart. When he is normal summoned, I get to bring out two Shadow Clone Tokens."
Two Shadow Clone Token(0/0) appeared in defense position. "With that, I'll have my Shippuden Tenten attack your Jack's Knight (Zack 4000/Vector 3600). With that, I end my turn."
Vector hadn't enjoyed himself in a duel this much in a long while. Sometimes it just got so tedious being a proctor. Using these test decks.
"I'll set one monster in face down defense position, change my knights to defense position, and set a card before ending my turn." Vector stated.
"I draw." Zack declared. "I sacrifice both Shadow Clone Tokens to bring out my Asuma(2500/2000). The man with a beard appeared. "I then activate Tenten's special ability bringing Shuriken to my hand. I'll equip it to Asuma(2900/2300) giving him a nice boost."
"I'll then flip Tenten to attack mode, so she can stand along side her fellow Shinobi." Zack declared. "Now Shippuden Tenten, attack Queen's knight in defense mode."
"I activate Draining Shield." "Your Monster's attack is negated, and I gain life points equal to its attack points (Zack 4000/ Vector 7100)
"Then, I'll have Naruto attack that face down monster to reveal what it is." Zack declared.
Vector flipped the card revealing Armored Ninja(500/500 after Sogen). It was a ninja decked out in blue with gold trim plates.
"You destroy my monster, but I now get to pick a spell on the field and destroy it. I choose your Will of Fire." Both cards were sent to the grave.
Zack smirked. "Good move, but I already have an effect that can counter that. You see Shippuden Tenten grants me this ability once per duel. I'm allowed to return any equip card from my graveyard to my hand. Come back to me Will of Fire Shippuden Tenten(2500/1700)."
Zack retrieved the card. "Now, I'm still in my battle phase, so I'll have Asuma destroy your King's Knight"
Vector noticed his life points go down (Zack 4000/ Vector 5800). "What!?"
Zack smirked. "Did I forget to tell you? My Asuma has a sweet effect in that it can inflict piecing damage."
Vector chuckled. "Alright, is that all applicant?"
Zack said. "Sadly, I can't turn certain people back to defense, so yes."
"Then my move." He drew and frowned. I have to end my turn."
Zack looked at the proctor's hand. "Three cards… what else could his deck be hiding?" He drew his next card. "I'll start things off by reequipping Will of Fire to Shippuden Tenten(3500/2300)
"Now I'll have Asuma destroy you Queen's Knight." (Zack 4000/Vector 4900). "It's time to put this duel to bed. "I'll have my remaining monsters attack you directly wiping out your remaining life points. (Zack 4000/Vector 0)
With Zane and Alexis
Zane looked at Zack in a new light. With every win against this Proctor, he saw something more than what Lexi had displayed with the same deck all those years ago.
Alexis giggled as she leaned on her hand. "Zane's really starting to respect him, and they haven't even dueled yet. I don't blame him. So far, he's won two duels in a row even if it is against the same guy. This time he didn't even lose any life points. You're quiet interesting Zack Henderson."
With Chazz
Chazz laughed. "Well boys, looks like there's a diamond in the rough among us. A true Obelisk outside the standard prep schools." He leaned back once more. "He'll be the perfect second fiddle."
With Crowler
"This test is going on to long. We'll need to speed things up." Crowler thought knowing they needed to be done soon if the wanted to get the students to Academy Island in a timely manner.
Crowler stood up. "As much as I would like to make the late applicant wait, time will not allow it. I shall be his proctor."
He started to walk off. "Wait, what exam deck should we use."
Crowler continued walking. "Leave that to me."
With Bastion, Syrus, and Jaden
"If there is someone this good around, then why have I never heard of him. Sure I've heard of his mother and there are tidbits about his sister." Bastion pondered.
Jaden was excited. "Wow, that guy just might be the second-best duelist here."
Syrus and Bastion both looked at him in surprise.
"Jaden Yuki to exam field two. I repeat, Jaden Yuki to exam field two." The voice stated over the Pa.
Jaden hoped to his feet. "Looks like I'm up!"
"Wait, if Zack's second best, then who's the first?" Syrus asked.
Jaden pointed at himself with a smile. "Yours truly. It's what I'm best at."
Syrus was impressed. "Wow, he's so sure of himself."
"He's going to need to be considering he'll be dueling Crowler." Bastion stated.