"Guys! Guys!" Indigo said running into the ship's rec room. "It's Shade! He's done another attack!"
"Seriously?!" Hope said.
"And just when I was just about to finish the match, too…" David said. "We'll have to pick this up later."
"What's the damage this time?" Sunset asked.
"You're gonna wanna check out his 'art' for yourself…" Indigo said.
The site of the attack was near Aibo as some random kid was crucified on the wall with their cards ripped in half and a message written in paint said "Darkness Universe...will win."
"Hes struck again…" Kuguru said.
"This is terrible, Bal!" Bal said. "Bal wants to find Shady Guy and beat him up, bal!"
"Ease up there, Bal. One way or another, we'll get him." David said.
"Its likely that Shade was picked by Black, all things considered." Jexi said.
"No surprise there." Leia said.
"Of course Black would select someone twisted like Shade." Madoka said. "It makes sense."
"But...confronting him on this is not a good idea." Jimbei said. "If we did this now before the WBC, Black could somehow retaliate."
"He's got a point." Jexi said. "Black is a god after all. He could end up hurting innocent people again."
"So for now, we bide our time." David said. "It sucks that we can't do anything about this."
"Don't worry. Besides, it'll shut Black up if we beat his little selection in the WBC." Jexi said.
"Yep. So for now, we just have to practice hard." David said.
"Especially you, David. You'll need to bring your A-game if you want to get your name out there." Jude said.
"I'm well aware of that. Thanks anyway, Jude." David said.
After Bal had been better acquainted with Jack in his Mini form, he got another lesson from Jack to become close to Gao as a buddy, even if it meant being with him in his classes. Things seemed to be going well, until Bals actions caught the attention of more and more students during gym class, and diverted the attention away from a closed eyed individual by the name of Wataru Kageo and his buddy Silhouette Joe. By blaming Bal for stolen lunches, he brought upon Tasuku's anger as he was challenged to a Buddyfight.
"Wataru Kageo, huh?" Hope asked.
"He's a bit under the radar, but people say he's really good with Magic World. He uses Shadow Shade attribute cards." Tails said.
"Gaaaah! The nerve of that two bit illusionist!" Donald said flailing in the air and then rushed to Tasuku. "Tasuku! Please allow me to partner up with you for this one! As the inaugural Magician for…"
"Sorry, but I was considering….David." Tasuku said.
"Really?" David asked. "You want me to be your partner?"
"You said you wanted practice for the WBC, so why not get it in an actual fight?" Tasuku said.
"Good point." David said. "Alright then. I'll take you up on it."
"Knock him dead, David! Er… Figuratively speaking, of course." Sheena said.
"Before you go, Bal wants to give Jack something, Bal!" Bal said.
"What is it?" Jack asked.
At the fighting stage…
"Right here and now, another fight is about to begin, ladies and gents as Tasuku and new fighter David goes against Wataru!" Paruko said.
"Shine forth! Future dragons clad in stars! Luminize, Cross Dragoner!" Tasuku shouted.
"In lands barren and devoid of life, a shining beacon rises to bring new resolve! Luminize, Magic's Answer!" David said as his deck case became a katana similar to Masakado.
"A stage brimming with fantasy and magic, let the show begin! Luminize! Silhouette Theater Troupe!" Wataru said as his deck became a hat.
"Buddy…" Paruko began.
"FIGHT!" the crowd cheered.
"Raise the flag!" the three said.
"Star Dragon World!" Tasuku said.
"Magic World!" David said.
"Magic World!" Wataru said.
An explosion went off in the stands.
"As usual. I, Ozon B, will be providing analysis. Also, on the lookout for a buddy." Ozon B said rising up.
"Who'd ever want him as a buddy?" Rainbow asked. "But i did check his card in the database."
"No. Please no." Fluttershy said.
"First move goes to Wataru." Paruko said.
"Okay. Buddycall Illusionist of Shadowform, Silhouette Joe to the center!" Wataru said.
10-11
His monster jumped to center as he took on the form of a young humanoid creature with an extravagant look.
"Now, let the show begin." Joe said. "I'll be placing a spell from the drop zone into my soul."
"I'll also cast, The Shade! With a Shadow Shade on my field, i can increase my hand and Gauge cards by one, and place this in Silhouette Joe's soul as well." Wataru said.
"Whats a Soul?" Leia asked.
"Its when you place a card underneath a card to give it more power and effects. Its also in an ability called Soulguard, which makes it hard to defeat a monster with just one attack as it comes back after." Sunset said.
"Thats right, B!" Ozon b said. "As long as there are cards placed underneath one specific Monster, you can keep calling back that monster as much as possible until the soul runs out."
"So Wataru's game is to keep Silhouette Joe in his center and get as many spells in his soul as possible and stay at max life for as long as he can." Twilight said.
"Now Joe's ability activates. By discarding the two cards in his soul, I deal 2 effect damage points to my opponents." Wataru said.
10-8
10-8
"Next, i cast Trick or Trick! I place this card and another spell card into Joe's soul." Wataru said. "Now Joe, attack Tasuku."
Joe drew out his whip as he attacked Tasuku.
8-6
End of Move.
"Looks like it's our turn now." David said. "This guy set up quite the wall around his Buddy there."
"But we're going to just as easily smash it down." Tasuku said. "I'll equip Twin Star, Jack and Fang by paying one gauge and life!"
6-5
"I'll call Rainbow Vision, Shadowscare to the left. Furthermore, I'll call Jack to the right!" Tasuku said.
5-6
"Alright!" Jack said assuming his true form onto the right position.
"Jack's ability! I'll check the top 3 cards of my deck and place one in Jack's Soul. The card i placed in, was J Iginter!" Tasuku said.
"Alright, that means Jack can Crossnize without any hassle!" Nami said.
"Ignite Blade!" Jack shouted gaining his weapon.
"Jack and Fang! Shoot!" Tasuku said firing both of his two shots only with Joe reviving after each one. "Shadowscare!"
"Okay!" Shadowscare said.
"I cast Malicious Selector!" Wataru said as Shadowscare was enveloped in darkness before being destroyed. "With this card, I can destroy one size 1 or less monster. In addition, I place this card into Joe's soul."
"Again with that? How much longer is he going to keep going with this?" Ming asked.
Jack moved to attack Joe only for Joe to revive.
"My turns over. David, looks like it's you now." Tasuku said.
"Alright then. You can count on me!" David said. "First off, I'll call Messenger of Moonlight, Luna to the left, and Messenger of Sunlight, Sol to the right!"
Appearing on the sides were two girls. One dressed light blue with black hair and the other dressed in orange with short blond hair. "We're here, sir." they said.
"When Luna is called to the field with Sol, I can send a monster back to your hand. So I'm sending Joe back!" David said.
"Ah!" Wataru said.
"Alright, you two. He's wide open!" David said.
"Let me burn him first." Sol said charging at him.
"Cast! Solomon's Great Barrier!" Wataru said.
"Nice try. But when I have Luna on the field with Sol, I can send a Wizard to the drop zone and cancel the spell."
"Here's your daily dose of sun!" Sol said hitting Wataru.
11-9
"Followed with the moon." Luna said.
9-7
End of move.
"Not bad using that combo. You really have the hang of buddyfighting." Tasuku said.
"Well, I learn from one of the best." David said, motioning to Jack.
"I'll make...both of you regret that. Draw! Charge and Draw!" Wataru said. "I recall Joe to the center. Then I call Silhouette Balun to the left and then Silhouette Leon to the right! I cast! Trick or Trick and deal two effect damage on both of you."
6-4
8-6
"Barun, attack Tasuku!" Wataru said.
"Shadows have no such things as hearts...or so you think?" Barum said tipping his hat as bats flew out. "Trick Bat!"
4-3
"Leon, follow it up!" Wataru said.
"Shadow's have no such things as life...or so you think?" Leon said as birds flew out. "Surprise Bird!"
3-2
"Joe, finish up that loser Buddyfighting genius." Wataru said.
"I cast, Proto Barrier!" Tasuku said protecting himself.
End of move
"You doing alright, Tasuku?" David asked.
"I'm fine. David...allow me to finish this up for the both of us." Tasuku said smiling.
"Alrighty. Go get him." David said.
"Draw! Charge and Draw! I call Dragonarms, Emergence to the left!" Tasuku said.
"I cast, Malicious Selector!" Wataru said destroying the new monster.
"Jack and Fang!" Tasuku said firing first at Joe before appearing behind him. "Your illusions end here." Tasuku added taking him out. "Now….Final Phase!"
"Well, its obvious he's gonna lose." Ozon B said.
"Impact Call!" Tasuku shouted.
"Did he just say Impact Call?!" Ozon B said in surprise.
"I pay three gauge and transform Jack into...an Impact Monster!" Tasuku shouted.
Jack tossed off Ignite Blade as it rocketed off as his wings disengaged as several Dragonarms flew towards him.
"Jack is now size 2, 6000 power and a critical of 2. Crossnize with J Thruster in the drop zone!" Tasuku said as it attacked to Jack like rocket launchers. "I also discard another J Thruster to attach to Jack! And by crossnizing with Ignite Blade, his critical becomes 3. Jack, attack the fighter!"
"All busters….terminate!" Jack shouted as all of the Dragonarms on his body fired right at Wataru.
7-4
"Also, when Jack is an impact monster, he can fire 3 Dragonarms and do additional damage. Safety Release! Rain Down, lights of the stars!" Tasuku said as the Dragonarms disengaged, ready to launch.
"Full Liberate Cannon! Shoot!" Jack shouted as they rocketed across the sky before plowing right into Wataru.
4-1
"That Impact monster was a surprise...but I still have a life left." Wataru said.
"Not for long." David said smiling.
"My item has an effect. When Jack deals effect damage, it activates." Tasuku said as Jack and Fang transformed into two blades. "Jack and Fang, Blade Mode!"
Tasuku ran at Wataru and slashed him.
1-0
Game over! Winners: Tasuku Ryuenji and David Ishihara.
"They won. Tasuku and David won!" Ming cheered.
"Never doubted them for a minute." Teba said smiling.
"Hard to believe, that card Bal drew on became reality. And it turned out incredible." Twilight said.
"Bal, how were able to make that card for Jack in the first place?" Hope asked.
"Bal?" Bal said as he was pondering.
"You mean you literally don't even know?" Hope asked.
"Guess some things still remain a mystery." Lacy said.