An: Thanks to Everyone who Reviewed and Followed this story, it means a lot that people are interested in my works, on the subject of the poll on wither Yuma or Ven will tag with Shark I am extending the end date out to May 16 so that both Polls I have open will end at the same time since I had only given a week before. Enjoy Chapter 7 of The Emperor's Regnant.
Chapter 7 : Star Robin is Forever
"Ore No Turn!" I yell out as I drew for my turn. I looked at my hand and field for a bit before looking at Galaxy Queen. "Fuya, I'll save you from your darkness and free your heart" I say to myself. "Got it" I say a plan forming in my mind and I activate the Call Function of my D-Gazer.
"Come on, Pick up pick up." I chant under my breath until Kotori's Image appears on the Screen.
"What's the matter, Ven? At this hour" Kotori answers referring to the time.
"Kotori, I need you to do a task for me, it's really important" I tell her dropping all traces of my Joking persona. "I need you to find Fuya's mother and bring her to the studio by the pier we were at earlier today, bring Yuma and Tetsuo as well"
"Huh?" Kotori questions in shock.
"I'm dueling Fuya right now to save him from Robin, she needs to see this to understand the path she put her son on." I tell Kotori.
"Okay I got it Ven" Kotori tells me before hanging up.
"I'm counting on you Koto." I say before turning back to the duel. I had 2 Set cards one was Scrap Iron Scarecrow, and 4 cards in hand, I look over at Fuya. "Fuya, I'll bring you back and save my little brother" I say flashing back to the day in the park I had spent with Fuya. "It's Playtime!" I say yelling out my catch phrase.
-Zexal-
I looked at my hand and considered my options. "I activate the Continuous Spell Supply Squad" I say as the card materializes on the field. "I Summon Wind-Up Knight." (Wind-Up Knight, Level 4, 1800 Atk) "Next I activate my face down Magic Card, Zenmailfunction" I announce as my Set card that wasn't Scrap-Iron flips face up. "I target 1 Wind-Up Monster in my graveyard and Special Summon it in defense mode, Be Remade Wind-Up Juggler." (Wind-Up Juggler, Level 4, 1000 Def)
I looked at the two Level 4 Monsters on my field. "I'll take away your loneliness Fuya" I say to myself clenching the Regnant's Symbol "I overlay my Level 4 Wind-Up Knight and Juggler." I announce as the knights morph into balls of light and spiral up into the air before crashing down into the overlay Network. "Fangs of deepest darkness, rise up against this foolish oppression! Descend now! Xyz Summon! Appear now! Rank 4! Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon!" I Chant as my Ace Dragon appeared. (Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon, Rank 4, 2500)
"I Activate Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon's Monster Effect" I yell out as an Overlay Unit enters the dragon's body. "Each Turn by Detaching an Overlay Unit I can target 1 Face Up Level 5 or higher monster my opponent controls and cut it in half, then Dark Rebellion gains the same amount until the end of the turn. Treason Discharge!" I yell out as Dark Rebellion generates some electricity and binds Star Robin as its attack raises to 4000. "BATTLE! Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon Attack Beast Warrior Puman." I announce saving the second overlay Unit for Later. "Revolt of the Lightning, Disobey!"
"How Naïve, Trap activate, Wings of Unity!" Robin Announces. "Trap card, Wings of Unity's effect, When Star Robin is on my side of the field, when my opponent participates in battle, that attack is negated."
"Damn I was Careless" I hiss under my breath as Dark Rebellion's lightening dissipates.
"And then, I special summon Phoenix Beast Galeruda!" Robin announces as his new Monster appears. (Phoenix Beast Galeruda, Level 6, 2500)
"Tch, I only ended up giving Robin more advantage" I curse to myself.
"Is Everyone Alright?" Galeruda Asks
"You're finally here!" Star Robin says happily.
"You're late, Galeruda" Puman scolds Galeruda
"Seems like I finally made it" Galeruda States.
I grab a lollipop from my pocket and toss it into the air before catching it in my mouth. "Well this certainly is interesting" I say commenting on the dialogue of the characters. "It's like I'm getting my own special episode."
"However, you should have gone back to the princess" Puman tells Galeruda.
"Hmph, There is no way I will leave you guys behind here!" Galeruda states to Robin and Puman.
"Galeruda! Puman!" Star Robin says happily
"Robin." Puman and Galeruda say as a glowing gold light shines around them.
"Such Fierce Bonds" I comment with a smile thinking of my Nakama, before shaking my head. "Focus Ven he has 4 high powered Monsters against your 1.
"Then through the effect of Phoenix Beast Galeruda, I draw one card from the deck!" Robin says drawing the card.
"This is gonna be tricky" I say looking at my Hand. "I Set one Card face down and End my Turn" (Hand: 2)
"My Turn, Draw!" Robin yells out, before chuckling. "Next, I'll summon another one of my allies!"
"It must be Him" I say to myself thinking of the show.
"When Star Robin, Beast Warrior Puman and Phoenix Beast Galeruda are on my field, I Can Special Summon this Card to the Field." Robin says grabbing the Second to last card in his Hand. "This is the grand banquet from my allies, Come out, Iron Giant, Ironhammer!"
The ground shakes and Ironhammer explodes from the ground, I almost lose my balance.
"You're here, Ironhammer!" Star Robin Cheers.
"As long as I am here, don't even think about touching Robin!" Ironhammer states while scratching its head. (Iron Giant, Ironhammer, Level 8, 3500 Def)
"3500 Defense, That's gonna be tricky" I comment to myself.
"Ven!" I hear a voice yell out, I turn to see Kotori along with Yuma, Astral, Tetsuo and more Importantly Mrs. Okudaria.
"We brought her!" Tetsuo tells me.
"It's Fuya-kun's mother like you asked." Kotori states.
"Thanks Guys" I tell them.
"This is, just what in the world" Mrs. Okudaria states looking around before locking eyes on Robin "That's Fuya?" she questions, "Fuya is that really Fuya?" "What on earth are you doing, Fuya!"
Robin looks over at Fuya's mom "You there, who are you?" he asks
"What are you saying, I am your mother!" She tells him.
"You my Mother?" Robin questions Mrs. Okudaria "Such ridiculous words, my mother is right here." He states gesturing to Galaxy Queen.
"That Card." Yuma states looking at the Monster with a shocked look.
"NUMBERS!" Astral says equally shocked.
"Fuya." Mrs. Okudaria says with a worried tone.
"I'm not this Fuya person you speak of, I am Different Dimension ESPer Robin!" Robin announces.
"H-How can this be?" Mrs. Okudaria says in shock.
I grit my teeth in anger that she was so blind. "YOU DON'T GET IT AT ALL DO YOU!" I Yell at Mrs. Okudaria, making on everyone focus on me. "You we're so focused on that Stupid television show that you never ONCE considered Fuya's feelings, you pushed him to be Robin and let Fuya drown in his shadow. All Fuya Wanted was your approval so he became what you wanted him to be, He became Robin himself and went around taking care of crimes."
"T-That's…Nonsense" Mrs. Okudaria says but I can tell my words are starting to get to her.
"To answer his mother's expectations, he worked hard with all his strength!" I tell her.
"Huh?" She questions.
"To achieve that Fuya trapped his heart in a cage of loneliness and sealed himself in Robin's world with no return!" I knew I could bring Fuya back by beating 83 but I had to open Mrs. Okudaria's eyes.
"How can this be, Fuya!" Mrs. Okudaria says in worry for her son. I smile at that, I was getting to her.
"Robin, it's best if you forever live under my glory of darkness!" Galaxy Queen says laughing.
"Is that how I've been acting?" Mrs. Okudaria questions to herself with sorrow. "Fuya, please listen to me!" she begs her son.
"Urusai!" I snap at her. "Just Shut Up and watch the duel" I say before turning to Fuya "I'll free my little brother." I say under my breath.
"We shall continue the duel." Robin says drawing attention back to the duel. "By removing one Overlay Unit, I activate Galaxy Queen's effect one more!" he says as the overlay unit is absorbed into Galaxy Queen's Staff. "Before my next turn, monsters on my field not only become invincible, their attack will also inflict piercing damage!"
"What an Effect!" I hear Astral comment.
"Now, Star Robin and his comrades, you shall receive my magic once more!" Galaxy Queen tells the Robin Family. "Finish off the enemy who stands in your way"
"I understand" Robin says. "I activate the effect of Galeruda, When Galeruda attacks, Its ATK is increased by 300!" he says as the Monster's attack Jumps up to 2800. "Go Attack Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon."
"Trap Card Open! Scrap Iron Scarecrow" I yell out as my card flips up. When my Opponent's Monster Declares an attack I can negate that attack, then instead of going to the grave this card sets itself face down.
"Alright Ven!" Yuma Cheers.
"Interesting a protection card that can be use multiple times." Astral mutters to himself.
"Galeruda's attack is negated!" I state to Robin.
"However, I still have my remaining attacks." Robin declares. "Take this, this is the grand banquet of battles, Star Robin, attack Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon, Surprise Punch!"
"Sorry Dark Rebellion!" I tell my Dragon as the punch destroys it and my life drops by 500 (Ven: 3500) "Since my Monster was Destroyed I draw a card from Supply Squad." I say drawing a card. (Hand: 3)
"Go Puman, Direct Attack!" Robin yells out. "Black Slash!"
I dust myself off as the attack connects and my life drops by 1600 (Ven: 1900)
"Ven!" Kotori yells out in worry.
"I'm okay" I tell Kotori giving her a thumbs up.
"Damn it, this is getting annoying" I curse to myself.
"I set one card face down and end my turn!" Robin says placing the card.
"My Turn Draw!" I yell out drawing for my turn. (Hand: 4) "Giving up isn't an option" I comment to myself looking at my hand. "I Summon Wind-Up Rat." I say as the toy rat appears on the field. (Wind-Up Rat, Level 3, 600 Atk) "I activate its effect, once while this card is face Up, by turning it into Defense position I can Special Summon a Wind-Up from grave, Be reborn Wind-Up Knight." I yell out as the toy paladin appears from the grave portal.
"Next I activate my face down Card, Star Changer." I say as the spell card flips face up. "I choose one Monster on the field and raise or lower its Level by 1, I lower Knight to 3"
"Two Level 3 Monsters" I hear Yuma comment.
"I overlay my Level 3 Wind-Up Rat and Knight" I declare as the monsters fly up and enter the overlay network "Xyz Summon, Advance Rank 3 Wind-Up Zenmaines." (Wind-Up Zenmaines, Rank 3, 2100 Def) "I set two cards face down and end my turn" I say as the two cards materialize on the field. (Hand: 1)
"Useless struggle" Robin comments. "My Turn, Draw!"
"Star-Robin, Those guys are Unforgiveable" Galaxy Queen tells him.
"I Understand, mother!" Robin and Star Robin reply together.
"That's enough" Mrs. Okudaria cries out. "Please Fuya"
I notice Fuya Shake for a bit, "Is she getting through to him?" I mentally question
"Silence!" Robin yells at Mrs. Okudaria. "I am Robin, I must carry on my existence as Robin!"
"Fuya." Mrs. Okudaria says sadly.
"Trap Card activate!" Robin yells out as his card raises up. "Change! Jet Iron Mode!" "When Robin Family is gathered on my side of the field, by releasing all of them, this card's effect can special summon Different Dimension Jet Iron Mode!" he explains releasing all of his Monsters except Galaxy Queen. "Come out, Jet Iron Mode!" All of Robin's monsters begin to combine together into one.
"Amazing!" I say looking at the monster.
"Different Dimension Jet Iron Mode, His attack power is the sum of ATK of monsters released by Change Jet Iron Mode." Robin explains to me. "Because of that, its attack power is 8000!" (Different Dimension Jet Iron Mode, Level 10, 0 ATK – 8000 ATK)
"Also not good" I say swallowing dryly at the attack power.
"Battle, The Grand Banquet of special attack!" Robin Yells out, "Jet Iron Mode Attack Wind-Up Zenmaines, Go Iron Phoenix!"
"Trap Card Scrap Iron Scarecrow" I yell out as my card flips face up stopping the attack and returns face down. "Whew!"
"I activate the Effect of Jet Iron Mode!" Robin Yells out, "By releasing this monster I can Special Summon the Robin Family from my graveyard."
"NANI?!" I yell out in shock
"Gaze upon the Wondrous Banquet of Justice once more" Robin says. "Come back, Robin, Puman, Galeruda and Ironhammer" he says as his four monsters reappear.
"Come everyone, we shall finish off this evil doer" Star Robin says to his comrades.
"Star Robin, Attack Zenmaines!" Robin yells out. "Surprise Punch"
"Grahh" I mutter incoherently as my Life Points drop by 800 (Ven: 1100)
"I activate Zenmaines' Monster Effect" I yell out. "By detaching an Overlay Unit I save him from Destruction." I say placing Knight in the Graveyard.
"So you saved your Monster, but that won't save you." Robin says "Galeruda Attack Zenmaines, due to its effect it gains + 300 power" he says as the phoenix jumps to 2800.
"Trap card Open!" I yell out as my card flips face up "Half or Nothing, now you must make a choice, Either Half the attack of all your Monsters or End the Battle Phase."
"Of course I'll Half, I may take some damage but that is nothing for the sake of Justice" Robin says as Galeruda's attack drops to 1400 and he takes 700 Life Damage. (Robin: 3300) "Next I activate Ironhammer's Effect, Once a Turn I can choose a Level 4 or Lower Monster and make it attack directly"
"Crap!" I curse realizing what that means.
"Go Puman, Direct Attack!" Robin yells out "Black Slash!"
I brace myself against the wind as my life drops by 800 (Ven: 300)
"VEN!" I hear Kotori Yell In worry.
"I-I'm fine" I weakly stutter out.
"You won't be standing much longer Agent of Dead Max!" Robin snarls grabbing the last card in his hand. "I activate Galaxy Queen's Light" he says slamming the card into the duel disk. I Target a Esper Star Robin on my field and give all the Monsters of my field with a Level the same Level as Star Robin, So Galeruda, Puman and Ironhammer become Level 10." "I overlay the Level 10 Star Robin, Galeruda, and Puman" he says as his three Monsters enter the Overlay Network, with these three monsters I build the overlay network" he chants "Xyz Shoukan, Appear Now Superdimensional Robot Galaxy Destroyer!" (Superdimensional Robot Galaxy Destroyer, Rank 10, 5000 Atk.)
"F-Five Thousand Attack?!" I stutter out.
"Galaxy Destroyer's Monster Effect!" Robin yells out, "By detaching an Overlay Unit I destroy all your Spell and Trap Cards.
"WHAT?!" I yell out in shock and fear that my protection is gone. "Trap Card Open" I yell out in an attempt to use the set card.
"It's useless." Robin says in reply "You can't use any spells or traps in response to this effect."
"Shit!" I hiss out as my Supply Squad, Xyz Reborn, and Scrap Iron Scarecrow are destroyed.
"With This I end my Turn!" Robin says
"During the End Phase of the Turn Wind-Up Zenmaines uses his effect I can destroy one card on the field, I destroy the Seal of Dead Max" I say as Zenmaines fires off one of its hands and destroys the seal
"What?!" Robin yells out as Galaxy Queen flinches as her protection is gone. "Tch, I end my turn" he bites out.
"My Turn, Draw!" I yell out drawing my card. (Hand: 2) "I activate Dark World Dealings, We Both Draw 1 Card and Discard another." I Draw my card and Send one to the Graveyard, Robin just mills since he has no card in hand. "Next I activate the Card I drew Xyz Treasure Since there are Two Xyz Monsters on the field I draw 2 Cards." I explain drawing 2 Cards. "I Activate Xyz Revenge." I say Putting the Spell into the Spell/Trap Zone "If you Control a face-up Xyz Monster and I have one in my graveyard I can Special Summon it from the grave and attach an Xyz Material on your Xyz Monster to mine."
"What?" Robin gasps in slight shock.
"Be Reborn, Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon" I yell out as the dragon emerges from the graveyard portal. "Next I swipe an Overlay Unit from Galaxy Destroyer." I say as an overlay Unit orbiting galaxy destroyer flies onto Dark Rebellion. "Next I remove Overlay Eater from my Graveyard to Detach an Overlay Unit from a monster you control and add it onto mine." The Lizard sticks out its long tongue and swipes Galaxy Destroyer's final overlay Unit and attaches it to Dark Rebellion. "I Set one Card face down and End my Turn!" (Hand: 0)
"My Turn, DRAW!" Robin yells out. "I activate Galaxy Queen's Effect, By Detaching an Overlay Unit all my Monsters become Invincible and gain Piercing Damage until my next turn" Robin says as Galaxy Queen absorbs the final Overlay Unit into her staff. "This is the End, take this the grand banquet of Attacks, Go Galaxy Destroyer Attack Wind-Up Zenmaines"
"Trap Card Open!" I yell out as my set raises up.
"Oh No!" Robin yells out in worry.
"Trap Card, Waboku" I announce, "This turn my Monster's cannot be destroyed by Battle and I take no battle Damage" I say explaining my card's Effect."
"Tch, I Set one card and end my turn" Robin says.
"My Turn, Draw!" I yell out as I pull the card from my deck. I smile at the card "I activate Seven Stone, by Releasing an Xyz Monster I draw 1 Card and an additional card for each Overlay Unit, I release Wind-Up Zenmaines and Draw Two Cards. "Perfect!" I mentally say. "I activate Sword and Shield" I say putting the spell into the S/T Zone "This card swaps the Attack and Defense of all Monsters on the Field." Iron Hammer: 900 Def – 3500 Atk, Galaxy Destroyer: 5000 Def – 2000 Atk, Galaxy Queen: 500 Def – 500 Atk, Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon 2000 ATk – 2500 Def"
"Why did Ven swap all their Attacks?" Yuma Questions to no one in particular.
"I Activate Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon's Effect!" I say answering Yuma's question. "By Detaching an Overlay Unit from this card, Until the End of this Turn it halves the attack of a Level 5 or Higher Monster my opponent controls and gains the Same Ammount, Treason Discharge!" I yell out as Ironhammer is trapped in Electrical energy and Dark Rebellion raises its power to 3750. "Once More, Treason Discharge!" I yell out detaching the Final Overlay Unit raising Dark Rebellion to 4625 attack. "I Equip Dark Rebellion with Big Bang Shot, This Card gives Dark Rebellion 400 Attack and Piercing Damage." I say as Dark Rebellion raises to 5020 Attack.
"Im-Impossible" Robin Stutters out before Looking at Galaxy Queen. "Mother" he says in worry.
"Alright, If he Attacks Galaxy Queen right now." Tetsuo Begins.
"Robin will be Defeated" Kotori Cheers.
"As long as that face down Robin controls isn't a counter to the attack." Astral States.
"You can't get anywhere without taking risks, plus is there is any change to bring back Fuya I'm gonna take it." I tell Astral well making it seem like I'm saying this to myself for motivation "Battle, Go Dark Rebellion attack Galaxy Queen, Revolt of the Lightening Disobay!" I yell out as my Dragon charges at Galaxy Queen.
"I activate the trap card, Star Robin is Forever!" Robin yells out as his card flips face up.
"A Counter?!" I yell out slightly worries about what this card will do.
"With this card, when my opponent attacks, I can bring back Star Robin with 0 ATK from my graveyard." Robin says explaining his card's effect as Star Robin appears from the Grave Portal. "And he takes the place of the attacked monster!"
I looked over in shock, that had no purpose other than protecting Galaxy Queen from destruction. I smiled understanding that he wanted to protect his mother as Dark Rebellions Attack Sends Fuya Flying.
"Fuya!" Mrs. Okudaria yells out in worry for her son. (Robin: 0)
"He won, Ven Won!" Kotori Cheers. I give her a thumbs up and wink at her.
I stretched out my Hand, My Pendant glows as the Numbers Lifts out of Fuya's Body and Flies into my hand.
"Fuya." I hear Yuma Start. I look over and Notice Mrs. Okudaria walking up to her son.
"Fuya." Mrs. Okudaria says going to brush back some of her sons hair causing Fuya to wake up.
"Mother, what in the world was I…" Fuya begins to ask.
"That's….That's enough, Fuya." She begins. "To let you carry that much burden, I…"
"Mother." Fuya says looking at his mother.
"I was mistaken, I'm sorry" Mrs. Okudaria says apologizing to her son.
"Mother." Fuya says smiling and hugging his mother.
I smiled at the scene, feeling a bit of nostalgia.
"Heh! Somehow, I'm pretty jealous!" Yuma states. I knew he was probably thinking about his own Mother.
-Zexal—
The Five of us were all walking home, I had given Number 83 to Astral after we left the Building.
"This way, that guy can finally return to his true self." Yuma says talking about Fuya.
"Yeah." I say with a smile.
"By the Way Ven, Why didn't you tell me it was Robin behind the attacks?" Kotori questions me.
"Well two reasons!" I tell her, "One to protect Fuya, and the other to protect your ideal of Robin." I tell her.
I see Kotori blush a bit. "I didn't know you cared a little, too!" she says in a teasing tone. I feel my face go red.
"B-Be Quiet!" I stammer out gaining a teasing smile from Kotori.
I felt someone was watching us, I looked over to see Shark on the other bridge across from us. "Shark!" I mentally state, giving him a silent nod and turning back to the others.
-Zexal—
Later that Night Yuma, Astral and I were watching the latest Episode of Esper Star Robin.
"Such a good episode, right?" Yuma says crying.
I smile my eyes watery. "Yeah"
"Observation # 10" Astral begins, "I have come to comprehend human maternal love… I think"
I chuckle at that.
"That memory of mine." Astral states to himself. "That's the memory of my Birth."
-Zexal-