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Ch. 7: BACK AND FORTH

Vicki watched as the platforms raised Devlin and Kaiba up to the dueling consoles.

"Let's Duel!" The counters locked at 2000 life points. Each player shuffled their deck, then drew five cards.

Kaiba: I'll play Battle Ox in attack mode (1700 / 1000).

Vicki's eyes widened as the hologram of the Battle Ox appeared on the field. *This duel will be more exciting than pictures on paper!* Vicki approved.

Devlin: Then I'll play Axe Raider (1700 / 1150) in attack mode. I also play Legendary Sword, giving Axe Raider a 500 point power boost to defeat the Battle Ox. Go Axe Raider!

Axe Raider obeyed Devlin's command, and the Battle Ox was removed from the field. From the side lines, everyone but Vicki and Mokuba cheered.

Kaiba-1500 / Devlin-2000

"He's still no match for my big brother!" Mokuba cried out.

*That's all?!?!?! I expected a much better contest from such impressive- looking monsters.* Vicki fumed.

Kaiba: Just a little scratch! I play Steel Ogre Grotto #2 (1900 / 2200) in defense mode, and another card face down to end my turn.

Steel Ogre Grotto #2 emerged and dropped to one knee. A tile on Kaiba's side of the field began to glow.

Devlin: I'll use the field card Sogen so Axe Raider gets a field power bonus. And I play this card face down, in defense mode. Axe Raider (2860 / 2145) destroy Kaiba's monster."

A tile on Devlin's side of the field began to glow. Axe Raider hefted his sword...but the ground split and consumed him.

Kaiba: Buh-Bye Axe Raider...have a nice trap! Your attack activated my Acid Trap Hole, Devlin.

Kaiba-1500 / Devlin-2000

Devlin: Easy come, easy go!

Kaiba: Now I call on the Blue Eyes White Dragon (3000 / 2500). Blue Eyes, attack Devlin's hidden monster!

The Blue Eyes White Dragon hovered above the field, flapping it's wings. Kneeling, the Big Shield Gardna (130 / 3380) materialized on the field. A beam of intense light erupted from the mouth of Kaiba's dragon and collided with the Big Shield. The shield reflected the beam into the air high above the arena, where it exploded.

Kaiba-1120 / Devlin-2000

Vicki observed, *So...the one who favors the High Priest also chooses the Blue Eyes White Dragon. Interesting.*

Mokuba: What happened, big brother?

Devlin answered: Big Shield Gardna also gets a field power bonus from the Sogen card, so it's defense is now higher than the Blue Eye's attack. Slam dunk for me! HAHAHAHA! Now I place Soul Hunter (2200 / 1800) on the field in attack mode. Bag and tag the Stone Ogre Grotto #2!

A jester astride a golden lizard appeared, wielded it's scythe, and hacked at the Stone Ogre Grotto #2. It's hologram was extinguished from the battle.

Kaiba-1120 / Devlin-2000

Kaiba: I'll use Dragon Treasure to power up my Blue Eyes (3500 / 3000). Now shatter the Big Shield Gardna!

This time the Blue Eyes' attack was successful, and the Big Shield Gardna's hologram disappeared.

Kaiba-1120 / Devlin-2000

Kaiba: I play my second Blue Eyes White Dragon (3000 / 2500). This one will execute your Soul Hunter. White Lightning strike!

A second Blue Eyes joined the battle and blasted the Soul Hunter. It's hologram faded.

Kaiba-1120 / Devlin-1200

*What?!?!?! The High-Priest possessed only one Blue Eyes. How is this possible?* Vicki quizzed (see note at end of chapter).

Kaiba: And finally, I play this card face down, ending my turn. A tile on Kaiba's side of the field began to glow.

Duke: I'll use the magic card Brain Control. The stronger Blue Eyes will eliminate your other one! White Lightning!

The first of Kaiba's dragons popped up on Duke's side of the field. It's attack headed for the dragon still on Kaiba's turf, but....

Kaiba: I activate the magic card I placed on the field, Spell-binding Circle. It may lower that Blue Eyes' attack strength back to 3000, but it side-steps your attack and keeps both of my Blue Eyes in the game! Tough luck, Devlin!

Kaiba-1120 / Devlin-1200

Devlin: I'll play Wall Shadow in defense mode (2080 / 3900), taking advantage of the field power bonus once more. I end my turn.

The fiendish monster with large claws crouched on Devlin's side of the field, and the Blue Eyes White Dragon re-joined it's twin on Kaiba's side.

Kaiba: First, I call my third Blue Eyes White Dragon. Then I'll use my polymerization card to combine them and create the Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon!

A third Blue Eyes materialized on Kaiba's side of the field. All three dragons moved into the same area...then the three-headed Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon (4500 / 3800) emerged.

*Unbelievable!!! A monster formed from many Blue Eyes White Dragons? Just how many of those Blue Eyes does he have?* Vicki wondered.

Kaiba: Ultimate Dragon, annihilate the Wall Shadow. Neutron Blast!

Everyone in the room shielded their eyes from the brightness of the new dragon's attack. The wall shadow's hologram had been vanquished.

Kaiba-1120 / Devlin-1200

Kaiba: I am annoyed by all the field power bonuses you've racked up with that Sogen card, Devlin. So I now use the Mountain field card to remove that ace from your pocket and place it in mine. Now my Ultimate Dragon's attack is 5850!! Your move, Devlin!

Devlin looked at Kaiba for a long moment. He slowly raised his hand and placed it over his deck. "I concede the duel to you, Kaiba. I do not have anything that will beat you. It was a good match."

*No fight to the death?!?!?! How disappointing!!* Vicki raged.

[end chapter 7

Author's note: Actually, since I haven't seen all the Japanese episodes, I don't know if Seto the Priest had more than one BEWD or not. He may have also had the BEUD, too.

I did my best to provide a duel that mimics those shown in the cartoon. I know that the cartoon doesn't follow the rules of the TCG, but that's about all I know.

I hope it wasn't too confusing for anyone.

Actually, this has been the hardest part for me to write. And it's all my fault, 'cuz I'm the one who brought it up in the first place!!! [X_X] ]