Cardfight! Vanguard! Goals!

Chapter 9 – In the Ring

William has just lost to Leah, and obviously bothered by his loss, looks at Leah and points at her saying "Don't get carried away, you were only lucky. I'll defeat y-" William is cut short by a bunch of kids crowding around someone who entered into the door.

There reveals a person with light brown hair, a black shirt and a white line across the shirt, he is wearing grey trousers. His hair is represented in a bowl cut. He is greeting the children with a smile and as he is greeted by Moriko as well. Jadyn after finishing his fight with Sachiko, comes up to him "So how's it been, Tyler?" as he holds up his hand almost in a slapping motion.

The two collide their hands together and shake hands. "Well it's been a while since our last fight hasn't it? If you're wondering about the Nationals, I lost. I lost at the first round." Tyler replies to Jadyn's question.

"So luck or skill?"

"Well they were lucky, but not as lucky as me… So… yeah, the people there are strong."

William from the table walks up to him "So you're the regional champion?" William says examining him "You don't seem like much", William is unimpressed as the regional champion seems to be the same age as William and shorter than Jadyn and only a bit taller than William himself.

"So what about it?" Tyler exclaims to William, annoyed by his attitude "Did you want to fight me or something? So who are you anyways?"

Jadyn answers Tyler's question "He's the boy that beat the most of us"

Tyler looks at William, examining him back "I see, so he's the lucky boy? Well I guess, it might be interesting to see what he's like in a fight." Tyler holds out his deck signalling a challenge.

William holds out his own deck "Seems like you read my mind."

Tyler looks at Jadyn "Seems like our fight will have to wait."

Jadyn nods and waves "No problem." Jadyn then proceeds to walk over to watch, as Sachiko stares at him unimpressed.

Sachiko taps Jadyn's shoulder and says in an angry voice "What about our fights? We were going to keep fighting until we were both impressed with our strength."

"Don't worry about it." Jadyn signifies this with his hand as if it were slapping a problem away "Come on, we have a chance to do that every Sunday, darling."

Sachiko slaps Jadyn in the face "You were the one who requested that in the first place, and I'm not your 'darling'." Jadyn is seen holding his face and they both walk over to the fight.

"Stand Up, Vanguard!" the two flip over their starting vanguards and call out their vanguard's name.

"Battleraizer!" [Grade 0, Stand Trigger, 3000 Power, 10000 Shield]

"Sea Girl, Mira" [Grade 0, 5000 Power, 10000 Shield] "I'll take the first turn. I ride, Hydrous Rain [Grade 1, 7000 Power, 5000 Shield]. Mira moves to the back row."

William's Field:
Hand: 5
Front Row: None/Hydrous Rain/None
Back Row: None/None/Sea Girl, Mira
Damage: None

"Then it's my turn. I draw, I ride Twin Blader! [Grade 1, 6000 Power, 0 Shield] I call Battleraizer to the rear-guard, I call Death Army Guy [Grade 1, 7000 Power, 5000 Shield] and Dancing Wolf [Grade 1, 7000 Power, 5000 Shield]. To start things off, Dancing Wolf attacks" [Dancing Wolf (7000 Power) → Hydrous Rain (7000 Power)]

Damage Check: Ocean Striker [Critical Trigger]

"Power goes to my vanguard and critical as well. There's no use attacking my vanguard now, so your turn ends."

"Not yet, Twin Blader attacks your vanguard without a boost from Battleraizer. I still get to check for a drive trigger." Tyler flips the top card of his deck over [Twin Blader (6000 Power) → Hydrous Rain (7000 + 5000 = 12000 Power)] "Drive check, Ring Girl, Clara [Heal Trigger – No HEAL]. I give the power to Death Army Guy, who will be attacking your vanguard." [Death Army Guy (7000 + 5000 = 12000 Power) → Hydrous Rain (7000 + 5000 = 12000 Power)]

Damage Check: Ocean Boy, Aquarius [Draw Trigger]

"I give the power to my vanguard and draw a card."

Tyler's Field:
Hand: 4
Front Row: Dancing Wolf/Twin Blader/Death Army Guy
Back Row: None/Battleraizer/None
Damage: None

"I draw, and ride. Water-Storm Knight. [Grade 2, 10000 Power, 5000 Shield] I call another Water-Storm Knight and then I call Undine of the Ocean [Grade 2, 8000 Power, 5000 Shield]. Undine of the Ocean attacks your vanguard."

Damage Check: Tough Boy [No Trigger]

"My vanguard attacks your vanguard"

"I guard that with Ring Girl, Clara." [Water-Storm Knight (10000 Power) → Twin Blader (6000 Power) + Ring Girl, Clara (10000 Shield) = 16000 Power]

Drive Check: Sea Girl, Misty [Heal Trigger] "Power goes to my rear-guard Water-Storm Knight and I heal a card from my damage zone. The rear-guard Water-Storm Knight is boosted by Mira." [Water-Storm Knight (10000 + 5000 Power) + Sea Girl, Mira (5000 Power) = 20000 Power → Twin Blader (6000 Power)]

"Damage check, Death Army Lady [No Trigger]."

William's Field:
Hand: 5
Front Row: Undine of the Ocean/Water-Storm Knight/Water-Storm Knight
Back Row: None/None/Sea Girl, Mira
Damage: Ocean Boy, Aquarius (U)

"I stand and draw, I ride Beast Deity, Golden Anglet [Grade 2, 9000 Power, 5000 Shield]. I move Death Army Guy and Dancing Wolf back to call Magician Girl, Kirara [Grade 2, 9000 Power, 5000 Shield]. I also call Death Army Lady [Grade 2, 9000 Power, 5000 Shield]. To start things off, Death Army Guy and Death Army Lady attack your vanguard."

"I guard that with Sea Girl, Misty." [Death Army Lady (9000 Power) + Death Army Guy (7000 Power) = 16000 Power → Water-Storm Knight (10000 Power) + Sea Girl, Misty (10000 Shield) = 20000 Power]

"My vanguard attacks boosted by Battleraizer at your vanguard, Battleraizer's skill give 3000 power to my vanguard"

"No guard." [Beast Deity, Goldent Anglet (9000 + 3000 Power) + Battleraizer (3000 Power) = 15000 Power →Water-Storm Knight (10000 Power)]

Drive Check: Gold Rutile [No Trigger]

Damage Check: Water-Storm Knight [No Trigger]

"Hah, no trigger. You're not going to win it like this." William comments on Tyler's drive check.

"Don't be so sure. The skill of Death Army Guy and Lady activate when I check a grade 3 during my drive check. Their skill stands themselves up. For another attack, So let's start again. Magician Girl, Kirara attacks your Undine of the Ocean with a boost from Dancing Wolf." [Magician Girl, Kirara (9000 Power) + Dancing Wolf (7000 Power) = 16000 Power → Undine of the Ocean (8000 Power)]

"No guard, she retires."

"The ability of Kirara activates, counterblast. I draw a card. Next, Death Army Lady and Death Army Guy attack your vanguard."

"I guard that with Ocean Striker!" [Death Army Lady (9000 Power) + Death Army Guy (7000 Power) = 16000 Power → Water-Storm Knight (10000 Power) + Ocean Striker (10000 Shield) = 20000 Power] "You're not winning this fight at all." William grins

"I end my turn and Battleraizer goes back to my deck."

Tyler's Field:
Hand: 4
Front Row: Magician Girl, Kirara/Beast Deity, Golden Anglet/Death Army Lady
Back Row: Dancing Wolf/None/Death Army Guy
Damage: Tough Boy (D), Death Army Lady (D)

"I stand and draw, I ride! Great Ocean Sorceress! [Grade 3, 10000 Power] I call Undine of the Ocean and Underwater Slime [Grade 1, 6000 Power, 5000 Shield] and Ocean Boy, Rin [Grade 1, 8000 Power, 5000 Shield]. I'll attack your vanguard with Undine of the Ocean boosted by Underwater Slime."

"I don't guard." [Undine of the Ocean (8000 Power) + Underwater Slime (6000 Power) = 14000 Power → Beast Deity, Golden Anglet (9000 Power)] Tyler flips the top card of his deck over, revealing Grapple Mania [Stand Trigger]. "Power goes to my vanguard."

"I activate the ability of Underwater Slime and discard a card from my hand." William sends Ocean Striker from his hand into the drop zone and draws a card from his deck. "Next Great Ocean Sorceress attacks your vanguard with a boost from Hydrous Rain. Counterblast"

"No guard." [Great Ocean Sorceress (10000 + 3000 Power) + Ocean Boy, Rin (8000 Power) = 21000 Power → Beast Deity, Golden Anglet (9000 + 5000 = 14000 Power)]

William reveals the top card of his deck, Ocean Dweller, Seahorse [Stand Trigger] "I give all the effects to Undine of the Ocean. Second check" Undine of the Ocean [No Trigger].

Damage Check: The Gong [Draw Trigger] "I draw a card and give the power to my vanguard."

"Then I'll have Undine of the Ocean attack your rear-guard Death Army Lady." [Undine of the Ocean (8000 + 5000 = 13000 Power) → Death Army Lady (9000 Power)]

"I intercept that with Magician Girl, Kirara" [+5000 Shield = 14000 Power]

"Water-Storm Knight attacks boosted by Mira at your Death Army Lady, I'll get rid of her now."

"I guard that with Battleraizer!" [Water-Storm Knight (10000 Power) + Sea Girl, Mira (5000 Power) = 15000 Power → Death Army Lady (9000 Power) + Battleraizer (10000 Shield) = 19000 Power]

William moves back with a disappointed face "I end my turn."

William's Field:
Hand: 4
Front Row: Undine of the Ocean/Great Ocean Sorceress/Water-Storm Knight
Back Row: Underwater Slime/Ocean Boy, Rin/Sea Girl, Mira
Damage: Ocean Boy, Aquarius (D), Water-Storm Knight(U)

"I stand and draw, I ride! Gold Rutile [Grade 3, 10000 Power] then I call Grapple Mania [Grade 0, Stand Trigger, 4000 Power, 10000 Shield] and Magician Girl, Kirara. Time to start my onslaught of attacks! Death Army Lady attacks boosted by Death Army Guy at your vanguard." [Death Army Lady (9000 Power) + Death Army Guy (7000 Power) = 16000 Power → Great Ocean Sorceress (10000 Power)]

Damage Check: Underwater Slime [No Trigger]

"Because my rear-guard's attack hit, the ability of my vanguard activates, and I flip a card from my damage zone face up. Next up, is Kirara boosted by Dancing Wolf. These two are going after your vanguard." [Magician Girl, Kirara (9000 Power) + Dancing Wolf (7000 Power) = 16000 Power → Great Ocean Sorceress (10000 Power)]

Damage Check: Undine of the Ocean [No Trigger]

"I activate the ability of Kirara, I counterblast 2 to draw a card. Then my vanguard's ability activates and turn Grapple Mania face up in the damage zone. This is pretty much a draw for counterblast 1, this combination is devastating. Next up is my vanguard boosted by Gold Rutile."

"No guard…" [Gold Rutile (10000 Power) + Grapple Mania (4000 Power) = 14000 Power → Great Ocean Sorceress (10000 Power)]

"Twin drive check, Grapple Mania [Stand Trigger], I give all the effects to Kirara. Death Army Commander [No Trigger], this is a grade 3! Death Army Guy and Lady stand up for another attack."

Damage Check: Sea Girl, Misty [Heal Trigger]

"Power goes to my vanguard and I heal a card from my damage zone. Your Kirara won't get through now."

"That's fine, even though Rutile's first skill doesn't work on himself; he has another skill that happens when he hits your vanguard. Counterblast 2, I stand Dancing Wolf. I activate the ability of Grapple Mania, he flips a card from my damage zone face up when he boosts a successful attack on the vanguard. Finally Dancing Wolf's ability activates himself, and he gets 3000 power when I [Stand] him during the battle phase. Now Death Army Lady and Guy go for an attack on your vanguard" Tyler rests the two Death Army units.

"I guard that with Undine of the Ocean!" [Death Army Lady (9000 Power) + Death Army Guy (7000 Power) = 16000 Power → Great Ocean Sorceress (10000 + 5000 Power) + Undine of the Ocean (5000 Shield) = 20000 Power]

"Then Kirara attacks boosted by Dancing Wolf at your vanguard, Great Ocean Sorceress." [Magician Girl, Kirara (9000 + 5000 Power) + Dancing Wolf (7000 + 3000 Power) = 24000 Power → Great Ocean Sorceress (10000 + 5000 = 15000 Power)]

"I guard that with Ocean Dweller, Seahorse." [+10000 Shield = 25000 Power]

"Very well, I end my turn and Grapple Mania sends himself back to the deck when I use his ability." Tyler picks up the unit and places it on the top of his deck before shuffling. "I hand it over to you."

Tyler's Field:
Hand: 4
Front Row: Magician Girl, Kirara/Gold Rutile/Death Army Lady
Back Row: Dancing Wolf/None/Death Army Guy
Damage: Tough Boy (D), Death Army Lady (D), Grapple Mania (D), The Gong (U)

"I stand and draw, I ride! Undine of Magic [Grade 3, 11000 Power] and attack with Undine of the Ocean boosted by Underwater Slime at your Death Army Lady."

"No guard and she retires." [Undine of the Ocean (8000 Power) + Underwater Slime (6000 Power) = 14000 Power → Death Army Lady (9000 Power)]

"I discard Hydrous Rain from my hand and draw" William picks up Sea Girl, Misty from the top of his deck. "Alright, my vanguard attacks boosted by Ocean Boy, Rin at your vanguard; her own ability gives her 2000 power."

"I guard that with Twin Blader, I discard Golden Anglet from my hand." [Undine of Magic (11000 + 2000 Power) + Ocean Boy, Rin (8000 Power) = 21000 Power → Gold Rutile (10000 Power) + Twin Blader (Cannot be hit) = Cannot be hit]

"Twin drive check, Sea Girl, Maya [No Trigger], Ocean Striker [Critical Trigger], the power and critical goes to my Water-Storm Knight. He'll be attacking you now."

"I guard with Grapple Mania and intercept with Kirara." William slams the two cards onto the table's Guardian circle [Water-Storm Knight (15000 Power) + Sea Girl, Mira (5000 Power) = 20000 Power → Gold Rutile (10000 Power) + Grapple Mania (10000 Shield) = Magician Girl, Kirara (5000 Shield) = 25000 Power] 'The attack doesn't go through, and it ends your turn."

William's Field:
Hand: 3
Front Row: Undine of the Ocean/Undine of Magic/Water-Storm Knight
Back Row: Underwater Slime/Ocean Boy, Rin/Sea Girl, Mira
Damage: Water-Storm Knight(U), Underwater Slime (U), Undine of the Ocean (U), Sea Girl, Misty (U)

"I stand and draw, I call Death Army Commander [Grade 3, 10000 Power] and Death Army Lady to the rear-guard. To start things off, Death Army Lady attacks boosted by Death Army Guy."

"I intercept with Undine of the Ocean" [Death Army Lady (9000 + 7000 = 16000 Power) → Undine of Magic (11000 Power) + Sea Girl, Misty (10000 Shield) = 21000 Power]

"Death Army Commander attacks your vanguard with a boost from Dancing Wolf." [Death Army Commander (10000 Power) + Dancing Wolf (7000 Power) = 17000 Power → Undine of Magic (11000 Power)]

Damage Check: Hydrous Supporter [No Trigger]

"My vanguard attacks Water-Storm Knight by himself." Tyler [Rest] his vanguard and prepares for the drive trigger check.

"No guard." [Gold Rutile (10000 Power) → Water-Storm Knight (10000 Power)]

"Twin Drive, Death Army Commander [No Trigger – Grade 3], I [Stand] all of my Death Army units. Second check, Twin Blader [No Trigger], now be prepared for another onslaught. Death Army Commander attacks Undine of the Ocean first."

"I guard that with Sea Girl, Maya!" [Death Army Commander (10000 Power) → Undine of the Ocean (8000 Power) + Sea Girl, Maya (5000 Shield)]

"Death Army Lady and Death Army Guy attack your rear-guard Undine of the Ocean." [Death Army Lady (9000 Power) + Death Army Guy (7000 Power) = 16000 Power → Undine of the Ocean (8000 Power)]

"She retires…"

Tyler's Field:
Hand: 2
Front Row: Magician Girl, Kirara/Gold Rutile/Death Army Lady
Back Row: Dancing Wolf/None/Death Army Guy
Damage: Tough Boy (D), Death Army Lady (D), Grapple Mania (D), The Gong (U)

"I stand and draw" William looks at the card in his hand "This is the, Final turn! I break ride! Great Ocean Sorceress! I call Ocean Striker to the rear-guard [Grade 0, Critical Trigger, 5000 Power, 10000 Shield]. Great Ocean Sorceress attacks boosted by Ocean Boy, Rin, I'm aiming this towards your vanguard."

"No guard." [Great Ocean Sorceress (10000 + 10000 + 2000 × 4 Power) + Ocean Boy, Rin (8000 Power) = 26000 Power]

"Twin Drive, Sea Girl, Misty [Heal Trigger], I heal a card from my damage zone and give the power to Ocean Striker. Ocean Dweller, Seahorse [Stand Trigger], I stand Ocean Boy, Rin and give the power to Ocean Striker."

Damage Check: Ring Girl, Clara [Heal Trigger] "Power goes to my vanguard and I heal a card from my damage zone."

"Boosted by Underwater Slime, Ocean Striker makes his attack at your vanguard." [Ocean Striker (15000 Power) + Underwater Slime (6000 Power) = 21000 Power → Gold Rutile (15000 Power)]

Damage Check: Death Army Guy [No Trigger]

"I activate the ability of Underwater Slime. I discard Ocean Dweller, Seahorse. I draw a card." William looks at the card he drew being Draconic Aqua Spirit. "Yes! I'll end it next turn then." He grins.

William's Field:
Hand: 3
Front Row: Ocean Striker/Great Ocean Sorceress/None
Back Row: Underwater Slime/Ocean Boy, Rin/Sea Girl, Mira
Damage: Underwater Slime (U), Undine of the Ocean (U), Sea Girl, Misty (U), Hydrous Supporter (U)

"I stand and draw, I'm guessing that if you called Final Turn, I can call Final Turn too, am I right?" Tyler waits for William's response, which is just 'pfft' in annoyance and anger.

Tyler gets up from his chair in an intimidating manner "Alright then, FINAL TURN! I call Dancing Wolf to the rear-guard. I'll have my Death Army column go for the first attack against your vanguard."

"I guard that with Sea Girl, Misty!" [Death Army Lady (9000 Power) + Death Army Guy (7000 Power) = 16000 Power → Great Ocean Sorceress (10000 Power) + Sea Girl, Misty (10000 Shield) = 20000 Power]

"Death Army Commander attacks your vanguard boosted by Dancing Wolf." [Death Army Commander (10000 Power) + Dancing Wolf (7000 Power) = 17000 Power → Great Ocean Sorceress (10000 Power)]

William looks at the cards in his hand, being the grade 3 he drew last turn. "No guard, damage check, Hydrous Rain [No Trigger]. It's not over yet…"

"My vanguard attacks boosted by Dancing Wolf, oh yes it is. Gold Rutile attacks boosted by Dancing Wolf. Twin Drive check, Beast Deity, Golden Anglet [No Trigger], Gold Rutile [No Trigger]. All of my Death Army units [Stand] up!"

"If only I get a heal trigger here." William prepares to flip the top card of his deck over.

Jadyn whispers to Sachiko "He doesn't have any heal triggers left though. One is in his damage and the other three are in his drop zone from the guarding he had to do."

Damage Check: Ocean Boy, Aquarius [Draw Trigger]

Tyler's Field:
Hand: 2
Front Row: Magician Girl, Kirara/Gold Rutile/Death Army Lady
Back Row: Dancing Wolf/None/Death Army Guy
Damage: Tough Boy (D), Death Army Lady (D), Grapple Mania (D), The Gong (U)

"I lost…" William looks at the card he drew in shock and horror. "I lost… I lost… again…"

"Yeah you did. Now why don't you admit it, you're not unbeatable." Tyler says "I was told about your arrogance the whole time by Jadyn."

Moriko gets up as does Leah "You lost three times already, if that's not enough to prove how beatable and arrogant you actually are. Then there's no point."

William looks at the cards he has in shame and tears begin flowing from his eyes. Caroline from the trading table gets up over to William "You okay? If you wished to be unbeatable…" Caroline pauses for a moment to think of what she will say. Mrs. Gardiner and Mr. Gardiner are far away and smile seeing the scene. The rest still mad at William. Caroline continues "You'll always be unbeatable… to me…"

Leah goes up to Caroline "Even after all he's done you're sticking by his side? That's naïve of you."

"No, getting angry because you all lost to William was naïve of you guys." Caroline throws back at Leah. As the rest begin to think.

Jadyn replies "We were just trying to stop him from disrespecting his opponents, nothing more nothing less. But if you say so; I guess it was to get mad over something as simple as this."

Tyler looks at Jadyn, Sachiko, Leah and Moriko "Well, on the other hand. I wasn't here, he just requested a fight." Tyler goes down to William's ear level and whispers "All you need to do is not be so arrogant and ignorant. Know that there are stronger players around you. You're not the strongest here, just treat people how you want to be treated and it should be fine." William is still crying on the table with his arms out holding himself up, but heard the words from Tyler. Tyler leaves and waves goodbye "Well cya. I'm off to go to school. My mum is going to kill me if I don't come back any earlier than this."

Jadyn looks at the time and calls out "Well cya then, but you need to fight me again the next time you come back!"

"Sure" Tyler smiles "This is how you can make friends, make rivals and gain respect. Respect your opponents and be kind to them. It's much better to go through a journey with friends than alone."

To be continued…


Featured Character:

Name: Tyler Rien
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Clan: Nova Grappler
Avatar: Gold Rutile

Deck – Never-ending Finish:

Grade 0 (16):

Ring Girl, Clara x4 (Heal)
The Gong x4 (Draw)
Battleraizer x4 (Stand)
Grapple Mania x4 (Stand)

Grade 1 (15):

Twin Blader x4
Tough Boy x4
Death Army Guy x4
Dancing Wolf x4

Grade 2 (11):

Death Army Lady x4
Magician Girl, Kirara x4
Beast Deity, Golden Anglet x3

Grade 3 (8):

Gold Rutile x4
Death Army Commander x4

Featured Card:

Name: Gold Rutile

Grade: 3 (Twin Drive)

(Nova Grappler/Battleroid)

Flavour: (TD03):Pierce through darkness and cut through light! Resonate, Garuda Blade!
(EB04):Full power, fly high, Garuda Blade!

Abilities: [AUTO](VC):When your rear-guard's attack hits a vanguard, choose a card from your damage zone, and turn it face up.

[AUTO](VC):[Counter Blast (2)] When this unit's attack hits a vanguard, you may pay the cost. If you do, choose one of your «Nova Grappler» rear-guards, and [Stand] it.

TD03/01 & EB04/008 R

Card Lores:

One of the highest ranked members of the league, and a famous warrior who remains undefeated. Wearing deep blue armor without a single weak point, people quietly speak of his overwhelming strength. Because he is rarely seen due to his strength, when he fights using the "Garuda Blade" he wields, the golden particles that flake off help result in some of the most beautiful and greatest performances in the history of the Nova Grapplers.