The Crimson Diamonds
Air Fortress Ziggurat is one of Alister's cards. He's a villain from the original Yu-Gi-Oh in the Seal of Orichalcos story arc.
Chapter 10: Before the Final Battle
The news announcer stood in front of the camera, the ruins of the destroyed Morphtronic tower behind her.
"As you can see, the strange tower that appeared at the comet's point of impact has been destroyed under mysterious circumstances. The tower is apparently connected the the attack of the robotic dragon near the construction site, and the disappearance of the strange gem. A team is being dispatched to scout out the ruins of the-."
The announcer was cut off by a huge rumbling that shook the ground.
"What? It's an earthquake!" she shouted.
Suddenly, there was huge, upward splash of water, and up from underneath the ruins rose an enormous machine. An airship, armed with an abundance of laser cannons that stuck out in every direction. The front of the airship had a huge robot head on it, giving the airship a menacing quality.
From the deck of the Air Fortress Ziggurat, Power Tool Dragon stood proudly as it rose up high above New Domino City.
"Leo and those Signers think they can stop me," he said, "Well, they're wrong! I always have a back-up plan! That's why I'm so superior!"
A Morphtronic Magnen approached him, saluted, and said, "Sir, shall we open fire on New Domino City?"
Power Tool turned slowly to look at Magnen and said slowly, "Has your CPU malfunctioned?"
"I...I...well..."
"FOOL! I'm not about blind destruction and chaos. I intend to take over this world not with doom and death, but with the awe inspiring awesomeness of me, combined with power of the five Crimson Diamonds. Not a drop of blood will need to be shed. All of the guns on my Air Fortress Ziggurat are merely to spur the dragons to action, and they will be unwittingly bringing the five Crimson Diamonds to me, as you all will soon see!"
A Morphtronic Datatron approached them and said, "Sir! The five dragons are on there way!"
Power Tool took flight and zoomed toward the head of the airship. He could see the five dragons approaching at full speed.
"They are flying, so that must mean they do not yet have all five Diamonds," he said. If he had a mouth that could smile, he would have done so. "This is going to be fun to watch."
Meanwhile, the five dragons were in attack formation. Fairy, Archfiend, Stardust, and Black Rose were holding their Crimson Diamonds.
"This is it, comrades! The final battle is upon us!" Stardust said.
"We must stop that Air Fortress Ziggurat quickly, before New Domino City is destroyed!" Fairy said.
"Look! There's Power Tool Dragon! Let me at him!" Black Winged Dragon said, and he zoomed ahead of the group and over to meet the robot in combat.
"No, my Amphithere! Wait!" Black Rose shouted out in concern.
Black Winged and Power Tool locked eyes as Black Winged soared closer and closer. Black Winged called out a hawk-like battle screech as he prepared to strike Power Tool's chest, but then...
SMACK!
Power Tool Dragon chuckled as he beheld a rather humorous sight: Black Winged Dragon, smacked against and spread eagled against an invisible force field, his red wings stretched out, and the profile of his head pushed up against the force field at a crazy angle. It was like a bird that flew into an extra clean window.
Power Tool's chuckles quickly turned into wild laughter. "Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! Oh that is rich! Just rich! HA, HA, HA, HA! Oh man! My emotions chip is going to overload! HA, HA, HA, HA!"
Black Winged Dragon's head was spinning. It felt like he was going to throw up. His vision swam in front of him. He could only barely see Power Tool, and his laughing seemed to be coming from miles away.
Black Winged felt himself slide down the force field. Before he knew it, he was falling away. Too weak to fly, he felt himself fall down, down, down...
He closed his eyes, and felt everything disappear into darkness...
He saw the Crimson Dragon appeared with a roar beneath the floating Duel Spirit World island.
It flew around the island five times.
It zoomed underneath.
It waved it's tail five time.
It jammed it underneath the island.
It then pointed to that spot with its front claw.
With its rear claw.
With its wings.
With its and head...
"Please... wake up...come back to us..." a voice said.
Black Winged opened his eyes and looked up. Surrounding him were the other dragons, and the three Duel Spirits. He was back on the island,
"Thank goodness, you're awake," Black Rose said.
"You stupid fool," Archfiend said, "You just had to fly ahead with your big ego!"
Black Winged was going to spring up and come back with something smart to say, but all he could do was let out a moan. His entire body ached.
Archfiend's expression softened when he saw how much pain his comrade was in, and he said, "Just relax, you need to heal from that powerful impact."
"Power Tool would be in pieces right now if it wasn't for that barrier," Fairy said.
"And it's just like the barrier around the tower, so we need all five Crimson Diamonds to create a Crimson Control strong enough to get through it," Stardust said.
"Hopefully, by the time we find the last one, you will have fully healed," Torunka said.
"But- but- but what about the airship," Black Winged moaned out, "It'll unleash Armageddon on New Domino City. All those cannons..."
"There is nothing we can do until we find that last Crimson Diamond," Regulus said.
Black Winged's eyes suddenly grew wide as he recalled his recent vision. "Wait! I know where the last one is! I had this dream, and I saw where it is!"
Archfiend shook his head and said, "He's delusional..."
"No! Wait! I'm sure that-."
"Relax, my comrade," Fairy said soothingly, "We will find it when we find it."
"No! Come on guys, you've just got to believe me! My Rose! Surely you'll believe me! Look underneath the island! It'll be there!"
"You must be kidding," Stardust said, "This island is huge and thick. It would take days to dig through all of that solid rock!"
"No! It's at the tip, at the exact center, and I was talking to Black Rose! Rose, please! Look, trust me!"
Black Rose stared at the dragon, his tail bent, his feathers falling out, his beak cracked, and his head bloody. She then looked at the others, who were all shaking their heads in desperation. Black Rose knew what she had to do. She took off, and without looking back, dived underneath the island.
The others stared after her, and then shook their head some more. However, it was all interrupted by a mighty flash of light. Black Rose reappeared among them, holding the fifth and final Crimson Diamond, marked with the mark of the Dragon's Tail. Everyone stared in awe.
Black Rose gave the Diamond to Black Winged. He smiled and said, "I knew you'd believe me, thanks." He then closed his eyes and said, "Crimson Regeneration."
With a mighty flash of light, Black Winged Dragon restored to perfect health. He laughed recklessly and said, "Say your prayers Power Tool Dragon, if machines even say prayers, cause I've got a score to settle with you, you jerk!"
The Signers, Leo, and Bruno were all gathered together with the Five Dragons.
Black Winged tapped his tail impatiently, saying, "Come on! Let's get this over with already! I've really got to go!"
Archfiend said, "If you've got to go, then go, because we don't want to have to come back because of you nearly having an accident."
Black Winged had to think the statement over for a moment before he got the mean joke. He turned a deep shade of read, and settled down quietly without another word.
"Signers, friends, we have finally gathered all five Crimson Diamonds," Stardust said, "So now, we are ready to launch our full assault on Power Tool Dragon!"
"I still say we dragons should go it alone," Fairy said, "We cannot put them in such extreme danger."
"Hey! You're forgetting that we blew up the tower and got away unscratched!" Leo said proudly.
"With my help, mind you," Torunka said.
"Right," Luna said, "But, Ancient Fairy Dragon, us fighting as well will practically assure that we win! With us summoning monsters from our decks, the Morphtronics wouldn't stand a chance, and Leo can tell us all of their weaknesses, and Bruno's knowledge of technical stuff should help us too! And Regulus', Torunka's, and Kuribon's magic will help too!"
"And anyway, we're not cowards that hide in the sidelines!" Jack said.
"Yes, we're fighting by your sides! Till the very end!" Yusei said.
"That's right!" Akiza said.
"Same here!" Crow added.
"Me too!" Bruno said.
"Masters...," the dragons said, and they all bowed to their human masters.
Suddenly, and with its eerie roar, the Crimson Dragon appeared.
"Master!" the dragon's shouted, and they all bowed to their Grand Master.
When the great, mystic beast vanished, the dragon got up, and raised their Crimson Diamonds.
"Alright, this is the final battle," Black Winged said, "Who knows what we'll find. Giant robots, the whole Morphtronic Army, who knows. We all have to be ready for anything, Just make sure you leave Power Tool Dragon for me, you guys!"
The five Crimson Diamonds glew brightly. After one last, quiet moment, the dragon, and the Signers, all chorused, "Crimson Control!"
With a flash of light, they were gone.
My secret twist will be revealed at the end of the next chapter. Of course, it's not a secret for you D.J. Scales! But, for everyone else, be ready for a surprise. But forget my twist, you'll be amazed at the Final Battle I have planned. Be ready for suspense!