Episode 8: The Harmonious XYZ Lament Pt 2
Previous on Yugioh Arc V Dimension Zero…
3rd P.O.V.
Meletta looked away from Yuto, refusing to look the other duelist in the eyes. "Sorry, but I'm not the Meletta you used to know. The girl you and Shun used to know no longer exists."
"But you're right here… There's no way I could mistake you Meletta," Yuto curled his fists, "How could you still be alive?"
Meletta, in the middle of the duel, drew a card from her deck as she smirked before revealing the spell card in her hand. "I activate the spell Metronome Start Up! By detaching two Overlay Units from my Harmonia Suzi-Q Emu, I can use my Rank 3 monster as an XYZ Material and carry off that remaining material!"
"What?!" Niles was shocked as Yuto was as her monster disappeared.
"Now, I'm using my monster to build the Overlay Network! Fan the feathers of a Symphony's Crescendo, the Beauty you hold is The Key to our Rebirth, appear from the Golden Cage! XYZ Summon! Rank 5 Harmonia Peacock Dragon!" She raised hand just as she felt energy pulse outward from her necklace before it faded as from the darkness came forth her dark blue and green dragon, fanning out her peacock tails tipped off with musical notes as two yellow Overlay Units surrounded her form as she let out her cry.
Harmonia Peacock Dragon: Rank 5 Wind Thunder/Winged-Beast/XYZ/Effect ATK: 2400 DEF: 2100
"Now then boys, time for us to reach our final act!" Meletta grinned as my monster let out its cry once again, sending electrical pulses through the air just as her necklace was absorbing more of that energy.
Now, time for the actual chapter to begin!
Meletta's P.O.V
The beauty of my peacock had released a stellar pulse of energy which had disabled all technology and signals in the area with the added advantage that it couldn't be traced easily. I had this one as the main reason my ace was this Rank 5 and not a Rank 4. No offense to Yuto and Shun since it was the easiest way to bring out our monsters, but as the Unscathed Mockingbird to Academia and the Resistance, I needed a monster that I could rely on more easily. Niles and Yuto may have their XYZ monsters on the field, but things were about to change for my favor and they were going to regret dueling me.
"Let's start things off with Peacock Dragon's innate effect she possesses. As long as she has 2 Materials attached to her, she gets a boost to her attack and defense of 500!" I raised my hand as my monster gained said bonus.
Harmonia Peacock Dragon: Rank 5 Wind Thunder/Winged-Beast/XYZ/Effect ATK: 2400 - 2900 DEF: 2100 - 2600
"That's all? Looks like you're monster will become useless with that ability," Niles remarked as I waved it off.
"Oh really? Then how about this, by detaching one Overlay Unit, she gets to destroy all Special Summoned monsters on the field… and that means your XYZ monster won't stand a chance because once they are destroyed, both of you will be taking half of all those monsters' attack combined. So have a little taste of this! Concord Drop!" My dragon cried out as she fanned out her feathers and lunged towards both of them. Her form temporary shifted from her normal form to one of a G Chef as she passed through both of those monsters. Both of them cried out they took the damage without warning from that attack. Unfortunately, I couldn't destroy Niles' sharpened blade but that wasn't going to stop me.
Meletta: 4000
Vs.
Niles: 200
Vs.
Yuto: 2000
"And to add a bit flavor, when my monster defeats at least one XYZ monster, I can take the first defeated XYZ monster's Overlay Units and add them to mine . Sadly, I'm forced to take the Wyvern's Overlay Unit since I targeted that one first… thankfully, my monster doesn't lose her added bonus." My dragon called forth a new Overlay Unit as both of the guys tried to get up, "Now, which one shall take the fall first?"
"Hey… Didn't Yuto's monster have a special ability or something when it was defeated?" Tanith noted as I had already done long ago.
"Of course; you'd think I'd go off and ignore all of that?"
"...I activate The Phantom Knights of Break Sword's special ability!" Yuto was the first one to recover a get up, as he was used to this sort of thing and like I predicted he would do thanks to our countless duels, "This lets me bring back the monsters I used to summon Break Sword but now they are level 4!"
The Phantom Knights of Ancient Cloaks: Lvl 3 - 4 Dark Warrior/Effect ATK: 800 DEF: 1000
The Phantom Knights of Silent Boots: Lvl 3 - 4 Dark Warrior/Effect ATK: 200 DEF: 1200
"What's your goal with those? XYZ a Rank 4 that can't trump her monster?" Niles asked Yuto.
"That settles it for me. Now Harmonia Peacock Dragon, finish Niles' Sharpen Blade and take with it his last amount of Life Points!"
"Like I'm letting you take me down first! I activate my Trap Card Negate Attack!" The trap revealed itself as a shield surrounded his monster, "This not only stops your monster's attack and save mine but it also immediately ends your Battle Phase. Now let's see you recover from that!"
"Fine… I'll end my turn there. Your move." I didn't bother looking at my hand as it was plain empty.
"Man… this Niles guy is getting on MY nerves. Can't we just go to Ancient Rules Modes and blow them to pieces?!" Tanith grumbled.
"It's not that simple Tanith. That would mean hacking into the duel disk and we don't have time to do that. Besides, I fear other duelists might catch on if we use those…" Devnet's voice came but she didn't appear like Tanith, possibly due to our Synchro Counterpart refusing to show herself whenever we tried and doing with earlier when Lowell couldn't see us.
"And why should we care about that Devnet?" Tanith asked her since she was around here now, "All we need to do is defeat them and then all is well."
"I'm just saying that we need to be careful okay? I've been keeping an eye on how rested Lowell has got and we might be having some trouble coming up soon. She's nearly at the point where she'll regain the same consciousness as Tanith and I. You have to finish this soon before she wakes to find out you've been forced to duel Meletta."
"No worries," I replied as I mentally groaned, "We'll have this duel done before she awakes."
"...I'm not losing to the likes of you and I never will!" Niles drew a card from his deck and looked at it briefly before returning to lock his gaze at me, "Now you better start talking before I make you!"
"How can I even start talking about what you want if that's all you're going to tell me?" I asked him without even thinking twice, "As far as I know, you are the real one who needs to be talking here. Why bother asking me questions I wouldn't even know about?"
"That's because you do have the answers I seek… and you're going to give them to me right now! I activate the Spell Gear Bind! With this, I'm allowed to resummon one XYZ from my Graveyard and return it to the field! So arise once more Ghost-Wired Wyvern!" He now had his three set cards down at the moment, which I was sure those weren't to be messed with easily.
Ghost-Wired Wyvern: Rank 4 Dark Fiend/Machine/Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 2000 DEF: 400
"Now, Gear Bind's second effect activates now that there is an XYZ monster on my field, by banishing Sharpen Blade I can use my XYZ monster as a material and raise it to one Rank higher!"
"What?!" Both Yuto and I were surprised by this play.
"Overlay! Come forth, Plasma-Phantom Dragon!"
Plasma-Phantom Dragon: Rank 5 Dark Fiend/Machine/Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 2600 DEF: 1700
"That's not all, I activate Tune Rank-Up as well to go one Rank higher! Overlay!" He yelled as once again he was XYZ Summoning, "Awaken from the boundaries of the spirit, break forth all those who shackle with restricting alloys and regain your true form. XYZ Summon! Ranked Six, CyberDark Prototype Dragon!"
CyberDark Prototype Dragon: Rank 6 Dark Fiend/Machine/Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 2500 DEF: 2300
I stared at his beast as his let out a roar, the two Overlay Units circling it. Suddenly, something changed with his appearance as I saw a completely different person. His face was obscured, but there was something else about his with a strange dragon behind him. It was of pure blue and was gazing at me with another duel monster by his side. My eyes widen when I recognized the monster. How can this be-?!
"I activate CyberDark Prototype Dragon's special ability. By using one Overlay Unit, he reduces your monster's attack to zero while my monster gains that respected attack."
CyberDark Prototype Dragon: Rank 6 Dark Fiend/Machine/Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 2500 - 5400 DEF: 2300
Harmonia Peacock Dragon: Rank 5 Wind Thunder/Winged-Beast/XYZ/Effect ATK: 2900 - 0 DEF: 2600
"Battle! Now Prototype Dragon, destroy her Peacock Dragon with Haunting Virus!" His monster released four lasers aimed for my monsters immediately after getting that attack boost.
Yuto glanced over to as I remained completely calm; Niles wasn't taking out me so easily. "Pathetic… Trap Card reveal you," Draining Shield appeared as I smirked, "Thanks for the Life Points Niles! Now I will clearly have the advantage in this duel!"
Meletta: 9900
Vs.
Niles: 200
Vs.
Yuto: 2000
He growled as the attack ended and I gained those Life Points. "So sorry, but I have to keep up my reputation as the Unscathed Mockingbird you know. So, what shall you do now with those two set cards? I doubt they can harm my Peacock Dragon."
"Unscathed Mockingbird…" Niles voice trailed off, "Fine. I'll end my turn there. Don't think you've just won yet. I will get my answers soon enough."
"And with that, Harmonia Peacock Dragon regains her attack," I stated knowing that thanks to Lowell's duel with him.
CyberDark Prototype Dragon: Rank 6 Dark Fiend/Machine/Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 5400 - 2500 DEF: 2300
Harmonia Peacock Dragon: Rank 5 Wind Thunder/Winged-Beast/XYZ/Effect ATK: 0 - 2900 DEF: 2600
"We shall see about that, but I guess I humor you for one thing you should know. Someone like yourself using XYZ Summoning, would you perhaps be from LDS… or did you learn it from another place?"
"Why should I tell someone like you! As far as I'm concerned, you and that Harmonia deck shouldn't even belong here!" He pointed his finger at me.
"What is he talking about?" Yuto seemed to be confused, but I really didn't care about Niles.
"Your eyes… tell me why your eyes are just like hers!" Niles snapped before I waved it off, seeing Tanith groan.
"He would know Lowell now and recognize her eyes… great. Finish this quickly." Tanith warned me.
"Don't worry… as long as those two - correction three Lorikeets is in my Graveyard, we'll be fine. Trust me…" I then looked to Yuto, "Your move… Get on with it before I have my monster make sure you'll never be walking in tempo again."
"Meletta…" Yuto was obviously against fighting me and I couldn't blame him; suddenly facing off against an old friend that you used to know like this was the worse thing of any situation. Sadly, things had to come to this and I needed him to move on… I swear to Ra if he doesn't attack I'm just going to Street Mode and beating him on the spot.
"Make your move before I make it for you. Don't think I'm the same girl you used to know. She's long gone," His eyes widen at the sudden change to what I used to be somewhat back home; the stern motherly figure the kids say me as with my tough love, "Don't go easy or even think I can't fend for myself. If you're going to treat me as a duelist, treat me like anyone else alright?! Yuto, make you move."
I'm not sure if that got to him, but the determination in his eyes returned as he placed his hand on his deck.
"I draw! First thing's first, I overlay my level 4 The Phantom Knights of Ancient Cloaks and The Phantom Knights of Silent Boots. Cloaked in shadows and relentless in its objective. Only its objective is to destroy. I XYZ Summon Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon!"
Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon: Rank 4 Dark Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 2500 DEF: 2100
"Meletta, I don't know what's going with you…" Yuto's voice trailed off as he appeared with his monster behind him as the beast let out a roar, "But I won't lose you again like with Ruri."
"Like Ruri?" Niles asked while I tried to keep myself collected.
His eyes were wanting me to break this mask down and my performance… but I just couldn't. No matter what happens now, there is no way I could ever go back and see them smile and call out my name… Not after the truth about my existence.
"Meletta… please keep it together; we can't bear to fail here!" Devnet's remark reminded me what was at stake, so I had to forcefully close my heart out before I close my act.
"Okay… but I will need to keep my distance away from any XYZ users from Heartland afterwards…"
"I'll handle anything else involving them okay? We got your back," Tanith nodded as I returned to my act.
"I activate Dark Rebellion's ability. By using one Overlay Unit, I can halve the attack points of one monster and raise Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon's attack by that amount. The monster I choose is none other… than CyberDark Prototype Dragon!"
"Say what?!" Niles stepped back shock.
"Huh?" I was shocked by this play as the effect went into play, shocking Niles' dragon as Yuto's dragon gained a huge power boost.
Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon: Rank 4 Dark Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 2500 - 3250 DEF: 2100
CyberDark Prototype Dragon: Rank 6 Dark Fiend/Machine/Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 2500 - 1250 DEF: 2300
"Hey, you were supposed to go after that Peacock Dragon! Not my Prototype Dragon!" Niles barked at Yuto.
"I never said I was going to help you. Besides, I barely even know you," Yuto replied as he turned to me, "Meletta, this doesn't have to end like this."
"Like I could care about anything else. Now declare your attack." I looked away as I noted my necklace aura was changing as with the electrical pulse, "This aura and energy… It can't be changing into-! Tanith, Devnet! How much time do we have until it breaks?!"
"This isn't good… Devnet, get a reading now!" Tanith looked back over to me.
"...The energy… You need to Yuto to end this now before it releases another pulse!" Devnet cried out.
"Now… I attack Harmonia Peacock Dragon with Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon!" His dragon cried out as it flew towards mine ready to destroy it.
"Sorry, but you're out of luck!" I snapped as I turned to them trying to maintain control and not pay attention to my necklace, "I activate Harmonia Bell-Kick Lorikeet's ability from the Graveyard. Since this is during the Battle Phase, I can banish that monster from my Graveyard to activate a Spell or Trap from my Graveyard! The card I'm using is none other than Symphony's Wake, so prepare to feel the wrath of the whole flock Yuto since this trap also works when any opponent attacks my monster and not just effects!"
Meletta: 9900
Vs.
Niles: 200
Vs.
Yuto: 1200
"You won't defeat me that easily and now you see why? Try and attack again if you can. I dare you."
Yuto got up from the ground as he recovered from the trap's effect. He didn't verbally say it, but I knew he had ended his turn and left things to me.
Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon: Rank 4 Dark Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 3750 - 2500 DEF: 2100
CyberDark Prototype Dragon: Rank 6 Dark Fiend/Machine/Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 1250 - 2500 DEF: 2300
"Fine, then I will finish this. Draw!" I drew the last card I needed from my deck and seeing it shimmer, I knew this was it. Now or never! "I activate the Spell Harmonious Finale! Now, you will feel the wrath of my Peacock Dragon and understand for you both, things shall return to a silent night for the two of you. Harmonious Finale allows my Harmonia monster to access the Graveyard and gain 300 ATK and DEF for every monster in there."
"The Graveyard, but that's only like… four monsters for you," Niles pointed out.
"That's what a simple-minded fool like yourself believe, but this card doesn't just say from mine… this comes from All our Graveyards!" I pointed just as my dragon cried out, absorbing all the power from the Graveyards of us currently.
"Wait, so that would mean," Yuto began.
"Yep, prepare to see the true power of my Harmonia Peacock Dragon at her fullest!"
Harmonia Peacock Dragon: Rank 5 Wind Thunder/Winged-Beast/XYZ/Effect ATK: 2900 - 5900 DEF: 2600
"And the best part is boys, is that she can directly attack you both just as long as I banish all my spell and traps from my Graveyard. Now, Harmonia Peacock Dragon, let's end this now! Orchestral Fanning Assault!"
Harmonia Peacock Dragon let out a cry as the feathers of the beast turned into shark metal darts before flying towards both of their dragons. The dragons were ready to defend before they phased right through them and towards their duelists. Before the hits could land, a bright burst of energy shot out from my necklace, causing me to cover my eyes from the bright light and shut my eyes tight. Voices of both Niles and Yuto faded away before I was finally able to open my eyes… only to find me in front of an apartment complex by a park. Pulling out the set of keys, it looked to me that this was the place, except that we had teleported just as the duel had ended.
"Oh come on! I was so close to winning against those two!" I groaned before looking at the entrance to the complex, "Guess that's undecided as of now."
"We should get inside and hand things over to Lowell," Devnet's voice echoed, "She's going to wake up shortly and we need to make sure neither of them finds us."
"Got it. Now… what room is she booked in again?"
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"Next time on Yugioh Arc V Dimension Zero…" Lowell's voice trailed off.
"I have no idea what's going on, but something strange is going here!" Lowell continues as it shows her with her duel disk out running from something, "I mean, how am I supposed to even talk my way out of this one?!"
"Even since the whole Dark Synchro Incident, I've found myself unable to pick up that deck again or even Synchro Summon again. Now I've put my friends in danger and I just can't… They don't deserve this at all!" She then appears with a photo in her hands of Ayu, Futoshi and Tatsuya in front of a duelist as she struggles to hold back tears.
"I told you already; I'm not going to summon that way for you!" She yelled as it transitions to a duel within a reflective maze.
"Lowell! Don't give up just yet!" Yuya's voice chimes in as Lowell gasps as Yuya appears outside the Action Field.
"What can I do? I'm no good of a duelist and there is no way I can even look at Yuya and the others again." It switches to Lowell's gaze down while Ayu, Futoshi, Tatsuya and Yuya look over to her as with the mysterious duelist.
"Find out next time in Chapter 10/Episode 9 Part 1 of Yugioh Arc V Dimension Zero: The Turmoil of Dark Synchros" The Lowell cried out.
Preview of Episode Titles (Doesn't apply to the Number of Chapters):
Episode 9: The Turmoil of Dark Synchros
Episode 10: You Show Second Chances and Regrets
Episode 11: Yuya vs Lowell: Battle of Summons