"Ugh, I swear if that idiot gets himself caught I'm going to burn this city to the ground." Tanith cursed under her breath as she ran. "And this time, my flames will be taking lives and not just destroy supplies. Those docks are sure going to a spectacle in my duel."
Stopping by one of the warehouses, she opened her Duel Disk and looked at the direction. According to her device, he should be here. Yet no sign of a duel was going on. There wasn't any way in her mind that the duel had ended. Not after what she heard. The location couldn't have possibly concealed a duel of that caliber. Her disk shut a few moments after Ruby emerged from a glow originating from her waist.
"Ruby, do you have any ideas on where he could be?" The Duel Spirit stared blankly at her before the tail gem began to light up for a few moments.
Red glow fading away, the spirit looking up before jumping back on Tanith's shoulder. Then the spirit sighed.
"I should have guessed as much…" She then started walking towards an open area. "Now, how about we see what that idiot is up to, shall we?"
The duelist would have stepped forward if not for the voices approaching her location. Taking a step back, she hid by some crates as the mumbles of a conversation slowly shifted into words. Strung along by a duo seemingly unaware of her presences.
"...And so long story short, Akaba is going to want the truth from both of us," Kazama sighed as he was finishing texting somebody. "Not exactly keen on having to explain our dynamic and how knowing this shit is going to burden him more than the current Lancer's project. But, I rather not deal with getting my ass handed to me by the D/D deck of his. That's the main reason why I called you out so late and not just for the strange disturbance or catching the Obsidian bird."
"Uh huh. So once we drop the bombshell over his little head, how are you not expecting him to try and kick us out of here immediately?" Niles inquired, besides the Dinomist user. "Last time I recall, you nearly got your head on a stake and I got banished from my home. What makes you think a sixteen-year-old is going to treat us any better?"
Kazama stopped. "Wait, that dude's sixteen? He looks about as old as Seto Kaiba."
"Who is technically eighteen years old in one place compared to originally being sixteen in another."
"How the fuck do you do this shit? You're not even from this place at all." Niles grumbled as Kazama's outburst.
"I did my research with what I got on from the Vestige. Surprised you didn't have that in your memory bank."
"You are so lucky we're no longer enemies Niles."
"Ditto, Kazama."
The two had stopped nearby where Tanith lay in hiding, Ruby peaking as well while collecting all that was said between those two. She was kneeling at that point for a better position to get a headstart for running or confronting them.
"Niles and Kazama… so you must be the ones that were in that duel." She noted, her mind flashing back to the duel that happened earlier that day. "Ruby, they could be the tickets we need to get to her. If I can just get him back, we can duel these two and-!"
"Blue-Eyes end this duel at once, attack him directly! Burst Stream of Destruction!" A male voice yelled out.
She paused, attached snatched away as from a warehouse nearby, the wall exploded and a duelist was sent flying out and into another building, collapsing and possibly passing out from the impact. No one could move as a duelist wearing a strange mask over his face went over to the defeated duelist, Blue-Eyes gone for the time being.
"Now, time to put a rat like you in your place," He said as he raised his duel disk up.
Niles wasn't able to react in time, but Kazama did as he activated his duel disk to swing at the masked duelist. The other duelist was quick to sense the attack and quickly blocked the attack without hesitating for a split second. The XYZ duelist followed his partner and joined, turning his disk on and standing in front of the unconscious duelist. Tanith would have moved, but seeing the defeated duelist's face, her eyes widen. She cursed under her breath.
"Hm? What do we have here? Two duelists, who are so ignorant that they wish to suffer the same fate as the previous duelist?" He asked them, almost amused, "Now that's a new one."
"Who the hell are you? Why the fuck are you here?" Kazama asked, more defensive than Niles when it came to this confrontation.
"I don't see any reason to tell any filth like yourself my name. Wastes too much of my breath." He seemed to notice something, pausing for a few moments. "Wait, you both… share the same face, do you not?"
"Don't see a reason why to answer your bullshit question." Niles hissed. "But I won't allow you to get any further with whatever you've got planned tonight."
"Oh really? What makes you think you've got a chance at stopping me?"
"He can't stop you alone, but we can defeat you together," Kazama replied, "And sad to say, but your shit ends here. You will be defeated by us tonight."
"I'd like to see you both try. Go ahead and challenge me to a duel together; I'll take you both down without any need for some so-called assistance." The masked duelist's disk began to emit something strange.
"Fine, let's do this!"
"Duel!" The trio yelled out.
Kazama: 4000
Niles: 4000
Vs
Blue-Eyes Duelist: 4000
"Allow me to make the first move! I summon Dinomist Stegosaur and set one card. I end my turn," Kazama made his first move quick as the mechanical dinosaur appeared on the field.
Dinomist Stegosaur: Level 4 WATER Machine/Pendulum/Effect ATK: 1600 DEF: 1800
"Alright, then it's my turn. I first activate the Spell Dragon's Shrine to send two "Blue-Eyes" from my deck to the Graveyard. I then Special Summon Hieroglyphic Dragon of Tfeni since you control at least one monster on your field while I have none. Afterward, I summon Maiden with Eyes of Blue in Attack Mode. I'll end my turn there."
Hieroglyphic Dragon of Tfeni: Level 6 LIGHT Dragon/Effect ATK: 2100 DEF: 1400
Maiden with Eyes of Blue: Level 1 LIGHT Spellcaster/Tuner/Effect ATK: 0 DEF: 0
"Fine, it's my turn! I first summon Phantomfeit Gyp from my hand." The dark misty monster appeared on the field, eyes glowing. "Phantomfeit monsters can target 1 monster on the field and copy their ATK and DEF. I choose to copy Dinomist Stegosaur's stats."
Phantomfeit Gyp: Level 4 DARK Fiend/Effect ATK: ? - 1600 DEF: ? - 1800
"A Phantomfeit monster? How intriguing." The Blue-Eyes Duelist snickered. "I wasn't aware I'd be taking down Vestige like you two."
"But you won't be. Not on our watch. From my hand I play the Spell Phantomfeit Impressionist! By sending a Phantomfeit monster from my Deck to the Graveyard, I can Special Summon one Phantomfeit monster from my hand. I send Phantomfeit Mirror to my Graveyard to Special Summon Phantomfeit Replica to the field. That monster will also copy Dinomist Stegasaur's stats."
Phantomfeit Replica: Level 4 DARK Fiend/Effect ATK: ? - 1600 DEF: ? - 1800
"Going for that combo already?" Kazama asked his partner.
"I can't hold back here. I build the Overlay Network with both my Level 4 Phantomfeit monsters. By your ever-adapting presence, you rise up to destroy your foes that slay your allies. Take upon a form to strike them down. XYZ Summon! Rank 4 Phantomfeit Ectype Drake!" Niles chanted as a blue pillar shot out from the vortex.
Phantomfeit Ectype Drake: Rank 4 DARK Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 2300 DEF: 1600
"Battle! Phantomfeit Ectype Drake, attack his Maiden with Eyes of Blue! Electrocution Wrath!"
"Seems like you've forgotten about something; I activate Maiden with Eyes of Blue's effect. Not only does your attack get negated and she goes into defense position, but I can Special Summon 1 "Blue-Eyes" monster from my hand, deck or Graveyard. Since I used Dragon's Shrine earlier, say hello to my servant from the Graveyard, Blue-Eyes White Dragon arise!" The masked duelist raised his hand as from the ground came the legendary Blue-Eyes White Dragon.
Blue-Eyes White Dragon: Level 8 LIGHT Dragon ATK: 3000 DEF: 2500
"Oh come on! He now has two strong monsters on his field." Kazama complained.
"Well, I can't just attack you now but I can do this. Kazama, time to make your move. I assume that you can wipe his field clear of his monsters?" Niles asked the Dinomist duelist, who only cracked his knuckles in response.
"No problem. I can take these monsters down no problem. Just promise me that you'll make sure he can't get his precious Blue-Eyes back to the field."
"Got your back."
"It's my turn your bastard, so get your ass ready for a whooping! Using Scale 3 Dinomist Ceratops and Scale 6 Dinomist Brachion, I set the Pendulum Scale!" The two Dinomist entered his Pendulum Scales, "Now, with my level 4 and 5 Dinomist can join the fray, so let us begin! Come forth Dinomist Rex and Dinomist Spinos!"
Dinomist Rex: Level 5 WATER Machine/Pendulum/Effect ATK: 2400 DEF: 2000
Dinomist Spinos: Level 5 WATER Machine/Pendulum/Effect ATK: 2500 DEF: 1800
"Now, how about I kick your ass? Dinomist Rex, destroy his bitch with Eyes of Blue with Steam Jaws!" Dinomist Rex charged at Maiden before closing their jaws around the defense position monster.
"Next, Dinomist Spinos, destroy Hieroglyphic Dragon of Tfeni! Primal Rampage!" The second Dinomist destroyed the second monster on the Blue-Eyes side of the field.
"Now I play the Level Reduction XYZ Rank-Down! I can XYZ Summon a monster from my Deck with one less Material if the monsters on my Level are one level higher than that monster's rank. So I'll be using both Dinomist Spinos and Dinomist Rex to construct the Overlay Network. Hunter of the night, let your jaws tear through your opponents as we reclaim your territory! XYZ Summon! Let's go! Dinomist Prototype Ciraptor!"
Dinomist Prototype Ciraptor: Rank 4 WATER Machine/Ritual/Pendulum/Effect ATK: 2200 DEF: 2000
"Ciraptor's effect activates! This monster gains 300 ATK for every 'Dinomist' card currently on the field." The monster begins to glow as the effect activated.
Dinomist Prototype Ciraptor: Rank 4 WATER Machine/Ritual/Pendulum/Effect ATK: 2200 - 2600 DEF: 2000
"Prototype Ciraptor…" Niles flinched a bit, seeing the monster before it appeared Kazama ended his turn.
"Hah! Weren't expecting this did you bastard? Let's see if you can take us down with this on our field. I'll my turn here."
"...You really think you can stop me, well fine. Go ahead and believe that because I've just got what I needed," The masked duelist smirked looking at the card he drew, "By sending my other two Blue-Eyes White Dragons to the Graveyard, I can Fusion Summon a monster from my Extra Deck to join the field."
"The fuck is he trying to Fusion Summon?" Kazama asked.
"With blue eyes who pierce your armored foes and the strength beyond the words of myth, I call upon you, my servant to heed your master. Fusion Summon! Level 10 Blue-Eyes Twin Burst Dragon!" The two Blue-Eyes head let out a huge roar as they appeared above the battlefield.
Blue-Eyes Twin Burst Dragon: Level 10 LIGHT Dragon/Fusion/Effect ATK: 3000 DEF: 2500
"Fuck, that's a huge fucking dragon," Niles cursed under his breath.
"Now, since my Twin Burst Dragon can make two attacks during Battle Phase… well, how about I show you both just what I mean. Battle! Blue-Eyes White Dragon, attack Phantomfeit Ectype Drake! Burst Stream of Destruction!"
"Not on my watch. I activate one of Ciraptor's effects! By detaching one Overlay Units your monster loses 1000 ATK." Kazama defended his partner.
Blue-Eyes Twin Burst Dragon: Level 10 LIGHT Dragon/Fusion/Effect ATK: 3000 - 2000 DEF: 2500
"And that means your dragon is going bye-bye sucker!" Kazama's expression soon changed as both monsters vanished in a cloud of smoke. "What!?"
The masked Duelist chuckled. "How foolish of you to think my monster would fall at such a battle. Blue-Eyes Twin Burst Dragon banishes a monster that it couldn't destroy by battle. Even when it battles it."
"You sure that's a thing?"
"End of Battle Step ruling."
"Even if you took damage?" Niles felt this was off, even for this Duelist.
"It doesn't matter to how the bloodsports of this Duel will be. I'm one step closer to my plan every move we make."
Kazama: 4000
Niles: 4000
Vs
Blue-Eyes Duelist: 4000 - 3700
"I'll just place the last card in my hand face down. Your move." The Blue-Eyes duelist ended there, seeing no other plays to go for. "Show me just how powerful these so-called Pendulums can be."
"Fine, now it's my-!" Niles was about to draw before he stopped, sensing something nearby. "Are you fucking kidding me-?!"
He cut himself off as the three quickly dodged an attack from a duel monster. Niles had a bit of trouble landed, but managed to shake off the shock of pain as it faded and got up, seeing another duelist there with an XYZ monster currently out. Kazama cursed as he wiped something off of his cheek and the Blue-Eyes duelist didn't seem to shake by the sudden attack.
"Mind if I join in this battle of yours?" The duelist was in the shadows, but Niles recognized who it was by the Winged-Beast XYZ alone.
"...It can't be-! Shun?!" Niles was surprised when the Raidraptor duelist exited the shadows, followed by his signature monster with two cards in his hand.
"Well look who it is. The backstabbing traitor." Shun was not amused to see the XYZ duelist.
"Backstabbing traitor?" Kazama was rightfully confused.
"It's a long story, but let's just say I've got some dirty laundry with Shun." Niles glanced over at his tag partner.
"I see…" Kazama nodded.
"Actually… that score has to be settled between me and the Fusion Duelist. I have no time dealing with either or you." Shun scoffed at them.
"Excuse me, do you want an ass-kicking that badly? If you want to duel him, then join the Battle Royale with us! Unless you're a chicken instead of some sort of bird of prey." Niles knew Kazama was treading into dangerous waters by saying that, but it seemed like the other XYZ duelist was going to take the offer.
"Fine. But don't expect to even stand a chance at winning." His monster faded away as he got five cards into his hand after a deck shuffle.
[Intrusion Penalty: 2000 Life Points.] Shun didn't even flinch.
Kazama: 4000
Niles: 4000
Vs
Blue-Eyes Duelist: 4000 - 3700
Vs
Shun: 4000 - 2000
"I first summon Raidraptor Vanishing Lanius to the field. Since normal summoned Raidraptor Vanishing Lanius to the field, its effect allows me to Special Summon another Raidraptor Vanishing Lanius from my hand. Once again, my second Raidraptor Vanishing Lanius effect activates and I Special Summon my third Raidraptor Vanishing Lanius!"
(x3) Raidraptor Vanishing Lanius: Level 4 DARK Winged Beast/Effect ATK: 1300 DEF: 1600
"Now, I overlay my three level four Vanishing Lanius to build the Overlay Network. Obscured falcon! Raise your sharpened talons in front of adversity, spread your wings of rebellion! XYZ Summon! Appear! Rank 4! Raidraptor - Rise Falcon!"
Raidraptor - Rise Falcon: Rank 4 DARK Winged Beast/XYZ/Effect ATK: 100 DEF: 2000
"Rise Falcon…" Niles voice trailed off, "As I'd expect."
"100 attack, how do you expect yourself to defeat my monster with kind of monster?" The Blue-Eyes duelist asked.
"I activate Raidraptor - Rise Falcon's effect. By using one Overlay Unit, my monsters attack equal to all my opponent's Special Summoned monsters." The monster then became encased in a fire after gaining attack.
Raidraptor - Rise Falcon: Rank 4 DARK Winged Beast/XYZ/Effect ATK: 100 - 5000 DEF: 2000
"5000 attack?!" Kazama was taken aback by the jump in power.
"Battle! GO! Raidraptor - Rise Falcon! Brave Claw Revolution!" Shun pointed at his opponents.
"Ugh, I really don't want to deal with this right now. I activate one of my Phantomfeit's ability: I detach the XYZ Material of Mirror to negate a monster's attack." Niles explained while protecting himself.
"And I'm using Dinomist Ceratops Pendulum Effect to prevent my monster from being destroyed." Kazama watched the monster vanished from the field, still taking damage.
"Unfortunately you miscalculated one thing; your monster can only attack Special Summoned monsters." The Blue-Eyes Duelist remained unharmed. "Better luck next time."
Kazama: 4000 - 2400
Niles: 4000
Vs
Blue-Eyes Duelist: 3700
Vs
Shun: 4000 - 2000
Niles finished off, seeing the Raidraptor duelist angered by this, "So about before Kurosaki… how about you don't rely on your original tactics and lighten up a bit? We're not fighting for our lives here."
"I place two cards face-down and end my turn. At this time, Raidraptor - Rise Falcon's attack returns to normal."
Raidraptor - Rise Falcon: Rank 4 DARK Winged Beast/XYZ/Effect ATK: 5000 - 100 DEF: 2000
"Kazama, are you still hanging in there?" Niles asked and getting the response, in the form of Kazama giving him the finger, "Figures."
Kazama cursed, coughing some more, "Crap, that felt too real for it to be fake."
"Well, that's how Kurosaki duels after all. Bitter and full of vengeance," Niles drew his card and looked at his hand holding the three cards, "He hasn't even changed a bit."
"I know this is a really bad time to ask, but why is Shun so… you know, hell-bent on fighting our opponent and possibly you? Better yet, why does he call you a traitor?" Kazama knew it a bad time to ask, but he had to know.
"It goes back to before I came here. And I rather not talk about that. I've buried my past and there is no chance I'm bringing the dead back." Niles then made his move, "I activate the Spell Vengeful Phantomfeit Rank-Up! By banishing at least three monsters from my Graveyard, this allows me to bring back my Phantomfeit Ectype Drake and use it to Overlay into a brand new monster that is two Ranks higher. So, I bring my Rank 4 Ghost-Wired Wyvern and I overlay him to build the Overlay Network. 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, Phantomfeit Prototype Dragon!"
Phantomfeit Prototype Dragon: Rank 6 DARK Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 1000 DEF: 1000
"Phantomfeit Prototype Dragon ability activates: it gains 1000 ATK for every Overlay Unit it has. This includes the newly attached Vengeful Phantomfeit Rank-Up." Niles explained as an aura surrounded the monster.
Phantomfeit Prototype Dragon: Rank 6 DARK Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 1000 - 3000 DEF: 1000
"So that's your ace…" The masked duelist made note, "Well if you're still using that, you are quite terrible at keeping secrets… aren't you?"
"I'm not wasting any more of my time with this duel or with you. After everything you've done, do you expect me to fall for that again?! After everything that happened last time, how can you expect to be compliant!? You're the one… you're the one that has damned my whole life! That's why… That's why I threw everything away and I will even throw my life away again too... After what you've done… I will never forgive you! And I'll show you just what I mean! Battle! I attack you directly!"
Kazama: 2400
Niles: 4000
Vs
Blue-Eyes Duelist: 3700 - 700
Vs
Shun: 2000
"...That is quite a pity. I would have honestly loved if it was you to just speak the truth." He chuckled, emerging nearly unharmed. "But alas, it seems you want to remain in the fantasy world and avoid reality. Makes it all the more of a delight to finally pull the curtain from your eyes."
"What… is this guy talking about?" Kazama muttered under his breath, afraid to ask with how pissed off Niles looked.
"I played my Trap - Dragonic Graveyard. Not only does this ends your turn, but it allows me to Special Summon 1 Dragon-Type Monster from my Graveyard for every monster opposing me with an additional one if my LP is below 1000 LP. Since there are three such monsters, I Special Summon my all three of my Blue-Eyes White Dragons and Hieroglyphic Dragon of Tfeni!" The Blue-Eyes duelist proclaimed as his dragons emerged from the ground, letting out a roar.
(x3) Blue-Eyes White Dragon: Lvl 8 LIGHT Dragon ATK: 3000 DEF: 2500
Hieroglyphic Dragon of Tfeni: Lvl 6 LIGHT Dragon/Effect ATK: 2100 DEF: 1400
"Just what is he planning to do with those dragons?" Kazama asked as his Number returned to him.
"Well, you will all see, for I shall end all three of you here!" His new card was in his hand as he grinned, "Perfect… now watch as all hope you once had to be destroyed. I activate the Spell Cursed-Blood Offering. By tributing my Hieroglyphic Dragon of Tfeni, I can make all my other Blue-Eyes monster share the same level till the Endphase. So now, my three Blue-Eyes White Dragons become the same level - and I choose Level 10 with the condition I can Special Summon once for the rest of the turn!"
"Why kind of condition is that?" Kazama was perplexed by this Spell card - especially since the Tfeni was consumed and seemingly was dragged down into a pit of blood.
(x3) Blue-Eyes White Dragon: Level 8 - 10 LIGHT Dragon ATK: 3000 DEF: 2500
"...Finally, this is where this ends. I Overlay all three of my Level 10 Blue-Eyes White Dragons to build the Overlay Network. With Eyes of Midnight Blue and Darker Scales of Eternal Snow, Reign Supreme and rain the blood of all who oppose you. Fan your Wings of Demise and Obey my call! XYZ Summon! Rank 10! Midnight Blue-Eyes Prototype Dragon!" From his monster came out a large cry and Niles couldn't help but grab his left arm as pain shot from there.
The dragon appeared, sharing three heads of the legendary Blue-Eyes White Dragon, the other two replacing arms of the dragon. Unlike any other Blue-Eyes, the once pure white scales of the dragon were down darkened ones that molded into one another. Four shining wings were on the back, fanning out revealing the sharp edges of metal plating as if to armor the dragon. The bottom portion of the monster only merged into the spiked metal tail that was glowing at the end, flicking and sounding like a rattle. Lining its body were glowing red markings that melted into its eyes. Niles could hold back the pain and instinct trying to take control of him, but he couldn't stop his dragon from letting out its roar against the opposing XYZ Dragon. Kazama even winced in pain, clutching his chest as his monster hissed at the new XYZ Monster on the field.
Midnight Blue-Eyes Prototype Dragon: Rank 10 LIGHT Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 3500 DEF: 3000
"What the - this feeling?" Kazama was shocked and Shun was speechless seeing the XYZ dragon entering the field.
"At this moment, Midnight Blue's effect is activated. By consuming one Overlay Unit, he can banish one monster in the Graveyard and that will be none other than Blue-Eyes Twin-Burst Dragon!" The Blue-Eyes duelist smirked, "Now, Midnight Blue-Eyes Prototype Dragon, Silver Absorption!"
"What?" Shun gasped.
"You've got be kidding me!" Kazama wasn't even sure how to process what was going on.
"Now here's the real kicker… while with this effect in play, I cannot declare battle any of your monsters… but I'm able to declare a direct attack towards all of you for every Special Summoned monster you control!" His dragon growled while everyone else but Niles and the attacking duelist was caught off guard. "Time to end your lives! Midnight Blue-Eyes Prototype Dragon, Expulsion Blast of Destruction!"
His monster began to snarl, charging up his attack. Ruby vanished as she looked to the unconscious duelist and then back to the ongoing duel. Biting her lip, she activated her Duelist Disk before looking at the worn out deck. She shook her head before getting the one from the more well-kept holster. It was now or never. The attack released towards the trio of Duelists, sending them flying with the force of impact.
Kazama: 2400 - 0
Niles: 4000 - 500
Vs
Blue-Eyes Duelist: 700
Vs
Shun: 2000 - 0
Dust settling, the Blue-Eyes monster let out its cry. Triumph over its foes, it left behind very real damage. One of the opposing three monsters remained, growling at the other three-headed dragon. Niles struggled to get up, the pain still lingering in his nerves. The other Duelist still awake chuckled, strolling over to the other conscious Duelist.
"Now, how about I deal with you first? You surely holding up better than the other two." The Blue-Eyes Duelist grabbed Niles by the throat. "Then I can deal with those other two. Wouldn't then to know your nasty little secret do you?"
Niles fought back but was clearly weaker than the other male. Pressure tighten, the Phantomfeit Duelist knew he'd pass out if he couldn't break free soon. It felt like something was clawing into him. Taring his strength away bit by bit. The Blue-Eyes Duelist held him in a death grip, unrelenting even as both dragons clashed in the background. Focusing fading, Niles thought this was to be the end.
Until a bright ball of flame was flung their way. The death grip finally relinquishing his link to survival and dropping him to the ground. Heaving, the world was finally no longer fading thanks to the nearby burning ball that began to fade away.
"You!" The Blue-Eyes Duelist was shocked seeing Tanith jump down, one of her hands having flames that begun to die down.
"I won't allow you to proceed. If you wish to make another move, then you must prove yourselves by facing my flames!" She pointed, a strange aura was emitted from her Duel Disk. "Prepare yourself!"
Kazama: 2400 - 0
Niles: 4000 - 500
Vs
Blue-Eyes Duelist: 700
Vs
Shun: 2000 - 0
Vs
Tanith: 4000 - 2000
"Oh, how I miss tasting some sweet pain. Perhaps this can suffice as well. I activate the Field Spell Serfernus Pit. I reduce my LP to 1000 and my opponent gains LP equal to what I lost." Tanith explained as a ring of fire surrounded them.
Kazama: 0
Niles: 500
Vs
Blue-Eyes Duelist: 700 - 1700
Vs
Shun: 0
Vs
Tanith: 2000 - 1000
"I activate the Spell Unexpected Dai. With this I Special Summon Serfernus Garter from my Deck." From the ground, a small burning snake emerged from the ground, its flames and eyes being orange as its fire licked the air.
Serfernus Garter: Level 1 FIRE Reptile ATK: 200 DEF: 300
"Now by tributing Serfernus Garter, I can Special Summon Serfernus Copperhead from my hand. And when this monster is Special Summon I can Special Summon another Serfernus Monster from my Deck. So come forth Serfernus Ball Python." From the one snake vanishing into flames came two other flaming serpentines. One with brown flames and one with more golden flames.
Serfernus Copperhead: Level 6 FIRE Reptile/Effect ATK: 2400 DEF: 1000
Serfernus Ball Python: Level 3 FIRE Reptile ATK: 1000 DEF: 200
"So, you managed to tribute a Normal Monster to Special Summon one Effect Monster and another Normal Monster. What good will that do against my own monster?" The Blue-Eyes Monster growled while behind its master.
"Why don't I show how a pompous asshole a Vestige like you? I play the Spell Serfernus Shedding from my hand to fuse both Serfernus Copperhead and Serfernus Ball Python on my field. The poison of the Eternal Flame, I gift to you these two servants to you can gain form once again. Bring forth one of your most honorable and ruthless servants. Fusion Summon! Be born anew Serfernus Boomslang!" Tanith chanted as both her monsters begun to converge.
Raising both her hands, she clasped them down as both monsters were fused into one. An aura grew ever so stronger around her. The Serfernus Monster slowly growing a molten shell before the reptile burst forth by unleashing a stream of green flames. From the shell slithered out the Fusion Monster with green flames, bright and burning anything it dared to touch. Linings its sides were black and blue obsidian on its form. While quite thinner than the previous two snakes, it was longer in comparison as were its slitted pupils within piercing blue eyes.
Serfernus Boomslang: Level 5 FIRE Reptile/Fusion/Effect ATK: 2200 DEF: 800
LDS, Miami City, 3rd P.O.V.
"What is this!?" A person working was surprised, seeing the readings on their monitor.
"Something wrong?" A higher-up seemed to ask of the person working by a computer monitor.
"S-Sir, there are readings of a powerful Fusion Summon being produced in sector D-21! This is in the same area as the XYZ Summoning and Fusion Summoning from earlier." They replied, showing it on screen. "What should we do?"
"Start recording the data with anything else you can gather and alert all agents. We need to get there quickly before they have a chance to get away." The higher up left the subordinate before turning to another. "You! Inform Mr. Akaba of this development immediately. We cannot lose them here!"
Docks, Miami City, 3rd P.O.V.
"Is this your Fusion monster?" The opposing duelist seemed to chuckle. "That thing cannot even scratch my monsters."
"Perhaps… but who said I needed to do just that?" Tanith licked her lips. "This is the start of what my Deck is capable of! When my LP are at 1000 or below, I can Special Summon Serfernus Viper to the field! When this is Special Summoned, I can conduct a Fusion Summon using a monster I control and a monster in your Graveyard. They'll be both banished of course! I'll be taking that Blue-Eyes White Dragon thank you very much."
"Say what!?" His eyes widen as her monster dug into the ground.
"Now here comes one of my favorites! The body of a mighty serpentine, combine your power with the venom and skills of your allies to become the crowned ruler of them all! Time to go! Fusion Summon! Level 10! Serfernus King Cobra!" Bursting from behind Tanith came the large serpentine. Larger form than even the Boomslang, its flames were a burning red that stretched its own form. The scales appeared golden as the eyes of the beast were purple in hue. Three eyes appeared, two on either side of the head and one up upon the skull. The third eye is a blue-purple hue where the split was wider than the rest.
Serfernus King Cobra: Level 10 FIRE Reptile/Fusion/Effect ATK: 3000 DEF: 2500
"Serfernus King Cobra is my true Fusion Monster and its about to take down your mighty Blue Eyes. And I'll take you down with just this one move. I activate Serfernus Boomslang's ability! First, I destroy this monster if it has lower defense than a monster my opponent controls and we both take 1000 damage because of it. Due to Midnight Blue-Eyes Prototype Dragon possessing 3000 DEF compared my Boomslang's 800 DEF, prepare yourself." Tanith smirked just before her monster exploded into bright green flames.
Kazama: 0
Niles: 500
Vs
Blue-Eyes Duelist: 1700 - 700
Vs
Shun: 0
Vs
Tanith: 1000
"Wait… you didn't take any damage?" Niles gasped, getting up as his monster lingered on the battlefield. Getting the strength to finally not watch from the sidelines.
"Serfernus Pit's effect. As long as my LP are 1000 or below, I cannot take any battle or effect damage as long as I control a Serfernus monster." She explained before snapping her fingers, sparking a tiny flame to manifest. "This also banishes all monsters in the Graveyard… for every player. And I can increase one Serfernus monster's ATK by the number of banished monsters times a hundred. So… by calculations that would be…"
Before she could continue any further, Serfernus King Cobra hissed and suddenly unleashed a burning attack aimed outside of the battlefield. Crashing towards an alleyway, the conscious Duelists were shocked to hear voices that were outsiders. Not unlike the ones from those awakening from earlier. Midnight Blue-Eyes Prototype Dragon and Phantomfeit Prototype Dragon growled before unleashing their own respective attacks.
"Damn it! They're onto us." She cursed, running to the awakening friend before turning back. "This isn't over."
Tanith snapped her fingers and pointed at the fire, which began to grow and form a barrier. Then she darted with her unconscious ally.
"Hey, you feeling any better?" Tanith asked her friend, sitting down by the coat as he began to stir awake.
"...Huh... who...?! Tanith?" He seemed still a bit dazed as she sighed.
"Rest yourself. That was quite a beating you took." She reached over and grabbed a bowl full of water, one hand beginning to soak a cloth. "You're fortunate to not have any major injuries. I can only do so much without resources."
"Heh, thanks. I can never seem to repay you." He forced a laugh before wincing in pain. Then he noticed Ruby appearing, jumping down and tilting its head. "Nice seeing you alive and well Ruby."
The monster chirped in reply, making the two duelists smile. Getting up, the white-haired duelist handed over the cloth. He smiled, taking it and placing it over his forehead before laying down completely. Ruby sat on the edge of the cot, by his feet. Tanith meanwhile pulled out a card from a deck, revealing it to be faintly surrounded by a red hue.
"We don't have much time left; they already know we are here." He stated after what seemed to be minutes of silence. "And I can't bear to endanger anyone more than I already had. Not after what happened before. So many are suffering because of me."
"I know, but right now you need to recover. Rest now." She placed the card back. "You've pushed yourself enough today."
Blue-Eyes Duelist Fan Cards
Dragonic Graveyard
Normal Trap
Special Summoned as many Dragon-Types are possible for every 1000 LP you lost plus one. You can only use "Dragonic Graveyard" once per turn.
Cursed Blood Offering
Normal Spell
Tribute 1 monster you control; all other monsters you control share the same Level of your choosing until the End Phase. You can only use "Cursed Blood Offering" once per turn.
Midnight Blue-Eyes Prototype Dragon
Rank 10 Attribute LIGHT
Dragon/XYZ/Effect
ATK: 3500 DEF: 3000
Unaffected by other card effects. Once per turn: You can detach between 1 to 3 XYZ material(s) from this card, then activate 1 of these effects depending on how many XYZ Materials you removed. You can only use an effect of "Midnight Blue-Eyes Prototype Dragon" once per turn.
1 XYZ Material: Banish 1 Dragon-Type monster in your Graveyard; this card can directly attack your opponent for each Special Summoned monster they control. No other monsters you control can declare an attack and this card cannot attack any of your opponent's monsters.
2 XYZ Materials: All face-up monsters your opponent controls have ATK and DEF reduced to 0 and your monsters inflict double-piercing damage. This monster cannot attack the turn this effect is activated. 3 XYZ Materials: Banish all cards on the field except for this card. Your opponent cannot activate any monsters or card effects in response to this effect. If this monster attacks your opponent directly and inflicts any damage: you win the duel.
Niles Fan Cards
Phantomfeit Gyp
Level 4 Attribute DARK
Fiend/Effect
ATK: ? DEF: ?
When this card is Summoned: Target 1 monster your opponent controls; this card's ATK and DEF becomes equal to half of that monster's original ATK and DEF if that monster is Level 5/Rank 5 or higher. Otherwise, this card's ATK and DEF becomes equal to that monster's original ATK and DEF. This monster cannot attack the turn that it is summoned. n "Phantomfiet" XYZ Monster that has this monster as XYZ Material gains this effect:
As long as this XYZ Material is attached to the monster, this card is unaffected by Trap Cards.
Phantomfeit Replica
Level 4 Attribute DARK
Fiend/Effect
ATK: ? DEF: ?
When this card is Summoned: Target 1 monster your opponent controls; this card's ATK and DEF becomes equal to half of that monster's original ATK and DEF if that monster is Level 5/Rank 5 or higher. Otherwise, this card's ATK and DEF becomes equal to that monster's original ATK and DEF. This monster cannot attack the turn that it is summoned. A "Phantomfiet" XYZ Monster that has this monster as XYZ Material gains this effect:
Once per turn, when your opponent's Special Summon monster has its ATK or DEF changed: Detach one XYZ Material and negate that monster's effect and if you do, this monster cannot be destroyed by battle or card effects this turn.
Vengeful Phantomfeit Rank-Up
Normal Spell
Banish 3 monsters in your Graveyard and target 1 XYZ monster currently banished or in your Graveyard: Special Summon that target. Immediately afterward, Special Summon 1 XYZ monster that is two Ranks higher than this monster using the equipped monster and then equip this card to the monster. You can only activate the effect of 'Vengeful Phantomfeit Rank-Up' once per turn.
Tanith Fan Cards
Serfernus Pit
Field Spell
You must reduce your LP to 1000 LP to activate this card and your opponent gains LP equal to the amount you lost. While this card is face-up on the field, you take no battle or effect damage as long as your opponent's Life Points exceed your own. This card cannot be targeted or destroyed as long as you control a "Serfernus" monster on your side of the field. If this card is destroyed and sent to your Graveyard: gain 3000 LP.
Serfernus Garter
Level 1 Attribute Fire
Reptile
ATK: 200 DEF: 300
Born from the ashes of the eternal flame, it travels in search of fuel for its flickering fire. It knows no difference between what is living and what is dead when it eats.
Serfernus Copperhead
Level 6 Attribute FIRE
Reptile/Effect
ATK: 2400 DEF: 1000
Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must first be Special Summoned by sending 1 non-Effect Monster from your hand or face-up field to the GY. Once per turn: Banish 1 card from your Graveyard; Special Summon 1 Normal Monster from your hand or Deck. You can only use this effect of "Serfernus Copperhead" once per turn.
Serfernus Ball Python
Level 3 Attribute FIRE
Reptile
ATK: 1000 DEF: 200
Serfernus Shedding
Normal Spell
Fusion Summon 1 "Serfernus" Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, using monsters from your hand or your side of the field as Fusion Materials, but banish them if you do. If this card is in your Graveyard: You can banish 1 "Serfernus" monster from your Graveyard; add this card to your hand.
Serfernus Boomslang
Level 5 Attribute FIRE
Reptile/Fusion/Effect
ATK: 2200 DEF: 800
1 Serfernus Effect Monster + 1 Serfernus Normal Monster
Once per turn, you can tribute this monster if it has a lower defense: both players lose 1000 ATKand all monsters in the Graveyard are banished, including this card. Then target 1 Serfernus monster you control: that monster gains ATK equal to the total number of currently banished monsters x100.
Serfernus Viper
Level 5 Attribute FIRE
Reptile/Effect
ATK: 2200 DEF: 100
Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must first be Special Summoned by having 1000 LP or less. When this card is Special Summoned, it gains the following effect:
While your opponent controls a Special Summoned monster, you can Fusion Summon 1 monster from your Extra Deck by banishing this card and one monster in your opponent's Graveyard. You can only use the effect of "Serfernus Viper" once per turn.
Serfernus King Cobra
Level 10 Attribute FIRE
Reptile/Fusion/Effect
ATK: 3000 DEF: 2500
1 Level 5 or higher Serfernus monster + 1 Level 5 or higher Monster
Cannot be targeted, or destroyed by, your opponent's card effects. If this card is Fusion Summoned; banished all face-up monsters your opponent controls that are a lower level than this monster. At the start of the Damage Step, if this card battles a Special Summoned monster with a higher attack than this monster: banish that monster. Your opponent takes damage equal to this card's ATK immediately afterward. When this card is sent to the Graveyard; Special Summon 2 "Serfernus" monster currently banished onto the field.
Revision: 11/29/18
Decided to edit this Duel a bit, being that I changed Kazama's monster and Tanith received an update to her Serfernus Deck with a slightly new gimmick. The name and concept of flaming serpents remained but I edited the effects. Otherwise, this remains basically the same. That is all I will say.
That ends this chapter and I was so excited to get back into re-editing one of my favorite duels from the previous fic! Of course, this is mostly the same but I decided to add a few new bits to fit more with this story. Plus this is going to be a special update since I'm uploading another chapter right after this one. So you get duo chapters as compensation for the previous shorter chapter. And if there are any errors in this or the next chapter, they will be fixed eventually. Just not at the moment of publishing.
A special surprise everyone: a quick duel and more plot. Hooray! Tanith's main deck has been revealed: Serfernus! This Deck was something I've been revamping since I didn't enjoy the original concepts of her uses dragons too much. So I decided to give her snakes instead. And you get a special treat with seeing what's up with Lowell. I originally intended for something else to happen this chapter, but then I realize how early it would have been. That meant it wouldn't directly make sense until much later, so I pushed it back.
Now before anyone mentions about why Niles didn't directly attack and finish off the masked Duelist with the chance he got, let's just say that it was his own personal choice. Whatever that truly means to you.
Guess that was a good reason to keep last chapter shorter than usual, right? Either way, let's move on right on through. Thanks to Hikarikun18 and ringtaillemur0 for the favorite. Now onto the lovely review:
Diabolic Tracer - Many things introduced in this chapter are to add to the ongoing mystery. But unfortunately, they'll have to be left unanswered. Pre-Typings was meant to be given an existence explanation more than a mechanical explanation. More of that is coming later, but I thought about getting this out of way was more important overall.
There may be another short break coming up due to some things, but hopefully, I have the next one done quicker. Though, until next time everyone! I'll see you all when the Pendulum Swings once again!