Chapter 11 – Nature's Challenge Part 2
Previously, Timmy's friends saw that his duel against Demitri not only won him the Medallion of Darkness but also his opponent's rarest card, Vampire Lord. Seeing that the Royal Family follow the anti-rule when they duel, it only fuels Timmy's desire to become stronger. While Timmy and his friends had fun and partied in one of the Royal Palace's party rooms, Fiona had a talk with Edward regarding the upcoming duel that was about to happen. Knowing that Timmy was a tough opponent, Edward prepped himself hoping that he would be victorious. After the intermission, the Earthly Scholar made his dramatic entrance and instantly the duel began between them. The duel was evenly matched until Edward brought forth a field spell called Garden of Life that raised the attack and defense of every Earth-attribute monster. Now with only 700 points remaining while Edward has more than 2000, Timmy was ready to make his next draw and it wasn't going to be a pleasant one.
Timmy's Standing in this Duel
Timmy's lifepoints: 700, Cards in his hand: 2, 2 cards face-down in his spell/trap zone
No monsters on his field
Edward's Standing in this Duel
Edward's lifepoints: 3200, Cards in his hand: 2, 1 card face-down in his spell/trap zone
Garden of Life (Spell Card) field spell active
Gazelle the King of Mythical Beasts (ATK: 1700/DEF: 1400) in attack mode
Cyber-Tech Alligator (ATK: 2700/DEF: 1400) in attack mode
With Timmy suffering a direct damage from Cyber-Tech Alligator's attack, it came down to his next draw. The only question was… will the card he draws determine the tide of the entire duel itself? Only time will surely tell as Timmy drew his deciding card.
"So, what did you draw boy? You don't have anything in your deck that can handle my two monsters on the field." Edward spoke as it fueled Timmy's desire to be even stronger.
"I wouldn't bet on it. Because I activate the spell card Pot of Greed (Spell Card) in which as you know will let me draw two cards from my deck. Next I activate my second spell card Polymerization (Spell Card) fusing together Elemental Hero Clayman (ATK: 800/DEF: 2000) and Elemental Hero Bubbleman (ATK: 800/DEF: 1200)!" Timmy (Hand: 1) shouted as he brought forth a fusion.
Both Elemental Heroes went into the vortex in which after that, a new fusion monster appeared. It had the entire body of Clayman but was large and had some blue marks on its body. It also had Bubbleman's face showing that it was a fusiion unlike anything they have ever seen.
"What is that fusion monster? I've never seen it before… have any of you?" Tootie said as she wondered what it was.
"No. Whatever Timmy has planned is something totally different. I hope it's enough to beat Edward's monsters especially since they are powered up due to that Garden of Life field spell." Veronica replied as she was stumped to discover what it was.
"He's already down to 700 lifepoints as it is and to make matters worse, I hope it is strong enough to help him against Edward's monsters." Chester spoke as everyone saw what Timmy had planned.
Edward continued looking as the new fusion monster was ready to do battle. Fortunately, it was going to be Timmy's only hope as it was his only defense against Edward's monsters.
"I present to you my Elemental Hero Mudballman (ATK: 1900/DEF: 3000) and I'm putting this in attack mode!" Timmy shouted as Mudballman was ready to do battle against Edward's monsters.
"That monster has 1900 attack points and it won't help you one bit against my two monsters although it gets a 200 attack and defense boost thanks to my field spell. I guess things do work in strange ways." Edward replied as Mudballman gained a power boost due to his own field spell (ATK: 2100/DEF: 3200).
"And it's more than enough to at least take out one of your monsters. Mudballman attack his Gazelle now! Lightning Burst!" Timmy (Hand: 1) shouted as his Mudballman made the attack.
It first gathered energy from within its arms and then unleashed it all on Gazelle destroying it and causing Edward's lifepoints to slowly dwindle (Edward's lifepoints: 2800).
"I'll end my turn now and besides… I have what it takes to take down your Cyber-Tech Alligator by next turn and besides… I'll show you how it's done." Timmy (Hand: 1) said as Edward began his turn.
"Alright. You like to play games with me? Why don't I show you… Cyber-Tech Alligator attack his Mudballman now!" Edward (Hand: 3) shouted as he ordered his monster to attack but Timmy was prepared for something like this.
"Nice try but remember the trap you played a few turns ago? I have one too for I reveal my trap known as Zero Gravity (Trap Card). As you know, all cards change battle positions whether its my monsters or yours!" Timmy shouted as the trap card was immediately triggered.
The entire field suffered a gravitational change causing every monster on the field to change positions in battle. As a result of this, Timmy's Mudballman was in defense mode and Edward's Cyber-Tech Alligator also went into the defense.
"Dang it. I hated when that happens and besides… it won't matter to me for next turn, I'll crush it." Edward said as knowing that his turn came to an end giving Timmy the opportunity to counterattack.
"Alrighty then, time for me to make my move and since your monster is in defense mode I have what I need to take you out but first I'll place this face down and then switch Mudballman back to attack mode." Timmy (Hand: 1) said as his monster was ready to attack.
((Whatever you do won't help you for my face down card will teach you what happens when you take advantage of the very earth you live in.)) Edward thought as he was ready for Timmy's assault.
"Mudballman destroy his Cyber-Tech Alligator with Lightning Burst!" Timmy shouted as his monster made the attack but something unexpected was about to unfold.
"I was expecting your attack and I activate this… the trap card Nature's Wrath (Trap Card). This activates if an Earth-attribute monster is targeted by an opponent's monster in battle, it automatically brings forth a barrier that not only protects my monster but destroys the opponent's monster in the process." Edward said as the trap card was activated causing a chain reaction.
A barrier emerged from below the ground causing a shield to appear and as a result it was protected from all attacks but unfortunately, Timmy had a surprise of his own just waiting to be unleashed.
((Never thought that I would expect a move like this and besides… I was expecting that. Let's see him after I do this!)) Timmy thought as unexpectedly his Elemental Hero Mudballman vanished into the unknown.
Everyone was in utter silence as the barrier then unleashed a destructive lightning blast that would have destroyed Timmy's Mudballman. By the time the lightning blast dissipated, they all wanted to know what happened to his Mudballman and they wanted to know why.
"What the heck happened? Can that actually be possible?" Tootie shouted as she was freaked out by what has happened.
"I don't know. Whatever Timmy has played, it hope it is of good help." AJ replied as everyone else was speechless in seeing Timmy's latest move.
"Your Mudballman is destroyed and with it, I'm one step closer to victory." Edward said as something else was about to take place.
"You think so? Watch this my friend for I have my Mudballman return to the field!" Timmy replied as his Elemental Hero fusion monster returned to the field ready to combat once again against Edward's monster.
Everyone was shocked to see Mudballman return and even Edward was freaking out seeing that it had dodged that dangerous trap. Timmy with a smile on his face began to laugh like crazy knowing that it was something he didn't expect.
"What are you laughing about? Does it have to do with what you've done to Mudballman? Tell me!" Edward shouted wanting to know why and Timmy wasn't hesitant to explain after he calmed down.
"Well at least you didn't expect that my friend. When you activated your Nature's Wrath trap, I activated a trap of my own. My trap was called Interdimensional Matter Transporter (Trap Card) and it caused my monster to dematerialize right before your trap tried to destroy it. Such a shame though because since I made my attack already, I might as well end my turn with this. I play the spell card Swords of Revealing Light (Spell Card) and with it, you can't attack me for three whole turns!" Timmy (Hand: 0) said as something appeared from above.
Swords of pure light came from the sky and hit the ground causing time on his side of the field to stop in its tracks. Timmy smiled sensing that he bought himself some time but the question is… was it enough?
"Alrighty then, that ends my turn so I hope that the three turns you have is more than enough to give me what I need to defeat you." Timmy spoke as Edward was ready to make his move. (Swords of Revealing Light: 3 Turns)
"You may have bought yourself some time with that little stunt but it will not help you when I defeat you once and for all. For the time being, I'll keep my Cyber-Tech Alligator in defense mode and that ends it here." Edward (Hand: 4) replied as he ended his turn rather quickly.
"Alright… well, I'll have my Mudballman attack your Cyber-Tech Alligator!" Timmy (Hand: 1) said as he ordered his fusion monster to make the attack.
Generating electrical energy from within its giant palms, he unleashed a powerful electric attack decimating Cyber-Tech Alligator. Since it was in defense mode, Edward's lifepoints was safe but it wasn't gonna last for long.
"I'll end my turn now and only two turns remain for you until Swords of Revealing Light end. I hope by then it'll help me find a way out." said Timmy as he had a card in his hand knowing what to expect of Edward's next moves. (Swords of Revealing Light: 2 Turns)
"My turn now… oh well, I haven't gotten anything good so I'll pass again." Edward (Hand: 5) replied as he passed his turn again giving Timmy the opportunity needed to strike back.
"Okay now… time for me to make my move and chop out some of your lifepoints. Mudballman attack his lifepoints directly!" Timmy (Hand: 2) said as his fusion monster made the direct attack straight for Edward.
A powerful surge of lightning was unleashed from Mudballman striking Edward directly and causing him to lost more than half of his lifepoints in the process (Edward's lifepoints: 1100). Now with only 400 lifepoints separating both players, it would appear to be a battle that was going to get more intense.
"That ends my turn again. Only one turn left and you are done… I thought you would do better but I guessed wrong." Timmy said as he knew that his duel would soon come to an end. (Swords of Revealing Light: 1 Turn)
"If you think I'm going to let you defeat me so easily… you are mistaken. It's my turn now and I activate the spell card Ingrain Healing (Spell Card)." Edward (Hand: 5) replied as his spell card took full effect.
Vines emerged from the ground below and bloomed out flowers which would mean that Edward would gain some sort of lifepoint boost. Timmy was stumped into finding out what's up and he was fortunate to find out why.
"What the heck is going on? Why are these flowers blooming on your field?" Timmy said as Edward smiled seeing that he was prepared for what he had in store.
"Allow me to explain my friend My Ingrain Healing can only work if my field spell is in play. I gain 200 lifepoints for every monster that is on your side of the field however, you get to draw one card from your deck." Edward said as the flowers bloomed out continously causing Edward's lifepoints to increase while Timmy's hand increased due that he had to draw. (Edward's lifepoints: 1300, Timmy's hand: 3)
((At least with what he played, I can try to counterattack against Edward but with only not that much lifepoints I got to make this count.)) Timmy thought as he now had an extended hand.
"Timmy… my turn is not done yet. I will summon my Giant Soldier of Stone (ATK: 1300/DEF: 2000) in defense mode." Edward (Hand: 4) said as he played a monster that would defend against Timmy's Mudballman especially since it gained a power boost (ATK: 1500/DEF: 2200).
"Damn it. His defense points are higher than my Mudballman's attack strength. He now has the advantage."Timmy replied as Edward was set.
"I'll place one card face down and that ends my turn." Edward (Hand: 3) spoke as he ended his turn putting himself on the defensive.
"Alright, time to make my move. I switch my Mudballman into defense mode and next I summon my Dark Catapulter (ATK: 1000/DEF: 1500) in defense mode." Timmy (Hand: 3) said as a machine-like turtle appeared on the field ready to defend but not before a power boost was given to him due that it was an Earth-attribute (ATK: 1200/DEF: 1700)
((Two monsters on the field already? You never cease to amaze me, Timmy-boy. Oh well, at least I'm going to show you how it's done.)) Edward said as Timmy ended his turn along with the disappearing of the Swords of Revealing Light.
"Now that the Swords of Revealing Light are gone, Edward can attack as much as he pleases." Chester replied as they all were gonna witness what happens next..
"My draw now and since you have two monsters on the field, I gain more lifepoints but you get to draw another card." Edward (Edward's lifepoints: 1700) said as his lifepoints increased wihle Timmy drew another card (Timmy's hand: 4).
"What are you planning? This better not be another one of your little cheap tricks." Timmy replied as Edward continued with his move.
"I activate my Cost Down (Spell Card) which allows me to summon a high-level monster without having to not make much of a sacrifice. Now I offer up my Giant Soldier of Stone to bring forth my strongest creature… and my rarest card. I bring forth Gilford the Legend (ATK: 2600/DEF: 2200) in attack mode!" Edward said as (Hand: 2) he tributed his current monster for something stronger.
A tall warrior appeared on the field holding a large gray sword that would be used for battle. Timmy was stumped in seeing something like this but unfortunately it was part of something much worse.
"My monster has a very special ability for you see, it allows me to obtain access to all of the Equipment Spell cards that are in my graveyard. However, I have none so it makes no difference but the power I have will be even stronger. I reveal my face-down card Sword of Deep-Seated (Spell Card) and with it, it raises my Gilford the Legend's attack and defense strength by 500 but that's just the beginning of your troubles boy." Edward said as Gilford's sword went longer in size as well as gaining attack strength (ATK: 3100/DEF: 2700).
"Oh dear, this gets even more worse. Thanks to the field spell that Edward played, Gilford's attack and defense strength goes even further." Veronica said as Gilford glowed in a yellow aura marking an increase of power (ATK: 3300/DEF: 2900).
"What is Timmy gonna do now? He's down to 700 lifepoints while Edward has 1900 thanks to that Healing Ingrain spell card." Tootie replied as she wondered if Timmy had what it takes to defeat him.
"Don't worry about a thing, Tootie. I know that due to the amount of cards in Timmy's hand, he has a plan up his sleeves." Chester spoke as Tootie had a reply of her own.
"He had better because I won't forgive him if he gives in to this guy. Timmy has what it takes and I believe in him." Tootie replied but not before Leila says something else.
"I know. You love him with all your heart and Timmy will win this duel. That is a promise." Leila spoke as Timmy continue watching Edward making his moves.
"Now my Gilford's attack power is more than 3000 but if I were you, I suggest you worry about what I have planned for you. I take these two Spell cards; Lightning Blade (Spell Card) and Fusion Sword Muramasa Blade (Spell Card). When combined together, my monster's attack power go higher… by 1600 points." Edward (Hand: 0) said as Gilford's attack strength skyrocketed further causing his blade to increase substantially in size as well as strength (ATK: 4900).
"No way! 4800 attack points!? Now it's even stronger than any of my monsters." Timmy said as he looked on in worry over the huge size of the sword that Gilford was holding.
"Are you scared, child? You don't have a chance against me and I might as well show you that power up close and personal. Gilford the Legend destroy that ridiculous Mudballman of his! Legendary Impact!" Edward shouted as Gilford took the gigantic sword and made his attack.
Holding the sword firmly with a tight grip, he lifted the blade and slammed it straight down to Mudballman instantaneously destroying it in the process. Timmy could only look on in shock as he had seen the intense power of Edward's strongest monster.
((Wow… such incredible power. How am I supposed to deal with something like that?)) Timmy thought as his emotions only show signs of fear and nervousness.
"You are lucky that your Mudballman was in defense mode otherwise this duel would have end. You only have one turn left and by then, I'll have another monster ready to destroy you and your lifepoints." Edward said as Timmy was ready to make his move but it would seem that he was getting more and more nervous by the second.
((What can I do? I'm down to 700 lifepoints left while Edward has 1900 and an all-powerful monster. I can't think negative because that is something that Tootie will not like. I will not give in for there is a way for me to win… and with the hand I have, I know I won't lose this fight.)) Timmy thought as he drew his deciding card (Hand: 5) which would determine the fate of the entire duel itself.
"So my boy… did you draw the card you need? Or was it a waste of time?" Edward said as he wondered what Timmy had drawn.
"What I've drawn is exactly what I need to win this duel once and for all. First I activate a field spell of my own and besides, this is something I think you'll need a hard hat for… Skyscraper (Spell Card)!" Timmy (Hand: 4) said as the entire field transformed before their very eyes.
The entire Garden that once was on the field completely transformed into a bustling city where buildings were seen all over the place. Some buildings were able to reach the skies above where it was dark and the moon was seen. Something else was about to happen due to the fact that Timmy had brought forth the field spell.
"Since a new field spell is on the field, it means that your Ingrain Healing is history!" Timmy shouted as Edward's other spell card bit the dust due to the fact that it didn't have Garden of Life to support it.
((No! With my Garden of Life destroyed, that means my Gilford's attack and defense decrease by 200.)) Edward thought as he saw Gilford's attack and defense decrease (ATK: 4700/DEF: 2700). Though it has 4700 attack points, it wasn't enough for it was still very powerful.
"Alright now, I summon my Elemental Hero Avian (ATK: 1000/DEF: 1000) in attack mode! Timmy (Hand: 3) said as he brought forth another Elemental Hero monster to the field.
"What are you thinking? You are more foolish than I thought it would be. Do you really want to lose this duel badly?" Edward shouted knowing that Timmy didn't want to give in that easily.
"You wanna bet? Now I activate my Miracle Fusion (Spell Card) which goes a little something like this. I can take Fusion-Material monsters that have Elemental Hero in its name and remove them from play. Next, I can summon forth an Elemental Hero fusion monster which will be more than enough to take out your rear end." Timmy (Hand: 2) replied as it made Edward shocked.
"Yes! I know what that means and trust me… it's gonna pack a serious punch for Edward." Tootie shouted as she then cheered Timmy on to victory.
"So I remove my Avian on the field and the Bubbleman and Sparkman (ATK: 1600/DEF: 1400) from play to bring forth… my Elemental Hero Tempest (ATK: 2800/DEF: 2800)!!" Timmy shouted as he had brought forth a monster whose strength was stronger than any of his previous monster.
The monster had the combined strengths of Avian, Bubbleman and Sparkman all melded together into one powerful monster. The monster was on the roof of a nearby skyscraper ready to do battle against it especially since the field was now in his favor.
"Since I have an Elemental Hero monster and when it attacks a monster whose strength is higher, it gains a 1000 attack point boost. Since my monster has 2800 attack points, its like going on a suicide mission." Timmy said as he knew what the consequences were but fortunately, he had a little surprise up his sleeve.
"It won't matter what you do because I'll destroy you with my Gilford the Legend and win this duel." Edward replied as he knew that his turn would soon come but Timmy wasn't finished.
"The only thing that I can do is activate the special ability of Dark Catapulter and since it was on the field for one whole turn, I can remove a card from my graveyard from the game. By removing it, I can have it destroy one spell or trap card on the field. So I remove Clayman from play and destroy your Fusion Sword Muramasa Blade!" Timmy shouted as Dark Catapulter's effect activated.
Dark Catapulter generated electric energy and then fired it straight for Gilford's sword taking out the magic of Fusion Sword Muramasa Blade making it weaker (ATK: 3900) but it was still strong enough to take out Timmy's Tempest.
"I guess the only thing I can do is play two cards face down and that is all." Timmy (Hand: 0) said as he ended his turn but it was then that Edward made his move.
"My turn now! You may have brought forth a powerful monster and it doesn't impress me one bit. Gilford the Legend destroy his Tempest now! Legendary Impact!" Edward (Hand: 1) shouted as his monster made the attack but Timmy wasn't let that stop him one bit.
"I activate a trap card known as Disarmament (Spell Card). This card has one effect and that destroys every Equip Spell card on the field." Timmy said as the trap card was activated.
((No! Not Disarmament! I've powered up my monster with 3 Equip Spell cards and thanks to that trap it destroys them all!)) Edward thought as he saw his monster suffered a decrease in attack.
The sword that Gilford the Legend began to crack and in an instant immediately shattered to pieces causing its attack and defense power to return to normal (ATK: 2600/DEF: 2200). Since Edward's monster made the attack, Timmy's monster retaliated with a powerful blast courtesy of his Chaos Tempest Cannon The attack destroyed not only Edward's strongest monster but also chipped off some of his lifepoints in the process (Edward's lifepoints: 1500).
((I can't believe I fell for that trap. I was so careless!)) Edward thought as he had an expression of anger in his eyes.
"Hey Edward, you alright? You don't seem like yourself." Timmy said as he wondered about his opponent.
"I am fine. I'll end my turn with one card face down." Edward replied (Hand: 0) as he placed a card face down on the field.
"Time now to end this duel once and for all. I reveal my face-down card Mystical Space Typhoon (Spell Card) and it will let me destroy one card on the field so I aim for your face-down." Timmy (Hand: 1) said as he activated the card.
A cyclone consumed the card revealing it and then destroying it in the process. Edward could only look on in shock as his chances of victory decreased completely as Timmy was set to make the final blow.
"Alright then, time now to finish this. I never wanted this to happen but… I'm left with no choice Edward… I'm sorry but I have to do this. Elemental Hero Tempest attack his lifepoints directly and end this duel!" Timmy said as he made the attack.
Using its Chaos Tempest Cannon, it fired a blast of a combined air, water and electrical energy straight for Edward. The full force of the blast struck Edward hard as he was thrown a few feet but not before he ended up on the floor as his lifepoints went down to 0 ending the duel (Edward's lifepoints: 0). With the duel coming to an end, Timmy went closer to Edward in hopes of acquiring his rarest card and medallion.
"Hey Edward, you still around? I have to admit that the duel was very tough and I almost lost if I didn't drew the card I need. It was a great duel and besides… it took my dueling skill to the next level." Timmy said as Edward looked at him knowing that he was a good sport and it showed.
"I am pleased that you show some respect but I'm disappointed that I lost. What was worse is that I lost to you… now I've let Demitri down. In the meantime as per the rules of our duel, here is my rarest card and my medallion as proof of your victory." Edward replied as he gave Timmy his rarest card and medallion.
The rarest card was none other than Gilford the Legend and as for the medallion, it was of a bronze round medal showing a picture of the Earth. Once he placed the medallion in the slot of his Duel Disk, it glowed showing that it marked a victory against him. Once he got the card and medallion, Timmy and Edward shook hands as a sign of congratulations between both duelists.
"Now if you'll excuse me, I must be going because I am off to my studies. As for you and your friends, your time here in this palace has ended… and you will return to your world." Edward replied as a blinding light emerged from behind him.
The light caused Timmy and his friends to cover their eyes but not before a few minutes later, they all opened their eyes and discovered that they were back at Timmy's house only except the sun has set for seeing that they were gone for a few hours.
"No way. You guys… we're back home. I can't believe it but we're back home." Timmy said as he was pleased that he returned home.
"At least we don't have to see those tall weird people. Besides, I want to finish my party by going straight to the cake." Tootie said as she wanted to check out the birthday cake.
Everyone else insisted as Timmy went to the kitchen in hopes of getting the cake and everyone went to the kitchen table looking forward to the end of the party. Timmy held the cake in a box and when he opened it up, everyone saw a beautiful birthday cake that was filled with white vanilla frosting. On the top, there was pink, green and red frosting all around in a circulated formation and in the middle showed the words; Happy Birthday Tootie on the cake. Timmy then nodeed as Cosmo, Wanda and Leila raised their wands to bring forth twelve candles on the cake and they were lit up which was even better. All of Timmy's friends gathered around and were ready to make a very sweet tune for a very sweet girl.
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Tootie
Happy Birthday to you
Timmy and his friends clapped and cheered as Tootie shedded a tear seeing that everyone did this for her. It was then that Tootie took a deep breath and began to think of what wish she'll make.
"Remember to make a wish and blow out the candles Tootie." Timmy said as she thought hard and well what her wish would be.
After much thought, she had her wish but she couldn't tell it or it won't come true. She then took a deep breath and blew out all the candles. All her friends clapped and cheered for her as the birthday girl had a smile on her face. After giving Tootie many hugs and many kisses from the boys, everyone digged in and they enjoyed some birthday cake.
"So Tootie, how are you liking your party?" Timmy said while Tootie was enjoying her slice of cake.
"With getting all these gifts, seeing you win two duels and spending time with my friends… I'm enjoying it very much." Tootie replied but it was then one of her friends began saying something that was out of proportion.
"Hey, I was wondering… whatever happened to Tad and the other popular kids?" AJ said as he wondered but it was then Veronica came up with a reply on her own.
"I wouldn't worry about it and besides… I gave up being popular and just want nothing more than to be normal." Veronica said as everyone laughed knowing that they didn't need to worry.
Meanwhile…
In Dimmsdale Park, two individuals were getting ready for a duel unlike anything they would ever see. Unfortunately, there was no one around as the sun was slowly setting into the sunset giving the rise of the night. Each of them had a desire in their heart but the question is… what are their reasons?
"So Taddy-boy, are you ready for this? I just hope you don't chicken out because I hate cowards." Chad said as it made Tad a bit aggravated.
"I'm ready for whatever the heck you got so prepare yourself Chad. I'm ready for whatever you've got so it's time… to game on!" Tad said as he powered up his duel disk but not before Chad powered up his.
With both duelists ready to do battle, it would seem that something from the both of them was about to ensue. What will happen between both duelists? Will this duel pit their friendship to the test? Who will be victorious in this duel? Only time… will tell.