And, now that Davis is back on track, let's check in on Jaden and friends to see how they're doing.
Dx: Can't be much better, except Alexis's brother being back, but he's in a coma, so oh well…
Jenny: That's not very nice! Then again, knowing you, it WAS nice.
RDF1: It's all in perspective. Now, let's get going: Dueling awaits!
YuGiOhFreak54: Anything I should know about this chapter?
RDF1: If you know anything about Vampires, this is one you never want to NOT kill. As cool as it is to see a vampire, she's NOT what you want in one.
Suffice to say, Camula isn't one of my favorite characters by a long shot. To be honest, the way she owns even Crowler, makes it sad for Crowler, bad for Camula. Just because she defeats Crowler, and Zane, she loses all respect.
YGOFreak54: I know, right. She gives a bad name to ALL vampires!
RDF1: How'd you manage to make three chapters with her?
YGOFreak54: I honestly don't know. My memories are fuzzy from that time.
RDF1: I see. Any Vampire Knight fans will probably only enjoy the fact that a Vampire is in this chapter. Other than that, nothing more than usual, I think.
This will be the ENTIRE Camula three-episode arc in a single chapter, just to get it out of the way.
Note: I now have ALL THREE SACRED BEAST CARDS! Funny enough, I bought the two tin packs that had Raviel and Uria in them. Then, I found ANOTHER Raviel a short time later, not Limited Edition. And just recently I bought the YGOGX Class Reunion notebook, thing, and got yet ANOTHER Raviel, a second Uria, and finally Hamon.
YGOFreak54: That's supposed to mean something to me?
RDF1: Well, not you specifically, but if anyone (Shadow Riders) want to try and steal them from me, they have to go through my Battalion of OCs. I would almost pity them if it weren't for the fact that these cards probably aren't worth as much since they just re-released them by the hundreds.
YGOFreak54: That's something worth noting, since they can buy it for less than fifty dollars, each.
N E Ways, time to get this chapter going…
Disclaimer: RDF1 doesn't own YuGiOh Gx, W.I.T.C.H., YGOFreak54, or anything else mentioned before. He only owns this idea, and not really even the basics of it at that. He DOES own his OCs, and a few other things not worth mentioning, except whatever YuGiOh cards he's purchased over the last several years.
Note: Any Vampire references made here, please don't take offense, if there IS anything to take offense by.
Note2: I accidentally had a cannon slipup last chapter. Jaden hasn't dueled Crowler in this universe, so disregard that part in the last chapter.
(Chapter Begin)
(Recap)
She got up to see Zane, Bastion, and Chazz racing up the hill. She turned to see Alexis, Syrus, and Chumley helping up Jaden, before noticing Nightshroud on the ground a little ways away. She walked up to him, and saw his face without his mask, and realization dawned on her at once. It was Atticus, Alexis's brother that had been missing for months.
"Alexis," said Jenny in a scared tone, "You might want to see this."
"What's up Jenny…" said Alexis, before gasping at the sight of her brother, "It's Atty!"
"A… Lex… is…" groaned out Atticus, waking up for a few moments, before losing consciousness again. His fight with Nightshroud AND Jaden really took it out of him.
"Alexis, is everything okay?" asked Zane, walking up after making sure Jaden would live.
"I found him, Zane," said Alexis, tears in her eyes, "I don't know how, but he's back. My brother's back."
"Atticus!" exclaimed Zane, completely surprised for once, he knew his friend was out there somewhere, he just didn't expect his return to be this soon, 'It looks like he's actually aged a few months. Will he remember me though?'
"Come on, you two," said Jenny, as the sun rose, "We need to get these two to the infirmary right away."
"We'll need every at full strength in case the next Shadow Rider is even stronger than the last," agreed Zane, as he helped Alexis lift up Atticus.
As everyone left, Jenny stayed behind and looked at the sunrise in all its majestic glory.
'It's only begun,' thought Jenny, looking to the sun as it rose with time and the future that awaited them, 'We'll need to play it safe, but all out to actually win.'
"It's not going to be easy, is it?" asked Will, appearing next to her.
"Was it ever for Yugi?" asked Jenny.
To that, Will had no answer. The both of them watched the sunrise a little longer before turning and following the others to the infirmary where, hopefully, Jaden and Atticus can recover from the injuries they sustained in that shadow duel.
(Recap End)
Over the next few days, Alexis had all but moved into the infirmary to keep an eye on her brother and Jaden while they were unconscious. If it weren't for Jasmine, Mindy, and Jenny taking her out of there by force every so often, especially to keep up with homework, she might have fallen behind and got demoted to Ra Yellow. Jenny couldn't blame her, and neither could Jasmine or Mindy, since they could understand the need to be by your brother (and pseudo-fiancé) was a big one indeed. Since it was a Shadow Duel that Jaden was in, he was excused from classes until he woke up, as much as Crowler didn't want to do so.
By the end of the week, everyone was either on-edge from the silence before the next Shadow Rider appeared, or ever increasing amounts of homework. Jenny herself barely noticed the increased amount of bats staying on the island by the time Camula had arrived, called her castle from her time and country, and settled in for her first victim. She was barely able to keep a smirk when the bat left, knowing that the creature would be reporting her deck to Camula to devise a counter-strategy. But she had to admit, her deceptive ploy worked better than expected, as she kept the one card she needed to hide, hidden for when the moment was right.
(AN1)
Shepard had called in remaining Key Keepers, minus Alexis who was with Jaden (who had awoken the night before) and Atticus, trying to get Jaden back into action.
"A vampire?" questioned Chazz.
"It's got to be some kind of prank. A practical joke," added Crowler.
"A similar joke put Jaden in the Hospital," countered Bastion.
"She's most likely the next Shadow Rider," spoke up Zane.
"That said, be on your guard," said Shepard.
"Also," spoke up Jenny, "Be careful when prepping your decks. She might be able to spy on us."
That afternoon, the guys were getting their decks ready for the possible duel of their lives. Jenny stopped by to check in on Jaden and Atticus, to get an update and get Alexis up to speed with the next Shadow Rider.
She ignored the second call from Shepard, knowing it would just be another warning, until she got a message from Chazz.
::Jenny! Meet us at the lake! She's there right now!::
Jenny changed direction and rushed in the direction of the lake and got there just before the others did. Camula appeared before too long and walked along the red carpet ON THE WATER as she approached shore.
"Not a bad trick," praised Jenny, "But anyone can do it with the right equipment."
"Being a Vampire not only let's me have no reflection," replied Camula, "It also allows me to float just enough to balance on such a delicate carpet such as this. Wouldn't want to get it soaked now, would I? Now, let's get started."
"Well, you're first challenger is me!" said Crowler, stepping up, since he was the 'odd' man out, so to speak.
(AN2)
"I don't think so," said Camula, "You are SO not worthy. I don't even really see any masculinity in you, despite you being a male."
Jenny couldn't help but laugh at that, because Camula had a point.
"All the same," said Jenny, as her laughter died down, "A challenge is a challenge, whether it's your team to ours, or ours to yours. Or, should I bring in the Higher Order of Vampires in on this?"
(AN3)
"That won't be necessary," remarked Camula, not liking the blackmailing the female was implying, "Why bother the Purebloods with such trivialities as this? If you so wish it, I will duel the gender-crossed duelist."
"I HAVE A PhD IN DUELING! THAT TAKES NINE YEARS OF STUDYING IN DUEL SCHOOL!" cried out Dr. Crowler.
'Got to give him his chops,' spoke up Will, appearing next to Jenny, 'He does have the knowledge, so to speak.'
'Yeah, but knowledge is only half the battle,' replied Jenny.
"If you lose, you will not only lose your spirit key, but also your body will disappear, leaving behind your soul to inhabit this doll," continued Camula.
"Is that all?" taunted Crowler, "Nothing for 'Mummy-dearest', or your pet 'werewolf'?"
"Make your jokes," said Camula, activating her Duel disk and moving to on side of the carpet, "You'll find that the words will be eating you!"
Camula: 4000
Dr. Crowler: 4000
"Isn't that supposed to be 'eating those words'?" questioned Bastion.
"I'll start off," said Camula, drawing her first card, "And I'll summon out 'Zombie Werewolf' in attack mode! I'll end with one facedown."
Zombie Werewolf
Level: 4
Atk: 1200
Def: 1200
Effect: When this card is destroyed in battle, special summon 1 'Zombie Werewolf' from your deck. Increase the attack points of the new monster by 500.
"'In Transylvania, Words be eating you!'" joked Jenny, though no one was really laughing.
(AN4)
"Very well, for such an obvious start, I'll begin slowly as well," started out Crowler, "I play 'Ancient Gear Castle'! Then, I'll add in 'Ancient Gear Soldier' in attack mode.
Ancient Gear Castle
Type: Continuous Spell
Effect1: For every monster you normal summon, place a 'Gear Counter' on this card. You can send this card to the graveyard for the number of tributes equal to the number of 'Gear Counters' on this card.
Effect2: All 'Ancient Gear' monsters on your side of the field gains 300 attack points.
Gear Counter: 1
Ancient Gear Soldier
Level: 4
Atk: 1300-1600
Def: 1300
Effect: When this card attacks, your opponent's spell and trap cards cannot be activated.
"I'll muzzle that mutt, with rapid fire fury! Hope he can handle his shots!" continued Crowler.
Camula: 3600
"That wasn't too bad of a move," complimented Zane, seeing the full effect of both the spell and monster cards, "He's also setting up for another summon next turn."
Another Werewolf appeared at the end of the damage step.
Zombie Werewolf
Atk: 1200-1700
"Not bad, but nothing I didn't REALLY expect," said Crowler, "I place a facedown myself and end my turn."
"And my turn begins," replied Camula, "I summon Vampire Bat in attack mode!"
Vampire Bat
Level: 3
Atk: 800-1000
Def: 800
Effect1: All Zombie type monsters on your field gain 200 attack points.
Effect2: By sending 1 'Vampire Bat' from your deck to your graveyard, negate the destruction of this card in battle.
Zombie Werewolf
Atk: 1700-1900
"With some bags, you can pass off as Trick-or-Treaters," quipped Crowler, barely able to keep his cool, "Too bad Halloween is long over."
(AN5)
"Poke fun all you like," said Camula, not at all impressed, "But you won't like these teeth! Midnight Pounce!"
Crowler: 3700
"Is that all?" pondered Crowler, "Or are you going to try and attack with that pathetic swarm of bats as well."
Crowler: 2700
"Does that answer your question?" smirked Camula, as Crowler nearly doubled over from the pain that was just inflicted, "But you don't have to continue. I'll be willing to let you go free, if you give me that handsome man in white."
"Looks like you're her type, Zane," said Chazz, even though no one was laughing still.
"That, or her blood type," added in Bastion.
"Tempting as it may be," said Crowler, standing up with little difficulty, showing a look of pride that Jenny had never seen on him before, "But I would rather DIE than let you lay one finger on MY STUDENTS! Sure, some may not be my brightest, and honestly a few tick me off rather easily; however, I am STILL their Teacher, and as long as I'm breathing, you will not harm them!"
"She does have a point!" spoke up Chazz, "You can barely keep it together."
"Don't worry about me," replied Crowler, "I don't have a Doctorate for nothing! As long as I have my deck, I still have tricks up my sleeve. Like this one: Damage Condenser!"
Damage Condenser
Type: Normal Trap
Effect: If you took battle damage this turn, special summon one monster from your deck with equal or less attack than the total battle damage taken this turn.
"I bring out my second soldier!" said Crowler, as he drew his next card, "I won't be keeping him though, I'll sacrifice him for Ancient Gear Beast!"
Ancient Gear Beast
Level: 6
Atk: 2000
Def: 2000
Effect1: You're opponent cannot activate spells or traps when this card attacks.
Effect2: All effect monsters destroyed by this card have their effects negated.
Ancient Gear Counter: 2
"Attack that wolf, and show him who's top dog around here!" continued Crowler.
Camula: 3200
"Dog may be man's best friend, but my beast is MY best friend," finished Crowler, "I won't be going down that easily. If you ever want to improve, feel free to stop by for a lesson."
"Crowler's actually got game," said an impressed Chazz.
"Don't encourage him," replied Bastion, "He's giving us enough homework as it is."
"All the same," said Jenny, "If he doesn't have a good move ready next turn, he'll be bitten for good."
(AN6)
"I play the Field Spell: INFERNAL-VANIA!" called out Camula, playing one of her most powerful cards.
Infernalvania
Type: Field Spell
Effect1: By discarding one 'Zombie' type monster from your hand, destroy all monsters on the field.
Effect2: If you do so, you cannot normal summon or set this turn.
"But you'll destroy everything with that card!" cried out a worried Crowler.
"Not everything, as you very well know," replied Camula.
"What's she talking about?" asked Chazz.
"By discarding one 'Zombie' monster from her hand, and one 'Vampire Bat' from her deck, her bat will remain on the field," explained Jenny.
"That's not good," said Bastion.
"It is for me," smiled Camula, doing exactly as Jenny had explained and attack the 'good' doctor once more.
Crowler: 1700
"We should help him!" said Zane, feeling somewhat worried for his teacher for the last three years.
"There is no helping him," said Jenny, crossing her arms with a frown, "He either wins, or loses his soul."
"And he CAN win!" said Jaden, who had hitched a ride on Chumley's back.
"Jaden!" exclaimed Zane, Chazz, Bastion, and Jenny.
"Just because Jenny won against him in an OTK, doesn't mean he doesn't have skills!" said Jaden, "It's time now that he gives us a reason to believe in him as our teacher and fellow Key Keeper!"
"That's the spirit, Jaden," said Crowler, getting up AGAIN, "I can't believe I'm actually saying this, but it's time to 'GET MY GAME ON'!"
"That's the way teach," said Jenny, smiling again, "Show us your true power!"
"I summon out Ancient Gear Golem in attack mode!" called out Crowler, summoning his Ace monster to the field.
"But how!" demanded Camula, "You need two sacrifices!"
"And he does," said Jaden.
"You forget the Castle's second ability," added Jenny.
"My castle can now apply for two tributes since I summoned my Soldier and Beast while it was in play. I send it to the graveyard to have my Golem on the field now!" smirked Crowler, indeed feeling the 'game' as Jaden put it, "And I'll take a chunk of life points by GIVING you a chunk of MECHANIZED MELEE!"
Camula: 1200
"Have you forgotten my field spell…" started Camula.
"Not in the slightest," cut off Crowler, "I have a spell for your spell, and traps! I play 'Heavy Storm'!"
Infernalvania, along with Camula's facedown was destroyed.
"I must thank you," said Camula, "I was wondering when you were going to do that."
"You got to be kidding me!" spoke up Jenny, who was honestly surprised, more so by Camula's 'excited' face more so than the trap she just played.
"I play 'Zombie Bed'," said Camula, "And since you destroyed it while it was facedown, I get to revive one level 4 or below 'Zombie' monster from my graveyard. So, welcome back Zombie Werewolf."
"This doesn't look good," said Crowler.
"Especially if she has what I think she has with that Vampire Lord in her grave," said Jenny, remembering the card Camula sent to the graveyard before.
"That's right," said Camula, "I play 'Book of Life', which allows me to remove your 'Ancient Gear Beast' to special summon 'Vampire Lord' in attack mode!"
Vampire Lord
Level: 5
Atk: 2000-2200
Def: 1500
"But that's not all," continued Camula, "I remove my Lord from play to special summon 'VAMPIRE GENESIS'!"
Vampire Genesis
Level: 8
Atk: 3000-3200
Def: 2100
Effect1: Can only be special summoned by removing 'Vampire Lord' on your field from play.
Effect2: Once per turn, you can discard one 'Zombie' type monster to special summon one 'Zombie' type monster from your graveyard that is lower than the level of the one you discarded.
"It's over then," said Jenny, unfolding her arms, accepting Crowler's fate, temporary or otherwise.
(AN7)
"I may be defeated today, students," spoke up Crowler, getting their attention, "But know this, you will succeed. I know, because I've taught you well! You know what must be done."
"We'll get you back," said Jenny, before anyone could respond, "You have earned my respect, Dr. Crowler."
"And you mine, Jennifer," responded Crowler, before turning back to Camula, "Well, what are you waiting for!"
"So be it," sighed Camula, "END THIS: DESTROY THAT GOLEM AND THE REST OF HIS LIFE POINTS!"
Crowler: 1700-1500-100-0
And so falls the first Key Keeper," said Camula, as Crowler disappeared into the doll Camula had.
Underneath the school, the first barrier was unlocked, the cards having less protection now.
"It is done," said Camula, as she dropped the Crowler doll and rolled back the fog enough to reveal her castle, "Until the next Shadow Duel."
Jaden tried to stop her, but Zane held him back. Jaden was confused, until Zane spoke up.
"If you're facing anyone next, it's me! And I won't let you get away with this!" said Zane, with more emotion (anger) than anyone had ever seen him display before, even Syrus who had known him most, if not all, his life.
With that, Camula left, leaving the remaining Key Keepers wondering when she would return.
The following afternoon after class, everyone met up at the infirmary to update Alexis on what had been happening.
"So, Crowler's gone," said Alexis, "Not that that in and of itself brings mixed feelings, we need to get him back."
"We will," said Chazz, in an attempt to impress her, "I'll 'Chazz her up' like nobody's business."
"Yeah, until she counters," replied Jenny, "She's seen each of our decks, even mine."
"That hasn't stopped you before, has it?" questioned Bastion, who HAD dueled her twice, and knew what to expect the second time around.
"Nor Jaden, but that's not the point," said Jenny, noticing Zane leaving, "The point is, IF she knows our decks, an OTK is our best bet to prevent any counter attacks. That, or we get real lucky at putting forth our strongest moves first, to gain the best advantage."
"Not exactly easy," said Bastion, knowing that unless the deck revolved around OTK, it was that much harder to pull it off.
No one else noticed that Syrus had left as well.
Syrus had noticed that Zane left early and went after him.
"Zane, where do you think you're going?" demanded his little brother.
"Syrus, if nothing else, I'm getting back Crowler," said Zane, "Not to mention she's expecting me. I WILL stop her, brother. Count on it."
Neither Truesdale were aware of the bat watching the exchange.
Camula smiled, looking at what Zane cared about most, other than dueling. She knew his weakness, despite what Zane would say otherwise. She added the one card to her deck that would expose such a weakness, and force Zane to choose: his teacher, or his brother!
As the evening approached, Jenny noticed the bats starting up a little earlier than usual, signaling Camula's return. She remembered Jaden's condition, not to mention Atticus holding the other half of the amulet, and rushed over to the infirmary to try and stop Jaden before he got too far.
She was too late, and Atticus still hadn't moved more than an inch in subconscious breathing while he fought the coma.
"Wish I could help with that," sighed Jenny, as she looked out the window to where the lake was, "But a medic ninja, I am not. Even if it IS fiction…"
(AN8)
She waited, and about ten minutes later, she knew it was time to head over there. She had to stop Zane before he lost. She just hoped she was in time.
By the time she got there, the duel was not only well underway, it was wrapping up without much exchange of advantages. Camula had pulled out a card that even Pegasus had stopped before completing, like many others.
Camula: 800
Zane: 4000
Field: Cyber Barrier Dragon, Cyber Laser Dragon
"I hate it when I have to reveal my 'ugly' side," said Camula, bring out her vampiric nature again, "I play 'Illusion Gate'!"
"Illusion Gate!" exclaimed Jenny, "Not that card!"
"You mean, you know this card!" questioned Jaden.
"I've never actually seen this card," said Jenny, "But I found the name in a list of unfinished, abandoned cards that Pegasus kept on file. But it looks like she's finished it."
"I have indeed," said Camula, "And it starts with destroying every monster on my opponent's field. Next, I get summon one monster that my opponent has summoned or sacrificed in this duel. However, other than my opponent, I must offer up a soul to keep the monster on my field."
The illusion door opened up, destroying Zane's machine dragons, and bringing out his very own Cyber End Dragon.
"And, since I finished this card myself, the soul that I offer will be someone close to you…"
"As if!" said Jenny, remembering again that this was a shadow duel, "I bring out 'Elyon'! Protect us!"
Elyon appeared, and brought out a shield of light to protect herself and her friends.
"You must truly be a fool if you're making such simple mistakes as that," said Camula, "I know you have no card that can protect EVERYONE from the shadows, isn't that right… Syrus?"
Sure enough, the darkness enveloped Syrus and teleported him next to Camula. A green glow formed a connection between Cyber End Dragon and Cyrus.
"Damn it!" shouted Jenny, knowing what she did was next to useless, but it was worth a shot.
"I feel weird," said Syrus in a daze, as if he felt half his strength being drained from him to keep Cyber End Dragon on the field.
"Zane, I'm sorry!" called out Jenny.
"You tried, Jenny," said Zane, "Thank you for doing so."
"Oh, one more little tidbit," said Camula, "If you manage to destroy your precious Cyber End Dragon, Syrus here goes with him."
"YOU WITCH!" screeched Jenny, 'Syrus didn't deserve this.'
"I'm not a witch, I'm a vampire!" countered Camula, slightly angry at being called a 'witch', "But I guess it's better than insulting female dogs."
"It's okay Zane," said Syrus, tired as he was, "I won't be missed much. Besides, you're the better duelist. We need you to protect the Beasts. I'll be happy knowing that she gets taken down by you, bro."
Jenny couldn't fight the tears in her eyes, because she knew her boyfriend wouldn't hesitate to the same for his brother.
'I can't do it,' thought Zane, 'As much as I've tried to care less about my brother, he still is my brother. I have no other choice. Jaden, it's up to you now.'
(AN9)
"Syrus, you're needed here just as much as I am. You are my brother. I can't do anything else in good conscious. Besides, I know you'll surpass me someday," finished Zane, before announcing, "I stand down."
"ZANE NO!" cried out Syrus.
"Very well," said Camula, "DESTROY HIM!"
"NOOOOOOOO!" screeched out Cyber End Dragon, trying to fight the power of the gate, but it was too strong, "We're sorry, master. Please, forgive us!"
'Never thought I'd hear Cyber Dragon speaking, and in a human language no less,' thought Jenny, as she Super Strident Blaze took out Zane's life points.
(AN10)
The second gate unlocked, and the beasts were that much closer to being freed.
Zane had disappeared as well into the doll that Camula held, this time holding on to it.
"CAMULA!" yelled Jenny, as they were transported to the edge of the lake, "YOU WILL PAY FOR THIS!"
"AND I WILL BE THE ONE TO DO SO!" called out Jaden, as he stood next to her for a second, before falling to his knees, "SO GET READY, TO GET YOUR GAME ON!"
The next day was a quiet one, as no one was able to concentrate with the school's best duelist taken by the Vampire. Not even the teachers could concentrate on their lessons, and ended up ending classes early with no homework; this only slightly relieved some of the students. Jenny herself had to talk to her boyfriend to keep herself calm without going over to Camula and decidedly NOT duel her into submission.
(AN11)
She ended up in meditation in order to discuss a way with her deck on how to get around Camula's Illusion Gate effect, but after an hour of debating, nothing would work except for Elyon's natural element of light, and even that had it's limits even during a Shadow Duel. She could only do one thing for Jaden, and that was give him the card he could hopefully use to win. She rushed to the lakeshore once more to see everyone gathered, even Alexis and Jaden, wearing Atticus's half of the Medallion.
"Now, who's ready to see me wipe the floor with a Vampire!" proclaimed Jaden.
"Not without this your not," said Jenny, walking up and handing Jaden an envelope, "Add it to your deck as soon as you enter the castle. It'll give you just one more edge against Camula."
Suddenly, a swarm of bats flew from the castle and grabbed onto Jenny.
"HEY! GET OFF ME!" yelled Jenny, as she was carried off towards the Castle, "JADEN! REMEMBER, NOT UNTIL YOU ENTER THE CASTLE!"
"JENNY!" cried out the others, worried for their friend.
Jenny had a disgruntled look as she landed in front of Camula.
"So, you really want to lose that badly, huh?" said Jenny, "Sorry, but defeating you is no longer my honor."
"Who said anything about dueling you?" said Camula, as the bats kept Jenny in place, "I'm using you as insurance, in case that meddlesome Nightshroud decided to wake up at last."
"First off, his name's Atticus," said Jenny, before smirking, "And we'll see how long you can hold me."
The others entered the room, with Jaden immediately heading for the platform opposite of Camula.
"You let her go, RIGHT NOW!" demanded Jaden.
"We'll see," replied Camula, getting her duel disk ready.
Camula: 4000
Jaden: 4000
"I'll start out with Polymerization!" called out Jaden, taking the first move, "I fuse Avian, Sparkman and Bubbleman to create: The Elemental Hero Tempest!"
Elemental Hero Tempest
Level: 8
Atk: 2800
Def: 2800
Effect: By sacrificing one spell or trap card, this monster cannot be destroyed in battle.
"I'll thrown down a facedown and end my turn," said Jaden, passing it to Camula.
'That's not like Jaden either,' thought Jenny, 'Of course, I can't blame him, because I wouldn't hesitate to hold back either and OTK her as best I could.'
(AN12)
"I'll start with: Illusion Gate!" said Camula, "And you know what happens now! But since I'm not letting you leave ever again, I'll put EVERYONE on the line for this duel!"
Darkness poured out of the gate and tried to grab everyone on the sidelines; however, Jaden's two halves suddenly clicked together at that precise moment, and let out a HUGE burst of Light to counter the Darkness.
"Sorry, thanks to a friend, MY friends are no longer available for Sacrifice!" declared Jaden, showing his completed Amulet.
'Interesting,' thought Jenny, 'Even though the Millennium Items have been returned to the Shadows, it looks like there are still a few trinkets left that can tap into the power that the Millennium Items harness so easily.'
"Not ALL your friends are safe," said Camula, "I still have Jennifer over here!"
'I'm not even going to correct her, because I'd rather be called "Jennifer" by her,' thought Jenny, as her body glowed green, allowing her strength to flow into Tempest as he was summoned on Camula's side of the field.
'This isn't supposed to be!' exclaimed Tempest, 'Don't let her control me, Jaden!'
'I'll get you back. Just don't stop from attacking me,' replied Jaden, 'I'll get you back. It'll just have to be from your attack.'
Tempest nodded, understanding the plan.
"I'll also summon Vampire Werewolf in attack mode. ATTACK! GLIDER STRIKE!" called out Camula, forcing Tempest to attack Jaden.
Jaden: 1200
"Now, to end this duel!" said Camula, "End this with…"
"I don't think so!" declared Jaden, revealing his trap, "My card: Cross Heart! And forget the two-week notice, he's leaving ASAP!"
"Aren't you forgetting someone…" started Camula, "AAAGGGHH!"
A bright flash of light from Jenny right in front of her severed the connection to the Illusion Gate, and allowed her to rejoin her friends.
"Apparently you don't learn easily," said Jenny, Elyon appearing next to her, "Elyon's power can negate your darkness, especially if it's concentrated on ONE person, rather than several. Along with Jaden's Shadow Amulet, you have no sacrifice for your Illusion Gate, and therefore it's sent to the graveyard!"
"Fine then," said Camula, angry at the countering of her card in BOTH ways, "Take your turn. It won't matter!"
"Oh, it will," said Jaden, drawing his next card, "I attack with the REAL GLIDER STRIKE!"
Camula: 2400
Jaden: 1200
"My wolf comes back, with a bigger bite!" countered Camula.
"Maybe this facedown will take care of that," said Jaden.
"We'll see," said Camula, drawing her next card.
'This isn't good,' thought Jenny, 'As long as the Illusion Gate is available for play, it's not over.'
"I'll start with 'Pot of Greed'," said Camula, drawing two more cards, "And I'll sacrifice my Wolf for my Lord. And then remove my Lord for VAMPIRE GENESIS!"
Vampire Genesis
Level: 8
Atk: 3000
"Trouble," said Chazz.
"Not really," said Jenny, "Unless…"
"That's not all there is to it," continued Camula, "And I activate: Genesis Crisis!"
Genesis Crisis
Type: Continuous Spell
Effect: While 'Vampire Genesis' is on your field, you can bring one Zombie Monster to your hand.
Effect2: If Vampire Genesis is destroyed, then all Zombie monsters and this card are destroyed as well.
"I'll add Ryu Kokki to my hand, then discard him to bring back Zombie Werewolf. Next, since you still have your facedown for two purposes, I'll get rid of them both!" said Camula, "I play "Giant Trunade!"
Both 'Crisis' and Jaden's facedown returned to their owner's hand.
"How'd she know that?" asked Syrus.
"It's like she knows our decks better than we do," added Chazz.
"It seems she does, and can plan for a counter for them as well," said Bastion, "But, how?"
"(Sigh) What did I tell you two days ago!" exclaimed Jenny, "I told you she might be able to look at our decks."
"Well then," said Jaden, "Where's the 'How I did it?' speech? Isn't that a Villain Standard?"
"If you must know, look no further than my lovely bats," said Camula, before Jenny spoke up.
"Yes, you spied on us using a really lame, yet original tactic. Big deal," said Jenny, "Just because you know someone's deck, doesn't mean you can still win. If you're wondering how that is: Seto Kaiba is a Master of just that!"
(AN13)
'At least she didn't find out about my newest addition,' thought Jaden, who had a quick look at it before adding it to his deck, 'Hope this works.'
"Now, I attack with Genesis, destroy Tempest!"
Jaden: 1000
"Now end this!" said Camula, sending in her wolf.
Jaden felt the hit HARD, but still stood, pain or otherwise.
"Why haven't you lost! It was over!" demanded Camula.
"What did I JUST SAY!" called out Jenny, getting even MORE ticked with this Vampire.
"If you know my deck, then you know 'Insurance' gives me 500 life points," explained Jaden.
Jaden: 1000-1500-300
Insurance
Type: Trap
Effect1: Send one facedown card from the field back to the owner's hand.
Effect2: If this facedown card is sent from the field back to your hand, then gain 500 life points.
"It only delays you one turn," said Camula, "I re-activate 'Genesis Crisis' to add 'Despair from the Dark' to my hand, and End my Turn."
"There's not much left for Jaden, is there?" asked Chazz.
"Even I have to admit, I don't know of a card in Jaden's deck that could counter this," added Alexis, "What about you Jenny?"
"There IS a card. Jaden just has to know how to 'play' it," replied Jenny.
'And if there's anyone who knows how to "play" "Elemental Heroes", it's Jaden,' thought Syrus.
"I get the Spirit Keys bit," spoke up Bastion, "But what doesn't make sense is the collecting people's souls."
"It's to resurrect my fallen Vampiric Brethren. In the War, I was but one of a few survivors. I hid for centuries until a man seeping with Dark Energy offered me this Shadow Necklace and allowed me to duel for souls to resurrect them. I will get revenge on the descendants of the humans that killed my people," explained Camula, in typical back-story fashion.
"Okay, didn't need to know THAT much," said Jaden, "But why come here first? Why not go after the crowds of people in various places of the world?"
"What I want to know is: Why'd you trust someone like him?" said Jenny, getting her attention, "The Sacred Beasts will destroy even the Vampires, should you resurrect them. You've lost even if you win every one of our keys."
"That's not true!" denied Camula, angry that she would dare make that assumption.
"Gotta tell you," said Jaden, playing Pot of Greed, "She does have a point. Now, with two more cards, I play 'Dark Factory of Mass Production'. I now get two non-effect monsters back in my hand. I next play 'Fusion Gate'!"
Storm clouds appeared overhead, as the portal between fusion and non-fusion was opened, allowing Fusion monsters to appear with the right tribute.
"Now, with this Gate, I can Fusion Summon all I want," said Jaden.
"That's supposed to scare me?" taunted Camula.
"Not yet," said Jaden, "I fuse Avian and Burstinatrix into 'Flame Wingman'!"
"He's done it!" said Jenny, glad that he found the right card combination to bring out her gift to him.
Flame Wingman
Level: 6
Atk: 2100
"But that's not strong enough!" said Camula.
"He's not done yet!" said Jenny.
"What's he summoning?" asked Alexis.
"Ask and ye shall receive," said Jaden, "I fuse my Flame Wingman with Sparkman, to create…"
A bring shine came forth from the portal, and a new, shiny, Elemental Hero floated down, ready to prove his worth.
"I Fusion Summon: ELEMENTAL HERO SHINING FLARE WINGMAN!" called out Jaden.
Shining Flare Wingman
Level: 8
Atk: 2500
Def: 2100
Effect: This card gains 300 points for every 'Elemental Hero' in the graveyard.
Effect2: When this monster destroys a monster in battle, inflict the Attack points of the destroyed monster as effect damage.
"This is impossible!" said Camula, "I've never seen him!"
"Neither have we," spoke up Syrus, "Is he new?"
"The newest hero set out for production," said Jenny, "Pegasus gave me that card to give to Jaden. Sort of a late Christmas Gift."
"Thanks, and if the light wasn't strong enough before, it is now," said Jaden, "That's some glow."
"Very well," said Camula, "It won't matter. You have 2500 attack points. Not enough for my Genesis's 3000."
"You might want to double check that," said Jaden.
Shining Flare Wingman
Atk: 2500-3100
"But how?" demanded Camula.
"His ability," explained Jaden, "300 big ones for each hero in the graveyard. ATTACK WITH SOLAR FLARE!"
(AN14)
"And not to mention his other ability," said Jenny, as Shining Flare Wingman went in for the attack, "The one that gets carried over from Flame Wingman!"
'The Light outshines the Darkness,' spoke Flare Wingman as he lands in front of Camula, before blinding her.
Jaden: 300
Camula: 2400-2300-0
"NOOOOOO!" called out Camula, as she was dragged into the shadows, "I won't go alone! Illusion Gate…"
"Is negated!" declared Jenny, slapping down another 'Guardian of the Veil', "Hay Lin, blow that that Spell AWAY!"
'On it!' shouted Hay Lin, countering the Wind from the gate, with her own. The gate closed up and returned to its card form, 'There, it's done.'
Jenny picked up the card and the Shadow Necklace as the others picked up an unconscious Zane and started heading out of the castle.
"Let's go, Hay Lin," said Jenny, as Hay Lin lifted her up with her wind and they flew out of the nearest window, landing down on the shore near the others, "Thanks, Hay Lin. Time to destroy this card for good."
"Everything okay, Jenny?" asked Jaden.
"You guys go ahead," said Jenny, "This card is too dangerous to leave around."
"Sure thing, Jenny," said Alexis, as they headed back to the infirmary to get Zane a place to rest while informing Atticus of what happened.
After they left, Jenny focused her energies on the Shadow Necklace called forth a small area of the Shadow Realm; just small enough to summon a monster or two.
"Okay, Elyon, let's destroy this card," said Jenny, summoning back Elyon again.
"My powers won't be enough," said Elyon, "I'll need my brother to help me on this."
"Sure thing," said Jenny, bringing out Prince Phobos, "You ready to earn your due?"
"While I hate the thought of being a card, or this life as such; it has freed me from prison, so I have no qualms about doing this," said Phobos, as he focused his powers of Darkness.
"Powers of Chaos, destroy the Gate of Illusion!" called out Jenny, throwing the card into the air, where Elyon and Phobos used their elements to destroy the card utterly, "And now, for this charm."
Jenny threw the Charm into the air as well, allowing Phobos and Elyon to destroy it as well, before returning to the deck.
"As much fun as it would be to have a portable usage of the Shadow Realm, I do NOT want to use it after that Vampire."
(AN15)
Jenny sighed, before heading back to school. She stopped when she noticed a figure moving through the woods, a figure with familiar hair.
'Professor Banner?' wondered Jenny, looking back for a moment, 'What's he doing here?'
Jenny shook the feeling for now, before continuing on her way. She had a feeling that the next Shadow Rider is going to be stronger, and that she may have to step in if Jaden needs a break.
(Chapter End)
FINALLY!
YGOFreak54: You could have lengthened that, you know.
RDF1: Eh, maybe, but I don't really feel like it. I wanted that Vampire GONE, and she's never coming back!
YGOFreak54: Well, it's your story. Just like you don't own me, I don't own you.
Dx: At least I got a mentioning here, so that's good.
Jenny: I'm looking forward to the next chapter, where I get to duel now!
RDF1: Don't get too excited, I still have to get this one up, and we'll see about getting the next chapter up before Digimon.
Dx: Well, the people still need to review, those that should want to review that is.
RDF1: My next update on that will come when I'm ready, not before. And definitely not because of a mass influx of reviews, even if it helps motivates me.
YGOFreak54: Well, good luck with that. I got to get back to work myself.
RDF1: Yeah, I've been meaning to ask. Are you getting Transformers GX ready for it's next update, because I'm about to catch up?
YGOFreak54: Almost; just need my (beep)ing muse to cooperate with me on the chapter long enough to finish the thing.
RDF1: Good to know.
Lone Raindrop: Am I going to get a chance in this story?
RDF1: Well, time will tell.
Author Notes:
AN1: This card you will see, because Jaden's explanation for it doesn't give it the most justice it could have.
AN2: In more ways than one, right?
AN3: There's the Vampire Knight reference. What the series to get the full details on Vampires.
AN4: I don't mean to insult Soviet Russia, or Transylvania, or any Country for that matter. This is intended to be a joke and nothing more.
AN5: Funny, as Halloween has just passed by the time this gets posted. Really should have worked more on this sooner, it would have been great for the Halloween Spirit.
AN6: Again, this chapter is full of jokes that don't get laughed at. Since you're reading this from the safety of your computer chairs, laugh away!
AN7: She doesn't know HOW temporary, just that it IS temporary until they beat Camula.
AN8: Yeah, double pun there. Unintentional, but kinda is all the same. Just know that all TV shows can be used as TV shows in other TV shows. That's a lot to 'Show', right? LOL, sorry.
AN9: Something to show the in-depth thought process Zane is going through. He cares for his brother, despite his aloofness most of the time.
AN10: Just like the E-Heroes with Jaden, the Cyber Dragons have a strong bond with Zane. Just a little tidbit note I just wanted to add.
AN11: As in, by means other than dueling. Pretty much take her anger out on Camula for what she is, and what she's doing. Not that I don't like Vampires, just that this one, I REALLY dislike.
AN12: Again, this Vampire girl REALLY gives Vampires a bad name! At least to me, she does.
AN13: Seriously, Kaiba knows Yugi's deck as well as Yugi does, and he still can't win in a straight up duel! That, and everyone should know Jaden's deck by now, given his E-Heroes he's used over and over again, but they still can't win. Just look at Bastion, he had a way to stop Jaden, but still failed.
AN14: DBZ REFERENCE FOR THE WIN! Also, I forgot the effects of Fusion Gate, and got the math wrong. Thank you, Anime!
AN15: As good as it would be to have Jenny be able to use the powers to have the Guardians on hand all the time, it's not in the plan. It's either this, or return it with the Amulet to the Gravekeepers at the end of the school year.
Anyways, time to get back to my normal schedule of work. So, until next time…
YuGiOhFreak54: Catch ya then!
Later,
RDF1