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Episode 14: Battle Royal
-The 8th Duel Zodiac-
Yusei looked at the pillar and saw that the Star Ticket here had already been won.
"This Star Ticket has already been taken," said Yusei as he held up his level 4 star ticket. "To enter the Duel Gate I need a total of 12 star ticket levels. There's no other way. Chances are, I'm going to most likely need at least 2 more star tickets."
Suddenly, a shining blue and white dragon appeared next to Yusei and roared.
"Stardust?" said Yusei in surprise. "What is it?"
Yusei turned to face the same way Stardust was and watched as an all to familiar fog appeared.
"Stardust Spark Dragon, interesting," said the figure within the fog. "I would expect no less from a warrior like you."
"You," said Yusei as the Skeleton Knight appeared from the fog on his horse.
"So you've finally tamed a Duel Dragon," chuckled the Knight. "The symbol of a Duel Priest."
"Your alone," commented Yusei angrily. "Where's Sect?"
The Knight responded by holding up his lance. Hanging on the end of the lance was Sect's goggles that were now broken.
"I gave those to Sect!" spat Yusei in rage. "What did you do!"
"Sect is nowhere on this island," replied the Knight. "Sect is waiting in the Aerial Fortress Seibal."
As the Knight said those words, Sect was sitting in a stone chair that looked like that of a king's throne. Sect was now wearing black armour and a red cape. He wore a black armour helmet. His face was still cracked and shadow energy was flowing off of him.
Sect looked up and smiled devilishly.
"Only those who have passed through the Duel Gate can reach it," explained the Knight. "The site of the ritual to resurrect the Ultimate God is the Aerial Fortress Seibal."
In the sky was a fortress indeed. It was above the Duel Gate. It was machine in likeness and hung from the dark sky. It started wide from the side before growing thinner as it moved downwards.
"The Ultimate God" said Yusei. "Is that what you want? Are you planning to use this God to rule the world or something? But this battle is between you and Goodwin. Sect has nothing to do with this. Leave him out of it?"
"I don't what Goodwin's told you," added the Knight. "But the ritual has already begun. All of the duelists in the D1 Grand Prix are our pawns."
"Pawns?" questioned Yusei. "Don't give me that!"
"But you have to go on don't you," chuckled the Knight as he began to disappear in the returning fog. "If you want to retake my ultimate pawn Sect Ijuin. And to do that you need to first pass the Duel Gate."
The Knight laughed as he slipped Sect's goggles of his lance and they fell to the ground. The Knight continued to laugh as he disappeared into the fog.
"Skeleton Knight!" cried Yusei in rage.
Yusei bent down and held the goggles in his hands.
'Aerial Fortress Seibal,' thought Yusei. 'That's where Sect is waiting.'
Yusei stood up and Stardust gave a lite roar as if communicating with Yusei.
Yusei appeared to understand as he replied with, "Your right Stardust. I need to get these back to Sect."
'Just you wait Skeleton Knight,' thought Yusei.
-V.S.S.L Ruins-
"Aerial Fortress Seibal," said Jack with a smirk as Kalin finished explaining the purpose of the D1 Grand Prix. "That's were I'm going."
Jack turned to walk away and Kalin said, "Jack wait! You're being used! The Duel Dragons Power, their owners, and the turbo duels in this tournament are providing energy for the ritual to resurrect the Ultimate God. And once that happens…"
"In that case," replied Jack. "Our duel provided energy for the ritual as well."
"Well…yes," mumbled Kalin.
"Kalin," stated Jack. "I don't care what happens to the weak. But the power of the ultimate God, don't you think that's perfect for me?"
"You haven't changed a bit Jack," said Kalin.
"Anyone who blocks the King's way will be crushed," stated Jack. "Even if that person is Goodwin."
'Just wait Goodwin,' thought Jack. 'I'll be the one to claim the power of the Ultimate God.'
-Inside the Duel Gate-
Goodwin sat in his security camera room, watching all of the duels unfold.
"That's right," said Goodwin. "Come to me. Come to the Duel Gate. The sense we created to combat the darkness, the duelists compatible with the Duel Dragons, its all perfect. I won't give the Ultimate God to anyone. I will be the one to win this game and gain the power of the Ultimate God! Me Rex Goodwin!"
Goodwin laughed devilishly.
-5th Duel Zodiac-
Admire Derby-Level 8 Star Ticket Won. Adolf Muller-Level 3 Star Ticket won.
Admire Derby rushed in front of Adolf Muller.
"I the Speed Holder leaves you in the dust!" spat Derby to Adolf behind him.
"I'll show you that speed isn't everything in a duel," replied Adolf.
"Duel!"
-10th Duel Zodiac-
Andre-Level 11 Star Ticket Won. Ramon Kagura-O Tickets won
"To think I'd be dueling you again," said an injured Ramon. "Well I'll get revenge for losing at the 11th Duel Zodiac here.
"Sorry," replied Andre. "But I'm taking this Star Ticket too. The Double Unicorn's are going to the finals together."
"Duel!"
-Duels Completed so far-
4th Duel Zodiac: Yusei Fudo VS Crow Hogan: Yusei Won
3rd Duel Zodiac: Adolf Muller VS Tiger Eyes: Adolf Won
1st Duel Zodiac: Jean VS Commander Koda: Jean Won
8th Duel Zodiac: Admire Derby VS Officer Trudge: Admire Won
11th Duel Zodiac: Andre VS Ramon Kagura: Andre Won
-D1 Grand Prix Positions-
1st Duel Zodiac: None-Star Ticket Won.
2nd Duel Zodiac: Yusei Fudo VS Jean
3rd Duel Zodiac: None- Star Ticket Won
4th Duel Zodiac: Tiger Eyes-Star Ticket Won
5th Duel Zodiac: Adolf Muller VS Admire Derby
6th Duel Zodiac: None- Star Ticket yet to be won
7th Duel Zodiac: Leo & Luna VS Officer Trudge
8th Duel Zodiac: None-Star Ticket Won
9th Duel Zodiac: None-Star Ticket yet to be won
10th Duel Zodiac: Andre VS Ramon Kagura
11th Duel Zodiac: None-Star Ticket Won
12th Duel Zodiac: Commander Koda
Crow Hogan: On Volcano heading for 12th Duel Zodiac
Kalin Kessler: V.S.S.L Ruins
-Status of competitors-
Yusei Fudo: Level 4 Star Ticket Won
Crow Hogan: 0 Star Tickets Won
Kalin Kessler: 0 Star Tickets Won
Jean: Level 1 Star Ticket Won
Andre: Level 11 Star Ticket Won
Tiger Eyes: 0 Star Tickets Won
Admire Derby: Level 8 Star Ticket Won
Adolf Muller: Level 3 Star Ticket Won
Leo & Luna: 0 Star Tickets Won
Officer Trudge: 0 Star Tickets won
Ramon Kagura: 0 Star Tickets Won
Commander Koda: 0 Star Tickets Won
-2nd Duel Zodiac-
Yusei-Level 4 Star Ticket Won. Jean Level 1 Star Ticket Won
Yusei: 0700
Jean: 1900
Jean was in front of Yusei. On his field was a golden unicorn with three horns.
Lightning Tricorn: Attack 2800
On Yusei's filed was an orange and white machine monster with big arms.
Junk Defender: Defense 1800
In addition, a dragon with cords coming from it was also on the field.
Junk Dragonlet: Attack 2100
Turn: Yusei
"I'll get this Star Ticket no matter what!" declared Yusei. "I draw!"
"You've got spunk!" complemented Jean. '"But my strategy won't let you get this Star Ticket!
'If I don't have enough Star Ticket levels when me and Andre meet back up,' thought Jean. 'He won't be happy.'
"I summon the tuner monsters, Screwturn the Apprentice Warrior in attack mode!" cried Yusei.
Screwturn the Apprentice Warrior: Attack 500
A screw like monster appeared
"Now then!" continued Yusei. "Screwturn level 2! Give Junk Defender level 3 a tune up!"
As Yusei's monsters began to synchro summon, Yusei chanted, "Let's rev it up! I synchro summon Catapult Warrior!"
Catapult Warrior: Attack 1000
A big monster with launchers on its shoulders appeared.
"I use Catapult Warrior's effect!" exclaimed Yusei. "I release Junk Dragonlet on my field and inflict damage to your life points equal to its attack! And that's 2100!"
"No way!" cried Jean.
Junk Dragonlet sat on the launchers on Catapult and was fired right into Jean. Jean cried out as his life points were decreased.
Jean: 2000-0000
Yusei picked up the level 2 Star Ticket while the inured Jean watched from behind.
"You can have my Star Ticket too," said Jean as he held out his Star Ticket.
"I only need the Star Ticket from this Zodiac," replied Yusei. "You won yours fare and square. You can keep it."
"If your sure," said Jean with a smile.
'Now I have six levels,' thought Yusei. 'If I get the Star Ticket from the 6th Duel Zodiac I'll have enough to get through the Duel Gate.'
"I'm in a hurry," said Yusei as leapt onto his runner. "I hope we duel again."
With that, Yusei rode away.
'Yusei Fudo,' thought Jean. 'That guys one strong duelist.'
Yusei Fudo: Level 4 and 2 Star Tickets Won.
-4th Duel Zodiac-
Tiger Eyes-O Star Tickets Won
"It's gone," said Tiger. "This Star Ticket has been won already. Gah!"
Tiger continued to cry angrily. He was running out of time to win Star Tickets and get to the next round.
-V.S.S.L. Ruins-
Kalin Kessler: 0 Star Tickets Won
Kalin sat up against the wall where Jack had left him. He smiled, he had completed his goal. To help Jack. He was finally satisfied.
Kalin Kessler: Retire
-The 12th Duel Zodiac-
Crow was near the 12th Duel Zodiac. He was riding on the volcano and was having to maneuver his way around the dangerous track.
"I can't believe they put a Duel Zodiac here," commented Crow. "But getting that Star Ticket is the fastest way of making up for losing to Yusei."
Crow Hogan: 0 Star Tickets Won.
"Wait a minute," interrupted Crow. "There are 12 Duel Zodiacs, each has a level assigned from 1-11, but then what's the level assigned at the twelfth?"
"As many as you wish," continued Lazar. "If you can get to it of course."
"If we get to choose," chuckled Crow. "Then all you have to do is say 12 and you in the next round. I'm going to get this Star Ticket no matter what."
Crow suddenly came to a chasm; on the other side was the Zodiac. The only way across was a thin zigzag rock path.
"I guess that's why he said if you can," said Crow. "If I fall of, I'm history. But a little obstacle like this, isn't enough to scare me."
Crow sped over the rock bridge and made it across.
"Booyeah!" cheered Crow.
Crow suddenly saw Koda on his runner crash. Koda fell from his runner all injured.
"I can't beat him," mumbled Koda as he fell unconscious.
Commander Koda: Retire
"You okay?" asked Crow as he rushed to Koda's side.
"So you're my next opponent," said a voice.
Crow turned to look at the Zodiac and saw a Duel Dragon card surrounded by Shadow Energy there. Suddenly the dark energy took form around the Duel Dragon and it was Crow. A Crow composed of dark energy at the very least.
"No way!" cried Crow. "It's me!"
"Come on, duel me," spat the Dark Crow.
"I'm fighting myself in a mirror duel," said Crow. "So this is a Duel Dragon Ceremony. Well, if I win I get a Duel Dragon and a Star Ticket. It's two birds with one stone."
"Duel!"
-7th Duel Zodiac-
Leo & Luna- 0 Star Tickets Won. Officer Trudge- 0 Star Tickets Won.
Leo & Luna: 3300
Officer Trudge: 1900
Trudge was behind the twins and had a three headed dragon on his field.
Montage Dragon: Attack 3000
The Twins were in front and had their Duel Dragons out. The mechanical Power Tool and the beautiful Ancient Pixie.
Power Tool Machine Dragon: Attack 2300
Ancient Pixie Dragon: Defense 3000
"There's no way I'm losing again!" declared Trudge.
"Leo," commanded Luna as dark energy flowed from her. "Use Ancients effect."
"Right," agreed Leo. "I use the field spell Ancient Forest!"
The field around them turned into a forest.
"When a field spell is in play," explained Luna. "Ancient Pixie can destroy a card on the field."
"You mean you're going to destroy my monster?" panicked Trudge.
"Spirit Burial!" cried Luna.
Ancient Pixie released a rainbow light that destroyed Montage Dragon.
"Go in for the kill!" cheered Leo. "Full Metal Demolition!"
Power Tool charged and smashed into Trudge, destroying his runner in the process.
Trudge: 1900-0000
Leo & Luna: Win
"Boring," commented Luna.
Leo picked up the Level 7 Star Ticket and cheered, "We got the level 7 Star Ticket."
Trudge lied on the ground gravely inured and his runner destroyed.
Officer Trudge: Retire
"That was a fun duel," said Leo. "Which Zodiac should we hit next?"
Luna opened the book she was holding and read, "After being saved by the Prince, the Maiden went with him to see the King. Both were rewarded and they lived happily ever after. Happy? Of course she was happy…the Prince saved her. I have to hurry and defeat the Black Magician. I'm the only one who can.
"Luna?" said Leo in confusion at Luna's words.
Suddenly a hologram of Goodwin appeared and responded to what Luna was saying.
"That is right Luna," replied Goodwin.
"Goodwin," said Leo.
'Time to turn the pages of her dream story,' thought Goodwin smugly.
"Luna," stated Goodwin. "The Black Magician now has the power to turn into a dragon. Only you can stop him."
"The Black Magician is a bully," commented Luna. "All I have to do is defeat Yusei Fudo, correct."
"That's right," continued Goodwin. "Now that Yusei Fudo has a Duel Dragon, he is far more powerful. He's currently on his way to the 6th Duel Zodiac."
"As you wish my King," replied Luna with a small bow.
'Luna's been acting weird,' thought Leo. 'She's been like this ever since I dueled Yusei.'
"Hey Goodwin," piped up Leo. "If we beat Yusei, Luna will go back to normal right?"
"Of course," said Goodwin, however he didn't answer right away.
"Alright," cheered Leo. "We've got a score to settle with Yusei. We've got to get our revenge."
"I look forward to watching you duel," was the last thing Goodwin said before the hologram vanished.
-Inside the Duel Gate-
"Beautiful sibling love," chuckled Goodwin. "This is better then I have anticipated. Their thoughts for each other strengthens the Duel Dragons power. But what happens when they face the Warrior who fights for his friend? I don't yet know how powerful Yusei's Duel Dragon is. But the Twins will draw out all of the power for me…no matter what happens to them in the process. Duel Dragons VS Duel Dragon. Let the rematch begin."
Goodwin laughed evilly as he watched the screens of Yusei and the Twins.
To be continued- Next time- Those We Protect-
Yusei faces off against both Twins in the ultimate rematch! Yusei may now have the power of Stardust Spark Dragon on his side, but the Twins have their own Duel Dragons. And Yusei will have to go up against both this time.
But this becomes not just a battle for the Star Ticket; it becomes a battle to save the Twins from the evil of their Dragons. But can Yusei defeat a near-insane Luna who will do anything to win? Even posses her own brother! Find out in the most brutal chapter yet!
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