The Finals Underway
The group of teens were once again waiting around in the duelist lounge. The lounge had sort of become like the groups own personal meeting room after Billy's victory over Tyler. "Alright guys, let's get down to business." Colton said to get the conversation started. "Well you guys, I know who's responsible for all of this." Garrett said. "Who is it Gar?" Dawn asked. "The leader of Shadow Keepers is...Chandler."
May gasped, "Isn't that the duelist that Dale dueled the same day Kyle tried to burn down the school?" "That's right May. Dale told me he won that duel, and that Chandler knew an awful lot about the Dragon Keeper legend. I discovered that he's just the spirit of the Army of Darkness that was released during the incident at Massive Mniscus." Garrett explained. "So then Chandler's the one we gotta stop." Colton said. "But first I've got a score to settle with Billy." Garrett replied.
Dawn stood up suddenly, "Come on everyone! We've all got to pitch in and help Garrett build the best deck that will surly defeat Billy's Meklord Emperor!"
After awhile Garrett figured his deck was good enough and they all took a break. "Thanks for the help you guys, but I think I can take it from here." "Anytime Garrett. It's not every day that you get to see Stardust Dragon rip apart a giant metal monster." Hilda replied. "About that you guys, I think it would be better if you guys weren't here for this duel." "What! Why not." Colton shouted. "Because we all know how unpredictable Billy is and I would hate to see any of you guys get hurt especially without Dale here to protect you with his dragon powers."
"Aww cheer up Cookie, we can just hang out at my house for awhile I've got enough rooms to spare for everybody. Garrett you still remember where I live right?" Hilda asked. "Yeah me and Dale will be right over after this is over." "Good, I'll be sure to see you after you win the tournament." Hilda and Colton left the room but May and Dawn stayed behind, "You really think Dale is going to be ok?" May asked. "I know so May, and I'm going to save him." "Thank you Garrett." "No problem, now you better get going before the others leave you behind." She giggled and nodded before running out the door.
Before anything else could happen Dawn's necklace began to shine bright and in return Garrett's mark activated. The light reflected in his eyes and the next thing he realized he was floating through the clouds but couldn't see the ground below. 'What? Where am I? Is this a dream?' The sudden sound of a racecar got his attention, he turned his head and saw a little racecar colored red, green, and white on the top and blue on the bottom with the traditional black wheels of course. 'Is that a racecar?' Then off in the distance Garrett could hear the familiar cry of Stardust Dragon and it sounded like it was flying right towards him, or the car at least. Stardust slammed into the tiny card and it burst into two green rings. 'What's going on? Is this a synchro summon?' He again thought. Stardust circled around and flew right through both rings at blinding speeds, Garrett closed his eyes from the wind it kicked up. When he re-opened them he gasped at the sight before him. 'Whoa! Is that a…new dragon?'
He didn't have time to think because the new dragon began to glow and he was forced to shield his eyes again. This time when he opened them he was back in his garage at the stadium. 'Looks like I'm back in reality now.' "Garrett are you ok? What was that?" Dawn asked. "I just had a vision Dawn." "What did you see?" "It was a dragon." "Well that's weird." "Yeah but it was triggered by my mark reacting to the White Star Pendent." "Do you think I should stay then?" Garrett nodded, "That's probably smart, the pendent may be trying to tell us something. Plus as long as you're wearing it then the Shadow Keepers won't be able to touch you."
Garrett boarded his duel runner and was about to take off when Dawn stopped him, "Wait Garrett." "What is it Dawn?" "I want you to take this card." She said handing him a card. She continued to explain as he looked over it. "I was a huge fan of Stardust Dragon when I was a little girl so my mom had that card custom made for me. Use it to crush Billy and save Dale." "You got it Cupcake." Garrett gave her a wink and sped out of the garage onto the track for the toughest duel of his life. 'Please win Garrett. Everyone is counting on you.' Dawn thought, her eyes shimmering watching him ride.
Racing through the halls on their way out of the stadium were Hilda, May and Colton. They all stopped when they saw another young duelist walking in the hall in front of them. "Kyle? What are you doing here?" May asked. "Since I've lost the tournament I figured that there was no longer a purpose for me to be here anymore." "KYLE!" Hilda shouted running over and giving him the biggest bear hug in the world. "Erg! H-Hilda y-your c-crushing m-me." He barely choked out. She let go of him and smiled at him with twinkling eyes. "Sorry Kyle, but your just sooo cute." "And your just sooo annoying." He shot back. "Anyways," May said, "Since you have nothing to do why don't you come with us." "Were on our way to Hilda's house. Garrett feels it would be safer for us there." Colton said. "Why would I want to hang out with Garrett's lame fan club?" Kyle retorted. "OH NO! Your coming with us whether you like it or not." Hilda said grabbing Kyle by the wrist and dragging him along towards the parking lot. "Nooo! Help me! This is kidnapping for crying out loud!" Kyle screamed. Colton and May laughed following them through the hallway.
Garrett was out on the track waiting at the starting line for Billy to arrive so the duel could get started. 'I wonder what that vision was all about? That dragon looked really powerful, maybe that's what I need to beat Billy.' Garrett gave a heavy glare in the general direction where he knew Chandler would be watching. 'As soon as I beat Billy I'm coming for you Chandler.' Chandler of course could feel the intense glare Garrett was giving him from his look out booth, 'Just try to stop me Garrett, but as soon as you lose this duel. Then my powers will be full again and the world will be mine.' Dale walked into the room slowly holding his head in pain. "Aww man, why's my head hurt so much?" He asked. "One's first time in the recovery room is always painful but at least now you'll be able to control your shadow powers at your own command." Dale smirked, "Then I guess I should be thanking you for the sweet pay raise." He said looking at his new mark.
"Welcome back young duelists of the future. It's been a long ride but we've finally made it to the tournament finals. And from what I can see, it looks like Garrett is all ready to face Billy for the tournament crown." Colton, Hilda, May and Kyle were in the stadium parking lot. "Alright finally we can leave." May exasperated. "Who's car are we taking?" Colton asked. "We'll take my car, since it's the only one that can hold all four of us." Hilda said running off into the parking lot. A few minutes later a Hummer H-2 came rolling up to the three remaining teenagers. Hilda rolled down the window and smirked at them wearing her sunglasses. "Oh…my…god." Colton stammered. "I call shotgun." May said hopping in the monster vehicle. "Come on boys, don't be shy." Hilda tempted them. Kyle facepalmed, "How did I end up getting stuck with you guys again." Hilda sent him a smirk, "Just admit it Kyle you know you love us." "I'm not riding in that screaming metal death trap." Kyle replied. Hilda shrugged, "Fine, take your runner. Just try to keep up." "I'll keep that in mind." Kyle said walking away to get his runner. "Yea, more room for me then." Colton said climbing in the back. "Hey May. Isn't Dawn coming with us?" Hilda asked. "No she sent me a text, Garrett wants her to stay here and watch him duel." "It's obvious that he likes her ya know." Hilda said. May giggled, "Uh correction, he loves her." Both girls started laughing out loud.
They were interrupted when Kyle sped past her on his runner. As he drove past he sent Hilda a smirk, and she fell for it hook line and sinker. "So we wants to play dirty does he? Hang on you guys." Hilda stepped on the gas and sped off after Kyle.
Billy sped out of his tunnel and went straight to the starting line. "Alright Garrett, we've waited long enough. Now let's finish this rivalry permanently." "I've never meant this anymore than I do now. Billy, I'm coming at ya full speed!"
"And their off!" The MC shouted as both turbo duelists sped off down the track. "Who will win? Will it be the Synchron Star Garrett Hughes? Or the Meklord Master Billy Dixon!" Billy activated his shadow mark surrounding both duelists in the Infinity Symbol and causing Garrett's mark to activate as well.
"Tell you what Garrett. First one to the first corner gets to go first." Billy said.
"Fine with me." Garrett replied revving his engine advancing in front of Billy by a few paces. It looked like Garrett was going to win, but right when they got their Billy pulled ahead and took the corner first.
"Haha, looks like your runner can't keep up with mine. Oh well my move!" Billy said drawing his card. "I discard one card from my hand to summon to the field Wisel Warrior! (5/2000/0)"
'Oh man. A monster with 2000 atk points on the first turn. You better be careful Garrett.' Dawn thought.
"My turn!" Garrett shouted drawing a card.
Speed Counters, Garrett: 1
Speed Counters, Billy: 1
"And to start things off I'm going to be summoning my Shield Wing to the field in def mode. (2/0/900)"
"Come on Garrett. Play something different for once. I'm getting tired of beating the same old monsters every time." Billy taunted.
"I play one card facedown and end my turn." Garrett said.
"My move then!" Billy shouted.
Speed Counters, Garrett: 2
Speed Counters, Billy: 2
"I'll start by sacrificing my Wisel Warrior in order to summon my Wisel Watch Dog in his place. (8/2600/2200) Just in case you were wondering I can summon this monster by tributing one Wisel monster instead of sacrificing two regular monsters." Billy explained.
"That puppy may pose a problem." Garrett said.
"Now I activate his special ability. Once per turn I can take a look at one of your facedown cards, and since you only have one I guess I only have one choice."
"Grr, take a look then." Garrett growled.
"Call of the Haunted I see. So your planning on making a synchro summon next turn. Well I'll just place these two cards facedown to deal with that." Billy said.
"My move again." Garrett said drawing.
Speed Counters, Garrett: 3
Speed Counters, Billy: 3
"Wow three turns into this and nobodies even attacked yet." Dawn said amazed at how the two duelists are strategizing.
"I say it's time for a little action. I summon Searcher Synchron! (2/300/0)"
"I activate my trap card, Tuner Explosion! This card will destroy your summoned tuner monster and deal you 500 points of damage." Billy explained.
"Erg! (Garrett 3500) I counter that with my Call of the Haunted. Now I'll bring back Searcher Synchron. (2/300/0) Now I'll tune him with my Shield Wing to synchro summon Search Warrior. (4/1000/600)"
"Looks like I was right." Billy said.
"I'm not done yet though, because when my monster is summoned to the field I can take one tuner monster and add it straight to my hand. So I'm now adding Replay Synchron to my hand."
"I've never heard of that one before!" Billy shouted.
"That's because it's a new card that my friend Colton gave to me. A feeling that you would never know because you don't have any friends. But that's beside's the point it also has a special ability that can be activated this turn. If I already made a synchro summon, I can special summon Replay Synchron to the field in attack mode. (3/1000/1000)" Garrett explained.
"Arg!" Billy growled.
"I guess you should have waited to use your facedown card now I'm free to make another synchro summon. I tune my two monsters together to synchro summon Replay Warrior! (7/2700/2000)"
"Yes! Good move Garrett! You just totally outsmarted Billy." Dawn cheered from the duelist lounge.
"Now to even us up. Replay Warrior, send that pooch to pound. Attack with Rewind Strike!"
"Ahh! (Billy 3900)" Billy yelled.
"Now my warrior can attack you again because it destroyed your monster in battle. So without further ado, I'll attack you directly with Rewind Strike!" Garrett commanded.
"ERGH! (Billy 1200) I activate my trap card Damage Equals Power. This card will give me 6 more Speed Counters because you just inflicted more than 2000 points of damage to me." Billy countered.
Speed Counters, Billy: 9
"I place one card facedown and end my turn." Garrett said.
"My move then." Billy said.
Speed Counters, Garrett: 4
Speed Counters, Billy: 10
"I summon Wise Core to the field. (1/0/0) Next I activate the Speed Spell End of the Storm!" Billy shouted.
"No!" Garrett said.
"I know you know how this card works. Now for 8 Speed Counters every single monster on the field is destroyed and we each lose 300LPs for each of our monsters."
Speed Counters, Billy: 2
"Ahh! (Garrett 3200)" Garrett screamed in agony.
"Erg! (Billy 900)" Billy grunted. "But now that Wise Core has been destroyed by a card effect I can special summon all 5 of my Wisel Infinity cards. (1/0/0)(1/500/500)(1/1200/0)(1/0/1200)(1/800/800) But that's not all now my monster can combine to form it's most frightening form. (1/2500/2500)" Billy said.
"Now I'll got a slight problem." Garrett mumbled to himself as Billy's mighty machine made its appearance on the field.