Hey, guys! Sorry about the delay. I've been busy but chapter 26 is here and so is Stan's duel with the second Shadow Rider
Chapter 26: Battle of Fate
The following morning, the students involved with the Spirit Gate Keys were in the infirmary as Jaden and the returning student Atticus were both knocked out in the hospital beds with Miss Fontaine looking over their condition. Alexis was already there, and no one could really blame her; one of the people she looked up to was gone for a full year with no trace of him left behind. On top of that, some of her friends were victim to malice of Nightshroud's Shadow Game. Syrus and Chumley were the bait luring anyone with a key, and she, Stan and Jaden had to bite. Now, Jaden was out of it for helping her. She was grateful for it, but she still felt bad for all of it. Casandra was there with them to see if Jaden is okay.
Stan watch Jaden as he said, "I don't know whether feel happy that Jaden took out a Shadow Rider or feel bad that it was actually Alexis' brother being possessed."
As Blake said, "Kinda makes the possibility that more of them could end being possessed people."
As Zane said, "But you know; there has to be some that joined for the power."
As Zeke said, "At least one Shadow Rider's off our backs."
Then they heard someone saying "Yes, but remember…"
Everyone turned to Bastion as he said, "Two of them are still here, lying in wait."
As Bree said, "And that's not good." As she said, "It'd be better off if we knew who they were."
As Chazz said, "Good luck…" As he said, "If it were that easy, we'd be the ones hunting them."
As Alexis said, "I agree with that…" As she said, "Even though there's more kids that are victims of what my brother went through…"
Stan snapped his fingers in realization as he said, "Lex, that's it!"
Everyone turned to him as Kenji asks, "What's it?"
Stan turned to Miss Fontaine as he asks, "Miss Fontaine, is there any way to bring up the files of the missing people of the Abandoned Dorm?"
As Miss Fontaine said, "We could…" As she said, "But you'll need the Chancellor's authorization if you don't have the records on them."
As Stan said, "Oh. Okay…"
Then they heard Alexis saying "Wait, I got something…" Alexis pulled out a small device and held it out for Bastion to take. As she said, "I found this around the time Chancellor Sheppard was choosing the representative of the School Duels." As she said, "When I checked it, it had the very people who were missing from the dorm!"
As Zeke said, "Then, we should find a computer and see who else is missing!"
As Bastion said, "Let's use the computer in the library." He led everyone except Alexis and Miss Fontaine.
As Miss Fontaine said, "Alexis…" As she said, "I need to go see Chancellor Sheppard about the conditions of Atticus and Jaden; could you and Casandra look after them for a bit?"
As Alexis said, "Sure."
As Casandra said, "You got it."
As Miss Fontaine said, "Okay, be right back!" She left the room.
Alexis turned to Atticus and held his hand. As she said in her thought "Glad to you back with us, big brother…" As she said in her thought "After hearing about how you disappeared, I thought you were gone for good. I won't forgive the people who made you into Shadow Rider… but the thing is you're safe now…" She turned to Jaden who was still out due to the Shadow Game's pain. As she said in her thought "I have you to thank for that Jaden, even if you didn't know it was him at the time…"
Casandra was by Jaden's side, as she said in her thought, "Thank you, Jaden. For bring Alexis' brother back to her."
In the library, Bastion was looking up the files in the device Alexis had with the rest of the kids behind him.
As Bastion said, "Got it!" A list of names and headshots of the students showed up in process. As Bastion said, "First up: Yusuke Fujiwara." The picture was of a light brown haired teen in an Obelisk Blue Blazer like Zane's. As he said, "An Obelisk Blue student in the second year. Age: 18, all other information is classified…"
As Blake asks, "Most of his stuff his classified?"
As Zane said, "That's strange…" As he said, "I've never seen him around during my three years here."
As Zeke asks, "Nothing?"
Zane shook his head. But then looked at the next person; A Slifer Red student. As he said, "But I know him…"
As Stan said, "Leonardo Cortez." A boy with neck length black hair covering his right eye curled up and dark blue eyes as he said, "Age 16, Last known relatives: Mother, Father. Last known info: Eligible to test for Ra Yellow. Held at: Millennium House." As he said, "Well there's our first known guy."
As Zane said, "Yeah, showed a lot promise for a Slifer ranked duelist."
As Zeke asks, "Who's next?"
Bastion scrolled down. The next one was an Obelisk girl. Short light brown hair with bangs, but with a small ponytail, quite small Amber eyes. Her clothes a purple, blue, green, and yellow striped shirt, with jeans.
As Kenji said, "Stella Mercy. Age: 15, Last Known relatives: Father and Mother. Last known info: Promoted to Obelisk at 2nd year. Last seen: Millennium House."
As Chazz asks, "Another one, huh?" As he said, "Guess we're two for two."
As Bree said, "There's another one." Scrolling past Atticus' profile, a boy with brown hair with silver streak and gold eyes. He wore a coat similar to the Obelisk coat except it was yellow and white colored.
As Bree said, "Unix Silver. Age 15: Last known relatives: Mother, Father. Last known info: A top rank Ra Yellow. Last seen: Millennium House."
As Zane said, "Oh him… He showed a lot of promise."
As Blake asks, "Really?"
As Zane said, "Yeah. He made his way up with his hard work and aced his grades, which is very close to my score. There are times where he was being challenged by other Obelisks, but he managed to take them down with a lot of effort."
As Kenji said, "Oh well, at least we got the potential people we could save from the shadows."
As Zane said, "Then all we have to do is just wait…"
As Bastion said, "I'll send everyone the info on their Duel Pilots." Typing things on the computer as he said, "I'll meet you all at the main academy building later."
As everyone said, "Right."
Later on, that night, Stan was at the lake on the beach, he was sitting down on the grass he was staring at the moon he also had his duel disk on his left arm ready. As he said in his thought "That Abandoned Dorm's got a lot more secrets than I thought…" As he said in his thought "A lot of people went missing and Atticus was just one of them. If some of the Shadow Riders are indeed students of Duel Academy, then it's like we need them to come after us to free them. I'm sure their families would be more than thrilled to have them back."
Blade appeared as he said, "That's true. But we have to free them from the things they are being controlled."
As Stan said, "I guess."
Then he heard Bree saying "Hi, Stan." She walked on the grass with Blake.
As Stan asks, "Hey guys, what's up?"
Bree and Blake sat right next to him as Bree said, "We saw you from over there." As she said, "We were wondering what you were doing."
As Stan said, "I always come outside looking at the moon when I had something on my mind."
As Blake asks, "What are you thinking?"
As Stan said, "Thinking about the rest of those missing kids from the Abandoned Dorm," As he said, "All of those students who used to go over or even live there became missing. So many families devastated, probably prevented the rest of their kids to enroll after that."
As Bree said, "But look at Alexis; she came here after her brother did."
As Stan said, "That's because she's got a strong sense of faith to find her family." As he said, "I don't blame her; any of my family went missing out of the blue, I'd be searching non–stop."
As Blake said, "Me too." As she said, "At least the Shadow Riders are away from them."
As Stan said, "Yeah, but now they're after us." He held up his half Amulet as he said, "Especially me, since these things happened to activate the same night three Shadow Riders came to the island."
As Bree asks, "You really think that they'll come after you?"
As Stan said, "Certain… Nightshroud could've challenged Alexis that, but with him and Jaden having those medallion halves… I just know it…"
As Bree said, "Then you'll just have to beat him; like all the rest…"
As Stan said, "Yeah, and I hope it stays that way."
As Blake said, "You know, I got to ask you something, Bree…"
As Bree asks, "Yeah?"
As Blake asks, "You still got that present I send to you?"
As Bree said, "Yeah…" She pulled out a small figurine of the Dark Magician. As she said, "I always took it with me every time I bought a pack… no luck yet."
As Blake said, "Well, try this one…" He pulled out another booster pack entitled 'Millennium Puzzle.'
As Bree said, "I've never seen this one." She looked at the pack.
As Blake said, "Just released; and from the name I have a feeling it's just what you need." As he said, "Open it."
As Bree said, "Okay…" She ripped open the top of the pack and pulled out five cards. The first four were cards she already owned. But she gasped at the fifth card. As she asks, "The… Dark Magician?" This one with the tablet in the background.
As Blake said, "You got it!" As he said, "Alright!"
As Bree said, "I can't wait until I call Mom and Dad about this!"
As Stan said, "They will be happy." As he said, "Now you have the original and the spirit version of Yugi's headliner!"
As Bree said, "Yeah…" As she said, "Thanks, Blake."
As Blake said, "Happy to help a friend." He wrapped his right arm around hers making her blush. As he said, "Something wrong you're blushing…"
As Bree said, "Oh, um…" As she said, "I…"
Then they heard a voice saying "Hey, guys."
They turn to see Alexis walking to them, as Stan ask, "Hey, Alexis, what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be with your brother?"
As Alexis said, "I did but Cassandra said she'll look after him and Jaden for a break. So I decided to see if I can find you and talk."
As Stan said, "Okay, sure."
As Blake said, "We'll just leave you two alone." He and Bree walk off leaving Stan and Alexis by themselves.
Alexis sat down next to Stan the two stayed silent for a while. As Stan asks, "So how is Atticus?"
As Alexis said, "Besides being knocked out, he's okay. I'm just glad we found him."
Stan smiled as he said, "I know, but now he and Jaden are resting after the duel they had."
As Alexis asks, "But what about you? You're worried about the next Shadow Rider is gonna come after you because you have that Amulet?"
As Stan said, "Yeah, I am but I can't run away from it. Besides if that Shadow Rider does show up, I'll be ready."
Alexis nodded as she said, "Thank you, Stan for being there for me."
Stan smiled as he said, "No problem, that's what friends are for."
Alexis stared at the ground as she said, "Yeah, friends…"
Suddenly a bright light appeared in front of them as Stan stood up then they heard someone saying, "The time has come, Key–Keeper…"
Stan and Alexis gasps as they looked at each other as they said at the same time "The Shadow Rider!"
Now, Stan's Amulet half shined on his neck as he took notice. As Stan said, "Alexis, I think he's got the other half!"
Then the voice said, "Quite right."
Then suddenly a large hand appeared in front of them as it grabbed Stan as Alexis said, "Stan!"
She reached out for him, but missed at last minute, as the hand kept taking Stan in the process as he said, "Heeelllppp!"
Alexis watched as Stan disappeared.
Suddenly, Blake and Bree ran up to Alexis as Bree asks, "Alexis, what happened?!"
As Alexis said, "A Shadow Rider appeared and took Stan!"
As Blake said, "Bree, call everyone!"
As Bree said, "Right!" She took out her and called everyone.
In a flash of light, Stan was in a cave. He looked around as he asks, "Where am I?"
Then he heard someone asking, "Hello there, Key–Keeper."
Stan turn and saw a boy walking towards him. He had a black clock he has black hair wearing a white mask. As Stan asks, "Who are you?" As he asks, "Are you a Shadow Rider?"
As Asmael said, "You may call me Asmael. And yes, I am a Shadow Rider."
As Stan said, "Saves me the trouble of finding you guys." Suddenly, his Amulet half started glowing and reacted to the one that Asmael revealed.
As Asmael said, "Hmm, it seems our Amulet halves are calling out to each other…" As he asks, "Tell me, how was your match with Karheim?"
As Stan asks, "Why do you care?"
As Asmael said, "I don't, but it's time I made the stakes; if you lose, your key and that Amulet will be mine." As he said, "Also I will take your soul."
As Stan said, "Whoa." As he asks, "You're not giving me any choice, aren't you?"
As Asmael said, "Better than what Nightshroud put the Jaden through…" As he said, "Besides, after defeating you the next duelist I face will be emotionally broken seeing your lifeless body."
As Stan said, "That's not gonna happen!"
Asmael also revealed his duel disk; an Academy version one. As they said at the same time "Duel!"
They both draw their opening hand.
Stan: 4000
Asmael: 4000
As Asmael said, "I'll start first." He draws a card as he said, "I summon Servant Assassin – Jack the Ripper!"
A blast of fog announced the arrival of a small girl dressed in scandalous clothes with six butcher knives strapped to her hips. She had short white hair and emotionless eyes, making her look almost doll–like were it not for the scar on her cheek. She merely watched the other side of the field, unblinking. (2/ATK: 1000/DEF: 1000).
As Stan asks eyes widening "Jack the Ripper?!" As he said, "I thought he was a boy but then again they never did find out Jack the Ripper's real identity so it's possible."
As Asmael said, "Now I'll activate her special effect! I can draw a card from my Deck and play it, my Field Spell Card, Noble Phantasm – Darkened Misty Metropolis!"
Asmael drew the card and placed it in the Field Spell Card Zone, transforming the arena into the darkened, misty, and menacing streets of turn of the century London.
As Asmael said, "Allow me to explain." As he said, "This mist is the poison of the industrial era, made more deadly by being Assassin's Noble Phantasm, something that can only be activated when she's on the field. Not only can you now not target her, but all non–DARK monsters will lose ATK and DEF by 100 multiplied by their levels every time their owner's Standby Phase runs through. When they run out, they go to the Graveyard!" As he said, "But for now I place a card facedown and end my turn."
As Stan said, "Well, it's my move." He draws a card as he said, "I summon Sailor Jupiter in ATK Mode!"
A Silhouette of a girl appear as she took out the Jupiter Power Stick as she said, "Jupiter Power!" She held out her left arm, and then the neon–green sparks of electricity began turning in a clockwise motion, until she transformed into Jupiter. (4/ATK: 1700/DEF: 1500).
As Stan said, "Now attack his monster!"
Sailor Jupiter nodded as she charged at Jack the Ripper.
As Asmael said, "Not so fast! I activate my Trap Negate Attack ending your Battle Phase."
As Stan said, "I place two cards facedown and end my turn."
As Asmael said, "My turn." He draws a card as he said, "I summon Servant Berserker – Lu Bu in ATK Mode!"
Another light brought forth a mountain of a man with dark skin and red hair, dressed in intimidating crimson and black Chinese armor. His face was trapped in a deep snarl, showing absolutely no ability for sanity. All that was left was a snarling madman. (3/ATK: 1600/DEF: 2000).
As Stan said, "Before you do anything I activate Quick Summon! This lets me summon another monster on my field and I summon Kamen Rider Chalice!"
A Silhouette of a man appear as he took out his Ace of Hearts. Looking to his own waist, a red light shone before the Chalice Rouzer emerged. The Silhouette put the card in front of him as he said, "Henshin!" Lowering the card to the slot which ran through the Rouzer he slashes it though the Rouzer as the Chalice Rouzer announced, "CHANGE!" The Silhouette then felt his body being engulfed in a black static–like energy which hid every detail. He was completely engulfed, he felt his body begin to shift and change. His shoulders took the appearance of pads and what looked like torso armor seemed to materialize on his chest. His head became angular with two horns coming out of the top. The energy finally faded as he transformed into Chalice. (4/ATK: 1700/DEF: 1500).
Sailor Jupiter looked at Chalice as she said, "Hajime."
Chalice looked at her as he nodded as he said, "Lita."
As Asmael said, "Doesn't matter, any good warrior from the Three Kingdoms needs his weapon! Noble Phantasm – God Force!"
As Stan asks, "God Force?"
Lu Bu bellowed and clenched his hand in the air, making a flash of light. Emerging from it was a Chinese spear, but one that looked like it was made with movable parts rather than all being in one piece. One thing that no one would disagree on was that there was an aura of power, of might, which resided in that spear. Stan felt a shiver run down his spine from the spear.
As Asmael said, "Lu Bu's mighty weapon which he could take into any battle!" As he said, "Lu Bu's initial effect allows me to change his title from Berserker to Assassin, Lancer, Rider, or Archer. In turn, God Force's effect changes depending on what title he has. Since I'm keeping him as Berserker though, he gains 800 ATK points!"
Lu Bu snarled, gripping his weapon as his ATK points shot up. (3/ATK: 1600–2400/DEF: 2000).
As Asmael said, "Lu Bu, attack his Sailor Jupiter! Five Soldiers of the War God!"
Lu Bu bellowed like an angry beast, Lu Bu charge towards Sailor Jupiter, Lu Bu still seemed to hold incredible skill with his houtengeki, wielding it like a true master as he prepared to strike. Once he reaches Sailor Jupiter, Lu Bu unleashed a savage combo of strikes, destroying Sailor Jupiter and sending a shockwave from the blast.
As Chalice said, "Lita!"
The shockwave hit Stan too sending him back a bit.
Stan: 3300
Asmael: 4000
As Chalice said, "Stan!"
As Stan said, "I'm alright, Hajime."
As Asmael said, "I end my turn with two cards facedown."
As Stan said, "Before I draw I activate Dust Tornado! This destroys your Field Spell!"
A tornado appeared blowing away Asmael's Field Spell, causing the area to return to normal.
As Stan said, "My move." He draws a card as he said, "And I summon Kamen Rider Hibiki in ATK Mode!"
A Silhouette of a man appear as he removed the Henshin Onsa Onkaku. Taking it, he tapped it on his wrist making a pleasant ringing noise with a black sound wave before holding it to his head. A gold demon face then emerged on his forehead before he ignited in purple flames. A low vocal tone echoed through the air as the Silhouette's body change. Finally, he waved his arm and the flames went out. As he transformed into Hibiki. (4/ATK: 1800/DEF: 1650).
As Stan said, "Next, I tribute Chalice to summon his Final Form I summon Kamen Rider Wild Chalice!"
Chalice open his case as he took it out the King of Hearts. This card held the image of an animal similar to a mantis but had spikes growing on it on the chest was a yellow it was inside was a jeweled pink heart on its shell next to a black background. Chalice brought the card to his belt and slashes it through as the Chalice Rouzer announced, "EVOLUTION!" Thirteen cards flew out of his belt and grew larger in front of Chalice. The cards were all lined in a row, from Ace to King. After a second of hovering at the size of people, the thirteen cards flew back down and shrank as they got closer to Chalice. Amazingly, they didn't fly into his hand but were absorbed into his body. Chalice's body rippled in black aura as it shifted and changed yet again. As the aura vanished, Chalice had indeed changed again. His bodysuit had turned into a crimson color and the tattoo designs had vanished. His armor itself was gold and black, but the heart in the center had turned sickly green with the Paradoxa emblem in the center. Silver holsters were attached to his legs with some kind of weapons inside of them. Fins jutted from his shoulders for a fiercer look. His helmet had gold and crimson on it, but his horns had grown longer. His visor was still heart–shaped, but it had turned green like his chest plate. (8/ATK: 2500/ATK: 2000).
As Stan said, "And his ability activates when he's on the field he can destroy one monster that's on the field who's original ATK Points are lower than his." Asmael gasp as Stan said, "And I choose Lu Bu!"
Chalice folded his scythes and attached them together. He charged at Lu Bu as he slashes him across the chest as he exploded into pixel.
As Stan said, "Now, Chalice attack Jack the Ripper with Wild Cyclone!"
Chalice then summoned his Chalice Arrow and inserted the combined scythes where his belt Rouzer would normally go. Immediately, his thirteen Rouze Cards appeared in front of him with twelve in rows of four. The Ace pressed itself in the center before all thirteen cards combined into one. It had a gold crest that depicted a sword, a cup, a bracelet, and a coin. The card then flew into Wild Chalice's hand where he slashed it through his weapon as the Wild Slasher announced, "WILD!" The image of the card was absorbed into his weapon. Wild Chalice brought back his arm like he was about to fire an arrow and aimed at Jack the Ripper. Without even blinking, he let go. There was a flash of green light as a beam of green energy flew from the weapon. The green energy collided with Jack the Ripper, destroying her.
Stan: 3300
Asmael: 2600
As Stan said, "Hibiki attack Asmael Directly!"
Hibiki drew out his Ongekibou Rekka and charge towards Asmael.
As Asmael said, "I activate my Summoning Array! I discard a card from my hand and can special summon a Servant to the Field." He sends a card to the Graveyard before playing his next one as he said, "Now I Special Summon Servant Lancer – Karna in DEF mode!"
A red circle appeared on the ground before a figure dressed in golden armor rose up in a kneeling position. On his shoulders were gold circles and a red feathered collar. His chest was bare save for a red gem embedded in the center of it. His skin was white, and his eyes were gold, looking exotically charming. (2/ATK: 1000/DEF: 2000).
As Stan said, "Hibiki, stop your attack!"
Hibiki stop in his tracks and return to Stan's field.
As Asmael said, "Smart move. Just to let you know, Karna can't be destroyed twice per turn. It's due to his armor you see. Since he's the son of the sun god Surya, he was given indestructible gold armor which would prove his lineage."
As Stan said, "I'll end my turn."
As Asmael said, "My move." He drew his card as he said, "Now I activate Card of Sanctity! This lets us draw until we both have six cards in our hands." He and Stan drew until they held six cards.
As Asmael said, "Well, since you were so quick to bring out a monster like Wild Chalice, I can at least do the same." As he said, "Now I will play another Field Spell Card, one that can exist at the same time as another Field Spell Card, so you'll need a card which destroys spell cards to get rid of it or I play another Field Spell."
As Stan asks, "There's a Field Spell for that?"
As Asmael said, "Now I'll play Holy Grail War Commencement Ritual!"
The centers of the battle area flashed before an arcane circle appeared between the two sides. Then the ground cracked before emerging from the ground in the shadow of the area came seven statues circling the duelists. A knight wielding a sword, an archer with her bow held high, a charioteer holding the reins of an unseen steed, a spearman holding his weapon high, a skull–faced assassin raising his dagger, a wizened mage raising a staff, and a beast–headed madman reaching into the sky.
As Stan asks, "What's this?"
As Asmael said, "Think of this like Fusion Gate, but for Ritual Monsters," As he said, "Allow me to show you how it works." Ruffling through his Hand, he pulled out more cards as he said, "I will tribute Karna on the Field along with the Ancient Mantle and Servant Caster – Avicebron in my Hand."
The center of the magic circle began to glow, and Karna stepped into the middle of it before Asmael's two cards flew from his Hand and met the Servant there. The light grew brighter as it engulfed all three, Stan covered his eyes.
As Asmael said, "Come forth my Servant! Servant Rider – Alexander the Great!"
The light in the center of the circle erupted in a pillar which announced the arrival of a new man. He was massively tall, dwarfing pretty much everyone in the auditorium. He was dressed in Greek armor with a deep red mantle draped over his shoulders. His arms were bare, with scars etched on his skin and a truly massive gladius rested on his side. The man's hair was short, but wild and bright red which matched his beard. His face was lit up with a bright smile, but he was vastly confident and just standing there exuded a powerful charisma which world leaders were lucky to have a portion of themselves, a charisma which Yugi Motou was noted for when he dueled. (8/ATK: 2500/DEF: 2200).
As Asmael said, "Hail the King of Conquerors!"
As Stan said, "Alexander the Great… the one who almost conquered the whole world."
As Asmael said, "Alexander's effect will now activate. Since a Field Spell Card like Sanctuary in the Sky is in effect, Alexander and all who fight by his side gain 500 ATK points."
Alexander drew his sword. (8/ATK: 2500–3000/DEF: 2200).
As Asmael said, "Now Alexander, strike down Wild Chalice! Thunder of the Conqueror!"
Alexander frown at that but obeyed anyway. Alexander's sword flashed with electricity as he began his charge then slash Wild Chalice in the chest destroying him while some of the thunder hit around Stan.
Stan: 2800
Asmael: 2600
Stan panted heavily as Asmael said, "I'll end my turn with a facedown."
As Stan said, "My move." He draws a card as he said, "I summon Kamen Rider Den–O in ATK Mode!"
Momotaros appeared as he took out the Den–O Belt and wrapped it around his waist. He pressed the red button while pulling out a bulky black train pass. An electronic keyboard kind of tune play as the clear crystal turned the same red as his button. As the Silhouette said, "Henshin!" He swiped it over the front as the Den–O Belt announce, "SWORD FORM!" Shard of red covered the Silhouette, transforming him into Den–O Plat Form, as the other piece appeared as they attached to him transforming him into Den–O Sword Form. He pointed his thumb at himself as he said, "I…have arrived!" He threw out his arms in a dramatic fashion. (4/ATK: 1800/DEF: 1600).
As Stan said, "Now, I Tribute Hibiki to summon his Final Form. I summon Kamen Rider Armed Hibiki!"
Hibiki took out a small saber like sword called the Armed Saber. He got into a stance, red crimson flames engulfed Hibiki and suddenly small discs of different colors started to come out of nowhere but then turned small animals of hawks, gorillas, wolves, crabs, lions, eagles, you name it. They started gathering towards Hibiki and attached themselves changing into armor piece by piece, until finally the flames dispersed revealing Hibiki in crimson red armor and his face mask is a samurai like shield and his horns expand a bit. (8/ATK: 2500/DEF: 2300).
As Stan said, "Then I play Rush Recklessly to give Armed Hibiki 700 Points." (8/ATK: 2500–3200/DEF: 2300).
As Stan said, "Now Hibiki attack Hyoga with Ongeki Ha Kishin Kakusei!"
Armed Hibiki held the Armed Saber with both of his hands in front of him as the Japanese symbol appear in front of Armed Hibiki as the Armed Saber absorb the symbol before Armed Hibiki brought the Armed Saber to his right as the Armed Saber began to ignite in fire as the fire glowed around the blade and the fire extended to be long. Armed Hibiki slash Alexander across the chest as Alexander exploded in a haze of fire.
Stan: 2800
Asmael: 2400
As Stan said, "Den–O attack him directly!"
Den–O charge forward at Asmael.
As Asmael said, "I activate Command Silencer! This stops your attack and I get to draw a card."
Command Silencer appeared letting out its sound waves which caused Den–O to cover his ears while Asmael drew a card.
As Den–O said, "Hey, that hurt, ya jerk!"
As Stan said, "Don't worry, Momotaros, we'll get him back." As he said, "I end my turn. And at that point, Hibiki's ability activates! At my End Phase, you get dealt 400 points of Damage for each Kamen Rider in my Graveyard! I have 3 so you get hit with 1200 Life Points."
Armed Hibiki pulled out his taiko sticks and sent out 3 fireballs at Asmael as all of them collided with Asmael.
Stan: 2800
Asmael: 1200
Meanwhile with Alexis, she was still at the Slifer Dorm then she heard someone saying "Alexis!"
Zeke, Chazz, Kenji and Bastion came to the lake while Blake and Bree were with Casandra to make sure Jaden was at the Infirmary.
As Bastion asks, "We got the message, what's going on?"
As Alexis said, "Stan's been taken by Shadow Rider!"
As Zeke asks, "Where is he?"
As Alexis said, "I don't know. A hand appeared, and it grabbed him, and he disappeared."
As Bastion said, "And if Stan's in a Shadow Duel… a similar fate could befall him, like Jaden…"
Everyone narrowed their eyes.
As Alexis said in her thought "I hope you're hanging in there…" She also felt her Spirit Key react again as she clutched it.
Asmael drew his card as he said, "I play Pot of Greed! This lets me draw two cards." He drew his two cards as he said, "I'll use my Holy Grail War Commencement Ritual's ability! I ditch Servant Assassin – Li Shuwen, Servant Archer – Robin Hood and Assassin's Mask, I can ritual summon a new Servant!"
Three cards drop into a portal. The light in the center of the circle shone brightly but then turned black.
As Asmael said, "I summon… Servant Assassin – Hassan–I Sabbah (5th)!"
The man that rose from the blackness was obscenely skinny, his stomach thin to the point of starvation while his ribs were showing. A black fabric hung on his waist while his legs were spindle and wrapped in black leather. His head was bald and adorned with a white skull mask which hid his features. His left arm was spindly, but there was muscle in his limb. His other arm was wrapped in thick black fabric, making it appear to be a club arm. (6/ATK: 2000/DEF: 1500).
As Asmael said, "Meet one of the 19 who were the leaders of the group who created the word Assassin, The Old Man in the Mountain! Hassan–I Sabbah!" As Asmael said, "Now to activate Noble Phantasm – Zabaniya (5th)!"
Hassan–I Sabbah snickered before he tore the bandages from his club arm, revealing it not to be the ruined limb Stan thought, but a blood red arm which was so long, it was twice the length of a regular arm.
As Asmael said, "I activate Card of Demise! I can draw until I have five new cards but during my 5th Standby Phase." He drew until he held five cards as he said, "I activate Rush Recklessly giving him 700 Points!" (6/ATK: 2000–2700/DEF: 1500).
As Asmael said, "Hassan–I Sabbah destroy Armed Hibiki!"
Hassan–I Sabbah charge forward and kick Armed Hibiki in the chest destroying him in the process.
Stan: 2600
Asmael: 1200
As Asmael said, "Now I activate Zabaniya's effect! I can now place a False Heart Token on one monster on the field. I pick Den–O!"
Hassan–I Sabbah snickered and launched his arm at Den–O, the red hand piercing his chest before coming back out with a heart–shaped orb of energy in the palm.
As Asmael said, "That's just one half of the effect too. I can't use the other one this turn though. I'll finish my turn with a facedown." (6/ATK: 2700–2000/DEF: 1500).
As Stan said, "I draw." He draws a card as he said, "Den–O 's ability activates! Once per turn I get to increase his ATK by 400 points!" (4/ATK: 1800–2200/DEF: 1600).
Den–O grabbed two pieces of the DenGasher and attached them together before throwing them up to the air. After that he took the two remaining pieces and held them in each hand. As the piece he threw up into the air came back down all four pieces connect, and a red blade shot out of one end.
As Stan said, "Den–O, attack his Assassin with Extreme Slash!"
Den–O took out his Rider Pass and places it in front of the Den–O Belt as the insignia appear as the Den–O Belt announced, "FULL CHARGE!" Den–O flicked his pass away as red lightning began to seep into the DenGasher. As Den–O said, "Finishing. My finishing attack!" The blade shot off into the air. He then ran up towards Hassan–I Sabbah.
Asmael grin as he said, "Nice try but I play Reinforcement this gives my Servant 500 ATK Points which is enough to destroy your monster!" (6/ATK: 2000–2500/DEF: 1500)
. As Asmael said, "Counter attack!"
Hassan–I Sabbah smirk and charge forward.
As Den–O said, "Oh snap!"
Hassan–I Sabbah then hit Den–O with his big arm destroying him.
Stan: 2300
Asmael: 1200
As Stan said, "Well, I'll summon Sailor Venus in DEF Mode."
A Silhouette of a girl appear as she took out the Venus Power Stick as she said, "Venus Power!" She held it up as starry–golden streaks covered her entire body and she transformed into Sailor Venus. (4/ATK: 1400/DEF: 1300).
Sailor Venus knelt down crossing her arms.
As Stan said, "I'll end my turn with a facedown."
As Asmael said, "My move." He draws a card and he smirk then he let out a laugh.
As Stan asks, "What's so funny?!"
As Asmael said, "This will be the key to my victory and getting half of the amulet and that Key!"
As Stan asks, "What are you talking about?"
As Asmael said, "You're about to find out. I'll use my Field Spell using my Hassan–I Sabbah, Servant Caster – Tamamo–no–Mae and Avalon, The Distant Utopia to call forth one of my best monsters!"
The center of the magic circle began to glow and Hassan–I Sabbah step into the Circle while Asmael's two cards join with Hassan–I Sabbah. The light grew brighter as it engulfed all the three while Stan and Sailor Venus cover their eyes. The light grew bigger, as Asmael said, "Come forth, Servant Saber – King Arturia Pendragon!"
From the light, is a petite woman who was in a white blouse and blue dress. She had crystal blue eyes and pale skin, revealing European roots. She had sparkling blonde hair that would have been long were it not tied up in an elaborate bun at the back of her head. For all of her features, one would have the urge to kneel at her feet and declare loyalty. (8/ATK: 2500/DEF: 2500).
As Stan said, "Arturia Pendragon? I'm looking at a female version of Arthur Pendragon."
As Asmael said, "Now I give her Noble Phantasm – Excalibur: The Sword of Promised Victory!"
Arturia drew out a sword with a blue and gold hilt.
As Asmael said, "Saber attack him! Excalibur Mirage!" Arturia glared at Asmael for some reason but never the less did what she was told. Arturia jump into the air and fire a gust of wind from Excalibur that hit Sailor Venus causing her to shatter into pixel.
As Stan said, "Mina!"
As Asmael said, "Now Excalibur's effect activates! When the monster is destroyed the ATK or DEF Points of the monster depending on the position you take the same amount of damage! Since Sailor Venus is in DEF mode, you take 1300 Points!"
Stan's eyes widen when he saw Arturia in front of him before slashing him with Excalibur sending him back until he hit the wall falling to the ground.
Stan: 1000
Asmael: 1200
As Asmael said, "If you can get up, it's your move…" As he said, "Unless you surrender…"
Stan stood up while he panted heavily as he said walking back to his place "No way! I can't give up! I can't let my friends down especially Alexis!" A
s Asmael said, "Very then. I'll end my turn and on my next turn you'll finish."
As Stan said in his thought "I got to win this. Not for me, but for my friends and the world. I can't let them all down." As he said in his thought "But how? Every time I got an advantage he always a step ahead of me. But there must be a way."
He then heard a voice saying "Stan."
Stan heard a voice before he looks up seeing Arturia looking at him, as he asks, "Arturia, was that you?"
Arturia nodded as she said, "Yes, listen to me. It may seem hopeless, Asmael is not truly our master. He is a spirit possessing him. We may serve him, but he doesn't have our loyalty. You must help us, beat Asmael to free our master from Asmael's control."
Stan's eyes widen as he said in his thought "That's right! Loyalty is the most important thing between a duelist and his cards."
As Arturia said, "You must help us, beat Asmael to free our master from Asmael's control."
Stan nodded then look at his deck as he said in his thought, "I can do this. Because I have faith in my cards. I need their help now if we are to free the duelist." As he said, "My turn!" He draws his card as he said, "I summon Kamen Rider Den–O Plat Form!"
A Silhouette of a man appeared as he took out the Den–O Belt and wrapped it around his waist. He took out the Rider Pass as he said, "Henshin!" He swipes the pass across the Den–O Belt. Shard of white covered the Silhouette, transforming him into Den–O Plat Form. (3/ATK: 1000/DEF: 700).
Den–O looked at Stan concerned as he asks, "Are you okay, Stan? Sorry I'm late."
As Stan said, "It's alright, Ryotaro but now we have a duel to win."
Den–O nodded.
As Stan said, "Now I Tribute Den–O to summon his Final Form. I summon Kamen Rider Den–O Liner Form!"
Den–O took out the Keitaros Phone as he placed the Phone on his belt as a golden train line appear as a sword came towards him and grabbed it as the sword had all four of Den–O's masks this was known as the DenKamen Sword as he took out his pass as he put it in as the DenKamen Sword announced, "LINER FORM!" Then a small train appeared from a portal and was headed straight to Den–O. However, the train became transparent when it was supposed to hit Den–O. It gave color to his bodysuit, it was mainly red, with some white armor on the upper legs and knees. The chest armor resembled the Den–Liner in the front, while the arms were black, white, and red. His mask resembled Sword Form's, but had three stripes on the sides colored blue, yellow, and purple to represent the other Taros. In addition, there was a fin on top that resembled the Den–Liner's. (8/ATK: 2500/DEF: 2300).
As Stan said, "Now his ability activates he gets 500 ATK Points for every monster in my Graveyard with the name Den–O in it and I have two, so he gets 1000 ATK Points!" (8/ATK: 2700–3700/DEF: 2300).
As Asmael said, "No!"
As Stan said, "Now, Den–O attack with DenKamen Attack!"
Den–O Liner Form pulled the Delta Lever three times as the DenKenSword announced, "URA ROD! KIN AXE! RYUU GUN!" He pulled the Delta Lever once more as the DenKenSword announced, "MOMO SWORD!" Before Den–O pushed the Delta Lever, causing the symbol in the center to glow. The tracks of light appeared from the K–Taros again and enlarged themselves behind him. He jumped on them, and they propelled him forward. Energy projections of all 4 main Den–Liner Engines; the Red Gouka, the Blue Isurugi, the Yellow Rekkou, and the Purple Ikazuchi; moved along each side of him, going towards Arturia. Den–O Liner Form gotten into his usual stance as he slashes Arturia across the chest as Arturia exploded.
Stan: 650
Asmael: 0
Then Asmael started to scream and collapse then his hood open revealing his face.
As Stan said, "Leonardo Cortez. So, he was possessed by the Shadow Rider!"
Then suddenly the cave started to shake as Stan said, "Oh, man we gotta get out of here!" He grabbed Leonardo and started to walk from the cave then he notices a big orb sphere then he said, "So, that's how he took me." He got in it and laid Leonardo down then he looked around the orb as he asks, "How do you work this thing?"
Then the orb started moving on its own as the orb floated into the air out in time before the cave collapse.
Back down to Duel Academy, everyone saw a blast, small from the distance, but they also they assumed that where the Shadow Rider took Stan as Zeke said, "I hope that's not what I think it is…"
As Kenji said, "You and me both…"
As Alexis said, "Please… let him be okay…"
Chazz looked off to the side and spotted a twinkle in the sky. As he asks, "Huh?"
Suddenly, that twinkle became bigger and bigger, until.
As Chazz said, "Guys, I think we should bail!"
Everyone turned to see Chazz was talking about; a blazing orb was heading straight towards them! As Chazz shouted "HIT THE DIRT!"
Everybody ran for cover as the orb made impact in near the dorm. Once it did, the orb opened up dropping two bodies out of it.
As Zeke asks, "Is it safe…?"
As Alexis said, "I'll check…" She raised her head out of her the bushes she dove in, looking in the direction of the orb. She gasped at the sight of one of the bodies and ran over. As she said, "Stan!"
Everybody saw what she was talking about and ran over as well. Alexis was now holding an unconscious Stan checking his pulse as Kenji asks, "Is he alright?"
Alexis signed in relief as she said, "He's fine…" She then turned her head to the other unconscious figure. As she said, "But check on that guy… and someone go get help for them."
Bastion and Kenji walked over to the other person while Zeke ran into the Academy for help.
Then Alexis said, "Whoa… rough landing…" Alexis jerked her head down to see Stan stirring in her arms. He opened one eye to see her smiling happily.
As Stan said, "Hey…Alexis…"
As Alexis said, "You're alright…"
As Stan said, "Feel a lot better,"
Alexis started to hug him even tighter.
As Stan said a little in pain "Wait, wait… a little banged up here…"
As Alexis said, "Sorry…" She loosened up a bit.
As Stan said, "Alexis, there's something I have to tell you."
As Alexis asks, "What is it?"
As Stan said with a blush "I love you,"
Alexis gasp as she looked at him as she said, "I…I…"
As Stan said, "It took me all the courage I could gather," His eyes were looking at her as Alexis looks down for a bit, but Stan notice her smile as she said, "I should be the one who confesses my love to you instead…"
Stan looked up to Alexis, his face red matched only by Alexis's crimson checks as she said, "You kind of became more obvious as the year went on. Mindy and Jasmine were beginning to plot on ways to try and get us together, even Bree and Casandra knew about this, yet she just kept it in secret," As she said, "I guess somewhere along the way, I… I fell in love with you too. After getting to know you, the both of us going through what we have, just being side by side felt like it was right, like it was a great combination. I guess since I was so inexperienced with things like this I didn't know what to do and just left it alone. Maybe Bree and Casandra might be right about this."
Stan could only look at her for a while until he smiled gently. He took his right hand and held her chin up so that Alexis looked at him. The two of them looked deep into each other's eyes for a while before they slowly leaned in, closed their eyes, and kissed. At first, it was light and fleeting, but as soon as they gotten used to it, they deepened their kiss. It was a kiss filled with so much love and one they'll never forget for the rest of their lives.
Form a distance, Blade, Sailor Moon, Fourze, Den–O Gun Form, W, Kuuga, Den–O Axe Form, and Sailor Mars watched this as Fourze, as Sailor Moon and Den–O Gun Form said at the same time "All right! They did it!"
While Den–O Gun Form did a little jig dance.
As the left side of W said, "My hat goes off to you, Stan."
As Kuuga said, "I'm so happy for them."
As Den–O Axe Form said, "Their love is so strong, it's making me cry!" He blows his noise.
As Blade asks, "This reminds me of how we confessed our love right, Raye?"
As Sailor Mars said, "Yeah." They held hands.
After kissing for a good minute, Stan and Alexis slowly pulled apart and opened their eyes to look at each other smiling, with their foreheads pressed together. As Stan said, "I guess this makes us officially boyfriend/girlfriend huh."
As Alexis said, "Darn right it does." As she said, "And I'm not letting go."
As Stan said, "I know."
Then they heard Kenji saying "Guys, you won't believe who this is!" Kenji held up the other person, still in Asmael's outfit revealing to be Leonardo.
As Bastion said, "It's one of the missing students!"
Alexis had to cut on her pilot for the list of names Bastion sent to her and the rest of the key–keepers, until she found the correct description. As she said, "Leonardo Cortez…"
As Stan said, "I know,"
Arturia appeared as she said, "Leonardo is free from Asmael's control. Thank you, Stan, for freeing him." She disappeared.
In the shadows, Rita saw another of the Shadow Riders defeated. As she said in her thought "I'll make sure any of those key–keepers, rue the day they met me!"
Ta–Da! Leonardo is free of Asmael's control, and Stan and Alexis are now a couple! Also yes Leonardo Cortez use Fate/Stay Night cards. Also Leonardo Cortez is given to me by a friend, GoldenFire 215